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October 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China's foreign minister warns of 'endless troubles' if US and China decouple
  • Oakland operating profit up 4.1 to US$66 million as revenue rises 4.2pc
  • Singapore's PSA International increases, consolidates Genoa port holdings
  • Canada says officials did not act improperly when Huawei CFO was arrested
  • Container rates globally fall 0.1pc in September, continuing downturn
  • Crippling demurrage fees mount as US Customs box throughput slows
  • Houston Port Authority authorises new quay cranes and channel expansion
  • Democrats deliver expected counteroffer in USMCA talks with White House
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach seek collaboration to boost port efficiency
  • LAX warehouse upgrade on back burner, won't be shovel-ready for years
  • Six Singapore Boeing 737 Maxes to be parked near Alice Springs, Australia
  • Virgin Atlantic opens Tel Aviv link 20 tons as it expands cargo network

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Capacities at the Cape
  • New service links Italy to Hupac's European network
  • Noatum Logistics acquires PT. JCL Indonesia
  • More hinterland connections in China
  • Jesper Kjaedegaard joins the Marcura group as senior adviser
  • Ports of Auckland calls 2019 a "tough year"
  • Magma Aviation launches new Kigali service
  • Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse
  • Britannia P&I adds more expertise in Singapore
  • Germany and Poland bridge the gap
  • A large cargo door for Canadian DHC8-300
  • Bridgehead for LNG bunkering in the USA
  • Improved road access to the port of Felixstowe
  • Detlef Borghardt appointed to TIP's advisory board
  • Data exchange between Champ and Inttra
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit
  • Heavylift from South Korea to Thailand

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • FedEx chiefs 'misled' shareholders while enriching themselves, claims lawsuit
  • DP DHL unveils €2bn investment: 'to digitise ourselves', says Appel
  • Bimco brings new proposal to shipping emissions debate
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs up with Portchain in a bid to improve schedule reliability
  • NYK Line tests self-sailing cargo ship
  • David Shepherd appointed chief commercial officer of Aer Lingus
  • Lemon Queen aims to put new zest into communications
  • Supply chain radar: DB Schenker + Ceva - musings on a ground combo
  • On the wires: DP-DHL delivers cautious 'Strategy 2025' plan at capital markets day in Frankfurt
  • Market Insight: K+N rumoured to be in trouble with its GSK account in APAC

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • Former shipyard inspector pleads guilty to falsely certifying welds
    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia reports that Joseph Powell, a former Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspector at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), pleaded guilty today in the U.S, District
  • ClassNK gives crew members guidance on IMO 2020 fuel change-over
    A booklet for ship crew members just released by classification society ClassNK outlines the potential risks facing seafarers responsible for operations in the change-over from conventional fuels to fuels compliant with IMO
  • VT Halter Marine hosts Q-LNG ATB naming ceremony
    In a milestone event, VT Halter Marine, Inc. has conducted a vessel naming ceremony for America's first offshore Liquefied Natural Gas Articulated Tug and Barge (LNG ATB) unit. In November 2017, VT
  • Grand Bahamas Shipyard drydocks first ship since Dorian
    Grand Bahama Shipyard reports that it has drydocked its first vessel since reopening shortly after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas earlier this month. Taipei Trader, a 9,932-ton containership operated by Lomar Shipping
  • Buyer found for Harland & Wolff
    The Northern Ireland shipyard best known for building the Titanic looks to have a new future ahead - fabricating components for a giant gas storage project and potentially for a proposed FSRU
  • Svitzer orders two ice class ASD tugs
    Maersk Group towing specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine for two new 30 m ice class tugs. To be built to Robert Allan Ltd TundRA 3000 design,
  • Bourbon Rhode: Two more bodies recovered
    Bourbon Offshore today reported the deaths of two more crew members of the Bourbon Rhode, the tug supply vessel that sank last week after being caught near the eye of Hurricane Lorenzo

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • Cosco parent begins marine insurance exit from London as sanctions bite
    The shift to China from Europe comes amid intensifying contagion fears among banks, class societies, charterers and bunker suppliers about...
