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September 25, 2015

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AADA cuts bunker surcharge to US$200/TEU as oil price declines Preliminary manufacturing PMI notes 7 straight months of shrinkage ICTSI gets nod for US$107 million Manila port expansion Canadian National sues Canadian Pacific over corporate espionage Djibouti, bills self 'Dubai of Africa' plans to make Nigeria big cargo hub Gdansk container terminal first half volume falls 18.6pc to 496,486 TEU Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding furnish two 1,100-TEUers for Dalian Port Group China to follow Korea, Japan to haul own cargo: Graham Porter UPS deploys 'cost a little more' electric trucks from Georgia to Arizona Port of Oakland starts annual dredging to protect 50 feet alongside South Africa mulls plans to build 12 new liquid fuel terminals SkyTeam Cargo alliance uses upgraded tracking tool e-AWBs made easier for Connecta forwarders to plug into e-freight 5 Portuguese airports to upgrade to Morpho trace detectors Jan de Rijk Logistics takes over Omega Logistics to extend temp control

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Huge challenges Shipping 39-40/2015 Too much drama? Ausgaben Cool conference in Basel Boeing's popularity sky-high in China Trade facilitation and the forwarder's approach New goals for wagon hire business Beefing up pallet services in Benelux Panama Canal opening dragging its feet Americas Technology-based forwarder network kicks off Two senior executives step up career ladder CAL adds Atlanta rotation Transtica new PCN member in Central America Serbia says tit-for-tat to Croatia Matson says no to beaching ships Wrong time for confidence Relief shipments to Greece and the Balkans German railway in Austrian hands EU money for transport in Guinea UIA postpones Ashgabat launch Volume of world trade keeps falling WWL unfurling flag in Azerbaijan

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Only 57% of Sewol victims have sought compensation With less than a week to go before applications close for compensation relating to the Sewol disaster, only 57% of eligible victims or survivors have applied for compensation. Applications close on 30 September and 28-30 September is a nationwide holiday for Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving Day, Australia's Incat supplies ferries for London and Sydney Harbour Australian vessel builder Incat Tasmania will soon have a showcase for its passenger ferries in both central London and Sydney Harbour. The Hobart-based company yesterday won an AUD50 million (USD34.75) contract to build six new catamarans for Sydney. Meanwhile, two of its fast ferries are due to Viking Supply Ships lays up three PSVs A weak market has forced Viking Supply Ships, a listed Gothenburg-based offshore services vessel operator, to lay up three platform supply vessels. A company statement said that due to a continuing weak PSV market it had decided to lay up the vessels Idun Viking, Frigg Viking, and Nanna Viking. HPH extends Barcelona concession The Port of Barcelona has announced a deal with Hutchison (HPH), the operator of its Tercat container terminal, to extend the current 30-year concession by a further 15 years. The port authority said it had agreed the deal conditional on HPH investing up to EUR5.8 billion (USD6.5 billion) during Reclamation works for Busan New Port Phase 2-4 gets jumpstart Phase 2-4 of the Busan New Port development is getting back on track, with the submission of application documents to commence reclamation works, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on 24 September. Work on Phase 2-4 ran into financial difficulties as it tried to take off Tropical storm halts Sewol salvage work Salvage work on the capsized Sewol ferry has been halted for a second time by bad weather. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said today that divers and other personnel working on the ferry had begun to take shelter from tropical storm Dujuan. Forecasts are that this could strengthen China cracks down on port fee overcharging The Chinese government is tackling port-related fee overcharging, in an effort to curb irregular charges reported in foreign trade. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on port fees, a statement of China's National Development Shandong Shipping to IPO VLGC unit Shandong Shipping is planning a Hong Kong stock market launch for its very large gas carrier (VLGC)-owning unit. The Singapore-based unit, Pacific Gas, is likely to be floated in one or two years, industry insiders told IHS Maritime on 24 September at the International Shipping Strategic Nanjing Shenghang Shipping to raise funds Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized Chinese chemical and products tanker owner and operator, will raise a total of CNY20.25 million (USD3.16 million) in a private placement. The proceeds reaped by the deal will be used to replenish its working capital and help mitigate the liquidity China Exim Bank finances billion-dollar Teekay China yard order The Import & Export Bank of China (China Exim Bank) on 23 September signed a deal with Teekay to provide USD1 billion in financial support for Teekay's orders for high-end ships at major Chinese yards in the coming three years. The deal is a move to promote the Implementation Plan (2013-2015) on Rena fate divides Maori Three weeks into the hearings over the fate of the Rena wreck on New Zealand's Astrolabe Reef, local Maori communities remain divided on whether the Rena should stay or go. Owner Daina Shipping has submitted that the remaining wreck is benign and should remain. It now holds significant heritage India dumps 'archaic' shipping rules India has begun to phase out archaic shipping rules and procedures in earnest, Director-General of Shipping Deepak Shetty told the INMEX SMM India 2015 Conference in Mumbai on 23 September. The country is keen to improve its image in terms of making it easy to establish and run businesses, Shetty Caribbean consolidation continues Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire Florida-based SeaFreight Agencies, further evidence of consolidation in the Caribbean container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale agreement by Danaos joint venture buys trio NYSE-listed Danaos Corp has launched a new joint venture to acquire second-hand container ships at the bottom of the cycle. The joint venture, Gemini Shipholdings, is 49% owned by Danaos and 51% owned by Danaos founder Dr. John Coustas. Danaos paid USD7.35 million for its Gemini stake. Gemini has

