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May 19, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYHE calls at Xiamen now that 13,000-TEUers have joined transpac loop
  • LA up 10.3pc in April to 706,036 TEU - LB rises 9.7pc to 569,843 TEU
  • Vietnamese anti-China rioting kills 2 as workers flee the country
  • P3 to negotiate separately with terminal operators, but one to lead
  • Busan New Container Terminal offers KMCT feeders to Sendai, Japan
  • Montreal Port reports 19pc profit surge in 2013 despite hard time
  • Tianjin Nangang customs checkpoint plans to open for service this year
  • London Gateway's 2nd berth draws services from lines to logistics
  • Chiquita banana boats return to Port of New Orleans after 40 years
  • Nemport Terminal in western Turkey marks millionth TEU with Libya
  • DNV GL ends risk assessment for methanol carriers with flex fuel engines
  • DHL to relocate regional HQ in new hi-tech warehouse in Singapore
  • Toll opens new mega depot and headquarters for trucking in Brisbane
  • Emirates raises sales, adds capacity while rivals struggle to keep up
  • Intradco and National Air Cargo flies 47 horses from Dubai to Belgium
  • Emirates' unit dnata invests US$13 million in UK cargo activities
  • Pune airport stands to lose cargo to Mumbai for 36pc docking charge

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Essar Ports' net profit up 16 pc in 2013-14
  • Goodrich keeping not only abreast, but ahead of the times
  • Lift & Shift completes record load out in the Middle East
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves
  • MOL launches bi-annual vessel safety campaign
  • Shashi Kiran Shetty comments on Mandate 2014
  • MRPL to import 4 mt crude from Iran in FY14
  • Adani Ports acquires Dhamra port
  • I. Jeyakumar takes charge as Dy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • KPCT holds trade meet to celebrate first year of operations
  • National bunker business meet highlights potential of Cochin Port
  • Railways freight revenue up by 6.12 pc in April
  • Cotton yarn exports can meet set target of 1,350 mkg in 2014-15 : Texprocil
  • Economy to cross $ 5 trillion by 2025, says Morgan Stanley
  • Forex reserves rise by $1.94 bn to $311.85 bn
  • Indian Inc hails new govt, has great expectations
  • Industry unhappy with 31 pc cut in raw sugar subsidy
  • INR rally causes concern, exporters seek intervention: CII
  • INR surges by 120 p to end at 11-month high of 58.83
  • Project clearances to be expedited in Odisha
  • Crane Rental Corporation handles heavy nacelle for Siemens Energy training facility
  • World's first free networking event for project cargo specialists held in Antwerp

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Dunkirk issues invitation to submit expression of...
  • Rail Cargo sending new blocktrain to Turkey
  • Loxx introduces express service to Italy
  • Finnlines invests in environmental technology
  • C.H. Robinson offers new "fresh" approach
  • AF-KLM allowed to take GOL capital stake
  • DB Schenker opens new centre in Portugal
  • Hartmann to be VDR president in 2015
  • ICTSI sees Q1/2014 income and volumes surge
  • Wtransnet welcomes Dachser to Freight Exchange

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • New coal carrier for Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Latest HII acquisition could bring work to Avondale
  • Wärtsilä gas generators chosen for giant spar platform
  • New Finnish icebreaker to have ABB power and Azipods
  • With private equity help, Odfjell exercises newbuild options
  • U.S. moves ahead on LNG as marine fuel
  • May 16, 2014 Signet acquires Harvey Gulf's offshore towing vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Seattle Maritime Festival names winners of leadership awards
  • US Department of Transportation releases freight transport numbers
  • Port of Los Angeles posts container totals for April
  • Oregon governor pleased with funding request for small ports
  • US rail freight traffic sees weekly improvement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • How to be a tanker asset player
    Tanker Investments makes no secret of its mission to turn a profit on trade in tonnage
  • Report urges Western Australia to review its FLNG plans
    State parliament committee warns of negative impact on local economy and jobs
  • Troubled times for Australian LNG projects
    Delays to projects from cost overruns could leave new tonnage high and dry
  • A start-up with bite? Molaris seeks equity for E-Rex
    Alma Maritime boss seeks up to $300m from New York investors to back a bulk venture
  • TEN posts best results since early 2010
    Greek tanker owner says $14.6m net income helped by shuttle tankers and healthier crude rates
  • Intra-Asia trade growth undermines long-haul chemtanker trades
    Drewry Maritime Research expects the trend to continue as Chinese demand trebles
