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March 3, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL hikes southeast Asia-Australia rate US$200/TEU from April 1
  • MOL offers two intra-Asia Qingdao-Manila/Bangkok services with RCL
  • Hutchison Port Holdings profit off 4pc to US$953 million, revenues up 4pc
  • Work to resume 'normal pace' on locks under 'conceptual' Panama pact
  • CSAV stung by US$8.9 million US fine for rigging ro-ro rates
  • Evergreen looks to new ways to develop wider role in new CKYHE
  • Fujian Customs and quarantine sector tie up to enhance efficiency
  • Alashankou's January trade cargo falls 10.1pc to 2.28 million tonnes
  • Felixstowe port adds US$2.50 charge on truck calls from noon to 5pm
  • Philippines Supreme Court backs company in seafarer disability case
  • Goodman leases 54,880 square metres for new Alibaba DC in Suzhou
  • Maritime insurers UK P&I Club sees business increase in 2014 renewals
  • China's 2013 air cargo and mail rises 2.4pc 5.06 million tonnes
  • DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through the Middle East
  • Emirates to create cargo corridor between 2 airports and Dubai port

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Agreement reached to increase ILO minimum wage for the able seafarer
  • ICS Chairman praises IMO efficiency at World Ocean Summit
  • MOL signs deal to build, charter new LNG carrier
  • NYK report receives Special Achievement Award at 2013 Nikkei Annual Report Awards
  • SAL, Sai Maritime load reactors in record time at Mumbai Port
  • SCI's Annual Worldwide Agents Meet 2014 from today
  • Cotton exports likely to reach 10 m bales this year
  • Essar imports more crude, while RIL cuts inward shipment
  • Exports of wheat, rice & corn may drop by 29 pc in 2014-15: USDA
  • Import - Export Code (iec) number explained
  • Imports of natural rubber up during Apr.-Jan. 2013-14
  • India emerges largest shrimp exporter to US
  • MSME Ministry seeks tax relief in FTP to boost exports
  • Textile exports may fall short of target
  • Bhushan Patil elected JNPT Labour Trustee for eighth consecutive time
  • N. N. Kumar appointed Chairman of JN Port
  • Fag-end rally helps rupee close firm at 61.80
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 383.7 m to $ 293.40 bn
  • Govt clears projects worth Rs 16k crore
  • Lanco Infratech bags INR 3,960 cr. order from TN
  • NTPC to increase its presence in MP
  • Shashi Kiran Shetty bestowed with 'Business Leader of the Year' award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fleet integration programme for grain shippers
  • DNV GL opens Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore
  • Two engineering awards for CSX tunnel project
  • Gulf Air returns to Teheran today
  • WCI dropping further
  • Victron Energy opens new warehouse in Spain
  • UNIFE welcomes work on fourth railway package
  • Avianca returning to London
  • Stena expanding on Irish-French route
  • K Line launches new Jaseco services
  • UK: Freight Movement in Wales expands fleet
  • Operations start at new Deichmann distribution centre
  • Mit der Schiene auf gutem Kurs
  • JAL further reduces fuel cargo surcharge

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Trucking group disrupting Port Metro Vancouver operations
  • Washington Ecology Department praises Port of Vancouver cleanup effort
  • U.S. rail freight traffic climbs during week
  • Port of Port Angeles seeking advisory committee applicants
  • Panama Canal Authority reaches deal for expansion work

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Quijano confirms three-month delay to enlarged Panama Canal
    Waterway pushes back commercial transit start date to the first quarter of 2016
  • GasLog seeks secondhand tonnage as energy firms divest and small players fold
    Company braced for LNG consolidation on posting strong annual results
  • Company results round-up
    Free to read: Keep up to date during the earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports
  • Höegh LNG slides into the red
    Weakening liquefied natural gas shipping market claims another casualty
  • BW LPG exercise options for two VLGCs
    Gas shipping company eyes growth in shipping US propane and butane
  • Golar bearish about short-term LNG shipping prospects
    Fredriksen gas carrier pulls no punches as its income slides
  • Eitzen Chemical hits a high as losses shrink
    Owner expects further improvements in chemtanker market
  • Scorpio Bulkers nets a new loan for four newbuildings
    Lauro-led outfit also announces new charter-in agreements
  • Busan offers discounts to green ships
    South Korean port adopts Environmental Ship Index as benchmark
  • See-saw ride for capesizes
    Rates have come up strongly, but should stay within today's range throughout the week
  • Eimskip pushes back newbuildings' delivery a second time
    Icelandic carrier says delay will not affect services as it posts operating profits down 9%
  • Asia-Europe rates slide again
    Prices slip by more than $100 week on week
  • Turkish ship recycler moves closer to European approval
    ISO certification positions Aliaga to meet Brussels' stricter standards
  • Tokyo Gas-backed orders signal Japanese rush to buy US LNG
    MOL and NYK book new tonnage at Japan Marine United
  • Pile them high
    As boxships get bigger, owners must rethink the way they stack cargo on board
  • Maersk Tankers seeks a way out
    Product segment has promise but can AP Moller-Maersk arm fulfil its potential?
