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BRIEFS

June 24, 2014

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Seattle to close one of five box shops as port utilisation falls to 40pc MOL cuts Vietnam-US east coast transit time by 5-7 days - via Suez New Ever Lissome sets sail from Asia for US east coast - via Suez Zim restructuring upset when State of Israel retains its golden share Consensus emerges that P3 exceeded regulators' market share limits New US truck 2015 eco standards reportedly will reduce fuel costs Damco delivers just-in-time service for Esquel shirt manufacturers General Motors signs Yusen Logistics for Russian inbound deliveries Hamburg reefer unit provides 40,000 pallet spaces of cold storage Nigerian pirate protection harder because armed guards now illegal Long Beach approves in principle conditional eco-cargo incentives APM Terminals boosts rail capacity 50pc at Port of Gothenberg Norbert Dentressangle launches Hong Kong-Paris air freight service Police ask if a gunman entered Bangalore airport - or was it a hoax? US Army, Air Force stage air cargo drill to test emergency response

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JUNE 23, 2014
40-ft high cubes seen dominating container equipment market CMA CGM's general rate restoration from all Asian ports to all Northern European ports COSCO announces rate restoration for Far East to Persian Gulf trade DB Schenker intensifies presence in Africa FEI Cargo felicitates Santosh Trophy-winning Mizo football team at ICE Awards Five new quay cranes arrive at DP World's new Jebel Ali terminal IMB warns of new threat to small tankers in South-East Asia Indev Logistics opts for Logi-Sys to centralise pan-India operations NYK cautions against solicitations in its name ZIM to streamline Inter-America services Indo-Oz trade declines by 13.9 pc in 2013 Solar modules exports surge by 152 pc in 2013-14 Passenger Assn asks MbPT to improve facilities at Ferry Wharf Port of Amsterdam's Vision 2030 aims at creating value for people & their environment PSA International wins recognition as best global container terminal operating company at AFSCA Postal dept launches logistics service down south EIL wins contract in Nigeria INR remains weak against dollar ISSDA wants duty on stainless steel hiked UK to assist India in getting EU mango import ban lifted Union Budget 2014-15 on July 10

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Russian Railways augments infrastructure and fleet UP expands Wisconsin's rail infrastructure New human resources boss at Panalpina DHL to transport Airbus parts Regulations for identifying hazmat on the move Port of Gdansk expanding strongly FPS New Zealand wins MPI accreditation Director selected for new Baltic Sea market team Kuenz to provide 22 additional ARMGs to MV 2 EUR 18 million for Vlora motorway bypass Volga-Dnepr uses special aircraft ramp extension Geldbündel an Bord Port of San Francisco to upgrade rail tracks CPSL handling Air Asia's cargo in Hong Kong

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JUNE 23, 2014
Latest addition to McAllister fleet is JonRie equipped GAO releases OPC bid protest decision American P&I Club strengthens its capabilities in Asia Chemical tanker has MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package Nam Cheong books AWB order NAO firms up PSV duo order at Vard Ten Scorpio bulkers to have MacRack equipped hatch covers Doosan delivers ME-GI engine for LNG-fueled TOTE newbuild Ingalls authenticates keel of LHA 7

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JUNE 23, 2014
Second new air freighter calling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Department of Transportation releases University Transportation Center grants Bellinghamn Waterfront District location opened for viewing fireworks display Portland Airport advisory board sets public meeting for June 25 New Evergreen L-type vessel departing on maiden voyage

