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February 6, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic dry index slips but may signal reversal The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, extended a 25-year low even as hire costs for some shipments to China gained.

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MOL containership rescues 116 after ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea Drewry: Carriers hit on-time high with Maersk, Hanjin and Cosco leading Samsung designs tailor-made 13,200 TEU ship to transit Panama Canal Port Tracker: 2012 European imports to flatten after 3.9pc rise in 2011 Anhui ports aim to hit 450,000 TEU this year as infrastructure expands US railways to spend record US$13 billion on rail freight expansion GAC offers pollution service to assist shipowner compliance by March 1 US highways act seeks US$260 billion, 'biggest bill since 1956 Interstate' Neptune Orient Lines ends monthly container volume and revenue reports French pilots set to strike this week over government's anti-strike bill December rebound on air cargo volumes after lacklustre 2011: IATA chief Global Air Cargo Advisory Group hits EU carbon tax, wants ICAO rules to rule Dragonair welcomes HK Government pledge to boost logistics, aviation GOL Linhas Aereas opens US$6.3 million air cargo terminal in Sao Paulo

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CSL wins MoU Excellence Award for 3rd year in a row Dry bulk rates in Asia seen struggling High bunker prices exacerbating shipping industry gloom INTTRA alliance network grows to 70+ members MOL to scrap 5 double hull tankers MSC announces rate restorations on India-East Africa trade lanes Prospects for shipping look bleak in 2012: Fitch Vessel scrapping may reach new high in 2012 Mines Ministry for export of all kinds of iron ore Kochi Port to issue additional stevedoring licences Port of Antwerp handles record containers & liquid bulk in 2011 National permit fee for commercial vehicles to be reviewed soon Rlys to clear model concession pact for freight corridor soon Forex reserves surge $ 673 m to $ 294 b; ' crests to 3-month high Iran's threat over embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 112 Policy initiatives to contain pollution on our coasts Aaras Shipping Agencies moves heavy equipment & break bulk cargo from China to Pakistan Blue Water Shipping awarded challenging transport of jack-up rig

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
CargoNet to launch new intermodal shuttle in Norway Freight operator CargoNet is to launch a shuttle service to transport containers and semi-trailers between Kristiansand and the recently-opened Ganddal terminal near Stavanger (bot... ERTMS/ETCS between Ankara and Istanbul Ansaldo STS has signed agreements with the Italo-Turkish joint venture, Salini-GCF-Kolin, to supply rail signalling, automation and telecommunications systems for the Gebze-Kosekoy... IJS Global with Hong Kong-based new head of ocean freight IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Sven Boekhorst as its head of global ocean freight and executive vice-president. He reports directly to CEO, Sjoer... New DAF factory in Brazil Construction work on a new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) has started. The USD 200 million facility is due to be completed in 2013. Once finished, it will produce DAF ... US trailer industry strong in 2011 and 2012 promising The USA's commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery. Net orders for total trailers ... Cargo flight operated between two facilities managed by SNC-Lavalin Airports The global transport specialist Flytrans recently chartered an Antonov 12 to fly an MRI unit on behalf of the Mayotte Health Centre from Paris-Vatry airport to Mayotte Dzaoudzi. Fl... Record year for Transaero Airlines Transaero Airlines has announced record operational results for 2011. They indicate the company's stable development with rates considerably exceeding the industry average. Transae... Air Cargo Group boosts trade lane capacity to/from Australia and South Africa Neutral airfreight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, expects to be well positioned to play a major role in the Australian import and export neutral wholesale consolidation ma... MOL changes agent in Turkey With effect from 1 February, Ocean Maritime Services Shipping Agency Tourism and Trading (OMS), Istanbul, took over responsibility for all MOL agency activities in Turkey. Ocean Ma... Hertzog & Partner: Hans Sohnemann retires Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH has reported that Hans Sohnemann, its partner and long-serving manager of the Hanover branch office, retired