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September 2, 2015

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Hongkong International Terminals takes delivery 12 new electric RTGs CMA CGM quarterly profit up 67pc to US$156 million as revenue falls 2.1pc Hutchison Australia calls first docker union talks 'useful, constructive' HKND Group: Nicaragua Grand Canal win 78pc local public approval US ports mull calls to extend gate openings, but also weigh steep cost Port of Rotterdam Authority to help build deep sea port in Indonesia Lloyds Register weighs deck stacking, stability in mega box ship study New mega-ships help lower carbon footprint of shipping industry, not just raise efficiency DHL Express opens new hub in Singapore with quality control centre CMA CGM, Bollore & CHEC to operate Kribi box terminal under development in Cameroon Hactl's Whitehead urges carriers to seek e-commerce market share Stockton Metropolitan, Chengdu Shuangliu airports reach deal to cooperate Cargojet signs new 10-year contract with UPS for air cargo services

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
CaroTrans enhances direct India-US import service network China Classification Society opens Mumbai office Fleet growth threatens product tanker earnings, says report Heaviest ever break-bulk cargo handled by quay crane at Adani Container Terminal India may import LNG from Iran's Chabahar port JNPCT registers highest ever cargo throughput in Aug. Major Ports to be impacted by labour stir today Govt takes steps to release capital stuck in infra sector Govt to provide INR 5K cr. to push exports India signs pact with Nepal for transnational petroleum pipeline INR recovers smartly on fresh dollar sales by exporters MMTC invites bids for importing 10,000 t of onion South Korea keen to invest in Punjab & Chandigarh Next batch of Export Import Workshop in Oct. Seminar calls for better investment scenario & arbitration mechanism in SAARC nations

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A global carrier by the year 2023 Aviation Inking red figures, despite higher volumes Finnlines returns to Wärtsilä Shipping Intermarine raises flag in Ecuador Ever more cargo at DWC New locomotives for cross-border services Serving southern France and Basque regions Pharmaceutical competence centre opening in Brazil Routing of Nicaragua canal to change Operating quality stunts growth Gold award for Nasmyth Asia Pacific airlines - growth slackening in July Terminal reopens after face-lift Ro-ro ops kick off in Pipavav Ultra-Brag selects expert to fill CEO shoes Shuttling daily between Rotterdam and Germany ANA Cargo opens new route to Asian hot spots

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Island Offshore to postpone deliveries of three Vard newbuildings Island Offshore Group, the privately owned Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, and Vard Brevik, the Norwegian unit of the Italian Fincantieri shipbuilding group, have agreed to postpone the delivery of three newbuildings due to weak markets. Island Offshore has ordered three platform supply Euronav obtains USD750 million ship finance facility Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav has signed a USD750 million financing facility with a group of leading banks that it says will be used to finance its recent order for four new VLCCS, as well as to refinance 21 vessels already in its fleet. Euronav announced in June that it was buying four NYK opens new ro-ro terminal in India Booming auto production in India has spawned a new ro-ro terminal that has opened in Pipavav in the northwestern state of Gujarat. The terminal is jointly operated by NYK Auto Logistics (India) and Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The first shipment of 1,380 Figo Aspire Bureau Veritas H1 marine profits up 36% The marine and offshore business of French classification society Bureau Veritas showed strong revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted operating profit jumped 36% year on year to EUR54.7 million (USD61.4 million), while revenues kept pace with 34% growth to EUR202.2 VLOC sale belies quiet recycling market The sale of a Very large ore carrier (VLOC) during week 35 has belied the quiet recycling market. Shipbrokers said that General Ore International's 1990-built VLOC Rebekka N was sold for USD11,899,875 or USD325 per ldt for demolition in Pakistan. However, Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Peace deal signed in MyFerryLink dispute Two former MyFerryLink vessels that have been occupied by their former French crews since the end of June are to be freed on 2 September, after a peace agreement was reached in Paris yesterday evening. The two vessels, Berlioz and Rodin, were taken over by crew members after their owner Eurotunnel Seoul urges Sewol victims to seek compensation South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held a seminar to advise the families of 149 victims of the Sewol ferry disaster who have yet to seek compensation, ahead of the 30 September deadline for filing claims. The families are living in Ansan, where many of the passengers came from. The Evergreen launches new ship for Asia Pacific-Middle East service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced it has deployed a new L-type vessel for its Asia Pacific-Middle East service starting on 31 August. Named Ever Lifting, the 8,508 teu box ship is the 10th L-type vessel built by China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) in Taiwan, and was delivered on 31 August. Sembcorp Marine wins $1Bn North Sea job Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth over USD1 billion for the Culzean field development project in North Sea. The contract was signed by its subsidiary SOME with Maersk Oil North Sea UK to build a Fengfan to buy CISC's power businesses Fengfan Stock Limited (Fengfan), the listed branch of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has announced it will purchase assets owned by CSIC's power businesses for CNY14.4 billion (USD2.3 billion). The company will issue 772 million shares at CNY17.79 each to CSIC Group, CSIC Indonesian Navy arrests tanker hijacking suspect The Indonesian Navy has arrested the alleged "mastermind" it says was behind the hijacking of the Malaysia-flagged oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony in June. According to the Indonesian Navy, a suspect identified as Albert Yohanes was apprehended at an apartment in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, by the Port of Osaka's cargo traffic falls in May Cargo traffic at Port of Osaka in western Japan fell 13.9% year on year (y/y) in May to 6.205 million tonnes as both domestic trade and foreign trade shrank sharply. The preliminary figures were released by the Osaka municipal government on 31 August. Of the total cargo traffic in May, 2.721 CMHI's 1H profits up 29% China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI)'s profits have risen 29% year on year (y/y) to HKD2.8 billion (USD361.3 million) in the first six months of 2015 due to a growth in port-related manufacturing operations. Profits derived from the group's core ports operation grew 10% y/y to HKD2.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The future of cargo operations hangs in the air as 'new' Malaysia Airlines takes off CMA CGM gives thanks for low oil price as profits soar in Q2, despite tumbling rates

