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BRIEFS

March 30, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index rises on China hopes The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Wednesday as the capesize index turned positive after 20 straight sessions. Skies brightening up for US tanker market THE US tanker market looks set for better times as fewer new builds ease excess supply and rates pick up, Dahlman Rose said, DP World full-year earnings rise 82% DP World, the world's third-biggest port operator, posted an 82 per cent increase in full-year profit, helped by gains from the part-sale of its terminals in Australia and as container volumes rose.

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China Shipping posts US$434.59 million loss in 2011 as revenue falls 18.9pc Dongguan's Humen port box volume soars 1,587pc in 2 months, 12 days Kerry Logistics net profit increases 11pc in 2011 as revenue soars 47pc EU naval squadron to battle Somali pirates ashore until 2015 Guangxi provincial government to start road service into Vietnam this year Shaanxi's farm truckers enjoy toll-free access over 7,000 kilometres Nhava Sheva dock strike closes Port of Jawaharlal Nehru in Mumbai Tacoma siphons off 400,000 TEU from Seattle a year as Grand Alliance shifts US boxed exports up 2.3pc in January as north Asia spending tops all US-Africa export trade legislation designed to boost SME prospects EU fines K + N, Panalpina, 12 others US$225 million for price fixing Cathay Pacific launches twice weekly flights from Hong Kong to Zhengzhou Swissport to provide cargo handling for Korean Air Lines in Amsterdam

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Essar Shipping inducts new mini Cape Global shipbuilding industry seen weakening in 2012 Improved infrastructure the need of the hour, say industry heads Petronet LNG looks for extra gas from Qatar Vasan calls for increased private investment in maritime sector Committee to examine Azhikal port proposal JNP PAP stir called off Revised plan to boost maritime activity at Willingdon Island Several highway projects running behind schedule

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MARCH 29, 2012
Leading aircraft manufacturers to jointly explore new jet fuel sources The leading aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Boeing and Embraer have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation bio... New Nuremberg-Rotterdam rail link launched The German city Nuremberg will become an important hinterland handling site for the port of Rotterdam. A new direct rail connection now links the TriCon container terminal in Nurem... Third Boeing B747-8 freighter for Cargolux The Luxembourg-based carrier Cargolux accepted its third Boeing B747-8 freighter last Friday. The unit joins a fleet currently consisting of nine B747-400Fs, three B747-400BCFs and... KLM further postpones resumption of Tripoli service The Dutch airline KLM once again has pushed back the planned resumption date for its Amsterdam-Tripoli (Libya) service. It is now temporary scheduled to start on 28 October 2012. T... Duisport group satisfied with 2011 results The German duisport Group registered a total output of around EUR 149 million in the last financial year. The result, including sales from strategic investments, was slightly above... Extension work on Kiel's Norwegenkai finished The port of Kiel (Germany) reported that construction work to enlarge the operating area at the terminal on Norwegenkai has been completed. The 9,250 sqm of extra space will be use... Greencarrier Freight Services reaches new markets Greencarrier Freight Services has acquired a majority shareholding in Transpoint International, one of the leading logistics service providers in Poland. With this acquisition the ... Streck Transport offering direct service to/from Czechia The Swiss general cargo forwarder Streck Transport AG, headquartered in Möhlin, is now working exclusively in Czechia with the international forwarding group Raben. Streck offers d... Hellmann forms alliance with Rangel Express in Portugal Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has established a new partnership with Rangel Express and Logistics in Portugal. The cooperation includes round trip road freight services to Oporto... New chairman of Grand Port Maritime du Havre Hervé Martel was appointed chairman of the Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) by presidential decree on 23 March. Executive director of Ports de Paris since 2009, Martel replaces ... European Commission fines freight forwarders On 28 March, the European Commission fined 14 international freight forwarders and logistics service providers a total of EUR 169 million for price fixing in the air cargo market b...