on 1 February af... Lehnkering: COO of chemical manufacturing services steps down Ingo Freyaldenhoven, the chief operating officer (COO) of Lehnkering's chemical manufacturing services division, left the company on 1 February at his own request. His departure is... SBS Worldwide appoints new general manager for its northern UK business International supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Lee Hackney as general manager of its northern UK business. Hackney, who will be based in Manchester, will... Rhenus Midi Data brings know-how to the Rhenus group The Rhenus group (Germany) has enlarged its service portfolio by taking over the European activities of the logistics service provider Wincanton. The latter's former high-tech divi... Kuehne + Nagel and Roche: new eco-friendly transport solution The global pharmaceutical corporation Roche has awarded logistics contracts for Greece to Kuehne + Nagel. The two companies have jointly developed an environment-friendly logistics... Pan Emirates partners with Barloworld Logistics Pan Emirates, a regional brand in home furniture, accessories and decor retail, has partnered with Barloworld Logistics to offer greater value to its customers across the GCC state... Carriers set new record for schedule reliability Container service reliability reached a new high in Q4/2011 with an on-time average of 69% across all the trades covered by Drewry's recently published Schedule Reliability Insight...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Dakota Creek wins contract for second Ocean-class AGOR STX Canada Marine to design Canada's polar icebreaker DOF takes delivery of CSV/PSV from Cochin Shipyard ASNE announces award recipients Gibdock carries out back-to-back cruise ship projects Kirby Corporation reports record earnings Port of Los Angeles VIP tour boat will get hybrid power Signal Ship Repair wins $16 million contract for dredge repair Big Navy contracts for Titan Maritime, SMIT

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Port of Port Angeles praises response to vessel explosion US rail freight traffic climbs during week Inchcape reports cold weather affecting Eastern European ports Russian World War II aircraft arrives at Port of Tacoma Mitsui containership helps rescue victims from sunken ferry vessel

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
West Africa suezmax daily earnings dip below $20,000 for first time in six weeks Charterers drip feeding cargoes into the spot market have left owners scrambling for work One man is not an island It is troubling how eager we are to vilify one man rather than contextualise his actions and consequently confront any system as a whole Falling asleep is the stuff of nightmares New study proves that tired seafarers put themselves and their vessels at risk KG fund Emstor files for insolvency Failure is latest in a series of insolvencies of funds from the Leer-based GHF stable US sanctions leave room for manoeuvre Waivers for countries that show intent to reduce imported Iranian crude Iran conflict rubs salt in tanker industry's wounds Hormuz Strait closure may be less of a threat than fragile global demand How staying neutral keeps a rail freight provider on the right track As a third-party supplier of container trains, DB Schenker has to tread carefully when dealing with UK ports Wilhelmshaven to offer boxships a 70% port dues rebate The deepwater, four-berth Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven is set to open in August Armed guards' insurance cover needs greater clarity Shipowners could be liable for PMSCs that lack adequate or correct cover SCFI dips as box lines seek to double Asia-Europe freight rates Carriers press for price increases of more than $700 per teu ITF to launch Asia inspection blitz Del Monte-operated ships to be targeted Larger handysize sector faces tonnage glut Orderbook for ships in top-end of vessel class close to 50% of fleet Capesizes dodge the worst of the dry market meltdown Rates edge sideways as brokers look to mild improvement in February Höegh exercises option for third FSRU as LNG demand rises Analysts expect a fourth order to follow French public prosecutor announces investigation Over 500 passengers now part of Costa Concordia class action in US PetroChina buys $1bn stake in Shell's Canadian shale gas business Deal boosts North America export prospects Stabilisation of dry bulk asset values is imminent Chief executives agree secondhand and newbuilding prices cannot go much lower HCI Capital tops KG league KG house raised $76m for shipping funds last year Hapag-Lloyd sale could be completed within weeks Talks between Tui and the Hamburg-based Albert Ballin consortium are at 'advanced stage' Electronic