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November 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Soren Toft is MSC's new chief executive officer: shipping line confirms
  • Yang Ming sees Q3 loss swell to US$42m on operating revenue of $1.22b
  • Chinese shipping line starts direct Wuhan to Japan box service
  • Long Beach port sees box volume drop 2.4pc YoY in October to 688,425 TEU
  • ONE drives home 'marine navigation safety practices' message
  • Wartsila, PSA Marine trial autonomous harbour tug in Singapore
  • ICTSI Matadi wins award for best infrastructure project
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo October volumes fall 6.8pc yoy to 107,900 tonnes
  • EVA Airways Q3 profit dives to US$41m on back of weak cargo demand
  • UPS speeds up delivery times in Asia Pacific with service improvements

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • MOL Group to build Japan's 1st LNG-fuelled ferries
  • Skyways Bangladesh rebranded
  • Time for higher BAF charges seen
  • Duty exemption schemes ensure competitiveness of Indian exports, says Goyal
  • GST administration to hold special filing demo session for new return forms on Dec. 7
  • India appeals against WTO ruling on export incentives
  • Kamarajar Port & Dredging Corporation of India among 28 CPSEs recommended for strategic disinvestment
  • Energy & metal commodity prices seen further falling in 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The joint way forward
  • E-trucks for hinterland logistics provider
  • Hamburg's comeback?
  • Logistics support for bobsleigh pilots
  • Upgrading the DUSS terminal in Hamburg-Billwerder
  • PTV Group merges transport and logistics expertise in France
  • Second Luxembourg-Jakarta service
  • Canadian rail's environmental leadership recognised
  • Pro Glove strengthens presence in the USA
  • Key topics discussed in Dubai
  • Reusable packaging for Airbus
  • Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic enhanced
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bolloré Logistics signs contract with CFM
  • New gondola type speeds up freight car turnover time
  • New chairman for German transport alliance
  • Rotor wind sails in the Baltic Sea
  • Jettainer and Trilatec expand partnership

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • 'Bitter taste' in 2M as MSC poaches star exec and noses toward top liner ranking
  • Kuehne + Nagel to acquire Rotra's overland and logistics business
  • SM Lines brings scheduled container shipping services back to Portland
  • Gefco boxes clever to aid Airbus sustainability, but postpones its IPO
  • Zim reports 'improved' results in Q3 as VSA with 2M continues to pay dividends
  • Indonesia's Kertajati Airport has lofty cargo ambitions: 'bringing in the big boys'
  • On the wires: K+N's latest bolt-on - something for DSV Panalpina to worry about?
  • Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk cuts senior Latam staff as it preps to deal
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - shareholder value above all
  • Market Insight: AP Møller-Mærsk + MSC - things you cannot buy...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Proman Stena Bulk orders methanol-ready duo
    Proman Stena Bulk Ltd has finalized an agreement with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China to build two state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol-fuel ready 49,900 DWT vessels, with the first vessel
  • Hyundai Heavy gets AIP for new containership power system
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries aims to maximize the efficiency of Very Large Containerships (VLCSs) by simplifying the power system. HHI and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) have been awarded Approval
  • AMSC sees Jones Act tanker market getting tighter
    "We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months leaving very limited shipping capacity available until the end of 2020," said Pål
  • Eastern launches first of three new Staten Island Ferry double-enders
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla reports that its Allanton shipyard last week launched the SSG Michael H. Ollis, the first of three 320 ft Ollis Class ferries for the Staten

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Europe is destination of choice for LNG volumes
    Forward gas prices are incentivising a build-up in inventory on land-based facilities as well as floating storage on LNG carriers...
  • Carriers eye strong year-end for fraught freight rate market
    Setting a positive tone ahead of Asia-Europe contract negotiations will be even more vital this year with the added pressure...
  • Zim returns to profit despite trade uncertainty
    'In spite of the challenging market conditions, Zim continued to record improved results in the third quarter, as it did...
  • American Shipping sees 'stable and improving' market conditions
    'We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months, leaving...
  • Improved visibility a key driver for smart port development
    The complexity of port ecosystems requires collaboration and data sharing to accelerate logistics chains
  • Competition fears delay moves to prevent cargo misdeclarations
    Carriers need to be alerted quickly to rogue shippers, but they fear breaching competition rules if they share information with...
