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September 9, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama to assess if seepage will delay opening of expanded canal
  • Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe AE9 loop as slack season opens in October
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine marks launch of West Latin Express in Chile
  • Fuel-saving windshield installed on bow of 6,724-TEU MOL Marvel for tests
  • Low sulphur fuel rules for cruise ships in Sydney Harbour from October
  • Pipavav hits big leagues as APM Terminals docks 9,971-TEU Maersk ship
  • MIT students to race UPS-sponsored solar car from Darwin to Adelaide
  • Freightos shipping quotation platform attracts 2 new venture capitalists
  • Polish yard runs drone inspections of tanks, hulls, bulkheads, masts
  • Getting business balance right on 'One Belt-One Road' - the New Silk Road
  • Global air freight volume falls 0.6pc in July, but IATA sees better times ahead
  • Deadly puff adder snake found on Dubai cargo flight
  • MASKargo future up in the air as 'new' Malaysia Airlines takes off
  • Volga-Dnepr's ABC starts B747-8F Moscow to Singapore flights via Hong Kong

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bharat Jain elected new Chairman of CFBA
  • Cabotage restriction relaxed for RoRo & other special vessels
  • Dangerous Goods - Physical Properties
  • Global schedule reliability declines in July after 4 months of improvement
  • Anil Diggikar takes charge as Chairman of JN Port
  • Colachel port set for development
  • Govt to develop low-cost non-major ports under Sagarmala project
  • Tianjin blast loss up to $ 3.3 bn
  • Iron ore exporters may be benefited by rail freight cut
  • Exporters should improve competitiveness, says Commerce Secy
  • Fieo to organise 'INDIA EXPO' in Sri Lanka from Sept. 11
  • INR bounces back against dollar
  • No need to register quantity with DGFT for sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RZD volumes below par
  • British haulier overhauls fleet
  • Global schedule reliability declines
  • Combined scanner-to-printer solutions
  • Laurels for Naouri
  • New owner for UK-based palletised distributer
  • Disneyland - a magnet for foreign carriers
  • Tepid traffic growth at Europe's airports in July
  • Doubling up through Denmark
  • Volumes wilt under summer sun
  • Sights set firmly on expansion
  • Logistics stalwart takes on COO role
  • APMT to acquire Grup Maritim TCB
  • Larger premises in Yangon

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • NewLead bullish on dry bulk
    Greece's NewLead Holdings will be looking for chartering opportunities in the dry bulk market as it attempts to grow its bulker fleet, according to the shipowner's CEO. In an 8 September announcement reviewing the commercial performance of its bulker Newlead Albion, NewLead chief Michael Zolotas
  • Tanker rates get a boost
    Divergence in refinery margins between the Atlantic and the Far East is driving both product and crude carrier freight rates, according to shipping analysts at Pareto Securities in Oslo. Crude tanker rates started to move upwards last week, as product tankers fell back from the recent record high
  • Bulkers sold for high scrap prices as buyers speculate
    Several ships were sold at high prices from 31 August to 4 September as cash buyers speculated on recovering scrap steel demand. The ships were all sold for recycling in India while weak market fundamentals deterred sales in Bangladesh and Pakistan. While bulkers are getting less than USD300 per
  • Sweden plans tonnage tax from 1 July 2016
    The Swedish government plans to introduce tonnage tax next year after more than a decade of lobbying by the country's shipowner community. "In the Budget Bill for 2016, which is based on an agreement between the government parties and the Left Party, the government will propose the introduction of
  • NYK wins shipping contract with Hokuetsu Kishu Paper
    Japan's NYK Line has won a long-term consecutive voyage charter (CVC) with compatriot paper manufacturer Hokuetsu Kishu Paper. The latter imports wood fibre and pulp to make paper. The contract will be serviced by a fuel-efficient wood chip carrier that NYK has ordered at Oshima for 2018 delivery.
  • Maersk Line cuts 16% West Central Asia-Europe
    Maersk Line, the container shipping unit in the A.P. Moller-Maersk group in Copenhagen, says it will cut about 16% of its capacity on the West Central Asia-Europe trade lane. "In our continuous effort to provide our customers with an attractive and competitive West Central Asia/Europe network -
  • APM Terminals buys control of Grup Maritim TCB terminals
    APM terminals, the Rotterdam-based container terminals unit in A.P. Moller-Maersk group in Copenhagen, says it has acquired controlling interest in the 11 container terminals owned by Grup Maritim TCB in Europe and Latin America. "APM Terminals has reached an agreement with Perez y Cia to acquire
  • China's coal imports down 31.3% y/y in first eight months
    China's coal imports fell 31.3% year on year (y/y) to 139 million tonnes in the first eight months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In August alone, coal imports dropped 7% y/y to 17.5 million tonnes, down 18% compared with July. The average import prices also fell 21% y/y to
  • China to enhance ship emissions regulations
    China's Ministry of Transport on 8 September announced a plan to cut SOx emission from ships by 65% in the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and Bohai Sea by 2020. The move, as part of the implementation plan on Special Campaign to Prevent Ship and Port Pollution (2015-20), targets to enhance
  • CMES, Sinotrans & CSC deny possible merger
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans Air Transportation Development have denied media reports on the possible merger of their parent companies China Merchants Group and Sinotrans & CSC. Local media reported that the merger of China Merchants Group and Sinotrans & CSC seems a
  • Singapore maritime union: Tripartism key to shipping success
    The Singapore Maritime Employers Federation (SMEF) believes that tripartism will play an important role in the city-state's shipping industry. SMEF chairman Francis Joseph, speaking at the 60th anniversary of the trade union, said tripartism is a key ingredient in promoting harmonious
  • Marine employers advised to hire more skilfully
    Shore-based marine employers should broaden their search, beyond high ranking mariners, to fill managerial roles, said speakers at London International Shipping Week on 7 September. Speaking at Nautilus International's roundtable Shore Enough? Meeting the Demand for Maritime Professionals,
  • Seafarers' career guidance: Vital but lacking
    Career advice has been described as the "missing link" for seafaring professions, said speakers at London International Shipping Week on 7 September. According to them, this lack could hurt the health of national maritime hubs, which need seafarers to come ashore to maintain them. Recruiters said
  • Leaps in technology reduce human interaction
    The shipping industry will not only employ robotics to make vessels more competitive, but there will also be a reduction in human interaction, according to speakers at London International Shipping Week (LISW) on 7 September. Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register (LR)