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JUNE 23, 2014
Noatum seeking $7.2m from Valencia port authority Terminal operator pursues compensation for broken volume guarantees Georgia Ports Authority appoints Walters as new chairman Vice-chairman succeeds Robert Jepson as GPA reports record volumes Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with monster tanker shipping merger Merger of Bahri and Vela closer to reality as shareholders approve Israel's finance ministry will retain Zim golden share Stock exchange filing reveals Zim has held advanced strategic partnership talks with two shipping lines Blue Wall buys handysize resale for $22.6m Imabari newbuilding, for delivery in September, will lift fleet to eight ships Wallem mulls exit from Nanjing Tanker joint venture Mizuho Corporate Bank becomes first creditor to sell off loans Two heads are better than one at DHT A game of doubles at tanker firm as Harfjeld and Munthe become joint chief executives More consolidation ahead, but maybe not much Marine Money Week participants see private equity as pressing for mergers and acquisitions Taiwan CPC books two 40,000 dwt product carriers Deal with CSBC done at $86m K Line books two more car carriers Japanese carrier now has 10 7,500 ceu ships on its orderbook China Shipping Development takes 20% in tanker compatriot at auction State carrier reinforces its market position in domestic crude shipping - and at floor price China's government watchdog lashes out at China Shipping Group National Audit Office slams standards, financial management and corporate practice Gulf Marine Management lands two-year VLCC charter Owner secures respectable earnings for Chloe rather than risk spot market P3 carriers could set up joint network on Pacific and Atlantic Lines could still look to two of the three trade lanes that were to be covered by P3, says Drewry Nordic American Offshore orders two platform supply vessels for $43m each Vessels suited to North Sea and cold climates Consolidation still needed despite P3 setback David Appleton predicts more looseknit alliances Plans for $10bn Queensland coal terminal put on hold Adani and Brookfield backed Dudgeon Port terminals near Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay

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JUNE 23, 2014
DHL lands major transactlantic cargo contract DHL Global Forwarding, the world's second-largest ocean freight forwarder, has clinched a major contract of affreightment with aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The logistics group will be providing intermodal door-to-door freight for aircraft parts and modules totalling 80,000 tons for A319, A320, and Fujian Mawei secures Sinopec PSV Chinese shipyard Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding has secured another order for a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) from returning compatriot owner Shanghai Offshore Oil Bureau, the offshore unit of SINOPEC. The 3,900dwt Havyard 832 L SE designed vessel will have an overall length of 84.5m, beam 17.6m and depth NAO firms Vard PSV pair Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has today announced a firm agreement to order two Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard Aukra. The two new 4,000dwt VARD 1 08 designed PSVs will have their hulls built by Vard Braila in Romania, and will be completed by Vard Aukra with delivery Chinese ship breakers' purchase drop in Jan-May The purchase of old vessels by Chinese shipbreakers dropped 0.6% year-on-year to 955,000 tonnes, equivalent of about 4.2Mdwt, in the first five months of 2014, according to the China National Shiprecycling Association. During the period, domestic old vessels bought by the breakers totalled 457,000 China, Greece ink more than $4Bn in maritime deals Chinese banks signed contracts worth more than $4Bn with Greece's shipping sector during the visit of Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang to Athens last week. China Development Bank (CDB) signed a $1.5Bn deal with Greece's Costamare on imminent orders of five giant container ships (over 10,000teu) at Nam Cheong wins $84M order Singapore-listed Nam Cheong has won an order for two accommodation work barges (AWB) worth approximately $84M to Perdana Petroleum. The contract has also included the option for the Malaysia Bursa-listed Perdana to purchase two additional AWBs from Nam Cheong after their delivery. Surya Hidayat, Chonghaejin staff plead 'not guilty' Five employees of Chonghaejin Marine have pleaded "not guilty" to charges of professional negligence relating to the Sewol disaster. The trial began on 20 June. Chonghaejin Marine is the owner of the Sewol, which capsized on 16 April, killing an estimated 304 of 476 passengers and crew. At the 'K' Line books two more PCTCs Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) said today it has ordered another two pure car-and-truck carriers at Shin Kurishima Dockyard, taking the total number of such vessels it has on order to 10. Japan's third biggest shipping company, led by Jiro Asakura, had ordered eight such vessels at the same Arms trafficking worries Indian Ocean islands Increasing numbers of illegal firearms are being shipped into Mauritius, reports from the Indian Ocean republic indicate. Le Défi newspaper quoted a local criminal as saying, "It's very easy to get weapons." The man said that weapons were mostly smuggled from overseas through the port. In the same JACC still hopes to find MH370 Australia's Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) charged with leading the search for the missing passenger airline MH370 still hopes the wreckage can be located. In response to concerns raised last week that the plane may be lost forever, JACC said it had not given up. "Although we have always Nigerian authorities turn up heat on 'useless' lifejackets Lives are being lost needlessly on Nigeria's waterways because ferry operators are using substandard lifejackets, maritime and standards organisations have found. Since the New Year, Lagos State Waterways Agency and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have between them seized and burned Deadly attacks spark Lamu port fears The prospects for Kenya's huge Lamu port project have been called into question after last week's deadly attacks on Mpeketoni, for which Islamist group al-Shabaab reportedly claimed responsibility. The town is 54km from Lamu Island, which itself is just 110km from the Somali border. China Japan yard orders down by almost half in May Japanese shipbuilders saw their order wins down by nearly 50% in May, amid concerns that the recovery from the high yen may be tapering off. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters Association show its members clinched 14 export orders totaling 454,140gt, compared to 29 export orders of 953,900gt in Nigerian vessel capsizes after militia attack About 100 people died when an unidentified vessel capsized on the River Benue near Ibi, Taraba State, east-central Nigeria. Gunmen, believed to be members of the Christian Tarok militia from neighbouring Plateau State, attacked and burned the Muslim village of Dampar on Tuesday night. Villagers Sinking Somali ship revives Shifco mystery The Somali consul in Yemen last week visited four Somali ships stranded in the Yemeni port of Aden. The visit was prompted by concerns over the condition of 1982-built Cusmaan Geedi Raage, which is taking on water and in danger of sinking. All four vessels are reported to be in the custody of the

