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January 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Daytime quayside shifts resume on US west coast as talks continue
  • Long Beach up 1.3pc to 6.8 million TEU as LA rises 6pc to 8.3 million TEU
  • Cosco Pacific puts Greek Piraeus port in Europe's top 10 in 2014
  • Combining Yangon feeders, multimart Vladivostok-Myanmar MCC loop is born
  • Zim drops Asia-Europe service, but toys with Asia-east coast North America
  • India scrapyards win US$180 million loan to silence angry environmentalists
  • CMA CGM adds New Orleans to Victory Bridge after 2M starts
  • Back in Africa, Panalpina expands service into Morocco and Kenya
  • Agility to develop 40-acre facility in Ghana's Tema Port Free Trade Zone
  • Canadian National says Chicago railway acquisition transformed life for CN
  • Schiphol cargo up 6.7 per cent in 2014 to 1,633,195 tonnes
  • WFS signs up with ATA Italia to provide ground-handling services
  • Tamil Nadu sugar cane exporters fear low air cargo capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • "Maritime education & training" is IMO's World Maritime Day theme for 2015
  • CMA CGM Group inaugurates CMA CGM Academy, its new in-house university
  • IRS announces S. Venkiteswaran Scholarships in field of law
  • MANSA welcomes Deepak Shetty as new DG Shipping
  • Moore Stephens says offshore maritime sector could be hit by new UK tax charge
  • NYK begins project to encourage greater maritime awareness among students
  • US apples to eat into India's market share
  • High-profile visits at Dighi Port
  • Mumbai-Pune Expressway to be widened
  • FTA route sees increase in intermediate goods exports
  • Govt to challenge WTO order on allowing US poultry imports
  • Re-export of goods imported under bonafide mistake

International Transport Journalweb site
  • K Line receives rating upgrade
  • Volvo Trucks and Pema bonding in Germany
  • More protection for trailers in Rotterdam
  • Maritime expert to lead BV marine marketing
  • Third-busiest year ever for Long Beach
  • Rail Cargo Hungaria shifting tons of sweet stuff
  • ATSG and DHL extend agreement
  • Nagel Langdons hurrying the haggis along
  • CAF Signalling involved in Shift2Rail project
  • Euronav announces IPO in USA
  • Los Angeles deputy mayor to head port
  • TNT enhances delivery service into Germany
  • Volga-Dnepr aiding battle against Ebola
  • Röhlig: change of generation and change of name
  • Fresh wind greening up Eurogate Bremerhaven

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • Navis system to run Australian terminal
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has signed a licence agreement to implement the Navis N4 terminal operating system at its fully automated container terminal that is under construction in Melbourne. The Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), a greenfield project in
  • Economou launches tanker IPO
    George Economou's Tankships Investment Holdings has filed a registration for a US initial public offering and listing on NASDAQ. The IPO plan dates back to the purchase of 12 tankers by Economou's DryShips in December 2010. Given currently positive Wall Street sentiment on crude shipping, the
  • DEME pushes strongly into offshore energy market
    Belgian dredging and land reclamation contractor DEME has strengthened its diversification into hydraulic projects at sea with orders for two new vessels to serve the offshore energy market. It has ordered a fallpipe and multipurpose vessel, to be named Living Stone, and a jack-up, to be named
  • Finnlines buys three ro-ros
    The Grimaldi Group's Baltic subsidiary has bought two ro-ros from Eckerö Shipping for an undisclosed price, IHS Maritime has learned. Neither Finnlines nor Eckerö Shipping disclosed the other party when they made their separate announcements of the deal. The ships, Trader and Carrier, will be
  • Sri Lanka to restart ferry to India
    Sri Lanka has revived interest in a ferry service with India following the visit of the new government's foreign minister to New Delhi at the weekend. The government said it wants to restart ferry services between Talaimannar and Rameswaram and Colombo and Tuticorin. The matter was discussed during
  • Europe to invest $78Bn on waterborne trade
    The European Commission (EC) has confirmed it expects to invest EUR67.4Bn (USD78Bn) on developing port and "waterborne-related" projects up to 2030. The investment, which falls under the EC's Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) project, represents 10% of the total EUR700Bn investment to
  • Union condemns shrinking UK training funds
    Government funding to train UK seafarers has reduced year on year "in real terms", maritime union Nautilus International has warned. Although the 2014-15 funding, at GBP15M (USD22.7M), is the highest it has ever been, Nautilus said this amount will cover barely 20% of course expenses. "The funding
  • KOGAS shipbuilding contracts signed
    Shipbuilding contracts for the six LNG carriers tied to Korea Gas Corporation's (KOGAS's) recent tender were signed today. Last October, KOGAS awarded two ships each to Hyundai LNG Shipping, Korea Line Corporation (KLC), and SK Shipping. Hyundai and KLC will build their ships at Daewoo
