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November 29, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Golden Ocean seeks buying opportunities
    Investors have hammered it, a big customer has stopped paying and competitors are crowding the sea lanes, but Norwegian dry-bulk shipper Golden Ocean is still on the prowl for even-weaker prey, its chief executive said on Friday.
  • Mitsui, other Asian lines surge as capacity cuts boost rate hopes
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's largest shipping line by market value, surged the most in a month in Tokyo trading on speculation container lines' capacity cuts may revive rates.
  • China ports not ready for mega ships
    Chinese ports are not yet ready to receive Vale's mega iron ore carriers due to a few 'small issues' in handling the world's largest dry bulk vessels, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said yesterday.
  • China shipping sector to stay sluggish

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit
  • Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage
  • Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years
  • US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts
  • Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU
  • Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff
  • Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests
  • Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand
  • Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue
  • Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre
  • FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information
  • Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months
  • CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit
  • Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage
  • Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years
  • US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts
  • Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU
  • Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff
  • Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests
  • Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand
  • Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue
  • Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre
  • FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information
  • Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AADA to increase China-Australia rates from January
  • Box freight rates hit yet again
  • IIML's maritime law seminar a huge success
  • IWAI working on major plan to ship coal by river
  • LOGWIN launches Red Carpet Logistics targeting Asian fashion sector
  • Maersk completes Daily Maersk first phase shipping reliability scheme
  • MISC announces exit from liner business
  • MSC invests in Le Havre to create major hub in Europe
  • New bulk carrier Suigo delivered to NYK
  • NYK-Fil certified by ClassNK, complies with MLC standards
  • SCI to support hospital
  • Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf grows
  • Exporters may urge govt to cut Basmati MEP
  • Ficci organising B2B meet with Pakistani delegation
  • ABG-LDA to launch integrated door-to-door cargo handling solutions
  • Concession agreement for JN Port's 4th box terminal to be inked in third week of Dec.
  • MoS may set up tribunal to settle disputes at Major Ports
  • New NPS grade discharge record set at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Govt extends dumping duty validity on CD imports
  • Power producers driving traders to sell imported coal at discount

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • EBRD financing roads in Sarajevo
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 16.5 million to widen two roads and relieve congestion and reduce emissions and no...
  • Lorry crossings into Denmark continue to grow
    International lorry traffic continues to enter Denmark, as has become clear from the Q3 border statistics collected by the trade association International Transport Danmark (ITD). ...
  • Modalohr wagon authorised for Channel Tunnel
    The Modalohr wagon has been authorised for use in the Channel Tunnel according to intermodal transport leader Eurotunnel, which transports 1.2 million trucks annually. Modalohr wag...
  • Christian Schleifer new president of Icao technical commission
    The Icao council unanimously appointed Austrian national Christian Schleifer to a one-year term as president of its Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the International Civil Aviatio...
  • Swissport investing in Liege airport
    Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services to the aviation sector, has signed an agreement enabling it to develop its activities at Liege airp...
  • FAA to fine Evergreen International Airlines
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of USD 180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, of McMinnville OR, for allegedly operating aircraft ...
  • Zeeland Seaports biggest dedicated Dutch reefer port
    Vlissingen calls itself the largest dedicated reefer port in the Netherlands for the import and export of potatoes, vegetables and fruit. This is the result of a contract between N...
  • Work starts on second Antwerp lock
    The Flemish minister for mobility and public works, Hilde Crevits, European Investment Bank president Philippe Maystadt and Marc Van Peel, the chairman of the Antwerp port authorit...
  • Significant increase in railfreight traffic costs
    Stricter safety, interoperability and noise reduction regulations for freight wagons introduced in recent years are associated with cost hikes for railfreight traffic as high as 13...
  • Yusen Logistics opens new branch in England
    The logistics service provider Yusen Logistics (UK) recently opened a new office in Stourton, near Leeds (UK). The workforce moved from the firm's Castleford branch to Leeds in Nov...
  • Wako and Kamino merge and emerge as Tigers
    The Wako Logistics Group (WLG) recently announced that it will merge with the Kamino Logistics Group with effect from 15 November, to form a new forwarding and logistics group call...
  • K+N manages Indian operations for Bonfiglioli
    Bonfiglioli has selected Kuehne + Nagel to manage warehousing operations at a new assembly plant in Chennai (India). The Bonfiglioli Group, based in Bologna (Italy), is a world lea...
  • Air Malta resumes Tripoli links
    Air Malta has returned to Libya, resuming a thrice-weekly service to Tripoli.

