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September 4, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Trade slump to bring hard times to Chinese shipping: Qingdao port chief
  • CK Line starts Vietnam-Korea, Hong Kong/China, Thailand service (VTS)
  • China Merchants acquires a 50pc stake in Lome container terminal in Togo
  • WTSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites
  • Finland mulls sulphur green fund as shippers demand compliance cost aid
  • MSC extends Swedish coverage with weekly call at Stockholm October 1
  • Caribbean braces for fierce rivalry when expanded Panama Canal opens
  • Argentine mooring tariffs expected to increase 23pc as inflation soars
  • NYK president meets captains, engineers in annual safety campaign
  • US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico up 6.6pc in June
  • Talk of Tacoma eclipsing Seattle sparked by July Grand Alliance shift
  • Cargotec delivers 12 yard tractors to Canary Islands' Port Las Palmas
  • '3D printing' poses big threat to transport, labour intensive industry
  • Hydrex offers underwater tanker stern tube seal repairs while afloat
  • Statistics show Hunan's trucking growth outpaces all of central China
  • Kuehne + Nagel to provide healthcare logistics to Bayer in Chile
  • China to invest more in logistics infrastructure despite weakening demand
  • Hebei's Baigou County to cooperate with Tianjin on new 'dry port' facility
  • Purfresh offers partnership scheme to pick growers of fruit and veg
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Dutch Harbour, Alaska
  • IATA: July global air freight falls 3.2pc after 0.1pc rise in June
  • Air NZ profit dips 12pc to US$57 million, outlook upbeat for year ahead
  • Boeing, Airbus join Chinese experts to find affordable aviation biofuel

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Better rates seen for box shipping
  • G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme
  • Global Ship Lease back to black in second quarter
  • PCHAA assists a school in need
  • SCFI index sees fall on all trade lanes last week
  • Oilmeal exports slip 3 pc in July
  • A. J. Lokhande takes charge as JN Port's Chief Manager (PPD)
  • DP World's H1 profit up 12 pc
  • Pakistan may hand over key port to China
  • UAEs Gulftainer terminals register 23 pc throughput surge in H1
  • CMIE projects industrial output to grow 5.1 pc in FY13
  • INR rises smartly

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Waberer's International reports good results for H1/2012
    The Hungarian transport company Waberer's International reached its target set for H1/, according to the company's board at its meeting in Budapest. The company's ebitda neared EUR...
  • China's ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft
    China-based ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd. has signed an agreement with the European airframe manufacturer Airbus for 30 A320ceos and 20 A320neos. The aircraft purchase agreement w...
  • Messina orders four more ro-ro containerships
    Ignazio Messina, the Italian shipping group based in Genoa, has ordered four new state-of-the art ro-ro containerships from the South Korean shipyard STX Offshore & Shipbuildin...
  • Trailer Wizards opens first two new locations in Saskatchewan/Canada
    The Canadian service provider Trailer Wizards Ltd is opening two new branches in Regina and Saskatoon (both in Saskatchewan). The new locations will help link Trailer Wizards' Prai...
  • Swiss retailer Spar deploys first full-hybrid HGV
    The Spar Group Switzerland, a St Gallen-based family company, has started to use a 26 t full-hybrid truck for transport purposes for the first time. The vehicle cuts fuel consumpti...
  • Europorte wins contract at Atlantic port of Bordeaux
    The port of Bordeaux authority has selected Eurotunnel's rail freight subsidiary, Europorte (Socorail), to manage the operations and maintenance of its railway infrastructure for a...
  • Ansaldo wins EUR 40 million contract in South Korea
    Ansaldo, a Finmeccanica company within the consortium led by LSIS, has been selected by Korea Rail Network Authority (KRNA) as the supplier of the train control system for the Hona...
  • Kuehne + Nagel celebrates 20 years of service in Russia
    The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel established a national subsidiary in Moscow in 1992. The company recently celebrated this event with numerous client...
  • 5th runway for 6th busiest airport in the world
    Charlotte Douglas international airport in North Carolina (USA) recently announced that it will build a new nearly 4,000 m runway. The USD 160 million project will be the airport's...
  • Air Arabia adds second daily flight to Delhi
    Last Saturday (1 September), the Sharjah (UAE)-based branch of Air Arabia launched a second daily service to Delhi (India). The extra flight provides a morning departure option fro...
  • Cathay Pacific appoints new head of communication
    Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has appointed Cecilia Leung as general manager corporate communication with effect from 1 September. She will be responsible for the global c...
