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BRIEFS
November 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Russia seizes three Ukrainian gunboats in Black Sea after firing on them
  • BIMCO: 2018 trade grows, but slows - 2019 looks good but for trade war
  • China lowers e-commerce import taxes to boost mainland consumption
  • Europe gripped in fuel drought, Paris riots over CO2 taxes, soaring prices
  • US heats up rhetoric targeting Chinese IP 'theft' ahead of G20 meet
  • Kerry Logistics starts road and rail freight service from Lanzhou to Pakistan
  • Hamburg container volumes down 1.3pc in first 9 months to 4.1 million TEU
  • US firms in China stall investment and mull relocation as trade war costs bite
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 6.3pc in October,up 9.5pc on last year
  • US to spend US$2.5 billion in disruptive logistics tech by 2022: Slangerup
  • ICTSI wins fifth social corporate governance accolade
  • Chicago Rockford posts 77pc cargo increase as Midwest e-commerce hub
  • Boeing, Jeju Air announce order for up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
  • Boeing counters criticism after fatal Lion Air 737 MAX crash off Jakarta

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • APL now accepting imports to ICD Birgunj via Visakhapatnam gateway
  • APL refines Asia-Gulf network
  • Hapag-Lloyd outlines new mid-term Strategy 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 10 vessels with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
  • Milaha wins award for contributions to Qatari economy's resilience
  • MOL celebrates presence in Thailand
  • MOL to enhance initiatives on global warming
  • OOCL introduces new West Africa Service 2
  • Amendments in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
  • Town of Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh has been notified as a Town of Export Excellence for carpets and other floor coverings
  • DMICDC Logistics Data Bank services launched at V. O. Chidambaranar Port
  • DP World's JNPT gateway terminal notches productivity high
  • Globicon, the 'Green Cargo Terminal', conferred with coveted AEO status
  • IW-1 to increase ex-im trade; Haldia poised to be transhipment port
  • Port of Antwerp Alumni Association organising panel discussion on cold chain logistics in Mumbai on Dec. 4
  • BEML bags order for Mumbai Metro Corridor
  • West Bengal seen having potential to become logistics hub on the east coast

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceva Logistics with greater expectations for 2021
  • Laurels for ACS in Asia
  • American Airlines imports Italian chestnuts
  • Iata's China region in new hands
  • Financing two more vessels for Arctic traffic
  • Nearly 66,000 km of track with PTC systems
  • Cathay Pacific - golden October but fears external factors
  • Port of Rouen with winds in its sails
  • Railfreight operator introduces new tracking system
  • GLS building in Graz
  • Röhlig Logistics finalises company and board structures
  • World-first trans-Tasman biosecurity project trial
  • CMA CGM banks on logistics strategy
  • Another rail link enhances Scotland connectivity
  • Theworks.co.uk awards four year contract to iForce
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Blocktrain from China to Europe

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • Ceva to boost sea freight forwarding unit with acquisition of CMA CGM Log
  • CMA CGM back in the black in Q3, but fuel costs force discounted rates
  • CH Robinson targets Chinese import market as consumer spending rockets
  • E-commerce logistics: how to make money from free shipping
  • Unlicensed operators wreak havoc in Latin American forwarding sector
  • Analysis: can Kuehne + Nagel really be eyeing a Panalpina takeover?
  • Kenyan Airports Authority adopts Tiaca cargo service quality tool
  • Supply chain radar: the CMA CGM /CEVA saga reaches a new level
  • zAgainst the odds: CEVA, not Panalpina, the right mating partner for K+N

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • First fine imposed for sulphur cap non-compliance
    The prosecution of over-limit bunker fuels signals greater seriousness in enforcing pollution limits
  • Improving dry bulk market helps Diana to profit
    US-listed company says it does not think scrubbers are an attractive investment case
  • BDO and Moore Stephens in 'advanced' merger talks
    The combined firm will operate under BDO's brand and have $758m in gross annual revenues
  • Chinese leasing orders seen as drag on dry bulker prospects
    The next five to 10 years may see a big part of the sector for capesize or larger vessels dominated by...
  • HSH Nordbank sale gets EU approval
    Competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager believes the troubled bank can become a viable player after JC Flowers and Cerberus takeover
  • Boskalis wins offshore contract with Saudi Aramco
    The agreement will run for six years with options to extend for a further three plus three years
  • CEVA buys CMA CGM's freight management unit
    CMA CGM will sell logistics unit to CEVA as it seeks to boost its stake in the Switzerland-listed firm in...
  • Russia reopens Kerch Strait to shipping after vessels seized
    Russia border patrol authorities closed the passage and fired on three Ukrainian naval ships that they later seized
  • Front loading props up transpacific rates
    Transpacific rates could be offered another short-term boost if Trump gives the nod to impose import fees on the $257bn...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • Canada's Manitoulin Global Forwarding expands in US
  • Trans Global preps equipment for Antarctic ecosystem
  • Caribbean port expansions add to overcapacity
  • JNPT eyes measures to speed direct port delivery cargo
  • Sartini shifted from APL head to CEVA's deputy CEO
  • Expanding Panalpina not interested in K+N takeover

