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March 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* Northrop Grumman gets green light to spin off shipyards Northrop Grumman's board approved the spin-off of its struggling shipyards to stockholders after making changes to ease Navy concerns about the deal, Pentagon and industry officials said on Tuesday. Baltic index dips for second straight day The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a second day on Tuesday in slower activity with the market still assessing Japan's earthquake. Cruise lines set for steady growth in 2011 Despite rising fuel costs and more stringent environmental regulations, the cruise industry expects modest growth in 2011 as eight new large ships debut and consumers continue to shake off the effects of a recession, industry executives said on Tuesday. James Fisher may sell some of its marine vessels

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HK down 2.4pc in February to 1.4 million TEU, Singapore down 1.7pc AADA increases bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU Israelis arrest CMA-CGM chartered ship carrying 'Gaza-bound' arms Unmoved by US calls, Cosco signs locomotive export deal with Iran Liaoning port container volume up 21.8 per cent in January Evergreen to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia Value of express parcels worldwide increases 7pc CEVA signs Mercedes-Benz Italian spare parts deal Maersk Line extends SOx emission reduction programme to NZ ports Chinese New Year shrinks HK airport's AAT February tonnage Maximus Air Cargo eyes Africa for perishables Iberia to up volume with new US$140 million Madrid cargo terminal Chile's LAN Airlines, Brazil's TAM to merge through acquisition

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Duty levy may spoil tonnage acquisition plans of Indian shipowners MoD expresses concern on piracy close to western seaboard Tyre exports climb by 17.5 pc in April-Sept. 2010 Dhamra port to be thrown open in April Maharashtra to invest Rs 827 cr. in port development Transmode-represented vessel calls Adani West Terminal on maiden voyage 3.64 pc jump in Railways freight haulage BCHAA commences 3rd batch of Proficiency in Custom Clearance course Railways' 11-month freight revenue up by 7.76 pc Africa seen as logical place for Indian firms to set shop Govt to permit exports of balance cotton yarn quota India-EU free trade treaty parleys on track: Sharma Overseas investors will have to comply with money laundering rules RBI payment directive hindering exports to Iran: Fieo Sugar exports held up due to Ministries' bickering

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MARCH 16, 2011
South Africa: logistics costs decreasing South Africa's consistently high total cost of logistics decreased by just 1.2% between 2008 and 2009, from 14.7% to 13.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Within a recessionary co... India: a bridge to relieve congestion «The Times of India» has reported that the city of Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana states) has decided to construct a flyover near the railway station. The bridge will connect the road ... Cathay Pacific expands long-haul fleet after jump in sales and earnings The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group reported a proportionate profit of HKD 14.048 billion (EUR 1.36 billion) in 2010 ' a record result compared to the HKD 4.694 billion (EUR 4... Incheon and Schiphol join hands in e-freight drive Amsterdam airport (Schiphol) and Incheon international airport in Seoul (South Korea) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), in which the two major cargo gateways wi... Hong Kong Airlines plans massive fleet expansion Hong Kong Airlines intends to expand its fleet by purchasing 38 Boeing airplanes, including six B777 freighters. Boeing's family of technologically advanced, long-haul airplan... Israel Railways orders 29 locomotives from Vossloh Espa'a Vossloh España's strategy of expanding international business is bearing fruit as the company is to supply Israel Railways (ISR) with 29 locomotives. The units will be fully assemb... USA: winter weather affects traffic but intermodal volume grow s The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that monthly carloads in February 2011 increased to 1,135,396 carloads, 4.2 % more than in the same month last year. Accor... Fuel costs and strong Swiss franc driving up transport prices The high cost of diesel fuel and the strong Swiss franc are having a negative effect on transport prices in Switzerland. The Swiss commercial vehicle association Astag assumes that... Embargo for new airfreight shipments bound for Tokyo Kintetsu World Express (D) GmbH advises its customers that it cannot accept any new airfreight shipments for Tokyo (Narita airport), due to the recent disasters in Japan. Damage ha... GLS building second computer centre in Europe GLS is investing around EUR 4 million in even more data security. The pan-European parcel service provider is now building another European computer centre near Frankfurt (Germany)... Rudolph Hellmann Automotive opens new distribution centre for Ford The joint venture Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive will operate a new parts distribution centre at the Ford Motor Company's location in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The goal is t... Lufthansa Cargo appoints new area managers The German air transport service provider Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for Germany and the Europe/Africa region. J. Florian Pfaff, currently Lufthansa Cargo vice... Arkas and Tarros to become partners The Turkish Arkas Group and the Italian shipping company Tarros, which have been collaborating for more than 30 years, have now founded a joint company called Tarros Deni... CMA CGM goes into action to help Japan The French shipping group CMA CGM Group has set up an emergency and communication response team that is closely monitoring the situation in Japan. Close contact is being kept ... MOL vessels: post-quake situation The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is still gathering data about its vessels that may have been affected by the recent earthquake off the Tohoku district's... Operations in Tokyo and southern ports more or less back to normal Operations in Tokyo and Japan's southern ports have more or less resumed again. Tokyo and all ports south of the Japanese capital are back in operation, although delays will occur ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Study shows that drilling in Gulf means jobs in Chicago Princess Cruises starts construction of Royal Princess Topaz Energy and Marine plans $500 million London IPO Bourbon reports increased annual revenues More barges joined U.S. inland fleet in 2010