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JUNE 23, 2014
A P3 revival? Never say never, maritime expert says NAPLES, Fla. - The final chapter on the P3 Network, the proposed mega-alliance among the world's three largest ocean carriers that Chinese regulators rejected last week, may not have been written, a former container shipping executive said today. "Maybe one day, the P3 will become the P4," Capt. Chaim Shacham, a... Kongsberg to develop new e-navigation infrastructure Kongsberg Norcontrol IT will lead a new three-year research project, SESAME Straits, that it hopes will improve ship traffic management in the straits of Malacca and Singapore and lay groundwork for the International Maritime Organization's e-navigation implementation strategy. SESAME Straits, which stands for "Secure, Efficient and Safe maritime traffic Management in... TSA carriers push back recommended surcharge Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are pushing back the date of a planned peak-season surcharge to coincide with the end of certain market rates on June 30. The recommended date of the surcharge, which was initially planned for June 15, was pushed back to July 1 today. TSA members hope the... APM Terminals orders more automated gantries for Maasvlakte APM Terminals has exercised an option for 22 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its new Rotterdam container terminal, which is scheduled to open in November. The Maersk Group's port arm said the contract with Austria-based crane manufacturer Hans Kuenz and ABB of Sweden, which takes the total order to 48 automated... New Penn's Gast moves to Wilson Trucking When opportunity knocked for Steve Gast, he answered. The former president of New Penn Motor Express is now president and COO of Wilson Trucking in Fishersville, Virginia. "It was a unique opportunity, a third-generation family-owned company seeking outside management," Gast said in an interview at the SMC3 Connections 2014 conference. That's a... Bunker prices continue spotty streak The price per metric ton for high-sulfur bunker fuel rose less than 2 percent this week, while low-sulfur spot prices per metric ton decreased about 1 percent. Full-size chart Spot prices for high- and low-sulfur bunker fuel continued to fluctuate this week, after several weeks of marginal losses and gains. The price per... Virginia beats the clock with Navis N4 terminal operating system The Port of Virginia has launched its Navis N4 terminal operating system at Norfolk International Terminals two weeks ahead of the scheduled July 4 start date. The Navis N4 system at NIT is being introduced in parallel with other improvements, including the phase-in of an appointment system aimed at smoothing peaks... Canadian truckers slam US plan to double border fees U.S. imports by truck from Canada were up 1.6 percent in value year-over-year in the first three months of 2014. Full-size chart Canadian truck drivers are bristling at a U.S. proposal to more than double the fees they pay to authorities at the border. Canadian truck drivers would see their annual transponder fees... Former INTTRA CEO: Carrier business model is broken After 13 years of working closely with container lines to develop their electronic cargo booking and tracking capabilities through INTTRA, its former CEO Ken Bloom is moving on to solve a different problem: how to change the way the shipping industry operates. "Its business models are dying. We have to change... Enhancing productivity Other than last week's stunning collapse of the P3 Network, there's arguably no hotter issue in the container shipping world than port productivity. As mega-container ships replace smaller vessels in major east-west and north-south trades, terminals are struggling to turn the ships around and move containers through their facilities in... Economy stunts productivity gains in Europe Europe's top container ports are grappling with an unprecedented coincidence of challenges that threatens to snap vulnerable sections of the continent's overstretched supply chain. Just as terminals across the dominant Le Havre-Hamburg port range were nailing down strategies to cope with a surge in surplus capacity following the opening of two... Los Angeles, Tacoma lead gains in West Coast imports In the latest indication that beneficial cargo owners are accelerating shipments ahead of the June 30 expiration of the longshore union contract, containerized imports through the West Coast increased sharply in May. But not all ports are sharing equally in the rally that began with the post-Chinese New Year winter... Why a steady dose of big ships limits Asia productivity gains Berth productivity per ship call at Asia's efficient container terminals consistently outranks their U.S. and European counterparts, but a looming challenge is how to avoid lost time at berths as ships take up more space and remain in port longer. Before mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 to 18,000 20-foot-equivalent units began... New operational methods improving port productivity Port productivity data from JOC Group Inc. for 2013 demonstrate that terminal operators around the world are taking quite seriously the challenge they face to service vessels in port as quickly and efficiently as possible in this era of mega-ships. Productivity at many ports and terminals increased in 2013. In fact,... Troubled Thai Airways ousts five board members Thai Airways is in "critical" condition, according to a report from Thailand's State Enterprise Policy Office, as the military junta prepares to replace five board members in a management reshuffle of the troubled carrier. At a board meeting late last week, the resignations of former Chairman Ampon Kittiampon, General Adul Saengsingkaew,...

