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February 19, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • NOL sells APL Logistics to Kintetsu World Express for US$1.2 billion
  • Record spot rates to US east coast as shippers seek peace of mind
  • CMA CGM ups rate US$300/TEU from Med ports to USEC and Gulf
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$50/TEU from Asia to New Jersey from March 1
  • Sweeper ship demand on USWC fuel higher charter rates
  • Jennifer shows way forward for young people in UK freight industry
  • California port truck drivers approve new labour contract
  • Six-week operation to remove wreck in Hong Kong waters
  • Hong Kong busiest airport for cargo in 2014 with 4.3m tonnes
  • Dubai Airports shows strong 2014 cargo volume growth
  • Norbert Dentressangle extends Hong Kong service to UK

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transports Pedretti settling in
  • Lagermax joins Elvis
  • Australia's Toll Holding set to become Japanese
  • New head for Dachser in Birsfelden
  • Belarusian Railway hauls more boxes
  • Laurels for green freight
  • Ziemann develops new LNG container
  • SAA confident about strategic path
  • Switzerland calls for rail friendlier trains
  • European FFI on upwards trajectory
  • Yet more changes at DHL Freight
  • New Gothenburg-Morocco link
  • Mory Ducros successor goes to the wall
  • Key route in UK to reopen by Easter
  • Centurion Cargo back to Europe
  • AAL wins industry accolade in Canada

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Maersk takes early delivery of new jack-up
    Maersk Drilling has taken delivery of its third XL Enhanced ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig named Maersk Integrator ahead of schedule. The Keppel FELS built unit is the third in the series of four jack-ups ordered by Maersk between 2011-2013. The total investment in all four jack-ups is USD2.6
  • Updated: DFDS cargo ship aground off Scotland
    DFDS's 7,409gt general cargo ship Lysblink Seaways ran aground at 01.50 this morning in the north-west of Scotland. Lysblink Seaways had just exited the Sound of Mull when it ran on to rocks at Rubha Aird an Iasgaich, near Kilchoan, a small village on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
  • AVIC Maritime posts 189% surge in net profit
    Singapore-listed AVIC International Maritime Holdings (AVIC Maritime) saw a 189% hike year on year (y/y) to CNY17.2 million (USD2.8 million) in its net profit for the full financial year, which ended on 31 December 2014. The integrated marine and offshore solutions provider registered a net profit
  • Japanese yard orders down 17% in January
    Japanese shipyards' orders fell 17% year on year in January, continuing its descent as investment appetite for newbuildings has been affected by the sluggish dry bulk market. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member yards clinched 12 export orders totalling
  • Princess of the Stars operator stripped of passenger licence
    Philippines ship operator Span Asia Carrier, formerly known as Sulpicio Lines, has had its passenger-carrying licence withdrawn. Monday's action by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) comes seven years after Sulpicio's Princess of the Stars sank in a storm with the loss of more than 800 lives.
  • Updated: Hamburg Süd seals CCNI deal
    German liner company Hamburg Süd has confirmed the long-awaited signing of its purchase agreement for the container line business of Chilean shipping group CCNI. The takeover, confirmed on 17 February, includes the general agency functions of Agunsa Agencias Universales on behalf of CCNI. Subject
  • Labour havoc sinks Oakland box volume
    Container imports at America's fifth largest box port declined 39% year-on-year in January as shippers divert cargo amid an ongoing dockworker dispute at US West Coast ports. The Port of Oakland revealed on 17 February that in addition to the import drop, box exports and total container volume also
  • Cruise orders to remain muted
    Cruise lines will maintain "continued conservatism" in their newbuild strategies, according to UBS analyst Robin Farley. In her latest capacity forecast, Farley estimated that the North American cruise fleet will see net growth of just 2.7% this year followed by net growth of 4.9% year, 4.3% in
  • Winland seeks bankruptcy protection
    Winland Ocean Shipping, a Dalian, China-based owner, has filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas. According to court documents reviewed by IHS Maritime, Winland Ocean and its affiliates own three vessels: the 860 teu container ship Winland Dalian, the 56,928 dwt bulker Rui Lee and
  • CMA CGM beats Hapag-Lloyd, says Moody's
    French liner company CMA CGM may have an advantage over its German peer Hapag-Lloyd when tapping the capital markets for future fleet investments, assessments by rating agency Moody's suggest. In a report entitled 'Shipping: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd: Peer comparison', the agency
  • Erck Rickmers combines boxship and dry cargo chartering
    Hamburg shipbroker Harper Petersen has gained responsibility for chartering of E.R. Schiffahrt's fleet of 21 bulk carriers including capesize, panamax and supramax tonnage. The move signals a concentration of chartering activities within the E.R. Capital group of German owner Erck Rickmers. E.R.
  • Petra Energy bags contract for 2015-17
    Malaysia-listed oil and gas equipment distributor Petra Energy has been awarded an umbrella contract by oil company Petronas Carigali for the provision of spot charter marine vessel services from 2015 to 2017 on a non-exclusive basis. According to Petra Energy's filing to the Malaysian stock

