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June 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DHL Global gets postal service licence
    DHL Global Mail - the International Mail division of Deutsche Post DHL - announced yesterday that it has been granted the Postal Services Operator (PSO) licence from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
  • Mitsui OSK says hiving off container unit possible
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's second-biggest shipping line in terms of sales, says spinning off its container shipping division is one option to turn around the loss-making business.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL mulls quitting box business to turn around company
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$300/TEU July 1, ups BAF as oil rises
  • Shanghai monthly trade value up 3.7pc, but down 26pc year on year
  • Zim, CSCL said to be arbitrating over sour slot charter deal
  • Feeder extends to Xinhui from Chiwan and Shekou terminals
  • Guangzhou Port launches container rail service to Changsha
  • Dar es Salaam cuts port charges to lure cargo from Mombasa
  • Virginia Port Authority sees box traffic, revenue fall
  • Pirates awash in cash - riches attract women, fresh recruits
  • Dachser sets up Brazil firm, resets old Logimasters deal
  • Checklist is published to prevent fires at sea
  • Cathay CEO: Cargo slide stops, but consumer demand needed for uptick
  • United Airlines reports air cargo down 27pc in May
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines moves Japanese naval gear to fight pirates
  • DHL seeks to copy BA-like airline catering deals in Asia Pacific

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line upgrades MidEast-India-US East Coast coverage with changes in MECL1 & MECL2
  • Updated TT Club handbook explains International Carriage of Goods Conventions
  • HSL to float first of six vessels for Good Earth Maritime this month
  • CMA CGM announces rate restoration on Asia-Europe trades
  • 2 PSVs built by CSL christened
  • GE Shipping delivers Handymax ship
  • Exports on a roller-coaster dive
  • India urged to showcase wares at Guangxi expo in October
  • NTBs issue to be taken up with US Dept of Trade
  • Gangavaram port proves mettle in coal discharge
  • Nath promises smoother course to highways development
  • Orient Box Movers launching Goa's 1st container yard at Verna today
  • Allcargo facilitates movement of Delhi Metro
  • Exporters press for 5-year tax holiday among slew of sops
  • Simple environment clearance norms for core projects proposed
  • Banks directed to clear local cheques the same day

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Leisure Cargo to manage all cargo business for Air Europa
    Air Europa, the second-largest carrier in Spain, has signed a total cargo management services agreement with Germany's D'sseldorf-based air cargo sales and marketing specialist Lei...
  • Dachser establishes own company in Brazil
    The joint venture partners Dachser and Logimasters are reorganising their business in Brazil and thus terminated their joint venture in March. The German logistics provider Dachser...
  • Agility acquires Trafinsa in Mexico
    Global logistics provider Agility has acquired its long-standing partner in Mexico, Trafinsa SA de CV, as well as its US affiliate Trafinsa International. Trafinsa is headquartered...
  • NYK Logistics wins Nissan UK contract
    Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) has signed a contract with NYK Logistics to provide inbound logistics services at its factory in Sunderland (England). NYK Logistics will support th...
  • Ceva restructures in South America and opens facility in Brazil
    Logistics and supply chain specialist Ceva Logistics has implemented a new operating structure in South America, and will now run two large independent business units there - Brazi...
  • Clark Equipment new Gottwald representative for Australasia
    Gottwald Port Technology has strengthened its global sales and service network with the appointment of the Sydney-based enterprise Clark Equipment Australia as its sales and servic...
  • New Bremerhaven car terminal services
    The shipping company Van Uden, with its own ro-ro ships "Maximahaven", "Julianahaven" and additional charter tonnage, recently relocated a ro-ro service from Hamburg to Bremerhaven...
  • Franco-Italian maritime trade to be boosted
    Two projects for the development of transport and logistics in the Italian province of Livorno are now under way. They are financed by the Franco-Italian 'Marittimo' programme for ...
  • Port of Long Beach investing in reducing air pollution
    The port of Long Beach has approved its Middle Harbor Redevelopment Program, in keeping with its commitment to sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. It includes USD 15 ...
  • Ant Logistics investing despite the crisis
    Ant Logistics, which specialises in finished vehicle logistics, is proceeding with investment plans, even though the automotive industry is very depressed at the moment. The compan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Boxship fleet "will keep growing"
  • DryShips cancels capesize newbuilding
  • GC Rieber buys back vessel
  • Goldenport sells bulker

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Maersk recapitalizes U.S.-flag fleet
  • Cummings introduces maritime education bill
  • TOTE earns OHSAS 1801 certification
  • Plug-in power at Port of Antwerp
  • Teekay 4Q net income soars
  • Set back for Terminal Island repair yard plan
  • DSME books barge order

