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January 28, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Make S'pore a maritime knowledge hub: adviser
    EVEN though the maritime cluster has overtaken all other sectors in terms of annual turnover, value-added and number of workers, it is still an obscure fact that needs to be highlighted.
  • Sabine Waterway may open today
    The US Coast Guard said the Sabine Neches Waterway, the Texas ship channel serving four refineries that process about 6.5 per cent of US capacity, may open to limited vessel traffic today after a collision and oil spill shut the passage on Jan 23.
  • Asian shipping firms face challenging year
    Asian shipping firms face 'significant' challenges this year due to weakened earnings and limited access to capital, international ratings agency Fitch said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Rates make rapid recovery on January demand surge
  • Storm batters Horizon ship, boxes blown askew, six overboard
  • Dutch MARIN urges mandatory weighing of boxes before loading
  • Savannah's exports drive quarterly growth, boxes up 3.6pc
  • First Guangzhou-Macau direct and scheduled trucking service launched
  • Jiangsu ports' shipping volume reached 5 million TEU in 2009
  • Work starts on Panama Canal's second largest expansion project
  • Darka Shipping Agencies signs Sudanese Red Sea logistics deal
  • Logistic Cargoes enjoys 'Direct CIQ' in Shenzhen's western port
  • Air China cargo volume up 4.9pc in 2009
  • Airbus and CDB Leasing sign tentative financing accord
  • China Southern cargo volume up 3.3 per cent in 2009

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC augments services to East, South Africa
  • Hamburg Sud christens new box vessel Rio Madeira
  • World Bank ranks India 47th in logistics efficiency
  • EU Commission probing feeder plan involving 350 boxships
  • HK shipowners, ICS seek decisive naval action against pirates
  • Nightmare continues for kidnapped couple
  • Marshall Islands ranked 3rd-largest open registry
  • Suez Canal Authority upbeat on 2.4 pc revenue growth
  • Cardamom re-captures lost glory abroad
  • New 1-day handling record makes R-Day even more special for VPT
  • Pomp & gaiety mark R-Day celebrations at NM Port
  • 2nd LPG unloading facility opened
  • Korea to develop mobile harbour!
  • DP World's focus on resilient emerging markets delivers better-than-industry results
  • Major Ports log 11 pc y-o-y cargo growth in Q3
  • SC throws more light on meaning of 'manufacture'
  • E-import may surpass oil bill -Task Force
  • High-value I-T refunds come under CBDT scanner
  • Young leaders to speak at IMC tomorrow
  • Meet on 'Renewable Energy Systems' on Feb. 2

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2010
  • Grimaldi reinforces presence in Sicily
    The Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Group is reinforcing its presence in the Western Mediterranean by launching maritime connections for freight between the ports of Catania, Genoa, ...
  • Panalpina opens office in Murmansk
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina is opening an office in the Russian city of Murmansk, located close to the country's borders with Norway and Finland. The c...
  • PT FPS Indonesia opens for business in Tangerang
    PT FPS Indonesia, a member of the international forwarding and logistics network - Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS Group) - has opened a new branch office at Tangerang to consolidate ...
  • Barloworld Logistics strengthens partnership with Hexomatrixx
    Barloworld Logistics Middle East & Asia, new owners and operators of Dubai-based Swift Freight, recently signed a memorandum of agreement with Hexomatrixx, reinforcing the comp...
  • GT Nexus logistics platform sets new USD 10 billion milestone
    GT Nexus, based in Hamburg (Germany), recently reported a new milestone. Despite the global economic crisis, the amount of ocean and air transportation spending managed by the GT N...
  • CKYH introduces slow steaming on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean services
    The CKYH alliance has implemented slow steaming on the eastbound leg of its current Asia-Europe/Mediterranean service loops. The measure is expected to increase eco-friendliness by...
  • Prince Rupert: cargo volumes hit twelve-year high in 2009
    The Canadian port of Prince Rupert sailed safely through the receding global economic storm in 2009, and recorded its highest volume throughput since 1997. The port handled 12,173,...
  • Truckers threaten to cripple Chicago airports
    2,000 truck drivers who are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union will vote whether to take industrial action next week. The outcome could cripple import...
  • Bad weather led to aircraft crashes in Beirut and Mashhad
    A Tupolev 154M operated by Taban Air crashed landed at its home base in Mashhad (Iran) on 24 January. Fortunately all 170 passengers could be saved. Following the incident, Taban A...
  • Russian Railways transported 11% less in 2009
    Russian Railways (RZD) recently released its freight figures recently for 2009. The tonnages hauled fell by 15% year on year to 1,108,200,000 t. RZD stated that the decre...
  • Charging trucks for pollution will benefit the economy
    A new report has shown that EU plans to charge road vehicles for the damage they do to the environment would have a positive effect on the economy. The researchers conclude that th...
  • Germany's aviation industry employers establish trade association
    The German association of air transport employers (Deutsche Arbeitgeberverband Luftverkehr/AGVL), based in Frankfurt, started its work at the beginning of the year. The AGVL r...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Industry demolishes Hebei Spirit case
  • Downbeat message from IUMI
  • IUMI's lay-up warning
  • Marshall Islands' fleet "now 3rd largest"
  • Camillo Eitzen opens up to rival offers

