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August 1, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL suffers US$64 million quarterly loss while revenues increase 8.59pc
  • 'K' Line narrows net loss, shows improvement despite stagnant box market
  • Cosco warns that first half financial loss will be worse than last year's
  • Tianjin-Hong Kong link bolstered with two 1,000-TEU TS Lines ships
  • Danaos profit and revenue surges despite stagnation in container market
  • Box volume at Haifa surges 12pc to first half record of 719,883 TEU
  • FMC: Canada blameless, but Canadian ports still a threat to US cargo
  • Fujian's annual container volume expected to reach 10.5 million TEU
  • Shanghai exports to EU down 7.9pc but city's Euro imports up 5.5pc
  • Hunan provincial first half cargo rises 4pc to 81 million tonnes
  • Congress mulls bill to restore 75pc cargo quota for US-flagged ships
  • Chinese auto sector visits Le Havre to move its vehicles and spare parts
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens office in Mauritius through buyout
  • Hacis to provide cargo export services to DB Schenker at Hong Kong airport
  • Australia waives rules for Emirates-Flydubai non-compete affiliation
  • Hong Kong provides Ohio's Rickenbacker Airport with 18pc cargo boost
  • Bids in for air service to one of America's most remote communities

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up last week
  • Dhan Logistics opens Ahmedabad office
  • Hamburg Süds Santa Ursula christened in Brazil
  • Maersk Line to hike rates on major trade lanes in August
  • Mehta Brothers Freight Forwarders obtains coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Moore Stephens envisages increased pressure for incipient impairment in shipping
  • NYK Global Bulk hosts onboard get-together to celebrate reconstruction of port devastated by Japan quake
  • PSA focusing on port automation
  • SC permits dismantling of controversial vessel at Alang
  • Corn exports may crest to record 3.5 mt in 2011-12
  • JSW Jaigarh Port all set to handle containers
  • RBI keeps policy rates unchanged, cuts SLR
  • MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises promotes Michael Bayley
  • GAO report highlights plight of USCG legacy fleet
  • China awards Aker Arctic contract for icebreaker design
  • SENER brings Virtual Reality to CAD/CAM/CAE
  • Ensco takes delivery of semi, joins S&P 500
  • Odfell orders four chemical tankers from HMD

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of May
  • Inchcape Shipping Services nets UN food rations contract
  • Crowley logistics group expanding service menu to Cartegena, Colombia
  • IMO warns of implementation of new North American emissions rules
  • Two million travelers use TSA airport screening program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • IUMI conference to debate Costa Concordia fall-out
    Casualty has implications for underwriting passengerships, says secretary-general
  • P&I club becomes first to offer members K&R cover
    Product will normally have a $5m limit
  • Aframax crude tanker fleet size to peak soon
    Vessel class saw less ordering than others after 2008 crisis, but spot market is still weak
  • North American emission control area reduces SOx limits to 1%
    Restrictions to take immediate effect as region aligns with Baltic and North Sea
  • Cosco issues first-half warning but eyes return to profit by 2014
    The ballad of a state-owned conglomerate struggling to get back to black
  • Cosco seeks 'special treatment' to stave off delisting fears
    Cosco could face a delisting warning in Shanghai at year-end
  • Rongsheng's latest scrape
    Investigation of the yard's chairman by the US SEC could hurt its reputation, but the builder has finessed a tough situation before
  • US to ban tanker charters and sales to Iran
    Latest move against Tehran also targets NITC insurance cover and reflagging
  • Indian blackout failure leaves millions without power
    Further coal imports could provide relief to locals and shipowners
  • Weak tanker rates curb profit for Capital Product
    Marinakis group charters yet another partnership vessel at sweet rate
  • Chinese tanker scrap rate gap with subcontinent hits six-month record
    Prices in India drive demolition focus to south Asia
  • Sale of MR pair sends Scorpio into second-quarter loss
    Figures highlight shrinking tanker values
  • Lloyd's List caption competition
    Take the bull by the horns and help us out with a headline
  • Scorpio confirms two more product tankers at Hyundai Mipo
    Fleet renewal gathers pace as company favours fuel-efficient newbuildings
  • Poor weather hampers firefighters on MSC Flaminia
    Shipmanager waits for clearance to steer damaged boxship to shelter in UK
  • Japan's big lines edge toward the black
    MOL, NYK and K Line report losses but hold to forecasts of full-year profits
  • China approves CNOOC's second Shenzhen LNG terminal
    Country's top importer plans more terminals despite fears of overcapacity
  • MHI shipbuilding division reports April-June losses
    Japanese yard receives only one commercial ship order