  • Dover faces 60% drop in trade under no-deal Brexit
    Transport minister George Freeman has said the UK government is working on the assumption that a no-deal Brexit would cut...
  • InfraStrata to buy Harland and Wolff for $7.3m
    The Belfast-based shipyard and engineering company aims for a takeover after filing for insolvency
  • Bodies from sunken Bourbon Rhode found as Shipowners' Club confirms cover
    'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones who are grieving over this dramatic event' - chief executive...
  • Attica takes hit on merger costs and rising fuel price
    The €11m ($11.9m) first-half loss compares with an €8.7m profit in the corresponding period a year earlier
  • When it comes to marine insurance, take cover!
    Marine insurance entities are among the crop of new arrivals in Cyprus' growing maritime cluster
  • Pacific Radiance's revamp tests Singapore's debt restructuring aims
    Will lenders support or stand in the way of a proposal - that unlike others - seeks debt forgiveness to support the...
  • MS Amlin moves marine insurance in business reorganisation
    MS Amlin is aiming for a profit of £300m in two years' time, in line with the expectations of its Japanese...
  • Smart ports seen as critical to terminal operator strategies
    As some terminal operators move to follow the integrated logistics model, digitalisation will play an increasingly important part in their...
  • Veniamis: 'It's not too late to avoid anarchy on the oceans'
    Others need to speak up on a 'potentially catastrophic' implementation of sulphur cap, says Greek shipowners' leader
  • Cypriot banks aiming to run a tight ship
    Several banks in Greece and Cyprus are comfortable with the main three 'liquid' markets - bulk carriers, tankers and containerships...
  • NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial
    The manned vehicle carrier collected data during its sailing
  • LNG freight market spike spurs winter hope
    Spot market availability of LNG vessels has tightened marginally this week as steady gains from northeast Asian shipments reopened the...
  • US transport department defends Chao over Foremost claims
    'Several reports indicate that you have used your official position to benefit Foremost Group, a shipping company owned by your...
  • West Delta LNG seeks approval for Louisiana deepwater port
    The loading and marine berth would be capable of handling liquefied natural gas carriers with nominal capacities from 30,000 cu m...
  • Dover 'working on business as usual Brexit', chief executive says
    'Business as usual, means Dover as usual and that is what we have been working on' - Doug Bannister
  • Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain fleet planner
    German box carrier will use machine learning algorithms to boost schedule reliability
  • Cosco sanctions are not holding back Yamal exports, says Novatek
    Cosco Dalian, which is subject to the US sanctions imposed last week, holds a major stake in China LNG Shipping...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks | Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs | Teekay tanker joint...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • Mobile seeks $250 million to advance 50-foot dredging
  • FourKites, Ocean Insights tie logistics software closer
  • Shipping decarbonization requires seismic industry evolution
  • Roadrunner's truckload cuts send shipper warning
  • India eyes global links for digital port platform
  • Economic headwinds buffet European container trade
  • Port of Los Angeles to unveil zero-emission top-handler
  • Convoy targets small shippers with free TMS
  • Hapag-Lloyd taps port startup to improve reliability

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • Tug operators pulling for owed towing fees
    Four tug operators are chasing a heavy lift vessel, alleging a now-bankrupt company owes them $1.1m. McAllister Towing, Central Boat Rentals, Offshore Towing and Global Towing Service are seeking to arrest the 21,000-dwt Nor Goliath (built 2011) in the southern district of Mississippi federal court after Epic Applied Technologies and Ranger Offshore allegedly failed to pay for tow services. Acco
  • Fuel from capsized Golden Ray approaches shore
    Tides and currents blamed for leakage
  • GSL's deal windfall grows as underwriters buy more
    'Greenshoe' exercise by B Riley FBR sends containership owner's cash windfall up by $6m.
