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BRIEFS
January 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Quasi-conference TSA closes as role redundant in mega merger world
  • Singapore says TPP, born again as CPTPP, is now headed for adoption
  • Antwerp posts 5th record year with boxes up 4.3pc to 10 million TEU
  • Savannah lifts record 4 million TEU in '17 as it deepens port
  • MOL announces December rating of its key performance indicators
  • Shipping, eco groups demand ban on non-compliant vessel fuels
  • Innovative 'middle corridor' to foster cooperation, shorten transits
  • Trump talk persuades China to shut cheap aluminum plants: Alcoa
  • Shippers rights trump carriers, port claims in Nigerian court
  • Fremantle volume falls month to month by 100 TEU to December
  • China looks set to call US bluff over hard-line trade stance
  • European dredging conference in Bremen February 28
  • China Southern forklift, pallet builders win Hactl match
  • Japan's ANA plans to start new trans-Japanese air cargo service
  • FedEx re-bundles several units under FedEx founder's son in FTN

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Quite a self-confident No. 2
  • NEE: railway regulation prevents the worst
  • New maritime link between Cork and Santander
  • Hordes of trucks and trains through Eurotunnel
  • Weighty work for Antonov Airlines' new US office
  • Port of Switzerland on track in 2017
  • New logistics centre for Group7
  • Qlik greets new CEO
  • Looks back in joy: Port of Strasbourg
  • Good result for cold logistics specialist
  • Record development despite hurricane Harvey
  • Lufthansa Cargo leads investment in IT startup
  • Imperial extends management board
  • First box train from Russia arrives in Vietnam
  • IT ascends to board level at CMA CGM
  • Another big carrier invests in NY Shipping exchange
  • 9.2% more freight at Italian airports
  • NTG acquiring Gondrand

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Marinakis, Liberty One team up for ship acquisitions
  • McQuilling: clean, dirty tanker rates heading in different directions
  • Feeder shipping on a roll as intra-regional traffic grows
  • Euronav results tempered by tough fourth quarter
  • Older tonnage appealing for operators despite regulations
  • HMM launches ultra-freezer service
  • Struggling shipyards will carry on, says Korea Eximbank chief
  • Public bulker bulls argue their case for 2018 recovery

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Swissport set to pursue IPO, but will owner HNA relinquish control?
  • Dispute at Gothenburg pushes container traffic to capital's expanding port
  • Transborder SkyBridge $230m development can fly on US-Mexico trade growth
  • Maersk takeover of Hamburg Süd may disrupt Asia-Latin America trades, warning
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine Reefers ultra-freezer
  • Blockchain start-up brings transparency to shipping

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Carnival orders second LNG fueled ship for P&O Cruises
  • Guilty plea in MSC satcom bribery case
  • UConn research vessel gets new life with refit
  • Anthony Veder names first LNG carrier built to Ice Class 1A Super
  • Capital and Liberty JV targets German shipping market
  • BASSnet's first implementation in oil platform market
  • VIDEO: WinGD puts an Integrated Digital Expert on board ship
  • SEACOR will upgrade three more PSVs to hybrid power

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • CSSC units to receive $1.6bn capital injections in major restructuring move
    Deals come after a prolonged downturn in the Chinese shipbuilding industry
  • Navios buys two panamax bulkers for $22m
    The vessels are expected to generate $4.8m in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the first year of...
  • Turkey clamps down on abandoned ships
    Under new regulation, harbour masters will have the authority to destroy or sell problem vessels if not removed within 45...
  • Bitcoin freight deals emerge in sanctions-hit countries
    Varamar and Prime Shipping trial cryptocurrency deals in preparation for launching their own digital tokens this year
  • Why ultra-freezer service matters to HMM
    There's more to deep-freeze reefers than bringing the temperature down: they give HMM a new competitive edge.
  • MPC Container Ships to consider bond offer
    Feeder owner accepted onto Oslo Axess after less than a year in business
  • Nordea continues to take hit on shipping
    Biggest Nordic lender says customer activity in shipping and offshore services was 'moderate' during the quarter with exploration and production...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hamburg shipping interests voice opposition to privatisation of HSH Nordbank, fearing that a fund-manager takeover of the stricken industry lender...
  • HMM starts offering 'ultra-freezer' service on some routes
    South Korean operator offers to carry goods at temperatures as low as -60°C in a move to target the air-transport...
  • China issues guidelines on financial services for maritime development
    China to accelerate development of maritime-related insurance and encourage funds to increase investment in shipping sector
  • Ravi Mehrotra keeps the party going
    More than 550 guests including IMO head celebrate 27th annual winter barbecue in London
  • MSC expands presence in ro-ro trades with new West Africa service
    The container shipping, ports and cruise heavyweight has a small portfolio of ro-ro activities in the Mediterranean but is moving...
  • Marine professionals call for jailed Costa Concordia master's case to be reviewed
    Open letter cites new investigation that claims ISM Code was ignored by Italian authorities and illegal use of electronic chart...
  • MISC calls for more collaboration in the maritime industry
    Maintaining long-term relationships with partners is a key part of the group's business strategy, say top MISC executives
  • Deutsche Bank optimistic on dry bulk and product tankers
    Star Bulk, Euronav and Ardmore Shipping are the bank's top picks for shipping investment
  • Euronav vows more M&A activity after Gener8 deal
    UPDATE: Tanker giant has confidence in benefits of industry consolidation despite lower profits in 2017
  • Focus on data recorders in Sanchi collision probe
    Maritime authorities from Iran, China, Hong Kong and Panama have signed an agreement to jointly investigate accident
  • US targets North Korean shipping in fresh sanctions
    Five North Korean shipping companies and their vessels added to the US Treasury's sanctions list as part of a broader...
  • Teekay prices public share offering
    Company looks to raise up to $112.1m from the transaction
  • In praise of intolerance
    The maritime industry could take a page from the aviation sector in taking a more intolerant stance toward accidents
  • Box carrier forum TSA to shut down after three decades
    The discussion agreement covering the Asia-US trades provided members with market intelligence and issued freight rate guidelines but unlike conferences...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • As US truck capacity tightens, shipments cross modal lines
  • Release of report questioning Mexico rail competition delayed
  • Sun sets on trans-Pac discussion group, and an era in shipping
  • LA-LB ports aspire to Amazon's efficiency, Tesla's innovation
  • Porto Itapoa records more market share gains

