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January 12, 2015

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Asia-Europe off 44pc to US$975/TEU, transpac off 6.6pc to $1,930/FEU Arbitrator: Panama Canal Authority owes canal builders US$233 million Named after SS man, world's biggest ship brings controversy to Rotterdam First backhaul stop for Maersk's 18,300-TEU Marstal to be Tangier-Med Ocean shippers will be compelled to grapple with service cuts: SeaIntell US imports to rise despite west coast port congestion, says Port Tracker PSA Marine expands LNG towage presence with joint venture in Oman Buenos Aires new Tecplata box terminal opens to an uncertain future Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran lay out new Central Asian railway Gulftainer's Sharjah's CT handles 400,000 TEU in 2014 Oz's box trade to triple over 20 years to 19.4 million TEU: BITRE IATA expects 4.5pc increase in global air freight markets in 2015 Qatar Airways places firm orders for four B777Fs plus options for 4 more Denver short-haul cargo pilot dies in crash, another survives forced landing Air cargo screening gaps threaten Canadian security, says border agency

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JANUARY 11, 2015
Bhavani Shipping registers its CHA licence in Mumbai MoS suggests steps to FinMin to restructure shipping industry MRPL ships sulphur to China Shipping Minister dedicates Kochi-Lakshadweep vessel & Lakshadweep Wharf to nation Shipping Ministry now on twitter Chile all set to boost cherry shipments to India China's export benefit withdrawal won't impact steel cos in India FinMin extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese melamine by one year Oilmeal exports drop by 34 pc in Dec. First phase of Sohar Port & Freezone filling up fast, says official Centre will fund NH development in Kerala, says Gadkari ER earns 18.6 pc more revenue from freight during Apr.-Dec. Rlys carries 5.04 pc more freight during Apr.-Dec. 2014 ABB wins INR 256 cr. contract from Ceylon Electricity Board Australia ready to pursue talks on FTA with India, says official Coal, power & cement sectors show double-digit growth, says Jaitley Forex reserves decline by $ 471.4 m to $ 319.23 bn GAIL (I) extends LNG tender once again to Feb. 17 Impose 30 pc duty on pulses to check cheap imports, urge growers INR 6K cr. worth infra projects commissioned in Mumbai last year INR stages remarkable rally of 98 paise to end at 62.32 Commemorating 100 years of the return of the Mahatma to India Complex heavy refinery cargo handled in Pakistan by Aaras Coscol contracts for 4 multi-purpose heavy lift vessels SC Ports Authority handles heaviest energy project Suzlon likely to develop offshore wind farm in India

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Lower slot costs to drive profitability New 24plus partner serving Belgium IAG Cargo goes platinum Strukton Rail lands maintenance contract Freja recruits new global project manager More freight through European airports Knorr-Bremse goes shopping in Switzerland Clecat applauds Emirates' all-in cargo rates Leadership changes for Thome ITX Cargo and Magnafrete bonding in Portugal A B747-8F trio for Silk Way West Eurotunnel Le Shuttle smashes traffic records New hoisting gear for ICTSI Polish Upgrade for Antwerp's connectivity platform

