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May 3, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Israel's Zim pleads for further delays on nine 12,600-TEU ship deliveries
  • CMA CGM and Maersk raise rates on India-West Africa route this month
  • DP World terminals' container growth up 7.4pc in first quarter
  • Seaspan takes delivery of last of 13,100-TEU vessels from Hyundai
  • 14,000-TEU MSC Deila 25th MSC neo-panamax ship to join company fleet
  • Singapore's APL receives 10,700-TEU APL Southampton - first of six ships
  • Baltimore becomes fastest growing US port after de-emphasising containers
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to Myanmar with initial with services to Yangon
  • Yemen seeks to open bidding process to widen and deepen Port of Aden
  • Opposition wins rule change to dampen road congestion at Melbourne terminal
  • St Petersburg to hold World Maritime Technology Conference on May 29
  • Dubai's dnata terminal scores 700pc more air cargo to 127,665 tonnes
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers two aircraft fuel hydrants to Kenya from Italy
  • Hawaii's state environmental inspection tax quashed in federal court

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Alltime Shipping registers commendable performance in year gone by
  • Brent oil to stay put over $100 a barrel: Traders
  • Daily Maersk scores high on reliability in just 6 months
  • Eric Herman takes charge as DAMCO's Global CCO
  • RINA launches seven step fuel saving services
  • Indian drugs exports to benefit from Kenyan court verdict
  • KPT handles its largest vessel till date
  • IFFCO workshop focuses on role of cooperatives in development

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Nothegger adding thirty new Kögel Cargo Rail multimodal trailers to fleet
    Nothegger Transport Logistik GmbH, located in St Ulrich (Austria), is adding thirty new Kögel Cargo Rail multimodal trailers to its fleet. In this way Nothegger is making a conside...
  • JAL in the middle of new Dreamliner service launches
    Japan Airlines (JAL) recently launched a new Boeing B787 Dreamliner service between Tokyo Narita and Boston MA (USA), thereby providing the first-ever nonstop connection between th...
  • LAN Cargo introduces CO2 calculator
    Chile's LAN Cargo, a carrier that aims to lead the aviation business and to be a pioneer in environmental initiatives in Latin America, is launching a CO2 calculator. The latter is...
  • Scania's Q1 operational income fell
    The commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania reported that its earnings for Q1/2012 amounted to SEK 2.323 million (EUR 261,200), equating to SEK 1.16 million (EUR 130,000) less than ...
  • More trucks crossing US borders
    The number of commercial truck crossings into the USA from Canada and Mexico was 10.4 million in 2011, 1.7% more than in 2010, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bu...
  • New weekly service for port of Dunkirk
    The French maritime transport group CMA CGM will include Dunkirk (after Antwerp and before Le Havre) in the rotation of its EPIC (Europe Pakistan India Consortium) service from 1...
  • Port of Antwerp opens with strong first quarter in container handling
    The port of Antwerp (Belgium) handled 46.32 million t of freight in the first three months of this year, a drop of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2011. Container freight did b...
  • HGK offers one stop solution from Cologne to Domodossola
    The German port and transport service provider Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) is augmenting its long distance service offer. At the beginning of 2014 a new handling terminal ...
  • DTL and Logwin agree to close collaboration in textile logistics sector
    The logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), and the German logistics specialist Deutsche Textil Logistik (DTL) with its owners Meyer & Meyer and ...
  • DSV boosts Q1/2012 turnover and profit
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider headquartered in Br'ndby (Denmark), increased its Q1 turnover from DKK 10.793 billion in 2011 to DKK 10.819 billion (appr...
  • Loxxess lands Planet Sports as major customer
    The German logistics company Loxxess AG has developed and implemented a European central warehousing scheme in Bor (Czechia) for the firm Planet Sports. Loxxess is an international...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Dockwise Vanguard gets OTC Spotlight on Innovation Award
  • Diana Containerships ups profit, declares dividend

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Aluminum Boats Australia cancels plans for Port of Bellingham facility
  • California Maritime Academy president earns Coast Guard public service honor
  • Halibut Henry's Cafe now open at Bellingham Cruise Terminal
  • G6 Alliance members stick with six Asia-Europe loops
  • Braemar taps Graeme Temple as new Far East region director

