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November 19, 2014

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Hong Kong port down 3.5pc in October to 1.79 million TEU, Singapore up 5.2pc MOL lost little from Comfort sinking, but can make money from lawsuit ILWU go-slows continue, refusing dockers in Los Angeles and Long Beach Long Beach opens 30-acre empties park to ease crisis, LA mulls idea OW Bunker bankrupty shakes up Singapore world's biggest ship fuel market Low-sulphur fuel laws may divert cargo away from northern Europe DP World hopes to delist in London, buy Jebel Ali FEZ for US$2.6 billion UASC boosts efficiency of new mega ships with Jotun advanced antifouling Free Ebola training video for seafarers as preventative measure APL refuses India-Manila shipments due to worsening congestion Canadian full truckloads to US increase 70pc as American economy recovers Cathay and Dragonair's cargo volumes rise 14pc in October Leading cargo airlines worldwide post mixed third quarter results FedEx forecasts record 8.8pc Christmas volume rise to 290 million shipments Volga-Dnepr flies urgent aid to Iraqi refugees from Switzerland

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
BCHAA's new Managing Committee holds first get-together CaroTrans addresses US West Coast supply chain risk with alternative routing options Maharashtra leads with 25 pc representation in Indian delegation at Hannover Fair 2015 KoPT gets 10 bids for Haldia cargo handling Major Ports see spike in shipping fuel demand Ministry of Shipping's guidelines for priority berthing of coastal vessels at Major Ports India, S. Korea sign MoU for railway development Ruscon looks to double service from the Russian Pacific to Moscow India looking to check import of Chinese goods Indo-US pact for infra development INR eases further against dollar Adani signs MoU with SBI for $ 1 bn loan for key infra project in Australia Govt to set up industrial corridors' body

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Quehenberger to the rescue in hometown Debut for new logistics and production professor Incentives for Indonesia's shipbuilding industry Geodis Wilson opens new oil and gas logistics hubs Road charge hike in Czechia Virgin Atlantic Cargo gives customers e-booking choice Long Beach says cargo numbers flat in October UTi schedules B747 charters for urgent transpac needs NS to pick up D&H tracks Traffic continues to increase at world's foremost cargo... ECAir boss next president of Afraa A wealth of new owners for Rotterdam rail terminal ECS Group goes shopping in Scandinavia Einfach zu handhaben Cape Town offers GAC Pindar unique logistics challenge First 19,000 teu leviathan named in Ulsan

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
US dam dredging would cost billions Dredging buildups of oxygen-depleting sediment near three US dams would cost billions of dollars, a government study has concluded. A three-year, $1.4M assessment conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers analysed the movement of the sediment through a series of three hydroelectric dams located Chemical Tanker first to combine duplex stainless and stainless-clad steel The chemical tanker, Sunrise Hope (12,500dwt) is world's first to use a combination of duplex stainless steel and stainless clad steel in construction of its cargo tanks. The ship has recently been delivered to Hiro Naviera by Usuki Shipyard. Class NK says: "On the Sunrise Hope, duplex stainless LNG-fuelled gas carriers for Teesport service named Two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered chemical tankers Coral Star and Coral Sticho were named on Teesside recently. Operated by shipowner Anthony Veder, the new ships will carry liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) from SABIC's Wilton facility on Teesside to manufacturing plants in North-West Europe Hong Kong's container volumes fall again Hong Kong's container volumes fell for the fourth consecutive months in October 2014, down 3.5% year on year to 1.785M 20-foot containers, according to the Hong Kong Port Development Council. The year-on-year drop in October 2014 was followed by the decline of container volumes in three months - Australia and China agree free trade deal Australian dairy, meat, grain, wine and mine exports are set to benefit from the Australia China Free Trade Agreement reached this week. China, meanwhile, will benefit from fewer restrictions on foreign investments. Speaking with IHS Maritime, Rod Nairn CEO of Shipping Australia said that the deal Bohai Leasing's trading suspension extended Shenzhen-listed Bohai Leasing announced last week that it extended the suspension of its stock trading until 28 November due to the acquisition of Cronos. Bohai Leasing, a subsidiary of HNA Capital, this year signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in July with Cronos Holding Company of Bermuda Zero tariffs for Australian exports by 2019 China and Australia have entered into a free trade agreement (FTA), promising billions of dollars for Australian exporters. "Up to 95% of our exports over time will enter the Chinese market tariff free," parliamentary secretary to the Australian prime minister, Josh Frydenberg said on Sunday. The Singapore's XMH to acquire 80% stake in Z-Power Singapore-listed marine engine solution provider XMH Holdings (XMH) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement worth around SGD12.8M ($9.86M) for the 80% equity stake of Z-Power Automation (Z-Power). The acquisition will allow XMH to expand its core businesses to include the supply of Z-Power's

