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December 13, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Airport authority in HK offers concession to help boosts hub's competitiveness
  • EU-Singapore accord to benefit port of Hamburg with greater trade
  • Shenzhen DaChan Bay Terminals equips all box ship berths with shoreside power
  • US east coast ports continue to win container market share away from west
  • Georgia ports to lift record 4.6m TEU in 2019; rail cargo surges 30pc in 3 years
  • Total and MOL sign charter contract for second LNG bunker vessel
  • Vietnam's shipping industry can meet rising demand: Vinalines
  • China's air cargo sector is hit by slow volume growth, overcapacity
  • DHL study says globalisation evolving, not declining
  • Scottish air cargo airport goes under the hammer but sales talks stall

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Colombo Ennore Express (CEX) service: Instructions for bookings to/from Ennore Port
  • Hapag-Lloyd Navigator dashboard launched for customers
  • MOL orders next-generation coal carriers for energy-efficient transport services
  • ONE joins New York Shipping Exchange platform
  • Govt promoting export of organic products
  • APM Terminals Pipavav hosts CSR conclave in Ahmedabad
  • India's cold storage capacity lower than required
  • National Logistics Policy has a wide-ranging vision
  • Benefit of FTAs to small exporters
  • Cabinet approves additional equity support to IIFCL
  • India set for modest recovery but further reforms needed, says survey
  • Parliamentary panel on finance asks govt to stop misuse of input tax credit under GST to raise collection
  • ADB lowers its growth forecasts for India, China
  • Customs successfully target environmentally sensitive goods during Operation DEMETER V
  • Sushil Modi is the new head of GoM on IGST settlement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Iata expects slight improvements for 2020
  • New rules for road haulage traffic in the EU
  • "Hot" air cargo in Alaska and Australia
  • Transfera thrives in Serbia
  • Combining road haulage and air freight
  • New feeders to be built on dual-fuel LNG-basis
  • United Cargo makes Cape Town debut with WFS
  • ONE takes another step towards digitalisation
  • Project forwarding award for Deugro
  • Pall-Ex delivers 180,000 Christmas trees
  • Planning next steps after latest intermodal launch
  • Iberia to be back in Guayaquil
  • Another generation of MOL-vessels
  • Switzerland: efficient railfreight even on the last mile
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DHL tests cargo bikes in New York
  • New head for Britannia's Greek Office
  • Ethiopian Airlines next week, next year

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Scrubber pioneer MSC the worst-hit by delay as ships queue at yards for retrofitting
  • Time to crack down on hidden lithium ion battery shipments, says air cargo
  • Competition in the Gulf heats up as Abu Dhabi unveils plan to boost port capacity
  • Vancouver Airport is building, but slowly and may miss out on a 'golden opportunity'
  • Qwyk's sailing scheduling links with DB Schenker's online despatch system
  • Market Insight: Toll Group - the bell is tolling for Mr Mullen

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Canadian Coast Guard takes delivery of second OFSV
    Seaspan Shipyards' Vancouver, B.C., shipyard has completed delivery of CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier, the Canadian Coast Guard's second Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV). The delivery took place exactly five months and two
  • Golding Barge Line expanding Vicksburg operations
    The Mississippi Development Authority reports that inland water transportation company Golding Barge Line is expanding operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $20-million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. "Mississippi's transportation
  • USCG returns most New York Waterway ferries to service, but ups inspections
    Coast Guard Sector New York has returned to service 18 of the 23 New York Waterway ferries that had been initially suspended for a series of safety concerns in the week leading
  • Austal USA delivers EPF 11
    The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of its eleventh Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, the future USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF 11), from shipbuilder Austal USA in a Dec. 10 ceremony held aboard the
  • SEA\LNG study makes strong case for LNG as a VLCC fuel
    The SEA\LNG coalition has released the results of an investment study that, it says, shows that LNG is "a compelling investment solution" for VLCCs operating onthe Arabian Gulf to China trade route.
  • Seamen's Church Institute hosts River Bell Awards Luncheon
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has presented its prestigious River Bell Award to Delbert R. Wilkins of Illinois Marine Towing. The award was presented December 5, 2019 at SCI's 20th Annual River
  • Damen supports Colombian research vessel project
    Damen Shipyards Group is to provide Colombian shipbuilder Cotecmar with design, engineering and technical assistance for the construction of an 83 m x 16 m Scientific Marine Research Vessel (Buque de Investigación
  • Schottel to propel hydrogen-fueled ferry
    Two new environmentally friendly vessels for Norwegian ferry operator Norled will be propelled by high efficiency azimuth thrusters from Schottel. One of the two LMG Marin designed vessels - currently under construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Ventspils port calls risk breaching US sanctions
    The Latvian port is a key Baltic distribution point for middle distillates such as diesel and gasoil as well as...
