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July 6, 2012

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Port Tracker expects European container shipping growth to slow Drewry: Ocean carriers succeed in restoring rates to profitable levels Grand Alliance makes first call at Tacoma after quitting Port of Seattle Port overcapacity looms in China as harbour investment increases Test loading at Barcelona's new TERCAT Muelle Prat Terminal begins China expects to double trade with Chile to US$60 billion by 2015 US plant importers provided with DOA website to explain what's legal Transnet's Ngqura South African terminal ready for Liebherr cranes Dimerco claims to be first firm to achieve UKAS ISO28000 cert in Taiwan Chinese interior continues to attract international air freight operations Kunming Changshui Airport opens, hopes to move 2.3 million tonnes a year World's top 10 air cargo carriers, rated Digital Supply Chain

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JULY 5, 2012
Ban on milk imports from China extended by a year Textile exports could fall short of fiscal target APM Terminals Mumbai & other petitioners can levy earlier rates till next hearing Vasan expects Ennore-Manali road project to be ready by June 2013 Assocham survey stresses on need to cut RBI lending rates Foreign banks extending low-cost credit to exporters India can learn a lot from eurozone crisis, feels PM India, Mauritius panel to review DTAA Plans afoot to set up regulatory councils to check tea quality Exim Club, Vadodara elects office-bearers for 2012-13 France calls for EU carbon tariff on imported goods

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JULY 5, 2012
Euroshore International elects new chairman Darren Laguea from Gibraltar has become the new chairman of the association Euroshore International. The Belgian national Hylke Dirickx was elected as his deputy. Euroshore is an i... MSC Germany joining the SPC MSC Germany, the national liner agency of Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping line, is joining the associ... Dave Ebbrecht of KCS elected to Railinc board Dave Ebbrecht, executive vice-president of operations at rail service provider Kansas City Southern (KCS) and its US subsidiaries, was recently elected to the board of directors of... Fifth IL-76TD-90VD freighter joins Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fifth new IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The modernised 50 t capacity freighter performed its first commercial flig... LUG handles SAA Cargo in Munich The air cargo handler LUG has added South African Airways (SAA) Cargo to its Munich customer portfolio on 1 July. LUG is one of the most innov... BNSF investing in Oklahoma to maintain and improve rail capacity BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 92 million on maintenance and rail capacity imp... TFG Transfracht now fully integrated into Deutsche Bahn The transfer of all shares in TFG Transfracht, Europe's market leader in containerized seaport hinterland transportation services in Germany, to Deutsche Bahn has become legally va... USA: Schneider National Trucks and Commercial Fleet Financing strike a truck ownership deal In an effort to further help small business owners in the trucking and transport market, Commercial Fleet Financing (CFF) is working with Schneider National in the USA to provide a... Volvo Group opens new facilities in Peru The Volvo Group has opened a new base of operations in Lima (Peru). The USD 17 million, 56,500 sqm facilities serve as a hub for commercial vehicles. The Peruvian base will provide... 4,200 An Post posties deliver top notch service with Zetes track & trace An Post, Ireland's national postal operator and one of the country's largest employers, has completed a major project with Zetes to enhance its customer delivery service levels. Th...

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JULY 5, 2012
Rhode Island Fast Ferry christens new 150 passenger cat Gibbs & Cox wins $10.8 million Navy contract Kings Point welcomes Class of 2016 Fincantieri to build caissons for Costa Concordia salvage... MHI to develop dual fuel version of UEC two stroke Pacific Radiance opts for Wärtsilä power generation and... Jotun in milestone agreement with COSCO Container

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JULY 5, 2012
Interim agreement reached in Port of Portland labor dispute Schnitzer Steel releases third fiscal quarter numbers OOCL honored by agriculture group for customer service performance DOT taps Colonel James Helis to head Merchant Marine Academy Diana Shipping inks charter for dry bulk ship SALT LAKE CITY

