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April 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* Luxury cruise line upbeat despite oil cost Crude oil prices may be rising, but that is not softening demand for luxury cruises in the Asia-Pacific, says Kenneth Watson, chief operating officer of Silversea Cruises. Mr Watson was in town yesterday as the company's newest ship, Silver Spirit, made her inaugural visit to Singapore as part of a 119-day world cruise, 'Spirit of Discovery'. Tanker owners may seek Japan premium Some oiltanker owners are seeking additional fees for carrying cargoes to Japan, the world's third-largest crude consumer, according to Stena Bulk AB, which operates a fleet of more than 80 vessels. Chinese stop ordering scrap steel from Japan Chinese buyers stopped new orders of scrap steel from Japan and blocked some existing cargoes because of concern over radiation from a crippled nuclear plant, researcher Umetal.com said.

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APL scans Japanese exports for radiation before loading MOL plans to expand by focusing on trade in emerging markets World's biggest shipping lines freely call at Tokyo Bay ports Nigerian dock strike looms after labour talks stall Deutsche Bahn Mobility Network profit up 25.3pc to US$1.49 billion Singapore takes command of counter-piracy task force Accent on goods, services, investment at Transpac trade talks Logwin doubles storage space in Vietnam as fashion, footwear volume soars Beijing tops world air freight, passenger volume in 2010: ACI Cargolux back in black with US$59.9 million profit in 2010 Dallas Forth Worth airport sets record highs for air cargo Russia's Volga-Dnepr flies 100 tonnes of oil equipment gear to Congo

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Ahlers plans further expansion in India ASC proposes anti-terrorist measures against Somalian pirates NYK Group adopts new logo EPCES members participate in Panama trade fair Ginger exports double, spices exports up Iron ore exports slump by 18 pc in Feb. JN Port handles highest-ever 4.27 million TEUs VPT registers best-ever 68.04 million tonnes in 2010-11 Export target of $ 200 bn achieved in February itself FDI norms relaxed Sole proprietorship, partnership companies bore brunt of global meltdown, finds survey Hijacking from a strategic vantage position Russia makes immigration rules easier for skilled specialists

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APRIL 4, 2011
CMA CGM: Saadé is sole ruler again Philippe Soulié, the general manager of CMA CGM left the shipping company on 31 March. At the end of 2009, the creditor banks insisted that Soulié quit the company that was founded... Dockwise now preferred transport provider for Seadrill Dockwise, a company that is incorporated in Bermuda and which employs more than 1,200 people on and offshore, has entered into a master service agreement with Seadrill Management t... Canso welcomes two new Asia/Pacific region members The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso), an association of air traffic control service providers and a representative of the interests of air navigation service prov... Ceva opens dedicated healthcare centre in Leipzig Transport and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has opened a new logistics centre in Leipzig (Germany). The distribution centre will exclusively serve the US company Medtronic, a leadi... Schenker Germany investing in new Berlin facility Schenker Germany recently held the ground-breaking ceremony for another modern handling facility in the Grossbeeren freight village in greater Berlin. DB Schenker is expanding its ... Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe now HACCP certified Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe, a part of the Dutch Wim Bosman Group, is now certified for HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) temperature-controlled transport s... Maximus Air Cargo converting Airbus planes into freighters Abu Dhabi-based Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's largest dedicated cargo aircraft operator, flew over an Airbus A300-600 to the Elbe Flugzeugwerke's conversion site in Dresden (Germany... Air France returns to Phnom Penh after 37 years Air France has returned to Phnom Penh (Cambodia) after a 37-year absence, landing at the capital city's international airport again last Thursday. The carrier offers three schedule... Western railway line reopened in Australia The western railway line in Queensland (Australia) has reopened, three months earlier than planned, with the first coal train passing through Toowoomba recently. The Western line e... Siemens sets up new UK rail centre The mobility division of Siemens has established a new railway centre in the United Kingdom, the first of its kind worldwide, and called it the rail innovation centre of competence... New railway wagon factory to be set up in India The Indian ministry of railways has proposed the establishment of a new railway wagon factory near Brahmapur in the Ganjam district of the eastern state of Odisha (formerly Orissa)... Volvo Trucks starts selling heavy hybrid trucks Volvo Trucks has commenced heavy hybrid truck sales under the name Volvo FE Hybrid to customers in selected European markets, as part of the Volvo Group's focus on hybrid vehicles.... Northern Commercials helps Clipper Group in the UK with New Look Northern Commercials, an Iveco truck and van dealer based in Brighouse and Manchester (England), recently supplied the Clipper Group with 16 new vehicles for the latter's nationwid... BDB does not see equal treatment for canals and railways The German inland shipping organisation (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt BDB) has criticised the German transport ministry's freight transport and logistics action pla... APL to scan Japanese exports before loading The global shipping line APL will begin radiation scanning of containerised Japanese exports delivered to its marine terminals for transport on APL vessels. The decision makes APL ...

