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February 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container volume here continues to fall
    THE trend that started in the last quarter of 2008 kicked in fully in January as transhipment at the port of Singapore plunged 19.6 per cent to 1.97 million twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) from 2.46 million TEUs a year ago.
  • MMC can now sell Johor port stake to foreign firms
    The Malaysian government has allowed MMC Corp Bhd to talk to foreign parties on the proposed sale of its port in Johor, relaxing an earlier stand, according to a report in Malaysia's Business Times, citing sources.

Sched Netweb site
  • APL to pay US$26m for overcharging US military, informant gets $5m plus
  • Grand Alliance restructures Asia-Med-Black Sea service
  • CMA CGM's Asia-Carib backhaul spurns Panama for Cape of Good Hope
  • China's president vows more aid and trade for Africa
  • FedEx Freight lays off 900 workers as cost cutting continues
  • Singapore to join anti-piracy mission, says defence minister
  • Antwerp Port provides seamen with bus service from distant terminals
  • Web seminar on 10+2 to be held on internet February 25
  • Singapore Airlines to cut 11pc capacity from April
  • Singapore's CAAS to give US$132.6 million in airport stimulus
  • Air France-KLM cargo down 23.3 per cent in January
  • Alaska Airlines cargo bucks world trends by turning in profits

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MAERSK LINE, Safmarine & DAL adding capacity to South Africa-Europe service
  • Maersk Line revises South Atlantic Express service
  • Maersk Line sees Cape route permanent unless Suez tolls cut
  • CMA CGM Black Pearl service connects Halifax, New York & Jamaica
  • DP World opens new box terminal in Djibouti
  • Zim shifts from Barcelona to build Tarragona ZCS hub
  • MOL to effect series of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • K Line launches new service for West Africa
  • MOL, Wan Hai & Hanjin in JV to build box terminal in Cai Mep, Vietnam
  • Over 100 liner services connect Hamburg to world's ports
  • Grand Alliance revamps Asia-East Med/Black Sea coverage with Zim
  • Maersk Line's MECL 2 service completes 100 calls at Chennai
  • Wheat flour export ban relaxed for Male
  • 38 port projects completed so far-IPA data
  • ChPT has cruise marina on agenda
  • MbPT team wins All India Major Ports Cricket Tournament
  • Rail Budget is forward looking-CII
  • Pranab dwells on past, gropes forward
  • Don't expect too much, Nath cautions exporters
  • Unhappy with Interim Budget, Fieo pins hopes on Nath
  • Chidambaram sings praises of Pranab's 'unenviable task'
  • WPI inflation up by 4.39 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
  • Daimler Trucks defies crisis with higher sales
    The commercial vehicle manafacturer Daimler succeeded in raising its turnover in 2008, despite the global downturn in the automobile sector. The number of trucks and buses sold ros...
  • Air France-KLM reports half-billion loss
    The Franco-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM flew into the red in the final quarter of 2008, reporting a loss of EUR 505 million. The turnover stagnated at 5.97 billion. The compan...
  • Short-time work at Lufthansa Cargo
    The German airline Lufthansa Cargo will introduce short-time work from 1 March, because of the decline in the air freight market. All 2,600 ground staff will work 20% less. Lu...
  • LAN to double the number of flights between Germany and Peru
    The South American airline LAN will raise the frequency of flights from Germany to Lima (Peru) from three to six weekly on 18 June. It will also provide better onwar...
  • Air Tanzania gets new partner
    Chinese investors are increasing their engagements in Africa. One of the beneficiaries is Air Tanzania. The Tanzanian government has sold a 49% stake in the airline to China Songan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • EU scuppers key safety measure at STW
  • ITF offers help to credit crunch-hit owners
  • Nordic American Q4 profit up
  • APL pays $26m to settle court case

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Davie Yards to resume operations
  • CVN 77 completes builder's sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Tentative deal reached in BC labor dispute
  • Grand Alliance teams with Zim to provide Med/Black Sea service
  • ACP forms committee to oversee project proposals
  • Coast Guard posts survey on need for Umpqua lighthouse
  • FHWA figures show truck fatality rate dropping

