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October 25, 2018

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E2open acquires INTTRA, firms' services said to be 'complementary' Shipping giants decry Trump's appeal to delay UN's draconian fuel rule OOCL offers 2 Asia-West Africa services from this month and next OOCL offers Mediterranean-West Africa loop October 27 from Genoa JD.com launches parcel delivery in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou North American rail freight up 3.5pc to 29.9 million carloads in '18 Port of Rotterdam joins Korea-Netherlands box moving blockchain pilot DHL runs worldwide supply chain for Swedish fashion chain Lindex Chicago's Seko, London's Feelunique in Hong Kong to serve China Verifavia Shipping to verify ship emissions for Wallem and Zeaborn Asian Logistics Maritime Expo in HK on technology, e-commerce China-Kenya to sign trade deal on fruit & nuts at Shanghai expo Maritime CIO Forum to focus on how digitisation reshaping shipping NYK honoured by Association for Rescue at Sea for saving lives Netherlands' CargoXS and Japan's ANA Cargo sign up with Cargo iQ Possible No-Deal Brexit leaves UK logistics sector in limbo: FTA US-China trade spat has yet to bite into air cargo demand in Asia

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
C. H. Robinson relocates to new, bigger office in Chennai Growing US-China trade war could affect millions of tonnes of containerised goods: Report MOL announces plan for trial introduction of energy-saving operation analysis service on 80 bulk carriers OOCL introduces new Asia-West Africa direct services 38 MoUs signed aimed at saving nearly INR 40,000 cr. capital goods import China does away with ban on rapeseed meal imports from India Trade war seen opening up the US market for Indian exporters Antwerp port registers better performance in break-bulk and liquid & dry bulk handling in first nine months FIATA brings out best practices guide on container shipping Fujairah new Customs documentation requirement withdrawn EbixCash acquires Routier, a B2B marketplace for trucking logistics in India Indian exports have grown well despite the global challenges, says Commerce Secretary Indian Register of Shipping plans to further boost its presence in the Middle East & Africa with new offices Proposal on establishing European maritime single window environment welcomed WCO leads the discussions on a 'Customs of the Future' model as part of the comprehensive review of the revised Kyoto Convention

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Canadian railway industry on a roll New contract for Yusen Logistics UK Bouquet of measures to avoid Rastatt repeat Zim boxship makes maiden call in Jacksonville Two global positions filled at B&H ECS Group supports Jetstar Asia's growth DSV opens new HQ in France LNG - in, diesel - out Plans for logistics village near Cairo airport Metro Ports appoints VP for waters all around Blockchain project via Rotterdam port starting in 2019 "Curiosity of the Day" LKW Walter forwarding on Trieste-Baltic Sea rail corridor Imperial Logistics to operate new packaging centre RWI notes lateral movement in maritime trade Seaplanes spotted again in the Tokyo Bay Saudia Cargo picks experienced cargo veteran

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
KOBC soldiers on with loan to Korea Line Corporation An FSRU moored at Delimara power plant in Malta AI deal brings new approach to marine risks, Marsh says Pertamina opens wallet for three NYK tankers Taipei incorporates port investment vehicle in Singapore KDB to buy into HMM's USD878 million bond issuance MPC Capital in S&P push for institutional investors KDB urged to exercise caution with shipping SPVs Global trade tensions could stall car carriers

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
CMA CGM gets transpacific bonus as shippers shun ONE after botched launch UPS sees nine-month revenues grow on strong pricing environment Logistics is 'the fall guy' for government lack of planning for Brexit, says FTA Bugs - could be the biggest issue in container shipping since VGM With DSV out of the running, are there other suitors for Ceva? 'Shocked Cabinet' told no-deal Brexit may force government to operate lorry ferries Is 2017's impressive freight forwarding growth continuing in 2018? India plans trade deal talks to boost exports to China Gary Wilson and Mark McKenna new men at the top at B&H Worldwide MSC to lease 5,000 new reefers with controlled atmosphere technology

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
Hartree and Hunter to form pool of scrubber-equipped VLCCs ABS issues new chemical tanker guidance and software SEACOR reports improved operating income Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to get $55 million portal crane MOL to equip 80 chartered-in bulkers with NAPA software solution

