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October 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* Big money to chase huge car haulers, come 2012 Ships capable of hauling 4,000 cars across the world's oceans may make the most money next year since the global recession as production reaches a record and demand from emerging markets swells cargoes. Philippines shuts its largest maritime school THE Philippines has closed down the maritime education programmes of the country's oldest and largest maritime school, allegedly for failure to comply with local and international standards. China orders lift Baltic index The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, inched higher on Tuesday, helped by Chinese interest in buying iron ore and coal. Tanker glut shrinks to 4-month low

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Maersk launches new service at Tianjin Increased bookings on Maersk's new Daily shipping scheme Oil pumping from stricken Rena off New Zealand now passes halfway Namakkal Transport to expand into south east Asia from Singapore Canadian Pacific Railway posts net profits of US$185 million for third quarter CN third quarter net profits up 19pc to US$653.5 million Senator asked to drop scheme to defund truckers' hours of service rule Lack of undulating seasons gives intra-Asia trade smoother flow: Seabury Maersk subsidiary, MCC Transport launches own Borneo service New FESCO Tacoma-Vladivostok service to start mid-November Swiss WorldCargo adds new destinations to the winter timetable Rudra GTL to start 5 weekly Kolkata-Imphal/Manipur cargo flights Singapore Airlines launches twice-weekly freighter services to Frankfurt

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
Wim Bosman delivers exhaust silencer from Romania to Germany Wim Bosman CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) recently delivered an exhaust silencer from Romania to Germany. Because of the silencer's exceptional dimensions it was loaded onto a lo... Crowley launches Tampa-Central America ro-ro traffic Crowley Maritime has started a new ro-ro link between the port of Tampa FL and ports in Central America, deploying the "Crowley Americas". It will call at the ports of Ri... Rickmers-Linie chosen for delivery of Airbus parts Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based operator of heavylift and project liner services, has been chosen by Spirit AeroSystems as its partner to transport Airbus fuselage sections from Mo... Danone extends logistics contract with K+N in Poland The food company Danone has expanded its cooperation with the logistics services provider Kuehne + Nagel by another three and a half years. K+N conducts temperature-controlled ware... Singapore Airlines Cargo adds Frankfurt to network Singapore Airlines Cargo will commence twice-weekly Boeing B747-400 freighter services to Frankfurt next Wednesday. The freighter services will complement the cargo capacity availa... Österreichische Post expands into Romanian postal market Österreichische Post has entered the Romanian postal market with the acquisition of a 26% stake in Bucharest-based direct mail specialist Post Master, for an undisclosed amount. Th... Agreement between Chongqing and Liege airports Liège airport (Belgium) an international centre that focuses entirely on cargo operations, and Chongqing airport, a major air hub in China, have signed a memorandum of understandin... Bertschi earns AEO certificate in Netherlands Bertschi BV, the Dutch branch of the Swiss company Bertschi, a service provider in the field of international distribution of chemical industry products, has earned an AEO certific... WABCO appoints Mary Petrovich to board of directors WABCO Holdings, a global technology leader and tier-one supplier of the commercial vehicle industry, increased the number of member on its board of directors to nine and appointed ... LH Cargo staff protest against night flight ban at Frankfurt airport Workers at Lufthansa Cargo in Frankfurt will stage a walkout at 13.30 this afternoon. The airline's works council called for the 90-minute action and is thereby taking a stance aga... New container rail link between Slovenia, Austria and Poland Starting today, 26 October, a new container service will operate on a weekly basis from Koper (Slovenia) on Wednesdays and arrive at the Polish terminal on Fridays. The train will ... UPS sales up and operating profit flat in Q3 UPS, the world's biggest parcel service provider, increased sales by 8% in the third quarter of 2011 over the same period in the previous year, from USD 12.19 billion to USD 13.17 ... SNCF Geodis launches Normandie Rail Services SNCF Geodis, the transport and logistics division of SNCF, has launched Normandie Rail Services, a new operator that serves internal terminals at the port of Le Havre and now handl...

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
Navy removes commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard from post VT Halter Marine holds dedication ceremony for Egyptian FMC Cheniere Energy Partners signs LNG export agreement with BG subsidiary DryShips gets $141 million tanker construction loan USMMA honors TOTE's John Parrott

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
New study finds job growth related to Port of Vancouver, USA ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of September EVA Air transports pair of rare Red-Crowned Cranes Matson ready to serve customers hit by Horizon Lines Guam service exit Port of Tacoma inks disaster MOU with Sister Port in Kitakyushu