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners tap Seeger as interim director
  • New Port of Portland website covers industrial development
  • Sale of Olympia streetsweeper to benefit breast cancer fundraiser
  • Port of Tacoma honored for 2009 budget document
  • Area schoolchildren help name Port of Vancouver, USA cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Cheap iron ore to China the key to dry bulk rates
    IMPORTS could hit 530m tonnes if price stays low, says expert.
  • Derivatives crash hits capesize spot rates
  • Step up anti-piracy fight, urges BIMCO
    BIMCO calls for greater urgency and stronger action from the international community to stamp out piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Spot rates drive down box lines' Pacific contract terms
    APL warns transpacific carriers are faced with unsustainable annual contracts.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Violence flares at Spain's yards
    CLASHES pitted police against more than 1,500 shipyard and metal workers today in Spain, with 20 injuries reported
  • Teekay unveils huge quarter loss
    TEEKAY Corp lost $660.8M in the final quarter of last year ' which it is just reporting today, a full quarter behind the schedule of its competitors
  • Kroes outlines Uljanik selloff
    EC COMPETITION head Neelie Kroes has called for Croatia's Uljanik yard to be sold, under a plan in which 57% of the proceeds will go to an investor and 25% to yard workers
  • Chinalco works on Oz ties
    CHINALCO chairman Xiong Weiping is in Australia today to promote the company's proposed $19.5Bn investment in Rio Tinto
  • CMA CGM's Asia/Europe rise
    CMA CGM has adopted a new rate restoration policy on services between Asia and Europe because it sees signs that box volumes are recovering, the French liner company said today
  • Jamaica seeks post-collision options
    JAMAICAN energy minister James Robertson said the country does not face a fuel crisis despite damage from the Petrojam refinery pier being struck by the tanker Great News

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Holiday Week Hits Rails Hard
  • DOT Eyes Ports for Stimulus Spending
  • Illinois Senate Asks Obama for STB Action
  • Panel Reviews Gas Tax Alternatives
  • Dynamex Sales, Profit Slide
  • BNSF Touts Service Gains as Hub Moves Away
  • Wincanton Profit Fell 45.5 Percent
  • Oberstar Says No Extension for Highway Bill
  • Global Inflation Fell in April
  • Hoegh Autoliners Adds Service to India, Africa
  • Brown Shoe Opens DC in California
  • Weak Volume Slashes UTi Revenue
  • Canadian Truckers Seek Lower Border Costs
  • Maersk Serves South America-Europe-Russia
  • Biden, LaHood, Governors Talk Rail
  • FedEx Taking $1.2 Billion in Charges
  • Risk Management: Combating Piracy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • TT Club's Carriage of Goods handbook for busy managers
  • CMA CGM goes for another Asia/Europe rate increase
  • MISC deploys boxship as anti-pirate auxiliary
  • Felixstowe gets new rail service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Slovenian evades
    Indian navy stops pirate attack on Splosna Plovba-operated handymax bulker Postojna.
  • Tug hijacked
    Singapore-registered tug and barge attacked in growing piracy hotspot off southern Malaysia.
  • Petrobras bags rig
    Brazilian oil and gas player to contract Odfjell Drilling newbuilding semi-submersible and has options for drillship duo.
  • Teekay tanks
    Bjorn Moller-led shipping giant sent to $660.8m three month loss by write downs and derivatives losses.
  • Port bags $154m
    Hamburg Sud-backed company building new Itapoa container port in Brazil garners BRL 300m through notes issue.
  • Scorpion to sell
    Norwegian offshore owner to sell rig to repay new $52m loan from John Fredriksen's Seadrill and Christen Sveaas.
  • Tanker hits pier
    Products tanker Great News spells bad news for Jamaica's Petrojam Refinery after crash with pier.
  • Costly trio depart
    Three Varun anchor handlers heading for Africa after miserable few months in the North Sea, but brokers view of the market is brightening.
  • Shore line blamed
    Chronos Shipping says its asphalt carrier was not directly involved in a spill in US waters.
  • Price pressure
    Sical Logistics continues to court buyers for the Sical Torino after collapse of $27m TMM deal but it has lowered its sights, brokers say.
  • Blackstone fights
    Private equity firm is seeking to prevent US Shipping Partners' efforts to protect its stake in Nassco newbuildings during bankruptcy proceedings.
  • S&P soars
    Bulker spending reaches post crash high in May as China dethrones Greece as leading buyer.
  • Jinhui sells again
    Three-year-old panamax fetches $39m for Hong Kong owner which sold a supramax on Tuesday.
  • Back in business
    Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding wins first order in nine months ' a barge for Heerema Marine.
  • Going solo?
    MOL could spin-off loss making container division to better fight economic downturn, exec says.
  • 400 face axe
    Norwegian cruise and ferry owner Hurtigruten could double proposed lay-offs to cut costs.
  • Sri Lanka loss
    Multipurpose owner Mercantile Shipping's annual result turns red in slump as it cuts workforce.
  • Dawn to dock
    Carnival ship carrying nearly 3,000 gets go ahead to call at Sydney after negative swine flu results.
  • Sale buoys EMS
    Shares in Annette Malm Justad-led firm on the rise following sale of duty free unit.
  • Fiji finish
    South Pacific owner Saliabasaga Shipping lays off workers and wants out of unprofitable government contract.
  • BP plugs in
    Long Beach claims tanker cold ironing first as Alaska Navigator plugs into shore-based power.
  • PTP gets a third
    French liner group CMA CGM becomes only the third operator to sign up to use Malaysian container terminal.
  • Hoegh expands
    Norwegian vehicle carrier operator set to enter trade between Middle East, India and Africa.
  • APL ups again
    Neptune Orient Line's liner arm announces second round of rate rises on Asia-Europe trade.
  • Removal begins
    Operation to remove the last vestiges of the former Zodiac boxship MSC Napoli has begun.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • CMA CGM: rate hike on Asia/Europe trades
  • Wilhelmsen finds inroads in China bulk
  • OTAL adds Congo call to feeder service
  • British Airways cargo reorganizes
  • Senate Commerce Committee takes rail reform lead
  • Asphalt spill in Maine
  • UTI reports lower sales, profits
  • BDP International hosts foreign tax credit seminar
  • Long Beach looks for zero emission ideas
  • Rotterdam terminal sees off largest laden vessel
  • Riverside sues Long Beach over rail traffic

