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January 7, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore port traffic recovers from slowdown
    THE Port of Singapore found its way back from the depths of the financial crisis last year, recording a container throughput of 28.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year - a 9.9 per cent increase from 25.9 million TEUs the year before.
  • China shipbuilder sees good orders
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings, the nation's largest shipbuilder outside state control, expects container vessel orders to rise this year as world trade rebounds from the global recession.
  • Maersk Line expects 8% rise in container market
    The container shipping arm of AP Moller-Maersk, Maersk Line, sees a well-balanced market, as global capacity is forecast to grow 9 per cent this year, a senior executive said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk has no overcapacity concerns, upbeat on year ahead
  • Maersk launches Mashariki Express from south China to east Africa
  • Israeli court defers ruling on hearing of progress to end dock strike
  • Containership fleet increased 9.1 per cent in 2010
  • Pre-Chinese New Year surge expected to reactivate idle ships
  • Dalian world's 8th largest port, volume tops 300 million tonnes
  • Difficult year for shipping, says SCI chief
  • China mulls merger of high-speed rail giants to boost exports
  • Fuel tax and VAT increases hurt UK truckers hard
  • Greens press shipping sector to cut C02 emissions
  • Correction: 'billion' mistaken for 'million' in NYK fuel costs
  • FedEx starts new Guangzhou-Mumbai-Delhi air cargo service
  • CIT Group orders 38 Boeing 737s for US$3.2 billion
  • Air cargo plane crashes in New Stuyahok, Alaska, pilot uninjured

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mask Logistics launched
  • Service tax system in shipping industry
  • Vasan, Danish Minister agree to form Joint Working Group on maritime ties
  • Indian exporter offers rice at $ 450/t to Dhaka
  • FedEx launches India-China service
  • Rlys' decision may raise oilmeal freight rates
  • Govt at wits end to halt inflation rate
  • Japanese find India most attractive investment destination
  • No move to raise diesel prices
  • Speed up return to pre-crisis fiscal policies to lower inflation rate, IMF tells India
  • Taiwanese enamoured of Nano car

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 5, 2011
  • Adelaide Convention Centre appoints Agility
    The global logistics provider Agility has been appointed as the preferred vendor for the Adelaide Convention Centre in Australia. As the preferred logistics provider, Agility will ...
  • UPS expands healthcare network with new facilities in Asia, Europe, USA and Canada
    The giant US service provider UPS is significantly expanding its global healthcare distribution facility network to accommodate continued rapid growth in its healthcare busine...
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics expands delivery offer in Benelux region
    The German service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics augmented its transit time offers for shipments from Germany to the Benelux states at the beginning of 2011. The servi...
  • Airbus launches ATM subsidiary "ProSky"
    The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company called Airbus ProSky, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM...
  • NYK Line: new Adriatic service
    The Japanese container shipping company NYK Line inaugurated a new feeder service in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the year. The Adria service (ADS) connects NYK's existing...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Pentagon to spend less on gold braid, more on ships
  • Conrad Industries adds barges to backlog
  • Bourbon changes management structure
  • Spill Commission findings slam industry and regulators

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Bellingham Port Commission elects slate of officers for 2011
  • Crowley taps Anderson as new director of SSQE
  • Customs schedules seminar on supply chain security training
  • Jensen Maritime making pair of executive changes
  • NYK adding service covering Asia to Adriatic

