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July 25, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants to bid for CMA CGM's Terminal Link port operations stake
  • Taiwan trade boosted Xiamen's first half volume 12pc to 3.21 million TEU
  • CIMC shares suspended as market braces for big losses from box maker
  • Fujian ports' half year box throughput up 10.3pc to 4.87 million TEU
  • Whitehall to undertake US$2.3 billion Felixstowe road upgrade as PPP
  • Savannah fiscal 2012 container volume rises 1.9pc to 2.98 million TEU
  • CMA CGM enhances ANZEX 2 loop to serve Tanjung Pelepas from August 27
  • Containership exit has helped Malaysia's MISC to move towards recovery
  • Sri Lanka refuses to put shipping lane further out to sea to save whales
  • Chongqing's first half waterborne box cargo up 19pc to 310,000 TEU
  • Summer drought low-water on St Lawrence prompts fresh carrier surcharges
  • Taizhou customs' new office for cross-strait shipping in Damaiyu port area
  • Changi's June and first half air freight volume remains flat, down 1pc
  • China tells Brussels: Ease up if you want aviation carbon consensus
  • Canada's Cargo North buys harsh weather Basler Turbo 67 for remote regions

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Asia-Europe spot rates fall further
  • ICS presses for early IMO study into availability of low sulphur fuel
  • US thwarts Indias bid for WTO adjudication on steel duty
  • APM Terminals Pipavav to augment box & bulk handling capacity
  • Civil war reduces throughput at Syrias main container terminal
  • Essar Ports Q1 net profit surges 73 pc
  • Major Ports Q1 volume dips more than 5 pc
  • Port officers federation chief calls on Vasan, Sinha
  • ACHAA launches Silver Jubilee Year celebrations
  • CHA boys on strike against high-handed attitude of ADC at Mumbai Air Cargo Complex
  • INR declines further, breaches 56 mark

Marine Logweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Inland Salvage refloats stranded drill barge
  • Congressional move to preserve U.S.-flag mariner jobs
  • GulfMark Offshore orders PSVs for U.S.-flag fleet
  • AVEVA selected for engineering of Transpetro LPG tankers
  • Graig takes delivery of handy size bulker newbuild
  • Fjord Line orders Rolls-Royce LNG engines for newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Port of Seattle takes delivery of three Super Post Panamax cranes
  • Diana Shipping plans to buy pair of new Post-Panamax vessels
  • Ferry KALAKALA moving to more suitable location
  • Cold Train set to expand service from Pacific Northwest
  • Global Ship Lease enters time charters with CMA CGM

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Primorsk terminal closure leaves hangover of aframax spot tonnage
    Surplus of up to a dozen tankers continues to drag down the Baltic Sea-Europe freight rate
  • Shooting reignites debate over rules on use of force
    Armed guards are not adequately protected
  • APM Terminals in move to reassure customers over Virginia bid
    No price or service discrimination, port operator pledges
  • Germany warned on uncertainty in Europe
    Moody's warns Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg on their credit ratings
  • Takeover option 'unlikely' for Grimaldi
    Hellenic Seaways is not Italian owner's focus, says third-party ferry executive
  • Responsible troublemaker
    Sanko Steamship might need to work harder to convince others that it can be a good business partner again
  • Global Ship Lease renews CMA CGM charters at steep discount
    Eight-month charters on 4,113 teu pair to fetch $9,962 per day against expiring day-rate of $28,500
  • Sanctions spell the end of Irano Hind
    SCI's Hajara confirms discussions over asset split between Iran and India
  • Guangzhou Shipyard warns profit is poised to drop by more than half
    Shipyard will also take an unusual impairment loss for six newbuildings
  • Singapore LNG terminal to open ahead of schedule
    State-owned developer of nation's first liquefied natural gas terminal has completed 92% of project
  • Cheaper oil pushes down freight rates
    Recent rate declines are not necessarily a sign of market weakness, says analyst
  • Grimaldi heads for Hellenic Seaways shootout
    Italian shareholder upset with Yannis Vardinoyannis-led ferry firm's sale of vessels
  • Keppel seals three conversion deals
    Singapore offshore specialist will convert vessels for Southeast Asian oil majors for $8m
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition fixes work for LR1 quartet
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker outfit has period employment for 25 out of 29-strong fleet
  • German boxship ownership unchallenged
    Slowdown in orders fails to dent German dominance
  • Germany publishes tighter rules for KG funds
    Government aims to restrict opportunities for KG houses to sell funds to private investors
  • Ship sales eat into DHT profits
    But tanker company says it is ahead of the game in debt repayment
  • Cruiseships' safety passes random test
    But Germany's ADAC warns that open bulkheads 'are a risk that should not be underestimated'
  • U-Ming withdraws VLCC chartered to Sanko
    Taiwanese owner redeploys its lone tanker in Heidmar's pool
  • Diana pays $25m for post-panamax bulker resale
    Latest acquisition from Tsuneishi Zhoushan continues cash-rich owner's steady approach to growth
  • MSC Flaminia fire now under control
    Final salvage inspection needed before port call can be made
  • First Ship Lease Trust falls deeper into the red in second quarter
    Singapore-listed shipping trust hit by higher costs and weaker product tanker results
  • New Long Beach bridge contract agreed
    Replacement for Gerald Desmond Bridge to be completed by 2016
  • Sanko receivership puts standing president in charge
    Management will need Tokyo court's nod to buy or sell assets, borrow or seek debt relief

Fairplayweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Fjord goes full LNG for fuel
    NORWAY'S Fjord Line said today it has ordered two 31,000gt ro-paxes to be powered only by LNG, making them the first major passenger ships to be run on the fuel
  • VLCCs bottom-feed
    VLCC RATES in timecharter equivalent earnings have fallen below levels seen in July last year, according to RS Platou Economic Research
  • DHT pares debt load
    NYSE-listed tanker owner DHT has reported declining profits on increased spot exposure, but steady progress on debt repayments
  • Wilhelmsen return to newbuildings arena seen
    ORDERS for PCTCs are expected soon from Wilh Wilhelmsen, the listed vehicle carrier unit of Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding, a shipping analyst said
  • Fumes kill three port workers in India
    THREE port workers were killed and four were hospitalised in a fumes accident at Nagapattinam's port in southeast India
  • Breaking sector stalls
    THE MARKET for shipbreaking has sunk into a lull, as the month-long Ramadan period, falling steel prices and a still-weak rupee hit demand
  • Minister quits after sinking
    A ZANZIBAR government minister has resigned, as the number of confirmed dead following last week's ferry sinking rose to 78, with at least 66 others still missing
  • Keppel wins $82M in conversion contracts
    KEPPEL Shipyard said it will convert three tankers for the offshore market for S$103M ($82M)
  • Technip charters with North Sea for newbuilding
    FRENCH offshore energy contractor Technip has contracted with Norway's North Sea Shipping to take an offshore construction newbuilding on charter for 5-7 years, starting in 2014
  • Japan's owners bolster compatriot yards
    JAPANESE shipowners' orders at compatriot builders helped to bring up Japanese yards' orderbooks in June
  • Indian tax seen as Malaysian palm oil boon
    INDIA'S move to raise taxes on refined palm oil imports would boost demand for Malaysian crude palm oil exports, UOB Kay Hian predicted today
  • VLGC activity slows
    RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have ebbed since reaching a 2012 high of $73.063 per tonne on 12 July
  • Cargo vessel missing
    A GENERAL cargo vessel has been missing since sending a distress signal this weekend off Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard told Fairplay today
  • FSLTM losses nearly triple
    SINGAPORE-listed shipowner FSL Trust Management said losses during the first half of this year totalled $6.6M, against $2.4M in losses in the same quarter last year
  • Tanker recovery hopes dashed
    EVERCORE analyst Jon Chappell warned today that the tanker market will probably get worse before it gets better and that a recovery might not start until 2014

