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September 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to unilaterally levy fines for overweight boxes from October 1
  • China's anti-Japanese demonstrations damage trade flows on both sides
  • US ports experience 0.3pc decline in import container volumes in August
  • China's Golden Week holiday to close 20pc of Asia-Europe shipping capacity
  • Hamburg Sud exits chassis business at Portland, Seattle and Tacoma ports
  • Experts: Sea-rail intermodal to cement Chongqing's logistics hub status
  • SITC starts Far East-south east Asian/Indonesia loop with 1,200-TEUers
  • Mumbai's Nehru Port ends hope of rekindling Singapore 4th terminal deal
  • Russia's Global Ports first half profit falls 12pc as sales shrink 1.5pc
  • Cargotec plans to retain majority stake in its Asia-listed subsidiary
  • UK trucking happy with countervailing tax on continental truckers
  • India needs major upgrade at Hyderabad to create top class air cargo hub
  • Singapore Payload Asia names IBS Software IT Provider of the Year
  • Rising corporate star Stephen Koller moves to take helm of AMI as CEO

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • BTL hosts its 23rd Golf Masters
  • CISF personnel to be deployed on Indian merchant vessels
  • Cochin Shipyard to set up new repair facility
  • GAC appointed Sarjak's liner agent in Chennai
  • MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2012
  • MSC vessel facilitates record container movement at Le Havre
  • Transpacific spot rates, Asia-USEC rates up
  • Export Import Workshop's 28th batch from Oct. 20
  • India asks Japan to remove non-tariff barriers
  • JN Port terminates contract with PSA for fourth container terminal
  • JNPT bags 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar'
  • L&T's Kattupalli port set to commence operations
  • Portuguese ports hit by strike action as workers protest austerity cuts
  • Security mock drill conducted at NMPT

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver hires new director of finance
    The port of Vancouver (USA) welcomed Jeff Estuesta as director of finance and accounting on 1 August. Besides financial policies and planning, Estuesta also analyzes business opera...
  • Etihad Cargo launches "Safeguard" valuable goods service
    The freight division of the UAE flag carrier Etihad has unveiled a new and highly secure valuable goods service called "Safeguard". Designed to support the requirements o...
  • US truckload driver turnover surges in Q2
    The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in Q2/2012. The turnover of large fleets broke the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four ...
  • Four cargo projects approved by FAA airport improvement programme H1/2012
    The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved AIP grants for four cargo projects: USD 660,708 for phase II of the apron construction (cargo apron) of Talladega municipal ai...
  • Air China Cargo sending freighters to Amsterdam
    Air China Cargo has started scheduled freighter flights to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for the first time. The inaugural Air China Cargo scheduled flight arrived one week ago, followin...
  • CSX implements temporary plan for Curtis Bay loading
    The US transport service provider CSX Transportation has implemented an interim plan to accommodate deliveries pending repairs to the Bayside coal pier, one of two piers at CSX's C...
  • Wind turbines by rail - SNCF Geodis and Vestas initiate an industry shift
    The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a new concept in the transportation for wind turbine blades. For ...
  • DB Schenker-Joyau changes crew at the top
    The German service provider DB Schenker has reorganized DB Schenker-Joyau, its road transport division in France. Philippe de Crécy - currently president of DB Schenker - became pr...
  • Amsterdam Container Terminals to close down
    Amsterdam Container Terminals (ACT) will terminate operations on 1 January 2013. After losing the contract with its main customer The Grand Alliance in early 2010, ACT has not succ...
  • Hellmann UK strengthen road freight network in Scandinavia
    Hellmann has announced an extension of its contract partnership with Itella Logistics in Finland. The new service will offer weekly departures to and from all of Hellmann UK's Brit...
  • DB Schenker receives AEO certificate in Switzerland
    Schenker Schweiz AG, the Swiss subsidiary of the German service provider DB Schenker, was granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO) by Switzerland's Federal Customs ...
  • DSV Air & Sea implements new contract with BT Retail
    The British company BT Retail has awarded a three year ocean freight contract to DSV Air & Sea on the basis of its "innovation, whole life cost and ease of transition". The con...
