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May 25, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Tianjin Port and Singapore's PSA joins hands to develop Tianjin Port
  • Zhejiang publishes first road freight rate index in bid to end rate volatility
  • China Shipping to issue US$316.1 million in medium-term notes
  • Nigerian port growth boosted by investment, says national port authority
  • New WAFMAX 4,500 TEU containership for Safmarine
  • Evergreen to launch South India-Persian Gulf service from June 5
  • UK rail regulator mulls charges that put shift from trucking at risk
  • Changi Airport suffers 5pc cargo decline to 148,200 tonnes in April
  • Thailand's Business Air to launch Wuhan-Bangkok direct flights on June 27
  • Qantas International and Qantas Domestic to be run as separate entities

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB SCHENKER offers unique air freight service for healthcare industry's sensitive freight
  • Fagioli India successfully handles mega generator stator
  • Hyundai car exports to take a knock due to Europe, US recession
  • ChPT plans air freight station near airport
  • JN Port looks optimistically ahead
  • MoS striving to break deadlock over KoPT transloading operations
  • Security being upgraded at Major Ports: Vasan
  • Vizag Agriport to develop fertiliser berth at Visakhapatnam Port
  • Daimler trucks entry will throw up fresh challenges
  • S. Rly flags off bitumen-laden BPCL-Kochi rake to Bhutan
  • Govt may ease duty-free import norms for power cos
  • Govt mulling levying 4 pc CVD on gold jewellery imports
  • Ramesh wants to include PPP projects in Land Bill
  • Eurozone crisis could play spoilsport in world recovery: OECD
  • Opec projects rise in global oil demand

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • FreightCar America delivers more wagons
    FreightCar America, a US manufacturer of railroad freight cars, has reported its Q1/2012 results. Revenues amounted to USD 219.1 million - USD 146.9 million less than in the same q...
  • Norbert Dentressangle starts UK trials of Renault Trucks
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle recently took delivery of the first Renault Trucks 26 tonne hybrid vehicle in the UK. The new vehicle represents part of the compa...
  • Jens Nöldner to become new CEO of DB Schenker Rail Automotive GmbH
    As of 1 June 2012, Jens Nöldner will become the new CEO of DB Schenker Rail Automotive GmbH, the entity which handles Deutsche Bahn's rail freight activities for the automotive ind...
  • Ibia announces new appointments for 2012 and 2013
    The International Bunker Industry Association's (Ibia) board of directors has unanimously agreed to appoint Simon Neo Tiau Gee as vice-chairman and Dilip Mody as honorary treasur...
  • Kögel lands major order from Lithuania
    The Lithuanian forwarding company Finèjas, one of the biggest in the Baltic area, will receive the first of the 100 ordered Kögel Cargo platform trailers via the long-term Kögel ge...
  • New sales partner for Wascosa in Italy
    The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Wascosa has further expanded its sales network. SSI Servizi Speciali Integrativi, headquartered in Genoa, is the new sales partner and strength...
  • Schenker Logistics is MASkargo's 16th "Megatonner"
    Malaysia's cargo airline MASkargo unveiled its all-time high tonnage contributor at the bold and bedazzling Megatonners Awards 2011. Schenker Logistics (Malaysia) was crowned overa...
  • MOL announces launch of new China - Middle East Service
    The Japanese shipping company MOL Liner Ltd (MOL) is set to launch a new China - Middle East service (CMS), with the first vessel departing Shanghai on 8 June 2012. MOL w...
  • Sea Port of Saint Petersburg invested in port infrastructure in Q1/2012
    The Russian entity JSC Sea Port of Saint Petersburg transferred about RUB 66 million (around EUR 1.6 million) for the development of port infrastructure. The money will be used for...
  • Boeing delivers UPS's 50th B767 freighter
    The US-based aerospace giant Boeing and the express provider UPS recently celebrated the delivery of the cargo operator's 50th B...
