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October 8, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets improved credit rating
  • Swire Shipping to offer fixed-day fortnightly service connecting North Asia with Papua New Guinea & Australia
  • DGTR initiates probe to review anti-dumping duty on certain steel products
  • APSEZ throughput up in Q2 FY21
  • Ministry of Shipping makes key personnel changes at Deendayal Port Trust
  • MoU inked to raise profile of bulk cargo handling & terminals
  • Port sector witnessing deceleration in cargo decline & will benefit from reform impetus: ICRA
  • Air cargo market sees uptick in volumes & revenue
  • Cargo would help revive the aviation sector: Experts
  • Etihad Cargo reinforces pharmaceutical shipment expertise with PharmaLife launch
  • Sattva Logistics Group commences 7th Customs Notified CFS/ICD
  • Corporate India looks forward to steady economic recovery
  • Global trade showing signs of bouncing back; 7.2% rise in 2021 seen probable
  • Sectors identified to achieve self-reliance, boost exports
  • Illegal trafficking linked to Covid-19 neutralised
  • Looming cash crisis threatens airlines
  • Recovery in global rubber consumption seen in Q3

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On the home straight
  • ITJ Video News from 8 October 2020
  • Ports to have new rail links to Europe's hubs
  • "Luna Rossa" ready to compete
  • New chairman and CEO for Yang Ming
  • Further boost for express China rail service to UK
  • Joint depot company founded in Port Klang
  • KMT starts operations in Cameroon
  • Transporting human albumin in times of Covid-19
  • Female logistics leaders are rated higher
  • US rail company expands in Illinois
  • Xpediator swallows Nidd Transport
  • Indian Register celebrates 10 years in IACS
  • Sri Lankan's Spark Air in the starting block
  • Passing of former NY/NJ top forwarder and broker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail transport in Russia becomes cheaper
  • Handling United Cargo in Pittsburgh
  • DSV extends Panalpina warehouse
  • JV for storage in Indonesia

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Rising air freight load factors and rates a 'toxic combination' for shippers
  • Dean Temple leads new team at new John Good Logistics US office
  • Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes
  • Transpacific payback from rates spike greater for carriers offering more capacity
  • Freighter tax plan is 'stupid' and 'a major negative' for Dutch supply chains
  • Australia extends subsidies for air cargo until June and looks away from China
  • The search for a single set of standards to service today's supply chains
  • Boeing predicts lower freighter demand in new market outlook
  • Eric Erbacher rejoins Chapman Freeborn as Russi Batliwala steps up a rung
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM celebrate as 'junkiest junk rallies'
  • M&A radar: Kites flying as XPO puts a finger in the wind

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Golden Ray salvage faces delay of "several weeks"
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that cutting and lifting operations on the wreck will be delayed for several
  • Top charterers agree to disclose shipping climate footprints
    Adding to the pressures on ship operators to reduce GHG emissions from their fleets, a group of some of the world's most significant charterers of vessels have signed a commitment to assess
  • Q&A: John Eckstein, Executive Chairman of Marquette Transportation Company
    After 30 years with Marquette Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky., John Eckstein has assumed the role of executive chairman of Marquette and transitioned his duties as CEO to the company's president, Damon Judd. In this
  • EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized,
  • Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction
    As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a
  • ABB's Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award
    Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB's
  • IMO updates safe crew change protocols
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its protocols for ensuring safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, IMO says, some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Evergreen Marine appoints new chairman
    Change at the top at Evergreen Marine comes a few days after compatriot line Yang Ming also announced a new...
  • Shipping, hackers and the law
    With cyber crime against the shipping industry back in the spotlight, law firms and insurance companies with advice on extortion...
  • Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder, says QC
    'While the VDR data makes it easier to say what went on, whatever anybody says, it remains critical to get...
  • BPA welcomes more inclusive freeport plan
    The UK government has placed emphasis on freeports as a means of economic growth following both Brexit and the pandemic...
  • Benefits of green retrofits for older ships being 'overlooked'
    Retrofitting of older tonnage can reduce consumption by up to about 12% depending on ship type and can be made...
  • Weekly briefing: Carriers make calls on future fuels; bleak energy outlook
    Shipping's green efforts took several steps forward this week with announcements that container carriers are backing new fuels, while Singapore...
  • Charterers urged to follow IMO on emissions reporting
    The International Chamber of Shipping believes a new emissions reporting initiative by major charterers has 'interesting ideas' but should be...
  • IMO urges 'strict adherence' to pandemic rules
    The International Maritime Organization added recommendations to prevent infection on board when seafarers join their ships. The updated protocols come...
  • Changing Lanes: Container trade faces challenges beyond pandemic
    MDS Transmodal assesses events beyond the pandemic that are affecting the dynamics of global containerised trade, including Brexit, WTO leadership...
  • LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns
    Total is one gas producer working to contain methane emitted from its upstream operations
  • Shortcomings dampen impact of global issues monitor
    The issue with the greatest impact on shipping was thought to be global economic crisis, followed by decarbonisation, and pandemics...
  • Global container volumes jump on unlikely peak season
    Latest official figures for August show container freight numbers climbing above last year for the first time in 2020 following...
  • Investing in shipping requires patience, say Greek owners
    Long-term institutional investors who understand the nature of shipping markets are what is needed rather than 'day traders' or investors...
  • Frontline chief Robert Macleod steps down
    Frontline said Macleod has decided to step down from the helm of the tanker company. Frontline commercial director Lars H...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping industry expects post-pandemic economic crisis | Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy | India to surpass...
  • ICTSI starts operations at Cameroon port terminal
    The port is strategically located in the centre of oil and gas production areas in the Gulf of Guinea and...
  • Shipping sees off-spec fuel as a major concern
    Industry survey raises concerns over developments of off-spec low sulphur fuels and an increase in contamination cases
  • US short-term energy outlook remains uncertain
    The rate of global oil demand growth slowed in August and September compared with the initial recovery in June and...
  • Gulf of Mexico battening down ahead of Hurricane Delta
    Ports along the US Gulf Coast remained open as of Tuesday evening, but the US Coast Guard is scheduled to hold...
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK private equity
    The divestment of its energy business come as part of a structural review of LR's business and midway through a...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • No relief in sight from high spot truckload rates
  • Surging US import growth slowed slightly in September
  • FMC examining ocean carriers' demurrage/detention billing
  • MPV/HL charter rates continue to recover amid fresh consolidation
  • Small gains show in H1 port efficiency amid COVID-19 disruption
  • Carrier profits to surpass H1 2020, but 2021 outlook uncertain: analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Bangladesh's Meghna back in China for ultramax quartet
    Company approaches three Chinese shipyards for up to four 63,500-dwt ships
  • Banks take back Hermitage PSV fleet at 62% of outstanding debt
    Tidewater outduels rival for acquisition of 11 crew boats at auction Wednesday
  • Bulk cargo challenges container shipping in decarbonisation contest
    Container industry's Clean Cargo initiative should improve emissions reporting standards and learn from Sea Cargo Charter, says researcher Tristan Smith
  • IMO 'ready' to talk carbon tax when member states propose it
    November meeting will discuss proposals for future fuels fund
  • BW Group pumps investment into waste-to-fuel company Ductor
    The Singapore shipowning giant has taken a major stake in a biotech company that focuses on fermenting waste
  • BP joins Getting to Zero Coalition and Global Maritime Forum
    Panelists at GMF meeting call for carbon tax, regulation, collaboration and leadership
  • Windward to help EU agency fight drugs crime
    Maritime intelligence company will provide predictive AI analytics to help catch smugglers in narcotics clamp down
  • Angeliki Frangou and her brother John square up at trial in London
    Trial in London this week will aim to settle the siblings' complicated business arrangements
  • Euronav to recycle sales cash into debt cutting and renewal
    Belgian tanker giant has also replenished some of the stored VLSFO on its ULCC Oceania
  • Sovcomflot eyes new investment after raising $550m in Moscow IPO
    Russian state shipowner's stock falls below offer price after debuting at lower end of expected range
  • Global Mercy: a happy blend of hospital ship and Stena ferry
    Mercy Ships' newbuilding took a long time to build as it was the first complex passenger vessel ordered in China
  • ShipServ seeks sustainable ship supplies system with new platform
    Online maritime procurement site adds green credentials to upgraded simple and secure trading system
  • China's hunger for iron ore lifts capesize bulker values
    Smaller asset-class valuations remain mostly flat amid less demand for coal and grain, according to VesselsValue
  • ERS Feeder Pool adds Transworld containerships in expansion drive
    Two feeder vessels added as German-managed pool sets sights on Asia
  • Unipec turns active in period charter market amid weak tanker rates
    Tanker market's dominant spot player seen hedging against market volatility by fixing five ships in recent weeks
  • Strong box rebound causes Moody's to switch stance on Maersk
    Ratings agency upgrades outlook to positive after owner shows resilience during pandemic
  • Is it time to drop the idea of annual P&I policies in turbulent times?
    Global Maritime Forum hears some radical views on how the shipping insurance sector needs to change during the pandemic
  • Founding editor's top five stories from TradeWinds' first five years
    Trond Lillestolen, TradeWinds' first editor-in-chief and publisher, selects the stories that shaped its early years
  • Clarksons brings in Sue Harris to replace director Marie-Louise Clayton
    Experienced finance executive will take over running of audit and risk committee at UK shipbroking group
  • Sea Cargo Charter: What is it? How will it affect my business? And will it work?
