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July 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC Flaminia superstructure and engine room said unaffected by blast
  • AADA shipping lines to further lower bunker surcharge in mid-August
  • Drewry: Transpac rates fall 2.6pc, but still remain 46pc up on last year
  • Danaos takes in fifth 13,100-TEUer, forms 64-ship fleet of 363,049 TEU
  • International Chamber of Shipping tells IMF to lighten up on CO2 emissions
  • Hamburg Sud opts for Charleston over Savannah on Australasia service
  • Kerry Logistics expands in Vietnam with new Ho Chi Minh City warehouse
  • DHL to build logistics hub in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong economic zone
  • Qingdao establishes scheduled intermodal rail cargo service to Uzbekistan
  • MSC ends feeder calls to US east coast Port Everglades and Charleston
  • Dammam congestion clear but to be busier with coming of Ramadan holiday
  • Brazilian customs officers strike halts movement of goods: Inchcape
  • US Customs at Tacoma spots gypsy moth eggs on two box ships from Japan
  • UK rail freight to get US$14.71 billion in state funds over six years
  • Not enough US Senate votes to pass Law of the Sea as lawsuit launched
  • KPMG: 75pc of companies globally sacrifice risk management due to costs
  • Fujian's half-year truck volume increases 13.5pc to 265 million tonnes
  • General Electric's power conversion technology boosts box handling speed
  • Air-lubrication trials on two NYK ships show CO2 reduction of 6pc
  • Schoeller Holdings takes delivery of 2,758-TEUer with 499 reefer plugs
  • Air China's cargo throughput increases 2.2pc in June to 96,000 tonnes
  • John Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations at four British airports
  • Chongqing airport's half-year cargo throughput up 23.5pc to 129,000 tonnes
  • All of Copa Airlines Cargo's rates now available through AFRA

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Carbon charges on international shipping
  • JBS Academy conducts successful programme on Customs clearance in Vadodara
  • Rates to Europe, US looking up
  • India, Russia agree to boost bilateral trade
  • CBEC Chairman launches AEO programme, interactive Customs tariff website
  • KPCT ready to handle 1.2 million TEUs
  • Port Pipavav sets new national record by handling 14 container trains in a day
  • VCT, VPT win key awards at SECC 2012
  • Foodgrain output projected to touch record 257.44 mt
  • INR recovers marginally on dollar selling by banks & exporters
  • NTPC plans to import 16 mt coal to meet fuel demand
  • Bank employees to strike on July 25-26

Marine Logweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Dredge sinks and tugboat capsizes in Lake Huron incident
  • Fairstar Heavy confirms commitment to newbuilding contract
  • Latest Vroon AHTS has Oil Recovery notation
  • Growing offshore sector pushes salaries higher
  • Newport News gets $43.4 contract mod for CVN 79 material
  • Tognum and Rolls-Royce win joint orders
  • Wärtsilä RT-flex engines will power KOTC tanker series

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Port association pleased with President's view of seaport projects
  • First female commander selected for Coast Guard District 13 boat station
  • NASSCO employees take part in day-long blood drive event
  • Jensen Maritime Consultants designing tugboat for McAllister
  • US, Australia working together to strengthen border protection

