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November 24, 2015

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CMA CGM holds exclusive acquisition talks with Neptune Orient Lines CMA CGM Q3 net profit dives 76 per cent as revenue fall 9pc with weak rates TSA set minimum rates in the eastbound Pacific trades to counter falling rates Chinese joint-venture pays US$940m to 65pc stake in Turkish container terminal Kumport CaroTrans starts another direct, weekly LCL service from Taiwan to NY Saint-Petersburg invests heavily in terminal upgrades Gulftainer's Iraqi port reaches milestone throughput of 1m TEU Tanzania aims to develop US$10 billion mega-port with funding from China, Oman Budapest & Ningbo airports sign cooperation agreement HK's Kerry Logistics is Asian 3PL of the Year at the Supply Chain Asia Awards Israel's CAL Cargo inaugurates service from Canada to China IAG Cargo gears up to handle 30pc daily increase in volumes during peak season Frankfurt and Heathrow airports see October cargo volumes slide

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Asia-North Europe freight rate falls again CaroTrans launches Taiwan to New York LCL service CMA CGM in exclusive discussions with Neptune Orient Lines Shashi Kiran Shetty presented -Lifetime Contribution to Freight- award at Global Freight Awards 2015 in London Adani Kattupalli Port berths largest vessel DP World extends Southampton licence agreement, becomes sole owner CMA CGM Logistics Park (Dadri) receives coveted AEO Certificate Domestic industry wants indiscriminate imports of radial tyres to be halted Govt may increase import duty on aluminium products by 5 pc Implementation of Smart City project in six cities to start soon: Gujarat CM India should not need to import coal by 2017: Goyal Kelkar Committee submits report showing ways to revive PPP model India-s first international arbitration centre may come up in Mumbai

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Maersk sends out a signal 47-48/2015 Turbulent times Better roads for Barbados Copa's fleet now numbers 100 units First phase of high security fencing completed Taiwan-New York and back F&A chooses fledgling company as rep in Norway Inspecting progress at Delta 3 Rescue in a box Is public financing discriminatory? Stadler Rail sets up shop in Australia Bertschi Iberica mourning death of branch manager DWC registers 16% growth in freight traffic Welcome to Wuppertal Trans-Sib route to be faster and cheaper Wedding in sight for NOL and CMA CGM Swire Bulk opens Melbourne desk Three Indian cargo carriers fined for price-fixing

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Company moves to mid-scale FLNG schemes, backed by huge war chest An SBM Offshore FPSO. Credit: SBM OffshoreSBM Offshore is best known as a player in the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) sector, which has been ingrained in maritime minds because of the strong showing by the company-s core business segment. Less known is that SBM Offshore has widened its product range... Cut-price maritime networking I have always argued that shipping is a relationship business. This is why networking at conferences and exhibitions is the real reason why executives travel as much as they do. Instead of conferences having coffee breaks squeezed between long and rarely-stimulating speeches, speeches should be placed at intervals to provide... India unveils new guidelines for dredging at state-owned ports Dredging activity at Cochin port. Credit: Cochin portThe Indian government has told all its 12 state-owned ports to finalise capital and maintenance dredging contracts on the basis of open competitive bids, according to the new guidelines on undertaking dredging works at these ports framed by the shipping ministry. The new guidelines... How nuclear tech could fuel the next generation of ships Ship development across all sectors is governed by cost and efficiency, whereas naval designs are also driven by military considerations. The next generation of commercial ships could include nuclear technologies, such as fusion and thorium, which might become associated with onboard generation of almost limitless energy. Fuel candidates include scaled-down liquid-core molten... Commentary: How nuclear tech could fuel the next generation of ships A storage pool for spent nuclear fuel tanks. Credit: PAShip development across all sectors is governed by cost and efficiency, whereas naval designs are driven also by military considerations. The next generation of commercial ships could include nuclear technologies, such as fusion and thorium, which might become associated with onboard generation... Piraeus port bidding extended Piraeus port. Credit: PAThe government of Greece has again extended the bidding process for the sale of the port in Piraeus - the country-s largest - this time at the request of the potential purchasers. In the second delay in less than a month, Greece-s privatisation agency has pushed the deadline back by two weeks to... Hyundai Samho wins Suezmax quartet order Korea-s Hyundai Samho shipyard has secured its latest contract with an order to build up to four 158,000 dwt crude oil tankers. Singapore based Active Shipping & Management Pte Ltd, formerly Aktif Denizcilik Bilgisayar, has contracted two firm Suezmaxes with two options attached.Both firm vessels are scheduled to be delivered in... Visakhapatnam Port to dredge beach front A Dredging Corporation of India trailing suction hopper dredger. Credit: IHC MerwedeIndia-s state-owned Visakhapatnam Port Trust on the country-s eastern coast has hired the Dredging Corporation of India, also state-owned, to carry out beach nourishment in and around the nearby submarine museum after a series of cyclonic storms since 2013... SNCM seafarers strike over company takeover plan Marseilles port. Credit: PASeafarers at French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM went on strike for the third successive day on 23 November. The strike was called in reaction to the decision by the Marseilles court of commerce to accept a bid for the company from Corsican entrepreneur Patrick Rocca on 20 November. The seafarers,... EASTMED Selects Marlink High Speed VSAT and XChange Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited (EASTMED) to move to Marlink-s global VSAT solution combined with XChange communication management platform to provide crew and clients with more efficient IT solutions and operational efficiency Oslo, 23 November 2015 - Marlink today announced that Greece-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited (EASTMED), a shipping operator servicing the... HHI executes cost-cutting measures Credit: PAThe world's biggest shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries will implement intensive cost-cutting to restore profitability, it said. Under the cost-cutting measures, presidents of HHI subsidiaries, including Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Hyundai Oilbank, will return their year-to-date salaries. HHI executives would be asked to return up to half... Offshore marine market facing -annus horribilis- Credit: PAThe offshore marine sector is facing a systemic shock due to both supply and demand factors, according to an analyst. A series of red flags indicated the gravity of the downturn and suggested the rig market was at its worst since the 1980s, said David Palmer, chief executive officer of... Pan Ocean eyes multimillion dollar revenue from first year of new grain trading business Pan Ocean Capesize Ocean Vanguard. Credit: Aart van BezooijenSouth Korea-s Pan Ocean expects USD240 million in sales in the first year of operations of its new grain trading business, as the company looks to rebuild its status under new ownership. "We expect to trade around 1.2 million tonnes of grain in...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
CMA CGM in takeover talks with APL owner, NOL, and posts $51m profit in Q3 Frustration for Egyptian exporters as air freight on passenger aircraft is restricted Vietnam ponders plan to shift box traffic from busy Ho Chi Minh to struggling Cai Mep Once booming 3D print companies now contemplating lay-offs World trade has an important role in combating climate change Giant container island plan for Port Phillip Bay to boost port sale value Volga-Dnepr mourns six crew members killed in Mali hotel attack