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Apparel shippers could be hit by Maersk Line decision to cut India-Europe service
  • 'Hungry' CAL targets pharma market as air cargo service takes off for Atlanta
  • APMT expands its Spanish portfolio with takeover of terminal operator Grup TCB
  • Peter Ford spearheads Ports America global strategy, replaced at Gulftainer by Fleming Dalgaard

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Engine room fire curtails Carnival Liberty cruise
  • Valmet automation picked for LNG fueled Tallink ferry
  • USCG icebreaker Mackinaw completes repairs
  • Gulf Island delivers towboat to Marquette
  • Inmarsat joins autonomous ship project
  • Vane Bros takes delivery of BHGI designed asphalt barge
  • Spinning sponge could boost exhaust scrubber efficiency
  • MSC extends two Sealift, Inc. time charters
  • Mississippi River reopens after slurry spill
  • New stern trawler will be Norway's largest

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Panama Canal Authority looking into expansion project seepage issue
  • Department of Transportation releases updated information on ferry operators
  • Alaska Airlines extends deal with quarterback Russell Wilson
  • US Coast Guard works with French to medevac man off Oregon coast
  • NYK partnership opening first Saudi Arabia RORO terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Nigeria's ports poised to open door to private sector investment
    Two new bills aim to decentralise port management in West African country
  • NNPC has no power to ban tankers from Nigeria
    Shipowners shouldn't take everything that comes out of the government as gospel, says Shasore
  • Cracks show in Panama's canal timetable
    ACP casts fresh doubt over April opening of its third locks project
  • Lloyd's List party celebrates global expansion in style
    Industry congregation head to St Paul's Cathedral for the party of London International Shipping Week 2015
  • Diana Containerships panamax sale falls through
    Cap Domingo price was strong but deal depended on final approval for buyer
  • Private equity could target shipmanagement more, says V.Group boss
    Research shows benefits of outsourcing, but challenges remain. Debate increases on how it will fund growth
  • Vancouver eyes unsettled Greeks as it increases shipping appeal
    Canadian hub launches international pitch to industry in London as competing centres converge on Athens
  • Surge in transpacific trade shows no sign of slowing
    Imports from Asia climb 12.2% in July, as Pacific ports continue to win back traffic from Atlantic rivals
  • British shipping sharply critical of EU
    Tone at Chamber Brexit debate broadly eurosceptic, but not explicitly in favour of withdrawal
  • Record-high iron ore exports from Port Hedland bearish for capesize rates
    Arctic Securities points to lower tonne-mile demand as Australian miners take market share from suppliers farther away
  • Cobelfret's CLdN RoRo orders first pair in 12-ship expansion
    Hyundai Mipo yard to build two vessels each of 8,000 lane metres capacity
  • Aronnax: LR's view of the future ship
    Lloyd's Register view of the future may suggest a revolution, but there is a key characteristic it just cannot drop
  • APMT to buy Spanish container terminals operator
    Acquisition will narrow gap between Danish-owned group and world number one Hutchison
  • Yard Talk | Indonesia's mixed messages on shipbuilding
    A ban on buying foreign ships may have the unintended consequence of increasing foreign participation
  • Mitsubishi Heavy to spin off shipbuilding and related businesses
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will hive off its shipbuilding and related businesses into two separate companies
  • Major port operators launch environmental initiative
    Global port operators promote environmental awareness and sustainable development in the first industry initiative of its size
  • Singamas Container buys back shares
    Company says its stock is consistently undervalued
  • Baleària to order two LNG-fuelled ferries from LaNaval
    Vessels will be among the largest ferries in Europe and the biggest so far built in Spain