  • Top five most-read stories
    Free to read: Friday February 27
  • Hutchison Port Holdings reports a 4% drop in annual operating profits
    Higher depreciation costs weigh down on earnings
  • Oldendorff reveals 68 firm newbuilding orders
    Dry bulk operator expects up to 80 vessels to join its fleet in the next four years
  • DFDS benefits from recovery in northern Europe
    Ferry and ro-ro operator posts a $64m pre-tax operating profit for 2013
  • Panama Canal work 'to regain normal pace'
    Canal authority and contractors table a conceptual agreement to finish the third locks
  • The Week on Wall Street | February 28
    Free to read: the first OSG lender legal challenge, Matson Shipping, Diamond S and overordering in the tanker market
  • CSAV pleads guilty to US price-fixing charge and agrees to pay $8.9m
    Chilean line is the target for the first charges filed by antitrust agency in shipping probe
  • CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger
    Extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for March 21

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • NSB considers conversions
    NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrts - one of Germany's biggest charter container shipowners - is plotting a major ship conversion scheme in a bid to escape the slump in period rates for Panamax boxships.
  • Woodside signs LNG deal with Korea Gas Corp
    Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) will buy 2.2M tonnes of LNG from Australia's Woodside over the next three years, Woodside announced today.
  • Danish Ship Finance impairment losses narrow
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF), the privately owned Copenhagen-based shipping bank, has reported a sharp narrowing of loan impairment charges and subsequently a significant increase in net profit.
  • MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions
    Finnish onshore, offshore, and maritime load handling equipment maker Cargotec has announced that its MacGregor business unit has bought Deep Water Solutions (DWS) of Kristiansand, Norway, for an undisclosed sum.
  • Hoegh LNG dives to 2013 loss
    Hoegh LNG has reported a loss for both the final quarter of 2013 and the full year, and has warned that the sector is likely to face several challenging years because of excess capacity.
  • Box rates spiralling down
    Freight rates for container liftings ex Far East continued to drop fast this week ahead ahead of renewed rate restoration attempts by liner operators.1083671.timg
  • Panama Canal compromise reached
    A deal has been reached to complete the Panama Canal's third set of locks, although the debut of commercial operations will be delayed until spring 2016.1482282.timg
  • Speeding caused VLCC to crash into pipeline
    The Korea Coast Guard has announced that a Singapore-flagged VLCC was going too fast when it came into contact with GS Caltex's three pipelines in Yeosu last month.
  • STX O&S in further debt-to-equity swap
    Beleaguered South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding will issue 756.5M new shares to its creditors in a further debt-to-equity swap.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Showing 'Rapid Decay'
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Feb. 28, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern European and Mediterranean ports fell about $120 per TEU in the week of Feb. 28, continuing a downward trend that started in the second week of January and marking the lowest...
  • JOC Truckload Capacity Index Drops to New Low
    The JOC Truckload Capacity Index dropped to 79.8 in the fourth quarter - its lowest reading yet - as several large truckload fleets continued to reduce their tractor count in late 2013. The index fell after climbing in the previous two quarters from 79.9 to 81.9. The index, based on actual...
  • CSAV Pleads Guilty to Ro-Ro Price-Fixing Conspiracy
    CSAV has agreed to plead guilty and pay a criminal fine of $8.9 million for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers and rig bids of international shipping services for roll-on, roll-off cargo, to and from the U.S. and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The...
  • Panama Canal Locks Delayed Again Under New Contractor Pact
    The deadline for completing the $5.25 billion Panama Canal's expansion project has been postponed by another three months, to early 2016, under a tentative refinancing agreement between the Panama Canal Authority and the engineering consortium that is building the new locks. The verbal refinancing agreement, which contracting consortium Grupo Unidos por...
  • Vancouver Unionized Truckers to Hold Strike Vote March 1
    Port Metro VancouverUnifor-Vancouver Container Truckers' Association says it will hold a strike vote on March 1 that could result in its members joining hundreds of other truckers who walked off the job at Port Metro Vancouver on Feb. 26. Members of Unifor-VCTA, which is British Columbia's largest union representing container truckers,...
  • Storms Drive US Spot Truckload Rates Higher
    U.S. spot market truckload rates remain unseasonably high, propped up by a combination of higher demand and supply chain disruptions caused by continuing severe winter weather in parts of the country. The DAT average national dry van spot market rate rose to a new peak of $1.98 per mile in...
