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January 28, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Use counter-terror tactics against pirates: US admiral
    A US Navy admiral yesterday called for using counter-terrorism tactics against Somali pirates, warning the gangs have extended their reach into the Indian Ocean and seized more hostages.
  • Singapore tanker sinks off Bintan
    A SINGAPORE-registered asphalt tanker sank yesterday afternoon, on its way from Singapore to Sumbawa, Indonesia.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement ups bunker surcharge
  • Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics in box swap derivative deal
  • Shippers angry over 'silly' security demands from carriers
  • Sinotrans to spend US$155 million to restructure Nanjing port
  • Chongqing built 1,117 kilometres of highway in five years
  • South African truckers set to strike for higher wages
  • Agility sees old 'tiger' economies rivalling young BRICs
  • GAC signs agreement to support Arctic exploration
  • Cargolux joins Cathay in appealing EU price fixing fine
  • Korean Air profits increase 739pc to US$983 million in 2010
  • TSA seeks international screening methods to 'fast-track' deadline

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL simplifies safe transport of cars
  • DIESL initiates 'Shram Daan' to construct mini dam in village
  • Pradeep Joseph takes over as gm of 'Ahlers India'
  • Shreyas Shipping Q3 revenues jump by 46 pc
  • S. Africa eyeing India to sell maize
  • DP World handles 50 m TEUs in 2010
  • Rlys hikes freight rates for iron ore by 500/t
  • Thar Dry Port ICD despatches first private train to Pipavav from Jodhpur
  • Adani Group signs pact to set up rail & port project in Indonesia
  • Globally 15 pc disease due to mental disorders in 2010
  • India, Indonesia ink 18 trade pacts worth $15.1 bn
  • MMTC to foray into sale of pig iron
  • Talks begin on CECA

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Liege airport sets new freight record
    639,434 t of freight passed through Liege airport in 2010, an increase of about 33% compared to the 482,121 t handled in 2009. This exceptional growth puts the latest figure substa...
  • American Airlines first US airline to order B777-300ERs
    Boeing and American Airlines have announced that the Fort Worth TX-based US carrier has exercised options for two Boeing B777-300ERs. The B777 is said by Boeing to be the world's m...
  • Reysas Lojistik adds Mercedes-Benz tractors to fleet
    Reysas Lojistik, a leading Turkish transportation service provider, has again opted for Mercedes-Benz tractors to renew and rejuvenate its truck fleet. Mercedes-Benz T'rkiye and Ko...
  • SBB Cargo and Swiss inland ports call for new terminals
    200,000 containers reach Europe by sea every day, and 2,000 of them are destined for Switzerland. Nicolas Perrin of SBB Cargo and Hans-Peter Hadorn of Switzerland's inland ports on...
  • Transco continuing expansion in Eastern Europe
    The German company Transco Berlin-Brandenburg, the 100% subsidiary of Transco Süd that was founded at the end of 2010 and is headquartered in Ludwigsfelde near Berlin, has now atta...
  • New firm LatRailNet to look after rail infrastructure
    LatRailNet, a new joint stock company, was recently founded in accordance with amendments to the Latvian railway laws. 100% of the shares belong to the joint stock company LDz (Lat...
  • Bertschi back on track for growth
    Bertschi, a Swiss transport company with international operations, substantially improved its traffic figures last year and gained market shares. Sales limped slightly behind, howe...
  • Geodis Wilson welcomes Peter Baumann as head of automobile activities
    Geodis Wilson has welcomed Peter Baumann to its automobile logistics division. As the unit's global director, Baumann will promote Geodis Wilson's development in the automotive ind...
  • Rumours lead to HHLA share price increase
    Is China or Dubai attempting to gain a slice of Hamburg's port operator HHLA? Rumours are rife and have led to a marked increase in the price of HHLA's shares, which...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • PaxOcean to build UT 755 CD platform supply vessels
  • Kvichak sea trials foil-assisted catamaran
  • Royal Caribbean may be ready to build new cruise ship
  • MAN PrimeServ gets 10 year EMC contract for Nakilat LNG fleet
  • Hercules Offshore to operate Discovery newbuild jack-ups

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma reports cargo results for 2010
  • Top Ships Inc. sees hit to vessel charter hire rates
  • APL Logistics taps Sudyatmiko as new automotive senior director
  • Commerce Under Secretary visits Portland on APEC tour
  • New Horizon Lines service offers Shanghai to Kansas City run