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Floating storage volumes drop to 22-month low as oil prices rise
    Product tanker sector sees 6.5m barrel fall in December, pushing five LRs back into spot market
  • Australian floods to spur investment in Indonesian coal facilities
    Spending on maritime infrastructure to grow as India and China take steps to secure supplies
  • Qatargas to increase LNG production
    Qatargas, a leading producer and shipper of liquefied natural gas, is set to ramp up LNG production in the first quarter of 2011
  • Charterers keep VLCC spot rates steady
    The New Year opened with a decent level of fixing activity in the very large crude carrier market
  • Spread of piracy prompts west coast India rate premium
    The extended arm of Somali piracy has chafed its way into contractual discussions between owners and charterers fixing dry bulk voyages to and from India's west coast
  • Danish owners back calls to destroy pirate bases
    Shipwoner grouping favours plan as part of drive to combat piracy
  • Lines prepared for more strikes at French ports
    Box carriers roll-out contingency plans to deal with dispute
  • Bank warns of sharp fall in freight rates
    Average freight rates on the Asia to Europe trades set to decline in second half of 2010
  • Carnival awarded $24m in Rolls-Royce Mermaid pod case
    Propulsion system manufacturer fined $16m for fraud and a further $8m for breach of repair warranties
  • Piracy - Orchestrating the Response
    IMO lays out key objectives to tackling Somali piracy
  • High-profile boost for IMO's anti-piracy drive
    UN chief set to launch year-long campaign to step up fight against Somali pirates
  • LD Lines to replace Le Havre route ro-pax
    Will take delivery of Norman Leader later this year
  • Asia-Europe trade prospects grim, say forwarders
    Freight forwarders see little chance of sustaining box rate increases
  • Box lines struggle to lift Asia-Europe rates
    Planned rate rises hit by fears over fresh vessel capacity entering the market
  • Scorpio charters product tanker quartet
    Owner to trade vessels in its spot pools
  • Jiangsu Rongsheng bullish over boxship orders
    Expects rise in boxship orders as global trade rebounds
  • Dalian Port plans $30m bond issue
    Funds to be used to adjust debt structure, repay bank loans and contribute to working capital
  • China Cosco predicts record profits for 2010
    Shipping giant attributes turnaround to regained industry momentum
  • Quartet to launch Europe-South America service
    UASC, Hanjin, Cosco and CCNI set to deploy six vessels of 2,500 teu capacity
  • Grup TCB eyes emerging markets in Latin America
    Spanish ports conglomerate to focus on local gateway cargo in international expansion
  • Turia Port Investments looks to OECD countries for long term investment
    New owners of TPI subsidiary DSPL look to expand primarily in the European Union but also the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and Israel
  • Dragados sale brings investment and a team of top managers
    After two years of negotiation, ACS has finally disposed of its Spanish ports businesses
  • A bumpy ride ahead
    Outlook could get chilly, with doubts surrounding the strength of the recovery in many sectors
  • IEA outlook predicts surge in Caspian Sea oil production
    Landlocked geography, in a volatile region, presents a number of intertwined political and logistical challenges
  • Sabre-rattling over Noble Leviathan gasfield find
    Leviathan's size estimated at 16trn cu ft of gas and 4bn barrels of oil
  • Majors eye Arctic drilling as crude prices continue to rise
    If oil prices remain above $90 per barrel production from the harsh Alaskan regions could become economically viable
  • Lifeboat release mechanisms are still not off the hook
    Defective lifeboats will continue to kill seafarers unless the industry practises what it preaches