pay firms woo seafarers away from wage packets US firm SeaPay opens office in Liverpool to target European owners Glencore merger with Xstrata would threaten bulk trades $80bn titan would firm its grip on a market plagued by overcapacity Australia plans national maritime law Act would replace eight sets of laws US Senate committee approves tougher sanctions against Iran Shipping under scrutiny as US puts the squeeze on Tehran DFDS and Louis Armateurs set Dover-Calais launch date Norman Spirit to be switched from DFDS Dover-Dunkirk service, with a second ship to be added 'in due course' Money's too tight to mention Financial sector still has duties to the real economy DSME slumps in fourth quarter But yard still fares better than peers Kirby celebrates record-breaking fourth quarter Barge operator benefits from inland boom Costa to choose Concordia salvor Ten companies invited to submit proposals

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
LNG export race speeds up CANADA'S National Energy Board has approved a second LNG export license in British Columbia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today 40 seafarers icebound THREE ships carrying a total of 40 mariners today are spending their third day trapped in ice in the Sea of Azov, Ukraine's emergencies ministry said Port Everglades box transfer facility approved FLORIDA officials have approved a 30-year lease for a $72M container transfer facility at Port Everglades Iran sanctions gain bipartisan US support SANCTIONS legislation against Iran is moving swiftly and co-operatively through a US Congress more typically mired in partisan rancour Sietas order salvaged DUTCH marine services group Van Oord today renewed its order for a 6,500dwt wind turbine installation vessel at Hamburg's Sietas yard Restis closes Seanergy injection THE RESTIS family has injected $10M into NASDAQ-listed Seanergy, and the drybulk company has finalised loan amendments from Marfin Egnatia Bank Box sector's reliability seen at new high CONTAINER service reliability reportedly reached a new high in the final quarter of 2011, with an on-time average of 69% across all trades Liverpool cruise row ends LIVERPOOL is set to become a cruise turnaround port under an agreement with the UK government Canadian oil plan agreed CANADIAN National Railway and its locomotive engineers have reached a settlement to end a five day strike Dover/Calais date unveiled DANISH ferry operator DFDS and France's LD Lines said today they plan to launch their new Dover/Calais service on February 17 Iran-bound ships diverted UP TO five ships carrying 400,000 tonnes of grain to Iran have reportedly been diverted to new destinations because EU sanctions are holding up payments WA seeks ports shuffle MAJOR Australian mining companies will have less say in operating Western Australia's ports under changes sought by its government VLCC booked for six months AET TANKERS has apparently beaten the VLCC spot market, after its Eagle Valencia was booked by Venezuelan oil company PDVSA for $30,000 per day for six months Drybulk 'reality' seen lagging SHARP recent drops in drybulk rates have sunk the BDI, but this has not been reflected in share prices of listed bulker companies, broker sources have noted Slower demand growth seen for nickel ore SINGAPORE securities group UOB Kay Hian warned today that nickel ore demand growth might slow this year

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Port Drivers Step up Pressure in Seattle Some operations at the Port of Seattle are feeling the impact of a push by harbor truck drivers for changes... Demand for Trailers on the Rise, Survey Says Transport operators may be planning to purchase more trailers in the first quarter of 2012, as stronger than usual freight... Shippers Deliver 'Pro-Trucking' Message to Congress About 170 shippers participating in a "fly-in" to deliver a pro-trucking message to Congress Feb. 1 arrived just as House... Crowley Names Ayala to Head Puerto Rico Trade Crowley Maritime promoted Jose "Pache" Ayala to vice president for the Puerto Rico trade. In his new role,... ODFL Profit Rises 84 Percent, Revenue Nears $1.9 Billion Old Dominion Freight Line increased its profit 84.4 percent in 2011 to $139.5 million, while revenue rose 27.1 percent to... EGT, ILWU Terminal Agreement on the Horizon EGT recognized the Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 21 as the bargaining representative for workers at the new grain export... Transport Industry Helps Drive US Unemployment Down Transportation and warehousing were among the industries that contributed to the creation of 243,000 jobs in January, pushing the unemployment... Ryder Boosts Earnings 30 Percent, Adds Rental Capacity