  • IMO 2020 will benefit US oil producers and refiners, White House official forecasts
    US refineries which have downstream units that upgrade residual oils into more valuable and lower-sulphur products are well positioned to...
  • IMO warns against 'trouble' and 'confusion' for global decarbonisation efforts amid EU emissions push
    The IMO secretary general says he intends to travel to Brussels, while industry lobbies express concerns over Commission and Parliament...
  • National Bank of Greece set to complete sale of bad ship loans
    US private equity firm Cross Ocean Partners is acquiring ship loans that are in default for about half their original...
  • Byzantine Maritime group orders two LPG carriers with dual-fuel option
    Hyundai Mipo-built vessels may be among the first with dual-fuel LPG-burning engines
  • Collaboration the key to stopping misdeclared cargo
    Regulations designed to promote competition and transparency may, unintentionally, be an impediment to shipping's efforts to clamp down on misdeclarations...
  • Viewpoint: The salvors' lifeblood
    The International Salvage Union is reshaping itself to offer up risk foresight for those in the shipping industry as well...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: European Commission unveils plan to regulate shipping emissions | Saudis in tender for first ships to feed...
  • US sanctions Iranian shipping firms for smuggling weapons to Yemen
    'Today's designations put the world on notice that those who engage in illicit transactions with these companies will risk exposure...
  • MOL orders next-generation coal carriers
    The group anticipates ongoing orders for EeneX vessels and expects them to play a leading role in its coal carrier...
  • Elba LNG readies first shipment and lends shine to US exports
    LNG tanker Maran Gas Lindos is loading the first shipment at Elba Island
  • Epic Crude Holdings begins oil exports from Texas terminal
    Epic repurposed the former International Grain Port Terminal to begin exporting crude while it has a larger export facility under...
  • POSH set for delisting in January
    The Singapore Exchange is set to lose yet another offshore listing following the delistings of Vard and Otto Marine
  • ONE to offer slots on Nyshex
    ONE will start posting offers on the exchange this month for transpacific eastbound trade
  • The 5 lifetime achievers 2019
    As part of our annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we recognise individuals for their...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • US to cancel, reduce tariffs under partial trade deal with China
  • Holiday shopping spurs truckload spot rates
  • Hapag-Lloyd tabs Blume for digital drayage help
  • YRC reports double-digit drop in LTL tonnage
  • ONE bolsters NYSHEX trans-Pacific presence
  • Montreal truckers tap AI for smarter port drays
  • Box rules hold back interoperable chassis pools: truckers
  • APMT joint venture widens Cosco's Med footprint

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Concord Maritime buys first vessel in Arcadia deal
    Ben Ognibene-led commercial management and pooling outfit will employ Samsung-built aframax in Dakota Tankers pool.
