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BRIEFS

February 5, 2013

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US east coast strike threat still looms on New York-New Jersey docks APMT buys cranes to equip Algeciras terminal for Triple-E class vessels Box price indices increasingly used in flexible long-term contracts talks Billionaire Wilbur Ross says shipping undervalued, peaks PE interest too Guizhou to build Hunan-Sichuan interprovincial expressways this year Jiangsu's province-wide box throughput to hit 20.5 million TEU by 2015 USAD takes credit for lifting trade barriers against US exports in 2012 DB Schenker opens warehouse in Serbia to be close to Fiat plant Tianjin automotive imports set record, exceed 410,000 vehicles in 2012 TOC Asia speakers talk of IT shortfalls, south-south trade opportunities UPS quarterly profit US$1.22 billion, sales rise 2.3pc to $14.57 billion Global increase in air cargo brightens 2013 demand outlook, says IATA Cargo pricing tool ready for launch after Virgin Atlantic Cargo success

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
All major trade lanes see rate declines in last week of Jan. GAC supports 'Pinkathon' Greater Pacific Shipping launched improves connectivity in Eastern Med Mika Vehviläinen appointed President & CEO of Cargotec raises profit forecast for current fiscal Star Freight awarded Certificate of Outstanding Performance by Cathay Pacific Cargo upgrades intra-Asia JABCO services Expanded Panama Canal to be ready mid-2015 GMB dedicates basic life support facilities to Alang ship recycling yard HAROPA s manifold advantages highlighted at Mumbai road show Joseph Chacko commended for efficient administration of Seafarers Centre, Kandla Railways worried about resource generation Dr Varesh Sinha appointed Gujarat Chief Secretary

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Kombiverkehr shifts 927, 200 truck consignments to railway The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr noted a 4.7% decrease in the number of transported containers, swap bodies and trailers in 2012. The decline in international tr... Globe Express Services (Overseas Group) appoints new CFO/ CIO The logistics provider Globe Express Services has appointed Steve Hankins as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief information officer. Hankins, who will... Evergreen to improve connectivity in Eastern Med The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line launched a new ten-day service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta (GTM) at the end of January. The GTM loop is operated by the 600 teu v... Successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel Following the agreement to apply the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability to freight trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel, tests were recently carried out... Bertschi continues to bank on international expansion Bertschi AG, a global chemical logistics service provider based in Dürrenäsch (Switzerland), was impacted by the 2012 recession in the Euro zone, and was forced to accept a decline... France says no need to carry alcohol test kits in trucks Truck drivers in France are not obliged to carry a rapid alcohol test kit in their cab for the time being. According to media reports, the obligation to have such a kit on board wi... Chapman Freeborn moves to new Copenhagen location The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn reported that its Scandinavia team has moved to new premises in Copenhagen. The company is targeting future growth following a successful... Aeroflot postpones flights with new Boeing 777-300ER The Russian airline Aeroflot took delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER on 30 January 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities. However, according to a statement issued by... airBaltic cargo breaks monthly record The Latvian airline airBaltic achieved a new monthly cargo record by carrying 1,006,692 kg in December 2012, 14% more compared to the same month a year ago. As increasingly more cu... Association of European Ports Community Systems with new figureheads Epsca, the European Ports Community Systems Association has appointed Alan Long, managing director of Felixstowe (UK)-based Maritime Cargo Processing (MCP), as its chairman. Piet t... ITX Cargo cooperates with Yekas Logistics in Turkey The Milan (Italy)-based forwarder ITX Cargo has become the official partner of Yekas Logistics, headquartered in Istanbul (Turkey). The latter is one of Turkey's biggest freight fo... Gefco Ukraine becomes John Deere's logistics partner John Deere, a land care and agricultural machinery producer, has mandated Gefco Ukraine to carry out express deliveries of building components from Germany to Ukraine. Gefco's cont...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Buckley McAllister named President of McAllister Towing Rem adds another OSCV to orders at Kleven Verft Dr. Arthur Sulzer sworn in to Seaway Advisory Board Tentative agreement in port dispute P&I Club warns on Brazil seafarer ID problems Drew Marine completes Alexander/Ryan acquisition New Suez toll hikes will make Cape an attractive alternative PPG's Sigmacare Plus marks 1,000 vessel milestone

