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BRIEFS

November 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* China downplays sea spats in region after Obama challenge China played down tensions with the US and proposed funding to enhance maritime cooperation in South-east Asia after President Barack Obama challenged its actions in the South China Sea at a summit of Asian leaders. Gen Maritime can draw on bankruptcy loan General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, can draw US$30 million of a US$75 million loan that will require it to file a plan of reorganisation in 75 days or sell all its assets. Returns for oil tankers rise to 8-month high Returns for supertankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude to Asia rose to an eight-month high as refinery demand increased the number of ships chartered and reduced the tally of available vessels.

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Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profit down 618pc, sales off 15pc - soaring bunker blamed Occupy Oakland votes to shut down all west coast ports on December 12 Correction: Asia-West Africa rates rise US$250/TEU from December 15 Vice premier: China-first policy needed to meet lingering global recession Economy to deteriorate, say 1,119 economists surveyed in 119 countries MOL to open its own offices to assume agency work in eastern Europe West coast dockers win arbitrator ruling to inspect, repair trailer chassis North American Freight Index up 39pc in October, biggest jump since Katrina Euro debt angst blamed for third quarter European road freight index fall Hong Kong air cargo volume off 8.2pc in October, but passengers up 5.9pc Boeing expects Mideast aircraft demand to increase 160pc over 20 years Airbus expects 300pc growth in cargo, 200pc more freighters in 20 years Cathay expects 15-20pc more cargo in 2012 despite October shortfall US Justice Department eases fine demands for troubled air carriers

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APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from Dec. 12 City Transport Syndicate celebrates completing 15 years in Delhi CTL 2011 is bigger & better than ever before DSME & GL offer first-ever solution for LNG-fuelled large container vessels Maersk leads in on-time schedule reliability Marseille Fos handles 1 pc more cargo in 9 months MOL installs marine broadband Internet system on 5 LNG carriers MSC extends slot charter on Oceania Loop 2 Seago Line joins INTTRA's network of ocean carriers 'China Sourcing Fair' from Nov. 23-25 Vasan inaugurates 12.80 m draught facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port CMTL commissions first private freight terminal in India at Timmapur Freight forwarders in a service tax quandary Rs. weakness wont affect economy'Virmani Slowdown-hit garment exporters begin search for fresh pastures

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Imperial Baris station ro-ro barge in Magdeburg The German company Imperial Baris is offering additional special heavylift services by stationing the ro-ro push-barge "Europa 1" in Magdeburg (Germany). It will be deplo... Southeast Asia an attractive railway market The market for rail technology in Southeast Asia has a volume of about EUR 1.8 billion - and is set to grow far higher than in other regions, according to a study of the railway ma... Australian court fines Korean Air for cartel activities A Sydney federal court in Australia has fined Korean Air Lines AUD 5.5 million (EUR 4.1 million) for fixing prices as part of a cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Comm... InterRail expands offering for Central Asia The InterRail Group has successfully started a round-trip container service between Uzbekistan and India and China. This reduces the number of empty containers transported and cuts... Runway expansion in Rio de Janeiro The Brazilian airport operator Infraero has begun work on a runway expansion project at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, the largest hub in greater Rio de Janeiro. The USD 37 m... P&O Ferrymasters doubles Cabot volumes in two-year deal Following a two-month tender process, P&O Ferrymasters has strengthened its position as a leading pan-European transport supplier for the Cabot Corporation, a US chemical produ... Euro-Leasing and MAN Rental launched in Sweden The Euro-Leasing group, which belongs to MAN Truck & Bus, is expanding its Scandinavian activities. To provide Swedish forwarders, transporters and logisticians with its on-sit... Alexandre de Juniac named Air France chairman The board of the French flag carrier Air France has named Alexandre de Juniac as the company's new chairman of the board and director general. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the Air France-K... Another record for Boeing At the recent East Asian summit held in Bali (Indonesia), US president Barack Obama witnessed the announcement of the largest commercial airplane order ever placed for Boeing aircr... Further decrease in the Howe Robinson Container Index The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) fell by 16 points or 3%, from 556.6 points in the week ending on 4 November to 540.5 in the one ending on 18 November. The fortnight saw sm... TNT Express planning hub in Hanover The CEP service provider TNT Express will build a new distribution centre in Hanover in 2012. The contract for a plot at Hannover Langenhagen airport was signed recently. The parti... Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria, a member of both the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and of Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) ne... CitySprint to acquire Lewis Day courier operations CitySprint has agreed to acquire Lewis Day's UK courier operations, building on its position as the country's leading same-day courier and distribution network. As part of the deal...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hamburg shipbuilder J.J. Sietas declares insolvency DSME starts construction of world's largest floating dock BIMCO developing contract for employment of armed guards Wärtsilä starts first X-generation engine at ceremony in China