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Phnom Penh raises throughput by 44%
    THROUGHPUT at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port increased 44% in 2010 over 2009 ' and it reportedly plans to ship another 20% more this year.
  • Le Havre grows despite labour headaches
    DESPITE chronic labour problems last year, Le Havre's box throughput increased 5% to 2.4M teu during 2010.
  • Dutch W'rtsil' workers flee fire
    A HUGE fire reportedly was controlled today after forcing evacuation of a W'rtsil' diesel engine manufacturing plant in the Netherlands.
  • MarAd slammed over loans
    THE US has accused MarAd of wasting millions of dollars through poor oversight of commercial vessel and shipyard loans.
  • Aker Philly closing near?
    AKER Philadelphia Shipyard could be closed within months if financial and labour issues are not resolved quickly, its owner has warned.
  • Scorpio fleet balloons
    SCORPIO Tankers has increased its fleet tonnage by 30% with four product carrier charter-ins, as it positions itself for a market rebound.
  • US terminal facing new challenge
    A KEY COAL terminal scheme in Washington is facing a fresh review by that state's environmental office.
  • Rolls-Royce 'disappointed' with fraud verdict
    ROLLS-ROYCE told Fairplay today it was "disappointed" that it has been found guilty of fraud in a Florida court.
  • Crew waits out pirates
    SEAFARERS have locked themselves into a chemical tanker's citadel and waited out a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea.
  • Grain exports from western Canada to fall
    CANADA'S western prairies have had a wet growing season, resulting in a smaller grain crop than expected and reduced quality, according to the Canadian Wheat Board.
  • New pledge on Le Havre LNG scheme
    FRANCE'S Poweo power group said it still wants to build an LNG facility at Le Havre's Antifer oil terminal.
  • Seroja to borrow to pay for new Panamaxes
    INDONESIA'S drybulk carrier Seroja Investments has decided to borrow $56.34M from Singapore's OCBC Bank to build two Panamaxes.
  • VLCC market fails to rise
    AN OVERSUPPLY of tonnage is continuing to restrain VLCC spot fright rates, even though trading is increasing, according to Pareto Securities.
  • MISC juggles box ships
    MALAYSIA'S leading container line MISC told Fairplay today it has cut capacity on its Malaysia/East Asia service.
  • Siem Kapital acquires Partner control
    SIEM Kapital, the holding company of Norwegian investor Kristian Siem, has acquired full control of Partner Shipping.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Obama Names W. Daley to Lead White House Staff
    President Obama named veteran political manager and former Commerce secretary William M. Daley to be his White House Chief of...
  • Pacer Taps Gardner to Head International Unit
    North American intermodal and global logistics firm Pacer International picked industry veteran Daniel L. Gardner as CEO of its international...
  • DOT Releases 'Concept Document' for U.S.-Mexican Trucking
    The Department of Transportation Thursday released "an initial concept document" for a new crossborder trucking agreement with Mexico, without setting...
  • Dunavant Acquires Intermodal Company
    Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises acquired majority interest in Trans Gulf Transportation, a Houston company specializing in regional and local intermodal drayage...
  • Intermodal Volume Grew 14.7 Percent in 2010
    North America's major railroads saw intermodal volume rise 14.7 percent in 2010, while their railcar loads of commodities and bulk...
  • Cosco Expects Record Profit for 2010
    China Cosco Holdings said it expects to close its books on 2010 with record net profit driven by global economic...
  • Maryland Shuts State Mailrooms after Explosions
    Mailrooms at state government offices across Maryland were shut down after small bombs shipped in packages or letters exploded at...
  • December Retail Sales Grow 3.2 Percent
    Holiday season sales slowed in December after a strong start in November, several retailers reported, but a widely watched index...
  • US, World Customs to Curb Dangerous Chemical Traffic
    The U.S. will work through the World Customs Organization to strengthen international security standards to prevent traffic in chemicals that...
  • Obama Signs Law Renewing Diesel Grants Program
    President Obama signed legislation to renew a grant program that the administration has used to fuel diesel engine replacements, upgrades...
  • Patriot Rail Completes Buy of Weyerhaeuser Short Lines
    Private short line operator Patriot Rail completed its acquisition of six small rail lines from paper industry firm Weyerhaeuser, giving...
  • Four Carriers to Launch Europe-South America Express
    A consortium of four carriers plan to start a new weekly service between Northern Europe and the east coast of...
  • Singapore Container Throughput Jumped 9.9 Percent
    The volume of containers handled by the port of Singapore increased 9.9 percent in 2010 to 28.4 million 20-foot equivalent...
  • Ryder Completes Total Logistics Acquisition
    Ryder System completed its acquisition of Total Logistics Control, a third-party logistics provider, for approximately $200 million. The acquisition,...
  • Air Freight Rates Fall in November
    Air freight rates out of Asia slipped back 0.4 percent in November from the month before and took a sharp...
  • NHTSA Eyes Mandatory Truck Speed Limit
    The federal government will consider limiting the speed of all heavy trucks to 68 mph, a proposal some truckers support...
  • Yusen Logistics Names New President
    Japanese forwarder Yusen Logistics at an extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday promoted Hiromitsu Kuramoto to president and representative director, effective...
  • Senior Democrat Pushes Back on House Rule Change
    Democrats are wasting no time punching back after the House adopted new rules on Wednesday that allow lawmakers to control...
  • MSC Lowers Bunker Surcharges on US Imports
    After two months in which it increased its bunker surcharges, Mediterranean Shipping Co. will lower the surcharges slightly for imports...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Oil prices head north as bunkers top USD500
  • Iranian box ships released
  • Le Havre still up in 2010 despite strike blight
  • Carriers launch new service between Europe and WCSA
  • Yuan to rise 5% in 2011

