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October 2, 2014

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HMM sells more shares to Market Vantage, appoints co-CEO Maritime satellite business Marlink to be sold by Airbus Defence and Space US surface trade with Mexico, Canada grows 8.6pc in July Agility wins logistics contracts for major Mideast construction shows India's generic car parts market to be boosted by anti-trust order FedEx teams up with Food Angel to deliver surplus food to elderly EPA offers US$5 million to cut diesel fumes at US ports with air pollution Hactl holds a safety week, stressing commitment to worker wellbeing Cause of battery overheating on Dreamliner remains unknown Dubai airport posts 4.3pc more August air freight to 192,902 tonnes

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Massive support for fleet facelift Samskip introduces 20 new custom-built chassis Euba Logistic ploughing cash into fleet DNV GL grows Asia presence UTi opens new Southampton facility Boeing delivers B747-8I to first Asian customer ODW expands management team CN honours intermodal customers Swiss ports boss to lead EFIP A350 XWB now certified in Europe Yusen Logistics and Inci Logistics team up Mexico: Ferromex and Ferrosur expanding locomotive fleets Golden magnolia for Antwerp Es gibt noch viel zu tun

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Austal launches JHSV 5 MSC extends TOTE Services SBX-1 contract Conrad signs LNG tank agreement with GTT LNG Hybrid Barge nears Hamburg Pirate boat skipper cops plea in prop washing case Advanced trawlers will have MAN propulsion packages GAO reports on Navy LCS delivery decisions Ingalls starts fabrication of DDG 117

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Seattle, Tacoma port operations accounted for 48,000 jobs in 2013 Mitsui inks charter agreement for liquefied natural gas carriers Greenbrier backs PHMSA plan for tank car safety upgrades "K" Line fined $67.7 million for DOJ antitrust violation Crowley adds pair of new heavy-lift deck barges

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Qingdao positions itself to benefit if Beijing lifts its valemax ban Port able to receive 400,000 dwt ore carriers could become a transhipment hub for Vale Lloyd's List Global Award winners revealed A chance to thank the players that bring out the best in global shipping Maersk takes the long view on the voyage back to black Tough decisions by his predecessors helped Lloyd's List newsmaker of the year to return the carrier to profit