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • Diana Shipping: Scrubbers not 'attractive investment'
    A shipowner must 'make various assumptions' to see exhaust gas scrubbers as a worthwhile risk, chief strategy officer Ioannis Zafirakis says.
  • Talks focus on Panama Canal's future growth
    Waterway's board of directors and advisory board will meet for three days in Netherlands.
  • Globus Maritime gets $15m credit facility from affiliate
    Globus Maritime has freed up even more cash. Globus Maritime is back in the black The Athanasios Fedaikis-led Greek dry bulk company announced Monday afternoon that it has secured a $15m revolving credit facility from affiliated company Firment Shipping. The potential for the line of credit was mentioned in Globus' third quarter earnings release. It comes as the company posted its first profit
  • Seafarer dies in fall on Ponant cruiseship
    Romanian engineer killed after slipping from ladder in Chile.
  • KNOT Offshore's third quarter slightly down from last year
    KNOT Offshore Partners posted $20.9m profit in the third quarter, down a tiny bit from the year prior. KNOT Offshore staying away from scrubbers The John Costain-led Scottish MLP said Monday its most recent quarterly profits fell $200,000 from the third quarter 2017. Three new ships, the 156,000-dwt Lena Knutsen (built 2015), the 152,000-dwt Anna Knutsen (built 2017) and the 153,684-dwt Brasil
  • P&O master escapes jail but fined over fuel breach
    US cruiseship captain convicted of burning unauthorised bunkers in France.
  • Diana Shipping returns to black, crushes forecasts
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner sees higher revenue on improved charter market.
  • Latsis linked to yet another aframax deal
    Greek owner said to be purchasing K Line's Singapore River.
  • Reederei Nord bullish on bulker market prospects
    Managing director says Hamburg company also positive on outlook for tankers but more cautious about boxships
  • BDO taking over Moore Stephens LLP
    Shipping accountant Moore Stephens is being merged with rival BDO to create the UK's fifth-biggest accounting firm by revenue. BDO said discussions are at an advanced stage on a deal that would make a combined entity a leader in advising the UK's entrepreneurial mid-sized businesses. Completion is expected in spring next year. The merged operation would have revenue of £590m ($758m) and 5,000 s
  • Nordic American Offshore's future unclear after merger with Horizon called off
    The Herbjorn Hansson-led company will not combine with Canadian Horizon Maritime
  • Scorpio Bulkers charters out ultramax
    New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers has fixed out an ultramax for between five and seven months. The company said the 64,000-dwt SBI Libra (built 2017) will earn $15,250 per day. It did not name the charterer. In October, the company locked in seven ultramaxes on charters at around $16,000 per day that will largely cover the ships through the seasonally weak first quarter. The company posted a $35
  • Arkoumanis family buys veteran Weidong ropax
    Sino-Korean joint venture Weidong Ferry Co has sold its oldest vessel to a company closely connected the the Arkoumanis family of Greece. The deal for the 26,500-gt New Golden Bridge II (built 1990) appears to have been concluded earlier this month and the ship is now en route to Piraeus under its new shortened name of Golden Bridge. The IHS Ships Register indicates that the Japanese-built vesse
  • EU clears $1.2bn sale of HSH Nordbank
    Commission says privatisation was "open and competitive" and bank will be a viable market player again.
  • Former Toisa LR2 emerges in fleet of Greece's Halkidon
    Low-profile Greek shipowner Halkidon Shipping has emerged as the buyer of an LR2 tanker from the former fleet of collapsed owner Toisa. The Piraeus-based company bought the 112,000-dwt product tanker United Fortitude (built 2010), which has joined its fleet as the Elli. The tanker was purchased for $22m, according to data from VesselsValue. Glencore and Vitol bag LR2s in period deals Halkidon v
  • Noble Group wins more time to restructure
    Singapore trader and bulker owner Noble Group has been given more time to complete its $3.5bn restructuring. Courts in the UK and Bermuda have extended the deadline from 27 November to 11 December, it said. The company has been seeking to reorganise debt of $3.5bn, but other claims could push this to $4.2bn. Noble said the ad-hoc group of creditors remains supportive. Singapore probing Noble o
  • Golden Ocean CEO Vartdal buys 10,000 shares
    Golden Ocean CEO Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal has snapped up 10,000 shares in the Norwegian bulker company. The acquisition would have cost around $70,000 at the average price of NOK 60.12 ($7). The stock has since risen to NOK 60.95. After the transactions, Vartdal owns 21,300 shares. She holds options to buy 225,000.
  • Resignations cut crew levels on PDVSA tankers
    Country's fuel shortage worsens as seafarers leave national fleet.
  • Sovcomflot completes first Yamal LNG STS
    Pskov loaded 170,000 cbm brought by Arctic LNG carrier from Sabetta.
  • Grieg Star sues DNV GL over rudder problems
    Norwegian owner alleges quality issues with 14 open-hatch newbuildings from Hyundai Mipo.
  • JM Ugland sinks to loss but buys UECC car carrier
    The shipping activities of Norway's JB Ugland Group sank into a loss last year. But the Grimstad-based group is boosting its fleet with another car carrier from United European Car Carriers (UECC). Shipping subsidary JM Ugland & Co's pre-tax result sank to NOK 10m ($1.17m) last year from a NOK 25m in 2016, according to the company's annual report. The weaker result came partly from lower bareb
  • Russia uses tanker to block Ukrainian ships
    Russian has allegedly used a tanker to block access to the Sea of Azov for Ukrainian naval vessels. The incident flared up over the weekend in an escalation of tensions over the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. Russia fired on and seized three Ukrainian vessels - two gunships and a tug named as Yana Kapa, the BBC reported. Six Ukrainian crew members were injured, Ukraine said. The trouble be
  • Subsea 7 stretches frame deal with Shell, Chevron
    Norwegian OSV player adds three years to UK contract.
  • VIDEO: seven missing after cargoship sinks
    Search on for seafarers whose vessel went down in Bali Strait off Indonesia.
  • KOTC confirms VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy
    Kuwaiti owner spending $213m on three LPG vessels in Korea.
  • Latsco Shipping books LNG carrier newbuildings at Hyundai
    World's largest shipbuilder says latest order means it has attained 90% of annual target.
  • Seaspan continues to de-leverage with latest prepaid credit facility
    US-listed container leasing company frees up two 8,500-teu and four 4,250-teu vessels.
  • Brightoil ships arrested as creditor claims mount
    Hong Kong owner's Singapore arm has bunker tankers detained; faces two lawsuits and winding up order.
  • Equinor targets increased LPG activity in Southeast Asia
    Norwegian oil company aims to capture a larger share of regional market.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • CMA CGM and CEVA detail their tie-up
    CMA CGM is selling its logistics division to CEVA as it seeks a majority stake in the company through a tender offer.
  • NAFTA partners expected to sign USMCA on Friday
    The U.S., Mexico and Canada likely will formally ink the updated pact during the G20 summit in Buenos Aires.
  • Commerce develops Section 232 exclusion portal
  • FMC reviews seven OTI license applications
  • Hapag-Lloyd installing exhaust gas cleaning systems
  • Port of Corpus Christi secures another $59 million
  • IMO secretary-general tapped for second term
  • Specially treated cargo begins journey to Antarctica