  • Post Nord buys Norwegian logistics company Harlem Transport
    The Scandinavian postal service provider Post Nord has bought another logistics company to strengthen its presence in the Norwegian market. Post Nord, the parent company of Sweden'...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • European sat nav systems move ahead
  • BIW gets another $38.9 million for DDG 1000 work
  • TUI Cruise newbuild to have ABB energy management package
  • Otto Marine sells, charters back, work maintenance vessel
  • Drydocks World completes another NDC jack-up project
  • Longshoremen's strike could lead to more unrest
  • Clay Maitland announces NAMEPA Award winners
  • Vigor vies for OPC contract with Ulstein X-Bow design
  • GL approves Goltens crankshaft repair process

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • ASCE report looks at failing US trade infrastructure
  • Evergreen Line celebrates christening of L-type vessels
  • Crowley Liner Services Group takes home Quest for Quality award
  • Dredging work set to begin on Swinomish Navigation Channel
  • Port of Seattle earns DOD honor for Guard, Reserve hiring program

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • Open letter to Stephen Hammond
    All we ask is that you listen to industry concerns
  • A traditional type of Tory
    Introducing the UK's new shipping minister
  • VLCC owners raise spot rates after spate of Chinese interest
    Further chartering activity in week ahead to boost Middle East very large crude carriers spot market
  • Shipping soars off the fiscal cliff
    Industry an ideal fit for risk-positive investment, says macroeconomics guru
  • VLCC sales will top 2011 total as struggling owners offload tonnage
    A terrible third quarter will push owners to sell VLCCs
  • Emerging market exposure boosts DP World's box prospects
    Drewry Maritime Equity Research compares ports giant to its peers
  • Brightoil charters out new VLCC for one year to avoid dire spot market
    Rate of $20,000 per day proves the more attractive option for Chinese owner
  • Rates haggling and extensions dominate box charter fixtures
    Busy week does not signal stronger market, say brokers
  • Mozambique's LNG export potential faces hurdles
    The legacy of civil war destruction, a shortage of skilled labour and curbs on bringing in foreign workers must all be overcome before the gas can flow
  • Exclusive: Owners must adjust to the 'old normal' and get back to the basics
    With the good times long gone, shipping will not go back to the boom period of 2004-2008
  • Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case drags on into autumn
    Reorganisation and show-cause hearings rescheduled for October
  • Police treat master's death as avoidable accident
    UK police investigate fatal incident in general cargoship's hold
  • Santos poised for $4.5bn expansion
    Brazil's biggest port declares itself open for investment in infrastructure and port facilities
  • Philippines closes another maritime school
    Move follows EU criticisms about seafarer training standards
  • Private equity owners value Scandlines at $1.8bn
    Banks invited to prepare ferry operator for 2013 sale
  • Feeling lucky?
    Beware gloomy executive confidence surveys that create self-fulfilling prophecies
  • Bank pulls plug on Classic International
    Hundreds of unpaid seafarers stranded
  • Comment: Final curtain for Classic?
    One of the last of the remaining traditional cruise operators in Europe is under threat
  • IUMI 2012: P&I clubs should invest in wreck removal equipment
    Insurance market must share the pain as marine risk becomes ever more complex
  • IUMI 2012: Over-reliance on sanctions clauses dangerous for insurer
    Industry urged to turn its back on questionable business
  • IUMI 2012: Insurance market takes centre stage in sanctions drama
    Industry tangled in 'jungle' of restrictions on trade with Iran
  • NewLead gets low stock price notice from Nasdaq
    Owner has 180 days to boost price as it completes restructuring marathon
  • Exclusive: Shipowners must prepare for a gradual rise in rates
    There will always be overcapacity in the market, says Swiss Re's Townsend
  • Ezra raises $122m in perpetual bonds
    Singapore offshore contractor seeks to fortify balance sheet

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • China halves demand for iron ore
    BHP BILLITON reportedly warned today that China has cut its iron ore demand in half
  • Oz slashes $21Bn off export forecast
    AUSTRALIA'S government was reported today to have slashed its fiscal-year revenue forecast for mining and energy exports by A$20Bn ($21Bn)
  • All CIC ships out of action
    ALL FIVE Classic International Cruises ships look today to be out of action after more arrests were reported
  • 'Bleeding money', drybulk defaults to rise
    CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis warned today drybulk charter defaults are likely to increase if rates don't rebound soon
  • Ezra seeks to raise S$150M from securities
    SINGAPORE-listed Ezra Holdings said it has issued a second offering under its $500M multicurrency debt issuance programme
  • Transneft mulls Socar cancellation
    RUSSIA'S government-controlled pipeline company Transneft is considering ending its contract to pump crude oil from Azerbaijan to the Novorossiysk, via Makhachkala in Dagestan
  • Shipping confidence reversed
    SHIPPING confidence levels plunged in the three months to August to the lowest level for a year, Moore Stephens has found
  • Capesize bookings get 'jolt'
    DAHLMAN Rose analyst Omar Nokta asserted today that China's stimulus plan is showing 'immediate effects' in the drybulk sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • FedEx Express Rate Hike Could Hit Slower Service Users Hardest
    FedEx Express users of slower services will bear more of the brunt of the parcel carrier's price hike than shippers...
  • Lufthansa to Build Logistics Center at Frankfurt Airport
    Lufthansa plans to build a modern logistics center at Germany's Frankfurt Airport despite the ban on night flights there. ...