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • US, Russia aim for safer Bering Straits
    Joint proposal on two-way routes aims to reduce collision risk and provide more room for ice evasion.
  • Euronav's Rodgers: 'size matters' for owners
    Chief executive says its growing scale helped rates outperform industry benchmarks in fourth quarter.
  • Chinese financial lessor spreads net for distressed shipping assets
    Minsheng Financial Leasing aims to grow as an asset-oriented value investor in high liquidity segments including tankers and boxships
  • Cosco tanker arm defends charter loss accounting
    Shanghai Stock Exchange quizzes Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation after accounting move lifts reported profits by $56m
  • Clock runs out on NAT hopes for $16m equity 'bonus'
  • Newbuilding strategy will bear fruit in market of 2020
  • Intermarine aims to lead heavylift consolidation
    CEO Andre Grikitis says the heavylift multipurpose sector has lost its way as his Intermarine moves to consolidate
  • Gritikis ready to 'flush out the zombies' in MPP
  • Shipping's schmoozers can learn from forward thinking in Davos
    Agenda for this week's globalisation summit shows that business leaders need to respond to the tough questions asked by the public
  • Singapore's advanced port vision poised to spread across shipping
    Shipowners will be keenly watching the efficiency and safety innovations being pioneered by terminal operators
  • ClipperData to roll out box cargo tracking
  • Asia-Middle East trades brace for flood of big boxships
    Middle East routes predicted to become the new 'dumping ground for big ships' as rates stagnate and the overall orderbook filters into the market
  • MarConsult targets dry bulk bounce back in fleet blueprint
    Hamburg shipowner aims to acquire mix of up to 17 ships to seize on secondhand price opportunities
  • Sale points to smart asset play by Lomar
  • Japan's ONE enters boxship charter market with Ciner deal
    Period charters give Turkish owner confidence to plot further expansion in the neo-panamax boxship sector
  • Rival pair fight to end for Total's LNG bunker vessel
    Choice of tank type and yard key in contest between Chinese and South Korean builders for new breed of LNGBV to serve long-haul LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Havila Kystruten challenges Hurtigruten control
  • 'Owners missing one hell of an opportunity' in Arctic tenders
    Companies not aggressive enough in bidding for Russian offshore work, brokers say
  • Seacor's new tie-up marks 23 ship buys since 2016
  • Seacor-Cosco newbuild deal is bargain for both
    Link-up is a rare win-win transaction for offshore these days as it keeps vessel prices low for the US owner but high for the Chinese shipbuilder
  • Trump's posturing over Iran could affect payouts for tragic Sanchi
    Fears mount that banks will be even more reluctant to deal with Iran over the Sanchi amid hardlining by the US president
  • Row over Little Seyma unlikely to derail merger agreement
  • GMS hits out at Norwegian central bank over ban
  • Hong Kong recycling convention gets boost from Japan
  • LR chief upbeat on dry bulk at Vasilopita event
  • ICS calms fears ahead of sulphur emissions cap
  • Growing US crude cargoes cut into trade from West Africa
    Suezmax market expected to be put under more pressure as VLCCs head to Gulf Coast for surplus production
  • Pistiolis adds another MR, taking tally to a dozen
    Greek shipowner's Central Shipping Group exercises option for second product tanker at HMD
  • Team Tankers aims to strengthen presence by selling smaller duo
  • Breakers watch in hope as VLCCs head for demolition
  • Laurin Maritime buys back tanker from KS owner
  • Mehrotra barbecue beats winter blues
  • Transocean set for quick profit on supramax
  • Livanos group poised to sell oldest bulker
  • HHIC gets the nod to build Exmar VLGCs
  • TransOba deal throws light on vanishing Mardeniz fleet
    Supramax sale lends credence to reports of sell-off by Turkish owner last year
  • Gram buys pair of car carriers from Lauterjung
  • Nissen and Nisshin's new tonnage orders top $2bn
    Dynamic private Japanese duo grow fleets with investments made at the very bottom of the market
  • Chinese import buyers in price frenzy for bulkers
    Rumours of a change in Chinese import regulations is said to be driving up prices for the remaining available ships suitable for domestic coal trading
  • Load Line Marine reels in German supramax
    Greek shipowner makes renewal move with 2011-built supramax after the sale of older units
  • Capital Maritime chief sees purchase options across board
    Gerry Ventouris explains there are plenty of expansion avenues for new German joint venture.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Trump's leaked infrastructure draft indicates White House intends to incentivize infrastructure funding
    A draft of President Donald Trump's national infrastructure plan indicates the White House intends to incentivize infrastructure funding - ...
  • Port of San Diego begins marine terminal modernization project
    The Port of San Diego has started a $24 million project to modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On Tuesday, port and elected offici...
  • Executive Moves: JaxPort and NS
    The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) has selected Frederick P. Wong Jr. as chief operating officer, effective Feb. 5, 2018.He joins Ja...
  • Concerns linger over revised CTPAT
    As U.S. Customs and Border Protection prepares to roll out revised security standards for its primary industry security partnership program...
