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November 7, 2014

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ILWU: No deal exists to work normally - we disagree on what 'normal' means Canton Fair revenue declines 8.6pc, suggesting weaker export demand Seaspan mulls imminent orders for 18,000 - 20,000 TEUers within months Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics spends US$257.9 million on acquisitions Daewoo Shipbuilding receives orders for three 18,000-19,000 TEU ships Now Hong-Kong listed, On Time Logistics aims at global expansion Textainer profit up 35pc to US$54 million as revenue increases 9pc Manila's ICTSI Mexican terminal surpasses all its productivity targets One-day ICHCA seminar on safety of container lashings in Rotterdam Dubai Al Maktoum airport freight volumes surge in third quarter Baltic Air Charter Association names Volga-Dnepr Best Cargo Charter Airline Ethiopian Airlines takes in third B777F to export African perishables

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Cabinet clears Merchant Shipping (Second Amendment) Bill, 2013 GMS invites shipping regulators to India to witness improvements in ship recycling first hand MIQ Logistics India proficiently facilitates movement of project cargo to Bangladesh & Peru MoS asks RBI to relax rules for loss-making shipbuilding cos India may import crude from US Indo-Pak trade via Attari-Wagah land route halted Gujarat Pipavav Port posts good quarterly results KoPT put on alert after possible terror threat CONCOR CMD gets Navratna Meritorious Award CONCOR launches export container train service from ICD-TNPM to Chennai Port Freight rates decline on oversupply of trucks HCC bags two contracts worth INR 634.79 cr. Oct. manufacturing output improves

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Viel Unsicherheit Cheaper transport for millions of pigs Raimund Juriga joins Imtech ICT Acsa jazzing up with new CIO Many HGV drivers happy with job KR to drive LNG fuelled shipping in Apec region Quehenberger: new pecking order in Germany Colas Rail investing in HaCon's TPS Regular groupage freight transport for pharmaceuticals Volga-Dnepr flies boiler "drum" to Kuwait Logue retiring from FedEx Freight Grimaldi adding Apulia-Greece loop Network Rail publishes plans for new infrastructure Iraqi upgrades operation to Kuala Lumpur Gulfstream picks Ceva for European parts distribution European shipowners launch ESSF sulphur survey