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter
    Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet
  • Diana Containerships to raise around $50m on stock market to buy new ships
    Stock falls 14% on announcement
  • Iran offers cover to any foreign shipping line
    Move has been questioned by experts but could be attractive to top importers
  • Firefighters continue to battle MSC Flaminia blaze
    Ship manager uncertain if second explosion will hamper salvage plans
  • Supramax market enters freefall
    Rates on some routes coming off by nearly $1,000 per day
  • Fairstar confirms $110m shipbuilding contract
    We will meet with the yard shortly, says Dockwise
  • US distillate exports hit record volumes
    South American and European demand boosts product tanker trade from US Gulf
  • Call for UN guards intensifies as Asian shipowners present anti-piracy plan
    Proposal would have 780 UN-sanctioned security forces protecting 30 ships a day in high-risk area off Somalia
  • South Korea launches $3bn research project on offshore technology, Arctic shipping
    Government to route funds to KIOST from now to 2020
  • STX O&S wins $294m order to build four ro-ro ships
    South Korean yard also completes bond sale to raise funds
  • Torm rescue deal hampered by bank row
    Ship operator and banks at odds over financial restructuring deal
  • Asian LNG imports to rise
    Countries such as China, Thailand and India are starting to increase their appetite for gas
  • Shell risks its east African gas dream
    Company faces numerous problems if it ploughs ahead without doing its homework
  • Natural gas vehicle growth revs up LNG shipping demand
    Shell's backing for transport sector will also boost call for alternative fuel
  • Can you beat the dry bulk cycle?
    Ian Claxton, managing director of Thoresen Shipping, explains how his fleet is only bleeding when everyone else is hemorrhaging
  • Thoresen Shipping to expand its dry bulk fleet
    Company building on supramax and handymax strength
  • The Tiger and the Rhino
    Where is the risk in growing Sino-African trade?
  • New EU approach could drive down maritime crime in the long term
    The land-based strategy to counter piracy in Somalia may prove more effective than its predecessor
  • What's in a box?
    Cargo misdeclarations can kill
  • IACS to reassert itself under new chairman
    Tom Boardley says IACS is a microcosm of the IMO
  • Precious Shipping has loan reduced
    Thai dry bulk operator has $50m less to spend on secondhand vessels
  • MHI renews engine licensing agreement with HHI
    Japanese firm seeks to expand market share via co-operation with South Korean major
  • Torm downplays reports of restructuring deal
    Danish newspaper says tanker specialist is on the brink of agreement with 14 banks over $1.9bn debts
  • One of Omega Navigation Enterprises' non-Chapter 11 ships is sold
    EXCLUSIVE: Move said to have freed bankruptcy estate from loan guarantee
  • Singapore box volumes rise 9.2%
    Buoyant Southeast Asian trade lifts world's second-busiest port
  • Hong Kong port volumes contract in June
    Pearl River Delta region hit by slowdown in exports to Europe
  • Nakilat in 5.9% second quarter profit rise
    Steady earnings pegged to tight management of costs

Fairplayweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • OSG shares tank
    NYSE-listed shares of tanker major Overseas Shipholding Group plunged in heavy volume today, continuing their week-long slide
  • Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears
    DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover
  • 100 more probably lost in ferry sinking
    RESCUERS are losing hope in bad weather today for more than 100 people missing in the sinking of a Tanzanian ferry near Zanzibar's main island
  • TORM shares rocket on bank deal report
    SHARES in Denmark's TORM rocketed more than 60% early today after a newspaper reported it was near a deal on its $1
  • Bayonne Bridge scheme seen completing early
    POST-PANAMAXES will access New York's box terminals six months sooner than expected, as work to raise the Bayonne Bridge is seen finishing ahead of schedule
  • Post-Panamaxes grabbed by Maersk
    FORWARD enquiry for large charter container vessels remains brisk, with Maersk Line fixing a series of post-Panamax newbuildings with delivery dates in the first half of 2013
  • EC to seek talks clearance for Japan trade talks
    THE EC has forecast a major increase in the volume of cargo transported between the EU and Japan if they conclude a free trade agreement
  • Cargotec hails orders rise
    FINLAND'S Cargotec today said its order intake rose 17% year on year in 2Q12
  • MHI-HHI engine deal renewed
    MITSUBISHI HI said it has renewed its engine technology licensing accord with Hyundai HI
  • Dalian logistics base planned
    SHANGHAI'S SITC Container Lines today said it had signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Dalian Port Group
  • Kremlin approves new Arctic LNG port
    THE KREMLIN has approved the construction of a new Arctic port at Sabetta, on Ob Bay on the east coast of the Yamal Peninsula, as an LNG export outlet
  • Newbuilding, secondhand asset prices dive
    STRONG competition is persisting between secondhand ships and newbuildings, as asset prices in both categories have plunged since 1H2011
  • China methanol boom seen
    CHINA'S methanol demand looks certain to grow despite concerns over coal-to-methanol overcapacity, McQuilling Services has reported
  • CSD warns of 1H losses
    CSD TODAY warned it expects losses for the first six months of the year
  • Two-tier chemical market created
    EU SANCTIONS against Iran have caused a two-tier market for chemical tankers in the Persian Gulf, brokers said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Key Senators Eye New Waterways Authorization Bill
    The Senate could introduce legislation key to authorizing the deepening of East Coast ports and improving inland maritime routes by...
  • Former FMC Chair Leslie Kanuk Dies
    Former Federal Maritime Commission Chair Leslie Lazar Kanuk died at her home in Manhattan on Tuesday. Her son, Alan Kanuk,...
  • New Cold Storage Warehouse Opens in New Orleans
    New Orleans Cold Storage, the oldest cold storage company in North America, opened a new 142,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse at...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Rises 11 Percent
    Werner Enterprises boosted net profit 11 percent in the second quarter to $30.7 million despite a year-over-year decline in truckload...
  • Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 9 Percent
    A 9 percent jump in intermodal volume lifted Hub Group's profit in the second quarter by 18 percent year-over-year to...
  • ILA, USMX Agree on Two Key Issues
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance moved closer to a contract agreement with an agreement in principle...
  • Obama Fast-Tracks Reviews of East Coast Port Projects
    Five East Coast ports got a leg up from the White House Wednesday when the Obama administration fast-tracked the seven...
  • ILA to Affiliate With Global Dockworkers Group
    The International Longshoremen's Association plans to affiliate with the worldwide International Dockworkers Council in what ILA President Harold Daggett said...
  • CSA Opponents Head to Court
    A coalition of shippers, small trucking companies and brokers is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over "guidance" the...
  • US Railroads See Gains in Intermodal Traffic
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 14 jumped 6.8 percent year-over-year and 21 percent from...
  • ILA, USMX Resume Negotiations
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance continue negotiations on a contract that can't be settled soon enough...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slip for Second Week
    Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane eased this week, the second consecutive week of decline, as Maersk Line said...
  • ILA and USMX Contract Negotiations: Will There Be an Agreement Soon? (Podcast)
    International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are involved in a new round of intense labor contract negotiations in...
  • Sydney, Australia, Container Terminal to Be Expanded
    Australian stevedore Asciano will invest US$359 million to redevelop and expand its container terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. ...
  • Duane Reade Expands Electric Truck Fleet
    Pharmaceutical retailer Duane Reade is expanding its use of electric trucks, adding 10 trucks built by Smith Electric Vehicles to...
  • ICTSI Appoints New Asia Regional Head
    Global port operator International Container Terminal Services has appointed Christian R. Gonzalez as acting head of Asian operations. Effective...
  • Diana Containerships Plans New Stock Offering
    Diana Containerships plans to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering. ...
  • Double-Digit Chemical, Auto Traffic Gains Push UP to Record Profit
    Double-digit increases in automotive and chemical shipments, along with lower fuel prices, drove Union Pacific to a record profit of...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates on Major Trades
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to boost its rates on various trade lanes, effective Aug. 15, as part of a new rate restoration...
  • Charleston Harbor Project on Obama's Priority List
    The planned project to deepen the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet has been added to the initial list...
  • CSAV Boosts Fleet Ownership With Newest Vessel Delivery
    Chilean carrier CSAV said it moved closer to owning about 40 percent of its container fleet when it took delivery...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Customs officials' action in Brazil intensifies
    The ongoing industrial action being taken by Brazilian Customs officials is costing the economy by severely disrupting cargo movements and causing shipping lines ...
  • More carriers join Asia-Europe rate offensive
    CMA CGM and Zim Line have joined the growing list of carriers seeking to reverse the downward freight rate spiral from Asia to Europe. CMA CGM intends to introduce ...
  • Bayonne Bridge to be ready for Panama Canal widening
    The raising of the Bayonne Bridge in New York will be finished by the time that the widened Panama Canal is operational after the Port Authority of New York and ...
  • China/Africa trade set for more growth
    The trade to/from China and Africa is one of the fastest growing in the world at the current time, with China 'still hungry' for the continent's raw materials, ...
  • Golonka appointed VP of Crowley's ship management division
    Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corp has promoted Mike Golonka to vice president of the company's ship management team. He was previously general manager of ...
  • Jeddah is 'jammed up'
    The import container boom being experienced in Saudi Arabia is now also affecting the country's largest port Jeddah. While an increase in imports is normal in the ...
  • Melbourne posts record volumes
    Melbourne, which is Australia's leading container port, has posted a record box throughput in its 2011-12 fiscal year with traffic rising by 7.8% to 2.58 million ...
  • US retail down again
    Despite the good numbers reported by the US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for the month of June, at the sharp end of the supply chain US retailers ...
  • CMA CGM to start REX 2
    This week-end will see CMA CGM re-enter the Asia/Red Sea market, with its new REX 2 service comprising a joint arrangement with China Shipping Container Lines, ...
  • Contargo improves service between Benelux ports and Geneva
    Contargo has established a twice weekly rail shuttle service between Basel and Geneva in Switzerland. One round trip begins in Basel on Friday, starting out again ...
  • Is the tide of idled box tonnage turning?
    According to the latest survey by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the inactive containership capacity this week stands at 265 ships with a total intake of 365,000 ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Shipyards' rallying cry
    Italian shipbuilders' leader Corrado Antonini has called for a big push by workers to raise productivity and for funding support from the state.
  • Keppel targets cost cuts
    Keppel Corp is aiming to improve efficiency and outsource more work to its regional yards in a bid to tackle lower margins.
  • Diana aims for $50m
    Greece's Diana Containerships is seeking to raise at least $50m from its share offering to build its ship purchase fund.
  • Jasa wins Exxon business
    Malaysian owner Jasa Merin has fixed two anchor-handlers to ExxonMobil.
  • Yard worker killed
    A shipyard worker has died in a fire that left another colleague seriously injured in India.
  • Okean under fire
    Ukraine's Okean shipyard says it is business as usual despite a creditor filing a bankruptcy case against it.
  • Reefer owner keeps award
    A battle over a $3.6m demurrage bill run up as the result of a reefer being detained at St Petersburg for eleven months has been decided in favour of the shipowner.
  • BWO takes Papa hit
    BW Offshore has dimmed its second quarter earnings forecast after it revealed a delayed FPSO conversion will again hit it in the pocket.
  • Torm cools deal talk
    Torm insists it is still in talks with banks over a restructuring despite reports suggesting it is on the brink of a deal.
  • Better news for CSDC
    Morgan Stanley has upgraded its share outlook for China Shipping Development Co (CSDC), despite its profit warning on Wednesday.
  • LSC: no wages owed
    Lithuanian Shipping Co (LSC) has denied it has been struggling to pay crew and shore staff.
  • 130 feared dead
    At least 32 people have died in the capsizing of the Tanzanian ferry Skagit, but 100 more are feared dead.
  • Precious loan cut
    Precious Shipping has $50m less to spend on second-hand bulkers after one of its lenders withdrew from a loan agreement.
  • Messina seals con-ro deal
    Italy's Ignazio Messina has signed up for four hybrid container/ro-ro (con-ro) ships in Korea.
  • Double whammy
    German propulsion specialist Tognum and its majority shareholder, British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce have announced contracts to supply marine engines and propeller-rudder systems to Brazil and Norway.
  • Diana in cash drive
    New York-listed Greek shipowner Diana Containerships says it intends to offer and sell 8.1 million of its common shares in an underwritten public offering.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Port: Big ships to pass under Bayonne Bridge 6 months sooner
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has figured out a way to shave six months off the timetable for the $1 billion bridge reconstruction, which involves raising the road deck of the bridge for bigger ships.
  • Hainen Airlines starts Chicago-Beijing service
    No objections were filed to Hainan's application, which sought rights available under the U.S.-China aviation agreement. Hainan proposes initially to operate four-times-weekly service, using Boeing 787 aircraft, beginning in the second quarter of 2013.
  • Professor questions Houston/Galveston's canal preparedness
  • DHL starts new U.S-Sydney flights
  • MOL continues service performance momentum in June
  • Senate committee amends ENFORCE Act
    The U.S. Senate Finance Committee marked up and passed a bill on Wednesday that strengthens Customs and Border Protection's efforts to combat antidumping and countervailing duty evasion.
  • Virginia sees record container volume in June
  • C.H. Robinson offers temperature control in Rotterdam
  • UP has record profit in second quarter
  • Oregon blueberries head to South Korea
    Demand for fresh blueberries is high in South Korea, with growers potentially shipping up to 1 million pounds this season. "The first shipment arrived in South Korea on July 2 and the blueberries are now on store shelves," USDA said.
  • U.S. knocked by softwood lumber decision
  • Drought hinders Mississippi River barge traffic
  • Senate committee approves AGOA amendments
  • Werner says second quarter earnings up 11%
  • Maryland helps truckers go paperless
  • Cambridge Systematics expands with hires

