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October 28, 2011

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*Shipping News* Growing dry bulk fleet seen capping rate gains Deliveries of new dry bulk ships are on course to reach their highest level ever this year and fleet expansion is expected to remain strong in 2012, ship broker SSY said on Wednesday.

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L.A. opens China door for apparel exporters targeting second-tier mainland cities TS Lines adds India-Middle East loop Vanguard launches three direct services from China and Japan to Chicago Horizon Line slashes trans-Pacific FSX and working to minimise disruptions to customers NYK steps into the Brazilian Cabotage Business DHL starts new Germany-Asia ocean freight service for food MCC Transport extends free-time by a week for Thailand customers Terminal operators resist enforced box weigh-ins: World Shipping Council Rotterdam port ties up Vietnam's Vinalines on development Emirates joins Asia partners on new FE-India service Vladivostok Air gains AAT cargo handling agent in Hong Kong Q3 air cargo volume drops slightly in South Korea FedEx gives US$15,000 to support flood victims in Thailand

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Hunter expressway construction on time in Australia Another milestone has been reached on the new USD 1.65 billion Hunter expressway in NSW (Australia), construction workers having successfully removed 1 million cbm of earth. Austra... EU's Marco Polo project open for new proposals The 2011 call for Marco Polo project proposals was recently published. EUR 57 million will be available to finance 30 projects. The call will be open until 16 January 2012. Special... CargoLine European hub to move to Eichenzell The German general cargo alliance CargoLine's European hub is set to move from Hauneck to Eichenzell (Fulda) by 1 March 2012. CargoLine's partners will then have 3,500 sqm of handl... Contrans cooperates with Canadian Pacific Canadian Pacific will be the exclusive Canadian rail transport provider for Contrans, deploying Raildecks' innovative multimodal flat rack containers. The agreement between the two... Swisslog appoints Karl Pühringer as head of healthcare solutions Karl Pühringer will take over the management of Swisslog's healthcare solutions division on 1 January 2012 and join the group management of Swisslog in this role. The division has ... Port of Dunkirk reports increase in traffic More than 3.9 million t of goods were handled in Dunkirk in September, making it the seventh busiest port in northwestern Europe. 26,000 teu were moved in the month, bringing the t... PD Ports gears Hull container terminal up for growth Hull container terminal, operated by PD Ports, has completed the re-configuration of its container cranes and thus increased the facility's efficiency. One of the three rail-mounte... Fiata World Congress 2014 to be held in Berlin Berlin has been chosen as the venue for the next congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in three years. The German capital will host an intern... AAT new Vladivostok Air cargo handling agent in Hong Kong Vladivostok Air appointed Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co (AAT) as its agent for cargo handling and documentation in the territory on 21 October, when the airline launched ... Budapest welcomes first Cargolux B747-8F The arrival of the first Boeing B747-8F recently marked a milestone and the beginning of a new era in Cargolux's operations to and from Budapest airport. Cargolux began operating r... LH Cargo Charter adds second partner in Canada After starting a GSA partnership with Airline Network Service for the Montreal area just a few weeks ago (see ITJ Daily of 7 September), Lufthansa Cargo Charter has now chosen Aero... Corrigendum re "Wüst building new logistics centre in Germany" Unfortunately, we made a regrettable mistake in this article in the ITJ Daily of Monday 24 October. The correct internet address of Wüst Logistik is

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
BSEE approves first BP drilling permit since Deepwater Horizon Bath Iron Works moves 4,000 ton Zumwalt module Wärtsilä donates diesel system to SUNY Maritime College Gulf Island Fabrication reports third quarter results Hornblower Hybrid makes New York Harbor debut Northern Lights introduces hybrid marine propulsion solution Kirby reports record third quarter results

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Upgraded stormwater collection system tested at Portland International Airport Industry executives testify at House transportation hearing Genesee & Wyoming VP earns AAR environmental honor New pub & grill opens doors at Seattle Fishermen's Terminal NYK subsidiary charters pair of new shuttle tankers