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APRIL 4, 2011
EU Navfor to release two pirate suspects LR and ABS release jointly developed CRS software Ambassadors to sell Windstar Cruises in court supervised process Prospector Offshore exercises options for two more jack-ups

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APRIL 4, 2011
FMC Chairman warns shippers to take care regarding situation in Japan Public meeting to discuss Sea-Tac Airport Noise Study Maersk Line names new WAFMAX vessel APL to begin scanning boxes containing Japanese exports Grand Alliance joins other carriers for expanded Trans-Pacific coverage

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APRIL 4, 2011
Euronav VLCC tanker pair sold for low-$60m each Two very large crude carriers built in 2001 and owned by Belgian shipowner Euronav are being negotiated for sale at prices in the low $60m region to buyers in Asia Exmar secures premium for VLGC Flopec takes gas carrier on one-year charter at 9% over average rate Ship Finance OBO carrier sold to China for $1m above scrap value Ship Finance International has sold an ore bulk oil carrier for over $12.7m, achieving a $1m premium above the vessel's potential scrap value MT Marine Management joins Icon Capital in secondhand tanker spree MT Maritime Management joining Icon Capital Corp in investing in tanker tonnage over the last month Legal issues thwart sale of Korea Line tanker duo Legal problems have scuppered the sale of two Korea Line -controlled medium range tankers to Russian's largest shipowner, Sovcomflot Bangladesh breakers still in limbo Yards are still buying vessels but High Court has yet to signal when breaking can restart Middle East unrest drives bunker prices t0 31-month high Fujairah 380cst prices pushing towards $665 per tonne while Rotterdam heading to $630 per tonne Maritime arbitration sees 20% drop London Maritime Arbitrators' Association witnessed 20% fall off in cases registered in 2010 The devil is in the detail The Mombasa piracy information-sharing centre represents a hopeful sign that the spirit of the Djibouti Code of Conduct is alive and well Fuelling concern It is escalating fuel costs followed by sharply increasing baf levels that is underpinning any recovery in the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index rate Paragon unveils Box Ships listing plan Targets $184m from its container vessel operation spin off NOL hit by sliding freight rates Line's average freight rate down 1% as Asia-Europe rates weaken but carryings up 12% Lines dispel box shortage fears Carriers ensure earlier situation that led to concerns had been resolved K Line snaps up remaining stake in SAL K Line to take over all employees as well as management of German heavylift company CMA CGM's Sartini calls for global box forum Container shipping needs to find way of avoiding capacity imbalances Dynacom tanker set to load Libyan oil Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows the Equator due to call at terminal in rebel-held Tobruk tomorrow Rail track upgrade boosts Southampton box handling Upgrade allows high cube containers to be carried on conventional freight wagons MCC Transport to launch new service Weekly service will connect Taiwan with Vietnam and Singapore Fincantieri in talks to buy Davie Yards Struggling Canadian yard in exclusive talks with Fincantieri and DRS Technologies Canada Suez Canal operations resume after Zim boxship refloated Vessel ran aground on Sunday after engine failure Ambassadors files for bankruptcy Aim is to orchestrate a court-supervised sale process Innovation in maritime engineering needs industry unity The European maritime engineering and manufacturing community is a valuable asset that deserves careful nurture European marine engineers and yards must forge closer ties Business need to collaborate and focus on key developing markets to remain competitive The return of charterer default insurance Bespoke product is making a comeback following a two-year hiatus but insurers are unlikely to consider risky counterparties now Cover used in niche situations, say lenders Banks lending into the shipping industry do not insist on clients having charterer default cover but there are situations when it would be preferred Charterer default insurance at a glance Charter default insurance is a niche insurance product which covers counterparty risk on the part of the charterer Somali pirates set to step up attacks Nato chief warns piracy activity may rise as weather off Somali coast improves Jim Stewart takes helm at Maritime UK British Ports Association chairman takes over Jan Kopernicki

