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December 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IHC Merwede in talks to buy Asian shipyard
    THE world's largest builder of dredging ships, IHC Merwede, is in 'advanced' stages of talks to snap up its first offshore vessel shipyard in Asia by the first half of 2012.
  • Europe's shrinking rivers hit firms' bottom line
    Germany's driest November has shrunk Europe's rivers, creating month-long delays for oil and ore-carrying barges while uncovering the continent's deadly past.

Sched Netweb site
  • Planned Rickmers-Komrowski merger would form Germany's biggest fleet
  • Hong Kong down 4.6pc in November to 1.99 million TEU, Singapore up 2.3pc
  • China slaps duties on US autos after WTO backs anti-Chinese tyre tax
  • MSC plugs gap on S America, Oceania-N America loop as rate pressure rises
  • Drewry's most cited in FMC filings of index-linked service contracts
  • Shipping escapes CO2 tax in Durban, but IMO to hatch one next year
  • APL to levy US$200 per TEU Asia-Europe peak surcharge from Dec 28
  • Four carriers cut Asia-Adriatic Express AAX/AM3 service as trade slows
  • Emirates Shipping Line lowers Chennai congestion fee under port pressure
  • Port of Hamburg welcomes China's 14,000-TEU CSCL Mars on maiden voyage
  • Cathay Pacific November cargo off 13.8pc, passengers volume up 4.2pc
  • Aviation Partners contests Airbus lawsuit over wingtip patent infringement
  • GE Aviation-Snecma sign US$4.7 billion aircraft order for 737 Max jets

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic index up again; Capesize earnings soar
  • MOL earns worlds 1st certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
  • Shipping industry facing uncertain scenario ahead
  • Cargo handling infrastructure at Major Ports set to improve
  • JN Port is 'Container Handling Port of the Year
  • NMPT augments infrastructure, aims for traffic growth
  • CONCOR to soon commission perishable cargo facility at Singur
  • Govt sets $33 bn textile export target for next fiscal
  • Increased capital flows, lower interest rates & commodity prices could stem rupee fall
  • Kerala raises bar for coir exports
  • Rising import bill pushes car makers to opt for localisation

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Allied Air leases additional MD-11F capacity
    The Nigerian all-cargo airline Allied Air has leased additional MD-11F capacity, in conjunction with its worldwide representative ANA Aviation Services, to help cover the increase ...
  • New CEO for London City airport
    Dublin Airport Authority CEO Declan Collier will become CEO of London City airport in 2012. Collier will simultaneously complete his full term of office as president of ACI Europe,...
  • Turkish Airlines to serve third airport in Libya
    Turkish Airlines now serves Misurata (Libya) again, making it the third destination in the North African country for the airline. Misurata is a brand new destination for the carrie...
  • Airport management system at cruising speed in Fort-de-France
    At the request of Port+, the company that commercialised the cargo community system AP+ for the port community of Fort-de-France, Martinique (France), MGI conducted a study of aeri...
  • Baltic Port Rail Mukran and DFDS expanding rail ferry traffic
    Baltic Port Rail Mukran, a subsidiary of Fährhafen Sassnitz, has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS Seaways and Lithuanian railways...
  • Canadian Pacific updates fleet to drive reliability and cut costs
    Canadian Pacific has announced that 61 new high horse power GE Evolution (EVO) Series AC locomotives have been brought into service and that the railway has initiated a programme t...
  • Gefco adding to Indian truck fleet
    Gefco plans to expand its truck fleet in India to transport vehicles for the rapidly-expanding automobile sector. The company, which is part of the Peugeot Citroen Group, is likely...
  • Yang Ming to order 8,000 teu vessels
    Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transportation Company has ordered five 8,000 teu container vessels, through its subsidiary All Oceans Transportation. The vessels will be delivered in th...
  • MSC starting Oceania-USA service
    MSC is set to start a new container liner service connecting Australia/New Zealand with the west coast of the USA at the end of December. The link will be served by seven 2,600 teu...
  • Henri Kuitunen appointed CEO of Steveco
    Henri Kuitunen has been named as the CEO of Steveco, with effect from 15 January 2012. Kuitunen will join Steveco from Caprus, where he was CEO from 2010. He was previously CEO of ...
  • Kögel investing in Burtenbach
    The Burtenbach trailer manufacturer Kögel is recording continuous growth and recently welcomed two large European orders. Kögel is prepared for further increases in orders expected...
  • CMA CGM to reorganise Asia-North Europe services
    Following the initiation of an operational partnership with MSC, CMA CGM is now reorganising its Asia-North Europe (FAL) services from April 2012. After the changes become effectiv...
