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February 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk group profit off 6pc to US$3.7 million, but box earnings up 3 fold
  • Mitsubishi yard won't take blame for MOL Comfort splitting, sinking
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership Singapore talks end without appreciable gain
  • Matson 12pc profit decline attributed to false claim court settlement
  • China bullish in maintaining similar pace of growth in trade in 2014
  • Non-union truckers strike over Vancouver's 2-3 hour wait time in port
  • Long awaited top 10 container port rankings in China revealed
  • Maersk container laden with cigarettes washes ashore in East Devon
  • Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operations
  • Hutchison signs mega-player consortium for intra-Asia loop from Sydney
  • Overcapacity stalls rate rebound till year's end: Rickmers Maritime
  • CMA CGM launches first container service between Hamburg and Black Sea
  • Big night out ends in death for two Maersk security contractors
  • China's January waterway traffic up 5.6pc, road freight rises 9.3pc
  • Anhui simplified customs rules now extended to 467 local enterprises
  • Azerbaijan, Estonia, Qatar approve use of digital nautical publications
  • Cathay, HK Chamber of Commerce welcome measures in budget speech
  • China Eastern cargo slips 0.8pc in January to 116,780 tonnes
  • Changi Airport air cargo rises 3.8pc in January to 151,400 tonnes
  • Korean Air code shares with Air Tahiti Nui on the Seoul-Papeete route
  • United to fly Dreamliners LA-Melbourne 6 times weekly in October
  • China Southern offers discounts to Oz-NZ Canton Trade Fair delegates

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • ...triples 2013 profit
  • IIFF launches 6th batch of IIFF-FIATA Diploma Course in Freight Forwarding
  • India Ratings assigns stable outlook to logistics sector for FY15
  • Maersk commences new alliance linking Far East to Indian Subcontinent
  • Maersk Group gets permanent licence to operate container business activities in Myanmar
  • P3 alliance may get US FMC approval next month
  • Panama Canal expansion work resumes
  • UK P&I Club announces a positive 2014 renewal
  • Handicraft exports up 39.7 pc in Jan.
  • JNPT Board approves PSA bid for fourth container terminal
  • Renamed Kamarajar Port (formerly Ennore Port) set to award key projects
  • Work on Ennore Port LNG terminal likely to commence soon
  • AAI to develop seven airports in UP
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia helps local truckers & communities
  • Govt to review export duty on iron ore pellets
  • USIIC & Ficci successfully conduct US-India export control workshop in Ahmedabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Plan to be forged for Khalifa Port railway terminal
  • Maersk "pleased" with 2013 despite decreased revenues
  • Reshuffle at Japan Airlines
  • Green light for 33 railfreight projects in Pennsylvania
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo to fly to Mexico City
  • Imperial acquires Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor
  • Bremen ports with lower throughput in 2013
  • Pallet-Track opens hub in Scotland
  • Dnata launches line maintenance services
  • Goldhofer's "Faktor 5" goes to South America
  • Switzerland to standardise road and railway financing
  • New link between Antwerp Gateway and Duisport
  • New appointment for Jungheinrich UK
  • Eine Stahlbüchse verändert die Welt
  • Das Vertrauen kehrt zurück
  • Volga-Dnepr completes 1,100th oil and gas flight

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bid protests mean suspension of OPC contract work
  • BC Ferries orders cable ferry
  • Sure Wind takes delivery of second Damen newbuild
  • February 27, 2014 Schettino returns to Concordia "as a defendant"
  • Crowley promotes Scott Hoggarth
  • Commandant delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address
  • Sembcorp Marine books jack-up, drillship orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded near Astoria Anchorage
  • Foss Maritime joining group researching hydrogen fuel cell
  • U.S. teaming with Canada for new truck inspection program
  • Oregon Air National Guard Fighter Wing names Port of Portland top employer
  • Crowely taps Scott Hoggarth as ship assist/tanker escort VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Company results round up
    Free to read: Keep up to date during earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports
  • Cash rich Maersk calls for realistic box trade forecasts
    EXCLUSIVE: Ordering new ships not the solution for weaker players, Maersk boss warns
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum lifts profits in 2013
    Sales fall but bunker provider sees signs of stronger market this year
  • 'Our charterers need our ships', says D'Amico's Fiori
    But the Italian product tanker boss sees challenges on the horizon
  • Avance Gas beats expectations as VLGCs pull in robust rates
    Average earnings of $43,200 per day
  • Shipping finds funding from new sources
    Norton Rose Fulbright survey reveals improved industry optimism
  • A victim of its own success
    Maersk expects 2014 result to match 2013 but that guidance hides a brilliant performance
  • Maersk includes tankers in its core strategy
    Does this signal a turnaround for a division now focused only on the product segment?