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 19, 2012
  • Market firm in Fujairah
    Middle East prices move up with biggest gains seen in Fujairah.
  • Market across Europe increases by double digits
    Fuel oil prices firming in most European ports with Rotterdam leading the way.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks take a tumble
    Big drop in Western imports keeps fuel oil stocks on the slide in Singapore.
  • Engineering buy strengthens maritime advisory service
    ABB extends its marine energy services with software company acquisition.
  • Iran won't shut down sea lanes, says US
    US determined to keep Gulf shipping lanes open despite Iranian threats.
  • Early booking advised for bunkers in Libya during Ramadan
    Supplier says minimum of three days notice required during Muslim holy month.
  • Wartsila to share LNG research with offshore operator
    Deal to share information on using LNG as bunker fuel with the market.
  • Asian bunker prices resume climb
    Demand poor across key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Negotiations still proceeding, says Torm
    Company responds to reports that claim it is close to deal with banks on rescue plan.
  • US Navy supplies biofuel to naval strike group
    Navy's work on alternative fuels 'to create opportunities to make a long-term dent' in traditional fossil fuel usage.
  • Operating profit up at gas shipping firm
    Nakilat continues to 'manage expenses quite well', says managing director.
  • Asia to see higher fuel oil shipments in August
    Price spread to decline further if demand does not improve amid increased fuel oil supplies.
  • CSDC predicts H1 losses
    Losses expected amid continued weak freight rates and high fuel costs.

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In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced
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
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
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