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September 15, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for greater Asean cooperation in shipping
    Public, private sectors need to work closely to meet challenges, UN official tells conference
  • Northport investors have no cause for worry
  • India's shipping head to speak on its maritime policies
  • Hanjin clinches US$125m order
  • Southbound rates raised
Air and Land Transport
  • FAA to require changes to rudder on Boeing 737
    Safety improvements still needed, US aviation agency says in decision turnaround
  • Major US airlines act to reduce flight crew fatigue
  • JAL mulls over sale of its DHL stake to Deutsche Post
  • MAS still in talks with Qantas on sale of stake: KL minister
  • More flights to Indian cities next month
  • Indon airline to reopen 15 domestic routes

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for greater Asean cooperation in shipping
    Public, private sectors need to work closely to meet challenges, UN official tells conference
  • Northport investors have no cause for worry
  • India's shipping head to speak on its maritime policies
  • Hanjin clinches US$125m order
  • Southbound rates raised
Air and Land Transport
  • FAA to require changes to rudder on Boeing 737
    Safety improvements still needed, US aviation agency says in decision turnaround
  • Major US airlines act to reduce flight crew fatigue
  • JAL mulls over sale of its DHL stake to Deutsche Post
  • MAS still in talks with Qantas on sale of stake: KL minister
  • More flights to Indian cities next month
  • Indon airline to reopen 15 domestic routes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Antwerp blockades ease as fuel protests crack
    Access improved as Belgian truckers said they would halt their strike at midnight Thursday. Earlier, British strikes were lifted after the government refused to cut fuel taxes.
  • Name not always the thing for dot-coms: study
    There's a serious point to be made from the near-comical alphabet soup of Web transport companies' names, a new report says - just one way in which they're failing to differentiate themselves from one another.
  • For shippers, STB is like a hammer to the head
    Shippers get clobbered by the STB, but it's no joke
  • House bill honors Merchant Marine veterans
  • FedEx unit adds Puerto Rico flight
  • Newbuilding order for Bollore
  • Record summer gives Amtrak hope
  • Deutsche Post offers to buy JAL's stake in DHL
  • Northwest Airlines Cargo expands Select service
  • Swisscargo awards sales pact to Pace Airline Management
  • G-Log teams with NextLinx
  • ITF lines up political stalwarts to speak at rally
  • FMC to hold hearing on tariff filing
  • GeoLogistics names Javad senior vice president, chief information officer
  • Evergreen to host Spruce Goose at museum
  • United and Logtech break off deal

Sched Netweb site
  • Korean rail contact
  • E-commerce for LISCR
  • MPA joins forces with NTU
  • Maersk Logistics opens in Brazil
  • MCC introduces BAF
  • Tsuneishi's designs afloat
  • ANZESC realigns freight rates
  • MASKargo flying to Basel
  • Iraq to take civil approach
  • New head for Panalpina
  • Number of flights soars at HKIA

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • 'Deutsche Post to buy DHL'
  • United to stop pacific freighter service
  • United and Logtech break off deal
  • P&O acquires big Antwerp cargo stevedore
  • London deploys army against truckers
  • ING increases capital interest in Vopak

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Sealand to improve Asia logistics
  • Shipping Corporation wins Lloyd Register's Ship Emergency Express Award
  • NYK extends GFX service to Gulf
  • APL IT excellence finds mention for third year in Information Week Magazine
  • United Youth Shipping offers improved, faster service to Africa - Ocean Links appointed
  • NPIL proves its mettle again
  • Oilmeal exports srge in August
  • DGFT empowered tp 'oversee' compilation of trade data
  • CII to open office in Moscow
  • MMTC seeks 5 lakh ton wheat buffer for export
  • Tea Board drive to improve export quality
  • Minerals royalty rate revision notified
  • Mark Fernandes elected President again - BCHAA AGM
  • India, Croatia identify areas to boosts trade
  • Minister invites foreign investment in ports, highways sectors
  • MoF clears R&D Fund for pharmaceuticals
  • 'MAT-paying cos have to pay advance tax'
  • PM sets ambitious $ 15 bn target for US investment inflow
  • All-India Exporters' Chambers AGM on Saturday

