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March 11, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panamax rates seen rising on grain demand
    Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise to fresh three-month highs on strong regional demand for South American grain shipments.
  • Clarkson's profit up on dry bulk volumes
    Britain's leading ship broker Clarkson plc reported a better-than-expected profit, driven by a recovery in dry bulk volumes and said it gained from higher trading volumes in the first few weeks of 2011 despite volatile freight rates.
  • Hundreds of tankers held up in Russia due to icy winter
    Over a hundred vessels including dozens of tankers loaded with crude oil and refined products were stuck in ice at Russian ports on Wednesday, as authorities struggled against the worst conditions since 2003.
  • Singamas turns around with US$93m full-yr profit
  • Oil tanker bookings for Libya end
  • US to enact new ballast water rules
  • Tanker rates doubling as ships go slow

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance re-launches, revises transpac US west coast loops
  • Transpacific and Asia-Europe spot rates to continue decline
  • Singamas sales soar 400pc, sees box shortage and mega boom ahead
  • Start-up TCC suffers US$7.4 million on transpacific shuttle
  • Hanjin, CNC, KMTC jointly launch Japan-Indonesia loop March 22
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Regional Container Lines' start intra-Asia service
  • Carriers expected to grow 8-9pc in 2011, but rough weather ahead
  • Rizhao-Korea passenger-cargo shipping service recommences
  • Cosco ups terminal handling charges for South Africa strings
  • Carriers face threat of container shortages in 2011
  • Shipping Corporation of India to spend US$6 billion on ships
  • Kazakhstan blocks Chinese truckers, January road trade falls 65.5pc
  • Maersk, Safmarine launch Seago to cover intra-Europe trade
  • OOCL introduces iPhone shipping schedule access
  • IATA chief: 'We must resist knee-jerk 100pc air cargo screening'
  • Jade Cargo offers first Vietnam/Netherlands connection
  • Anchorage air cargo depot signs tenants Atlas and Polar

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMI India Logistics celebrates inauguration of new head office in Mumbai
  • MSC India holds successful trade meet in Ahmedabad
  • Shipowners peeved by Budget proposals
  • Airline sector net to decline by 46 pc this fiscal: IATA
  • CIL to moot new import norms on March 12
  • Comm Dept for partial lifting of ban on wheat exports
  • EU putting barriers to our textile exports: Scindia
  • Emerging markets getting overheated, cautions IMF
  • Seminar on WTOs GPA on March 15

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Vantage to supervise construction of Aker drillships at DSME

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Grand Alliance bring back Japan China Express service
  • Trade in goods, services report shows exports rose during January
  • Target grant helps students tour Port of Tacoma facilities
  • Maersk Line aiming for zero emission in New Zealand
  • Oldest Coast Guard Cutter set for decommissioning on Friday

