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July 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panamax rates to rebound slightly next week
    Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rebound slightly over the next week as intra-Asia coal activity drives a short-term recovery.
  • Giant iron ore carrier will go to China: Vale
    Vale SA, the Brazilian miner building a fleet of the world's largest iron-ore carriers, said the first of its new vessels will go to China after being diverted to Italy on its maiden voyage.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk delays Far East-US east coast peak season surcharge until August
  • NYK upgrades SWAX loop with new partners, adds Xiamen, Port Kelang calls
  • 'K' Line launches weekly West Africa Express service with Singapore call
  • Reefer trucks exempted from US$41 Hong Kong 3-minute vehicle idling fines
  • China opposes UN environmental rules compelling use of bigger, slower ships
  • Fesco increases container volume 46pc to 214,000 TEU in first half
  • APL imposes congestion surcharge at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal
  • CSCL assigns its 14,074-TEU newbuilding to Asia-Europe trade lane
  • Zhongshan river port to build five 5,000-tonne berths
  • Guangzhou and Yingkou sign inter-port cooperation agreement
  • China earmarks more than US$21.6 billion for transport infrastructure
  • Matson rebrands, combining its three logistics divisions into one
  • Fedex Trade Networks now offers three distinct ocean freight services
  • DHL offers Shanghai to Seattle direct less-than-container loads
  • US container barge shipping 'needs federal backing' to make modal shift
  • 'K' Line's maritime academy Tokyo session deals with sensing danger
  • BMI: Chinese railways stand to take market share from air cargo carriers
  • IATA confidence survey shows widespread belief a recovery is ahead
  • Hainan Airlines enters Turkish cargo market with Istanbul's ACT Airlines
  • Turkish Cargo provides weekly Istanbul-Budapest air freighter service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • China prohibits foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping from next year
  • Drewry & Cleartrades container index to launch in September
  • EU proposes steep maximum sulphur limit cuts for shipping
  • Private equity emerging as an option in shipping
  • South Korean yards secure most shipbuilding orders in H1 2011
  • Cashew exports plunge due to growing domestic demand
  • Fieo welcomes move to permit rice exports
  • Govt does a volte-face on wheat exports
  • JNPT invites consultancy proposals for fifth box terminal
  • Tender for Diamond Harbour box terminal to be issued today
  • Govt cuts GDP growth projection to 8.6 pc for FY12
  • EEPC India organising seminar on doing business with Canada in Ahmedabad

Marine Logweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum launches physical supply ops in Panama
  • Petrobras oil and gas output increases over last year
  • Drydocks World delivers anchor handler
  • Court approves sale of Davie Yards' assets to Upper Lakes Group
  • Port state control authorities plan crackdown on ships' structural safety
  • Polarcus secures $410 million bank facility

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma celebrates opening of Hylebos Creek habitat area
  • Carriers plan service upgrade for West Africa express run
  • Change of command tomorrow for Coast Guard Air Station North Bend
  • Genco Shipping & Trading adds Handysize vessel to fleet
  • Panama Canal Authority inks new MOU with Port Tampa

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Political tension keeps Asia's anti-piracy efforts on back burner
    Shift from robbery to vessel hijackings is rising in South China Sea but international disputes could see owners and operators without adequate naval support
  • Middle East-Japan naphtha arbitrage window pushes up LR tanker demand
    Time charter equivalent earnings for long range tankers shipping Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia have pushed up this week as the cost of importing the product into Japan dropped lower than the domestic price, spurring greater demand for product tankers to ship the cargo to the Pacific trading region
  • IEA opts not to go ahead with additional stocks release
    The 60m barrels let into the market in June have been sufficient to fill the gap created by Libyan oil disruption, according to the energy agency
  • Chinese coal import volumes fall by 12%
    Chinese coal import volumes were down almost 12% in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period of last year, with a total 70.5m tonnes taken in by the commodity-hungry Asian country between January and June
  • Venezuelan crude up 80%
    China's imports of Venezuelan crude oil rocketed 80% in the first half of 2011 to hit 6.4m tonnes, making it the Asian country's fifth-largest source of crude this year and providing greater numbers of longhaul tanker voyages
  • DP World targets Africa growth
    Port operator aims to build long-term 'win-win' partnerships with governments
  • Africa emerges as a magnet for investment
    Development of infrastructure and gateway ports will boost intra-Africa business
  • BHP's Petrohawk deal demonstrates major interest in North American shale
    There is still no explicit link to the theme of the US as a gas exporter, but in Canada the picture is much clearer
  • Pacific Drilling seals Total Nigeria contract
    Letter of award for drillship Pacific Scirocco is converted into one-year deal with optional periods stetching four years out
  • Equipment choice pays off for drillship operators
    In the wake of the Macondo oil spill, high-specification credentials have become an important differentiator