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Product tanker spot rates up 50% on Atlantic run
    Owners of medium range product tankers operating on the transatlantic gasoline trading lane between Europe and the US have had their confidence lifted this week as busy chartering activity has pushed spot market earnings up 50%
  • Panamax paper trades point to possible recovery
    FFA values show "meaningful but fragile" gain in the crucial second-quarter contract
  • Kozmino oil terminal opens up new aframax opportunities
    Russian facility exports 15m tonnes of crude in first year of operation
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding delivers 7% of total newbuildings in 2010
    Four South Korean firms among top five yards, while China is biggest shipbuilding nation
  • Surplus of vessels perpetuates eight-week slide in market rates
    The Baltic Dry Index fell 48 points to 1,186 today, marking an eight-week continuous slide that shows no sign of slowing as the market is swamped by too many new vessels
  • Teekay Offshore Partners considers simplified ownership structure
    Parent Teekay to pocket cash in the bargain
  • Brussels takes UK to task over crew wage gap
    UK served notice of legal action over seafarer pay discrimination
  • Stolt-Nielsen warns over parcel tanker business
    Division faces another tough year as tonnage entering the market rises over 25%
  • TBS close to securing deal with lenders
    Resolution over $329m loan said to have been agreed ahead of January 31 deadline
  • European shippers blast new box security rules
    Regulations causing confusion among carriers and customers
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs upbeat on dry bulk outlook
    French owner bullish after inking $330m deal for eight new bulkers
  • Almi clinches bank finance for first half of mega-order
    Founder Costas Fostiropoulos says ordering vessels without lending in place was 'a calculated risk'
  • Owners continue to defer 2011 deliveries
    Just 60% of scheduled deliveries in 2011 expected to enter service in next 12 months
  • Lacklustre outlook fails to dampen box charter rates
    Buoyant values at odds with current container market sentiment
  • FMC launches slow steaming probe
    Commission to examine economic impact of slow steaming on wider supply chain
  • Chinese ports spin-off gives HPH more financial flexibility
    Planned $6bn listing of southern Chinese port assets indicates the group's long-term outlook on the growth of box trades
  • Jacques Saadé poised to retake helm at CMA CGM
    Three Yildirim representatives to join French line's board as Turkish group finalises $500m investment
  • RCCL profits forecast disappoints market
    Share price falls 5% in early trading after cruise operator cuts first quarter profit forecast
  • Mass ratification of Athens protocol not viable
    Differing parliamentary requirements across European Union will make it too complicated
  • Murmansk harbours some dirty ambitions
    Russia's Arctic Circle port has had its coal exports stymied. It may well bounce back
  • Woodside eyes more northwest expansion
  • Bass Strait looking busy on hopes of discovering more gas
  • BP wins oil and gas drilling permits in Australian waters
    Oil giant will first conduct seismic tests and then commence exploratory drilling by 2013
  • Floods are watershed for Asian economies
    Recent floods in Australia have brought home the vulnerability of natural resource supply chains and raised questions over the continued growth of Asia's economies
  • Sweden to study impact of low sulphur rules
    Government to assess effect of sulphur regulation on shipping
  • Singapore listing allows group more control
    Hutchison Whampoa chose Singapore because Hong Kong's stock exchange does not offer the business trust structure that it sought for the listing
  • Hutchison's links with Lion state
  • CSSC sets $1.2bn profit target for 2011
    Forecasts sales of Yuan110bn this year