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • DDW-SEA books order for giant construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Explosives project begins at Port of Tacoma's Kaiser site
  • Truck tonnage index climbs during December
  • California Maritime Academy receives Homeland Security grant
  • Dredging work closes Port of Everett boat launch
  • Crowley taps Joseph Ayala as labor relations director

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Economou eyes boxship sector
    Shipowner admits link with vessel CMA CGM Kessel
  • Golden Ocean stands firm over confidentiality policy
    Company will not disclose counterparties despite capesize charter collapse
  • Hapag-Lloyd may not need aid as it reaches breakeven
    Fresh doubts raised over Brussels acceptance of €1.2bn guarantees
  • DSME takes stake in new tanker venture
    Joins Exmar and Nigerian National Petroleum Corp to form Nidas Shipping
  • Michelin warns again over super-slow steaming
    Longer transit times increase inventory tied up and comes with a cost.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • EC reportedly contests Hapag aid
    GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly facing new hurdles today on its €1.2Bn ($1.69Bn) government loan guarantee
  • Behind the LNG rate rise
    UNUSUAL LNG trade patterns and new production coming onstream helped lift freight rates towards the end of last year, according to LNG analyst Andrew Buckland
  • Guards urged for Haiti ships
    SHIPS delivering aid to Haiti should install guards at access point to address increased security risks, according to the US Coast Guard
  • APM axing Liverpool jobs
    DENMARK'S APM is laying off staff at its UK operation in Liverpool, it told Fairplay today
  • Iceland, UK companies raided
    ICELANDIC fraud investigators have raided businesses in the UK and Iceland, as part of investigations into Icelandic tycoons Lydur and Agust Gudmundsson, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Texas spill pilots under scrutiny
    TEXAS pilot regulators have announced an investigation into last Saturday's oil spill at Port Arthur
  • Pemex plunge continues
    YEAR-END results of Mexican oil giant Pemex reveal that production has fallen to its lowest level since 1990

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Falls 37 Percent
  • Ports Group Opposes Some Members on Clean Trucks
  • Shippers Built Along CSX Tracks in 2009
  • Matsuda, Huerta Pass Easy Confirmation Test
  • Teamsters, Environmentalists Target Toyota
  • Seaboard Resumes Regular Haiti Service
  • Boeing Profit Rebounds, Revenue Jumps 42 Percent
  • Marten Transport Profit Slips 26 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Settles Down
  • Port of Dover Seeks Privatization
  • 10+2 Enforcement Gets Serious
  • Celadon Profit Slides 41 Percent
  • President Expected to Award Rail Grants Thursday
  • Global Air Cargo Soared in December
  • EU Challenges Hapag-Lloyd Loan Guarantees
  • JAL Taps Subsidiary Chief as President, COO
  • China Replaces U.S. as Japan's Top Export Market

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • 'New challenges' for insurers as shipping slump continues
  • Moore Stephens: 'confidence stabilised'
  • US trucking index races ahead
  • Hupac opens new terminal in Antwerp
  • GPA positive about the future

