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April 8, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 1.1pc to US$658/TEU, but rate to USWC remains flat
  • APL offers new faster services to USWC from central and south China
  • Ambitious Cosco in calm financial waters thanks to subsidies from China
  • Box shipping demand on Asia-Europe trade to remain 'muted' over summer
  • Baltic Exchange decision on IMO 2020 could irk opponents, end up in court
  • DHL Express offers 300 Circle K outlets as pick up points for deliveries in HK
  • Malta charges 3 African teenagers with hijacking an oil tanker
  • Electric vehicles will revolutionise logistics industry: Ti research
  • Amazon confirms move into B737-800Fs with Southern Air CMI deal
  • Jakarta Airport to build air cargo village with aim to be global freight hub
  • U-Freight boosts partnership with Easyship in Netherlands, UK and US

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 2019
  • Bahri bolsters long-standing relationship with customers & partners in india
  • Conqueror Freight Network meets to talk business & network in Thailand
  • Container shipping facing headwinds but moving in a positive direction, says report
  • Kalash Global Logistics celebrating first anniversary
  • Maurizio Apontes change of role
  • Panama Canal Authority makes draught announcement
  • Grape exports up
  • Vishakhapatnam Port extends existing rebates on Vessal Related Charges
  • India boosts bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements
  • Madhya Pradesh has potential to double its share in countrys exports in next 5 years: FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Harmful low water levels
  • E-trucks for Paris, Frankfurt and Stuttgart
  • Oscar Thwin joins Air Partner as vice president of freight
  • Coal shipment volumes surging in Russia
  • IDS adds 50th warehouse to its network
  • Atlas Air: new aircraft for Amazon and Qantas
  • Japan joins the Hong Kong convention
  • Rolf Goeder appointed CIO in German/Swiss cluster
  • Rhenus Contract Logistics installs Swisslog's autostore
  • Finnair Cargo continues to grow
  • Globalports continues its comeback
  • Fewer trains hauling more timber
  • Nunner opens new branch in Switzerland
  • UPS supports trans-border shipments
  • Turkish Cargo big in South Korea
  • Duisport holds its course in difficult conditions
  • Door-to-door from Luxembourg to China by train

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • More blank sailings will tighten capacity to push spot rates up for peak season
  • Iata/Fiata cargo agency programme hits the buffers
  • Shippers say trade security programme would ease congestion at Mexican border
  • Djibouti must pay DP World $500m after government loses legal battle over DCT
  • AirBridgeCargo Premium 'guaranteed space' service takes off
  • More safety checks on containers could aid war on counterfeit goods
  • Steve Downing is new head of group projects at Priority Freight
  • Ernst Shulze to take over from Chris Lewis as UK CEO for DP World
  • Former Roadrunner CFO charged with accounting fraud
  • Supply chain radar: Biggest week ever in logistics 'is nothing compared to what is about to come'

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Chinese shipbuilder gets AiP for giant gas carriers
    Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to two new gas carrier designs from China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding: a 200,000 cu.m LNG carrier and a 147,000 cu.m Very Large Ethane Carrier
  • Climeon modules ordered for fourth Virgin Voyages ship
    Stockholm, Sweden, headquartered Climeon has received an additional order, worth EUR 1.5 million (about $1.7 million) from shipbuilder Fincantieri. It covers the supply of Climeon Heat Power modules for the fourth cruise
  • Topaz trials "targetless" DP laser sensor
    Wärtsilä has successfully completed sea trials of its SceneScan system on the Topaz Citadel, a 72 m platform supply vessel owned by Dubai, UAE, headquartered Topaz Energy and Marine. Developed by Wärtsilä
  • Captain fined after permitting unsafe work practices
    The captain of a Panama flagged, Taiwanese controlled bulker has been fined NZ$6,000 (about US$4,000) after New Zealand port state control authorities found crew working at height to load a cargo of

