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March 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Contract talks near as transpacific spot rates fall after brief rally
  • Hong Kong Shipowners calls for damaged ships to have places of refuge
  • Vancouver port truckers end strike after settling with government
  • NYK Line goes live with first essDOCS e-bill of lading after much testing
  • Houston reopens slowly as US Coast Guard contains 'significant' oil spill
  • Two expressways linking Jiangsu and Shandong provinces pass muster
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe port opens new rail link, the Ipswich Chord
  • APL Logistics VASCOR buys rail cars for 3 trains to carry 300 Indian cars
  • Port of Guangzhou demonstrates ocean-going heavy-lift ro-ro service
  • Three new 10,000-tonne berths open for service in Zhangjiagang port
  • China Postal Airlines starts next-day Kunming-Nanjing delivery service
  • London Stansted free from cargo price controls after deregulation
  • Air cargo migration to ocean freight hurts air freight carriers
  • EVA takes gold for air cargo, Air Canada, Korean Air also winners

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • BHP 2014 & Bulk Trans 2014 generating tremendous response
  • DNV GL service reduces impact of variations in ship construction
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups operating result & volume in 2013
  • Suez Canal going strong
  • Indian fruit, vegetables face EU ban
  • KPT again shortlisted as 'Port of the Year' for seafarers' welfare
  • Govt keen on improving road connectivity with neighbours
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Meat exports can grow by 5 pc on higher demand: Food Secy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK: new railway line enhances Felixstowe's advantage
  • New members for oneworld
  • ANA places large widebody order with Boeing
  • Director of communications for SNCF Geodis
  • Lower ebit but higher volumes for Germany's HHLA
  • IRU-UNGC launches global anti-corruption initiative
  • Japan and Germany's second biggest cargo airports team up
  • FPS Australia opens new office in NSW
  • Optimism in the air for railway industry
  • CSCL yearly results swing from profit to loss
  • New IBC packaging concept for food industry
  • 50th anniversary for industry veteran
  • Wabash National and Mezz Trailer cooperate
  • Turkish Airlines targeting southwest and northeast France
  • Zim sails further into the red
  • VHRh's managing directorate in new hands

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Keeping Canadian oil sands moving
  • Foss promotes Michael Minnig to Director of Engineering
  • Rowan newbuild first with ABS ISQM notation
  • MHI books second order for 83,000 cu. m LPG carrier
  • March 27, 2014 STX France inks LOI with MSC Cruises
  • Nordic American Offshore appoints CEO
  • Detyens awarded $8.5 million Navy contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • New agreement marks end to Vancouver, BC trucking strike
  • DOT report finds weather slows trade between NAFTA partners
  • Cape Disappointment CG station nets pair of new response boats
  • Port of Seattle hosts maritime community summit
  • Rail freight traffic count posts increases during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • MOL Comfort split due to shipbuilder negligence and defects, MOL claims
    Mitsui OSK Lines seeks damages of at least $132m from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • BNP sells out of Torm
    Bank drops $119m of debt in secondary market
  • China Cosco posts $1.1bn in underlying losses for 2013
    Asset sales release company from delisting watch
  • Retail investors favour containers as an alternative investment
    Forget fine wine and classic cars - this year up to 5% of players could buy boxes
  • US Gulf refineries receive more oil to export
    Cushing crude stocks fall 32% as tankers keep shipping products to foreign buyers
  • Zim hopes to finalise financial restructuring within three months
    Once revamped, the carrier plans to join a global container alliance
  • Tanker earnings steady despite Houston Ship Channel closure
    Free to read: Lloyd's List tracks movement through US export conduit after oil spill bottleneck
  • How to start a shipping bank and sell money in a turbulent market
    Maritime and Merchant Bank managing director presents a step-by-step guide
  • Seaspan announces a fresh round of fundraising in New York
    Shipowner will use the proceeds for 'general corporate purposes'
  • Scorpio Bulkers agrees five resale deals at South Korean yards
    Deals worth $306m include four capesizes at Daehan and one at Sungdong
  • Five ships search for lost Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
    Four of the vessels combing the seas 2,500km southwest of Perth are Chinese
  • Weaker yen boosts Imabari Shipbuilding
    Lower prices improve the competitive edge for Japan's largest yard
  • India court frees 33 Seaman Guard Ohio crew on bail
    However two, including master, still held over illegal weapons and ammunition claims
  • Zim 2013 net losses deepen to $530m
    Box line's volumes rise by 5%, but revenues fall by 7%
  • Japan Inc launches Mijac to compete against China and South Korea rival yards
    Five yards form a research and development venture backed by ClassNK, NYK and others

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Hambantota to be cable maintenance hub
