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March 20, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • FMC decides fate of P3 big three mega container line alliance on Friday
  • Deutsche Post fourth quarter pre-tax profit up 7pc, as DHL rises 13pc
  • Ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam call for tougher NOX emission standards
  • Panama Canal Authority and lock builders reach deal on finishing job
  • Maersk group liner and terminal operating units in capacity sharing deal
  • Zhengzhou-Hamburg railway starts backhaul freight service on March 30
  • Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to open to new products
  • Pingtan customs checkpoint gains State Council's approval to open
  • Malaysia's Westports looks to rosy future with big ships, bigger volumes
  • 30 million live salmon may be trucked to sea in California drought
  • Bidding invitation enlivens Chennai-Ennore box barge 'highway' scheme
  • Merseyside memorial unveiled to commemorate 'Birkenhead Drill' disaster
  • Ruscon starts flexitank, intermodal liquid bulk service to Kazakhstan
  • EPA sets 'unrealistic' vehicle emission standards, say fuel producers
  • IATA lowers global profit forecast 5.3pc to US$18.7 billion in 2014
  • Air India performance review suspects excessive Dreamliner fuel burn
  • Contest to make profitable, rule-compliant cargo drone by December

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • Bhavani Shipping Services handles first shipments under its own CHA Licence
  • SCI enhances presence on Indian coast, adds Hazira to SMILE service
  • Transatlantic vessel size has increased 5 pc over the last 2 years; transit times significantly more
  • UASC opts for additional 18,000-TEU vessel; completes current mega newbuilding order
  • WCA Conference Week moves to Hong Kong
  • Wheat exports likely to surge by another 5 lakh t
  • ASCE grades US port infrastructure as 'mediocre', wants federal govt to maintain, modernise & expand it
  • BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' Award
  • Conventional tracks should be used for freight movement, says JRC chief
  • Dr C. V. Ananda Bose appointed CRWC Chairman
  • Govt approves setting up company for road projects
  • Infra projects under PPP model dampened by slowdown, approval delays
  • INR rises further on heavy dollar selling
  • Meet steel demand by slashing iron ore exports: Report
  • PMG clears 147 stuck projects worth INR 5 lakh cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vietnam plans to expand rail network
  • GSF calls for more stringent investigation of P3 impact
  • Finnair celebrates 90th anniversary of maiden flight
  • EVR Cargo's railfreight volume drops
  • Europa creates new air and seafreight position
  • HHLA handles world's largest ship propeller
  • Flash Group satisfies customers
  • IRU: TIR restrictions now extend to Finnish-Russian border
  • Air India operates Dreamliner to Singapore
  • Grup TCB doubles investment in equipment
  • Transfargo appoints new business area manager
  • VW builds new Crafter in Poland
  • New Yusen logistics centre in Duisburg
  • Latam's cargo business looking for its way
  • Third presence in the USA

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • Kristian Rokke to step down as Aker Philly CEO
  • Kvichak delivers pilot boat
  • Fined for using unlicensed foreign officers on U.S.-flag vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • ATA truck tonnage index rises during month of February
  • Washington State Ferries exec announces plans to leave post
  • Coast Guard fines tuna fleet firm for breaking US flagged vessel rules
  • Port of Seattle project will provide GSE charging stations at Sea-Tac Airport
  • Crowley subsidiary nets deal to supply containerized LNG

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot records $27.5m pre-tax loss
    But corner has been turned, Frank believes
  • Tsavliris plays down significance of spate of salvage contracts
    Supramax off Brazil becomes sixth LOF case of the year after 14 in 2013
  • Can VLCCs really recover?