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Federal mediator announces deal in Maritime Alliance/Longshore labor talks Northwest Division Corps Commander climbs to rank of Brigadier General Port of Vancouver, USA offers free public port tours International Chamber of Shipping eyes Suez Canal rate increase plans Craig Neeser re-elected chair of Vancouver Fraser port board

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stern thrusters banned after flood in Emma Maersk's engineroom Reefer boxes get priority as cargo is discharged from damaged ship Eurofin to take on repossessed tonnage Foreclosures take ship finance advisor in new direction Ocean Rig shifts its headquarters to Athens Jobs cut in Stavanger as driller expands in Greece, Brazil and Angola Ports to use controversial EVDI to discount their harbour dues Rightship boss hits back at claims that environmental index is inaccurate Scandlines targets challenge of SOx compliance Batteries even out load on engines to improve fuel-efficiency Positively prepared Poulsgaard Jensen positions Scandlines for sale UK exit from Europe would threaten shipping, Deeble warns Isolation presents a huge risk, says Chamber of Shipping president LNG supply crunch looms Delayed Angolan exports and Algerian supplies throw supply growth into question ICS slams 5% Suez toll hike Increase could drive owners to reroute round the Cape, warns Hinchliffe Local talks present the 'next big hurdle' for US east coast ports After national breakthrough, Daggett pledges to work towards regional deals Are scrap buyers over-optimistic about price? Brokers report a rush to send boxships to breakers Tanker feared hijacked off Ivory Coast Fate of 17 seafarers unknown after French-owned vessel is reported missing Tanker owners sell older VLCCs as spot market collapses MOL and Sammy Ofer Group offload ships JES sets up credit facility with Minsheng Company owned by local government provides credit guarantee Kepco awards 18-year charter contracts to South Korean owners Two consortia expected to book nine capesize bulkers at compatriot yards Just say yes The US should heed its advice to other nations when it comes to energy restrictions Stena consolidates palm oil presence Bulk owner forms second joint venture with Golden-Agri Resources

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Dahlman Rose sold to Cowen NASDAQ-listed Cowen Group has agreed to purchase Dahlman Rose, a boutique investment bank that has a significant presence in shipping capital markets Bergen seeks buyer for stake in Rosenberg The Bergen Group says it is in the process of reviewing major structural changes in its offshore division CMES buys up VLCCs SHANGHAI-listed CMES has announced its second VLCC order, awarding three 318,000dwt VLCCs to compatriot SWS with options for another two Maersk targets harmful reefer containers Maersk Container Industry, which is part of the AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group, has called for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation designed to force potentially harmful reefer containers out of the region US port labour deal reached LABOUR and management have announced a provisional master contract for US East and Gulf Coast container ports, sharply reducing the threat of a crippling strike Frontline 2012 books two more VLGCs FRONTLINE 2012 has booked another two very large gas carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard, taking its total VLGC orders to six, said brokers JES secures $15M loan SINGAPORE-listed JES International has secured $15M loan from China Minsheng Banking Youngest bulker, Taskent, scrapped A 10-YEAR-OLD Panamax bulk carrier has been sold for demolition, the youngest ever believed to be scapped Chinese secondhand sales up 18.5% CHINESE secondhand vessel transactions increased 18.5% to RMB1.86Bn ($298.56M) in January from a month earlier GAR, Stena Bulk collaborate STENA BULK and Golden Agri-Resouces (GAR), have set up a joint venture that will take over four product tanker newbuildings that Stena Bulk ordered last year and may order additional tonnage itself HPH Trust retains 'buy' UOB Kay Hian said today it has maintained "buy" rating for Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings despite the port operator's below-projection profits for last year ICTSI wins Honduras terminal ICTSI of the Philippines said today it has won the bid to operate the specialised container and general cargo terminal of Puerto Cortes in Honduras Jaya gets 'outperform' grade CIMB Securities initiated Jaya Holdings with an "outperform" rating today, amid higher utilisation and day rates at the yard Oversupply fears grip demolitions CASH buyers have cautioned of further downward price pressures as more ships are offered for demolition amid fast-filling yards in South Asia and the impending Chinese New Year holiday Shell to slow Australian LNG projects SHELL will slow down investments in Australian LNG liquefaction projects due to rising costs, dealing a blow to bullish expectations of LNG shipping