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Cove Point LNG exports approved Embattled LNG export project Dominion Cove Point has been approved to export 5.75M tonnes of gas per year from the United States. The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval on 29 September includes permission to build and operate a liquefaction facility at an existing LNG import Shifting freight to rail advocated in Sri Lanka A top road haulier and head of the Sri Lanka branch of the CILT has advocated shifting freight to rail on the island, where tracks to port have long been neglected. This would help to reduce costs, carbon emissions, and traffic jams. Niral Kadawatharatchie, Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Frontline and Tankers International set up VLCC venture Frontline and Tankers International have agreed to set up a new company to operate VLCCs that will have 67 ships out of a global VLCC fleet of 629 units. The new company, to be called VLCC Chartering Ltd, will operate the 28 VLCCs of Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Reefer cargo prospects brightening Seaborne perishables transportation is picking up this year despite heightened geopolitical tensions and trade sanctions, according to market research firm Seabury. The data provider estimates that overall reefer cargo volumes were up 4% in the first half of this year, after stagnation in the UPDATE: Nunavik to enter the Bering Strait Icebreaker Nunavik in currently in the Chukchi Sea and is about to enter the Bering Straits southbound to China. The only vessels shown on this screenshot are bulk carriers which highlights just how far of the normal trade Routes Nunavik is. The Polar Class vessel had sailed for China from LNG dock planned for Baton Rouge Naval architect Waller Marine and energy producer Tenaska NG Fuels are partnering to build the first LNG marine fuelling facility along the New Orleans-Baton Rouge corridor on the Lower Mississippi River. The facility, to be located on approximately 32ha (80 acres) at the Port of Greater Baton Watanabe wins ferry order Watanabe Shipbuilding of Nagasaki has won an order for a ferry from domestic shipowner Shimabara Tetsudo. The new ferry has an overall length of 48.35m, beam of 14m, draught of 2.4m and is 579gt with delivery scheduled for September 2015. It will bring the shipowners fleet to three as it currently More than 100 rescued from stranded Korea ferry A South Korean cruise ship carrying 110 passengers was stranded yesterday on the coast of Hongdo, an island off the southwestern coast in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, but everyone aboard was rescued promptly. Crew members, passengers, and nearby vessels acted calmly in the emergency, MOL boosts crew training for offshore vessels Mitsui OSK Lines, Japan's biggest shipping company, is taking steps to boost crew training for offshore vessels. It is merging two subsidiaries, Marine Consulting and MOL Cable Ship, to form MOL Marine to strengthen expertise in marine technology and ship management. In line with this, one of SHI mulls shipyard in Southeast Asia Samsung HI (SHI), the world's second-biggest shipbuilder, confirmed to IHS Maritime that it is considering building a yard in Southeast Asia to lower labour costs. The Korea Exchange has questioned the shipbuilder after SHI finance chief Chun Tae Heung told Bloomberg that the company aims to spend Green group seeks Pak Bara annulment Thailand's Central Administrative Court has been asked to annul an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the controversial Pak Bara port, which would have coal handling facilities. The move was confirmed by Srisuwan Janya, president of the Stop Global Warming Association, in a phone call with Vallianz acquires OER for $27.7M Singapore-listed offshore oilfield services provider, Vallianz Holdings has acquired manpower services company, OER Holdings for $27.7M. The Singapore-headquartered OER supplies professional crew with proven experience in offshore work and related hospitality services to clients worldwide including China COSCO gains $225M scrap subsidy China COSCO has said it has received CNY1.379Bn ($225M) from the Chinese government for scrapping its older vessels and ordering newbuildings in Chinese yards. The company said in a Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing filing that the subsidy will be treated as non-operating income and will be included Thome chief to join Nordic Tankers Thome Ship Management CEO Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt, 47, will leave the company to join chemical tanker pool operator Nordic Tankers as senior VP and head of the technical organisation. Ostenfeldt has been with Singapore-based Thome Ship Management since 2010. He was initially its technical director JBIC finances Berge Bulk's bulkers The Japan Bank for International Cooperation will finance two Handysize newbuilding bulk carriers that have been purchased by Berge Bulk from Japanese shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding. JBIC, Japan's export-import bank, said buyer's credit agreements would be provided for the purchase of the two Port Hedland crew casualty highlights mooring dangers A seafarer whose foot was severed on board a bulk ore carrier in Port Hedland, Australia, has once again highlighted the dangers of mooring operations, the Australian Transport Safety Authority warns. On 28 June the Liberian-flagged 297,007dwt Julia N entered the port and was manoeuvered alongside ICTSI to expand Manila facilities International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) will speed up the construction of new yard facilities at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines. This follows a 40% rise in cargo movements since the lifting of the Manila truck ban and anticipates sustained growth of MPM garners top pick for growth Shares of Singapore-listed integrated marine logistic company, Marco Polo Marine (MPM) have been highly recommended by Lee Yue Jer, analyst from DMG & Partners Securities. He gave a target price of SGD0.58 ($0.45) per share, while the company's stocks are currently traded around SGD0.44 per share.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Dover to add container terminal after setting volume records The Port of Dover plans to spend up to £120 million (US$151.4 million) to add a container terminal and a distribution facility and to make other improvements in the wake of record volumes in 2012 and 2013 at the Southeast England port. The port has completed a '6.5 million project to... Yusen Logistics teams up with Turkish logistics provider Yusen Logistics is beefing up its footprint in Turkey by partnering with Turkish logistics provider Inci Logistics. Yusen Logistics, the supply chain division of NYK Group, launched activities in Turkey in October 2012 under the name Yusen Logistics Turkey, while Inci Logistics was founded in 1997 and provides ocean and air... Knight Transportation buys truckload carrier for $112 million In the latest example of consolidation at the top of the U.S. trucking industry, Knight Transportation acquired Barr-Nunn Transportation, a $119.8 million trucking company with about 550 tractors based in Granger, Iowa. The acquisition will push Knight's operating revenue above the billion dollar bar and deliver more business, capacity and... Carriers likely to pass low-sulfur fuel costs onto shippers Some bad news for shippers: Switching to low-sulfur fuel on a global basis in 2020 could cost the container shipping industry up to $100 billion per year, which will likely cause container freight rates to rise as carriers attempt to pass the costs onto beneficial cargo owners. MARPOL Annex VI standards... Technology seen as key to more 'driver-centric' trucking, stable truck capacity Businesses struggling to hire and keep truck drivers need to look beyond incremental increases in per mile pay toward using technology more effectively to build driver-centric businesses. That process starts with labor management systems that can help trucking companies optimize the use of their most critical assets, Malysa O'Connor said. Eventually,... US Congress short on meeting its plan to boost port funding Nearly 300 shippers, port authorities and transportation groups are urging the U.S. Congress to follow through with its plan to send more money collected via harbor maintenance taxes back to ports. Major water resources legislation, signed by President Barack Obama into law on June 10, set a schedule where U.S. ports... NY-NJ port moving closer to 'gray' chassis pool An industry group working to improve operations at the Port of New York and New Jersey appears to be moving closer to an agreement on how to implement a portwide pool of interchangeable "gray" chassis. "I think we're getting very close to a decision on how we will go forward," said... New issues threaten carriers' schedule reliability, SeaIntel says While congestion continues to plague ports in North America and northern Europe, a number of other incidents are popping up that are also likely to negatively impact the global schedule reliability of ocean carriers. "We do not expect to see any increases in global schedule reliability until the congestion issues have... Next chapter in Mexican rail reform effort expected this month The Mexican Senate will likely consider rail reform legislation this month, paving the way for the country's three largest railroads to keep their concessions and preventing any supply chain disruptions caused by proposed legislation that would force them to open their networks to third-parties. The Senate is expected to send back... Trans-Pacific spot rate steady as Golden Week begins Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to the U.S. West Coast remained at $1,875 for the second straight week. Full-size chart The benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to the U.S. West Coast remained unchanged this week, despite the potential for weakness tied to China's week-long Golden Week holiday in early... Bonding with my readers Q: I can't let your column "Brave new world of brokering" go. It was about as anti-American as it gets. This country was founded on American ingenuity, innovation and entrepreneurs building something from nothing. I can name you many businesses that were started in somebody's garage. Every week, our "weekend warriors"... Panama Canal pilots warn of future navigation risks Container ship passing through Culebra Cut.The pilots who guide ships through the Panama Canal fear that the navigation methods chosen to guide post-Panamax vessels into the new expanded locks and through the enlarged canal channels run higher risks of accidents than existing practices. Under the existing method, two locomotives tow a... US importers poised to gain from Customs intellectual property pilot U.S. importers lose time and money when their shipments are detained or undergo extensive examination at ports of entry on suspicion of importing counterfeit merchandise. But a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot program aims to reduce the frequency of intellectual property rights exams for trusted importers while still protecting...

