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BRIEFS

November 28, 2011

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*Shipping News* VLCC earnings fall as glut of available ships grows Earnings for the largest tankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Persian Gulf oil to Asia fell for a third day as a glut of available ships expanded. Vale iron-ore ship built in Korea is smaller than first planned A commodity ship built for Vale SA, the world's largest iron-ore producer, is smaller than planned when ordered, according to data from the company that constructed it and another monitoring its compliance with design and structural rules.

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Zim narrows Q3 loss 20pc to US$63 million from $79 million lost in Q2 Asia-Europe freight rates decline 5.4pc to US$511/ TEU UN and IMO urge better naval co-ordination to fight Somali piracy Le Havre's 16-metre quay to lure MSC megaships to new port area Brest dredges quay to 9.5 metres to lure postpanamax transshippers China's railway cargo volume increases 8.1pc in first 10 months Three Gorges' Dam's canal cargo throughput hits all-time high Tianjin port's Zhangjiakou Logistics Base breaks ground in Hebei province Peru and Chile welcome first big post-panamaxer of 9,200 TEU American truck tonnage increases 0.5 per cent in October: ATA DHL launches weekly Hong Kong-Malaysia LCL service Panalpina 'goes west', sponsors Chengdu supply chain Asia summit Study: India-Mideast aviation must overcome serious inadequacies Emirates SkyCargo opens weekly from Dubai, Accra, Lome, Frankfurt and back Mombasa logistics firms seek air freight to avoid rising ocean costs

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DAMCO wins "Supply Chain Best Partnership" award 2010-11 Dry bulk Capesize rates expected to fall on Asian routes Maersk Line to rationalise Far East, Subcontinent to North Europe service network effective Feb. 2012 Oil tanker earnings rise to 8-month high SCI awarded for excellence in education & training SCI ties up with Tata Medical Centre for new CSR initiative Shipbuilders facing slowdown, urged to look at offshore energy India's rice exports revised upwards to 5-year high Mills expect nod for more sugar exports Negative list to boost trade with India soon: Pak Sensitive items imports rise 42 pc in April-Aug. Spices exports surge 29 pc in value Tea imports decline 21 pc Clearance delays impacting Vallarpadam ICCT: Fieo President MICT handles largest container vessel to call an Indian port Work commences at Vizag Port's West Quay-6 berth Forex reserves plunge by $ 5.7 bn NTPC invites bids for importing 4 mt coal Views on world economic climate hit fresh lows, ICC survey reveals Near-sourcing to impact project movement? SCHEUERLE special vehicles allow construction of Europes highest wind power plant in Switzerland Wind power thrust to project cargo

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Alstom upgrades Turkish Railways with ETCS The Turkish state railway TCDD has awarded Alstom a EUR 89 million contract to supply signalling and telecommunications upgrades for the line west from Eskisehir to Kütahya and Bal... Wagon lessor VTG remains on course VTG, a German wagon lessor and rail logistics company, has continued its positive performance of the first six months in Q3. The wagon letting unit posted sales of EUR 224 million ... French road hauliers pessimistic about short-term future French road hauliers expect a severe and permanent drop in business for the coming six months, a survey carried out by the consultancy bp2r has reported. 54% of the 172 transport c... Barton highway opens to traffic in Australia The Barton highway in NSW Australia is now safer, following the completion of major improvements along a section that previously witnessed many accidents. In 13 months, a 4.4 km st... New country manager at Quehenberger Bulgaria Vencislav Kirov has been new country manager at Quehenberger Logistics in Bulgaria since October. He oversees national expansion as well as day-to-day operation of all forwarding a... New all-cargo services from Singapore combat cargo stagnation Singapore Changi airport handled 163,100 t of cargo in October, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. While overall cargo volumes remained relatively unchanged compared to a year ago, ... Tiruchirapalli airport opens international cargo terminal A new 4,000 sqm international cargo terminal at Tiruchirapalli airport in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has been officially commissioned. In the absence of direct flights... TAAG allowed to return to Europe The European Commission has updated its list of airlines banned in the EU. Close cooperation with the aviation authorities of Albania and Russia has led to strong new measures to c... SCI to sell vessels to boost performance The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India SCI has announced that it plans to sell as many as 13 of its oldest vessels to improve its performance. SCI made a loss of more than U... First sailing of Fesco's Tacoma-Vladivostok link The first sailing of Fesco Russian Pacific Line's new direct fortnightly all water ro-ro service to Vladivostok and all important points in the Russian Far East departed from the p... TPC Switzerland wins Swiss Logistics Public Award 2011 TPC Switzerland was awarded the most significant logistics award in Switzerland recently, when GS1 Schweiz, a national non-profit trade organisation, presented the Swiss Logistics ... Rieck subsidiary moves in with Garbe in Hamburg The Hamburg-based German logistics property developer Garbe Logistic has let 19,000 sqm of warehouse and office space to the Berlin-based Rieck Logistik Group. The subsidiary Rieck...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
First DP1 tug for Crowley launched at Bollinger