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
NNS gets another $109 million for submarine work All Coast christens 250 class liftboat Glosten acquires noise and vibration control specialist Obama calls for building of new USCG icebreakers ClassNK releases guidelines for CFRP propellers Low pressure EGR system set for verification testing Sembcorp unit wins $1 billion Maersk North Sea contract Bollinger VP to receive SNAME's Kennedy Award LR issues statutory alert on taker stability instrumentation

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Drewry gives latest report on product tanker market MarAd-backed field trials begin for hydrogen fuel cells Port of Portland celebrating 75th anniversary of PDX Manzanillo International Terminal adding four new gantry cranes Coast Guard nabs drug smuggler operating near San Juan Islands

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Stena Bulk denies New York listing plans Tanker boss says he is in New York to meet other owners and financial people, not seek a New York listing DFDS settles Calais ferry dispute Deal allows Danes to increase ex-Dover timetable StealthGas prioritises stock buybacks But some investors press for tender to hasten results StealthGas eyes more scrapping to help boost small LPG market Rates have suffered in the smaller carrier segment despite solid demand Seasoned reporters bolster Lloyd's List editorial team Four new starters in London and Singapore Pangaea bulker in new ice voyage 'first' Nasdaq-listed operator foresees ore from new Baffin Island mine as bringing 'significant employment' French-Chinese consortium lands Cameroon concession CMA-CGM, Bolloré and CHEC win race for new 1.4m teu capacity box terminal Is another bunker supplier about to go bust? US-based Bunkers International files Chapter 11 protection Product tanker earnings to take a hit, warns Drewry New vessel capacity from so-called swing tankers will exert downward pressure on earning power in 2016-2017 Swire Shipping upgrades Asia-Pacific services Swire Shipping raises multipurpose liner service frequencies in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Finnish government backs automated shipping Nordic state seeks to create legislation that will make it easy for business-led automation projects covering unmanned transport China Shipbuilding Industry Corp to consolidate engine business Shanghai-listed Fengfan Co will be made a leading ships' engine maker in $4.4bn restructuring plan Euronav secures $750m bank loan Credit facility to be used to finance tankers