  • Airports Boosting Investment in the Cold Chain
    On a recent day in mid-December, two 747 freighters flew into MidAmerica St. Louis Airport loaded with 250,000 pounds of Chilean blueberries. Just days later, another 160,000 pounds of the fruit landed at the airport. For MidAmerica, which has ambitions of becoming an air cargo hub for perishables, it was the...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 28
    Multiple container lines hope to increase rates in a variety of trade lanes from March through June, although any hikes achieved could be fleeting, as overcapacity continues to negatively impact carriers' control of pricing. JOC's TPM 2014 conference, which kicks off on March 2, will feature discussions of volatility in the...
  • New Rail Services Give Perishables Shippers Options
    New and expanding refrigerated rail services are delivering new options for smaller food shippers who soon could be left out in the cold by western railroads as thousands of 50-year-old mechanical boxcars are retired in the coming years. "Over the next decade or so, there is a real wall coming up...
  • With ILWU Talks About to Heat Up, Shippers Weigh Options
    Li & Fung Logistics isn't waiting for the worst-case scenario. The logistics division of Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung - and other cargo owners like it who ship through the U.S. West Coast - will be watching closely over the next four months as the International Longshore and...
  • Q&A: By Whom the Bill Is Paid
    Q: I hope you can provide me with some guidance on this. A carrier has these rules. They do not recognize Section 7 on any bill of lading as stated in the rules tariff. I have encountered situations described in B and C quite a few times, but A not so...
  • Nehru Port OKs PSA's Bid for Fourth Container Terminal
    Global port-terminal operator PSA International has been selected to build and operate the long-delayed fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container hub, through a public-private partnership development scheme. "The board of trustees at a meeting on Feb. 26 approved PSA's bid and agreed to issue a formal letter...
  • Massive Container Terminal Considered for Malaysia's Port Klang
    A planned new container facility at Port Klang will offer 30 million TEUs of extra capacity, according to government ministers. A new port of such size would significantly up the competitive ante against rival operators at Tanjung Pelepas, Maersk's South East Asia hub, and PSA's vast terminal complex at Singapore, as...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Golar seeks refinancing
    Golar LNG Partners said it is in talks to refinance an $84.5m loan backed by an eight-year-old LNG carrier.
  • Golar beats estimates
    Golar LNG has reported a group-wide decline in operating income, although both of its New York-listed companies beat analyst expectations.
  • Rescue called off
    The US Coast Guard has called off the search for a missing solo mariner after a tanker and pure car carrier diverted to help the rescue efforts.
  • Olympic fixes newbuilds
    Olympic Shipping has picked up contracts for a pair of subsea support newbuildings.
  • FRNT's cape IPO carrot
    Frontline 2012's long anticipated initial public offering (IPO) for its capesize fleet has added another carrot for investors in John Fredriksen's flagship company, analysts say.
  • Arison to pocket $400m
    Micky Arison stands to pocket around $400m from the sale of slice of cruiseship owner Carnival Corporation.
  • Klaveness profit triples
    Torvald Klaveness tripled its earnings in 2013 as it cut operating costs despite a bigger fleet.
  • FSL gets breathing room
    First Ship Lease (FSL) has reached a agreement with lenders to relax loan covenants until the end of the year.
  • Crews win pay rise
    Shipping companies and the ITF union have agreed a pay hike for crews worth 4.95% by 2016.
  • Flex pressing ahead
    Flex LNG is biding its time on a potential merger or asset sales as it focuses on finding finance and charters for its Samsung newbuildings.
  • SALT bulks up
    Scorpio Bulkers has moved quickly to add to its fleet of chartered in vessels and tied up financing for four newbuildings under construction.
  • Ardmore ups the ante
    Ardmore Shipping has increased its proposed share sale as it revealed it is on the hunt for resales and modern second-hand products tankers.
  • Diamond Geezer
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Suitcase financing
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Eitzen Chem keen to buy
    Norway's Eitzen Chemical is still trying to find new cash streams to built its business, but recent debt sales have "created a new dynamic" in the process, it said.
  • GasLog in strong finish
    GasLog has reported a strong set of fourth quarter results which came in clear of Wall Street forecasts.
  • Tallink raises its sights
    Baltic ro-pax group Tallink has seen annual earnings fall, but an improved fourth quarter result has left it positive for 2014.
  • Wisdom adds two more
    Taiwan's Wisdom Marine has increased its big orderbook in Japan with two more 81,700-dwt bulkers.
  • DFDS launches buy-back
    Danish shipowner DFDS is rewarding investors through a buy-back scheme worth DKK 200m ($40.67m).