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MARCH 29, 2012
Resolve completes Sri Lanka wreck removal project Polarcus takes delivery of Arctic-ready seismic vessel Rolls-Royce to design and equip COSCO Guangdong PSVs Diana Shipping orders two Panamax dry bulkers from China Coltec and NASSCO will pay civil penalty to settle Clean Air Act case

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MARCH 29, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA event set for date of 100th anniversary Diana Shipping orders pair of Ice Class Panamax vessels TT Club publishes handbook covering maintenance practices European Union fines Panalpina for past antitrust violations Marine Security firm accepted under new BIMCO standards

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MARCH 29, 2012
Pirates agree hostage release for $2.9m 'expenses' Deal negotiated by Pakistan, a state opposing ransoms and armed guards Step up fight against piracy, urges Ecsa president Rerouting vessels distorts supply chains and damages world trade Asia ramps up ship finance, but not for everyone Few companies outside the region may benefit Cosco posts $1.7bn loss Company still hobbled by 'onerous' contracts in dry bulk unit after shipping's largest annual loss Idle boxship capacity falls by a fifth in last fortnight LLI data shows 565,00o teu inactive as new services absorb surplus tonnage New LNG unit to boost small vessels on intra-regional South American trade Combined regas and liquefaction unit off Colombia to open up region's gas industry The bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports Converted aframaxes could help to improve oil and gas leak response Energy shipping growth demands safe deepwater drilling LNG deliveries lower despite demand The distance the fleet travels has grown but the number of ships will not rise significantly until 2013 PNYNJ seeks speedy approval for Bayonne Bridge Port needs better access by 2014, say officials US unveils new IRISL sanctions Two Malta shipping firms join the list Ship finance developing home bias Asian banks dealing primarily with Asian clients now have 20% of global exposure, according to Fitch Hamburg votes to raise its stake in Hapag-Lloyd Decision secures German ownership Four HCI Capital KG shipping funds go bankrupt Stricken single-ship companies own bulkers Second Grand China-linked heavylift vessel faces Rule B seizure Complaint accuses parent the HNA Group of 'pre-planned series of defaults' BIMCO leads the way Guardcon contract brings clarity to the fight against piracy Diana pens panamax duo with Jiangnan yard Greek owner confirms ice-class orders as market reports link it with another secondhand grab High oil prices increase dry bulk asset values, says HSH Nordbank View that slow steaming is a positive to the market goes against those in the sector that say it is not representative of a strong market Zim posts $397m annual loss Restructuring secures bank approval after 'difficult' 2011 South Korea hails closer ties between hi-tech firms and shipyards HHI to supervise research and development hub Enrica Lexie forensic test results due tomorrow Vessel still detained off Kochi coast as report is expected to show if weapons used to kill two fishermen were tampered with after the incident Getting shriller The latest jab against Vale only shows that the CSA's contest is far from won China Merchants Holdings sees profit dip Mainland growth rates more than double those for Hong Kong Marpol Annex V spells trouble for dry bulk owners Cargoes that harm marine environment must discharge at specialist sites Hutchison Whampoa ports division reports flat throughput for 2011 But revenues rise 11.6% to $4.2bn Order cancellations pressure Chinese yards CANSI offers gloomy outlook Low-sulphur regime raises fuel quality concerns Blending for 0.5% 2020 targets could lead to engine problems or even breakdowns, says Lloyd's Register expert Australia terminal sale lifts DP World profits Dubai ports giant announces 82% profit hike Sacked New Zealand dockers to learn their fate tomorrow Court will rule whether to reinstate 292 workers at Ports of Auckland Anek stuck in the red despite operating economies Big reduction in losses can be traced to non-recurring events

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MARCH 29, 2012
Black Sea pipeline nearer GAZPROM, Russia's gas exporting giant, has completed a key move toward starting its South Stream project to run natural gas under the Black Sea and into southern Europe

