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BRIEFS

January 24, 2012

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CSAV container volumes drop in December but higher rates up Fujian port container volume up 13.9pc to 9.7 million TEU in 2011 ICTSI to get cranes, RTGs from Helsinki's Cargotec for Mexico, Philippines As port fortunes decline, Seattle plans on 100,000 new jobs over 25 years Manzhouli trade cargo breaks record last year as volumes rise 1.8pc Two new Huanghua container port berths open for business on the Bohai Gulf Ministers meet in May for OECD international transport summit in Leipzig Great Lakes volume edges up as Seaway and Soo locks close for winter Jonen Freight in South Africa rebranded Dachser South Africa (Pty) Ltd DP World's Tarragona terminal in Spain's Catalonia wins ISO 28000 badge China objects to US Trade Representative branding Alibaba unit 'notorious' Air Cargo Group to hold Bali conference February 27 - March 1 South Korean air cargo volume falls 1.9pc as domestic traffic rises in 2011 GAC acquires Lehmann Nordic Group to expand regional network operations

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Arshiya's Khurja FTWZ operationally launched; set to revolutionise logistics in north India Dirty tanker rates likely to surge; clean tanker rates seen falling GL Focus-for the latest technical & regulatory developments Gold Star, MCC Transport join hands in intra-Asia service Gujarat CM to initiate Ghogha-Dahej ro-ro ferry service MSC renews with Freightliner at Felixstowe Shanghai-Japan SNS shuttle service scrapped The New World Alliance to launch new transatlantic service Tianjin handles record 11.5 million TEUs in 2011 Australian diplomat lauds VCT for maintaining best standards Nagapattinam port to be upgraded at a cost of 380 cr. Arshiya's Khurja FTWZ operationally launched; set to revolutionise logistics in north India India's first SIR to come up in Gujarat

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JANUARY 23, 2012
New truck park opened in the Midlands (UK) A new truck park has been opened in Birmingham (UK). The facility will offer safe and convenient parking for up to 32 coaches or lorries and will be a welcome addition to the city'... Freightliner Ltd and MSC (UK) renew contract increasing railed container volumes MSC, one of the world's leading container shipping companies, has renewed its contract with Freightliner Ltd, the UK's leading intermodal rail freight operator. The move will incre... Air Partner opens a dedicated Italian freight operation Air Partner has opened a specialist cargo department at its Milan office in Italy as part of its strategic expansion plan to develop its worldwide freight charter services. This ... Indian Railways carry 704.75 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 704.75 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and December 2011. The freight carried shows an increase of 31.44 million t over the freig... Swissport International Ltd grows 7% in challenging market conditions Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviat... Link America modernises and expands fleet LinkAmerica, based in Tulsa OK (USA), is buying 575 new trucks and trailers. The upgrade will replace about 20% of the company's equipment fleet. Refreshing the fleet was one key ... Foca publishes plans for soundproof hall at Zurich airport Zurich airport wants to erect a soundproof hall for running aircraft engines on the ground. Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (Foca) has now published the correspondi... The New World Alliance to launch new transatlantic service The New World Alliance (TNWA), APL Co. Pte Ltd (APL), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) are set to launch the Americas Europe Express (AEE) service, a new tr... Emirates Shipping joins Hapag-Lloyd and RCL on Hypergalex service With effect from 11 February Emirates Shipping Lines, headquartered in Dubai (UAE), will join Hapag-Lloyd, based in Hamburg (Germany), and Regional Container Lines (RCL) of Bangko... Another managing partner for NEO NEO Air Charter - the recently-launched cargo charter broker that deals soleley with freight forwarders - has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Stefan Kohlmann ... Happe group outsources logistics to Quehenberger The Happe group, based in Rheda-Wiedenbrück (Germany), has outsourced its entire logistics to the Austrian service provider Quehenberger Logistics. To manage the work Quehenberger'... Beiersdorf extends contract with Wim Bosman in the Benelux 3PL and logistics service provider Wim Bosman has signed a three-year contract with Beiersdorf, the German cosmetics company based in Hamburg, to significantly expand the logistics... Stute operating LSG Sky Chefs' new distribution centre LSG Sky Chefs Catering Logistics (LCL)'s new distribution centre in Gross-Gerau (Germany) was recently officially opened. The platform is operated by Kuehne + Nagel's subsidiary St...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Tidewater adds to senior management team As Concordia death toll rises, EU takes new look at passenger vessel regs Damen Shipyards books repeat order for wind farm support vessels Höegh LNG wins Lithuanian FSRU tender De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar increases stake in Bourbon Jamaica's Director of Shipping Policy completes Ph.D Wärtsilä to supply power and positioning for Cat D semis