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JULY 5, 2012
MR tanker orderbook growing dangerously Rise in orders sparks fears that recovery will be stifled by an upset in the balance between supply and demand Lockout threatens to halt Norway's oil production Escalating pension row could wipe 2m barrels from world market CMA CGM to bid on second box terminal at Abidjan French container giant offers up to $312.7m Marco Polo banks opt to foresake pools Five ships to leave Handytankers, Aframax International and Global Tanker after repossession Oil supplies hold firm despite Iran sanctions Tehran's loss is Riyadh's gain as Asia turns to Saudi crude Yildirim aims to become an international ports player Ambitions in the port sector can dovetail with group's other commercial ventures Gas carriers, the canal tolls for thee Liquefied natural gas carriers hope that tolls to transit the canal are not too high Double whammy hits VLCC spot market Refinery shutdown and Saudi companies' deal to merge tanker fleets undermine very large crude carriers Moves to solve the eurozone crisis threaten US recovery Key challenges include how Europe resolves its debt crisis and consumer nervousness So Germany is a problem too? The US is at direct risk from the crisis-hit eurozone's core, says the IMF Berlin Commerzbank crisis talks end in impasse Government and banks will meet shipowners to discuss ways to back ship finance Expenditure on LNG industry to hit $169bn over next five years Liquefaction projects to dominate expenditure Banks continue to push up ship finance pricing Consultant sees margins climbing 'month by month' and an increased queue of owners at the door of Chinese banks Diana Shipping bets on weak 2014 capesize market Greek owner charters out capesize on two-year contract for just $13,000 per day Shipowners face seafarer lawsuits after landmark case against Maersk Ex-chief officer wins large pay-out after long hours lead to ill-health and early retirement Belfast's record volumes lift profits Northern Ireland's largest port posts 2010-2011 results showing 14% rise in freight vehicles and a 7% rise in throughput to 17.6m tonnes High supramax rates baffle brokers Charterers may choose cheaper bulkers if earnings strength continues US dockers' wage talks to resume on July 18 ILA reports 'encouraging' developments in high-stakes negotiations Shareholder class-action lawsuits target General Maritime bosses New York complaint accuses Georgiopoulos, Tavlarios and Pribor of fraud Factions split IMO polar code talks Divisions over detail threaten March draft proposal deadline Security industry wants to train navies PMSCs argue they could assist overstretched international naval forces Yangzijiang yard makes way for malls Shipbuilder takes $113m pay-off as Jiangyin authorities plan waterfront properties Asian shipowners lobby against Panama Canal toll increase ASF says short notice for higher charges adds to shipping industry's woes Flurry of sales as Greek bargain hunters buy four capesizes in a week Just 10 reported sales in first-half 2012 Cargo outlook remains 'critical' for China shipowners Shanghai shipping prosperity index will decline in third quarter Wait a minute Euphoria seems misplaced over fortunes of Asian boxlines MSC halts northern Europe-Asia and Middle East box bookings Container operator says it has no eastbound slots to spare on its ships Maersk Drilling to pump up to $8bn into building seven new platforms Chief executive Hemmingson looks beyond current dip in oil price Passenger Shipping Association appoints P&O manager chairman Johnson takes the helm as cruise operators face turbulent times US court grants Sanko temporary stay against creditors Bankrupt owner says the decision gives it 'necessary breathing room' to plan

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JULY 5, 2012
SINOPEC plans oil port SINOPEC plans to build an oil port at Lianyungang with draught and facilities for tankers up to 300,000dwt, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sulphur proposal hailed FRENCH owners have welcomed an ECSA proposal to exempt some vessels and shipping routes from stricter marine fuel sulphur limits until 2020 Buying into Russian grain A PRIVATE Russian agribusiness group said it has sold a 10% shareholding to Mitsui & Co, giving that Japanese group preferential trading rights Iran/China oil cargoes stall A DISPUTE between National Iranian Tanker and China's SINOPEC over freight costs has delayed delivery of 12M barrels of Iranian crude, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Older ships seen as Arctic safety hazards OLDER ships pose the most dangers on polar routes, a shipping conference was told today at the London headquarters of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects Gunvor aids Congo inquiry GUNVOR, the influential Russian oil trader based in Geneva, has confirmed its co-operation with a criminal investigation by federal Swiss police and prosecutors ICTSI acquires all of Indonesian port facility PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI confirmed to Fairplay today it now fully owns a port facility in Indonesia's Tanjung Priok Sanko granted US Chapter 15 protection SANKO Steamship, which filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on 2 July, said today it has received Chapter 15 relief in the US CMA CGM bidding for Abidjan terminal CMA CGM has joined the bidding for building and managing a second box terminal at Abidjan in Ivory Coast Yangzijiang shares surge SHARES of Singapore-listed Yangzijiang closed higher today after the Chinese builder said it would receive a payout for relocating its yard in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province NOL lays off 500 workers SINGAPORE'S NOL has laid off about 500 workers globally, as it restructures to improve earnings, Fairplay was told today Stena confirms orderbook boost SWEDEN'S Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime said they have ordered four MR-class chemical/products tankers at Chinese builder Guangzhou Shipyard International Australian wheat exports seen imperiled AUSTRALIA's wheat exports might drop almost 10% year on year to 20.5M tonnes in 2012-13 because of dry weather, the US Department of Agriculture has warned Drybulk knock-on from Panama feared THE PANAMA Canal's expansion will cut tonne-mile demand for drybulk shipping once it is completed in 2014, a shipbroker warned today