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Interferry says meeting low-sulfur deadline is "mission impossible"
  • Kvichak to build two boats for Crescent River Port Pilots
  • Ulstein companies to design versatile installation vessel for Norwind
  • OSD to design low emission harbor tug for Iskes
  • Hyundai Heavy gets approval for HiBallast ballast water treatment system

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Korean ship captain receives IMO bravery honor for 2011
  • NASSCO launches 13th T-AKE ammunition ship
  • FESCO inks funding deal to upgrade infrastructure
  • Evergreen vessel rescues sailor from sinking cargo ship
  • NYK ship management company nets official ClassNK certification

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Grimsby River Terminal plans £25m upgrade
    Port to handle larger VW Group car carriers
  • VLGC owners eager to take cargoes as volumes dwindle
    Cost of shipping liquefied petroleum gas falls as nervous owners accept lower rates
  • One in 10 frontline jobs axed at UK rescue centres
    Announcement comes as six die in general cargoship tragedy in Irish Sea
  • Interferry says low-sulphur toolbox is empty
    Europe must offer more realistic solutions to avoid a modal backshift
  • Private equity player buys Scottish oil and logistics group Asco
    Deal gives Doughty Hanson a foothold in fast-growing outsourced logistics market
  • Vafias seeks to pierce HNA corporate veil as Grand China dispute escalates
    Rule B attachment order in Arizona leaves Norton Lilly in crosshairs
  • Greece poised to authorise armed guards
    Proposed counter-piracy initiative to supply up to six private armed guards per vessel
  • Thanksgiving weekend makes for slow secondhand trade
    Prices relatively stable in most sectors
  • Japan, India and US will discuss maritime security
    Obama sees Asia-Pacific as a priority
  • LPG exporters face shortage of buyers
    Urgent investments required to absorb rising production of liquefied petroleum
  • Hartmann calls in outstanding capital to finance anchor handler fleet
  • All eyes are now on aviation
    In a little over a month aviation will be part of the European emissions trading scheme. Shipping could follow its lead
  • Early winners measure up against competitors
    The ability to measure carbon emissions early is key to getting ahead in an ETS
  • Could blue berets beat piracy?
    A United Nations contingent would add an additional layer to existing maritime security architecture in piracy prone waters
  • UN has failed to take tough stance on piracy
    Action, not talk, is needed to defend piracy scourge
  • New setback for Bangladesh shipbreakers' return
    Deadlock in Chittagong dampens hopes for market improvement
  • Line of sight
    Mandatory reading on Ecdis and E-Navigation for IMO delegates
  • SeaFrance 'back in service in two weeks', lawyer claims
    DFDS to put on additional vessel to minimise disruption
  • STX Pan Ocean sells off more handysize tonnage
    South Korean shipowner in the midst of fleet rejuvenation
  • IMO elects new 40 member council
    Nigeria and Saudi Arabia lose seats to Liberia and Morocco
  • Inconsistencies revealed in box shipping CO2 calculators
    Stricter methodology urged as manufacturers apply pressure to measure logistics chain emissions
  • Call for standardised environmental rating tools
    There is increased pressure for an umbrella organisation to emerge to co-ordinate current efforts
  • Bit Viking completes first month as world's first gas-powered oil tanker
    Charter to Norway's Statoil has seen historic LNG conversion running up and down the Norwegian coast
  • Early adopters of SEEMP see benefits
    Owners are seeing a drive from charterers to have the ship energy efficiency management plan, as well as seeing the economic benefits of having a tool that acts as a fuel efficiency plan
  • STX Europe sees profits improve
    Yard points to improved newbuilding ordering from the cruise and ferry and offshore markets
  • CSAV denies container business sell off
    Move to restructure services includes looking for a strategic container business partner
  • Taking a foot off the gas
    Despite the recent flurry of orders, LNG shipping remains a niche for specialists
  • EU Ten-T top 10 fails to showcase shortsea shipping projects
    Motorways of the seas received 0.7% of funds
  • Sepia policyholders have two weeks to find new P&I cover
    South of England club is wound up