  • Queensland LNG exports feel impact of softer demand
    Buyers are said to be seeking lower cost alternatives to contracted LNG volumes with projects in the Australia's north-eastern state
  • Ports should focus on value over throughput
    Ports that create value in the supply chain will make their customer base more productive, leading to improved performance for...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: EU shipping emissions regulations: A sweet spot or a bureaucratic monster? | VLGC spot rates rise to...
  • FSL sells two LR2 product tankers
    Following the disposal, FSL's fleet will consist of 16 vessels
  • MOL to order Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferries
    These newbuild ferries that are designated to serve the Japanese market spell MOL's first announced LNG dual fuel newbuild orders...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping unveils tech accelerator start-ups
    The accelerator will culminate in February 2020 with a demo day
  • Yinson seals $800m refinancing deal for Ghana FPSO project
    The fact that the deal was oversubscribed showed the banking market's confidence in Yinson's ability to maintain high uptime and...
  • Houthi-held tugs and drilling rig freed
    The vessels and crew were released once it was confirmed they were not related to 'countries of aggression'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Shippers warn of CN strike disruption
  • CP to install tracking devices on domestic chassis
  • US truckload rates forecast to rise in 2020
  • Zim rides 2M pact to Q3 profit
  • Forwarders set to ramp up market share: FIATA
  • European Commission proposes extending carrier block exemption

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Tanker rate spike a mixed blessing for South Sudan exports
    Tonne miles down as China took less crude last month as cargoes headed to markets closer to home
  • Star Bulk posts first dividend in seven years
    New York-listed owner said it plans to give such a perk every quarter
  • Kunlun legal woes plague new owner of collision-related VLGC
    Cepheus Ltd, the new owner of a former Kunlun Holdings VLGC, has become embroiled in a legal dispute arising from a collision that took place in the Middle East in April. The 78,500-cbm LPG carrier Echo Star (built 2000), which Liberian-registered single-ship entity Cepheus took ownership of in August, was arrested in Singapore last week at the request of Blue Fleet Group. Nord/LB seizes Kunlun
  • Ningbo Zrich Shipping fronts $100m Minsheng Financial Leasing buying spree
    Beijing-based leasing giant Minsheng behind a string of secondhand purchases attributed to other owners
  • Synergy Holdings takes 10% stake in Euroseas
    Synergy Holdings has become one of Euroseas' top shareholders after its Synergy Marine sold almost its entire fleet to the New York-listed owner. Synergy Marine, a ship management firm controlled by Synergy Holdings chairman Andreas Papathomas, offloaded four boxhips for $40m, leaving it with one such vessel. Synergy Holdings has acquired 4.22 million Euroseas shares at $0.71 each for a 10.4% st
  • Polaris inks SWS newcastlemax duo against Vale charter deal
    South Korean outfit returns to China for newbuildings in under-the-radar deal
  • Eagle Bulk circulates older supramax in buyer's market
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is offering an older bulker for sale after withdrawing another from the market, dry bulk sources said. Connecticut-based Eagle Bulk is looking for offers on the 53,350-dwt supramax Skua (built 2003). But it has decided to hold onto the 52,400-dwt Jaeger (built 2004) after prices in recent weeks were not to its liking, the sources added. In a third-quarter earnings call, Eagle
  • Team Tankers sells another older ship from Laurin Maritime deal
    Team Tankers has sold a pair of 15-year-old, MR product tankers as it clears out the older vessels acquired in a deal to takeover Sweden's Laurin Maritime last year. The Oslo-listed tanker owner has sold the 44,000-dwt Team Tosca and Team Toccata (both built 2004) to Turkish interests, brokers said. Tina Revsbech switches from tankers to bulkers with job at Fednav Broker Frachtcontor seeks new
  • Performance Shipping confirms third tanker buy
    Performance Shipping has confirmed market rumours that it plans to buy a third aframax tanker for about $26m. TradeWinds reported Friday that the Simeon Palios-led owner committed to buying 115,600-dwt Virgo Sun (built 2007) at that price, according to Athens-based sources. The Sasebo Heavy Industries-built ship is currently owned by UK-based Zodiac Maritime, according to Performance strategy ch
  • Scorpio Services Holding discloses Hermitage Offshore buy