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • BAE Norfolk gets $38.29 million for DDG-72 work
  • Pasha Jones Act newbuild achieves main engine light off
  • GulfMark Offshore stock under pressure
  • Carnival gives cruisers more Caribbean to visit
  • Bawat BWMS gains Coast Guard AMS acceptance
  • Crowley adds tankers to international managed fleet
  • Operator, chief engineer caught in magic pipe incident

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Port of Everett inks OceanGate to five-year Waterfront Center lease
  • Drewry dry bulk segment report predicts recovery of shipping rates
  • Crowley provides scholarships for four University of Washington students
  • Hamburg Sud announces plans to purchase CCNI container business
  • Hainan Airlines adding service from Sea-Tac Airport to Shanghai

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Owners winning high stakes P&I poker, says Marsh
    Credible threat to leave club will secure premium cut, broker argues
  • Awilco tipped to have inked two more VLCCs
    HHI said to have scored new big tanker success following pair for Metrostar
  • Bulker master fined $6,200 for pilot-less voyage in Great Barrier Reef
    China Steel Developer master pleaded guilty to the strict liability offence, which carries a maximum fine of A$85,000
  • Data hub - World Fleet: inactive fleet falls to lowest in year
    Number of ships being taken out of action now stands at just 1.2% of the overall boxship fleet
  • Japan Post bids to buy Toll in $5bn deal
    Board at Toll unanimously recommends 'compelling transaction'
  • Tough start to year for intra-Asia carriers
    Freight rates on intra-Asia services have declined by 10% in the three months to January
  • Deadline looms for container awards
    There is just one month left to enter the Containerisation International Awards
  • Getting the Goat
    With some of the weakest dry bulk freight markets in memory, Tom Leander casts some bulk carrier fortunes
  • Owners fighting for last $50 on P&I renewals, says DGS
    Fixed premium not just for problematic tonnage, argues David Skinner
  • Dynagas Partners boosts earnings
    Partnership hints at further fleet growth by Greece-based group
  • West coast waterfront dispute take its toll on Oakland
    Volumes plummet nearly 30% as productivity slows and vessel schedules breakdown
  • New CKYHE Alliance service arrangement adds to Asia-Europe capacity
    Analyst Alphaliner estimates new rotations and increases in vessel sizes will add capacity to the market
  • Lloyd's List launches third sulphur survey
    Latest industry sentiment survey is launched as leading shipowners make key investment decisions to meet the most recent regulatory challenges

