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November 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line's Q3 earnings rise to US$554m on 10.6pc higher volumes
  • Chengdu-Europe Railway's single run freight value exceeds US$10 million
  • China's 11/11 Singles Day generates 53 million express parcels daily
  • Eurasian Land Bridge Lianyungang port aims for 5.6 million TEU this year
  • Joint call for the upgrade and operational reliability of Kiel Canal Port
  • Strike action by stevedores in Portugal to have major impact on Lisbon commercial ports
  • Suez Canal attracts more traffic from Panama Canal due to delays in enlarging locks: Drewry
  • UTair Leasing to move airfield gear to Tajikistan' Dushanbe airport
  • Cargolux expands S America route network with B747 freighter flights to Argentina
  • New concessionaire sees air cargo as key to the success of its US$7bn investment in Brazil's Guarulhos airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Allcargo Logistics' PAT, Consolidated Sales up in Q2; maintains leadership in NVOCC operations
  • Cargotec's MacGregor wins order for 45 electric winches
  • ICS questions France about CO2 reporting requirements for ships
  • Maersk Line registers impressive Q3 profit
  • Maritime industry responds to Philippines typhoon aftermath
  • TT Club continues its mission to achieve a safer & more secure supply chain
  • Oilmeal exports surge to 3,86,317 t in Oct.
  • Trailer congestion reported on roads leading to JN Port
  • Maharashtra govt to re-focus on proposed Trans Harbour Link
  • Steps to check truck overloading seen benefiting road developers
  • Govt likely to double export target to $ 1 tr
  • Highways Ministry prepares draft Bill for regulator
  • RBI scheme may attract $25-bn inflow by Nov.-end

International Transport Journalweb site
  • EU to co-finance rail studies for northern Greek line
  • Maritime industry responds to typhoon in the Philippines
  • NMEA: changes at the top in 2014
  • Russian Railways launches new service
  • Planzer taking over Maier Spedition on New Year's Day
  • Air India taking Dreamliner to Tokyo
  • Boeing expects Middle East boom to continue
  • Maersk satisfied with Q3 results
  • Intermed Gateways: president and secretary general selected
  • Russian customs authority extends illegal TIR restrictions
  • DSV Solutions lands US warehousing/distribution contract
  • General cargo alliance VTL enlarges fleet
  • Hong Kong Modern Terminals welcomes new general manager
  • FIS selects Conceptum Sport Logistics as official logistics...
  • Puerto Rico to develop regional airports
  • Verlader und Logistiker rücken näher zusammen
  • Transics reinforces sales in DECHAT

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Sener to design 1,200 passenger Zanzibar ferry
  • LHA 6 completes builder's sea trials
  • Four Alaska students win Crowley scholarships
  • Brazilian yard delivers P3 crew boat
  • November 14, 2013 Singapore signs LNG bunkering MOU with Belgian ports
  • Hyde Marine BWT deliveries pass the 200 mark
  • Hyundai Heavy launches its fifth frigate
  • Maersk drillships have ultra-fast black out restarts

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • US goods, services exports down during month of September
  • US rail freight traffic count posts gains during week
  • Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel
  • Evergreen teaming with Hanjin for NEW Ho Chi Minh Service
  • NYK/Stolt joint venture orders new parcel tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Euronav sells VLCC Ardenne Venture
    Sale comes as values rise
  • BW LPG Oslo listing application approved
    Shares expected to list on November 25
  • Shipping banks have a new spring in their step, says JP Morgan
    But that does not mean financiers are loosening their purse strings, Dacy warns
  • Owners urged to embrace private equity despite its drawbacks
    Shipping needs to take what backing it can, ex-Bear Stearns banker tells conference
  • Skuld repeats its decision to shun general increases
    The global picture is likely to push up premiums anyway, says PL Ferrari
  • Diana Containerships posts third-quarter loss
    Earnings beat analysts' forecast but revenues take a hit
  • GasLog increases payout to shareholders as its earnings climb
    LNG owner eyes growth as it wins extension for six options at Samsung
  • Box line values are being destroyed, warns Andersen
    Industry peaks prompt smaller players to place ill-judged orders, says Maersk boss
  • STX Pan Ocean is awash with red ink as its net losses quadruple
    Troubled dry bulk operator fails to benefit from market recovery
  • Taiwanese lines' profits sharply down
    Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai still find no let-up from rates collapse
  • UASC secures $512m loan for mega boxship order at HHI
    Middle Eastern owner backed by K-Sure, Credit Suisse and others
  • DSME signs deal to develop Zvezda shipbuilding complex
    Rosneft, Gazprombank, Sovcomflot and DSME back high-end Russian yard
  • Damco reports third-quarter dip in ocean freight volumes
    Net operating profit plunges 93%
  • Has the VLCC recovery arrived?