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Euronav restarts IPO push Tanker major Euronav has re-started its plan to float in the US and drop its Brussels listing in favour of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Euronav filed its first public registration with US securities regulators on 8 September, after filing a confidential registration in late April. On 15 Westports stellar results trigger expansion Port Klang terminal operator Westports today released 3Q/2014 and nine months to September 2014 figures revealing profits have soared along with double-digit growth in operational revenue for both periods. "Coupled with a lower effective tax rate and termination of a management service agreement, Critical interim period for ship recycling Progress in the fight to regulate ship recycling practices could be drawn out if operators do not see the financial benefits in doing so. "We have a classic chicken and egg situation if there is no financial motivation for the yards," said Nikos Mikelis, non-executive director of GMS, speaking at China Ocean to acquire 20% of leasing company Hong Kong-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry will acquire 20% of Zhejiang Ocean Leasing, a sino-foreign joint equity company, for CNY45M ($7.3M). Zhejiang Ocean Leasing posted profits of CNY12.3M in 2013 and profits of CNY20.3M in the first nine months in 2014, a stock filing of China Ocean German-Danish MPP alliance shaken up Danish heavy lift operator Poulsen Shipping and its German joint venture partner Harren & Partner have realigned their project carrier operations. Their joint MPP operating outfit Combi Lift has been fully concentrated at the Harren & Partner head office in Bremen, superseding the old set-up with a German owners call for scrubber harmonisation Owners are in danger of being penalised in Europe for discharging scrubber treated water due to a clash between two contradictory European regulations. The international sulphur regulation as transposed into European law, versus the EU Water Framework Directive. German ship owners today called on ICC will not prosecute Israel over Gaza aid ship deaths The International Criminal Court has today decided against prosecuting the state of Israel for the deaths caused when the Gaza aid ship Mavi Marmara was intercepted in May 2010. The deaths of nine Turkish activists followed when Israeli commandos stormed the 4,142gt ferry Mavi Marmara, which was IHS recognition at Maritime Media Awards IHS Maritime and Trade is celebrating after receiving a Certificate of Merit in the First Sea Lord's Digital Media Award category at last night's Maritime Media Awards in London. The recognition, decided by a panel of judges on behalf of the Maritime Foundation, was for the IHS Maritime 360 Thailand transport sector cool to government's planned overseas investments Thailand's interest in developing ports and rail infrastructure overseas has met with a cool reception from the transportation industry. "The government has formed a subcommittee under the Board of Investment of Thailand to particularly provide support for Thai investors engaged in the development Seafaring safety 'should come first' Safety should be inherent to seafaring and more credit should be given to seafarers according to Gerry Docherty, director of technical services at Ardmore Shipping Services. Speaking at the 4th annual shipping and offshore CSR forum in London this week he said: "The shipping industry has a very DS Torm upgrades full year forecast as 3Q14 losses narrow DS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company that is undergoing restructuring, expects higher operating profit and narrower net loss for the full year than forecast earlier on smaller 3Q14 loss. Group net loss narrowed to $20.6M in 3Q14 compared with $40.2M in the same period last year, while Koper recycling project wins ESPO award The Slovenian port of Koper has won this year's European Sea Ports Organisation award for its "No Waste, Just Resources" project for the recycling of port waste into environmentally friendly materials. The wide-ranging project involves innovations including the re-use of marine silt for Jones Act consolidation begins Kinder Morgan has purchased two Jones Act product tankers from Crowley in what may be the beginning of a broader consolidation. NYSE-listed Kinder Morgan Energy Partners is paying $270M for the 45,760dwt Pennsylvania and Florida, built by Aker Philadelphia in 2012 and 2013 respectively. In OW Bunker forced to seek in-court restructuring A large scale fraud at its Singapore subsidiary, and high risk management loss have forced OW Bunker to seek court restructuring. Events started to unfold on Wednesday (05 November), when OW Bunker, whose shares are listed in Copenhagen, said that the group's senior management had been informed MODEC trims 2014 profit forecast Japanese floating production systems specialist MODEC said today that its 2014 profit is expected to be lower than previously predicted. The company explained this down to malfunctions in its FPSOs operating in Brazil. MODEC now expects its 2014 profit to be JPY5Bn ($43.7M), compared to JPY6.5Bn LR reinstating offshore licence in China London-based Lloyd's Register (LR) expects to achieve an early reinstatement of its licence to carry out offshore certification for offshore oil production facilities in China. On 4 November, the State Administration of Work Safety of China ordered the China unit of LR and American Bureau of VLCC demand up as spot rates head north Several VLCCs have been booked for up to two years as spot rates continue to head north ahead of winter. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed the rate for the benchmark Arabian Gulf-East Asia route at Worldscale 56.18 or $45,902/day. Brokers told IHS Maritime that in recent weeks, Hyundai CCS to release new LNG rules in 2015 The Rules for LNG Bunkering Shipping is expected to be enforced in 2015, stated China Classification Society (CCS) at the World Shipping (China) Summit 2014. At present, CCS is dedicated to promote the application of LNG in the shipping sector by developing technical standards and providing

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Moroccan frigate drydocks at Damen Shiprepair Brest Undersea miner to charter newbuild from MAC Contamination is leading cause of tank container claims November 06, 2014 Becker Marine Systems opens U.S. office OW Bunker files for restructuring after fraud discovery

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Everett Port Commissioners Ok operating/capital budget for 2015 Crowley Maritime sells two tankers to Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Willard Marine nets Navy deal to provide rigid inflatable boats U.S. goods, services export tally drops during month of September Boeing taps Gordon Johndroe for government communications post

