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BRIEFS
February 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index drops for third straight week
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, advanced for a second day on Friday as higher rents were secured by owners of iron-ore carriers.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk expected to have bullish year: Danish analysts
  • Yantian Port Holdings net profit down 19.6pc in 2009
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port throughput increase world's fastest
  • Hanzhou-Wenzhou rail link to be upgraded to high-speed link
  • Fighting back: Long Beach to spend US$3 billion on improvements
  • MSC takes top spot at Black Sea's Port of Novorossiysk
  • Guinea Shipping Corporation starts up from HK, Conakry
  • Dragonair increases Hanoi flights to 10 a week
  • Transasia Airways suspends Kaohsiung to Kunming service
  • 'K' Line eyes 51pc of US-based Air Tiger Express

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic Dry Index pulled down by sinking Chinese steel prices
  • Pirates shifting focus to Indian Ocean-EU official
  • SCI to beef up borrowing strength
  • Pentagon Marine draws up ambitious corporate plans
  • Need to expand & diversify trade with Hungary stressed
  • Nafed to import 25,000 t of yellow peas
  • V-Day brings roses to exporters' cheeks
  • Nasscom paints rosy horizon
  • Cotton exports shoot up
  • Decks being cleared at 2 Bangla ports for Indian sh
  • Now 60 years young, City Transport changes with the times
  • Only minor variations in truck rentals
  • Implement Parikh panel report on fuel price decontrol, urges IMC
  • IMF projects 8pc GDP growth in 2010-11
  • Direct tax collection target raised
  • Finance panel report on Feb. 25
  • NCAER projects 7 pc GDP growth this fiscal
  • World Bank projects 7.5 pc GDP growth in 2010-11
  • RBI's latest survey projects almost 7 pc GDP growth
  • SAIL raises flat steel prices
  • Seminar on India, Spain trade ties
  • Focus to be on terminal ops & procedures at Wednesday's Exim Club-ABGKCTL presentation

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • CN to set up new intermodal terminal in Alberta
    The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is constructing a 680 acre logistics park with a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Conrich, northeast of Calgary (Alberta, Canada)....
  • US road sector suffering from firms' low inventories
    The US road sector has had a challenging year as businesses have attempted to kept inventory levels extremely low. Fourth quarter earnings reports show the slow rate of inventory r...
  • Swiss road haulage body seeks closer ties to railways
    Astag, the Swiss association of commercial vehicle operators, is pleased that SBB Cargo, the freight division of the Swiss state-owned railway company SBB, is set to create new nat...
  • 110 wagon train will serve INR Energy mines
    US enterprise INR Energy has announced that a 110 wagon train will serve its metallurgical coal mines in Powellton and Chilton (USA). They will achieve full production levels over ...
  • Trading of Austrian Airlines shares stops in Vienna
    Trading of Austrian Airlines AG shares on the Vienna stock exchange was suspended yesterday morning (4 February) until further notice. The German flag carrier Lufthansa took over t...
  • HHLA meets target
    According to provisional results the German port company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) generated a group revenue of around EUR 988 million in financial 2009 (previous year...
  • CSCL forecasts 2009 loss due to low freight rates
    Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has warned that it will plunge into the red for 2009 as a result of the sharp reduction in freight rates and container v...
  • Avianca and Taca finalise joint venture
    Colombia's airline Avianca and El Salvador's Grupo Taca said the merger they had announced in October became effective this week after all regulatory hurdles were passed. The new c...
  • SBB Cargo spins off international services into separate company
    Switzerland's national railway SBB has taken further steps to determine the strategic direction that its freight division SBB Cargo has to take in order to expand its business acti...
  • Shenzen Airlines boosted cargo traffic
    The carrier Shenzen Airlines, based in southern China, has reported that its cargo traffic was up by 22% to 306 million FTKs in 2009. Shenzen introduced 14 new aircraft last y...
  • JAL Cargo announces route changes
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the following major route changes for international cargo operations for H1/2010, ending on 30 September. Flights to Ho-Chi-Minh (Vietn...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Newbuilt chem tanker bought for bunkering role
  • Danish special forces storm pirated bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Economic development discussed at Port of Vancouver, USA breakfast
  • Federal Maritime Commission announces reorganization
  • New fisheries survey vessel now part of NOAA fleet
  • Port Metro Vancouver inks 2009 cargo statistics
  • Rail freight traffic picture comes in mixed for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Study backs inclusion of shipping in EU emissions trading scheme
    Report backs move towards cap and trade policy
  • Political pressure grows to scrap light dues hike
    Second reading of bill debated at House of Lords
  • Greek owned fleet shrinks
    Shipping downturn sinks number of vessels by about 4%
  • Warning over risky lay-up locations
    Use of non-approved locations causing costly and unnecessary casualties

