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November 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH alliance cuts seven services between Asia and the Mediterranean
  • Barged cargo from mid and lower Yangtze to be railed to Europe via Chongqing
  • DCT Gdansk marks 5th birthday with 25pc more capacity with yard growth
  • State Council waterway regulations allows foreigners to participate
  • Fujian-Taiwan direct container trade volume up 1.2pc as bulk rises 41.4pc
  • MOL stages table-top drill of collision of steel carrier and coaster
  • Intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC marks 20 years in Hong Kong
  • Owners, not charterers, take hit when pirates strike: UK Commercial Court
  • IATA: World air cargo growth continues to slow as September demand weakens
  • WFS takes over ground handling for BA World Cargo at Gatwick airport
  • Atlas Air parent profit up 20pc profit to US$33.9 million, revenue up 13pc

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • BLPL Singapore commences two container vessel routes
  • Essar Shipping's H1 profit up at 17.91 cr.
  • DP World & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust mark awarding of new project
  • NMPT bags environmental upgradation award
  • INR 4,000-cr. deal inked to develop 2 rail corridors
  • Truck rentals pick up in Oct., but lower year-on-year
  • Chidambaram pegs fiscal growth at 5.5-6 pc
  • Uttar Pradesh approves rice export policy for 5 years
  • Emerging countries look to each other to enhance trade

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Newcastle airport changes minority partner
    The Danish entity Copenhagen Airports A/S recently agreed to sell its 49% interest in the share capital of the NIAL Group Ltd (NIAL), the parent company of Newcastle international ...
  • Palau Airways partners AAT in Hong Kong
    Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) was appointed by Palau Airways (P7) as its handling agent for cargo and documentation at Hong Kong International Airport with effect from 28 O...
  • New Iata member Safi Airways hopes to fly back to Europe soon
    Safi Airways, the privately owned international scheduled airline of Afghanistan, has officially been accredited with full Iata membership. The airline also successfully completed ...
  • Woolworths renews transport contract with Linfox in Australia
    The giant retailer Woolworths has signed a five-year contract to continue Linfox store distribution from the former's Wyong distribution centre in New South Wales (Australia). Linf...
  • Asciano lands new train services contract for coal transport
    Asciano's Pacific national coal haulage business has entered into a train services contract with Australia's coal miner BMA. The pact provides the support functions of maintenance ...
  • OOCL: management changes in Hong Kong and USA
    The Hong Kong-based shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is making changes to its management, effective 1 January 2013. Bosco Louie will retire from his current r...
  • Bucharest international railfreight terminal receives first intra-EU train
    Tibbett Logistics, the operator of southeastern Romania's prime intermodal rail terminal, the Bucharest international railfreight terminal (BIRFT), has received the first scheduled...
  • Debut for FedEx Freight's new LNG tractors
    FedEx Freight, a leading US provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, has begun testing two new tractors powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)-only engines. The pre-...
  • BBC Chartering focuses on Western Australia
    The Germany-based company BBC Chartering, a leading provider of multipurpose and heavylift shipping services, strengthened its presence in the Australian market by establishing a ...
  • DPD building new national hub in Poland
    The global parcel and express service provider DPD has built a new, EUR 32 million parcel sorting centre in Stryków, near Lodz (Poland). As a central handling site, the facility ac...
  • DSV investing heavily in a logistics facility in Krefeld
    The logistics service provider DSV, together with real estate developer Habacker, has unveiled plans to construct a EUR 60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain (German...
  • Norway Post acquires Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri
    The Scandinavian postal operator Norway Post has acquired the Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri. Norway Post said that Ekdahls 'keri provides mainly road transport and termin...