    A cable maintenance ship base is to be set up in Hambantota port in southern Sri Lanka under the South East Asia and Indian Ocean Cable Maintenance Agreement (SEAIOCMA), an international consortium for maintaining undersea cables
  • Stalwart sets IPO target range
    Stalwart Tankers plans to sell 12.5M shares at $11-$13/share and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'STST'
  • Scorpio Bulkers tops off Capesize orders
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has booked five more Capesize newbuilds and chartered-in an additional seven vessels
  • Shippers protest at neglect of Naples
    Shippers and logistics providers using the port of Naples have criticised the Italian government for a lack of urgency in tackling the port's infrastructure shortcomings
  • Samsung's LNG terminal to debut in Singapore
    Samsung C&T said on Tuesday that it will complete the construction of Singapore's first LNG terminal by the end of March
  • Qube Noble strike Australian grain depot deal
    Australian Qube Holdings announced today it is investing $50M in a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Noble for a new grain-handling depot at Port Kembla
  • German box ship Liloa fined for NZ spill
    The New Zealand Environment Court has fined the owners of the MV Liloa US$24,000 for a 1,000 litre heavy fuel oil spill in the Port of Tauranga
  • KOGAS to build six LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilders have reacted positively to Korea Gas Corporation's plans to invite tenders to build six LNG carriers
  • CSCL sinks to huge losses
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) slumped to losses of CNY2.6Bn ($431.1M) in 2013 in line with its forecast earlier this year, due to the lack of cargo volume's support for rate hikes sought by the company and rise in operating costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Spot Truck Rates Still Climbing Higher
    March brought intense truckload spot market activity to parts of the U.S. thawing from a severe winter, boosting rates for dry van, flatbed and refrigerated trucks, according to DAT Solutions. The DAT Solutions national average spot market rate for dry van tractor-trailers climbed 10 cents over four weeks, rising from $1.99...
  • Settlement Reached in Vancouver Truck Dispute
    Striking truck drivers late yesterday reached an agreement with Port Metro Vancouver, the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of British Columbia to end the 28-day strike that has wreaked havoc at Canada's busiest port. However the port warned that it will take "some time" to clear out...
  • TransForce Drives Away With Vitran Express Canada
    Canada's biggest trucking operator, TransForce, just got bigger. The $3.1 billion company collected the keys to Vitran Express Canada, completing its acquisition of parent company Vitran after the Canadian government approved the $136 million deal. The addition of Vitran to its family of subsidiaries makes TransForce, already the largest less-than-truckload operator...
  • Canada Could Force CP, CN to Move Grain Faster
    The Canadian government yesterday introduced legislation aimed at forcing the country's two largest freight railroads to move grain faster, following complaints from farmers that transit delays are costing them export business. The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act would allow the government to require Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway...
  • US House Members Accuse Obama of Underfunding Ports, Inland Waterways
    WASHINGTON - Members of a U.S. House subcommittee yesterday accused the Obama administration of underfunding port and inland waterway projects through its proposed fiscal 2015 budget. U.S. House members' criticism of the budget during a hearing reflects the disparity between Obama's pledge to invest in freight infrastructure and the money the...
  • Hub Group Receives 2013 Intermodal Carrier of the Year Honor from Walmart
    OAK BROOK, Ill., March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG), a leading provider of comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services throughout North America, announced that it has been recently recognized as the Walmart 2013 Intermodal Carrier of the Year for providing outstanding service, effective communication and superior transportation solutions. "Hub Group has...
  • Kalmar presents a new generation terminal tractor to the North American market at Mid-America Trucking Show
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduces a new terminal tractor at Mid-America Trucking Show on 27-29 March 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Entering the North American market, the new Kalmar Ottawa T2 is a thoroughly purpose-built terminal tractor for superior performance, productivity and serviceability Bringing more order, control, and efficiency into trailer...
  • Three New Members to Join NC Ports Authority Board
    Wilmington - Chairman Danny McComas and the members of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors will welcome three new members at its regularly scheduled meeting today. "North Carolina Ports are committed to supporting the State's economy by providing a gateway to the global marketplace. Each of these new members...
  • Maersk's SeaLand Names Executive Team
    SeaLand, the newly founded intra-Americas regional carrier of Maersk Group, has announced its executive team. All appointees will join the new container shipping company within the next two to three months, joining Craig Mygatt as SeaLand CEO. The new team includes: Alfredo Di Palma, who will join SeaLand as chief commercial officer in...
