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January 15, 2015

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4,600-TEU MOL Express is grounded in Tateyama port China's manufacturing index confirms slowing economic growth Prince Rupert volume up 15pc to 618,167 TEU in 2014, but non-box cargo slips CMA CGM sign deal for container terminal on Angolan southern coast at Lobito DHS trains non-customs agencies on how to tell real risk from phantom risk Cooperation needed in maritime industry to face its many problems World Bank economists expect slower growth in global trade in the next 10 years As ships get bigger, ClassNK issues new stowage and lashing guidelines GAC Samudera Logistics operates Indonesia's first CO2 cold chain warehouse Lufthansa Cargo 2014 volume falls 2.7pc to 1.7 million tonnes UPS expands freight network, adds 12 pallet destinations Saudi Cargo flies B747 freighters thrice weekly from Riyadh to Milan

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Bureau Veritas appoints new offshore head GAIL (I) postpones LNG ships' tender date yet again Intercargo renews calls for continued awareness & vigilance to ensure safe carriage of bulk cargoes Low freight rates forcing reduced ship prices, say brokers Adani to significantly boost port capacity in Gujarat; to ink MoU with Rotterdam Build big ports first? Shanghai retains top box port ranking in 2014 Concor seeks nod for hike in FII limit DHL Express inaugurates service centre in Chandigarh Nitin Gadkari inaugurates online approval web portal for movement of heavy cargo by modular hydraulic trailers India, Taiwan industry bodies sign MoUs India's stance on retrospective tax will boost bilateral trade: British Trade Minister IPMA bats for import duty increase on paper from Asian countries Knitwear exporters want INR export credit extended Priority sector lending tag for export credit likely

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Support for particulate filter retrofitting Major project logistics expansion for Ipsen New road/rail terminal in Bavaria Andreas Klein joins Schmitz Cargobull Environment assessment scheme gathers momentum EU adopts improved ERTMS specifications Are fuel surcharges still relevant? Major flag state recognises IRClass Fresh identity for Contargo in northern France Swifter picking with better shuttle system San Francisco now IAG cargo connector destination CSX chalking up a bevy of financial records Nordic carrier adding ro-ro tonnage ICTSI flagship enhances track and trace system

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Ulstein's X-Bow design sold to 100 ships With two more newbuildings to work offshore servicing wind farms, Ulstein Group reported it has achieved sales of 100 designs using the X-Bow hull lines. This milestone was reached only 10 years after the X-Bow was introduced in 2005. The two newest contracts are with Bernhard Schulte/WINDEA Ulstein to build offshore wind service vessels Ulstein Verft and the German-based Bernhard Schulte have signed a building contract for two service operation vessels for the offshore wind industry, it was announced yesterday. Both vessels will be built to ULSTEIN SX175 design, while the final detailed arrangements and equipment have been Magellan Spirit remains grounded near Nigeria Efforts so far have failed to shift a fully laden liquid natural gas carrier that ran aground on a mud bank near Bonny, Nigeria, last week. Teekay Shipping's 104,169gt Magellan Spirit grounded in soft mud on 5 January while exiting the Bonny Island LNG Terminal under pilotage and laden with Pacific Basin takes $132M in charges against 2014 results Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping is expected to take accounting charges (non-cash) of a combined $132M for chartered vessel contracts and bunker fuel swap contracts against its full-year results in 2014. Van Oord orders Damen dredger and crew vessel As Dutch dredging and offshore contractor Van Oord takes delivery of cable-layer Nexus from Damen Shipyards, it orders a customised cutter suction dredger (CSD) and crew ship. Being completed at Damen's Nijkerk yard in the Netherlands and named Ural River, the CSD is based on the standard Damen KLC seals coal shipping deal South Korean dry bulk shipping company Korea Line Corporation (KLC) said today it has signed a long-term coal shipping contract with a compatriot utility company. In a Korea Exchange filing, KLC said it emerged victorious in a tender called by GS Donghae Electric Power, which is owned by the GS IMO admin 'not burdensome', survey finds The administrative requirement of IMO mandatory instruments on shipping crews is "not perceived as burdensome", an IMO industry survey has found. The organisation's first-ever public survey and consultation on this matter, "Have your say!", attracted 3,229 completed consultation documents Sainty Marine Development sues compatriots Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's trading subsidiary has filed lawsuits against two compatriot companies over outstanding loans totalling CNY10.2M ($1.6M). Sainty Marine Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sainty Marine, has sued Nanjing Fengan Technology and Jiangsu Zhongjian Group demanding Shipping bolsters Hyundai Glovis growth The 2015 sales of Hyundai Glovis will grow, driven by international logistics including shipping, said an analyst in a research note. Hyundai Glovis is the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group. True Friend Korea Investment & Securities analyst Heedo Yun said, "Hyundai Glovis' 2015 Northport begins massive infrastructure revamp Malaysia-based port operator, Northport (NP) has adopted a huge upgrade programme to stay ahead of competition. The upgrade programme is an attempt to claw back market share from another Malaysia-based port operator Westport (WP), as well as expanding Northport's business operations. New Sri Lanka administration against China port project A $1.4Bn deal with a Chinese company China Communications Construction (CCCC) on developing a port city in Colombo may get scrapped as the opposition won the election last Friday. Sri Lanka's new president Maithripala Sirisena took oath in the evening of last Friday after defeating Mahinda

