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August 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts first fall in 13 sessions
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, fell for the first time in 13 sessions on weaker demand to charter iron-ore carriers.
  • Iran feels sanctions heat at UAE ports: sources
    Ships carrying petroleum to Iran face greater scrutiny at ports in the United Arab Emirates as new Western sanctions bite, leaving the Islamic republic to seek alternative hubs, trade and shipping sources say.
  • Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack on tanker
    A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed yesterday that a suicide bomber from its organisation was responsible for an attack on a Japanese supertanker last week in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Overseas Shipholding loss widens in Q2

Sched Netweb site
  • Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement reduces CAF
  • Jiangxi's first export LCL service launched
  • Khorgas near Kazakhstan border doubles trade value to US$152.6 million
  • Cosco receives last of twelve 5,100-TEU ships
  • GPA handles 10pc more boxes in fiscal 2010
  • Expeditors Intl sees Q2 revenue rise 17pc
  • NOL clinches innovation award
  • Slow steaming, high rates equal lower, slower service to shippers
  • Cathay back with positive interim results
  • Airline shippers' launches in-house screening
  • Europe's freight sector recovery is running out of steam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HLV Fairplayer plays pivotal role
  • Mercator posts 39 pc growth in Q1 net
  • WCA Family switches focus on dynamic Africa
  • Idling VLCCs now at record 93!
  • 100 pc box scanning seen possible only in 2015
  • More awaken to aroma of coffee
  • CSL delivers PSV to Purple Fleet of US
  • Govt wakes up to ports' capacity limitations, preparing contingency plans
  • BPCL now offers bunker fuels at competitive rates
  • MoS charting out consolidated, comprehensive Port Act
  • Now, new maritime policy for decade being given shape-Mohandas
  • User fee for fliers
  • Planners ask Rlys to factor in cost overruns in new funding strategy for freight corridors
  • New airport terminal at Mangalore opened
  • Move to make tribals stakeholders in mining
  • Bill passed to trim govt stake in SBI
  • $222-m ADB aid to upgrade roads
  • Directorate of Currency formed to curb circulation of fake notes
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1.03 bn
  • Argentina's storage tech to be sought
  • WTO chief to hold meet to assess progress of Doha Round
  • Adani scales new peak with major coal deal Down Under

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Emons takes over Mauter Spedition KG
    The German forwarding company Emons Spedition GmbH, based in Cologne, has acquired all the shares in Mauter Spedition KG, which is located in Neustadt-Glewe and Neubrandenburg (bot...
  • US authorities settle civil complaint against Panalpina
    The US authorities have settled a civil complaint against Panalpina Houston. The service provider had been named as a defendant in a qui tam civil complaint filed several...
  • DSV on the right track in H1/2010
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Br'ndby near Copenhagen (Denmark), has published its interim results for 2010. The consolidated turnover for the...
  • Agility launches operations in Cambodia
    The logistics service provider Agility has officially launched operations in Cambodia by opening an office in Phnom Penh. The move supports Agility's network growth strategy and fu...
  • CMA CGM on the brink of obtaining fresh capital
    CMA CGM, the highly indebted French shipping company, may be able to increase its capital through external investors in August. The search for new capital had been ordered by the 6...
  • Peter Vogl joins M&M Militzer & M'nch's management board
    The Swiss logistics company M&M Militzer & M'nch, based in St Gallen, reported that Peter Vogl bcame its new executive vice-president and a member of its on 1 August. Vogl ...
  • Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) names new regional sales manager
    The Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) reported that Harm Emaus became its regional sales manager ' key accounts, effective 1 August. Emaus is concentrating on project key accounts in Southe...
  • Gulftainer opens multipurpose facility
    The UAE-based port operator Gulftainer recently opened a multipurpose facility at berth 8 in the port of Umm Qasr (Iraq). The service provider welcomes new and present cu...
  • Plane crashes in Alaska and Canada - update on LH Cargo crash
    On 1 August, a Fairchild C-123K Provider cargo plane, operated by All West Freight, crashed on the southern flanks of Mount Healy, about 2 km from Denali National Park AK (USA). Th...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington State postpones first sailing of new ferry
  • Naval architect Jack Gilbert dies at 80
  • INTERTANKO slams decision to release Bow Saga attackers
  • Good news on Gulf spill
  • WSDOT promotes Carpacci
  • Terrorist group claims to have attacked M Star

