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November 6, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Guangdong ports' nine-month box volume rises 4.4pc to 35.4 million TEU
  • New York-New Jersey port opens to shipping again after major hurricane
  • Diverted hurricane-struck US cargo triples Port of Halifax throughput
  • Fangcheng container volume up 6.8pc to 205,500 TEU in first nine months
  • China's domestic automotive exports via Xinjiang increases 59.4pc
  • Wuhan launches direct railway cargo service to Czech Republic
  • MSC Flaminia blast cause still unknown, insurers slow on General Average
  • Yusen Logistics posts half-year 24.7pc profit fall as revenues rise 5.5pc
  • Nine-month box volume up 16pc at Finland's Rauma port to 187,994 TEU
  • Cargotec wins MacGregor RoRo cargo access equipment order
  • Australia's Goodman Group to build modern logistics park in Sichuan
  • Lufthansa Cargo profit slips 66pc to US$84.7 million in first 9 months
  • Etihad Airways to start Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong service with codeshare
  • Boeing 727 deliberately crashed to make film and provide safety tips

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Gujarat Junction 2012 opens today
  • London P&I Club sets general increase for next policy year
  • NSB to propose deployment of emergency towing vessels along both coasts
  • NYK posts operating profit in H1
  • US Homeland Security temporarily waives Jones Act to assist in post Sandy relief efforts
  • Indo-Myanmar trade meet to boost ties
  • Adani Hazira Container Terminal ready for operations
  • Box volumes recover in Sept. for Shanghai & Ningbo
  • Essar Ports to commission Paradip Port's iron ore berth
  • JNPT bags Gold Award for CSR activities
  • CN reports increased quarterly profit & revenues
  • Industry urges govt to impose duty on palm oil imports

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Stuttgart airport says welcome back LOT and farewell Qatar
    Today (5 November) LOT Polish Airlines is launching the second (after Hanover) flight connection to Germany this year. The airline chose the city of Stuttgart, which will be served...
  • Diageo creates logistics director role for Western Europe
    The international beverage trust Diageo has created the position of a logistics director for Western Europe. María Andrés Arrizabalaga will take on the post in Madrid, while remain...
  • Air Baltic appoints Grimme as new CCO
    The Latvian airline Air Baltic has appointed Michael Grimme as its chief commercial officer. In spring 2012, Grimme became the carrier's senior-vice president sales and marketing. ...
  • CargoBeamer starts intermodal freight services throughout Europe
    After a successful trial run CargoBeamer - a handling system for intermodal transport - is now available throughout Europe. The equipment can be used to transfer all trailers to th...
  • Nippon Cargo to start freight flights to Texas
    From today (5 November), the Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines is serving Dallas/Fort Worth airport TX (USA). The cargo service will be the first direct freighter connection b...
  • Daimler investing more than USD 170 million in Argentina
    Over the next few years the truck maker Daimler is investing around USD 170 million in its Juan Manuel Fangio location in Buenos Aires. The investment will enable the German compan...
  • Network Rail launches consultation over reform of rail freight property in UK
    Network Rail, the owner and operator of the UK's rail network, has launched an industry consultation aimed at reforming the management and ownership of rail freight property. The c...
  • Raben Group and VR Transpoint cooperating in Poland, Slovakia and Czechia
    The Finnish service provider VR Transpoint has concluded a cooperation agreement with Raben Group on road transports to Poland, Slovakia and Czechia. The pact took effect 29 Octob...
  • Fesco Transportation Group announces new Turkey to Novorossiysk container service with direct call at Sochi
    Fesco Transportation Group, Russia's largest integrated transportation service provider with over 130 years of experience, has taken another step in its expansion into the Black Se...
  • Rollercoaster results for Panalpina in Q3
    Panalpina, a global logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), reported Q3/2012 net sales of CHF 1.721 billion, a 10% increase compared to the CHF 1.508 billion generated ...