    Key questions about the new 'charterers' charter'
  • Shipping gains fail to keep Courage Investment Group in the black
    Non-maritime investments wipe out rising profits of Hong Kong company's marine transport activities
  • Bottiglieri family removed from historic Italian shipping company
    Family rumoured to be plotting relaunch after their exit from Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Co
  • More aged tankers sold in secondhand market as earnings prospects weaken
    Some owners are divesting from ships aged 15 or above
  • Shipowners will not 'sit passively by' as African kidnap numbers rise, Bimco says
    Group urges Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as Joint War Committee extends risk zone
  • Cargo Day aims to keep up and widen good work raising funds for Mercy Ships
    Fundraisers hope to match or better last year's $1.3m this November - as new ship doubles medical capacity but also operating costs
  • Andy Dacy: Veteran has seen a lot of markets and he likes what's to come
    Banker turned investor and asset manager sees better supply-demand balance while sticking to conservative approach
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK fund after review
    Strategic rethink leads class society to see sale as best way to realise long-term growth potential of unit
  • Fire ravaged VLCC New Diamond said to be heading to Fujairah
    Reports suggest that it would be too risky to discharge the tanker at any of India's ports
  • Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod steps down on 'very friendly terms'
    Trusted Fredriksen tanker executive leaves with immediate effect to look after his own investments
  • Zhoushan begins competition for Shanghai bunkering business
    Regulatory approvals plus new fuel storage capacity will let boxships at Shanghai fuel with subsidised bunkers from Zhoushan
  • Qingdao Yangfan resurrected with Delphis order for 5,500-teu containerships
    Belgian shipowner linked to order of up to six high-reefer containership newbuildings
  • Ocean Network Express searches for largest ships with least carbon footprint
    ONE sniffs out large ships from charter market but remains mum on potential mega-max order
  • Ocean Network Express pulls out the stops in 'roller-coaster' year
    Chief executive Jeremy Nixon says company has 'maxed out' on capacity and can do little more in face of surging demand
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into India with industry veteran appointment
    Singapore tanker shop sees move as stepping stone to further global expansion
  • Singapore LNG bunkering capacity likely to hit 1m tonnes by 2021
    City state also soon to launch request for proposal for additional LNG bunker supplier licences
  • Westport Holdings chased by Malaysia's tax man over underpaid bill
    Malaysian intra-Asian port disputes move and says it will appeal against any decision
  • CDC aims to avoid 'premature' start to US cruising
    Federal agency points out that Covid-19 has resurfaced on some resumed cruises
  • Cargill, Trafigura and Shell lead landmark move by big charterers to cut carbon pollution
    Seventeen major charterers commit to cut CO2 emissions from their cargo businesses through common standards in line with IMO targets.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of "merchant" definition for bill of lading responsibility.
  • Air cargo veteran White to retire as CNS president
    Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of...
  • Commentary: Cargo keeps Alaska's skies very busy
    Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx's and UPS' super-hubs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Gasoil, gasoline markets key to VLSFO pricing: Integr8
    Gasoil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels quicker than gasoline, but both are key factors for very low sulfur fuel oil prices in the medium term, as combined they make up over half of its ingredients, according to a webinar presented by hosted by Integr8 Oct. 7.
  • Indonesia's Abadi LNG project expected to start operations in 2027: Energy minister
    Indonesia's Abadi LNG project is expected to start operations by 2027 as the country steps up measures to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas sector, its energy minister said in the run-up to the Japan Producer-Consumer Conference 2020.
  • Lack of containers, high rates hurting Indian business as demand picks up: export body
    A lack of container availability in India is hurting the export sector and posing a "serious concern" over meeting delivery commitments to foreign buyers, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Oct. 7.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil declines on US crude build, stimulus bill uncertainty
    Energy prices retreated Oct. 7 amid uncertainty surrounding the future of US stimulus-bill negotiations and rising US crude inventories.
  • Hydrogen, biofuels to form key bunker fuel options to achieve decarbonization: MSC
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source, and also is increasingly using biofuels within its existing fleet, the global container shipping company said in a statement.
  • Stronger case for scrubber retrofits to emerge after market normalizes: BIMCO analyst
    But even with the narrow bunker fuel price spread in the current market, investment in scrubbers are sound.
  • Hafnia's fuel procurement, strategies lead to smooth IMO 2020 transition: executive
    "For us, the decision to use LSFO has proven beneficial significantly quicker than we expected," Sorensen said.
  • LNG could account for 10% of global bunkering by 2030: Total
    Leprince-Ringuet said Total was already extending its reach into Asia and the Mediterranean.

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PORTS
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
PORTS
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
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%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
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%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
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%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
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.
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
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.
TRUCKING
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?
COMPANIES
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
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
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%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
SHIPPING
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
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
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
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"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
COMPANIES
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
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
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
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.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
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
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
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
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
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
COMPANIES
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
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
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
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