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • No summer slowdown for ODFL as shipments, tonnage leap
    Less-than-truckload shipments poured into Old Dominion Freight Line in July and August, rising 12.9 and 11.7 percent, respectively, from already strong year-ago levels. LTL tons per day increased 7.7 percent and 5.8 percent in July and in August, the company said Sept. 8. At the same time, revenue per hundredweight dropped...
  • Productivity legislation wouldn't be too costly for ports, Uncle Sam
    WASHINGTON - While opponents of U.S. legislation that would track port performance at the nation's 25 busiest container ports argue about the feasibility, they'll have hard time arguing it would be too costly for the ports and the federal government. According to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, it would cost roughly...
  • Landstar freight volume rises, but revenue per load drops
    The number of loads shippers handed truckload carrier Landstar System reached all-time highs in July and August, rising 9 percent from mid-2014, the company said. However, revenue per load hauled by Landstar owner-operators dropped 7 and 6 percent in July and August. The steep decline in diesel fuel prices -- which...
  • Maersk to slash West Central Asia-Europe capacity
    Maersk Line said it will cut about 16 percent of its capacity on the West Central Asia-Europe trade lane by discontinuing a vessel string in response to lower-than-expected volumes. The carrier's ME5 service, which operates between the Indian subcontinent and ports in the Middle East and Mediterranean, will shut down next...
  • Gdansk port volume drops by double digits amid expansion
    DCT Gdansk. Credit: DCT GdanskContainer volume through port Gdansk plunged 16.7 percent year-over-year in the first half, highlighting the broader decline in trade between Poland and Russia as the latter's economy struggles. Traffic at Gdansk's Deepwater Container Terminal fell to 598,960 twenty-foot-equivalent units while in all of 2014, the terminal handled...
  • Grupo Libra poised to invest in Santos as port authority dispute ends
    Grupo Libra's Terminal 35 at the Port of Santos.A long-running legal dispute between the Santos port authority and Grupo Libra over unpaid fees is coming to an end, paving the way for the terminal operator to invest $195.3 million in its two facilities at the busiest Latin American container gateway. Grupo...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru strike flattens Indian port volume growth
    Container throughput at major public ports in India remained relatively flat in August year-over-year, dragged down by the week-long shuttering of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's biggest container handler. Volumes via the country's 12 major ports were up 1 percent to 678,000 20-foot-equivalent units...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Fire ignites on cruiseship
    A fire struck a Carnival Cruise Line vessel, holding up the ship in the US Virgin Islands but causing no injuries.
  • More canal delays?
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) raised the prospect of another change in the timetable for its expansion project as a result of water seepage in a new lock.
  • Crewman lost overboard
    A seafarer has died after falling from a general cargoship in India's Andaman Islands.
  • LNG bunker ships stalled
    LNG bunkering demand today is "insufficient" to justify newbuildings fully dedicated to this sector, according to one specialist broker.
  • Zvezda orderbook tweaked
    Russian energy giant Rosneft is planning to order 41 ships and 12 platforms at the country's new Far East shipyard Zvezda.
  • Diana sale binned
    The sale of a Diana Containerships panamax vessel agreed in July has fallen through.
  • Ardmore to pay out more
    New York-listed tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has boosted the amount of cash it will hand out to shareholders as dividends.
  • Nakilat opens up
    Qatar LNG carrier owner allows overseas interests to buy up to 49% of company.
  • Looking for answers
    Delegates hoping to find out more about the Nigerian ban on oil tankers may have left a London International Shipping Week seminar with a sense of frustration today.
  • UK owners urge Euro reform
    UK shipowners and their allies intend to back the prime minister David Cameron's effort to renegotiate terms of Britain's membership of the European Union ahead of a referendum due to be held by the end of 2017, but have warned real change is needed.
  • Iran eyes Europe exports
