BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

13 February 2026 - Year XXX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

13:07 GMT+1

BRIEFS

January 27, 2015

	web site

ILWU dockers stage LA protest march, PMA responds Confidential data could be disclosed with new EU shipper rules Oil prices to rise again by summer as producers slow output Engine trouble pips bunker costs as No 1 low sulphur problem Box weight verification mandate takes effect next year Union Pacific 2014 profit up 18pc to US$5.2 billion, sales up 9pc Ghana opens 7 bids to build, operate US$1.5 billion Tema CT Freight derails in Winnipeg at rush hour, no injuries, no leaks Deutsche Post to pay new DHL hires less than old ones Partnering with DSME, Oman Drydock enters newbuilding world China Airlines expects good cargo year, orders new aircraft IATA: Cargo confidence carries into 2015, but yields expected to decline Maximus to start Europe-Mideast outsize cargo service MASkargo installs cloud operational management system

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
APM Terminals' equipment investments continue at Algeciras & Apapa DB Schenker & Maersk Line sign six-year agreement to reduce CO2 emissions from ocean freight EU court strikes down sanctions against Iranian shipping companies Pentalver to develop permanent box depot at DP World London Gateway PSA International handles increased volume in 2014 Slow pace of global economic recovery not helping shipping Stakeholders urged to begin preparing for container weight verification Three European ports host one of the world's largest boxships Bidder for dry bulk handling at Kolkata Port Essar Ports' Q3 FY15 net profit up 5 pc SC gives green signal to Vizhinjam port project E-commerce fuels warehousing, office space demand India to open Attari check post for exports from Afghanistan Multimodal cargo hub at Nagpur to get fresh boost Railways sees rise in freight earnings, traffic Australia eager to sign FTA with India Duty on man-made fibres needs change: Textile Dept Forex reserves hit all-time high of $ 322 bn Germany keen to boost ties with Indian SMEs India to improve ease of doing business, says Sitharaman India to lead South Asian economic growth in 2015 N. N. Kumar to be Chief Guest at CONquest 2015 on March 17 in Delhi

	web site

Helping traffic to move in Nairobi New track and trace package from Zim Wider highway across Canada due in 2016 Aviation policy heavyweight joins US A4A KCS increases car load volume Austria's watchdogs hand out fines CAL Cargo initiates weekly flights to Cyprus SVG CEO retires in style Nordcargo renamed DB Schenker Rail Italia Cosco out of the red LOT launches cargo service to North America Post-shipment verifications prove their worth Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL to work on MRV