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Donjon Shipbuilding makes major lighting upgrade New U.K. defense plan adds ships, costs more Senators seek robust funding for new Lakes icebreaker Glosten, Vigor use Cadmatic for Alaska Class Ferry design Drank rum, lost situational awareness, ship grounded Wartsila solutions picked for French polar logistics vessel CMA CGM closes in on NOL acquisition

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
CMA CGM Group confirms talks with NOL taking place TSA member lines call for series of rate adjustments Customs catches border crosser with stashed meat products Port of Portland executive taking post with Oregon governor Coast Guard cutter nets praise for successful drug patrol

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Russia sanctions could be extended Western leaders discuss extension at G20 summit in Antalya Navios takes 'difficult' decision to axe dividend Dry bulk and logistics company launches $25m share buyback programme OSG to gain public listing of Class A common shares Long-coveted IPO and listing on the main board of the New York Stock Exchange remains elusive CMA CGM poised to narrow gap with Maersk and MSC APL brand name likely to be kept if French line seals takeover of Singapore carrier Idle fleet continues to surge Owners slow to take tonnage out of service as supply-side imbalance remains Handies index inches towards all-time low Freight rates continue to sink amid overcapacity and soft demand UK Defence Club promises full support for OW Bunker claims FD&D specialist freezes premiums for second year on the trot Sekimizu announces World Maritime Day theme IMO secretary-general sets -Shipping: Indispensable to the World- as 2016 topic Pioneer Marine reports $5.4m quarterly loss Recent cancellations and delays of newbuildings in China help strengthen company finances Swire Bulk invests in Australian market Parent China Navigation Company carrying out newbuilding programme to renew and expand fleet size ITF move to curb bullying and harassment on docks Online resources designed for union trainers MOL unit to construct two ro-pax ferries Two ferries to serve route linking Osaka port to Shibushi port Port of Long Beach mulls dock storage cuts Increase in containers stored on docks has made it harder to deliver them quickly, port boss says Panama Canal congestion measures 'are working' Expanded locks still scheduled to open in April 2016, ACP says Ridgebury Tankers puts tankers up for sale Company plans to sell fleet of 15 tankers amid attractive prices US supply chain comes together under one roof in San Diego Following the success of two Canadian shipping and logistics shows, the $1trn US logistics market looks forward to the Cargo Logistics America Expo + Conference in San Diego next month Shippers and shipping Relationships between the two sides of the cargo transport equation are often fraught but each needs the other Enter the spy in the sky Brussels is preparing to use drones to monitor shipping, but there are safety, privacy and civil liberty issues to be worked through Less tare - more payload As the industry prepares for compulsory box weighing, there is a new way of keeping boxes slim

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Boston to begin dredging in 2017 LA-LB turn times inside terminals best since fall 2014 Turkey's government to tender port in early 2016 New York-New Jersey port issues winter plan Litigation continues over West Coast detention, demurrage claims Russia plans Far East dry port to boost capacity New India port corporatization law faces big hurdles Greece delays Piraeus privatization deadline - again DFDS propelled to record profit by low fuel prices, short sea shipping rebound APM Terminals opens expanded Aqaba Logistics Village Bananas, chemicals, paper driving strong growth at New Orleans Capacity cuts drive Asia-Aussie rate recovery but jobs under threat Bigger ships being laid up as carriers finally get selective, Drewry says No action while HK regulator reviews liner block exemption request

