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April 1, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM profit up 22.8pc to US$408 million on asset sale, revenues flat
  • Wan Hai profits up 16pc to US$68.9 million despite 5pc revenue fall
  • Suez Canal traffic suffers 4pc decline in 2013 to 16,516 transits
  • CSCL, Hanjin, Evergreen receive three 8,000-10,000 TEU ships
  • Vinalines calls consultants to advise on IPO and port privatisation
  • Brace for big shipping, logistics upheaval with Crimea crisis: Ti
  • Canadian minister squelches global warmist hopes for Arctic passage
  • Jinan and Heze government cooperate to build rail logistics park
  • Shanghai auto-distribution unit boasts highest daily order processing
  • DHL and UTLC launch China-Europe rail freight forwarding partnership
  • Biggest showing ever at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime APM 2014
  • Armed guard firm wins Lloyd's Register ISO/PAS 28007 certification
  • Obama will seek to end tariffs on eco-goods in current trade talks
  • Unitechnik redesigns cold-storage logistics hub in Middle East
  • Two ex-Cargolux execs starting work for Russia's Volga-Dnepr
  • TSA super fussy and costly when acting against cargo security risks
  • Kenya Airways to boost Europe to Nairobi with first 787 Dreamliner

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Large vessels making waves on smaller trades
  • MoS considering regulating service provider charges
  • Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008
  • Thailand bets big on seaborne trade with India
  • JN Port handles over 4.15 m TEUs in 2013-14
  • Ports around the world expected to grow in 2014
  • Forex hedging rules eased for ex-im trade
  • Forex reserves shoot up by $1.83 bn to $297.28 bn
  • Reliance to develop offshore blocks in Myanmar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • EU examining Italy's railfreight market
  • Queensland government searching for railfreight operator
  • Big fish drops off Iata hook
  • CMA CGM reports healthy increase in net profit
  • World Airways ceases operation
  • Promotions at Astag
  • Cooperation on rail route China-Europe
  • Port of New York needs new chairman
  • MOL steers ahead for "solid growth"
  • Cargoline welcomes Sittam as new partner in Italy
  • Saudia Cargo increases UK and US belly capacity
  • New offices in Australia and New Zealand
  • Growth in a troubled market
  • Shipping confidence reaches highest level
  • FedEx Freight opens container freight station in Chicago
  • Stansted's cargo price controls removed

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Oaktree-backed Harkand charters HOS OCV
  • Pirates fire at AMPTC tanker
  • Nigeria detains two maritime security guards
  • More shipowners opt for exhaust gas scrubbers
  • Cigarette demands cause Suez incidents
  • SX 157 award biggest yet for Ulstein D&S
  • Vigor Portland books MSC contract
  • Damen delivers Shoalbuster to MCS

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • MarAd announces test results of renewable biofuel for vessel use
  • FESCO adds FESCO NOVIK to fleet of Ice Class vessels
  • Terminal music program expanding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • Alaska Airlines expanding Sea-Tac Airport flight list
  • Truckload Carriers Association names Shepard Dunn chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Genco gets one more day
    Company reaches waiver agreement with lenders
  • Shagang arrests HNA crude tanker
    Shagang continues to pursue HNA with 'clear message' of second arrest in two weeks
  • Marine environment protection committee meets in London
    IMO member states debate whether to delay Tier III NOx emission rules
  • China Rongsheng admits losing all offshore orders
    Lack of export credit insurance and bank financing puts brakes on lucrative offshore deals
  • Solvang boosts scrubber orders to meet pending sulphur challenge
    Norwegian owner orders more exhaust gas cleaning systems on newbuildings
  • Euronav's Rodgers takes helm at International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
    Former Maersk Tankers chief Hanne Sørensen steps aside to focus on Damco
  • Transport lender bullish on smaller LPG carriers
    CIT looking for more deals after Epic Gas loan
  • Exmar sees profit boost on disposals
    Turnover down at Saverys gas specialist
  • China Merchants issues $2bn in mandatory convertible securities
    China port player reports net profit up 18.8% in 2013
  • CMA CGM upgrades six newbuildings to 17,700 teu
    French line scales up to match P3 partners Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co
  • Chemnav reaches for $115m to help fund six newbuilds
    Move reflects increased attention on chemical tankers
  • Shipowner groups welcome Brussels move on consortia regulations
    Extending the rules would offer legal certainty, say three top associations
  • Boxship sells to Indian breakers for more than $500 per ldt
    Free to read: GMS warns of 'delirious optimism' as volatile market delivers a string of high-priced deals
  • NYK aims to triple net profit and invest $8bn in strategic sectors