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
US box port crisis worsens Congestion and delays at US West Coast container terminals could last well beyond a labour contract settlement, a prominent shipper group representative has warned. Bruce Carlton, president of the Virginia-based National Industrial Transportation League, maintained that operations on the waterfront Keel laying for Transnet dredger It will be the largest trailing suction dredger (TSHD) in Africa and is being built for South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) by Netherlands-based Royal IHC. The third dredger to be built for TNPA's Dredging Services division by IHC, the as-yet-unnamed 5,500m³ TSHD is part of a Port Saint John seeks C$38M for dredging The proposed dredging programme to deepen the main channel and the berths alongside the container terminal at Port Saint John in New Brunswick will cost approximately C$38M ($30.573M), a company spokeswoman has told IHS Maritime. She added that the dredging would take about three years and could IMO captures black carbon A definition of black carbon has been agreed upon at the IMO sub-committee level, which environmentalists hope might lead to the banning of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic. The definition will allow the IMO to develop ways of measuring black carbon to support data collection. Welcoming the "long Fire breaks out on Olsen cruise ship Boudicca An engine room fire broke out at about 4am yesterday aboard the Fred Olsen cruise ship Boudicca while it was sailing off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco. There were no injuries to any of Boudicca's 784 guests and 356 crew members, according to a company statement released today. It added, "There Greek shipowners calm in face of Syriza win Following the results of the general election on 25 January, Greek shipowners are waiting calmly for the new government led by the left-wing anti-austerity party Syriza to announce its policies on the shipping sector. The new administration is expected to end the autonomy of the shipping ministry Container ship supply to exceed demand until 2018 The supply of container shipping capacity is likely to exceed demand for at least three more years, according to Drewry, the London-based consultancy. "The industry has remained in a very long market trough since the index fell to 90 points in 2009, and there is very little light at the end Updated: Union condemns shrinking UK training funds Government funding to train UK seafarers has reduced year on year "in real terms", maritime union Nautilus International has warned. Although the 2014-15 funding, at GBP15M (USD22.7M), is the highest it has ever been, Nautilus said this amount will cover barely 20% of course expenses. "The funding Lightweight composite approved for ship use In a major breakthrough heralding the increased application of fibre-reinforced composite in place of steel material, the Swedish SP Technical Research Centre has secured approval for its use in the replacement of steel hatches on a SOLAS compliant vessel. The approval, which came from the flag Marlink VSAT for Van Oord fleet Dutch dredging and offshore contractor Van Oord is to fit customised Marlink very small aperture terminal (VSAT) services to its fleet, aiming to install equipment on 30 vessels by the end of 2015. "Most of the fleet will have the service," a Van Oord spokeswoman confirmed to IHS Yemen chaos spreads towards Red Sea chokepoint Oil-exporting countries of the Arabian Gulf are watching anxiously as the security situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate in the wake of US-backed President Hadi's resignation on Thursday. The previous day, the port of Aden was closed as Houthi rebels briefly seized control of the Capesize influx puts ship scrap prices under pressure A growing number of Capesizes being sold for demolition is exerting downward pressure on ship scrap prices. As many as 10 Capesizes are already on the market and many of these are headed towards Bangladesh and Pakistan. Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Systems said, "Much of the tonnage Dockers' union drops opposition to Mombasa privatisation Kenya's Dock Workers Union (DWU) has modified its long-held opposition to private operation of Mombasa port's new container terminal. The union now says it will support a government plan to hand the Second Container Terminal to a private operator after completion of the new berths, Terrorist 'infiltration' threat adds to Mediterranean migrant fears Former Libyan finance minister Ali Tarhouni used the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to warn that Islamic State militants are controlling migrant crossings from Libya and may be infiltrating Europe-bound migrant vessels. Quoted in the Malta Independent, Tarhouni said: "Europe is *ASTAR signs MoU to improve ship efficiency** Singapore-based ASTAR's Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sembcorp Marine, University of Glasgow and University of Glasgow Singapore to improve the design of large ocean-going vessels. The three-year MoU will involve new hull designs Ten missing in 'hit-and-run' collision* Ten Chinese fishermen are missing after an unidentified cargo ship collided with their vessel off the South Korean resort island Jeju. Three surviving fishermen from the vessel told South Korean Coast Guard officials that the cargo ship sailed away after colliding into their vessel's starboard China reports 36M tonne slump in coal imports last year China's total imports of bituminous and other coal for 2014 stood at 135.2M tonnes, an 11% year-on-year fall of 36M tonnes, latest statistics from China's customs authorities showed. This is the first time China's annual coal imports have declined in the past six years - but the Sri Lanka probes floating armoury Sri Lanka has banned the head of a private maritime security company from leaving the country because of investigations into a floating armoury it operated off Galle port. On a police request, a Colombo court ordered the temporary confiscation of the passport of Nissanka Senadhipathi, chairman of MES to deliver gantry cranes to New Priok port Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has received orders for its gantry cranes from the PT New Priok Container Terminal. MES said it will deliver eight units of its Mitsui-Paceco Portainer ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes and 20 units of Mitsui-Paceco Transtainer Capesize influx puts ship scrap prices under pressure A growing number of Capesizes being sold for demolition is exerting downward pressure on ship scrap prices. As many as 10 Capesizes are already on the market and many of these are headed towards Bangladesh and Pakistan. Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Systems said, "Much of the Bulker detained in Singapore after charter dispute A Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was arrested in Singapore following an ongoing chartering dispute between Dubai-based MUR Shipping and Greece-based Phoenix Shipping & Trading. The 48,913 dwt Intrepid, owned by Phoenix Shipping and Trading was arrested after MUR Shipping filed documents seeking DNVGL calls for transparent accident data sharing DNVGL's maritime CEO, Tor Svensen, believes that "legal fear" is stopping shipowners from sharing critical "lessons learned" from serious accidents. Speaking to IHS Maritime, Svensen said that while he would not "specifically say" that lawyers are warning