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Study: Maritime traffic up 300% since 1992 Wärtsilä to design, equip Mid East's first LNG harbor tug HHI to deliver world's largest containership

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Robert Hyde stepping down as Port of Anacortes director Crowley nets second contract for LNG delivery to Puerto Rico Port of Los Angeles sees gains in container moves for October Landry named to second term on Port Metro Vancouver board Georgia Ports Authority announces October freight numbers

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Lloyd's List Middle East Awards hail Drydocks World for outstanding performance Head of classification society Tasneef is top newsmaker and Topaz best ship operator Irish eyes are smiling as box volumes rise 9% Revived business confidence delivers highest quarterly container growth since 2007 Will container shipping recover after 2016? Adding larger boxships to a weak market creates a vicious circle, Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference hears Stolt-Nielsen buys back $50m of its shares Chemtanker owner's buy-back programme consists of 3.1m shares CSAV says Hapag-Lloyd merger is on target But the Chilean carrier needs Mexico and China to approve the deal Hyundai Heavy Industries names the world's largest boxship The shipyard will deliver the 19,000 teu CSCL Globe later this month Top shippers endorse CI findings on cargo declarations Global Shippers' Forum says our survey confirms its own policy approach Opec production cut on the cards but credibility is the issue Move to buoy up oil prices comes as global economy evokes memories of the crash of 2008 North P&I announces a 4.75% premium hike Claims environment challenging, argues Shirke Maersk halts Benghazi calls Fighting around Libyan port prompts Seago, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM to cut their services Aframaxes in the Med hit staggering earnings of $85,300 per day Highest daily earnings on the cross-Med route since January Bayside mulls chemtanker IPO Investment firm owns six vessels with orders for further 14 Cheap Chinese billets continue to drive down demolition prices Markets in Pakistan and Bangladesh have proved more resilient than India Hapag-Lloyd adds US west coast congestion charge German carrier joins CMA CGM and Hanjin in implementing a charge for cargo being transported via west coast ports UK shipping minister explores state aid for shipowners facing higher fuel bills Hayes pledges to fight Brussels' red tape threat to UK port competitiveness Angola LNG should resume exports by late 2015 As maintenance continues, managers shift their mid-2015 restart target to year-end Maersk Line returns to Southampton Alliance shake-up results in Danish carrier returning to the south coast UK port for the first time since 2010 US farmers urge Obama to intervene in US west coast crisis Port congestion endangering US economy, warn exporters of agriculture products in call for federal mediation Will US LPG exports weather the winter? A cold front at home could cut overseas gas shipments Newbuildings drive Scorpio Bulker share deal Analysts say deal dilutes net asset value but also resolves important finance issues Mediterranean mega hubs continue to reap the rewards Boom in transhipment behind surge in container traffic FMC warns lines over congestion surcharges Agency reminds carriers of the 30-day rule

