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BRIEFS
July 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to hike rates on major trade lanes worldwide in August and September
  • Asia-Europe rates down 4.6pc to US$1,667/TEU, all major routes slide
  • Jeddah clogged with loads from 14,000-TEUers as Damman congestion clears
  • US court denies ICTSI plea, declares Portland dockers' go-slow legal
  • Syrian container trade declines 20pc in first half as civil war rages
  • INTTRA, SeaIntel devise information flow on box delivery reliability
  • Evergreen to receive first of 20 Samsung 8,000 TEUers in July
  • Maersk increases US-Australia/NZ rates $175/TEU from August 15
  • Kenya's increasing volumes prompts Mombasa to tackle port congestion
  • Konecrane wins order for 12 RTGs for Togo's Lome Container Terminal
  • Korean Air back in black in second quarter after US$33 million loss
  • Canada fines Korean Air US$5.4 million for role in cargo price-fixing
  • Minister says Mangalore air cargo complex likely to be commissioned
  • DHL commences US-Australia cargo flights with return via Hong Kong
  • National Air Cargo wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Allcargo-Mammoet successfully execute major heavy lifts at IOCL's Paradip refinery
  • Apollo LogiSolutions appoints Capt. A. K. Bhattacharjee as CEO - CFS
  • ASF calls for UN counter piracy task force
  • Graig & GMI team up to deliver safe havens for shipping lenders
  • ICS calls on EU to allow ship-sharing consortia
  • Idle containership fleet up
  • Line warns of Japanese electricity blackouts affecting reefers
  • SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier
  • Transpac rates fall for third consecutive week
  • INP&DWF to boycott wage revision committee meeting
  • Kerala may invite fresh bids for Vizhinjam port
  • Rail freight corridor project reportedly stuck in Finance Ministry
  • FinMin to take call on export yields repatriation in concert with RBI
  • Forex reserves slip $ 872.7 m to $ 286.74 bn
  • Govt to revise tariff value on imported RBD palmolein
  • Govt working on strategy to narrow trade deficit with China
  • Industrial output rebound is good but does not signal robust recovery: Montek
  • INR ends weak at 55.32 in highly volatile trade
  • MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3
  • Rays of hope from God's own country
  • Kübler accomplishes unique transport operation with SCHEUERLE heavy duty vehicles
  • Texas International Freight moves massive earthmover

Marine Logweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Contracts for pre-salt FPSO topside modules get go-ahead
  • Bayonne Bridge raising would benefit from fast tracking
  • Seaspan Shipyards chooses IFS Applications as MRP solution
  • Administration looks to cut port project red tape
  • Compact exhaust gas scrubber gets DNV approval
  • Jensen Maritime designs Tier 3 tugboat for McAllister
  • Jaya Shipbuilding signs agreement with IHC Merwede

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Port of Seattle honored for Guard/Reserve hiring practices
  • Boeing marks 50th delivery of converted 747-400 freighter
  • NYK emissions reporting nets third party certification
  • US railroads deliver mixed bag during June
  • NHTSA joins CBP team eyeing unsafe imports

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Port valuations
    A terminal's worth is based on a lot more than its monetary value
  • Asian bidders eye CMA CGM's port assets
    China Merchants among potential buyers for 49% of French line's Terminal Link
  • West African suezmax market slides further
    Bottom of the market could be reached over next few weeks
  • China Merchants said to be eyeing stake in Terminal Link
    Investment in CMA CGM unit may give it a necessary foothold in overseas markets
  • Suezmax newbuilding orders dry up as spot market slumps
    Owners warned not to be tempted to order when market picks up later in the year
  • Banks, boxes and bailouts
    The pain in Spain falls mainly on consumer sentiment
  • Tax bill fears for German owners
    Members of the Containership Association support scheme could face 19% charge
  • Phoenix Reederei files for insolvency
    Collapse creates fear that other German shipowners with vessels financed by KG funds will be hit
  • Why Chapter 11 only works when it works
    Procedure is most useful where the owner has equity in its assets and support of financial institutions
  • Winter bonanza lies ahead for LNG carriers
    Rates forecast to top $180,000 per day, tempting owners to order more newbuildings
  • US east and Gulf coast labour talks make 'significant progress'
    ILA and USMX say they have agreement in principle on a number of issues, including automation
  • Transnet plans $37bn investment across South Africa
