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October 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bodies of six Indians working at Iran oil field found
    The bodies of six Indian divers working on an Iranian oil field in the Gulf were recovered yesterday from a diving chamber that became trapped underwater when its support ship sank, officials said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes Far East-Persian Gulf rate US$200/TEU, adds BAF
  • Asia-Europe spot rate to fall to US$677/TEU as transpac decline slows
  • HK Liner Shipping Association backs low-sulphur, but wants subsidies
  • MSC joins CSAV/CMA Asia-west coast South America service
  • OOCL has not cancelled its CCX, SCX, and SSX services as reported
  • Hong Kong signs salvage, search, rescue, surveying pact with Beijing
  • Royal Marines raid mothership, rescue 20 Pakistanis, capture 4 pirates
  • CSAV and HDS Lines account for 35pc of carrier-controlled layups
  • FMC fines NVOCCs US$477,500 for contravening law to get lower rates
  • Union Pacific third quarter profit increases 16pc despite bad weather
  • Canada to FMC: We're not subsidising cargo diversion from US ports
  • Wilhelmsen doubles life raft exchange revenues to Korean customers
  • British freight forwarders urged to support truckers' FairFuel campaign
  • China trims 11pc aviation growth prediction, now expects flat year
  • Lufthansa reschedules winter flights after Frankfurt night flight ban
  • Emirates SkyCargo upgrades fleet despite economic uncertainty

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic index surges to 10-month high
  • Boxship deliveries on a high again this year & ahead
  • Inadequate newbuilding supervision can lead to costly claims
  • Managing the risk of container theft
  • UK P&I Club expresses concerns about ECDIS
  • India, Myanmar seek to double trade by 2015
  • India to remain major focus of DP World
  • New steel billet loading record set at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Port of Le Havre's ro-ro terminal boosts throughput & area
  • Singapore holds parleys to build box terminal in Andamans
  • Gateway Rail commences double stack container train operations from its Garhi Harsaru (NCR) rail terminal
  • Implementation hanging fire due to Centre-state miscommunication
  • CMIE revises FY12 GDP forecast to 7.9 pc
  • Customs, excise duty collections come a cropper in Sept.
  • Deora asks RBI to maintain status quo on interest rates
  • Fieo thanks Sharma for extra boost to exporters
  • FIMI not in favour of hiking iron ore export tax
  • Govt plans to upgrade cold storage capacity scheme
  • Rupee at new low of 50 against dollar
  • The removal of Green Canyon 6A platform

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Rwandair to expand international service
    The Central African carrier Rwandair is expanding its operations by adding services from its Kigali hub to Dubai (UAE) Brazzaville (Congo) and Libreville (Gabon). On the Kigali-Bra...
  • Eurotunnel to install new radio communication system
    Eurotunnel has launched a project to install a state-of-the-art radio communication system in the Channel Tunnel, which will provide full interoperability with the entire European ...
  • Volvo Trucks to deliver 1,000 units to Iraq
    Volvo Truck Corporation has re-established its presence in Iraq by signing an importer contract with the Iraqi automotive distribution company Zam Zam Spring General Trading. A let...
  • CSX makes national gateway progress
    CSX Transportation, a leading US intermodal transport company based in Jacksonville FL, has completed or is still working on one third of the clearance projects included in the nat...
  • Continued growth for VW light commercial vehicles
    Volkswagen's sold 390'000 commercial vehicles between January and September in the light vehicles sector, which represents growth of 25% on the prior year period. In Western Europe...
  • Cargolux bridges continents
    This month marks the launch of two Cargolux RTW services. The first started on Wednesday and is one of the airline's longest routes, with a total of 75 block hours and ten sectors,...
  • Third runway opening at Frankfurt airport
    The third runway of Europe's biggest Central European freight airport is due to be opened this afternoon, when a jet with German chancellor Angela Merkel on board lands. In the mea...