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MARCH 29, 2012
Panama Canal Prequalifies Three Bridge Bids The Panama Canal Authority prequalified two consortia and one company from among six groups bidding on a tender for the... Cosco to Launch Asia-Houston Loop With Newest Ship Cosco Container Lines plans to launch its new all-water service next month between East Asia, the Caribbean and the Gulf... US Intermodal Rail Shipments Increase U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending March 24 rose 4.2 percent year-over-year and 2.3 percent from the week... Congress Votes 90-Day Extension of Highway Bill President Obama is expected to sign into law a 90-day extension of highway programs after Congress approved the bill Thursday,... Best Buy to Close 50 Stores Best Buy plans to close 50 stores over the next year, the latest sign of how big box retailers are... Crowley, Teamsters Agree on 5-year Contract Crowley Maritime Corp.'s liner services division and the Teamsters union have agreed on a five-year contract for workers at the... Fraudulent Broker Gets 10 Years in Jail A California man who pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded truckers and freight brokers was sentenced to more than... Consultants: Transport Sector, Local Communities Must Collaborate for Growth Infrastructure development will be the key driver of port growth in Southern California, but it will happen only if transportation... Senate Deliberating Fate of Highway Bill The Senate has until Friday midnight to decide whether to get on board with the House's recently passed extension to... Survey Finds Few Truckers Ready to Add Capacity Truckload carriers are becoming more willing to at least consider adding capacity as freight demand increases, according to a survey... FastShip Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy FastShip, which hoped a decade ago to launch a speedy trans-Atlantic service using innovative technology, has filed for Chapter 11... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Edge Up Average Asia-Europe spot prices edged up slightly this week in a sign that the hefty general rate increases implemented by... Cargolux Lost $18.3 Million in 2011 Cargolux reported a net loss of $18.3 million in 2011 from a $59.8 million profit in 2010, as Europe's largest... ILA, Employers Meet for Talks Representatives of the International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf Coast employers are meeting in Tampa this week to... DP World Profit Soars 82 Percent DP World booked an 82 percent increase in profit in 2011 at $683 million, up from $372 million a year... Zim Ends 2011 With $397 Million Loss Zim Integrated Shipping Services swung to a $397 million loss in 2011 from a $54 million profit in 2010 as... US Steel Imports Declined in February U.S. steel imports declined 4.5 percent in February month-to-month despite a large increase in slab imports, according to preliminary government... Nagoya Box Trade Rises 3.2 Percent in 2011 The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Nagoya in central Japan rose 3.2 percent in 2011... Maersk Plans New Rate Increases Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on various trade lanes, as part of a new...

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MARCH 29, 2012
CP welcomes Canada/Japan FTA North American transcontinental railway, Canadian Pacific, said that it welcomed the weekend announcement from Tokyo by Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Japanese ... PoA pays-out its hard-up wharfies Many of the 300 Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] port workers that have been prevented from re-entering the Ports of Auckland [PoA] container facility after ... CSCL posts net loss of USD428 million Following its profit warning, China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) - like many of its peers - plunged into the red for 2011 due to a weakening in volumes ... MSC rationalises India-Europe-Med offer Geneva-headquartered MSC, said today that it has 'decided to rationalise and merge its India Sub-continent - Europe [ISES] and India Subcontinent - Med [I-Med] ... Back to the future for CSAV Chilean ocean carrier, CSAV, carried 161,000 TEU in February - its lowest throughput number since September 2009 prior to its expansion programme, and only just ... JNPT still strikebound India's largest container port complex run by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust [JNPT] is coming to the end of day three of a four-day stoppage called by the land ... DP World's profit soars by 67% Dubai-based DP World has announced sharply higher profits for its 2011 fiscal year which ended December 31, 2011. Its return on sales [RoS] also rose significantly ... EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ...

