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February 12, 2015

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Shanghai January box volume up 5.3pc to 3.16 million TEU Second 'K' Line exec goes to jail in US for ro-ro price-fixing Asia-Europe container volumes up 7.4pc in 2014, but rates slip Locomotive engineers serve Canadian Pacific with strike notice US 2014 export value rises 2.9pc to hit record US$2.4 trillion Construction commences on empty container hub in Port of Rotterdam Dockers who do the least, and not their best, speed automation: experts Malaysia's PTP docks world's biggest ship, 19,224-TEU MSC Oscar Despite more pay, US trucker quit rate up, now a rich country issue US railways expect to spend US$29 billion on infrastructure in 2015 Israel fears anti-semitic Europe, ramps up trade with Asia Air cargo buyer power slips as shippers turn more to ships US west coast port congestion has Japanese carmakers turn to air Virgin Cargo re-ups Indian GSSA InterGlobe Air Transport for growth

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Shashi Kiran Shetty to be conferred with Belgium's Royal Decoration at Port of Antwerp reception today Shreyas Shipping & Logistics posts excellent Q3 results Daimler India exports bus chassis to Egypt Indian cos export diesel cargoes to Australia Govt to attract $ 2 bn FDI for Major Ports' expansion Iran to help India develop Chabahar port JN Port & Port of Antwerp set to jointly establish world class training centre L&T Kattupalli port welcomes Shreyas Shipping's direct service to Jebel Ali Amazon to set up a warehouse centre in Telangana Siemens wins orders worth INR 450 cr. from Rlys Adani to set up 10,000-MW solar park in Rajasthan Govt reduces MEP of branded edible oil to $900 from $1,100/t Infra projects in Mumbai will be completed soon, says Fadnavis INR falls further against US currency on heavy dollar demand RBI tells banks to check export advances

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Ryder boosts Hermes home delivery fleet Union Pacific Railroad retools management CMA CGM invests in Big Data EBRD hives off PKP Cargo stake Saudia Cargo adds director to drive growth Atlantic states to benefit from LJMU-MM project Iraq's first cargo only airport on drawing board Naviland Cargo strengthens ties with Haropa U-Freight gains trusted trader status in Taiwan ACI welcomes new director Third berth for DP London Gateway New Bulgaria-Germany blocktrain XPO plays takeover game again Turkmenistan Airlines stretching out feelers Top marks and award for Hamburg Sued

