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BRIEFS

May 6, 2011

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*Shipping News* Panamax rates seen rising on grain demand Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise next week on strong Chinese demand for US grains, shipbrokers said yesterday. Baltex gets regulatory nod, will begin electronic trading soon The Baltic Exchange has won UK regulatory approval to run a platform for centralised electronic trading of dry freight derivatives, which will go live shortly with support from some brokers, the exchange said.

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Drewry: Second week-to-week gain, HK-to-LA spot rate up 8.9pc CMA CGM, Maersk, Hanjin to hike Asia-Europe rates US$200-$250 per TEU CSAV posts Q1 loss of US$186.4 million after Q4 loss of $7.2 million Inner Mongolia to be assigned coastal tract to develop as seaport Matson blames fuel, China loop costs for US$7.4 million Q1 loss UK shipper lobby calls container freight derivative debate Maersk starts up Seago Line to focus on intra-Europe trades UK unions, railways, environmentalists oppose allowing truckers bigger trucks Korean Air first quarter net profit up 14pc to US$176.6 million Qatar Airways to acquire 33pc of Luxembourg's Cargolux Iraqi landing fees hobble air cargo - trucks to the rescue

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Alltime Shipping firmly on growth path Curbs sought on used equipment imports to ensure quality Despite Pak ending bias, India in no hurry to push for PTA FinMin not in favour of DEPB scheme extension Global shortage boosts demand for Indian shrimp Govt must provide level playing field to manufacturers: Fieo Govt nod for benchmark fertiliser import price hike India, Pak to run 2 extra freight trains daily MMTC invites bids for importing urea, complex fertilisers Morocco calls upon India to supply rice, wheat Onion exports dip sharply due to bumper output, higher MEP GatewayRail commences weekly train service between ICD-Ludhiana & Pipavav Air India strike has marginal impact on international cargo movement; domestic operations hit Govt consents to export 30,000 t sugar Chairman inaugurates international training course on energy audit at JNPT

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MAY 5, 2011
Vietnam approves plan for new Long Thanh airport The ministry of transport in Vietnam has approved a general plan for the Long Thanh International airport (LTIA) project in Dong Nai Province (cf. ITJ Daily of 18 November 2010). J... Spanish partners unveil algae-based bio-fuel production project The Spanish government, the national airline Iberia, the airport and air traffic control agency Aena, and the technological company AlgaEnergy, unveiled a microalgae-based biofuel ... Combronde takes over Bettoli in France Combronde, a company that focuses strongly on traffic to/from Italy, is taking over the French enterprise Bettoli and its fleet of 35 vehicles and 40 trailers. Bettoli, an ail... Transfracht boosts capacities to/from German seaports After the reorganisation in Austria, TFG Transfracht has boosted capacities to/from the Vienna terminal with immediate effect. The booking possibilities for export shipments from t... USA: seven railway and transport companies get Transcaer award The USA's Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (Transcaer) has recognised seven rail transport and chemical companies that are helping communities... Knorr-Bremse opens HVAC facility Knorr-Bremse in UK has renamed Sigma Coachair's UK business as Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (Burton) Ltd and moved its UK rail heating, ventilation and air-conditioning activities (HV... Alaska Railroad reports stronger-than-anticipated revenues for 2010 The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) has reported stronger-than-anticipated revenues for 2010, with USD 13.4 million net income on total revenues of USD 167.1 million. One key to... Daimler sees truck sales jump Daimler AG has reported that its first-quarter profit jumped due to higher truck sales. The operating profit of the German company's trucks unit more than tripled to EUR 415 millio... Alaska West Express named Alaska's safest truck fleet The US road haulier Alaska West Express has received the Alaska Safe Truck Fleet of the Year Award for local cartage from the Alaska Trucking Association (ATA). Alaska West Express... El Al goes e-freight live El Al Israel Airlines is the 34th airline to join the worldwide league of e-freight live airlines that offer paper free air cargo. The airline completed its first paperless cargo s... Gulf Air appoints new chief commercial officer Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has appointed Karim Makhlouf as chief commercial officer. Makhlouf joined Gulf Air in October 2010 as director commercial ... HHLA: high-tech protecting the climate Hamburg-Altenwerder has the most highly automated and the most electrified container terminal in the world. Both bring considerable benefits for the environment. The need for more ... OWL's Warsaw office offers shippers access to largest airport in the region Ocean World Lines (OWL), a global, single source NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) and a subsidiary of Pacer International, recently opened its third office in Poland. Th... Port of Zeebrugge detects contaminated container from Japan A container that arrived at the port of Zeebrugge (Belgium) on 3 May triggered an alarm when it passed through the fixed radioactivity monitoring portals. These control facilities ... DHL Express wants to sell its domestic Canadian business DHL is to pull out of its domestic express operations in Canada, with DHL Express concentrating on international express deliveries to and from Canada. The company has agreed to se... Panalpina with solid start in 2011 The Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina reported strong double digit growth in profitability and volume increases in air and ocean freight in Q1/2011,... BLG back on growth course again The Bremen-based German logistics service provider BLG is growing again after a weak fiscal 2009. When presenting BLG's results for 2010, the company's CEO, Detthold Aden, said tha... Baden-Wuerttemberg new SPC member The German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg has joined the sponsor organization of the Short Sea Inland Waterway Promotion Center (SPC), based in Bonn. The news was recently announced b...

