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February 20, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai posts 2.7pc January throughput increase to three million TEU
  • Talks go on, but parties divided in Panama Canal construction dispute
  • Hong Kong and US-flagged Maersk containerships collide in Bremerhaven
  • Diana loses US$57 million in 2013 after $6 million profit in 2012
  • Hebei province's port investment exceeds schedule set last year
  • Alataw Pass trade value up 7pc to US$17.42 billion in 2013
  • Xinjiang Korgas area's fruit exports up 31pc to 119,000 tonnes in 2013
  • Hinterland province Gansu seeks to strengthen trade with Central Asia
  • Xinjiang's Khorgas road checkpoint trade cargo hits new high, up 32.5pc
  • Sichuan's expressway cargo traffic surpasses 1.1 billion tonnes last year
  • Xinjiang's trade with Kazakhstan up 13.4pc to US$22.81 billion
  • Redevelopment of Russia's Yermolino Airport starts in 3rd quarter
  • Part of Cathay Pacific fleet parked due to overcapacity and weak demand
  • Xiamen and Taiwan tie up on cross-strait e-commerce with SF Express
  • American Airline Cargo carries record load on new B777-300ER

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • FEI Group unveils majestic mural painting at headquarters
  • MOL takes delivery of new class of post-Panamax coal carrier
  • Suez Canal's revised rules reduce transit time for large boxships
  • Ennore Port's INR 500 cr. bonds issue opens
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port registers impressive earnings in Q4 & calendar year
  • MICT completes 2013 on a high-10 successful years
  • Port of Antwerp celebrates successful showing of Flemish Masterpieces exhibition in Mumbai
  • Railways freight revenue up 10.37 pc
  • Agri exports may increase 10 pc in 2013-14: Chidambaram
  • Exporters hail Interim Budget

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Long freight trains are economical and eco-friendly
  • "Svendborg Maersk" loses containers off Spain
  • VTG looks back on a satisfying 2013
  • Last scheduled DC-10 flight
  • TNT Express not out of the woods yet
  • IRU: Russian customs should stop infringing international...
  • Boeing to stay in Seattle
  • China Shipping and Cosco to cooperate
  • PostNord now Nordic distribution partner for Clas Ohlson
  • Gefco Germany introduces new management team
  • IOM charter flight crashes in South Sudan
  • Now available: EU guide CO2 emissions road freight transport
  • Increased use of eco-containers
  • Vier Wochen für die dritte Piste
  • Branch office in Detroit opens

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Danny Richardel named VP-GM Bollinger Marine Fabricators
  • Genco calls in Blackstone, ponders Chapter 11
  • Crewboats for Nigeria have bulletproof pilot houses
  • MTU Series 4000 wins ABS NVR certification
  • New Generation OSV boasts distinctive profile
  • First newbuild LNG FSRU christened at HHI
  • Canadian shipbuilders set for court room clash

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Boeing goes with Everett site for 777X composite wing center
  • Talks showing little progess for Panama Canal extension work
  • Committee looking for nominations for Fishemen's Memorial listings
  • Totem Ocean taps Wartsila for vessel conversion to LNG
  • Georgia Ports Authority reports container numbers for January

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Genco misses coupon but receives waiver from lenders
    Company has 30 days' grace allowing managers and senior lenders to negotiate
  • Seanergy wipes slate clean for growth
    Deal with final lender foresees sale of last bulkers and discharge of $145m debt
  • VLCC spot earnings stabilise as charterers hold back
    Free to read: But Chinese crude imports could deliver robust earnings this year
  • Navios clinches seven more Japanese-built bulkers
    Mix of acquisitions and long-term charters planned despite 2013 loss
  • Paragon raises $42m for acquisitions
    Bulk player adds $5.5m to offering proceeds as underwriters take additional shares
  • CMA CGM annual volume growth tops 7%
    French carrier announces further sailing cancellations
  • Evergreen confirms talks over joining CKYH Alliance
    Taiwanese line says discussions continue as carriers reshuffle operations to counter P3
  • MOL orders three more methanol tankers to back long-term charter
    Free to read: Latest deal raises the number of such vessels ordered since December to nine
  • G6 lines eye 18,000 teu ships
    Hapag-Lloyd's Kranich predicts ultra-large boxships for consortium to compete with P3
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach report mixed fortunes for January
    Top US box hub reports growth as its neighbour sees volume slow
  • Tally of Svendborg Maersk lost containers raised to over 500
    Bay of Biscay storm thought to have inflicted line's worst loss of boxes in one single incident
  • Panama Canal peace talks end in deadlock
    Negotiations resume today to resolve cost row that has halted construction on third locks
  • DryShips books a $223m net loss
    But Economou remains upbeat as fourth quarter shows signs of improvement