  • Pangaea declaring two ice-class options in China
    Rhode Island-based niche specialist Pangaea Logistic Solutions has decided to declare two options for ice-class bulkers at China State Shipbulding's Guangzhou Shipyard International, market sources tell TradeWinds. Like the two original post-panamax units ordered earlier this year, the 95,000-dwt option vessels are expected to cost about $76m en bloc. Market sources tell TradeWinds that declarin
  • Brookfield sweetens Teekay Offshore takeover deal
    Private equity firm adds $0.50 per share to original offer
  • Graham Robjohns leaving Golar LNG after 20 years
    But veteran CFO will stay on until April; Golar Partners CEO also quits
  • Stena Bulk linked to methanol-powered tanker order at GSI
    Gothenburg-based shipowner seeks fuel solution for greener carriers with letter of intent at Chinese shipbuilder
  • StealthGas' LPG drive means selling small, buying big
    StealthGas has resumed selling some of the smaller units in its LPG fleet, in parallel with seeking bigger ships. The Harry Vafias-led company has shed the 5,036-cbm Gas 'Ethereal (built 2006), according to market sources in Athens. It changed hands for about $10.5m, TradeWinds is told. StealthGas doesn't see trade war easing in third quarter VesselsValue already shows the Japanese-built ship u
  • FSU moors alongside new facility to start imports for Bahrain
    A floating storage unit has finally moored at the new LNG import terminal in Bahrain in readiness to begin cool-down operations of the onshore plant. Personnel working on the project told TradeWinds the 173,400-cbm Bahrain Spirit (built 2018) was towed into position and moored on Monday. Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue The vessel arrived off the new facility in the Hidd I
  • Pittas comes up with cash for Euroseas retrofit
    Greek owner's CEO providing loan to fit ballast water treatment system ahead of new boxship charter.
  • Marine insurance business survives MS Amlin shake-up
    Major cut backs in speciality insurer's portfolio as part of ongoing midterm business plan
  • Diana Shipping doubles buyback to $10m
    Bulker owner now aiming to acquire 2.8m of its own shares
  • EGD expands tanker fleet with bareboat charter deal for MR
    Chief executive Magne Ovreaas reveals scrubber-sceptic stance
  • Two more bodies found after Bourbon sinking
    French owner mourns death of more crew following loss of anchor-handler
  • Exmar faces Gunvor arbitration over FSRU financing
    Trader raises legal argument in row over sale and leaseback deal with China's CSSC.
  • Harland and Wolff saved in $7.4m deal
    Historic Belfast shipyard bought by infrastructure company InfraStrata
  • Roger Strevens: Compliance with 2020 rules poses 'huge test' of IMO's political will
    How the world polices the global cut to sulphur in marine fuels will have important ramifications for shipping's ability to deliver carbon emission reductions
  • Luxury Ritz-Carlton cruiseship delayed in Spain
    US owner says delivery pushed back four months due to project cost issues.
  • Pavilion Energy puts out feelers for small and midsize vessels
    Expansion-minded Singapore company looking at specialist sizes for transshipment business
  • Sluggish handysize S&P market perks up as buyers break cover
    Buying interest in smaller bulkers is driven by tonnage built in Japan early this decade
  • WFW recruits Ince's Ricketts in Singapore
    Former managing associate joins rival to focus on shipping and oil and gas.
  • Klaveness and BHP join forces on digital shipping platform
    Shipowner and trader trial system to improve sharing of supply scheduling and vessel information
  • Hyundai Steel opts for LNG-fuelled bulkers to ship iron ore
    South Korean steelmaker follows compatriot Posco and Australia's BHP Billiton on greener fuels
  • Jotun paints profitable picture for year to date
    Jotun, a leading producer of marine paints, has recorded a 58% increase in pre-tax profit to date this year. The privately owned company logged a NOK 1.56bn ($172m|) profit in the first eight months of 2019, against a NOK 990m profit in the same period of last year. Jotun records sharp increase in results for first quarter Jotun paints a brighter picture over IMO changes Operating income incr
  • Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch
    Problems at Greek bulker operator generates headache for owners and operators
  • Avenir LNG confirms Petronas charter for first small-scale ship
    Malaysian giant piles into LNG bunkering with three-year charter deal on LNG carrier
  • Uljanik Plovidba seeks court protection as banks pull plug
    Credit Suisse and others "walk away" from talks and arrest MR tanker.