  • MSC closes in on Maersk as the Danish line curbs its fleet expansion
    The battle to improve boxlines' balance sheets shifts to vessel utilisation
  • Maersk share price slips as company issues cautious outlook for 2014
    But analysts say the market may perform better than predicted
  • Tax settlement pushes Vale to a record quarterly loss
    Brazil miner sells less iron ore to China and predicts 'less buoyant' steel industry demand
  • Frontline 2012 targets New York capesize listing
    Forming a 'cape-yield', low leverage company will tap stronger dry bulk fundamentals
  • D'Amico moves into the black
    Italian product tanker owner sees strong signs of improvement for product tankers
  • Taking stock of SOx
    Free to read: Lloyd's List's sulphur survey seeks opinions from across the maritime industries
  • Maersk Line profits soar but parent group's bottom line stays flat
    Liner business has reaped the rewards of its efficiency drive
  • Yangzijiang poised for foray into ultra-large boxships and VLGCs
    Chairman Ren 'confident' yard will be invited to bid for future 13,000 teu-16,000 teu orders
  • Pacific Basin Shipping ends 2013 with a $1.5m profit
    Strategic priority for 2014 is to selectively acquire handysize and handymax ships
  • RBS reports a four-fold increase in shipping impairments to $567m
    Bank posts record losses and has halved its lending to the Greek market in a year
  • Safe Bulkers wins $32m arbitration award for cancelled capesize
    New York-listed owner unveils better than expected fourth-quarter results
  • STX O&S issues $1.8bn new shares to creditors
    Cash-strapped yard launches another round of debt-to-equity swaps
  • APM Terminals posts 9.8% rise in net profits
    Parent AP Moller-Maersk forecasts above-market growth and better productivity
  • Frontline 2012 maintains its focus on fuel-efficient newbuildings
    Company is bullish about opportunities for the crude tanker segment
  • Damco reports in the red for 2013
    Ocean freight volumes decline compared with overall market growth
  • Maersk Line profit driven by better fleet utilisation, says Andersen
    Capacity up just 0.2% despite cargo growth of 4.1%
  • Transatlantic seeks additional cash to continue restructuring
    Swedish offshore and shortsea firm seeks further rights issue as volumes continue to fall
  • Frontline shrinks its fourth-quarter loss
    Improved rates environment could evaporate with capacity increases, says tanker operator
  • Finnlines reports deeper pre-tax losses
    But positive tax effects flatter ro-ro outfit's income statement
  • Toepfer sees mood lifting in Hamburg
    Free to read: Ship finance conference comes at time when bargains abound

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Maersk Line trebled profit in 2013
    Maersk Line more than trebled its net profit, to $1.5Bn in 2013 from $461M in 2012, thanks to network efficiencies that reduced unit costs and lowered bunker prices
  • Frontline 2012 open to investment
    Commodity shipping company Frontline 2012 has left the door open to increase its exposure to the crude oil tanker market on the back of a recovery in freight rates
  • Frontline optimistic for 2014
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, says that the recent rise in freight rates should give better operating results in 1Q14
  • Frontline 2012 targets Capesize listing
    Frontline 2012 says it targeting a New York listing of its Capesize business by the 3Q of 2014
  • Maersk Line expects $1.5Bn profit in 2014
    Maersk Line, the container shipping unit of the A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) Group based in Copenhagen, expects to repeat the $1.5Bn net profit it achieved last year in 2014
  • Better infrastructure tops rail priorities
    Volumes of cargo carried by rail are expected to increase during the next two to three years, according to a survey issued by law firm Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Survey predicts shipping skills crunch ahead
    Shipping companies do not regard investing in employee skill levels as a priority, despite widespread concern over the shortage of suitably skilled employees across the transport sector, a survey has found
  • BW Offshore raises NK750M
    BW Offshore, the Oslo listed floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit operator, said in a statement that it has raised NK750M ($129M) through an issue of five year bonds
  • Antwerp finishes rail cargo tunnel
    The port of Antwerp has completed work on a rail freight tunnel connecting the left and right banks of the River Scheldt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • 100 Percent Container Scanning for US-Bound Cargo Remains Elusive
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department Homeland of Security has until July to meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers to be scanned at nearly 750 foreign ports. DHS isn't going to make it. Instead, Congress will likely grant the agency an extension like it did in 2012, when it gave...
