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October 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker: US October box imports to rise 9.9pc as stores stock up
  • APL Logistics dives into Chinese interior with Beijing APLL-Zhiqin buyout
  • IMF sees slower global growth unless US and Europe fix their economies
  • Savannah posts 13.8pc hike in August containers, overall cargo up 5.6pc
  • Hong Kong ferry crash commission of inquiry has set terms of reference
  • Shanghai port cluster's shipping lines now extend services to 180 nations
  • Hong Kong load limits on trains to stop couriers 'only upset passengers'
  • APM T Terminals to start building Peruvian box shop for 2014 opening
  • CEVA Logistics CEO Pattullo retires, chairman Schlanger to take over
  • Samoa buys all of Pacific Forum Line as partner nations unload shares
  • Study of Connecticut ports sees no need to built a container terminal
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr supports 6-day Silk Way Rally 2012 motor race
  • Hong Kong International Airport voted 'Best Airport' for 10th time
  • UAL's September performance deteriorates with sales falling 2.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Britannia holds technical seminar in Mumbai
  • Econship bags 'Asia Pacific Brands Award'
  • Govt support sought to lift Indian shipping
  • ICS against separate award for 'environmental salvage'
  • INTTRA upgrades its multi-carrier OceanSchedules solution
  • Ennore Port presents 4th dividend cheque to Shipping Minister
  • KoPT claims to have resolved standoff over cargo handling at Haldia
  • Govt may allow overseas retailers to sell imported food items
  • Govt may reduce timeframe for meeting export obligations
  • INR declines sharply to below 53 on heavy dollar demand

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • JAL to reduce China operations
    Due to on-going political tension between Japan and China, Japan Airlines (JAL) is reducing its services to China from today (10 October), probably until 17 November 2012. The Osak...
  • Freightliner smashes rail volumes at Tilbury
    Freightliner, a prominent UK-based rail freight operator, recently achieved a new daily throughput record of 481 containers handled in Tilbury (UK). The company has a market share ...
  • Kombiverkehr launches new direct trains to Spain
    The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is launching a new direct train service between Germany and Spain. The trail-blazing connection will start on...
  • Norbert Dentressangle adds fizz to Villa Soft Drinks distribution
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has joined forces with Villa Soft Drinks to support the company's distribution and storage of soft drinks and fruit juices across ...
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics introduces Carbon Net
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has introduced Carbon Net, a carbon management technology that gives the service provider the ability to ...
  • Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet wins German Packaging Award 2012
    The German Packaging Award's jury gave this year's prize to Paki Logistics' 1.4 display pallet. The new pallet, which is compatible with existing display pallets, can be stacked in...
  • Denmark: steep increase in diesel theft
    The number of diesel thefts increased by 40% in Denmark between 2007 and 2011, and this upward trend is continuing this year, according to the Danish trade association for road hau...
  • PDL to start new Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Ocean service
    Pacific Direct Line (PDL), in cooperation with Neptune Pacific Line, is starting a new service with the 9,000 dwt "Danny Rose" which will depart every 36 days on average ...
  • Interim chief financial officer for TNT
    TNT Express, which is on the brink of being taken over by its US-based rival UPS, has appointed Jeroen Seyger as its new interim chief financial officer. In addition to the CFO res...
  • Record month for AirBridgeCargo's vehicle movements
    September 2012 was a record month for the carriage of motor cars by Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC). After the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 closed its doors, t...
  • Qatar Airways to join Oneworld alliance
    Qatar Airways is to join Oneworld, adding one of the world's fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance. After days of rumours, ...
  • Denver International Airport gets new communications director
    Denver international airport (DIA) aviation manager, Kim Day, has named Amy Bourgeron, a seasoned communications and management professional and current executive communications di...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Nam Cheong sells two build-for-stock PSV newbuilds
  • Intertanko's Katharina Stanzel voted WISTA Personality of the...
  • Hornbeck awards Bollinger contract to stretch six OSVs
  • Damen Shipyards to build new generation SAR vessel
  • Meyer Werft delivers Celebrity Reflection
  • Siemens tests powerful wind turbine
  • Siem Offshore declares options for OSCVs at STX OSV
  • Keppel O&M makes leadership appointments
  • Low sulfur fuel capacity increased in Colombian port

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Panama Canal sets high mark for total tonnage during 2012
  • New Cai Lan container terminal hits 32 box moves per hour mark
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps new Chief Commercial Officer
  • Delta/Alaska plan to boost service menu from Sea-Tac
  • Diana Shipping inks deal to purchase Post-Panamax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Credit managers reborn
    Risk metrics have cemented the function's position as a science, not an art
  • Obama sanctions order targets US firms' foreign subsidiaries
    Spotlight falls on overseas ventures and the banks that handle their business with Iran
  • A risk too far
    Why build larger and more expensive vessels without the insurance to back them up?