    Owners hold all the cards but are in danger of playing the wrong hand... again
  • Budget 2014: UK needs to attract shipping, says Chamber
    Industry needed to promote export-led recovery, argues Platten
  • MOL to reduce tanker fleet size and enhance pool management
    Japanese shipping giant worried newbuild order spree might jeopardise rate recovery
  • Seanergy completes restructuring as last four bulkers depart
    Restis-backed public company will now evaluate acquisition opportunities
  • China says Ukraine grain shipments flowing normally
    Press reports of dispute over non-delivery of grains have been denied
  • Concordia Maritime sticks to 'schoolbook' for reducing risk
    Ullman highlights lower risk way of deal-making
  • Concordia Maritime and Neste Oil sell two jointly-owned product tankers
    Sale meets both companies' core strategies
  • CMA 2014: Learning to live with private equity
    Connecticut Maritime Association's 2014 Conference told of cultural divide
  • Shagang arrests HNA bulker in Australia
    Company again tries to enforce guarantee for charter contract with liquidated Grand China Shipping
  • Owners back scrubbers to meet sulphur targets
    But shipping should be prepared for stricter emission rules in the future
  • Fyffes and Chiquita merger likely to spark search for shipping synergies
    New entity will create the world's largest banana company
  • Expropriations will cost Crimea ports traffic
    Cargo will switch to facilities still in Ukrainian hands, say local shipping sources

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • SNCM persists with four-ship LNG ferry order
    French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM is proceeding with plans to order up to four new LNG-powered vessels, despite the refusal of one of its major shareholders to sanction the project
  • STX Turku to go Dutch
    STX Finland's remaining yard in Turku may be sold to Dutch family-owned shipbuilding group Damen, according to Finnish business daily Kauppalehti
  • WSS invests in offshore activities in Asia
    Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a leading maritime provider, is expanding its network of supply points across Asia as it responds to an increasing level of offshore oil and gas exploration and production
  • Mauritius to build cruise terminal
    The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is to construct a terminal building for its Christian Decotter Cruise Jetty in Port Louis
  • Mauritian ambitions built on gas
    The formal opening on 20 March of a gas terminal at Mer Rouge, adjacent to Port Louis harbour, is expected to lay the foundations for the port to become a regional hub for liquid petroleum gas
  • Investment boom may have peaked
    Last year may prove to be the highest point for new shipping investments, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference
  • Wärtsilä to supply VIEC systems
    Wärtsilä will deliver three Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer systems to Aker Midsund between April and August 2014 for three North Sea oil fields
  • Debate intensifies on US export ban
    Momentum is building for a US policy change to allow crude exports, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference
  • Solo operators 'not viable' in liner shipping
    Changing market dynamics in container shipping is making it tougher for companies operating alone and consolidation and alliances will be the order of the day, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference heard today
  • FSL Trust sold two vessels at $23.55M
    Singapore-based FSL Trust announced yesterday that it sold two 15 year old drybulk vessels, MT Stella Fomalhaut and MT FSL Durban at $23.55M
  • Products tanker orders 'out of hand'
    Newbuilding orders for products tankers have been going through the roof since 2011, and Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa is urging ship owners to be cautious

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • Shift to Ocean Erodes Air Cargo Market Share
    The global air cargo business has been losing market share to ocean freight over the past 13 years as shippers seek less costly transport solutions in ocean freight. The share of total global containerized or unitized cargo transported by air cargo declined from 3.1 percent in 2000 to 1.7 percent in...
  • TSA Members Reschedule GRI
    Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane intend to advance by two weeks their previously announced rate hike that was scheduled for May 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement announced today that the general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container is now scheduled to take effect on April 15. The...
  • Monterrey Inland Port Harnesses Mexican Boom
    Monterrey, MexicoThe inland port of Monterrey, Mexico, is attracting new shippers, and new customs legislation will allow existing and future tenants to more easily tap foreign trade zone benefits. Interpuerto Monterrey is finalizing agreements with a heavy equipment manufacturer, an automaker and a power generation company for industrial space totaling about...
  • Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Camilo Quintero as USA Sales Manager
    March 16, 2014 Miami: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Camilo Quintero has been appointed as USA Sales Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to its vision to...
  • Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Joan Puig as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager
    March 16, 2014 San Juan: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Joan Puig has been appointed as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to...
  • Stirling Capital Investments Kicks Off 2014 with a Series of Leases and Spec Office Build Out Activity at Southern California Logistics Centre in Victorville, CA
    VICTORVILLE, CA (March 19, 2014) - Stirling Capital Investments announced a positive start to 2014 with a series of leases and spec office build out activity at the Southern California Logistics Centre (SCLC), a 2,500-acre industrial and commercial complex in Victorville, Calif. Solar City Corporation, a national leader in clean energy services,...