  • PMSC certification expected in July 2013
    European Commission to hold additional meeting before November deadline
  • All change at Tui
    As Michael Frenzel steps down after 18 years at the helm of the group, Vodafone's Friedrich Joussen will take over
  • Diversity advantage
    Japan's major lines benefit from running a portfolio of shipping businesses
  • Gun warning
    Setting standards for private armed security on ships needs to be done with caution
  • Chinese yard's LNG carrier deal provokes scepticism
    LNG carrier building deal may not be all it seems
  • Boxships face long-term unemployment
    Scrapping increases as cargo prospects darken
  • Courage Marine warns of greater loss
    Dry bulk player blames depressed market and fleet replacement
  • Ahmadinejad suggests Iran stops exporting oil
    Price of oil based on political factors, not economic ones, so crude should be used in domestic refineries instead
  • Maersk is losing $200 per feu on China to Australia routes
    Carrier describes situation as unsustainable
  • Danaos back in black in second quarter
    Chief executive Coustas predicts upsurge for sector as a whole
  • K Line predicts bigger full-year profit
    Japanese shipping line posts much smaller net loss in April-June compared to year-ago level

Fairplayweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • US poised to tighten sanctions
    AMERICAN lawmakers are now targeting Iran's shipping and energy sectors with a new, even tougher set of sanctions
  • Ahmadinejad: 'stop the exports of crude oil'
    IRAN should stop crude exports altogether, stressing refined oil products instead, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying today
  • Flaminia 'ping-pong' warned
    FRENCH greens group Robin des Bois warned authorities against playing "Ping-Pong" over providing a place of refuge for the fire-ravaged box ship MSC Flaminia
  • Japan's Big 3 narrow losses
    JAPAN'S Big Three - MOL, NYK Line and 'K' Line - all narrowed losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which began in April
  • Celebrity names new boss
    ROYAL Caribbean-owned Celebrity Cruises today appointed Michael Bayley as its president and CEO
  • CPP ups sponsor ties
    NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners today reported an adjusted loss in its latest quarter and revealed further reliance on its sponsor Capital Maritime as a charter counterparty
  • Saga sells its last ship
    SAGA Tankers, the Norwegian VLCC owner that went public in 2010, today sold the last of its four vessels
  • Moroccan ferry group seeks judicial protection
    BANKRUPT Moroccan ferry group Comanav-Comarit today said it is seeking legal protection from creditors
  • VLGC business slows
    CHARTERERS have shunned fixing very large gas carriers to ship LPG, preferring to wait for SAUDI ARAMCO to unveil its August contract prices later this week
  • TUI reveals Frenzel's replacement as CEO
    TUI, A KEY shareholder in German box giant Hapag-Lloyd, has chosen a replacement for Michael Frenzel as CEO
  • Danaos sees 'stagnant' market
    BOX SHIP lessor Danaos has predicted that liner clients will be profitable in the near term, but noted that Europe's recovery is essential given looming newbuilding deliveries
  • Courage's losses to widen
    SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine today warned losses for the first half would widen
  • Russia, Vietnam agree to customs accord
    RUSSIA and Vietnam have agreed to implement customs-free trading, the Kremlin said
  • NYK axes fleet spending
    NYK LINE said today it will scale back on fleet expansion, except for its LNG carrier fleet
  • Crew rescued from grounded ship
    EIGHTEEN crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship that ran aground off the northern Philippines, its coastguards confirmed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 8.3 Percent in May
    Trade via surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 8.3...
  • NY-NJ ExpressRail Volume Up 10 Percent
    Volume on the Port of New York and New Jersey's ExpressRail intermodal rail service at marine terminals jumped 10 percent...
  • Arkansas Best, ABF Return to Profit
    Transport operator Arkansas Best delivered an $11.8 million net profit in the second quarter, recovering from an $18.2 million first quarter...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Resume Talks
    Waterfront employers and office clerical workers in Southern California softened the tone of their rhetoric Tuesday and agreed to resume...
  • 'K' Line Trims Loss, Forecasts Profit
    Japanese carrier "K" Line narrowed its losses in its April-June first quarter and said it expects rising rates and cost...
  • Truck Overpass Ready to Open at Port of Savannah
    Georgia officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $22.5 million overpass that will route trucks over six rail tracks at...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Lands Metro Group Contract
    Kuehne + Nagel has won a major retail contract to provide ocean freight logistics management services for Hong Kong-based Group...