  • Inland waterway volumes down slightly in Germany
    Goods transport on inland waterways in Germany dipped by 1.1% in the first half of 2011, according to preliminary information from the German statistical office. 110.2 million t of...
  • "Blue Star Delos" delivered to Attica
    The Attica Group's board of directors has announced the delivery of the newly-built ro-pax vessel "Blue Star Delos", which was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Eng...
  • GLN welcomes its 400th member
    The 9th annual Global Logistics Network conference took place in Bangkok (Thailand) from 9-12 October. The 309 delegates from 208 companies from 75 countries held more than 9,600 p...
  • Ford signs new spare parts logistics deal with DHL
    Ford has signed a new agreement with DHL Supply Chain for the handling of spare parts in the Nordic region and the Baltic states. The agreement covers about 23,000 different spare ...
  • MOL wins supplier award from Cabot Microelectronics
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has been awarded a silver logistics supplier award by the Cabot Microelectronics Corporation for outstanding service. Cabot Microelectronics meets its mos...
  • Toll Global Forwarding appoints new marketing director
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Gerd-Wolfgang Kux as the new regional marketing and sales director for its EME region, with effect from 1 January 2012. Kux, who will be based ...
  • Individual added value through specialised networks
    The significance of specialised networks was the focus of Rhenus' press conference on the opening day of the 28th German Logistics Congress in Berlin. A focused network offers cust...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • BOEM approves first offshore exploration plan since Deepwater Horizon incident
  • BP chief says agreement with Andarko resolves "a significant uncertainty"
  • COSCO Dalian completes VLCC to FPSO conversion job
  • Celebrity Silhouette has GEA Westfalia Separator technology on board
  • Austal to acquire Philippines shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Trio of northwest airports earn environmental achievement honor
  • Bill Graves nets new contract as trucking association president
  • Oregon State University to continue as NOAA partner
  • Friends of Rocky Prairie drops gravel mining permit appeal
  • U.S. rail freight traffic posts gains during September

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Crews refuse to sail through Indian Ocean
    Swedish line 'took risks with seafarers' lives', claims one officer who left ship before sailing
  • Four months in the hands of Somali pirates
    Renuar master Calixto Caniete relives horror of hijacking ordeal
  • Calls for transparency over use of armed protection
    States urged to develop standards to prevent escalation in violence
  • Exclusive: Shipping turns a blind eye to human cost of piracy
    Psychological scars are being left untreated as industry focuses on costs instead of welfare
  • Capesize rally pushes up third-quarter earnings for CMB's Bocimar fleet
    Analysts re-evaluate fourth quarter earnings upwards for larger bulk carriers
  • Perishable cargo business: it's all about boxes
    Container lines have the reefer plugs but not the equipment, says Dynamar
  • Suezmax Black Sea market rally set to end over the next week
    Increase in number of available tankers for mid-November loadings to pressure rates
  • Reefer box costs hold back lines
    Leasing more attractive due to boxes' higher prices and shorter lifespan
  • Trans-Burma-China pipeline could be good for tanker demand
    New route to central China refineries likely to be in addition to expanding east and south coast crude import areas
  • Salalah seeks to expand on its hub status
    Port targets containers and hub destination cargo as key growth areas
  • Infrastructure fund gets $500m boost
    Breakwater will lead to more cargo space
  • A third of pirates die in action
    Pirate success rate is dropping due to lack of experience
  • US launches fresh effort to reform competition laws
    Draft proposals to be published before Christmas
  • Capesize market to hold for now but charterers sense an advantage
    Rates boom aided by Chinese mills seeking cheap iron ore undermined by steel price fall
  • German owners told to be realistic about ship values
    Private equity adviser says sale deals cannot match those under KG funds
  • Pistiolis bolsters TOP with cash infusion