    Japanese shipping giant bets on LNG and offshore business
  • CMA CGM cuts debt by 20% as terminals sale boosts net profit to $408m
    Updated: P3 lines prepare for July start date, pending final antitrust clearance
  • Shipping confidence hits a six-year high
    Survey reveals boost from recovering rates and private equity involvement
  • Rising values spark boom in first-quarter tanker sales and purchases
    Experts report nearly $4bn worth of deals as amount of tonnage sold is doubled
  • Ten ships search Indian Ocean for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
    Australia reports no new progress finding aircraft missing with 239 passengers
  • Wrist Ship Supply posts 25% annual profit growth
    Danish ship supplier cites improved efficiency and expanding shipping and offshore markets
  • MOL seeks to double net profit by pushing into LNG and offshore
    Japanese shipping giant plans to cut exposure to bulkers, tankers and boxships
  • Yang Ming reports $95m net loss
    Poor rates environment blamed for Taiwan line's weaker 2013 operating performance
  • Evergreen Marine posts $49m loss for 2013
    Slip into the red on flat revenue reflects last year's tough rates environment
  • China Rongsheng posts a deeper annual loss of $1.4bn
    Revenues fall 83% on-year, as shipbuilder strikes credit-relief deal with its banks

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Dry bulker prices extend gains
    Values of second-hand dry bulk vessels continued to appreciate across all segments last week despite a softer sentiment on the freight markets, a shipping analyst has noted.
  • Faulty ship's lifeboat led to serious injury
    A ship's engineer on board the Maltese registered bulk carrier Aquarosa was seriously injured when a lifeboat was accidently released during an inspection this month, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported today.
  • CMA CGM profits up 23%
    Container line operator CMA CGM ran up a $26M deficit in the final quarter of 2013 but still pushed up full year profits 22.8% year on year to $408M.496694.timg
  • Vinashinlines starts bankruptcy proceedings
    Vinashin Ocean Shipping Company (Vinashinlines) has asked to start bankruptcy procedures at the Ha Noi People's Court, Vietnam's official media have reported.
  • Avance seeks $100M in Oslo IPO
    Avance Gas Holding Ltd says it has resolved to launch an IPO and to apply for a listing of its common shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen completes bond issue
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA says it has completed an issue of a NK800M ($133M) worth five-year senior unsecured bond with maturity due in April 2019.
  • ABG shipyard debt restructuring agreed
    Lenders of debt-ridden ABG Shipyard have cleared its debt restructuring and given a Rs 21Bn ($350M) lifeline to India's largest private shipbuilder.
  • Indian port hunts for illegal gold and cash
    Port authorities in India are today searching for a consignment of gold and currency thought to have arrived illegally by ship.
  • Troubles over the rainbow for Boskalis
    Dredging in Maldives has been halted after property and vegetation was covered with sediment as a result of 'rainbowing' - the spraying of material from a dredger's bow-mounted nozzle.
  • MOL Group introduces new management plan
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced its new three-year mid-term management plan that will take effect in April 2014.
  • Nam Cheong sells two offshore vessels
    Nam Cheong Limited today reported that it has sold another two vessels worth approximately $43.1M, making it a record sale of seven vessels within the first three months of this year.
  • RSHI losses shoot up in 2013
    China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) today said its losses shot up 1415% year on year to CNY8.7Bn ($1.4Bn) in 2013, due to delayed new vessel buildings and deliveries, as well as surging provisions.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Canada, US Rail Proposals Could Lower Prices But Hurt Service
    WASHINGTON - Some U.S. and Canadian railcar shippers could get some pricing relief if efforts in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa to change switching rules take effect. Switching, or transferring loaded railcars from one railroad's track to another's, is what knits together the North American rail system for everything from tank cars...
  • Changing With the Times
    Q: I know you've been writing the Q&A column for about 50 years, and I guess you've been in the transportation industry for longer than that. From what I know of the industry's history, there have been a lot of changes over that time. I'm wondering what you think about all...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Braces for Three-Day Strike
    Lufthansa Cargo's services face severe disruption beginning tomorrow as pilots across the German airline stage a three-day strike. The strike by more than 5,500 pilots, the majority in Lufthansa's passenger division, to protest changes in retirement conditions, is due to run from 10:00 p.m. GMT on April 1 until 9:59 p.m....