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JANUARY 14, 2015
First X-Stern has 100th X-Bow Fred van Beers to be next Blohm + Voss CEO Harland and Wolff to drydock MODU Byford Dolphin Finnish owner orders two biofuel powered coasters Norwegian customer takes delivery of Damen Stan Pontoon Fuel thefts spur rise in ship hijacking figures Jensen to support fireboat build at Vigor Fab Bollinger delivers FRC 12

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Greenbrier buying 19.5 percent of South American railcar firm CSX Corporation releases numbers for fourth quarter Jensen Maritime to manage San Francisco fireboat construction Port of Vancouver, USA schedules tree planting event Boeing making changes to 737/767 leadership team

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Second tanker bombed in war-torn Libya Vessel was attempting to deliver gasoline to radical Islamist group, says Libyan military Box lines face risk of copycat domain names Domain names have been created that are suspiciously similar to those of leading shipping lines Evergreen races MOL to place first order for a 20,000 teu giant Imabari Shipbuilding and Samsung Heavy industries in the frame to build vessels Loss and premium records favourable for main vessel types Boxships still counted as dry cargo in International Group analyses International Group cuts reinsurance rates for tankers and bulkers Passengerships frozen for 2015-2016 policy year China allows coast trade for three Cosco foreign-flag vessels The relaxation could compromise other ports' competitiveness as transhipment centres Pacific Basin issues profit warning after taking $132m in provisions Non-cash charges stem from onerous charter contracts and a write-down on bunker swaps SWS subsidiary delivers first two China-built VLGCs John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas takes delivery of 83,000 cu m vessels for spot trading Transpacific box volume growth slowed in November Container Trades Statistics figures show that volumes increased 3.2% in November to 1.2m teu Ship hijack figures for 2014 reveal sharp jump IMB highlights risks for coastal tankers in Southeast Asia VLCC earnings to stay steady as January loading programme ends Earnings stay in the $80,000s per day for Middle East Gulf to Asia spot voyages Baltic Sea ice-class aframaxes break through $100,000 per day earnings barrier Further rises in earnings possible for ice-class vessels Capes stage a sudden rally Most of the good news is based on transatlantic demand, but other routes showed some bounce, too