  • Korea Western Power to pay premium for scrubbers
    Higher freight rate agreed to compensate South Korean compatriots SK Shipping and H-Line for installation costs
  • Dark bridge: NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial
    Japanese owner says car carrier navigated from China to Japan using Sherpa system
  • Arne Fredly lends $15m to Hunter Group
    Director and investor's Apollo Asset strikes deal for revolving credit facility.
  • Gulf Energy Maritime linked to string of LR1 tanker sales
    Move could cut Dubai-based GEM's exposure to the segment by half
  • Chinese auction expected for last Remi Maritime ship
    National Bank of Greece is said to be behind the auction of supramax that has been idle for more than nine months
  • Canada looks to export bitumen to China by boxship
    New technology said to circumvent law barring oil tankers from British Columbia coast
  • Lomar feeder first to drydock at Grand Bahama post Dorian
    Resumption of work on containership said to mark a major step in return to normal operations
  • Longer Icon Offshore charters point to sector recovery, says analyst
    Malaysia's largest OSV owner also seeing better rates as vessel supply said to be tightening

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • Labor protest to block some airfreight traffic at LAX Wednesday
    Truck drivers trying to make deliveries to and from cargo warehouses at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday could experience delays from labor protests scheduled...
  • Downside of commercial vehicle purchasing cycle snares Meritor
    Meritor, Inc. announced that it is laying off employees across the entire company in response to declining global truck and trailer demand.
  • Less-than-truckload volumes to be pressured by weak September ISM data
    Less-than-truckload volumes to continue to be pressured by weak September ISM report
  • Canadian National unveils plan for winter operations
    The railway grappled with not only the potential for cold temperatures but also macro uncertainty in crafting plan.
  • COSCO blacklisting sparks LNG collateral damage (with video)
    U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian crude aboard Chinese ships ensnare Canadian-headquartered, New York-listed owner of Bahamas-flagged vessels carrying Russian cargoes via Arctic Sea.
  • Uber's app overhaul distracts from its slow revenue growth
    Like Lyft, Uber is also decentralizing car-sharing in an effort to defy categories and shift user perception.
  • World trade forecast gets haircut for 2019 and 2020 from WTO
    Export and import volumes falling well below earlier estimates as economy slows and trade tensions rise.
  • Deliverr raises $23 million, expands fast-shipping program
    Tech fulfillment companies thrive as demand for speedy delivery surges.
  • UPS certified for unlimited drone operations
    First-of-its-kind FAA approval allows company to expand beyond medical deliveries.
  • Tech thriller author and Hunter Harrison biographer are speakers at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago
    Authors Ben Mezrich and Hunter Green to share stories on how new tech ideas rattle and shake up the old guard.
  • Canada's economy takes a breather, but don't call it a slowdown
    Trucking and rail sectors decline as flat GDP report ends four-month growth streak, but analysts say fundamentals remain solid despite weakness in energy and mining.
  • SpiceJet cargo arm set for IPO
    SpiceJet cargo unit aims for listing
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/1
    Large swings in futures front month prices as spot month "rolls" to October.
  • FMCSA opens registration for drug and alcohol clearinghouse
    Sign up required to access database when it's fully implemented on January 6.
  • Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary upgrades infrastructure in Georgia
    The upgrades come as company and state officials eye anticipated volume growth at the Port of Savannah.