  • Christen Sveaas converting $13m of debt into Western Bulk equity
    Move is part of attempt to strengthen company's finances and could also involve two other share issues
  • Diana Shipping share buyback oversubscribed, but it won't take them all
    Diana Shipping shareholders may not get exactly what they planned in a buyback that has been oversubscribed nearly fivefold, but they will at least get something. The New York-listed owner plans to repurchase only some of the 12.2m shares that investors tendered in a programme offering to buy only 2.74m units at $3.65 each. The so-called prorated offer, which expired Wednesday, will provide Sime
  • Malaysia seizes drifting tanker with lone engineer aboard
    61-year-old Vietnamese man detained for further questioning
  • Scrubbers may not last - but they will make fast cash
    Critics claim gas exhaust systems will damage the environment, but for adopters it is all about the money
  • P&I clubs urge caution after US sanctions Latvian port
    Government to take over Ventspils after measures against board member Aivars Lembergs
  • IMO 2020 will not boost refining runs - IEA
    Net refining runs will not increase next year because labour strike-related outages will offset the expected boost in low-sulphur fuel production, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tanker players fear soft oil demand more than deeper cuts by Opec+ In a new report, the agency said global refining throughput is set to see a quarter-on-quarter fall in the final three months of 20
  • Wellard sells world's biggest livestock carrier for $53m
    Australian owner offloads Ocean Shearer to boost its finances
  • SEA/LNG makes the investment case for LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    Study claims payback period on a dual-fuel large tanker operating between Middle East and China is three to five years
  • Massive variation found in lines' LSFO surcharges
    Alphaliner says it can see no correlation between size of extra fees and operators' efficiency
  • NRP snares Genco Raptor with Greek partner
    Norwegian owner snaps up another bulker with W Marine
  • New York case reveals fresh details behind fraud allegations against NewLead Holdings
    Amid pursuit of Michael Zolotas' assets, several people well known in ship finance have been named in connection with the former shipowner's activities
  • Sanctions and green shaming reveal tattered corporate veil
    New digital world is creating a huge change in the transparency of shipping, with uncomfortable consequences
  • Petronas open to ordering third FLNG newbuilding
    Malaysian energy major weighing up market case for another gas unit
  • Cargoship grounds in Tunisia after dragging anchor
    Veteran Hamada S stuck on beach in Bizerte after storm
  • Signature Living backs out of cruise plan for floating beach club
    British hotel group puts veteran Funchal back on the sales market
  • Byzantine Maritime orders LPG newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner emerges behind order announced by South Korean firm
  • Saga LNG Shipping prototype goes into spot market business
    Shipowner and investor David Wu says his new midsize LNG carrier design is proving itself for possible long-term charterers
  • Pavilion Energy poised to make call on LNG newbuild duo in 2020
    Singapore gas company plans to target breakbulk activities and LNG bunkering as it expands its business in South East Asia and Europe
  • MOL contracts pair of 'next generation' coal carriers
    Japanese shipowning giant said it anticipates ongoing orders for "optimal coal carrier" design
  • Pavilion Energy to open doors in Europe with Madrid office
    Pavilion Energy group chief executive Frederic Barnaud has said his company's efforts are focused on bringing Iberdrola's portfolio into its operation, as it eyes making inroads in Europe. Pavilion paid €115m ($127.4m) for the LNG assets of Spanish energy company Iberdrola in June as a step towards becoming a global player. The company officially opened its new European headquarters in Madrid in
  • Clarksons says newbuilding orderbook at 15-year low
    Significant decline in contracting has also seen forward cover at big three Asian nations shrink
  • Kwok bid to take POSH private goes unconditional
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator has also extended closing date of the offer by one week

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Feds advance plan to limit transportation WiFi capacity
    Mobility group slams spectrum cut as "reckless decision."
  • Forward Air to buy most of Linn Star to expand last-mile network
    Forward Air to become top 5 final-mile provider with acquisition of most of Linn Star
  • Bennett International Group expects growth in diversified services
    David Carpenter and Praveen Boppana discuss the Georgia-based logistics company's expanding ventures.
  • APM Terminals opens container terminal on Italian Riviera
    A new APM Terminals container terminal in Italy also expects to capture cargo moving to and from Switzerland, Germany and France.
  • Hapag-Lloyd taps Blume Global for managing global drayage
    Fifth largest global carrier is responding to customer interest in greater container visibility.
  • Canadian National grain shipments return to pre-strike levels
    Canadian National's grain shipments gain momentum with eight-day strike in the rearview.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/12
    Trucking Freight Futures notch fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday.
  • Hong Kong discounts airport fees for cargo shipments
    Cathay Pacific didn't waste anytime jumping on the Hong Kong airport's offer to subsidize rebates of terminal handling charges as both organizations look to attract...
  • ONE making ocean freight slots visible on digital exchange
    Japan's leading boxship carrier becomes seventh to join NYSHEX's platform for guaranteed slots.
  • There will be diesel reaction to IMO 2020, but it's mostly muted: JP Morgan
    A recent report by JPMorgan Chase sees a diesel market reaction coming as a result of IMO 2020, but its tone and forecast are restrained...
  • Major snowstorm continues to slam western US (with forecast video)
    Snow, blizzard conditions not letting up across mountains of western U.S. Icy weather possible in the South.
  • California's AB 5 will impact trucking companies and shippers
    Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.
  • FMCSA extends drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies
    Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.
  • Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's Aramco becomes world's most valuable publicly-traded company
    Aramco crosses $2 trillion valuation; German economy looks vulnerable than ever; Autoworkers vote for a new contract at Fiat Chrysler.