    Majority will go on turning TFR into important rail freight company, with rest spent on port terminals
  • TPT chief seeks to build links with other ports
    Partnership would help boost economy across region, claims port terminals chief executive
  • Lessons from aviation
    Lessons can be learned for the maritime industry from the Air France crash
  • Jinhai Heavy Industry takes $88m hit after delayed deliveries
    Golden Ocean renegotiates prices of two kamsarmaxes and capesize down to $86.7m from original $174.75m
  • NYK goes even greener
    Japan giant has expanded its reporting on emissions to its supply chain, with independent verification
  • CMG and DHL jointly open logistics centre in Shenzhen
    DHL rents land from CMG on a long-term lease to cash in opportunity in Southern China's newest, buzzing financial zone
  • Cape rates edge lower as demand prospects vanish
    Iron ore prices are falling, while stockpiles in China's ports grow
  • Transnet issues $1bn 10-year bond
    Company claims bond issuance is 'significantly oversubscribed'
  • Obama funding drive will boost US east coast ports
    Projects include deepening federal navigation channels, raising the height of New York harbour's Bayonne Bridge and an intermodal container facility in Jacksonville
  • Jaya to become IHC Merwede's contracted yard
    Acquisition talks fail to bear fruit, but firms agree a smaller deal
  • Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter
    Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet
  • US urges ports to act upon Iranian ships flying false flags
    Treasury warns that a lack of vigilance could result in severe penalties
  • China Shipping Development moves ahead with bond offering
    Yuan3bn deal will include five-year maturity
  • Keppel's O&M net profit grows 2% in first half
    Revenue grows 60% to S$4bn buoyed by higher volume of work

Fairplayweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Keppel O&M profit gain pared
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine said today lower newbuilding prices clipped the growth of its net profits to just 2% in 1H 2012, from 6% growth at this time last year
  • Back-channel crude from Iran reported
    OBSCURE private companies were reported today to offer Iranian crude at steep discounts to European traders as part of Tehran's attempt to restore exports hit by Western sanctions
  • Croatia approves Brodotrogir yard takeover
    CROATIA'S government today said it has accepted a bid for the Brodotrogir shipyard from a group run by a local mining tycoon
  • Jurong to run Yangpu's port
    SINGAPORE'S Jurong Port said it has signed a joint venture accord with SDIC Jurong Yangpu Port Co.
  • GSI returns to tight competition
    CHINA'S government-owned and listed Guangzhou Shipyard International today said it would take a 24% share in United Steel Structures, while its Glory Group Development would take a 25% stake
  • Kremlin to privatise its 20% NCSC stake
    THE KREMLIN said it has decided to privatise its 20% stake in Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Arctic mining pursued
    CANADA Coal is betting that lower sea levels have made mining and bulker operations feasible on two Arctic islands
  • Ramadan slows cargoes
    THE ONSET of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim fasting season, has slowed the availability of Indonesian coal and ore cargoes, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Ship could burn for weeks
    DUTCH salvor Smit today resumed the battle against a deadly blaze on the 6,750teu MSC Flaminia in mid-Atlantic after firefighting had to be halted overnight after a second explosion in one of its cargo holds
  • Container sector relies on capacity discipline
    CAPACITY discipline will help box carriers maintain reasonable rates through this year's unusually tough third-quarter peak season, according to CIMB Securities
  • 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
  • LR1s catch up with LR2s
    LR1 RATES are finally catching up with the LR2s, as demand firms for naphtha and jet fuel
  • Penguin accepts fine
    SINGAPORE'S shipbuilder Penguin International said today the group will not appeal against a fine for violating competition laws
  • Dalian Oriental is bankrupt
    BUILDER Dalian Oriental Marine & HI was reported today to have finally declared bankruptcy
  • VLCC gains seen next week
    BROKERS today saw VLCC freight rates probably inching up next week, with bunker prices rising again

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • EU to tighten grip on Syria
  • Patrick's productivity plan for Port Botany draws sharp criticism
    Patrick Stevedores' AUD348(USD359) million plan to automate terminal operations at its Port Botany container terminal complex in Sydney, Australia, has drawn wide ...