  • New marketing structure at the seaport of Kiel
    The seaport of Kiel (Germany) introduced a new marketing structure on 1 September. Knud Sörensen was chosen as the new head of the marketing department and the cruise ship departme...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • UK Club reorganizes its structure
  • Abu Dhabi Mar eyes P+S Werften
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service launches new plasma cutter
  • Navies to shipowners: Don't relax anti-pirate measures

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Naming the power players
    Lloyd's List needs you to nominate the most influential people in shipping
  • Premiums rise for VLGC spot-market voyages west of Suez
    Delays in Brazil ports tighten market and boost freight rates
  • Unifeeder targets UK coastal traffic with Feederlink acquisition
    Expanded network positions firm to compete against UK road and rail
  • Cash-rich owners set to take pick of older bargains
    Lack of bank interest in mid-life vessels may drive down prices further
  • SMM 2012: Shipyards yet to convince owners over green designs
    Shipbuilders use environmental demands as a new marketing tool, but owners remain sceptical over their ability to live up to claims
  • SMM 2012: Ban CO2 firefighting systems, urges Norwegian lobby
    Technology does not meet ISM and crew safety needs, Skagerrak Foundation claims
  • Supramax resale fetches just $22m
    Deals point to softening sale and purchase market
  • Petredec buys VLGC amid forecasts of robust market for the near future
    Company's expansion plans stay on course
  • Banks must drive German shipping to consolidate, say SFF delegates
    SMM 2012: Sector ripe for takeovers with 400 firms operating an average of nine ships
  • Pakistan breakers pay the week's highest prices
    Most demolition business goes to Bangladesh, but Gadani digs deep for large tankers
  • G6 alliance culls Asia-Europe capacity by 15%
    Group suspends loop as peak season fails to materialise and lines prepare for slowdown
  • ITF steps up Baltic inspections
    Week of action runs until Friday
  • Navies urge continued Somalia vigilance
    Shipping must keep up its guard despite drop in pirate attacks
  • Market awaits sale price for 13-year-old VLCC pair
    Deal will clarify buyers' appetite for ageing tankers
  • CSAV reduces its second-quarter losses
    Chilean line says it is on course to recovery after freight rates rally
  • Amsterdam seeks new role for ACT
    Port chief 'disappointed' by owner's decision to close containers facility
  • US box imports surge 9.7% on year
    Automotive and furniture sectors show strong growth
  • Greek ferry lines strive to curb losses
    Sector is losing money, but two out of three major listed operators reduce first half deficit
  • Ceva Logistics wins five-year deal with Heinz food giant
    'Unprecedented' long-term ocean freight contract means handling 60,000 teu per year
  • Congestion from a US ports strike would hit boxship operators hard
    Shippers may divert cargo ahead of vote to avoid disruption, says Macquarie Research
  • Holding the line
    The G6 move to reduce capacity indicates accelerating weakness on the Asia-Europe trades
  • MSC Flaminia towed out of UK waters
    France, Belgium and the Netherlands approve passage for fire-damaged boxship
  • Killing over unpaid ransom signals new Somali pirate business model
    Death of Syrian hostage after two-year stalemate ups the stakes for all sides
  • CMA CGM completes cruise business sell-off
    Private equity firm Bridgepoint buys Ponant
  • UK P&I Club restructures to prepare for Solvency II
    The club will no longer write direct business via Bermuda
  • SMM 2012: Secure Money Making
    Environmental awareness is an increasing necessity, but can shipowners have a commercial interest in saving the planet when they are too busy trying to save their businesses?