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Libya turmoil to up tanker tonne-miles
    Southern European refineries look to west Africa as aframax fixtures fall to $8,000 per day
  • Clarkson profits soar 44% to $52m
    World's biggest shipbroker optimistic about 2011 prospects after box trade revival and recovery in dry bulk volumes boost its results
  • Caribbean petroleum MR tanker rates 'fly off the handle' to 30-month high
    The cost of delivering clean petroleum product on medium range tankers from the Caribbean to New York hit a 30-month high of $17,895 per day
  • Brokers find voyages for ex Korea Line supramaxes
    Shipbrokers in Asia said they successfully worked the phones today to find voyages for supramax vessels that returned to the spot market after bankrupt operator Korea Line defaulted on a series of long-term time charters
  • It is time to take the reward out of piracy
    UNODC's counter-piracy expert Glenn Ross suggests a controversial approach to ransom payments: a schedule of fees agreed by the international community
  • Cash-strapped dry bulk owners stare into abyss
    Exclusive analysis by Lloyd's List Intelligence reveals that reserves are running out fast
  • Caution comes first as lenders put a squeeze on shipping cash
    What do the banks' recent annual results tell us about the future ship finance market?
  • Capital in short supply, but China offers a ray of hope
    Shipping industry should not start holding its breath for a return to greater liquidity
  • Korea Line axes charters as first claims deadline arrives
    Three Greek owners confirm receipt of notices of termination from beleaguered South Korean company
  • Intermodal and Cotzias in merger deal
    Greek shipbrokers tie-up to create team of 15 sale and purchase brokers under one roof
  • Torm posts $136m loss as it forecasts an 'uncertain' 2011
    Product tanker specialist blames 'continued difficult trading conditions'
  • Freight forwarders fear oil price hike
    Forwarders fear they will have to bear extra costs associated with oil price spike
  • Court backs Odfjell claim against Sevmash
    Dispute over cancelled ship orders move closer to resolution as second court upholds tanker operator's claim
  • Dry bulk companies at risk as cash dries up
    Exclusive analysis warns small companies will be first to go under if rates fail to recover
  • Beluga charter owners press for pool option
    Tramp owners and KG fund companies mull move to minimise vessels exposure to market
  • Brussels squad raids Baltic rail freight companies
    European antitrust inspectors have raided rail freight companies active in Baltic countries
  • Transpacific lines will fail to hit target
    Disappointment tinged with bouts of optimism runs through box line service agreement negotiations
  • DVB pre-tax profits surge 50%
    Hits $181m in 2010, bolstered by fee and commission income
  • Dry bulk depression
    Korea Line is unlikely to be the last significant dry bulk outfit to go under
  • Significant link
    The most important centres for piracy in the world are Somalia and the UK
  • German cruise market continues to see growth
    Number of German oceangoing cruise passengers reaches 1.2m in 2010, up 18.9%
  • Deutsche Post DHL volumes 'close to pre-crisis levels'
    Handles nearly 2.8m teu in 2010, up from 2.6m in 2009
  • Grand Alliance rejigs transpacific network
    To relaunch Japan China Express service on May 15
  • SeaCube bullish as box shortages loom
    Locks-in 2011 box orders on long-term lease as it posts rise in fourth quarter earnings
  • Nordea arrests Korea Line tanker as $72m exposure revealed
    Race against the clock as Densan Deniz increases its demand before critical hearing
  • Torm still hit by weak tanker market
    Posts pre-tax loss of $136m for 2010 and forecast a further loss of up to $125m in 2011
  • Should shipping be Greece's meal ticket?
    Greece's brightest shipping minds were asked to chew over hypothetical solutions to the nation's debt crisis. Only one opted to sell off his wife and kids
  • Private equity challenge for German shipowners
    There has been speculation that private equity could offer an alternative to KG finance in Germany
  • Owners must weigh up pros and cons of private equity
    As bank finance is hard to come by, some owners are turning to private equity but they need to be aware of why these funds are investing in the first place

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Nordea reveals KL exposure
    LEADING shipping lender Nordea Bank Finland is owed $72M by Korea Line, according to newly filed court documents
  • Haiti market expansion stalled
    CROWLEY Maritime has yet to see an uptick in new business as a result of rebuilding efforts in Haiti, a year after an earthquake devastated the country
  • Paragon charter terminated
    NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping has received a cancellation notice from Korea Line for the charter of the Panamax Pearl Seas
  • Shipping restructuring team formed
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Blackstone and specialist investment bank Dahlman Rose have created a new restructuring team for maritime clients
  • Odfjell: concerns about scrapyards
    NORWEGIAN chemical tanker operator Odfjell has expressed concern about the practices it has seen in some major ship recycling centres
  • Mining moves offshore
    BELGIAN dredging contractor DEME and Dutch engineering and shipbuilding firm IHC Merwede are poised to take the lead in deepsea mining
  • Havila looks for Norwegian bonds
    HAVILA Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore vessel owner, has joined the ranks of companies that plan to raise funds on the Norwegian bond market
  • Sea-borne petrochemical imports slacken
    DEMAND for sea-borne petrochemical imports slackened significantly in both the United States and Europe due to the rising cost of crude oil
  • Chemoil plays down KL exposure
    SINGAPORE-listed bunker supplier Chemoil does not expect to be seriously affected from Korea Line's outstanding payments
  • Sale/leaseback for chem tank co
    PT BERLIAN Laju has sold four chemical tankers to Standard Chartered Bank, with a lease-back arrangement
  • S'pore untroubled by Shanghai rise
    SHANGHAI port's rise will have little adverse effect on Singapore, believes Singapore's second transport minister Lim Hwee Hua