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • Baltic bunker market report
  • Falmouth busy short term
  • Active week in Rotterdam
  • Slow demand on the African East Coast
  • Tight avails on the African West Coast
  • Lower levels in Durban and Cape Town
  • Confusing markets in Italy and Malta
  • Firm market in Istanbul
  • Piraeus avails still tight but improving
  • Gibraltar: Good avails and no congestion seen
  • Weekly review: Seasick in Singapore
  • Brazil price and availability report
  • Kuwait: Avails hopefully back late October
  • Suez and Jeddah market review
  • Fujairah: Buyers sideline amid market volatility
  • Avails getting tight in Japan
  • Typhoon warning in Korea
  • Volatile market in Hong Kong
  • Singapore today
  • New weekly global averages
  • Comprehensive Rotterdam market survey now available on Bunkerworld.com
  • Elf trading Asia relocates to Singapore
  • Bunkerworld.com launches new Korea and Turkey market surveys
  • Updated Mexican price indications

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • New Lufthansa service for lost baggage retrieval
  • Boeing commits to longer-range 767-400er
  • Danzas AEI receives top innovative IT ranking
  • German freight forwarders' association calls for protest action
  • Record throughput for perishables handling centre
  • Revised Transport-Logistik.de
  • InformationWeek 500 Cites Ocean Carrier for Info Technology Excellence - APL

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • Belfast yard to restructure following arbitration award
    Harland and Wolff says it welcomes an arbitration panel ruling that holds that over US$31million is presently due from Global Marine and payable by September 28, 2000. "Receipt of these monies," says a company statement, "will enable a restructuring of the company to take place with the support of the parent company, Fred. Olsen Energy ASA.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Crociere
    Sul mercato europeo si giocherà la partita decisiva fra i grandi armatori
    La sfida del Mediterraneo
    Al forum Seatrade emergono il boom dei traffici e l'inadeguatezza del sistema portuale
  • I primi 150 addetti di Evergreen: altri 100 entro fine anno
    Terminal di Taranto, arrivano le assunzioni
  • Brindisi scopre il traffico container
    Per lo scalo 144 mld di investimenti
  • E Venezia realizza il polo del cabotaggio

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Hanjin panamax quintet to boost Bollore
    FRANCE'S Bollore group has inaugurated a new phase of renewal of its 60-strong fleet with an order worth a potential $125m for five containerships from South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries.
  • Premier crash casts pall over cruising
    PREMIER Cruises last night closed its doors to business after fighting a losing battle for survival, according to well-placed cruise industry sources.
  • Cosco International buys online logistics unit
    COSCO International Holdings said it will buy a 99.09% stake in online logistics firm Cosco Network Ltd from its parent China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co for HK$886m (US$115m) via the issue of shares.
  • Chu Kong edges up as recovery continues
    RIVER trade specialist Chu Kong Shipping Development has posted a 6.7% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to HK$51.68m (US$6.6m) in the first six months of this year.
  • Far Eastern sale 'scoops $140m'
    AFTER speculation that Far Eastern Silo & Shipping Co was ready to sell five vessels en bloc, London sale and purchase analysts are certain the true figure is seven.
  • Hapag Lloyd stands by ownership over charter
    HAPAG-Lloyd's bumper results for the latest fiscal year give it the financial muscle to own assets outright rather than lease ships or containers, its chairman said in London yesterday.
  • Russians sign deal for Gulf-Caspian link
    RUSSIAN prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov has signed an agreement with the governments of Iran and India for growth of transport through the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea.
  • Two new super post-panamax container cranes
    Two new super post-panamax container cranes sailing into the Port of Charleston aboard the Dockwise ship Dock Express 10, writes John McLaughlin. The cranes, the first of a $25.5m four-crane order by the port from Paceco, feature a 190-foot outreach allowing them to reach across ships 21 containers wide. They were built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea. The two remaining cranes are expected to be delivered next month.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • Truckers blockade Belgian ports
  • Sakhalin taps new oil markets
  • Fred Olsen leaves liner sector
  • US may boost LNG spot market
  • Captain dies in Thai collision
  • Passi sues PPA for contempt
  • Indonesian owners 'face ruin'
  • Black gold bonus for US yards
  • Northwest Passage option dawns
  • Bangladesh port development slammed
  • Silja seeks fresh subsidy
  • Channel ferrymen form alliance
  • Superfast delivery delayed
  • Human smuggler held in Spain
  • Hapag share sale postponed
  • SCI bags US govt contract
  • CSCL and Zim reach slot deal
  • Miami imposes ship no-go zone
  • FOCs blamed for loss of know-how

