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July 21, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hyundai Heavy Q2 profit hit by low ship prices
    Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipyard, said profit in the second quarter dropped 17 per cent as it built more ships that were won at lower prices after the credit crisis.
  • New mega ship may pressure freight rates
    China's Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry will soon deliver its first mega bulk carrier to Berge Bulk, local media reported, a move that could put further pressure on the weak shipping sector grappling with overcapacity and depressed freight rates. The imminent arrival of the 388,000-tonne mega ship, Berge Everest, comes on the heels of the delivery of two similar sized vessels to the world's largest iron ore miner Vale.
  • Russia plans to revive Soviet-era Arctic route
    Russia plans to revive a Soviet-era Arctic sea passage to service energy projects and provide a shorter supply route to Asia for carriers such as OAO Sovcomflot as the shipping line plans an initial share sale this year.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes rates US$250/TEU, adds various surcharges from August 1
  • OOIL gloomy as it reports quarterly revenues up 1.4pc to US$1.4 billion
  • Beijing to ban foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping next year
  • Loops out of Asia slip away to cut supply as peak season surcharges delayed
  • EU environmental regulations will induce freight to move from ship to truck
  • First mate's mobile, laptop use results in 'maritime manslaughter' charge
  • MSC, CSAV join India-European strings into one, dropping Jeddah on backhaul
  • Agility appeal for review quashed, Pentagon fraud charges proceed
  • Kuehne + Nagel accelerates expansion, buys into Brazil's Grupo Eichenberg
  • State of Minnesota's non-critical service shutdown closes truck rest stops
  • Changi reflects on 30 years of flight growth - and much more to come
  • Swissport enters new deals with TNT and Icelandair in Belgium
  • After 2009 cutbacks, Hawaii reinstates 10 agricultural inspectors
  • Mobile X-ray machines favoured as Mideast steps up air cargo security

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Energy-efficient LNG carrier, jointly owned by NYK Line, named
  • Ignazio Messina enhances service from Mundra
  • Jeffrey Ganek joins INTTRAs Board of Directors
  • JNPT Chairman releases Exim India Year Book 2011
  • Overcapacity issue looms large over box shipping
  • Corn exports may rise over four times to 3 m tonnes
  • Glassware from China, UAE may attract anti-dumping duty
  • Iran warns of stopping exports
  • Essar Ports' Vadinar terminal commissions 12-mt expansion
  • Plan to set up Major Port at Port Blair on hold
  • Port workers' body welcomes move to bring in PRA Bill
  • Standoff between MoS & Plan panel could impact investments
  • Tirupur exporters ask FM to convince banks on export credit

Marine Logweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • NASSCO gets $11.7 million mod to LSD 49 contract
  • EU to provide funds for LNG refueling study
  • Court says California smoke abatement laws are inapplicable to ships
  • New contracts extend Otto Marine OSV operating horizons
  • Siemens equipment for first German-built wind farm installation vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • AAPA teaming with DOC to advance U.S. exports
  • CSX Corporation delivers second fiscal quarter numbers
  • MOL donates reefer boxes to Japanese fishing cooperative
  • Study finds Port of Seattle taking lead as green seaport
  • Coast Guard reinstates commander following cutter grounding review

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • Middle East VLCC rates to stay flat on tonnage glut
    The glut of very large crude carriers available for employment in the Middle East Gulf for cargoes loading in the first half of August has ballooned by as many as 12 vessels to 88 ships in the last week, capping significant rate rises for VLCCs shipping crude from the region
  • Yards benefit from boxship order recovery this year
    Maersk Line has dominated ordering activity in 2011 with its multi-billion dollar order for 18,300 teu ships
  • Chinese yards deliver 40% of newbuildings in first half
    Widening gap between South Korean volumes as Asian shipbuilding shift continues
  • BHP hits record for iron ore and thermal coal
    Metallurgical coal numbers are down, though, as its facilities continue to recover from flooding and poor weather conditions earlier this year
  • Sluggish demand from Europe and Caribbean keeps charter rates low
    The downturn in the charter market has gained pace in the last week due to the summer period and low demand from carriers suffering from low utilisation
  • CMB profits slump on low first half capesize freight rates
    Newbuildings put pressure on rates and secondhand values
  • DP World denies damage to cranes at terminal is cause of congestion
    Container lines introduce surcharges in a bid to recover costs
  • Class societies' association to open Brussels office and step up EU lobbying
    Appoints representative to take proactive role in Europe.