    Iran has said it is keen to export LNG to Europe, but faces significant hurdles before this can happen.
  • UK owners urge no 'Brexit'
    UK shipowners and their allies intend to back the prime minister David Cameron's effort to renegotiate terms of Britain's membership of the European Union ahead of a referendum due to be held by the end of 2017, but have warned real change is needed.
  • Across the great divide
    Two shipyards on either side of the ethnic divide in Cyprus have teamed up to share clients and revenue.
  • Silver lining for OSVs?
    Offshore service vessel (OSV) owners received a boost amid dire rates on Tuesday as a new report predicted demand growth over the next 10 years.
  • MES sells $83m of bonds
    Japanese shipbuilder issues domestic debt over five and seven years.
  • Maersk buys 11 terminals
    AP Moller-Maersk's APM Terminals (APMT) has snapped up interests in 11 ports in Europe and South America from Grup Maritim.
  • Maersk Line cuts 16%
    Danish giant chops ME5 service to reduce capacity between west central Asia and Europe; enhances other runs.
  • Brexit: owners say stay
    UK shipowners to support Prime Minister Cameron's renegotiation of EU membership
  • Cruise order in danger
    An Australian cruiseship operator is rethinking its plans to order a new bigger vessel domestically due to government shipping reforms.
  • Subsea 7 buys again
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has spent $10m on redeeming part of its $700m convertible bond issue.
  • Workers trash ferries
    Striking MyFerrylink workers have caused more than EUR 2m ($2.2m) of damage to two ro-paxes during recent industrial action.
  • LNG needs postponements
    The LNG industry needs to scale back the number of projects coming on stream if it wants to avoid an oversupplied market, a consultant has warned.
  • Sweden plans tonnage tax
    Nordic nation set to comes into line with tax policies in neighbouring nations from 2016.
  • Hedland hits new high
    Port Hedland set a new all-time for iron ore exports last month with China taking a growing share of volumes.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Coast Guard, MarAd issue caution about shipments from Tianjin
  • APM Terminals acquires Grup Maritim TCB
  • Former ND CEO resigns from XPO
  • Major terminal operators partner on international environmental initiative
  • CARU, TCG establish new container leasing company
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: CEVA and Cathay Pacific Airways
  • Trading in COSCO, China Shipping stocks remain suspended
  • Commodity prices, not rail capacity, to dictate agriculture volumes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bunker suppliers have biggest claims against Copenship
    Prospects for those owed money by the defunct company look bleak.
  • European owner orders LNG-ready ships
    Part of bigger 12-ship order.
  • 'Metal sponge' could cut ship emissions
    Developers hope to capitalise on the stricter ECA regulations.
  • US navy fuel pipeline gets upgrade
    Work to be completed by 2017.
  • CLIA: Cruise ship emission ranking flawed
    Says NABU's methods 'fall short of fair and scientifically objective assessments'.
  • Increased bunker supply in Russia's Far East
    As mini-refinery plan mooted.
  • Hempel says 350 vessels have used its biocide hull coating
    'We are delighted with the success of Hempaguard.'
  • 'TechnoMax' ships to lead transformation in shipping
    Ships will rely less and less on human input and harness technology to make them smarter, safer and more effective, Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 report predicts.
  • Climate think tank to verify bunker-saving technologies
    CWR seeking vessel participation in multi-technology retrofit project.
  • Approval in principle given to LNG bunker tanker
    Project aims to cut the production costs.
  • NewOcean Energy secures $170 million loan
    Loan is for general financing purposes.
  • Emissions analyser raises profile
    With partnership between manufacturer and testing firm.
  • Chinese firm eyes stake in multi-billion dollar oil project
    Project seeks to produce bunkers and other transport fuels for Russian region.
  • Hong Kong bunkering firm secures $170 million loan
    Loan is for general financing purposes, says NewOcean Energy Holdings.
  • Firm boasts market presence for emissions analyser
    Adds more than 30 worldwide offices as product distribution outlets.

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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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