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Product tankers less likely to see dramatic newbuilding price cuts Limited number of specialised yards will mean less competition, says d'Amico Win-win for shippers Asia-Europe box rates hit new 2011 lows Cosco takes another big hit Third-quarter net loss of $330m puts China's largest shipping company $755m in red Vale confident of high iron ore prices despite spot market dip Increasing demand from emerging economies to keep global market tight, Brazilian miner says Supramax rates heading south Atlantic basin marked by negative sentiment as competition depresses Pacific prices Marseilles-Fos throughput rises only 1% in nine months Ferry and cruise passengers rise 11%, but with stark contrasts on different routes KG houses turn to third-party funding as investors shun market Many funds either put on hold or extended as uncertainty amid euro crisis continues 'Huge disconnect' in way seafarers are treated by shipping industry Crew wellbeing should be top of agenda, CSR forum is told by shipmanagers Companies with a conscience are a better bet for loans ABN Amro says a risk assessment factoring in corporate social responsibility policy has become mandatory in new loan evaluations Petrobras rig-building looks set for delays MS suggests that the 28th unit of Petrobras' 28-rig programme could be delivered as late as 2025 Take with a pinch of pre-salt Talk BG was selling stakes in the Santos Basin was untrue but production delays increasing Report's model features wide range of scenarios MS study examines requirements for exploratory and appraisal drilling, as well as floating production equipment Environmental challenges still to come post-2015 Provisions in revised Marpol Annex VI will take effect over a decade Grimaldi seeks third-party business for Tin Can terminal Spare container capacity attracts new business Ports in the vanguard of Nigeria's privatisation programme Private sector expertise needed to spearhead economic growth and keep momentum going Nigerian importers welcome Apapa transformation APM takes port from slum to well-run terminal heading for 1m teu capacity Nigeria looks east Ships designed specifically for the West Africa trades will support the region's flourishing trade with China Cargotec revamp will shed 115 jobs Industrial & Terminal division to be split into two new business areas Light amid the gloom Amid the alarm about profits and cash draining away, there are still some companies with positive stories Poor spot rates and currency conversions hit d'Amico bottom line Italian product tanker company reports loss of $9.6m in third quarter Fuel option revaluation dents Royal Caribbean third-quarter results Cruise operator reports 'gratifying' net profit rise of 14% year on year Opportunity in the air China's shipping market is maturing, making mistakes and learning from them ' and doing some of this out in the open Strong inland barge and diesel engine fundamentals boost Kirby profits Jones Act major posts 'record' third-quarter net profits Tianjin Port sees profit boost in first nine months Quarter-on-quarter results show earnings are stable despite box market slump Concern over absence of Qatari LNG tankers looks misplaced Taking 54 vessels out of service may have less impact than anticipated Skuld head of communications quits in reshuffle Eric Jacobs' position as chief legal counsel being advertised on website Sinotrans logistics arm clings to growth Hong Kong-listed company posts $125m profit for first nine months of year Hutchison seals 10-year deal to operate UAE terminal Hong Kong operator to modernise Ajman Port, gateway to the smallest of the emirates Fred Doll dies Founder of Doll Shipping Consultancy was renowned for his knowledge of the industry Precious posts 23% fall in net profits Thai dry cargo specialist hit by low freight rates and forecasts 'challenging' two years

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Russian yards offered RUSSIA'S United Cargo Logistics Holding has told Fairplay it is discussing a sale of its Oka and Nevsky shipyards to Russian Financial Corp RCCL trims outlook ROYAL Caribbean today reported a 14% gain in profits for its latest quarter but still pared its forecast because of currency and fuel revaluations Argentine ports blockaded TRUCK drivers demanding higher pay are blockading four Argentine ports, choking grain exports Floods could hurt car carrier sector PARTS disruptions caused by Thailand's floods has forced automakers to halt Thai production and threatened supply to vehicle carriers, IHS Global Insight reported today Record nears for demolitions of drybulkers BREAKINGS of drybulk carriers might reach 26.3M dwt this year, four times the level of last year, a Norwegian shipbroker has estimated LR: follow HK provisions now LLOYD'S Register today urged the swift implementation of the Hong Kong Convention as a "robust and transparent way of finding" hazardous materials aboard ships KNOT shuttle tankers win 10-year TC KNOT HAS secured its first long-term shuttle contract with Italian North Sea oil and gas group MNC, ENI Oz push could soften Pacific Capesize market BROKERS told Fairplay today that the Pacific Capesize market could soften further, with Australian miners trying to push down rates amid plunging spot iron ore prices Chinese seen tripling steam coal imports CHINESE power generators are expected to triple steam coal imports by 2014, according to IHS McCloskey VLCC gains unlikely to last SPOT rates for VLCC tankers added to recent gains today, but analysts warned that further upturns will be short lived Veg oil demand seen rising A GOOD harvest for vegetable oils would lower prices and spur demand, according to IHS Global Insight economist Bob Maltsbarger NYK enters Brazil trade JAPAN'S No 2 carrier NYK Line said today it has entered domestic Brazilian box trade by taking a 10% stake in Brazilian carrier Maestra Navegação e Logistica and its two group companies STX Pan Ocean rebuts broker SOUTH Korea's biggest drybulk carrier, STX Pan Ocean, told Fairplay today that the group is thriving, despite broker speculation to the contrary CSCL weighs up to 12 ULCSs DESPITE announcing dramatic 3Q2011 losses, China Shipping Container Lines said today it plans to join the ULCS bandwagon by ordering up to a dozen 10,000teu ships

