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November 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls, fleet growth adding pressure The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, ended last week on a low as weaker sentiment and a build-up of available vessels weighed on the market.

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Asia-Europe rates drop to $540/TEU, some see mergers forced by plunge CMA CGM ups Asia rates, levies Asia-Med peak season charge December 15 Long Beach October container throughput down 20.5pc, LA rises 4.4pc APL merges loops into service from Seattle to Dubai via Singapore and China Sea Star admits price fixing and will pay US$14.2 million fine Shipowner: Ease emissions rules or short sea freight will go by road British government to hold conference on suppressing Somali piracy Singapore October non-oil exports drop 16pc as total trade rises 5pc India's SCI suffers US$28.12 million quarterly loss due to high bunker SeaFrance to go under: Court rejects bids as too hard or too soft High-level Polish delegation check out Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai Dnata to invest over US$70 million in aviation facilities worldwide ECS Group forecasts another record year after multiple Asia openings Emirates chief cargo planner focuses on bellyhold for SkyCargo success

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Cabotage relaxation only after new government policy: Mohandas Daikin to unveil high-tech reefer unit soon GE Shipping contracts to sell medium range product carrier IIFT, OXV to conduct advanced commercial shipping course in New Delhi IMU Visakhapatnam celebrates first graduation success InterManager President calls for protecting crews from horrors of piracy Number of containership lay-ups mount as idle vessel capacity increases P&I Club says technology can cause costly distractions onboard Shipping industry briefs governments before UN climate change negotiations ZIM commences additional Mundra call on AME service Sharma affirms India, EU commitment to trade pact by early 2012 CSL asked to study viability of ship repair facility Unions want viability gap funding for Cochin Port Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises drawing competition on Children's Day US may pass bill making air cargo screening voluntary 'dips 2.4 pc last week, hits 32-month low Govt reduces onion MEP by 26 pc Govt to soon decide on allowing sugar exports SEZ exports grow 26 pc Sri City SEZ seeks to create 50,000 jobs by 2014-end Supply costs to drop as chain gets shorter Holleman Bulgaria performs multiple tasks in transporting wind turbine generators for Siemens project Shanghai hosts training for project forwarders

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Eurotunnel signs agreement with European horse transporter In view of competition to come and also of the World Equestrian Games, due to be held in Normandy in 2014, Eurotunnel is developing its horse transport services by joining forces w... Thorco Shipping opens Italian branch Thorco Shipping Denmark has set up a branch office in Genoa. Thorco Shipping Italy is the carrier's fully-authorised booking office, established with the specific aim of increasing... Arkas sets up new Romanian branches The Turkish shipping and logistics company Arkas is continuing to open new offices and develop its infrastructure in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions. Its latest step was to... DHL appoints Amadou Diallo as new CEO of DHL Freight DHL has appointed Amadou Diallo as CEO of DHL Freight, succeeding Thomas George, who will move to the position of COO of DHL Global Forwarding with immediate effect. Diallo will be... Rail line reconstruction in Mozambique delayed Reconstruction of the Sena railroad, linking Tete province to the port of Beira in Mozambique, is not expected to be finished until early 2013, four years later than planned, local... Denmark to implement lorry overtaking ban The new Danish transport minister Henrik Dam Kristensen is set to implement a proposal to introduce four extended overtaking ban zones for lorries on Danish motorways in December. ... Continued growth for VW light commercial vehicles Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge posted strong growth in sales from January to September. The German truck manufacturer delivered 390,000 light commercial vehicles in the period under revi... Emirates SkyCargo sets B777F record Emirates SkyCargo, Emirates' freight division, has set a new record for the heaviest single item carried by a Boeing B777F. The full-freighter operator transported a special valve ... DHL Express takes delivery of first converted A300-600 The first Airbus A300-600 to be converted to a freighter rolled out of EADS' Elbe Flugzeugwerke Dresden and was delivered to DHL Express recently. The global express service provid... New airfreight capacities between Europe and North America DB Schenker Logistics is connecting Europe and North America with new airfreight routes. Starting immediately, Deutsche Bahn's logistics division is offering cargo flights from Lux... AF-KL Cargo contributes to success of Beaujolais Nouveau tradition The festive Beaujolais Nouveau event is repeated on the third Thursday of November every year, and AF-KL Cargo again made a huge contribution to wine-drinkers' joy by carrying 1,40... Expeditors International posts strong results Expeditors International of Washington, a US transport and logistics services provider based in Seattle WA, saw sales fall by 4% to USD 1.6 billion in Q3. Net profits rose by 11% t... Logwin unveils dedicated fashion warehouse in Malaysia Logwin, a leading global logistics provider, has opened a dedicated fashion warehouse in Shah Alam (Malaysia) - the first dedicated fashion and lifestyle logistics operation in Asi... Ceva renews partnership with Magneti Marelli The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has renewed its partnership with Magneti Marelli's after-market parts and services division (MMAMPS) for a further four years. MMAMPS is Magneti M...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
LPD 22 completes U.S. Navy acceptance trial Technip-Odebrecht JV gets $1 billion Petrobras contract Royal Caribbean honored by NAMEPA Foss to build new ferry for Washington Deltamarin gets more contracts for bulker design Pacific Drilling IPO raises $46 million Navy concludes successful test of alternative fuel

