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June 15, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC ups rate US$500/TEU on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean trade from July 1
  • Maersk CFO quits as 400 laid-off worldwide after quarterly losses
  • Five lines revise and increase capacity on Asia-Mexico-WCSA services
  • Correction: Statistical mix-up results in error in HK throughput report
  • Box Ships to buy two OOCL 5,344-TEU ships for US$31.1 million each
  • Fujian ports' April box volume up 12.3pc - total cargo, 35 million tonnes
  • Test Run of Wuhan-Yichang High-speed Railway starts off
  • LA-Long Beach terminal operators increase PierPass truck fees August 1
  • Toll Group cleared of charges of illegal, unfair US staff dismissals
  • 'Container flying' angers Nigerian officials as boxes skip port and taxes
  • Carriers say terminal productivity declines as ships increase in size
  • Canadian National urges feds to stay clear of shipper rate talks
  • China to EU: 'If you seize our planes for carbon tax, we may seize yours'
  • Cathay Pacific-Dragonair air freight volumes decline 10.6pc in May
  • El Al to pay US$15 million in US class action suit in price-fixing case
  • Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to chair IATA board of governors
  • Australian safety board: There are more air accidents than widely believed
  • Renewed Eurozone crisis resumes threat to global air cargo recovery
  • FedEx extends air cargo cut-off times from Taiwan to Europe and Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • NMT India committed to offer excellent services, says Frits Dix
  • Urmila Project Services successfully handles 1,000-tonne DHDS reactor with Goldhofer self-propelled axles
  • US CBP announces simplified entry pilot to enhance cargo security
  • Cochin Port issues fresh cargo clearance norms to counter dubious forwarders
  • GMB's Gogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service project a first in South Asia
  • JN Port felicitates top performers at 23rd anniversary celebrations
  • Pipavav Shipyard joins hands with French co. for tech transfer
  • RINA updates GREEN PLUS notation to cover transhipment terminals
  • Contingency plan in place if Greece quits EU: RBI
  • India Inc raises pitch for rate cut following poor industrial output
  • Intend to submit GST Bill report in monsoon session: Sinha
  • Ministry of Food Processing invites EoIs for setting up 20 cold chain projects
  • MACCIA organises advanced certificate course on Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Germany: fewer goods hauled by train
    The German statistical office Destatis reported that a total of 89.7 million t of goods were hauled as railfreight in Q1/2012. This equates to 2.7% less than in the like-for-like q...
  • Greenmodal Transport providing door-to-door services
    France's first tri-modal operator, Greenmodal Transport, has been set up to provide a door-to-door service by barge or rail with the "last kilometre" by truck. The object...
  • European losses deepening says Iata's revised industry outlook for 2012
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released its revised industry outlook for 2012. Global industry profits are expected to be USD 3 billion, unchanged from the ...
  • Heavy load took off with a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin
    Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport has once again managed to handle a heavy-duty loading operation. A 23.5 t road construction vehicle, measuring 8.95 m x 2.95 m 2.60 m, was loaded on...
  • Brussels Airport starts project for tracking air freight in real time
    Brussels airport is starting a 15 month project on GPRS in air freight. The project will be headed by the Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek - VIL ). ...
  • 30 candles for IDS general cargo alliance
    Germany's first general cargo alliance is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In summer 1982 eleven medium-sized forwarders in Hamburg established the alliance "Interesse...
  • AAE special railcars carry 4 m high trailers through Channel tunnel
    The railfreight operator Europorte Channel and the global logistics service provider Ewals Intermodal carried out tests for transporting mega trailers with a 4 m corner height thro...
  • Sea France ferries sold to Eurotunnel
    A commercial court in Paris has selected Eurotunnel's bid to acquire the three ferries (the "Berlioz, Rodin" and "Nord Pas de Calais") that were owned by SNCF's collapsed cross-Cha...
  • Bigger management team for cargo at Brussels airport
    The new and bigger management team at Brussels airport is getting established. After the promotion of Steven Polmans to head of cargo, three new positions have been filled at Bruca...
  • Markku Mylly appointed executive director of the EMSA
    On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish port association and former director general of the Finnish maritime administration, was appointed the new executive director of th...
  • Hermes opens 500 parcel shops in Great Britain
    Hermes, a global CEP and logistics company headquartered in Germany, officially inaugurated 500 parcel shops in 25 large cities in Great Britain in mid June. According to statement...
  • Record sales for Hüttemann in 2011
    The Duisburg (Germany)-based transport and logistics group Huettemann ended the last financial year with a new record turnover. The service provider's consolidated sales totalled E...