  • New vice-president carrier sales for South Carolina Ports
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA/USA) hired John Wheeler to fill the position of vice-president, carrier sales, effective 29 October. Wheeler, who reports to Paul McClintoc...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Severe weather threatens Sandy pollution response
  • NYPD adds more Gladding Hearn patrol boats
  • Canada has new Fisheries Research Vessel
  • W&O's Loomis joins new SCA Committee
  • Indonesia's ITS opts for SmartMarine 3D
  • Tanker propeller jobs keep Hydrex teams busy
  • Gondan launches PSV for Østensjø Rederi
  • TTS Group wins orders worth $17.5 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Alaska Airlines expanding with new Pacific Northwest flights
  • Port of Camas-Washougal buying Columbia River waterfront property
  • Boeing nets first conversion order for 767-300ER planes to freighters
  • Agencies respond to spill at Port Angeles Tesoro terminal
  • Seattle District Corps personnel cross country to aid Sandy recovery

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Down by the jetty
    Canvey Island has never lost its feelgood factor - and it is all thanks to oil and gas
  • Box chartering deals remain sluggish during Eisbein festivities
    Market faces weak demand, seasonal capacity cuts and continued deliveries of new tonnage
  • Rostock port operator secures $64m loan
    HSH Nordbank says deal shows its commitment to north German region
  • Box carriers face difficult fourth quarter
    Mixed outlook from CTS data suggests carriers' troubles will continue for some time
  • Paragon delays delivery of four newbuildings
    Boudouroglou 'optimistic' that the company will emerge stronger from its losses
  • Seaspan and Yangzijiang play hardball over options
    China Development Bank on stand-by as boxship newbuilding talks continue
  • Impairments on VLCCs drive Knightsbridge to third-quarter loss
    Firm talks up 'attractive risk-reward' of dry bulk amid rumoured tanker exit
  • Box Ships inks deal for idled pair in profitable third quarter
    New OOCL acquisitions boost revenues and average time charter earnings
  • Cut-price orders are poison, says Yangzijiang chairman
    Exclusive interview: '2011 was grey, 2012 is black and 2013 will be bloody', warns Ren
  • Bunker costs fall to fresh lows
    Cheaper fuel helps VLCC owners to pull in higher earnings
  • Thome sets pace for a market change
    Singapore ship manager sees vetting procedures spread to dry bulk world
  • German maritime accidents body to hand over MSC Flaminia
    Light at the end of the tunnel for box unloading
  • Seaspan boss hails Obama win
    Policy continuity will be good for shipping, says Wang
  • Sempra poised to win permit to export Louisiana LNG
    Momentum builds for US gas projects that will boost demand for shipping
  • State hand-out shields China Shipping from hefty operating losses
    Government subsidies and income tax rebates boost net earnings by nearly 50%
  • Better turnover boosts Bourbon
    French offshore major's share price rises on third-quarter revenue statement
  • Cure or kill
    Restructuring consultancy fees are a bitter pill for troubled firms to swallow
  • Yangzijiang vows to be China's most profitable yard as profit slips
    Shipbuilder restructures sites to target specific market niches
  • Trading up
    Obama victory should see the US strip the rancour from trade policy
  • Hyundai Samho resold seven Nobu Su bulk carriers, say brokers
    TMT's kamsarmax vessels reported to have fetched $24m-$25m each
  • Restructuring costs drag down Torm to $78m loss
    But support from banks will help troubled tanker firm to weather poor markets
  • Three P&I clubs announce general rate increases
    London Club announces the largest rate rise to date

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Keystone, LNG decisions loom for Obama
    PRESIDENT OBAMA'S victory leaves him facing two outstanding decisions at the outset of his second term that have major implications for shipping
  • Clarkson's shares dive on profits warning
    CLARKSON'S, the London-listed maritime services group, today issued a profits warning
  • Paragon delays timetable on newbuildings
    NYSE-listed Paragon today disclosed quarterly losses and an agreement with Zhejiang Ouhua to push back delivery dates on four newbuildings
  • TORM founders in yet more red ink
    TORM today reported deeper year on year losses for both 2012's first nine months and third quarter
  • Bourbon rides high
    OFFSHORE operator Bourbon said today its third-quarter revenues jumped 21% year on year to €306.1M ($393.27M), reflecting its strong growth and rising vessel hire rates in the offshore oil and gas services market
  • Pressure rises in Asia on box Panamaxes
    DAILY hire rates for chartered Panamax box ships are sliding down this week, with more owners fixing below $9,000 per day, brokers said today
  • Chinese methanol imports expected to fall by 20.6%
    CHINA is expected to import less methanol than it did last year, as the economic slowdown affected chemical demand
  • LNG fleet growth to exceed demand in 2014
    THE high number of speculative LNG carrier orders placed last year would result in fleet growth exceeding demand in 2014, said RS Platou
  • Capesize rates slide
    CAPESIZE rates are sliding in both basins after rallying over the last three weeks, with brokers reporting that owners are accepting sliding rates as they believe the market is losing momentum
  • Yangzijiang 3Q profits down 14%
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today that its 3Q12 earnings dropped 14% year on year to 877.2M yuan ($140.47M), with no order wins in the period
  • Yangzijiang moves into property development
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today it would move into property development, with the registration of a subsidiary in Jiangsu province, China
  • BV's newbuilding orders fall by 38%
    FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said its fresh newbuilding orders fell another 38% year on year in the first nine months of 2012
  • NY & NJ finally reopens
    CONTAINER terminals are running again today at Port of New York & New Jersey, a week after Hurricane Sandy

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 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*Nov. 2: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,251.20, 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 Nov. 5 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 2.7 percent or...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Chinese and US politics: so different but both are lands of opportunity
    The once-a-decade baton change of leadership in China's ruling Communist Party is in sharp contrast to the Hollywood-style over-hyped razzmatazz of the US presidential ...