    Improved ship values and rates fuel optimism
  • DVB posts 8% fall in profits
    Year to date loss provisions for shipping increase by $47m
  • APMT reports record quarterly volumes
    Net operating profit shows 30% on-year rise as revenues hit $1.1bn
  • Commerzbank chief warns shipping not to count on a 2014 recovery
    Orderbook still a cause for significant concern, says Stefan Otto
  • Hanjin Shipping reports deep loss for third quarter
    Company blames boxship overcapacity and currency losses for the negative result
  • Slater warns against return of recklessness
    Perception of recovery could spark revival of early 2000s madness
  • Data Hub: Load Factors - key Asia routes
    West Africa the star for shipping lines
  • NYK Stolt Tankers expands chemtanker fleet
    Joint venture will 'aggressively' maintain competitive fleet
  • Lower supramax rates pull Eagle Bulk into a deeper third-quarter loss
    However, company has narrowed its losses on a nine month basis
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Fleet stays static in terms of ship numbers, but new vessels are adding more tonnage to an already overweight market
  • Could Asia support a northern oil hub alternative to Singapore?
    Ulsan emerges as a promising site to fill a notable gap in the market
  • Why Seoul must lead north Asia to forge closer 'blue economy' ties
    Joint effort could improve maritime supply chains across China, South Korea and Japan

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Diana Containerships sees red again
    SIMEON PALIOS-led Diana Containerships reported its third consecutive losing quarter today
  • GasLog triples profits with newbuilding deliveries
    NEWBUILDING deliveries of four LNG carriers helped to more than double GasLog's 3Q13 revenues and more than triple profits, the company revealed today
  • Australia designs 'floating ports'
    FiSH - Field Support Hub - is a floating ports concept that is the brainchild of the National Ports Corporation
  • Ksure finances UASC box ships
    SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance (Ksure) has announced a $510M financing package for 12 ULCSs that United Arab Shipping ordered
  • Odfjell makes $9M in 3Q13
    NORWAY'S Odfjell today reported a net profit of $9M for 3Q13, from a loss of $2M for the same period a year ago
  • SCI's profits turn into $30M in 3Q13 losses
    GOVERNMENT-run Shipping Corp of India today reported net losses of 1.24Bn rupees ($30M) for 3Q13, wiping out profits of 2.97Bn rupees year on year
  • Drybulk rate pressure warned
    DRYBULK rates could come under renewed pressure by 2016 as owners have begun another ordering frenzy, a sector consultancy has warned
  • Yangzijiang seen exceeding 2013 target
    ANALYSTS said today Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is on track to exceed its 2013 order target of $2.5Bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Fields: Port of Long Beach Brand Taking a Hit
    Long Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas FieldsLong Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas Fields expressed concern Thursday that an attempt by Mayor Bob Foster to have him removed from the commission is damaging the port's reputation at a time when major changes are taking place in the maritime industry. "This issue is...
  • Maersk Line, Limited Names Bruner President, CEO
    Maersk Line, Limited's board of directors has named J. Russell Bruner as its next president and CEO. Bruner will succeed John F. Reinhart, who will depart from the U.S.-flag subsidiary of Maersk Line on Jan. 31, 2014, to become the CEO and executive director of the Port of Virginia. Bruner joined Maersk...
  • Evergreen, Hanjin Partner in New SE Asia Service
    Evergreen Line is partnering with Hanjin Shipping to create a new service linking South Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. The New Ho Chi Minh Service, NHS, will employ four ships, each with capacity of 2,500 20-foot-equivalent units. Evergreen will supply one ship, and the others will be supplied by Hanjin. The...
  • Hanjin Shipping's Loss Widened in Third Quarter
    Hanjin Shipping reported a net loss of 432.8 billion won (about US$404.9 million) from January to September, versus a net loss of 386.9 billion won in the same period last year. The container line said in August, when it reported its earnings for the first half of 2013, that it had achieved a...