  • Week on Wall Street | May 16
    Free to read: Lawyers make hay as investor groups take to the courts
  • Steamship sees positive underwriting result
    Combined ratio falls to 98%
  • NileDutch in tie up with CMA CGM
    The two shipping lines will team up on the South America-West Africa trade lane
  • TT Club announces $12m surplus for 2013
    Restructuring is key to performance, says Pontoppidan
  • Drewry joins the chorus warning against VLCC overordering
    'Owners need to be cautious,' analyst cautions
  • Strike Club will switch its European business to a new UK mutual
    Change responds to Brussels' Solvency II directive
  • Odfjell and private investors form new LPG/ethylene shipping joint venture
    Joint venture's partners will pump $50m each for project's growth
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach both enjoy box volume growth in April
    Long Beach says rebound in volumes is down to return to normal shopping patterns
  • Chubu Electric buys stakes in LNG carriers from Mitsubishi, NYK and MOL
    Japanese utilities firm invests in two 153,000 cu m ships to deliver its own cargoes
  • Production surge threatens stability of oil prices
    Lessons from history show a change in oil price sentiment can be swift and brutal
  • Asking the right questions
    BMT offers non-industry investors the answers they need when buying terminal assets
  • DP World sees opportunities in a changing marketplace
    Dubai-headquartered terminal operator set for an improved year in terms of volumes, but still has to contend with larger vessels and the growth of alliances

Sea-webweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • US investigation 'may affect CIMC business'
    Shenzhen-listed China International Marine Containers (CIMC) stated today that the United State's initiation of investigations into antidumping and countervailing duties (AD and CVD) on containers made in China may affect parts of its business. The US Department of Commerce announced on 14 May that
  • ASEAN-India trade 'could grow with collaboration'
    Trade between India and the ASEAN bloc could grow if an upcoming joint working group (JWG) between the two countries is successful, a leading shipping industry source has said. "The key point of this JWG is to address the primary issue of rail/road connectivity between India and the countries in
  • Radiance starts year with strong quarterly results
    Singapore-listed offshore vessels company Pacific Radiance (Radiance) is off to a dream start for the year with gross profit surging to 91% in 1Q14. Radiance saw its 1Q14's profit after tax and minority interest (PATMI) hiked by 110% year on year to $17.8M, while its revenue jumped by 33% to $42M
  • Iron ore '30 benchmark' hit twice to China
    Last week marked the second straight week where 30 drybulk vessels were chartered in the spot market to ship iron ore cargoes to buyers in China, according to a research note from drybulk consultancy Commodore Research. Commodore noted: "This is a very significant amount; during all of last year,
  • BW Group to buy 10 MR tankers under JV
    The BW Group will purchase 10 MR product tankers under a joint venture with investment management firm PAG. Under the JV agreement, BW Pacific will buy the tankers from Elandra, a company associated with commodity trader Vitol Energy (Bermuda). BW Group CEO Andreas Sohmen-Pao commented: "BW is
  • Positive outlook for MR tankers
    Despite disappointing earnings for medium-range (MR) products tankers at the start of 2014, shipbroker EA Gibson believes fundamentals for the segment remain positive. The Baltic Exchange's TC2 assessment for the NW Europe - US Atlantic Coast averaged close to $10,000/day on round voyage basis
  • Pan Ocean profits since receivership
    Pan Ocean returned to black for the first time since it began its corporate rehabilitation programme in June 2013. The last time the former STX Pan Ocean, which dropped the "STX" from its name after the STX chaebol executed a debt-to-equity swap, was in the black, was in 2011. The company made

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Drop, But Spike Expected
    Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index dropped on the Asia-Europe lane this week, but Asia-U.S. rates climbed.
  • DHS to Congress: 100 Percent Container Scanning 'Highly Improbable'
    WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland told Congress it won't meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers
  • US West Coast Ports Big Winners in WRRDA Bill
    WASHINGTON - Soon-to-be enacted U.S. port legislation will inject a modicum of fairness into a port funding program that has split the industry since the Harbor Maintenance Tax was created in 1986. The result is a big win for West Coast ports that have seen billions in taxes collected from their imports support competitor ports.