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JANUARY 14, 2015
US Chamber's Donohue goes back to pump in call for highway funds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been urging Congress and the White House to raise the federal fuels tax to help maintain and expand aging highways and bridges. For years, Congress and the White House have said no. It's time to try and try again, the... UPS expands contract logistics network in Europe Faced with growing demand from retail and technology customers, UPS is expanding contract logistics operations in Europe. The world's second-largest transport operator, after DHL, is expanding three contract logistics facilities in Germany and the Netherlands. The expansion adds nearly 220,000 square feet of space to UPS's global supply chain network, the... Cabotage and transshipment, not international trade, bolster Santos figures Recent increases in throughput for the port of Santos - which handles 28 percent of all Brazil's foreign trade and 33 percent of its containerized trade - are concealing a slump in international box movements at South America's largest port. Luiz Araujo, manager in the commercial department for Ecoporto Santos, says... US to end direct oversight of Teamsters union Stringent U.S. oversight of the Teamsters union, aimed at keeping organized crime out of a labor organization with a long history of mob influence, may soon come to an end. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York agreed Jan. 14 to replace... CP maintenance workers threaten strike if contract not reached Roughly 1,650 Canadian Pacific Railway maintenance workers represented by the Unifor union have voted to strike if a contract with the railroad can't be reached by Feb. 15. Unifor said talks with the second-largest Canadian freight railroad have been "challenging" because the company wants "significant concessions" and has used "heavy-handed treatment... US Chamber's Donohue sees long-term threats to 'improving' economy Photo courtesy U.S. Chamber of CommerceWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American business climate is "improving" and will continue to improve in 2015 as the U.S. economy grows at a faster pace, but it's not time for a "victory lap," U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Six long... How US railroads would respond to West Coast dockworker lockout The potential impact of a U.S. West Coast port lockout on intermodal service - should it come to that - varies by expert but analysts agree that the railroads will act fast and decisively if it does occur. If waterfront employers lock out longshoremen - a rising concern as contract talks... Last ditch effort made to avoid Vancouver drayage strike Representatives of union and non-union drayage drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver will meet with British Columbia's minister of transportation on Thursday in what drivers call a final attempt to avoid another strike at Canada's largest container port. Drayage drivers accuse the provincial government of altering a 14-point deal that ended a... Privatization proposed for New Orleans switching railroad New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has asked commissioners of the Public Belt Railroad to consider selling the city-owned short line, which provides switching services for the six major railroads serving the port. The proposal was sparked by interest from Thomas Coleman, a New Orleans businessman and former CEO of International-Matex Tank... Survey reports $7 billion in Lakes-Seaway investment Companies and governments have spent or committed nearly US$7 billion since 2009 to investment in ships, ports and terminals, and waterways infrastructure on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, a new survey reports. The investments include nearly $4.7 billion in 2009-13 and more than $2 billion committed after 2013, said... Eurotunnel to boost freight capacity following court ruling Eurotunnel unveiled plans for a 20 percent increase in freight capacity through the sub-sea rail tunnel linking the UK and France to keep pace with growing cross-Channel traffic. The Paris-based operator of the tunnel has ordered three new freight shuttles to add to the 15 in its existing fleet in order... Congested Manila port braces for five-day papal visit HONG KONG - The Philippine Ports Authority has announced it will be "business as usual" during the papal visit that begins on Jan. 15, despite a five-day shutdown of Manila South Harbor (MSH) and disruption to other terminals in the capital city's long congested port. Combined yard utilization at MSH and... Shift in low end production to dominate Asia trade, Barclays says HONG KONG - China's exports in 2014 recorded the second slowest growth since the country joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001, rising just 6.1percent as overall trade growth for the year slumped to 3.4 percent. The growth of imports and exports missed China's official target - set at 7.5 percent... ILWU, PMA trade painful blows as talks reach eight-month mark Longshore contract negotiations on the U.S. West Coast have degenerated into a war of attrition in which the union's work slowdowns have significantly increased operating costs for shipping lines and terminal operators, and the employers are countering by reducing work opportunities for rank-and-file longshoremen. Caught in the middle are the ports,...