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
Irving gets AOPS build contract, is surface combatant prime Spanish shipbuilder forms Brazilian subsidiary Harvey Gulf to outsource IHM documentation management Havyard takes controlling stake in Norwegian Electric Rementowa cuts steel for first in BC Ferries' LNG trio

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
City council nod gives green light to Port of Everett waterfront project Department of Homeland Security releases trade-related statistics AAPA teaming with MarAd for trade routes conference Georgia Ports Authority sees growth in 2014 numbers Carmen Loberg named to new term on Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
UASC invests in reefer boxes Dubai-based carrier says it will make further investments in its fleet this year Cost of ocean transport down on last year despite sulphur regulation Declining fuel prices mean container transport costs are lower than in 2014, even though low-sulphur fuel requirements have come into force Egypt to ramp up LNG imports to meet domestic energy needs Some 75 cargoes said to be required by Egypt over about two years, with a Hoegh FSRU receiving the first imports into the country in a matter of weeks Product tanker Tosca in $18m sale and charter back deal Innovative deal as interest builds in secondhand medium range tankers Hyundai Heavy Industries says its new orders fell 28% in 2014 South Korean shipbuilder suffers worst performances in almost all sectors CSSC lands $312m loan from Cexim to finance 18,000 teu boxships Move supports China's bid to compete in ultra size boxship class Weapons rental claims investigated by BIMCO PMSCs accused of breaking law by leasing guns It's all about growth for VLGCs New ships, new cargoes: a new-look gas carrier industry Emergency anchorages set up as LA/Long Beach delays worsen Marine Exchange activates contingency plans to cope with gridlock in the harbour Cosco Group records $799m pre-tax profits in 2014 China's largest shipping group reveres loss on government-sponsored fleet renewal Hong Kong will deliver low-sulphur fuel law this year An official says city is drafting legislation that it aims to pass mid-year The extraordinary power of buoyancy The use of air to lift heavy weights has become an important tool in the hands of the heavylift sector