  • ILA contract negotiations move forward after resolution of key issues
    US East Coast (USEC) contract labour negotiations have received a boost after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime ...
  • RCL deploys panamax feeder intra-Asia
    Wednesday heralded the introduction of the biggest commercial feeder currently operating on the booming Singapore - Laem Chabang corridor. The ...
  • US Admin speeds up USEC ports harbour deepening
    US East coast (USEC) ports have received a boost in their efforts to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after the US Government announced that it is ...
  • Gonzalez to replace Abesamis at ICTSI
    Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced that Christian R. Gonzalez will become head of its Asia region. He will replace ...
  • MSC Flaminia: fire fighting to last weeks
  • Maersk changes New Zealand feeder service
    Maersk has improved its service to New Zealand by adding calls at Wellington and Nelson to its weekly Southern Star schedule from Singapore. The first calls there ...
  • TCB prepares for more competition in Barcelona
    Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has announced further measures through which it intends to meet the challenge from neighbouring TERCAT's impending expansion ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Golden goose
  • Golden goose
    Analyst urges clients to keep an eye on shipowner's stock following overhaul of Jinhai bulker order.
  • IHI arrives at EAS
    IHI Marine lands in Brazil in a bid to save stalled Transpetro newbuilding contracts.
  • Viking pens cruise duo
  • McQuilling storms Lion City
  • Alaed "unloads choppers"
    The Femco cargoship Alaed has reportedly rid itself of its controversial cargo of Syrian attack helicopters.
  • Sinopacific wins Nigeria job
    SinoPacific Shipbuilding has made its first foray into Africa with an order for a quartet of platform supply vessels.
  • Titan's troubles swell
    A leading investor in Titan Petrochemicals is suing the company and three individuals for misrepresentation and breach of contract.
  • Sinokor tied to cape resale
  • CIN buys Tirrenia
    Italy has completed the privatisation of ro-pax owner Tirrenia in a deal with Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione.
  • Solstad seals CSV sale
    Solstad has completed the sale of a half share in one of its construction support vessels.
  • China Merchants sounds alarm
    China Merchants Holdings is the latest Hong Kong-listed company to brace investors for bad earnings news.
  • CMES worse by half
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has posted a weaker first-half profit in tough tanker and bulker markets.
  • Jaya inks IHC deal
    Singapore group Jaya Holdings has signed up to build Dutch shipyard IHC Merwede's offshore vessels in Asia.
  • Greeks tuck in
    Shipowners gorge on nearly $2bn worth of newbuild and secondhand tonnage in the first six months despite the downturn.
  • BG heads to Lisbon
    UK-owned feedership player BG Freight Line is putting its money on Portugal.
  • Salvors to board MSC Flaminia
    Efforts to fight an extensive fire on the crippled containership MSC Flaminia appear to be delivering a result.
  • Weight warning
    The UK has warned owners of the dangers of "overweight" rescue boats as part of its probe into a fatal fall on the car carrier Tombarra in 2011.
  • PNSC crew quizzed
    Indian authorities are questioning the crew of a Pakistani cargoship that dropped anchor off the Gujarat coast.
  • Golden Ocean gets a discount
    Bulk carrier owner Golden Ocean is making a substantial saving on three newbuildings on order in China in return for accepting a three to six month delay in delivery.
  • Antwerp volumes down
    The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted a 2.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2012.
