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February 26, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU
  • CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7
  • Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others
  • New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out
  • Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016
  • Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting
  • Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing
  • China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion
  • Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances
  • BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform
  • UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes
  • Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc
  • Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector
  • Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO
  • Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development
  • Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights
  • Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr.
  • Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works
  • Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year
  • The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat
  • India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16
  • Stress on reducing coal imports
  • Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mergers and alliances
  • New UK-Italy intermodal service
  • Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers
  • WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head
  • Dignitaries in Dunkirk
  • S2R JU welcomes new executive director
  • Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality
  • FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight
  • 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms
  • Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania
  • Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections
  • Railway still top for coal shipments
  • Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa
  • Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road
  • Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker
  • PAL choses A350-900
  • New IT system going live in 100 days

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke
    A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of...
  • GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant
    Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of...
  • Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs
    Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71...
  • Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking
    Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and...
  • Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow
    LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic...
  • J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses
    J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose...
  • Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria
    Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian....
  • SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations
    Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of...
  • Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected
    Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it...
  • Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015
    The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any...
  • HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will...
  • Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong'
    Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for...
  • Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector
    South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a...
  • Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity
    Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and...
  • ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds
    ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for...
  • Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia
    A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After...
  • Brodosplit personality
    Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,...
  • Tanker buyers wait and watch
    While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and...
  • US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime
    US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt
  • Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan
  • Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits
  • Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme
  • The consequences of cheap oil
  • What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO
  • FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL
  • U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier
  • "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding
  • Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP
  • Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink
  • Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract
  • Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services
  • First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil
  • Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals
  • DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants
  • Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss
  • Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program
  • FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks
    International Group mutuals consider joining forces
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US
    But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision
  • StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015
    Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion
  • US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back
    Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO
  • US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts
    New era for shipping will take time to establish
  • US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response
    No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin
  • Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation
    Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program
  • CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company
    Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure
  • GasLog posts profit in line with expectations
    Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times
  • ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables
    Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market
  • J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments
    Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder
  • Seadrill cash cow dries up
    Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse
  • Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation
    Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue
  • UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties
    Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m
  • Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments
    Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak
  • Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran
    Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas
  • MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m
    Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects
  • POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters
    Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients
  • Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan
    South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity
  • India to help Iran build Chabahar port
    Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port
  • MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure
    Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels
  • Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens
    West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Russia may raise port tariffs
  • Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against
  • XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead
  • Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times
  • Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box
  • Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach
  • Incheon port touts app to boost productivity
  • India OKs funding for Chabahar port development
  • Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes
    Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral.
  • GasLog in talks for more finance deals
    Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities.
  • TSB blames bridge team for grounding
    'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie.
  • Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit
    Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise.
  • Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27%
    Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter.
  • NOCC scraps oldest car carrier
    Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral.
  • EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal
    Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas.
  • Seadrill increases Q4 earnings
    John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year.
  • Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit
    Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships.
  • Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71%
    Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue.
  • Hamburg: Between depression and recovery
    Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems
  • Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers
    Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner.
  • GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn
    Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business.
  • Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015
    Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight.
  • DFDS sells out first $59m buyback
    Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation.
  • Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil
    Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says.
  • Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss
    Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year.
  • Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford
    Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst.
  • Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria
    Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers.
  • Greek bulker refloated in Argentina
    Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday.
  • James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract
    London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast.
  • Write-down pushes Rem into the red
    Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets.
  • DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time'
    Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans.
  • ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt
    Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track.
  • Shreyas to acquire small containership
    Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel.
  • Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen
    Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection.
  • Cocaine found in container in US
    Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador.
  • Polarcus seals restructuring deal
    Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders.
  • Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss
    Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets.
  • Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4
    Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow.
  • Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new
    Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests.
  • Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95%
    Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn.
  • Teague: US energy export picture strong
    US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants
  • USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response
  • Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month
  • Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January
  • U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports
  • WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules
  • Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies
  • LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues
  • International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015
  • Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport
  • XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low
    Arrivals into India reach highest since early February.
  • Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly
    Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly.
  • Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore
    The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market.
  • New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston
    New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day.
  • Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d
  • All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry
    Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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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