  • Transplace Warns of Tighter Mexican Truck Capacity
    Shippers watching for signs of tighter truck capacity this spring should look to Mexico, where an early start to the produce shipping season is reportedly starting to strain available capacity and transportation budgets. Severe winter weather delayed the start of the agricultural season in parts of the U.S., and Mexican growers...
  • Zim's Losses Rise, But Carrier Upbeat About Prospects
    LONDON - Zim Integrated Shipping Services' net loss soared to $530 million in 2013 - more than half booked in the final three months - from $428 million a year earlier, but the Israeli ocean carrier said an imminent restructuring deal will "dramatically" improve its finances. The operating loss narrowed to...
  • A Brighter LTL Outlook
    Few trucking companies, it's safe to say, were sad to see 2013 end. The year was filled with turbulence as companies dealt with regulatory changes, weak freight demand and lengthy labor negotiations. This instability is reflected in the revenue growth and profitability of the top LTL and truckload carriers. Top-line...
  • Drewry: Asia-US Rates Give Up Gains
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 26, 2014. Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell $100 to $1,886 per 40-foot container in the week of March 26, shedding all the gains achieved from the mid-March general rate increase. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement implemented a...
  • JP Morgan Investing in Valencia Container Terminal
    J.P. Morgan Asset Management is to invest €100 million euros ($138 million) to expand capacity and improve intermodal facilities at the container terminal at the port of Valencia on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The Valencia Port Authority has approved the investment plan submitted by Noatum Ports, the largest port operator in Spain,...
  • Canadian Transport Minister Blasts Proposed Tax on US-Bound Cargo
    WASHINGTON - Canada Transport Minister Lisa Raitt sharply criticized proposed U.S. legislation that would tax cargo entering the U.S. from Canadian ports, saying that Senate and House bills would harm trade relations between the two countries if passed. "We will vigorously defend our trade interests and the rights attained through our...
  • Hong Kong Plans to Deepen Ports
    SHANGHAI - The Hong Kong government, in an effort to prepare for and attract mega-container ships, plans to deepen its port despite declines in volume in 2012 and 2013, according to Hong Kong maritime officials. "The Transport and Housing Department is working on the schedule with other departments," said Jessie Chung,...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Range set on $250m IPO
    Avance Gas is poised to announced the pricing range of what will be a $250m initial public offering on the Olso Stock Exchange, the chief executive of a major shareholder said today.
  • Congressman slams budget
    A leading US lawmaker on maritime issues slammed President Barack Obama's proposed budget over mariner job losses resulting from food aid reform.
  • Cuxship fined over Danio
    Cuxship Management has been slapped with a fine after admitting safety breaches that led to a cargoship grounding in the UK last year.
  • SALT estimates upped
    Evercore has hiked its earnings forecast for Scorpio Bulkers as a result of the expected boost from its latest acquisitions and chartered-in ships.
  • Icon closes on IPO
    Malaysia's Icon Offshore appears to be limbering up for its proposed IPO in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Horizon Lines cuts loss
    US boxship owner Horizon Lines has reduced its loss in the fourth quarter as vessel charter expenses fell.
  • VLGCs keep setting records
    VLGC spot rates continue to set new records as the strong start to 2014 continues at pace.
  • Cochin seals seismic deal
    India's ONGC has finally signed a contract to build a new 12-streamer seismic vessel at Cochin Shipyard at vastly inflated cost.
  • NAO pinches Platou broker
    RS Platou broker Tor-Oyvind Bjorkli has been named chief executive of fledgling platform supply vessel (PSV) owner Nordic American Offshore.
  • Seanergy posts profit
    Greece's Seanergy Maritime has posted a profit for the fourth quarter, but has sold its last ship.
  • Cosco dodges bullet
    China Cosco has escaped delisting from the Shanghai Stock Exchange after edging a profit last year, confirming a confident prediction made in January.
  • "Golden" prospects for Zim?
    Israeli container line Zim is close to agreeing a deal that would cancel the government's "golden share" in the company and open the way to an IPO and alliances with other boxship players.
  • Court row over order?
    Canada's BC Ferries may face a court battle over plans to order and operate a new cable ferry.
  • SALT capes profitable
    Scorpio Bulkers' latest capesize additions are tipped to be profitable investments despite the vessels showing a significant mark-up on its previous purchases in the sub-sector.
  • TTHE eyes FPSO entry
    Malaysia's TH Heavy Engineering (TTHE) is getting ready to make its bow in the FPSO sector.
  • Varun quitting offshore
    Loss-making Varun Shipping of India has confirmed it is seeking a way out of offshore to reduce debt.