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Oil is not going away any time soon, but non-Opec supply is shrouded in uncertainty Tankers can expect oil cargoes for at least the next 25 years as oil remains important part of global energy mix Extraordinary LR2 spot rates start to level off Earnings climb down slightly from all-time high of $35,000 per day earlier this week MOL confirms 18,000 teu talks Seaspan and Japanese lessors are possible charter parties in deal to be done by year-end UK showcases country's world-beating maritime skills Government extends tonnage tax to cover ratings as part of new campaign to promote shipping expertise and training KG rot 'set in with globalisation' System worked well from 1970s to 2000s, insists Lloyd Fonds boss Haji-Ioannou wins FFA case against Su Taiwanese owner and TMT found liable in $36m claim Gothenburg box traffic continues to fall Year-to-date volumes down 5%, despite third-quarter hike Torm in talks with remaining debt holders to agree to restructuring plan Group seeks consensus on Oaktree taking majority stake Dorian LPG bolsters balance sheet as US exports drive LPG shipping growth Global LPG exports to rise 50% on last year Global macroeconomic factors pressure shipping for long term, says Cosco's Ma Zehua Co-operation, consolidation and innovation would be keys to pursue ultra-low costs Services suspended to Libyan port Shipping lines suspend Benghazi services as fighting in the area escalates Westports revenues fall despite rise in container throughput Gateway container traffic and transhipment up 12% New companies will turn to Oslo OTC, Pareto predicts Norway wins on speed and pricing, insists Høiby CMA CGM announces low-sulphur surcharges French carrier informs customers of additional fees for 2015 in response to stricter emissions legislation Ship queue lengthens outside Los Angeles and Long Beach Bulkers join boxships waiting to berth Euronav goes for second bite of IPO cherry European tanker owner determined to succeed with US IPO this time Teekay LNG Partners sticks to long-term contracts to fulfil growth plans Longer-term charter deals protect against exposure to market volatility Tanker Investments relying on winter market boost as it posts third-quarter loss Teekay vehicle looking to generate 'significant' cashflow in coming months Höegh LNG orders fifth FSRU newbuilding Vessel to be delivered from South Korean yard in 2017 Evergreen considering 18,000 teu ships CKYHE alliance may need to upsize ships to compete with other alliances Torm posts $26m loss as it seeks to finalise restructuring plan Struggling Danish operator takes chance to slightly improve full-year forecast as it seeks to finalise Oaktree deal OW Bunker applies for court restructuring Company discloses losses of $125m due to fraud in Singapore subsidiary and up to $150m in risk management losses Kinder Morgan grows Jones Act fleet Pipeline company snatches two tankers from Crowley Box Ships looks for needed covenant relief Containership operator continues to work with banks Safe Bulkers sees profits dive as charter rates sink Greek bulker owner declares dividend of $0.04 per share Paragon books net loss of $6m from weak freight rates But dry bulk company expects rates to improve to year-end and into 2015 Baltic Trading sees net loss of $5.5m Dry bulk operator attributes loss to 'challenging' environment Ocean Rig reports record earnings Economou says company is insulated from market softness as backlog grows DryShips returns to profit George Economou lifts stake to 16.9% after fundraiser that enables owner to cover bond dues