  • Maersk withdrawal ramps up pressure on Iran
    But exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that Asian box carriers still call at country's ports
  • Fixtures planned for up to five post-panamax boxships
    Impending deals could reactivate sluggish charter market
  • CSC Phoenix denies restructuring talks after surge in share price
    Chinese state-owned conglomerates will help listed units cut losses, say equity investors
  • Nam Cheong and STX OSV win offshore deals
    Singapore shipbuilders to build platform supply and subsea construction vessels
  • Consistent global standard for armed guards will be hard to achieve
    Industry voices misgivings over ISO
  • Shift in pirate attacks may require new Listed Area boundaries
    Insurers urged to reflect fall in Indian Ocean attacks and rise in incidents off West Africa
  • London Gateway woos Asia cargo owners
    Chief executive of project opening in late 2013 goes on the stump in China
  • MSC Flaminia seafarer dies in hospital
    Burns victim, 41, succumbs to his injuries three months after deadly blaze
  • Prokopiou group swoops on cancelled bulkers in China
    Owner's $140m deal signals one of the largest distressed asset plays yet seen
  • Chinese charters inject life into VLCC spot market
    Asian giant returns from Golden Week holiday to fix a slew of ships
  • Watching the defectors
    London Gateway's interest in Asian cargo owners signals competitive battle ahead
  • Between the lines
    When China's transport ministry makes a statement, the subtext speaks volumes
  • NRF forecasts 10% October rise in US inbound box volumes
    Retailers anticipate seasonal growth ahead of decision on east coast dock strike
  • Damco buys Pacific Network Global Logistics
    Acquisition of freight forwarder enlarges Maersk arm presence in Asia and China
  • SCI to take Irano-Hind suezmax
    Hyundai refuses to deliver to IRISL due to sanctions
  • ITF warns of 'uncertain' outlook for global freight prospects
    Latest data shows stagnant air and sea freight trade
  • Maersk halts feeder service to Iran
    Danish boxline giant says small cargo is not worth the risk to its EU and US business
  • Sinopec finalises plan for Batam oil terminal
    Chinese oil major to build 2.6m cu m oil storage and blending site in Indonesia
  • Ship efficiency indices are misleading gimmicks
    The Rightship/CWR formulae fail to resolve some important issues
  • Shipping needs to put MRV into practice
    Monitoring, Reporting, Verification system on emissions will become a reality
  • Banks should bite the bullet on writedowns
    Uncertainty over market recovery raises questions about ship values and debt levels
  • Höegh LNG pays $270m for the fourth FSRU at HHI
    Oslo-listed gas player may build a fifth on bullish LNG market
  • No haste in expanding China's private shipping sector, according to MOT
    Chinese authorities' call sets out a long-term goal but will offer no guides for practice
  • Container industry woes self-inflicted, Boston Consulting argues
    Sector must ditch 'misguided' management strategies and show some discipline

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Gazprom, KOGAS sign new LNG supply deal
    GAZPROM'S Asian trading unit has signed a gas S&P deal with South Korea's KOGAS for up to 1M tonnes of LNG per year for 2013-14, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Shuvalov: thumbs down on Sechin port bid
    RUSSIA'S privatisation tsar has said the Kremlin has decided to bar Rosneft from buying into Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • OPEC again cuts back oil demand outlook
    OPEC TODAY yet again pared its global oil demand outlooks for both 2012 and 2013
  • Diana fleet grows more
    SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping, viewed by analysts as a cash-rich consolidator, said today it is acquiring another bulker
  • More Nordcapital ships running out of cash
    HAMBURG KG house Nordcapital is seeking further debt moratoriums for one-ship companies in an attempt to avert insolvencies or fire sales of these box ships
  • Draft European spill proposal advances
    A DRAFT law aimed at keeping the EU from falling victim to a Deepwater Horizon-like spill has advanced in the European Parliament
  • 34% of excess yard capacity seen in 2013
    SHARP drops in newbuilding contracts, combined with recent sharp increases in yard capacity, will lead to a 34% excess in capacity next year, shipping bank has warned
  • Box sector headwinds rise
    BOX SHIP rates could feel heightened pressure and lay-ups could escalate throughout 2013, Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber warned today
  • Tanker demotion S&P seen turning round
    STAND BY for a surge in demolition sales of tankers, a bank and a broker have warned
  • ICS attacks green salvage 'extras' proposal
    THE ICS has warned it will oppose a proposal to give salvors separate payments for 'environmental salvage' work
  • 50% rise warned for Russia's fruit prices
    RUSSIAN fruit prices will rise about 50% year on year this winter because of Maersk's reefer rate increase, Moscow and St Petersburg importers warned today
  • Two-tier tanker sector warned
    TIGHTER environmental regulations on mainstream routes might lead to a two-tier tanker market, a leading tanker broker has warned
  • Malaysia shipping less palm oil to China
    MALAYSIAN palm oil exports to China dropped again in September as prices of healthier soybean oil became more competitive
  • Market digests Saudi VLGC rate rise
    FREIGHT rates to ship LPG from the Gulf to the Far East remain under pressure as the market digests SAUDI ARAMCO's higher contract prices for October
  • Japan draws down on crude
    JAPAN has drawn down on crude oil stocks amassed from March to July, as the country consumed more of the fuel amid a gradual nuclear shutdown

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Rate Equality Sought In Service Contracts
    A handful of importers in the eastbound Pacific trades sign their annual service contracts during the cold winter months when spot market rates are low and carriers are anxious to lock in cargo commitments for the coming year. More often than not, these "early-bird" signees enjoy below-market freight rates all year...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Do shippers really want a Rolls Royce service?