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JANUARY 14, 2015
McCain targets Jones Act A leading US politician has mounted a crusade against the Jones Act, a cabotage law that protects domestic operators from foreign competition. Horizon faces hurdle It appears that Horizon Lines has encountered a hurdle in the race to consummate the sale of its Hawaiian shipping division to the Pasha Group. Wall Street awaits dividend A growing number of Wall Street forecasters believe Global Ship Lease (GSL) is on the brink of declaring a dividend. Private equity eyes exit Some of the shipping industry's leading lenders are growing increasingly aggressive in the race to line up deals, according to the managing director of CIT Maritime Finance. KLC lands COA Korea Line Corp (KLC) has secured a contract-of-affreightment (COA) worth nearly KRW 62bn ($57m). RWE redials Diana RWE Supply & Trading has chartered another capesize bulker from Diana Shipping in a deal that serves as a testament to the German firm's insatiable appetite for tonnage. P&O pulls out Australia has been left with one bidder in its long-running tender to build a new Antarctic icebreaker. Eitzen Chem wins backing Eitzen Chemical has secured the total support of lenders and bondholders for a major restructuring scheme. Russian ro-ro ablaze Japanese firefighters have been called to a fire on a Russian ro-ro at the port of Akita. Doumbia-Henry takes charge Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry will be the seventh president of the World Maritime University (WMU) and the first female ever. FreeSeas buys time The Nasdaq exchange has given Greek bulker owner Freeseas an extra 180 days to bring its stock price back above $1. Libya bombs second tanker Libya has bombed a tanker thought to be attempting to deliver petrol to Islamist militia group Ansar Al-Sharia, the second attack within 10 days. Reinsurance rates dive A bigger than expected reduction in the reinsurance tariff paid by the world's shipowners has been agreed for the new protection and indemnity policy year. Meriaura orders eco-pair Finland's Meriaura has placed its first order since 2012 for two general cargo vessels to be built at Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. Interorient bulker held A bulker owned by Cyprus-based Interorient was held in a British port on New Year's Eve for not meeting the International Safety Management (ISM) requirements. Wreck removal starts Salvors are finally due to start work on removing a half-submerged general cargoship that has been stuck off Indonesia since November 2013. BGC offers more US brokerage BGC Partners has once again increased its takeover offer for derivatives group GFI in a bid to see off a rival bid. Ezra puts break on IPO Ezra Holdings has put its plan to list its subsea services unit in the US on hold, due to unfavourable market conditions. Take a break Black Sea MOU port states detained six ships for deficiencies linked to rest hours for crews in its latest campaign. Pareto raises VLCC view Pareto Securities has boosted its VLCC spot rate forecasts as a spike in floating storage contracts combines with a supply-driven recovery. More hijackings in 2014 Global ship hijackings have risen in 2014 due to more attacks against small tankers off South East Asia's coasts, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed. Crew evacuated The Turkish coast guard has taken 14 Syrian crew from a cargoship forced on to a beach near Antalya in a storm. HHI cuts and merges Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is planning more cost-cutting measures to boost its fortunes. Pac Basin fires profit warning Pacific Basin Shipping has issued a profit warning after taking provisions of over $130m on loss-making charters and fuel price hedges. Eckero sells duo Sweden's Eckero Shipping has sold two ro-ro vessels, with Finnlines the likely buyer. Krasnoye tops up Russian shipbuilder Krasnoye Sormovo has raised RUB 27.7m ($0.42m) through a stock sale. Seaway volumes surge The St Lawrence Seaway has logged a strong increase in cargo volumes for 2014 as grain business boomed. Intercargo bauxite warning Intercargo has sought to remind shipowners of the continued dangers associated with the carriage of bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction. China imports surge China's oil imports surpassed 7m barrels a day for first time in December as the country took advantage of the collapse in oil prices. Svitzer makes progress Salvors working on the recovery of the Hoegh Osaka made more progress on Tuesday thanks to improved weather conditions. Warning over Iran cargoes Tanker owners are being warned over suspected sanction busting activities involving Iranian crude oil exports. Panama in LNG tie-up The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has teamed up with the US Port of Lake Charles in a bid to attract more LNG shipping.

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JANUARY 14, 2015
NIT League leader asks for moratorium on West Coast demurrage and detention charges Intercargo warns about liquefaction of bulk cargo Shippers find ways to work around port congestion Survey: Investors pump $7 billion into Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping industry CSX reports record profit and sales in 2014 IAG adds San Francisco to Cargo Connector UPS expands logistics facilities in Europe Lanetix offers free workflow marketplace for transportation and logistics industry LOG-NET release focused on 'predictive execution' Executive moves

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JANUARY 14, 2015
Lukoil Marine supplies lubricant to 'world's largest containership' MSC's vessel will use Lukoil's iCOlube cylinder oil lubrication unit. IMB report: 2014 ship-hijacking figures boosted by fuel thefts Number of crewmembers held hostage by pirates also rose last year. Second tanker bombed in Libya Libyan National Army confirms attack but gives no further information. More EU funding to support LNG bunkering LNG bunker fuel is being promoted as 'a greener and cheaper alternative'. Finnish shipower orders coastal 'eco' ships Aiming to have half of its fleet fuel efficient 'within five years'. OW Vice President finds new role Now Chartering Director at Maersk Tankers. Ships fined for failing to follow 'clean fuel' regulations California Air Resources Board names four companies that violated the rules. Low sulphur demand rising in South Korea New ECA rules boost demand for product. New A15 vessel class sets new standard in efficiency, sustainability Class includes world's first LNG-ready boxship. Owners make third party payments to avoid ship arrest As fallout of OW collapse continues to unfold. Piracy in Asia 'significant and worrying' Intertanko says danger to crews should not be ignored. Bunker markets in step with crude Falls in the crude oil markets have been closely matched by a slide in bunker prices, Bunkerworld data show. OW manager fights extradition to Italy Danish court delays decision in Navy fraud case said to be linked to the Italian Mafia. Rush for floating storage capacity continues Over 20 tankers chartered with storage option so far this month, traders say. New claim to title of 'world's largest containership' Vessel has system to purify and recycle waste oil produced, says DSME official. Dutch firm buys bunker-saving duo Vessel design claims 'substantial reductions in fuel consumption'. New Orleans highlights ECA fuel changeover concerns Issues options to vessels not completing fuel changeover procedures before entering Mississippi River. Lukoil starts low sulphur bunker supplies at Russian port Company targeting ships enroute to ECA zones. Aegean increases fund raising target Goal for senior notes 'upsized' from $40 million to $42 million.

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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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