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma handles largest Genie lift shipment FESCO Transportation Group reports nine month numbers Port of Bellingham opens annual Gingerbread House contest Pacific Maritime Association eyeing reefer box safety situation Hapag-Lloyd expanding service covering Guatemala, Caribbean

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
US government fails in bid to extend detention of Gaurav Prem master Magistrate's order to complete probe in magic pipe case by December 9 is upheld by district judge Charter for Solvang-owned VLGC set to drive market below $70 per tonne Surprise low rate for Clipper Sirius forces new market forecast for coming weeks Secondhand panamax prices start falling again Older tonnage hit hardest as sale and purchase market continues to plummet Grimaldi adds Genoa-Valencia freight service to Motorways of the Sea Two modern ro-ro ships will sail three times a week both ways US storms into global LNG export market New opportunities for gas carriers in wake of landmark liquefied natural gas deal Where will US gas cargoes go? Chile and Asia could soak up exports Drive for energy independence fuels surge in shale gas production High volumes push down prices, boosting export opportunities Antwerp starts work on second left bank lock Deurganck dock access to be completed by 2016 Sanko Steamship commits to second deal for MR tanker pair Price paid shows deterioration of the market in past weeks Indian LNG import capacity set to double BP-Reliance joint venture to boost liquefied natural gas imports Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to join UK public sector strike MCA staff also set to walk out Sobrena workers demand state aid to save French yard Brittany Ferries contract win gives stay of execution Owners avoid pressure to accept dangerous cargoes Crew safety is being neglected when carrying bulk cargoes prone to liquefaction Law firms need not fear consolidation Solid shipowners needing capital will continue to look to solid ship finance banks and suitable lawyers Democracy in Greece not on hold All changes in the Greek government so far have been constitutional Ferguson wins first hybrid ferry contract Glasgow yard to build two low-carbon battery-diesel ro-ros ABS warns against green ship design US class society says trend creates conflict of interest in area of 'ethical quicksand' Rickmers Group gears up for consolidation Changing funding model as bank loans dry up EXCLUSIVE: Algeria exchange controls could spark shipping pull-out Maersk and CMA CGM cash stuck in country US lifts sanctions on Libya's GNMTC Libyan company's fleet of 24-strong vessels free to trade EXCLUSIVE: HSH Nordbank warns shipping loans will become scarcer Torsten Temp says eurozone crisis will force banks to reduce lending books GMS holds back publishing of Indian subcontinent scrap rates Increased renegotiations lead to greater price uncertainty in main demolition market Hammonia looking at CMA CGM boxships German vessel operator in the midst of negotiating purchase of two post-panamaxes Eitzen Chemical axes pool operations Move is part of efforts to raise liquidity Spain sets out transport goals New government to prioritise intermodal links Neighbourliness in the Pacific President Obama may be roiling China, but the engagement is constructive Get well soon, GenMar Some leading companies have been through Chapter 11 and lived to tell the tale. We hope General Maritime will too