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
  • Les routiers flamands emboîtent le pas
    Vu les maigres résultats des négociations avec la ministre Durant mardi soir, la fédération professionnelle flamande SAV a lancé un appel à ses membres pendant les discussions pour passer à l’action. L’UPTR, qui ne semblait toutefois pas prête à poursuivre les négociations mardi matin, a également pris part aux pourparlers mais a quitté la table anticipativement. Les conséquences ne se sont pas fait attendre. Mercredi matin, le trafic sur les principaux axes flamands était à l’arrêt. Les ports flamands n’ont pas non plus échappé aux actions (voir cadre). Le trafic est toujours bloqué à Bruxelles et à plusieurs endroits en Wallonie par des routiers mécontents. Les négociations ont repris mercredi dans le courant de la matinée avec la SAV, la Febetra et l’UPTR et les ministres des Transports, des Finances et des Affaires sociales. La VRT a annoncé dans l’après-midi que les discussions avaient avorté. L’UPTR a trouvé les compensations inacceptables. Les négociations ont une nouvelle fois été suspendues.
  • Les ports belges progressivement bloqués
    En Flandre, les transporteurs routiers sont également passés à l’action multipliant les blocages aux points stratégiques. Cette situation a évidemment des effets particulièrement néfastes sur le plans des activités des ports maritimes belges qui, mercredi à 13h, étaient affectés de diverses manières.
  • Etienne Schouppe espère une filialisation d’ABX dans l’année
    Une mission d’ABX, accompagnée de journalistes belges et étrangers, se trouve actuellement à Singapour. En marge d’une conférence de presse sur la présence d’ABX en Asie, nous avons appris qu’Etienne Schouppe, CEO de la SNCB et président de sa division ABX, espère que la filialisation de celle-ci pourra intervenir dans l’année. Il nous a par ailleurs confié que la restructuration de Bahntrans s’opère désormais au niveau des sièges, et que le break-even est prévu pour mai 2001. Nous avons également appris qu’ABX a pris une majorité dans la société d’expédition britannique W/T Shipping, et qu’il va faire de même dans son principal agent au Japon, HN Saima. Par ailleurs, ABX cherche à acquérir quatre sociétés de messagerie régionales en France, et des entreprises similaires en Italie. L’Autriche est également prospectée. ABX, toutefois, ne devrait plus procéder à des acquisitions spectaculaires. “Nous avons aujourd’hui couvert les trois quarts du chemin”, nous a dit Jean-Louis Dermaux, CEO d’ABX
  • Le holding diversifié Ackermans & van Haaren maintient son rythme de croissance élevé
    Nous voulons maintenir une croissance du marché plus que normale chez Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH)”, a déclaré Luc Bertrand, le président du comité de direction de AvH en soulignant les ambitions du holding anversois. Ces paroles étaient prononcées à l’occasion de la présentation des résultats semestriels du groupe. La filiale de dragage DEME se porte par ailleurs comme un charme.