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Rule B dealt a crippling blow
    USE of Rule B attachment lawsuits may soon come to an end after a US court ruling.
  • Rule B lawyers seek sealing orders to avoid press coverage
  • Norden goes to court over Rusal debt
    DANISH dry shipping group seeks $98m from client for alleged breach of contracts of affreightment.
  • MISC prepared to fight bunker claim
    SCANDINAVIAN Bunker (Singapore) has no basis for $27m claim, says Malaysian shipowner.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Labour heat rises on Hebei Two
    SOUTH Korean ships calling at Indian ports can expect close attention from Indian unions in a bid to publicise the Hebei Spirit case, the ITF said today
  • APL pays $26M in gouging claims
    NOL'S US subsidiary APL has agreed to pay $26M to settle federal claims that it overcharged the US military on shipments to Iraq and Afghanistan
  • CMA CGM to bypass Panama Canal
    FRANCE'S CMA CGM plans to reroute its Asia/Mexico/Caribbean PEX2 service and bypass the waterway on the homebound leg of the service via the Cape of Good Hope
  • Cyprus seizes Iran-tied materiel
    CYPRUS is today holding cargo from the Russian-owned general cargo vessel Monchegorsk ' cargo that has been at the centre of international intrigue for the past few weeks
  • ITF offers credit crunch advice
    THE ITF is offering to help shipowners facing difficulties from the fallout of the credit crunch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • CMA CGM Asia-Carib to bypass Canal
    Avoiding tolls, French carrier plans longer but less expensive route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope
  • Panama Canal won't alter toll schedule
  • APL settles $26 million DoJ complaint
  • Connaughton joins American Bureau of Shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • China 'deeply concerned' over trade protectionism
  • Work stoppage averted at British Columbia ports
  • Grand Alliance join with Zim for Asia Black Sea
  • Zim adopts 'winter programme' Asia - US Gulf capacity cut
  • APL to 'settle' US military dispute

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Bankruptcy battle
    Top charterer Transfield comes out fighting as it bids to block Armada attempt to gain protection from creditors over $209m debt.
  • Turk denies attack
    'Not our ship' says owner of tanker reportedly at centre of unsuccessful hijacking in Gulf of Aden.
  • Polsteam cancels
    Polish owner scraps domestic deal for two ro-paxes due to sell-off of Szczecin yard to repay state aid.
  • 'We found drugs'
    Greek operator of panamax bulker found with two kilos of cocaine in Australia says crew raised alarm.
  • Budget blues
    Shares in Indian owners fall as government fails to offer any tax breaks in downturn.
  • Hotel job
    DFDS's unwanted Queen of Scandinavia wins floating accommodation work in Sweden.
  • Marco shifts AHTS
    Singapore-listed yard finds a buyer for anchor handler newbuilding as first quarter profit picks up.
  • Scrapping surge
    Shipowners sold 15 bulkers for demolition last week as prices increased.
  • Pittas' panamax
    Euroseas tipped as the buyer of a Japanese-controlled panamax for $18.7m.
  • APL settles
    Container line to pay $26.3m to settle claims it cheated US government on war-related contracts, but denies wrongdoing.
  • Two more months
    Redundancies at Malta Shipyards hold up Fjell conversion for two more months as owner Fairstar sees red in 2008.
  • Bulker drugs bust
    Two kilos of cocaine found onboard Greek panamax which docked at Australian port.
  • Loan slashed
    Precious Shipping sees revolving loan with DnB Nor-headed syndicate sliced in half.
  • Five-year plan
    Bangladesh ready to grant extensive tax holiday to boost burgeoning shipbuilding industry.
  • Ship sinks, 8 dead
    Russians save eight crew but eight others drown as ship sinks in storm in Sea of Japan.
  • Tanker lifeline
    Croatia's loss-making 3 Maj shipyard signs deal to build two products carriers for Uljanik Plovidba.
  • Eye in the sky
    US warships using unmanned drones to hunt down pirates off Somalia.
  • Tampa spill
    US Coast Guard cleans up after deck barge holes trawler in heavy fog off Port Manatee.
  • Long Beach slides
    Container volumes at US west coast port saw a 23.4% year-on-year decline, figures show.
  • Breaker fined
    Bangadesh's Madina Enterprise penalised for starting work on former Ocean Tankers ship in defiance of court order.
  • Goldenport buys
    UK-listed owner snaps up unnamed containership and takes delivery of first of bulker newbuildings.
  • Release confirmed
    Manager of Chemstar Venus says pirates release ship but earlier reports jumped the gun by a day.
  • Thor Star sold
    Thoresen Thai set to book loss on the sale of a 1985-built general cargo vessel in fleet shakeup.
  • Norovirus strikes
    P&O Princess Cruises vessel struck down by vomiting virus during ten-day cruise to Panama.
  • Yujin joins AIM
    Singapore owner defies global economic gloom to list on London's Alternative Investment Market.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • APL paying $26.3 million in billing dispute
  • Grand Alliance jumps on Zim's Asia/Black Sea
  • TRANSCOM awards Pacific freight contracts
  • Singapore to stop direct Canada service
  • Congress approves $787 billion stimulus
  • German steel shipment from India raises concerns
  • India trade climbs 15-fold since 1984
  • Long Beach January volume drops 23%
  • Bids sought for Charleston Navy Base project
  • Singapore offers 10% discount for short vessel stays