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
IMO strikes compromise on experience building phase proposal for 2020 sulphur cap IMO environmental chair steps in to break deadlock with call for proposals on fuel oil quality next May Costamare ups charter deal to include scrubbers Costamare says that It will install scrubbers on five post-panamaxes contingent on a rate increase and charter duration extension agreed... Rise in India's coal imports supports bulkers While the support is not explosive, it is helpful, according to one market participant Needed: Innovation for cyber risk cover Lack of claims data makes pricing difficult, while marine insurers debate the pros and cons of institute cyber attack exclusion... DSV ends its pursuit of CEVA Logistics after raising bid Upgraded offer from DSV still not enough to entice CEVA board into talks, while CMA CGM sits just below takeover... Mainlane performance describes a tale of two trades Capacity management on the Pacific has pushed up rates while Asia-Europe trade staggers under the weight of too many container... UK borders ill-prepared for no-deal Brexit, NAO warns Ongoing political uncertainty and delays in negotiations have hampered the effectiveness of border planning Lloyd's List names Outstanding Achievement Award recipient Almost 50 years after he joined his first India Steamship vessel, Capt Jitendra Misra's inspirational leadership of his company, Emarat... MOL plans performance monitoring system for 80 bulkers MOL is installing Napa Fleet Intelligence on 80 of its time-chartered bulk carriers Maritime wakes up to cyber-security threat A study, published by the GMF, Marsh and the IUMI, concluded that 'cyber-attacks and data theft' remains maritime's Achilles' heel Ocean Alliance partners fight for top slot on transpacific trade CMA CGM is snapping at the heels of alliance partner Cosco to take the lion's share of lucrative Asia-North America... IMO approves sulphur cap guidance Environmental regulators reject a call for port state control authorities to have a 'practical and pragmatic approach' during inspections for... D'Amico chief executive Marco Fiori steps down Resignation has been accepted by the board of directors, says d'Amico Daily Briefing IMO pushes ahead with 2020 fuel carriage ban \| Box carriers 'held back by manual and analogue processes' \| Lloyd's... LNG newbuilding boosted by stronger shipping markets With the LNG shipping environment looking firmer, statistically the sector is playing a more prominent role in newbuilding activity than... HMM to impose fuel surcharge, issues $883m long-term bonds HMM has also said it will be introducing a fuel surcharge to offset rising fuel costs ahead of the IMO... DP World container volumes slow due to 'market caution' Growth in Europe remained robust with strong growth in London Gateway and Rotterdam and volumes in the Europe, Middle East...

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
Rejecting tinkering, IMO pushes 2020 low-sulfur rule forward Inland Distribution Conference 2018: News and analysis Maersk India expects Ennore call to aid efficiency, growth US drayage frustration sparks call for better tech, cargo-handling Thomson Reuters expands US shipper base with Integration Point deal Haven offers free booking for all freight transport modes