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Waterway opens
    Limited traffic allowed on Sabine-Neches Waterway after Eagle Otome oil spill off Texas.
  • TK offer closes
    Vancouver-based tanker owner closes book on $450m notes offering and buys back $151m in older notes.
  • Off by 155
    Dahlman Rose analyst says just 200 capesize bulkers, rather than 355, should enter the market this year.
  • Batista's big plan
    Brazilian billionaire's OGX says it needs 19 FPSOs and 29 platforms, to be chartered from a sister company.
  • Star sale
    Nasdaq-listed owner Star Bulk sells capesize bulker in $22m deal, brokers say.
  • Win for Modec
    Japanese outfit and Schahin to charter FPSO to Brazil's Petrobras for 15 years in $3bn deal.
  • $15m for Princess
    Ultrapetrol combination carrier is said to have fetched $15m in sale to Chinese interests.
  • Headed for loss
    Rig and offshore vessel owner Hercules Offshore expects to report an operating loss of as much as $48m as doubts about Angola Drilling charter surface.
  • Seventh heaven
    Herbjorn Hansson-headed Nordic American Tankers collects $137m from its latest trip to the capital market.
  • Navios bags more
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Partners posts 25% rise in fourth quarter profit.
  • Ferry tangle
    Isle of Man ship delayed after rope and chain became caught in propeller.
  • Songa seeks cash
    Oslo-listed drillship owner lines up $200m notes issue to pay back debt.
  • SCI orders two
    Sabyasachi Hajara-led Shipping Corp of India takes tanker newbuilding pair at China's Jingling Shipyard.
  • Samsung ahead
    Korean shipbuilder ends year with fourth quarter profit up 19% as revenue rises.
  • Box boost
    Container rates out of China up by a quarter over past three months bringing further hope carriers will soon return to the black.
  • Golden oldie
    Hsu Chih Chien-led Courage Marine picks up veteran capesize bulker from Greece's Dalex Shipping.
  • Navios tops up
    Navios Maritime Partners grabs extra $24m to pay for three bulkers ' including one now in pirate hands.
  • C20 closing in
    Singaporean group firms up details of $125m Swissco takeover.
  • Loksa axes
    Estonian shipyard sold by Maersk in 2009 lays off all 525 production staff as orders dry up.
  • Dover seeks sale
    UK port asks to be privatised to fund major redevelopment with price tag of up to $565m.
  • Fleet kick-start
    China's Exim Bank hands loan to Montenegro which eyes 35,000-dwt newbuildings to begin fleet.
  • Otto to issue
    Lee Kok Wah-led offshore player set to raise SGD95m from private placement largely to fund expansion.
  • China slides
    Potential boost for tanker market as China's annual crude production falls for the first time.
  • Shell reigns
    UK oil major remains top dog in clean charters as spot fixtures grow 16% from a year ago.
  • Bluewater sells
    Dutch offshore contractor agrees to sell 55% stake in Jotun A FPSO to US oil major ExxonMobil.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Matsuda asked to improve Kings Point
  • MSC to raise U.S. export rates
  • CKYH adds ships to slow-steamed links
  • 3PLs see transloading shift
  • DOT takes texting truckers to task
  • USDA pumps $234.5 million into export promotion
  • Trade groups oppose expanded Iranian sanctions
  • TRANSCOM offers NGOs relief cargo help
  • Canal expansion could boost transshipment
  • Prince Rupert box volume jumps 46% in '09
  • Halifax to expand container berth

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • First China bulker to Lauritzen Bulkers
    Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, a subsidiary of J. Lauritzen in Copenhagen, has taken delivery of the Signe Bulker, which is the first unit in a series from Jiangmen Nanyang Ship
  • Gothenburg goods volumes down in 2009
    The Port of Gothenburg reports lower freight volumes in 2009, compared to 2008. However, a recovery was noted during the second half of the year. Around 504,000 ro-ro units

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • Bunker prices stable across Europe
    Little movement in European bunker markets.
  • Ship emissions could be included in EU ETS
    Report for European Commission concludes cap-and-trade scheme would be 'best policy instrument' for reducing maritime CO2 emissions.
  • Mid-week prices mixed in Fujairah, Durban
    Middle East hub sees IFO prices moving within narrow range.
  • Mixed signals from US inventory report
    Sharp drop in crude imports and stocks, bearish demand and product figures.
  • New Russian refinery to produce fuel oil
    High fuel oil output during first phase of operation.
  • New role for former IBIA chairman
    Joining WWF Norway as conservation officer and senior advisor.
  • Iran seeks higher premium for fuel oil exports
    Chinese interest in Iranian product 'is waning' as more cargoes become available from Russia's Far East.
  • Andatee shares slip in first day's trading
    Chinese player says market supplying bunkers to small vessels 'is characterised by intense competition and uneven product and service quality.'
  • Singapore prices show little movement
    Markets across the region report weak demand.
  • Tuapse attracts Russian energy giant
    Gazpromneft expands Black Sea operations.
  • Singapore court postpones PTC on corruption case
  • China unveils new rules to fight marine pollution
    New regulations from March 1 will impact ships entering its ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
PORTS
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
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
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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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