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September 2, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jurong Port to run new Offshore Marine Centre for three years
    JURONG Port Pte Ltd has been named by JTC Corporation as the operator and manager of the Offshore Marine Centre (OMC) for the next three years.
  • China's Cosco to merge freight units
    China's Cosco Group will merge its dry bulk freight units to improve its bargaining power with ship owners, as it struggles with a severe market downturn and payment disputes that have tainted its reputation.
  • Europe ports gain from Baltic trade surge
    Russia and other Baltic Sea states are cushioning Europe's biggest container ports from the worst of the region's debt crisis as their booming economies more than compensate for slowing growth in countries using the euro.
  • Brazil's Vale in talks to engage Chinese ore carriers long term

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM joins Maersk's positive outlook for modestly good year
  • FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen Service
  • TSA unveils revenue index, says it's complementary to SCFI rate setting
  • Drewry's box shop league tables pose terminal problems of selection
  • Hong Kong's Kerry to open 10,000-square metre logistics centre in Hanoi
  • Maersk reefer fleet ships bananas from Ecuador to Odessa via Algeciras
  • Manzhouli exports consumables, auto to Russia soar 61pc in first half
  • APM Terminals to build new container terminal in Costa Rica
  • MSC to launch Australian/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service
  • 'K' Line enhances its eastern India service with NYK, RCL, Samudera
  • Panalpina starts intra-Asia trucking from China to southeast Asia
  • DP World marks Eid end of Ramadan by gift-giving at Al Hamriya port
  • US military paid US$720 million in late box charges, war losses lead
  • India to build ports to fight mounting delays, strikes and backlogs
  • UPS latest air-oriented logistics firm to chase cargo in western China
  • Zhengzhou-Luxembourg-Prague-Shanghaicargo cargo flights launched
  • Tianjin Airlines launches Erdos-Hohhot-Manzhouli service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship orders on a roll
  • China-Med spot rates continue surge
  • CMA CGMs H1 revenue up 8 pc
  • CONTAINERSHIPS drops North Europe-Med loops; to improve Baltic, UK runs
  • Government to restrict entry of ships over 25 years of age
  • Green taxes won't work: Shippers
  • HAMBURG SUD expands presence in West Coast Central America
  • Humen port to connect South-East Asia, Japan, North Korea, Taiwan
  • KMTC LINE (HK) adds Hong Kong to KISK service
  • MOL hikes intra-Asia rates
  • MoS issues guidelines for deployment of armed guards on merchant vessels
  • Tanker fleet to grow three times demand: Clarkson
  • India, S. Africa to strive for $ 15 bn trade by 2014
  • Asian terminal capacity utilisation projected to surge
  • JNPT observes Sadbhavana Day
  • KoPT commences transloading operations at Konica Sandheads
  • MbPT Deputy Secretary retires
  • SPM could be in place at New Mangalore Port by May
  • Work in progress to deepen Vallarpadam terminal draught
  • Air India's freighter mismatch impacting cargo biz: Report
  • Gujarat govt striving to boost SMEs
  • Be part of the anti-corruption movement

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Strong Swiss franc: Astag calls for stimulus programme
    The possible recession and continued strong franc are also causing problems for the Swiss transport business. The main issues are the drastically dwindling margins in business abro...
  • APM Terminals to build port project in Costa Rica
    APM Terminals has signed a USD 992 million 33-year concession contract with the Costa Rican government to design, finance, construct, operate and maintain the new Moin Container Te...
  • Port of Long Beach to renew lease with Toyota
    The Long Beach board of harbor commissioners recently gave the go-ahead to a USD 240 million, 20-year lease renewal with Toyota Motor Sales, keeping a major hub for one of the worl...
  • OOCL orders two super-postpanamax gantry cranes for KAOCT
    OOCL recently announced that two super-postpanamax gantry cranes will be installed at OOCL Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in Kaohsiung port (Taiwan). The crane procurement is...
  • FAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a USD 298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines (CCIA) of Orlando FL, for allegedly operating eight ...
  • ATCO harmonises European air traffic controller licensing
    Yesterday marked the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of air traffic controllers (ATCO). EU Commission directive 805/2011 creates ...
  • Brunswick Rail acquires Proftrans
    Brunswick Rail, Russia's leading railcar operating lessor, has purchase the rail operator Proftrans, which specialises in the transport of metal by rail. The company's rail fleet c...
  • Iberia boosts services to Equatorial Guinea
    As part of its expansion in Africa, the Spanish carrier Iberia has added one weekly flight between Madrid and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The airline now operates six weekly retur...
  • Swiss track access prices see double hike
    Swiss track access prices are to be raised in two steps, from January 2013 and January 2017, as was decided by the government yesterday (Wednesday). The additional annual income of...