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
John Deere looks to seal long term ro-ro relationships US-based agricultural equipment giant prefers close partnerships to balance trade fluctuations Soaring costs force ro-ro shippers onto containers Lack of transparency in bunker adjustment factors can mean a difference of between $1,500 to $2,000 per unit, meaning a change in business model for many shippers to stay competitive DryShips hails $141m syndicated loan deal for tanker newbuildings Aims to leverage strong ties with banks to finance further tankers and bulkers Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings at highest level in four months Owners able to fix ships are generating returns above operating cost levels Bank lenders to refrain from pulling plug on Trailer Bridge until October 31 Company still striving to refinance senior secured notes Carriers' services reshuffle sees panamax tonnage fixed at new lows Maersk Line extends three 5,000 teu vessel contracts at just $8,000 per day Grand China faces asset disclosure order UK court so far backs Vafias in charter hire dispute as further GCL payment blips come to light Carnival backs plan for sulphur 'averaging' Controversial proposal would allow vessels to burn high-sulphur fuel in emissions control areas The Red Ensign's legacy of caring The UK's maritime charities need to adapt to a changed world Third-quarter results reveal reality of tanker sector plight Even well-structured companies report enormous losses while others face ruin HHI's Ulsan hits the right note World's largest shipyard pays homage to German culture ' and values Cosco Pacific posts rise in revenue Higher figures achieved despite slowdown in container throughput growth US judge to set timetable for magic pipe detention Gaurav Prem case sets new benchmark against 'indefinite' detentions, say lawyers Who would you choose? We are waiting for your thoughts on who deserves a place in our Top 100 rankings Shanghai corners market in box derivatives Cleartrade boss urges fresh push to generate more international trading Pirates to increase threat through cyber attacks Ships need to address chinks in their cyber security armour CSCL posts $250m loss in first nine months Overcapacity blamed for lower volumes DCT Gdansk pushes for gateway role Lower costs make it an attractive inbound hub, report says DP World to expand cruise terminal Port Rashid berth capacity to double Shipping needs to be involved in fraud intelligence City of London Police call on industry to share data with other sectors Slide in transpacific box rates continues Matson moves to plug Horizon gap SeaFrance's best chance The only realistic hope for SeaFrance's survival is the emergence of a private investor with confidence in its potential Paris court delays SeaFrance ruling Liquidation still an option after Tribunal de Commerce discusses state-owned company's alternatives Financial leaders warn over growing trade protectionism Political resolve is being tested as weak growth spreads across G-20 countries Nato chief says commitment to combating piracy is subject to resources ITF raises concerns over pirates' increased use of violence and flag states' lack of action Weaker bulk rates put Excel in the red Greece-based owner spies good times ahead as its bolsters liquidity and charter coverage

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
US LNG export deal agreed CHENIERE Energy revealed today that BG has agreed to purchase 3.5M tonnes of LNG per year from the proposed Sabine Pass export project in Louisiana Cruise ports brace for Rina HURRICANE Rina could affect more than a dozen cruise ships in the Gulf of Mexico as it tracks toward busy cruise ports Sesa Goa staggered SESA GOA, India's largest iron ore exporter, said profits plummeted in its July-September quarter Capesize surge to continue? STRONG activity in the Atlantic is helping to drive up spot freight rates for Capesize drybulkers DryShips gets tanker loan GEORGE Economou's DryShips said today it has secured a $141M syndicated loan facility to fund four tanker newbuildings at Samsung Trailer Bridge faces last call NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge has defaulted on its bank debt, but lenders have agreed to forebear on accelerating the loans until 31 October Excel misses the mark NYSE-LISTED Excel Maritime has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a move to reduce spot exposure in 2012 More write-downs on VLCCs ahead? VLCC SPOT rates are continuing to rise in active trading, but a weak third quarter means that tanker companies might need to write down asset values, according to shipping analysts Fortescue raises $1.5Bn MINING giant Fortescue Metals today raised $1.5Bn in a bond issue to fund its plan to take on rivals Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton in Western Australia DPW shares shaky despite 10% growth DUBAI Ports World shares have reportedly dropped 16% in this year - and at the beginning of this week were at a near-60% discount to the 2007 IPO price Matson pledges support for Guam A DAY AFTER Horizon said it will abandon Guam altogether, the other main line that serves the island - Matson - assured its support SeaFrance ruling postponed A FRENCH court has postponed a decision until 19 November to decide whether ferry operator SeaFrance can remain a going concern