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Shippers would use new UK-US maindeck air cargo service - if the price was right Smoother sailing for container shipping next year with volumes set to increase Do I need one? Explaining the mysteries of EORI for importers and exporters

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Orange aims for digital transformation of shipping BAE Hawaii gets two Navy contracts worth $52.84 million World's largest semi-sub is in the water Southwest Shipyard to build diesel electric ferry for TxDOT Fred Olsen Windcarrier gets 70 turbine installation job Copenhagen conference looks at Arctic shipping issues Damen delivers the second of two Mamola PSVs Move to keep USMMA open during government shut down

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Vigor names Jill Mackie senior public affairs V.P. Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach set public clean air plan workshop NYK named to DJSI list for 13th consecutive year Weekly rail freight numbers roll to both sides of ledger Alaska Airlines adding flights from Seattle to Nashville

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Suezmax rates more than double on Nigerian order, European activates Fewer owners willing to call in Nigeria due to reluctance to provide "letters of comfort" Capesize FFAs in contango till end-year on expectations of push by China Market participants predict more iron ore flows from Brazil to China in the fourth quarter Libya oil budget cuts will hit output, MAST warns Production now at 20% of capacity and set for further fall, says maritime security outfit LNG shipping stops speculative orders and joins commodity world Fleet will grow 'at a pace' but speculative orders will be restrained, as the industry grows up HSH bailout deal could boost secondhand vessel availability Sell-off on cards if ships change hands near market value, German ship finance fears VLGC spot rate stifled as charterers step back National holidays in Middle East and Japan could keep market heading lower Cexim offers Teekay $1bn loan to place orders at China yards LNG carriers, offshore projects and VLCCs are particular targets West Africa's ports gear up The West African ports sector has come a long way in a short time China LNG Group inks leasing agreement for 200 LNG-fuelled vessels Beijing's desire to promote clean shipping fuel is strong ACE gives Littooij small marine market segment responsibility New role for marine insurance veteran