  • CSDC scraps two
    China Shipping Development Co has tossed another two of its tankers onto the scrap heap.
  • Zim loss grows
    Israeli container line Zim has posted a bigger $530m loss for 2013, but is expecting an improvement once its financial restructuring is complete.
  • Stalwart sights $186m
    Greek owner Stalwart Tankers is looking to see through a $186.875m initial public offering (IPO).
  • Daiichi hunts cash
    Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha is moving to shore up its balance sheet through the sale of new preferred shares to seven major investors.
  • Ares inks Qatar order
    Turkey's Ares Shipyard has signed up with Qatar's coast guard to build 17 fast patrol boats.
  • Strike or bust?
    French unions have halted SNCM's ro-pax operations to Corsica and North Africa over fears for the future of the company.
  • Sinotrans adds tonnage
    Sinotrans Shipping has acquired six vessels from its parent company for $137m as part of the parent Sinotrans Group's reorganization.
  • COSL orders subsea duo
    Tongfang Jiangxin Shipbuilding of China has clinched a contract for two exploration ships for China Oilfield Services (COSL).
  • LDC sees profit drop
    Louis Dreyfus Commodities has reported a 40% drop in full year profit despite higher revenues and cargo volumes.
  • SALT adds to fleet
    Scorpio Bulkers has confirmed earlier reports that it has acquired five capesize bulker resales in a series of deals worth $306m.
  • Maersk extends rig
    Maersk Oil has extended its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by Northern Offshore.
  • Safe Bulkers collects $36.3m
    Safe Bulkers has collected $36.3m after winning an arbitration battle over a cancelled capesize contract.
  • 'Flooded' with tonnage
    Panamax bulker rates in the Atlantic basin fell this week as the absence of the seasonal South American grain haul hiked vessel availability.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Canadian transport minister scolds effort to tax U.S.-bound cargo
  • Canada proposes new rail regulations
    Canadian regulators have introduced railroad legislation that would set a grain-transportation minimum for the country's rail carriers in reaction to a grain crop in Western Canada that is 50-percent higher than normal.
  • GSF: Shippers need voice in greenhouse gas debate
    The Global Shippers' Forum is calling for shippers to have a greater voice in global discussions as the debate on how to tackle maritime greenhouse gas emissions continues. GSF said it is vital that shippers have a place in the debate.
  • Striking truckers reach deal in Vancouver
  • PortMiami director to head water utility
    PortMiami Director Bill Johnson will switch jobs within the Miami-Dade County government to head the water-and-sewer department. Johnson, 59, has also solidified Miami's position as the No. 1 cruise port in the world.
  • Lower freight rates hurt ZIM earnings, revenue
  • U.S. maritime industry at 'precipice of failure'
  • Lufthansa Cargo 'ambitious' about future
  • SeaLand names new executive team
  • WTO sides with U.S. on China's rare-earth export restraints
    A World Trade Organization panel has sided with the U.S. in favor of its claims that China's export restraints on rare earth metals, tungsten and molybdenum breach WTO rules. They are used in a variety of U.S-made products.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 27, 2014
  • Market direction stays uncertain in European hubs
    LS 380 cSt loses $10.50 per tonne at Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah market turns soft
    Supply situation unchanged in Cape Town.
  • Houston bunker spill: Vessel backlog drops by a third
    Queuing vessels now closer to 50.
  • Singapore: Onshore stocks hit three-week low
    Higher exports mean more has been going out than coming in.
  • Port Metro Vancouver, striking truckers reach deal
    Truckers expected to go back to work Thursday.
  • Emulsion bunker fuel: trial points to early success
    Fuel savings consistent with earlier trials.
  • Illegal bunkering case: Crew released, captain held
    Ship's officers denied bail by Madras High Court.
  • Weak demand in southern Chinese ports keeps lid on prices
    Fewer ships calls in recent weeks, traders say.
  • Nanjing Tanker's losses mount
    2013 losses close to a billion dollars.
  • Gazprom affirms interest in marine fuel LNG
    Small-scale LNG provision part of the alternative fuel's development plans.
  • Bunker price growth seen across Asia
    Prices have risen across all grades.
  • Asian shipowner makes fuel-efficient order
    Newbuilding to replace older vessel in fleet.
  • Houston bunker spill flows into Gulf
    Second incident command post set up in Port O'Connor.
  • Ship registry favours energy efficient ship designs
    Scheme starts on April 1.
  • Cold ironing and LNG bunkering get EU boost
    EU Council agrees on 'minimum' rules for LNG bunkering infrastructure.

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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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