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Port of Everett concerned about EA for Mukilteo Tank Farm
  • Washington State Ferries names new Deputy Chief
  • Coast Guard celebrating 220th birthday today
  • Seattle Port Commissioners looking to capture tourism cash
  • TSA reports airline industry meets cargo screening deadline

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maruba's future in doubt
    Gebab demands early return of two ships after stricken line fails to pay charter rates
  • Striking a deal More details emerge on Maruba bailout
  • Maruba begins bailout talks with government
  • Maruba fights off creditors as group forced into emergency restructuring
  • NITC seals favourable loans for VLCCs
    Tanker giant obtained favourable funding from Chinese banks for 12 tankers ordered in...
  • NITC orders LNG carriers from China
  • VLCC rates slump to fresh 2010 lows
    Some 75 tankers heading for Fujairah over next four weeks as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud
  • Singapore clearing facilities bring timely boost for box derivatives
    Singapore Exchange follows June debut for LCH.Clearnet in London
  • SGX begins box derivatives clearing service

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Terrorists claim VLCC attack
    A TERRORIST group linked with Al Qaeda has reportedly released a statement saying it attacked the Mitsui OSK Lines VLCC M. Star last week
  • Feared Senate bill stalled
    A US SENATE bill that would have tripled shipping liabilities in US waters failed to gain enough votes to advance yesterday and will be shelved until at least the autumn
  • Guilty plea in Tampa 'magic pipe'
    A TURKISH seafarer has pleaded guilty to contravening US pollution laws and faces up to six years in prison
  • Mundra reports 24% growth
    MUNDRA Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 24% growth in the April-June quarter, compared with the previous year's period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington Port Secures Funds for Rail Construction
  • Indian Ports Move 14 Percent More Containers
  • Ship's Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution
  • T&T Bisso Appoints New President
  • UP Launches Chicago-area Intermodal Terminal
  • Port of LA to Buy Crane With EPA Grant
  • TRAC Intermodal to Provide Short-Term Chassis Rentals
  • Cargolux Adds Weekly Riyadh Flight
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Atlantic Express Shuttle
  • Safmarine to Launch Far East-Africa Service
  • Tropical Shipping Profit Soars 68 Percent
  • DHL Hub Achieves Security Certification
  • Lawmakers Demand Scanning Schedule
  • Antitrust Settlement Undercuts Panalpina Profit
  • Echo Global Logistics Volume Soars, Profit Spikes
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Price Measure Jumps 8.2 Percent
  • LA-Long Beach Terminals Extend Gate Hours
  • YRC Regional Carriers Return to Profit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Marseilles Fos under pressure again
  • Maersk denies 16,000TEU leviathan talks
  • A slow recovery for London
  • German ports winning back Team Lines' business
  • Antwerp boxes up 16% at H1