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Panamax hopes dashed
    CHARTER rates for Panamax box ships remain "in the doldrums" due to an overhang of prompt vessels, brokers said today
  • Wide spill liability upheld
    BUNKER purchases using third parties do not alleviate spill responsibility for bunker services or vessel owners, a US court has affirmed
  • Asia/Europe box fall seen
    RATES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes are approaching lows of the 2009 recession, brokers said today
  • CSAV rebuts sale talk
    CHILEAN liner CSAV is insisting it seeks a strategic partner for its box business, not a wholesale buyer
  • China recyclers gain on South Asian rivals
    CHINESE breakers raised their prices last week, narrowing the gap with their South Asian rivals by about $70 per ldt
  • Thai buyer seen for bulkers
    THAILAND'S Precious Shipping is said to be negotiating the purchase of two STX Pan Ocean Handysize bulkers placed on the market last month
  • Rieber credit facility extended for 2 years
    CG RIEBER Shipping of Norway said today Swedish commercial bank Handelsbanken has agreed to extend its 250M kroner ($42.7M) credit facility
  • FreeSeas unveils debt plan
    NASDAQ-listed drybulk operator FreeSeas has conceded that more vessel sales could be required to meet pending debt obligations
  • CMA CGM crew rescues 11
    CMA CGM said today one of its box ship crews has rescued 11 mariners whose vessel began sinking off southern India
  • China targets doubled sales of BBF by 2015
    CHINA was reported today to plan a doubling of sales of tax-free ship fuel by 2015
  • Hartmann turns heat up in AHTS dispute
    GERMAN shipowner Hartmann has toughened its stance on US investor III to I Maritime Partners Cayman in a payments dispute
  • SeaFrance deal reported
    UNDER an agreement to be signed later today, the Dover/Calais ferry operator SeaFrance is unlikely to resume sailings until at least 12 December
  • Migrants sought in sinking
    SEARCHERS are looking today for up to 20 migrants missing since a fatal sinking off Italy
  • Gazprom gains edge in Belarus gas deal
    GAZPROM has agreed to a gas deal that results in a 45% discount for Belarus - and gives the Russian group a price edge over the LNG carrier sector
  • Vessel count kills off VLCC rate spike
    THE RISE in vessels available for loading in the Persian Gulf and slow pace of fixing them has ended a recent jump in VLCC spot rates, analysts said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Diesel Prices Fall 4.6 Cents, Dip Below $4 Mark
    Diesel prices across the United States dropped 4.6 cents in the week ending Nov. 28, dipping below the $4 a...
  • West Coast Ports Prepare for Occupy Shutdown Attempt
    West Coast ports are meeting with law enforcement agencies in their regions to ensure that demonstrations planned for Dec. 12...
  • DOT Reimburses States $215 Million for Disaster Repair
    Thirty-four states and three territories will receive $215 million in federal reimbursement for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by...
  • India Receives Largest-Ever Container Ship
    The largest container ship ever to call Indian shores arrived last week at the Port of Mundra, a deepwater cargo...
  • International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent
    International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers...
  • Aramex Expands in China through Joint Venture
    Aramex is expanding its presence in China by creating a joint venture with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co., as the...
  • Japanese LNG Terminal Opens after Disasters
    The only Japanese liquefied natural gas import terminal impacted by the March earthquake and tsunami is set to reopen on...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Maersk withdraws Icon service
    Maersk Line intends to merge its Icon service between northern Europe and the Middle East/Sri Lanka/India with other services in February. The Icon service deploys ...
  • Zim Line still seeing red
    Zim Line remained in serious financial difficulty in Q3 11, losing another USD66 million on the bottom line, on top of the USD68 million lost in Q2 11 and the USD104 ...
  • COP-17: Zuma urges action
    Opening the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] 17th Conference of Parties [COP - 17] in Durban, South Africa today, President Jacob ...
  • Transpac rates slide - but Black Friday offers some hope
    Freight rates on the transpacific are continuing their downwards march - and market consensus is that the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) won't be able ...
  • CSAV sinks further into the red [correction]
    CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340.326 million, compared to a net loss of USD332.778 million in the ...
  • Thai factory output sinks in floods
    Thailand's factory output slumped by almost 36% in October - the consequence of the country's worst floods for 50-years, which left more than 600 people dead and ...
  • Irish box trade down 5%
    The Republic of Ireland's trade continued to decline in the third quarter of the year according to the latest figures compiled by the Irish Maritime Development ...
  • Liners take up the Dragon challenge
    With 2011 having proved a financial disaster for container liner operators - spiked by chronic over capacity and economic debt-induced downturns - ocean carriers ...
  • Black Friday comes good for US retailers
    According to a US National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, released on Sunday, the 2011 so-called Black Friday weekend saw a footfall of 226 million shoppers - ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Tanker Pacific tipped as buyer
    Lion City operator coughs up $56m to pick up Japanese product pair as previous deal hits the bricks, brokers claim.
  • Hartmann under fire
    German giant's offshore division under attack amid allegations of unprofitable operations and 'management inadequacies'.
  • NewLead tanker seized in US
    Greek owner says Thanksgiving holiday delay is to blame in battle over unpaid wages.
  • Le Havre gets face lift
    French Atlantic port to get new container terminal under joint-venture project.
  • Greece green-lights guards
    Security ministry drafting law to allow armed personnel on board one of the world's biggest fleets.
  • Free Spirit
    P&O newbuilding nearing delivery at STX in Finland breaks moorings in storm.
  • STE looking good
    Recent contract wins put Singapore-listed shipbuilder in a strong position to navigate choppy waters, analyst says.
  • Cosco cashes in shares
    Chinese shipowner sells off a stake in an asset management business to ICBC.
  • HSH loss grows
    German bank's nine-month net figure hit by compensation to shareholders, but pre-tax profit grows.
  • Turkey drops hint on Cyprus
    Softening of Ankara's stance on Cyprus port ban could open door to trade.
  • 101 reasons to be scrappy
    Broker pinpoints huge number of tankers which are now priced at demolition levels.
  • Mermaid cuts loss
    Singapore-listed offshore owner credits subsea growth for chopping its full year deficit.
  • Baltiysky appeals payment
    USC-controlled Russian shipyard taking court action to avoid $1.5m debt settlement with Sberbank.
  • GC Rieber keeps its credit
    Offshore operator puts legs on bank loan with a two-year extension on the facility.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Maersk's $150 million IT deal with HP, outsources staff
  • Maersk to suspend India-Europe loop
    Maersk Line said it will suspend its ICON service between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe from early February, and will link the region to Europe via Colombo calls by the AE7 and AE1, two of its existing Asia-Europe "daily" loops.
  • CTSA adjust currency fee
  • CSAV losses mount, denies sale
  • Maersk raising Asia export rates
  • Zim loss widens in 3Q