  • Kerry Logistics opens new Hanoi centre
    Kerry Logistics is continuing its expansion in Vietnam, opening a new logistics centre in Hanoi. The 10,000 sqm facility will focus on providing a broad range of services for the e...
  • Globe Express Services opens Miami, Guangzhou and Suzhou locations
    Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), one of the world's 85 largest logistics providers, has added three new locations to its network, namely in Miami FL (USA), Guangzhou and Su...
  • Norbert Dentressangle posts strong sales and profit growth
    The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle ended the first six months of 2011 with strong sales and profit growth. Sales jumped by 21.9% - from EUR 1.4 to 1.706...
  • Ralf Steinhilber new Bizerba director
    Ralf Steinhilber has been the new director of food processing at Bizerba since 1 August. Bizerba is a global provider of professional weighing, labelling, information and food serv...
  • UPS: electric vehicles replace diesel trucks
    UPS has purchased 100 all-electric delivery vehicles for deployment in California. The 100 vehicles will be acquired from Electric Vehicles International of Stockton CA, and will r...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Vice Admiral Paul Sullivan USN (Ret.) joins Gibbs & Cox board
  • First new series Stena Bulk Suezmax named in Korea
  • Noble exercises option for fourth drillship

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Port of Olympia-backed FTZ now more business friendly
  • Patrol boat battery gasses send Coast Guardsman to hospital
  • Philippine school built with cargo containers from APL
  • Sept. 11 fallen to be remembered as part of AAPA Annual Convention
  • Port Metro Vancouver points to clean air strategy progress

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Will China keep Sudan in check?
    The newly formed South Sudan will have to continue to pay an exorbitant price to get its oil to market
  • Front row seat for Sosrep's casualty debut
    History in the making as reefer ship Dole America crashed into the 90 ft high Nab Tower in the middle of the Solent
  • Rotterdam Rules mark significant milestone
    Pressure from the US tipped to bring ratification
  • Case study in rising to the top
    Award-winning maritime lawyer Helen Noble looks back on a career that has led her to Dublin via Singapore and Sakhalin
  • Small changes make a big difference
    While regulation has helped drive innovation in emissions management, market forces have also played a role
  • UK anti-corruption watchdog warns industry over bribery
    Serious Fraud Office issues warning to those who might be tempted to cheat the system
  • The downside of big leaps forward
    There needs to be the clear-headed perspective that we will not have thought of all possible consequences of using new and unusual technologies
  • DryShips 'very bullish' on offshore drilling investment
    But executive says share trades at 'steep discount' given valuation of recent takeover bid for rival drilling outfit
  • New index offers box trades hedging benchmark
    WCI attracting interest from trading houses, carriers and shippers
  • Torm to close LR1 pool
    Part of effort to take company back into profit
  • Product tanker earnings fall to nine-month low as US gasoline imports slide
    Diesel trade from US to Europe seeing rising activity
  • STX OSV cashes in on offshore ordering spree
    Singapore shipyard's prospects have brightened greatly since its November 2010 stock market listing
  • STX OSV gets analysts talking
    Analysts agree that timing is auspicious to buy into the company, based on the likely continued ordering in the offshore support vessel space
  • STX OSV growth spurt set to continue
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder targets Brazil and Norway as key growth markets
  • CMA CGM calls on small lines to quit Asia-Europe trades
    Rodolphe Saadé puts pressure on weaker operators
  • Largest ever vessel carves northern sea route record
    Sovcomflot tanker Vladimir Tikhonov completes passage in under eight days
  • Drewry casts fresh light on container terminal ownership
    Equity teu ranking tackles danger of the total teu method creating double counting where more than one operator has a shareholding in the same terminal
  • Golar eyes $120,000 per day LNG shipping rates next year
    Rising LNG shipping demand expected to push prices up to $135,000 per day by 2013
  • Wan Hai Lines joins ranks of loss making box lines
    Most Taiwanese shipping companies performance worse than expected
  • Marco Polo brings contempt of court charge against Credit Agricole
    New twist in New York Chapter 11 case
  • Bullish sentiment in supramax market unjustified
    Owners are asking for high rates but charterers are stepping away from the market to put downwards pressure on prices, brokers say
  • Natural attrition
    The challenge now in the container trades is to pick the next takeover target
  • Stability matters
    There's no proof that Brussels' removal of the antitrust exemption for box lines in Europe was a net benefit to the customers of maritime trade
  • Intra-Asia conference pushes for rate increase on cargoes to and from Japan
    New rates to come into effect in October are aimed at partly recovering lost revenue
  • Secondhand sales volumes poised to slow to lowest level in a decade
    Owners reluctant sell ships as asset values fall