  • 1Q Trucking Dashboard: Higher Rates, Revenue Gains
    The first quarter was warmer for trucking than you might think - at least financially.
  • Water Resources Bill: What It Means for US Ports
    WASHINGTON - It's finally happened. Senate and House leaders have reached an agreement on long-delayed legislation that would authorize major port and inland waterway projects, speed up port deepening work and reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. In other words, Congress is addressing some of shippers and transportation provider's major concerns, including a lack of equity for donor ports and the diversion of Harbor Maintenance Tax dollars from ports.
  • Growth Accelerating at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which combined handle more than 40 percent of U.S. container trade, both reported double-digit monthly container import growth in April.
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for May 16
    Multiple carriers have planned general rate increases in various trade lanes in June and July, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue.
  • Wan Hai's Focus on Asia Keeps Line Ahead of Taiwan Rivals
    Intra-Asia specialist Wan Hai Lines posted a modest $21.8 million profit in the first quarter as the carrier leveraged its network to remain the leading light among Taiwan's top three shipping companies.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Colombo International Container Terminals
    Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port Everglades
    Port Everglades' CEO and port director Steven Cernak discusses a pilot program for perishables and gives status updates on the port's expansion projects, including possible reason behind the delay of deepening plans.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Norfolk Southern
    Norfolk Southern's Randy Bayles, director of international intermodal, on what the West Coast labor uncertainty really means, as well as East Coast capacity-adding measures, short-haul intermodal and inland port projects.
  • Carriers Extract Savings From Bottom Line As Profitability Slumps
    An aggressive focus on operating efficiency is reflected in the first quarter results of Neptune Orient Lines, Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, although the savings were not enough to offset the effects of excess capacity, high bunker prices and weak freight rates that continue to plague the industry.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Phoenix sells handymax
    Phoenix Bulk Carriers has reportedly sold a handymax bulker for a sizeable gain.
  • 'State of emergency'
    Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in the Galapagos Islands over the grounding of a cargoship.
  • TEN aiming to sell and buy
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is looking to sell some of its older tonnage to be replaced by newbuildings purchased in resale deals, an executive said today.
  • Stavropoulos bids adieu
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) chairman John Stavropoulos has used his last conference call with analysts to express dismay at the state of financial reporting by other companies on Wall Street.
  • PNG LNG loads first cargo
    A first cargo is being loaded at the ExxonMobil-led new liquefaction start up PNG LNG.
  • Tidewater extends buyback
    Tidewater's board has approved a renewed $200m programme to buy back some of the offshore vessel giant's New York-listed shares off the market.
  • Sending a message
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Rieber earnings soar
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has posted a bigger profit for the first quarter as a loss from associated companies dropped off the balance sheet.
  • TEN hits four-year high
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has posted its best quarterly profit for four years as revenue jumped.
  • TEN snaps up duo
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is boosting its crude exposure with a deal for two modern suezmaxes.
  • Cocaine found on cape
    UK authorities have seized more than 100kg of cocaine from a Greek bulker in Scotland.
  • Okean lives again
    Ukraine's higher economic court has reversed the bankruptcy of shipbuilder Okean.
  • TT Club escapes Haiyan
    A surplus of $12m was made by the Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association through last year with a favourable claims climate contributing to the result.
  • VLCC under the hammer
    A former Samho Shipping VLCC laid up in the UAE is to be auctioned online.
  • London Club makes $6.6m
    The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association stayed in the black last year but the surplus of $6.6m was down on the $9.4m of the previous year.
  • Marenave profit dips
    German owner Marenave has posted reduced earnings for the first quarter of 2014.
  • Jutha cuts loss
    Thai multipurpose owner Jutha Maritime has reduced its net loss in the first quarter as revenue rose.
  • Steamship rings up $15m
    Last year has turned out to be a lot better for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association than the modest surplus anticipated just a few months ago.
  • Oaktree eyes Solvtrans
    Giant US fund Oaktree has launched a takeover offer for Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans in its latest shipping move.