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Seattle Coast Guard base to host service academy info night US rail freight traffic up during month of October Boeing announces order for 230 planes for Lion Air Diana Shipping to purchase Panamax dry bulk vessel Marcon brokers sale of ocean flat deck barge

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Role of the merchant navy in emergencies Amid constant reminders of the UK's declining maritime influence, a new book brings a telling reminder of the importance of the nation's commercial shipping Peak piracy season has got off to slow start but takes long-term hold Piracy has infected every aspect of mitigating and managing risk Container shipping branches out into the flowers trade Dutch flower auction FloraHolland is looking at a switch from air freight to cut the costs of transporting thousands of fresh cut flowers daily APM Terminals confident Costa Rica facility will go ahead Operator has won two court challenges to Moin development, and analysts warn of more to come Reading the runes in Rotterdam Rotterdam port has commissioned a study of the possible effects of the eurozone crisis on its business, while long-time resident ECT has been looking at the likely effects of Maasvlakte 2 ABP eyes extra berths consent at Southampton by early 2012 Berths 201 and 202 will be 'icing on cake' and boost capacity to 2.6m teu BIMCO creates benchmark contract for armed guards Concerns of owners, P&I clubs, underwriters and lawyers taken into account in draft TEN underlines growth capability despite third-quarter loss Cash and liquid investments of about $240m could be marshalled to back company's interest in the tanker and LNG sectors Long Beach volumes slide as terminal switch hits throughput Fall partly attributed to defection of California United Terminals to Los Angeles SeaFrance services remain suspended Ferries sitting idle at Calais and Dover General Maritime and Trailer Bridge join in the departure of New York's listed shipping companies Peter Georgiopoulos tanker company already switched to OTC market; Jones Act ro-ro company to follow on November 28 World Container Index Asia-Europe freight rate climbs Prices move in contrast to equivalent rate published by SCFI Eitzen in last ditch effort to raise cash Camillo Eitzen looks to make massive share reduction, change name and move out of Oslo Diana confirms first bulker purchase for six months Will pay Samos Steamship $32.2m for Universal-built Vathy US LNG exports set to spark 100-vessel demand Vast US shale gas reserve generates surplus gas for export Maersk buys six-year-old VLCC for $53m Danish shipping giant reportedly entering market after recent plunge in asset values For those in peril on the sea Governments cannot waver when it comes to protecting world's merchant seafarers Taiwanese ore and coal imports to suffer from lower steel production Country's largest steelmaker announces 20% cut in volumes Tanker derivatives switch to dollar per tonne settlement Move away from Worldscale hoped to boost liquidity of wet forward freight agreements Tui sets January date for Hapag-Lloyd sale Company decides against IPO but is still in talks with potential investor Debt drags down Germany's oldest shipyard JJ Sietas put into hands of insolvency administrator EXCLUSIVE: Libya's GNMTC poised for full fleet return in two weeks US to lift sanctions preventing government-controlled shipowner buying bunker fuel and paying crew German owners express fear at falling short of 'wonderful' tonnage tax rules Brussels probe into countries' regimes may find insufficient tonnage under EU flag LNG shipping set for US boom American exports are going to come on line at last Demand for greener fuels to soothe doubts over slow steaming New FMC member Cordero is 'keenly aware' of concerns about the speed at which products arrive in the marketplace Poor shortsea market hits Norwegian Car Carriers One vessel put into lay-up as its sister ship enters a new charter at lower rates US unitised exports see eighth consecutive quarterly rise Switch to containerised grain and soya beans to China boosts volumes First Chinese investment for Lloyd's syndicate China Re joins forces with Catlin in 'milestone' move Correction: TBS International TBS confirms it is continuing its discussions with bankers to restructure its debt and alleviate cash flow pressure NITC discusses BNP loan repayment Lack of insurance leaves Iranians in breach of conditions