  • Global economic indicators paint a worrying picture for ship finance
    Vessel earnings and values remain depressed, while options for raising new funds for investment or refinancing are limited
  • St Petersburg throughput falls 2% in shift from coal to containers
    Switch is part of programme for removal of environmentally unfriendly cargoes
  • Paragon Shipping signs up with blue-chip charterers
    Recent deals with Cargill and Morgan Stanley Capital highlight a strategy of securing reliable cash flow when the outlook for dry bulk earnings looks poor
  • Graig plans giant eco-feedership fleet
    First six vessels from Jin Hai yard to cost $180m, with expectation of 20 more similar vessels
  • Poland's rival ports maintain battle of words
    The fierce competition between Gdansk and Gdynia can be traced all the way back to the First World War
  • Why shipping stays offshore
    Is anybody listening to what the Greek private sector really needs to help improve the country's economy?
  • London's newest maritime library
    Lloyd's Register stepped in to save Imarest's world-class archive
  • The industry's responses to the scourge of piracy
    Evolving thinking about preventing pirate attacks has been marked by an increasingly aggressive call to arms
  • Norway provides template for armed guards
    New rules are a highly practical response to shipowners' calls for a workable code
  • Lines swap slots in Asia-Europe trades
    Capacity withdrawals force new partnerships
  • Wake up and smell the crude
    Greek VLCC owners may be in denial over Chinese dominance of Gulf to China route
  • Russia to develop 'toolkit' to ease way for ports concessions
    European Bank for Reconstruction and Development poised to lend funds for state-run agency to create draft agreements and tendering guidelines
  • Indian chaos
    India's government needs to resolve the tension between the urgent need to develop its infrastructure and following due process
  • Hyundai Heavy earnings fall 40% in second quarter
    Poor performance in non-shipping units drags on results
  • CMA CGM announces Asia-Europe peak season surcharge and rate hike
    Third attempt in as many months to press for higher freight rates
  • DP World takes majority stake in two Suriname port terminals
    Global ports group acquires control of container and breakbulk facilities at Paramaribo
  • Pacific Shipping Trust records steady second quarter
    Income stream defies tough market conditions as long-term charters remain intact
  • Head of Lloyds ship finance to step down
    Bank says Bart Veldhuizen is being replaced
  • Equatorial Guinea in shipbuilding and repair push
    Central African country to build first vessels at port of Malabo
  • OOCL points to disappointing outlook for full-year performance
    Demand is reasonable but rates on key east-west rates trades continue to deteriorate

Fairplayweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • Shikhov stresses IMO ties
    STRONGER ties with regulators, "in particular with the IMO", was listed today as a top priority for new IACS chairman Pavel Shikhov
  • EU adds money for LNG fuel study
    THE EU is to provide €9.57M ($13.58M) as part-funding for a €26.79M Belgian-Danish study to analyse proposals to switch to LNG propulsion to reduce ship pollution
  • ICS, ISF disown scam email
    A BOGUS email has suggested that recipients owe money to the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation, the groups warned today
  • EU backs bigger Dunkirk
    DUNKIRK is to receive €1.85M ($2.63M) from the EU towards the €3.5M cost of a study into an expansion including two new deepwater docks
  • IACS plans performance gauges
    IACS IS changing its quality certification system, its recently appointed chairman said today
  • Steamships score ECA relief
    A DECISION by the IMO'S Marine Environment Protection Committee has effectively extended the fleet lifespan of struggling Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines
  • Cash confiscated at UK port
    OFFICERS at Holyhead ferry port in northern Wales have seized smuggled cash worth nearly $240,000, the UK Border Agency told Fairplay today
  • Bulks drive up Antwerp totals
    ANTWERP'S throughput increased by 10.4% to 95.87M tonnes in this year's first half, the port authority said today
  • Iran-India payment snag exacerbated
    IRAN IS threatening to cut off crude supplies to India because sanctions against Tehran make it difficult for other nations to pay for shipments, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • DPW bets on Suriname
    DUBAI Ports World today confirmed a major entry into the Suriname market in South America
  • Indonesia coal exports to India rising
    INCREASED demand in India for coal has enabled Indonesian exporters to set a record, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • HHI profits dive 16.5%
    HIGH STEEL prices contributed to a fall in net profits for South Korea's Hyundai HI in the second quarter, despite a jump in revenues
  • Atlantic ballasting rises for Panamaxes
    BROKERS told Fairplay today soft Panamax bulker rates in the Pacific are expected to spill over to the Atlantic
  • No-one bids for Greek container facility
    GREECE has reportedly failed to attract bids for its first container storage and distribution facility
  • Typhoon port closures fail to harm markets
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that the closure of some Japanese ports as Typhoon Ma-on approaches was not immediately expected to affect clean products and crude freight rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • Democrats Say Republicans Risk FAA Shutdown
    The Obama administration and Senate Democrats say Republicans' attempt to cut rural air service subsidies is risking a Federal Aviation...
  • Averitt Cuts Transit Times to Western Canada
    Averitt Express is shortening transit times between the Southern U.S. and Western Canada with a service that speeds freight across...