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APRIL 4, 2011
Frontline parts with past FRONTLINE has agreed with Ship Finance International to terminate their long-term charter party for the OBO carrier Front Leader Windstar owner seeks Chapter 11 shield SHAREHOLDERS and bondholders of Windstar Cruises owner Ambassadors International will be wiped out in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing APM plans Callao injection AP MØLLER Maersk's APM Terminals plans to invest $1.1Bn to develop the Muelle Norte pier at Peru's Callao port Ras al Khaimah expanding THE UAE government of Ras al Khaimah reportedly plans to spend 1.4Bn dirhams ($381M) to develop new ports Box derivative index spurned FRENCH box line CMA CGM and vehicle automotive Michelin today rejected using container freight derivatives based on the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Bangladesh scrapping delay boosts rivals INDIAN, Pakistani and Chinese scrapyards are muscling in on good tonnage as their Bangladeshi rivals continue to face obstruction from the country's courts China halts scrap orders from Japan CHINESE buyers have halted new orders for Japanese scrap steel and refused some existing shipments because of radiation fears, a sector analysis group reported today Capesize rates seen retreating on Brazil CAPESIZE rates are expected to retreat this week because of scarce Brazilian iron ore cargoes, Arctic Securities predicted today IHC sees more growth IHC MERWEDE, the Dutch dredger and mining vessel builder and designer, said today it expects its 2011 turnover to rise at least 5% and profits to increase after a strong 2010 Coal surge eludes Japan A PREDICTED supply surge of post-quake thermal coal to Japan has failed to materialise, sector players told Fairplay today Ashika guilty sentenced THE FORMER managing director of the Shipping Corp of Polynesia has been jailed for five years for manslaughter over the 2009 sinking of the unseaworthy ferry Princess Ashika 'K' Line buys all of SAL 'K' LINE said today its European subsidiary has acquired all of the German heavy-lift shipping group SAL