  • Airbus, EADS EFW and ST Aerospace finalise agreement for A330P2F conversion programme
    Airbus, ST Aerospace and EADS EFW have finalised the agreement to establish the collaboration for the launch of the A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme. This fol...
  • DB Schenker expands capacity for growth in Dublin region
    DB Schenker in Ireland has opened a new logistics centre at Furry Park, Santry, Dublin. The facility comprises a nearly 8,000 sqm high bay warehouse. This is already DB Schenker's ...
  • Spirit Pub Company selects Kuehne + Nagel
    Spirit Pub Company has awarded the global logistics provider, Kuehne + Nagel a long-term contract to handle the food service supply chain for its estate of more than 800 managed pu...
  • Hermes Group saw sales surge in 2011
    The twelve companies that operate under the Hermes brand were able to increase their turnover by 4.7% to EUR 1.8 billion in 2011 (2010: EUR 1.724 billion). The result was recently ...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Newport News Shipbuilding marks a CVN 78 construction...
  • Port of LA moves ahead on marine research center project
  • Ingram completes U.S. United Barge Line acquisition
  • Coast Guard works with towing vessels to meet national safety...
  • SpecTec names Evan Efstathiou Executive Director of SpecTec...
  • Nautronix to supply deepwater acoustic positioning systems for...
  • IHC Merwede opens new facility in U.S.A
  • Shipowners form human SOS to protest piracy

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Port of Anacortes changing makeup of senior staff positions
  • Crowley taps Laura Yellig as new vice president
  • Coast Guard to controll access to Willamette River during Rose Festival
  • Labor woes hit operations at Port Metro Vancouver
  • APL joining Pacific International in new Far East/Red Sea service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Frontline 2012 plans to order up to 24 tankers
    Fredriksen spin-off strikes confident tone in distressed market
  • MCA manager unfairly dismissed, tribunal holds
    But safety allegations not seen as public interest disclosure
  • Panama Canal fees hike planned for July
    Authority pledges to listen to shipping concerns
  • Deiulemar Compagnia appeals against bankruptcy ruling
    Improved offer to creditors mooted as younger generation strives to save company
  • Up to 12% of world tanker fleet faces the scrap
    DNB report says 44m dwt ripe for demolition by 2016
  • Cheniere to borrow $2bn for Sabine Pass
    Meeting with banks next week will discuss purchase of natural gas pipeline
  • HSH Nordbank looks to full-year profit after positive first quarter
    Ship finance giant is reducing its portfolio
  • ISO to develop IMO's international standard for armed guards
    Draft will be ready for maritime safety committee meeting in November
  • Venezuela-China deal boosts VLCC demand
    Latin American state doubles loan for oil deal to $8bn
  • Supramax markets are worlds apart
    Atlantic booms as Pacific busts
  • Rainbow-Cargotec Industries invests in Shanghai base
    Joint venture to develop port equipment manufacturing complex
  • P+S seeks state bail-out
    Troubled shipyard has struggled to pre-finance its orders
  • Petroplus poised to find buyer for UK refinery
    Short-term fillip for struggling transatlantic product tanker trade
  • EU Navfor coastal attack may have blocked Albedo release
    Pirates threaten to kill hostages if naval forces attack again
  • STX O&S wins $120m deals to build LPG carriers and product tankers
    South Korean yard also in final talks for orders totalling $430m for two LNG tankers and one ethylene carrier
  • May indicator shows that China's manufacturing continues to fall
    Falling PMI raises new doubts over impact of stimulus package
  • APM Terminals offers to take charge in Virginia
    Unsolicited 'conceptual' proposal covers operating all the Port of Virginia facilities in Hampton Roads
  • Reefer sadness
    Green Reefers' demise throws spotlight on sector's survival
  • Fredriksen is 'tired' of the Oslo Stock Exchange
    Golar delisting bid after tycoon's long-standing dispute with Oslo Stock Exchange
  • EU may suspend Iran P&I ban as leverage in nuclear talks
    But western governments stand firm on oil sanctions
  • China Shipping and CNPC to strengthen ties
