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March 6, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Ukraine's Black Sea ports work normally despite military crisis
  • China becomes world's largest trader in manufactures in 2013: WTO
  • Samudera posts US$2.2 million loss as domestic, regional volumes fall
  • Panalpina back in black with US$13 million profit after $80 million loss
  • Vancouver box truckers threaten strike, but mull port's fix-it proposals
  • CSAV shareholders widely expected to vote for Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • UAE's Gulftainer expands 50pc to record 6 million TEU at all ports 2013
  • Namsung Shipping commences KPI Singapore-Busan service on March 14
  • Charter rates stay low as weak demand and overcapacity continue
  • Jiangsu provincial port volume surpasses last year's two billion tonnes
  • RCL shrinks loss 11pc to US$52 million in 2013, lifts 10pc fewer boxes
  • Guidance on seafarers' security training, certification agreed by IMO
  • Sichuan provincial parcel express volume nearly doubles last year
  • Sino-Russian cross-border railway bridge commences construction
  • CargoSphere offers enriched freight rate management with SUDS 2.0
  • China express surges 61pc on e-commerce demand in first nine months
  • Henan's Zhengzhou 2013 air cargo volume up 69.1pc to 255,700 tonnes
  • Air China starts Beijing-Vienna-Barcelona widebody service May 5

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Drewry predicts lower box volume growth this year
  • Indial Shipping handles import of patrol boat
  • Schedule reliability continued decline in Jan.
  • Anti-dumping probe on spandex imports
  • Who are status-holder exporters? What are the privileges granted to them?.
  • Foundation stone laid for JN Port's 330-m terminal; 4th box terminal awarded
  • BCHAA to organise health check-up camp
  • Suraj Rajan of SR Container Carriers wins Mahindra Youth Transport Personality Award
  • CCEA permits conversion of 7,200 km of state roads into National Highways
  • INR shoots up against dollar
  • Subsidy for export of raw sugar notified

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RAlpin puts millionth lorry on the rails
  • Purvis Storage and Distribution joins Palletline
  • Federated Railways acquires Cold Train
  • Aeroflot welcomes delivery of sixth out of 16 ordered B777s
  • Panalpina back in the black
  • ANZ moving to Heathrow's Dnata City too
  • Spanish ports to introduce logistic terminals
  • Dunkirk's development council newly appointed
  • Stralis Hi-Road trio join PM Rees and Sons fleet
  • «KMU im Grosskonzern»
  • 14% more charters for ACS
  • New marketing director for Jet Aviation Basel
  • CSAV halves losses

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • ABS to class Chouest, Island OCV newbuild duo
  • Administration seeks $658 million for Marad
  • Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS gains EX certification
  • Scana propulsion picked for Bourbon arctic AHTS
  • Odfjell cops plea in pollution case
  • Huntington Ingalls gets $1.3 billion more for CVN 79
  • Ulstein delivers Polar Onyx

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Vigor nets contract to build Harley Marine tank barges
  • Port association responds to President's funding plans for ports
  • Troy Container Lines Ltd. names O'Reilly export supervisor
  • Port of Longview taps Brown as Director of Administration
  • Washington State Ferries removes SEALTH from service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Time to reduce dependence on Russian gas further
    Lithuania is showing the way as Europe worries about energy security
  • Ukraine latest: shipping risk analysis update
    Implications for insurance and commodities so far muted, but shipping operations remain under review
  • Ukraine conflict could change global LNG shipping trends
    Europe could be forced to stop reloading cargoes for export to higher-priced markets
  • Star Bulk bounces back to profit
    Greece-based bulker owner placed new orders before 15% price rise
  • Russia-Ukraine tensions have yet to affect tanker movements, says broker
    Optima says Greek owners are watchful but have yet to impose a premium for port calls
  • Box line reliability slides again in January
    SeaIntel Global Liner Performance finds Maersk losing its crown to Hamburg Süd
  • Container shipping keeps a close watch over Crimea crisis
    Seafarer safety is boxlines' priority as Ukraine puts Sevastopol naval fleet on alert
  • Owners and states must ratify Hong Kong recycling convention, says Sekimizu
    IMO urges shipping industry to comply faster with ballast-water and SOx deadlines
  • Bechtel wins Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal service deal
    US port with 2m teu start-up capacity targets traffic from expanded Panama Canal
  • Logistics giant Panalpina outperforms the sea freight market
    Swiss firm increased its maritime volumes 8% against last year's 3% industry average
  • Sekimizu speaks out over Maritime Maisie place of refuge row
    IMO secretary-general asks all parties to 'take action to avoid what we do not want to see'
  • Russian vessel blocks entrance to Ukraine port of Sevastopol