  • Hong Kong's Container Traffic Faces Further Decline
    Hong Kong container portThe port of Hong Kong, which is already losing container market share to rival Chinese ports, faces further "significant" decline in volume following the launch of the P3 Network alliance, according to Alphaliner. Hong Kong's container throughput in the last four years. Full-size image Hong Kong saw traffic fall 3.3...
  • Drewry: TSA's Asia-US Rate Hike Attempt Partially Achieved
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 19, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles climbed $100 from last week to $1,986 per 40-foot container in the week of March 19, on the heels of a March 15 general rate increase. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization...
  • Japan's Trade Surplus With US Shrinks
    Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. narrowed for the first time in 14 months in February on a year-over-year basis, as imports grew at a much faster pace than exports, according to preliminary figures released by Japan's Finance Ministry. Japan's monthly imports and exports in terms of value from February 2013...
  • US Customs Issues Guidelines for Vancouver Diversions
    TSI DeltaportU.S. Customs and Border Protection says cargo diverted to U.S. Pacific Northwest ports because of the truck driver strike in Vancouver, British Columbia, must comply with U.S. laws and regulations enforced by the agency. A customs advisory said shipments must comply with U.S. laws and regulations, including Importer Security Filings,...
  • TPM Conference 2015
    Headed into its 15th year, TPM continues to be a must attend networking gathering for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping community. Held annually in early March in Long Beach at the heart of the LA-Long Beach trade gateway, TPM is attended by 2,000+ of the world's most senior international...
  • Vancouver Port Community Grasping for Strike Solution
    Port Metro Vancouver edged closer today to suspending and possibly revoking the licenses of the striking truck drivers who are crippling commerce at Canada's largest port. Robin Silvester, the port's president and CEO, said the port-issued licenses are designed to ensure adequate truck capacity in the harbor. Truckers who are awarded...
  • Last-Minute Federal Approval for Florida Port Deepening Work?
    WASHINGTON - The Florida ports of Jacksonville and Everglades could get federal authorization to deepen their channels this year instead of having to wait two years or more for the passage of another water resources development bill. Waterways Council CEO and President Mike Toohey said today that part of the reason...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • 'Magic' advice from Chalos
    Shipping companies should tie key vessel documentation to its registered owner, rather than the operator, as a protection from US prosecution over oil dumping, lawyer George Chalos said.
  • Boyden goes boutique
    Industry veteran Natasha Boyden has landed on the front line of a boutique investment bank's campaign to break into the shipping industry.
  • TOTE takes the lead
    TOTE appears to be closing in on a $320m loan guarantee backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd).
  • Nagel leads tributes
    The German Shipowners' Association has paid tribute to former managing director Dierk Lindemann who died on Monday.
  • Russian cash needed
    Finnish economy minister says Turku shipyard could be rescued by roubles.
  • SCF slips into the red
    Russian shipowner SCF fell to a loss in 2013 but the company believes 2014 is already shaping up to be a better year.
  • Quarantine lifted
    St Lucia has lifted a quarantine on a cargoship on which one crewman died and another fell ill.
  • IHB takes yard hit
    Shipbuilding group Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has revealed it will book a big hit from yard impairments that will cut its annual earnings.
  • Seanergy eyes comeback
    Restis-controlled Seanergy is eyeing a quick return to the shipowning arena after putting the finishing touches to its financial restructuring.
  • CSAV removes hurdle
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) bondholders have agreed to a change of covenants to allow the company to sell its container shipping division.
  • Iran eyes fee hike
    Iran is planning to raise fees for domestic and foreign shipping lines calling at its ports.
  • Kristian Rokke to step down
    Kristian Rokke is to step down as chief executive officer of Oslo-listed Aker Philadelphia Shipyard after three years at the helm.
  • Vinalines plots terminal IPO
    Restructuring Vietnamese owner Vinalines is planning an IPO for its Haiphong port operation.
  • GSL confirms rate cut
    US-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has extended charters for four boxships to CMA CGM, but has had to take a pay cut.
  • HHI ship orders leap
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen a huge rise in the value of newbuilding contracts this year with VLGCs the order of the day.
  • Malaysia's cry for help
    Malaysia's shipping industry desperately needs funds to prevent more companies from slipping into bankruptcy, according to Maritime Institute of Malaysia senior fellow Nazery Khalid.
  • Fesco grabs grain deal
    Shipowner Fesco is teaming up with Japan's Marubeni to boost grain exports from Russia's far east ports.