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Index Shows Truckload Demand Rising
    A key measure of truckload demand jumped 18.9 percent week over week in early March, signaling tightening capacity as the...
  • Encompass CEO on Forecast for Logistics Industry (Video)
    Asa Cheng, CEO of Encompass, discusses his opinion on vessel overcapacity forecasts and also gives his predictions for the logistics...
  • DOJ Allows $45 Million Fine as All Horizon Could Pay
    The Justice Department said it allowed Horizon Lines to pay a back-loaded $45 million fine for price fixing in the...
  • DCLI/MESC's Durando on the New Chassis Paradigm (Video)
    Ernie Durando, president of DCLI/MESC, discusses the future of chassis at the TPM Conference in Long Beach, Calif.
  • Nominee Begeman Vows to Aid Shipper Access to STB
    Ann Begeman, President Obama's choice to join the Surface Transportation Board, told senators at her nomination hearing she will work...
  • Grand Alliance to Restructure Trans-Pacific Services
    The three carrier members of the Grand Alliance plan to overhaul their trans-Pacific services to the U.S. West Coast in...
  • 'Bold' Transportation Proposal Leaves Senators Cold
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood took the Obama administration's "bold vision" for a new transportation bill to the Senate this week,...
  • Lynden's Brown Line Buys Refrigerated Trucker
    Refrigerated trucking company Brown Line is expanding in the Pacific Northwest by purchasing Port Side Trucking, a refrigerated motor carrier...
  • India's Exports Jump 50 Percent
    India's exports jumped nearly 50 percent year-over-year to $23.6 billion in February, buoyed by increased demand from major markets such...
  • Oil Prices Push Trade Deficit to Six-Month High
    Higher prices pushed the U.S. trade deficit in January to its highest level in six months despite a 2.7 percent...
  • Rotterdam Boosts Russia Container Traffic 40 Percent
    The port of Rotterdam said container traffic with Russia surged 40 percent in 2010 from the previous year, sharply narrowing...
  • Tank Trucker Quality Cuts Losses in 2010
    Restructuring and refinancing at Quality Distribution reduced a $180.5 million net loss in 2009 to $7.4 million in 2010, while...
  • NOL's Ron Widdows on Trans-Pacific Supply/Demand (Video)
    Ron Widdows, group president and CEO of Neptune Orient Lines, discusses the outlook for trans-Pacific vessel capacity with JOC's Peter...
  • Somali Pirates Release Vessel
    Somali pirates released a general cargo vessel and its crew after almost 11 months in captivity, according to the Indian...
  • All Nippon International Volume Grows 16 Percent
    All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the 17th consecutive month in January, increasing 15.8 percent to...
  • Clarksons Profit Grows 44 Percent
    Clarksons, the world's largest ship broker, reported 2010 profit grew 44 percent from a year ago as shipping markets benefited...
  • MSC Boosts Mediterranean-US Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to raise freight rates for cargo moving westbound from Italy, Spain, Portugal, the south of France...
  • DHL Boosts Profit 50 Percent
    Deutsche Post DHL boosted earnings 50 percent in 2010 from a year ago as the global economic recovery drove strong...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Demand for longer contracts in the transpacific trade accelerates
  • Rotterdam on a high over Russia
  • UASC's new ship spearheads Asia/Europe expansion plan
  • Crowley to start new intra-Caribbean shuttle
  • TSA: The push to abolish anti-trust immunity is a non issue