    Scorpio Services Holding has disclosed the trade that sent Hermitage Offshore shares skyward late last week. The holding company, which also has stakes in Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers, bought 332,073 shares in Hermitage for $1.49 each. Insiders said to trigger Hermitage Offshore price surge Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps The holding company already owned 9.3 m
  • Flex LNG to ramp up term coverage as newbuildings deliver
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev says he is willing to fix all five 2020 newbuilds on long-term charters
  • China Merchants emerges as seller in $380m Seaspan deal
    Deal for six neo-panamaxes sees Chinese lessor scale down fleet
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne becomes Hapag-Lloyd's biggest shareholder
    Companies controlled by Kuehne have bought a 29.2% stake, leapfrogging the Luksic family of Chile to be lead stakeholder
  • US shipyards look to Washington to revive their fortunes
    New legislation could energise an industry that has been in the doldrums since the early 1980s
  • Proman Stena Bulk finalises GSI methanol tanker contract
    Chinese newbuilding deal will initially involve two vessels
  • Rhenus-Arkon moves into shipowning with debut eco-order
    German alliance between Arkon Shipping and logistics player Rhenus inks deal for four cargoships in China
  • Violent stowaways convicted after rampage on Grimaldi con-ro
    Four African men guilty of affray after faeces-throwing stand-off on Italian vessel in the Thames Estuary
  • ESL Shipping hints at expansion after profit rise
    Finnish bulker owner aiming to build market share in the Baltic Sea
  • Top Ship shares back below $1 three months after one-for-20 split
    Company says it can't explain loss of 88% in shares value as competitors have logged gains in 30% range
  • American Club, Gourdomichalis duo sued again as bulker battle rages
    Claims from the Adamastos' detention would add up to several years' worth of insurers' payouts
  • Zim makes it back into black as revenue rises
    Israeli container line has benefited from slightly higher rates in the third quarter
  • Kleven Verft logs more losses, but touts stronger balance sheet
    Norwegian shipyard is confident restructuring will make it attractive for investors
  • Ponant orders eco-cruiseship double for $332m
    Fincantieri scoops deal from French line for new South Seas expedition vessels
  • Lacking consensus, IMO's CO2 talks enter a difficult phase
    But the United Nation body's initiatives in national plans and life-cycle assessments of alternative fuels draw some praise
  • Houthi rebels release 16 seafarers after 'hijackings'
    South Korea says two of its citizens among those freed by Yemeni group
  • AMSC: Jones Act tanker market tightens as activity rises
    Norwegian-listed owner says significant business being done in the US sector
  • Greece issues $55m tender for Sea Diamond wreck removal
    Greek port authority invites bids to lift cruiseship from its underwater Santorini graveyard
  • Six buyers circle Sungdong Shipbuilding
    Bidder for restructuring South Korean yard about to be chosen
  • Flex LNG seals $629m financing and pays first dividend
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner seals deal with 11 banks and Kexim for five newbuildings coming next year
  • Bimco aims to avoid 'protracted' talks with new COA contract
    Shipowners' organisation says lack of widely used standard form is leading to delays as shipments rise
  • FSL Trust confirms sale of LR2 product tanker duo
    Singapore-listed owner believed to have achieved $20m per vessel from Indonesian interests
  • MOL to order Japan's first LNG-powered ferries
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to build the first two LNG-fueled ferries in Japan in a move that will cut CO2 emissions on the route that they will serve by 20%. MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial The two ships are set to be ordered at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in December. Financial terms were not disclosed. On delivery in late 2022 and early 2023 the ships will be chartered by MOL
  • New Cosco Croatia calls to boost access to central Europe
    Long-term plans call for Rijeka terminal to be able to handle 20,000-teu boxships
  • Eastern Pacific reveals tech accelerator line-up
    Shipping giant's technology drive powers ahead with international group of participants
  • Clarksons: Shipping's carbon footprint down 20% in a decade
    Broker's figures show that industry is the most 'carbon efficient' against road, rail and air
  • Fleet Management celebrates 25 years at home in Hong Kong
    Managing director Kishore Rajvanshy hosts his fourth silver jubilee celebration in 2019 in Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Box pendulum swings even more toward East Coast
    Freight data confirms that container lines are increasing their flows to the U.S. East Coast at the expense of California ports.