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Seanergy sells remnants of fleet
    NASDAQ-listed Seanergy is divesting its final four bulkers to extinguish its remaining debt
  • Woodside profits slump in 2013
    Woodside profits slumped 41% for the 2013 calendar year to $1.75Bn net profit, the Australian LNG giant announced on Wednesday
  • LR launches class app
    Lloyd's Register Marine has created an easy-to-use app enabling its clients to access ship and fleet data from anywhere in the world
  • Trieste expands to meet demand
    Trieste is becoming a key Adriatic port for both Mediterranean and trans-European cargo and last week the Port Authority announced new infrastructure initiatives to meet anticipated future demand
  • Sesoda orders six bulk carriers
    Taiwan's largest sulphate of potash manufacturer Sesoda announced yesterday that its four sub-subsidiaries SEDC, SEGC, SEPC, SERC and two 50%-controlled joint ventures SEEC and SEFC have placed orders for six 34,000 to 38,000dwt bulk carriers
  • Thoresen Shipping buys another ship
    Thoresen Shipping Singapore, the dry bulk shipping subsidiary of Thoresen Thai Agency Agencies said today it has bought another secondhand Supramax to take its fleet to 20 vessels
  • STX O&S gets more help from banks
    Beleaguered South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding will receive more financial support from its creditor banks
  • China fund reportedly books VLGCs
    A Beijing-based fund is said to have ordered four very large gas carriers at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
  • Hanjin Shipping to scrap 13 box ships
    Hanjin Shipping has confirmed to IHS Maritime that it has sold 13 container ships for demolition
  • STX, Pan Ocean in corruption probe
    Seoul prosecutors raided the offices of cash-strapped STX Corporation and its shipping subsidiary Pan Ocean on 17 February as part of a corruption probe, said the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office
  • MOL to build more methanol carriers
    Mitsui OSK Lines said today it has won a newbuilding charter contract for two methanol carriers from Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC (AMPCO)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Two Found Dead on Maersk Alabama
    Two U.S. security officers have been found dead on the Maersk Alabama, according to a statement by Seychelles police today, CNN reports. The Alabama is the U.S.-flag container ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009, which inspired the 2013 movie "Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks. The two Americans - Jeffrey...
  • G6 Expansion Could Get US Regulatory Approval by Early April
    WASHINGTON - The G6 Alliance could have the go-ahead from U.S. regulators to expand its vessel-sharing agreement into the Asia-U.S. West Coast and trans-Atlantic routes by early April. The G6 Alliance responded to the Federal Maritime Commission's questions on the expansion of the VSA on Tuesday, said FMC spokesman Rack Dickon....
  • Teamsters Claim Most Port Drivers Are Misclassified
    The Teamsters union and its allies say they're scoring a series of recent victories in cases claiming port owner-operator drivers are misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. Drivers "are filing complaints, and they're winning at every forum," said Rebecca Smith of the National Employment Law Project. A group of organizations including...
  • Virginia Creates Port Truck Task Force
    The Port of Virginia is forming an industry task force to find solutions to problems that have caused delays at Hampton Roads container terminals during recent weeks. One of the first items on the Motor Carrier Task Force's agenda will be implementation of the port's planned appointment system for drayage drivers...
  • US, Chinese Apple Growers Seek Equal Market Access
    U.S. beef, Chinese solar panels, genetically modified corn and U.S. software were high on the agenda at annual trade talks the U.S. and China held in mid-January. Chinese officials also revealed the top item on their agriculture wish list: access to the U.S. market for apples grown in China. "It makes...
  • FDA Proposes New US Food Safety Transport Regulations
    Transportation companies soon may have new food safety regulations to follow in hauling foodstuffs in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration's proposed regulations would require motor carriers and railroads to use what are now considered industry best practice standards. The FDA met its court-ordered deadline, producing the final set of proposed...
  • Retailers Urge Action on NY-NJ Port Delays
    The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take immediate steps to ease delays and clear backlogs that are playing havoc with supply chains. "The disruptions that have been taking place at the port have had damaging consequences on the delivery of retailers'...
  • Totem Ocean chooses Wärtsilä technology for largest LNG ship conversion in North America
    February 18, 2014 - Federal Way, WA - Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Totem Ocean) has announced that Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPacTM) for the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America. In making this decision John Parrott, President of Totem...
  • HMS Manufacturing Relies on Accellos to Keep Business Organized
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - February 19, 2014 - Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced that it has issued a case study of customer HMS Manufacturing, Co. This case study explains the benefits experienced by HMS Manufacturing after implementing AccellosOne Warehouse Management System (WMS) and AccellosOne...
  • Container Ship Chartering Déjà Vu
    A depressing air of déjà vu enveloped the Hamburg shipping community when Greek container ship owner Danaos announced that it is taking a $19 million hit on the debt restructuring of Zim as it cuts the charter rates of six ships on hire to the Israeli ocean carrier. For German shipowners,...
  • Container Ship Fleet Growth Slowing, But Overcapacity Persists