Acquisitions and internal growth in all business segments boosted fourth-quarter and year-end profit and revenue at supply chain giant Ryder... Maersk Sells Chassis-Leasing Subsidiary Maersk Inc., the U.S. arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, agreed to sell Direct ChassisLink, its chassis-leasing subsidiary, to the... OOCL to Hike Westbound Asia-Europe Rates $800 OOCL announced Friday it will increase freight rates $800 for westbound cargo on Asia-Europe services March 1, joining other carriers... Report Says China Logistics Demand to Grow 9 Percent The need for refrigerated and express supply chain services will help drive overall Chinese demand for logistics services up 9... China Manufacturing Index Expanded in January Chinese manufacturing sector expanded in January, allieving some fears that the country is headed for a hard economic landing as... Landstar Profit Rises 35.3 Percent on 'Strong' Demand Landstar System's fourth quarter revenue rose 22.1 percent to $717.5 million, powered by a significant increase in freight volume and... JAL Reports $1.9 Billion Profit After Exiting Bankruptcy Japan Airlines posted a $1.92 billion net profit of on a consolidated basis in the first nine months of fiscal... House Committee Approves Five-Year Transport Plan Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 29-24 to approve the five-year $260 billion American Energy and Infrastructure... Con-way 2011 Profit Soared 22-Fold to $88.4 Million Trucking and logistics giant Con-way roared back from the recession last year as its net profit skyrocketed 22-fold from $4... Container Imports Rose 3 Percent in 2011 Rising shipments of auto parts and recovering demand for furniture pushed U.S. containerized imports up 2.4 percent in December, capping... A New Ceiling From the Factory Floor Hyundai's car plant in Montgomery, Ala., is running at 110 percent of official capacity. Deere and Caterpillar report double-digit sales... Operation Slow-Go The announcement from Japanese carrier "K" Line of a $173 million operating loss on container shipping in the December quarter... No Seal, Raw Deal Q: We're a broker who had a customer move a shipment from a U.S. origin to a Canadian destination, using... Coastal Shift - Not! Over the past five years, there's been no maritime cargo industry topic more obsessed over than the impact of the... Court to Decide Ambassador Bridge Owner's Fate A Michigan Court of Appeals panel is expected to decide sometime next week whether Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun... FDA Blocks 20 Shipments of Imported Orange Juice The Food and Drug Administration blocked more shipments of orange juice from entering the U.S. and found traces of an...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Portland expects box boost from revamped HL/HS service The US west coast port of Portland is expecting a significant hike in its box traffic as a result of the decision of Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud to co-operate on ... APM T's MAGNUM Graduates will spearhead its emerging economies strategy APM Terminals is hoping that the latest graduates to emerge from its MAGNUM advanced management training class will reinforce its investment strategy in the developing ... Dar es Salaam benefits from improvements The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), which throughout last year increased the wharfage line for containerships being handled ay Dar es Salaam, recently announced ... HMM introduces new bunker surcharge Hyundai Merchant Marine intends to introduce a supplementary bunker surcharge in the tradelane between Asia and Europe with effect from March 1, 2012. Called a ... 70-up for INTTRA's Alliance Network That is the number of information solution providers that have now joined the Parsippany, New Jersey-headquartered INTTRA's, Alliance Network - with 12 new like-minded ... Overseas expansion helps Aramex Dubai-based Aramex, a provider of global logistics and supply chain management solutions, has posted higher turnover and profits in its fiscal year 2011, which ... Indian, Chinese and Japanese navies join forces to fight piracy In an endeavour to combat the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, the navies of India, China and Japan have formed an alliance to carry out 'co-ordinated ... China: we may help the eurozone At a news briefing in Beijing yesterday, conducted by Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao and visiting German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, it was suggested by the ... Kuehne + Nagel improves reefer service Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel has acquired the Australian reefer cargo specialist Link Logistics International for an undisclosed sum. The privately owned forwarder ...