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APRIL 4, 2011
Omani Fund Buys Hapag-Lloyd Stake Onyx Investments, an Omani government-owned sovereign wealth fund, took a 15 percent stake in Hapag-Lloyd, an official at the parent... Diesel Nears $4 per Gallon Diesel prices last week climbed 4.4 cents to an average of $3.976 per gallon, the highest level in two and... Paragon to Launch IPO for Subsidiary Box Ships Paragon Shipping unveiled plans to raise almost $200 million through an initial public offering of shares in its recently established... Dachser Boosts Revenue 19 Percent Dachser, the German global logistics services provider, increased 2010 revenue 19 percent, or $858 million, from the previous year to... Hub Group Buys Exel Transportation Intermodal transportation giant Hub Group acquired Exel Transportation Services, a $717 million third-party logistics company, from Deutsche Post subsidiary Exel. ... European Group Launches Standard Shipping Contract The United Kingdom's Freight Transport Association unveiled a standard maritime contract on Monday the shipper-focused group believes can bring more... Deutsche Bahn Revenue, Profit Surged in 2010 Germany's Deutsche Bahn, Europe's biggest rail operator, posted double digit revenue and earnings growth in 2010 as its freight and... Business Confidence Sinks in Japan Pessimism has grown among Japanese firms over future business conditions in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that... "K" Line to Acquire All of Heavy-lift Carrier SAL "K" Line, which already owns 50 percent of German heavy-lift carrier SAL Group, reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50... Can John Mica Build a New Road? Standing before a group of shippers last week, Rep. John Mica didn't even wait for the first question to finish... APL Volume Rises 12 Percent on Lower Rates APL's container volume increased 12 percent in the four-week period from Feb 12 to March 11 compared to the same... Pacer Names Gardner to Lead International Units Pacer International named Daniel L. Gardner leader of its international business units, which include Ocean World Lines, Pacer's global door-to-door... Conference Presses Japanese Government on Radiation Japanese and foreign shipping firms urged the Japanese government to take further action to minimize the effects on their business... Intermodal Pricing Packs a Punch The intermodal market is heating up so much that rate increases could be the strongest in a decade. That's... Cat Eyes Logistics Split, Sale Caterpillar, the $42 billion equipment manufacturing giant, aims to cash in on an increasingly strong recovery in third-party logistics by... US'Europe's Energizer Trade The trans-Atlantic shipping business is the epitome of a mature market. But for shippers selling goods across the Atlantic and... LTL's Capacity Squeeze For shippers, the search for truck capacity is like playing dominos. When capacity contracts at one point in the supply... Infrastructure's Taxing Dilemma In an increasingly adversarial political environment, it's refreshing to see AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President... Default on the Horizon Horizon Lines expects to default on its debt covenants this year, a development the company's accountant says raises "substantial doubt"... Baltimore Ready for Channel Switching The Port of Baltimore will get a leg up on many East Coast competitors next year when the new berth... Pursuing Rate Stability When the 2008-09 global economic and trade recession sent ocean shipping freight rates for U.S. imports of Asian goods spiraling,... The President's Trade Agenda On March 1, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk delivered President Obama's 2011 Trade Policy Agenda and 2010 Annual Report to... Facilitating Trade Across the Pacific When leaders of the 21 nations in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meet in Honolulu this fall, the U.S. hopes they... Title XI's Final Chapter? Just when a new crop of entrepreneurs is looking for ships to operate in U.S. domestic maritime service, one of... Opting Into Data The issue of data ownership is an obstacle to broader acceptance of cloud-based collaborative TMS models. Paradoxically, it... Greening Up Hours-of-service restrictions and CSA 2010 aren't the only issues motor carriers are dealing with. Trucking companies and 3PLs will ramp... Trucking Through the Cloud Transportation management software delivered under the software-as-a-service umbrella is evolving as next-generation hybrids and cloud computing delivery models enter the... Tea and Transportation As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. John Mica sees no future in battling with the Tea... Friends in Transport Once colleagues in Congress, Rep. John Mica and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood have the sort of genial rapport that contrasts...

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APRIL 4, 2011
When is a safe port not a safe port? The nuclear aftermath of the March 11 Japanese earthquake looks set to be the cause of considerably more upset to the global supply chain than the massive 9 magnitude quake itself; but some of the disruption - stimulated by man's biggest fear, the fear of the unknown - is arguably an unnecessary overreaction CMA CGM's Sartini calls for new approach to break 'vicious cycle' Customer loyalty not price should be 'primary concern': CI conference told Ivory Coast: Abidjan awaits 'rapid offensive' Global Liner Shipping Conference underway in London NYK launches its medium-term plan and new logo

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APRIL 4, 2011
Rebels attempt oil exports Eastern Libyan port controlled by political rebels prepares to export oil onboard tanker tied to Greece's Dynacom. Torm targets Brazil Jesper Bo Hansen says new outpost is vital for victory as Danish owner hunts bulker and tanker contracts in South America. Otto returns to sales floor Lee Kok Wah-led owner and shipbuilder offloads third offshore vessel in less than a week after sealing $31.5m deal. EMS finance chief quits Camillo Eitzen's Snorre Krogstad steps up as Knut Abrahamsen heads for the door. Ambassadors in Chapter 11 US private-equity powerhouse plots raid on luxury cruiseships controlled by insolvent parent of Windstar Cruises. Pac Basin stacks it higher Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner adds $80m to its cash pile following disposal of Green Dragon shares. Paragon unveils IPO Greek shipping company announces $200m listing of container unit on NYSE. Greek bulker flees attack Sea Globe Management vessel dodges pirate hit off Mombasa but the gang are not so lucky when a warship comes knocking. Frontline ditches OBO Fredriksen-controlled company says goodbye to Front Leader in early scrapping of charter deal with spin-off SFI. Ferry brings out Libyan injured Turkey's Ankara car ferry turns into hospital ship as it takes casualties out of Misrata. Coastal open to merger Malaysian offshore owner and yard group in early talks with potential investors. Fugro takes Dof PSV Helge Mogster-controlled company nets two year deal which also employees a newbuilding in Brazil. Greek bulker refloated Tugs pull grounded Vasco ship free off Turkey after reported engine failure. Pioneer presses FFA claims Liquidators of Chinese freight futures player make progress in long running dispute with Nobu Su's TMT Asia. George plots bond bonus DryShips' drilling spin-off plots $500m issue to help pay for drillship newbuildings.