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MAY 5, 2011
Wärtsilä wins design and equipment contact for Rem LNG-fueled PSV Incat Crowther designs two ferries for Russian shipyard

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MAY 5, 2011
Delivery of Washington ferry set back by seven days Oregon congressman honored with AAR environmental award One day left to bid for ride on Crowley tug Thomas E. Chamberlain named to Portland Port Commission Mitsui constructs forklifts shielded from radiation

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MAY 5, 2011
Jet fuel rates from Middle East to Europe skyrocket Shortage of available vessels for cargoes of jet fuel pushes rates well above levels seen just a couple of weeks ago Dragnis charters out LR1 at 15% above benchmark Tsakos books 10-year fixture for suezmax Tsakos Shipping has chartered out the 2011-built, 158,000 dwt suezmax Spyros K for 10 years at $23,000 per day, according to London-headquartered shipbroker Clarksons Products sector set to soar, says Navios Acquisition Angeliki Frangou-led owner sustained by cash from VLCC fleet in early stages of offshoot tanker business Owners look to cash in on global LNG boom Import growth of 30% to 2015 will outpace fleet growth, giving scope for higher charter rates Glencore prospectus shows position as leading charterer Commodities giant runs a sophisticated ocean freight and logistics division, but its freight desk reported substantial losses in past two years Textainer orders $500m of boxes as demand remains high First-quarter revenues rise 31% to $91m Borrowers forced to tap new sources as Basel III kicks in Tougher capital rules for banks will make debt less readily available as a source of finance for shipping companies D'Amico looks for improvement in second quarter Reports $4.8m loss but says demand is increasing Freight derivatives: jury still out The second of a two-part series explaining how box derivative paper products work Forwarder's guide to box freight derivatives Clearing versus OTC trading Are paper products the answer to turbulent markets? Opinion is split on whether derivatives could help eliminate price volatility from container trades Ocean Rig secures funding for drillships Restructured finance deal brings Dryships subsidiary closer to gaining independence Offshore boost for US links to Brazil Much of construction work on Bondini PSVs likely to take place in the South American country Natural gas to step in to fill nuclear breach Governments continue to question their future nuclear commitments following the disaster in Japan North Europe producers kick up sulphur fuss Manufacturers complain about lack of fairness in the IMO's low sulphur rules Producers step in to fulfil Japan's LNG needs Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Russia prove their ability to meet demand growth Seaspan confirms further newbuilding plans In talks with Chinese and South Korean yards over additional vessels Zeebrugge radiation alert halts containers from Yokohama Belgian nuclear agency discovers low-level contamination in fine dust on outside of box Capital Product to merge with Crude Carriers Evangelos Marinakis-headed tanker companies to form diversified, eighth largest US-listed tanker fleet Increase in uptake for Ireland's tonnage tax scheme More join in 2010 than the previous year Doubt over consolidation in shipmanagement Wallem's Jim Nelson says mergers and moving into China are both fraught with difficulties Maersk Broker Asia signs co-operation pact with Sinosure Agreement to develop shipping-related financial services China's chains on ship finance With banks restrained by Basel III, China's under-regulated lease financing market may accelerate to supply funding for growth-hungry shipowners and shipyards Opening the box Wider choice of container freight trades indices could provide greater transparency in an industry that is often hard to fathom Navios Acquisition underlines faith in products market Angeliki Frangou-led owner sustained by cash from VLCC fleet in early stages of offshoot tanker business Concern over bunker fuel quality DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore survey finds 94% of operators reported problems with bunker deliveries in 2010