  • MSC Adds Israel to Golden Gate Rotation
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding a port call at Haifa in Israel on both legs of its Golden Gate Service...
  • DP World Orders 69 Cranes for Jebel Ali Port
    DP World has ordered 69 cranes for a new 4 million 20-foot-equivalent unit capacity terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali...
  • Baltimore to Regain Midwest Cargo Through New CSX Terminal
    The Port of Baltimore could once again become a contender for import cargo bound for the Midwest as a result...
  • New Locks Could Benefit Both Coasts, Aleman Says
    East Coast ports look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the Panama Canal expansion project in 2015, while...
  • Scandlines Owners Eyeing Sale of German Ferry Line
    The joint owners of Scandlines are mulling the sale of Germany's biggest ferry line in 2013 in a move likely...
  • Carriers Face Influx of New Capacity, Rate Issues
    Shipyards in 2013 will deliver more new container vessels than during any year in the history of the industry, but...
  • Dubai Airport to Increase Freight Capacity
    A major upgrade of Dubai International Airport will increase freight capacity to more than 3.1 million tons per year by...
  • China Takes Steps to Boost Exports
    China's efforts to remove trade barriers in a bid to boost exports are already being implemented at key ports. ...
  • Carriers: Strike Surcharges a 'Prudent' Step
    Ocean carriers say plans to impose congestion surcharges if there's an International Longshoremen's Association work stoppage are precautionary steps and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • Indian tills get ready to ring
    Has the out-of-city mall destroyed the corner shop, or does the former complement the latter to best serve the customer? It is a debate that is sure to encourage ...
  • CKYH confirms service withdrawal between Asia/Europe
    According to Alphaliner, the CKYH alliance will suspend its NE4 loop between Asia and Northern Europe at the end of September, instead of in the middle of October. ...
  • PSA JNP deal breaks up
    Reports in India suggest that PSA International's (PSA) tender to build a fourth container terminal in the country's largest port complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, ...
  • Le Havre claims 20% productivity gain
    One year after the implementation of France's national port reform legislation Le Havre's stevedores claim that efficiency has improved by over 20%, helping them ...
  • Wan Hai launches new operating system at its Tokyo terminal
    Taiwan shipping line Wan Hai Lines has boosted the efficiency of its Tokyo terminal by installing a new IT operating system, as its original equipment was unable ...
  • DP World UAE orders T3 equipment
    DP World UAE Region is to use both local and international companies for the manufacture, supply and installation of new container-handling equipment for its new ...
  • US hits China with WTO 'illegal' auto subsidy complaint
    As the US Presidential campaign heats up, the incumbent Obama administration has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization [WTO] alleging that China subsidised ...
  • Peel Ports names Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2
    Peel Ports has appointed international property and infrastructure group Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2, its new GBP300 million deep-water container ...
  • Exolgan takes charge of another Liebherr crane
    The Exolgan Container Terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has taken delivery of its eighth Liebherr Container Cranes-designed and manufactured ship-to-shore gantry ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • All in the family
    The chairman of Star Bulk Carrier's board of directors is handing over shares of the bulker owner to his two children.
  • Drewry dabbles in equities
    A leading UK-based maritime research and advisory firm is looking to carve its name on the walls of an arena dominated by investment banks.
  • What's an MLP?
    Most market insiders are familiar with the phrase master limited partnership (MLP) as the label defines some of the most notable names on Wall Street but not all truly understand the inner workings.
  • Charter defaults persist
    Charter defaults may accelerate in the months to come if bulker rates continue to hover below breakeven, according to an analyst at Credit Suisse.
  • Sales spur for Otto
    Otto Marine is set for a third quarter profit boost after completing the sale-and-leaseback of a maintenance vessel.
  • Ofer dials back drillship
    Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has given itself until the end of the year to decide on a drillship option at Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Al-Badri: enough oil
    Opec chief Abdullah al-Badri has played down talk Saudi Arabia is about to start increasing crude supply.
  • Crewman trapped
    A Ghanaian seafarer suffered life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped between two hatches on a ship in Germany.
  • Boost from Beijing
    A surge in capesize chartering activity yesterday is the first sign a Chinese stimulus package is being felt in the market, Dahlman Rose says.
  • Wartsila supplies Exmar
    Finnish-owned Wartsila Hamworthy is to supply gas and engineering kit for Exmar's four Hyundai Mipo gas carriers.
  • JES ends order drought
    China's JES International Holdings has announced its first newbuilding contract this year.
  • K-Line 'forbids' China trips
    Growing hostilities between Japan and China have led K-Line to place a ban on executives travelling to the world's most populated country.
  • Captain tumbled to death
    A cargoship captain died after falling into the hold of his vessel off the UK, local police say.
  • Fire out on Tampen
    A blaze has been extinguished by crew on a Bourbon supply ship in Norway.