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Foss Maritime vessels honored for environmental achievements International Maritime Organization releases list of 2012-13 council members NYK takes delivery of new bulk vessel Port of Coos Bay holding sale of surplus property Rail freight traffic count posts gains during week

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
GL points the way to a greener future Germanischer Lloyd uses annual dinner in London as a platform to spotlight economic and environmental challenges Euro debt crisis could squeeze out ship lenders Severe lending restrictions likely to persist for several years as bank lending in general, including to shipping, is set to become more scarce Ship lenders hold steady Survey of leading bankers indicates more banks are cutting their shipping exposure than are increasing it Norwegian Dream cancellation hits Louis nine-month results Cyprus-based operator posts $6.4m loss after agreeing settlement with NCL over cancelled ship purchase Maersk Icon move will reduce Asia-Europe overcapacity Smaller box lines may follow suit EXCLUSIVE: Libya's GNMTC mulls tanker expansion Libyan owner's closer ties with national oil company set to help fleet growth FLEX LNG delays final investment decision on Papua New Guinea deal Floating liquefaction venture aims for 2015 start date German law firm sets up shop in London Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow recruits prominent UK lawyer Richard Henderson as it starts building an English team Beyond the call of duty People get awards for all sorts of things these days, but none are more deserving of the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea than the master of the Samho Jewelry Class wars: Are they designers or innovators? Revenue from traditional class business is simply insufficient in today's market SNCF to test longer trains Radical rethink being sought on hinterland connections as boxships get bigger Box rates keep falling Two major Asia export trade lanes see further price erosion Tsakos considers ordering new LNG carrier High liquefied natural gas shipping rates continue to lure owners to the shipyards HSH Nordbank posts $298m loss Bank blames burden of special payment to main shareholders Brussels warns four countries on shipping safety rules Britain insists it is already compliant Asia-Europe trades face further deterioration OOIL hacks 20% from Grand Alliance service, with Maersk to follow suit in 'rationalisation' of its Icon service Los Angeles to join scheme that promotes greener ships Top US container gateway to participate in Environmental Ship Index Programme starting next year French government blasts UK Channel tug withdrawal Representations made to Department for Transport Eurotunnel sees fresh opportunities as wagons approved Channel Tunnel operator eyes the unaccompanied trailer sector Vale makes third backtrack in a year Shapeshifting is not Vale's first U-turn DuPont denies link to reefer box explosions Company says refrigerant product R-134a has been subject of counterfeiting Capesize market still buoyant Fall in paper values in contrast to current physical market may indicate concern over high rate of deliveries in the new year Slim fast Economic efficiency alone suggests that VLOCs are the way to go A radical rethink Without an unlikely rebound in early 2012, a major shake-out in the liner sector seems increasingly inevitable Vale's giant ore carriers go on a diet Vale China slims down by 20,000 dwt along with remaining VLOC order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries S&P maintains credit rating on MISC Still BBB+ despite pull-out from box business Ophir Energy stakes claim as early explorer Lakshmi Mittal-backed listed offshore operator to invest in 3-D seismic and exploration drilling offshore Africa

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
ITF wants 7.5% wage hike THE ITF has proposed an ambitious 7.5% hike in the benchmark for seafarer's wages over the next three years Damen builds two PSVs NETHERLANDS shipyard Damen has defied a global order slump, winning contracts for two offshore service vessels Greece rules out shipping tax GREECE'S new shipping chief has outlined his strategy for the growth of the Greek-flagged fleet, ruling out any future tax on shipowners MISC shares slump on box line cut SHARES in Malaysia's MISC dropped on the Kuala Lumpur exchange today, after the company announced the closure of its struggling box shipping business Bumper harvest lifts Russian ports RUSSIAN ports are set to benefit from new season grain harvests and exports above earlier estimates EC's Atlantic offshore plan THE EUROPEAN Commission today announced it expects offshore energy projects to drive growth in the EU's Atlantic Ocean area over the next eight years NOL to weather economic storm? BANK analysts expect Singapore's NOL will scrape through a further downturn in container shipping but have warned against buying the company's stock Dangerous Rena boxes uncovered NEW ZEALAND authorities are today investigating why the owners of Rena failed to declare an extra 21 containers of dangerous goods on board the ship Indian ships look to Singapore HIGH taxes on Indian-flagged ships are driving some of its shipping companies to maritime tax havens, a Singapore conference has heard Strikes end at Tanger Med EUROGATE TANGER told Fairplay today it's hoping to recover lost revenues at its Morroccan container terminal after several weeks of disruptive industrial disputes More Abbot Point terminals mulled AUSTRALIA'S North Queensland Bulk Port Corp is reportedly considering adding an extra two terminals to its expansion plan for Abbot Point coal port Canada hopes to triple export crude Canada's net crude oil available for export will more than triple by 2035, according to a report by the country's National Energy Board Kremlin in port fight THE KREMLIN is reportedly in a shareholder battle for control of Vanino port, after refusing to accept the appointment of a new chief executive