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MAY 5, 2011
Seaspan misses mark GERRY Wang-led Seaspan today reported lower profits than expected and remained quiet about talks on newbuildings Navios narrows tanker losses ANGELIKI Frangou's tanker venture today logged another loss but plans to exploit the improving products trade with newbuildings US mulls spill liability SHIPOWNERS found liable for major spills in US waters would face drastic new liability limits under a US Senate proposal California pilot pay proposal assailed A LINER group has repeated that a proposed pay raise for pilots, now approved by a state board, would staunch box sector growth in the San Francisco area Evacuees reach Benghazi A FERRY reportedly reached rebel-held Benghazi today with about 800 Libyans and others who had been evacuated under fire from Misurata New box index unveiled CARGO owners and liner operators in the box trades will be offered wider possibilties for freight spend and income hedging with the unveiling today of a new set of benchmark indices PEMEX terminal closed A STORM has forced Mexican oil giant PEMEX to close an oil export terminal, but it has not affected crude cargoes to the US, Fairplay was told today Koreans ratify EU accord SOUTH Korean parliamentarians have ratified a free-trade agreement with the EU, IHS Global Insight reported today Turkey mulls fee rise for Bosporus TURKEY reportedly said today it might raise fees for transiting the Bosporus to encourage shipowners instead to use its planned Canal Istanbul First Nord Stream gas leg completed NORD STREAM told Fairplay today that the first leg of its Baltic gas pipeline scheme has been finished Jaccar doubles Eitzen Ethylene stake INVESTMENT company Jaccar plans to take up its option to double its 40% stake in Eitzen Ethylene Carriers at the end of next month, Fairplay has been told BV marine revenues decline slows FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas has reported a slowing in the decline of its marine revenues during the first quarter Courage maintaining its purchase plan THE CHAIRMAN of Singapore-listed Courage Marine told Fairplay today that the drybulk carrier is still keen on fleet expansion, despite cancelling its planned Hong Kong IPO Höegh seeks $200M for FSRUs NORWAY'S Höegh LNG has announced a private placement to raise $200M for investment in two new floating storage and regasification units VLCC owners wait on holidays THE LONG holidays in Japan have increased VLCC owners' anxiety