  • Higher Rates, Better Freight Drive Celadon Profit
    Higher truckload rates, lower equipment costs and "better freight" boosted Celadon Group's profit 63.6 percent in the last quarter as...
  • US May Hit Washing Machine Makers With Tariffs
    The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to impose tariffs on washing machines built by four major manufacturers after the agency...
  • NYK Expects Profit on Containers for Year
    NYK said its first quarter losses on container shipping narrowed, and the diversified Japanese carrier said it expects the unit...
  • DB Schenker to Ship a Third of China Cargo Through Hong Kong
    DB Schenker has signed a deal in which the forwarding giant will ship around one third of its air freight...
  • Panalpina Second Quarter Profit Plunged 37.5 Percent
    Panalpina's second quarter profit tumbled 37.5 percent from a year ago, but the Swiss logistics and freight forwarder boosted its...
  • MOL Narrows Losses, Raises Forecast
    Japanese carrier MOL narrowed its loss for its March-June quarter and said it expects improved container shipping results to contribute...
  • More Container Ships Face Long-Term Unemployment
    Increasing numbers of container ships are facing long-term unemployment amid bleak job prospects in a bearish charter market, according to...
  • Scandlines Exits European Short Sea Freight Market
    Scandlines completed its exit from Northern Europe's short sea freight market with the sale of a Baltic Sea route and...
  • Danaos Back in the Black
    Greek shipowner Danaos returned to the black in the second quarter, booking net income of $8.97 million, compared with a...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Break Off Talks
    Contract negotiations between office clerical workers and the attorney representing waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach resumed Monday morning after a...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • All that glitters is not gold
    Weighing in at some 412 grams the Olympic gold medals currently being won in London for 'swifter, higher, stronger' athletic achievements are surprisingly made ...
  • Q1 net losses narrow for Japanese carrier trio
    The three Japanese ocean carriers have seen their net losses for the first quarter of their fiscal years significantly reduce compared to the same period of last ...
  • MSC Flaminia: bad weather stymies salvors
  • CMA CGM to start new Brazex service in August
    CMA CGM has announced that its new Brazil Express (Brazex) service connecting South America's largest country with the Caribbean basin will be standalone operation ...
  • Taiwanese shippers hope the 'worst is over' in Europe
    Taiwan's key European export market plunged in the second quarter of the year sending its economy into contraction mode against an earlier forecast of slight growth.According ...
  • Stubkjaer joins Carrix
    Knud Stubkjaer, an ex ceo of Maersk Line and an employee of that organisation for more than 30 years has joined Seattle-based Carrix Inc, the parent company of ...
  • Market downturn and carriers' rate hikes hit Panalpina
    Panalpina, which is one of the world's largest logistics groups, posted weaker profits in its Q2 12 fiscal period, but according to ceo, Monika Ribar, still 'outperformed ...
  • Saudi Arabia's KAEC to open next year
    The initial phase of Saudi Arabia's new port at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), which is located near Rabigh about 100km north of Jeddah, should open next year. ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • ADM pounces on port
  • Lazaridis defends charters
  • Radio silence at OSG
  • Vernicos targets resales
  • Celebrity passes torch
  • Death for Glory ship
    A tanker which survived a brush with Somali pirates last year has been sold for scrap in Pakistan.
  • Capital slides in Q2
  • Cal Dive & Fugro ink JV
    Cal Dive and Fugro have joined forces to compete for the growing number of subsea projects within the offshore energy industry.
  • Scorpio admits order
    Scorpio Tankers has confirmed a swoop for up to four newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo in South Korea.
  • SCI sells oldie
    Shipping Corp of India has rid itself of its sole bulk oil carrier.
  • Polarcus back in black
    Polarcus has turned around its fortunes off the back of a bigger fleet and improved utilisation.
  • Better from NCL
    Norwegian Cruise Line has overcome a weak European economy to post an improved second quarter.
  • Barclays cuts Rongsheng
    Probe into chairman's share dealings leads to fears institutionals will turn away.
  • OSG keeps AMS ships
    American Shipping Company has rejigged a series of charter contracts with Overseas Shipholding Group and finalised a refinancing package with lenders.
  • Odfjell orders eight
    Odfjell has returned to the newbuilding arena with an order for up to eight ships at Hyundai Mipo.
  • NYK to slash fleet
    Continuing unprofitability of its core shipping business has led to Nippon Yusen Kaisha abandoning plans for a big fleet expansion.
  • Double joy for MHI
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a huge upswing in its first quarter numbers though its shipping segment fell into the red.