  • HSH Nordbank's silence adds to Omega drama
    Court hearing postponed to September 10
  • Owner of sunken Thermopylae Sierra blames Sri Lankan government
    Greece's Scarlet Shipping says authorities are 'totally and ultimately responsible' for sinking
  • Omega Navigation Chapter 11 reorganisation plan faces opposition
    Short-changed creditors and lenders attack 'unfair and illegal' proposals
  • Babson Capital sets sights on further shipping investments
    But cash will be available only to 'good prospects' sourced through private equity partners

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Venezuela refinery restarts
    PDVSA said the refinery complex in Paraguaná, Venezuela, has returned to processing 170,000 barrels of crude per day, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Ship glut cools breaking prices
    BROKERS and cash buyers are cautioning that recycling prices might cool as more big ships head for breaking beaches
  • G6 suspends Far East/Europe loop
    HAPAG-Lloyd said today the G6 box shipping alliance is suspending its Loop 3 Far East/Europe as of early next month
  • Flaminia transiting Channel
    SCORCHED box ship MSC Flaminia was transiting the Channel today after being cleared last week for its journey to Germany
  • Worries renewed on Russia's grain exports
    KREMLIN grain harvest forecasts for summer have fallen below the estimate for Russia's yearly domestic grain consumption: 70M tonnes
  • Ponant sale completed
    CMA CGM said today it has completed its sale of cruise ship subsidiary Compagnie du Ponant to private equity investor Bridgepoint
  • Swiber gets rest of Atlantis
    OFFSHORE company Swiber Holdings said it has moved to acquire full ownership of investment holding company Atlantis Navigation
  • Evergreen, Yang Ming profit
    TAIWANESE box carriers Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming saw their first quarterly profits in a year, as improved long-haul freight rates boosted earnings
  • Liners get stonewalled on rates
    LINERS appear to be getting stonewalled in their attempts to raise long-haul rates this month, given a continuing drop in rates
  • DOF raises 700M kroner
    DOF SAID today it has raised 700M kroner ($120M) by placing seven-year bonds on Norway's bourse
  • Builders complete merger
    JAPANESE builders IHI Marine and Universal Shipbuilding have completed their merger, with the new Japan Marine United to operate as of 1 October
  • Investors target secondhand VLGCs
    DECENT freight rates for VLGCs are translating into good prices for secondhand tonnage, brokers said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • CSAV Slashes Second Quarter Loss
    CSAV's second quarter operating loss narrowed sharply year-over-year to $61.7 million from $381.4 million as the Chilean ocean carrier reaped...
  • G6 Alliance Pulls One Asia-Europe Service
    The G6 Alliance of European and Asian container carriers said it is temporarily suspending one of its Asia-Europe services because...
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port Open for Business
    Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port began commercial operations Sept. 1 with the arrival of the container vessel MSC Bari, port operator...
  • Commentary: Hours-of-Service, Years of Debate
    Q: I've been following, or at least tried to follow, the arguments about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service...
  • Interactive Graphic: Trucking Dashboard 2nd Quarter 2012
  • Economic Pains Bring Slower Gains for Motor Carriers
    Trucking kept pace and occasionally moved ahead of a slowing economy in the second quarter, with the largest publicly owned...
  • Developers, Rails Looking Inland for New Ports
    The next generation of inland ports will likely reflect a post-recession flavor. With import volume crawling toward pre-recession highs, the...
  • Commentary: Presidential Reality Checks
    The dog days of summer provided no respite from the pre-convention point-counterpoint between the Obama and Romney camps. PolitiFact has...
  • NY State Agency Sees Lack of Diversity on the Docks
    A New York state agency's discrimination complaint against the International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association adds a...
  • TWIC Card Readers Not Yet Specified
    Ports and marine terminal operators that have been waiting anxiously for the Coast Guard to release its notice of proposed...
  • Mexico's Ports Focus on Home Delivery
    Mexico's ports are sometimes viewed as potential low-cost gateways for Asian cargo moving to the U.S., but Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas,...
  • Trucking Thrives on the Border
    Shippers looking for trucks in northern Mexico desperately want something in short supply across North America: la capacidad. Truckload capacity...
  • For Mexican Rails, Growth is Stacked
    When it comes to Mexican rail growth, you haven't seen anything yet. Mexican railroads' share of surface freight moves...
  • Mexico Making a Name for Itself in Manufacturing
    The Mexican economy can be baffling to Americans. News headlines of horrifying gang violence tend to overshadow the booming manufacturing...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Polzug branches out in Poland
    Polzug has started offering three return trips a week between Gdynia, Gdansk and Poznan in Poland. Poznan is the railway company's hub terminal in central Poland, ...
  • Asciano orders Cargotec AutoStrads
    Asciano, which owns Patrick Stevedores, has announced that it has ordered 44 automated straddle carriers (AutoStrads) from Finland-based Cargotec with deliveries ...
  • IAS launches chassis software solution for US
    Following the exit of several ocean carriers from providing chassis in the US, International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched ChassisManager in order to ...
  • G6 joins exodus from Asia-Europe tradelane
    The G6 Alliance has joined the CKYH alliance in announcing a service withdrawal programme between Asia and northern Europe. In early October, the G6 will suspend ...
  • Strike threat after ILA contract talks reach impasse
    Negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) have taken a turn for the worse after the latter ...
  • Its all in the LNG price
    That is what 12 months of research and analysis by Lloyd's Register (LR) has concluded when it comes to the use as LNG as an alternative fuel to bunker fuel for ...
  • Hamburg container traffic static in Q2 12
    Hamburg's container traffic was stable in Q2 12 with 2.2 million TEU handled, practically the same as in the opening quarter of the year and also the same as in ...
