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BRIEFS

June 8, 2012

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Eurogate flies the flag in China at the "German Ports" stand The ports Le Havre, Rouen and Paris to participate in TL China 2012 Guangzhou Port Group's April throughput exceeds target Shanghai seeks rise in container traffic in new first five-year plan Logwin celebrates two decades of doing business in China Le Harve clinches Best Seaport in Europe award for the second year Turkey's Arkas/EMES unveils Black Sea-Turkey-Morocco loop 2Go Group forecasts EBITDA of US$50 million in 2012 Containership carries dead whale on its bulb to Rotterdam port Uncertainty surrounds future of arrested box vessel in Halifax Lion City roars at AFSCA by capturing top industry awards Chinese express company launches domestic all-cargo flight services China's April air freight volume down 6.9 per cent in April Emirates SkyCargo to boost US-UAE trade with new service Panalpina first Boeing 747-8F takes to skies UPS takes delivery of 50th Boeing 767-300 freighter Canada and US work together for cargo security

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JUNE 7, 2012
CMA CGM's volumes, revenue up in Q1 2012 Shipping professionals gather to network, socialise & learn at SPNM's 3rd event Adani Hazira Container Terminal to be commissioned on August 1 JNPT observes World Environment Day Sri Lanka to convert Hambantota port into vehicle transhipment hub Mumbai Customs issues new CHA licences after more than two decades Govt proposes single-window clearance for exporters Prime Minister approves infrastructure targets for 2012-13

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JUNE 7, 2012
Hansa Treuhand's owner expects 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012 The owner of the Hamburg (Germany)-based Hansa Treuhand Group, Hermann Ebel, told the local press that he expects some 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012, after only 49 u... Opening date of new JadeWeserPort still uncertain The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is be... BNSF spending in California to maintain and expand rail capacity BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 120 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvemen... Switzerland's Stadler Rail building rack and pinion locomotives for MRS Logística in Brazil The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail is building seven rack-and-pinion locomotives for the Brazilian cargo company MRS Logística SA. The order is worth about CHF 60 mi... Pema continuing to break records After two record-breaking years in 2010 and 2011, Pema, one of Europe's largest manufacturer-independent commercial vehicles lessor, is continuing to chalk up successes and was abl... New chairman for VDI load securing committee Ralf Ober, an authorised signatory of the road transport federation Westfalen-Lippe eG, has been elected as the new chairman of the Association of German Engineers' committee of ex... Global road freight transportation services industry to hit USD 2,021 billion in 2017 The global road freight transportation services industry experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue that momentum to reach approximately USD 2,021... Iata applauds historic US-EU cargo security agreement The International Air Transport Association (Iata) applauded the recent agreement between the European Commission (EC) and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The ... "Green" Solar Impulse aircraft leaves Europe and lands in Africa Under the patronage of Morocco's King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Bors... Delta Air Lines invests in Grupo Aeroméxico Grupo Aeroméxico has received USD 65 million from Atlanta GA (USA)-based Delta Air Lines Inc, as part of the latter's investment in Mexico's flagship carrier's capital stock. Delt... Silver jubilee for boss of Hertzog & Partner Elmar Zitz, managing partner of Hamburg (Germany)-based Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH, celebrated 25 years of service to his company on 1 June. The trained ... Karl Dischinger providing logistics services for Prodinger OHG Prodinger OHG, Germany's leading wholesaler for transport packaging, transport technology and industrial hygiene products, is investing EUR 9.5 million in a new warehouse in Herbol... Ceva Logistics opens new vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has phased in its multi-user vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines. The state-of-the-art complex is located at Sta Clara... Globe Express Services opens new locations in Bangladesh Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES), one of the world's top 100 global logistics providers, has added two fully licensed corporate locations in Bangladesh. One is in Dhaka,...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Penguin Shipyard delivers first Flex-38 green crewboat Harvey Gulf buys Bee Mar vessels and assets BAE Systems starts construction of trailing suction hopper... BV to stop providing services to Iranian ships $440 million nuclear sub fire "started in shipyard vacuum... Matson separation from Alexander & Baldwin on track for... Castrol Marine launches 80 BN cylinder oil Drydocks World Nanindah launches Hallin Marine compact...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Port of Coos Bay seeking rail rehabilitation project bids Long Beach Port Board Authority honors K Line for speed reduction Seattle waterfront prepares for Classic Weekend activities Yang Ming expanding scope of AWE3 service Union following progress of reforms to TWIC program