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MARCH 16, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission Oks funds for small city projects Portland Airport has parking deal for travelers during Spring Break Boeing earmarks millions for Japan earthquake relief Crowley taps Frank Larkin as liner services/logistics VP BNSF informs customers of carbon footprint savings

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MARCH 16, 2011
Uncertain times ahead Things seem to be getting back on track, but anyone proposing a major fleet expansion had better be wary Offshore intent Both Bourbon and Topaz are taking a gamble as they announce substantial investment plans Libya turmoil continues to put pressure on shipping shares Investors play waiting game despite gains in freight rates for smaller tankers New CSAV chairman seeks investors for $1bn cash call Chilean carrier eyes new investors as Juan Alvarez takes over as chairman Baltic Dry Index continues downward slide Average time charter rates for capesizes fall to week-low, made worse by Japan crisis Libyan rebels attack GNMTC tanker Company says terrorist linked to political uprising in Libya intercepts Anwaar Afriqya Salvors see 44% fall in recovered pollutants ISU reports huge reduction in amount of marine pollutants salved in 2010 Topaz listing set to create offshore giant Planned $500m flotation will enable company to boost fleet to 150 vessels Bourbon's posts net financial loss of €38m in second half 2010 Despite 'challenging conditions' in 2010 says outlook is positive Beluga woes deepen as chartering arm files for insolvency Move comes after financiers withdraw vessels on charter to troubled heavylift operator Japan marine premiums rise inevitable in wake of tsunami Impetus for a premium rate hike will be unavoidable Tanker owner held liable for breach of oil major approvals Charterers seek $2.5m from Rowan owners Transeuropa and LD Lines end alliance Ends commercial collaboration on Ramsgate-Ostend route Offshore support vessel sector set to boom Ice-class fleet to see strong growth as $7bn is pumped into Arctic oil and gas projects Marine underwriters look for market share over profit High levels of latent capacity in the marine insurance market are causing underwriters to write for market share as opposed to profit Insurance sector begins to count costs The insurance sector is beginning to count the costs of the tsunami on Japan Trust Ports need to be accountable Labour MP Nick Brown makes the case for a combination of private ownership and good corporate citizenship for UK Trust Ports Ferry operators want rewards for early adopters Industry needs incentives to meet the 2015 ECA deadline European ro-ro fleet grows in face of global competition Ro-ro owners have fought to stay in business with economies of scale, and route innovation Fleet flexibility behind DFDS success Large ships, multiple routes and slow steaming are ingredients for the future Los Angeles sees 6% rise in February volumes Handles total throughput of 554,912 teu, higher than 458,000 teu at Long Beach Torm plays down Fredriksen stake talk Dismisses reports Frontline boss has taken 5% share in Copenhagen-listed tanker operator McQuilling sets up Athens subsidiary To provide broking services in the speciality smaller tanker sector Japan naphtha fixtures fail as crackers shut Earthquake impact is felt in tanker markets as force majeure kicks in Japan's duress could be fillip for dry bulk fleet More low-sulphur fuels and thermal coal will need to be imported to plug the energy gap Panamax sale boosts Hellenic Carriers' profit Greek bulk carrier owner Hellenic Breeze posts net income of $27.5m in 2010 New terminal at Cai Mep is latest in string for southern Vietnam Hanjin Shipping, MOL, Wanhai and local partner in official launch of 1.1m teu terminal Panamax under construction at Cosco Dalian cancelled Unnamed owner to pay compensation to Chinese shipyard Keppel FELS wins jackup rig contract worth $210m Order brings Keppel Offshore & Marine's total orders in first quarter to $3.5bn