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Grainger acquires UK distribution business, expands online Industrial products distributor W.W. Grainger closed its acquisition of U.K.-based Cromwell Group, an independent distributor with online sales channels in Europe, for approximately $425 million. The Chicago-based company said it will use its supply-chain expertise to accelerate Cromwell's growth online and to expand its own European online sales business. "We have... US diesel prices hit six-year low as oil prices rally Truck drivers buying fuel in the U.S. must think they've found an exit ramp to 2009. At $2.514 per gallon, the average U.S. retail price of diesel fuel hit a low Aug. 31 it hasn't seen since July six years ago, when the U.S. economy was just emerging from the... App aimed at improving truck turns at Boston port Truckers serving Conley Container Terminal at the port of Boston can use a newly-launched app to find out when containers are ready to be picked up, another sign of how technology is being tapped to improve port productivity The app, developed by Tideworks Technology, allows users to search for containers by... Vessels delays at Oakland port end as peak season nears After a summer-long buildup of vessels at anchor due to a lengthy labor shortage, the Port of Oakland on Tuesday reported that for the sixth straight day, vessels were not being delayed upon their arrival in port, giving shippers hope that the worst is behind them. "Ships are arriving in Oakland... Menlo Logistics expands in Europe as e-commerce sales rise The European economic recovery may be wobbly, but e-commerce is flourishing, driving corporate mergers and acquisitions and investment in logistics facilities as online retailers work to build supply chains that can deliver goods to online shoppers from Portugal to Russia. U.S.-based Menlo Logistics is partnering with industrial real estate developer Prologis... Transplace appoints industry veteran to head brokerage division Transplace has appointed Brian Kenney, a long-time logistics industry executive, as senior vice president of Transplace Capacity Services. Kenney has previously worked with C.R. England, C.H. Robinson, Celestica and Trinity Logistics in roles spanning marketing and sales, supply chain solutions and national account management. Capacity Services is the brokerage arm of... International Non-Stop: Facilitating Direct Commodity Sales Between Growers and Buyers A paradigm shift is occurring within the commodities shipping industry. More and more, foreign entities want to skip the traditional way of purchasing their products where there has been a merchant in between the seller (grower) and the buyer (foreign company). Similarly, sellers are showing a preference toward direct sales to... SEKO taps former technology company exec Lee as COO SEKO Logistics has appointed Rick Lee, an industry veteran who most recently led global logistics at a technology company, as chief operating officer. Rick LeeLee, whose previous experience includes stints at FedEx and CEVA, has spent the last four years as vice president global logistics, service parts supply chain and strategy... 'System outage' halts operations at APMT Mumbai Trucks lined up outside JNPT.APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India is showing no signs of getting ahead of the disruptions, labor or otherwise, that have halted operations at the largest container facility in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust at different times during the past year. In its latest trade advisory on Tuesday, warehouse... LA-LB truckers fear appointment systems won't reduce congestion enough Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach sincerely want terminal operators to succeed in their ground-breaking plan to develop a system of appointments throughout the harbor. But they fear that the logistics involved in coordinating as many as a dozen stand-alone trucker appointment systems will be very difficult to arrange. Truckers' are... Carriers begin to lift JNPT surcharges OOCL and Emirates Shipping Line on Tuesday lifted their emergency surcharges imposed earlier for import cargo handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container gateway, citing an improvement in port operations. The withdrawal, coming on the eve of fresh disruptions due to a threatened dockworker strike on Wednesday as part... China factories post sixth month of declining output HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in... US containerized exports forecast to drop 2.4 percent this year Sluggish global demand has made this a rough year for U.S. exporters, with no quick recovery in sight. Volume of U.S. containerized exports is expected to drop 2.4 percent this year after a 2.3 percent decline in 2014, said JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. Reasons include the strong dollar, China's... Steady diet of gloom in July air freight data HONG KONG - No one expected good news to come out of July's air freight business and each new set of data serves to further confirm the dismal state of the world's air cargo industry.Growth in July was the lowest so far this year, and while the figure was positive,... China factories post sixth month of declining output HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in... New seafood plant to further fuel Savannah port reefer growth A new seafood production and distribution center will fuel refrigerated imports through the port of Savannah, building on the port's double-digit inbound reefer growth experienced last year. Trident Seafoods, one of the largest U.S. seafood companies, will pull reefer cargo from Savannah to its $40 million production and distribution center in... NY-NJ port unveils web portal for cargo information The Port of New York and New Jersey has introduced a central web portal to enable truckers and shippers to check container availability, export booking status and other information before drayage drivers are dispatched to terminals. Creation of a port community system for online sharing of information was one of the... US Customs extends ACE single window deadline WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it's extending its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program until February, after a rash of complaints and concerns from brokers, shippers and others who said they aren't ready for the new system. Many U.S. shippers have told the agency...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Paragon bulker resales 'probable' Paragon Shipping sees it as "probable" that it will sell its orderbook of five bulker newbuildings, the shipowner said as it reported a slump in second-quarter earnings. Suezmaxes' turn in rout Suezmax crude tankers are taking a turn as leaders of the seasonal spot market slump for the wet sector. More Golden tickets mulled Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) is asking shareholders to vote on a measure that would give the New York and Oslo-listed bulker owner ammunition to raise more cash. Swire pumps up Pacific Swire Shipping is boosting its Pacific services with the reintroduction of a loop from Brisbane, Australia, and additional sailings elsewhere. Nordic crosses the Arctic Nordic Bulk Carriers has completed the first panamax bulker transhipment from Canada to Europe through the Arctic Sea. Grinding to a halt French ferry workers reportedly blockaded two MyFerryLink ships in Calais over the weekend in order to retrieve coffee machines. Bulker and tanker collide Two vessels involved in accident late Monday night in Turkey's Bosporus strait. Riga Shipyard refocuses Latvia's Riga Shipyard is facing up to more intense competition in the shiprepair and newbuilding arenas by trying to diversify. Greece plots new terms Greece has reportedly decided to revise the sale terms of the port of Thessaloniki, as it did with Piraeus. New yard plan proposed The Indian government is considering introducing a new subsidy scheme to help ailing domestic shipyards. Titanic II delayed Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's $500m replica newbuilding of the Titanic will be at least two years late. MES goes for bonds Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co (MES) has lined up a bond sale in Japan. Mipo adds double South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its second order in two days. Channel dispute ends An ongoing dispute regarding the English Channel seems to have ended after a deal was reached between French workers, Eurotunnel and DFDS. Anek posts smaller loss Anek Lines has seen an improvement in its first half results compared to a year ago. However, it still made a loss. Subsea 7 wins $150m deal Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has scooped a $150m-plus contract to install a gas export pipeline in the North Sea. Euronav bags $750m loan Euronav has secured a $750m loan to help fund its acquisition of four VLCCs from Metrostar and refinance debt on 21 other vessels. Team deals out incentives Team Tankers' chairman and CEO are set to share 3.5m shares in the company as part of their respective incentive packages. PIL orders again Pacific International Lines (PIL) is back at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for another round of containership newbuildings. Ferguson favourite Scottish shipyard Ferguson Marine is in pole position to land a lucrative new contract for two large ferries. Polarcus heads south Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched a new seismic survey contract off Brazil. Culzean gets green-light Development of the largest gasfield to be discovered in the North Sea in a decade is set to go ahead after receiving UK government approval. Rotterdam eyes Indonesia Rotterdam is looking to muscle in on the container terminal trade in Southeast Asia with plans for a new facility in Indonesia. MIT expansion on track Manzanillo International Terminal-Panama (MIT) has made further progress on its $270m expansion with the arrival of four new gantry cranes. Maersk ship exits US A Maersk Line containership has exited the US-flag fleet but an International Shipholding (ISH) car carrier has returned after an eighth-month departure. Anek sheds less red Greek ferry operator says it has seen its best pre-tax performance in eight years.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Menlo partners with Prologis on new logistics center Agility opens new Pharmaceutical Competence Center CBP pushes back deadline for mandatory trade filing in ACE FedEx pilots to vote on new contract CEVA enhances ground services in Brazil Maersk, MSC to commence service to Prince Rupert Eimskip reports strong Q2 earnings increase Executive Moves: C.R. England, SEKO Logistics and Suddath Global Rotterdam partners with Pelindo I to develop deep sea port in Indonesia CMA CGM Q2 net profits skyrocket OOCL takes slots on Asia-ISC/Middle East loop TOTE launches second containership for Puerto Rico trade Trident Seafood opens major processing plant in Georgia CaroTrans offers new LCL service FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, IANA and USA Truck COSCO, China Shipping report first half profits amid merger rumors, stock freeze