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  • Oil moves off 13-month lows on expected OPEC cuts
    The oil complex held onto early gains to settle higher Monday as the market weighed the impact of a possible OPEC-led production cut on global supply.
  • Markets weigh risks of Kerch Strait escalation
    Tensions in the Kerch Strait shipping route escalated over the weekend after Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels in the Sea of Azov off Crimea.
  • Russian-Ukraine incident in Kerch Strait unlikely to affect energy flows: analysts
    Sunday's incident between Russian and Ukrainian naval forces in the Gulf of Kerch is not expected to affect energy export flows from the Black Sea region but has the potential to significantly worsen already strained relations between the two neighbors, according to analysts.
  • Black Sea-Med Panamax freight at 16-week low amid lack of fresh cargo
    Freight rates to carry a 60,000 mt grain cargo from Odessa, Ukraine to Alexandria, Egypt, on a Panamax-size vessel have dropped to a 16 week-low of $15.75/mt amid a lack of fresh cargoes.
  • Cheniere ramps up feedgas deliveries to LNG export terminal in Texas
    Cheniere Energy appears to be getting closer to having enough LNG produced at its export terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, to ship a full cargo, the first from the site since startup November 14.
  • Gibraltar bunkers see heavy congestion after weekend of rough weather
    A build-up of ships is awaiting to bunker at Gibraltar as the supply complex for marine fuel at the port catches up after a weekend of bad weather, according to sources.
  • Taiwan's CPC to resume the supply of 380 CST bunker fuel at Taichung from Dec 29
    Taiwan's state-owned CPC Corporation will resume the supply of MF-380 bunker fuel at Taichung port from December 29, the company said Monday.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term concludes higher than Nov
    Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term contracts for December were concluded at higher premiums than the November contracts, amid tighter supply expectations and steady bunker demand.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • NWE fuel oil crack surges as strong demand outstrips waning supply
    The view on early December already looks tight so buying Dec at minus $4/b when spot trades are at around minus $2.6/b is tempting
  • VLSFO or 0.5% sulfur bunkers to be main marine fuel come 2020: FOBAS senior exec
    "We are already doing testing for VLSFO," Das said.
  • FUTURES: Crude retraces losses, but outlook remains bearish
    "Another bout of weakness in the oil market looks likely this week as investors watch discussions between Saudi Arabia and Russia at the G20 summit," ANZ analysts said.

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PORTS
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
SHIPPING
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
LOGISTICS
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
OFFSHORE
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
TRANSPORTATION
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
SHIPPING
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
SHIPPING
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
PORTS
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
PORTS
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
PORTS
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
PORTS
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
PORTS
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
PORTS
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
INDUSTRY
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
PORTS
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
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
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
SHIPPING
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
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.
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
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
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
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
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
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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