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Coast Guard Port Captain closes Oregon bars Sunday Inchcape teams with VPS for vessel anti-piracy protection Ceremony marks keel laying of new NASSCO MLP vessel NYK vessel runs aground near Pohang, Korea IMO boss meets with UN exec to discuss anti-piracy cooperation

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Siberian pipeline boosts Russia's Asia exports Pacific shipments now account for 15% of total volumes from Russian ports Black Sea ports bear brunt of diverted oil as exports fall 10% Novorossiysk dominates volumes, but fall in shipments is bad news for tanker owners Ice-class tankers benefit as Russian Baltic Sea exports rise 25% Primorsk remains largest export port with a third of volumes, but Ust-Luga figures will be climbing in 2012 Owners face up to limited growth in Russian oil output Shift in regional trading patterns for aframax tankers A proactive approach to risk The UK Club is to work alongside members to identify safety threats. Does industry lack integrity when it comes to dangerous cargo safety? Shipping industry conspicuously silent about Vinalines Queen death toll UK confirms £12m annual seafarer training budget Industry welcomes support for SMarT Emsa supports Costa Concordia bunker removal operation Agency on stand-by in case of pollution Sellers show growing resistance to falling VLCC prices Three-year-old VLCC Elektra Glory fetches relatively firm price Big freeze boosts VLGC market Improved northern hemisphere demand hardens charter rates China dry cargo scrap rates close in on Indian breakers' levels Last-minute deals before new year holidays India-China ore trade declining rapidly December imports to China fall by one third year on year Brussels starts search for regional emissions model for shipping Three-month consultation seeks regional measure by year-end BHP port expansion gets green light Project will see capacity at Port Hedland increased by 240m tonnes per year Golar returns two vintage LNG carriers to service Market rumours of older vessel chartered for $100,000 a day Fredriksen rumoured to have ordered six new product tankers Talk of newbuilding order underlines upbeat sentiment in market More Grand China assets targeted in the US Greek owners pledge to chase ambitious Chinese group's assets 'wherever in the world they are found' No 2010 re-run for battered box trades Asia-Europe rate rally has run its course, says BoxTradeIntelligence Industry needs more than salvage reform to cope with mega-boxships Insurers must share burden, say underwriters Calls for sea traffic control centres following casualty Supporters of Brussels project say it may have kept Costa Concordia on track Analysis: Why did the Costa Concordia capsize? Once the blame game is over, investigators will be left to focus on how a modern cruise ship managed to lose its stability Asian yards showcase LNG-powered ultra-large boxship designs South Korean and Japanese yards develop European class society concepts EU agrees July 1 Iran oil import ban Prices to rise as embargo bars a third of Iran's total exports Philippines deploys oil-spill response teams after Sun Spirits sinks 14 rescued from general cargoship It's good to talk The European Union is moving towards bringing the maritime sector into its overall commitment on greenhouse gas emissions. TT Club calls for common-sense approach to port security code Industry fears knock-on effect on ships serving non compliant ports French ports unite to promote Seine trade corridor Move aims to reverse a decade of decline IMO calls for UN support at its counter-piracy events IMO and UN secretary-generals meet to discuss how bodies can co-operate further The trouble with default The prospect of a breakdown of debt negotiations creates another worry for Greece's small owners

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Panama strikers returning PANAMA Canal expansion workers should resume construction today after a tentative labour settlement over the weekend Malta register tops Europe MALTA is the smallest country in the Mediterranean, but its ship register has become Europe's largest by increasing tonnage by 16% in the past year NAT pricing confirmed NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today revealed that the pricing of last week's follow-on was even lower than previously thought by market sources Finnlines warns on profits, after all FINNLINES, the Helsinki ro-ro and terminal operator, today issued a profit warning for 2011 Grounding snarls Argentine bulker exports MARMARIS Navigation-owned bulker Aristeas P remains aground today in the River Parana, stymieing export flows from Argentina's agribulk ports Antillean fined $1M CARIBBEAN shipowner Antillean Marine was fined $1M for water pollution violations and sentenced to five years of probation 36% of tanker newbuildings didn't see 2011 JUST 64% of the tankers scheduled for delivery last year were completed on time, a broker has reported Baltic ports flatline CARGO traffic across the Baltic Sea remained flat last year, according to handling figures published by German ports, with upticks in road trailer movements but a drop in bulk cargoes Ex-cruise worker investigated A FORMER Cunard crew member is being investigated over allegations that he sexually abused children on two cruise ships, police told Fairplay today Iskenderun to expand LIMAK Holdings reportedly plans to invest $250M in expanding the Turkish port of Iskenderun with the aim of making it the entry hub for trade into Iran, Iraq and Syria Crews saved in sinkings TWO SHIPS have sunk over the weekend in separate incidents, the Philippines Coast Guard said today Golar LNG takes over Bluewater Gandria GOLAR LNG said today it has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Bluewater Gandria, owner of laid-up LNG carrier Gandria, for $19 Jaccar to own raise its stake in Bourbon JACQUES de Chateauvieux-led holding company Jaccar said today it plans to increase its shareholding in offshore vessel operating group Bourbon Iranian survivors sought SEARCHERS are looking today for survivors from the weekend sinking of an Iranian passenger vessel in the Persian Gulf