  • US sanctions snare more air, ocean transport operators linked to Iran
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control warns U.S. companies to exercise due diligence against entanglements with sanctioned transportation services providers.
  • Refraction launches robotic lunch delivery in Ann Arbor
    Less than six months after Refraction came out of stealth mode, the robotics startup is launching its first food delivery service, for residents of Ann...
  • Celadon's closure an opportunity for other companies in turbulent times
    Celadon Group's (OTC: CGIP) shutdown comes after cross-border shipping had already lost several other full truckload (TL) carriers this year that provided Mexico service. Matt...
  • SUKU, DreamView Studios partnership brings transparency to virtual world across industries
    On Dec 10, industry agnostic supply chain ecosystem SUKU announced a partnership with DreamView Studios. The platform, enabled by blockchain, and media ecosystem produces photo-real...
  • Carriers regaining the mojo: Power shifts toward carriers a third consecutive week (with video)
    Momentum for carriers holding as volumes, rejections and rates are moving in their favor.
  • Freight-tracking startup FourKites focuses on innovation, global expansion
    FourKites ranked No. 8 on the FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive companies.
  • Chinese export contraction continues as US tariffs bite
    After adjusting for Lunar New Year distortions, the growth rate for Chinese exports to the U.S. in November was the lowest since January 1996.
  • Making the Steel City a hub for freight - FreightWaves Insiders [podcast]
    Michael Ceravolo of Beemac Logistics and Jordan Reber of ARL Logistics are making Pittsburgh a hub for supply chains.
  • Analyst: Fuel costs set to double, box lines rush for scrubbers
    Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1.
  • Air cargo may be poised for a 2020 upturn
    IATA is optimistic that the trade wars, geopolitical tensions, Brexit and social unrest of 2019 will be less damaging in 2020, offering air cargo stakeholders...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • IEA lowers estimates of refinery throughput growth
    The International Energy Agency on Thursday lowered its Q4 2019 and Q1 2020 refinery throughput forecasts, bucking previous expectations that the IMO low sulfur cap on marine fuel would boost runs.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa opens first supply area in Houston
    Bunker fuel supplier Monjasa has announced an expansion of its Americas operations, with the opening of its first physical supply area for all grades of marine fuel in Houston.
  • HSFO cracks strengthen as IMO deadline approaches
    European high sulfur fuel oil barge cracks have seen unexpected strength this week as the IMO 2020 sulfur deadline is only 20 days away.
  • US sanctions on Iranian oil impeding foreign investment, slowing exports: official
    US sanctions on Iran's oil exports have caused revenue losses for Iran exceeding $50 billion, severely hindered the country's push to expand refined-product exports, and ended foreign investment in its energy sector, Brian Hook, the US State Department's special representative for Iran, said Thursday.
  • Global fuel oil demand in 2020 to fall 4.6%: IEA
    Global fuel oil demand will average 6.148 million b/d in 2020, a 4.6% drop from 6.440 million b/d in 2019, the International Energy Agency said in its December report published Thursday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher on US-China trade deal hopes
    Crude futures settled higher Thursday, rising along with equities on optimism that the US and China would come to a trade agreement soon.
  • Russian 2019 river navigation closes, last activity in southern Russia
    Navigation was completed in late November on the river Neva, which is the main part along the Volga-Baltic route.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks rise 2.5% on light distillates gain
    Stocks of light distillates rose 15% to a three-week high of 5.377 million barrels.
  • Platts Analytics raises global oil demand growth as IMO 2020 kicks in
    "Diesel demand growth will be extraordinary in 2020, due to IMO specification change," said Claudio Galimberti, Platts Analytics head of demand.
  • Denmark's Monjasa expands physical supply operations to Houston
    "The large distances leave room for several suppliers in niche markets within this massive port area," it added.
  • Russia's Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants starts production in Singapore
    Localizing lubricant production at the AP Oil partner facility will cut delivery times, the company said.
  • Shell sees LNG as starting block for shipping's energy transition
    "There's an urgency to reduce carbon emissions now; we can't sit back and wait for all the research on these new fuels," Henderson said.
  • Tight fuel supply, busy barge schedule put strain on Med bunkering activity
    "The whole of the Med is tight on HSFO and VLSFO," one bunker buyer said, adding that quoted bunker prices were higher as a result.

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In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
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