  • Customs Manifest Testing Pushed Back Again
    The start date for testing ocean and rail manifest systems of Automated Commercial Environment is pushed back to Aug. 1...
  • CSAV Volume Down, Average Revenue Up
    CSAV's volume of transported containers fell by 10 percent in June from May of this year, but the average revenue...
  • CSX Sees Shorter But Strong Peak Season
    CSX Transportation expects the upcoming intermodal peak season to kick in later than last year and not last as long,...
  • CN Improves Northern Ontario Main Line
    Canadian National Railway will spend more than $21 million (C$20 million) this year and next to expand the sidings of...
  • Port of Antwerp Container Traffic Grows 4.3 Percent
    The Port of Antwerp's container handling increased 4.3 percent year-over to 20-foot equivalent units in the first six months of...
  • Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Efforts
    Japan will extend the Self-Defense Forces' anti-piracy mission in the waters off Somalia for another year starting July 23. ...
  • Heavy Truck Orders Drop 9 Percent
    Heavy truck orders slowed for the second straight month in June, dropping 9 percent from May levels to 21,266 units,...
  • Marten Transport Boosts Profit 20 Percent
    Marten Transport improved its profitability for the fifth straight quarter, raising its profit 20.1 percent from a year ago to...
  • Duisburg Traffic Up 10 Percent in First Half
    Duisburg, the world's largest inland port, boosted first half 2011 container traffic by 10 percent from a year ago, outpacing...
  • MSC to Anchor New Togolese Port Terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will be the anchor customer of a new terminal at the Port of Lome, Togo, with annual...
  • Indian Navy Foils Pirate Attack
    The Indian Navy foiled an attempted pirate attack on a Greek merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden between Yemen...
  • Melford International Terminal's President on Project's Progress, Challenges Ahead (Video)
    Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of Strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company of The Journal of Commerce) sits down...
  • CSX's Ward "Not Overly Concerned" About Economy
    The rail freight economy is improving, the head of CSX Transportation said, and key customer sectors such as manufacturing point...
  • Heartland Express Profit Jumps 35.3 Percent
    Heartland Express increased its profit 35.3 percent year-over-year to $22.5 million as operating revenue rose 7 percent to $137.2 million...
  • Maersk to Launch Ecuador-Black Sea Service
    Maersk Line will start a new service between Ecuador and the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea in September that...
  • OOCL Warns of "Disappointing" Year
    Orient Overseas Container Line is forecasting a "disappointing" full year even after the shipping line's second-quarter container volume and...
  • Steinke: Ports Must Reach Out to Communities
    Dick Steinke helped to build Long Beach into the nation's second largest container port during his 14 years as executive...
  • CSX Profit Rose 22 Percent in Second Quarter
    Second quarter profit at CSX Transportation jumped 22 percent to $506 million on just a 3 percent rise in freight...
  • DP World Buys Two Suriname Port Operators
    DP World acquired a controlling interest in two port companies in Suriname, expanding the Dubai-based terminal operator's footprint in the...
  • Maersk Postpones East Asia-US East Coast Surcharge
    Maersk Line is postponing by two weeks the implementation of the peak season surcharge that it planned to apply on...
  • JAL Cargo Plummets, ANA Up 2.1 Percent
    Japan Airlines' international cargo volume plummeted 58.5 percent in May as the carrier adjusted to business without full freighters and...
  • CMA CGM Raises Asia-Europe Rates
    Ocean carrier CMA CGM announced will impose a series of rate hikes and peak season surcharges on Asia-Europe trade lanes...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • ESC objects to EC's proposed Sulphur Directive
  • DP World starts up in Suriname
  • Cebr warns of 'market crash'
  • CMA CGM leads the way back from unsustainable rates
  • OOCL says 2011 outlook 'disappointing' as it reports Q2 results

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • CMB battles bulker blast
    'Tsunami' of newbuildings will continue to weigh on rates and vessel values over the next 12 months, Bocimar warns.
  • Bharati stays in black
    Vijay Kumar-led shipyard posts solid profit but bottom line is bolstered by greater subsidy in final quarter.
  • Arctic adds SCF appeal
    Russian plans to open up northern sea route will benefit tanker owner Sovcomflot, analysts say.
  • Antwerp still on the up
    Key Belgian port posts first-half volume increase of 10% as steel and crude lead the way.
  • Bomb kills ship inspector
    Brit is 'engulfed in flames' after a blast rips through his car in the town of Aden.
  • Three cheers for Otto
    Singapore-listed offshore operator headed by executive chairman Yaw Chee Siew bags new deals to enter maintenance market.
  • Court loss hurts FSL
    Philip Clausius-led Trust tipped into the red in the second quarter following fuel spat defeat in China.