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
West Coast ports claw back market share lost to diversions Port of SeattleWest Coast ports rode a wave of Asian imports in August to take back market share they had lost to East Coast ports during the year-long labor issues associated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract negotiations. According to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS, U.S.... NY to Rotterdam spot container rate slips Port of RotterdamThe spot rate for shipping a container from New York to Rotterdam fell slightly for the week ending Sept. 25, but continued to hold relatively steady after a nearly 31 percent drop in late August, according to the World Container Index. It now costs $626 to ship a 40-foot... Ebeling named CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Eric P. Ebeling will become president and CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, whose principal business is providing U.S.-flag ro-ro service for the military and other customers. His elevation to CEO is one of several executive changes that include the retirement at year-end of his father, Raymond P. Ebeling, as chairman... Cracks could delay opening of new Panama locks, official says Cracks in a sill of one of the new Panama Canal locks is "likely" to risk a delay in the scheduled April 2016 opening of the new locks, a Panama Canal Authority executive told Reuters. Manuel Benitez, the canal authority's deputy administrator, spoke in response to a question and added that... Georgia unveils $142 million capital spending plan for fiscal 2016 Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority plans $142 million in capital spending on cranes, empty-container storage, a new terminal gate, and other infrastructure and equipment during its 2016 fiscal year. "Georgia is making the investments necessary to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier gateway for trade to the U.S.... Philadelphia port seeks private developers for Southport terminal The Southport site the Port of Philadelphia is seeking to develop.The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has issued a request for qualifications for proposed private-sector developers of a long-contemplated marine terminal on the site of the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. The port authority has twice tried to interest developers in building the... McDermott to retire as Philadelphia port director James T. McDermott Jr., executive director of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority since 1994, said he will retire effective next April 15. The port authority plans a national search for a new port director. McDermott said he agreed to stay on through April 15 to allow time for his successor to... Crowley Maritime to acquire SeaFreight Agencies Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire SeaFreight Agencies, a Florida-based operator in the Caribbean and and South American trades in the latest example of consolidation in the region's container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale... Severe weather shuts down Port Botany Shippers using Port Botany and reeling from the impacts of labor strife in August took another blow as the facility was shut down Wednesday due to wild weather. Strong winds and heavy seas shut down Australia's Port Botany terminal with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a marine wind warning for the... China punishes port service providers for overcharging The government of China has begun to punish port service providers who overcharge for services, giving teeth to a previously announced measure prohibiting excessive port fees in a bid to boost slumping trade volumes. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on... Brazil undergoes policy shift it hopes will spur port investment With few exceptions, Brazilian ports have been a basket case in recent years, and the initially heralded - and now derided - port law of 2013 that was supposed to lead to the investment of some $10 billion into the country's ports has floundered. Political instability and an unpopular government... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Mega-ships: Are they maxing out in size? One would be tempted to think the era of the mega-ship is in full swing after reading ship industry news headlines. On Sept. 9, Cosco ordered 11 19,000-TEU ships. In just over three years, there be 97 18,000- to 20,000-TEU ships in service, based on the current order book, with... Jones Act taught Matson how to compete in the trans-Pacific Matson learned years ago in its mainland to Hawaii service the importance of on-time performance, and it's a lesson that has served the carrier well in operating its weekly express service from China to Long Beach. On those rare occasions when Matson's mainland U.S. to Hawaii services did not arrive on... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Ocean carriers' next big challenge: north-south routes HAMBURG, Germany - The cascading of ever-larger ships from east-west liner routes to the north-south trades is the biggest problem confronting container shipping, according to an industry analyst. Carriers are transferring vessels made redundant by the arrival of larger ships to routes running from Asia, North America and Europe to South... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and Asia to South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current... Hapag-Lloyd adds Durban to Asia-Africa service Hapag-Lloyd announced it is upgrading its West Africa Express, or WSX, service by adding a direct westbound call at Durban, South Africa starting Oct. 17 with the arrival of the Busan Trader at the South African port. The German container carrier operates the fixed-day, weekly service in conjunction with NYK Line... Carriers oppose Vietnam plan to make freight tariffs public HONG KONG - Foreign shipping lines have expressed concern about a proposed Vietnam government decree that will require shipping companies to publicize their freight tariffs to protect exporters and importers.The proposal follows an investigation last year by the country's finance committee that found foreign shipping lines were hitting customers with... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current market. "Asia-Europe... LA-LB rail opening advances shipper, environmental interests The Port of Long Beach announcement last week that the $93 million Green Port Gateway rail project had been completed was yet another step forward in a multi-year effort by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to invest well over $1 billion to expand rail infrastructure at the... Carrier capacity battle moves to trans-Pacific The general rate increases and capacity cuts that have defined the Asia-Europe trade for most of 2015 seem to be making their way to the trans-Pacific as carriers try to cope with overcapacity. MOL and Zim have both announced a GRI from Asia to the U.S. MOL is seeking $540 per...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Globus sinks deeper Globus Maritime reported a deeper second-quarter loss as a soft market combined with an impairment loss during the period. BLT 'recalibrates' Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) said it is aiming to shift its focus to the Indonesian cabotage market after its restructuring effort puts most of its fleet in the hands of private equity. LNG slump in New York LNG stocks are leading a broad decline in New York shipping equities, with Teekay LNG and GasLog swapping places for the day's most punished names. Windcarrier wins work Fred Olsen Windcarrier International has tied up a fresh deal with Adwen Bremerhaven. Great expectations Soren Huscher has challenged Norient Product Pool to be number one among the three pools attracting tonnage from Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping. Handy deal for NewLead NewLead Holdings has secured employment for one of its eco-type handysize bulkers at a rate above today's spot market. India to spend $15bn India could invest more than $15.2bn in Iranian infrastructure like ports in return for cheaper gas. Crewman drowns A seafarer has died after falling from a Turkish cargoship in Germany. India to cut scrap prices Indian ship recyclers have set up a new body in an attempt to control the speculative buying of ships and halt the recent escalation in scrap prices. DFDS finds ally DFDS has teamed up with Finnlines to jointly operate the Russia-Germany route, which has been affected by a decline in trade due to sanctions. Scorpio nets larger loan ING cuts fatter cheque for tanker owner which has said farewell to its last non-eco vessel. MSE to build 30 ships Myanmar Shipyard Enterprise (MSE) has signed a deal to construct 30 small cargoships for a domestic operator. ABG Shipyard seeks $300m India's ABG Shipyard is trying to raise INR 20bn ($302m) to boost its finances. China LNG gets busy China LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with LNG Power Shipping for up to 200 LNG vessels. KoreaExim tightens up Lender will insist on higher advance payments before handing over cash for ship orders. Hoegh: weapons for UN Norway's Hoegh Autoliners has said weapons found on board one of its car carriers in Kenya were legitimate arms intended for use by the United Nations (UN). More LR1s for STX Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has announced a new order for LR1 tankers from Greece. Execs share $2m Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has handed out about $2m of performance shares to its management. Diamond S joins MR pools Diamond S has emerged as a new participant in both the Norient Product Pool (NPP) and the Handytankers pool. NOL shares under scrutiny Singapore Exchange advises investors to be cautious when trading in company stock. Happy to build tonnage Positive product tanker fundamentals were behind d'Amico's latest decision to exercise options for two more LR1 tankers.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
ICS: CO2 emissions from shipping could be cut in half by 2050 CBP seizes over 363 pounds of cocaine at Port of Philadelphia Danaos acquires three containerships in joint venture Port of Philadelphia releases request for qualifications for Southport developers Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees strong container growth UTi Worldwide Inc. opens contract logistics facility in Mexico Executive Moves: Clinton County Port Authority and Port Freeport Asian airlines experience freight decline in August Port Canaveral's Walsh steps down as CEO Chinese President meets with business leaders in Pacific Northwest Continental taps CEVA for warehousing, transportation services in UK ATA: Truck technician shortage could threaten industry

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
MEPs agree on targets for Paris climate talks Call for taxes on shipping emissions and IMO to agree on GHG measures in 2016. Competition between bunker players becoming 'more intense' 'Decline in oil prices has given the small and medium sized bunker companies a little breathing space,' says Bunker Holding CEO. Game Changer Lifting sanction on iran would have major implications for the bunker industry. 'China's slowdown has really affected the shipping sector' Bunker demand is 'bad' says trader as fuel oil stocks stay close to record high. Stricter pollution controls 'put cruise sector at risk' 'I think we need to be very sensible and realistic,' says cruise industry lobbyist. Fuel switching device to be marketed in the United States System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Marine fuel switchover device enters the US System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Software company developing new bunker monitoring tool Firm completes joint study from which results 'could revolutionise fuel efficiency'. European shipowner buys 'eco' pair Vessel design claims 'highest fuel efficiency' among 'latest eco designs'. WTI crude settles below $45 per barrel Amid renewed concern over global demand.

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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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