    State-owned shipping and energy giants sign strategic co-operation agreement in largely symbolic move
  • Jonesing for a waiver
    Major investor's exit underscores how law damages US coastal shipping

Fairplayweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Ulstein's profits fall
    ULSTEIN, the privately owned Norwegian shipbuilding, design and system provider, today reported falls in both revenues and profit for 2011
  • Ivorian minister fired
    A MINISTER in Ivory Coast has reportedly been sacked following the disappearance of reparations from Trafigura for victims of the 2006 dumping of toxic waste
  • ECSA wants more work on sulphur limit
    EUROPE'S shipowners today urged the EU to return to the drawing board to make new fuel sulphur limits acceptable
  • APM bids for Virginia box operations
    APM TERMINALS has made an unsolicited bid for the box facilities at Port of Virginia aimed at boosting capacity by about 1.2M teu
  • Grupo TMM to exit NYSE
    MEXICAN shipping and logistics major Grupo TMM has confirmed plans to delist from the New York Stock Exchange, blaming exchange rate volatility
  • Shipowners stall more IT
    HIDEBOUND owners remain the main hindrance to more high technology on ships, INMARSAT Maritime president Frank Coles told Fairplay
  • Heavy-lift squeeze seen persisting to 2015
    TRADING conditions for heavy-lift/multipurpose tramp operators are expected to remain challenging until 2015, the Breakbulk Europe conference in Antwerp heard
  • Sundance takeover delayed
    HANLONG Mining and Sundance Resources were reported today to have agreed to delay the target for the Chinese group to seal an A$1.34Bn ($1.3Bn) takeover of the Australian group
  • Erika spill appeal heard
    FRANCE'S top appeal court today said it would reveal on 25 September whether it has sustained the convictions of Total and two co-defendants in 1999's Erika oil spill
  • Near-doubled Chinese corn imports seen
    CHINA could import 9M tonnes of maize in the current 2012-13 marketing year, almost double 2011-12's 5M tonnes, a drybulk consultancy has predicted
  • Vale said to fix Capesizes as rates slide
    CAPESIZE owners' chagrin turned into Vale's delight as the Brazilian miner made a rare move into the spot market, reportedly taking four Capesizes to ship iron ore to China
  • Singapore Shipping's profits jump by 44%
    SINGAPORE Shipping, which specialises in long-term charters of car carriers, said earnings for the last quarter of its fiscal year rose 44% year on year to $2.1M
  • Rio's 'steady as she goes'
    RIO TINTO today issued a positive assessment of Chinese iron ore demand and said it would push ahead with expansion
  • Eitzen Chemical cuts losses
    EITZEN Chemical, Norway's listed chemical carrier operator, said today its net losses in 1Q12 were cut to $16
  • FESCO offered with a 22% top-up
    RUSSIAN brokers said FESCO president Sergei Generalov is selling out at a price valuing the shipping group at $1.4Bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Gunthers Transport Owner Files Bankruptcy Petition
    The owner of a trucking company shut down by federal regulators last year for numerous safety violations has filed for...
  • LA Council Accepts ACTA, FDRA Finance Agreement
    The Los Angeles City Council has accepted a financing arrangement between the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority and the Federal Rail...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Third Straight Week
    Spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade fell for the third consecutive week, indicating vessel overcapacity on the route and...
  • Intermodal Volume Up 3.1 Percent, AAR Reports
    Intermodal freight volume hauled by U.S. railroads rose 3.1 percent in the week ending May 19, as containerized intermodal freight...
  • Geodis Expands Trucking Operations Into China
    Geodis Wilson has expanded its international trucking services in Southeast Asia into China. The company already offers a range...
  • CSX's Ward Favors West Coast Port Growth
    CSX Transportation CEO Michael Ward said he would prefer West Coast port growth to East Coast port expansion, because shipments...
  • Deutsche Post Sees Annual Profits Soaring by 2015
    Germany's Deutsche Post said it expects profits to increase by 1 billion euros ($1.25 billion) a year by 2015, driven...