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Crew hides from pirates
    TERRIFIED crew members on a bulker attacked by pirates this morning were all unhurt after locking themselves inside and being freed by Danish commados, the ship's owner told Fairplay
  • Falklands oil tension mounts
    ARGENTINA has said the UK's plans to start drilling for oil off the Falkland Islands recalls the 1982 war between the nations, it was reported today
  • UK fire teams douse carrier
    A FIRE that broke out on an aircraft carrier being scrapped at a yard this morning in Teeside, northern England, is now "under control", Cleveland Police told Fairplay
  • Russia accused of nuke dumping
    RUSSIA is being accused of dumping nuclear waste into the Baltic Sea in the early 1990s, the BBC reported today
  • Everglades numbers drop
    STEEP drops in the box business, bulk and beak bulk were offset by a record cruising year at Port Everglades in Florida
  • US panel targets exports
    A NEW US panel has been created with the goal of bolstering President Barack Obama's goal to double exports in five years
  • Drybulk overweighting seen
    DRYBULK investors have placed too much weight on Chinese bank lending restrictions, JP Morgan analyst Jonathan Chappell said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Haiti Requests Vessel Arrival Notices
  • YRC Has Liquidity to Survive 2010, Analyst Says
  • Short Lines Gain on Factory Demand
  • YRC Ends Year with $98 Million in Cash
  • Long Beach Moves to Replace Bridge
  • Danish Troops Free Bulk Ship from Pirates
  • FMC Eyes Filing Exemption
  • Airbus Forecasts Asia-Pacific Growth
  • Alaska Air Cargo Adds Security Surcharge
  • S&P Upgrades BNSF Rating
  • Airline, Trucking Employment Rise
  • YRC Worldwide Loses $899 Million in 2009
  • China to Penalize U.S. Chicken Imports
  • Chennai Strike Ends
  • BA Swings to Profit in Third Quarter
  • Michigan Renews Carp Fight
  • Kintetsu World Express Net Profit Plunges 36.6 Percent
  • Hamburg Cargo Falls 21 Percent
  • Con-way Reports $111 Million Loss for 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Super-slow or Concorde service: give shippers the choice
    On November 26, 2003, the last flight of the iconic Concorde supersonic Mach 2 airliner arguably heralded a shift into reverse gear for the airline industry in its hitherto ambition to shrink the world.
  • Wan Hai and PIL to re-launch Asia/N.Europe service
  • Hamburg - 2009 a year to forget
  • Rudder damage hits Matson Navigation's profits
  • CSAV starts Black Sea feeder service
  • Global stocks take a hit

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Eagle sold
    Iino Kaiun sells chemical tanker Chemstar Eagle to US buyer, possibly Connecticut's MT Maritime, for $15.2m.
  • Hawaii grounding
    Salvage operation blocking Oahu's Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbour after bulker Vogetrader runs aground.
  • Ariella stormed
    Danish troops free Slovenian bulker hijacked earlier in Gulf of Aden, all 25 crew safe.
  • Takeover 'joke'
    Web rumours of John Fredriksen's Frontline bidding for Nordic American Tanker Shipping panned as simply "rubbish".
  • ITB scrapped
    US Shipping Partners integrated tug barge said to be sold as-is in Karachi for $394 per ldt.
  • Up then down
    JP Morgan analyst predicts a "tale of two halves" for the bulker sector as Chinese imports accelerate ahead of a softer market.
  • ITF targets Dowa
    Demonstrations planned for Tokyo and Trinidad over All-Japan Seamen's Union fight with Japanese bulker owner.
  • Speculative sale
    Marco Novella returns to Cicek for a second tanker newbuilding.
  • Greek fleet falls
    Tonnage controlled by Greek shipowners falls by just 2% despite turbulent times.
  • Man overboard
    Danish crewman dies after slipping from bunker tanker in Copenhagen.
  • Story ends
    Publishing house bought as part of diversification drive by Latvian Shipping goes bust.
  • 'Ghost ship' blaze
    Fire onboard former French aircraft carrier Clemenceau at UK shipbreaking yard "under control".
  • It's quotes time
    Shipbrokers can be such a surly lot and James Christodoulou gets all pumped up about job hunting.
  • Bulker hijacked
    Somali pirates strike in Gulf of Aden for second time this week as Slovenian handysize seized.
  • Exodus continues
    Turkey's Dunya continues big clear-out of tankers with sale of two more modern vessels.
  • Coke cash
    Japan's MOL signs 10-year coking coal shipping deal with Mitsubishi Chemical and Nisshin Steel.
  • Aframax alliance
    An Asian aframax pool is in the making with leading Japanese operator Sanko Kisen ready to dive straight in.
  • Olympic pledge
    Historic Cutty Sark, gutted by fire in 2007, will be restored in time for 2012 London Olympics, PM promises.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Former Excel chief Stamatis Molaris grabs tanker quartet, Nobu Su switches car-carriers for capes and piracy kills off US owner.
  • Purchase and sale
    Frontline takes VLCC from spin-off SFI and sells it on for Pertamina charter in 10-year payment deal.
  • Clipper sells
    Danish group said to have bagged $13.5m from sale of open-hatch carrier Clipper Melody to mystery buyer.
  • Falling short
    Japan's Kyoei Tanker sees nine-month profit cut despite revenue rise.
  • Fire funds
    A $59m insurance payout following Australian rig blaze will hit Seadrill's balance sheet in the fourth quarter.
  • Bidders ready
    India shortlists five groups for development and operation of new container terminal at Mangalore.
  • Beaten by a bus
    Ferry across Clyde in Scotland could be replaced by amphibious Dutch rival.
  • Black is the Color
    Norwegian ferry owner Color Line improves annual profit, boosted by currency gains.
  • Five Star sale
    Dutch owner Seaarland bags strong price for panamax bulker bound for Five Star of India, brokers say.
  • Double it
    Tokyo-listed Tokai Kisen jacks up full-year forecast amid hope of higher revenue.
  • IHI inches ahead
    Japanese shipbuilder edges back into profit in first nine months, but forecasts much stronger fourth quarter.
  • Futures up
    Dry-cargo trading volumes jump 129% on last month as derivatives deals climb 40% to $912m, says Imarex.
  • CHO falls short
    No asset disposals and smaller fleet result in 40% fall in interim profits at Singapore offshore player.
  • Worse by half
    Finnish tanker owner Neste suffers 50% drop in freight rates in 2009 as profit falls.
  • Hanjin sells
    Korean container line's holding company issuing new shares to up stake in operating unit.
  • Mitsui minted
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering raises full-year forecast after large rise in profit and sales.
  • Tallink weaker
    Estonian ferry group sees poor start to 2010 with double digit declines in passengers and cargo.
  • Inui much weaker
    MOL bulker offshoot Inui Steamship posts big drop in nine-month profit on weaker rates.
  • Todd tumbles
    US shipbuilder sees third quarter profits fall nearly 40% on higher costs and lack of other income.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Transpacific lines see upswing
  • ACL plans bigger ships, similar design
  • Lipinski heads CEVA's Canadian ocean product
  • TSA offers air cargo security outreach
  • Breaking the ice on the Great Lakes
  • California wins case against trucker
  • CN plans logistics park
  • U.S. outlines National Export Initiative
  • Swan Logistics, Hong Kong forwarder tie up