  • KKR Backs European Locomotive-Leasing Firm
    KKR, the U.S.-based global investment group, today announced it is supporting a new European locomotive leasing firm to capitalize on the emergence of private companies spurred by rail deregulation across the continent. European Locomotive Leasing (ELL), which is expected to focus mainly the rail freight sector, has signed a contract to...
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port of Long Beach
    Al Moro, acting executive director of the Port of Long Beach, discusses growth prospects for 2014, what sets the port apart from competitors, and the port's environmental programs, especially those aimed at shipping lines, as well as steps, such as its capital improvement projects, aimed at meeting new competitive challenges....
  • CMA CGM's Net Profit Soars on Sale of Ports Unit Stake
    CMA CGM's net profit surged almost 23 percent in 2013, driven by the sale of a stake in its ports unit, but the French ocean carrier lost money in a volatile fourth quarter. The world's third-largest carrier booked a consolidated net profit of $408 million against $332 million in 2012, bloated...
  • Truckers Rethinking Rate Expectations: TCP Survey
    According to the calendar, spring began March 20. In terms of truck capacity, however, spring got its start in December or January, according to Richard Mikes. "Capacity is one season out of phase," said Mikes, a partner at financial advisory firm Transport Capital Partners. "This year, the winter season was the...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Navios closes notes sale
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has completed the sale of $60m in notes, in part to help fund a recently delivered VLCC newbuilding.
  • Six pack of picks
    Jefferies has picked a sextet of New York-listed shipowners as the most attractive investment targets for the next year or two.
  • Explorer to get upgrade
    Royal Caribbean International has announced an upgrade programme for a 14-year-old cruiseship that will be repositioned to the United Kingdom.
  • Grand China VLCC arrested
    Grand China's 305,000-dwt tanker GC Guangzhou (built 1999) has been arrested in South Korea, in a move almost simultaneous with the release of a capesize bulker previously arrested in Australia -- in both cases by China's Shagang Shipping.
  • Chinese steel stockpiles dip
    Chinese steel stockpiles declined by 2% this week, a sign that could bolster iron ore import demand and the bulker market, according to Commodore Research.
  • Greek crews out again
    Greek seafarers union PNO has called another strike in protest at contract amendments.
  • Harkand adds one
    Oaktree Capital-backed subsea outfit Harkand is boosting its presence in the US with the addition of another Jones Act compliant vessel.
  • Paper proving popular
    Dry cargo FFA trading has reached a post-crash high as rates recover and outside investors play a larger role in shipping, SSY Futures says.
  • Wells tunes SSW forecast
    Wells Fargo Securities has dialed up its profit expectations for Seaspan after the containership owner revealed further details about its newbuilding orderbook.
  • Minoan curbs loss
    Grimaldi-controlled Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines chopped its loss in 2013 thanks to tight cost control.
  • Sainty seals box quartet
    China's Sainty Marine has clinched a deal to build four 2,350-teu containerships for Dutch owner Universal Marine.
  • Yang Ming loss jumps
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has posted a bigger loss for 2013 as expenses outstripped revenue.
  • Icon scraps tanker
    A tanker at the centre of a US oil spill in 2010 has been sent for demolition in Pakistan, brokers say.
  • Wrist earnings stronger
    Denmark's Wrist Ship Supply has increased 2013 profit by 25% as revenue grew.
  • Fesco reverses the red
    Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco) overturned a big loss in 2012 to return to the black last year.
  • Owners clinch Chinese cash
    German owners Peter Dohle and Bernard Schulte have signed finance deals worth $1.2bn with Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank).
  • Fredriksen buys Greek brace
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is said to have snapped up two resales from a Greek owner in what would mark its first investment in the crude tanker market in more than two years.
  • Holdups hinder Portsmouth plan
    Political holdups could see a lifeline for shipbuilding in Portsmouth transferred to a site in Dubai.
  • CMA CGM soars
    Growing volumes and an asset sale have helped French container line CMA CGM to a bigger profit for 2013.
  • Pac wins newbuild work
    Pacific Radiance has secured a $100m charter contract for the newest addition to its fleet.
  • Solvang VLGC goes long
    Solvang has secured a long term charter for one of its jointly owned VLGCs.