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Holland America crew member jailed for attack A 29-year-old Indonesian national has been sentenced to 30 years and 5 months in prison by a South Florida federal court for attacking and attempting to murder a cruise passenger. Ketut Pujayasa was employed as a room service attendant by Holland America at the time of the February 2014 attack on Costa Rican day cruise turns deadly Three people were killed after a tour boat capsized off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The 30m (100ft) catamaran Pura Vida Princess was carrying 99 passengers and 10 crew when it capsized on 8 January during a 90-minute excursion between the mainland and Tortuga Island, according to an AP report. New cable-laying vessel delivered to Van Oord Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord took delivery of the first Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 8500 cable-laying vessel, Nexus, at the end of December, it was announced today. Once all cable-laying equipment is fully installed on the vessel, it will install electricity cables for the Gemini Offshore TUI Group pays EUR278M for Europa 2 Germany's Hamburg-based TUI Group announced today that it was paying EUR278M ($328M) to acquire the luxury cruise ship Europa 2, which it already operates under charter. The May 2013-built Europa 2 is currently operated by TUI Group subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten (HLK) but owned by Swiss Gibson employees launch buyout Shipbroker Gibson confirmed today that it is to undergo an employee buyout and that there are no future plans for a merger or acquisition. "We are keeping everything in-house," Gibson managing director Nigel Richardson told IHS Maritime, adding that the move would protect employees from "anyone Osaka salvors tackle weather and water Höegh Autoliners' pure car and truck carrier Hoegh Osaka, which was deliberately grounded on a sandbank in Southampton Water on 3 January after developing a severe list, floated free on a high tide at 13.55 yesterday. Acting for H'egh, Mark Clark of Navigate Response told IHS Maritime that after NYK boss: no end in sight for overcapacity Overcapacity persists even though shipping is in demand, NYK president Yasumi Kudo said today. In his new year message, Kudo said, "While the demand side is maintaining an expansionary tone, supply pressure in shipping capacity remains deeply rooted, particularly in terms of container ships and Auditing system launched to end enclosed space deaths An auditing management system that will include live input from crew members has been created to address the ongoing problem of enclosed space deaths. Maritime e-training provider Videotel has teamed up with Mines Rescue Marine, which was originally a mine rescue specialist, to create the Enclosed MyFerryLink Dover shutdown maintained Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel is to seek a buyer for its ferry subsidiary, MyFerryLink, following today's confirmation by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) of a ban on the ferry company using the port of Dover. The tribunal upheld the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority Volkswagen ramps up shipments European car manufacturer Volkswagen increased vehicle shipments via its German hub Emden by more than 6% last year. The group's port terminal subsidiary, Autoport Emden, announced today that the number of finished vehicles loaded and discharged at Emden rose to 1.31 M - the highest annual volume Fugro Equator joins seabed search for MH370 The refit of the Fugro Equator has been completed and the vessel is now on its way to the priority search area to join the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Until now, the Fugro Equator has been engaged in bathymetric surveys, with 208,000 square kilometres of the search Dredging begins in Singapore's Sungei Changi Maintenance dredging of Singapore's Sungei Changi, formerly known as Changi River, has begun and will last until 5 June. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that dredging work will be carried out by excavator on flat top barges. "The dredged materials will be Papal visit may bring congestion back to Manila Manila's ports could become congested again with the upcoming papal visit, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has said in appeal to get cargoes moved. "The next seven days will make or break the port decongestion efforts being carried out by the government," the Authority said in a 7 January Yang Ming takes new ship and launches new routes Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine has announced that it will deploy 4,662teu box ship YM Enlightenment for its China-Pakistan Express (CPX) service. This new container vessel was delivered on 5 January, the third of five 4,662teu full-container vessels built for Yang Ming by China Shipbuilding China COSCO's scrapped tonnage exceeds target China COSCO, the flagship listed-unit of COSCO Group, sped up offloading of old tonnage with a total of 56 scrapped ships in 2014, according to its stock filings. The number exceeded the original target for 2014 that China COSCO had planned earlier that year. In January 2014, the company announced PSA Marine Qalhat seals contract with Oman LNG Singapore-headquartered PSA Marine and Oman-based Golden Dunes International (GDI) joint venture company, PSA Marine Qalhat (PSAMQ), has won a 10-year contract with Oman LNG (OLNG), a JV between oil major Shell and Omani government. Under the 10-year contract, PSAMQ will deploy four new-built tugs

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JANUARY 9, 2015
American Cruise Lines to add modern riverboats to fleet Odfjell cuts jobs, to use fewer Northwest European officers VPS names Managing Director for the Americas World's largest ship arrives in Rotterdam Damen delivers innovative cable layer to Van Oord Cheoy Lee delivers tug quartet for Oman LNG terminal Matson raises 4Q 2014 outlook

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Tacoma Port Commissioners name Don Johnson president Yang Ming celebrates naming of new 4,662 TEU containership Matson raises income outlook for fourth quarter of 2014 Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of October US rail freight traffic numbers up during week, month, year