  • CBP cracks down on forced labor in supply chains
    Customs and Border Protection issued holds on five products from five countries, requiring U.S. importers to re-export those products or provide additional information that they...
  • Service contract filings a 'vestige of an old regulatory regime'
    The World Shipping Council considers next steps after the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on September 26 denied a part of its petition calling for the...
  • FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 NGs for fuselage cracks
    Taken by themselves, recent safety concerns with Boeing aircraft might be seen as part of normal checks and balances. But in the wake of the...
  • Commentary: Your supply chain is part of your consumer experience
    Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about how a company's supply chain can help or hurt its image with its customers, the media and investors.
  • DHL Group doubles down on digitalization with a €2 billion investment
    DHL Group announced its Strategy 2025 where it expects digitalization to help power its EBIT to at least €5.3 billion by 2022.
  • Food-as-software will make a chunk of ag-sector trucking obsolete
    A newly published ag-sector report suggests that the lab-grown meat segment will shrink the industrial animal farming market by 50% by 2030.
  • Air forwarders hesitant to embrace CBP's electronic export manifests
    Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association, believes U.S. Customs and Border Protection must step up engagement with his industry to boost its participation.
  • Commentary: What's the 2020 outlook for railroad capital expenditures?
    Jim Blaze writes about the decisions that will go into determining 2020 capital expenditures by the freight railroads.
  • Four views of global growth: BlackRock, McKinsey, Deutsche Bank and BoAML
    In 2020, growth is expected to slow further in nearly every global region, except Latin America and emerging Asian economies.
  • Today's Pickup: Convoy expands shipper options to include free transportation management system
    Convoy has rolled out a free transportation management system for shippers. Also, USPS is interested in drone operators, Rivian wants people to subscribe to its...
  • IRU: Why Europe's truckers are Brexit's frontline
    With 7,000-10,000 trucks using the Calais-Dover route between France and England every day, a no-deal Brexit will hit haulage companies hard, says the IRU.
  • NYK successfully trials wholly autonomous ocean-going car carrier
    Japanese shipping giant NYK has taken a big step into the future as it has revealed the successful trial of a "Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship",...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2019
  • 0.5%S MARINE FUEL: Physical activity takes off in ARA, Singapore
    September saw the first trades for 0.5%S Marine Fuel, as market inventories continued to build.
  • Bunker buyers foresee demand swing to VLSFO: Monjasa survey
    Very low sulfur fuel oil is the preferred choice of marine fuel among shippers, a survey of bunker buyers by supplier Monjasa indicated.
  • Japanese refiners start supplying IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil
    Japan's top three refiners started on Tuesday supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil.
  • Sep HSFO Rotterdam barge MOC trade volumes drop 25% on month
    Fuel oil volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges declined 25% month on month.
  • ICE Oct Singapore HSFO open interest down 26.11% to 10.07 mil mt
    Open interest for front-month October Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange fell 26.11% month on month to 10.074 million mt as of Friday, according to ICE data released Monday.
  • Asian middle distillate to firm on worries of Middle East supply constraints
    "The way the market has been moving up of late is clear that there is supply tightness in the market, but what that real value should be is a guess," a refiner said.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil swaps spread hits record high, uptrend to continue
    "Gasoil exports from China could fall closer to the lower end of this year's export level," a Singapore-based trader said.

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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%.
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%)
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
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
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%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
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%)
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
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.
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
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
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%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
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.
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
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
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
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
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
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
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
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 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.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
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
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.
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%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
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
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
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
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%)
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%)
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.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
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%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
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
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
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%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
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.
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.
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
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
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
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.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
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.
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
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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%)
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.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
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.
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?
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
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
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%)
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
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
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.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
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
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
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
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
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
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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
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
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
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
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
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
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
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
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"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
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
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
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
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.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
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
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
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
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
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
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.
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
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
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
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.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
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
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
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
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
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
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
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
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.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
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
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
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
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
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
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
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
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
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
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
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
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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