  • YRC Worldwide Cuts 2013 Loss to $83.6 Million
    With a new five-year labor contract in place and five years until long-term debt comes due, YRC Worldwide is prepared to focus on improving service, lowering cost and balancing the network at struggling long-haul subsidiary YRC Freight. As of today, YRC Freight has a new president, Darren Hawkins, formerly senior vice...
  • Maersk Profit Drops in Fourth Quarter, But Triples for Full Year
    Maersk Line today posted a lower profit for the fourth quarter of 2013, but its full-year profit tripled, thanks to higher volumes and steep cost cuts, which offset lower freight rates. The world's largest container line earned a fourth-quarter profit of $313 million, down 6.5 percent from $335 million in the...
  • Technology Helps Combat Effects of Slow-Steaming on Perishables
    Container carriers and shippers of refrigerated cargoes, facing slower transit times and more distant markets, are looking to high-tech solutions from container manufacturers. "Some of our customers are asking for more technology to help offset longer transit times," said Jim Taekens, senior product manager for Carrier Transicold. "I think it is...
  • Seattle, Tacoma Container Decline Contrasts With Virginia's Growth
    Port of SeattleThe ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw year-over-year drops in container volumes in January, while the Port of Virginia recorded a 5.4 percent gain in TEU traffic, led by "strong" exports. Ports of Tacoma and Seattle Combined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 10.6 percent in...
  • Houston Port Prepares for Anticipated Growth in Volume
    Port of HoustonHouston has a problem, but it's a good one to have. The biggest challenge for the Gulf of Mexico's dominant container port may be expanding its facilities quickly enough to stay a jump or two ahead of demand. "We've had shippers come to our office and ask if we'll...
  • Chassis Chokepoints
    It would be a convenient story line to link one of the major reasons for this winter's gridlock at the ports of New York-New Jersey and Los Angeles-Long Beach to deficiencies in infrastructure. But the topic that yielded seaports a rare mention in last month's State of the Union address...
  • Shippers to See New Standards for Better Container Visibility
    While large ocean shippers can get information about where their containers are on the high seas or elsewhere in their supply chains through electronic data interface with their ocean carriers, small shippers who don't have EDI are often left in the dark. That may be changing now that INTTRA, the multi-carrier...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bearish on exports
    Seacor Holdings is betting that the United States will not export its crude, the ship owner's chief executive said today.
  • Jack Frost bites Aker Philly
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is firing on all cylinders following an avalanche of newbuilding orders but a recent series of powerful snowstorms has proven problematic for one of its projects.
  • Grounding probed in US
    The US Coast Guard is investigating the brief grounding of a handysize bulker in Virginia's Elizabeth River.
  • Genco 'another Torm'?
    New York-listed Genco Shipping & Trading could end up looking like Danish products tanker owner Torm as a result of its restructuring negotiations, a bankruptcy lawyer projected today.
  • Subsea boosts Dof
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof enjoyed a bumper end to 2013 thanks to its subsea division.
  • Grimaldi gets its right
    Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has returned to profit in the fourth quarter under the leadership of new CEO Emanuele Grimaldi.
  • SFL deletes duo
    Ship Finance International has pulled the plug on two containership newbuildings under construction in China, it announced today.
  • Bergen back in business
    Bergen Group is seeing a reversal in financial fortunes as its deep restructuring begins to pay off.
  • Taxman aids Solvang
    A tax gain has helped gas carrier owner Solvang to a better profit in the fourth quarter.
  • d'Amico set for resales
    d'Amico International Shipping is set to enter the market for products tanker resales.
  • Eidesvik hit by forex swing
    Currency swings have blotted Eidesvik Offshore's fourth quarter and final year earnings report.
  • This one's for you
    AP Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen has revealed the group's big share giveaway is a means of allowing employees to invest by lowering the price.
  • Avance in final flourish
    A strong showing from its VLGCs has seen Avance Gas record a vastly improved fourth quarter profit.
  • RBS shipping impairments hit $567m
    Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed a steep increase in shipping impairment losses for 2013.
  • Bonheur turns red
    Olsen family holding company Bonheur has posted a loss in the fourth quarter as depreciation and impairment charges increased.
  • RABT pain goes on
    Shares in Rederi AB TransAtlantic tumbled today after the Swedish shipowner announced another share sale and further job cuts amid deep losses.
  • Wilson turns it around
    Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has returned to profit in the fourth quarter as currency exchange gains boosted its result.
  • Pac Basin's $800m binge
    Pacific Basin Shipping splashed out $800m on fleet expansion in 2013 as the dry cargo market endured its worst year since the mid 1980s.
  • Grindrod earnings jump
    South African shipowner has seen net earnings rise for 2013 despite a fall in revenue.