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Insane in the membrane A French engineering firm is moving forward with a campaign to cash in on rising demand for LNG fuel in the US after forging a partnership with Conrad Industries. SeaBird stalemate A leading operator of seismic survey vessels appears to be losing ground in the race to shore up its balance sheet. Conoco steals the spotlight A fixture involving a Jones Act tanker that was hired to transport crude from Alaska to Asia bodes well for the US cabotage market, a leading equity analyst told clients Wednesday. Switzerland's new union A new Swiss lobby association has been created following the merger of three trading groups with a combined value of $21bn. Stolt sells older tanker Stolt-Nielsen has completed the sale of one of its older vessels. Fatal cruise A 20-year-old student has died after falling from the radar platform of a cruiseship owned by Carnival at the port of Miami. Platou launches new LLP UK shipbroker RS Platou LLP has set up a new tanker and LNG company as it grows the business. Frontline shares fly John Fredriksen's Frontline has seen its market value multiply by up to one fifth hot on the heels of a new VLCC venture with Tankers International. Baltic gets funding Baltic Trading has secured a credit facility from ABN Amro for the construction of two ultramaxes due for delivery in the last quarter of the year. DryShips readies notes bid Nasdaq-listed DryShips is lining up a notes issue to fill the $250m finance gap for its looming $700m bond payment. Not what was needed Vale's decision to add 20 VLOCs to the world fleet is just what the market does not need, Pareto Securities says. VLCC giant born John Fredriksen's Frontline and pool player Tankers International (TI) are teaming up together to seize market share by forming a supersize VLCC chartering venture. Precious fixes finance German lender NordLB is providing $41.85m to part-fund two bulker newbuildings for Thai owner Precious Shipping in China. PDZ deal fails PDZ Holdings has cancelled a share acquisition agreement with Efogen following disagreement on the latter's value. Lines merge US runs Germany's Hapag-Lloyd is scrapping its US to Brazil service as it joins with other carriers on South American trades. Bear's bulker inspection Crew onboard a Norden bulker in Hudson Bay could be forgiven for briefly feeling more like food than their wheat cargo following an unexpected visitor at the dock. ASL raises $39m Singapore-listed ASL Marine Holdings has issued notes worth SGD 50m ($39.2m) under the company's multicurrency debt programme of SGD 500m. Protest blocks Zim A vessel owned by Israel's Zim has been unable to offload at the port of Oakland after facing pro-Palestinian protests by activists. Rumble in the jungle Shipbuilder JES International Holdings is suing a Chinese businessman in a row over shares related to its new investment in a Republic of Congo forestry project. Ultrabulk banks $37.3m loan Ultrabulk Shipping has secured $37.3m to help fund two newbuildings under construction in Japan. Greeks' voluntary tax Greek shipowners have agreed to pay a total of EUR 420m ($530m) in voluntary contributions and other taxes over the next four years to assist their country's debt-laden government. Dof seals AHTS sale Norway's Dof group is banking $100.7m from the sale of a powerful modern anchor-handler. Bad month for stocks Weakness in both the dry and wet cargo markets made September a month to forget for those investing in shipping stocks. Kenya gets tough Kenya's government will cancel international shipping lines' permits unless they use local crew. CSSC enters Singapore Chinese state shipbuilding group CSSC has formed a joint venture to build and operate offshore vessels and platforms in Singapore. Algoma reaches crew deal Canada's Algoma Tankers has signed a new wage deal for officers on its vessels. Alam Maritim extends two Alam Maritim has seen contracts for two of its vessels extended by present charterer ExxonMobil. Vallianz in crew move Vallianz Holdings has agreed to acquire OER Holdings for $27.7m as it looks to bolster its crew management activities. BBR sale to boost MPM Marco Polo Marine's (MPM) deal to offload a stake in PT Bina Buana Raya (BBR) has been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
IATA: August air cargo growth up 5% Con-way to give LTL drivers a raise Nestle Waters to use iGPS pallets Kane is Able acquires two Nexus Distribution hubs Airport groups start FAA lobbying effort Washington Notebook: DHS chief talks with Canadian counterparts Cargolux adds 11th 747-8 freighter 16 cities receive grants for small airport projects Commerce temporarily halts Utah shippers' exports CP extends share buyback program Philadelphia hopes third time's the charm for Southport

