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April 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia- Mozambique, South African services with Maersk
  • Maersk's resumes bookings on Europe-Asia backhaul run, but rates to rise
  • Emirates raises rates from Far East to Mideast US300/TEU from May 1
  • Fujian first quarter seaport box volume up 8.9pc to 2.24 million TEU
  • Hamburg Sud revenue grew 7pc to US$6.3 billion in 2011, boxes up 9pc
  • Three Gorges Shiplock container cargo increases 7.6pc in first quarter
  • Tibet's cargo movement increases 6.2pc to 10 million tonnes in 2011
  • Rotterdam quarterly box volume up 1pc in tonnage, but 4pc down in TEU
  • Malaysian Chambers of Commerce undertake trade mission to India, Sri Lanka
  • Panalpina CEO admits un-competitive deals - but that was a long time ago
  • Rena sinking, Thai floods, NZ quake, Japanese Tsunami cut TT Club profits
  • Globe Express Services acquires Italy's 4th Asia-Europe forwarder, ITSA
  • Cathay Pacific increases Hyderabad freighter flights to twice weekly
  • China Eastern takes plunge to 6-month low when China widens yuan band
  • Qantas to conduct trials on biofuel flights as part of feasibility study
  • Air India JV provides ground handling for Thai Air freighters in Hyderabad
  • Woodland forwarder installs Westminster X-ray scanner at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Drewry report sees resurgence in break-bulk & general cargo
  • Ships advised to avoid South China Sea route
  • TT Club underwriting performance holds fast in challenging trading conditions
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese, Thai truck tyres extended
  • India hauls US to WTO over high duty on steel imports
  • Mumbai Port jumps to 4th place by handling 56.19 million tonnes in 2011-12
  • Shipping Secretary makes maiden visit to Kandla Port
  • Cathay Pacific to launch new freighter services
  • Lift ban on pulses export, millers tell govt
  • Rice helps agri exports crest to 60K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • PCC Intermodal took over management of Frankfurt/Oder terminal
    The Polish company, PCC Intermodal has signed a contract for the management of a handling terminal on the Polish-German border. The agreement entitles PCC Intermodal to manage this...
  • OOCL reorganises Pacific Atlantic Express Service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), based in Hong Kong, has added eastbound port calls at Shanghai and Los Angeles Ca (USA) to its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) service. This ...
  • Updated locomotive safety standards in USA
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a final locomotive safety rule that eliminates unnecessary regulatory burdens, facilitates the use of new technologies and inco...
  • ICTSI Ecuador unit adopts OCR technology
    Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) that operates the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GCMT) in Ecuador, ...
  • Transaero acquires MRO station at Shannon Airport
    Russia-based Transaero Airlines has finalized a deal to take over an aircraft maintenance station at Shannon airport. Ex-Air Atlanta Aero Engineering (AAAE) now operates as Transae...
  • Ryder in UK invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle rental solutions, is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 30.4 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fle...
  • New transport minister for Slovakia
    On 4 April Jan Pociatek was appointed minister for transport, construction and regional development in the new Slovakian government, headed by prime minister Robert Fico. Pociatek ...
  • New charter alliance combines scale with service
    Three cargo charter brokers have joined forces to launch the Global Charter Alliance. The aim of what they call "the world's first consortium of independent brokers" is t...
  • Chapman Freeborn strengthens team in Frankfurt
    Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sabrina Klein and Jan Körber as its new cargo charter brokers in Frankfurt (Germany), with immediate effect. Klein's last posting was cargo sales man...
  • GAC Bunker Fuels relocates HQ from London to Dubai
    GAC Bunker Fuels will relocate the headquarters of its global bunker fuel services from London to Dubai (UAE) under the new company name, GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, in August 2012. The ...
  • Geodis set to take over Sernam
    The commercial court in Paris has approved SNCF-owned Geodis' partial takeover offer for embattled parcel delivery operator Sernam, which is in administration. According to a media...
  • IAG Cargo to market Vueling hold space
    IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, has signed an agreement with Vueling, the Barcelona (Spain)-based low-cost airline, to market its cargo hold space. Within the agreement,...
  • Dachser boosts 2011 turnover by 13%
    Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, reported double digit growth and raised the group's revenues by 13% to EUR 4.3 billion in 2011. The company p...