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JUNE 7, 2012
Giving up the goods Recent ruling has set a precedent in which a carrier can enforce a lien over a shipper's goods if there are outstanding invoices Brazil drives Latin America's LPG demand growth Country invests in infrastructure to host 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympics Oil companies snap up drillships for ultra-deepwater exploration Seadrill and Maersk Tankers ride a boom in demand Tug-of-war for Mozambique's gas riches Shell and PTT raise bids to buy small East African gas explorer that has stake in Rovuma field Cexim bank set to expand new shipping loans Posidonia 2012 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Export credit bank prepared to tap $6bn pot as China sees its yard orders dry up Weak Med trades hit Asia-Europe box volumes Industry figures show April drop Wainio quits Port of Tampa Resignation took the board by surprise, says chairman OSG stands by Morten Arntzen compensation package Proxy advisers cited irrelevant competitors in reaching negative conclusions, shareholders are told ahead of AGM Qatar takes heart from rising Asian LNG demand Importers continue to turn away from higher-polluting coal Crunch-time for shipping as small owners struggle with finance As restructurings expire, many players have limited access to alternative funds Asia must tackle its yard glut to persuade banks to lend to shipping Posidonia 2012: losing excess capacity will restrict fleet growth and support recovery Greece urged to act on cruise line demands Posidonia 2012: A bonanza awaits, but companies can easily be scared off by inappropriate policies, says European Cruise Council Record scrapping forecast for bulkers Up to 58m dwt of the dry bulk fleet could be scrapped this year Dolphin secures $1.5bn loan to help finance new drillship All eyes are on East African gas bounty, while Arctic presents challenges for drillships Experts split over money's role in non-compliance with green regime Posidonia 2012: Is shipowners' reluctance to comply with new regulations driven by financial motivation, technical problems or just a lack of understanding? Ignorance and poor paperwork blamed for bulk of US prosecutions Posidonia 2012: Shipowners urged to sharpen their awareness of environmental requirements Danube states sign pledge to keep the river's trade flowing European Commission brings together ministers to avoid a repeat of last autumn's disruption Shipping must shake its apathy over environmental regulation Posidonia 2012: Study needs input to reveal the true cost of compliance to shipowners Coscol eyes 8% annual volume growth Fleet expansion and emerging-market demand support multipurpose vessel unit Don't believe the hype There is no such thing as a green ship Drydocks World unveils new subsea support vessel Hallin Marine model designed by STX Canada Marine Boom forecast for Chinese corn imports China's voracious appetite for grain will feed demand for dry bulk carriers US bill retains clause to scan all containers at port of origin Contentious provision takes effect next month Whatever happened to the US driving season? Expected seasonal boost crashes and burns, dashing MR tanker owners' prospects Russia and South Korea to collaborate on class Societies to explore polar routes and share human resources and expertise Fixed cargo sizes limit innovative tanker design Posidonia 2012: Hatzigrigoris urges sector to unite to plan future fuel efficiency Vale says valemaxes can benefit Chinese steel plants Brazilian miner launches fresh lobbying effort to gain access into China Europe's banking crisis could help shipping, says Ted Petropoulos Greece's best-known ship finance guru shares his insights into the market Nicaragua Canal An old idea has resurfaced, and why not? MISC denies plan to sell NCB Port Holdings stake Chief executive quashes speculative reports of sale of terminal interest

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JUNE 7, 2012
Perils seen in yard glut THE BIGGEST danger in the newbuilding sector is excess yard capacity, creating fleet oversupply, not the scarcity of lending, Posidonia delegates heard this afternoon India to add port capacity INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has chalked out Delhi's plans for ports, roads and other infrastructure for the coming financial year ESL imposes congestion surcharge at Chennai SEVERE congestion at Chennai's port caused by a three-day truck strike has led a shipping line to impose a freight surcharge Cruise berthing changes urged GREECE'S egalitarian policy on port berths hinders the cruise sector, the Posidonia shipping conference was told today Algeria to expand gas export capacity ALGERIA said today it hopes to raise natural gas export capacity to 90Bn m³ per year by 2015, from the current 60Bn m³/y Blowing froth off cappuccino bunker report FURTHER R&D is needed to understand the "cappuccino" effect on bunkering, according to Germanisher Lloyd VP Alam Khorshed China's coal demand heating up CHINA'S steam coal demand is likely to build in the next few weeks as temperatures rise sharply for summer, a drybulk consultancy has predicted Dolphin gains $1.5Bn credit facility DOLPHIN International, the listed drill ship and rig operator controlled by Norway's Fred Olsen Energy, has signed a five-year credit facility accord for up to $1.5Bn Korea Register allies with Russians THE KOREAN Register of Shipping told Fairplay today it is forming an alliance with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Partners to develop gas fields SANTOS today signed an agreement with South Korean conglomerate SK Group and ConocoPhillips to develop the Caldita and Barossa gas fields in the Timor Sea India seen as new LNG 'tiger' IF CHINA develops its shale gas resources much earlier than analysts predict, India could become Asia's most important LNG market, a conference in Malaysia was told today Japan to step even harder on the gas JAPAN today predicted a big jump in LNG demand, with little short-term prospect of restarting its nuclear industry