  • Norbert Dentressangle opens new distribution platform in Spain
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened a new, shared-user distribution platform in Seville in Andalusia (Spain). Strategically located in the ZAL Sevilla logi...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Sembcorp Marine reports lower profits
  • Horizon Shipbuilding delivers towboats
  • LPD 24 completes Navy acceptance trials
  • USCG responds to Hurricane Sandy pollution threats
  • TUI Cruises exercises newbuild option at STX Finland
  • LNG newbuilds to use fuel-sharing dual-fuel MAN engines

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Dredging project begins today at Grays Harbor navigation channel
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of August
  • Trucking association predicts growing shortage of drivers
  • Bennu Glass expanding Port of Kalama operations
  • BNSF taps Steve Bobb as chief marketing officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Box line antitrust reminder from Brussels
    Industry investigation continues, says senior European Commission official
  • Mediterranean slump hurts Asia-Europe box trades
    Wide spread in rates between north Europe and the Mediterranean could shake GRIs
  • Tui orders fourth vessel
    Cruise operator orders second newbuilding from Finland's STX
  • China Shipping Group to inject vessels into CSD
    Operating unit will receive 10 bulk carriers and up to three tankers
  • Tanker traffic resumes in New York harbour
    Gasoline crisis to ease as vessel transits reinstated after hurricane disruption
  • Varun outlines four pillars of recovery
    Troubled Indian tanker and gas carrier owner restructures company to tap new markets
  • Torm completes restructuring deal
    Danish tanker and bulk carrier operator brings in banks as shareholders
  • KG funds have yet to recover from weak boxship market
    Two out of three vessels under review cannot cover operating expenses or loans
  • Antitrust uncertainty
    Brussels continues its probe into boxlines' behaviour
  • A clean fight
    We need greater honesty when it comes to claims for damages from oil spills
  • Competition sees profits halved at Sembcorp Marine
    Third-quarter figures show offshore builder posting weaker margins
  • Brightoil warns of third-quarter loss
    Hong Kong-listed bunker supplier plagued by weak margins for marine fuel and tankers
  • New York-New Jersey box terminals reopen after hurricane
    Containers are moving, but power and fuel shortages still worry local businesses
  • Cartel arrests should boost maritime security in West Africa
    But Nigeria's security forces must improve surveillance, says Bergen
  • Third VLCC sold for scrap in a fortnight
    Although more tankers must be sold for demolition, rates continue to decline
  • EMS posts lower losses as it seeks to raise cash through share issue
    Former Eitzen Marine Services finds a growing niche in military provisions
  • Hanjin improves its third-quarter operating performance
    But stronger won sees South Korean shipping line post wider loss on a net basis
  • Oil spills give rise to exaggerated claims, says ITOPF
    Findings of environmental studies often lack a basis in fact, fund claims
  • Prestige trial to resume in A Coruña next week
    Master will take the stand in criminal case over tanker grounding
  • Spanish parliament will ponder reformed navigation laws
    New legislation has been a decade in the making

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Salvors board death ship
    INDIAN authorities said salvors from SMIT International today boarded a crude tanker involved in a fatal grounding in Chennai
  • Seadrill, SapuraKencana close $2.9Bn rigs deal
    SEADRILL and SapuraKencana Petroleum of Malaysia said they have closed a rigs deal worth $2.9Bn
  • CGGVeritas profits rise 20%
    SURVEY specialist CGGVeritas today reported a 20% year on year increase in net income to $48M
  • Brightoil issues warning
    HONG Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum has warned of huge losses for the three months ended 30 September
  • SMM profits slump 48%
    SEMBCORP Marine said today profits for 3Q12 dropped 48% year on year on the back of lower revenues
  • GES trebles profits
    GREAT Eastern Shipping, India's largest private shipowner, said net profits during its July-September quarter trebled year on year
  • EMS Seven Seas launches share offer
    EMS SEVEN Seas, the maritime services provider previously known as Eitzen Maritime Services, has launched a share offer
  • Filipinos to get danger pay
    FILIPINO seafarers working on vessels transiting high-risk areas are entitled to 'danger pay', according to a circular released by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
  • Schlüssel Reederei buys Harmstorf
    BREMEN-based Schlüssel Reederei has taken over another ship management company in Hamburg called Reederei Harmstorf in a bid to restore critical economies of scale
  • Libra continues snapping up VLCCs
    LIBRA Shipping has bought two 2000-built VLCCs from BW Group at $29M each, as the Greek owner continues to buy bargain-priced VLCCs
  • TORM signs restructuring - but also cautions
    TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk group, said it today signed a restructuring deal agreed in the autumn - but also warned that more financial trouble could be ahead
  • Wan Hai profits rise 217%
    TAIWAN'S Wan Hai Lines has reported a year on year profits leap of 217% for the first nine months of 2012
  • Strong take-up for LR period charters
    BROKERS are reporting strong take-up for period charters of LR2 and LR1 products tankers, as spot rates hit a 2012 high on rising naphtha demand
  • Havila raises 100M kroner from bond
    HAVILA Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore service vessel owner, says it has successfully completed the issue of 100M kroner ($17.3M) in three-year unsecured notes
  • Shipbreaking momentum fades in South Asia
    THE bubble appears to be bursting for shipbreaking in South Asia, as the impending Diwali celebrations, falling steel prices and rupee fluctuations took their toll on the market last week

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • SCFI - Shanghai Containerized Freight Index
    Shanghai export average spot rates for the following trade lanes are among the 15 component trade lanes in the weekly SCFI-Containerized Freight Index,produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and weigh 57.5 percent of the SCFI comprehensive reading. SCFI - SHANGHAI CONTAINER FREIGHT INDEX*Oct. 26: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,230.14, up...