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Marine fuels: Small but significant for oil majors
    'It is a key dimension of how we think about the transportation industry and it is a key dimension of...
  • Why the Jones Act is still crazy after all these years
    The Jones Act is deeply embedded in American society but the drivers behind this protectionist legislation have changed, CMA Shipping...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What makes a port 'smart'?
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Global box traffic knocked by China's early holidays
    Transpacific box numbers for February hit by frontloading in the latter stages of last year, with volumes down more than...
  • Flex LNG applies for direct listing in the US
    Flex LNG says the rationale for the direct listing rather than an initial public offering is based on the fact...
  • Port of Oakland announces changeover to green cranes
    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District awarded terminal operator SSA Terminals a $5m grant last year
  • UAE at crossroads for shipowners and class
    The Arab nation has long prided itself on a rapid expansion in almost every business sector, including shipping. But UAE's...
  • Bang to rights
    The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea is a step forward in improving seafarer welfare, but also an indictment...
  • Royal Vopak poised to sell Algeciras, Amsterdam and Hamburg tank farms
    Vopak is to announce new projects to grow its portfolio with a focus on industrial, chemical, and gas terminals, says...
  • Indian elections: Riding the LPG wave
    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi may not have managed to keep all his election manifesto promises, but his scheme to...
  • Djibouti ordered to pay DP World $385m in compensation
    Djibouti will also be forced to pay interest and legal fees in addition to damages as a result of the...
  • Geneva declaration puts seafarers' human rights in focus
    First draft of human rights convention for seafarers seeks to raise awareness of abuses at sea and mobilise efforts to...
  • World boxship fleet update: Holding steady
    A quiet month for containership fleet expansion comes as a relief as carriers take up tonnage to prepare for new...
  • Teekay secures finance for four shuttle tanker newbuildings
    The new debt facility is funded and guaranteed by Canadian and Norwegian export credit agencies, as well as commercial banks
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance approves development of new container terminal
    Including future phase two commitment, the deal represents approximately $500m in private and public investment in the region's economy, say...
  • The box sector prescription: First, do no harm
    Can liner shipping resist an order splurge that will undermine long-term sustainability?
  • The Interview: Khalid Hashim
    The new emissions controls will not be something that will break the market as it will adjust, but the question...
  • Aegean Marine re-emerges as Minerva Bunkering
    Aegean filed for protection from creditors in November 2018 after finding a $300m hole in its books
  • Daily Briefing
    Fallen high-flyer Nobu Su jailed | The Tung family: Dealmakers par excellence | Scrubbers and new fuels changing the business...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Ryder expands Mexican warehousing as cargo demand rises
  • Jury still out on 'precision' railroading in US
  • Volatile Asia-Europe volumes can't mask declining growth
  • Carriers look to tap 'booming' Vietnam market
  • Former USTR: US trade policy resembles China
  • Truckers seek safe harbor at larger US carriers