  • Slow steaming loses its appeal in the tanker segment
    Low bunker prices are making slow steaming less attractive, say bunker traders. "Tanker daily hiring rates for shipowners are climbing now, very large crude carriers [VLCCs] especially," said a Singapore-based bunker trader. The current daily chartering rate of VLCCs on the spot market is hovering
  • Sinotrans Shipping sells VLCC
    Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans Shipping, a unit of the state conglomerate Sinotrans&CSC, has sold its only VLCC to China VLCC, which is a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping and Sinotrans&CSC. The VLCC, purchased for USD61.8M, was identified as 2008-built Yangtze Friendship. It was
  • TSA plans to increase rates in February
    Container carrier alliance Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) has recommended that its members implement a general rate increase (GRI) for all origins and destinations ahead of the Lunar New Year. This GRI, announced at $600 per feu, will take effect on 9 February. "This is a very
  • Oil companies shifting focus to current projects
    Oil companies are cautious in investments this year as they divert to maintaining production from their existing oil fields instead of spending on new fields, amid lower oil prices. This was the feedback Singapore-listed offshore oilfield service companies gave to UOB Kay Hian Securities at the
  • Coastal Contracts incorporates subsidiary in Mexico
    Malaysia-listed marine services company, Coastal Contracts has incorporated an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Coast Oil (COSA) in Mexico. COSA will engage in leasing and subleasing of all kind of offshore assets related to the oil and gas industry and provision of drilling, engineering and other

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • MAN PrimeServ marks PMI Auto-tuning retrofit milestone
  • NASSCO Bremerton gets $33.7 million for Nimitz work
  • OSG names Blackley President and CEO
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding wins tugboat order
  • Crackdown finds unsatisfactory compliance on rest hour regs
  • Bollinger Shipyards promotes three
  • Höegh Osaka to be towed into Southampton Port

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • Ports of Seattle/Tacoma release combined cargo numbers for 2014
  • Marcon brokers vessel sales including former 'Google' barge
  • Trucking group blasts FMCSA for stand on crash accountability
  • Ceremony marks keel laying for new Crowley LNG-powered ship
  • US rail freight traffic count posts negative result during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • Tanker owners eye spate of new orders as rates take off
    Angelicoussis, Fredriksen and Angelopoulos among those poised to ink new VLCCS deals
  • Switching newbuild orders from dry to wet may put damper on tanker recovery
    Stena Bulk Erik Hånell boss raises concerns over growing suezmax orderbook
  • Willis buys hull stalwart Miller Insurance
    Consideration for 85% stake undisclosed
  • South Carolina posts double-digit box growth
    Charleston container traffic volumes rose 12% to nearly 1.8m teu in 2014
  • Floating storage earnings to skyrocket more than 100%
    History shows that owners are in for some big paydays for storing cheap crude at sea
  • Shipowners face strong risk of OW-linked arrests in UAE
    Law firm Fichte & Co suggests owners should reach settlement and secure indemnity
  • Arkas Line grows box volumes by 30%
    Turkish line expands fleet and creates new services and partnerships
  • Economou to launch tanker IPO
    Company will operate young fleet of four suezmaxes and six aframaxes
  • Allied World enters marine liability
    Reuben hired from RSA to head drive
  • Lloyd's List honours Joe Cox with lifetime achievement award
    President and chief executive of the American Chamber of Shipping will be recognised at ceremony in Houston
  • Dalian Shipbuilding industry wins tender for two LNG carriers
    Ships will haul cargoes for Sinopec's APLNG project along with six LNG carriers ordered in 2013
  • Scorpio Bulkers poised to shed more capesize orders
    Eyeing conversion and sale of 'limited number' of contracts to cut capital needs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • As higher volumes, rates build revenue, J.B. Hunt adds freight capacity
    Three straight quarters of stronger U.S. economic growth and rising freight demand added more than $500 million to J.B. Hunt Transport Services' top line in 2014, increasing the intermodal trucking company's annual revenue 10 percent to $6.2 billion. That gain came despite ongoing problems with intermodal rail service and an increasingly...
  • ILWU rally to press employers to resolve chassis M&R issue
    Thousands of supporters of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are expected to attend a rally this evening near the Port of Los Angeles to urge waterfront employers to resolve what has become the most controversial issue of West Coast contract negotiations - jurisdiction over chassis maintenance and repair. "I beg...