    Commercial shipments continue at Crimea hub despite tensions, say shipping sources
  • Our small tankers are still important, says James Fisher chief
    Firm holds on to coastal and shortsea vessels amid stable clean petroleum product demand
  • Torm attributes reduced annual loss to stronger product tanker demand
    Medium range tonnage increases its spot market earnings by 31% on-year
  • US west coast ports appeal to retailers, despite expanding Panama Canal
    Pacific terminals offer competitive intermodal service to US shippers importing from Asia
  • Widdows sees limited scope for container shipping consolidation
    But Rickmers boss urges mega-alliances to co-operate when investing in tonnage

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Paragon books newbuild trio
    NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping has added three fuel-efficient Kamsarmax bulker orders to its growing newbuild portfolio
  • Shipping leaders to lobby Brussels for Operation Atalanta extension
    Shipping leaders will meet in Brussels today to lobby the EU to extend its antipiracy Operation Atalanta for two more years
  • Bourbon sees strong offshore growth ahead
    French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it expected spending in the deepwater offshore sector to increase by 10% per year for the next three years
  • DS Torm forecasts red ink for this year
    DS Torm has reported a sharp reduction in loss last year but forecasts a further net loss for 2014, although operating result (EBITDA), which turned positive last year, should remain in the black
  • Pan Ocean pushes for M&A
    Pan Ocean announced today it had made the first move in a mergers and acquisition (M&A) process
  • Sand bolsters Asian Supramax market
    Sand shipments within Southeast Asia have been supporting the Supramax market in Asia in the absence of Indonesian ore exports, market players told IHS Maritime today
  • EOC wins $100M charter contract
    Singapore's EOC, provider of offshore oil and gas development and production solutions, announced today that it had won a contract worth approximately $100M including options
  • Ezion wins rig charter
    Singapore-based oilfield service provider Ezion Holdings said yesterday evening that it has entered into a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian national oil company with a value of approximately $87.6M over a three-year period
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust retrofits ships
    Rickmers Maritime Trust has begun retrofitting its fleet of 16 container ships
  • Epic Gas charters two tanker newbuildings
    Singapore-based Epic Gas announced yesterday that it had entered into new inward bareboat charter contracts for two newbuilding LPG carriers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Longtime Shipping Executive Conrad Everhard Dies
    Conrad H.C. Everhard, who spent decades leading shipping lines serving the United States, has died. A 1958 graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, his long career included early positions with United States Lines and the Massachusetts Port Authority. From the early 1970s until 1990, he held executive roles -...
  • Looming Health Care Tax Could Shorten West Coast Labor Contract
    Pacific Maritime Association President James McKenna talks with JOC senior editor Bill Mongelluzzo at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - An estimated $150 million annual Obamacare tax on the generous health care plans enjoyed by West Coast dockworkers may lead to only a three-year contract rather than a six-year contract...
  • NYK Group / Ceres Terminals' DiVirgilio Retires
    Michael DiVirgilio, senior vice president, development, of Ceres Terminals, is set to retire on April 1 after several years at the terminal operator. DiVirgilio came to Ceres in 2006, and since then has been responsible for developing new business and expansion opportunities for the Ceres Group's North America operations. Before joining Ceres,...
  • Softeon Delivers Supply Chain Industry's Most Powerful Supply Chain Execution Capabilities for Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs)
    Reston, VA (March 5, 2014) - Softeon, provider of the industry's most functionally-rich supply chain software, continues to gain significant market traction in the third-party logistics sector, with a powerful set of capabilities and solutions for 3PLs that enable them to improve their own performance.Softeon's support for 3PLs can also be...
  • Ex-Im Bank Names James Burrows as new Senior Vice President for the Small Business Group
    Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today that James G. Burrows, Jr. has been named the new Senior Vice President for the Bank's Small Business Group. "Jim is a seasoned professional with public and private expertise in the field who will lead Ex-Im Bank's...
  • Penske Logistics Mexico Names New Sales Leader
    READING, Pa., March 5, 2014 - Penske Logistics Mexico has named Pedro Sanchez as its Sales Director. Based in Saltillo, Mexico, Sanchez is responsible for strategic business development that extends into new verticals. Sanchez joins Penske from international supply chain provider UTi Worldwide where he was Director of Client Solutions and Business Development Manager....