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Titan Petrochemicals: Restructuring plans still on track If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm. LNG fuelled tug ready to start operations The tug is believed to be one Japan's first LNG powered vessels, other than LNG carriers. Alaska Marine Lines to reduce fuel surcharge rates Files for rate reduction with US Surface Transportation Board. China plumbs for ECAs But it is unclear whether sulphur cap is included in five-year plan. Newbuild order will add to capacity glut 'At some point, oil prices will go up and operators that sail ultra large ships will have a clear advantage.' Finland backs unmanned shipping research Autonomous transport focus of multi-layered research project. How will Iran's nuclear deal affect oil markets? The fight for market share is no longer simply an OPEC-versus-non-OPEC story. China wants wholesale switch to cold ironing Ministry of transport wants 90% of ships visiting the country's major ports to be using shoreside power by 2020. Lower fuel prices come to aid of ferry company And enhance full-year prospects. Cruise sector wins 'major concession' as sulphur rules tighten Australian state gives three-year waiver to cruise ships intending to install scrubbers. New LNG fuelling method readies for take off Gas fuel supply to be renewed on every round trip. LNG-powered newbuilds to join Scottish fleet Dual-fuel ferries to enter service in 2018. Bring on the new ECA fuels Every shipowner should seriously consider consuming these alternatives to MGO. Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million bpd 'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.' Drybulk carrier owner receives 'eco-design' vessel Vessel's daily fuel consumption six metric tonnes lesser than other designs. Titan Petrochemicals: Restructing plans still on track If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm. Kochi: Bunkering terminal ceases operations Unnamed operator's license voided. Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million barrels per day 'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.' Firm orders MHI's gas engine system System has 'low power consumption', and'reduces emissions'.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

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

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

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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