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Pension funds urge approval of Signal buy Alabama retirement systems say purchase will bring meaningful payout to creditors. Singapore-s ST Marine settles with Cockett Largest creditor in arrest of ferry in US court will recover nearly all of $1m claim. Cruiseship to the rescue for Cubans A Royal Caribbean cruiseship aids in the offshore rescue as refugee exodus continues. Cruise ship to the rescue for Cubans A US-based cruise ship aids in the offshore rescue as refugee exodus continues. Singapore-s ST Marine settle with Cockett Largest creditor in arrest of ferry in US court will recover nearly all of $1m claim. Frangou: buyback will not prevent growth Navios Holdings chief explains how it will handle expansion while investing in its own stock. BC Ferries hikes profit Canadian ferry operator carries more passengers in Q2 as it continues $2.5bn investment plan. BDI off the bottom but dry still on the canvas Capesizes pull Baltic Dry Index back above 500 points but asset values are at lowest since 1988. 11 killed in sinking Another person missing after tugs collide under bridge in Indonesia. Chu Kong eyes ferry deal Hong Kong group to supply ships for Alter City-s new casino in Mariana islands. BDI blues see Navios Holdings end dividend Angeliki Frangou says the company will stop payout after 39 consecutive quarters and invest in its own stock. GSL scraps again NYSE quoted shipowner disposes of veteran vessel to leave it with just two 1990s built ships. What to do with $650m back on Wall Street? Analyst questions how OSG will set cash to work after return to stock exchange. Haimark cancels sailings US cruiseship operator halts voyages into December following Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. UK ferries on the rise Domestic Ferries says British companies put summer Channel disruption firmly behind them. Eimskip keeps options open Icelandic line plans fleet renewal and other investments as Q3 profit rises. Sinokor toasts aframax tanker asset play South Korean owner said to have booked a profit after moving on aframax it bought last year. Suez revenue up Egyptian waterway earns more from fewer transits in October as bulker numbers drop. Songa fights back Counterclaim considered against DSME in row over newbuilding contracts. Siem fixes PSV trio Norwegian owner secures employment for three ships, one of which was reported sold in May. CSAV back in black Chilean owner swings to profit following liner merger with Hapag-Lloyd. Frontline 2012 to fire ahead of merger Danske Bank predicts strong profit from tanker owner tomorrow as it boosts crude forecasts. HHI squeezes bosses Presidents of subsidiaries to work for nothing as other execs take 50% pay cut after losses. 'Bulldozer' to reform Indian ship law Wholescale scrapping of old rules to bring legal framework up-to-date BWO slips to loss Forex and depreciation hit Singapore FPSO owner, but cash flow to stay healthy from term charters. Korea sues Sewol owner Government wants $161m compensation from Cheonghaejin Marine after ferry sinking. Impairments dog Rickmers results German group hurt by write-downs in asset values, but revenues increase on back of cost cutting. Pioneer losses mount Mixed quarter for Pankaj Khanna-led shipowner as revenues slide, but costs are reduced.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Shares of NOL see big bump on sale talks Congress pushes to strengthen Great Lakes shipping CaroTrans to commence Taiwan to New York LCL service

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015
The Post-2014 Era Fuel Quality Review for Asia, Middle East and Africa. Shipping coalition calls for urgent GHG action Says IMO should be encourage to establish 'progressive frameworks' as current regulations are insufficient. Russian data: October fuel oil exports down Falling 8.7% on year to 3.894 million mt. Searights mourns the passing of Cecil Cheong Managing Director is fondly remembered for his business acumen, his leadership and most of all his humanity. Shipping GHG emissions are 'the elephant in the room' Demonstrators lobby IMO meeting. Gibraltar: LNG bunkering comments downplayed Storage capacity for power plant not bunkering. Djibouti 'one of the safest bunkering areas in East Africa' Harbor Master 'pleased with the smooth operations of RSB'. Fuel oil transfer stopped off Malaysian waters Authorities intercept vessels suspected of illegal activities. Engineering firm claims world's most efficient fishing trawler 'This will be a very large and extremely modern fishing vessel', says Wartsila. US federal agency in 'first' inland LNG bunker initiative Provides funding for towboat conversion to use LNG as fuel. Ardmore takes delivery of 'eco' newbuildings As part of efficiency drive. Port of Rotterdam: LNG bunkering safety studies published As part of LNG masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube. Cockett's claim against Nova Star settled At $1.06 million it was the biggest of multiple claims against the vessel. Chemical tanker firm receives 'eco' newbuildings Vessels from Japan and South Korea, says company. Port of Rotterdam: New LNG bunkering safety studies available Studies published as part of LNG Masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

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 forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

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