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Boxer Challenges Mica's Transportation Plan Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., is challenging the feasibility Rep. John Mica's long-term transportation spending plan, signaling a looming battle with... Matson Won't Add Guam Capacity After Horizon Exit Matson Navigation Co. said it has capacity to handle cargo demand to Guam without adding ships in the wake of... Knight Boosts Revenue to $227 Million Knight Transportation increased revenue 18.4 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to $227.1 million, but profit dropped slightly to $16.6... Container Imports Rose 1 Percent in September U.S. containerized imports rose 1 percent in September as a 25 percent jump in auto parts shipments helped offset declines... Is Rena's Recovery a Lost Cause? Cargo owners and insurers that suffered losses in the wreck of the container ship Rena on a reef off New... Trucking Rides a Domestic Wave Domestic truck volumes in North America are on a different course than U.S.-bound containerized ocean freight, rising faster year-over-year and... A Market Share Shift? Some of the largest truckload carriers reported rising third quarter volumes, but not all carriers got into the fast lane.... ODFL Revenue Nears $500 Million in Quarter Old Dominion Freight Line's third-quarter revenue reached nearly half a billion dollars, a record for the sixth-largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier.... Exports Help Push GDP Growth to 2.5 Percent The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.5 percent rate in the third quarter, the best performance in a year, aided... Celadon Trucking Profit Jumps 23 Percent Celadon Trucking's freight revenue dropped 6 percent in the third quarter, but the truckload carrier's profit rose 23 percent as... NY-NJ Port Authority Buys Out Terminal Lease The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey bought out the 10-year lease that American Stevedoring International held on... North China Port in $7 Billion Expansion Dandong Port in Northern China will spend nearly $7.1 billion over the next five years to increase throughput some 67... China Shipping Loses $149 Million as Rates Tumble China Shipping Container Lines lost $149 million in the third quarter, as weak rates caused revenue to tumble 36 percent... Cosco Loses $325 Million, Reverses Year-Earlier Profit China Cosco Holdings, battered by weak bulk and container shipping markets, reported a third quarter loss $325 million, reversing a... Pacer Profit Jumps Six-Fold to $6.6 Million Intermodal provider Pacer International had a 600 percent leap in third quarter profit to $6.6 million, as income from operations... Costamare Boosts Revenue, Readies Expansion Costamare boosted third quarter revenue by nearly 13 percent from a year to $99.9 million, as the Greek container ship... Falling Revenue Cuts Lufthansa Cargo Profit 57 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's profit fell 57 percent year-over-year to $50.4 million in the third quarter, as the German air carrier warned...

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
More oil removed from Rena NYK to launch Brazil cabotage service Maersk Daily goes live successfully COSCO Pacific's Q3 net profit falls as volumes slow down CSCL hurtles USD250 million into the red for first nine months

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Fred Doll dies at 54 Shipping industry veteran Fred Doll passes away suddenly following heart attack. Exmar on the up Belgian gas carrier specialist ready to book $4m gain from freshly minted S&P deal following profitable third-quarter. Crude cannibals Tanker brokerage sheds light on market threat as suezmaxes muscle VLs out of the Atlantic Basin. OSX flexes financial muscles Brazilian billionaire's offshore syndicate emerges victorious in $850m dash for cash. RCCL trims forecasts Ticket yields push up US cruiseship giant's third-quarter figures while full-year earnings estimate heads south. DL eyes Turkey run Moldovan port operator charters Estonian cargoship Kalana for new feeder service. Record bulk carrier demolitions The number of dry cargoships sold for recycling this year is at an all-time high. China Cosco in huge loss Chinese boxship and bulker owner warns over full year deficit after it ends first nine months $813m in the red. CSIC posts 15% earnings fall After a first half surge, China's largest group of shipyards announces an earnings drop. D'Amico down not out Italian products tanker owner's nine-month loss grows, but boss Marco Fiori is hopeful of a winter boost to rates. Guangzhou profit fall South China's largest shipyard posts a large fall in income for third quarter. China Shipping Dev down One of China's largest shipowners posts a much-reduced profit for 2011. U-Sea charters two Danish owner builds fleet to 23 ships with long-term deals for two Japanese-built kamsarmaxes. ZPMC posts 3Q profit Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries has posted a profit in three months to 30 September.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
NYK enters Brazilian cabotage trade Costamare in deals with MSC, Evergreen Rena clean-up costs mount Costamare says its containership Rena is a total constructive loss. The incident will have a financial impact on the company but says it has insurance for pollution, salvage, clean up response, hull and machinery and third party claims. 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. Trailer Bridge CEO resigns Horizon drops transpacific service

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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Canada signs environmental maritime convention Global regime will increase levels of compensation to those affected by pollution from hazardous and noxious substances caused by ships. Fujairah prices steady In Cape Town, MGO deliveries were available for supply up to and including November 10. Rotterdam bunker market 'has taken a pause' In Hamburg, there was good demand in the marker for products. Market sees 'unprecedented' volumes of fuel oil Trader says prices are 'unsustainable' and that the fall will be 'drastic'. SkySails in project to develop emissions-free yacht Solar-electric kite yacht will 'revolutionise the yachting world.' Fuel oil stocks at 4-week high Arbitrage volumes to remain strong into November. Bunker tanker replaced at wreck scene Tug now being used to receive de-bunkered fuel. IFO prices down at key bunker hubs Supplies of bunker material mixed at key Asian ports on Thursday. French ferry service to use lithium-ion powered vessels Each hybrid ferry will be equipped with a 140 kWh lithium-ion battery system, says Saft. Kirby posts 'record' earnings in Q3 Due to high inland tank barge utilisation levels and favourable term and spot contract pricing. Costamare narrows quarterly profits Grounding of Rena to have 'financial impact' to Costamare. Fuel transfer from Rena 'slows down' 737 mt of fuel removed from Rena as of Wednesday 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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