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
US truck tonnage rebounds on retail, manufacturing growth A key indicator of trucking activity in October rebounded, thanks to an uptick in retail and manufacturing business. The seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations rose 0.5 percent in October, after shrinking 0.8 percent between August and September. Tonnage in October was up 3.2 percent compared... Yusen Logistics expands in Vietnam Yusen Logistics has opened a new warehouse in Vietnam's Hai Phong City to tap growing electronics and auto manufacturing production in the country's northern region. The 129,166-square-foot warehouse is located on a logistics campus on a 1,076,391-square-foot plot in Hai Phong's Dinh Vu Industrial Zone, which also includes a 256,934-square-foot empty... Carriers backtracking on West Coast port congestion surcharges At least seven carriers have suspended newly announced port congestion surcharges on cargo heading from Asia to the U.S. West Coast, likely resulting from fierce importer pushback and U.S. regulatory scrutiny. CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, OOCL and U.S. Lines announced the suspension of port congestion surcharges today in customer advisories, and... Teamsters expand LA-LB strike effort to target intermodal rail The Teamsters union Tuesday expanded its organizing efforts in Southern California to include drayage companies that service the intermodal rail sector, but striking drivers didn't hamper cargo movements. Justice for Port Truckers, which is affiliated with the Teamsters, began picketing Pacer Cartage and Harbor Rail Transport at the Union Pacific Railroad... Port of Philadelphia receives 16 proposals for long-delayed cargo complex The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said it has received proposals from 16 potential investors in one or more parcels at Southport, a waterfront site where the port authority hopes to develop cargo-handling facilities. The port authority solicited proposals from about 200 potential investors for possible public-private partnership in part or all... Two global logistics firms to tap e-commerce demand in Tianjin via new facilties Two global logistics companies will set up shop in the Goodman Group's newly-constructed Xiqing Logistics Park in Tianjin, reflecting the demand for modern warehousing to serve booming Chinese e-commerce business. DSV Global Transport and Logistics will lease 12,000 square meters (about 13,000 square feet) to serve international building materials manufacturer Rockwool.... Trucking research group, DOT team to to study truck 'platooning' Technology that could eventually link trucks in virtual "road trains" will be studied by the American Transportation Research Institute and two Department of Transportation research teams, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations announced this week. ATRI and the DOT researchers will study the costs and benefits of Driver Assistive... NITL: Congested ports, higher costs, 'degraded' service hurting shippers FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Supply chain disruption caused by delays from congestion, chassis shortages and labor slowdowns at West Coast ports is trickling inland, shippers at the National Industrial Transportation League's annual conference here say. That's forcing shippers to rethink how they move goods to and from the ports and even... NS could improve Northeast intermodal service via proposed acquisition Norfolk Southern Railway's proposed purchase of 282 miles of track in Pennsylvania and New York could allow the railroad to make much-needed improvements to its intermodal service. NS yesterday announced its plan to buy the portion of the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co. line running between Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and Schenectady, New... Ghana port to triple capacity with $1.5 billion expansion At the completion of Tema's four-year expansion, it will have the largest container capacity of any West African port, the GPHA says.A $1.5 billion expansion to Ghana's port of Tema will make it the largest port in West Africa and allow it to reduce congestion driven by robust growth, the... Agriculture shippers urge Obama to resolve West Coast disruptions U.S agriculture shippers yesterday urged President Obama to "intervene personally" by bringing in a federal mediators to help reach a U.S. West Coast labor contract deal and end slowdowns at West Coast ports. The Agriculture Transportation Coalitions said U.S. West Coast port disruptions are having a "disastrous" impact on U.S. exports,... Port of Virginia improves financials but says congestion still needs to be cut The Port of Virginia reported its seventh operating profit in eight months amid record volume in October, but CEO John F. Reinhart said more work is needed to reduce congestion and improve operations at terminals. The Virginia Port Authority's $314,000 operating profit for the month compared with a $1.5 million loss... NY-NJ port works to avoid repeat of last winter's gridlock The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued a winter plan that includes measures to speed snow clearance, coordinate terminal closings and provide guidelines for extensions of free storage time. Port officials hope to avoid a repeat of the gridlock that resulted last winter when the East Coast's... No quick fix for shipper woes in Washington, NITL's Carlton says FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - From the National Industrial Transportation League's headquarters in Rossyln, Virginia, Bruce Carlton enjoys a sweeping panorama of downtown Washington from the Key Bridge and Georgetown to the Washington Monument. He sees plenty of activity from his window, but not a lot of movement on legislative issues. When... Technology now is the key differentiating factor in logistics, XPO's Jacobs says FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - When Bradley S. Jacobs thinks about technology and the future of transportation, he thinks big. The CEO of XPO Logistics believes autonomous driverless trucks and three-dimensional printing will change the way goods are produced and shipped within the next few decades, utterly changing global supply chains. But... Indian merchandise exports fall for first time in seven months Full-size imageIndia's global merchandise exports in October fell for the first time in seven months on a year-on-year basis, primarily due to a sharp decline in engineering shipments, according to provisional government statistics. Exports in October fell 5 percent from a year earlier to $26.1 billion, according to the Ministry of... Nehru port shippers to face new data user fees next year Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva), India's largest container handler, received the regulatory go-ahead to levy a new user fee to fund its "logistics data bank" project, a data processing center to track the movement of containers. Port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports last week passed an order allowing the port...