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JANUARY 9, 2015
XL's Catlin takeover won't change soft hull market Shipowners can still expect low rates, say sources Star Bulk expands public offering to scoop $245m Fundraiser looks to cover newbuilding funding gap but triggers sharp fall in share price UK court rule against Eurotunnel owning ferries MyFerryLink could be forced to close down Dover to Calais service following latest decision by UK competition body Aegean pounces on OW-operated vessels in Germany US listed company continues moves to fill market gaps left by collapsed bunker supplier New suezmax tanker indices on Baltic Exchange reflect changing trade dynamics Instead of West Africa to Atlantic coast, the Baltic Exchange now reports rates for West Africa to northwest Europe Box lines faced with slow steaming conundrum Research shows that fuel prices have reached the point where slow steaming no longer saves bunker costs Maersk and MSC inaugurate 2M with Dalian loading Update: Brand new Triple-E Munkebo Maersk will be the first ship to sail in mega alliance. MSC Oscar to follow in a fortnight Spot rates continue downward trend Double-digit drop in Asia-Europe rates increases pressure on carriers to succeed in mid-January price push Golar LNG raises funds for floating liquefaction project Golar focuses on floating liquefaction and regasification during what it sees as a temporary dip in the fortunes of traditional LNG shipping WFW behind Reliance's VLEC shipping deal with MOL Law firm advises on Indian industrial giant of shipping project Avance Gas lines up $200m for four more VLGCs Five banks participating in loan White list falling short of Beijing's goal to channel yard loans Chinese banks stick by their own qualifications in sizing up credit-starved shipyards Sharjah volumes exceed 400,000 teu for 2014 UAE container terminal posts double-digit volume growth NYK gung-ho on LNG as others highlight risks Japanese shipowner betting big on LNG as others raise concern over Asian LNG demand growth and new cargo supply from Australia and the US No full market recovery on cards for handysize and supra sector in 2015 Easing of oversupply will be insufficient to boost rates significantly Week on Wall Street \| January 9 Sizing up crude opportunities and flirting with contango China Cosco sends 17 ships for demolition Flagship listed unit meets goal of scrapping 41 vessels in 2014