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Bourbon boss flees top post
    French offshore giant shuffles seating arrangement with new CEO but Jacques de Chateauvieux remains planted at the head of the table.
  • JP Morgan predicts Genco jump
    Equity analyst says short-term traders may be able to cash in on bulker stocks as rates hit rock bottom.
  • BW, Greek ships attacked
    Pirates follow up attempt on Frontline suezmax with assaults on Norwegian LPG tanker and Greek bulker.
  • Yards flock to Transpetro tender
    Brazilian owner's massive product tanker order draws bids from 16 local and international yard groups.
  • Great Eastern selling bonds
    Indian tanker and bulker owner raising $22m for ship buys through debt issue.
  • Hanjin in VLCC storage score
    South Korean owner secures profitable floating storage contract for VLCC on hire from Andriaki, brokers say.
  • Sinwa making Rapid progress
    Singapore offshore player targets Chinese market with takeover of compatriot Rapid Offshore & Marine.
  • Freeze fast-tracks Stena Bulk profit
    Ulf Ryder claims the owner's ice-class ships are worth their weight in gold in freezing Baltic.
  • Frontline tanker hit by pirates
    John Fredriksen-linked suezmax comes under grenade fire from pirates off Oman but avoids hijacking.
  • Oz floods are aiding LNG market
    Shortfall of coal due to port problems is further good news for owners of LNG vessels, RS Platou says.
  • Negros mops up Aboitiz stock
    Chinese-backed Philippines owner makes offer for ferry group's remaining shares after completing takeover.
  • Boxships to bridge order gap
    Fresh containership contracts will help Rongsheng plug tanker and bulker shortfall in 2011, CFO says.
  • Marco Polo poaches utility ship
    Singapore owner raids compatriot Seaman Marine for 2010 offshore vessel.
  • Propulsion pickle for Steam Packet
    UK warns over thruster tests as passenger gangway ripped from Isle of Man ferry at Heysham.
  • SKIL on track at Karanja
    Indian ports company signs up domestic "end-user" for new terminal as construction continues.
  • Seanergy gains power to split
    Restis-backed owner wins shareholder backing for reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance.
  • Denmark's Thy Ferries sets sail
    Start-up company launches ro-ro service to Norway from Hanstholm.
  • Scorpio takes in tonnage
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner secures four ships for between 10 months and one year plus options.
  • Box recovery faces setback
    Deutsche Bank predicts 30% drop in lines' earnings this year as rates fall.
  • Ferry refloated off Philippines
    No injuries reported after Maharlika Seiz pushed ashore by strong winds near Liloan.
  • Dutch blast disrupts shipping
    Chemical plant blaze spreads to Wartsila factory near Rotterdam as marine traffic halted.
  • STX Pan Ocean in JV buyout
    Korean takes full control of Gulf Pacific Shipping to strengthen bulk business in Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
  • Hyundai Mipo cruises past 500
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder racks up its latest century and plots to produce another 80 ships in 2011.
  • Seroja secures financing
    Singapore-Chinese bulker joint venture says it has won bank loan to fund recent panamax acquisitions.
  • SITC returns to Dae Sun
    Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to South Korean shipyard for another pair of feeder ships.
  • IRISL trio freed in Singapore
    Containerships arrested over loan defaults released back to Iranian owner after $110m payment.
  • China Cosco set for profit
    Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group expects world recovery to bolster its full-year performance.
  • NYK in Adriatic move
    Japanese giant launches new service between Asia and the Adriatic via its China-Europe shuttle service.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 5-6, 2011
  • Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg Süd loop adds Jeddah calls
  • NYK joins Evergreen Asia/Europe loop
  • FMC plans look at slow steaming
  • OWL opens air freight office near Heathrow
  • AMI names Koller executive VP
  • New House rule sideswipes Highway Trust Fund
  • IANA names Rubin 2011 chairman
  • Old Dominion promotes VPs
  • Pacer refinances debt
  • UPS expands health care network
  • Chilean blueberries roll into U.S.
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
  • Anderson to take Jacksonville port helm
  • Tallow spills into Houston Ship Channel
  • Montreal 2010 container traffic up 6.1%

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 6, 2011
  • Ports to test scrubber on APL container vessel
    $3.4 million demonstration project will evaluate potential of seawater scrubber to cut ships' diesel soot by 85%.
  • Fuel oil prices climbing in key ports
    Limited stocks of 180 cSt product in Durban.
  • Rotterdam bunker market sees double digit gains
    Bunker market firms across south European ports.
  • New 'steel construction' filters meet ABS requirement
    ABS-classed vessels must replace plastic-bowl oil filters.
  • New attack on Gibraltar's bunker sector
    Spanish legislator says territory is 'bad neighbour'.
  • Fuel oil stocks at seven week-low
    Traders say demand from marine fuel sector has been firm.
  • Singapore sells record 40.9 million mt bunkers in 2010
    Cements 'global leading position' in terms of bunker sales, says transport minister.
  • Hambantota bunker operations to start in May
    SPLA says it will buy 'four self-propelled barges'.
  • Asian IFO prices hit new 12-month high
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports, according to traders.
  • Slight improvement in South Korea's January bunker avails
    Tight availability of bunkers in South Korea 'to ease', local traders say.
  • STX Europe completes delivery of fuel-efficient ferry
    Spirit of Britain largest ferry to operate in English Channel.
  • Singapore-based firm expands into bunker trading
    Targets trading volumes of around 10,000-15,000 mt per month in 2011, says bunker trading manager.
  • Singapore court releases detained Iranian ships
    Maintenance costs on the vessels to be settled in a separate hearing, court says.

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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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