  • WWL on track to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 30% by 2015
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, is on track to reduce its relative green house gas emissions by 30% by 2015, compared to a 2005 bas...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Former chief engineer cops plea in Pago Pago purse seiner...
  • Passengers from disabled Antarctic cruise ship transferred to...
  • Mary E. Landry appointed Coast Guard's Director, Incident...
  • LEEVAC Shipyards to build two Z-tech terminal/escort tugs
  • UK Club leaflet shows how to cut risks of shipboard slips and...
  • Dean Taylor to step down as Tidewater President and CEO
  • Liberian flag benefits as Greek fleet adds to tonnage total
  • ABB to provide power and propulsion systems for Project Sunshine...
  • TTS sells drilling equipment business to Cameron, keeps offshore...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Spirit Airlines to begin flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to PDX
  • CSX Corp. breaks records with first quarter income numbers
  • Port of Everett introduces new Port Pass marina program
  • Crew of cutter HEALY awarded Coast Guard honor
  • Evergreen Line aims to launch new Belawan to Malaysia feeder run

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Svitzer settles with Liverpool crews
    Threat of strike next week now lifted
  • DFDS issues corporate bond on Oslo Stock Exchange
    Move aims to diversify ferry operator's loan portfolio
  • KfW plans $2bn in shipping loans this year
    Other lenders predict cash will remain tight
  • Has shipping learned its lesson?
    CMA commodores lament overordering and say smart operators will invest in training
  • California dreaming
    LA and Long Beach makeovers prove that busy ports can be glamorous ports
  • VLCC rates rally highlights two-tier charter market
    Charterers' preference for newer tonnage offers 'good value' to owners of modern ships
  • Shipping to benefit from macroeconomic stability
    BIMCO 'cautiously optimistic' on higher global growth
  • Dean Taylor to retire from Tidewater helm
    Will continue as chairman at offshore supply major
  • Box volume growth in US and China points to transpacific recovery
    New figures show double-digit growth at Long Beach and LA
  • 'Big three' report 22m tonne drop in first quarter iron ore output
    Falling production explains plunging capesize rates
  • Daily Maersk to extend after shippers respond positively
    Danish line admits past mistakes and vows to listen to its customers
  • Sub-panamax boxship chartering markets remain depressed
    Overcapacity caps rates gains but size sector could see shift in interest from more expensive panamax vessels
  • German forces to join Atalanta anti-piracy drive
    Decision allows air attacks on shore-based Somali targets
  • Arrested NewLead kamsarmax to be sold in South Africa
    Newlead Gujarat to be auctioned at Durban on May 3
  • La Monte to head Heidmar
    Heilmann becomes executive vice-president after board reshuffle
  • Scandlines ro-pax deliveries delayed
    Ferry operator cites 'challenges' at yards
  • Simplicity the key to index-linked contracts as interest grows
    Maersk Line reveals that it has signed six such contracts with key accounts
  • Singapore sling
    Singapore is nipping at the heels of Shanghai once again
  • Coscol's operating profits collapse in the first quarter
    Increased expenses more than offset rising revenue
  • Guardcon creates essential standardisation
    Reference to "regulatory verbiage" does not recognise the difficulties faced by insurers and clubs dealing with large numbers of poorly drafted and inadequate contracts
  • Waiting in vain
    Developing nations must prepare oil spill response now
  • IG airs sanctions fears
    States face paying out for oil spills if insurance ban goes ahead
  • China CSSC issues first-quarter profit warning
    State-owned yard expects 65% fall in net profit on year
  • Ust-Luga box terminal ready for transfers to rail freight
    ULCT managers plan to send up to 30% of container traffic by block trains
  • Stevedore JSC gets a 42% lift in St Petersburg volumes
    Milder winter boosts 2012 first quarter figures
  • China Rongsheng to deliver up to 10 valemaxes this year
    Chinese yard denies media report of delays
  • Eurotunnel revenues rise by a fifth
    Demise of SeaFrance boosts cross-Channel freight demand
  • TEN launches follow-on issue
    Share sale earmarked for LNG expansion
  • Teekay LNG Partners completes bond issue
    Company raises capital for 'general partnership purposes'
  • Sanko sells two largest ice-class 1A bulk vessels
    Nordic Bulk Carriers to use tonnage on Northern Sea Route

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top seeks $100M
    FOR the second time in two years, NASDAQ-listed Top Ships is hoping to raise $100M via equity sales
  • India's shipbuilding industry to reach $1.8bn by 2015
    INDIA'S shipbuilding and ship repair industry is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 8% and will reach Rs92Bn ($1.8Bn) by 2015, according to a study released by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