  • NY Thruway Authority's Use of Tolls Sparks Lawsuit
    The American Trucking Associations filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the New York State Thruway Authority of violating the constitution by diverting toll collections to tourism and recreational facilities along the authority's historic canal system in upstate New York. The ATA said the Thruway Authority's use of toll collections for the canal...
  • NY-NJ Port, Carrier Battle Over Cargo Fee
    "K" Line has asked a Federal Maritime Commission administrative law judge to allow a full FMC review of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's controversial cargo facility charge. The carrier contends the 2-year-old CFC, imposed on all cargo moving on or off vessels, is an illegal tax on...
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets new standards in green house emission reporting
    Schindellegi / CH, November 14, 2013 - With the ISO 14064-3 re-certification of its Global Facility Carbon Calculator (GFCC) and Global Transport Carbon Calculator (GTCC), Kuehne + Nagel underlines its commitment to manage climate change issues along all operations. In order to provide its customers with reliable CO2 emission data Kuehne + Nagel...
  • Con-way Freight Names Stephen F. Dean Vice President of Sales
    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today named Stephen F. (Steve) Dean vice president of sales.Mr. Dean, a 30-year veteran of the freight transportation and logistics industry, joins the company effective November 25. In his...
  • Port of Los Angeles 'Trade Connect' Program Earns City of Los Angeles' Highest Service
    SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Trade Connect, the Port of Los Angeles' signature export education outreach program, has earned the City of Los Angeles Quality & Productivity Award. The honor is the City's highest award for superior public services and programs. Dedicated to helping small and midsize companies compete...
  • US Senators Introduce Legislation to Extend Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots
    The press event for the Safe Skies Act of 2013 at the U.S. Capitol. Source: Coalition of Airline Pilots AssociationU.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.; and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., have introduced legislation that would align hours of service requirements for cargo plane pilots with those that now apply...
  • P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe
    This is the second in a series of articles looking at the P3 Network's chances of approval in the U.S., Europe and China. The world's three largest container lines will likely have a tougher time convincing European Union regulators than their Chinese and U.S. counterparts that their proposed vessel-sharing alliance won't...
  • Reducing Risk in Loading
    Q: I just read your article regarding Incoterms in a bill of lading in which you say Incoterms relate to the transfer of title. I thought Incoterms provided the responsibilities of the seller and buyer but didn't relate to title transfer. Title transfer would be referenced in the contract terms...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • MLL picks CEO
    AP Moller-Maersk has picked insider Russell Bruner to take the helm of Maersk Line Limited (MLL), the Danish shipping giant's US-flag arm.
  • Fincantieri in cash dash
    A move by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri into the bond market has had a warm reception from investors.
  • Sold!
    Euronav has completed the sale of a nine-year-old VLCC that is owned by a 50/50 joint venture with Wah Kwong Maritime of Hong Kong.
  • Cape deal sealed
    Knightsbridge Tankers has firmed up a contract to construct two capesize bulkers at a cost of $53m a piece.
  • K Line seals finance
    Japan's K Line has secured financing for an LNG newbuilding under construction at compatriot shipyard Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
  • West goes for 7.5%
    The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association has set a 7.5% general increase, but the way it calculates the rate rise means that compared to rivals it amounts to an average 6% increment.
  • Insolvency hide-and-seek
    A Chinese court has finally declared liner operator Hainan Pan Ocean Shipping insolvent.
  • Lauritzen slashes deficit
    Denmark's J Lauritzen has cut its third quarter net deficit thanks to last year's big asset disposal losses not being repeated.
  • SITC adds bulkers
    Chinese containership owner SITC International Holdings has agreed to take control of five bulkers owned by a related company.
  • Navios in new $650m sale
    Greek bulker owner issuing more ship mortgage notes to refinance earlier debt.
  • DCIX down on rates
    Diana Containerships (DCIX) slipped to a third quarter loss as charter rates sank.
  • Cosco Corp adds ultramax
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won new orders worth more than $380m, including an additional ultramax bulker.
  • GasLog ups divi
    Peter Livanos' GasLog has boosted its payout to shareholders after reporting an improved set of third quarter results.
  • HMM sees bigger loss
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) posted a deeper third quarter loss despite seeing a slight rise in revenue.
  • Fisher revenue rising
    James Fisher and Sons has seen revenue rise in the third quarter in which it sold its slice of Foreland Holdings.
  • STX PO bleeds in third
    STX Pan Ocean has seen its running loss for 2013 close in on half a billion dollars.