    Maersk Line ceo Soren Skou looked decidedly uncomfortable during his presentation at the Cool Logistics Global Antwerp conference recently. Skou's reefer rate hike ...
  • Damco acquires Oz forwarder
    Logistics group Damco has signed an agreement to acquire Pacific Network Global Logistics (PacNet) a leading freight forwarder in China and Australia. Damco, the ...
  • RFEA and Satawu talks break up
    Yesterday's talks between the Road Freight Employers Association (RFEA) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) failed to resolve the ...
  • Scorched K Line boxship still at Mumbai anchorage
  • US imports up on the back of holiday retail
    Import cargo at the US' main retail ports is expected to record a solid year-on-year increase this month - and this ties in with stronger spot rates on ...
  • Jade-Weser-Port signs first regular feeder service
    The new German deepwater container terminal in Wilhelmshaven has seen the first feeder service commit itself to regular calls, but still waits for its first non-Maersk ...
  • IMF: risks to the global financial economy increased
    That is the grim conclusion from the latest report by the International Monetary Fund, which said that the eurozone still poses the biggest risk and urged EU leaders ...
  • Maersk withdraws from Iran
    Ci-eXpress understands that Maersk Line is no longer booking cargo to/from Iran and will in future only maintain a so-called 'dormant presence' in the country. ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Three-years to fix
    Containership rates will remain under pressure for up to three more years, Drewry warns.
  • Nam Cheong scores in Africa
    Nam Cheong has made further inroads into the growing African market with the sale of another two platform supply vessels.
  • Torm back in the game
    Torm has returned to the dry-cargo period market for the first time in a year, it is thought.
  • UASC targets Turkey
    Kuwait-based container line UASC is launching a new loop to Turkey from India, the Middle East and the Red Sea.
  • CSC Phoenix selling down
    China's CSC Phoenix is selling more ships to subsidiaries to lower costs.
  • Diana Shipping swoops again
    Diana Shipping is splashing out on another post-panamax resale at Tsuneishi Zhoushan.
  • Siem orders again
    Siem Offshore has added to its newbuilding tally today by declaring options for a pair of vessels at STX OSV.
  • Sungdong hopeful
    Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is in talks for new orders, but an existing agreement for livestock carriers could be revised.
  • Maersk shares retreat
    AP Moller-Maersk's share price is in reverse after it threw open its doors to analysts and investors for the first time yesterday.
  • Keppel tipped to hit target
    Investors should not be tempted to jump ship just because Keppel Corp is facing a weaker quarter, an analyst says.
  • SCI takes tanker
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is taking over a tanker newbuilding ordered by its dissolved partnership with IRISL of Iran.
  • Fisher tanker towed
    A James Fisher tanker needed a tow after breaking down off Scotland.
  • Broker ponders premium
    Dry-bulk charterers are unlikely to pay more to charter the new breed of eco ships, a leading Greek broker says.
  • Double drop at Platou
    RS Platou Markets has dimmed its rate forecasts for capesize bulkers and VLCCs.
  • Too many close shaves
    New Zealand has logged 11 "near misses" involving ships since the Rena disaster a year ago.
  • Sabaro exits Polarcus
    Sabaro Investments has made a mint after selling its entire stake in Oslo-listed offshore owner Polarcus.
  • Pirates' appeal delayed
    Pirates convicted in the UAE of hijacking an Adnoc bulker have had their appeal adjourned until next month.