  • Eurogate's profits catching up
    GERMANY's leading container terminal group Eurogate increased its profits by 26.6% in 2011, but is still a far cry from its record results of 2008
  • TEN plots share sale
    NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation plans to sell 10M shares to fund growth initiatives, including its LNG expansion
  • China's iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020
    CHINA'S annual iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020, said an NYK Line executive today
  • Mitsubishi boss criticises Japan's government
    THE boss of Japan's biggest commodity trading house hit out at the country's government for failing to solve the ailing economy
  • Eurogate sees JWP launch in limbo
    THE planned commissioning of Germany's deepsea container terminal JadeWeserPort (JWP) in early August could be delayed by several months if construction faults are not quickly addressed
  • Renewed tanker dip predicted
    EVERCORE analyst Jon Chappell has warned that tanker rates are likely headed down again before an eventual recovery
  • GDF Suez LNG looks to India
    UK-BASED GDF Suez LNG has forayed into India for setting up a floating storage re-gasification unit (FSRU) in Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of the country
  • "K" Line to focus on growth sectors
    "K" LINE is shifting some of its focus towards growing segments such as offshore drilling and LNG imports, even as Japanese shipping faces challenges from the high yen and a global tonnage glut
  • Environment, safety and financial matters in focus
    ENVIRONMENTAL, safety and financial issues will be the main focus of next week's Singapore Maritime Week
  • Euronav confirms market revival
    ANTWERP-based tanker operator Euronav announced a $9.03M deficit in the first quarter of 2012, but said the period had ended strongly with voyage rates reaching break-even level for the first time in a year
  • Lebanon likely to award FSRU contract
    LEBANON could be the next country to award a contract to operate a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), shipping analysts at Pareto in Oslo say, adding that the contract could be awarded this year or in 2013

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • House Extends Transport Plan, Triggers Congress Conference
    The House's passage on Wednesday of a 90-day extension to highway funding will allow members to begin conferencing with the...
  • Marten Transport Boosts Profit 33 Percent
    Greater emphasis on regional trucking boosted first quarter revenue and profit at refrigerated trucking and logistics operator Marten Transport, Mondovi,...
  • Heartland Express Adds Trucks, Revenue Hits $135 Million
    Productivity gains from an expanding fleet of drivers and tractor-trailers helped truckload carrier Heartland Express outrun higher costs in the...
  • Bill Would Expand FAA Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots
    Air cargo pilots, not just passenger plane pilots, would be subject to tougher regulation aimed at reducing fatigue in airline...
  • Analysts: Rates Will Fall Unless New Capacity Is Absorbed
    Although the general rate increases of the last two months in the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes are being accepted...
  • Seattle Container Traffic Rebounds
    Containerized imports at the Port of Seattle increased 5 percent in March over the same month last year. Exports were...
  • Cathay Pacific to Expand India-Hong Kong Freight Services
    Cathay Pacific Airways will launch a new twice-weekly freighter service to Hyderabad, India's fourth most populous city and a centre...
  • SIA Cargo to Expand Coverage After Cuts
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will boost its Asia Pacific coverage after agreeing to manage the bellyhold capacity of Scoot, a new...
  • FedEx Negotiating Purchase of French Express Carrier Tatex
    FedEx Corp said it is in negotiations over a "potential plan" to buy French express shipping company Tatex as it...
  • Eurotunnel Revenue Grows 21 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel's revenue grew 21 percent in the first quarter to $292 million, driven by a surge truck shuttles through...
  • Mexico-US Poultry Talks Collapse
    Behind the scenes negotiations to settle a poultry anti-dumping case filed by Mexican producers against their U.S. counterparts have collapsed,...
  • Kobe Container Trade Rose 3.9 Percent in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan rose 3.9 percent in 2011...
  • Container, Breakbulk Volumes Surge at Tacoma
    Containerized imports through the Port of Tacoma surged 14.6 percent and exports jumped 10.4 percent year-over-year in March, as Pacific...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump 20 Percent
    Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 19.9 percent this week, according to the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark, an indication...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • US bellwether ports rebound
    After year-on-year declines in February - largely blamed on the early falling of the Chinese New Year - the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both ...