  • Feeder operators furious at Hong Kong port congestion
    Government and terminal operators asked to intervene over delays lasting up to a week
  • Hansa Heavy Lift already looking for acquisitions
    Survivor from the ashes of crashed Beluga says it is financially stronger than rivals
  • Nato rejected plea for extra counterpiracy ships, says Mitropoulos
    Outgoing IMO secretary-general reviews first six months of action plan to tackle pirate menace
  • Eredene's India box hub 'will open' in 2013 despite debt finance delays
    Negotiations with bank taking longer due to tighter credit conditions, says chief executive
  • Central America could rival China as trade powerhouse
    Opening of the Panama Canal's third set of locks in 2014 likely to shake up shipping and freight distribution service patterns
  • Hands off our ports
    Consultation on the new sale guidelines for major trust ports in the UK has closed. A 'hands off' approach from government could enable the private sector to boost productivity in this vital sector
  • Grimaldi appeals to Brussels over mystery Tunis delays
    Ro-ro operator rejigs calls of new freight service at 'congested' port
  • International Group approved security providers lists do not exist
    IG is reviewing maritime security contracts to check that the terms of such contracts do not infringe or potentially infringe cover or the entitlement to pool claims
  • Hot air about hurricanes will not save product tanker owners
    Hopes of a boost for European gasoline exports to the US look misplaced
  • Cruise lobby warns Greece to sort out industrial strife
    Seafarers could follow taxi drivers in visiting misery on passengers, jeopardising country's cruise hub ambitions
  • Rosalie Balkin to be IMO deputy
    Director of legal affairs to be officially appointment tomorrow
  • Norway's legal framework
    Norwegian owners now know exactly where they stand if they wish to defend themselves against piracy
  • One system, two countries
    The long-term solutions to the challenges facing Hong Kong's port operators will ultimately require government involvement
  • German owners step up pressure for armed piracy protection
    Protection of crew members on German vessels is a state matter, says shipowners' association
  • Are you going to win at Asia's most prestigious shipping awards?
    Lloyd's List Awards Asia 2011
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine first-half profits rise
    Rig builder pulls in record $6.1bn in new orders and says FPSO vessels to be growth driver
  • Aegean to buy back up to 2m shares
    Move underlines 'strong confidence' after bunkering specialist sees stock price fall
  • Nautilus puts seal on IPO
    Blank cheque company has 19 months to cement transaction after raising $48m in 'very tough' conditions for shipping listings

Fairplayweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • IEA fallout extended
    THE IEA disclosed today that only a small fraction of its emergency oil release has actually hit the market, suggesting that negative impact on tanker rates has just begun
  • Rig unit boosts Keppel
    SINGAPORE's Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 2Q2011 were S$425.23M ($350.42M), down 2.6% year on year
  • Mariners say EC study failed
    AN EC-appointed panel was accused today of lacking the resolve to propose substantive solutions to Europe's shortage of skilled seafarers
  • Argentine citrus cleared to China
    ARGENTINA'S citrus sector has gained shipping access to China through its southern ports because of a new trade accords, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Strife knocked Le Havre's cargo figures
    LE HAVRE'S first-half box throughput sank 12.8% year on year as the port suffered a sharp transhipment drop
  • India to aid Lanka port repair
    INDIA'S government has pledged grants and soft loans to rebuild Sri Lanka's northern Kankesanturai port, which was damaged during the civil war
  • Lim: go big, get stuck
    PACIFIC Shipping Trust CEO Lim Sim Keat told Fairplay today he is unlikely to acquire ultra-large container ships, even though the group is seeking acquisitions
  • Sicily LNG terminal cleared
    ITALY'S top administrative court has overturned an earlier ruling barring construction of an LNG regasification terminal in Sicily, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Chappell sounds tanker alert
    THE TANKER trough will be deeper and longer than previously feared, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell has warned
  • Iraq contracts product tanker shipments
    IRAQ HAS awarded a gasoline import contract to leading tanker groups, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Korean yards trump China
    SOUTH Korea has wrested back its crown as the biggest shipbuilding nation from China, according to new order figures for 1H2011
  • $1Bn LNG terminal planned in India
    PETRONET LNG has unveiled plans to build a $1Bn terminal on India's East Coast
  • DHT extends Saga offer
    DHT HOLDINGS, the US-listed bulk shipping group based in Jersey, is extending the acceptance period of its offer for shares in Saga Tankers
  • IACS to restore EU tie
    IACS IS restoring its presence at the EU after a gap of nearly two years
  • Capesizes becalmed
    BROKERS told Fairplay today the next four weeks are expected to be quiet for Capesizes, with ore shipments dropping amid manoeuvring by Australian miners and Brazilian charterers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Toohey Tapped as Waterway Council CEO
    The Waterways Council picked Mike Toohey, a former assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to be the...