    The global container ship fleet this year is expected to grow at the slowest rate in a decade, but large and small shipping lines continue to order more new ships than the forecast growth of global container cargo can fill over the next two years, especially on the Asia-Europe trade. This...
  • COSCO, China Shipping Sign Cooperation Agreement
    Not a great deal is known yet about the "Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement" signed this week by COSCO and China Shipping. But the very fact an agreement of any kind was publicly unveiled in Beijing (at the COSCO headquarters), shows how times have changed in China and worldwide. According to the...
  • No January Surge for Cathay Pacific Airways
    Cathay Pacific Airways saw further declines in air cargo throughput in January despite the shift in timing of Chinese New Year, which started Jan 31 this year, compared with Feb. 10 in 2013 and was expected to prompt a major rush of expedited deliveries in mid-January. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried...
  • Emerging India Has a Long Way to Go
    NEW DELHI, India-A yellow truck festooned with black tassels and hex symbols to ward off bad luck passed our van on the right as we jounced over the potholes that slowed us to a crawl on the road between Jaipur and Jodhpur. The truck was similar to many of the...
  • US to Hear Complaints From Both North and South
    Cross-border trade among the U.S., Mexico and Canada is increasing, but President Obama is likely to hear complaints about U.S. trade barriers when he meets his Mexican and Canadian counterparts Feb. 19. The Keystone XL oil pipeline and Mexican trucking are among the thorny issues likely to complicate talks between Obama...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Equinox suffers delays
    Algoma Central is suffering delays in its Equinox bulker newbuilding programme, the owner's top executive said today.
  • SEALS found dead in cabin
    Authorities in the Seychelles have launched an investigation into the sudden death of two security contractors who were members of a team hired to protect the Maersk Alabama from pirates.
  • Risky business
    Wall Street may be worried about the future of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) but charterers don't appear to share the same concerns.
  • Genco mulls Chapter 11
    Wall Street was reeling Wednesday after learning that Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) missed a bond payment.
  • Economou talks tougher
    DryShips chief executive George Economou spoke more firmly today about the prospect of cancelling a troubled newbuilding order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries.
  • Chevron keeps Farstad ships
    Oslo-listed Farstad Shipping has extended important charter options worth NOK 775m ($128m) in its key Australian market, where the company is the nation's largest offshore owner by far.
  • Navios swoops for seven
    Navios appears to have added another seven vessels to its fast expanding stable of bulkers.
  • Navios disappoints
    Greek bulker owner Navios Maritime Holdings has delivered a below par set of fourth quarter numbers.
  • No debt, no ships
    Restis-backed Seanergy Maritime Holdings has extinguished its remaining debt by selling the last four bulkers in its fleet.
  • KNOT Offshore profit up
    New York-listed KNOT Offshore Partners has pushed earnings higher in the fourth quarter as revenue rose.
  • Genco misses payment
    US-listed Genco Shipping & Trading has missed a bond interest payment as it revealed it remained in talks with lenders over fundraising and debt restructuring.
  • Hurtigruten on the mend
    Hurtigruten's far-reaching reorganisation appears to be paying off after the company revealed a big improvement in its 2013 accounts.
  • Better for Bumi
    Bumi Armada of Malaysia has posted increased profit for 2013 as it steps up FPSO and offshore activity.
  • Bumi locks in $380m
    Malaysia's Bumi Armada has sealed contract extensions worth $381m for an FPSO in Nigeria.
  • Saevik plots Havyard IPO
    Capital markets veteran Per Saevik has revealed plans for the long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of his Havyard Group in Oslo.
  • Italy's patience fraying
    Italy's ambassador to India has been recalled in protest at delays in bringing two marines to trial for the alleged shooting of two fishermen from a tanker in 2012.
  • Bulker bashes buoy
    A Cosco bulker has hit a buoy off Brazil after losing power.
  • More methanol for MOL
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has placed its second order for methanol carrier newbuildings in under a week.
  • More for Chipolbrok
    Chinese-Polish owner Chipolbrok has added another four ships to its newbuilding programme.
  • Davie's denial
    Chantier Davie Canada has "categorically" denied allegations that a former employee of rival Irving Shipbuilding passed it confidential information.
  • Algoma profit slips
    Algoma Central has recorded a dip in fourth quarter profit due to a weak domestic bulk market.
  • Cosco and CSG strengthen ties
    State giants Cosco and China Shipping Group (CSG) have signed a new deal promising a "comprehensive strategic alliance" to combat the slow recovery.
  • Lorenzo buys MPP
    Philippines owner Lorenzo Shipping Corp (LSC) has acquired a German multipurpose (MPP) vessel as it renews its fleet.
  • Sesoda books six-pack
    Sesoda Corp has ordered up to six bulker newbuildings at shipyards in Japan in deals worth over $150m in total.
  • Thoresen buys again
    Thoresen Shipping has made its second raid on the second hand bulker market in less than a month, it said Wednesday.
  • Pan United buys China port
    Pan United has bought a majority stake in a second port in China in a move that expands its port handling capacity by 60%.
  • EOC in sale and leaseback
    EOC has sold a pipelay and heavy lift construction vessel to Chinese bank ICBC for $200m in a sale and leaseback deal.
  • Boxes lost top 500
    An armada of containers emblazoned with the Maersk Line logo is adrift in the Bay of Biscay it has emerged.
  • US volumes to drop
    Container volumes heading into the US are expected to slow down considerably this month, a trade body has forecast.
  • AMSC endorses OSG
    American Shipping Co does not appear to be worried about the future of bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG).