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Hanjin leaving Portland Oregon's largest container carrier, Portland, is leaving the US Pacific Northwest port amid a bitter labour dispute between the terminal and dockworkers. Hanjin Shipping notified the Port of Portland and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon on 10 February that as of 9 March it will cease direct calls at Aberdeen launches code to protect dolphins Europe's principal marine support centre for the energy sector in the North Sea and Atlantic Margin, Aberdeen Harbour has today launched a vessel Code of Practice to protect bottlenose and other dolphins that live and feed by the harbour mouth. To be widely distributed to vessel owners, port users, African migrants perish in rubber boats Up to 300 African migrants are feared to have drowned after their small boats were overcome by heavy seas. Nine people were rescued and brought by an Italian tug to the Italian island of Lampedusa this morning. They were the only survivors plucked from two rubber boats that had departed from a Euronav cuts losses, predicts market recovery Euronav, the Antwerp-based VLCC and Suezmax owner, has cut both its final quarter and full year 2014 loss. It forecasts continued market recovery on improving supply-demand balance. Group net loss in 4Q14 narrowed to $3.9M from $23.3M in the same period last year, while revenues increased to Specialised reefers back in the game Containerisation of perishable cargoes seems to have hit a snag - at least temporarily - as the slump in bunker prices makes conventional reefer ships more competitive again. According to shipbrokers, a number of freight programmes by fruit shippers has been moved back from container lines to Golden Ocean to decide on Knightsbridge merger Golden Ocean Group, John Fredriksen's dry bulk shipping venture, is seeking to delist its shares in Singapore and called an EGM to decide on a plan to merge with Knightsbridge Shipping. "Golden Ocean has today submitted a delisting announcement on the Singapore Stock Exchange for the delisting of Vessel delays increase at Oakland Port congestion pushing southern California ports close to gridlock has stretched up the coast to the Port of Oakland. America's fifth busiest container port revealed on 9 February that 10 to 12 vessels per day are waiting for berth space at its marine terminals. In addition, vessels are arriving Coastguard officer jailed over Sewol disaster A South Korean Coast Guard commander has been jailed four years for botching rescue efforts during the Sewol ferry tragedy. A Gwangju court convicted Kim Kyung-il of professional negligence. Kim's vessel was the first to arrive at the scene when the Sewol capsized on the morning of 16 April last Tanjung Offshore suspends three officials Malaysia-listed offshore services company, Tanjung Offshore (Tanjung), has suspended three of its officials due to the possible conflicts of interest and breaches of fiduciary duties. According to Tanjung Offshore's filing to Bursa Malaysia, two of its directors had approached French offshore Keppel, Sembcorp Marine rebut Petrobras graft claims Singapore-listed marine, property and infrastructure company Keppel has refuted bribery allegations involving Brazilian oil giant Petrobras. Keppel stated in its filing to Singapore Exchange (SGX) that the company has a "code of conduct which prohibits, among others, bribery and corruption". The Wanhai foresees glut lasting in 2015 Global shipping capacity will increase by 7.8% in 2015, 2.4% more than the demand, Wan Hai Lines chairman Chen Bo-ting said at the carrier's 50th anniversary. With the gap between supply and demand bigger than 2014, the glut will be worse in 2015, said Chen. Every drop of $10/barrel in oil prices Changhang Phoenix raises $11.9M Changhang Phoenix, a bulk-carrier operating unit of Sinotrans & CSC, has raised a total of CNY73.7M ($11.9M) after its receiver sold 17.6M shares in the company. The deal was completed at CNY4.10 per share on 6 February, a statement of Changhang Phoenix said today. The proceeds gained from the China's imports of non-ferrous metals fall China's imports of non-ferrous metals fell 30.6% year on year to 124M tonnes in 2014, due to lower domestic demand and slowing economic growth. For nickel ores, the imports dropped 32.9% y/y to 47.8M tonnes, according to customs statistics. The imports of bauxite also plunged 48.4% y/y to 36.2M

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Schettino sentenced to 16 years in prison Star Cruises cuts first steel for Genting World Former Coast Guard official gets prison term in Sewol case Three admirals censured in "Fat Leonard" affair USCG detains tanker Overseas Jademar Mexican shipyard lays keel for first Voith Water Tractor

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Port Angeles Port Commission Oks Community Partner Program Latest Port Tracker report sees rise in import numbers Linda Cook to step down from Boeing Board of Directors Coast Guard inspectors hold tanker for number of safety violations CMA CGM Group investingin container tracking firm

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
DP World to build third berth at London Gateway New 400 m quay to open in second half of 2016 Cape crusaders are true believers in consolidation Despite a muted response to Capesize Chartering, the new collective of five major owners may have the right chemistry to grow Europeans could blink first on shipping debt price gap Plummeting BDI and regulatory pressure will eventually force discount, bankers believe Hanjin pulls the plug on Portland South Korean carrier informs customers that it will drop its weekly service next month Navios Acquisition returns to profit Most tankers fixed out for 2015 but 76% of fleet will benefit from market upturn VLCCs put in performance push before second-quarter lull Around $10,000 added to daily earnings in a week as VLCCs make hay while the sun shines Wärtsilä to supply 90 dual-fuel engines for 15 Yamal LNG carriers Vessels on order at DSME for year-round Arctic operation Middle Eastern port projects to be matched by demand DP World believes volume growth levels will be sufficient to equal the planned port expansion India's ports to face overcapacity challenge Overcapacity in the Indian port industry will continue in the short term, but strong volume growth will help in the longer term Sohar completes Muscat volume transfer Oman's Port of Sohar sees strong volume increase as commercial activities are transferred from Muscat Western Bulk hit by low freight rates and falling fuel prices Oslo-listed operator suffers bad 2014 fourth quarter but says it is well positioned for 2015 Euronav slashes losses to $3.9m Crude tanker player improves results on better tanker market fundamentals Mediterranean aframax spot earnings fall $22,000 in a day as fog factor fades Large correction in the market following surge in aframax earnings caused by fog delays Colombo gears up for growth A look at recent developments at the Port of Colombo and its future challenges Data Hub: Load Factors US west coast congestion hits utilisation levels India sees iron ore glut as taxes and low prices take effect Australian miners and capesize owners may benefit from collapse in Indian iron ore production and exportation