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
MISC to Withdraw From Liner Shipping MISC Berhad, showing strong frustration at the tough fundamentals in global container shipping markets, is withdrawing from the container business... Zim Slumps to $66 Million Loss Israel's Zim Integrated Shipping Services slumped to a $66 million net loss in the third quarter and the carrier braced... Japanese Firm Acquires Brazil Grain Terminal Operator Major Japanese trading house Marubeni said on Friday Brazilian grain export terminal operator Terlogs Terminal Maritimo is now a wholly... Maersk Merging ICON Into Daily Service Maersk Line says it will merge its ICON service linking the Far East and Indian sub-continent to Northern Europe into...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Chennai steps up despite congestion troubles The southern Indian port of Chennai saw its throughput increase by about 10% this year to date, compared with the last year, despite chronic congestion and other ... India opens its market place to global retailers The Indian government will open the country's retail industry to foreign supermarkets, such as Tesco and Wal-Mart - a 1.2 billion peopled- market that is estimated ... Egyptians protest after Friday Prayers Tens of thousands of people have remained in Cairo's Tahrir Square, following Friday Prayers, to demand that the interim military government steps down before the ... CSAV sinks further into the red CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340,326, compared to a net loss of USD332,778 in the previous quarter, and a profit ... INTTRA's new benchmarking software meets with industry approval US-headquartered INTTRA's new OceanMetrics programme - whereby carrier and shipper performance can be measured and benchmarked in areas of booking and on-time performance ... Eimskip making money Icelandic shipping and logistics group Eimskip, has announced a net profit of EUR12.5 (USD16.7) million for the first nine-months of the year, in which it said ... Hamburg takes another step towards dredging In what appears a bizarre process of communication, Hamburg's Port Authority (HPA) says it has been informally informed by local communities bordering on the banks ... Rena: 21 DG boxes 'not declared' by MSC Carriers coin it on North America/ANZ tradelane Ocean carriers are still smiling in the tradelane between Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) and North America. According to a report just published by BoxTradeIntelligence ...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Golden Union sheds capesize Greek owner is tipped to have sold a seven-year-old ship at a fairly low price. Hartmann gets tough A relation between German offshore owner and US partner sour over the latter's failure to come up with cash. TEN may take Awilco slots New York-listed owner may turn to Daewoo for LNG orders after Norwegian rival passes up options. New ferry for Chile Tabsa-owned Yaghan will connect Punta Arenas with Puerto Williams in the chilly south. Pluto scaled back Woodside restricts Pluto LNG development to a single train until more gas reserves found. Petronas floater in extra time South Korean shipyard and France's Technip revising designs that had been due at year end. Sincere slips again Taiwanese bulker owner has posted a further drop in profit this year as revenue declines. Fesco denies price-fixing Russian container line says it did not collude on rates with Sakhalin Shipping in the country's far east. Cosco Corp trimmed again Kim Eng analyst downs target price on Singapore-listed shipbuilder on bleak market outlook. MISC exposes 'brutal reality' Analysts applaud owner's containership pull back but rivals will not see huge benefits. Ferry free-for-all Sydney Ferries staff to get extra 30 weeks of pay if they work for new private owner. Perdana scoops funds Malaysian offshore owner raises $10m through a private placement of shares to compatriot company. USC funds Krasnoye upgrade Russia's state shipbuilding group will take control of tanker yard as part of RUB 5bn investment. Oakajee back from the brink The much-delayed Western Australian infrastructure development gets a lifeline.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
US Markets slow on Black Friday Crude futures settled higher on Black Friday. BC Ferries ups bunker fuel surcharge Company said it expects fuel costs will reach more than $120 million in the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Arctic shipping season sets 'new record' Russian firm says navigational period in 2011 was the longest ever. Major regional markets show moderate price moves Suez stable after ups and downs earlier in the week. Markets slow in Rotterdam, Hamburg Piraeus player reports a lot of small volume prompt enquiries. Banks alarmed as shipping crisis accelerates 'Disastrous development' in tanker sector with dark clouds hanging over container and drybulk sectors as well. Dredging firm highlights benefits of bio lubricants Jan de Nul says using bio greases has not compromised performance, while reducing the company's environmental impact. IFO prices largely firming at Asia bunker hubs as week closes Mixed demand at major Asian ports on Friday. EC takes action against Italy over VAT exemption for ships Italy VAT exemptions to ships not in line with directive, says EC. Sinopec Zhousan supplying bunkers direct from Qingdao Estimates to sell 5,000-10,000 mt of 380 cSt bunker fuel a month at Qingdao port. Bakri Trading changes location in Singapore New address with effect from November 25 onwards, says company. Chimbusco moves to new Beijing head office Updates company contacts and issues role for head office and PIC at ports. Bunkering operations unaffected by fire at Dalian port Fire results in two 100,000 mt oil storage tanks up in flames. 380 cSt avails tighten in Tokyo Bay Most local refiners 'nearly sold out' November volumes, say local players. Australia raises oil spill penalties to $11 million New laws follows a review of maritime offences, including the fuel spill from Shen Neng 1 in April last year. Bunkering to come under discussion at COP17 Side event will examine progress made on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

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

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.

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

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

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

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

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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