  • Two Lessors Plan LA-LB 'Gray Chassis' Pool
    Two intermodal chassis providers have unveiled plans to cooperate in a "gray" fleet of 68,000 chassis that could be interchanged at 11 container terminals in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Direct ChassisLink Inc. and Flexi-Van executives outlined their plans at a meeting of the Harbor Trucking Association of...
  • SSA Sorts Containers to Speed Pickups
    Edward DeNike, president of SSA Containers, addresses an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - Ed DeNike has little confidence in drayage appointment systems at container terminals but says SSA Containers has speeded the flow of containers by sorting them for truckers to pick up as a block instead...
  • Panalpina Returns to Profit
    Panalpina returned to profitability in 2013 as a market-beating performance in the ocean container and air cargo markets offset anti-cartel fines in the U.S. The global freight forwarding and logistics group booked a net profit of 11.7 million Swiss francs ($13.1 million) compared with a loss of 71.8 million francs ($80.4...
  • Thoughts From a Maritime Industry Leader
    The JOC's Peter Tirschwell (left) with maritime industry leader Ronald D. Widdows onstage at TPM.LONG BEACH, Calif. - No, container lines won't be able to get freight rates to sustainable levels for some years to come. No, the new alliances will not bring an end to rate volatility. No, there will not...
  • INTTRA Program Ranks Carriers, Regions by Data Quality
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - INTTRA is launching a new program that will enable small shippers to get better visibility into their supply chains and also help carriers clean up errors and gaps in the data they collect on container movements. The result, INTTRA says, will provide substantial time and cost...
  • Port Analyst: States, Cities Should Back Up Deepening Aims With Cash
    J. Stanley Payne at the JOC's 14th annual TPM conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The U.S. federal government should not only use all collected Harbor Maintenance Taxes on port projects, but should also require states and cities to put more skin in their game to reduce questionable deepening...
  • FedEx Freight to Raise Base Rates 3.9 Percent
    FedEx Freight will raise its general base rates an average of 3.9 percent March 31, as shippers and trucking companies anticipate higher volumes and tighter capacity this spring. The trucking arm of FedEx is the first less-than-truckload carrier to announce a general rate hike this year, but follows FedEx Express and...
  • McKenna Optimistic on West Coast Contract Negotiations
    James McKenna of the Pacific Maritime Association addressing an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The chief negotiator for waterfront employers on the West Coast is optimistic that the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will reach a contract agreement this summer without a...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Star Bulk mulls dividend
    Star Bulk Carriers hinted that it is mulling its first dividend in more than a year after reporting a better-than-expected fourth-quarter result.
  • PRGN pens $92m order
    Paragon Shipping of Greece has inked a $92m contract to construct three kamsarmax bulkers at a shipyard in China.
  • Star Bulk target hiked
    Maxim Group hiked its stock price expectations for Star Bulk Carriers after the New York-listed owner posted better-than-expected earnings today.
  • Persecution claim not barred
    Claims of political persecution by Russian authorities are not barred in shipping entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky's legal fight with Bank Saint Petersburg, a UK judge ruled today.
  • SFL takes in $150m
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) has walked away from the Norwegian bond market with $50m more than it expected.
  • Cruise impact low
    UBS Investment Research foresees little impact on cruise lines from the current chaos in Ukraine.
  • LDA orders four more
    France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has gone back to China for another quartet of bulker newbuildings.
  • Star Bulk ends losing run
    Star Bulk chief executive Spyros Capralos hailed the company's "radical transformation" as it returned to profit after two years of losses.
  • ABG to borrow big
    India's ABG Shipyard is considering borrowing up to INR 200bn ($3.25bn) to bolster its operations after striking a debt deal with existing lenders.
  • Anti-cartel raid seizes ore
    The Mexican government has seized 119,000 tonnes of iron ore at the port of Lazaro Cardenas that it said could be part of a drug cartel's illegal export operation.
  • Closing the gap
    Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard has outlined what the company needs to do to return to profit after cutting its 2013 loss.
  • Danaos scraps two more
    Danaos Shipping appears to have scrapped its final two containerships languishing in cold lay-up.
  • OW Bunker ups earnings
    Danish fuel supplier and tanker owner OW Bunker has increased 2013 profit as volumes and revenue increased.
  • Ezra scores $125m
    Ezra Holdings has taken its contract wins past the $200m mark this year including more work for its fast growing subsea unit EMAS AMC.
  • TB scare revealed
    A Norwegian cargoship crew were quarantined in the US after one man was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB).
  • Tianjin taps Avic Trust
    Chinese container line Tianjin Marine is seeking a short-term loan of CNY 250m ($40.79m) to boost working capital.
  • Bourbon profit soars
    French offshore shipping giant Bourbon has posted a big jump in annual earnings as day rates increased.