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MARCH 16, 2011
French seafarer strike set FRANCE'S CGT seafarers' union has called on its members to stage a national 24-hour strike tomorrow LA imports continue rise CONTAINER volumes at Long Beach and Los Angeles rose significantly last month, with most of the growth related to imports Owners embrace Eksportfinans ship funding NORWAY'S credit agency Eksportfinans told Fairplay today that owners are turning to it as an alternative funding source for buying new vessels TWICs go electronic TERMINAL operators in the US can now use electronic readers to verify terminal access for seafarers instead of manually checking TWIC cards Searchers seek SAL mariner SHIPS and helicopters were searching today for a seafarer overboard from a German heavy-lift vessel in the North Sea Tanker seized in Libya ANWAAR Afriqya, a Libyan-registered product tanker believed to be carrying 23,800 tonnes of fuel, has been hijacked by rebels, according to the government-run company that owns the ship VLCC order drop seen VLCC newbuilding orders are likely to fall this year, after a sharp increase in 2010, because of persistently weak freight markets, BIMCO shipping analyst Peter Sand said today Lakes dredging cuts assailed GREAT Lakes shipping attacked today an Obama administration plan to slash next year's US dredging budget for the waterway system by nearly one-third Topaz IPO to target $500M TOPAZ Energy & Marine, the Dubai international oilfield services group, said today it plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO with a target of about $500M Covenant fears pummel TBS SHARES in NASDAQ-listed TBS International plunged 19% yesterday following a conference call commentary on covenant issues Israel: missiles smuggled MISSILES, mortar rounds and bullets were found in containers on the box ship Victoria, Israel's military said today Ice-class rates firm SPOT RATES for ice-class Aframaxes could remain high well into April because of thick Baltic ice, while the product tanker sector should benefit from Japan's crisis, brokers said today Beware ransoms with strings attached SHIPOWNERS could be liable for pirate ransoms that later end up in the hands of terrorists, according to the US State Department Asian shipping shares rise ASIAN stocks seem to have recovered today, after the three-day selloff that followed Japan's quake crisis Hellenic eyes more bulker tonnage HELLENIC Carriers has signalled its intention to acquire modern bulker tonnage.