  • Pacific view divided
    Evercore Partners has initiated coverage of Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling with an equal weight tag.
  • Scandlines sale mooted
    Private equity groups 3i and Allianz Capital Partners are reportedly looking to exit Baltic ferry group Scandlines.
  • Billionaires do battle
    Two of Wall Street's biggest names are locked in dispute over the purchase of Navigator Holdings shares previously held by Lehman Brothers Inc.
  • DFDS to plug in ships
    DFDS is to introduce onshore power supply facilities in three European ports as part of its bid to cut noise and emissions.
  • Third CIC ship held
    A third cruiseship operated by Classic International Cruises (CIC) has been held over debts.
  • Cargotec set for spin-off
    Cargotec says it will proceed with its plans for a separate listing of its marine business in Asia.
  • Crewman's death probed
    Canadian police are investigating the death of a seafarer on a multipurpose cargoship en route from Nunavut.
  • IMC eyes resources fund
    Fred Tsao's IMC Group has launched a takeover bid for an Australian commodities investment fund.
  • Confidence hits new low
    Confidence levels in the shipping industry have fallen to a four-year low, according to a study by industry adviser Moore Stephens.
  • US and China in drill first
    To most observers the US and China appear to have very little they can publicly agree on accept maybe one thing - the battle against piracy.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • 'K' Line bans executive travel to China
  • If an ILA strike happens...
    If a strike by the ILA or a lockout by employers occurs after the current contract expires, President Obama could use provisions within the Taft-Hartley Act to declare a national emergency and return the longshoremen and employers to the bargaining table.
  • U.S. unions monitor Aussie port automation dispute
    The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) suggested that Patrick Stevedores, a subsidiary of Australian rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd., deceived them about their intention to fully automate its terminal at Port Botany in Sydney.
  • Leone retires as Massport port director
    Michael A. Leone, port director at Massachusetts Port Authority, is retiring after 19 years at the agency. Under his leadership, Boston attracted container liner services from the Asia and improved both its cargo and cruise facilities.
  • Envirotainer expands in Asia's pharma industry
    The refrigerated air cargo container maker foresees healthy expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to grow in pharmaceutical sales by 97 percent and account for 29 percent of global pharma sales by 2016.
  • Expanded roles for UTi's Feitzinger, Berger
  • Alliance Air Services' president to retire
  • Schiphol Cargo names Ritsema top strategist
  • Veracode's supply chain security testing program
  • EU plans shipping emissions cuts
    The European Commission said it's considering a proposal in the coming months if the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is unable to reach an agreement on the means and measures for curbing ship emissions.
  • Hamburg Süd to assess St. Petersburg winter fee
  • Trimble buys Logicway
  • Mahindra Satyam starts retail management service
  • Ex-Im Bank boosts Air Tractor sales to Brazil
  • U.S. contributes to WTO assistance program
  • CORRECTION: Grand Alliance adds temporary Shanghai call to SSX rotation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
  • Russian oil major close to acquiring Romanian bunker player
    'Talks are in progress and should be completed by the end of the year.'
  • Prices continue falling in Fujairah
    Prices softer apart from Suez which showed minor gains.
  • Big fall in prices recorded across Europe
    Prices stick to downward path.
  • Surge in Russian fuel oil exports ahead of tax rise
    Duty set to climb by 6.3%.
  • Saudi Arabia says oil prices are too high
    As fears mount that high prices will stall economic recovery.
  • Low-sulphur incentive 'impossibly bureaucratic'
    'Will shipowners pay money to subject themselves to sometimes impossible procedures?'
  • Pricey low sulphur fuel 'bad for business', says cruise chief
    The cruise industry would like to work out a compromise.
  • Spanish minister facing questions over links to bunkering
    'It doesn't make a lot of sense for him bunkering is a polluting activity,' say opposition legislators.
  • Shanghai firm plans $32 million bunker fleet expansion
    Intends to acquire bunker tankers to reduce costs from chartering vessels.
  • Third cruise ship arrested
    Creditors act against ship in Montenegrin port.
  • Bunker prices continue downward trend
    Bunker supplies at major Asian ports were fine on Wednesday.
  • New traders join International Bunkering
    Koen Korstiaan den Boogert and Karen Moon join the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively.
  • Singaporean maritime border talks 'ongoing'
    A series of meetings on the issue are taking place, say governments.
  • DFDS to invest $9 million in cold ironing project
    Project forms part of its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, it says.
  • Pirates attempt to siphon off bunkers foiled
    Pirates hijacked vessel and attempt to transfer its bunkers to another vessel.
  • Waste heat recovery offers 'unique opportunity' to save fuel
    Half of energy produced by engines goes to heat rather than propulsion, says Alfa Laval.
  • Lower bunkers prop up carriers' earnings
    Declining bunker costs amid rising freight rates have improved

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