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November 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Various CMA CGM rates increase from November 18 and December 1
  • Big shipping seeks high carbon taxes that drive up compliance costs
  • Wind energy to power Heerema's crane vessels at Port of Rotterdam
  • GDP in US increases 1.9pc in Q3 as consumer spending rises 2.9pc
  • Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services
  • Duisburg and Cosco to build Europe's biggest inland box terminal
  • Pirates kidnap 9 from Norwegian-owned Liberian bulker off Cotonou
  • Factory hubs in Asia stuck in doldrums as China-US trade stalls
  • US moves to make changes to free trade deal with Canada and Mexico
  • Cracks near wings leads to Qantas to ground its three Boeing 737s
  • Atlas Air posts flat quarterly profit of US$60 million on flat revenues
  • ANC turns to private sector to save debt-heavy South African Airways
  • DHL to quadruple size of sorting facility at Canada's Hamilton airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • IRClass opens office in the Netherlands
  • Landmark container movement flagged off through IWT on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route
  • Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road Exhibition
  • MOL takes delivery of environment-friendly wood chip carrier
  • Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping
  • SCI vessel undertakes rescue operation in Arabian Sea
  • Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of LPAI
  • Govt mulling setting up mega parks near ports to attract FDI, says Textile Secretary
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Sri Lanka with a new operation
  • SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda
  • TCI Express registers impressive Q2 performance
  • India did not join RCEP as it was against its economic interests & national priorities, says Piyush Goyal
  • Industry supports decision
  • Uptrend seen in soyaoil & soyabean

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US short line can handle heavier freight cars
  • Bidvest in new clothes
  • Martijn Van Heumen appointed director of Heppner Hacas
  • Increased capacity to ship manufactured buildings
  • Kuwaitis attend Champ Academy
  • Gothenburg tops Swedish container market
  • Further progress in implementing PTC
  • Britons still interested in Europe
  • 10,000th Flexi truck leaves the factory
  • New heads for Swissport's Emea region
  • ULCVs take the lead, says Vessels Value
  • ESR Australia expands its presence around Sydney
  • Christian U. Haas to chair the board at PTV Group
  • Eight maindeck destinations with RAM Cargo
  • New vehicles to distribute food and drinks
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargo streams follow when waters flow on the Rhine

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Box trade demand will finally surpass supply growth in 2020, says Danaos
  • Industry gets first glimpse of Uber Freight performance in Q3 results
  • No satisfaction at Antonov as rival heavylift carrier Volga-Dnepr loses height
  • More air and sea carriers take the digital plunge to offer online freight booking
  • Bidvest breaks ties with Panalpina for 'fresh new look' and new logistics partner
  • Flexport opens container freight station in Vietnam as supply chains shift
  • China promises new global trading strategy as US deal nears fruition
  • On the wires: CMA CGM IPO - is the 'right time' approaching at last?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - do we dare to think 'spin-off'?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Havyard says more about its 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution
    Norway's Havyard Group has released more details of the 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution it has under development for large ships If large vessels are to sail zero emission at high
  • Vard Marine to complete design package for NYC Gowanus power barges
    Vancouver, B.C. headquartered Vard Marine Inc. has been contracted to complete the basic class design package of a new generation of Siemens powered SeaFloat power barges to support New York's Gowanus Repowering
  • Harvey Gulf reports increased earnings
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine said today that it increased EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) by 33% in the third quarter. The privately-owned company attributed the increase
  • MAN wins order for engines for French Logistic Support Ships
    Four refueling tankers being built for the French Navy are to have MAN main engines. As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard with a
  • Disney Cruises in three-ship agreement with Meyer Werft
    Celebration, Fla., based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. It covers the construction of three new LNG-fueled cruise ships. Plans for
  • Danfoss Drives appoints new Head of Sales for Americas
    Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for
  • Great Lakes Dredge CEO says third quarter results "in line with expectations"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that saw third quarter revenue of

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Seanergy expects elevated charter rates
    The company, which reported a profit in the third quarter of the year, has completed three out of a total...
  • Product tanker owners see improving market
    Solid fundamentals are supporting product tankers, including a record low orderbook and rising seaborne demand for refined products because of...
  • Commercial Court upholds 'actionable fault' defence in general average cases
    'Nothing is payable under the GA guarantees issued by [insurers] if the loss was caused by the owner's actionable default...
  • Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal, says Opec
    It is clear that further measures are required, and these need to start soon, says Opec's report
  • Asia to Europe box spot rates rise 30%
    Good news for carriers as November general rate increases hold
  • Tanker owners' group elects Erik Hanell to top role
    The Stena Bulk chief succeeds former Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers at the top of tanker oil spill fund
  • Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation
    Opec's assumption that global refineries can meet demand is a significant message for shipowners and charterers. Its projections were revised...
  • Samskip open to further M&A activity
    Samskip has played a major role in the concentration of the European shortsea box market with several high-profile acquisitions, including...
  • Taking advantage of China trade uncertainties
    Cargo owners need to look closely at the potential pitfalls of shifting production to other Asian nations
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better | BW Group reverses position on Hafnia | World...
  • Westports retains growth momentum with more mega boxship calls
    More than half the volume was transhipment boxes and Westports said it is supporting the trend towards bigger containerships with...
  • US port union's lawyer warns of bankruptcy after court ruling
    Jurors found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union International was 55% liable and Chapter 8 was 45% liable, although a...
  • Xi pledges to expand China's import market
    China's leader said the global value chain and supply chains are now highly intertwined, while the economic integration between nations...
  • Malaysia's richest man bids to privatise POSH
    POSH is one offshore support vessel ripe for privatisation given it is anchored by the Kuok Group, the business empire...
  • Danaos upbeat for container trade demand growth
    For the third quarter of 2019, Danaos showed an adjusted net income of $37.9m compared to $37.5m for the same...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • JOC white paper: Shippers will feel effects of US-China trade war for years
  • US ag export decline belies deeper damage
  • CargoSphere develops standard ocean freight API
  • IRH, Dixie Cullen team up on massive transformer move
  • Challenge to ELD rule resurfaces at FMCSA
  • DHL launches 12-day China-Europe rail service
  • JOC Research Note: Spot intermodal savings rising; contract tightening
  • Slowing demand puts brakes on Indian container growth
  • CMA CGM joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd in low-sulfur surcharge for short-term contracts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Greece probes five vessels in connection with Brazil oil spill
    Delta Tankers apart, Maran, Euronav and Minerva have been asked to provide information into the incident
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen improves profit while shunning revenue
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has enhanced its bottom line despite turning down certain sources of income. The Craig Jasienski-led car carrier operator reported $31m in comprehensive income for the third quarter, up from a $20m profit during the same period last year. Revenue for the Oslo-listed company's ocean operations, which controls 126 car carriers, declined 6% to $773m, mostly because Wallenius ch
  • Al Ghurair cancels Diana Shipping fixture
    Al Ghuarair Resources International has cancelled a fixture for one of Diana Shipping's post-panamaxes. Al Ghurair, a UAE-based agricultural commodities trader, Tuesday did away with a timecharter contract for 98,704-dwt Polymnia (built 2012) due to "unforeseen events", the Simeon Palios-led owner said. The fixture was announced 10 October. Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair "Charterers
  • GoodBulk posts profit for tenth consecutive quarter
    GoodBulk has had its tenth consecutive profitable quarter, recording a net result that is a considerable improvement on the $280,000 posted last quarter. GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale The Monaco-based company posted net profit of $19.9m for the third quarter, up from $14.5m at the same point in 2018. This equates to earnings per share of $0.66 this year, co
  • Seanergy expects continued profit amid better market
    Brazilian iron ore exports should keep cargo supply firm while scrubber retrofits keep ships off the water, Seanergy said.
  • Refiners and shipowners are ready for IMO 2020, says Opec
    The oil and shipping industries are exceeding the oil cartel's expectation in terms of preparation for the new bunker rules
  • Dividends, refinancings and carbon report for Ardmore
    Busy quarter sees Anthony-Gurnee led owner first to report emissions while bolstering debt facilities and guiding to stronger earnings heading to IMO 2020.