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MARCH 16, 2011
JOC's Tirschwell on TPM Long Beach Highlights (Video) Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade/The Journal of Commerce, shares the highlights of this year's... Japan's Woes to Hit Containerized Auto Shipments to US Ongoing factory production and shipping problems in Japan from last week's earthquake and tsunami will hit containerized automobile parts shipments... BTT President on HOS Rules, Intermodal Expansion Plans (Video) Hans Stig Moller, president of Bridge Terminal Transport, discusses the effects that the new Hours of Service for truckers and... Closing Remarks on TPM Long Beach (Video) Paul Page, editorial director for The Journal of Commerce, and Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global... Seized CMA CGM Ship Due for Release CMA CGM said a containership stormed by Israeli commandos on March 15 and searched for weapons was the "victim" of... Lufthansa Buying 777 Freighters Lufthansa Cargo, in the midst of a strong revival in freight business, will add five 777 freighters to its fleet,... UPS Names Wicker First Chief Sustainability Officer Package delivery giant UPS is elevating the role of environmental sustainability within its operations by creating the post of chief... New Mexico Moves to Spur UP Intermodal Hub New Mexico's legislature could be poised to exempt Union Pacific Railroad from a locomotive sales tax, to entice UP to... eModal Adds Chassis Control to System Online logistics software provider eModal added a chassis control functionality to its intermodal logistics community system. The product provides real-time... Great Lakes Operators See Dredging Emergency Great Lakes ports and vessel operators are declaring a state of emergency in protest of proposed cutbacks in maintenance dredging... US Railroads Post Safest Year on Record U.S. freight rail lines in 2010 completed their safest year on record by several measures, said the Association of American... Lawmakers Introduce Water Resource Reforms Lawmakers introduced legislation this week to reform the funding of water resource projects. The measure, introduced by Sen.... Home Construction Drops to Two-Year Low Home construction, a key driver of freight transportation demand, plunged last month to its lowest level since April 2009 and... Beluga Files for Bankruptcy -- This story originally appeared on the Web site of JOC's sister publication Breakbulk.com. Beluga Chartering, a core part... Italy Investigates Mafia Links to TNT Express TNT Global Express confirmed reports its Italian parcel delivery unit has been targeted by a mafia organization. The Dutch... Japanese Battery Makers Close Plants The world supply of lithium-ion batteries for chips and power-supply capacitors may be the worst-hit technology industries following last week's... Japan Supply Disruptions Will Hit China Supply chain disruptions from Japan's earthquake could force Chinese firms to delay imports of key components, especially for digital products,... Court Backs STB, Suburbs against Canadian National A U.S. appeals court backed the authority of the Surface Transportation Board to impose special mitigating conditions in December 2008... Drewry Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls Trans-Pacific spot rates fell 4.9 percent in the week ended March 14, dropping to $1,693 per 40-foot equivalent unit of... Airlines Pull Tokyo Flights, Express Carriers Restore Operations FedEx Express is restoring its flights to Tokyo and other parcel carriers are resuming delivery operations across most of Japan... Japan's Shipyards Remain Intact After Quake Japan's major shipyards escaped the full impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of... New Vietnam Terminal Opens Three Asian container lines formally opened a container terminal Wednesday in Cai Mep, the port that serves Vietnam's industrial heartland. ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Pirates release bulker - but what of the 29 other merchant ships? CMA CGM ship seized by Israel CSAV consolidates its position LA/LB's Feb volumes slip compared to first month Bahrain battle ground

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MARCH 16, 2011
Beluga in bankruptcy filing Core division of Bremen-based heavylift giant seeks insolvency protection as prosecutor's office kicks off criminal probe. CMA CGM hits back French containership giant blames "false cargo declarations" and pleads its innocence following Israeli drama. Ship grounds in port Irish-owned vessel ran hard aground at the Port of Tyne early this morning. Ferries to cross great divide? Two US owners vying to run first regular passengership service to Cuba. Recovery story lengthens Norwegian finance house says products tanker rates will not fully recover until 2013. Fund in second sell down Fine Capital sells of Hornbeck shares worth around $8m as it cuts its holding for the second time in 2011. Israel releases seized ship Peter Dohle says vessel caught up in weapons drama will leave port in one hour after three containers were removed. Farstad bags $57m deals Statoil, Esso and Apache amongst charterers to sign up for seven of Norwegian offshore owner's ships. No takers for Khalijia 3 Auction of bulker involved in serious Mumbai collision postponed as buyers stay away. K Line aids rescue effort Japanese owner joins rivals in donating cash to help huge tsunami rescue mission. Bulker hit by fire Blaze on Japan-owned Lake Arafura brought under control in New Zealand. Drillship damage emerges Chikyu lost propulsion pod as it fled port of Hachinohe when earthquake struck Japan. Big John buys into Torm Norwegian magnate picks up near 5% share of Danish tanker owner, setting its shares alight. Italy relents on Mistral Express Comanav ferry carrying Moroccans fleeing Libya allowed into Sicily after earlier refusal. Keppel wins JDC jack-up Singapore yard continues on order roll with twelfth rig order in the first quarter of 2011 worth SGD4.5bn.