  • Double for Briese
    German owner Briese Schiffahrts has been linked to a new eco-cargoship order in China.
  • Tax charge hits Gotland
    Swedish tanker and ro-pax owner Rederi AB Gotland has posted better 2013 operating results, but tax bills hit the bottom line.
  • KDM profit chopped
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has posted a lower annual profit despite a revenue rise.
  • Chubu takes LNGC stakes
    Chubu Electric Power Co has taken over stakes in two LNG carrier-owning company's from NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
  • IPO timing is right
    Italian state shipbuilder Fincantieri will be listed by the summer as it seeks a cash injection vital to its future.
  • Odfjell in new gas tie-up
    Odfjell is expanding its footprint in the LPG/ethylene sector via a joint venture with two private equity firms.
  • NileDutch in second tie-up
    NileDutch and CMA CGM have concluded a vessel sharing agreement (VSA) for services from South America to West Africa.
  • HMM wide of the mark
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has booked another poor quarter as it scrambles to sell assets in a bid to remain solvent.
  • The good, bad and the ugly
    Wan Hai Lines has emerged with the best financial results in the first quarter out of Taiwan's three major liner outfits.
  • Another two weeks
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another stay of execution after being given two more weeks to restructure a major credit facility.
  • KNOP files shelf
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • GAO cites weakness in NASA's export control policies
  • NY/NJ port reports strong March
    Cargo volumes were up because of a rebound in March, when 280,519 TEU moved through the port. In January and February, container volumes were off by 0.4 percent and 3.5 percent, year-over-year, respectively.
  • Op-Ed: Infrastructure investment offers strong ROI
    On the final day of Infrastructure Week, during which organizations around the nation have held events about modernizing the nation's aging infrastructure, the importance of improving infrastructure can't be overstated.
  • Gulf of Maine ferry reborn, hopes to attract truckers
  • Q1 weather helped boost coal volumes for railroads
    Consumer demand for coal during the first quarter's extreme cold helped ease the blow from a continued downshift in coal exports, Cowen and Company noted. Class I coal activity is up 9.3 percent so far in Q2.
  • WiseTech Global seeks to build China customer base
  • SAP releases update to transportation management system
  • TIGER applications pour into DOT
    The sixth round of TIGER grants is heavily oversubscribed, with application requests running 15 times above the amount of money available for the competitive program, the U.S. Department of Transportation said.
  • LA, Long Beach report strong container volumes in April
  • Executive moves
  • Marubeni charged with bribing Indonesian officials
  • U.S. investigates dumping of 53-foot trailers from China
  • FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Bunker prices mostly down in Houston
    Tight avails reported at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • BAF calculations based on LSFO need review
    Some carriers struggling to explain ECA fuel and cost changes to customers.
  • Japan's bunker volumes fall more sharply than predicted
    Latest data show March volumes down 6.9% year-on-year.
  • Prices move little in Fujairah
    Flat prices seen Suez.
  • Week end on soft note across Europe
    Tight avails reported in Rotterdam.
  • Another jail sentence in 'bunker buy-back' case
    Bunker scam involved a false declaration of 'over-delivery'.
  • LNG bunker safety guidelines to be released soon
    Initial recommendations will follow the next meeting of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.
  • ECA threatens European 'cross-channel' ferry routes
    Sulphur limits one factor in longer-term decline.
  • Panama aims to exploit expanded Canal
    LNG bunkering facility among projects mooted.
  • LNG cost benefits 'to continue for decades'
    'Natural gas delivered for production of LNG is 50% less expensive than conventional marine fuel', says US maritime official.
  • Cockett gains ground in Panama legal case
    Move to restrict sale of vessel accepted by top court.
  • Week ends with prices showing little movement
    No issues in supply of marine fuels at major Asian ports on Friday.
  • Bunker volumes at Indian port could 'triple'
    Growth will take place over the next three years, Indian bunker conference has been told.
  • TOTE recognised for pioneering LNG-fuelled ships
    Firm has been honoured as 'Champion of Change'.
  • P&I: Conditional survey needed for tankers carrying heavy fuel oil
    Applicable for tankers aged 10 and above, under certain conditions.
  • Fuel-saving tool stays the course
    Programme clocks up five years in the market.

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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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