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
Costamare banks newbuilding loan and joins scrubber club Greek boxship owner also added to its fleet during active third quarter. Maritime has 'false sense of preparedness' on cybersecurity Most respondents to industry-wide survey believe they are ready for cyber-attacks but a minority of companies think otherwise. Evergreen Marine raises $97m in new share issue Taiwanese container line seeks to repay bank loans and improve leverage ratios after first-half losses. Dorian LPG wins Equinor VLGC tender at strong rate New York-listed owner tipped to have secured long-awaited deal with Norwegian energy company. IMO confirms ban on carrying high sulphur fuel Regulator decides to stick to dates for ban on carriage of non compliant fuels. Two Middle East tanker executives on the move The end of the Middle East summer has come with senior management changes at several of the region's largest tanker companies. Former Gulf Navigation chief financial officer Duncan Sawyer has emerged as the new CFO of Dubai-based Al-Iraqia Shipping Services & Oil Trading (AISSOT). AISSOT had recruited United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) CFO and acting CEO Ketil Ostern as its CEO in May. Sources Vasi Shipping selling boxship for scrap Singapore-based Vasi Shipping is in the process of selling its only owned containership for recycling. Managing director Captain Venkat Padmanabhan told TradeWinds that reports by brokers that a deal had been lined up to sell the 1,368-teu containership Vasi Sun (built 1990) to Bangladesh for $470 per ldt or $3.5m are premature. "The ship is not yet sold. We are still negotiating," he said on We Alpha Shipmanagement aframax heads for recycling Singapore-based Alpha Shipmanagement has sold a 22-year-old aframax tanker for demolition in Bangladesh. Polaris sells two more capesize bulkers for demolition Masterbulk sells final two 1980s-built bulkers for recycling in Alang Shipbroking reports show that the sale of the 114,000-dwt tanker (built 1996), which Alpha bought as the Muroran Maru in March 2013 for $8m, has been done on a gas-fre Carnival sent petition on burning HFO in Arctic Arctic indigenous leaders and marine and environmental experts deliver 104,000 signatures from Europe and North America to the cruise major's UK headquarters. Golar LNG Partners distribution cut shallower than feared Unit price ticks up as axe finally falls on quarterly payout to investors. Fire on cruiseship newbuild contained quickly Meyer Werft says only minor damage caused after blaze in AidaNova cabin. Fredriksen moving to stealthily slide up LNG newbuilding tally Norwegian shipowner closing in on additional contracts at South Korean shipyard. Minister rescues royals as Klaveness wows the crowds in Yangzijiang Norway's foreign minister stands in for Queen Sonja and King Harald V at last week's delivery of the first of nine kamsarmax-size vessels at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group's New Yangzijiang yard Laskaridis moves into offshore with PSV buy Greek owner won auction for vessel stranded in UK for more than two years. Scenic Cruises could build three more at Uljanik But first ships will be pulled if striking staff stop sub-contractors working. Marco Fiori resigns as chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping Executive departing at the end of this year after more than two decades in the job. Arctic takes positive view on NAT with eyes on refinancing Rising rates and vessel values should support recapitalization, analysts say. Canadian sea 'too warm' for research ship Unusually mild conditions meant vessel could not use water to cool engines. West of England hikes premiums P&I mutual agrees 5% general increase for next year. Swiss prosecutor opens Massoel kidnapping case Negotiations with Nigerian abductors of bulker crew ongoing. Double Haven takes chunk of Oceanteam in debt swap Fund builds stake to 5.12% in OSV owner. Siem Offshore fixes subsea ship for 15 months Siem Barracuda to carry out renewables work, with six months of options. MOL fitting intelligence system on 80 bulkers Japanese owner using NAPA kit to optimise propulsion. Stenersen lines up tankers at Taizhou Kouan Norwegian owner has two chemical carriers on subjects at Chinese yard. Hunter and Hartree open door for consolidation with new eco VLCC pool Arne Fredly's Hunter has taken its first step in VLCC market consolidation, teaming up with fellow newcomer Hartree Maritime Partners to create a pool for scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs. Oslo-listed Hunter is also taking supervision of the four VLCCs Hartree has under construction at DSME, a statement to investors explained. Hunter Group 'increasingly attractive' M&A target Hunter Group aiming to s Clearlake extends charters on Novoship aframaxes for a year Russian state giant charters out another two aframax tankers, bringing the total number of its period deals in this segment over the past month to five Loan provisions drop to $50m at Nordea Third quarter sees shipping reverse impairments, but offshore losses grew. NYK develops on-board checks for LSFO Japanese owner's new kit will help IMO 2020 compliance bid. Polaris sells two more capesize bulkers for demolition The Solar Ember and Solar Arion reported to be heading for recycling in Indian subcontinent. UK draws up plans for Brexit ferry flotilla Vessels could be chartered to bring in critical supplies in event of no-deal EU exit. Caspian Shipping to add 50 vessels by 2025 Azerbaijan shipowner eyes expansion at its lines up four more tankers at Baku Shipyard. BW LPG, Trafigura and UASC suing WFS over contaminated bunkers Off-spec fuel said to have caused damage to fuel pump systems aboard two VLGCs, plus problems on a tanker and boxship. Seacor Holdings sees slight dip in third quarter profit But Charles Fabrikant-led firm posts better results in inland and shipping and logistics divisions. OOCL looks to expand African liner footprint Hong Kong liner operator now set to serve both sides of continent with new services from Asia and Europe. OOCL opts for LSFO to meet IMO 2020 regulations OOCL is expanding its liner service foot print in Africa with the introduction of new services to the continent from Asia and Europe. From China it is introducing two new services - West Africa Service 1 (WAF1) and West Africa Service 3 (W

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
DB Schenker training with 3D technology, virtual reality Sovcomflot tanker completes first voyage on LNG fuel Trump signs opioid package into law Port, rail and intermodal funding bill garners support Norfolk Southern reports 39 percent profit hike New year hike in tariffs to 25 percent may be inevitable Senator: Tariffs complicate USMCA prospects Auto execs hope for regulatory focus in U.S., EU talks DSV says it won't pursue CEVA acquisition

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OCTOBER 24, 2018
WTI/Brent spread narrows as crude futures diverge The WTI/Brent spread steadily narrowed on Wednesday after crude futures diverged in afternoon trading. Russian Rosgeologia sees catastrophic underfunding in state exploration projects Russian Rosgeologia sees state funding of hydrocarbons exploration as catastrophically insufficient, which could contribute to a drop of 40% in oil output by 2035. IMO rejects 'experience building phase' for 2020 sulfur cap Proponents defended it as a data-gathering exercise while its detractors saw it as an attempt to water down the regulation. Bunker suppliers source fuel oil clips in NWE MOC amid tight availability The tightness is reflected in the highly backwardated physical to paper 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge structure, last assessed at $8.00/mt Tuesday. TRADER NOTE: Varun Chhabria joins UK's Greenergy to lead Marine Fuels group Varun joins the company from independent fuel and lubricants supplier Certas Energy. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks up 5.8% on week, driven by light distillates Light distillates reached their highest levels since the start of inventory reporting in January 2017, due to weak gasoline demand and strong supply flows of European gasoline east of Suez. S Korea's Hyundai Oilbank to start supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker in Oct 2019: source From October 2019 to May 2020,it will be able to supply about 50,000 mt/month of LSFO, the source said. External: Global Risk Management Japan's bunker fuel demand improves as South Korean prices rise on tight supply "Supply will be tight in Korea till the first week of November," a South Korean supplier said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

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