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Divers check Emma Maersk stern thruster after engine room flood Divers have spotted the place where water flooded into the engine room of Emma Maersk, leaving one of the world's largest containerships adrift in the entrance ... NAFTA gains Duisburg box growth slows Duisburg, the largest inland port in Europe, increased its container traffic by 4% to 2.6 million teu in 2012 versus the previous year however it represented a ... MSC buys stake in Long Beach terminal Canal 'unaffected' by Egyptian riots With the Egyptian army installed at Port Said terminal buildings to ring-fence the crucial Suez Canal waterway against a backcloth of continued social unrest in ... USEC: 'tentative agreement' reached Retailers and manufacturers using US container ports from Boston to Houston can breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced at the weekend that a 'tentative ...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Eirik Raude in the money Ocean Rig appears to have started the month on a high note after landing an offshore drilling contract and a $1.35bn loan. Billion-dollar baby George Economou's Ocean Rig is closing in on a $1.35bn loan it needs to partially finance three drillships on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Genmar ties up two General Maritime Corp (Genmar) appears to have secured employment for a pair of tankers trading in the spot market. Heidmar adds three A leading German shipowner has enrolled three of its newbuildings in Heidmar's aframax and long-range two (LR2) tanker pool. Varun Shipping turns red Costs outstrip revenues at Indian tanker, LPG carrier and offshore vessel owner. Jes gets cash relief Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings has gained access to much needed cash after inking an agreement with a local government-backed bank. DR in Cowen's crosshairs One of the most recognizable names in investment banking has emerged as the target of a takeover led by a firm that is looking to break into the natural resources arena. RCL feels pain in Spain Royal Caribbean Cruises has suffered a massive one-off impairment charge related to its Spanish wing. Precious hurt by costs Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has posted a big drop in 2012 profit despite revenue rising. Rem back at Kleven Rem Offshore has returned to Kleven Verft for another subsea construction vessel. ITC's Progress halted BP is cancelling a charter for a John Fredriksen-owned VLCC. Kepco awards cape deals Four Korean owners have grabbed their share of domestic power group Kepco's tender for nine capesize newbuildings. Atlantic inks ERRV deals Atlantic Offshore has added to its backlog of emergency response and rescue contracts in the North Sea. Stolberg charged with fraud The first charges against former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg have been filed by German prosecutors. Canada gives up The derelict former Russian cruiseship Lyubov Orlova will be allowed to drift indefinitely in the Atlantic after a second towing attempt failed. A2Sea sale "likely" The offshore wind-farm fleet of Denmark's A2Sea may be up for grabs. Triyards wins thumbs up OCBC Investment Research has kicked off coverage of Ezra Holdings spin-off Triyards with a buy rating. IHI to pocket more IHI Corp has raised its full-year earnings forecast after booking a one-off gain thanks to its shipyard merger. Japan okays armed guards Japan is to allow armed overseas security guards on its vessels for the first time. ICTSI inks port deal International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines has clinched a deal to develop and operate a container and cargo terminal in Honduras. BWO in fresh Papa blow BW Offshore has suffered a further setback with a delayed floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that has already cost the company millions. Tanker taken off Africa? France's SEA-tankers has confirmed one of its vessels is missing off the coast of West Africa. Giant order, small ships Further details have emerged of Indonesia's potentially huge order of new ships in China. Solvtrans fixes finance Norwegian owner Solvtrans has fixed up financing for its new wellboat. Bergen eyes sale Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group is in talks to sell part or all of its offshore division Rosenberg. MOL to cull 70 ships Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) wants to cull 70 ships from its fleet in a little over a year as it looks to return to profit. MOL clear out continues Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reportedly sold a VLCC in what is the latest asset to be put on the sale block as it looks to cut costs. CMES signs for VLCCs China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed firm contracts for up to five VLCCs, the company has confirmed. Maersk in Suez scare A Maersk Line containership suffered a power failure whilst transiting the Suez Canal, the Danish shipowner has confirmed. Stena teams with GAR Stena Bulk has teamed up with the world's second largest palm oil producer to form a second tanker joint venture.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
MSC announces NA export GRI for March 15 ICAO should lead push for air cargo security Thorn named NFTC's WTO working group chairman Suez Canal increasing tolls May 1 Increases amount to 5 percent on tankers and 2 percent for containerships and car carriers, and 3 percent for other types of ships. Tolls vary based on type of vessel transiting, how large it is, and whether it's laden. Emma Maersk disabled, engine room flooded Maersk spokesman Michael Storgaard said divers examined the ship on Sunday while discharging containers at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and found the flooding was caused by damage to one of the stern thrusters. ICTSI wins Honduras terminal bid The 30-year deal will see ICTSI build and operate a 1.8-million-TEU container terminal in the Central American country, with 1,100 meters of berth for container operations and 400 meters for general cargo. MSC, Zim to start intra-Europe service West Sacramento port looks for operator N.C. ports names Miles acting executive director Maersk slows FM3 again Japan considers armed guards to fight piracy Under the bill, drafted by the nation's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry, armed guards on board Japanese-flagged vessels would be permitted to fire warning shots to deter pirates. DSV starts express service ILA strike averted; bargaining now focused on local issues George H. Cohen, director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, said "local negotiations are ongoing and will continue without interruption to any port operation." Delta sees small January cargo improvement GAC starts construction on Houston hub 5 U.S. cargo terminals to use Jade system Beer distributor chooses CNG for fleet