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Eagle soars in the second
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner trumps Wall Street estimates as revenue climbs 24%.
  • Alterna hunts 'perfect deal'
    Brokers race for a bite of $150m treasure chest as private equity player prepares to pull S&P trigger.
  • Bow Saga seven sail home
    Suspected pirates to be set free just twenty-four hours after launching violent attack on tanker.
  • Cecon insider slices stake
    Director dumps 100,000 shares in troubled offshore outfit while top brass continues to court Norwegian financier.
  • Ship smash leaves 12 missing
    One ship said to have sunk after collision off Indonesia with 11 crew members rescued.
  • Adani readying bulker splash
    Indian group eyes $1.5bn bulker binge as part of a wider $30bn spending plan.
  • Courage bulker hits the breakers
    Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner banks $500,0000 as it sheds over the hill handy.
  • Cosco Dalian grabs bulker duo
    Cosco yard gets order for "over $70m" from unnamed Hong Kong owner for post-panamax pair.
  • Flinter strikes deal with banks
    Dutch owner's financial shake-up includes transferring 12 ships to management and affiliated shareholders.
  • OSG tipped for full-year loss
    Analysts forecast 2010 red ink for tanker owner after worse than expected second quarter.
  • Cruiseship whale "already dead"
    Post-mortem reveals humpback probably lifeless when Princess Sapphire hit it off Alaska.
  • Crude to show its true colours
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed company will find Wall Street a happier hunting ground after its second quarter results, analyst says.
  • Do you want a tanker with that?
    Knutsen ship comes within 10 feet of riverside restaurant in Michigan after losing power.
  • Nyborg 'surprised' by orders
    Pac Basin boss Klaus Nyborg does, however, see more value in newbuildings than second-hand units.
  • Cash-rich Greek makes its move
    Kritsas Shipping makes long-anticipated S&P play with $24m bulker buy, brokers say.
  • DVB: 'Too soon to sound all clear'
    Boss Wolfgang Driese says bank remains selective as large orderbook signals volatile times ahead.
  • Terrorists claim M Star hit
    Al-Qaeda-linked group says suicide mission on Japanese VLCC aimed at hurting global oil trade.
  • Jewel suffers engine trouble
    Royal Caribbean cruiseship skips Stockholm after hydraulic motor breaks down.
  • Drydockings clobber Aboitiz
    Scheduled ship maintenance pushes Philippines ferry owner to first half loss.
  • Aberdeen enjoys busier Q2
    Cargo volumes, passenger numbers and shipping traffic all rise at Scottish port in the second quarter.
  • Vroon adds one more wind ship
    Dutch owner's MPI Workboats declares option for wind farm support vessel at UK shipyard.
  • Profit takes a dip at Daewoo
    World's second largest shipbuilder sees its second quarter bottom line slump.
  • China takes more tankers
    Fixtures from West Africa to Chinese ports doubled during July, although it failed to lift rates.
  • World Fuel profits rise
    Bunker player sees strong second quarter as marine arm reports highest gross profits since early 2009.
  • SILK seals Islamic funds
    Malaysian holding company ties up $70m facility to part finance two anchor handler newbuildings
  • SGX in first box swap
    Singapore Exchange has cleared its first container swap trade since launching service on Monday.
  • TAS Offshore weaker
    Newly-listed Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder decline from previous quarter due to higher costs.
  • Six hurt in ferry smash
    Propeller tangle blamed after BC Ferries' Queen of Nanaimo hits dock at Mayne Island, Canada.
  • Signal wins rig work
    US driller Noble takes advantage of Gulf of Mexico drilling moratorium to upgrade semi-sub.
  • Alam in barge venture
    Offshore players Alam Maritim and Pacific Radiance team up in accommodation barge deal.
  • CalMac under fire over breakdown
    Scottish ferry owner takes the flak after Clansman out of action a day after returning from repair yard.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Maersk denies violating Iran sanctions
  • Cathay to buy 36 planes
  • Hong Kong air cargo continues to boom
  • Trucking group opposes pro-freight bill
  • STB forms toxic by inhalation hazmat committee
  • Tutuncu joins PB
  • Shipco continues SeaAir service expansion
  • FedEx forwarding arm opens three European offices
  • SoCal truck congestion meeting yields progress
  • Philadelphia receives Hyundai cars

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Uni Tankers sells the oldest unit to Russia
    Uni Tankers, Middelfart, has sold their veteran tanker Arctic Swan to Russian Luk Oil. The tanker has been delivered and is now engaged in bunker operations in the Black Sea
  • Greece implements extended dry-docking programme
    The Greek flag state will implement Germanischer Lloyd's extended dry-docking programme. GL states in a press release that it "offers owners and operators the chance to extend the dry
  • Spain fails in Prestige claim
    The district court in New York has ruled in favour of the classification society ABS against Spain, which filed a USD 1 billion lawsuit against ABS for the disaster involving

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Stockpile report fails to dent oil's optimism
    Prices firming as markets digesting today's numbers.
  • Rotterdam sees rise in Asia-bound fuel oil cargoes
    Fall in charter rates 'decisive factor'.
  • Outage at Saudi refinery
    Plant uses fuel oil as feedstock.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices stable
    Good demand and avails in Hamburg.
  • Crude continues to defy gravity
    But debate rages over whether economic recovery is meaningful.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing slight gains in early trading.
  • Vancouver honours cleanest shipping port users
    Launches award in recognition of 'commitment to environmental stewardship' by participants in emission-reduction scheme.
  • Judge dismisses $1 billion claim against ABS
    Fuel oil spill: 'Owners must take ultimate responsibility for seaworthiness.'
  • WFS posts 'strong results'
    Marine fuel division sees its highest quarterly gross profit for more than a year.
  • IFO prices continue to firm through mid-week
    Low demand for bunker fuel at most major Asian ports.
  • Bunker supplier to pay pirates $2 million
    Previous figure of $20 million 'misquoted' by Arab-based newspaper.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Dalian
    Full services to resume by Friday.
  • South Korea bunker volumes up 6.25% in August
    Traders signal no need to import bunker fuel.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
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
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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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