  • Gefco Romania opens logistics platform near Bucharest
    Gefco Romania, the national subsidiary of the French logistics provider Gefco, has opened a new logistics centre in the ProLogis commercial park in Joita, near the capital Buchares...
  • Tibbett Logistics expanding
    Tibbett Logistics, which belongs to the Keswick Enterprises group, recently opened a second terminal for intermodal road/rail transport in greater Bucharest (Romania). The facility...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • New LNG fuelled tanker first for inland waterways
  • Panama Canal Authority takes delivery of hopper barges
  • Kirby buys Seaboats Inc. tank barge fleet
  • Kings Point training ship being transferred to Texas A&M
  • Bourbon opens Saint Petersburg based affiliate
  • Haifa adds Voith Water Tractor with 70 tons bollard pull
  • UK Club checklist addresses tanker cargo shortage claims

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Port of Grays Harbor named top Washington port by WPPA
  • Global Port Tracker Report predicts gains in December container traffic
  • ATA pleased with proposals in draft transportation bill
  • Port of Everett celebrating arrival of Boeing parts shipment
  • FedEx Express places order for 27 new 767-300 freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Bigger is better for large boxship owners
    Boxship orders remain buoyant as owners seek new economies of scale
  • Atlantic product tanker boost ahead of Christmas holiday break
    Transatlantic product tanker earnings rise as charterers rush to fix ships
  • Dover Harbour Board summit postponed to January
    Privatisation talks moved to London
  • A year at the top
    The Lloyd's List Top 100 reveals dramatic adjustments and more subtle shifts in power
  • Don't dismiss the bravery of civilian SAR crews
    A third of UK bases deploy non-military search and rescue contractors
  • Of owners and octopuses at 'Greek pride' night
    Eighth awards ceremony chooses symbolic creature that may also have a parallel within the nation's shippers
  • Three heavyweight fights over charter purses
    A trio of recent payment wrangles have kept owners guessing
  • 'Strategic partnership' wil shake off recent fumbles
    Bilateral romance between Greece and China will probably overcome this year's issues
  • More charter skirmishes to be outed
    While dry bulk charter hire disputes have threatened to sour relations between owners and charterers, a damage assessment may have to wait until the market recovers
  • Japan asks other flags to expel activist group vessels
    Action demanded against Sea Shepherd anti-whaling campaign
  • Industry puzzled as Australia imports LNG from West Africa
    Cargo is at odds with nation's role as major producer and exporter of the fuel
  • What lies beneath
    Why following the development of subsea activity points the way forward offshore
  • Remotely operated vehicles take drilling to new depths
    New demand as oil and gas firms dig deep
  • Barge and terminal services firm United Maritime seeks buyer
    US firm sold to current owners in 2007
  • HPH hits back at Dutch minister in row over Maasvlakte move
    Rotterdam is forcing us to compete against shipping lines, claims Hong Kong port chief
  • Wightlink faces Christmas Eve and Boxing Day strikes
    RMT targets ferry operator over victimisation claim
  • Supramax owners show resistance to extremely low rates in the Pacific
    Charterers having to pay up again
  • Ocean Rig agrees four-month novation for Vanco contract
    George Economou hails a 'win-win' move
  • Dr Peters KG fund battle goes on
    Two aframax tankers face auction as bid to revive fund continues
  • China shipping: 2012 and beyond
    A preview of the new Lloyd's List data report analysing China's commercial maritime outlook
  • Indian shipping line 'crisis' denied
    SOS for SCI? Not so, says shipping minister, though he admits profitability has been hit
  • Better than nothing
    Tonnage tax may be low compared with corporation tax, but it still has its benefits
  • Teekay in Xcite shuttle tanker deal
    Equipment supports Bentley field programme
  • Asenav wins offshore order from Maersk Supply Service
    Chile yard to build two $200m vessels, with option for up to four more
  • EXCLUSIVE: The 100 most influential people in shipping revealed
    Maersk's dynamic duo Nils Andersen and Eivind Kolding top the list
  • Piracy and robbery declines in Asia
    Singapore group ReCAAP reports 10 attacks or attempts in November
  • Two deals signal resilience of South Korea's mid-size yards
    Orders from Iraq and Belgium show that the country is still a contender
  • Fire on Russian nuclear icebreaker kills two
    Radiation leak avoided and reactor unaffected, says Emergency Situations Ministry
  • Sembcorp Marine secures $292m Prosafe order
    Semi-submersible rig to house 450 offshore workers
  • UK tonnage tax averages less than 2%, KPMG calculates
    Zero options available with flags of convenience

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • New Iran sanctions advance