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MAY 5, 2011
Obama Draft Plan Eyes VMT, Interstate Tolling The Obama administration has been floating draft language for surface transportation legislation that could lead to a tax on vehicle... Wilmington's Nine-Month Box Volume Up 16 Percent The volume of containers handled by the Port of Wilmington, N.C. increased 16 percent year-over-year in the first nine months... Freight Index Shows Slower Growth Growth in freight shipments and payments slowed in April, indicating constrained consumer spending and near-term slowing of the economy, the... California Assembly to Vote on Port Trucker Classification Labor interests in California are taking the battle over the job classification of drayage truck drivers to the State Assembly... Pirates Seize Ship, Damage Second Vessel Pirates seized a bulk cargo carrier with 24 Chinese crew members and damaged a container ship owned by Evergreen Marine's... China Shipping, United Arab Enter Slot Swap Agreement China Shipping Container Lines and United Arab Shipping Company entered a slot swap agreement for their services operating on Asia-Europe... Easter Boosts Retail Sales Retailers reported strong April sales that were boosted by pre-Easter sales but tempered by bad weather and signs that rising... Drewry, Cleartrade Launch Global Container Rate Index Drewry Shipping Consultants and Cleartrade Exchange on Thursday unveiled a global index of freight rates they said can be used... Pacific International Expands Trans-Pacific Service Pacific International Lines is expanding its China Transpacific service to connect Long Beach with ports in Australia and New Zealand.... Committee Considering Bill to Streamline Background Checks The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday took testimony the MODERN Security Credentials Act, which proposes that a card applicant... Mica Eyeing Late May Completion Date for FAA Bill John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, expressed confidence on Thursday that Congress will complete a... Surface Transport Bill Drafting in Progress, Mica Says Congressional staff on the House Transportation and Infrastructure is making progress drafting legislative language of what could become the panel's... Saia Increases Profit, Boosts Revenue 15 Percent Higher tonnage, shipments and pricing drove less-than-truckload carrier Saia further into the black in the first quarter, with a net... Mississippi River Open for Navigation Despite Flooding Navigation continues as normal on portions of the flooded Mississippi River, although there will be a temporary closure of the... Covenant Transportation Loses $2.5 Million Winter weather, low West Coast demand and rising costs contributed to a $2.5 million first quarter net loss at truckload... Seaspan Posts $50.5 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan reported first quarter profit of $50.5 million as its expanded fleet pushed revenue up 50 percent... UASC adds Asia-US Peak Season Surcharge United Arab Shipping Company will implement a peak-season surcharge for all cargo shipped from Asia to the U.S. East Coast.... Expeditors' Net Soars 49 Percent Expeditors International of Washington saw net profit soar 49 percent in the first quarter to $91.2 million as the freight... Roadrunner Profit Soars 350 Percent Strong demand and higher prices lifted first quarter revenue 20 percent for less-than-truckload and truckload operator Roadrunner Transportation Systems. ...

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MAY 5, 2011
BIMCO publishes radioactivity risk clause 'Unprecedented' eight-year waterfront labour pact on Canada's West Coast Matson posts Q1 loss due to 'precipitous' fuel price rise Drewry and Cleartrade launch new freight rate benchmark Transpac rates rise as annual contracts are inked

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MAY 5, 2011
Etesco open for business Brazilian offshore operator distances itself from bankrupt owner of ageing drillship. Petrobras picks Olympic Brazilian energy giant turns to Norwegian offshore owner for a pair of four-year charters with options. CPLP plots next move Five crude carriers will be pulled from the spot market if shareholders green light consolidation of Marinakis empire, CEO says. Citadel saves Cosco bulker Chinese ship caught up in 2009 Norwegian oil spill narrowly avoids hijacking in the Arabian Sea. Marinakis stuns the Street Shares of Capital Product Partners plummet while Crude Carriers soars as investors digest merger plot and $98m bulker buy. Seaspan back in black New York-listed containership owner returns to profit in first quarter as ship utilisation rises. Marinakis' surprise merger Greek heavyweights Capital Product Partners and Crude Carriers Corp combine to create the eighth largest US-listed tanker owner in the world. D'Amico in tanker swoop D'Amico unmasked as the buyer of a vessel from stricken compatriot. Uljanik ready for hand-out Croatian shipowner to pay $6.6m to investors following big 2010 profit. Insurance future lies with clubs Standard Club's John Reily says club structure well placed to fight any renewed P&I challenge from commercial underwriters. D'Amico sinks further Rome-based owner sees earnings drop by over $1m during difficult start to the year. Navios Acquisition in line No surprise on Wall Street as Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner books a loss in the first quarter. Horrible for Hornbeck US offshore vessel company plunges to loss as revenues drop in weak markets. New box swap indices Drewry and Cleartrade Exchange unveil "global" index in effort to stimulate container derivatives trading. Golden opening RS Platou Markets places a buy tag on John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean following recent share slump. SBM revenue slips Dutch FPSO specialist blames turnkey services for 5% drop in turnover. Insurance future lies with clubs Vasilis Bacolitas sees the P&I clubs as the organisations that will come to dominate the marine insurance market. Evergreen ship hit Three rocket propelled grenades fired during attack on container vessel in the Arabian Sea leave their mark.