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JANUARY 9, 2015
US exporter layoffs highlight West Coast port congestion damage A Washington state-based timber company said it will lay off an unspecified number of workers at its Longview liquid packaging site because the labor dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association has hampered its ability to ship certain products. Weyerhaeuser ships mostly through the ports... US-Mexico trade boom shows little sign of relenting Accusations that Mexican municipal authorities were complicit in the presumed September killing of 43 students by drug traffickers has rocked the country just as it appeared drug-related violence was decreasing. The situation is grave, but those who focus merely on the tragic headlines miss some positive news: Mexican factory production is... Survey of US shippers finds biggest spurt of optimism since 2011 U.S. shippers are the most optimistic they have been in nearly three years about freight growth, but they are also bracing for the sharpest uptick in transportation costs, excluding fuel costs, since 2011, according to a recent survey. The roughly 600 shippers surveyed by Wolfe Research late last year are planning... Second LA-LB drayage operator organized by the Teamsters Drayage drivers at Shippers Transport Express, a subsidiary of SSA Marine, on Friday chose to make Teamsters Local 848 in Southern California their exclusive bargaining representative, making Shippers Transport the second trucking company at Los Angeles-Long Beach after Toll Group to be represented by the trucker union. Teamsters spokeswoman Barbara Maynard... Fortress puts TRAC Intermodal up for sale TRAC Intermodal, the largest lessor of intermodal chassis, is being offered for sale by Fortress Investment Group, the private equity company that acquired the company seven years ago. The sale plan was first reported by Reuters, and was confirmed by persons familiar with it. The company could be valued at more... US strives to improve trade facilitation at non-Customs agencies U.S. Customs inspector finds numerous violations with an imported Mini Cooper at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The car will be destroyed as a result.WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working with slightly more than a dozen federal agencies to help them better determine... US container volume forecast to rise in first half of 2015 Container volume through the top U.S. port gateways is expected to continue rising through the first half of 2015 after traffic rose 6 percent year-over-year in 2014 despite U.S. West Coast port congestion, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced for the National Retail Federation by Hackett... US trucking employment rises 3 percent as factory output, tonnage increase Trucking employment in the U.S. rose 3 percent in December, as a larger-than-expected year-end surge in hiring added 252,000 jobs to the economy, bringing the U.S. unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent and building on November employment gains. The more than 100,000 for-hire trucking companies tracked by the U.S. Bureau of... Eimskip expands global reefer forwarding reach with Dutch acquisition Iceland-based niche carrier Eimskip has continued its expansion into refrigerated logistics services by acquiring Rotterdam-based forwarder Jac. Meisner. Jac. Meisner is a 55-year-old forwarding business with annual turnover of about 7.5 million euros. It specializes in customs brokerage, inspection and receiving of frozen and chilled imports to European countries. Eimskip has been... Matson: Higher China rates, domestic growth will lift profit Matson said higher rates for its China express service, growth in its domestic Hawaii and Guam markets, and improved logistics profitability are expected to produce a sharp increase in the company's fourth-quarter operating income. The carrier said its expects to report higher fourth-quarter operating income from ocean transportation and logistics, and... DP World terminal blamed for long truck waits at JNPT Customs brokers in Mumbai are blaming a lackadaisical inventory management by DP World-operated Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) for the long truck waits outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's largest container gateway. "NSICT is not following the practice of first-in, first-out for delivery of containers to container freight stations (evacuation... Brazilian port Itajai risks losing future cargo after 30-hour blockade The port of Itajai risks losing future business from shipper skittishness after a protest blockade shut the second-largest Brazilian container gateway down for more than 30 hours earlier this week. Port operations resumed Tuesday afternoon after a flotilla of more than 200 fishing vessels left the waters but not before causing... SCFI: Spot rates get year off to a weak start ahead of January GRIs HONG KONG - Spot freight rates on the major east-west trades were predictably weak in the first full week of the year with demand dropping off before the Chinese New Year peak period begins later this month. The latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) showed Asia-Europe spot rates... Shanghai's Pactl passes 2014 cargo target to finish off record year HONG KONG - Record December throughput took Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Ltd. (Pactl) past its annual 2014 target of 1.45 million tons as healthy demand kept air freight flowing through China's busiest airport. Almost 50 percent of cargo passing through Shanghai Pudong is handled by Pactl, and total tonnage...