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Greek lending increased in 2011
    Petrofin survey offers surprise conclusions
  • Show me the buyers, says Petropoulos
    No takers for available portfolios
  • Why are states reluctant to share casualty reports?
    Industry awaits outcome of Costa Concordia investigation
  • How the UK's MAIB investigates vessel accidents
    The MAIB explains the process and shares its concerns
  • VLCC pools have supported spot market rates so far this year
    Influence of major shipowners within pools has created greater resistance to low rates
  • It's the little things that count
    Innovation was the over-arching theme of the recent BIMCO annual meeting in Singapore
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Behrendt to extend contract
    Will remain chairman of executive board ahead of possible IPO in 2013
  • A river runs through it
    Royal Jubilee and 2012 Olympics showcase London's relationship to the Thames
  • Shipping needs fuel bill transparency to fight climate change
    Danish shipowners urge industry to stop sitting on the fence
  • End of dry bulk 'nightmare' is in sight
    Record demolition and shrinking order book arouse optimism in Peter Georgiopoulos
  • NewLead eyes non-shipping business
    Embattled owner to exit tanker sector and focus on dry bulk
  • Cards on the table
    Collecting fuel consumption statistics as a way of then creating reductions needs the input of all shipowners, a group that has notorious difficulty in finding a joint consensus
  • Rising Chinese lending and drought boost dry bulk demand
    Infrastructure projects and power generation drive imports
  • Ultra large containerships lead box fleet growth in April
    More than 80% of the teu capacity delivered last month was for vessels over 10,000 teu
  • Lloyd Fonds eyes shipping acquisitions
    Company targeting distressed vessels or fuel-efficient newbuildings, says Teichert
  • Deadline set for bidding in ex-SeaFrance ferries sale
    Sealed tenders to be delivered in Paris by 1700 hours on Friday
  • Statistical quirk suggests a box charters rise is on the way
    Analysis by broker points to seven-month time lag between charter rates and the freight trend
  • Japan targets LNG ahead of nuclear shutdown
    Country eyes Henry Hub as global prices hit three-year high
  • Eastern promise
    China's Yangtze and Bohai Rim ports have strong prospects
  • Fitch awards AA rating to Port of Los Angeles revenue bonds
    Outlook reflects resilient income and flexible capital programme
  • Expanding fleet boosts Diana Containerships' earnings
    Boxship owner to increase dividends
  • Rosatomflot wants new icebreaker by 2018
    Growth in shipping in Russian Arctic justifies new giant nuclear-powered vessel
  • Construction of Yamal LNG terminal to squeeze ice-class heavylift market
    Only a handful of suitable vessels available to ship the equipment and infrastructure to develop Sabetta port and gas plant
  • Crude fixtures boost Capital Product earnings
    Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker partnership reiterates payout policy after latest distribution
  • BW Rhine presumed hijacked off Togo
    No AIS signal from product tanker since Saturday
  • US box imports jump 7.3%
    Figures for March show furniture and car parts drove year on year gain
  • G6 holds back capacity to boost rates
    Alliance halts planned seventh Asia-Europe loop
  • General Maritime emerges from bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 reorganisation plan expected to secure 97% backing from bondholders
  • Asian yards report gloomy first quarter
    Shipbuilders in China, Japan and South Korea land few commercial orders
  • Obama signs swingeing executive order on Iran and Syria
    Expansive new sanctions could hit class societies and P&I clubs

Fairplayweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • MISC retrenches 1,400
    MALAYSIA'S energy shipper MISC today confirmed to Fairplay it has retrenched 1,400 staff since closing its loss-making box business
  • Tug workers killed off Qatar
    SEVEN people were killed when a tug exploded and caught fire in Qatar's Ras Laffan offshore field
  • India loosens curbs on sugar exports
    DELHI today added sugar to the exports on which it is loosening controls
  • Smuggled cocaine found
    CUSTOMS authorities have seized a record 140kg of cocaine in a container at Marsaxlokk Freeport in Malta
  • Trans-Pac boxes lead sector
    TRANS-Pacific box shipments will outstrip those on Asia/Europe routes this year, a study has predicted
  • Scandlines profits halved
    DANISH-German ferry operator Scandlines said net profits were slashed to €10M ($13.14M) last year amid restructuring and soaring bunker costs
  • LPG hits five-month low
    SAUDI ARAMCO has dropped LPG prices to a five-month low, after soaring crude sent prices of the gas rocketing past $1,000 per tonne in February and March
  • Drybulk port snarls ease
    DRYBULK port congestion is continuing to ease, particularly at Australian coal and iron ore facilities
  • Japanese take stake in Browse LNG
    JAPAN Australia LNG today said it would buy a unitised 14.7% stake in the Browse LNG project for $2Bn from Woodside Petroleum
  • Mercator International issues bonds to parent
    MERCATOR International will subscribe to $19M worth of convertible bonds from its Singapore-listed subsidiary
  • Japanese car sales surge 92%
    JAPAN'S car sales surged by a year-on-year record 92% in April, as the sector recovers from the quake crisis of March 2011