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MAY 5, 2011
DHL launches China/Russia rail service DHL Global Forwarding said it has launched daily continental rail service from China to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States with shorter transit times and lower cost than ocean and air transport. The service will consolidate shipments... Emirates Shipping Line sets up Taiwan agency Emirates Shipping Line said Wednesday it is opening a representative agency office in Taiwan to support its operations linking the Far East with the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa. Emirates, a Hong Kong- and Dubai-based line, is partne... MSC to raise India/East Africa rates Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it is raising rates on the trade from India to East Africa by $100 per TEU, effective May 16.... MSC hikes bunker fees on several trades Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it is raising bunker surcharges on a number of trades as of June 1. The new bunker recovery rates are: From Asia to Europe, $755 per TEU. From East Coast South America to North America, the Caribbean, W... Rickmers upgrades India/Europe service Rickmers-Linie, a German-based liner specialist for project and heavy-lift cargo, said it is upgrading its Indian service with the addition of new vessels. It will also provide a direct service eastbound and westbound between Europe and India, alth... Hapag-Lloyd splits NWX, Loop B services German container line Hapag-Lloyd said in a customer notice it is decoupling a long-line service between Europe, the Far East and Pacific Northwest. The line said this month it is changing its NWX/Loop B service into a pure transpacific service be... UASC secures $140 million loan from Kuwaiti bank United Arab Shipping Co. said Wednesday it has garnered a $140 million senior term loan facility with Gulf Bank in Kuwait. "The proceeds from this transaction will be invested in UASC's growth and network expansion plans as a leading container shi... Drewry, Cleartrade partner on container index Drewry Shipping Consultants has partnered with the Cleartrade Exchange to develop a weekly container index to be used by physical and derivative market participants to manage freight risk. "The index will report individual market prices on major e... National Export Initiative South Korea, Colombia, Panama White House rolls trade agreements forward The Obama administration will begin technical discussions Thursday morning with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade a...

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MAY 5, 2011
Fujairah and Durban markets stable Deliveries were available for supply up to and including May 19 in Cape Town. European markets fall Players says it's 'impossible' to get products in Rotterdam before Tuesday. O.W. Bunker says fuel procurement 'perfect' for outsourcing Sales Development Manager tells Athens conference that outsourcing is a 'natural evolution'. Oil majors a 'block' to the wider use of biofuels Leading player in the international transport sector says oil companies are green 'but only in their advertising.' Danish ferry industry predicts 2015 closures Low sulphur requirements could lead to 50% increase in ticket prices, pushing large numbers of lorries onto Danish roads. Fall in fuel oil stocks as arbitrage arrivals slow Singapore stocks expected to rebound in the weeks ahead. Fuel oil futures contract falls to just two lots Singapore platform for 380 cSt fuel oil futures suffering from 'poor liquidity.' Athens: 'Problems become opportunities' Bunkerworld conference looking for opportunities as markets seek relief from 'the perfect storm'. Bunker prices fall in Asian markets No indications for Busan and Tokyo due to public holidays. Vessel forecasting system saves up to 10% fuel System allows 'new dynamic approach to voyage planning,' says Amarcon. Indian port to upgrade bunkering facilities To set up a new jetty for bunkering of vessels, says port authority. K-Line returns to full-year profit But warns that rising bunkers may result in lower earnings in the current fiscal year. Glencore exits Singapore's MPA accredited supplier list Staff from Glencore and MPA confirm move.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

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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