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Russell Investments grows Ardmore Shipping position
    Russell Investments Group has upped its leading stake in Ardmore Shipping Company. The Seattle-based firm now owns 3.6 million shares after a 500,000 buy, Securities and Exchange Commission filings show. Private equity overhang gives shipping shares a hangover Russell was already New York-traded Ardmore's biggest shareholder with 9.4% of all outstanding shares. The company now owns 11.2%. Ardm
  • Nordic American Offshore strikes bank deal
    Emanuele Lauro-led company to get deal on waivers and possibly maturity extension in trade for cash and ships.
  • CEO: Eagle Bulk spared 'contagion' of capesize woes
    Chief executive Gary Vogel remains 'constructive' on outlook for ultramax and supramax asset classes.
  • Balzano: MarAd will redouble efforts to support sealift
    The US Maritime Administration is redoubling its efforts around growing the merchant marine as the military shifts priorities toward more conventional warfare. The agency's deputy administrator, Richard Balzano, said the Jones Act and the country's maritime colleges are the key to growing the US-flag fleet, growing the base of American mariners and, potentially, supporting a protracted military c
  • President Christian Andersen set to exit VLGC owner Avance Gas
    Christian Andersen is stepping down as president of John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas, having been with the company since its inception in 2007. Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber decision nears Avance and Dorian optimistic as VLGC down cycle appears to be ending The decision will be effective sometime within the next few weeks, chief financial officer Peder Simonsen told TradeWi
  • Korea's big three yards set for first-quarter boost
    South Korea's big-three shipyards are expected to log an upturn in their financial results for the first quarter. The Yonhap news agency cited analysts as saying that Hyundai Heavy Industries will post revenue of KRW 3.3 trillion ($2.9bn) for the first three months, a rise of more than 10% year on year. Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape It will also make it b
  • Halani OSV duo going under the hammer in Namibia
    Namibia's high court is auctioning off two OSVs controlled by India's Halani Shipping. Exercising its Admiralty jurisdiction, the court said the 1,900-dwt accommodation unit Halani 1 (built 1980) was the subject of a court order on 29 March for a public sale. No auction has yet been set. Bunkers are included in the sale. The claimant is Indusind Bank. Halani Shipping sets its sights on secondh
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation prepares to launch VLCC pool
    Chinese tanker giant Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has unveiled plans to launch a VLCC pool and build dual-fuelled VLCCs, according to local media outlets. In its annual meeting with clients, the tanker arm of state conglomerate China Cosco Shipping reportedly announced it had established a VLCC department as an initial step to launch a VLCC pool. Cosco Shipping Energy logs $553m
  • Alpha Bank plans disposals as loan losses hit $1.8bn
    Greek shipping lender Alpha Bank is lining up more big disposals of bad loans as impairments rose in 2018. The bank said provisions for loans hit EUR 1.61bn ($1.8bn) last year, from EUR 1bn in 2017. The figure was affected by additional impairments in the final three months in relation to an expanded target for non-performing exposure (NPE) sales this year. This implied a cost of risk of 296 ba
  • Bimco to open Athens office
    International shipping association Bimco is about to open an office in Greece that will be tasked with enhancing service to local clients and help recruit new ones. It will be Bimco's third office outside its Copenhagen headquarters, alongside existing ones in Shanghai and Singapore. Greeks are the single biggest group of shipowners within Bimco, accounting for 152 out of the about 800 ship prop
  • Tanker pilot a suspect in Helge Ingstad sinking case
    A pilot is among three suspects being investigated following the collision between a Tsakos tanker and a Norwegian frigate last year. Police told NRK that the pilot onboard the 113,000-dwt tanker Sola TS (built 2013), an officer on the frigate Helge Ingstad and an employee of the local vessel traffic services are being investigated. The November incident led to the warship sinking. Boa reveals
  • New K Line CEO launches business review
    New K Line CEO Yukikazu Myochin has launched a review of the Japanese owner's operations on its 100th anniversary. He said management resources will be focused on the four pillars of dry bulk, tankers and gas, car carriers and logistics, following the spin-off of boxship operations into the ONE joint venture with MOL and NYK. Myochin is new K Line CEO as Murakami moves upstairs K Line to tear u
  • Uljanik Plovidba probed over newbuilding contract profit
    Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba is being investigated over alleged improper gains from a shipbuilding contract. The tanker and bulker player said it had been notified by authorities of the probe "due to the alleged misconduct of the former managing director." The investigation relates to a project to build four vessels at unrelated shipbuilder Uljanik Group's 3 Maj yard in 2009. Uljanik Plovidb
  • Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape
    A merger of the world's two largest shipbuilders is gathering pace and the super-sized company looks set for a fresh identity. Yards counter tough shipbuilding market with consolidation HHI-DSME merger draws praise at home but criticism beyond the peninsula Seoul-listed pair Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering agreed on the mega-deal earlier this year. The co
  • Siem reactivates AHTS after winter stacking
    Norway's Siem Offshore has brought an anchor-handler out of winter layup for a new contract. Broker Westshore said the 285-bp Siem Pearl (built 2009) spent 141 days in Bergen after being stacked in November. It has now been fixed this week by ConocoPhillips for 21 days for the Safe Caledonia rig move at £14,000 ($18,350) per day. The last recorded fixture for the vessel before that was in Octob
  • Croatian shipyard Brodotrogir seeks court restructuring
    Croatian shipbuilder Brodotrogir is seeking a court restructuring after running into financial trouble. The commercial court in Split has begun a pre-bankruptcy procedure at the request of the company. This is a pre-emptive move in a bid to unfreeze its bank account, the Jutarnji Vijesti website reported. Danko Koncar closing in on Arctech yard Uljanik yard picks Koncar as new partner "A furt
  • Aegean Marine reborn as Minerva Bunkering
    Restructured Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US with a new name. The fuel and tanker group is now Minerva Bunkering, a fully-owned subsidiary of trader Mercuria Energy. It filed for reorganisation in November. "We are pleased that Aegean has completed its restructuring, and now as part of Mercuria, is a significantly stronger company wit
  • Teekay Offshore lines up $440m newbuilding loan
    US-listed Teekay Offshore Partners has secured a new $414m debt facility to fund four LNG-fuelled shuttle tanker newbuildings. The company said long-term financing covers the suezmax DP2 vessels due in 2019 and 2020. Two of these will work for Norway's Equinor under its master agreement, while the others will join its contract of affreightment fleet in the North Sea. The new facility is funded
  • Tufton Oceanic adds general cargo vessel pair to fleet
    London-based fund manager triples the size of its exposure to the sector with latest S&P deals.
  • Commodore Hadjipateras calls for more women in shipping
    Dorian LPG's John Hadjipateras, Connecticut Maritime Association's 2019 Commodore, says females should serve throughout shipping.
  • China imported record numbers of logs in 2018
    New Zealand and Japan suppliers key beneficiaries, while Russia emerges as the biggest loser.
  • Total signs long-term LNG SPA with China's Guanghui
    French oil major expands supply footprint in world's largest market for liquefied natural gas.
  • China will need up to 80 LNG carriers as its imports grow
    Training sufficient experienced crew to handle these vessels will be among the country's biggest challenges
  • Arun receives first LNG cargo destined for breakbulk
    Indonesia's oldest LNG terminal already started a new life in regasification but Pertamina has fresh plans for the facility