  • RZD seals deal to buy Gefco
    French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen has completed the sale of 75% of its logistics subsidiary, Gefco, to JSC Russian Railways (RZD) for GBP800 million (USD1 billion). ...
  • 4,000 up for CI LinkedIn
  • China drives BMW ahead
    Germany's luxury car maker BMW - which includes the iconic Rolls Royce and Mini brands - is enjoying a record year in China, taking full advantage of the 'islands ...
  • Slot charter expiry heralds end for HPOS transpac link
    Chinese state-owned ocean carrier, Hainan PO Shipping [HPOS], established in 2009 to aid the economic development of the country's Yangpu region, will exit its ...
  • APM T handles biggest ship at Port of Mobile
  • New attack in Chinese solar panel wars
    Ahead of the once-in-a-decade change of leaders in China the nation is fighting back in the solar panel wars with the European Union filing a counter complaint ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Motiva readies restart
    Crude and product carriers are poised to benefit from the reactivation of Motiva's Port Arthur expansion project in the first quarter of next year, according to a researcher at a top US tanker brokerage.
  • Concordia falls
    Concordia Maritime has experienced a fall in earnings due to its four vessels operating in the open market.
  • Golar grabs upgrade
    Clarkson Capital Markets upgraded shares of John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Partners Wednesday in anticipation of continued expansion through dropdown deals with it parent.
  • Transit cleans the air
    Kristian Eidesvik's Transit Invest has laid out details of its entry in to the offshore business via a merger with Reach Subsea.
  • PRGN painted red
    Shares of Greek bulker and boxship owner Paragon Shipping took a beating in early trading Wednesday after posting a third-quarter loss.
  • Boxships charters sisters
    Boxships has found short term work for a pair of vessels that have been lying idle for much of the past quarter.
  • Namura lowers its sights
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has cut its first-half earnings forecast as revenue dips.
  • Paragon postpones
    Paragon Shipping has postponed delivery of two bulkers and a pair of containerships under construction at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China.
  • Knightsbridge plots VL sales
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers is looking to sell its two remaining VLCCs to free up cash for bulker buys.
  • Return of the liner?
    A new UK company is looking to resurrect the golden age of liner travel to Australia by building two new cruiseships.
  • DBS trims Sembmarine
    DBS Vickers has trimmed its target price on Sembcorp Marine after the rigbuilder saw its third quarter earnings sliced in half.
  • DNB backs Diana
    DNB Markets has taken a shine to shares in Diana Shipping.
  • Sickly Celebrity
    Three hundred and fifty passengers on a Celebrity Cruises vessel have been struck down by the norovirus bug.
  • Gurita steps it up
    Gurita Lines of Indonesia is expanding its fleet with the purchase of a supramax bulker from Slovenia.
  • Mermaid adds Qatar deal
    Mermaid Maritime has added a fresh subsea services contract in Qatar to its backlog.
  • SSC's double target
    Singapore Shipping Corp is on the lookout for both ships and takeovers after an improved second quarter performance.
  • Kyoei back in profit
    Japan's Kyoei Tanker has returned to the black in the first six months despite a revenue fall.
  • Floatel evacuated
    Norway's Statoil has evacuated a floating accommodation vessel after it tilted up to four degrees in the North Sea on Wednesday.