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JUNE 7, 2012
Woodward Succeeds Fraser as Horizon Lines' CEO Sam Woodward was named president and CEO of domestic ocean carrier Horizon Lines, succeeding Stephen H. Fraser, who served as... Stevedore Says It's Not Taking ILA Work A stevedoring company that plans to use workers from the Operating Engineers union to load military ammunition at Charleston said... APL Terminal Project Gets Green Light in LA The Los Angeles Harbor Commission certified the final environmental impact report and approved the proposed expansion of the APL terminal... LA Port Budget Includes $285 Million for Expansion The Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a 2012-13 fiscal year budget that includes projected capital expenditures of $285.7 million for... John Arwood, Former TFL President, Dies at 80 John R. Arwood, who served as president and CEO of Trans Freight Lines and chairman of Kirk Line during a... Tampa Port Chief Wainio Resigns Richard Wainio, director and chief executive of the Tampa Port Authority, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, saying he wants to leave... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Fifth Straight Week Average spot prices on the Asia-Europe trade slipped again this week for the fifth week in a row, reflecting the... Matson Completes Post-Separation Financing Matson Navigation Co. has entered a series of debt financing agreements as part of a previously announced plan to separate... Shell, TA Sign Natural Gas Pact Energy giant Shell Oil and truck stop chain TravelCenters of America agreed to build and operate a nationwide natural gas... ILA, ILWU Consider Alliance Against Non-Union Forces The nation's two dock worker unions may take the lead in forming a maritime labor alliance to protect their jurisdiction... US Marines' Plan to Use Non-ILA Labor Upsets Union The International Longshoremen's Association may have to take on the U.S. Marines to protect its jurisdiction in the Southeast. ... April Air Cargo Volumes Off 4.4 Percent Year-Over-Year Global air freight volumes in April declined 4.4 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International. ... Freight Rates Are Again Profitable, Moller-Maersk's Andersen Says Container freight rates are profitable again and could rise further if trade picks up over the summer, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO... Neptune Orient Lines Names Wong South Asia President Neptune Orient Lines promoted Jason Wong to the position of regional president for South Asia. Wong, who... Air France-KLM Cargo Slumps 8.8 Percent Air France-KLM's cargo traffic slumped 8.8 percent in May from a year ago, driven by a double digit decline in... Maersk to Hike Rates on Major Trades Maersk Line plans to apply a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect in...

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JUNE 7, 2012
ESL adds Chennai trade surcharge Chronic congestion at the Bay of Bengal port of Chennai is causing problems for several carriers with Hong Kong-managed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) imposing an ... Yangtze River cargo on the rise Container cargo levels are still growing at a modest rate along the Yangtze River Delta in China according to the latest statistics published by the Yangtze ... Mixed blessings in Euro-Latin American trades Figures recently published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics reveal a very mixed picture in the Europe-South and Central America trades, with northbound cargo ... Asia-Europe cargo volumes still down in April The latest information from the ocean carrier portal Container Trades Statistics reveals that exports from Asia to Europe remain in the doldrums. In April the 1.14 ... Global Container Terminals to rival Virginia Port with new tech launch Competition is hotting up among US east coast ports in efforts to be ready to handle the larger size vessels that will be abale to transit the wider Panama ... Interest in Manta port concession grows Within a month of the Manta Port Authority issuing its tender for the development and operations of a new multipurpose cargo-handling facility, some 10 companies ... Ocean carriers woes multiply All-in spot freight rates quoted to forwarders in Shanghai for cargo exports to Europe and the US fell marginally again up to Friday June 1, 2012, according to ... CMA CGM still in financial trouble As with most other major ocean carriers, CMA CGM continued to haemorrhage serious money in Q1 12. It lost USD248 million on the bottom line, on top of Q4 11's deficit ... Transport and logistics sectors lead the way in Dubai The supply chain and freight transport logistics sectors are expected to post continuing growth over the next one to two years in Dubai with a leading recruitment ...