  • Marine Insurer Canopius gets boost from Samsung investment
    Partners to explore fresh opportunities in specialty business lines
  • James Fisher hit by cyber attack on computer systems
    UK shipping group took affected networks offline and called in security experts
  • Hamburg Sud slaps IMO 2020 eco-fuel fee on boxes
    Maersk-owned container line says price difference between low and high sulphur bunkers is $193 per ton
  • NRP plotting new funds to capitalise on ship financing gap
    Norwegian maritime asset manager brings onboard former Pareto man Wilhelm Magelssen as it aims to launch credit fund directed at smaller owners
  • Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns
    Swedish tanker owner says surge in crude rates filtered down to product ships after usual time lag
  • Pricing helps Polarcus profit pack a punch
    Polarcus has been raking in higher revenue, which has led to massive improvements to its bottom line. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up The Dubai-based seismic shipowner recorded net profit of $13.7m for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a $8.4m loss in the same period last year. This result equates to earnings per share of $0.027 for the past three months, a significa
  • Ex-Eimskip boss wins battle in war to stop competition probe
    Gylfi Sigfusson to get his day in court as he claims antitrust authority violated his human rights
  • Shuttle tankers vital for keeping Equinor's offshore oil flowing
    Shuttle tankers are a key part of Equinor's infrastructure. They form a flexible pipeline to keep the oil flowing from its offshore production facilities. "If we don't have the operational reliability of the shuttle tankers, we may need to shut down the oil well production. We should never do that," said Ann-Elisabeth Serck-Hanssen, the company's senior vice-president of asset management. The fa
  • Equinor's Brazil growth offers promise for shipping needs
    The expansion of Equinor's Brazilian activities has brought a palpable sense of excitement to those tasked with handling the Norwegian energy giant's shipping activities. Equinor is the second-largest oil producer in the South American nation, which the Norwegian energy giant regards as a core area of future growth. Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making "With our expansion in our activi
  • Equinor strives for a more sustainable future in shipping
    Norwegian energy giant wants to transport hydrocarbons in the greenest possible way
  • Three protesters killed as Iraq tries to re-open port
    Deaths reportedly occurred in clashes with security forces in Umm Qasr
  • Cosco Leasing snaps up eight Dasin Shipping bulkers
    Chinese giant strikes leaseback deal with Singapore owner
  • Frontline Management's Lars Pedersen ticks off his to do list
    Boss with six hats says keep it lean, efficient, simple and focused
  • Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen
    Company makes pioneering move to build a dedicated manager in Oslo
  • Michael Pak is back for new role with Poten Capital in the US
    Ex-Clarksons and Axia man to focus on private capital raising in Poten platform boosted by BGC Partners acquisition
  • Agents losing out due to client bankruptcies, ITIC warns
    UK club says invoices should be submitted to principals as soon as possible
  • Terntank strikes again for dual-fuel tankers able to run on LNG and biogas
    Sweden's Terntank has ordered two dual-fuel handysize tankers in China that will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) and LNG. Swedish owner advocates green vessels at United Nations The 15,000-dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will also be fitted with a hybrid battery system, onshore power connection and hybrid bow thruster drive. The pair will be built at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding t
  • Bolsonaro: 'worst still to come' from tanker spill
    Brazilian president warns of more oil coming ashore as he sticks to accusation against Greek owner
  • SeaOwl snaps up Viking and Solstad anchor-handlers
    French owner acquires Nordic duo to replace older vessels
  • BW Offshore sells $300m of convertible bonds
    Oslo-listed FPSO company refinancing with notes sale
  • BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs
    Singapore owner says 2003-built ships will generate $31m in liquidity
  • Howe Robinson moves into US dry market with BBT Tradeships takeover
    UK shipbroker expanding again over the Atlantic
  • Impairments from failed venture hurt privatisation candidate POSH
    Soon to be de-listed Kuok-backed OSV player hurt by financial exposure to POSH Terasea
  • Affinity: Big ship prices set to rise on China yard merger
    Owners can no longer look forward to competition between Chinese yards on pricing, says broker
  • BTIG's Lewis raises expectations for crude tanker quartet
    BTIG's Greg Lewis has bumped up his price target for four crude tanker owners as rates appear to be settling well above breakeven rates. Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 In a note published after the close Monday, he upped International Seaways target to $40 from $30, Nordic American Tankers (NAT) to $8 from $4 and Frontline and Euronav to $18 from $12, while reiterating

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Cosco Energy Shipping shrugs off U.S. sanctions to report increased revenues and profit
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (HKEX: 01138; SSE: 600026) has shrugged off U.S. sanctions on subsidiary companies to report a huge jump in revenues and a...