  • More work for Otto
    Singapore's Otto Marine has won $21m of charters for one of its multipurpose supply vessels (MPSVs).
  • KSEW turns a profit
    Pakistan's Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) has made a profit of PKR 523.67m ($5.33m) in its latest fiscal year.
  • Neste sells two more
    Finnish group Neste Oil has offloaded two more tankers as its shipping exit continues.
  • Axe falls on fewer
    Engine maker Wartsila is laying off fewer staff than planned in Finland as part of cost-cutting measures.
  • Haisheng back in black
    China Shipping Haisheng has returned to profit in 2013 as revenue rose.
  • No decline in demand
    China's demand for iron ore from Australia is not about to decline anytime soon, according to ratings agency Fitch.
  • SWS behind PSV orders
    Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has emerged as the builder of a series of PSVs ordered by Pacific Radiance.
  • Fred Olsen coughs up
    Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to pay out £280,000 ($460,000) in compensation to passengers that fell ill on board one of its ships.
  • Heidmar loses Bo Hansen
    Jesper Bo Hansen made waves at the Shipping 2014 conference in Connecticut Tuesday when delegates learned that the local legend is no longer with Heidmar.
  • John I floats free
    A supramax bulker that went aground off the Newfoundland coast of Canada has reportedly refloated and is now at anchor.
  • Faucher abandons ship
    Len Faucher appears to have parted ways with Charles R Weber following a tour of duty that lasted nearly a decade.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • Japanese fines against car carriers total $224M
    The Japan Fair Trade Commission said Tuesday that surcharge payment orders against four car carrier companies -- NYK, "K" Line, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co. -- totaled about $223.7 million.
  • Washington Notebook: Signs point to WRDA vote in May
    Congressional negotiators are expected to finalize joint legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act by late April and take it to the House and Senate for a final vote in May, maritime industry officials say.
  • Vancouver trucker strike causes cargo diversion to U.S.
    Ocean carriers are making plans to divert cargo from Port Metro Vancouver, where a strike by truckers upset about driving rates has severely handicapped operations to U.S. ports in the Pacific Northwest, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • ICS chairman: Shipping regulations could cost $500B over next decade
  • Private investors hire Bechtel for new La. port concept
    Global engineering and construction giant Bechtel announced earlier this month that it has been selected by a developer to manage the pre-construction phase of a privately financed container port on the Gulf of Mexico.
  • L.A., Long Beach report lower container volumes
  • Commercial air cargo planes eyed for Dover AFB
    The Delaware Economic Development Office will issue a request for proposals later this month from the private sector on expanding the ramp area and load-bearing capacity at Dover Air Force Base's civilian air terminal.
  • Roadrunner acquires L.A.-based Unitrans
  • Coyote Logistics, AAT to merge
  • Ex-Im Bank, FCIB spread word on export financing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 19, 2014
  • ICS: New shipping regs could cost $500 billion over next decade
    'System for proper cost-benefit analysis missing from regulatory debate,' says chairman.
  • IFO prices show gains in Fujairah
    Mixed price movements in South Africa.
  • Vancouver port strike holds
    Container operations disrupted.
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam
    But were mainly firm in southern ports.
  • Class society targets erratic fuel consumption
    DNV GL data shows a large variation in fuel efficiency between ships of the same design.
  • Survey: Scrubber interest growing
    But LNG could become solution for longer term.
  • Bunkering halted for the second time this week
    Operations suspended in Novorossiysk.
  • Call for slow steaming in battle against emissions
    'Shipping's CO2 emissions are the greatest challenge facing the maritime sector.'
  • Shell: Decision on US gas barges 'imminent'
    Barges integral to overall LNG bunkering projects.
  • Asian market holding steady
    Low to average demand seen in Singapore.
  • ClassNK to buy over technology firm
    Move made in support of research into bunker-saving technologies.
  • Shipping firm using 'e-learning' in drive to save fuel
    The e-learning course was developed by DNV GL.
  • Wartsila: Fuel efficiency is standard
    Firm believes efficiency has become a basic, design requirement for engines.
  • Second guilty plea in US Navy bribery case
    Former manager admits to overcharging.
  • Options declared for fuel efficient PSV newbuilds
    Ulstein PX121 design curries favour with charterers.

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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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