  • BDP expands capabilities in UK with project logistics
    BDP International, a leading USA-based global logistics and transportation management firm, now offers customized logistics solutions that support construction, mining, power gener...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Huntington Ingalls names Peter Diakun VP of energy programs
  • UANI asks Germanischer Lloyd to stop classing Iranian ships
  • Voith Turbo gets new President and CEO
  • Panama Canal Authority orders GE Marine engines for 14 tug...
  • BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $17.1 million mod to DDG 83...
  • Weeks Marine awarded $9.6 million USACE contract
  • STX OSV books order for advanced OSCV
  • Western Geco orders arctic-capable seismic ships at FSG

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • SASCO to begin operations from Port of Everett to Russia
  • BTS freight transport index increases .2 percent in April
  • Public invited to celebrate Leif Erikson statue anniversary
  • Oregon governor taps Carter as Portland Port Commission president
  • Port of Los Angeles reports cargo volume numbers for May

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • What the eurozone crisis means for bulk and tanker trades
    The Asian dawn is undermined by the onset of twilight in Europe
  • Opec pledges to keep oil output unchanged
    Cartel's decision not to cut back is a good result for tankers
  • Sun sets on Japan's LNG boom
    Willingness to pay a high price for energy security will not last forever
  • Counting the KG casualties
    Deutsche FondsResearch reveals the true cost of KG insolvencies
  • Britain used as dumping ground for LNG cargoes
    Problem highlights trade's inflexibility and why that must change
  • Evergreen's 13,800 teu charter deal in the balance
    South Korea buyer struggles to raise finance
  • Biting the bullet
    Scrap now for a faster recovery
  • Growing number of offshore projects keep FPSOs afloat
    Bright outlook for floating oil production vessels despite questions over oil demand
  • Don't write off the 'dead sea' just yet
    Tax breaks drive new exploration contracts
  • CMA CGM preferred bidder for French state military logistics contract
    Eventual deal could see order for five new ro-ros
  • Rates spike for Mediterranean aframax market
    Fixtures reported at W125 as daily earnings top $30,000
  • Naphtha market for long range two tankers hits eight-month high
    Long-haul chartering activity trims position lists to boost rates and earnings
  • Japan urges levy exemption for ships that beat green benchmark
    Tokyo revises submission to IMO debate on cutting emissions
  • King coal boosts its share of the energy market
    Last year's fastest-growing fossil fuel is keeping dry bulk carriers busy
  • FSG lands two-vessel offshore order
    Deal brings German shipbuilder into new niche
  • Courage Marine sells panamax bulker for scrap
    Hong Kong-based owner gets $4.3m for vintage vessel
  • Singapore box volume up 8.6% in May
    Southeast Asian giant posts stronger growth than Shanghai
  • STX OSV set for $235m offshore order
    Shipyard wins its biggest single order since listing in Singapore
  • CSAV secures $90m loan from DVB
    Finance will cover final payments for widebeam tonnage
  • InterBulk reports revenue dip
    Scotland-based intermodal firm expects strong dry bulk recovery
  • RMT threatens strike ballot at Northern Isles Ferries
    Union accuses Serco of detrimental changes to pension scheme
  • China State Shipbuilding announces bond sale
    State-owned shipbuilder will repay debts and replenish working capital
  • Make room for value
    China must tackle shipyard capacity as it pursues high-value orders
  • Dover Harbour Board floats 'enhanced' privatisation plan
    Move faces stiff opposition from local people and rival ferry operators
  • K Line and Noble form capesize pool
    Each company will contribute five to seven bulkers
  • Vree named APM Terminals' Europe boss
    Poulsen has moved on to head group safety interests

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Wind farm pioneer BARD faces break-up
    GERMAN offshore wind farm developer and shipowner BARD Engineering is expected to be broken up - and sold in bits and pieces by lenders
  • ICS to push green button at Rio summit
    SHIPPING'S green credentials are to be emphasised by the ICS at the UN 'Rio+20' summit on sustainable development
  • BIMCO: brace for bulker delivery surge
    BIMCO has lifted its 2012 delivery estimates for drybulk carriers to 101M dwt, from 90M dwt early this year
  • CMA CGM graded down
    STANDARD & Poor's today expressed concern about the ability of box liner CMA CGM to deal promptly with liquidity problems - and knocked down the group's credit rating
  • Suezmax tanker earnings double VLCC takings
    SUEZMAX earnings were double that of VLCC's in the first five months of 2012 because of a tonnage shortage in key places, according to BIMCO
  • Lanka approves Trincomalee port scheme
    A $4Bn PLAN to build a deepwater jetty at Trincomalee's port and set up heavy industries in three phases has been approved in Sri Lanka
  • Shanghai told: stop talking, start doing
    TOO MUCH R&D can be wasteful, the Asia Shipping Development Summit in Shanghai was warned today
  • Yangzijiang might sell FreeSeas ships
    YANGZIJIANG executive chairman Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today that his yard might sell two 33,800dwt bulkers ordered in 2010 by FreeSeas, after it defaulted on instalments totaling almost $7.4M in February and April
  • Capesizes crash below Handysize equivalent
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers have extended their losing streak on higher-than =-anticipated deliveries of newbuildings, according to sector analysts
  • Courage shrinks fleet again
    SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine has shrunk its fleet further with the disposal of Panamax bulker Courage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • US Intermodal Volume Up 15.2 Percent From Prior Week
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 9 rose 3.8 percent year-over-year and jumped 15.2 percent...