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JUNE 7, 2012
CIT targets tombstones US banking giant's leveraged finance division ready to storm the market in a bid to fill gap carved by retreating rivals. Harvey pounces on PSVs Offshore owner coughs up nearly $300m to takeover ten-vessel platform-supply fleet of US compatriot BeeMar. YSPNY enters adolescence Campaign to become Manhattan's go-to group for shipping youngsters gains traction as fundraiser takes shape. Matson's marathon US containership operator says A&B divorce may be sealed by the end of this month following massive debt overhaul. Trai Thien USA hints at delays Vietnamese mini-bulker owner still searching for $42m from investors to fund newbuilding sextet. Avance bags VLGC brace Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping division takes a couple of vessels from John Angelicoussis as Greek owner exits the LPG market. Vroon adds quartet Dutch group's MPI unit returns to UK yard South Boats for wind-farm transfer vessels. OSS may get more cash Denmark applies for more EU funds to support second and third wave of redundancies at AP Moller-Maersk-owned yard. Greek ferry grounds Passengers evacuated from Flying Dolphin XIX following incident on Thursday morning. KDM Shipping plots IPO Ukrainian cargoship owner wants to double its fleet with the proceeds from listing in Warsaw. ICAP raises Japanese flag Broker notes potential restart of two reactors may curb further rises in imports, dampening demand. Thenamaris off the bench Greek owner buys its second tanker in as many weeks having sat out of the S&P game for a year. Blueseed eyes Silicon Sea New cruiseship venture aims to woo tech boffins denied US work visas by anchoring 12 miles off California. MMHE unveils grand plans MISC offshoot well placed to build orderbook as it plans $600m yard investment but denies port sell off. Shanghai volumes on the rise The world's largest container port saw volumes grow by nearly 3% to second highest level in a year.

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JUNE 7, 2012
FedEx SupplyChain invests in technology VistaLogix picks Skinner for president Great Lakes shippers' 'light loading' plight It's estimated the U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessel fleet loses more than 8,100 tons of cargo for each one-inch reduction in loaded draft, forcing many vessel operators to shrink their carrying loads. FMC: Complaints about personal goods to Brazil spike FMC revises NRA rules The final rule to revise regulations for negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs) will eliminate some recordkeeping requirements to make them less burdensome for NVOs, the agency says. Longshoremen highlight disputes with other unions Disputes over jurisdiction with other unions and vexation with the AFL-CIO are being highlighted this week by leaders of the two major unions for U.S. longshoremen... House panel advances port security legislation The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts toenhance risk-based supply chain security programs. Chinese shoes found with lead contamination Agency investigators seized from a Seattle-area distributor a shipment of children's shoes from China that contained three times the legal limit of lead, and ordered them to be destroyed. Maersk kills Spondylus WCSA loop NY/NJ port authority takes tenant's security deposit Shipco starts Dominican Republic-to-Miami service P&G chief to chair U.S.-China Business Council IFAI names Hennessy president

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JUNE 7, 2012
Falling bunker costs raise cruise operator estimates 'If bunker fuel behaves itself, then it is likely that investor interest will recover and that CCL and RCL could trade to our $36 price target for both companies.' Fujairah bucks firming trend South Africa sees prices climb. European prices following 'firming trend' WTI crude oil futures were showing losses in trading on Thursday US votes could delay development of biofuels 'Oil industry is trying to undermine a potential competitor,'says US Agriculture Secretary. Higher BN lube available from Castrol's main hubs 'Cyltech brand now spans the 40-80 BN range,' says lube supplier. Maersk to impose bunker surcharges in tanker sector 'Worldscale rates have not risen nearly as much as bunker costs,' says chief executive. Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore Western arbitrage arrivals to slacken in the weeks ahead. AADA to lower bunker surcharges in July Decision follows the recent decrease in bunker prices in Hong Kong and South Korea. Bunker prices climbing in key Asian ports Good supplies of bunker fuel in major Asian ports on Thursday. Coscon advises bunker adjustment factor for international trades BAFs to affect trades in the Far East, Indian sub-continent, Europe, Mediterranean, USA and Canada. O.W. Bunker expands operations in Lithuania Relocates 2,800 dwt Oxana bunker barge to Port of Klaipeda. Chimbusco's Qingdao branch gets safety award Firm's Qingdao branch to be given 'favorable treatment' by marine authorities due to award. China fuel oil stocks rise 4.7% on-week Increase partly due to higher imports from bonded bunker traders in East China. Japanese refineries to lower bunker output in June Itochu Enex's exit did not 'severely affect' supplies of bonded bunkers, local traders say. Fujairah terminal starts second phase of construction Phase two will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2013, says Socar. CMA CGM confident despite Q1 loss Firm stated it had returned to break even in April as rates per container recovered and bunker prices fell.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

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