TradeWindsweb site
  • KOGAS surrenders on gas ship hunt
    The tight tonnage situation for LNG carriers has forced the Korean importer to find alternative solutions to its tonnage needs.
  • Goulandris poised for big bulker buy
    London Greek owner Goulandris Brothers is preparing to snap up seven Far Eastern Silo & Shipping Corp's bulk carriers in a deal that could herald the launch of a new listed company.
  • Hanjin Heavy Industries wins French order
    Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries has clinched an order for three container ships, with two options, from French transport group Bollore.
  • IMC back in the black
    Hong Kong-stocklisted bulk shipping company IMC Holdings has turned around last year's losses.
  • Higher charter and bunker costs hit Pacific Carriers
    Turnover of Singapore based shipowning group rises strongly but operating profit stands still.
  • J Lauritzen attacks talk of share deal investigation
    Danish shipping group J Lauritzen Holding has dismissed press speculation that the Copenhagen Stock Exchange was to examine its purchase of shares in partly-owned ferry and freight company DFDS.
  • Korea gives go-ahead for Pusan expansion
    Construction starts next month on expanding container capacity at Korea's largest port.
  • Singapore yards to benefit from rising oil price
    Rising crude prices are set to provide a fillip for Sembcorp Marine and KepFels as delayed conversion projects begin to resurface.
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles its money
    Higher freight rates have helped German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd to a huge increase in earnings in the business year 1999-2000.
  • Minoan Lines ups prices as fuel costs bite
    Greek passenger and freight carrier Minoan Lines has announced a significant increase in journey prices because spiralling fuel costs and the strength of the US dollar are hitting its bottom line.
  • Fred Olsen Canary Lines sold off
    The Fred Olsen Group is exiting the traditional liner trades, disposing of its small Canary Islands operation.
  • Vopak shareholder inches up stake
    A Dutch investor has boosted its stake in Dutch chemical logistics group Vopak.
  • China yards set for merger
    Chinese shipyards Hudong and Zhonghua are in merger talks as intense competition begins to bite.
  • Japanese yards announce alliance
    Three of Japan's largest shipbuilders have announced the formation of a shipbuilding alliance that may eventually lead to a merger of their shipbuilding units by next year.
  • Swan Hunter nets new work
    UK shipyard Swan Hunter has bought its workforce more time by winning a new conversion contract.
  • Investors to take a gamble on P&O's Fair Princess
    The British cruise line's elderly passenger ship has been acquired for a Hong Kong-based casino cruise vessel venture.
  • Greeks shake-up Torm board
    The board of Danish shipowner Torm is standing down after moves by new shareholders.
  • Farstad sells Far Sky
    Norway's Farstad Supply is booking a profit on the sale of an anchor handling tug.
  • Swan Reefers gets new chief
    One of Swan Reefers major shareholders is putting in its own man in as managing director, as the consultant heading the company steps aside.
  • Nordland captain on a year's parole
    The Polish master of the cargoship Nordland has been sentenced to a year's parole by a Greek court for grounding the vessel.
  • Ilias questions actions of Eurobulker masters
    The Greek shipowner which lost two bulkers in one week is pointing the finger at the masters of both ships.
  • Crews of ill-fated Eurobulkers appeal to ITF
    The masters and crew of the ill-fated Eurobulker X and Eurobulker IV claim they are being unfairly treated by Greek owner Ilias Shipping Co.
  • Japan holds 23 ships in August
    Japanese port state control inspections resulted in detentions for small cargo ships, reefers and fishing vessels.

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PORTS
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
SHIPPING
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
LOGISTICS
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
OFFSHORE
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
TRANSPORTATION
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
SHIPPING
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
SHIPPING
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
PORTS
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
PORTS
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
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
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
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.
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
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
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
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
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
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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