  • Long Beach Container Volumes Down in May
    Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined 7.23 percent in May compared to May 2011, with imports dropping...
  • OOCL Shuffles Management Responsibilities
    OOCL announced three changes in its management team on Thursday. Michael Kwok is being promoted to chief operating officer,...
  • Container Volumes Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles inched up in May along seasonal trends. Imports increased 2.7 percent compared...
  • Arkansas Best Buys Panther Expedited for $180 Million
    Arkansas Best, parent of less-than-truckload operator ABF Freight System, is acquiring non-asset carrier Panther Expedited Services for $180 million. ...
  • Congress Wants DHS to Consider All-Cargo Air Carrier Screening
    The investigative arm of Congress wants the Department of Homeland of Security to determine the costs and benefits of requiring...
  • US Steel Exports Rose 13.6 Percent in April
    U.S. steel exports in April rose 13.6 percent year-over-year but posted their third consecutive month-to-month decline, government statistics show. ...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Sixth Week
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped slightly this week for the sixth week in a row, reflecting the...
  • Congress Running Out of Time to Pass Transport Bill (Video)
    With only several weeks left for Congress to hash out a surface transportation bill, Senate Democrats urged House Republicans to...
  • Idle Container Fleet Drops 47 Percent
    The idle container fleet has dropped by 47 percent in the last three months as freight rates continue to increase,...
  • Bulgaria Seeks Buyer for State Rail Freight Operator
    Bulgaria has issued a tender for the sale of the state-owned railway company BDZ's cargo operation. BDZ hopes to...
  • India's Trade Deficit Narrows
    India's trade deficit narrowed 12 percent in May, the second month of fiscal 2012-13, but both exports and imports fell...
  • S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Credit Ratings
    Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on CMA CGM's debt to "CCC plus"...
  • Kuehne+Nagel Launches Singapore Aerospace Logistics Hub
    Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new customized spare parts logistics hub "solution" for the aerospace industry in Singapore. The new...
  • APM Terminals Names New Europe Head
    APM Terminals has named Ben Vree executive chairman of its European operations, which account for 36 percent of the A.P....
  • Shippers Shift Modes Seeking Savings, Capacity
    Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, logistics executives said Wednesday....

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • PierPass fee forced up by labour cost rise
    The Pierpass Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) fee will increase by 2.5% from August in the ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) due to an increase in labour ...
  • Zim adds Duress to ADX service
    Zim Line has added the Albanian port of Duress to its weekly Adriatic Express Service (ADX) between Israel and the Adriatic. The service deploys two vessels averaging ...
  • Chinese exports up, but not to the EU
    China has been forced to find new markets for its exports in the light of the financial crisis blighting Europe - its biggest trading partner. Indeed, data released ...
  • Damco scoops double-gong
    Global third-party logistics provider, Damco, recently took home two awards from the UK, ASDA-owned fresh produce importer, International Produce Ltd [IPL]: Service ...
  • TOC: Marks and Spencer demands innovation
    Jason Keegan, head of logistics at UK-based general retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S), wants more from his shipping lines. Addressing the TOC Container Supply ...
  • Cargotec sets up SmartPort
    Cargotec, the manufacturer of cargo-handling equipment and provider of software solutions for operating container terminals, has teamed up with a number of leading ...
  • Tumbling US retail sales pose clear and present danger to rates
    Ocean carriers' Peak Season Surcharges [PSS] on the transpacific tradelane could come under pressure sooner rather than later as fresh data on US retail ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Hasbun in it to win it
    Expansion on the horizon for CSAV as fuel efficient containership fleet is the key to competing with rivals, CEO says.
