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March 9, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipping crisis to extend into 2013, says Moody's The global shipping slump is expected to last well into 2013 as a glut of vessels and a growing credit squeeze will challenge even the toughest companies in the seaborne sector, Moody's Investor Service said on Wednesday. CMA CGM in talks to overhaul debt terms CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping firm, is in talks with its banks to overhaul its debt terms to ease financial pressure caused by volatility in the freight sector, the French group's finance director said on Wednesday.

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CMA CGM suffers net loss of US$30 million in 2011 as revenues rise 4pc Maersk-BNSF offer slow ships and fast trains from LA to US Midwest Hapag-Lloyd hikes Far East, Oz, India rates on March 15 and April 1 Auckland to sack 292 striking dockers, replacing them with new hires Tough contract talks loom in October between dockers and eastern US ports Eurogate Wilhemshaven receives first 4 of 8 of world's biggest quay cranes Shippers and carriers weigh impact of slow steaming on overall costs MOL to experiment out gas injection on slow speed of diesel engines Railway ministry okays Guiyang's Gaimao Logistics Centre box operations SBS Worldwide starts HK, Shenzhen, Shanghai to US consolidation INTTRA hosts TPM conference to discuss industry performance metrics Germany's Dachser to open Dutch 30,200-square-metre cross-dock facility St Kitts & Nevis ship registry quality drive boosts inspection results Kenya and Ethiopia to build railway from Lamu Port to Addis Abba Hong Kong's AAT air cargo volume up 23pc to 51,690 tonnes in February Nanning airport cargo volume increases 66pc to 5,398 tonnes in February Lufthansa Cargo calls for faster shipper accreditation to meet EU deadline ATSG quarterly net profit up 17pc to US$23.3 million as sales fall 7pc Etihad Airways offers 5 flights weekly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Malaysia's MAS could be the loser in MASkargo spin-off: S&P analyst

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FEDSAI's new office-bearers elected France developing techniques to tackle maritime piracy Martin Sieg appointed global head of ocean freight at Damco Strategy in place to ensure supply of Iranian crude: Govt Urmila Project Services moves largest ODC package to New Mangalore Port for IOCL's Paradip refinery US trade delegation visits JN Port Rlys hikes freight rates by up to 20 pc Exports of man-made fibre textiles to cross $ 11.5 bn by 2016-17: Minister Govt panel to re-evaluate cotton export ban today KASEZ aims at ' 3,000 cr. exports by fiscal end Surplus stocks may force govt to allow 1 mt sugar exports US becomes net oil exporter for first time in 63 yrs

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MARCH 8, 2012
New head of Finnair Cargo Finnair has appointed Juha Järvinen as managing director of its cargo companies, Finnair Cargo Ltd and Finnair Cargo Terminal Operations Ltd, with effect from 14 May. J'rvinen will... Gatwick says hello to Hong Kong Airlines and good-bye to Air Asia X This morning (8 March), Hong Kong Airlines arrived for the first time at London's Gatwick airport. The arrival heralds the introduction of a daily service operated with a fleet of ... Oil and fuel distributor in UK expands fleet with Isuzu vehicles The Southampton (UK)- based oil and fuels distributor WP Group said that the longevity, manoeuvrability and reliability of a tanker vehicle were the driving factors when specifying... New study: US airports are vital economic hubs The USA's commercial airports are a powerful economic engine, generating 10.5 million jobs and USD 1.2 trillion - about 8% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and a... A lot more money for Switzerland's railway infrastructure Switzerland's federal council of ministers is allotting nearly CHF 9.5 billion for the operation and maintenance of the country's railway infrastructure between 2013 and 2016. The ... IJS selects managing director for German market IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Stefan Heine as managing director Germany. Reporting to EMEA CEO, Mike Gillett, Heine will be based at the newly o... Railfreight sector increased in Europe Data collected by the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) on the performance of the rail sectors in Q3/2011 shows a continued recovery of railfreight i... Scania switches to fossil-free fuel for internal transport services The Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is now taking a further step in its efforts to reduce the climate impact from its own operations. Using renewable bio ethanol as a fuel rather... Scandlines adding Baltic Sea services The Danish/German shipping company Scandlines, based in Rostock, is augmenting its Baltic Sea services. The carrier now offers daily departures (except on Sundays) to Latvia. Four ... Inchcape Shipping establishes own office in Malta Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has established a new office in Malta. It is headed by ISS country manager Ray Turban. (it) New general manager at Haeger & Schmidt International Heiko Brückner, the current managing director of H&S Container Line, will also assume the task of general manager of Haeger & Schmidt International in October this year. Ha... Kenco announces three promotions Kenco, a Tennessee (USA)-based 3 PL-provider, has promoted three executives. Brad Liddie, now vice-president, operations (Stryker-Medical), joined Kenco in 2001 as an operations su... Amsterdam and Cologne airports to reward quieter freighters The Russian carrier AirBridgeCargo (ABC) is the first freighter operator this year to enjoy reduced airport charges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, by benefitting from the facility'... Rhenus begins construction of new logistics centre near Paris The German Rhenus Group has commenced construction work on its new logistics centre in Gretz-Armainvilliers (Seine and Marne), in the Paris region. A 32,000 sqm warehouse of the la... Panalpina reports successful 2011 The Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina Group can look back on a successful 2011. The provider of supply chain solutions further expanded its profit margins and achieved a consolid...