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
US West Coast waterfront employers accuse ILWU of withholding LA-LB labor LONG BEACH, California - Fearing that gridlock at the largest U.S. port complex is imminent, the Pacific Maritime Association today blasted the International Longshore and Warehouse Union for withholding skilled labor at Los Angeles-Long Beach. While at least a dozen factors contribute to port congestion in Southern California, "it is the ILWU... Transplace buys chemical logistics company LMS Third-party logistics company Transplace is building up its chemical business by acquiring Logistics Management Solutions, a non-asset 3PL with a strong chemicals and industrial customer base. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition expands the $1.4 billion company's service portfolio and expands its presence in key verticals, including chemicals,... Canada gives TransForce approval to buy trucking rival Contrans Canadian competition authorities gave a green light Wednesday to a deal that makes the biggest trucking operator in Canada - $2.9 billion TransForce - substantially bigger. The Competition Bureau issued a letter that clears the way for TransForce to complete its nearly $500 million acquisition of Contrans, a major Canadian truckload operator. The... LA-LB harbor drivers seek HOS waiver for congestion relief Harbor truckers in Southern California struggling with congestion at the largest U.S. port complex are asking federal regulators for temporary relief from some national truck driver hours of service regulations. If the Los Angeles-Long Beach effort gains traction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the American Trucking Associations said it... US shippers appear to be diverting more cargo through Canada U.S. shippers appear to be diverting a second wave of intermodal cargo through Canadian ports, as congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach mounts. For the week ending Nov. 1, Canadian intermodal volume was up 10.0 percent year-over-year, marking the second week in a row of double-digit increases, according... US election could spell new - but short - opportunity for highway bill WASHINGTON - The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate could unblock the gridlock delaying a long-term highway bill, but the window for legislative action may be short. The Republicans "probably have only a one-year window to make some hay," C. Randal Mullett, vice president of government relations and public affairs for... Canada aims to allow shippers to self-screen air cargo Transport Canada is proposing to allow shippers to screen their cargo before it reaches an airport, rather than solely relying on carriers to do so, in order to bridge security gaps and prevent terrorist attacks. The Canadian government said relying on carriers to screen all cargo for explosive devices would be... US Customs working to curb LA-LB congestion To help reduce congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, U.S. Customs Border and Protection is offering extended gate hours to shippers and allowing them to schedule non-intrusive inspection appointments on nights and weekends. The agency has also hosted meetings with container lines and marine terminal operators, and... Concor's profit slumped 21 percent in fiscal second quarter Rising operating costs coupled with the slowdown in international freight hauling hurt profit growth at Container Corporation of India, the country's largest intermodal logistics provider. Concor, an offshoot of Indian Railways, booked a net income of Rs. 191.88 crore (about $31.5 million) in the second quarter of its fiscal year, which... Sales tax hike to benefit Port of Oakland infrastructure Roads and highways connecting to the Port of Oakland are on track for upgrades after Alameda County voters this week approved a sales tax hike that will fund $7.8 billion worth of transportation infrastructure improvements. Revenue gained through the half-cent sales hike to 1 cent will enable the county to... Maersk joins group monitoring ship emission compliance Maersk Line has joined 10 other container lines and shipowners in a group known as the Trident Alliance to test enforcement of the new low-sulfur fuel regulations that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015, in so-called emission control areas in North Europe and North America. The alliance will work together... WCI: Asia-Europe spot rates double while trans-Atlantic rates reach new lows Rates from Asia to Northern Europe nearly doubled this week while trans-Atlantic rates dipped to new lows, according to the latest readings from the World Container Index. Full-size imageAll WCI trade lanes involving Shanghai jumped this week, but none more than Shanghai to Rotterdam spot rates, which jumped 89.3 percent after... Maersk Line Ltd. settles US military claim that it forged receipts Maersk Line Ltd., the U.S.-flag unit of Maersk Group, has paid $8.7 million to the U.S. government in a civil settlement of claims that the carrier submitted forged receipts for military shipments to Afghanistan. The settlement was announced by Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, where... Contamination cited as top cause of tank-cargo claims Nearly half of insurance claims filed with the TT Club for tank containers during the last nine of years have been caused by contamination, an official at the freight transportation insurer said. The most frequent cause of contamination is incompatibility of the tank with the cargo in it, Phillip Emmanuel, the... FMC chairman says agency is closely watching PierPass U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero expects congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to ease in the next couple weeks, but, in the meantime, he said the agency is scrutinizing the PierPass program. Cordero, who spent most of Tuesday in Southern California talking to drayage drivers... NY-NJ panel expects chassis pool decision by year-end A committee of the Port of New York and New Jersey's industrywide Council on Port Performance expects by year-end to decide between two competing chassis-pool models for "gray" chassis in the port. The council's equipment implementation team has narrowed its discussions to two options - a cooperative "market pool" managed by... Boom and bust in LA-Long Beach Kansas City Southern Railway's Pat Ottensmeyer doesn't have a solution to the debilitating congestion plaguing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but he is making a pitch that could alleviate the pain some importers are feeling at the nation's largest port complex. Ottensmeyer, KCS's executive vice president and chief... Righting a NAFTA wrong on trucking Nelson BalidoDemocratic politics in the early 1990s looked a lot different than they do today. The idea that a governor from Arkansas, one of a dwindling number of southern Democrats, could run a credible campaign - much less win the White House - seemed a pipe dream, especially in a party...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Vibrant Hawaii lifts Matson Matson has reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit after Hawaii's economy boosted freight movement. ISC in handy pullback International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has cancelled one handysize bulker on order and is proposing to sell its three in operations. Oceanteam doubles up Oceanteam Shipping has seen its profit double during the third quarter on increased revenue thanks to long-term charters and operations in Mexico. US owners boost spending US shipowners have boosted their secondhand purchasing activity this year with their spending in the tanker, bulker and boxship markets on the rise. Carnival expands fleet USA's Carnival Corporation is expecting its fleet capacity to rise by nearly 10% as four new ships join its fleet in the next 18 months. Hurtigruten profit up Norwegian cruise and ferry group Hurtigruten has pushed up earnings in the third quarter as revenue improved. Rieber stays strong Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has seen its third quarter profit jump thanks to high fleet utilisation. Poulsen teams with HBC Danish owner J Poulsen Shipping has formed an alliance with Germany's HBC Hamburg Bulk Carriers in a pact that could set the scene for a full merger. Steady as she goes The sale of three suezmax tankers slightly depressed the third quarter distributable cash flow of Teekay LNG Partners. Tokyo Kisen lowers sights Tokyo Kisen has lowered its profit forecast for both the half and the full year. Lender's loan losses fall German lender Commerzbank has revealed a big drop in loan-loss provisions in the third quarter. Dorian slips below Street Dorian LPG has reported a smaller than projected second quarter profit in a period which saw a significant contribution from its spot trading ships. MES to stay profitable Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) has forecast continuing but lower profit in the financial year ending 31 March 2015. Good and bad news at TNK Stronger spot market rates have led to a return to profit for New York listed Teekay Tanker but the result was nevertheless below expectations. TIL positive after loss Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd presented a positive read on the crude tanker markets as it reported a modest loss today. Wilson increases profit A weaker summer and higher operating costs failed to prevent Norway's Wilson from posting a marginal profit increase during the third quarter. Deep Sea hires out duo Deep Sea Supply has agreed on bareboat contracts for two of its newly-built platform supply vessels (PSVs). Hoegh declares FSRU option Norway's Hoegh LNG has declared its option for a fifth FSRU at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea. Overseas banks pulled plug Insolvent Danish fuel and tanker group OW Bunker was forced into a filing for court restructuring after overseas lenders withdrew their support. Teekay Corp misses Q3 forecasts Teekay Corp missed analysts' projections in the third quarter due in part to lower output from one of its FPSOs. Torm to take in Oaktree fleet Oaktree is likely to place a large slice of its products tanker fleet into Torm as part of a plan that may see the private equity firm take a controlling stake in the company, Jacob Meldgaard says. Aegean in the clear? The potential collapse of Danish fuel and tanker group OW Bunker could provide opportunities for its main rival to boost margins and increase consolidation, according to US investment bank Stifel. Euronav restarts US IPO Euronav has wasted no time in resurrecting its US initial public offering which was delayed due to market turbulence last month. CSC carries crude again Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has transported its first crude cargo for nearly 20 years. Hapag halts Libyan call Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has halted a call in Libya due to fighting in the east of the country. Safe's net profit falls 87% Safe Bulkers has just managed to remain in profit despite a difficult operating environment latest results show. DryShips back in black DryShips has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by a large jump in revenues at its offshore drilling arm. Vietnam tanker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a Vietnamese-owned chemical tanker, court documents seen by TradeWinds show. Paragon trims losses Paragon Shipping has managed to cut its losses in the third quarter despite 23% decline in net revenues. OW files after $125m fraud Danish fuel and tanker company OW Bunker, already battered by falling bunker prices, has filed for court restructuring after claiming it has been subjected to a multi-million dollar fraud.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
NEWSFLASH: Employers say longshore job actions have spread to Southern California No end for West Coast port congestion XPO sees huge 3Q revenue growth Transplace acquires chermical/industrial-focused 3PL BNSF Logistics deal beefs up project cargo team Maersk pays $8.7 million to settle complaint Crowley sells two Jones Act tankers Expeditors sees 11% earnings gain in Q3 Dachser opens new Atlanta facility