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JUNE 23, 2014
Safe to rake in $70m Safe Bulkers will generate gross proceeds of at least $70m from its latest capital markets cash drive, the company said. Excel sells bulker, again US-controlled Excel Maritime Carriers has reportedly sold a panamax bulker at a price slightly above demolition value. Coalition seeks US action A coalition including shipowners groups, labour unions and even fishing interests has asked a US congressional committee to take action on a bill to clear up the disconnect between two government agencies regulating discharges from ships. Boxed art on CMA ship Artists have boarded ships to see the world, but now one will arrange shipping containers on a boxship so the world can see his art. Safe Bulkers goes again The New York-listed owner said it will offer redeemable preferred shares to the public, with underwriters having an option for extra stock. Martinac on the edge JM Martinac Shipbuilding has less than a month to secure its future. Bergen stretches loan Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen has won another six months to repay a loan of NOK 150m ($24.5m). DHT doubles up New York-listed DHT Holdings has revealed the company will be run by joint CEOs. Duke adds one India's Duke Offshore has acquired a fast crew/patrol vessel for its oilfield operations. Omega builds NAO stake The Leon Cooperman-controlled Omega fund has amassed a 21.8% stake in Nordic American Offshore (NAO). UND prepares bid US private equity fund KKR is to take a big hit on the Turkish ro-ro company it bought in 2007. Heroin tanker busted A Greek shipowner and crew from a products tanker have been arrested after what authorities called the biggest heroin haul in Europe. NAO confirms PSV duo Start-up Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has firmed up its order for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) at Vard. Nigeria aids piracy fight Nigeria has promised $150,000 to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to aid its campaign against piracy. CSBC inks double Taiwanese shipyard group CSBC has clinched a products tanker order from domestic oil company CPC. K Line back for more K Line has increased its car carrier newbuilding tally to ten ships with orders for another pair of vessels. Bahri banks $848m Saudi owner Bahri has fixed SAR 3.18bn ($848m) of bridging financing to complete its merger with Saudi Aramco tanker arm Vela International. Pertamina tightens up Indonesia state energy company Pertamina is amending charter contracts to beef up security measures after oil thefts. Sinopec orders PSV China's Sinopec has picked Fujian Mawei to build another Havyard-designed supply ship newbuiding. Nam Cheong books two Nam Cheong has sold two accommodation work barges to repeat customer Perdana Petroleum Behard in a deal worth $84m. Tanker stocks rally Shares in some of the largest US-listed tanker owners surged Friday as a flurry of VLCC fixtures boosted market confidence. TNK files shelf Teekay Tankers is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