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Schneider National Replacing More Than 3,000 Trucks
    Schneider National, the largest privately owned U.S. truckload carrier, is replacing one-third of its truck fleet, purchasing more than 3,000...
  • California Facing High Diesel Costs, Lost Jobs by 2020, Study Says
    California's low carbon fuel standard will contribute to the increasing price of diesel in the state, as high as $6.69...
  • West Coast Container Trade on the Rise
    West Coast ports handled 7 percent more loaded containers in March compared to the same month last year, according to...
  • CMA CGM's Thenoz Discusses Trans-Pacific, Atlantic Trades Outlooks (Video)
    Jean-Philippe Thenoz, Senior Vice President North America Lines at CMA CGM, and keynote speaker at Containerisation International's Global Liner Shipping Conference...
  • TNT Profit, Acquisition by UPS on Track
    The UPS acquisition of TNT Express is on track and so is profitability at the Dutch parcel delivery company, but...
  • Activist Investor Says CP Shareholders Determine Management
    Activist investor William Ackman said shareholders should determine Canadian Pacific Railway management amid reports that some railroad directors are floating...
  • Senators Urge Apparel Sourcing Flexibility in Trans-Pacific Partnership
    A bipartisan group of 15 senators urged President Obama to give U.S. apparel shippers more flexibility in sourcing under the...
  • Pitt Ohio Speeds Expedited, West Coast LTL Service
    Trucking company Pitt Ohio expanded its expedited less-than-truckload service for national and global shippers. The Pittsburgh-based Mid-Atlantic carrier is offering...
  • Bigger Fleet Boosts Diana Containerships Profit
    Owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its first quarter net profit jumped to $1.9 million from $300,000 a year earlier, mainly due...
  • BDP International Plans China Expansion
    BDP International will expand its operations in western and northern China later this year. The Philadelphia-based logistics company is...
  • Jaxport Gets New Calls by China Shipping, UASC
    The Port of Jacksonville will get new calls this month by China Shipping and United Arab Shipping, which participate in...
  • Indian Authority OKs Mumbai Port Terminal Rate Hike
    India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports approved a 25 percent increase in tariffs levied by Indira Container Terminal, the private...
  • G6 Alliance Gives Up Plans for Seventh Europe Service
    The members of G6 Alliance said Wednesday they would not reinstate Loop 2 of the seven Asia-Europe services that the...
  • Port Productivity a 'Game-Changer'
    Container terminals must improve productivity at the same rate as growth in ship sizes or "preferably much more," an APM...
  • Higher Rates, Volumes Triple Con-way Profit
    Trucking and logistics giant Con-way more than tripled its net profit in the first quarter, increasing earnings to $25.6 million...
  • Maersk Hikes India-South America Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on cargo from India to the east coast of South America, starting...
  • Port of Oakland Closed for Day Shift on Tuesday
    Waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union agreed to close down the Port of Oakland during the day...
  • Commerce Official: Exporters Should Soon See Benefits From US-Korea FTA
    Importers, exporters and investors in Southern California learned on Tuesday that they should soon begin to realize benefits from the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Are you certain you know the contents of your container and was it insured?
    So you have now located your container. It was shipped on the Bareli that grounded off the south east coast of China in mid-March. The ship has been declared a ...
  • Dow marches ahead as NAFTA trade booms
    With America's Dow Jones Index hitting a four-year high yesterday on better-than-expected manufacturing growth data, comes some good numbers from the US Department ...
  • Maersk highlights sea freight's green credentials
    Maersk Line has again highlighted the environmental benefits of sea freight in a recent report entitled 'Route 2: A new roadmap for a sustainable world - the future ...
  • Dole SA concerned about reliability and costs
    Andy Connell, business manager for logistics at Cape Town-based Dole South Africa, believes that a combination of poor service levels and high costs are limiting ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd forges links with GAC in West Africa
    As part of its expansion and service efficiency upgrade programmes in its West African services, Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the global ship agent ...
  • G6 suspends introduction of Asia/Europe service
    The G6 alliance between the Grand Alliance (OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, NYK) and the New World Alliance (APL, MOL, HMM) have decided to further postpone the introduction ...
  • NSCSA changes name to Bahri
    Riyadh-based National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) has changed its name to Bahri, in a moved described by the company as better reflecting its global ...
  • CKYH to launch new transpac East Coast service
    The CKYH Alliance is launching a new transpacific US East Coast service via the Panama Canal dubbed AWE-6/AWS which CI-eXpress understands is slated to start on ...
  • Southampton gets green light for further expansion
    The UK's Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has approved further expansion and dredging of Southampton container terminal's 201 and 202 berths. The full extent ...
  • Evergreen to buy space from Crowley
    Evergreen Line has agreed a deal with Crowley Latin America Services in the trade between Panama, Florida and Costa Rica. The arrangement, which is due to start ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Navios prepares to strike
    Navios Maritime Partners makes good on a promise to pursue dry acquisitions as it prepares to hatch $75m fundraiser.
  • FR8 tanker strikes rig
    Singaporean products carrier with ties to Torm suffers flooding after crashing into jack-up in the US Gulf.
  • Diana defrosts cheque book
    Top brass at boxship owner sheds light on fleet expansion, fuel efficiency and the 'sweet spot' in today's cycle.
  • 'The Scream' sets sail
    Brother of Norwegian shipping magnate Fred Olsen tosses iconic Munch painting on the auction block in New York.
  • Kleven nets Sanco order
    Seismic newbuilding underpinned by five-year charter with Oslo-listed Dolphin Group.
  • Reefer adift in Pacific
    Fishing vessels directed to help Peta Chemical's Simfoniya after it loses rudder 1,100 miles from nearest land.
  • DCIX lifts payout
    Simeon Palios says another dividend hike may be on the horizon as beefed up box arsenal boosts bottom line.
  • Uljanik back in black
    Croatian bulker and tanker owner scrapes into profit for first quarter, turning around last year's loss.
  • Atwood earnings slip
    Houston-based offshore explorer books smaller profit in the first quarter.
  • Lloyds Fonds sees red
    But financial restructuring will push German finance house back into profit this year, it says.
  • Atlantska losses treble
    Croatian bulker owner sees revenue plunge in first quarter as it moves further into the red.
  • A seafarer's tale
    Two Indian crew tell story of Enrico Ievoli's Somalian hijacking from harrowing start to joyful finish.
  • CPP nudges up profit
    Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner benefits from larger fleet and better MR supply/demand balance.
  • CSCL options expire
    China Shipping Container Lines allows deadlines to pass on four boxships at Chinese shipyards.
  • Cosco wins Mexican windfall
    Cosco Nantong to build $200m semi-submersible accommodation ship for Cotemar.
  • Boskalis wins North Sea trio
    Dutch outfit bags three deals for offshore energy projects worth nearly $150m.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • Evergreen joins Crowley Florida-Panama service
  • EquaShip plans '4th parcel' carrier platform
  • G6 won't operate 7th Asia-N. Europe loop
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • CargoWise adds SQL2012 support
  • Blue Tree lands on more Windows devices
  • OTS Logistics shuffles 'C' suite
  • K+N boosts LCL in Asia-Pacific
  • Two carriers ride CMA CGM to Jaxport
  • APMT executive says productivity is 'battleground' for ports