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Shockwaves in the market as OW halts payments Companies that are owed money fear they may never be paid. Bunker regulations: Enforcement 'completely inadequate' Shipping industry facing a 'tidal wave' of environmental rules with sulphur controls at the leading edge. OW Bunker gains time Court sets December 1 for restructuring plan. MPA backs IBIA's mass flow meter course Next course in Singapore in mid-November. OW Bunker: More details emerge on fraud allegations Chairman: 'Police investigations are ongoing.' Singapore: Short-term supply disruption possible Fall out from events surrounding OW Bunker may hit market, says analyst. Shipping firm benefits from weaker bunker prices Company expecting a 'healthier' shipping market to come. OW Bunker to undergo restructuring procedure OW Bunker & Trading and OW Supply & Trading 'expected to be insolvent'. Glander International Bunkering expands Dubai ops Adds Bunker and Lubricant Trader to its Dubai office. Russian bunker terminal closer to start of upgrading works Government adds project to national scheme. Shipowners to track low sulphur bunker uptake Survey launched to access developments towards ECA compliance. OW Bunker: Fraudulent activity, losses at Dynamic Oil Preliminary findings suggest a potential loss of around $125 million at Singapore-based Dynamic Oil.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

SHIPPING

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

Paris

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

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

PORTS

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

Taipei

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

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

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

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

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

LEGISLATION

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

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

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

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

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

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Edinburgh

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

SHIPPING

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

Nantes

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

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

Odessa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

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

Tarragona

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

PORTS

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

Alexandria, Egypt

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

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

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

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

Bern

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

CRUISES

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

Shanghai

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

TRADE

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

Paris

PORTS

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

Tangier

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

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

LAW

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

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Pouancé

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

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

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

LAW

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

Washington

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

TRADE

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

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

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

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%

Genoa

In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes

SHIPPING

Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.

Rome

Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.

Zagreb

Monthly record in March

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion

San Donato Milanese

Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises

PORTS

Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

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

Hamburg/Monfalcone

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

COMPETITION

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

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

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

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

SEAFARERS

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

Procida

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Athens

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

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

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

PORTS

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

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

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

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

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

Marina di Carrara

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

MEETINGS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

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

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

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

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

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

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

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

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

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

Islamabad

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

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Hoofddorp

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

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

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

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

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

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

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

Busan

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

SEAFARERS

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

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

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

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

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

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

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

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%

PORTS

Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

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