  • Investments drive Milaha
    Stock market investments propelled Qatari shipowner Milaha to a 14% jump in profit last year.
  • Schettino back on board
    Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is returning to the wreck of the cruiseship off Italy for the first time as his manslaughter trial continues.
  • Still red, no warning
    Frontline has reported a worse than expected loss for the fourth quarter but the picture is looking brighter for the tanker owner.
  • ITC posts deeper loss
    Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) fell to a deeper loss in the final leg of 2013 despite higher revenue as costs rose.
  • Ross defends funds
    Critics are off base in blaming private equity for inflating newbuilding orders and threatening market recovery, billionaire Wilbur L Ross claims.
  • FRNT warms to crude
    John Fredriksen's flagship company Frontline 2012 has expressed an interest in expanding its crude tanker portfolio for the first time having amassed a huge orderbook in other sectors.
  • Stena buys Celtic Ferries
    Sweden's Stena Line has bought the Irish Sea ro-pax operator Celtic Ferries.
  • Maersk in bonus bonanza
    Danish owner AP Moller-Maersk is preparing to reward investors with a massive stock hand-out.
  • AP Moller-Maersk earnings cut
    Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has seen net profit chopped by 6% in 2013.
  • Hapag eyes intra-Asia
    Hapag Lloyd is due to launch a new Japan - Singapore - Jakarta (JSJ) liner service from the middle of next month.
  • Sweet spot for Swiber
    Swiber Holdings has reported record revenue and net profit for the second consecutive year-running.
  • Yangzijiang profit eases
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its fourth quarter profit decline by 8% amidst the challenging operating environment for Chinese yards.
  • RIG opts for Sembmarine
    Transocean has opted for Singapore's SembCorp Marine for its multi-billion dollar drillship newbuilding spree.
  • Aegean profit doubles
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen its fourth quarter 2013 profit come in more than double that of a year ago.
  • Safe beats Street
    Safe Bulkers reported a fourth-quarter profit Wednesday that topped most Wall Street forecasts.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Maersk Group boosted by container shipping, terminal units
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, helped by strong performance from its Maersk Line container shipping business and APM Terminals business, reported a profit of $3.78 billion in 2013, down from $4 billion in 2012.
  • INTTRA, GS1 US announce collaboration
    INTTRA announced today that it will collaborate with GS1 US, an information standards organization, to develop and implement containerized shipping data exchange guidelines for supply chain and logistics.
  • CargoSphere to release SUDS 2.0
  • Desiccant maker Clariant keeps cocoa beans dry
  • Cathay Pacific adds cargo service to Ohio
  • MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions
  • Soy shippers explore political fix for Highway Trust Fund
    The Soy Transportation Coalition thinks it might have a solution for overcoming the political fear in Washington of raising taxes: addition by subtraction.
  • Obama floats transport plan, Rep. Mica slams bigger gas tax
  • DOT now receiving applications for TIGER funds
    Congress included the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) money, a 20-percent increase from last year's $474 million appropriation, in the omnibus spending bill for the current fiscal year.
  • Parra named CEO at DHL Express
  • DHL adds to aftermarket services
  • Redwood City port signs on Boxer Industries
  • Schneider selling nearly 6,000 trailers
  • Echo buys Comcar Logistics
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bunker prices head down in Fujairah
    IFO prices flat in Suez.
  • Prices rise across Europe
    LS product remained tight in Rotterdam, according to reports.
  • Maersk: Cutting emissions makes economic sense
    Saving fuel works economically and environmentally, says carrier.
  • Maersk fears unfair competition from lax 2015 policing
    Tougher sulphur regs need enforcing to make them work.
  • ARA supplier: Target cargo traders and refiners to improve quality
    Says the cargo traders market relies on for product push specifications to the absolute limit.
  • Trader quits Lukoil
    Exit is from company's Rotterdam office.
  • Charleston backs shore power
    Residents say Carnival ship main source of air pollution.
  • Major survey shows growing optimism in shipping
    Expectation of better freight rates ahead as more funds become available for investment.
  • Maersk Line yearly profits soar
    Lower bunker prices and consumption helped lift profits.
  • Asian bunker market softening
    Prices falling across region's key trading hubs.
  • Bunker tanker to undergo repairs
    Tanker currently operating in Bulgaria.
  • US consortium to examine use of lightweight metal in shipbuilding
    Research partly funded by US government.
  • Shipping firm to test fuel cell system
    System aimed at ship in port.
  • Fijian government to triple bunker levy
    Move aimed at foreign fishing vessels.
  • 'Fuel efficient' vessels chartered before launch
    Bulkers to be built at Chinese shipyard.

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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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