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 2, 2012
  • 'Large volumes' of bunker product being diverted to Singapore
    Iranian player: 'We are facing problems selling fuel oil into the Fujairah market.'
  • Oil falls as inventories reach 21-year high
    'Prices should be lower because there's no shortage of oil and we're looking at rather anemic economic growth,' says analyst.
  • IFO prices firm across the board
    Quiet market in Hamburg.
  • IFO prices firming in Fujairah
    South African markets lack direction.
  • New CEO for software company supplying bunker applications
    UK-headquartered Inatech is controlled by Chemoil.
  • Cruise industry's alternative ECA plan splitting opinions
    EPA not in favour of CLIA's sulphur averaging proposal but industry is lobbying Congress for support.
  • Asian fuel oil markets 'at risk' from Iranian sanctions
    'It doesn't take much to see that fuel oil cracks may head higher.'
  • Arrested bulk carrier sold at auction
    Vessel was seized over claim of unpaid bunkers.
  • Hedging specialist forecasts short term price dip
    Advises buyers to use 'any decline in oil prices' to establish new bunker hedges.
  • Fuel subsidies lift offshore fishing firm into profit
    Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International records net profit of $10.4 million in 2011.
  • Asian bunker markets see prices firm
    Supplies of bunker material 'fine' on Wednesday.
  • Titan continues negotiations with GCL
    Delays publication of its 2011 annual results in view of uncertainties arising from recent events.
  • CSDC in the red for Q1 2012
    Bottom line affected by sluggish shipping market and high fuel costs.
  • Scrubbers 'suitable alternative' to meet emission regulations
    LNG may be the fuel for the future but a number of issues need to be resolved, says BIMCO.
  • Fuel being removed from grounded vessel in Micronesia
    Operation will remove 2,446 gallons of fuel oil from M/V Teraka No. 168.
  • Vopak's new joint oil storage terminal to open in 2014
    Oil terminal in southeast of Johor, Malaysia will complement Vopak's existing operations in Singapore.
  • Singapore-based firm to own 'green' vessels
    Greenship Holdings establishes two separate entities for ship-owning and operating activities in gas and dry bulk sectors.

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The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
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