  • Lagos-Ibadan rail link to be built
    Rail transport for both freight and passenger transfers is to be given a huge boost in Nigeria following the Government's signing of a USD1.4 billion contract with ...
  • Khalifa opened

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Havyard bags wellboats
    Havyard has clinched an order for a new wellboat from a compatriot owner.
  • Sincere slides
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has posted a weaker first half profit as revenue slipped.
  • CSAV curbs loss
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has turned in a dramatically improved set of second quarter numbers.
  • Feline feeling fine
    A stowaway cat has survived three weeks in a shipping container during a voyage across the Pacific.
  • Party poopers
    A huge surplus of 350 vessels means the capesize market will be unable to repeat its 2009 spike, Barclays Capital believes.
  • Austal eyes charter
    An AUD 100m ($102.52m) ferry built on spec by Australia's Austal could be chartered out in Europe if no buyer emerges.
  • Nam Cheong on a roll
    Nam Cheong has continued its recent winning streak by scooping a deal worth close to $60m.
  • Navies fire piracy warning
    Anti-piracy forces have pleaded with shipowners not to become complacent following a drop in activity off Somalia.
  • WAM's bulker coup
    India's West Asia Maritime (WAM) has scooped a five-year bulker charter worth $47.5m.
  • Dragnis defends divi axe
    John Dragnis has defended Goldenport Holdings' decision to ice dividend payments.
  • G6 cans Asia-Europe route
    The G6 alliance has confirmed plans to temporarily shelve one of its Asia to Europe routes following a slump in business.
  • Costa Allegra scrapped
    Costa Cruises' Costa Allegra is heading to breakers in Turkey after being hit by fire in February.
  • More woe for Anek
    Greek ferry owner Anek Lines has posted a bigger net loss in the first half as the country's economic crisis continued to hit its operations.
  • Capes sent for the chop
    A capesize caught up in a crash off South Africa last year has headed a run of large bulkers to the scrap heap in Bangladesh.
  • ADM eyes P+S
    UAE shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Mar (ADM) could buy insolvent German group P+S Werften's shipyards.
  • Costs curtail U-Ming
    Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has posted a lower profit in the first half as operating expenses rose.
  • Cash in bag for Dof
    Helge Mogster's Dof is $120m to the good after a trip to the bond market.
  • Crew member lost
    A seafarer has reportedly gone overboard from a Costa cruiseship off Turkey.
  • Hostage murdered
    Somali pirates have killed a Syrian crewman on the hijacked Orna in a protest over a delayed ransom payment.
  • Hoegh clinches Chile job
    Hoegh LNG looks to have emerged victorious in its bid to win a floating LNG import terminal (FSRU) project in Chile.
  • Kreuz eyes newbuilding
    Singapore's Kreuz Holdings says it is looking to acquire a multipurpose subsea dive support and construction vessel.
  • Ultrabulk back in profit
    Ultrabulk Shipping has returned to profit in the first half of 2012 following a major reduction in operating costs.
  • McDermott back at Vigo
    McDermott International has returned to Spain for a second high capacity reeled pipelay vessel newbuilding.
  • Price key to LNG as fuel
    Global acceptance of LNG as an alternative marine fuel will come down to price, a new Lloyd's Register study contends.
  • LOOP has reopened
    The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico resumed operations over the weekend.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
  • Suez 'runs dry'
    No replenishment date for Egyptian bunker hub.
  • Bunker prices climbing in European hubs
    Markets firm in key European ports.
  • Caribbean refinery 'will not be restarted'
    Valero says Aruba plant will become refined products terminal.
  • 'Fuel saving' data system installed NOAA vessels
    Database allows operators to find 'most economical fuel settings.'
  • Bunker volumes set to surge
    Port of Ust-Luga could see demand grow by 75%.
  • Refinery shut down after damage to floating pipeline
    Ceypetco tendering for fuel oil to make up for any shortfall.
  • Bunker prices start the week firm
    Demand mixed at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Insolvencies to grow 'even larger'
    More distress sales of vessels expected in the coming months, says CEO of publicly-traded German shipping fund.
  • South China fuel oil imports to rise
    Sinopec Fuel Oil expected to maintain high fuel oil imports in September.
  • Singapore and Denmark ink maritime MOU
    Set to cooperate in promoting clean and green shipping.
  • Petrobras invests $71.6 billion to modernise, expand refineries
    Plan will enable the energy major to produce fuels with lower sulphur content.
  • Titan in further share acquisition deal
    Acquisition by Guangdong Zhenrong's subsidiary triggers obligatory takeover for Titan's remaining shares.

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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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