    Tanker and dry bulk company's 80% owner says time will shortly be ripe to rebuild fleet
  • The way of an unforgiving world
    As the Rena's crew waits in hiding, the outrage directed at them from some quarters is sad but inevitable
  • Piracy response programme is welcome
    Mission to Seafarers already provides post traumatic care to freed hostages and families
  • Market volatility plays havoc with vessel valuations
    Changes in charter assumptions cause wide variances
  • Dutch dilemma
    The Dutch government is offering support for armed guards ' at a price
  • The piano on the staircase
    Dealing with cost pressures will prevent owners seeing their businesses crashing down
  • Insurers' models won't work in China
    The industry has been warned that smaller yards are still lagging behind European expectations
  • Seacor profit declines as Deepwater Horizon clean-up income peters out
    Profits fall back to $3.8m after extraordinary third quarter in 2010
  • Star Reefers hit by 'one of most challenging years on record'
    Carrier sees net losses widen and operating revenues fall as clients turn to spot market
  • Arrested bulker released in Connecticut
    Refueller Link Enterprises and Belarussian Shipping Company settle dispute over outstanding bunker bill
  • Fourth Ocean Tankers vessels sold
    Increased concerns over Cypriot tanker owner
  • Five die in diving support vessel capsize
    Accident happens off Iranian port of Bushir
  • First Ship Trust pulls in refinancing
    Commitments by banks for $437m buoy up FST as it reports stable third quarter
  • Keppel sees 33% profit jump in third quarter
    World's largest rig builder says outlook still strong for new orders, especially from Brazil

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Pistiolis dilutes fellow investors
    NASDAQ-listed Top Ships today announced a massively dilutive share sale to CEO Evangelos Pistiolis and a decision to halt quarterly financial disclosures
  • WFP-chartered ship targeted by ITF
    A RUSSIAN crew has raised the alarm about conditions and pay violations on a Panama-flagged bulker chartered by the UN World Food Programme
  • FSL's 3Q profits fall 76.6%
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today its priority is to refinance its outstanding loan balance of $483.08M, as it posted 76.6% lower profits for 3Q2011, year on year
  • Oil traders plead guilty
    OIL TRADERS Clyde Meltzer and Bernard Langley have pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme involving US imports of Venezuelan tanker shipments
  • Dunkirk's throughput rises
    LIQUID bulks and liquid fuels both increased 50% at Dunkirk in the first nine months of 2011, year on year
  • Camillo Eitzen to sell ships
    CAMILLO Eitzen said today it has agreed to sell its nine fully owned, non-ethylene semi-refer vessels
  • 'Aspirin' won't stop pirates
    PUNTLAND'S president has criticised the payment of ransoms to Somali pirates
  • Losses widen to $14.1M for Star Reefers
    STAR Reefers said today a range of negative factors resulted in net losses of $14.1M in 3Q11
  • Mundra schemes frozen
    MUNDRA port projects have been frozen by a court decision, which sparked a 1-2% value drop today for shares in parent company Adani Enterprises on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  • Shell and partners plan Kitimat LNG terminal
    ROYAL Dutch Shell and three partners plan a major LNG terminal in northwest British Columbia
  • US railyard emissions targeted
    PORT cargo handling equipment in Los Angeles and idling trains emit tonnes of toxic pollution per year, according to a lawsuit filed against two of the biggest US railroads
  • Capesize rates spark up
    CAPESIZE rates ended higher this week, thanks to cheaper iron ore and rising port congestion
  • Greek ports stay shut
    GREEK passenger ports will remain shut until 23 October, as Greek seafarers have decided to carry on striking
  • Rena salvors hit milestone
    SALVORS on the stranded box ship Rena achieved a milestone today after finally pumping fuel oil off the casualty for 24 hours straight
  • Newbuilding charter tied to BCI
    BROKERS told Fairplay today Oldendorff has taken a Capesize newbuilding for three years, at a rate tied to yesterday's Baltic Capesize Index

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Intel Forecasts Lean Supplier Inventories
    Semiconductor giant Intel, projecting caution across the technology sector despite its own record sales in the third quarter, says it...