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
ILWU, PMA reach tentative agreement on chassis maintenance and repair Negotiators for the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have reached a tentative agreement on the chassis maintenance and repair issue that has been the major roadblock to reaching a new waterfront contract at West Coast ports. PMA spokesman Steve Getzug said on Monday that the tentative... WTO agreement advances on US formal acceptance The U.S. formally accepted a landmark World Trade Organization agreement that could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent and inject up to $1 trillion into the global economy, providing a much-needed boost to sluggish international trade growth. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Friday delivered the letter... US West Coast port pileup added to UPS holiday troubles Congestion and delays at U.S. West Coast ports contributed to UPS's high holiday transportation costs, cutting into the company's fourth quarter earnings and underscoring the broad impact of the ongoing longshore labor dispute on U.S. distribution networks. UPS, the largest U.S. transport operator, lowered its earnings guidance for 2014 and the... Huge winter storm closes terminals at Port of NY-NJ Marine terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest East Coast container port, will close early today and remain closed Tuesday as the entire Northeast braces for a winter storm of historic proportions. The wintry onslaught is expected to bring as much as 3 feet of snow,... Dockers' union drops opposition to Mombasa privatization Kenya's Dock Workers Union has modified its long-held opposition to private operation of Mombasa port's new container terminal. The union now says it will support a government plan to hand the Second Container Terminal to a private operator after completion of new berths, scheduled for March 2016. Private operation was a... Diversions lead to double-digit growth at India non-major ports Cargo volumes at non-major, also known as minor, ports in India expanded at nearly three times the pace of throughput at "major" ports owned by the federal government, reflecting rerouting of traffic to avoid ongoing congestion problems at certain major ports. According to port statistics compiled by JOC.com, non-major ports, which... Hong Kong's largest air freight terminal has strong finish to solid year HONG KONG - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) ended a solid 2014 by recording its strongest quarter of the year as Asia's air freight sector continued its robust recovery.The largest air freight terminal in Hong Kong handled 491,476 tons from October through December, up 4.9 percent on the... Alliances to shake up Asia-North Europe market share, Drewry says Alliance services in the Asia-North Europe trade, end-January 2015.The new carrier mega-alliances are set to shake up market share on the key Asia-North Europe liner trade while shippers will benefit from a greater choice of services, and probably lower freight rates, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.The 2M Alliance of Maersk... Cosco back in black with $800 million profit HONG KONG - China's largest shipping company, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., sailed back to profit in 2014 after three loss-making years, according to mainland media.Cosco Chairman Ma Zehua said in an interview with state-run Xinhua news agency that the group had last year made a profit of $807 million,... Global shipping body slams EC 'short-cut' advance filing proposal HONG KONG - A European Commission proposal calling for carriers and forwarders to identify the buyers and sellers of imported goods in their customs filings has been slammed by the World Shipping Council (WSC).The EC is in the final stages of rewriting the European Union's advance cargo data reporting requirements... China focuses attention on Omani port of Sohar More than $15 billion has been invested in the Omani port of Sohar and its free zone.HONG KONG - The development of Oman's Sohar Port and Freezone and its links to the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf nations have placed the port city firmly on China's radar as it works to... Shanghai warehouse supply to rise sharply this year, Colliers says HONG KONG - An estimated 10 million square feet of warehousing space will be completed in the Shanghai area this year, with one-third of the new developments located in the city's bonded areas, according to global real estate firm Colliers International. Driving growth in the logistics warehouse sector is the rise... SingPost buys New Zealand forwarder to boost regional network HONG KONG - SingPost has acquired a 90 percent stake in New Zealand forwarder Famous Pacific Shipping as the regional e-commerce logistics specialist expands its Asia-Pacific footprint.The Singapore-based company paid an initial amount of $2.7 million for the stake through its forwarding subsidiary Famous Holdings, and after the net profit... New capacity plans risk India ports becoming 'stacking yards' HONG KONG - Only 60-70 percent of India's port capacity was currently being utilized, and that issue should be addressed before the country embarked on ambitious new port projects, according to Visakhapatnam port chairman M.T. Krishna Babu.Babu was addressing a two-day East Coast Maritime Business summit in the port city...

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
Investors lose interest The appetite for equities that offer exposure to certain segments of the shipping industry appears to be subsiding, according to an analyst at Arctic Securities. Storage deals for 20 Oil traders have fixed at least 20 tankers for floating storage, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity said today as he warned that spot market strength may shift the trend. Karamanlis sells Hellenic stake Hellenic Carriers has seen one of its largest shareholders surrender his stake in the company as he was elected MP in yesterday's Greek elections. Three hurt in fire Three people have been injured in a fire on an Indonesian cargoship in Surabaya. PNSC defends record Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has denied delaying vessels lifting cargoes for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and says it is still owed money for journeys already completed. Deltadiep released An Intership Navigation cargoship has been released by Guyana nearly three weeks after drugs were found on board. ING raises Boskalis Royal Boskalis Westminster has seen its status upgraded to "buy" from ING, two weeks after it increased its stake in offshore shipping company Fugro. Sino-Global in tanker move Nasdaq-listed Sino-Global Shipping America has made a move into tanker ownership with a second-hand deal in Hong Kong. Havyard takes over NES Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard Group has taken control of ship technology company Norwegian Electric Systems (NES). More than 1,000 scrapped More than 1,000 ships were scrapped worldwide during 2014, according to data released from NGO Shipbreaking Platform. Bulker repairs continue Repairs are being carried out on a Chilean bulker that suffered hull cracks after grounding at the end of last year. Piracy conference called off An anti-piracy conference was called off in Las Vegas due to a dispute between a workers' union and the venue, Red Rocks Casino. ITF targeting Asia The ITF union is sending out teams of inspectors to check crew pay and conditions in Asia this week. ICTSI in debt swap Philippines port operator ICTSI has offered shareholders a chance to swap current outstanding notes with new debt maturing later. HHI orders slump Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has revealed a 28% dive in orders during 2014, but the marine business fell by only 7.66%. GSI profit to jump Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is forecasting a "substantial increase" in earnings for 2014 after it sold non-core operations. Vinalines debt sold A group of lenders to Vinalines is selling debt worth VND 2 trillion ($93bn) to a state assets agency. West Africa waits A new $60m West African shipping line backed by Nigeria has yet to materialise despite a promise it would be up and running in December. Cosco back in black Chinese state giant Cosco has returned to profit after three years of losses, according to chairman Ma Zehua. Bimco to vet dry ports Bimco is calling on shipping companies to participate in its new vetting system for dry bulk terminals. Vietnam tanker released Vietnam's PV Trans Oil and Jalvahan Ship Trading look to have settled their differences over an alleged chartering dispute. Syriza heading for victory Syriza, Greece's radical left-wing coalition party, is poised to form the country's next government, early exit polls show.