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JULY 5, 2012
US Major Railroads See Intermodal Volume Rise 7 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 30 rose 7 percent year-over-year and 3 percent compared... Class 8 Truck Orders Stall in 'Soft Patch' Heavy duty truck orders were soft in June, as motor carriers concerned by rising truck prices, tight financing and a... Long Beach Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal... DP World Sells Australia Terminal Stake for $138 Million DP World Australia said it received $138 million from the sale of its 60 percent shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal... Slow Economy Not Hindering Transport Acquisitions Trucking operator Saia didn't have to look far for a logistics company to buy - Robart Transportation was only about... US Files WTO Complaint Against Chinese Auto Duties The United States on Thursday filed a trade complaint with the World Trade Organization challenging Chinese duties placed on more... Asia-Europe Rates Rebound After Eight Weeks of Declines After eight straight weeks of declines, average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade jumped by 13.1 percent on July... ODFL Expands in California, Florida Trucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its less-than-truckload network, opening new terminals in Southern California and Florida. ODFL... CMA CGM in Consortium Planning Abidjan Container Terminal Bid French ocean carrier CMA CGM said it is a member of a consortium that plans to bid and invest between... Indian Court Stays Decision on Rate Cut at Nehru Terminals An Indian High Court of Appeals temporarily set aside tariff reductions ordered by port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Continue Slowdowns by Brazilian customs offices continue to delay shipments at seaports and airports. Customs officers last month announced plans... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for First Time in Three Weeks Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 6.7 percent this week, in the first drop since carriers... Panalpina Opens Four Global Logistics Centers Panalpina, the global freight forwarding and logistics group, has opened four new logistics competence centers around the world, supported by... Hapag-Lloyd Extends Europe-Asia Peak Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd said it plans to extend a $250 per 20-foot container peak-season surcharge imposed May 1 on Europe-Asia trades through... T.S. Lines Joins China-India Express Service Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines is joining the China-India Express (CIX) service operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine, effective this month....

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JULY 5, 2012
Interest in Abidjan terminal grows Interest in the bidding for the second container terminal in the port of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, appears to be growing if local reports are anything to go by, with ... It is all about confidence There is nothing more intriguing than hearing the views from those at the sharp end of an industry on how they see the future. The quarterly Shipping Confidence ... Norbert Dentressangle gets further into forwarding Norbert Dentressangle has agreed to take over the freight forwarding activities of the Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Group following a share purchase agreement ... TCB gears up for tougher competition Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has taken delivery of six new straddle carriers from Terex in order to improve operational efficiency. The equipment can stack ... Warning signs for US economy A key barometer of the US economy the Institute for Supply Management Index plunged dramatically in June to register 49.7 - the first time that the index has fallen ... Ngqura's upgrades continue Durban (South Africa)-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is to commission two new super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes at its Ngqura Container Terminal ... ICTSI 'ramps up' handling capacity at MICT Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has commissioned a sixth berth at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) ... MSC acquires stake in Crossrail MSC has acquired a 10% stake in Switzerland-based Crossrail, one of Europe's few remaining independent railway companies. The move forms part of a long investment ... DP World sells Adelaide terminal DP World has sold its 60% shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal to its partner Flinders Ports. The latter now has full control of the facility, which was ... Gefco to take over majority of GM logistics in Europe General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen have reached a long-term, exclusive agreement to transfer the majority of GM's logistics business in Europe to Gefco in 2013. ...