  • Obama Signs Three Trade Pacts
    Exporters are urging the Obama administration to break down more trade barriers after the president signed free trade pacts with...
  • Freight Rate, Surcharge Updates for Week of Oct. 17-21
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd will apply a general rate increase on cargo shipped from East Asia (excluding Japan)...
  • Senate Democrats Line Up Infrastructure for Next Jobs Vote
    Democrats in the Senate plan to schedule a vote soon on President Obama's proposals for major new infrastructure spending, as...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Confirms Foye as New Chief
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed Patrick J. Foye as its new executive director at its...
  • Trucking Group Renews Pact With Graves
    The American Trucking Associations announced a new three-year agreement with Bill Graves, the former Kansas governor who has been president...
  • US Corn Exporters Double Up on China Sales
    China may double its corn imports from the U.S. this season, adding to a burgeoning year for American exporters and...
  • NY-NJ Reports Imports Flat in August
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported its busiest month for container imports so far in 2011...
  • Container Terminal Negotiations Get Trickier
    Terminal container operators negotiating with a port authority for new facilities should expect talks to be lengthy, possibly contentious, and...
  • California Steaming
    California's container ports are working overtime to convince cargo interests that Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland should be their...
  • The Disconnect
    Anyone looking for signs from the retail world of greater strength in shipping demand has been looking in the wrong...
  • Capacity Outlook: Grim
    The outlook for container carriers as described by Alphaliner's Hua Joo Tan at this month's Journal of Commerce TPM Asia...
  • Carrier's 'Act of God' Defense Is All Wet
    Q: We're a trucking company with a big problem. One of our terminals is in upstate New England, near...
  • Senate Approves Bryson as Commerce Secretary
    The Senate voted 74-26 Thursday to confirm John Bryson to become President Obama's next Commerce secretary. Although Obama named...
  • KCS Profit Doubles to $99.8 Million on Record Freight
    Record third quarter freight traffic and record revenue pushed Kansas City Southern's profit up 99 percent from a year earlier...
  • Thai Floods Disrupt Auto, Hard-Disk Supply Chains
    Monsoon floods in Thailand are disrupting the supply chains of multinational companies including Apple, Ford Motor, General Motors, Nissan Motor,...
  • Daimler Revs Up Production at Oregon Truck Plant
    Daimler Trucks North America will create 350 jobs and a second shift at its Portland, Ore., truck plant as it...
  • Diesel Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in 28 Weeks
    Diesel prices across the United States rose 8 cents in the week ending Oct. 17, increasing at the fastest pace...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Rena: oil salvage race against time
  • CMA CGM and ESL join up in Asia-East Africa trade
  • MSC follows Maersk into Ecuadorian/Europe banana trade
  • US exports to enjoy boost after FTAs with South Korea/Latin America
  • Thailand floods threaten Bangkok as MOL lends a hand

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Petronas fixes four
    Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owners win big as Malaysian oil and gas giant takes on more local tonnage.
  • Mail ship says goodbye
    RMS St Helena drops UK port call as it aims to improve links to remote South Atlantic islands.
  • Indian port mulls bond sale
    Rumours of bond issue for Indian port could be first sector sale for five years.
  • Pistiolis pumps in cash
    Top Ships chief buys 11m shares for $5m, taking holding well beyond 50% as stock drops as much as 32%.
  • CECO banks sale cash
    Norwegian group reveals $12m pay-day from offloading Eitzen Gas to Pareto-led consortium.
  • Essar gets listing go ahead
    Indian shipowner gets the nod to follow in the footsteps of Essar Ports.
  • Making money the easy way
    The similarity between Ferrari owners and pirates, why remuneration of up to $14m is perfectly reasonable and a bureaucrat against bureaucracy.
