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BRIEFS

August 28, 2012

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CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions Asia-Europe rates touch new low CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24 Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013 NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

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AUGUST 27, 2012
The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f... Alltruck in UK expands fleet Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str... BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015 The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo... Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe... HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will... Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ... Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ... Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal... Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen... Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic... DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi... Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par... Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's... Qantas Freight profit down The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships? Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

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AUGUST 27, 2012
US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas' Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker North Europe port statistics show decline since May Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake Move leaves purchaser in full control Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income P+S must find solution by Friday Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread Boxing by numbers Container lines live in interesting times More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand Jason Shipping struggles on Sale of assets and debt management ongoing Maersk considers next step for daily service Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and... US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,... Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor... Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service... Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage... Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ... Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ... DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the... Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the... Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo... Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies... Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal... Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which... Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ... CKYH pull Asia - Europe service The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ... Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ... Gulftainer breaks more records Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ... DP World: No comment on Aden DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ... USEC shippers prepare for the worst Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss plots Arctic push Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon. Olympic lands extension Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels. Distressed for success A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday. US Gulf prepares for Isaac A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose. Bunge bags dry duo Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co. Evergreen takes two Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m. Flaminia pollution free The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship. Boxes bite Cosco Pac Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble. Amuay impact assessed A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments. One-off joy for Jason Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear. Maersk sells OACL South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot. Double drop for Mipo Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks. Precious gets a price cut Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time. 'Substantial' deal for SOFF Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia. Seadrill pays more John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance. SHI back on bond bus Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year. Subsea set for boost Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts. Benalec exits shipping Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers. Ezra to spin-off Triyards Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange. Amuay still ablaze Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

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AUGUST 27, 2012
ILA cites support from other unions The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers. Barloworld plans Mideast growth MSC raises Asia-Canada rates DHL starts 2 new India LCL services Isaac forces port closures in Florida The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended. CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million. Trimble to buy logistics software maker Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower. McLane to resell AYATA's analytics CaroTrans makes appointments Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal 'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.' Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak. High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday. Mixed price movements in Rotterdam Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs. Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports. Samples show wide variations in sulphur content Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report. Bunker sector could boost India's economy Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'. China fuel oil imports down 3% in July Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources. Bunker prices up in Asian hubs Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure' Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners. Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV. Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC. SouthernPec eyes Titan Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan. WFS to issue quarterly dividend Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

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.

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

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.

TRUCKING

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?

COMPANIES

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

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

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.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

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

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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