  • Hanjin deeper in the red
    Hanjin Shipping fell deeper into the red in the third quarter and the deficit was worse than analysts had feared.
  • ICAP improving
    ICAP noted an improvement in income from shipbroking as it reported a strong set of half-year results.
  • Martin Houston steps aside
    BG Group chief operating officer Martin Houston has stood down from his role as chief operating officer and executive director and will retire on 31 December 2014.
  • Driese spots more trouble
    Wolfgang Driese warned of further challenges ahead in the ship finance arena as DVB reported a slip in profit over the first nine months of 2013.
  • Evergreen edges profit
    Evergreen Marine scraped a profit in the third quarter thanks to recent freight rate rises.
  • Western Bulk extends run
    Western Bulk has penned a long-term charter for anther eco newbuilding after landing a contract of affreightment from Hydro Aluminium.
  • Murmansk open for offers
    The state's stake in Russian bulker and tanker owner Murmansk Shipping Company is up for auction next month.
  • Odfjell on the up
    Norway's Odfjell has returned to profit in the third quarter, reducing its loss so far this year.
  • Prisco falls to loss
    Primorsk Shipping (Prisco) has slipped to a loss in the first nine months as revenue dropped.
  • Another $65m for Aker
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has confirmed another $65m of fresh funds - this time from private equity.
  • Aegean profit slides
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen net income slide by almost 17% on the back of weaker volumes in the third quarter.
  • Baltic prices offering
    Baltic Trading is set to raise gross proceeds of at least $50.6m from its latest round of fund raising.
  • ULTR back in black
    A surge in its river barge trade has helped Argentina-based shipowner Ultrapetrol return to profit in the third quarter.
  • Eagle worse off in Q3
    Losses at Eagle Bulk Shipping deteriorated further in the third quarter of 2013 despite the improving operating environment.
  • DNB sells off Genco debt
    Shipping banks are continuing to offload troubled loans to hedge-fund buyers with DNB now understood to have sold its exposure to dry bulk's Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Ports beat shutdown
    Major US ports are forecast to have seen inbound container volumes increase 6.5% last month despite the government shutdown.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Congress acts to include cargo pilots in fatigue rule
    The legislation would mandate that cargo pilots adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration's new pilot fatigue guidelines, limiting the amount of continuous flying time for passenger pilots.
  • Ex-CBP officials join Command Consulting's supply chain practice
    CT Strategies will operate as a subsidiary of Command Consulting Group, helping clients with border management, trade facilitation, supply chain security, intelligence targeting, and joining trusted trader partnership programs.
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes tonnage up 14.4% in October
  • Hanjin reports third quarter loss
  • CSX to test LNG locomotives
    "LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," Chief Operating Officer Oscar Munoz said in a statement.
  • Hamburg traffic could top 9.3 million TEU this year
    Axel Mattern, the Port of Hamburg's marketing chief executive officer, said he anticipates anticipates seaborne cargo throughput for the full year of up to 138.5 million tons. That would correspond to an almost 6-percent increase over 2012.
  • Maersk Line Ltd. wins MSC contract
  • USDA may stop targeting certain pests in imports
  • CEVA nabs oversized contract
  • FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    No firm dates for earliest deliveries in Fujairah.
  • Prices show little movement in Rotterdam
    Spot deliveries possible for all grades in Gibraltar.
  • LNG bunkering has 'very promising' future
    Wartsila Ship Power senses 'step change' in merchant shipping.
  • STX Pan Ocean's losses rise
    Struggling South Korean dry bulk company sees profit and revenue fall.
  • Chinese fuel oil demand could fall, say analysts
    Relaxing crude oil import quotas could ease reliance on fuel oil as a feedstock.
  • US Coast Guard to discuss LNG bunkers
    December meeting will be with transport advisory body.
  • Finnish technology firm enters Japanese market
    To help shipping companies attain higher fuel efficiency.
  • Asian bunker prices lose direction
    Supply tightness in Busan expected to ease at month's end.
  • Surge in onshore fuel oil stocks
    Rise may be due to product moving out of floating storage.
  • Bomin hires in Hamburg
    New trader to focus on north European markets.
  • Cruise operator's profits edge up
    But bunker prices a risk to future performance.
  • Plans to build new bunker terminal in Mumbai
    Reductions in bunker excise and custom duties prompted move, says port Chairman.
  • Shipping company bounces back to profit
    Fuel cost savings achieved through retrofitting programme, says firm.

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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