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag sees Atlantic boost GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd said today it produced operating profits in the third quarter despite great Far East pressure on freight rates Bangladesh breaker killed A WORKER was reportedly killed today at the Prime breaking yard in Bangladesh - even though the country has barred such companies from acquiring new ships to recycle NYSE ejects GenMar PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime has received preliminary bankruptcy court approvals and confirmed that its trading days on NYSE are over Savannah unveils scheme OFFICIALS approved a $6.5M improvement for box handling facilities in Savannah, the port affirmed today Chevron accepts responsibility Brazil spill US OIL company Chevron today accepted responsibility for an oil spill off Brazil Italian ro-ro expansion ITALIAN ro-ro operator Grimaldi has defied sovereign debt fears and announced a new service between Italy and Spain Robust 2012 seen for offshore drilling SINGAPORE'S yards could benefit from increased demand for ocean drill rigs in 2012, analysts predicted today Will BIMCO's licence say: have gun, will travel? BIMCO said today it has started working on a standard contract for employing armed guards Spanish builders cross fingers after election SPANISH shipbuilders told Fairplay today they are pushing ahead with efforts to establish a tax lease scheme despite uncertainty over the new government India ship shares battered SHIPPING stocks in India tumbled today, with most leaders hitting a year's low on economic slowdown fears and the country's foreign trade fall Pirate suspects arrested POLICE in Somalia have reportedly arrested pirates related to the attack on the Greek tanker Olib G China seeks 'maritime connection network' CHINA HAS reportedly proposed a co-operation fund for developing a "maritime connection network" with Southeast Asian nations Manila clears most ferries EIGHT of nine Superferry vessels were cleared today to resume operations in the Philippines, as an inquiry continued into last week's fatal fishing boat-ferry collision ATS narrows losses by 45% LOSSES at ATS Consolidated have narrowed by 45% in the third quarter of 2011 Paris offers help to SeaFrance worker group FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani has offered government help to the worker co-operative bidding to take over SeaFrance, which continued today to suspend Channel services

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Diesel Hits $4 Mark for First Time in Six Months Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.3 cents in the week ending Nov. 21, rising over $4 a gallon... Thai Floods Force CEVA to Re-engineer Supply Chains CEVA Logistics is working to re-engineer the supply chains of its automotive and hard disk drive customers because Thai floods... Postmaster General Urges Bolder Postal Reform Postmaster General and CEO Patrick Donahoe urged Congress on Monday to take a bold approach to reforming the U.S. Postal... Lufthansa Puts Frankfurt Expansion on Hold Lufthansa Cargo is suspending plans for a $1.35 billion expansion of the airline's Frankfurt hub because of a German court's... Railroads Say Weak Exports Hurting Grain Shipments Grain transport on U.S. railroads fell 18.3 percent year-over-year in the past week, extending a steep slide in shipping from... Pacific Northwest Ports' Imports Fall, Exports Rise Containerized imports generally lagged but exports continued to grow in October at the ports of Oakland, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.... TransCore's Shrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video) Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Shrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore,... October Class 8 Orders Top Projections Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks hit a six-month high in October, with manufacturers receiving 29,824 new orders and 28,026... Savannah Expands Intermodal Railyard The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, as the... Supply Chain Under Water When Honda resumed production at one of its plants near Bangkok more than a month after shutting its factories amid... Japan's Trade Balance Slips Back Into Red Japan suffered a trade deficit of $3.56 billion in October, as exports fell amid a slowdown in the global economy... Container Traffic Grows at Major Asian Gateways Box throughput at leading Asian gateways grew in October despite the economic uncertainties that plague key European and U.S. markets.... Hapag-Lloyd Profit Falls 94 Percent to $17.5 Million Hapag-Lloyd said currency swings and rate competition caused third quarter profit to drop 94 percent year-over-year to $17.5 million, but... Hong Kong Air Freight Drops 8.2 Percent Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volume fall 8.2 percent from the same month a year ago as a surge... Marine Highways' New Direction While attending a recent two-day marine highways workshop at George Mason University, I realized the concept has been studied exhaustively... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Third Quarter The for-hire U.S. trucking industry took a detour around economic fears in the third quarter, as year-over-year increases in freight... Brokers Climb the Logistics Ladder Shippers turned to freight brokers for truck capacity in increasing numbers in the third quarter, boosting revenue at third-party intermediaries... Lytle Takes the Helm at Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is in the early days of implementing the largest capital expansion program in its history,... Built to Grow If industrial real estate is an accurate barometer of where the international trade economy is headed, the transportation industry should... Carriers Joined at the Ship? Container shipping's latest slide into red ink is reviving talk about mergers and acquisitions among carriers. Major ship lines... Blowing the Whistle Proving again that shareholders no longer are willing to tolerate systemic shortcomings from those in charge of public companies, the... Hardly Pushing the Envelope Is $5.1 billion enough to get the attention of Congress? The loss the U.S. Postal Service piled up in the...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd finishes Q3 11 in the black Hapag-Lloyd outperformed the market in Q3 11. Whereas most other carriers slipped further into the red, it just ended up with a small positive result of EUR9.6 ... Yusen Logistics (India) In the latest phased global roll-out of its integration of NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service the NYK Group has announced the formation of Yusen ... IAS launches new web modules for better connectivity Oakland (US)-headquartered software/technology company International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched extensions to its DispatchManager - a web solution that automates ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Evergreen splits pendulum service again Evergreen has split its UAM pendulum service between the Mediterranean and US West Coast back into two separate Transpacific and Asia/Europe strings. Instead of ... Congress' interest in ending US antitrust immunity sparked on eve of FMC study release The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) study into the impact that the ending of anti-trust immunity for liner shipping conferences in Europe has had on the industry ... Thailand's economy suffers flood hit The economy of Thailand expanded by a disappointing 3.5% in the third quarter of the year as the severe floods that have swept the country since July, killing at ... India tightens the noose on old ships A two-day seminar in Chennai, India last week, as part of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) centenary celebrations, was inaugurated by G K Vasan, Union ... 64 boxes removed from Rena