  • Clarksons clocks LNG spike
    Newbuilding orders in booming sector have jumped by over 400% in the first half of 2011, broker notes.
  • ISS gets cash injection
    Chemicals group Chambal to pump fresh capital into tanker unit India Steamship as it prepares to stand alone.
  • PST profit creeps up
    Singapore-listed trust sees marginal improvement in second quarter showing as it waits for new capes to spur its bottom line.
  • HHI profit dips
    Strong demand for LNG carriers and drillships keeps shipbuilder in good shape for second half.
  • Wartsila winning
    Finnish ship engine maker sees interim earnings grow thanks to LNG-fueled vessel business.
  • Samho ship to be sold
    Hong Kong judge orders auction of troubled Korean owner's arrested tanker Samho Cordelia.
  • Euronav slides on earnings miss
    Tanker owner's stock in reverse after second quarter report but its numbers were not all bad news, analysts say.
  • Nakilat strong in first
    Qatar LNG carrier owner pushes up profit by 16% as vessel earnings grow.
  • Sale saves B+H
    Michael Hudner-led owner books first half profit thanks to cash from sale of products tanker.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • Strategic Trade Authorization
  • Low rates plague OOCL in Q2
    OOCL's revenue stagnated in the second quarter, while volume increased 6.5 percent, the liner carrier said in an interim statement Wednesday. OOCL's revenue increased 1.4 percent to $1.4 billion in the second quarter, and rose 8.5 percent to $2.7...
  • CMA CGM seeks higher Asia/Europe rates
    Liner carrier CMA CGM on Tuesday said it plans to hike rates on the Asia/Europe trade Aug. 1. The line said it will raise Asia/Mediterranean rates by $250 per TEU and assess a $25-per-TEU peak season surcharge on the same date. CMA CGM said the su...
  • Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCo
    Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCo Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCoHNA Group, a Chinese conglomerate that owns Hainan Airlines and Great China Shipping, is vying with the New York U.S. private equity group Kelso to buy GE SeaCo, TheF...
  • CSX reports 28 percent hike in profits
    CSX Corp. reported second quarter profit of $506 million, 28 percent more than the $414 million earned in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $3 billion for the quarter that ended July 1, 13 percent more than the $2.7 billion in the comparable 2010 ...
  • U.S. aerospace expects uplift from export reform
    The Aerospace Industries Association welcomed the Obama administration's proposed rule to relieve low-risk technology exports of burdensome and unnecessary restrictions. "For years the U.S. export control system has created confusion and delay in ...
  • U.S. regulators halt unsafe jewelry imports
    Collaboration between the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Customs and Border Protection has stopped another shipment of unsafe imports from entering the U.S. economy. This time the article in question was children's toy jewelry that con...
  • Matson rebrands units as Matson Logistics
    Matson said Tuesday it is rebranding its three logistics units under the new name, Matson Logistics. Matson said having the three entities -- Matson Integrated Logistics, Matson Global and Matson America -- use the same brand "will better define th...
  • BIS promises improved trade with U.S. allies
    A newly proposed regulation by the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security calls for amending the Export Administration Regulations to establish a process by which certain items moving from the Munitions List to the Commerce Co...
  • Judge orders Long Beach truck study
    A federal judge has ruled that the Port of Long Beach erred in 2009 when it modified without study its clean trucks program as part of a settlement with the American Trucking Associations. The court ordered the port to conduct such a study and rep...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 20, 2011
  • Fujairah prices rise
    Supplies tight in the port.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm
    Busy morning session in Hamburg.
  • Total to sell LSFO in Le Havre
    Products will be imported from facilities in the ARA region.
  • European shippers call for delay of ECA sulphur limit
    Low sulphur fuel regulation could cause 'major shift to road freight,' warns ESC.
  • Chevron to close London bunker desk
    Closure to follow sales of its refining and fuels marketing business in the UK and Ireland.
  • First-ever greenhouse gas regulations for ships adopted by IMO
    This sends a strong signal that it is time to find ways to reduce emissions and fuel costs, while increasing overall ship efficiency. But the work is not done.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Demand generally 'moderate' at key Asian bunker hubs.
  • Logistical 'uncertainty' a chief concern of slow steaming
    BDP International carries out survey on how slow steaming affects companies.
  • Industry veteran steps in as director, CEO for Sri Lankan bunker firms
    Channa Abeyagunewardena joins Interocean Energy Pvt Ltd and McMarine Pvt Ltd as of July 12.
  • Lower freight rates in Q2 'hurt' OOCL
    Improved revenues needed to offset 'significant increases' in bunker prices, says parent firm.
  • Belgian tanker owner swings to red
    Tanker market faced with slump in rates and high bunker prices during Q2.

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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
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
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
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› 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.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
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