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
Norfolk Southern Profit Jumps 24 Percent Norfolk Southern Railway saw third quarter profit jump 24 percent to $554 million, with a solid 3.3 percent growth in... ATA Seeks Supreme Court Review of Clean-Truck Program The executive committee of the American Trucking Associations voted unanimously to seek a U.S. Supreme Court review of a recent... Caterpillar Sees China Growth Slipping Caterpillar expects sales to increase 10 percent to 20 percent next year, but says sales growth in China will slow... CSAV Volume Up in September, Revenue Slides The volume of containers transported by CSAV in September rose 2.2 percent from August, but dropped by 18.8 percent from... Cargoitalia Targets Charter, Wet Lease Market Cargoitalia created a division to handle growing charter and aircraft wet lease operations, which are compensating for reductions in the... LTL Carrier YRC Reorganizes Regions, Leadership Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Inc. is consolidating geographic regions and streamlining its management under new president Jeff Rogers. The national... Five Ways to Find Capacity Story: Seeking Space, Creating Capacity Heartland Express Profit Drops 15.8 Percent Rising fuel prices and tight driver availability slowed profit growth at Heartland Express, still one of the most profitable truckload... DB Schenker Launches UK Rail Freight Service Germany's DB Schenker is launching Britain's first regular rail cargo service using a European-sized, high-speed track from London to the... Profit Surges at Trinity's Railcar Units Trinity Industries, North America's largest railcar manufacturer and builder of barges, wind towers and steel construction supports, saw third-quarter profit... C.H. Robinson Profit, Revenue Rise 11 Percent Increases in truck and intermodal volume and pricing pushed C.H. Robinson Worldwide revenue up 11.3 percent from a year ago... Guangzhou Container Volume Grows 24.6 Percent Guangzhou Port Group reported a 24.6 percent year-over-year increase Wednesday in container volume in September, but the Southern China operator... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls to 22-Month Low Spot rates for container shipments from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell to their lowest level in the last 22... Shoemakers Looking Beyond China With wages in South China escalating rapidly and product quality at times comprised, footwear importers increasingly are looking to western...

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
APM T has eyes on US PNW, Alabama and South America US ports boosted by new Government group MESA misses out Salalah WSC box weighing proposal backed by industry - but onus should be with shipper DP World remains confident

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
Wells digs DryShips deal Equity guru praises US-listed owner's freshly minted loan as ORIG stake remains intact. Cantor cuts Excel Analyst urges clients to "sell" shares of US-listed bulker owner amid spot market scare. Thai floods to hurt Japan Japanese shipments may be stifled by a natural disaster for the second time this year, ICAP says. CSCL lines up mega-order Chinese container line ready to spend up to $1.13bn on 12 10,000-teu giants at CSSC. Big John's book club Have you ever wondered what John Fredriksen and Tor Olav Troim keep on their coffee table? China orderbook cut Industry ministry says shipbuilders' backlog down 14.5% this year in tougher markets. George grabs tanker cash Nasdaq-listed DryShips nets $141m to pay for tanker quartet on order at Samsung Heavy. CSCL loss at almost $250m Hong Kong-listed containership owner spends another quarter in the red in a difficult market. Vafias wins round two Greek group claims another victory in ongoing charter dispute with Grand China Logistics. CSSC profit slashed Chinese shipbuilding group sees third-quarter earnings drop 28%. Dividend cut dents DHT New York-listed tanker owner's stock on the rocks after it reins in its shareholder payouts. Cosco Pacific in profit dip Port operator sees earnings scaled back as third quarter fails to match earlier promise. Pareto sees short VL spike Picky oil majors and frugal bunker agents could provide short-term boost for tanker rates, analyst says. ITF fears pirate arms race Union warns use of armed guards could lead to a battle between shipping and pirates over who has the biggest gun. Tanker writedowns on the wall Saga and DHT one-offs are a sign of things to come for tanker owners in the Q3 results season, analyst says.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
OOCL puts more big ships on Intra-Asia OOCL is increasing the vessel size it operates on its KTX 2 loop, linking Japan with South China and Thailand, from 2,742 TEUs to 4,562 TEUs. Its Japan to Singapore KTX 1 loop already has 4,500-TEU ships. Horizon drops transpacific service Daily Maersk kicks off: A lion in winter?

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OCTOBER 26, 2011
Fujairah bunker prices stable Suez market 'busy'. Prices soft in Rotterdam and Hamburg Cargoes said to be on the way to Rotterdam. Companies 'working towards greener shipping' Software company to help shipbuilder deliver fuel-efficient vessels. Statoil sees profits weaken Sales of biofuels up year-on-year. Search for fuel-efficiency driving new orders Owners looking long-term and 'ignoring current supply- and-demand imbalance.' Asian IFO prices firm at mid-week Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Hong Kong to 'explore' possibilities of ECA in Pearl River Delta Hong Kong Chief Executive in discussions with other regional governments in China. UK-based shipping company posts losses on 'weak' shipping market Braemar's environmental services business contracted to work on MSC Rena in New Zealand. Norwegian OSV to receive diesel electric propulsion system Fuel consumption 'at least' 15% below comparable propulsion systems, says Caterpillar. Container freight rate war 'to continue' 'High probability' for rates to drop further, says Alphaliner. Fuel pumping ops from stricken ship 'past halfway' Around 645 mt of fuel was removed from Rena as of Tuesday afternoon.

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PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

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%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

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.

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

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.

TRUCKING

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?

COMPANIES

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

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

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.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

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

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

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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