  • Ports warning over security risks
    Funding cuts put US ports at risk of attack
  • Lloyd's List launches iPad, iPhone version, free to subscribers
    News on the move
  • ICS urges New Zealand to retain conferences
    Most competition authorities recognise the benefits of co-operation, says Chamber
  • European Union expected to lift Libya sanctions on Friday
    Ports of Tripoli, Zuara, Zawiya, Khoms, Ras Lanuf and Marsa El Brega involved

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • BHP to expand coal terminal in Oz
    BHP BILLITON reportedly plans to spend about $350M to expand the world's largest coal port
  • China asks WTO to reverse cargo ruling
    BEIJING said today it has appealed an international ruling that its controls on exports of raw materials violate trading rules
  • Bank accused of contempt
    MARCO Polo Seatrade has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to declare Credit Agricole in contempt for its continued arrest of the tanker Montiron
  • Panamax owners left out
    PANAMAX bulker owners can only watch as Capesizes go from strength to strength, with few spillover benefits for their sector
  • Capesizes rise to new high
    CAPESIZE average timecharter rates have surged to a 2011 high, rising $2,942 to hit $19,610 per day, from last week's record of $19,010
  • Heat's on at Cai Mep
    THE RUSH by liners and port operators to tap Vietnam's growth has led to intensifying competition at its new deepwater port, Cai Mep
  • LR1 levels soften after all
    PREDICTIONS that naphtha demand would surge in Asia have failed to take off, as LR1 freight levels softened following the firming of the past two weeks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • SUNY Maritime College Gets First Female President
    Former Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter on Thursday became the first female president of State University of New York Maritime College,...
  • Oil Spill Partially Closes Mobile Shipping Channel
    The Coast Guard on Thursday closed five miles of the Port of Mobile's shipping channel because of a heavy crude...
  • Railroads' Vehicle Shipments Strongest in Months
    Major North American railroads saw their carloadings of automobiles and other large equipment rise 5.3 percent last week, to the...
  • Chamber Calls for Multi-Year Transport Bill
    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday called on Congress to act more boldly to pass a new long-term transportation...
  • TSA Carriers Seeing "More Robust" Bookings
    Transpacific Stabilization Agreement carriers have seen "more robust forward bookings and other favorable market signals" since implementing a peak surcharge...
  • GOP Leaders Challenge Obama on Transportation
    Two key congressional Republicans pushed back at President Obama's over who bears responsibly for stalled transportation spending measures, while agreeing...
  • Firm Develops LNG-Powered Container Ship
    Japan's IHI said that its wholly owned shipbuilding subsidiary, IHI Marine United, has developed low-emission large container ship that can...
  • Damco Launches Online Carbon Calculator
    Damco, the combined logistics brand of A.P. Moller-Maersk, launched an online calculator enabling shipper to track the carbon dioxide emissions...
  • Shippers Call for Asia-Pacific Liner Conference Ban
    Shipper groups, extending their drive against collective ocean carrier actions, are calling on regulators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow...
  • Caribbean Shipowners Implement Peak Surcharge
    The six-member Caribbean Shipowners Association said Thursday it will implement its planned peak season surcharge on southbound containers to all...
  • Brown Trucking Adds Technology to Track Trailers
    Regional truckload carrier Brown Trucking is investing in trailer-tracking technology to better manage its fleet and effectively increase capacity. ...
  • Trucker Celadon Adds $100 Million to Credit Line
    Truckload carrier Celadon Group increased its credit facility to $100 million and reset its credit terms as it eyes future...
  • World Container Index Goes Live
    The World Container Index went live today, with the first Europe-based assessment of ocean freight rates showing increases on some...
  • US Manufacturing Index Slips Closer to Contraction
    The Institute of Supply Management's U.S. manufacturing index slipped back 0.3 percentage points in August to its lowest point in...
  • Jacobson Parent Buys Asian Forwarder
    JHCI Holdings's acquisition of essentially all of the assets of G-Link Express Logistics, a Singapore-based forwarding group, strengthens the third-party...
  • Westports Malaysia Volume Up 17 Percent
    Westports Malaysia in the first half saw volume rise 17 percent year-over-year to 3.1 million 20-foot container equivalent, as the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • GT Nexus shipper council backs Maersk Manifesto
  • TSA hits back at shipper criticism of index
  • ICS urges NZ's PC to preserve status quo
  • UN raises West African piracy as an issue
  • Mombasa losing market share

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Torm torches LR1 pool
    Pool pioneer seeks "strategic partnerships" after parting ways with product carrier partner Reederei Nord.
  • Denholm exits Eagle
    Alan Ginsberg cools fears surrounding future of US-listed bulker owner's fledgling trading arm following sudden departure of top commander.