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Down to the wire for DRYS DryShips appears to have emerged victorious in its crusade to refinance convertible notes that mature in less than two weeks. Hold the applause A diversified Greek operator has sealed what appears to be a lengthy extension for a fixture involving one of its VLCCs. FREE plots split Greek bulker operator FreeSeas appears to be gearing up for a campaign to resuscitate its stock price. Crowley opts for barges Crowley Maritime intends to use tugs and barges to transport containerized LNG from the US to Puerto Rico on behalf of subsidiary Carib Energy. Genco bulker detained A handymax bulker controlled by Genco Shipping & Trading has landed on the US Coast Guard's latest list of port detentions. North P&I opts for 4.75% A 4.75% general increase is to be required by the North of England Club, the second largest of the protection and indemnity mutuals at the 20 February renewal. Stolt in $50m buyback Norway's Stolt-Nielsen has launched a share buyback programme which could see it purchasing up to $50m of its own common stock. OW effect spreads Demand for bunkers in India has risen 25% as prices rose in Singapore following the collapse of OW Bunker. Platou: Maersk too negative on oil AP Moller-Maersk is being too conservative about the benefits of a lower oil price for its business, RS Platou Markets says. Murmansk falls to loss Murmansk Shipping Company (MSCo) has posted a negative result in the first nine months. Fredriksen eyes clear lead John Fredriksen has set his sights on dry cargo dominance on Wall Street after the merger of Golden Ocean and Knightsbridge Shipping. Greek vessel rescues 230 A Greek-flagged vessel saved 230 immigrants during two separate operations in the Mediterranean last week. Harms deal torn up A group of Hamburg KG companies has terminated the management contract for eight anchor-handlers, six of which are involved in an ongoing battle over their sale. Restis takes Ulstein twins Victor Restis-backed Golden Energy Offshore has secured the management of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) ordered speculatively by Norway's Ulstein family. ABG posts heavy loss India's ABG Shipyard has reported a loss of INR 1.73bn ($28m) in its second quarter. Zim suspends LA service Anti-Israel protests in the US west coast over the last few months have resulted in Zim suspending its operations at the port of Long Beach. Bayside unveils fleet Bayside Capital, a unit of HIG Capital, has quietly built up a stainless steel chemical tanker fleet worth $800m which it plans to expand further before possibly going public. Sealink profit down Sealink has seen its profit pulled down during the third quarter as revenue from its shipbuilding and chartering divisions eased. DNB sees tanker price rise Crude tanker prices could rise by over 40% with older vessels experiencing the largest improvement, DNB Markets says. Tidewater drafts PWC veteran Offshore shipowning power reveals Richard Paterson has joined its board. HIT settles debt The parent of Indonesian tanker owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportation (HIT) has cut its stake to repay a $140.9m debt to a Greek fund. PDZ starts with loss Malaysia's PDZ Holdings has fallen to a loss in the first quarter as volumes decreased. MOL loses A rating High debt and concerns over its low profitability have led Rating and Investment Information (R&I) to downgrade Mitsui OSK Lines. Stena to axe 1,000 Sweden's Stena group is planning to cut 1,000 jobs as it eyes cost savings of SEK 1.5bn ($203m). Land of the giants Hyundai Heavy Industries is close to handing the largest containership afloat to a division of one of the biggest shipowners in the business. HMD cashing Posco stock Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is set to cash in its chips in Posco. Bain teams with Branson? US private equity group Bain Capital has reportedly agreed to become the major shareholder in Richard Branson's new cruiseship venture. Cochin curtailed Higher finance costs and lower revenue have pulled down Cochin Shipyard's interim profit. Bunker tankers busted Singapore's assurances that the OW Bunker bankruptcy would not result in any disruptions in its ability to supply fuel could be tested as unpaid suppliers chase after more bunker barges operating out of the city state. Biggest boxship coming? A Korean designer is about to start work on developing the world's biggest containership. PSL fends off suppliers Precious Shipping has taken legal action to avoid the arrest of two of its ships which were supplied by OW Bunker, TradeWinds has learnt. GREE seals DVB loan Greenship Bulk Trust has secured new funding from DVB Bank (Asia) to help finance two ultramax bulker newbuildings. LA volumes head higher Port of Los Angeles has reported a 4.6% year-on-year growth in container volumes despite major congestion issues. Vroon gets greener Vroon has sought to improve the fuel-efficiency of two of its modern car carriers following recent dry-dockings in China. All eyes on OPEC Fears that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will order members to cull production when it meets later this month appear to be unfounded, a leading analyst told investors Monday. Mermaid takes Windermere Mermaid Maritime has confirmed that it is behind the charter of Miclyn Express Offshore's (MEO) latest acquisition.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
NEWSFLASH: White House expresses confidence in port bargaining process Newsflash: Farmers ask for Obama's help in ending port crisis Drayage driver strike spreads to more companies, rail terminals Southern California ports report increase in imports, decline in exports Crowley delivers LNG to Puerto Rico pharma firm DHL rebrands Global Mail Chit Chat Group and Atlas Logistics Network form Americas partnership Yusen expands Vietnam footprint Goodman promoted to head Livingston GTM operations Shippers push back against congestion surcharges Tight capacity producing favorable pricing environment for truckers, brokers Ex-Im Bank chief touts U.S.-made exports in India NS expands Northeast presence through track acquisition