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
TEN's losses mount NYSE-listed TEN reported larger losses than expected today, but it retains a strong cash balance to pursue acquisitions Weak US grain exports seen hitting bulkers US GRAIN exports for the 2011-12 harvest are expected to drop 16% year on year, a USDA report has predicted VINASHIN officials indicted in Vietnam NGUYEN Thanh Binh, former chairman at shipbuilder VINASHIN, and eight other former officials have reportedly been indicted today Pirates attack Chevron tanker PIRATES have reportedly boarded a feeder tanker off the Nigerian coast NZ port braces for lock-out A NEW ZEALAND port has today issued a lock-out notice for dockers planning to strike in December RINA sees 50% turnover rise ITALY'S class society RINA has predicted a 50% increase in 2012 turnover year on year, to €300M ($407M) Record-long Arctic shipping season closes THE LAST tanker has left the Northern Sea Route today, marking the end of the longest-known season of Arctic navigation SeaFrance union threatens lawsuit on sailings SEAFARERS at SeaFrance threatened legal action today that would seek to force court-appointed administrators to lift their ban on Dover/Calais sailings Fisherman killed in ferry collision A FISHERMAN was killed early today and six injured when an Aboitiz ferry collided with a fishing vessel in the Philippines MOL takes reins in eastern Europe MOL SAID today it's regaining control of its eastern Europe box shipping business from agent Multi-Shipping UK customs smokes out cigarette smuggling truck CUSTOMS officers at a northeastern UK ferry port have arrested a suspect and stubbed out an attempt to smuggle cigarettes worth about $3M, according to the UK Border Agency Golden Ocean scraps dividend for 3Q2011 NORWEGIAN Golden Ocean announced today it will not pay a dividend to shareholders after reporting a $27M fall quarterly profits Hapag stake to be sold by 2 January TUI HAS reportedly set a 2 January target for selling its remaining stake in box giant Hapag-Lloyd KEPCO seals Oz LNG deal JAPAN'S KEPCO has signed a deal under which 1M tonnes of LNG per year would be shipped from Australia, for 20 years Braemar tightens belt LONDON'S Braemar Shipping Services has announced a round of cost cutting following a drop in half-yearly profits.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
TAPA Rolls Out Truck Security Standards The Transported Asset Protection Association is rolling out global security standards for trucking and the first trucking security certification program... Charleston Container Traffic Falls 6.3 Percent Container traffic through the Port of Charleston in October fell 6.3 percent year-over-year and dropped 9.1 percent from September. ... UPS Announces 4.9 Percent 2012 Rate Hike UPS announced it will raise rates for ground and air parcel shipments an effective 4.9 percent in 2012, matching the... Occupy DC Protests Crumbling US Infrastructure Hundreds of Occupy Washington D.C. protestors marched to the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Thursday to call attention to the... California Tightens Class 7 Truck Emission Rules The California Air Resources Board's order of all Class 7 drayage trucks to meet the same emission standards that have... Executive Says Shippers at Sustainability 'Tipping Point' Shippers have reached the "tipping point" in their effort to encourage trucking companies to reduce emissions and conserve fuel, a... US Xpress Expands in Regional, Expedited Markets Truckload giant U.S. Xpress Enterprises is expanding its regional operations in the Northeast and its custom critical or expedited business,... FTR Associates' Larry Gross on the US Freight Economy, Demand and Capacity (Video) FTR Associates' Larry Gross says industrial demand is fueling the relatively strong showing in U.S. shipping this fall, but tight... Attorney Says Truck Driver Status Issue Far From Dead The issue of whether truck drivers nationwide are employees or independent contractors is far from dead despite a recent federal... TUI to Sell Remaining Hapag-Lloyd Stake The German travel group TUI plans to sell its remaining stake in Hapag-Lloyd in January and expand further in Russia... Trans-Pacific Lane Faces Brunt of Rate Fall, Analyst Says The trans-Pacific and Asia-Middle East trade lanes are most likely to bear the brunt of rate plummeting, as deliveries of... Sea Star Line Pleads Guilty, Ex-President Indicted Sea Star Line will plead guilty and pay a $14.2 million criminal fine and the carrier's former president, Frank Peake,... Connecting the Dots When the APL Egypt pulled into a berth at Manzanillo International Terminal on the Caribbean end of the Panama Canal... Express From Cuba? Could Cuba become a new Caribbean transshipment hub? After all, it's only 90 miles from the United States and has... Cutting Emissions At an economic moment when cost pressures on shippers are particularly intense, it's tempting for many to shrug aside much... Simplified Shipping Here's one thing shipping customers and transportation operators certainly should agree on: Shipping goods from one point to another should... When Paying the Bill 'Isn't My Job' Q: Help settle an internal debate. There's a freight bill where the shipper, consignee and third-party c/o freight payment company... High-Tech Executives Expect Intra-Asia Trade Growth Intra-Asia trade will see further growth in the coming years as high-tech companies shift more sourcing to the continent and... NYK Logistics, Yusen Merge Indian Operations NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service, part of Japan's NYK Group, consolidated operations in India by combining their... Hoffa Builds Big Lead in Teamster Election With more than 170,000 ballots counted, incumbent James P. Hoffa commanded 57.2 percent of the votes cast for Teamsters general... Harbor Truckers Fear Chassis Inspection Delays Harbor truckers in Southern California are raising concerns that an effort by longshoremen to inspect all chassis before equipment is...