  • DFDS does better
    Danish ro-ro owner DFDS is still looking to make acquisitions after posting better profit for 2013.
  • Subsea 7 in $75m win
    Norway's Subsea 7 has won a $75m subsea contract with oil heavyweight ExxonMobil in Canada.
  • Sales hurt NOCC
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) fell to a deeper loss in the final quarter after scrapping two vessels.
  • PB to slow record growth
    Pacific Basin Shipping plans to slow down its record expansion pace in the face of rising asset prices and the filing up of shipyard slots in Japan.
  • CSAV slashes loss
    A tax gain has helped Chilean container line CSAV cut a large chunk from its annual loss.
  • Latvian loses less
    Products tanker owner Latvian Shipping Co (LSC) has cut its annual loss after a profitable second half.
  • JMU seals LNG double
    Shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corp (JMU) has secured orders for two LNG carrier newbuildings from domestic shipowners.
  • Hoegh LNG misses mark
    Hoegh LNG sank deeper into the red than predicted in the fourth quarter.
  • CSAV admits price-fixing
    Chile's CSAV has pleaded guilty to price-fixing in the US.
  • Top-up for CSCL
    Chinese container line CSCL has lined up a new loan worth $57m with Pingan Bank.
  • Jinhui slams private equity
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation is the latest shipowner to argue that private equity is harming the recovery in the dry bulk sector.
  • Seaspan wins BC order
    Canada's BC Ferries is ordering a new cable ferry at Vancouver's Seaspan yard.
  • Jinhui slips to a loss
    Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has ended the year on a downer with a loss in the fourth quarter due to vessel write-downs.
  • Alam Maritime suffers
    Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has reported a near five-fold drop in FY 2013 fourth quarter profits.
  • Oldendorff comes clean
    Oldendorff has revealed comprehensive details of its huge newbuild programme which spans yards in China, Japan and South Korea.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Breakthrough reached on Panama Canal contract impass
    The Panama Canal Authority and the international consortium building the new locks for an expanded Canal announced Friday that they had reached a tentative agreement on a framework for completing the project.
  • COSCO to raise cargo rates by $1,000 in 11 weeks
    COSCO announced sharp rate increases for all cargo from the Far East to Red Sea and Persian Gulf trade over 11 weeks, adding a total of $2,000 to existing rates across two lanes.
  • Oregon's governor orders study at Port of Portland
  • Cargo weighs down IAG in 2013
    IAG Cargo, the amalgamation of the cargo divisions at British Airways and Iberia, experienced a 7-percent drop in volume between 2012 and 2013, seeing activity decline to 5,653 million cargo-ton kilometers last year.
  • Kalitta Air helps launch NY-Amsterdam service
  • Weekly GRI Roundup
  • Jaenichen says marine highway program should expand focus
    DOT should explore expanding the Marine Highway concept beyond barge services for containers to other kinds of cargo normally carried by truck or rail, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen said.
  • CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • Japan 24-hour rule set to begin
    The Advance Filing Rule is similar to the U.S. 24-hour rule in timing, but requires more detailed information about the cargo itself and the parties involved in the transaction.
  • U.S. 4Q GDP revised down to 2.4%
  • Corn shippers warned to avoid co-mingling

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 28, 2014
  • Fuel prices fall in the Americas
    Tight low sulphur avails reported in the US Gulf and along the US East Coast.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • DFDS may shut down 'unprofitable' routes due to high fuel costs
    Large-scale analysis of route network underway in light of upcoming 'costly' eco regulations.
  • Groups to sign preliminary deal to end Panama Canal dispute
    ACP and GUPC to give $100 million each for 'immediate cash flow needs' to fully resume expansion work.
  • DNV GL and Singapore join forces on research
    Areas to be addressed include LNG risk assessment, energy saving and emission reduction technology.
  • Lack of price direction as week ends
    Bunker prices were soft in Istanbul.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Bunker prices climb in Suez.
  • Box shipping company to dump fuel-guzzling ships
    Capacity to be replaced with more fuel-efficient tonnage.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks fall
    But February average unchanged from January.
  • Hong Kong bunker player shrugs off share price fluctuations
    Share value dipped 20% on Monday.
  • Asian prices soften to end week
    Good avails reported across key trading hubs.
  • Opportunity for bonded bunkering at Georgia
    No bunker tanker supply available since early last year.
  • Titan delays 2013 annual results
    Extra time needed to finalise results as two directors left the board, group says.
  • Sinopec sale to include Hong Kong marine fuels business
    Firm plans to sell up to 30% of its retail oil business to private investors.
  • Reports: Greek port planning LNG bunkering facility
    Qatari company linked to development.

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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
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
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
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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