  • SeaFrance faces D-Day
    French government has until Monday to convince EU to allow state aid for struggling owner.
  • Boskalis nabs LA contract
    Dutch dredging outfit lands contract in Latin America worth EUR 125m.
  • Shipowners without ships?
    With fleet sell-offs, huge losses and delistings, today's New5 in Numb3rs is pretty grim.
  • Austal eyes Cebu
    Australian shipbuilder says it will buy a shipyard in the Philippines before the end of this year.
  • Kyoei set to tank
    Japanese tanker owner increases annual net loss forecast in dire markets.
  • Wartsila bags research cash
    Finnish ship engine maker borrows EUR 150m from European Investment Bank for product development.
  • Star Reefers not so bright
    Reefer operator slips deeper into the mire with poor profit performance.
  • Seacor still down
    Diversified US owner still feeling the Deepwater impact more than a year later.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Rand Logistics acquires bulker
  • COSCO raises Far East/Middle East rates
  • OOCL's Q3 revenues down on weaker rates
  • Widened Panama Canal no big deal?
    While ports on the U.S. East Coast race to accommodate the expected growth in volumes from 2014 when the widened Panama Canal is set to open, it may not change trade flows all that much. Bigger ships are already moving via Suez.
  • Intra-Asia not quite decoupled
    China's hold on intra-Asia trade has reached equilibrium, says consultant Mathijs Slangen, of Seabury Group. The trade hasn't yet decoupled from the global economy, but is moving that way.
  • Maersk/MISC convert SE Asia-Oceania loop to butterfly
  • MSC adjusts Asia-US bunker fee levels
  • Rickmers-Linie to add regular Bilbao calls
  • Rena resumes fuel removal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2011
  • Aegean shares rally by 9% in single day
    Shares of marine fuel supplier in New York closed 9.4% higher.
  • Conservationist says Rena accident highlights NZ coastal vulnerability
    'I won't rest until we take measures to make things safer for Northland. A tanker load of oil would make the horrific Rena episode look like a black puddle.'
  • Bunker prices uncertain in the Americas
    Crude futures climbed for the first time in three days.
  • Wärtsilä secures 150 million euro loan
    Company to focus on developing engines that are more efficient, more reliable, and with lower lifecycle costs and improved environmental performance
  • RN-Bunker takes delivery of tanker to assist in bunker operations
    Vessel will undertake bunkering operations in the Kola Bay.
  • Regulations 'an obstacle' to efficient ship design
    For cradle to grave solutions, we really should start with conception, says president of Robert Allan Ltd.
  • Bunker prices rise in Fujairah
    Avails continue to be a problem in Durban.
  • Rotterdam prices stable
    Delays also reported at several loading installations.
  • SkySails in new cooperation
    BBC Chartering to cooperate with SkySails on wind propulsion after acquiring BBC SkySails.
  • BP settles lawsuit against former staff
    Four of the six who left BP and joined Brightoil had filed counter claims.
  • VLCCs claw back break-even rates
    But analyst predicts several owners will still be 'bleeding cash' in Q4.
  • Bunker operations resume in Greek ports
    'There is a huge queue of barges waiting to load,' player tells Bunkerworld.
  • New role for Business Development Manager at Maersk
    Jesper Rosenkrans now at Maersk Oil Trading's fuel trading desk.
  • Week ends with bunker prices largely up
    Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • BP charters 'world's biggest' bunker tanker for Fujairah market
    22,000 dwt Splendor chartered by BP to conduct bunkering, says source at Hong Lam Marine.
  • IFO supplies dry up in Colombo
    Replenishment cargoes of 380 cSt bunker fuel to arrive in Colombo from October 22-26.
  • Germany shipping firm launches 'EcoCalc'
    Calculates SO2, NOx and PM10, in addition to CO2 emissions, says Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Fuel pumping ops from Rena resumes
    Salvage team makes 'slow but steady' progress, says MNZ.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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