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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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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
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
Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.
Genoa
Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
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
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
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
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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