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Rand a bigger prize Ameriprise Financial has lifted its stake in Rand Logistics to the 10% level. Union warns on terror A maritime labour union says a proposed trade agreement between Canada and Europe could increase the terrorism threat in the North American nation. Teekay LNG carrier aground A laden LNG carrier controlled by Teekay LNG Partners has ran aground in Nigerian waters. Babcock bidding The UK's Babcock group is to bid for a contract to build the country's new £200m ($300m) polar research ship. New ships for ACL American Cruise Lines (ACL) is set to build a new fleet of modern riverboats, changing its design approach so far. Star Bulk shoots for more Star Bulk Carriers has upsized an equity offering aimed at funding a vast newbuilding orderbook. Odfjell plans $100m swing Odfjell has revealed a wide-ranging restructuring that will see a number of redundancies in Norway. Amur up for sale again Russia is trying for a third time to offload a 25.5% stake in cargoship and tanker company Amur Shipping. Norden cashes capesize Danish giant Norden has reduced its exposure to the capesize market following the sale of one of its vessels. Backing for Eitzen Chemical Eitzen Chemical has won bondholder support for a major restructuring effort. HMM selling up Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) says it is seeking a buyer for its controlling stake in sister company Hyundai Securities. Cosco expects loss Cosco Corp (Singapore) has projected a significant decline in its earnings for the financial year ended 31 December 2014. Tankerska eyes IPO Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is mulling its options to raise money to expand its products tanker fleet after splitting the company. NAT in dividend hike Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers has hiked its dividend in the face of an improving suezmax market. Three strikes and out The Paris MoU port state control organisation has barred two cargoships after they failed inspections for a third time. Kalavryta a target A US judge has given Iraq the right to sue Kurdistan over the case of a tanker laden with disputed oil, as long as it crosses into US waters. Cargoship gets a tow A Korean cargoship needed a tow after suffering engine failure off Jeju Island. Big money for Chandris VLCC Greek owner Chandris has secured a bumper price for one of its VLCCs from a conversion buyer. Sinotrans orders quartet Shanghai Bestway to design 4,000-teu boxships to be built at Shanghai Shipyard. Go easy on the goose We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. India eases pressure? India's shipping ministry has proposed a five-year freeze on interest repayments to help shipowners. Aegean takes OW charters Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (AMPN) is moving into the German bunker sector with a deal to take over two OW Bunker vessel charters. Liquid Gold arrested Yet another tanker belonging to Elmira Tankers Management of Greece has been taken into custody by the Sheriff of Singapore. Osaka pumping begins Salvors are pumping out up to 3,000 tonnes of water from the listing car carrier Hoegh Osaka off Southampton. Golar sells Golar Golar LNG is selling down its stake in Golar LNG partners in a fundraising exercise for its planned conversion of the 126,000-cbm LNG carrier Gimi (built 1976) into floating natural gas liquefaction facility (FLNG). Constellation gets busy EMAS AMC, the subsea services subsidiary of Singapore-based Ezra Holdings has lined up a lucrative contract worth AUD 130m ($105m) for its 48,800-gt offshore construction vessel Lewek Constellation (built 2014). Ezra revenues down Singapore listed Ezra Holdings has reported a $60.6m profit after tax for the first quarter of its 2015 financial year, largely attributed to largely attributed to a one off gain from the consolidation of its subsea subsidiary EMAS Offshore. Matson ups forecast US liner operator Matson Inc. has upped the operating income outlook for its fourth quarter 2014 to $45m. Fast ferry sinks Three people have died after a high speed catamaran sank off the Latin American nation of Costa Rica.

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Fortress seeking buyer for TRAC Intermodal Another drayage company makes drivers employees Port Canaveral exports first scrap metal shipment U.S. exports fall slightly in November Matson reports strong fourth quarter Salt shipments up this year on Great Lakes Maryland SHA expands truck parking at I-95 welcome center U.S. trade groups promote ag exports to Cuba

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Tanker crashes into jetty at Cyprus port No oil leaks or injuries have been reported. Australia bans vessel for three months The MV Meratus Sangatta has been detained twice since November 2014 for failing to comply with the MLC. OOCL updates low sulphur fuel surcharge For Asia-Europe Trade. Le Havre looks for new tank terminal developer Storage firm says it means 'growth opportunities for bunkering' at the French port. Soft bunkers make spot business more attractive Shipowners saving around $9,000 a day, says analyst. Fuel oil stocks at 15-week high Imports into Singapore were up 80% week-on-week. Shipping company sets up bunkers department Former OW technical manager hired. Air quality improves in Hong Kong But sulphur emissions exceeded WHO guidelines in areas with high shipping activities. Shanghai to target ship emissions Impact has been 'overlooked' but 'they are a major source of pollutants' says official. Producers of alternative fuels are 'getting murdered' Falling oil prices are casting a shadow over short-term prospects for biofuels. New CFO for Global Risk Management New hire comes from Danish finance sector. Peninsula Petroleum extends reach to the ARA Four bunker barges deployed to serve the region. Matson ups quarterly forecast Timing of BAF collections a boost to profits. Older tankers find role as floating storage Traders can hire less fuel-efficient tonnage at cut price rates. Nigeria: New bunker regulations 'too strict' Investors will be deterred, warns source. Ship arrested over bunker bill dispute Two bunker suppliers are chasing unpaid bills. VPS hires Managing Director To head Americas operations. OW's US subsidiaries pursue outstanding bunker bill Court proceedings are underway. Aegean enters German market Company set to start bunker supplies within next three weeks. Lower bunker costs mar progress for LNG marine fuel use Shipowners, operators opt to use low sulphur distillates instead.

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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

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

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.

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