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Kidnappers hold captain
    THE UKRAINIAN captain of a Greek cargo ship has reportedly been kidnapped off Nigeria.
  • Pakistan plans new LNG tender
    PAKISTAN has decided to ask again for tenders for a major LNG import project, thereby finally putting an end to an earlier $20Bn agreement.
  • Analyst cuts drybulk trio
    WELLS Fargo analyst Michael Webber today lowered his ratings for Genco, Diana and Navios Maritime Partners, citing headwinds from the Korea Line receivership.
  • Capesizes drop another 9.1%
    CAPESIZE bulker rates fell 9.1% today to $6,705 a day amid fear that China's economic growth might be grinding to a halt.
  • Royal Caribbean forecast hits shares
    CRUISE major RCCL today reported fourth-quarter results that were far better than expected, but shares are being pressured by tempered expectations for 1Q11.
  • Register rejects criticism of piracy policies
    A PANAMA ship register's representative has defended flag states from accusations that they are failing to employ best practices to prevent pirate attacks.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Senators Re-Launch Rail Regulation Effort
    Key senators who tried to push rail regulatory legislation in the last Congress re-introduced those measures this week, with one...
  • Mica Targets Amtrak's NE Corridor in NY Hearing
    House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica took Amtrak to task in a field hearing Thursday in New York...
  • UBM Global Trade Launches Container Shipping Exchange
    UBM Global Trade, the parent of The Journal of Commerce, will launch a container slot e-marketplace this month called JOC...
  • OOCL 4Q Revenue Jumps 41.9 Percent
    OOCL's revenue jumped 41.9 percent to $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter on strong gains in demand and pricing, parent...
  • Spain Ratifies Rotterdam Rules
    Spain became the first country to ratify the Rotterdam Rules, a new international agreement governing liability for damages to ocean...
  • Knight Profit Leaps 20 Percent in 2010
    Knight Transportation is breaking from the truckload pack, adding capacity and increasing its length of haul, and its individuality is...
  • Werner Profit Climbs 41 Percent to $80 Million
    Higher spot market and contract pricing and fewer empty miles boosted Werner Enterprises' net profit 34 percent in the fourth...
  • FMC Drops 16-Year-Old Japan Discrimination Case
    The Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday closed the book on a 16-year-old proceeding that once threatened a trade war between...
  • ProLogis, AMB in Merger Talks
    ProLogis and AMB Property say they are negotiating a potential blockbuster merger that would combine two of the world's largest...
  • AASHTO's Horsley On Washington's Path to Transport Funding (Video)
    John Horsley, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, talks about the 2011 transport legislative...
  • Vancouver Hits Container, Bulk Records
    Port Metro Vancouver handled a record volume of 2.5 million 20-foot equivalent units of containers in 2010, a 17 percent...
  • Mumbai Container Volume Surged 35 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by India's Port of Mumbai climbed 35 percent year-over-year in the nine months ending Dec....
  • Obama Re-Nominates Bersin, FMC Candidates
    President Obama re-nominated Customs Commissioner Alan Bersin on Thursday along with Rebecca F. Dye and Mario Cordero to the Federal Maritime...
  • Japanese Trade Surplus Expands in 2010
    Japan's trade surplus with the rest of the world expanded for the second consecutive year in 2010, widening 153.4 percent...
  • YRC to Cut 80 Jobs in Akron, Ohio
    YRC Worldwide will cut 80 jobs in Akron, Ohio, and is looking for a buyer for the former headquarters of...
  • Korean Air Scales Up Capacity Expansion
    Korean Air, the world's largest international freight airline, said Thursday its cargo revenue grew 1.9 percent in 2010 to $863...
  • Heartland Chairman Gerdin Taking Health Leave
    Heartland Express Chairman and CEO Russell Gerdin will take a leave of absence from his position at the truckload carrier...
  • Non-Transport Factory Orders Grew in December
    U.S. factory orders fell slightly in December as a result of a large decline in aircraft orders. But orders for...
  • KCS Profit Soars 60 Percent on Intermodal Demand
    A strong surge in intermodal traffic pushed Kansas City Southern's net profit up 60 percent to $52 million in the...
  • Rhine River Accident Traps 300 Ships
    More than 300 barges are still trapped on the River Rhine in Germany more than two weeks after a ship...
  • INTTRA Links with Indian Software Provider
    INTTRA said Thursday it is integrating its e-commerce platform with Info-X Software Technology, which will enable the Indian software provider...
  • Hamburg Sud's Pump Cites Infrastructure Problems
    Infrastructure remains a challenge for ship lines, says Juergen Pump, senior vice president of Hamburg Sud North America. The...
  • Advent Buys Half of Brazilian Container Terminal
    Advent International, a private equity firm specializing in Latin American investment, is acquiring 50 percent of the capital stock of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Egypt braces itself for more demonstrations
  • IUMI: 'too much prevarication' on piracy
  • OOCL's revenue soars following strong volumes
  • France to propose yuan SDR basket inclusion
  • Yet more strikes announced for French ports