  • Drewry Container Rate Benchmark
    The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong. The Oct. 29 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 7.9 percent or...
  • ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates
    The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Oct. 30 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 10/30/2012 U.S. WEST COAST...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • ABP gets new ceo
    Associated British Ports [ABP] - the UK's largest port owner and operator - will see its current chief executive, Peter Jones, retire at the end of March next year ...
  • Mediterranean slump hurts Asia-Europe box trades
    This year's lack of a peak season is evident in a 7.7% year-on-year drop in container volumes from Asia to western Mediterranean and North African destinations, ...
  • Eisbeinessen hangover
    The 64th Hamburg Ship's Agent Association Eisbeinessen took place in the halls of the city's Congress Centrum last Friday attended by more than 5,000 international ...
  • PNYNJ on its way back after Sandy
    The Port of New York & New Jersey [PNYNJ] is returning to some semblance of normality after last Monday's superstorm caused a four foot surge tide of water ...
  • Panalpina sees 'light and shadow'
    That was the comment of Panalpina ceo, Monika Ribar, to its third quarter results. She explained: 'On the one hand, ocean freight continued with historic record ...
  • Rotterdam box throughput dips
    Unsurprisingly - given the eurozone crisis - the number of containers processed at the Port of Rotterdam declined in the first nine months of the year, ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Downturn dings Danaos
    Aggressive expansion of Danaos' containership fleet appears to have taken a toll on its bottom line in the third quarter.
  • True North explores S&P
    A fledgling Connecticut tanker brokerage appears to be nearing the next phase its crusade to become a leader in the maritime arena.
  • CNOOC dodges downgrade
    China National Offshore Oil Corp's billion-dollar acquisition of a stake in an Australian LNG project has been met by mixed reactions from analysts at Moody's Investors Services.
  • Uncertainty plagues TI
    A leading VLCC pool is on the fringe of losing another tanker if Euronav continues with a campaign to part with vintage tonnage.
  • Jinhai sheds resale
    Jinhai Heavy Industries of China appears to have parted with a prompt capesize resale in a transaction that reflects the continued decline in bulker values.
  • Havila seals funding
    Norway's Havila Shipping has tied up its latest NOK 100m ($17.39m) bond sale as it refinances debt.
  • Tanker Pac cans VL
    Ofer-controlled Tanker Pacific is the third owner to scrap a VLCC in just two weeks.
  • Hanjin Shipping loses less
    Korean boxship and bulker owner Hanjin Shipping said its third-quarter loss had narrowed as rates improved.
  • STX seals cruise order
    Germany's TUI Cruises has tied up an order for a second cruiseship at STX in Finland.
  • Cauvery held over deaths
    The family of one of the six crew who died in the grounding of Pratibha Cauvery has started legal action in Chennai, India.
  • Nokta sees product promise
    A post hurricane Sandy spike in Atlantic basin product tanker rates has set the scene for a strong run in the sector, Dahlman Rose believes.
  • FMH buys yard stake
    Malaysia's Freight Management Holdings (FMH) is buying a 25% stake in a new Thai shiprepair yard.
  • London Club aims high
    The highest general increase so far announced has been set by the London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association.
  • SembCorp slips in third
    SembCorp Marine's third quarter profit has been sliced in half in half as revenue fell away.
  • Bonaparte sinks further
    The holed SNCM ferry Napoleon Bonaparte has sunk another metre at the port of Marseille in France.
  • Cosco Corp lifted
    OCBC has upgraded Cosco Corp (Singapore) four months after slapping a sell tag on the Chinese outfit.
  • Batista luring Petrobras?
    Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista is reportedly in talks with Petrobras for the use of his new Acu port.
  • K Line under scrutiny
    Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has put Japanese shipowner Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) on negative credit-watch as it questioned its prospects for a financial recovery.
  • Big John's big rig deal
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill is merging its tender rig business with SapuraKencana Petroleum in a near $3bn package.
  • Eimskip sells out
    Icelandic container line Eimskip's public share sale was over-subscribed more than fivefold as its IPO was completed on Friday.
  • Is 2013 unlucky for Torm?
    Having just killed one chronic financial headache Torm warns another could crop up as soon as next year.
  • Uni-Wagon eyes new route
    Uni-Wagon Marine of Taiwan is considering launching a coastal route with its new Japanese ferry acquisition.
  • N&P in magic pipe fine
    Germany's Nimmrich & Prahm (N&P) has been fined $1.2m after admitting concealing oil dumping from a cargoship off the US.
  • Amurskaya "located"
    Divers are expected to start checking an object found on the seabed off Russia as the search for the missing cargoship Amurskaya continues.
  • Mercuria seals new funds
    Mercuria has secured a $700m uncommitted secured eighteen months borrowing base financing, the oil trader has confirmed.
  • Strong start for CHO
    CH Offshore has reported a strong start to its new fiscal year with a 43.3% jump in first quarter net profits.
  • Brightoil set for loss
    Brightoil Petroleum has warned shareholders that it is likely to report a "significant loss" for the next quarter.
  • Waiver drives up rates
    The US government's decision to issue a temporary blanket waiver of the US Jones Act has sent rates for MR tankers skyrocketing.
  • TTA linked to Mimosa
    Thoresen Thai Agencies is being linked to the purchase of a modern Japanese-owned handymax bulker, according to brokers.
  • PSL sees 3% fleet growth
    Precious boss Khalid Hashim has forecast that there will only be a 3% growth in the bulker fleet next year.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • Hanjin earns $87 million profit in 3Q
    The container line said Monday it made $87.1 million in liner operating profits in the third quarter, a major swing from the $144 million it lost during the same period in 2011. Liner revenue in the third quarter was $2.2 billion.
  • Logistics relief helps Sandy survivors
  • BNSF's Lanigan to retire
    John Lanigan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for BNSF Railway, will retire on Jan. 15 and be succeeded by Steve Bobb, vice president of coal, the company announced Friday.
  • Jones Act waived for tankers after Sandy
    The federal government issued issued a temporary blanket waiver of the Jones Act to immediately allow additional oil tankers from the Gulf of Mexico to deliver product from the Gulf of Mexico to Northeastern ports.
  • C.H. Robinson takes ownership of Phoenix International
  • CARB sets stricter reefer trucking standards
    The regulations will require that any brokers, freight forwarders, shippers, and receivers to hire, or contract with, only carriers compliant with CARB's regulations on emissions from reefer boxes.
  • Grain terminals continue talks with ILWU
  • NY/NJ container terminals reopen
  • DSV builds large German DC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
  • New member for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association
    Norway-based Green Tech Marine 'has aimed to develop the world's most compact scrubber'.
  • Prices move downward in Fujairah
    Bunker prices losing ground across continent.
  • Big falls in bunker prices seen across Europe
    Falling crude values lead the way to softer bunkers.
  • Rotterdam to study impact of ships' wash
    Improving safety of loading and unloading vessels will be focus of research.
  • Arrested navy ship refused bunkers
    Vessel caught in row between US hedge fund and Argentine government.
  • Iran sees 'average' bunker sales
    National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company reports total marine fuel sales of 850,000 in the six months to September 21.
  • Greek shipping companies agree tax deal
    Financial crisis has put spotlight on industry's tax affairs.
  • Is it right to penalise a ship for sulphur violations - discovered through testing a ship tank sample - if the BDN shows the fuel as being within sulphur limits?
  • Week opens with lower bunker prices
    Significant drops in Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Torm completes restructuring
    Torm to resume full focus on daily operations, says chairman.
  • Impact of scrubber byproduct 'not clear'
    Industry needs to address proper discharge of scrubbers byproduct, key players say.
  • Bank reiterates buy rating for New York-listed firm
    Fuel savings on newbuildings 'double our expectations', says Dahlman Rose analyst.
  • Brightoil issues profit warning
    Depressed shipping industry and decreasing bunker demand have impacted its businesses, says company.

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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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