  • Koncar wins Trogir race
    Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has had a bid accepted for the Brodotrogir shipyard.
  • Syrian volumes plunge
    Container volumes have shrunk 20% at Syria's main port of Latakia as fighting escalated.
  • France standing tall
    Brokers back Parisian influence, while Clive Palmer digs himself into a Titanic hole.
  • Disposals lift CMB
    Belgian shipping conglomerate Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) saw its daily earnings from its dry-bulk fleet drop in the second quarter of this year, although profits were significantly higher because of gains made on the disposal of its interests in Clarksons and FMG.
  • Robbers target three
    Somali pirates were quiet on the attack front this week, but high-seas burglars were busy elsewhere.
  • Golar LNG Partners completes FSRU purchase
    Golar LNG Partners has completed its $385 million purchase of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Nusantara Regas Satu from Golar LNG.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Fire easing on stricken MSC ship
    "The extent of the damage to the cargo is still not known, and it is most likely that such an assessment can only be made once the vessel has reached a port of refuge," the liner carrier said in a statement Friday.
  • Aspect launches Web tool for oil shippers
  • President puts 7 port projects on the fast track
    The White House said port projects in Jacksonville, Miami, Savannah, Charleston and New York/New Jersey will be expedited by executive order as part of a program to make the review process for infrastructure projects more efficient.
  • Kurz: Title XI fight could have wider impact for U.S. fleet
    APT is asking a federal judge to order MarAd to make a decision on whether to grant it a loan guarantee for five 49,000-deadweight-ton petroleum tankers that were built at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
  • GreenRoad offers fleet safety app
  • 2 indicted for plotting illegal exports to Iran
  • Montreal copes with low water
    A handful of liner carriers has highlighted the problem in recent weeks, via customer advisories, with some of the lines levying surcharges to offset their impacted operations at Montreal.
  • Maersk extends SE Asia-NZ butterfly loop
  • ILA, USMX resolve automation, chassis issues
  • ARI hopes telematics will maximize fleet value
  • Maersk trims WAF loops
  • New Orleans Cold Storage opens new terminal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Prices in the Americas down as week closes
    Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier.
  • Angry reactions to US sulphur verification policy
    Bunker community vents frustration at discrepancy between IMO guidelines and globally accepted methodology for interpretation of sulphur test results.
  • Titan woes pile up
    Storage and tanker company facing yet more court battles.
  • Bunker prices climb in Middle East and Africa
    Prices gains in evidence across Middle East and African markets puts Cape Town in front with double digit rise.
  • Firming bunker prices close week in Europe
    Prices have maintained their upward spurt with with gains seen in the key European ports.
  • NYK gets the green light
    Japanese liner giant monitors greenhouse gas emissions along its supply chain.
  • Exhaust gas scrubber gets official endorsement
    'Approved' scrubber will allow ships to meet ECA sulphur cap.
  • US warns industry on 'deceptive' IRISL
    Iranian ships could be hiding their ownership through false documentation.
  • Bunker prices end week higher
    Singapore benchmark 380 cSt rises to seven-week high on Friday.
  • FAL Oil tanker seized for unpaid debt
    Tanker seized following failure to pay German bank around $3 million in debt.
  • Wartsila to supply engines for nine Kuwaiti tankers
    RT-flex engines provide for low fuel consumption and reductions in exhaust emission, says Finnish engineering firm.
  • VLCC market going 'bad to worse' on rising bunkers
    Bunker prices rise to seven week high this week while VLCC spot rates have fallen to the lowest for the year to-date.
  • Singapore court lifts injunction against bunkering exec
    'Top performer' need not wait to start work at rival firm.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Korean ports
    Operations return to normal as typhoon Khanun passes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
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%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
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.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
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%)
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
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%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
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%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
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.
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
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.
TRUCKING
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?
COMPANIES
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
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
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%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
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
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
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"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
COMPANIES
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
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
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
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.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
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
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
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
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
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
COMPANIES
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
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.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
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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