  • LaHood Warns of FAA Shutdown
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood repeated his warning that 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees will be furloughed Friday night if the...
  • Trac Builds M&R Coverage Into Chassis Contracts
    Trac Intermodal, which leases or rents 245,000 marine and domestic chassis to motor carriers throughout North America, is testing a...
  • Halifax's Container Traffic Up 3.3 Percent
    The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, grew its container handling 3.3 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, as the...
  • USA Truck Sales Up in Second Quarter
    USA Truck increased sales in the second quarter but its profit dropped $300,000 to $598,000, clipped by higher fuel costs...
  • FTR Associates' Gross on East, West Coast Landing Seasonality Trends (Video)
    Larry Gross, senior consultant with FTR Associates, speaks with JOC's Peter Tirschwell on seasonality trends between East and Gulf Coast...
  • USPS Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings
    The U.S. Postal Service says it saved more than $400 million in energy costs from 2007 to this year by streamlining...
  • Welch Leaves Dynamex for 'New Venture'
    James L. Welch is resigning as CEO of Dynamex, leaving the former YRC executive free to rejoin the trucking company...
  • Landstar's Profit Rises 21 Percent
    Landstar System increased its profit 21 percent to $29.6 million in the second quarter, as the truckload carrier group exercised...
  • Swift Reports $19.6 Million Profit
    More freight and higher rates gave Swift Transportation a $19.6 million net profit in the second quarter, compared with a...
  • OOCL Again Postpones Peak Season Surcharge
    OOCL told its customers it will once again delay its peak season surcharge in the eastbound Pacific trade for another...
  • Short Lines Increase Ore, Chemical Loadings
    Short line railroads surveyed by RMI's RailConnect report had their strongest loadings of ore for all of 2011 in the...
  • Union Pacific CEO Sees "Uncertainty" in Economy
    The CEO of Union Pacific Railroad says uncertainty among rail customers about the economy's direction makes it hard to predict,...
  • IANA's Malloy on Rail's Challenges in New Chassis Regime (Video)
    Tom Malloy, vice president of Policy and Communications for IANA, sits down with JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo to discuss intermodal's...
  • Japan's Trade Balance Back in Black
    Japan's trade balance swung back into the black in June amid growing signs of a recovery in exports hit hard...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Up 31 Percent
    Werner Enterprises increased its net profit 31 percent year-over-year to $27.5 million as revenue rose 11 percent to $515.9 million...
  • Carriers Upgrade Far East-Africa VSA
    A four-liner consortium will upgrade their joint vessel-sharing agreement between the Far East and South and West Africa to a...
  • Union Pacific Profit Rises 10 Percent
    Union Pacific Railroad reported a record profit of $785 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, as...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Buys Dutch Perishable Forwarder
    Kuehne + Nagel expanded its perishable transportation and logistics network by buying J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Handling of...
  • NS Completes Major Upgrades in Eight Days
    Norfolk Southern Railway in just eight days began and finished $16.2 million in upgrades to a southwestern Pennsylvania track that...
  • Charleston Handles Record-Sized Container Ship
    The largest container ship to ever call the Port of Charleston, the MSC Bruxelles, docked at the...
  • Delivery Wave to Add 448 Box Ships to Saturated Market
    Four hundred and forty-eight container ships with a combined capacity of 2.78 million 20-foot equivalent units are scheduled for delivery...
  • DOT Wants Fierce TIGER Competition
    The federal government is gearing up for another round of TIGER funding for transportation projects, and the emphasis this year,...
  • Marseille Container Traffic Slumps 9 Percent
    Container traffic at the port of Marseille shrunk 9 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • More 'lies, damned lies and statistics' regarding cargo predictions?
  • Asia/West Africa shuffles
  • CSAV stemming the unsustainable rate tide
  • MSC keeps everyone guessing in Antwerp
  • Rotterdam extension progressing

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Demand dip draws drop
    Jefferies & Co slices capesize spot expectations amid warning there is no end in sight for dry-cargo woe.
  • Dredging stall denial
    Dutch operator says that dredging activity at Mombasa is within area designated by contract.
  • Pirates target Greek ship
    A Naf Shipping vessel is the second in 24 hours to be attacked by pirates in the southern Red Sea.
  • Small is attractive for PST
    Singapore-listed PST looking to buy smaller bulkers and boxships, CEO Lim Sim Keat says.
  • Meritz loses refund dispute
    Korean insurer ordered to return $32m to Jan de Nul after yard bankruptcy.
  • Davie takeover cleared
    Judge allows sale of insolvent Canadian shipbuilder, putting it back in race for $35bn of government newbuilding contracts.
  • Record orders for Keppel
    Growing demand for FPSOs and Brazil supply vessel prospects encourage Singapore offshore builder and shiprepairer.