  • TBS in Bogota brawl
    US bulker operator accuses Colombian counterparty of attempting to evade arbitration involving cargo claim.
  • IPO spin clock in the spotlight
    Industry split on whether Oslo investors will welcome Geden spinoff with open arms given turmoil in the tanker market.
  • STX OSV adds to tally
    Singapore-listed yard collects Troms PSV order with hope more are on the way.
  • Farstad targets two
    Norwegian offshore owner lines up PSV brace after landing long-term charters with Statoil.
  • Rieber becomes the target
    Arrow Seismic launches EUR 9m claim against rival owner over payment for Spanish survey vessel resale.
  • Arctech bags $100m loan
    Finnish shipyard now has funds in place to build paid of icebreakers for Russia's Sovcomflot.
  • Farstad sale half flops
    Oslo-listed owner sees deal to offload two ageing anchor handlers hit a snag with Lady Cynthia staying put.
  • Norwegian pair pens CSV
    Solstad and HitecVision join forces in $220m construction vessel order at Singapore-listed yard.
  • Ferry towed by sister
    Philippines passenger vessel needed help after breaking down off Cebu with 400 people on board.
  • Dal Bello behind Oslo IPO
    Connecticut financier and other local leaders emerge as architects of Geden tanker spinoff Universal Maritime.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Port of Oakland seeking to end impasse with employees
  • Maersk, Hamburg Sud boost Asia-WCSA connections
    Maersk, Hamburg Sud, and four other container lines to expand capacity on Asia-WCSA trade by adding vessels, rotating in larger ships, with the rotations of three different services affected by the moves
  • U.S. logistics costs grew 6.6 percent in 2011
  • Arkansas Best buying Panther Expedited for $180 million
    Parent of ABF Freight System purchases expedited logistics specialist Panther in a deal that's dubbed "an excellent strategic fit," with Panther to remain a wholly-owned subsidiary and sister company to ABF
  • Maersk slows FEW1, raises FEW3 capacity 24%
  • Vree to head Europe operations of APM Terminals
    APM Terminals drafts in the head of its key Rotterdam terminals to oversee European region, which accounts for 36 percent of the operator's global volume and 25 percent of its global revenue
  • CSAV signs loan for last of seven ships
  • Cathay volume down in May
  • OOCL promotes Kwok to COO
  • Liner reliability improves in May
    Figures from maritime analyst SeaIntel show liner reliability climbed from April to May, most likely due to a settling down of service adjustments and alliance reshuffling by lines on the three main east-west trades
  • Ryder elects Hilton to board of directors
  • Chubb, Freightwatch in anti-theft initiative
  • Rikvin promotes GTP status
  • U.S. shippers prepare for East Coast port closures
    Logistics officials say shippers are likely to increase inventory levels early to avert potential U.S. East Coast port disruptions in the event of a strike by ILA workers or a lockout by employers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Salvage work on Rena ends
    Officials confirm that Rena is to be left on the reef over winter.
  • Port of Vancouver to make ECA-related changes
    Impact of Canadian ECA delay on Vancouver bunker market expected to be limited, broker tells Bunkerworld.
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    No IFO in Suez.
  • Little price movement in European bunker markets
    Some product tightness in Piraeus.
  • South Korean refiner to start supplying low sulphur bunkers
    SK Energy ready to meet demand from vessels heading into North American ECA.
  • Canada to delay ECA enforcement
    Vessels will be encouraged to comply from August 1, but officials cannot take enforcement action until Canadian regulations are in place.
  • Russia's energy taxes under attack
    Prime Minister says tax regime is 'not what we would have liked.'
  • Fuel oil stocks little changed
    Arbitrage volumes set to fall in July.
  • Asian bunker markets see prices stabilise
    Supplies of bunker material fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Rotterdam launches first cold ironing facility for ocean-going vessel
    Facility will 'improve air quality considerably', says local port authority.
  • US Navy loads biofuel for fleet demonstration
    RIMPAC will be the first demonstration of the US Navy's Great Green Fleet.
  • Diesel-electric propulsion systems to power new offshore vessels
    Offshore shipping firm places order for eight platform supply vessels.
  • VLCC rates fall to 'new lows'
    Rates 'barely' covering operating costs even as bunker prices decline, says Fearnleys.
  • Bank of China sets up fuel oil trading desk in Singapore
    The team will start trading fuel oil in the paper market 'soon', says source.
  • Bunker tanker owner terminates newbuilding contract
    Arbitration proceeding to 'claim back' $6.7 million payment made for the vessel, says Yujin's chairman.

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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
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.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
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
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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
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%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
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
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
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
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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
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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
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