  • Logistics complex serving Brazilian port Santos opens
    Brazilian container terminal operator Grupo Libra has opened a 30 million reais ($11.7 million) bonded warehouse and logistics park to serve the port of Santos, the busiest container port in South America. The 70,000-square-meter complex, known as Libra Cubatão Logistics, is strategically located equal distances from the port and key roads,...
  • Construction begins on Oakland logistics hub-UP main line connection
    Construction began this week on a rail link that will connect a 360-acre logistics hub being built at a former Army base at the Port of Oakland with Union Pacific's main line. "Connecting the Oakland Army Base to the national rail network is a milestone for us," said Chris Chan, the...
  • Montreal to expand capacity after seeing healthy container traffic growth
    The return of CMA CGM, the opening of a grain containerization facility, healthy volume on Mediterranean and Caribbean services, and even diversions from the U.S. West Coast in 2014 helped lift Port of Montreal's container volume 4.2 percent versus 2013. The second-largest Canadian container gateway after Vancouver told JOC.com that it...
  • Alphaliner: 2015 box fleet growth to outpace that of 2014
    The global container ship fleet this year is set to increase 7.8 percent in terms of capacity, outpacing last year's 6.3 percent growth, according to Alphaliner. The cellular fleet consisted of 5,035 ships with a combined capacity of just over 18.37 million 20-foot-equivalent units on Jan. 1, 2015, an increase of...
  • For B/Ls, stick to the KISS principle
    Q: We're a third-party logistics provider handling warehouse distribution work for clients. We always ship out orders using trucking bills of lading. One client raised an interesting question about the "number of original trucking bills of lading issued." I know this client isn't confusing a trucking B/L with an ocean B/L....
  • Shippers relieved after Nhava Sheva labor pact is reached
    A labor dispute involving crane operators that produced intermittent gate closings and resultant violent protests by truck drivers over long waits at APM Terminals-managed Gateway Terminals India was settled Wednesday, giving beleaguered shippers relief after months-long cargo delays and congestion surcharges in Nhava Sheva, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port...
  • China rediscovers taste for Australian wine as imports soar
    HONG KONG - Australian wine exports to China have almost recovered to levels recorded before Beijing's austerity measures severely dented volumes, according to data released by the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA). Total Australian wine exports in 2014 increased by 8 percent to 40 million liters valued at $181 million....
  • Columbarium conversion will breathe life into Kerry Logistics warehouse
    HONG KONG - Kerry Logistics is planning to convert one of its basic warehouse facilities in Hong Kong into a columbarium that will store the remains of up to 100,000 people, according to a local media report, a move that would appear to be a significant money spinner for the...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • McCain defends proposal
    Prominent US lawmaker John McCain has taken to the floor of the Senate to defend his embattled proposal to repeal a key provision of the Jones Act cabotage law.
  • Euronav set to list
    Tanker giant Euronav is said to be "oversubscribed" and expected to price in a few hours a transfer of its listing to New York from Brussels while raising up to $185m in new investor funds.
  • Sticker shock
    The sale-and-purchase market is rife with rumours that an affiliate of China Merchants Group is looking to offload one of its last capesize bulkers.
  • DVB a target?
    Two Japanese banks have been linked to a takeover of German shipping lender DVB Bank.
  • Osaka set for Southampton
    Hoegh Osaka's list has been brought down to only five degrees, allowing salvors to tow it back into the port of Southampton later this evening.
  • Essar swings to loss
    India's Essar Shipping has fallen to a loss in its third quarter as rates dropped away.
  • Strong finish for Keppel
    Keppel Corporation's offshore arm has been the main contributor to the group's net profits for 2014 after a strong fourth quarter.
  • The case for Tankships
    New DryShips spin-off Tankships Investment Holdings believes its young fleet and the financial clout of CEO George Economou give it the edge in the tanker market as it prepares for a New York IPO.
  • Samsung signs up duo
    Samsung Heavy Industries has become the latest shipbuilder to confirm it won an order for two LNG carriers through a Kogas tender.
  • Frontline 2012 deal off
    Koch's 12-month time-charter deal for two Frontline 2012 LR2s has failed to make it off subjects, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Havyard's new man
    Havyard has appointed Hallvard Fosnavaag to serve as its new Asian chief in Singapore.
  • Economou's earner
    A George Economou-controlled company will earn $8.1m per year for managing the fleet of his new spin-off Tankships Investment Holdings.