  • Titanium Transportation has weaker third-quarter results, remains profitable
    Titanium Transportation Group sees weaker trends in the quarter, but manages to post a modest profit.
  • Ardmore: 2020 marine gasoil demand to top expectations
    Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO.
  • Panjiva CEO highlights company's evolution around big data
    Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful.
  • In change to flat-rate shipping program, FedEx revises packaging rules
    FedEx looks to allow flat-rate shipping customers to use their own packaging when they tender boxes.
  • Logistics Managers' Index sees record low, no inventory build ahead of peak season
    The October Logistics Managers' Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint.
  • Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018
    The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since...
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber acquiring sole ownership of Mexican tire plant
    Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to...
  • Jury awards $93.6 million to former operator of Port of Portland container terminal
    A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in...
  • Hamburg Airport adopts Fair@Link air cargo platform
    Hamburg Airport has joined a roster of European airports adopting digitalization of cargo handling
  • Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus
    The UW is Starship's biggest campus client to date.
  • UPS drone unit makes first revenue deliveries for CVS
    UPS operates first revenue drone flight for CVS, carrying drugs to customers
  • Commentary: Taking "forever" to assess safety impacts of liquified natural gas by rail?
    Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.
  • Roadrunner continues to restructure, sells intermodal unit to Universal Logistics
    Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics.
  • Travel Centers of America reports strong Q3 from higher fuel volumes and in-store sales
    Travel Centers of America reported stronger profits and sales for the third quarter as it added locations and sold more fuel at higher prices. Watch...
  • Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
    Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
  • Turmoil with IMO 2020 implementation in oil markets? OPEC is a lot less worried
    The impact of IMO 2020 on oil markets is going to be less than projected, at least according to a newly published forecast by OPEC....
  • Expeditors posts earnings beat as customs brokerage offsets weak air volumes
    North America has surpassed North Asia (China) as EXPD's highest revenue region.
  • Commentary: Why are digital freight brokers struggling to solve their Uber-scale problems?
    On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, "The 'Uber for Trucking' Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems." That was followed by Craig...
  • FreightWaves LIVE [podcast] Agendas With An Impact and Transparency19's Great Debate
    On this episode FreightWaves EVP - Events Arlen Stark joins Dooner to discuss how scheduling makes an impact on event attendee experience. Listen in to...
  • Today's Pickup: Reliance Partners teams with TruckPark to explore impact of truck parking reservations
    Truck parking is not only a safety issue, but also an issue of driver rest. Reliance Partners, along with TruckPark, is exploring how truck parking...
  • Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the "Lower 48?"
    Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more...
  • Teknowlogi automates trucking processes by a mix of tribal knowledge and AI algorithms
    Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation.
  • Bookkeeper pleads guilty to orchestrating elaborate $1.7 million bank fraud scheme
    A former New Jersey bookkeeper recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate $1.7 million check-writing scheme using fraudulent...
  • Are box shipping rate spikes sustainable?
    Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains?
  • Gildan closes two textile plants in Mexico, lays off 1,700 workers
    Gildan Activewear is closing its operations in Mexico and laying off 1,700 employees at two plants in Sonora, the state across the U.S.-Mexico border from...
  • Electrifying the Bull: Meritor plots its future in electrification
    Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Urals crude loadings from Novorossiisk suspended by bad weather: Transneft
    Stormy weather has forced a suspension of Urals crude loadings from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk.
  • Crude settles higher as market awaits US-China trade deal
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, bolstered by US-China trade deal optimism.
  • Bunkering operations back to normal at Fujairah after cyclone Kyarr passes
    Temporary delays were caused by cyclone Kyarr last week.
  • Neste sells 0.5% S fuel oil in Germany
    Finnish refinery Neste and German BMT Bunker and Mineraloeltransport have partnered to sell Neste's new 0.5% sulfur fuel oil.
  • Shipping facing delays in Bosporus on bad weather
    Shipping was facing limitations in the Bosporus, amid stormy weather.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco raises light crude prices in anticipation of IMO 2020
    Saudi Aramco on Monday hiked official selling price differentials for a majority of its crude grades globally.

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Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
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
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
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%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
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%.
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.
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%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
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
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.
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
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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%)
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
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
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
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
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
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
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
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
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
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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