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
PMA to halt ship work on four of next five days The Pacific Maritime Association said its members will suspend U.S. West Coast vessel operations on four of the next five days rather than provide longshoremen with holiday or weekend pay for "severely diminished productivity." Vessel operations by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will be suspended coastwide on Thursday (Lincoln's Birthday),... Virginia's container volume a record for month of January The Port of Virginia last month posted its highest January container volume, handling 191,996 loaded and empty 20-foot-equivalent units, a 15 percent year-over-year increase. Virginia posted a 22 percent gain in rail containers, a 17 percent jump in barge cargo, and a 12 percent increase in truck volume. "January delivered continued strong... More signs of West Coast port woes spurring cargo shift to opposite coast When U.S. West Coast port congestion clears, there are increasing signs that shippers' frustrations with shipment delays of weeks will spur them to permanently re-route freight through the East Coast, much like they did in 2002 following a 10-day marine terminal lockout. "There a great deal of analysis going on within... Maersk container ships again making calls at New Orleans A weekend call by the Maersk Kotba on the North Europe service of Maersk Line's 2M operation with Mediterranean Shipping Co. is the first call by the Danish carrier's ships in New Orleans in three years. "We're thrilled to welcome back Maersk vessels to New Orleans," Port President and CEO Gary... Virginia port publishes weekly truck turn times The Port of Virginia has begun posting weekly statistics for truck turn times and container dwell times at its terminals, something drayage operators have been clamoring for at other U.S. ports. "We've been asked by our stakeholders to provide these kinds of numbers," port spokesman Joseph D. Harris said. "This is... XPO taps last-mile logistics growth as Descartes predicts 'breakout' year Last-mile logistics is fast becoming the first priority of many retail shippers, as the rapid expansion of online shopping underscores changing consumer behavior. "If you go back five, ten years ago, nobody ordered a refrigerator online," Bradley S. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO Logistics, said. "Today, it's the first place... No winners in West Coast dispute Has the ILWU been tamed? We asked that question in an October 2003 commentary, a year after the 10-day lockout that cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars and in the aftermath of a series of slowdowns and vandalism that summer over new technology at the TraPac terminal in Los... Addressing allegations of bias Over the past few weeks, our coverage of the West Coast labor standoff on JOC.com has come under a barrage of criticism from members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and their supporters. In comments posted on JOC.com stories, in tweets and e-mails, we stand accused of bias against... Demand for sweeper ships due to West Coast gridlock drives charter rates higher Demand for extra ships tied to the U.S. West Coast longshore labor showdown is driving up charter rates for certain classes of container ships. Panamax tonnage received another boost in charter pricing as "more ships were plucked from the market as extra sailers (also called sweeper ships) for the Asia/US trade,"... Container lines losing cargo to specialized reefer ships amid slump in bunker prices Containerization of perishable cargoes seems to have hit a snag - at least temporarily - as the slump in bunker prices makes conventional reefer ships more competitive again. According to ship brokers, a number of freight programs by fruit shippers has been moved back from container lines to specialized reefers in the early... Report sees cargo growth, shift from West Coast February imports through top U.S. container gateways are expected to rise 10.1 percent year-over-year despite West Coast congestion that has stalled shipments and shifted cargo to the East Coast, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker. "East Coast ports have been the beneficiaries of the labor disputes on the West Coast,"... Japan's farm export drive produces record high Japan's energetic farm-export drive is bearing fruit, as the country's overseas shipments of agricultural, fishery and forestry products mushroomed 11.1 percent in 2014 from the previous year to a record high of 611.7 billion yen (US $5.14 billion). Riding high on the popularity of Japanese cuisine overseas and helped by a... CMA CGM shippers soon to be able to track cargo, conditions in real-time CMA CGM is equipping its containers with an innovative real-time data monitoring system that will enable the carrier and its customers to keep track of the location and specific conditions of their cargoes. The world's third largest carrier has contributed to a capital increase of the French start-up Traxens, the developer... Rotterdam claims top Chinese trade gateway spot over Hamburg Rotterdam claims it is the first European port to handle over 3 million TEUs of traffic to and from China and is set to extend its lead over second ranked Hamburg in 2015. The Dutch port said it trailed Hamburg up to 2008, handling 2.2 million TEUs of "China containers" compared... CP intermodal shippers face reduced service if union strikes Canadian intermodal shippers could see a reduction in Canadian Pacific Railway service if a union representing 3,300 locomotive engineers, conductors and train workers follow through with their threat to strike later this week if the railroad doesn't meet their contract demands. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Running Trades on Tuesday gave the railroad... Shreyas swings to black on shipping activity growth Shreyas Shipping and Logistics rebounded to a Rs. 22.4 crore (US $3.6 million) net profit in the third fiscal quarter from a net loss of about $468,000 in the same period in 2013, driven by a significant growth in the shipping activity that has helped the company become a pan-India... DHL moves into new Shanghai cold chain warehouse HONG KONG - DHL Global Forwarding has opened its new Shanghai warehouse with an $18 million investment in 17,200 square feet of cold storage facilities for life sciences and healthcare customers.The new Shanghai air freight logistics center has been developed on the site of the existing DHL facility within the...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Don't fear the regulator Executives of three shipowners expressed a mostly unconcerned attitude about new regulations facing the industry as they spoke at a New York conference today. Buyer beware The chief operating officer of Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers is urging owners to proceed with caution when placing orders at shipyards that offer refund guarantees. Aker Philly's open mind Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has focused on the pursuit of tanker and containership orders in recent years but this could change at some point in the future. Schettino guilty of manslaughter Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has been found guilty of manslaughter. Goldman buys $50m Capital slice Goldman Sachs Asset Management has emerged as a major investor in Capital Product Partners with a stake worth over $50m. Goodfaith crew safe All 22 crew aboard the grounded bulker Goodfaith, which hit rocks off the Greek island of Andros late last night, have been rescued, but pollution has been reported at the scene. Knightsbridge funds 14 capes Rock bottom spot rates have not prevented John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Shipping from securing financing for a series of capesize newbuildings. Schettino's final plea Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has made an emotional plea for mercy ahead of the verdict in his manslaughter trial. BDI hits lowest mark ever The Baltic Exchange's main shipping index today sank to its lowest ever reading. Navios cancels MR duo Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has torn up contracts for two newbuildings due to the yard's finance problems. NNA finishes strongly Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has returned to profit in the fourth quarter, lifting its annual result into the black. CMA CGM funds start-up Container line CMA CGM has contributed to the capital increase of a French start-up focused on efficient cargo-monitoring. SSC makes $1m more Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) has increased its quarterly profit between October and December 2014 by $1m. TNG to move quickly Newly listed Tankerska New Generation (TNG) could add to its products fleet as soon as April. Marco Polo doubles profit Marco Polo Marine (MPM) has almost doubled its profit for the first quarter of its financial year despite a 12% revenue drop. Shreyas turns it round Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has turned around last year's loss to post a profit in the third quarter. ISH ends 2014 in red International Shipholding Corp (ISH) has taken a hit from a non-cash impairment during the fourth quarter but still managed to declare a dividend. Old ships wanted The government of Canada is keen for shipyards to examine the potential in scrapping vessels domestically. Four VLCCs for CSDC China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is spending $375.9m on four new VLCCs. Euronav red but ahead Euronav booked a small loss in the fourth quarter but its red ink did not run as deep as analysts had feared. Golden Ocean quits SGX John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean is to drop its Singapore listing next month due to its impending merger with sister outfit Knightsbridge Shipping. Bulker runs aground The Cypriot-flagged bulker Goodfaith (built 1984) has run aground off the Greek island of Andros in heavy weather and its crew was being evacuated, the Greek coastguard said. Western Bulk in cash cover Western Bulk has moved to boost its cash position in a loss-making dry cargo market. Glovis kicks off deal South Korea's Hyundai Glovis has clinched a $100m shipping contract with a construction materials company in Qatar. Coastguard master jailed A South Korean coastguard officer has been sentenced to four years in jail for negligence during the rescue operation that followed the sinking of the Sewol last year. Britoil eyes Africa Singapore's Britoil Offshore Services is in talks to build vessels for Slok Shipping of Nigeria. Otto in profit warning Otto Marine said it expects to post a loss for the last financial year, according to a disclosure from the company. Bunker quality improving Bunkers are showing an improvement in quality according to the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). Soechi VLCC arrested An Indonesian-owned VLCC has been arrested in Singapore over unpaid bunkers, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds. Hoegh Osaka sets sail The Hoegh Osaka has sailed from Southampton en route to the southwest of the UK to undergo repairs. Trafigura takes MR Trafigura has taken a number of VLCCs on time charter in recent weeks but it has been increasingly active in other corners of the market as well, sources said Tuesday.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Hanjin ends container service to Portland, Oregon IANA: Intermodal volumes in Q4 help annual growth reach 4.8 percent DHL spends $18 million to expand air freight logistics center in Shanghai Don Aldridge, former U.S. Lines executive, dies West Coast port backlog could take weeks to unwind Executive moves: Kalmar and MIQ