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MARCH 16, 2011
Crowley appoints Larkin VP sales Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Frank Larkin as vice president of sales and customer care for its liner services and logistics groups. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., Larkin will report to Steve Collar, senior vice president and general manager f... More relief help from Japanese lines NYK Line said Wednesday it has offered the Japanese government the use of a module carrier as an offshore platform for helicopters to be used to provide relief supplies to the quake-stricken area. TheYamatai,operated by NYK-Hinode Line Ltd., an NYK... Law firms scrutinize Kirby, K-Sea deal At least a dozen law firms have said they are investigating Kirby Corp.'s proposed acquisition of K-Sea Transportation Partners, announced over the weekend. The law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP said its investigation "is focused on the potential ... COSCO assesses Tianjin/Taiwan weather fee COSCO Container Lines said this week it will assess an "emergency weather surcharge" of 600 RMB ($92) per TEU for all shipments from Tianjin to Taiwan from March 20. Also, COSCO said it is raising bunker surcharge rates from China to Korea to $160 ... MSC to raise Far East/Australia rates Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it will raise rates on the trade from the Far East to Australia beginning April 15. The $250-per-TEU increase applies to all shipments from China, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to Australia. MSC... Japan catastrophe could impact bulk shipping London-based broker Freight Investor Services said Tuesday the unfolding catastrophe in Japan could have a significant effect on the dry bulk shipping market. "In the short term, shipping has been disrupted with 13 ports reported byReutersto have c... Israeli forces seize CMA CGM vessel The Victoria was intercepted on Tuesday and found to be carrying 50 tons of weaponry bound for the Gaza Strip. A CMA CGM chartered containership was intercepted by the Israeli navy Tuesday in the Mediterranean after Israel's government suspected th... TBS reports bigger loss as rates fall TBS International said it had a net loss of $245 million in 2010, compared to a loss of $67 million in 2009. The operator of bulkers and tweendeck ships said $217 million of the loss came in the fourth quarter. It reported revenue of $412 million i... State Department seeks tougher anti-piracy policies The killing of four U.S. citizens onboard their hijacked private sailboat by Somali pirates late last month has prompted the U.S. State Department to undertake an intensive internal review of the government's counter-piracy strategy. Testifying at... Recalibrated strategy

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MARCH 16, 2011
Mols-Linien to close service and change CEO Mols-Linien A/S will close the ro-pax ferry service between Århus and Kalundborg as soon as possible, pending a sale of the two units. Furthermore the company will John Fredriksen buys Torm shares Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen, Frontline Group, is presently buying shares in the Danish Steamship Company Torm. The price on the shares has fallen dramatically over the last couple of years

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MARCH 16, 2011
Fujairah market softens Deliveries were available up to and including March 30 in Durban. Bunker prices fall across Europe LS fuel oil premiums continue to be high in Rotterdam. Crude rises on back of Japanese quake updates Prices displayed signs of uncertainty as Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant risked provoking a 'major disaster.' Fujairah official gives new figure for bunker sales Latest estimate almost double previous unofficial figures. South Korean refiners to send fuel oil to Japan Japanese fishery association asks for supplies of marine fuel. 'Substantive demand' for higher sulphur fuels beyond 2025 Study predicts 'significant take-up of scrubbing' and a degree of non-compliance with tighter sulphur limits. Asian bunker prices down mid-week 'Mixed' demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs, according to traders. KPI Bridge Oil appoints new staff Fion Chia has extensive admin and secretarial experience from various trading companies. WFS picks commodity management software To support trading, scheduling, counterparty credit risk and regulatory risk for WFS's global fuel marketing operations. Taxes 'biggest hurdle' for India bunkering industry India's bunkering sector will see increasing 'opportunities and pressures'. Socar to open Fujairah terminal earlier than schedule Phase one of Socar Aurora Fujairah Terminal to commence operations by the end of 2011, earlier than mid-2012 target. Singapore targets locals for work on bunker tankers Graduates of an MPA programme to take on senior positions onboard local bunker tankers. Sinopec Zhoushan to 'catch up' with Chimbusco in five years Sinopec Zhoushan targets 2 million mt of bunker sales in 2011.

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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?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

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

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

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.

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

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

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

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

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

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

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