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stranded US Navy vessel 'dismantling plan' presented Vessel is deteriorating with dismantling the only supportable option. Bunker fuel 'noon reports' a thing of the past Research shows owners and operators are increasingly turning to electronic operational solutions. Sweden takes case for methanol to the IMO Alternative fuel for ECA-compliance needs to be covered by same regulations as LNG. Prices open week firm in Fujairah Mixed outlook elsewhere across region. Bunker prices head upwards in Rotterdam Hamburg, Gibraltar, Piraeus also record price rises. Cruise operator posts loss for Q4 Fuel costs up by 19% for the full year. Former shipping group CEO faces fraud charges Stolberg 'misrepresented cost of financing newbuilds'. US port strike threat fades Dockers and port bosses reach 'tentative' agreement. China's bunker sales climbing year-on-year New figures suggest China's bunker market grew by 5% in 2012. Fujairah bunker company parts ways with employee Staff member was employed in operations department. Data suggests improved compliance with global sulphur limit DNVPS data show stabilising trend in latter part of 2102 after a rocky start to the year. Input sought on ignition and combustion problems 'Feedback from operators is vital' says CIMAC fuels working group. Asia bunker prices strengthening Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt product increased to average $650.00 pmt. Report notes MGO siphoning incidents But piracy down in Asia. Mississippi River reopens following clean up Barge collision cause of spill. Maersk Line to focus on China Chief executive says it is a 'key opportunity'. Chinese firm places orders for new VLCCs The newbuildings will be able to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. Algeciras bunker sales hit new high Growth in passenger and vehicle traffic behind annual figures.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

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

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

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