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Svendborg tug sold to Norway
    Svendborg Bugser has sold their oldest tug, Skansund, to the Norwegian operator Polar Slep A/S, Tromsö. The Skansund was taken over in its home port Svendborg, and sailed to
  • Frontline buys and sells vessel
    Frontline has bought the VLCC Front Vista from Ship Finance International for USD 58.5 million. However, Frontline has agreed to sell the vessel to an undisclosed buyer. The buyer

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
  • Buyers see lower prices as markets 'tank'
    Crude continuing to put downward pressure on bunkers.
  • WSC proposal 'shooting itself in the foot'?
    Poten & Partners consider GHG emission reduction options and the technological benefits of the Council's MEPC 60 submission.
  • Lower fuel surcharge impacts Matson's revenue
    Ocean transportation sector faces challenges and opportunities in 2010.
  • Steep price drops end of week
    MGO prices in Rotterdam drops by $33.50 pmt.
  • Heavy losses in Fujariah bunker prices
    NYMEX shows further losses in out of hours trading.
  • Bunker spill court ruling exposes owners to more costs
    US District Judge says owners of Cosco Busan are bound by Californian law that holds them liable for pilot negligence.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks climbing
    Product inventories are 22% up against the same week last year.
  • Matrix makes move in Southern Africa
    Joint venture will offer 'high quality bunker services' in Durban, Cape Town and Richards Bay.
  • WFS 'assisting' with collection of 'Iraqi debt'
    'Receivables' belong to the previous owners of Tramp Oil.
  • Singapore sees price of 380 cSt at seven-week low
    Bunker prices in other key Asian ports weakening.
  • Chemoil, Glencore in 'preferential' deal
    Deal includes the supply of bunker fuel to Glencore's shipping subsidiary.
  • Chinese oil imports continued upward climb last year
    Senior official warns that 'now the most acute problem in China is the increased importation of crude oil'.
  • Praxis in Singapore expands
    New office is double the size of the old one.
  • Shell to lay off 1,000 more employees this year
    Suffers $1.8 billion loss from its downstream activities during Q4 2009.

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PORTS
CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
PORTS
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
COMPANIES
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
SHIPPING
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
LOGISTICS
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
OFFSHORE
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
TRANSPORTATION
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
SHIPPING
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
SHIPPING
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
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%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
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%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
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%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
ASSOCIATIONS
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
PORTS
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
SHIPPING
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
PORTS
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
PORTS
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
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.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
SHIPPING
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
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
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
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
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"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
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
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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
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
MEETINGS
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ACCIDENTS
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.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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