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • CN intermodal shippers face service decrease if union strikes
    Canadian National Railway intermodal shippers face the prospect of a decrease in service if 4,800 union members walk off the job over a dispute on whether the railroad should pay into its community fund. A strike would not hurt only Canadian shippers, but also U.S. shippers that have increasingly re-routed cargo...
  • Baltimore ILA local rejects contract deal
    The largest International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore rejected a tentative local contract that employers and ILA international officials had agreed upon in an effort to settle a nearly two-year-old labor standoff. Local 333's rejection of the tentative deal was the latest in a convoluted series of events that have included...
  • Portland port, ICTSI look to mend ILWU relations to attract carrier
    The Port of Portland and its container terminal operator, ICTSI, have a strategy to attract another carrier or carriers when Hanjin Shipping Co. next month leaves the Pacific Northwest port. When negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers finally negotiate a new coastwide contract, Portland and ICTSI...
  • Florida told how to recapture container market share
    Florida needs to amp up its marketing efforts, offer new incentives and cut red tape in order to reclaim containerized imports and exports tied to the state but handled by other states' ports, according to study released on Wednesday. The report - commissioned by the Florida Ports Council - paints a dark...
  • Egypt to launch police force to protect Suez Canal
    WASHINGTON - It's too soon to determine whether a new police department tasked with protecting the Suez Canal will do enough to secure the region, a supply chain security expert told JOC.com on Wednesday. The Egyptian government's announcement of its intention to create a new police force comes roughly three months...
  • US regulators shut down three unsafe trucking companies
    U.S. regulators shut down the third trucking company within a month, as they target motor carriers with flagrant violations of federal truck maintenance and driver work rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration said today it ordered Sorbon Transport, an Aurora, Colorado-based car-hauling trucking company, out of service and off the road...
  • Shippers turn to NVOs to steer them around trouble spots
    It's an ill wind that blows no good. The gales of congestion that hit U.S. ports on both coasts at different times over the past year are boosting the business of one segment of the container industry: non-vessel-operating common carriers. Beneficial cargo owners have been turning to NVOCCs to find ways...
  • Hamburg Sud to seal CCNI deal by end of March
    Hamburg Sud said it expects to seal the acquisition of the container shipping operations of Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica [CCNI] by the end of March. Germany's second largest ocean carrier has signed a sale and purchase agreement with the Chilean company, subject to approval by antitrust authorities that is due...
  • US congressional ports advocate won't seek re-election
    U.S. Rep. Janice HahnWASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, a major advocate of port funding, is leaving Congress to run for an open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Democratic Californian who co-founded and co-chairs the Congressional PORTS caucus announced Wednesday she won't run for re-election next year,...
  • Shippers warned to brace for 'freight storm' when West Coast logjam breaks
    A "freight storm" could follow resolution of the West Coast port labor dispute, with truck rates rising sharply as shippers work to clear cargo from ports, BB&T Capital Markets warns. Intermodal and truck rates could "skyrocket" this spring as shippers seek capacity to move containers stranded at ports for weeks, the...
  • ICTSI seeks replacement for Hanjin in Portland
    ICTSI, which operates Portland's only container terminal, will seek to find a replacement in the trans-Pacific trades when Hanjin Shipping Co. ends its service at the Pacific Northwest port on March 9. "Retaining and attracting new carriers to Terminal 6 is ICTSI Oregon's No. 1 priority," the company said Tuesday through...
  • Japan Post to pay premium price in $5 billion Toll takeover
    HONG KONG - The decision by Japan state postal service to take over regional logistics operator Toll Holdings for $5.07 billion is the second mega-logistics acquisition involving Japanese companies in as many days, and another exceptional price.Japan Post agreed to a cash payment of $9.04 per share ($7.07) that represents...
  • Hong Kong port decline extends into new year
    HONG KONG - Hopes of a pre-Chinese New Year container volume surge through Hong Kong port were firmly dashed as the January data showed the transshipment hub actually saw a year-over-year decline of 6.1 percent during the first month.The Port Development Council figures show Hong Kong handled 1.83 million 20-foot...
  • PMA, ILWU quiet as West Coast ports work through backlog
    With at least 50 container ships anchored off the West Coast on Tuesday, the eyes of the international trade community were focused on San Francisco to learn if U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez could break the impasse in contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and...
  • US Customs cargo clearance could slow if Congress cuts DHS funding
    WASHINGTON - A partisan debate on Capitol Hill is threatening to throw even more delays into already slowed U.S. supply chains. What began as a debate over immigration reform has evolved into a stalemate that has put at risk customs operations at airports, seaports and land borders nationwide. Congress is running...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Storage interest wanes
    The crash in crude prices ignited a race to fix tankers for floating storage in early 2015 but activity in this corner of the market is starting to subside, according to an analyst at Clarkson Capital Markets.
  • Winland sparks reality check
    The bankruptcy of Winland Ocean Shipping Corp has ignited renewed concerns about the health of certain segments of the shipping industry.
  • Private equity's perfect storm
    A fresh round of depression in the dry bulk market has created the perfect storm for private equity investors but right now second-hand bulkers are attracting next to no interest, Greek broker Intermodal says.
  • Carnival eyes Cuba
    The world's largest cruiseship operator is moving forward with plans to expand its presence in the Caribbean.
  • CPLP scores endorsement
    An equity analyst at Global Hunter Securities has upgraded his rating for shares of diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners (CPLP).
  • Crowley pens management pact
    Crowley Maritime (Crowley) has secured contracts to manage five product tankers on behalf of third parties.
  • Another body found
    BW Offshore has found another body following the deadly explosion that took place on a Petrobras-chartered FPSO last Wednesday.
  • Build on, Macduff
    Scotland's Macduff Shipyards has won a new £2.4m ($3.7m) contract to build a dredger.
  • Varun racks up $47m loss
    Troubled Indian shipowner Varun Shipping has revealed a loss of INR 2.6bn ($41.77m) in the six months to 30 September due to having no vessels operational.
  • Deep red for Atlantska
    Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has posted a huge loss for 2014 despite a small increase in revenue.
  • Isis threatens shipping
    Islamic State (Isis) could be planning to use Libya as a base to attack vessels and infiltrate southern European states.
  • Collision sinks tug
    A collision between a German tug and a cargoship off Poland has sunk the smaller vessel.
  • Growth drives DLNG profit
    Fleet growth has helped Greek owner Dynagas LNG Partners to a stronger than forecast fourth quarter performance.
  • Bonheur Q4 profit soars
    Norway's Bonheur has quadrupled its fourth quarter profit as all operating segments posted higher revenue.
  • Fugitive ship nabbed
    India's coast guard has seized a Russian cargoship in an 11-hour sea chase after it defied an arrest order.
  • PDZ reduces red
    Malaysian boxship owner PDZ Holdings has reduced its loss for the second quarter on the back of a 12% rise in revenue.
  • Sales spur for NOL
    Premium price for logistics division helps Singaporean carrier's stock tick up.
  • DFDS ship runs aground
    Tugs are heading to a DFDS ship that has grounded off Scotland.
  • Reef makes Rieber bleed
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has taken a hit in the fourth quarter due to the recent bankruptcy of a private equity fund and Reef Subsea.
  • Japanese in for Toll
    Japan Post Holdings is lining up a $5.1bn takeover bid for Australian shipping and logistics group Toll Holdings.
  • NCL weakens in fourth
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has posted a loss for the fourth quarter as costs mounted following its takeover of Prestige Cruise Holdings.
  • KNOP builds up profit
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has boosted its full year profit for 2014 despite a small downturn during the fourth quarter.
  • EAT wins $192m FSO deal
    Malaysian tanker owner EA Technique (EAT) has won a deal to provide a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel.
  • HUBLine fleet for sale
    Malaysian feedership operator HUBLine has put its boxship fleet up for sale as it exits the loss-making sector.
  • Wepec picks China VLCC
    China VLCC has secured a two-year contract to provide crude oil transportation for West Pacific Petrochemical Co (Wepec).
  • CCNI deal a step closer
    Hamburg Sud has moved a step closer to acquiring the liner activities of Chile's Compania Chilena de Navegacion Interoceanica (CCNI).
  • RIG delays five jack-ups
    Transocean has secured agreements from Keppel FELS to delay the delivery of five jack-up rig newbuildings.
  • Sea Weasel arrested
    A chartering dispute has led to an anchor handler being arrested in Singapore, court documents show.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Labor secretary has 'productive meeting' with ILWU, PMA
  • Intra-Asia freight rates fall to lowest levels since 2011
  • Effort to get unemployment benefits for drivers in the event ports close
  • U.S. reaches $3 million settlement for anti-dumping violations
  • Japan Post to buy Toll Holdings for $5.1 billion
  • Eimskip combines North Europe-North America services
  • NRF expects 'healthy growth' in retail sales for 2015
  • Service Announcements: Atlas Logistics and TQL