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JULY 5, 2012
'BLT not Eitzen' Stolt-Nielsen has played down its interest in taking over the fleet of struggling compatriot Eitzen Chemical. Crewman dies on tanker Penn backs under fire Baltex Baltic Exchange chief executive Jeremy Penn has rallied to the defence of the organisation's online trading platform Baltex following heated criticism at today's annual shareholder's meeting. Don't rescue me! Diana takes another hit Diana Shipping has inked its second period charter of the week at a huge paycut. Sanko: "We will survive" Hisashi Asafuji, newly appointed president of Sanko Steamship, is promising he will rebuild the company after putting it into court receivership but is warning owners he wants to renegotiate contracts and axe its most costly charters to save the company. Chinese yard fails to recover Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Guoyu has failed in a bid to get summary judgment against Emporiki Bank over a payment guarantee on a supramax newbuilding. Saade plots $300m splash CMA-CGM is ready to take part in a $300m container terminal project in the Ivory Coast, according to Rodolphe Saade. Greek in cape press Dynacom has expanded its presence in the depressed capesize market after completing the purchase of a former Deiulemar newbuilding, brokers say. OCBC praises NOL efforts A combination of higher freight rates, lower bunker prices and tough cost cutting measures should spell a turnaround in fortunes for Neptune Orient Lines, an analyst has said. Cargoship lost off India A Maldivian vessel has been arrested after a towing operation led to another cargoship sinking off India. Dockwise into the 90s Dockwise has tightened its grip on Faristar after grabbing another batch of shares in its rival. DFDS clicks into gear Boson no help for bulk There are lots of Higgs bosons around but the discovery that is making headlines around the world appears to offer no short term solution to the crisis in dry bulk shipping. Windfall proves costly Win win for Yuanlin Relocation of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's Jiangsu yard has played into the hands of the Singapore-listed company, analysts say. Sanko to defend assets Bankrupt Japanese shipowner Sanko Steamship has vowed to take whatever legal action necessary to protect its assets from creditors worldwide. Stolt strong in second Stolt-Nielsen's second quarter results have stacked up well against market expectations. Traf boosts LPG presence Trafigura has expanded its presence in Africa's LPG business with the acquisition of a terminal in Senegal. Pallas wins charter cash Japan eyes Iran bookings Japanese shipowners are expected to charter out two VLCCs to lift Iranian crude in late July, the first bookings since EU sanctions created a P&I headache. NOL completes cutbacks Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) says it has completed the organisational restructuring plan unveiled in May. Ultrabulk orders ECO ship Ultrabulk is the latest shipowner to join the ECO-design bulker newbuilding bandwagon with orders for up to two ships. Maersk seals Statoil gig Maersk Drilling has secured a potential three-year charter from Statoil for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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JULY 5, 2012
FedEx finalizes Rapidão Cometa buy The Memphis, Tenn.-based company said this is the latest step in an overall strategy for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It first announced the intent for acquire Rapidão Cometa at the end of May. Celadon buys Hinder Transport assets Ex-Commerce secretary not charged in auto accidents John Bryson has been absolved of any wrong doing in a series of odd hit-and-run accidents last month in Southern California that led to his resignation, according to multiple news accounts. FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications Africom builds logistics services for Africa Transcom contracts worth $6 billion Export.gov Website to get facelift The U.S. Commerce Department portal, loaded with news, advice, tutorials and information about programs across the federal government, is designed to help companies get started exporting or expand their activity. Hapag-Lloyd seeks increased Asia-Europe revenue Toll sells refrigerated truck business Panalpina opens 4 best practices centers U.S. fleet laments transportation bill provision U.S.-flag shipping advocates are expressing alarm over a provision in the surface transportation bill passed by Congress last week that they say could result in a third less food aid cargo being transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

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JULY 5, 2012
Bunker prices climbing in Middle East and Africa Price trends mixed in Durban. European markets firming on Thursday Quiet market in Hamburg. ExxonMobil introduces 'variable-sulphur cylinder oil' Mobilgard 560 VS can 'enhance operational performance'. Emulsion-fuel producer forges new business link Quadrise hopes to leverage Nexidea's position as an adviser to refiners in Central and South America. Julian Macqueen joins Petromedia 'His extensive experience in reporting on the Maritime Sector will prove invaluable,' says Petromedia CEO. Iran discusses nuclear-powered merchant ships Legislators call for merchant fleet that 'would not need to bunker in foreign ports'. Fuel oil stocks in Singapore hit two-year high Rising July market attracts more fuel oil cargoes. Bunker prices make gains in Asian ports No problems with avails. Chinese coastal fleet seeks international business Vessels could have 'massive impact on the international freight market'. Ultrabulk marks first 'eco-ship' order Danish owner chalks up first eco-ship order. Malaysian 'bunker island' project seeks 30 year tax break Asia Petroleum Hub has rights to construct and operate bunkering facility on island off Johor. Widening price differentials hit Chinese bunker sales Sinopec Zhoushan saw bunker sales fall 7% in June. Pertamina plans $1.5 billion upgrade for Borneo refinery Balikpapan refinery produces a variety of petroleum products including marine gas oil. Bunkers Gibraltar charters bunker tanker from Swedish firm M/T Pallas Glory is 3,350 dwt.

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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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

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

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

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