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Chennai hosts ICS centenary events International shipbrokers, VIPs and more than 300 guests celebrated the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' (ICS) centenary in Chennai, India, last night in grand ... More slow steaming needed Further slow steaming will be necessary if carbon emission reduction targets, currently under discussion within the IMO, European Commission, and United Nations ... Green Reefers on the bottom in Q3 11 Bergen-based Green Reefers, which operates a fleet of specialised reefer ships, has reported wider losses for Q3 11 compared with the same period of 2010 as spot ... Sale of TransContainer still possible State-owned Russian Railways's (RZD) control of the country's largest intermodal player, TransContainer, could be divested by the end of the first quarter or the ... NITL urges rail reciprocal switching rule change after decision deferred The US National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) has urged Washington DC-based Surface Transportation Board (STB) to 'inject more competition in the rail ... LA port riding high for October as Long Beach sees box drop The fortunes of the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) on the US West Coast were contrasted sharply in October. While the former port saw both ... Transnet well ahead at halfway stage Transnet SOC, the South Africa-based state-controlled rail, ports and pipelines company, has posted a very strong set of results for its 2011/12 fiscal year. Up ...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Noteholders take fight to GMR Embattled tanker owner sees high-powered group contest rescue loan from Nordea. TEN still hungry despite loss Tanker market turmoil and third-quarter loss fail to derail Tsakos Energy Navigation's quest for tonnage. Malaysia holds cement carrier Maritime Enforcement Agency says KGJS ship anchored illegally off Johor. Diana confirms bulker buy Greek owner pays $32.25m for 2010-built panamax from compatriot Samos Shipping. Lange explains future policy No change of strategy but there will be a different name and a switch in tactics at enlarged operation, U-Sea CEO says. Fosun eyes bulkers Chinese chemicals and mining conglomerate in talks to buy domestic dry cargoship group Deqin. NOCC ties up three Norwegian owner increases contract cover with charters for car carriers, but another heads to lay-up. TUI talks up Hapag exit German tourism group determined to part company with container line early next year, CFO says. Sales spur BW Offshore Oslo-listed FPSO owner pushes up third quarter operating profit thanks to double departure. Gabriel no guardian angel Failure of Gabriel Panayotides to underpin an enlarged rights issue increases question mark hanging over Torm, says RS Platou Markets. Vulcano makes debt plea Spanish shipyard faces liquidation unless creditors agree to write off 80% of EUR 198m they're owed. Sea Star fined for fix US imposes $14.2m penalty on Florida owner for Puerto Rican scam, while former president Frank Peake charged. AXA adds ACM shares AXA Investment Managers picks up additional stock in Johnny Plumbe-led shipbroker. U-Sea getting better Danish bulker owner makes a profit in third quarter as it announces tie-up with Ultragas next year. Platou plunders Clarksons Peter Anker's RS Platou adds David Oakley and Peter Quirk to its payroll as Clarksons Australia exodus rolls on. Golden Ocean passes dividend But John Fredriksen controlled venture continues to look for further investment opportunities in dry bulk shipping. Two vessels aground Ferry and general cargoship get into difficulty in bad weather off the Philippines. China's ore appetite grows Domestic iron ore production is growing, but quality is falling and pushing up imports. Wartsila hunts Hamworthy Finnish ship engine giant ready to take over UK gas carrier systems specialist Hamworthy in $493m deal.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Grand China accused of non-payment on bulk vessels Hainan, China-based carrier Grand China Logistics has been accused by three European shipowners for halting payments on chartered bulk vessels, according to the Financial Times. FMC sees progress on fuel alternatives Commissioner Mario Cordero of the FMC says progress is being made on development of fuel alternatives for commercial vessels. Use of liquefied natural gas as fuel is an example. Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing CMA CGM raising rates from Asia