  • OOCL to Hike Trans-Atlantic Rates
    OOCL said it will put a general rate increase into effect on cargo moving in both directions on the trans-Atlantic...
  • 19 Charged in International Car Theft Ring
    Nineteen persons have been charged with participation in an international car theft ring that exported stolen vehicles through the Port...
  • Canada to Legislate on Monday End of Canadian Pacific Strike
    The Canadian government plans to introduce legislation on Monday that would end a rail strike at Canadian Pacific Railway. ...
  • SCI Acquires White Glove Transportation
    Toronto-based SCI Logistics has acquired White Glove Transportation Systems Ltd., which provides specialized delivery and installation of specialized equipment such...
  • Pantos Logistics Expands in Indonesia
    Pantos Logistics has opened a second logistics center in Indonesia to meet growing demand for domestic logistics. Located adjacent...
  • Freight Volume Declines at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volume decline by 4.9 percent in April compared to a year earlier, despite aircraft movements...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Vietnam box market: obituary premature
    Similar to Mark Twain's famous cable to the obituary editor of a New York newspaper [The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated] the head of commercial at ...
  • APL switches partners on Far East/Red Sea run
    APL and Pacific International Lines (PIL) - Singapore's two largest liner shipping companies - are to work together on a new service connecting Asia with the Red ...
  • K+N improves its Chinese
    Kuehne + Nagel's information management system KN Login has become available in simplified Chinese, in addition to English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. ...
  • Damco still ahead
    As with most forwarders, Damco's profitability suffered in Q1 12 compared to the same period last year, but it still remained in positive territory. Although its ...
  • Green Reefers' new era
    Bergen-based Green Reefers ASA is to be delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange as a consequence of a deal reached with its largest shareholder Caiano AS which is ...
  • APM T offers billion dollar Virginia port deal
    APM Terminals (APM T) has submitted a proposal to the Commonwealth of Virginia, US, for a long-term concession for the operation of the port of Virginia - and it ...
  • CP strike will hurt Canadian shippers
    A strike by 4,800 Canadian Pacific Railway [CPR] engineers, conductors and traffic controllers that started on Wednesday is already causing chaos for the nation's ...
  • South Africa to consider cabotage controls
    The South African Government is to consider introducing legislation that will restrict the nation's cabotage trade to domestically-flagged vessels. The move is ...
  • Euro stocks plunge on 'Grexit' inertia
    European shares tumbled again yesterday as EU leaders sat in Brussels still apparently unable to agree on a strategy to solve the eurozone debt crisis - with the ...
  • FESCO rumoured to be sold
    According to a rumour picked up by Reuters, Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) is up for sale, and all but sold to the Summa Group for around USD1 billion. ...S

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • A&P secures floatel jobs
    UK ship repairer to convert two subsea construction vessels into pair of floating accommodation units.
  • Total extends Pacific charter
    Ofer family's offshore drilling company sees contract on deepwater unit extended by another year.
  • Tanker demo age heads lower
    Large crude carriers now being scrapped at an average of twenty-one-years, says research from Bimco.
  • Deiulemar Compagnia appeals
    Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione drafts "the King of bail-outs" to lead appeal against Italian bankruptcy ruling.
  • GLNG branded 'buy'
    Analyst urges clients to grab shares of Golar LNG Ltd as it prepares to hit the accelerator on FSRU dropdown and dividend.
  • Idil limps toward Bahamas
    Cause of Idil explosion still under investigation as containership heads to Freeport where MSC blast probe will resume.
  • Berlian Laju on a roll
    Struggling shiponwer reaches second tentative legal settlement in less than a week as KPI Bridge Oil ices $2.5m bunker beef.
  • Curtain call feared at FRO
    Frontline 2012's $578m fleet expansion coup may set the stage for the unwinding of its maker, Wells Fargo warns.
  • Moody's downs NNA
    Ratings firm trims grades amid unease about debt and delivery schedule attached to Greek tanker owner's latest MR2 order.