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JANUARY 23, 2012
EGT, ILWU Reach Tentative Deal Over Grain Terminal Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire brokered a tentative settlement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and EGT that could result... CSX Profit Jumps 6.3 Percent on Pricing Strength CSX Transportation extended its strong pricing power into the fourth quarter, giving the freight railroad a $457 million net profit... Atlantic Ro-Ro Launches Tampa-Russia Service Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers launched a general cargo service between the Port of Tampa and the Port of St. Petersburg.. ... Court Plans Hearing on YRC Worldwide Class Action Settlement A U.S. District Court will soon decide whether to put its final stamp of approval on a $6.5 million settlement... Panama Canal Expansion Workers End Strike Workers on the Panama Canal expansion are returning to work Monday after agreeing to new terms with their contractor, ending... Striking Italian Truck Drivers Block Highways to Port Italian truck drivers kicked off a weeklong protest against higher fuel taxes and road tolls on Monday by blocking highways... Former ITC Head Backs Creation of Single US Trade Agency A new U.S. cabinet department dedicated to trade would give the government a more complete view of trade and the... YRC Worldwide to Sell 61 Truck Terminals Looking for cross-dock capacity? YRC Worldwide and NRC Realty & Capital Advisors have plenty of capacity to offer the right... Savannah Container Traffic Rose 3.5 Percent in 2011 The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah in December dropped 1.9 percent year-over year, but the decrease... Lufthansa Adds Detroit Freighter on Auto Sales Growth Lufthansa Cargo is putting its freighter capacity behind the recovering automobile manufacturing industry. Lufthansa launched a weekly MD-11... EU Ban of Iran Oil Sends Prices to Four-Day High Oil prices rose for the first time in four days after the European Union on Monday banned oil imports from... Miami Operator Fined $1 Million for Oil Spill Violations A U.S. district judge in Miami on Friday fined a Miami River management company $1 million for recordkeeping violations related... Frankfurt-Hahn, Munich Hit Cargo Highs in 2011 Frankfurt-Hahn airport's cargo traffic surged 25 percent in 2011 from a year ago, as export shipments at the German airport... Canadian Pacific Gains Major Export Potash Contract Canadian Pacific Railway signed a 10-year agreement this week with Canpotex to haul the majority of the major potash exporter's... India's SCI, Hamburg Sud Hike Rates From India State-owned Shipping Corporation of India imposed a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe... Le Havre Container Traffic Fell 7.5 Percent in 2011 Le Havre handled roughly 7.5 percent fewer containers in 2011 than in the previous year after strikes over labor reforms... Russia's Vladiovstok Container Growth Outpaces Rivals Russia's port of Vladivostok grew container traffic 27 percent in 2011 from a year ago, boosting the Far Eastern gateway's... How California's Ports Cleared the Air The Los Angeles-Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan launched the port industry's green revolution in 2006, and the improvements some... Amazon: Retailer, or Parcel Provider? Amazon.com started in the 1990s as an online retailer catering to consumer needs for music CDs and books. In those... Florida East Coast Hits the Road At Florida East Coast Railway, the fastest-growing business is trucking. Intermodal trucking revenue is growing by double-digits as... That's CP, as in Capital Plan There's nothing like the threat of "nuclear winter" to spur Canadian Pacific Railway to become more profitable faster than planned.... Panama Canal: The Next Y2K? There is a growing divide among prominent industry consultants and advisers regarding the anticipated impact, particularly on U.S. East and... Import Outlook Brightens American consumers are using their credit cards again, and forecasters expect retail sales and containerized imports to accelerate modestly this... Seeking Cover in a Storm Global logistics directors, responding to the wave of supply chain-rattling natural disasters last year, increasingly are looking for ways to... Fearing the Worst Logistics managers don't have a crystal ball, so there's no way they can foresee the kind of supply chain disruptions... Imports in the Juicer Shippers are getting a taste of what they can expect from a more aggressive and powerful Food and Drug Administration... Is the Ex-Im Bank Being Sold Out? Friends of the Export-Import Bank of the United States are pushing to get the institution a new charter that would... The Elephant in the Room This could be a battle of big government versus small. At hand is a plan by President Obama to reorganize... Not Out of the Woods For Gibson Guitars, it's becoming a familiar tune: federal investigators storming its manufacturing plants. That's what happened for the second...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Nigerian death toll could rise to 250 It is feared that the number of dead from multiple bomb blasts in northern Nigeria at the weekend could reach 250 as emergency services continue to located fresh ... OOCL's 2011 results hit by weaker rates Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has seen its volume and revenue sink for the last quarter of 2011 and its revenue decline for the whole year, according to ... Panama Canal expansion strike over A week-long strike by 6,000 workers involved in the expansion of the Panama Canal has been called off after union representatives accepted the terms of an improved ... Carriers accused of fiddling surcharges again SeaIntel's Sunday Spotlight this week has identified that ocean carriers appear to be using their currency adjustment factor (CAF) to earn more revenue in the tradelane ... Zim Line closer to being split into two According to reliable sources this morning, the Israeli Government and trade unions are comfortable with Israel Corporation's proposal to split Zim Integrated Shipping ... CSCL issues new profit warning Shanghai headquartered CSCL has issued a profit warning for 2011 due to the difficult economic situation, reduction in freight rates and volumes and the 'dramatic' ... Log-In marches to the Brazilian beat Brazilian marine port service sector and Mercosul operator Log-In Logistica handled 276,245 TEU last year - up almost 11% on 2010 - at its Espirito Santo facility ... Year of the Dragon to sweep away previous misfortunes? The Chinese Lunar New Year [CNY] begins at midnight tonight [23rd]- the 15-day festival follows the world's largest annual migration, as millions of Chinese-speaking ... IMF joins World Bank in slashing global growth forecasts The International Monetary Fund [IMF] in its World Economic Outlook, due to be published later this week, has cut its global GDP growth forecasts for 2012 in the ...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
US targets IRISL bank Noose tightens around Tehran as Washington takes aim at Bank Tejarat for ties to Iranian shipping syndicate. Tugs swarm grounded bulker ULTR joins operation to refloat Marmaras Navigation handy as officials shut parts of shallow South American waterway. Equity guru ups OSG Cantor Fitzgerald upgrades shares of New York-listed tanker owner despite grim market forecast and earnings outlook. Seadrill sets spin clock John Fredriksen-backed drilling giant closes in on Brazilian listing as Seabras races to raise $713m in debut fundraiser. Cantor cuts capesize bets Slowing demand and loss of scrap shield prompt revisions to bank's capesize rate forecasts. Erste says buy Atlantska Austrian bank views Croatian bulker owner's share price as having fallen further than justified by its outlook. Big John in products push? Crude tanker king John Fredriksen linked to MR sextet at South Korea's STX Jinhae. Star dials back buyback clock Spyros Capralos-led bulker owner adds time to $30m investor reward programme. Ophir takes Eirik Raude Nasdaq-listed drilling contractor poised to pocket $52m as it mints deal for wells off West Africa. Damen clinches another Dutch yard bags a follow up deal from UK owner for a windfarm support vessels. Clarksons pins OSV price rise A spurt in the cost of AHTS newbuildings helps drive up offshore support vessel values over the past year. JFC injunction lifted Reefer charterer overturns ruling that Russian proceedings are vexatious or oppressive.