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement shutters operations
    The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a nearly 30-year old group that represented the major liner carriers in the transpacific tr...
  • Port of Halifax sets new container volumes record in 2017
    Containerized cargo volumes through the Port of Halifax have set a new port record, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) announced Thursday. I...
  • HMM introduces 'ultra-freezer' service
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), South Korea's largest ocean carrier, started its first 'ultra-freezer' service, traveling from Busan, South ...
  • Electric barges could change future of European waterways
    European ports will launch a network of fully electric, emission-free and potentially crew-less container barges this summer, multiple sour...
  • Robert Mottley, maritime industry reporter, dies
    Robert Courtney Mottley Jr., a longtime maritime industry reporter, died on Jan. 22 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 75. B...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Russia's Novak sees 2018 global oil industry investment rising 10% on year
    Global investment in the oil and gas industry will accelerate growth to 10% this year, as the industry recovers from several years of underinvestment, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told Russia 24 state TV channel late Wednesday.
  • Crude pares increases after dollar jumps on Trump comments
    Crude futures fell Thursday when the US Dollar Index bounced off a three-year low and into positive territory after President Donald Trump said that the dollar should strengthen.
  • Gunvor mulls upgrade options at Rotterdam to meet IMO requirements
    Swiss commodity trader Gunvor is looking at various options for its refinery in Rotterdam aimed at meeting the International Maritime Organization's requirements for low sulfur marine fuel from 2020, the company said Thursday, adding that it hasn't made any decision yet.
  • High water levels continue to restrict shipping on Rhine
    Shipping on some sections of the Rhine continues to be interrupted, with closures on the river Thursday between Karlsruhe and Koblenz, according to the high water registration service in Germany.
  • Varo Energy announces bunker biofuel collaboration with GoodFuels at Rotterdam
    Fuel supplier Varo Energy announced a collaboration Thursday between its subsidiary Reinplus Fiwado Bunker and Goodfuels Marine, to produce sustainable marine fuels at Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Iraq drops plans for integrated Nassiriya oil field project
    Iraq's National Investment Commission is promoting nearly a dozen oil sector projects for investors ahead of a presentation at a donor and investor reconstruction summit in Kuwait next month.
  • Fuel oil traders lose interest in renewing ARA storage on backwardation
    Backwardation in the fuel oil and crude oil market has soured storage economics and led to more than one trading house not renewing their Rotterdam tank leases managed by Dutch operator Vopak.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Peter Beelenkamp leaves SK Energy, Rotterdam
    Senior bunker trader Peter Beelenkamp has left South Korean petroleum producer SK Energy in Rotterdam, sources close to the company said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Brent/Dubai EFS nears $4/b as global oil complex rallies
    "Crude and product draws are impressive, and margins are okay considering the flat price," an oil trader said.
  • Kuwait signs deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for three new LPG tankers
    The $213.36 million contract is the fourth phase of tanker expansion for KPC.
  • FUTURES: Oil continues its climb on OPEC comments, US stock draw
    Everybody is focused on staying the course in 2018, Falih said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • FACTBOX: Comparison of IEA, EIA, OPEC oil market forecasts
    The IEA issued a bearish report in January.

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PORTS
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
PORTS
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
SHIPPING
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
PORTS
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
SHIPPING
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
SHIPPING
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
SHIPPING
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
LOGISTICS
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
PORTS
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
PORTS
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
SHIPPING
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
PORTS
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
PORTS
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
PORTS
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
SHIPPING
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
PORTS
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
PORTS
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
SAFETY & SECURITY
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
INDUSTRY
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
COMPANIES
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
SHIPPING
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
SHIPPING
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
INDUSTRY
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
SHIPPING
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
PORTS
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
INDUSTRY
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
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