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
News Flash: Winter storm threatens to snarl freight networks Port of Oakland calls severely impacted by LA/LB congestion U.S. Customs extends authority of some CEEs BIS revises rules to reflect U.S.-India Bilateral Understanding U.S. formally accepts WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Industry concerned about EU changes to advance cargo data rules Study highlights economic benefits of modern U.S. inland waterways ZIM starts sensitive cargo monitoring service Ships stack up outside Los Angeles and Long Beach E-retailers struggling with cost of delivery and logistics investment SeaLand opens for business in South Florida ITC: Chinese solar panels harm U.S. makers SUA applauds ITC's second look at Mexican sugar import investigations

	web site
JANUARY 26, 2015
OPEC: Oil 'will not' fall to $20 'The price will not go to $20 or $25, I think the price will stay at where we are now,' says Secretary-General. NY, NJ terminals to shutdown as winter storm approaches Expected to close around 3:30 p.m. (local time) on Monday, port authority says. Chief engineers swicthing fuels 'too early' Korean Register says new software will help more cost effective ECA compliance. ECA awareness campaign launching next month PSC inspectors will focus on informing crew about the new sulphur limits. 'Eco' ship launched Ship design will contribute to shipbuilder reducing CO2 output. Fujairah's Oil Terminal 3 could be in operation next year Terminal will handle small vessels and bunker barges. Hong Kong official: Emissions law this year Regional extension to law is 'being explored'. Trader departs Termoil Company has offices across east Mediterranean region. Bunker demand helps drive China fuel oil imports Venezuela is China's top supplier. Engine certificate, not fuel type, to demonstrate ECA NOx compliance IMO working on circular to explain how the NOx Tier III compliance process will work for LNG fuelled engines. Singapore: 'Many people are bearish' 'Sagging crude oil prices' undermine demand. Hempel brings new product to market Which is responding to customer demands. Court hearing of Titan Petrochemicals delayed Date has been pushed back to March 13. Chinese shipping giant back in profit Company decreases total fuel bill by $400 million in 2014. Sri Lanka: 'New approach needed to boost bunkering sector' Official urges authorities to look into price adjustments. Staff moves at Petrobras in London Previous employee is now 'retired', according to the company. Bunker storage facility starts up at UK port Geos Group goes physical at Great Yarmouth. Cheaper bunkers undermine case for super-sized ships German chief executive reviewing invest decisions on big tonnage. Falmouth bunker bonanza shows no sign of abating How long the bunkering bonanza will continue is the million-dollar question. Emissions-reduction device to enter marine market Device aimed a small diesel powered ships. Oil prices to rebound, says Total's CEO To a higher level than before the current price crash. African player boosts Mauritius bunker supplies Vivo Energy Mauritius adds barge to fleet.

›››File


FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher

	Search on inforMARE			Presentation
	Feed RSS			Advertising spaces
	inforMARE in Pdf
	Mobile