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Arrested pirates to Kenya
    The seven pirates detained by the Swedish corvette HMS Malm' will be flown to Kenya for prosecution, based on the EU-Kenyan agreement from 6th March 2009. With this sixth
  • BW Gas and Farstad take government to court
    The shipping companies BW Gas and Farstad Shipping have sued the Norwegian state because the Norwegian government in 2007 decided to claim back taxes in connection with the new tonnage
  • LRIT Centre in operation
    The EU's LRIT Data Centre (Long Range Identification and Tracking) has now started operating and the year-and-a-half preparatory phase by EMSA and its main contractor Collecte Localisation
  • Odense delivers the first of six ro-ros
    Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the first of six ro-ros for the British investment company Epic Shipping in London. The vessel, hull no. 217, is sailing under the name
  • First power cable across the Great Belt
    In a few weeks' time, theDanish underwater contractor JD-Contractor and its veteran cable layer barge the Henry P Lading will lay the first ever power cable across the Great

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Marine fuel supplier accused of 'price gouging'
    Alaska city officials considering opening second fuel dock.
  • European bunker prices falling
    But crude oil prices up by $2.36 in early trading on the NYMEX.
  • Chemoil outlines plans for India
    Supplier wants to begin operations in Chennai this year and in Mumbai in 2010.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Demand remains 'extremely weak'.
  • Eco Global Solutions opens headquarters
    Company making 'environmentally friendly' lubricants and fuel supplements chooses California.
  • Japanese shipping line warns of further losses
    Rising bunker prices likely to push annual results further into deficit.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks rebound
    Weak refining margins cause middle distillate inventories to fall.
  • BP suezmax world's first tanker to cold-iron
    Crude carrier calls at Port of Long Beach and plugs into new shore-side electrical outlet for discharging operations.
  • Hin Leong to expand Universal Terminal in Singapore
    Oil trader also looking to invest in oil storage in southern China.
  • HKMEx fuel oil contracts still facing delays
    Fuel oil 'not necessarily' included in energy contracts to be launched next year.
  • OPEC output up in May
    Compliance with quota limits appears to be weakening as member states 'take advantage' of higher prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
COMPANIES
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
PORTS
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
TRANSPORTATION
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
PORTS
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
PORTS
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
PORTS
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
OFFSHORE
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
TRADE
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
PORTS
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
PORTS
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
ACCIDENTS
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
PORTS
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
PORTS
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
PORTS
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
COMPANIES
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
COMPETITION
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
SHIPPING
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
SHIPPING
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
COMPANIES
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
PORTS
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
PORTS
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
PORTS
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
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
COMPANIES
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
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
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
PORTS
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
PORTS
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
SHIPPING
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
SHIPPING
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
COMPANIES
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
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OFFSHORE
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
AWARDS
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
JOBS
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
LOGISTICS
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
LOGISTICS
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
LOGISTICS
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
CRUISES
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
INDUSTRY
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
ASSOCIATIONS
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
PORTS
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
SHIPPING
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
PORTS
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
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
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
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
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
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC
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
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
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
MEETINGS
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 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
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.
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
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
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
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