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Negotiations on Panama Canal project remain stalled
    The Panama Canal Authority and Grupo Unidos por el Canal remain far apart on a deal to resolve a long-simmering billing dispute that would resume work on new locks that are part of the $5.2 billion expansion project.
  • DOT: Highway Account balance fell in January
    DOT provides updates on the Highway Account each month. For February, it predicts the account will climb a bit to $8.9 billion, but will start falling precipitously after April. A shortfall is expected to occur sometime in August.
  • Container imports up at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles said container imports last month were higher than in January 2013.
  • Wärtsilä to convert Totem Ocean engines
    Totem Ocean Trailer Express has selected Wärtsilä to supply main engines, generators and integrated systems for the storage and handling of liquefied natural gas and fuel gas for the retrofit of its two Orca-class ro-ro vessels.
  • Maersk container loss tops 500
    An examination by cargo surveyors of the Maersk container ship Svendborg Maersk showed that around 520 containers were lost overboard. Around 85 percent of those lost containers were empty.
  • CEVA expands in Panama City
  • IAG to bolster pharma offering in Singapore
  • Saudia Cargo ups cargo capacity to LA, Manchester
  • Dachser USA expands in Chicago
  • Evergreen in talks with CKYH Alliance

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
  • Mid-week prices rise in Fujairah
    Markets were mainly firm in South Africa.
  • Prices firming across Europe
    Strikes in Piraeus see avails tighten.
  • DNVPS: ISO 8217:2005 inadequate for today's requirements
    'Growing understanding' of the advantages of 2010/2012 editions, especially lower cat fines limit.
  • 'Large independents' are growing their market share
    OW Bunker claims growth rate of around 20%.
  • TOTE and Wartsila hook up on dual-fuel engines
    Finnish engine maker to supply ro-ro vessels.
  • Asian bunker prices climbing
    Prices end day higher at most key ports.
  • US offshore firm: LNG marine fuel has bright future
    Firm investing in LNG more than government or private firms, says CEO.
  • 'Improved' marine fuel to enter Chinese domestic market
    Fuel has lower sulphur content than marine distillates, Sinopec claims.
  • Study: Benchmark for bunker consumption needed
    Methodology must be able to assess current techniques and retrofit technology.
  • New bunker trader for Bomin's Shanghai office
    Ian Zhang starts work on February 19.
  • Cruise line's annual profits slip
    Bottom line hit by bigger bunker bill.
  • AWT: Avoid Puerto Rico ECA and save money
    Change in navigational course can produce 'reasonable savings'.
  • Indian shipowner has vessel seized
    Bunker dispute sparked arrest, source says.

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In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
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