  • No refloating before Friday
    Teekay's LNG carrier Magellan Spirit will not be refloated before Friday as a ship-to-ship (STS) cargo transfer is ongoing.
  • Tankships in slim profit
    George Economou's latest IPO vehicle Tankships Investment Holdings has revealed a slim profit in the nine months ending 30 September last year.
  • Hansa in long-term deal
    Hansa Heavy Lift has reached a long-term agreement with Oaktree Capital Management for its fleet of heavy lift vessels.
  • Economou goes for IPO
    Greece's DryShips is spinning off 10 tankers in a new US IPO aimed at raising up to $100m.
  • Gas leak located
    Shell has said it will no longer evacuate its Curlew FPSO off Scotland after the source of a gas leak was found.
  • Vroon adds tanker
    Dutch owner Vroon has boosted its tanker fleet in a deal with France's Sea-Tankers.
  • DSME seals Kogas deal
    Korea Line and Hyundai LNG have finally signed contracts for four LNG carriers won through last year's Kogas tender.
  • Fog shuts Houston Channel
    More than 60 vessels are reported to have been delayed at the Houston Ship Channel due to heavy fog over the past 24 hours.
  • Top Ships in the black
    Top Ships has reported a modest net profit of $900,000 for the fourth quarter in figures released late Wednesday.
  • Osaka poised to move
    Salvors Svitzer look all set to tow the 52,000-gt Hoegh Osaka (built 2006) back into the UK port of Southampton.
  • SK signs up to Gorgon
    Chevron has signed a major LNG supply deal with South Korea's SK Group for its Gorgon project in Australia.
  • McCain under fire
    A growing number of politicians are taking aim at a prominent US Senator's crusade against the Jones Act, the nation's cabotage law.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • Rallies planned by ILWU in Los Angeles, Tacoma
  • Hoegh Osaka to be towed to Southampton
  • Marsh sails from COSCO to Canadian Pacific
  • Ian T. Blackley named CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group
  • Charleston posts double-digit box growth for 2014
  • Great Lakes iron ore cargoes in December benefit from less ice
  • Seattle, Tacoma report weak box growth for 2014
  • DHL introduces U.K.'s first scheduled helicopter service
  • Port of Amsterdam assists Benin port with development
  • Trucking group says Obama undersold infrastructure in speech
  • Will Amazon's anticipatory shipping concept disrupt logistics management?
  • Chainalytics to integrate freight intelligence data into LLamasoft design tool
  • Construction begins on rail link to former Oakland Army Base
  • FMC will focus on port congestion in 2015
  • Yusen expands in Sydney
  • Commerce finds dumping of Chinese tires on U.S. market

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2015
  • Oil prices could remain low for up to 3 years, says BP exec
    'We're going to need to rebase the company based on no guarantees at all that the price will come back up.'
  • LNG no guarantee for compliance with ECA NOx limits
    IMarEST points out weaknesses in earlier IMO proposal suggesting LNG engines will automatically achieve Tier III standards.
  • Sanctions against Iranian shipping companies could be lifted
    But order from EU court could still be challenged.
  • IMO urged to give technology space to develop
    First movers should not have the threat that they are developing or adopting new technology in vain.
  • Delays to low-sulphur incentive plan
    Chinese port 'still working on details' of the scheme.
  • OW investors look to top management for compensation
    May go after their private fortunes as claims exceed insurance cover.
  • IMO moving closer to update on scrubber washwater discharge criteria
    Industry sees development as positive as it could help build confidence in adopting technology.
  • 'Landmark ruling' in bunker ship-arrest
    'This could set a precedent for future arrests based on anticipatory breach of a bunker invoice.'
  • 'Spurt in bunker demand'
    'Shipowners are finally making money.'
  • Dual fuel yard decision getting close
    US shipyard most likely winner.
  • T&T port operator proposes new port project
    Proposed design includes an LNG bunkering facility.
  • Bulker arrested in Singapore
    Managed by German firm, Indonesian owner.
  • Glander adds one to trading team
    Andreas Johansen joins the firm's Dubai office.
  • Progress for Florida's LNG production project
    Wespac targeting marine market with upcoming facility.
  • Malaysian firm secures land to support bunkering activities
    Extension of Ahmad Zaki Resources' oil and gas activities.
  • Bunker Holding strengthens legal team
    To support 'increased group activities'.
  • LNG carriers to use Wartsila's gas handling systems
    Each system to be delivered in 'pre-fabricated skid modules' for easy installation.

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CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
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
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
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
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