    LAWMAKERS have passed a US sanctions bill to bar vessels that had recently visited Iran, North Korea and Syria from entering US ports for six months
  • Brazil seeks spill penalties
    FEDERAL prosecutors in Brazil will today file suit against Chevron and Transocean, seeking $10.6Bn in penalties for November's offshore spill
  • Investors fleeing DHT
    NYSE-listed shares of tanker owner DHT are foundering, with its largest independent investor - hedge fund MMI Investments - rapidly selling its stake
  • China imposes new duties on US vehicles
    CHINA today imposed new tariffs on certain vehicles transported by car carriers from the US, IHS Global Insight reported
  • OPEC's new output seen matching demand
    OPEC's new output ceiling of 30M barrels per day for 1H2012 is close to anticipated demand, according to IHS CERA
  • Reefed reefer costs owner
    A REEFER ship stuck on Maldives reef since mid-November could be costing its owner $46,000 a day until it can be salvaged
  • Icebreaker fire kills two
    A RUSSIAN nuclear-powered icebreaker caught fire today, killing two crewmen, reports from emergency crews indicated
  • BW snaps up 4 LR1 tankers
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Norway's BW Group has acquired four long-range 1 tankers en bloc for $145M
  • VLCCs feel mild winter
    VLCC RATES have tumbled because this winter has been more mild than expected, brokers said today
  • Novorossiysk Commercial throughput rises
    NOVEMBER throughput jumped 20% year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Oz port workers return
    WORKERS employed by stevedoring company POAGS at Fremantle and Bunbury returned to work today, with promise of continued talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Three More Charged With Extorting ILA Members
    Three additional defendants and dozens of counts were added to a federal racketeering indictment accusing mob figures and ex-International Longshoremen's...
  • YRC Sells Truckload Operator to Celadon
    Less-than-truckload giant YRC Worldwide is getting out of the truckload business, selling most of the assets of unprofitable truckload subsidiary...
  • MSC Knocks Maersk Out as Top Carrier Serving US
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. knocked Maersk Line off as the top container line serving the U.S. in the first nine months...
  • New York-New Jersey Imports Fall 3.7 Percent
    Container imports at the Port of New York and New Jersey fell 3.7 percent in October to the lowest level...
  • Shipper, Trucking Groups Plan Washington 'Fly-In'
    Nearly a dozen shipper and trucking organizations are planning a one-day blitz on Capitol Hill Feb. 1 to voice opposition...
  • ILA, Yang Ming Approve Stowage Planners' Contract
    International Longshoremen's Association Local 1964 and Yang Ming (America) have agreed on a three-year contract covering the carrier's two New...
  • LA Exports Rose 15 Percent in November
    A 15 percent increase in exports in November over November 2010 assured the Port of Los Angeles that it will...
  • Road, Bridge Projects Dominate DOT TIGER Grants
    Road and bridge projects received nearly half of the $511 million awarded through the Department of Transportation's third round of...
  • FedEx Freight Reports $40 Million Profit
    FedEx Freight, the nation's largest less-than-truckload carrier, rolled farther into the black in its most recent quarter, reporting $40 million...
  • Maersk Ends Sydney Congestion Fee
    Maersk Line suspended its congestion surcharge of $100 per 20-foot container imposed earlier on shipments to and from Sydney, Australia....
  • Industrial Production Slipped 0.2 Percent in November
    U.S. industrial production declined 0.2 percent in November, the first drop in seven months, the Federal Reserve said, indicating a...
  • FedEx Profit Jumps 76 Percent to $497 Million
    FedEx profit soared on higher pricing and fuel surcharges despite declining shipment volume at its air package and industrial freight...
  • India's Cochin Gains Second Direct Container Service
    MOL is adding a call at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin, bringing the number...
  • North China Port Traffic Grows as Production Shifts
    The migration of manufacturing in China inland and north to avoid higher labor costs in the south is now being...
  • NRF Raises Retail Sales Forecast to 3.8 Percent Growth
    Citing a strong Black Friday weekend, the National Retail Federation said it now expects holiday sales to rise 3.8 percent...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rate Slides 2.1 Percent
    Asia-Europe spot rates fell 2.1 percent this week in a continuing downward spiral that has seen freight rates decline by...
  • Army Corps Say Charleston Deepening Unlikely for Years
    Deepening the channel into the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet is unlikely to be finished before 2024, the...
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo Traffic Falls 13.8 Percent
    Cargo transported by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair in November dropped 13.8 percent year-over-year, falling for the...