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Retrofit to make LNG ferry more eco friendly Norwegian vessel to be the first LNG hybrid ferry to operate on commercial routes. Tests show hybrid ferry reduced fuel use, emissions Vessel fitted with Corvus' lithium polymer batteries. OW invoices: Danish lawyer warns against hasty moves 'Right now the carriers risk paying the same bill three times.' Denmark supports reducing flash point limit Submission to this week's IMO meeting points to FOBAS study suggesting lowering the threshold would be safe. Aegean Marine: OW related debt 'grossly overstated' Bunkerworld publishes correction to figure stated in earlier story. Wartsila lands Dubai 'eco'-tug contract Newbuilding part of green push by city state. Swedish tanker company snaps up two OW tankers Says OW was 'its biggest competitor' for operating tankers of this size. Dynamic Oil Trading files for liquidation KPMG has now been appointed provisional liquidator for both OW's Singapore subsidiaries. Monjasa: limited impact from OW bankruptcy Industry must learn from 'sad' experience. OW owes industry players 'at least $730 million' Global debts, including those to banks and pension funds, could top $1.5 billion. Bunker tanker arrests climb in Singapore US oil firm moves against vessels. Shipping firm brings OW, bunker suppliers to court Supplies came from Singapore-based marine fuel companies, spokesman confirms with Bunkerworld. UAE bunker supplier hires former OW trader 'We will adjust to the situation and support our friends from OW Bunker the best we can.' Monjasa founders start new shipping company African Sprinter Shipping founded on November 1, 2014. Bunker-saving device nearing market debut Developer expecting 'definitive results of fuel savings' from latest sea trials. Hong Kong: Industry aligns to new market dynamics OW Bunker collapse has affected 'confidence and trust'. France questions proposed LNG fuel tank regulation Safety restrictions on single tank size could make LNG economically unattractive for ferries and cruise ships, IMO meeting hears. Hong Kong traders expect fuel demand to rise As shipowners divert from Singapore.

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COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

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