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • Good year for CMP
    Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) reports a SEK 181 million (EUR 16.6 million) pre-tax profit for 2008, up by 24 per cent compared with 2007. The result is the
  • Sharp drop in Suez transits
    The world economy downturn and the piracy hazard off Somalia has led to a 22 per cent decrease in Suez Canal transits in January, compared to January last year. A
  • Russian navy captures pirates off Somalia
    The Russian navy captured two small high-speed boats and a support vessel off Somalia, ten suspected pirates also were detained. Officials from the Northern Fleet's military service are currently
  • Former minister joins JL board
    The former Minister of Business Affairs Bendt Bendtsen has joined the J. Lauritzen Group as board member in the J. L. Foundation A/S. The foundation was set up in
  • Danish dredger recovered old ammunition off Estonia
    A explosion occurred in the pump-room area on the Danish dredger Gefion R last week. It turned out that the dredger had recovered grenades from the seabed during a
  • Maersk Supply takes delivery of the third T-class unit
    Maersk Supply Service has taken delivery of the third of the ten T-class vessels under construction from STX Shipyards in Brattv'g. In January the ship, newbuilding no 124, was
  • Unity Line cancels ferry order
    Polish Stemship has cancelled the order for two ro-pax ferries at SSN in Szczecin to be delivered to the company's subsidiary Unity Line in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Unity
  • Four crew members died on bulker
    Four crew members died on the South Korean-flagged bulk carrier, Bright Star, after a suspected food-poisoning outbreak onboard, off India, Tradewinds reports. The Indian Coast Guard were alarmed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
  • European bunker markets softening
    Rotterdam players report little demand.
  • Report: 'Extraordinary decrease in bunker prices'
    Nordic American Tanker Shipping says 'financial turmoil creating opportunities'.
  • Shipping company to fight bunker contract claim
    MISC says it is filing a defense to dispute a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
  • High viscosity fuel oil cargoes on offer
    Bunker demand is keeping Asian fuel oil market well supported.
  • Asian bunkers moving in different directions
    Some ports see avails tighten.
  • Bunkers could be marked to catch polluters
    French Government considering 'fuel markers' to identify culprits.
  • Hedging losses to hit liner
    Falling rates and volumes exacerbate losses from 50% bunker hedge at $500 pmt.
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises rates to cover cost
    The liner will revise rates for key routes including Asia-Europe and the Atlantic.
  • Chemoil appoints credit manager
    New appointment to 'strengthen global financial risk management'.
  • Shell's New Zealand bunker business under review
    Review includes all of Shell's downstream businesses.
  • Indian firm deploys new barge
    Company reports 'tremendous' increase in bunker demand.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
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