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Ships for free Zero charter rates confirmed today as dry-cargo pain intensifies. Engineer breaks leg DS Agility officer fell through hatch into engine room while vessel was transiting Kiel Canal. McQuilling storms Brazil Diversified US brokerage taps Petrobras talent to lead latest Rio de Janeiro invasion. Saved by frying pan Last crewman taken alive from Costa Concordia whacked windows with kitchen equipment to alert rescuers. Precious hit by poor rates Khalid Hashim-led owner has full year income cut by the weakening dry cargo market. Kirby high on petrochemicals US oil products output pushes barge owner to another earnings record. What shipbroking is all about Costa Concordia just a "rare anomaly," law abiding miners, plotters brought to justice and long waits at the barbers. Korean funds on buying spree Marine ministry authorises three investor groups to purchase eight boxships and bulkers for charter to HMM, SK and Sinokor. Total scrap record to topple Braemar tips 2012 demolition derby to outrun the historic high set in 1985. Captain tops up TEN holding Greek magnate buys up an additional $5m worth of stock in New York-listed tanker owner. French start Concordia probe Paris prosecutor's office to investigate claims filed in France over the cruiseship disaster. MES sees better times Japanese shipbuilder reports lower earnings but still sees full year improvement. Cape armada fights rates fall Ofer and Angelicoussis head the list of owners standing firm and refusing to fix bulkers at basement levels.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Savannah posts 4.2% TEU growth in 2011 Damen sends new dredgers to Azerbaijan Yusen makes senior appointments ODW names Neverman VP Maersk sells chassis business MSC joins push to increase Far East-Europe rates Costamare reports higher profit International Shipholding's 4Q profit lower ATA augments legal team Dachser expands in Shanghai

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Container lines announce hike in freight rates COSCO Container Lines alters Bunker Adjustment Factor charge to Indian subcontinent, North-West Europe and the Mediterranean. Rotterdam sees fewer VLCCs load fuel oil The fuel oil mainly comes from Russian refineries, with part of the surplus used as bunker fuel on the Rotterdam bunker market. Week ends with mixed prices Demanded was mostly busy on Friday, according to players. Case study shows Rena spill cost could have been reduced by 50% Report suggested that use of a fast oil recovery system (FORS) could have reduced the cost of this incident by as much as 50%. Port of Antwerp releases sustainability report The port said it aims to be the sustainability leader in the Hamburg - Le Havre regions. IMO meeting wrestles with black carbon Correspondence group to develop definition, consider measurement methods and collate information on control measures. Neste Oil underlines belief in renewable fuels market Finnish oil major pledges to ramp-up its renewable fuels business in 2012. Dry bulk carrier chartered for 'no fee' 'It is a sign of how desperate the sector is,' says analyst. Prices falling in key European ports Poor bunker demand in Rotterdam. Sharp price falls in Fujairah Bunker products in Durban 'subject to availability.' Fuel oil demand pushes up value of heavy crude Refiners seeing stronger returns from fuel oil production. BLG chairman re-elected Oftedal of Norway will head IMO sub-committee for another term. EU sulphur decision postponed Environment committee will meet later this month. CEO pays tribute to Nuvit Varol Founder of Bridge Oil Istanbul 'radiated real friendship.' Bunker prices falling in Asia Mixed demand in Asia ports on Friday. Sinopec supplies bunkers to Indonesian firm Sinopec supplies bunker fuels to a Pertamina newbuild product tanker at Taizhou port in Zhejiang province. Kirby closes 2011 with record earnings Q4 results reflect 'continued favourable' US petrochemical production and strong export market. Policy think tank welcomes incentive for cleaner fuels switch Initiative will 'directly reduce' harmful impacts of shipping emissions, says Civic Exchange. Genmar files reorganisation plan The New York-listed tanker firm could emerge out of bankruptcy as early as April. Slight increase in South Korean bunker stocks Hyundai Oilbank to produce more bunkers in February. Bunker supplier loses appeal on $13 million case Singapore high court dismisses Prestige Marine's appeal against a decision made in favour of Marubeni.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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