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Falls 6 Percent on Coal Traffic Drop
    Norfolk Southern profit in the second quarter fell 5.9 percent year-over-year to $524 million, as a 15 percent plunge in...
  • Refrigerated Intermodal Service Expands East
    Rail Logistics-Cold Train is expanding its refrigerated intermodal service, bringing its container fleet up to 300 53-foot units and adding...
  • Truck Sales Boost Paccar Revenue to $4.5 Billion
    A weak U.S. economy and uncertainty in Europe could dampen truck orders for the remainder of 2012, Paccar's Chairman and...
  • Ryder Profit Rises 17 Percent, Revenue Hits $1.56 Billion
    Higher retail and wholesale used truck prices helped Ryder System boost net profit nearly 17 percent year-over-year in the second...
  • Ocean Carriers Recovering, Jefferies Says
    Container lines are likely to move into the black in the second quarter of this year and expand their profits...
  • Diesel Prices Rise at Sharpest Pace Since Late February
    Diesel prices in the U.S. rose at the fastest pace since late February, jumping 8.8 cents in the week ending...
  • Global Trade Traffic in the Peak Shipping Season [Interactive Graphic]
    The peak shipping season is quickly approaching, and carriers and shippers are expecting, and hoping, that the second half of...
  • UPS Downgrades Outlook After Non-US Volume Falls
    The United Parcel Service downgraded its outlook for the second half of the year after non-U.S. volume declined 3.2 percent...
  • Global Charters Two Ships to CMA CGM
    Global Ship Lease signed new time-charters on Monday with CMA CGM for two secondhand container ships, the 1996-built Ville d'Aquarius...
  • Fire on MSC Ship Under Control, Salvors Say
    Salvors report that a fire on the container ship MSC Flaminia has been brought under control as a tug continues...
  • Marseilles Container Volume Grows 14 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Marseilles Fos grew 14 percent in the first half year year-over-year,...
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port Receives First Container Ship Call
    Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port has received its first container vessel call. The new Middle East gateway, located in the...
  • Cargo Steady at Changi Airport
    Cargo volume was steady at Singapore's Changi Airport in June, but the arrival of a new carrier could boost cargoes...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Damco invite toys on RTW trip
    The AP Moller - Maersk forwarding arm, Damco, has completed the trip of a lifetime for 50 iconic toys, visiting 10 cities and travelling through seven countries ...
  • Russia joins WTO
    After 18 years of negotiating Russia will become the 156th member of the World Trade Organization [WTO] when it takes a seat at the trade forum in August. The removal ...
  • AfDB invests in ATI
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) is investing USD15 million in Nairobi (Kenya)-based African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), a provider of trade, credit and political ...
  • CAI posts record results in Q2 12
    The San Francisco-based container and railcar rental company CAI International has posted record results for its Q2 12 fiscal period which ended June 30, 2012. ...
  • Freight rate fall partly due to BAF
    SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight confirms that part of the recent drop in freight rates is only caused by falling fuel surcharges, not just the growing imbalance ...
  • MSC Flaminia: race against time to tow burning ship to refuge
    While one tugboat continues to cool the area of the blaze onboard the explosion-ravaged MSC Flaminia, a second is towing the stricken ship towards ...
  • Manta multipurpose terminal tender extended
    Ecuador's Manta Port Authority (APM) has extended its tender for the development and operation of a new deepwater multipurpose terminal at the port. The decision ...
  • Marseilles Fos turns corner at last
    Marseilles-Fos increased its container traffic by 14% in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period last year, up to 520,132TEU, but as the first half of ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • CMRE behind KG raid
  • Graig seals pool plunge
  • Fjord fancies LNG
  • Surcharge surprise
  • Ultrapetrol takes flight
  • Sales pace slows
    The great second-hand bulker sell-off has slowed in the last week, with one sales candidate withdrawn and another deal still in limbo, brokers said.
  • Dividend threatens expansion
  • Diana reels in resale
    Greek owner Diana Shipping has splashed out $25m on a new bulker due from Tsuneishi in August.
  • Samudera stronger
    Singapore-listed container line Samudera Shipping has driven up second quarter profit as volumes increased.
  • TransAtlantic makes cuts
    Rederi AB TransAtlantic has launched the first of its tough costcutting measures aimed at stemming losses that have run for 14 straight quarters.
  • Navios fixes four
    Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has found a year's work for its four new LR1 tankers.
  • Havila cuts deficit
    Havila Shipping has more than cut its losses by half as revenue grew.
  • Oceana targets quartet
    A new Brazilian shipyard is aiming for a slice of oil company Petrobras' newbuilding business.
  • GulfMark buys two
    GulfMark Offshore plans to build a pair of platform supply vessels for the US Gulf of Mexico.
  • HVS sells cancelled ship
    Vietnam's Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard (HVS) has sold a bulker cancelled by its original German owner.
  • All for nothing?
    China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has revealed it could book a loss from six new ships as it tries to keep production ticking over.
  • The end of Irano Hind
    Irano Hind Shipping Company is on the verge of being wound down after 37 years, reports say.
  • Sun lounger causes grounding
    TradeWinds has reported on a wide range of casualties over the last 20 years, but the grounding of the French river cruiseship Douce France is surely unique.
  • Brasbunker eyes IPO
    Brazilian tanker and offshore shipping group Brasbunker is considering an IPO in 2014.
  • Skagit owner arrested
    Police in Tanzania have arrested the owner and master of the ferry that sank off Zanzibar last week, killing 145 people.
  • DryShips bulker refloated
    A DryShips bulker has been freed by tugs after grounding in Australia.
  • Technip takes NSS ship
    France's Technip has chartered a new Norwegian construction vessel for up to 12 years.
  • DHT in the Money
    New York-listed DHT Holdings reports that it raked in a net income of $2.7 million for the second quarter of its 2012 financial year, on revenues of $23.7m.
  • Global Ship Lease fixes two
    New York-listed Global Ship Lease has negotiated new charters with CMA CGM for two mid-sized containerships that were due to come off charter in September.
  • Navios Partners pays out
    Navios Maritime Partners of Greece has announced that it is paying out a cash distribution of $0.4425 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • Reliability report card

American Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Report: Trucking market poised on knife edge
  • Bueneventura terminal expands capacity
  • Dropping fuel prices linked to lower ocean rates
    A large proportion of a fall in rates shown by recent indices comes from the fact that bunker prices have dropped in recent weeks, with most bunker adjustment factors calculated on a lag behind real-time prices.
  • Company says it is promised decision on Title XI application
    American Petroleum Tankers says, after two years, the government will decide by end August whether to grant a Title XI loan guarantee for five 49,000-dwt. tankers built between 2006 and 2010 in California.
  • Disney to test FEC intermodal service from Port of Miami
  • Logistics in space
  • Chamber says low sulfur fuel availability study urgently needed
    Failure to accelerate a study into the global availability of low sulfur fuel for ships has "billion dollar implications," says the International Chamber of Shipping.
  • Obama gives ports attention they deserve
  • UPS trims earnings forecast as international revenues fall
  • "Cold Train" adding new destinations
  • APM Terminals revised proposal for Virginia Ports
  • U.S. Customs extends remote filing support
  • Nova Cold Storage building new Halifax transload facility
  • Trillium and AMP join to build CNG fuel stations in U.S.
    Trillium CNG, a business unit of Integrys Energy Group, and AMP Americas will together put in place a full network of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations across the U.S., beginning with two highways in Texas.
  • CEVA launches mobile tracking app
  • Marad names deputy administrator

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 24, 2012
  • Bunker prices show some stability in Fujairah
    But African ports post big falls while Suez runs out of product.
  • Rotterdam sees limited price increase
    Heavy fuel oil makes gains in Rotterdam but other ports record significant price falls.
  • High bunker prices take toll on tanker earnings
    VLCCs struggle to break even as too many ships chase too few fixtures.
  • Bunker prices largely down at key Asia ports
    Bunkering operations resumed at Hong Kong port on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Licensing agreement renewal for fuel efficient engines
    Mitsubishi-UE engine series feature low fuel consumption and less cylinder lubrication oil requirements.
  • Latin American bunker player mulls listing
    Brasbunker expansion will set the scene for any future listing.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Hong Kong port
    Bunker loading operations resume after wind signal is lowered.
  • Norwegian cruise ferries 'first' to be powered solely by LNG
    Fjord Line going 'one step further' by running its two newbuild ferries on single LNG engines.
  • INTERTANKO issues guidance on ECA compliance
    Guide tackles issues facing shipowners face in the run up to tighter sulphur emission regulations.
  • Lukoil extends Bulgarian operations
    Neftyanyk-1 will supply 'light oil' material along the Danube River, says firm.
  • Gas shipping industry forms LNG bunker advisory group
    Group to advise on the design, operation and safety of LNG bunkering logistics.
  • Staff promotion at Tokyo bunker firm
    Pavel Rokhin promoted to senior bunker trader and team leader.

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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
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Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
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.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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.
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
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
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
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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