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
  • Fuel additives firm posts 150% rise in revenues
    Sales of DiesoLIFT up by roughly 800%.
  • 'Large explosion' reported in ExxonMobil's California refinery
    Facility supplies marine gasoil.
  • Scrubbers still an option for box ships, says analyst
    Ships on Asia-Europe trade routes may go for emission abatement technology.
  • Bunker broker announces team changes
    Company specialising in ARA region and Germany employs experienced team member.
  • Cheaper oil rubs shine off scrubber market
    Short-term demand weak on the back of cheaper distillates.
  • Hong Kong at berth sulphur limit to take effect in July
    Providing draft regulation is approved by Legislative Council.
  • ARA leading on MARPOL sulphur complaints
    Bunkerworld analysis shows less than 20% of reported non-compliance cases would give cause for commercial claims.
  • Cold weather wax warnings prove prescient
    BIMCO reports problem has been seen in standard distillate fuel.
  • GIB welcomes new trader
    Shahid Malik is based in Dubai.
  • Shipping Corporation of India returns to black
    Quarterly bunker bills shrunk almost 30% over the year.
  • Lapin update: Onboard explosives a hoax
    Vessel's bunker oil cargo stolen last Friday.
  • Hybrid-electric towboat design makes debut
    Design claims "optimal" fuel efficiency in inland waterways.

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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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