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • SeaBird seals alliance
    Oslo-listed data firms join forces in $41m hook up linked to "fastest growing segment" of the seismic game.
  • LNG boosts Exmar
    Belgian gas owner's LNG unit proves profitable as Teekay alliance adds cheer to turbulent 2010.
  • Wells cuts dry trio
    Wells Fargo throws Genco, Navios and Diana stock on the sidelines following Korea Line Corp collapse.
  • EMGS scoops data deal
    Oslo-listed imaging firm sends ship to Mozambique in search of $8.5m payday.
  • Maersk joins food fight
    Danish shipowner teams up with logistics bigwigs in UN body's battle against global disasters.
  • LDA books eight
    French owner Louis Dreyfus pens bulker octet in "counter-cyclical" order at Tianjin Xingang Shipbuilding.
  • Captain faces collision charge
    Master of Canadian ferry accused of not keeping a lookout ahead of clash with fishing boat.
  • Ship sinks off Indonesia
    All-Thai crew safe as small asphalt carrier lists and sinks reportedly after striking reef.
  • RCCL expects better
    US cruiseship giant saw profit soar last year, and is predicting more growth for 2011.
  • Saipem rig delay
    Italian company says semi-submersible for use off Norway will be six months late.
  • Samsung net up more than a bit
    Drillship orders help Korean builder nail large profit hike but sales numbers slightly holed.
  • GE in Mercator rig deal
    Great Eastern snapping up jack-up unit Greatdrill Shipping from compatriot but no price revealed.
  • Nordic adds to tanker tally
    Danish owner hires 16,000-dwt pair in a weak market to edge closer to 150-ship goal.
  • Mississippi mud mess
    Fully-laden panamaxes unable to enter US river due to lack of dredging.
  • Twin robberies off Jurong
    An area just to the west of Singapore has seen its fifth successful piracy raid since early December.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Advent buys Brazil container terminal stake
    Advent International, a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire half of the capital stock of Terminal de Cont'ineres de Paranagu' S/A (TCP), Brazil's third-largest container port terminal. The value of the transaction and other financial terms w...
  • OWL expands in Poland
    Non-vessel-operating common carrier Ocean World Lines has opened an office in Szczecin, Poland, to offer more coverage and service options in the expanding Eastern Europe region. Szczecin is Poland's seventh-largest city, situated in the northwest...
  • Rockefeller introduces rail reform bill
    Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV, D-W.V., said legislation to reregulate the railroad industry would be a priority this year for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that he chairs. Rockefeller Rockefeller this week introduced S....
  • Some Maersk-Safmarine Horn sailings skip Sudan
    Maersk Line and subsidiary Safmarine have temporarily stopped calling Port Sudan on some of the sailings of their joint Horn of Africa service connecting Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, according to American Shipper affiliate ComP...
  • FMC to look at "slow steaming"
    The Federal Maritime Commission voted Wednesday to issue a notice of inquiry (NOI) on "slow steaming," the increasingly popular practice of operating containerships at reduced speeds. During a meeting, commissioners suggested some modifications to...
  • Lines manage capacity tightly in 2011
    Liner carriers in the two major east/west head-haul trades have significantly decreased effective capacity available to shippers since the start of 2011, according to data from American Shipper research affiliate ComPair Data. ComPair Data'sWorld ...
  • Editorial
  • Commentary
  • 2010 Transportation Procurement Benchmark Study
    Leveraging automation to manage market volatility - Register and downloadAmerican Shipper''smost recent annual report...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Arms more present in piracy waters
    Although a vast majority still believes that arming civilian seafarers is a bad idea, acceptance has increased for armed security personnel on ships transiting pirate infested waters. Stena Bulk is
  • Korean company in crisis sparks worry in bulker world
    The second largest shipowning group in South Korea, Korea Line Corp, has applied for company rehabilitation. As a consequence, the company is not allowed to pay charter payments for up
  • Danish mariners are ready for armed guards
    Danish captains and other officers are now ready to accept armed guards on board their ships on the passage of the Gulf of Aden and some areas of the Indian
  • Big rise in container traffic through Baltic ports
    A report from the port of Klaipeda shows a significant rise in the container throughput in the major Eastern Baltic ports. According to the report, St Petersburg handled 1.9
  • UN top legal advisor suggest piracy courts
    UN secretary-general's top legal adviser on piracy, Jack Lang, proposes three new courts to try and sentence Somali pirates. Two of the courts are suggested to be placed inside

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2011
  • Prices rise in the Middle East
    Deliveries of 180 cSt product in Durban is available for supply from February 4-6.
  • Bunker market firming in European ports
    Some suppliers fully booked in Rotterdam.
  • Key US ports in new 'scrubber' trial
    Los Angeles and Long Beach hope 'to demonstrate the effectiveness of new technology' in cutting emissions.
  • Singapore bunker market will be 'tight'
    Fuel oil stocks climbing but avails of bunker grade material are tight.
  • Iran to open new 'bunker centre'
    Reports say launch expected in 'next couple of days'.
  • Bunkerworld Singapore office moves
    New address is in heart of Singapore's business district.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks climb for second week running
    Western cargo arrivals boost inventories.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker port, traders say.
  • Heavy snow stalls IFO deliveries to Far East Russian ports
    Snow slows rail transport of bunker cargoes.
  • Cold ironing facility commissioned at Gothenburg
    Onshore power supply a 'forceful measure' to reduce pollution and noise, says CEO of Gothenburg port.
  • Hong Kong bunker supplies 'tight'
    Traders report replenishment delays and higher demand prior to the holidays.
  • Philippine bunker ops under 'close' watch
    Fuel oil terminals ask for bunker permits prior to loading bunker fuel.
  • Scandlines to fit 'smokeless' engines on newbuilds
    Engine optimised for 'smokeless operation' and 'reduced nitrogen emission levels', says manufacturer.
  • US commission to launch formal inquiry into slow steaming
    Commission reportedly receiving complaints that carriers are not passing on fuel savings.

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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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