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MARCH 8, 2012
OSG promotes Janice Smith to Senior Vice President Austal completes repair and maintenance work on Sea Fighter Cargo ship master faces alcohol charge after collision with Stena ferry ME-GI engine edges closer to commercial production Van der Velden Timon rudders selected for high speed RoPax Malcolm Vincent becomes 110th President of IMarEST

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MARCH 8, 2012
Port of Seattle sees gains in 2011 financial totals NYK nets ISO14001 nod for Sydney/Melbourne offices Pacific Merchant Shipping Association schedules annual luncheon for April 11 International Trade Administration releases export trade data for cities Horizon Lines inks report covering carrier's 'green' efforts

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MARCH 8, 2012
Norden forecasts two-tier tanker market Fuel-efficient tonnage has 'competitive edge' of double hulls in the 1990s Tanker rates will flatten this year Market faces triple-whammy of recession, oversupply and high bunker rates STX Pan Ocean and Swiss Marine seek damages from Allied Maritime Greek charterer faces new Rule B complaints in Illinois CMA CGM seeks minority investor for ports business Company aims to finalise debt restructuring in June DVB Bank profits hit all-time high Sale of containers helps earnings to rise to $195.3m Chemical and product tankers eye early upturn European laws on low-sulphur fuel will drive new tonne-mile demand Q&A: Energy Transact partner David Gardner LNG shipping is gearing up for growth, but flexible arrangements could make for more disputes in the future LR tankers grow in popularity in the Atlantic Use of long range vessels for Atlantic trades stifles MR tanker chartering Dubai Drydocks World launches $2.2bn debt restructuring plan Company says earnings comfortably top budget VLGC fleet set to match demand Tonne-mile demand boosted by China taking cargoes from Atlantic basin Rising production drives up global seaborne LPG trade Middle East and West Africa increase liquefied petroleum gas output, while western Europe sees decrease LNG charter market seeks spot tonnage A buyer in possession of good cargo must be in need of a ship FMC developing freight index for US exporters Commission exploring the use of data it has on file to develop a container shipping rate index for targeted export commodities Supramax Atlantic rates climb on rising US scrap and pet coke cargoes Indonesian port congestion also pushes up Pacific charter rates Goldenport focuses on secondhand containerships Newbuilding spree 'very unlikely, especially in bulk carriers' Clarksons' core profits hold steady in 2011 Broker gains market share in dry and wet divisions and predicts tanker industry growth Naval and regional states co-operate to increase piracy prosecution It will still be 'many years' until Somalia can deal with the problem Cargoship master arrested after Belfast ferry collision Vessel named as Union Moon Heavylift vessel faces Grand China litigation in Texas Oldendorff and C Transport Cape Size seek Rule B attachment against Eagle Armed guard contract to be published before the end of the month Guardcon will provide clarity but BIMCO questions who will take the next step Better to be green Today's tough shipping economics is cutting into the green recycling initiative Tough times for CMA CGM CMA CGM has asked creditors for more time STX Offshore & Shipbuilding wins $100m heavylift contract South Korean yard to deliver crane ship to SSMC in first quarter of 2014 Rena's master failed to respond to radar warning of dead-ahead reef Accident report details minutes leading up to New Zealand grounding Cosco Shipping reports rising volumes State-owned giant's Shanghai-listed unit may bottom out in first half of 2012 PNSC to lose monopoly status in advance of going private Pakistan's state-owned shipping company will be stripped of its right of first refusal of public sector cargoes DSME in $2bn FPSO deal for Inpex Vessel bound for Western Australia's Ichthys project Chinese shipping lines pessimistic about their prospects 93% of carriers say industry faces its worst downturn in three decades