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OCTOBER 1, 2014
Crude drops as Saudi Arabia trims benchmark prices West Texas Intermediate crude slipped to a 17-month low. Study sees biofuels market making headway Marine industry named among drivers of US biofuels market. Study evaluates effects of speed reduction Finds there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Shipping industry moves closer to using e-certificates IMO updates guidelines. Fredriksen's new VLCC venture sees profit in reduced bunker use Improved efficiency will generate higher earnings. 'Floating generator' will cut emissions from ships 'Hamburg will be the first port in Europe to be providing an external, low-emission power supply to cruise ships.' Fuel quality and value 'not well understood' When fuels come with a higher than normal water content 'you have to ask where it came from'. US shipyard to produce GTT's LNG membrane tanks Membrane technology is a popular option for the maritime transport and storage of LNG. Oiltanking offloads US Gulf assets Houston and Beaumont facilities sold to US player. Bunker industry meets in shadow of new ECA rules Special discount available to Bunkerworld readers. New managing director for KPI's Singapore office Mark Emmett has more than 30 years experience in the bunker and shipping industries. 'Weakness in crude oil prices coming to an end' Analysts say Saudi Arabia is 'rebalancing the market'. Forecast: Price outlook for bunkers stable But low sulphur more bullish than high sulphur product. Chinese company testing unmanned vessel concept Vessels planned for launch over next 1-2 years. Japanese firm buys fuel-saving vessel Ship design claims to offer 'world's highest level of energy-saving performance'. Canadian LNG producer to boost production output Company seeks to satisfy 'growing demand' from shipping and other industries. Bunkering firm appoints new Korean representative New staff member has seven years' experience with Hyundai Merchant Marine.

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

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.

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

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

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%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

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

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

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

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 Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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