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Crude tumbles as US stockpiles hit record highs Inventories rose by nearly 5 million barrels last week. Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in jail Found guilty of manslaughter. Fuel trader back at Curoil's Curacao office Donald Ogenia is back in business. Tankers likely to adjust speed as needed Although bunker costs are lower 'shipowners will not waste fuel'. Wartsila dual-fuel engines to power LNG carriers Emit 85% less NOx and 25% less CO2 in gas mode vs diesel mode. Not all black & white The cost of ECA compliance has not been as high as feared, but it's not all plain sailing. Benchmark crude prices take a tumble 'All in all, we are maintaining a bearish stance,' say market observers as US inventories climb. More ordering spells trouble for tanker owners But cheaper bunkers underpin better short term returns. ECA rules contribute to falling US fuel oil consumption But US fuel oil output is expected to remain unchanged. Unpaid bunker bill forces ship arrest VLCC detained in Singapore. Fuel oil arbitrage volumes to Asia expected to slip March arrivals from the West will be 12% down month-on-month. Netherlands agrees 'LNG Safety Deal' Deal will help develop legislation to cover the use of LNG as a transport fuel. Bunker demand strengthens on US west coast OW's brief entry into the market seen boosting overall fuel delivery volumes. Addition to Glander International Bunkering's India office Abhinav Chaturvedi hired as bunker & lubricant trader. Senior US Navy officers censured in corruption scandal 'Officers demonstrated poor judgment and a failure of leadership'. Slow or fast steaming a difficult choice for liners But bunker prices reaching a 'tipping point' where decision will have to be made. Analyst: Cheaper bunkers a 'major positive' for shipping firms How industry copes with ECAs will determine future success. LNG management software makes market debut Software includes tool to optimise use of LNG bunkers.

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COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

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