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Capital curtails spot exposure Capital Product Partners pulls VLCC out of the spot market as parent rides to the rescue with another long-term charter. Analysts examine Diana deal Equity gurus see more acquisitions on the horizon for New York-listed bulker owner following latest $32m raid. Wikborg exits AMA Manhattan-based boutique waves goodbye to co-founder as fate of Norwegian outpost hangs in the balance. Yang Ming tied to scrap pact Brokers finger Taiwanese transport giant as seller in $9m demolition deal. Norden selling KLC exile Former Korea Line chartered vessel draws huge attention in Greece as Danish owner invites offers. Shipping's coming crisis Shipowners' organisation says market distortion from redundant shipyards is the real threat facing owners. Another breaker dies Bangladeshi worker loses life after falling down a lift shaft at Chittagong yard. Crew stranded off Sudan Seafarers running out of supplies on Sri Lankan vessel denied berth over unpaid fees. Deep Sea reels in extension EnQuest adds another 300 days to platform-supply vessel deal with Oslo-listed owner. Korean owner trimming down National Bitumen Corp tipped for double scrap sale which will leave it with only one tanker. Santos strike grips port A 24-hour strike by Brazilian port workers causes delays and disruption. Amanda too heavy Danish cargoship stopped by German marine authorities after over-loading with scrap metal. Globus getting stronger Expanding George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner defies tough markets to increase nine-month profit.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled 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 Hapag bucks trend, makes money in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Canadian 'green vessel' retrofit draws nearer Many of the energy-saving technologies could then be deployed in commercial shipping to reduce fuel costs and lower the environmental impact of travel. Last coal powered vessel set for LNG trial Last US vessel to be powered by coal looks to natural gas future. Prices soften across European ports Crude oil markets extend losses in early trading. IFO prices still tumbling in Fujairah 380 cSt price has fallen more then $40 pmt in a week. Crew support 'crucial' for towing kites Bunker savings trigger crew bonuses, vessel operator tells conference. Shipping's dilemma in the face of COP17 The shipping industry requires a realistic lead in time to respond positively to decisions flowing from COP 17. Fujairah pipeline 'operational next month' 'There's a hurry to get this operational' as tension grows over Iran's nuclear programme. 'No delays' for ECA rules 0.10% sulphur cap likely to be in force in just over three years. 'Tough competition and high bunker prices' define the market Hapag-Lloyd reports sharp year-on-year fall in third quarter profit. South China fuel oil imports up 70% in November Region expected to import 230,000 mt of fuel oil during month. Bunker prices down double-digits at most Asian ports Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Monday. Chimbusco to offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs by December To offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oil at all Chinese ports next month. Quebec to introduce LNG-powered ferry Ferry able to carry more passengers and vehicles than the current vessel in service. UK-based firm launches marine fuel testing programme Fuel samples can be analysed and reported on the same day of delivery, says SeaTec Services. MISC spending $3.5 million in energy efficiency studies MISC's LNG carrier vessel Seri Balhaf given Green Award certification. Buckeye posts $110 million quarterly net loss Commissions newly constructed inland dock at BORCO for fuel oil, gasoline and diesel cargo operations. Bunker supplier resumes ops at Auckland port Bunker tanker Awanuia commencing 'normal barge operations' as of Monday.

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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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

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

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› 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

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

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