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Americas markets plunge Oil rose as the euro strengthened amid speculation that the European Central Bank buying of Italian and Spanish bonds will stem surging borrowing costs. US Navy completes largest alternative fuel demonstration A giant step closer to powering the Great Green Fleet and demonstrating progress toward a sustainable energy future. Big value spread between 'best' and 'worst' fuels TWI values for October show over 30% difference in value based on fuel quality scores. Lukoil takes step to cut fuel oil production Coking unit installed at Russian refinery to produce more high-value fuels. IFO prices drop by double-digits in Fujairah In Cape Town, deliveries for IFO were available for supply from November 18 to December 2. Rotterdam market softens Piraeus is facing product shortages, player tells Bunkerworld. Europe's first LNG-fuelled barge to be christened in Rotterdam 6,100 mt capacity bunker barge will run on a mixture of 20% diesel and 80% LNG, company predicts LNG use will 'take off.' Bunker suppliers among Genmar's top creditors Genmar has total debts of $1.4 billion, US court filling shows. IFO prices fall by double-digits in Hong Kong, Busan Demand average at most Asian bunkering ports on Friday. Losses mount for Torm in Q3 The company 'negatively impacted' by $5 million non-cash loss relating to freight and bunker derivatives. Algeciras sees 90% increase in bunker sales Bunker sales for the first six months of 2011 significantly higher than the corresponding period last year. Establishing a bunkering protocol in West Africa Protocol to be similar with the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering. Tanker firm files for bankruptcy protection Bankruptcy proceedings will affect all Genmar subsidiaries except those in Portugal, Russia and Singapore. Singapore's stocks of fuel oil up Middle distillate stocks also increase during the week.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

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

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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.

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