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MARCH 29, 2012
Ice-class versus efficiency Diana deal prompts questions about design preferences in a market where fuel efficiency may be the flavour of the day. GasLog to price below range Livanos LNG venture will sell below $16 bottom rung but still considered good result for fledgling NYSE listing, sources say. Exmar pulls the trigger CFO of Belgian gas specialist says firm order for four LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo will cost upwards of $200m. Enrica Lexie free to go Dolphin Tanker's vessel involved in double death drama cleared to leave India. DSX splashes cash on dry duo New York-listed owner shells out $58m to beef up bulker fleet with an order for ice-class newbuildings in China. Havyard hits new heights Per Saevik-owned offshore shipbuilder rakes in record cash haul in 2011. Cracked bulker held Port state report reveals Columbia vessel detained in February with damage to hull and deck. Zim down but fighting back Ofer-controlled containership owner reports huge deficit but sees recovery on the horizon. Wartsila on the up Finnish engine maker says Hamworthy takeover to boost 2012 profit margin to 11%. Asian banks won't step up Fitch says eastern lenders are not ready to fill the void created by the withdrawal of European banks. Pirates agree Albedo deal Gunmen to accept $2.85m in "expenses" to free Malaysian boxship and 22 crew. TNK leads tanker rally Teekay Tankers is at the head of the line as Dahlman Rose's improved view fires US listed owners. Chu Kong sails to a profit Hong Kong-listed owner shrugs off downturn to boost bottom line. Sadra caught in sanctions net US lengthens blacklist by adding Iranian shipyard, said to be owned by a member of country's revolutionary guard. Profit plunge for Israel Corp Ofer-controlled parent of container line Zim posts big drop in 2011 earnings. Kang claims STX PO throne STX Group boss Kang Duk-Soo takes over as CEO of Singapore-listed owner from Lee Jong-Chul. Anek reduces the red Ferry owner cuts losses in 2011 but talks of "critical situation" for Greek passenger sector as cuts bite. Sharaf satisfied by spike DP World boss applauds surge in port operator's bottom line on the back of a strong second half performance.

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MARCH 29, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing More than dock-side bluster When bad things happen to good cargo Open to question? Backyard brawling Idle times Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon The fork in the road - Part 1 Sold on sustainability

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MARCH 29, 2012
Very large ore carriers 'here to stay' Brazilian mining giant says ships will be docking in China 'within months'. Price movements mixed in key North European ports LS avails tight in Rotterdam. Wanda Fabriek retires from Intertek She 'really took the lead' in revisions of ISO 8217 says her successor as chair of the working group. Liner operator reports Q4 losses But Zim CEO says 2012 is seeing stronger freight rates. Fujairah prices barely move Active day in Suez. Industry scrutinises fuel saving claims Strong focus on verification of fuel savings amid stories of 'wild claims' that don't always add up. Sulphur limit compliance levels stabilising DNVPS finds global average of fuels exceeding 3.50% is quite stable, with some ports 'more prominent' in the statistics. Bunker volumes 'to increase significantly' at European port Supplier says container vessels and tankers are taking high viscosity IFO. Fuel oil stocks see another surge Singapore onshore inventories at their highest level since May 2010. IFO prices soften in key Asian ports Avails of bunker fuels 'fine'. Dan-Bunkering employs new staff at Singapore office Introduces Fanny Tay as accounts assistant at firm, effective from January 2012. Biofuel blend 'successfully' tested on US Navy frigate USS Ford tests 25,000 gallons of renewable blend. Chinese shipyard delivers 'world's most advanced' AHTS OSV Hull able to reduce fuel consumption by more than 20%, says Sinopacific. East China fuel oil inventories continue rise on week Stocks of fuel oil at regional terminals up 8.9% on arrival of Venezuelan cargo. Hanjin Shipping receives fuel efficient container newbuilds 13,100 TEU capacity containerships equipped with 'fuel-efficient and eco-friendly engines', says company.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

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?

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

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

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.

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

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

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

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

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

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