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Torm shares on the rack
    Danish owner's stock plunges to its lowest point in over seven years after disappointing results and a weak outlook.
  • Greek brokers make history
    Partner Intermodal and N Cotzias break new ground with merger that may encourage a fresh trend.
  • Most Sky stuck in lockup
    Turkish cargoship sits in detention with new crew as toilets, galley and showers remain unkempt.
  • Pirates free Greek ship
    Crew of sunken Rak Afrikana now onboard LPG carrier York released by pirates after ransom paid.
  • No money in shipping?
    Markets might be reeling but shipping heavyweights still pack a punch amongst world's billionaires.
  • Ferry damages quay
    Norway's Trondheim forced to re-route after hitting the side at Hufthamar.
  • Strong year for Sinotrans
    Hong Kong-listed owner's profit driven by bulkers, but tankers made a loss.
  • Fiji to probe ship grounding
    Investigation to examine why state-owned cargo vessel got stuck on reef.
  • Distressed deals to rise
    Number of opportunities will be greater in the present slump than following the financial crisis, says Klaus Nyborg.
  • Nordea happy for now
    Bank's shipping supremo Hans Christian Kjelsrud "comfortable" with its exposure to tanker and bulker markets.
  • Odfjell wins Sevmash case
    Legal battle with Russian shipyard over axed newbuildings looks to be at an end with owner to bag $50m.
  • Armed guards save tugs
    Warning shots from security teams onboard new Dutch tugs send pirates scattering off Socotra.
  • DVB growing again
    Shipping lender survived "challenging" 2010 to boost profit as new business rolled in.
  • Freed Rak Afrikana 'sinks'
    Italian warship rescues 25 crew with another dead as vessel reported sinking soon after pirates got ransom.
  • Ferries off to Africa
    Mauritius buyer snaps up speedy Irish vessels from struggling Bad Arran Teo.
  • Bow Puma off to India
    Odfjell keeps sales price close to chest as elderly chemical tanker sold for recycling with a green passport.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Chertoff Group lands two more DHS veterans
    Nicolle Sciara Rippeon has joined The Chertoff Group as a director. A former chief of staff to the assistant secretary for policy in the Department of Homeland Security, Rippeon will specialize in providing clients advice in the areas of border sec...
  • Goldman Sachs invests in Management Dynamics
    Management Dynamics, a company that sells software and services for managing global trade, said Wednesday that Goldman, Sachs & Co. has made an investment in the company. It added that Gene Yoon, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, has been named...
  • Hatch chides White House on FTA inaction
    The ranking Republican of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday chided the Obama administration for its failure to move forward free trade agreements negotiated with Colombia and Panama, despite making promises to do so in 2009. Hatch 'The...
  • EU energy directive worries U.S. soybean shippers
    The American Soybean Association and other U.S. oilseed producer and industry organizations have expressed serious concerns to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative about the European Union's Renewable ...
  • Scientists study sunken container
    Researchers are using a robotic submarine this week to study the biological impacts of a shipping container resting on the seafloor about 12 miles outside of Monterey Bay, Calif. Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)...
  • Crowley adds Caribbean ro/ro service
    Crowley Maritime Corp.''s liner services group will start a roll-on/roll-off liner cargo service March 17 between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The fixed weekly schedule will su...
  • Grand Alliance rejigs TP network
    Grand Alliance carriers Hapag-Lloyd, NYK Line and OOCL said Thursday they will shake up their transpacific service network in May to coincide with the relaunch of a shuttered service connecting Japan and California. In 2009, the alliance carriers ...
  • Toll Global Forwarding targets air freight
    Toll Global Forwarding said Thursday it is "targeting significant growth in the global air freight sector in 2011." A subsidiary of Australia's Toll Group, Toll Global Forwarding said it has traditionally been weighted towards ocean freight, but ...
  • Mexico to start trusted shipper program
    Mexico plans to launch a trial version of the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism in the first half of this year, according a fact sheet provided by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT). Mexico's program, the Alliance for Secu...
  • Potential for mutual recognition with C-TPAT

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • Odfjell to receive USD 50 million in damages
    The cassation court in St. Petersburg has decided in favour of Odfjell against the Russian state-owned yard Sevmash. Thereby the court confirms the decision of the state commercial court
  • CMP re-employs as car volumes soar
    The car handling volumes increased 56 per cent to 322,000 cars at Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, in 2010. The boom is explained by stronger car sales in Scandinavia and Russia
  • Finnlines' vessels in blockade
    The Finnish Transport Workers' Union AKT has declared a cargo handling blockade for Finnlines' vessels in all Finnish ports. The stevedores will neither discharge nor load the company's vessels during
  • Odfjell vessel to Indian recycler
    Odfjell has sold the chemical tanker Bow Puma, 40,092 DWT, for recycling in India. The sales price is close to the book value. The vessel has a so called Green
  • Royal Arctic Line logs higher profit than expected
    Royal Arctic Line A/S reports a DKK 41 million profit before tax and DKK 29 million profit after tax in 2010. The result is better than expected, despite lower

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2011
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints bunker trader for Singapore office
    Choo is based in Singapore but originally from Malaysia and is fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin and Cantonese.
  • Norway planning new fuel quality initiatives at IMO
    BLG sub-committee did not support taking Norway's groundbreaking joint proposal with INTERTANKO forward, but authorities aim to raise issues again at MEPC.
  • Slowing ships to five knots could cut CO2 emissions by 80%
    Bureau Veritas coordinating EU project to look at feasibility of 'ultra low speeds'.
  • Fujairah IFO prices post double-digit gains
    Smaller gains in Suez.
  • European Bunker markets firm
    The market still tight market for prompt avails.
  • Stern tube lube designed to be 'environmentally responsible'
    'Choosing Castrol BioStat is an extension of our concern for the marine environment,' says ISP.
  • Shipping lines struggle with bunker cost 'burden'
    'We are mapping out the shortest distance per route and driving under optimum speed for fuel efficiency,' says Hyundai Merchant Marine.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall
    Singapore arbitrage arrivals set to swell in the second half of March.
  • Double-digit gains in most Asian ports
    Mixed demand at Asian bunker hubs.
  • LNG-powered gas carrier makes first delivery for supplier
    Coral Methane to transport LNG to a Swedish gas facility until the new LNG carrier is built.
  • DFDS orders newbuilds with 'efficient' propulsion engines
    RoRo vessels to be fitted with MAN Diesel's propulsion-package designs.
  • Slight dip in South China fuel oil stocks
    50,000 mt of 380 cSt bunker fuel oil drawn from bonded tanks.

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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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