  • Solvtrans boosted in Q3
    Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans has reported soaring earnings thanks mainly to a fall in financial items.
  • Maharshi: "human error"
    The deaths of five crew due to a gas leak on a Varun Shipping LPG vessel have been blamed on human error.
  • Arne to try bonds
    Arne Wilhelmsen's Awilco could turn to bond market for $50m, Arctic says.
  • Deeper red for Torm
    Torm slumped deeper into the red in the third quarter following a costly financial overhaul.
  • Textainer sees profits rise
    Textainer has seen third quarter profits increase by over 10% on the back of an increase in its owned container fleet.
  • Pelni converting
    Indonesian shipowner Pelni is continuing its ship conversion programme as it seeks to diversify in the face of airline competition.
  • Costs still hurting U-Ming
    Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport is still being hampered by rising operating expenses in 2012.
  • Clarksons cuts outlook
    Clarksons has scaled back its expectations for the second half of the year, it said in an interim statement issued on Wednesday.
  • Two takers for waiver
    Two companies are taking advantage of the Jones Act waiver in the US to bring oil to the storm-hit north-east.
  • Bourbon raises the bar
    Bourbon, the Paris-listed offshore specialist, has posted improved revenue figures for the third quarter of 2012.
  • YJZ lines up buyers
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it is close to finding a buyer for five kamsarmax newbuildings that were cancelled earlier this year.
  • GulfMark in big miss
    GulfMark Offshore, the US offshore vessel operator, has reported third quarter profits well below analyst's expectations.
  • Kyeema back in action
    Teekay Corp has completed repairs to an aframax that was damaged after running aground off Estonia in September.
  • Wartsila seals Kuwait deal
    Wartsila has won a contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Perry heads HR at Kenco
  • Weak freight market dents Singapore Airlines' profit
    Growing losses at the airline's cargo division in the first half of the fiscal year contributed to lower operating profits and a 30 percent decline in net profit for the parent company.
  • MSC to hike Asia-Europe rates
  • No staffing problems at NY/NJ terminals after storm
    Beverly Fedorko, a spokesperson for the New York Shipping Association, said longshoremen were eager to return to work and "anxious to get the port back and running and get that feeling of contributing to the well-being of the region."
  • ECS expands in Italy
    ECS Group, a general sales and services agent based in Paris, has acquired three companies in Italy founded by Glauco Martinelli, including Air Transport Consultants Spa (ATC), Airfreight and Data Processing Srl (ADP), and Airline Logistics Srl (AirLog).
  • PayCargo links with ASCI of Miami
    PayCargo will provide ASCI clients with payment processing services integrated directly into ASCI's accounting module to offer payment processing capabilities not currently available within ASCI's suite.
  • Africa logistics sector ripe for investment
    Ti Business Development Director Mike Nordmann, a veteran of the African logistics market, said investors and logistics companies will have to adopt a more positive approach if they wish to exploit the region's opportunities.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • IFO prices climb sharply in Fujairah
    Upward movement spreads to South African ports.
  • Strong gains seen in Rotterdam
    Bunker prices move up across European ports.
  • European ECA operator sees 247% profit increase
    Remaining part of 2012 'will still be volatile and challenging'.
  • Thames 'bunkers only' liftings gain on ECA advantage
    UK bunker locations see shift in demand pattern for low sulphur product.
  • Sulphur non-compliance: 'Fines are not the real cost'
    'The most significant cost is likely to be the vessel's detention,' says IBIA chairman.
  • Term premiums fall in Singapore
    Weak demand has pushed down premiums, say industry sources.
  • Human error cited in LPG carrier deaths
    Full investigation into incident underway.
  • Bunker prices surge mid-week
    Buyers sidelined as prices rise for the second consecutive day.
  • Oil major calls for fuel availability review to be brought forward
    Earlier review will provide 'clarity' to industry participants.
  • Million dollar emission monitoring orders for Martek
    Orders come as Korean yards build more fuel efficient and less polluting ships.
  • Bankruptcies 'need to occur'
    Shipping industry will 'go through consolidation and restructuring but it is here to stay and will thrive'.
  • Americas market displays volatility on US election day
    New York prices remained flat as suppliers noted difficulties in transporting product from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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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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