  • Truck safety advocates blast FCC spectrum carve-out plan
    Proposal could undercut "hundreds of millions" spent on connected-vehicle infrastructure
  • CBRE sees tolerable 2020 slowing in U.S. industrial real estate
    CBRE sees slowing but still-strong U.S. industrial real estate market
  • Yang would anoint 'trucking czar' if elected president
    Democratic candidate Andrew Yang also proposes a $1,000-a-month "universal basic income" for workers displaced by automation.
  • U.S. rail volumes slump in flat peak season
    U.S. rail volumes continue to slip as rail executives see muted peak season.
  • When big data means big risk to brokers - FreightWaves Insiders with Cassandra Gaines [podcast]
    "Getting your carriers' speed and HOS data comes with major risks to your brokerage," according to Cassandra Gaines.
  • Lufthansa, Etihad leverage digital interface to capture more cargo reservations
    API, or application programming interface, may soon become a common three-letter word in the air cargo space by making the booking experience similar to shopping...
  • Chinese cargo airline ceases operations
    Uni-Top expected to restructure
  • Logistics providers leverage blockchain as 'digital passport for suppliers'
    Chainyard's blockchain solution responds to a common pain point: qualifying hundreds of carriers is a convoluted and inefficient process.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/20
    Los Angeles sparks a fire in the Trucking Freight Futures markets on Tuesday.
  • Multipurpose apps can protect against digital overload
    Drivers often suffer from so-called app overload. This leads to a cluttered phone screen and an irritated driver.
  • Canadian industry groups seek swift resolution to Canadian National strike
    The strike, coupled with and trade uncertainty, could hit businesses hard, groups say.
  • ZIM reports profit, higher revenue in third quarter
    ZIM reported a $5 million profit in the third quarter of 2019, saying it benefited from its cooperation with Maersk and MSC.
  • Double whammy of heavy snow, flooding rain in western U.S. (forecast video)
    Two feet of snow or more coming to the Mountain West. Desert Southwest gets drenched, possibly flooded.
  • Luxury yacht maker Sunseeker plans to transfer 80 jobs to DHL Supply Chain
    U.K.-based yacht builder Sunseeker is in advanced negotiations with DHL Supply Chain to help with its logistics operations.
  • Commentary: What does the future look like for energy supply chains?
    Brian Aoaeh writes about changes in the energy/fuel mix over the next 30 years in developed and developing economies.
  • Potential investor bails out of Alitalia rescue
    Atlantia charges that conditions for investment not met
  • Target's stock surges after third quarter earnings beat
    Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) saw its stock surge after the retailer reported sales growth and traffic surges for both its physical stores and its digital...
  • Why we built a trucking rate predictor
    Our rate predictor builds rates from actual freight market conditions, using historically reported data only as a frame of reference.
  • Shippers greet EC liner block exemption ruling with disbelief
    Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.
  • Today's Pickup: Hyperloop route between Chicago to Pittsburgh can create 900,000 jobs over a 25-year period
    HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020.
  • Catapult integrates Maersk Line rate data
    Cargo rate platform adds "deep link" to Maersk's booking portal.
  • US importer pays CBP $3.3 million for entry violations
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said optical lenses manufacturer Satisloh used false descriptions, tariff classifications and duty rates on its import entries for certain machinery...
  • Lowe's announces plans to close more stores
    Lowe's announces plans to make leadership changes and close 34 stores in Canada. The home improvement retailer increased earnings guidance for fiscal 2019.
  • EU Commission to extend container line block exemption regulation
    The European Commission believes that container shipping lines need consortia to make "operations more financially viable and efficient."
  • Is the rebirth of shipping share offerings finally nigh?
    Higher freight rates are piquing investor interest, bringing ship owners back to the capital markets.
  • Truck hijackings become part of cartel violence in Mexico border city
    Drug cartel members in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, across from Laredo, Texas, recently hijacked trucks to form blockades on major avenues...
  • The numbers don't lie: size of legal awards vs. trucking companies is soaring
    The survey covers just the states of the Southeast but the numbers are still sobering,.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • aAsian middle distillate cash differentials plunge over 80% amid ample supply, weak demand
    This has also translated to a weakening gasoil swaps market structure, and the December/January spread was assessed at plus 9 cents/b Tuesday.

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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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 Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
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