  • Maersk looking to roll-out 'daily' concept on other trades
    Maersk Line is looking to develop its 'Daily Maersk' Asia-Europe service concept across many more tradelanes, Lucas Vos, the carrier's chief commercial officer, ...
  • Container shipping industry should 'embrace' index-linked contracts
  • Siemens wants reliability and predictability
    Robert Gora, corporate vice president global category management logistics, at the German-based industrial, energy and healthcare group Siemens, is happy to give ...
  • Executives urge: build reliability into contracts
    Schedule reliability has improved - but it needs to be built into contracts between carriers and shippers to ensure long-term integrity. Furthermore, there should ...
  • UASC secures further USD150 million
    Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has secured another USD150 million in funding, this time through a package that includes a seven-year senior term loan ...
  • Big shoes to fill at Esplanaden
    If Malcom McLean was regarded as the 'father' of the container industry then Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller was the visionary entrepreneur that drove the concept into ...
  • Global liner conference: 'more and more consolidation'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top tips on shelf update
    Investors spank Greek owner with 15% drop after it freshens up $100m securities registration.
  • Market punishes TEN raise
    Tanker owner's shares slide below $7 as investors react to follow-on sale of 10m shares.
  • Evergreen feeds Indonesia
    Taiwanese container line launching new run linking Sumatra to Malaysia.
  • Tidewater CEO steps down
    Dean Taylor to vacate hot seat at US offshore giant after 10 years.
  • Forger fined for fraud
    UK court hears how seafarer obtained captain's certificate by falsely claiming time served on anchor-handlers.
  • Heidmar fills top job
    US tanker pool player promotes Marc La Monte to take over from veteran Tim Brennan.
  • Rongsheng scorns VLOC talk
    Chinese shipbuilder says a report that Vale has refused delivery of three very large ore carriers is "inaccurate and unfounded".
  • NCSP pulls Novoship deal
    Russian ports group kills purchase of two sites at Novorossiysk from tanker owner.
  • Deliveries bedevil Pac Basin
    Bulker owner bemoans continued influx of new vessels as it predicts 2012 will be weaker than last year.
  • Awilco nets Wilphoenix deal
    Aberdeen-based explorer to pocket at least $148m for semi-submersible charter.
  • Rotterdam beefs up volumes
    First quarter growth better than expected at giant Dutch port, despite bulk cargo numbers dropping.
  • Arms "not bound for Syria"
    UPDATED: Bockstiegel vessel's charterer claims "munitions" on board intended for Turkey and Montenegro, not Assad regime.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Kronos buys U.K. logistics company
  • Supply chain firm Relex U.K. bound
  • TomTom WebFleet adds dispatch option
  • Infrastructure projects move forward at Port of Tampa
  • CSX's Q1 profit up 14%
  • Yang Ming joins AAA1 service
  • Shippers gain lower cargo insurance prices
  • Maersk speeds up Asia-East Africa Mashariki Express
  • Dachser revenue rises 13%
  • CaroTrans expands LCL service to Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Crude falls after report shows supply glut
    'Even though we are going into the driving season, there is still plenty of oil to be held in storage.'
  • North European ports see weak demand
    Loading stopped in Piraeus due to bad weather.
  • Middle East prices lack clear direction
    Quiet market in Suez with few enquiries.
  • Industry veteran sets up bunker consulting firm
    Former IBIA executive Ivar Tonnesen has over two decades of experience as a bunker buyer.
  • Market forces driving efficiency ahead of regulations
    Expectations that 'high-consumption older tonnage' will be scrapped earlier than usual due to market conditions.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed mid-week
    Demand below average across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • 'No real recovery' for box shipping in 2012
    Hamburg Sud does not anticipate a 'sustainable turnaround' in the industry this year.
  • Canadian firm offers $2.8 billion for Statoil Fuel & Retail
    Transaction will free up oil major Statoil's capital, streamlines its portfolio, says CFO.
  • Andatee faces 'a number' of class action lawsuits
    Lawsuits, which relate to its CEO proposed buyout, also target certain of its officers and directors.
  • Finnish ship tech developer expands into Asia
    Move in line with corporate strategy to provide ship owners and operators with technology to save fuel and improve environmental performance.
  • East China fuel oil imports to fall in April
    Fuel oil imports expected to decline 53% on tepid demand from local importers.

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
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
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
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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