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JUNE 23, 2014
TSA delays peak season surcharge until July 1 INTTRA CEO Bloom joining executive search firm Senator calls for proper emergency training for rail oil spills Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is tasking the Federal Emergency Management Agency with finding out how to properly prepare local first responders in the case of crude oil derailments. Port of Los Angeles approves plan by APMT to raise cranes APM will fund the $35 million in improvements, which will raise the cranes 32 feet and extend the boom reach by 10 feet. Work is expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2016. DHL to ship Airbus parts to Ala. facility Study: Higher charges could erode West Coast cargo share The PMA has released a study that cautions, "Should terminal charges at the West Coast ports increase as the result of the contract negotiations ... the competitive logistics position of the West Coast ports will be eroded." Morgan crash is wrinkle in HOS debate 'K' Line adds to ro/ro vessel order Scuttling P3 could postpone container industry recovery Drewry said the decision to block the P3 Network "will probably postpone the stabilization of the over-supplied and unprofitable carrier industry, but the further development of mega-alliances will not stop here." Port of Virginia upgrades terminal operating system Virginia International Terminals and Navis spent two years planning and installing the new system, which went live ahead of its July 4 service date, the Port of Virginia said Friday. Senators' gas tax idea faces difficult road Georgia ports had record volume in May

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JUNE 23, 2014
Whitaker Tankers keen on LNG use Firm keen to be involved in its development as marine fuel. Bunker markets firming under pressure from crude The Bunkerworld Index has climbed to its highest level for almost four months. Outlook in bunker markets mixed across Europe Suppliers entertained different views of market direction. MAN Diesel's first ME-GI unit delivered in US Engine to power TOTE box ship. Prices struggle to find clear direction in Fujairah Good avails in Middle East hub. New wave of optimism as tank farms opens Hambantota has 'huge potential' as a player in the regional bunker market. Finland's tough compliance stance finds favour Internet poll samples views in ECA compliance debate. Bow modifications make 'vessels more attractive for charter' 'The target is to save fuel because of excessive fuel oil prices.' OW Bunker strikes deal on arrested ship Vessel released last week by the Gujarat High Court. Asian prices spiralling up Supplies were stable across key regional hubs. Bunker barge operators call off strike Deliveries returning to normal in Yeosu. New Global Sales Director at OW Bunker Firm has hired a veteran who has more than 25 years of industry experience. Company orders fuel efficient tonnage Orders reflect move to fuel efficiency and fleet flexibility. New compliance guide issued for MARPOL Annex I Guide follows two high-profile prosecutions which resulted in bill of $11.5 million. P3 collapse to fuel 'eco' buys 'Aggressive investment' the only way to go, says analyst. University mulls bunkering course Conference hears call to train future employees of Russian bunkering industry. Bunkering facility opens in Hambantota Facility inaugurated on Sunday by Sri Lankan president.

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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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

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