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Voting opens for IBIA board members There are five candidates for three vacancies on IBIA's board of non-executive directors. Prices mixed in Fujairah Durban avails 'extremely tight.' Markets soften across Europe Prices falling for all grades on Monday. MAJ official returns with doctorate in marine policy Director of Shipping Policy researched cargo flow dynamics and worked on measures to reduce GHG ship emissions at IMO during his sabbatical. New office for German bunker buying unit Move 'will provide an improved working environment for the growing team at the company' USF tells Bunkerworld. Pakistan: New barge to launch in mid-March Supplier plans to begin construction of its sixth barge soon after enjoying rapid growth. Trader rejoins O.W. Bunker Middle East Zarghamian resumes role as bunker trader after working as a trader for a derivatives company in the region. Russian shipping firm orders two multi-purpose PSVs Ships designed to conduct oil spill containment operations and escort ships in ice conditions. Bunker prices falling in Tokyo Bay Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan bunker offices closed on Lunar New Year holidays. UBT seeks dismissal of unpaid bunker case US judge orders release of bond paid to secure the release of the arrested bulk carrier M/V Far Eastern Venus. Indian shipping ministry to seek approval for bunker convention Indian cabinet has so far approved accession to Wreck Removal Convention and the Protocol of 1996 to the Limited Liability Convention. Stricken cruise ship leaking light fuel No indication that heavy fuels have leaked from capsized Costa Concordia, says Italian coastguard. Chinese bunker supplier CFO resigns Departure 'not due to any disagreement with the company', says Andatee CEO An Fengbin.

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SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

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

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