  • ITC confirms Ulysses sale
    Frontline-controlled International Tankers Corporation (ITC) has confirmed the sale of a 15-year-old VLCC.
  • NCL owners selling again
    Two major shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) look set to bank another $500m from a secondary offering of its stock.
  • Pan Ocean opens the door
    Restructured Korean owner Pan Ocean has signalled a potential merger or acquisition deal by appointing Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as its advisor.
  • SFL eyes $100m
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) is turning to the Norwegian bond market two days after announcing a move for seven distressed German boxships.
  • Subsea 7 plans payout
    Shareholders in Kristian Siem-led Subsea 7 are set for special dividend of 60 US cents per share for the second year in a row.
  • Cabotage row brewing
    A group of overseas container lines are planning to protest against cargo protection for state carrier Bangladesh Shipping Corp (BSC).
  • Torm slashes loss
    Danish tanker and bulker owner Torm has been boosted by improved products markets in 2013, as its deficit was cut.
  • Zaliv plunges to loss
    Kerch-based Zaliv shipyard has recorded a deficit for 2013.
  • Ezion wins jack-up job
    Ezion Holdings has won a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian based national oil company.
  • VLCC in piracy scare
    A VLCC sailing off Oman has been caught up in what it thought was a potential pirate attack, according to details just released.
  • Petredec wins bank funds
    Petredec has secured a $200m loan facility from a consortimum of banks to go towards its VLGC newbuilding programme.
  • US court fines Odfjell
    Odfjell has pleaded guilty in the US to polluting international waters using a 'magic pipe' and has been fined $1.2m.
  • Chemical tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Hong Kong-owned chemical tanker court documents show.
  • ATBs in vogue
    Harley Marine Services of the US has penned a contract to construct two tank barges that are among the largest units it has ever ordered.
  • Moelis plans IPO
    Moelis & Company is looking to raise up to $100m from an initial public offering in New York.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • PMA head predicts contract will be reached without disruption
    The president of the Pacific Maritime Association said that while negotiations with the union may go past the July 1 expiration date for the current labor pact, he expects an agreement to be reached without a labor stoppage.
  • UPS to buy 1,000 propane vehicles
    The trucks will be used first in rural Oklahoma and Louisiana in early 2015, where they will replace vehicles that run on gasoline and diesel, but UPS plans on expanding the program to other states.
  • DHL adds emissions reporting tools
  • UTi completes big step toward recapitalization
  • Cargo thefts flat in 2013
  • Welch's picks Transplace TMS
  • Protest disrupts Portland container terminal
  • Harley Marine contracts for 2 new tank barges
  • Ship owner, crewman plead guilty to dumping oily bilge
    Singapore-based Odfjell Asia II Pte Ltd. and one of its senior crewmen pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Hartford, Conn., for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, the Justice Department said.
  • Washington Notebook: Obama budget offers pluses, minuses for goods movement
  • Troy partners with Basic Warehousing in Chicago
  • EPA cracks down on Chinese vehicle importer
    The vehicles were manufactured in China and imported into the United States between 2007 and 2013 without the required certification indicating that emissions would meet federal standards, EPA said.
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2014
  • Prices on downward path across Europe
    Softer crude values pull down fuel prices.
  • Mid-week prices falling in Fujairah
    Cape Town: MGO deliveries subject to enquiry.
  • Sulphur issues to dominate bunker discussions
    Bunker conference in Copenhagen comes just nine months before ECA changes.
  • OW Bunker in profit in detailed earnings release
    Figures reported ahead of planned IPO.
  • EPA defends sulphur limits
    Ships will still be allowed fuels with a higher sulphur content than is permitted in other sectors.
  • OW Bunker confirms IPO
    Deputy chairman says company is 'ideal IPO candidate'.
  • Chemical tanker arrest in Singapore
    Arrested vessel managed by Elegant Ship Management.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Middle East team
    New trader based in Dubai.
  • Asian prices still falling
    Prices have ended day lower at most key ports.
  • Court 'voids' Russian bunkering ban
    Players have been campaigning to see rule overturned.
  • Port bosses want progress on LNG bunkering infrastructure
    ESPO looking to resolve 'outstanding issues' on EU's Clean Fuel Strategy.
  • Chinese refinery expanding bunker blending ops
    With new storage tanks, doubling bunker blending capacity.
  • Titan court proceedings set for March
    Date at Bermuda Court set to March 7, if no changes take place.
  • Battery-powered ships tipped for bright future
    As Norway aims to get a head start in using the technology.

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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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