  • Marco challenges arrest
    Antonio Zacchello-backed tanker operator turns the tables on senior lender as high-stakes bankruptcy battle brews in the US.
  • EMSA boss to step down
    A replacement for EMSA's executive director Willem de Ruiter is being sought.
  • New Jewell in ACM's crown
    London-listed broker confirms the recruitment of MC Shipping finance chief to head up new Dubai venture.
  • Jeddah volumes jump
    Saudi Red Sea port boosted container numbers in first half, and also handled more ferry traffic.
  • Size stands in Cosco's way
    Chinese owner's scale and state backing mean companies are less willing to rejig contracts, says Barclays Capital.
  • Raffles raising cash
    China-based offshore constructor aims to raise $100m from a share issue to existing shareholders.
  • Cape climb will peak soon
    A surge in capesize rates is nearing the summit with a significant improvement only coming late next year, Jefferies says.
  • Thor Gitta brought in
    Danish cargoship will offload rice cargo from grounded bulker Angel 1 off Mauritius.
  • Greek scores NSR first
    Piraeus operator claims 'Blue Ribband' for North Sea Route
  • Mercantile under pressure
    Sri Lankan owner renegotiating payments for its multipurpose vessels as rates drop.
  • Weak spots spur S&P cuts
    Malaysian shipowner MISC sees its ratings dropped by agency due to industry downturn.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Longer term 'difficult to predict'
  • A tool for longer-term contracts
  • 'I expect direct calls'
  • CMA CGM looks to South America for growth
    2011 will be profitable, but "a more classic year with financial results that are more in line with the industry standard" following exceptional profits realized by it and other carriers in 2010, and the losses the industry saw in 2009, said Rodol...
  • Legislators criticize Jones Act waivers
    A bipartisan group of legislators havesent a letterto President Obama criticizing the repeated use of waivers to allow oil companies to use foreign-flag ships to transport oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). "We strongly urge the Admini...
  • ICS urges retention of New Zealand's antitrust
    The International Chamber of Shipping has urged the New Zealand government to retain antitrust exemption for the liner carrier industry as the nation considers making changes to its maritime competition regime. The chamber has asked the government...
  • Maersk tweaks Europe/Canada loop berth hours
    Maersk Line will amend the berthing pattern of its TA4 service between northern Europe and Canada from Sept. 12, the line said in a notice this week. "There will be a slight change in the Canada service (TA4) to accommodate increased containers to...
  • Old Dominion names Parr, Raynor VPs
    Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Ross Parr to vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary. Additionally, the Thomasville, N.C.-based company named Jim Raynor as vice president of equipment and maintenance. Parr joins Old ...
  • APMT offers container repair near Copenhagen
    APM Terminals-Cargo Service said it is offering maintenance and repair service at DB Schenker's rail terminal in Hoeje Taastrup, near Copenhagen. The service is designed to help shipping lines and truckers avoid traffic delays in Copenhagen's city ...
  • BIS provides transshipment 'best practices'
    The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security on Wednesday published a new set of "best practices," developed in cooperation with U.S. industry, to help guard against the diversion of dual-use items shipped to a transshipment "hub...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
  • Fujairah prices mixed
    Earliest delivery dates from September 5-6 onwards.
  • Weak bunker demand sees fuel oil stocks climb
    Buyers deterred by volatile market.
  • Bunker prices movement mixed
    Rotterdam 'dead as a doornail' says player.
  • Chimbusco take-over on track
    But Cosco says regulatory and government approvals are still needed.
  • Praxis Energy Agents moving HQ to Dubai
    Relocation from Athens 'a strategic step' says global marine fuel trader and broker.
  • Uncertainties remain in implementing MARPOL Annex VI
    Major study examines the outlook for marine fuel developments to 2030 in light of emission regulations.
  • Body recovered from Singapore waters
    Reports say its believed to be the agent who fell overboard.
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Players report slack demand at key Asian bunker ports.
  • Russian supplier receives bunker tanker
    Tanker acquired by bunkering division of Nevsky Mazut.
  • Chimbusco starts offering 500 cSt grade at Shenzhen
    Chimbusco is the second supplier to offer the high viscosity grade in the port.
  • NOCC cuts Q2 losses
    One of its car carriers sustained 'minor damage' while bunkering in Singapore.
  • Cosco International's bunker arm posts higher revenues in H1
    Sinfeng Marine reports 21% higher revenues amounting to $387.16 million in H1 2011.
  • Japanese firm develops LNG-fuelled box ship
    Plans to market newbuilds to both domestic and international markets.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%.
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%)
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
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
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%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
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%)
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
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.
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
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
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%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
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.
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
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
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
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
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
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
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
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
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.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
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
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
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
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
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
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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
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
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
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
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
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"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
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
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
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
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.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
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
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
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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