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • WLS: Asia-to-North America trades see capacity sink in Q1
    While weekly allocated capacity on Asia to North America trades took a sharp downturn between Q4 2018 and Q1 2019, prominent North Europe outbound trades saw a modest increase.
  • Official: Mexico making progress with Dems on USMCA
    Mexican officials met with several House Democrats this week as their congress looks to OK labor reform legislation in line with provisions of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Border closure averted but problems remain
    President Trump walks back threat to close the southern border with Mexico, but CBP's reallocation of officers to immigration duties continues to stymie cargo flows.
  • FMC to monitor low-sulfur fuel cost impact
    Chairman Michael Khouri told Senate Commerce Committee members that the agency is concerned how ocean carriers will pass IMO bunker requirement costs onto shippers.
  • Small businesses concerned about infrastructure
    Three small business executives spoke Thursday during a call organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about how the nation's infrastructure impacts their companies.
  • Executive Moves: Air Partner and Weber Logistics
  • Port Canaveral first North American call for Aframax tanker
  • New CMA CGM ship christened
  • Lawsuit over Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls dismissed
  • CBP, FDA step up international mail facility inspections
  • CBP seizes fake designer caps at Dulles Airport

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Singapore Q2 2019 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term offered at MOPS plus $5/mt
    Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for the second quarter of 2019 were offered at $5/mt over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments, according to market sources.
  • Brent settles above $70/b as global supply outlooks tighten
    Crude futures settled near five-month highs Friday as the market focus lingered on a tightening global supply picture.
  • Loading delays at Rotterdam bunkering terminals due to tightness: sources
    Long delays at bunker oil terminals in Rotterdam resulted from tightness on the Rotterdam bunkers market, sources said.
  • European HSFO arbitrage indicator east hits 10-month low
    The East-West spread dropped to a 10-month low Friday morning amid a fuel oil supply overhang in Singapore and hefty flows of product east from Northwest Europe. The front-month East-West spread -- the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes versus 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- is a measure of the openness of the arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore.
  • Traded Rotterdam HSFO barge volumes grow on Saudi demand, closed arb east
    Volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges surged at 152,000 mt in the first week of April as sellers looked to relieve themselves of product, and buying activity picked up in preparation for Saudi Arabian summer demand.
  • The time is now to find your fuel: Capital Link Forum
    Bunker buyers should find their fuel suppliers as soon as possible, as compatibility and availability of compliant low sulfur fuel and scrubber-ready high sulfur fuel remain uncertain ahead of the January 1, 2020, implementation of the International Maritime Organization 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel regulation, panelists on the IMO 2020 & Beyond forum at Capital Link Forum said Monday.
  • First VLCC of Forties crude heard booked for Far East in May
    A very large crude carrier (VLCC) has been booked to take North Sea's Forties crude on a Hound Point-Far East voyage in May, according to shipping and trading sources.
  • Singapore residue stocks rise on week to 22 mil barrels, imports at 5-week high
    Singapore's commercial stocks of residues rose 11.6% week on week to 21.663 million barrels in the week ended April 3, data released late Thursday by Enterprise Singapore showed.
  • Los Angeles MGO reaches 51-month high as supplies continue to be limited
    Los Angeles Marine Gas Oil bunker fuel pricing hit a 51-month high Thursday amid ongoing supply issues while a potential resupply date continued to be murky.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
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
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
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
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.
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