  • Maersk Adds Three European Ports to Daily Maersk
    Maersk Line will add three European ports its Daily Maersk "conveyor belt" service between Asia and Europe, seeking to counter...
  • Senate Panel Approves Multimodal, Truck Safety Bills
    A Senate committee approved measures on Wednesday that would establish a multimodal freight program, mandate electronic onboard recorders on all...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Wan Hai welcomes two out of 14 planned newbuilds
    Taiwan ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines has christened two new 1,805TEU vessels - part of a total order of 14 container ships which will all be delivered within the ...
  • Zuma calls for progress on intra-Africa trade
    South Africa's president Jacob Zuma is the latest senior politician in sub-Saharan Africa to call for further promotion and investment in the intra-Africa trade. ...
  • NRF: transpac cargo to increase for year end as GFI suggests a drop
    Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be up 0.3% in December compared with the same month last year as retailers head to the finish ...
  • Carriers schedule reliability again in the spotlight
    Ocean carriers' overall schedule reliability slipped from 64% in October to 63% in November according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest monthly report. Although ...
  • South Africa trade sentiment slightly up in November
    The latest trade survey published by the South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) covering the month of November showed a slight improvement on the ...
  • Rena: fears ship may finally break up
  • IEA slashes oil demand growth
    A backdrop of a worsening economic outlook for next year has prompted the International Energy Agency [IEA] to cut its oil demand growth forecast for 2012 by more ...
  • Liners to run on algae power?
    With the race to find cheaper sustainable fuel well and truly on, Maersk's US-flagged subsidiary Maersk Line Ltd, in association with the US Navy, is trialling ...
  • China: global economy 'grim and complicated'
    Beijing policy makers meeting for their annual economic conference have described the outlook for the year ahead as 'extremely grim' but pledged to boost imports ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Excel seals charters
    New York-listed bulker owner secures period contracts for two kamsarmaxes and a cape.
  • Bocimar mum on axed cover
    Radio silence as Belgian bulker owner prepares to bank $120m after torpedoing charterers' default insurance.
  • Eitzen arms fill CFO slots
    Norwegian shipping clan swaps finance chiefs while poaching talent from Carnegie as Andreas Reklev takes tanker title.
  • Winland talks up Sojitz COA
    Penny stock closes in on another day of double-digit gains as OTC-quoted bulker owner unveils Japanese trade pact.
  • ORIG drillship moves on
    George Economou-led rig owner bags an unexpected bonus for a drillship in West Africa.
  • Hong Kong holds two
    MSC boxship on November port state detention list due to oily water in the engine room.
  • Prospector delays rigs
    Oslo-listed drilling company pushes back exercise dates for two options at a Chinese yard into next year.
  • Platou spots second dry tonic
    IEA coal figures offer further hope in battle against oversupply, says RS Platou Markets.
  • Holmark quits Torm
    Finance executive exits Danish owner to take CFO's seat at compatriot Herning Shipping.
  • EOC wins North Sea study
    Oslo-listed offshore company gets engineering contract for a new floater.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Supply company 'invests in advanced procurement technology'
    Wrist Ship Supply says German customer base has significantly expanded.
  • Middle East markets avoid deep falls
    MGO prices climb in Fujairah.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices see sharp falls
    European markets falling as crude oil dips.
  • 'First commercial' scrubber system delivered
    Hamworthy Krystallon calls it a 'landmark moment' for scrubbing technology and shipping industry.
  • 'Huge growth' predicted for LNG as marine fuel
    Report suggests 10,000 vessels running on LNG by 2020.
  • New legal status for Russian bunker association
    Rosmorrechbunker has become 'a self-regulatory organisation'.
  • Terminal operator eyes 'significant growth'
    'Outstanding success in profit and cash' from acquisition of Petroval Bunker International.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian hubs
    Demand generally average.
  • Maersk orders 'low energy consumption' vessels
    Vessels to set 'new standard' for emission levels in the offshore industry, says CEO of Maersk Supply Service.
  • Singapore onshore fuel stocks down
    Firm regional demand also sees middle distillates stocks fall to a 43-month low.
  • Belgian shipping firm expands fleet with 'eco' bulkers
    Design offers 30% fuel saving compared to previous generation vessels, says CMB.
  • South China fuel oil volumes continue decline
    Chimbusco to deliver bonded bunker cargo to an oil terminal in the region in late December.
  • NOL to post wider Q4 losses, says analyst
    Depressed rates 'fail' to cover bunker, basic operating costs, says Maybank's Kim Eng Research.
  • Bunker supplies tightening across South Korean ports
    Hyundai Oilbank halts bunker offers to spot market.

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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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