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MARCH 8, 2012
DVB to raise ship lending GERMAN specialist transport bank DVB said today it plans to expand its exposure to shipping this year despite turmoil in major dry and wet cargo segments Allied under siege INSTEAD of forbearing, Allied Maritime's counterparties are accelerating legal actions, filing $8.5M in fresh claims yesterday Goldenport eyes expansion GOLDENPORT Holdings, the Athens drybulk and box shipowner, left the door open today to cautious expansion after returning to profits in 2011 Loan portfolios stay on shelf SHIPOWNERS will probably be spared the headache of switching bank portfolios so their loan accounts can be transferred to more acquisitive lenders, transport bank DVB said today Legal complexity seen failing seafarers MARITIME law's complexity is failing seafarers, a top jurist has told Fairplay Hay Point short of coal STRIKES at mines operated by the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance are the major cause of coal shortages at Hay Point coal terminal, IHS McCloskey reported Hurtigruten finishes shuffle A LOAN accord has enabled Hurtigruten of Norway to complete restructuring of its debt Oz mining exports rocket THE VALUE of mining exports from Australia reached a record in 2011, according to new figures Stolt-Nielsen weighs new bond issue STOLT-Nielsen, the London-based chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it might issue bonds on the Norwegian market COSCO buys three bulkers COSCO has exercised purchase options on three Panamax bulkers it had chartered from two of George Economou's companies VLGC sector depressed HIGHER contract prices of Saudi Arabian LPG have depressed freight rates for very large gas carriers on the Persian Gulf/East route Rena shortcut confirmed A REPORT today found that the captain of Rena, the box ship whose grounding caused New Zealand's worst pollution casualty, had been taking a short cut Profits rise at Clarkson's CLARKSON'S said today 2011 net profits rose to £35.4M ($56M) from £32.4M in 2010, despite a fall in revenues to £194.6M from £202.6M Vale finishes first transhipment BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale has executed its first iron ore transhipment

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MARCH 8, 2012
Legislators Seek to Tie HMT Spending to FY2013 Budget While a long-term transportation bill faces an uncertain future in the House, sponsors of a measure to spend all Harbor... Intermodal Volume on US Railroads Climbs 6 Percent Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 6 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 3, pushing intermodal traffic... USPS to Lose $83.2 Billion by 2016 Unless Congress Acts The U.S. Postal Service, upping the pressure on Congress to allow it to overhaul operations, said Thursday that it will... Boehner Rides Senate's Version of Transport Bill House Speaker John Boehner appears to have given up hope of resuscitating the ailing House surface transportation bill after he... CP to Open North Dakota Crude Oil Facility Canadian Pacific Railway said it would further tap the Bakken crude oil boom this summer by opening a North Dakota... Qatar Airways to Expand Cargo Capacity Qatar Airways will expand its global bellyhold and freighter network via its Doha hub later this year. Starting in... Air France-KLM Cargo Posts $79.2 Million Loss Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to a $79.2 million loss in 2011 from a $19.8 million profit in 2010 amid... Lufthansa Lost $17 Million in 2011 Lufthansa, Europe's second-largest airline, swung to a net loss of $17 million in 2011 from a $1.5 billion profit in... Italy Slams India's Action Over Deaths of Fisherman The recent arrest and jailing of two Italian armed ship guards by Indian authorities drew a sharp protest from the... DHL Drives Deutsche Post Growth Germany's Deutsche Post DHL, coming off a year in which net profit fell by half because of a onetime charge... 'Multichannel' Shoppers Challenge Retail Supply Chains Retail supply chains are no longer just multimodal, they're multi-channel, and that's adding layers of fulfillment complexity for shippers, a... Two New Export Control Offices Open Federal officials on Wednesday announced the opening of two offices to expedite the investigation into shippers believed to be illegally...