  • SFI sweeps to Q1 profit hike
    New York-listed shipowner surprises the street as it mulls separation of containership business.
  • Frontline 2012 shows its hand
    Drybulk, LNG and tanker expansion on the cards for John Fredriksen's latest firm as the addition of up to 24 newbuildings looms.
  • HSH Nordbank on the up
    German shipping bank makes 2% more profit in first quarter, but is warning of higher loan loss provisions this year.
  • Tug refloated off Holland
    Marineco vessel found itself high and dry at Ostend after anchor manouevre.
  • Harry voices LNG hope
    Stealthgas king-pin Harry Vafias says Nasdaq-listed owner has half an eye on the booming sector.
  • Oceanteam earnings flat
    Dutch offshore owner reports steady net profit despite a big hike in revenue.
  • Ferry freed by crane
    Who needs tugs when you can just lift a grounded vessel off the rocks?
  • Ulstein profit takes a hit
    Gunvor Ulstein-led yard sees per-tax figure dip but remains upbeat about its full-year numbers.
  • Total fights Erika fine again
    Last chance for oil major to overturn ruling on 1999 tanker sinking as appeals court hearing begins.
  • Jefferies take a shine to STNG
    Investment bank initiates coverage of New York-listed tanker owner with a buy tag.
  • Minister convicted over SeaFrance jibe
    France's Arnaud Montebourg fined token EUR 4 for calling directors of collapsed ferry line "crooks."

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • U.S., Romanian business council formed
  • U.S. Customs considers combining C-TPAT, ISA
  • CBP trade centers help stop fake meds
    Customs last fall established integration centers to centralize the entry summary process for certified shippers in the pharmaceutical/healthcare and consumer electronics/information technology industries.
  • Fake UPS van fails to make human delivery
  • APM Terminals makes bid to operate Port of Virginia
    The terminal subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk group said Wednesday it has made an offer to operate the Virginia Port Authority's facilities in Hampton Roads as well as at inland locations.
  • Jaxport, Army Corps sign on Mile Point project
    The Jacksonville Port Authority and Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday entered an agreement for the Mile Point project, which will improve the navigation on the St. Johns River for larger ships.
  • K+N moving to bigger Atlanta facility
    The new 211,000-square-foot office and logistics facility will be located in the Camp Creek Business Center, about three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • Evergreen to assess Asia-Europe surcharge
  • CTSA increases CAF rate
  • Scottish port makes upgrades for renewables

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2012
  • Mixed price movements in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Barges congested in Piraues.
  • Sulphur limits are 'anti-business'
    Move to formalise introduction of 0.10% sulphur cap reignites opposition from business leaders.
  • IFO prices fall sharply in Fujairah
    No IFO in Cape Town.
  • Ban on heavy fuel oil hits passenger numbers
    Visits to Antarctic waters at their lowest level for almost ten years.
  • Low sulphur fuel: 'Issue of availability is increasingly pressing'
    The 'enormity of the change' triggered by sulphur regulations should not be underestimated.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb as bunker demand falls
    Singapore onshore stocks set to rise further.
  • Bunker prices generally soft in key Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels were 'mostly fine'.
  • DNVPS expands quantity survey service to Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago
    DNVPS BQS service coverage extends to over 100 port locations, says Managing Director.
  • Steel producer 'very concerned' over likely ECA costs
    Bunker sulphur limits are 'not creating positive investment climate'.
  • Lithuanian terminal considers LNG bunkering
    'Liquefied gas bunkering is a priority area for EU support funding,'says energy company CEO.
  • Credit has become a 'negotiable parameter'
    Denmark-based marine fuel supplier tightens its credit evaluation in a bid to reduce non-payment risks.
  • Dutch chartering firm orders fuel efficient support vessel
    Fuel efficiency 'key factor' which led Sima Charters to order vessel, says owner.
  • Chimbusco takes delivery of 3,600 dwt bunker tankers
    Vessels will 'provide strong growth for developments of Chimbusco', says firm.

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