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
  • Fujairah opens week with gains
    Bunker prices fall in South Africa on Monday.
  • Piraeus busy as port bucks firming market trend
    European markets generally firming in line with strong crude.
  • Pakistan supplier to expand its barge fleet
    Ocean Bunkers says it is in the process of adding two barges.
  • Interferry: 2015 sulphur limit is 'mission impossible'
    European Commission's proposed 'toolbox' to assist operators 'is completely empty' says Roos.
  • Scrubber retrofits suitable for around 40% of ferries
    Scrubber feasibility study conducted among six Interferry members operating in north European ECAs.
  • Scrubbing works but 'no miracle cure'
    Shipping CEO confirms effectiveness of scrubber but warns it will not be suitable for all ships to meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit.
  • Carnival reports progress on ECA compliance tool
    Emissions calculator for equivalence methodology based on sulphur averaging shows 'encouraging results' for cruise line itineraries.
  • UK Green leader voices support for tax on bunker fuels
    Funds can 'help poorer countries mitigate the effects of climate change', says Caroline Lucas.
  • Week starts with bunker prices rising across Asian ports
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday.
  • High bunker prices lift Zim's operating expenses
    Posts net losses for the third quarter of 2011.
  • BC Ferries's fuel surcharge questioned
    Plans to increase fuel surcharge could be 'illegal', says a Canadian politician.
  • Sinopec expanding operations in Shandong province
    Set to take delivery of 2,000 mt of bonded MGO and enlist 'several' barges at two ports.
  • Brightoil appoints new executive director
    Per Wistoft Kristiansen has agreed to an intial term of three years, it says.
  • Bankrupt tanker firm repays outstanding debt to bunker company
    Fratelli Cosulich to receive total of $1.53 million from Genmar.
  • New sulphur cap 'not tough' for Singapore
    Around 90% of oil majors in Singapore 'already able to provide' 3.50% sulphur IFOs.

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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