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MARCH 8, 2012
Pelindo II to build Kalibaru CT Indonesia's state-owned port operator Pelindo II is to develop a new container port for the heavily congested Jakarta (Tanjung Priok). Phase one of the project ... D-Day for the Greeks Greece says that almost 60% of its bondholders have agreed to a 53.5% [EUR206 billion] 'haircut' in value ahead of the 20:00 GMT deadline today - it needs a 75% ... Brazil marching to the growth beat The largest economy in Latin America, Brazil, is now the world's sixth-biggest, overtaking the UK in the process. According to official data from the National Institute ... Maersk revamps Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network Maersk Line is shaking up its regional Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network as it strives to improve service levels, extend market coverage, target the ... Auckland sackings: 'unlawful' That is the belief of New Zealand's Maritime Union [MUNZ] after digesting yesterday's shock news by the council-owned Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss almost ... US execs urge: 'Kill' harbour tax Strong hostility from the US container industry was voiced against the Harbor Maintenance Tax [HMT]at the Long Beach-hosted JOC Transpacific Maritime Conference ... CaroTrans adds Charleston/South Africa direct LCL link US, Clark (NJ)-based CaroTrans has added Charleston as a direct call on its LCL service offering to South Africa. The move reflects growth in the market and is ... LA gears up to face Panama Canal challenge The port of Los Angeles' (LA) executive director Geraldine Knatz has applauded the announcement that Maersk has teamed up with BNSF for its 'Absolute Reliability' ... CMA CGM also sinks further into the red As with most other ocean carriers, CMA CGM sank further into the red in the final quarter of the year. Compared to Q3 11, its revenue only decreased by 1%, down ...

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MARCH 8, 2012
BLT unit takes over tonnage $50m lawsuit against Berlian Laju on hold as US-based Chembulk takes direct control of chartered ship from Indonesian parent. Allied faces legal avalanche Dimitris Marinis at the helm as Greek operator grapples with dry downturn and charter claims of nearly $15m. Shipping slips under radar Only seven shipping names flagged on Forbes rich list, but there were plenty more industry big hitters fighting hard with global elite. K Line wins JFE freight deals Japan's K Line secured three major long term freight contracts with JFE steel involving three newbuildings Green shoots for ConTex For the first time in a year all the arrows on the Hamburg Shipbrokers Association's containership chartering indices are pointing skywards. Van Oord happy with year Dutch dredging specialist sees a rise in turnover but says 2012 will not be easy. Albedo set for freedom? Malaysian boxship tipped to receive ransom drop which would end long-running piracy drama, it is claimed. Clarksons settles with Nikitin Top shipbroker draws a line under long running Sovcomflot and Novoship corruption cases as it pockets $7m from Russian businessman. Tanker hit by fire Deck of Volgoneft-215 went up in flames in St Petersburg after fuel oil spilled. Moody's in recovery warning Light at the end of the tanker and bulker tunnel is over a year away, ratings agency says. DSME wins Ichthys FPSO Korean shipbuilder emerges victorious in the race to build $2bn floater for Australia LNG project. DVB overcomes market gloom Top ship finance bank on profitable course despite significant rise in bad loans. Master pulled from Med Russian captain missing for six hours suffers hypothermia after miraculous rescue by Spanish authorities. Stolt joins bond flock Oslo-listed owner is the latest to tap the red hot bond market for cash to clear existing debt. Mipo makes offshore move Korean yard clinches first platform supply vessel contracts from European owner in a deal worth $196m.

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MARCH 8, 2012
U.S. sets up inter-agency export control centers UHC mobile tool improves pharma logistics CORRECTION: ILA warns of strike if demands not met Huawei, IBM partner on mobile logistics TNT, Emirates enter cargo code-share FMC outlines initiatives to assist exporters Encompass offers cargo control app Maersk Samba's faster tempo, adds Antwerp Horizon names Rodriguez Puerto Rico VP ABC makes first cross-polar flight

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MARCH 8, 2012
Asian fuel oil timespreads falling 'Current demand is so weak now, it's pushing down the premiums.' Prices up in Rotterdam, Hamburg Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until March 12. Prices barely move in Fujairah Good bunker in Middle East hub. Algeciras sets new annual bunker sales record Supplied volumes in 2011 up by nearly a quarter after a dip in 2010 as more container ships call at the port. MISC Bhd downgraded Moody's says decision driven by 'high fuel costs' and overcapacity. Ferry group blames bunker costs for fall in profit 'Fuel costs had been a significant headwind for a number of years.' Fuel oil stocks fall But Singapore inventories still above 21 million barrels. IFO prices climb in key Asian ports Weak demand in Asian ports on Thursday. 'Tight' avails of MGO at Colombo Supplies of MGO should return to normal after March 10, says trader. 'Half' of shipyards unable to back performance claims Use of LNG as bunker fuel in Norway is 'obviously attractive,' says Gearbulk. Biofuels provider for US Navy posts losses for 2011 But fourth quarter loss (Q4) lower than Q3 losses. Canadian firm enters trial agreement for vessel tracking services System aims to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

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?

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

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

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

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

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