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APRIL 4, 2011
EOBRs 'step backward' for truck safety The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) criticized proposed legislation to mandate electronic onboard recorders for interstate commercial motor carriers as just another way of putting small truckers out of business. The bill was ... Detsche Bahn 2010 revenue up 17% German railroad and logistics company Deutsche Bahn last week reported a strong recovery in 2010 with adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 1.9 billion euros ($2.7 billion), 10.7 percent more than the same 2009 figure. Revenue was 3... EC in Deutsche Bahn competition probe The European Commission said last week its officials and counterparts from the German competition authority undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of Deutsche Bahn AG and some of its subsidiaries. "The commission has reason to believe th... MCC introduces Taiwan service Maersk affiliate MCC Transport said it is introducing a Taiwan Service (TW1) providing new direct transit between ports in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Taiwan. The new TW1 service runs on a 14-days rotation covering the ports of Tanjung Pelepas... MSC raises transatlantic rates Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is raising eastbound rates from North America to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective May 1. From the United States, Canada and Mexico to North and West Europe, including the United Kingdom, as well as the West... "K" Line to expand in heavy lift shipping "K" Line said Monday that it will acquire the remaining 50 percent of heavy lift transport company SAL Group in June, and it intends to "develop heavy lifter business as a core business of 'K' Line with the established trade name of SAL." "K" Line ... New Zealand security program, C-TPAT reach parity U.S. and New Zealand officials have agreed to expand cooperation between their respective trusted shipper security programs and initiate other steps to enhance trade and security. Customs and Border Protection stated on its Web site that two weeks ... Strategic View April 2011 Tier 2 status New Zealand security program, C-TPAT reach parityU.S. and New Zealand officials have agreed to expand cooperation between their respective trusted shipper security programs and initiate other steps to enhance trade and security. CBP names ACE Trade... 'May have breached EU antitrust' EC in Deutsche Bahn competition probeThe European Commission said last week its officials and counterparts from the German competition authority undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of Deutsche Bahn AG and some of its subsidiaries. Det...

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APRIL 4, 2011
Fujairah market firms Barge schedules reported as tight. Shorelines 'thick with oil' More support vessels arrive as Tristan da Cunha. Bunker prices post double-digit gains in European ports Tight avails on all products in Hamburg, says supplier. WFS completes latest acquisition CEO says deal will strengthen company's platform in the aviation sector. Shell sells downstream assets in Chile Quinenco will become 'delivery service provider' for marine products. Gibraltar bunkering proposals 'unacceptable' says bird protection society 'An accidental spillage, however minor, will affect the wellbeing of the natural environment,' say ornithologists. Asian bunker prices continue upward swing Demand for bunkers generally low at key Asian ports on Monday. O.W. Bunker strengthens its worldwide trading team Two new appointments in Denmark. Indian refiner sells 380 cSt cargo at 'steady' premium Appetite for Indian cargoes 'drop' because of delays at the country's ports, traders say. 'Much work' needed to make LNG a viable option LNG bunkering should be 'as close to traditional bunkering as possible', says O.W. Bunker. Sinopec Zhoushan sells record volumes in March Shipowners buy more in mid-March due to concerns that bunker prices may rise further, says company source. Petrobras completes first offshore bunkering operation Expects 'sustainable growth' in bunker sales following commencement of operations.

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Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

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%.

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

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

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

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