  • MOL sets growth course
    Japanese owner MOL has unveiled a new three-year plan aimed at boosting profit to JPY 110bn ($1.06bn) before 2020.
  • GasLog execs not selling
    GasLog executives are not looking to sell off shares despite an SEC filing clearing the way for a large chunk of stock to be traded.
  • Evergreen a deeper red
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen's loss has increased in 2013 as revenue fell and costs rose.
  • Nakilat eyes more of Maran JV
    Qatari shipping group Nakilat may look to boost its stake in an LNG joint venture with Greek shipowner Maran Gas beyond the current 40% mark.
  • PIL in scrap score
    Pacific International Lines has secured a strong scrap price for one of its handysize boxships.
  • Three missing in smash
    Three crew are missing after a collision that sank their cargoship in thick fog off China.
  • Chu Kong stronger
    Hong Kong ferry and terminals group Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKSE) has posted improved 2013 profit as revenue climbed.
  • Tanker crew evacuated
    A Schulte-managed tanker has suffered a fire while anchored off Spain.
  • Tanker shot at in Hormuz
    A tanker has come under fire in a rate attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
  • Rongsheng ends in red
    Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, China's largest private shipbuilder, posted a second straight annual loss on Monday.
  • Nam Cheong sells OSVs
    Nam Cheong has sold another two offshore support vessels in two separate deals worth $43.1m.
  • Bumi wins Angola gig
    Bumi Armada has secured a letter of intent (LOI) to supply an FPSO for Angola in a deal potentially worth $2.9bn.
  • UK nationals held
    Nigerian authorities have detained two security contractors over allegations of crude oil theft from the West African nation.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • U.S. steel imports rise slightly in February
  • IATA cargo head to retire in June
  • AgTC: Prepare for West Coast port disruption
  • Analysis: 'System of engagement' a new goal for supply chain
    Last week, Greg Johnsen of GT Nexus took part in an EBN live chat about the role networks play in modern supply chains and made a point about the nomenclature that companies use for the systems that bind their enterprises.
  • USITC: Small/midsize U.S. exporters hindered in EU export efforts
    Standards and a variety of other trade barriers in the European Union disproportionately affect the exports of U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises more than those of large firms, according to a new report by the USITC.
  • Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns
    David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon.
  • Port Vancouver port begins truck strike recovery
    Containers are moving again at a more-normal volume after federal, provincial and port officials agreed four days ago to improve compensation for delivery drivers to end a six-week strike at Port Metro Vancouver.
  • CMA CGM's 2013 profit boosted by terminal sale
  • ZIM shrinks operating loss in 2013
  • BMW to expand auto production in S.C.
  • COSCO reports 2013 profit after selling assets
  • AMI expands in Australia/New Zealand
  • Executive moves
  • Drewry: Air rates continue decline in February

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2014
  • Prices start week mixed across Europe
    IFO prices soft in Istanbul.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Cape Town.
  • Piraeus: Ferry strike called
    Set to last until early Wednesday morning.
  • Security contractors arrested in Nigeria for alleged crude oil theft
    Security firm denies allegations.
  • South Korean refiner buys fuel to use as feedstock
    But regional fuel oil market remains well supplied.
  • Bunker tankers complete maintenance
    Two Lukoil tankers on scheduled maintenance.
  • Full-scale bunker operations four years behind schedule
    Bunker operations 'could begin in Hambantota in April'.
  • DNV GL ups stake in weather data company
    As shares change hands in company.
  • Operators worry less about cost of bunker fuel
    Players less concerned about bunkers in Moore Stephens survey.
  • More scrubber orders for Wartsila
    New business includes option and retrofits.
  • Asian prices show little movement
    Hong Kong players ready for new sulphur regulations.
  • Bunker prices 'changed the economics of ship design'
    High fuel prices condemn ships to early scrapping.
  • DFDS: Scrubber installations on schedule
    Firm will be installing scrubber on its sixth vessel in early April.
  • Number of bunker players set to fall, says executive
    'Only a few of the big names in the industry with deep pockets will remain in service.'
  • Florida-based firm offering biofuel for vessels
    Product is compatible for use in low and medium speed diesel engines, says CEO.
  • Combustion quality spec unlikely to be part of next ISO 8217 revision
    CCAI will probably be kept as indicator of ignition quality despite shortcomings.
  • Titan Petrochemicals issues profit warning
    Troubled group delays result announcement.

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