  • Slack quarter hurts HHI
    World's largest shipbuilder sees shares retreat following disappointing second quarter results.
  • Polarcus bags big loan
    Dubai seismic shipowner taps DnB Nor and DVB for $410m of newbuilding finance.
  • Bombed surveyor named
    Ship inspector killed by Yemeni car bomb identified as Brit David Mockett.
  • Davie down to the wire
    Judge to rule on whether insolvent Canadian yard can bid for $35bn contract hours ahead of deadline.
  • Guards save FRO tanker
    Armed security team force hasty retreat from pirates after attack on Frontline suezmax in the Red Sea.
  • Mombasa strike threat
    Dockers' union at key Kenya port is threatening to bring the port to a standstill over government moves to privatise the facility.
  • Bumi blossoms on debut
    Hassan Basma-led offshore owner was the hottest stock in town as it returned to the Kuala Lumpur exchange today.
  • Yard worker killed
    26-year-old Filipino sub-contractor dies at Hanjin's Philippines plant in forklift accident.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • 'We had to protect our people'
  • European Shippers opposes flat fuel levies
    The European Shippers Council said Wednesday it welcomes last week's agreement at the International Maritime Organization for new ships to meet mandatory energy efficiency standards. ESC said it "acknowledges the importance of climate change for ...
  • NYK joins Asia/West Africa service
    NYK Line is joining a three-carrier consortium on a service linking Asia and West Africa, the lines said Thursday. In late August, NYK will join the China Shipping, "K" Line and Hapag-Lloyd WAX service as an operating partner. NYK will drop out of...
  • Bengal Tiger Lines swaps Manila/Taiwan services
    Intra-Asia feeder specialist Bengal Tiger Lines (BTL) has switched Wan Hai-led services on which it participates between the Philippines and Taiwan, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line was part of Wan Hai's ...
  • Swissport names Hermann VP
    Swissport International, a provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has appointed Roman Hermann to executive vice president for business development, effective Oct. 1. He joins Swissport from ABB Asea Brown Boveri, where he has managed m...
  • Union Pacific reports higher profit
    Union Pacific Corp.,in its second quarter resultsreported net profit of $785 million, 10 percent more than the $711 earned in same 2010 period. UP said revenue for the period ending June 30 was $4.6 billion, 16 percent more than the $4 billion rec...
  • Averitt connects southern U.S., western Canada
    Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express has opened lanes between thousands of southern U.S. cities and western Canada with transit times as fast as next business day. The improved service times apply to shipments moving to and from all cities in Te...
  • K + N acquires Dutch perishables firm
    Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to take over a Dutch perishable goods logistics company, the global freight forwarding and logistics company said Thursday. Subject to approval from competition authorities, K + N will acquire J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Han...
  • LNG terminals look to reverse the flow
    With the explosive growth in natural gas production from U.S. shale formations, marine terminals originally built to receive tankers filled with liquefied natural gas from abroad are planning to build liquefaction plants so they can export LNG. Ch...
  • Ports are outreach tools for U.S. export drive
    The U.S. Commerce Department's new partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities is designed to help spread the word about government assistance programs for companies interested in expanding to overseas markets but not sure how to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Slight fall in Fujairah fuel oil prices
    Double-digit jump for Durban distillate prices.
  • Rotterdam prices soft
    Earliest delivery in Gibraltar July 27 onwards.
  • Cockett ready to supply at French ports
    Range of French ports along the English Channel can be served by tankers used at company's UK bunker-only station.
  • Aegean launches Panama operations
    Company has been preparing to start physical supply operations in both Cristobal and Balboa.
  • Istanbul bunker volumes seen holding steady
    Sales in 2011 at similar volumes as in recent years, but suppliers 'working for almost zero profit'.
  • Bunkering resumes in Cape Town
    "We're taking things on a day by day basis," player tells Bunkerworld.
  • Bunker prices mixed across Asian ports
    Enquiries generally low across key Asian bunker ports.
  • Lanka Marine performs second bunkering in Hambantota
    Supplies bunkers to charity ship MV Logos Hope via its bunker barge.
  • EU supports LNG feasibility study with $14 million grant
    Study aimed at creating paper to help central stakeholders to develop an LNG bunkering framework.
  • Dan-Bunkering names new accounts assistant
    Evelyn Lee Bee Jia appointed as accounts assistant for Singapore office.
  • South China fuel oil volumes fall week-on-week
    Stocks fall 10,000 mt to around 1.94 million mt in the week ended July 20.
  • 'Positive development' in LNG fuelled vessel market
    Order intakes were up 44% in the second quarter of this year from last year, says the Finnish engine manufacturer.
  • Provision for bunker claims case puts FSL Trust in the red
    The trust posts net loss for the second quarter of 2011 largely due to the $2.5 million provision.

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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
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?
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
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
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.
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
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
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
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
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
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