  • Saga to spread cash
    Shareholders in Saga Tankers are ready to split the company's cash following the departure of its last vessel.
  • Fincantieri flush
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is flush with cash after an improved first half showing
  • MOL cuts deficit
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has narrowed its first quarter loss after seeing a rise in sales across the board.
  • K Line banks on oldies
    K Line has moved against the grain for more modern vessels and decided to stretch the useful life of many of its ships.
  • MES sees order growth
    Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has seen profits fall by over 50%, but has seen new orders increase on a year ago.
  • Scorpio back at Mipo
    Scorpio Tankers has returned to Hyundai Mipo for up to four more fuel efficient newbuildings, it is thought.
  • Danaos returns to profit
    Danaos has reported a return to profits for the second quarter of 2012 with net income of $8.9m.
  • Wallem teams with NTC
    Wallem Shipmanagement has teamed-up with Nanjing Tanker Corp in a new joint venture ship management partnership in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • Japanese lines recover in fiscal 1Q
    The improvement included two of the carriers making operating profits at group level. Collectively, the three lines cut their first quarter fiscal year losses from $265 million in 2011 to $42 million this year.
  • Washington Notebook: CBP's new port director for Houston/Galveston
  • Washington interests want HMT reform
    Government officials and business leaders are using last week's report from the FMC on U.S.-bound sea freight moving through Canadian and Mexican ports to support calls for HMT reform and increased U.S. port investment.
  • Panalpina's profit falls, Latin America bright spot
    The Swiss forwarding and logistics company had consolidated profit of 17.3 million Swiss francs ($17.7 million) in the second quarter ending June 30, 46 percent less than the 32 million Swiss francs it earned in the same 2011 period.
  • NS overhauls coal line in record time
    The Eastern railroad said it completed $20.5 million of track, bridge and signal improvements along a major coal line through the Monongahela Valley during a seven-day blitz timed to coincide with coal miners' annual weeklong summer break.
  • Crowley offers LCL service to Colombia
  • Quad-C buys Network Global Logistics
  • Logitude, Pangea partner on SaaS forwarding
  • U.S. duties set for washers from Mexico, South Korea
  • Kansas adds digital IFTA filing support
  • Longview gets new CEO
  • Evanhoe pairs with Fluensee on RFID
  • TP Pulse: Shipper worries over ILA strike remain

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2012
  • Traders forecast 'supply crunch' of on-spec fuel in August
    Traders claim shortage of on- specification cargoes is due to lack of available high density blending materials.
  • NYK abandons fleet expansion plans
    Shipping firm blames global 'economic challenges'.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Fujairah prices move up with bigger jumps seen in Suez.
  • Prices move with narrow margins across Europe
    Price climb slows in Rotterdam with mixed picture elsewhere.
  • Industry player publishes guide to oil trading jargon
    Book based on years of experience in oil trading business.
  • US tightens sanctions against Iran
    Senate and Congress reconcile sanctions bills and add new provisions.
  • ECA: Shipping company entering 'unchartered waters'
    'There are more unknowns than knowns,' says Matson official.
  • Iran 'to stop' exporting crude
    Falling crude exports turn Iran inwards towards its domestic market.
  • 'Ships get bigger and bigger' in drive for economies of scale
    'We can't carry on doing what we've been doing,' says Maersk Line executive.
  • Dual-fuel ferry order goes to European yard
    Fincantieri to build 'eco' ferry for Canadian company.
  • Prices lack direction in Asian bunker markets
    Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major ports in Asia on Tuesday.
  • Tanker specialist orders fuel efficient newbuilds
    Odfjell says ships 'will have an eco-friendly design and lower fuel consumption'.
  • Alaskan city supports state suit against US EPA
    North Amercian ECA will increase cost of living for local population as shipping firms pass on the higher bunker costs.
  • Chartered ships returned as rates stay low
    Dry bulk woes pile pressure on charterers and shipowners.
  • Bunker prices to lift flat tanker rates in 2013
    Flat rates to increase on the back of a 14% increase in average bunker prices, says shipbroker.
  • South Korean bunker output slightly up in August
    Most refiners to maintain bunker production levels.
  • Chimbusco in low sulphur fuel oil purchase
    Pays a premium for the LSFO cargo from Russia.
  • INTERTANKO updates optimal speed model for tankers
    Aims for a 'common understanding' of the benefits of reduced speed amid high bunker prices and overcapacity.
  • Liner outlook upbeat on lower bunker costs
    Box rates have stabilised on better capacity management in the sector, says Danaos CEO.

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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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