  • India under attack
    Leading shipowners have attacked India for a lack of proper policy initiatives and called for the government to unlock the hidden growth potential of the country's maritime industry.
  • Siem orders in Norway
    Siem Offshore has ordered up to two installation support vessels at a yard in Norway in a deal potentially worth $110m.
  • China plots global gain
    China is offering a helping hand to its domestic owners by laying the groundwork for expansion overseas.
  • Japanese orders shrink
    Japanese shipyards' orderbooks have contracted by 9.2m gt year-on-year to the end of August.
  • PNSC gas move tipped
    Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) intend to jointly buy LNG and LPG carriers after signing a COA deal last week.
  • Maersk drops Iran
    Danish containership giant Maersk Line has scrapped its last port call in Iran to protect business in the US.
  • CarVal sells OSA Goliath
    Oceanografia has bought a large offshore construction vessel from Cargill-owned investment fund manager CarVal Investors.
  • ASRY to break-up Valor
    Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) is set to scrap a Stolt chemical tanker damaged in an explosion in March.
  • Colombia to offer LSFO
    Bunkers International is now supplying low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) from Buena Ventura in Colombia.
  • US imports to rise 10%
    US container imports are set to see a second consecutive strong month of year-on-year growth, according to an industry analyst.
  • Helix offloads MPCV
    Helix Energy Solutions Group has sold one of its multi-purpose construction vessels to Ocean Sub Sea Services.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • Castell system improves dock efficiency
  • Unisource's app for freight calculations
  • Dockworker talks continue; shippers worry about surcharges
    Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) members continue to have concerns about announcements made by many carriers in August and early September that they might impose $800 to $1,000 surcharges.
  • Pattullo to step down as CEVA CEO
    Pattullo took the reins at CEVA five years ago following Apollo's buyout of the former Eagle Global Logistics, which was combined with its previous acquisition of TNT Logistics to form CEVA.
  • Damco buys Australian forwarder
    The company said its PacNet acquisition will give it "market leadership positions in retail and lifestyle sectors in Australia and further strengthen its position in air freight from China to Australia."
  • U.S. inbound volume forecast to grow 10% in October
  • Maersk halts Iran calls
    The line had mostly pulled out of Iran's main ports, such as Bandar Abbas, last year, but called at the North Iranian port of Bushehr on a feeder service.
  • Few positive indicators for liner carriers
  • MSC to hike Europe-to-Asia reefer rates
  • Maersk hiking U.S. East Coast-Oceania rates
  • FedEx's Smith outlines ambitious profit goals
  • Redline's new produce tracing Website
  • Hyundai raising Canada-Asia rates
  • Panama Canal sets new tonnage record
  • Fabricius appointed Damco CFO
  • Intercargo names Platsidakis chairman
  • Inchcape picks new commercial chief
  • USCIB names Wanner technology VP

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2012
  • IMO report shows upward creep in global sulphur average
    Close to 70% of tested distillate fuels would meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit.
  • Suez Canal should become 'logisitics area'
    Canal represents a 'lost opportunity'.
  • Market holds firm in Fujairah
    Gains also seen in South African ports.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Prices increased by around $20 a tonne in some ports.
  • VTTI could double Fujairah storage
    Work could start in early 2014.
  • Oman could build 'world's largest crude oil storage facility'
    Sharpening political tension in the region has increased interest in the project.
  • Charterers urged to move away from inefficient tonnage
    Cargill praised for making fuel efficiency a factor in their vessel chartering decisions.
  • Two-tier tanker market could open up, says broker
    Inefficient tonnage would migrate to less regulated routes.
  • Vysotsk terminal sees fuel oil exports rise
    Other oil products in decline.
  • Beached ships still firmly aground
    Vessels causing growing concern.
  • Dry bulk charterers 'unlikely to pay more for eco-ships'
    Savings for dry bulk carriers 'nowhere near' those seen in the container sector.
  • Bunker prices firm mid-week
    Supplies of bunker fuel were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • New trader joins Dynamic
    Company is looking to expand operations.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan bonded sales up in September
    Sales up on the back of higher demand for bunkers from bulk carriers.
  • Chemoil shares jump on Singapore terminal sale
    Shares of Chemoil jumped to a six-month high at close on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam, Gothernburg form LNG alliance
    Ports are aiming to have LNG bunkering infrastructure ready by 2015.
  • French firm refines LNG cargo containment system
    Developed in response to the improved fuel efficiency and changed operational practice of LNG carriers.
  • LNG articulated tug barge concept approved in princple
    Dual-fuel vessel will be able to perform LNG bunkering operations, says ABS.

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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