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February 4, 2016

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HPH Trust net profit up 6pc to US$374.2 million as revenues rise 5pc Baltic dry index slips to new low as demand continues to fall Cheap bunker may lead to faster vessels increasing capacity: BIMCO TraPac may take part of Oakland's Outer Harbour after PA's exit CMA CGM hikes rate from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka US$300/TEU March 3 Damco launches China B2C Logistics Programme for e-commerce India must be more port centric to catch up to China: port manager UPS quarterly profit up 193pc to US$1.33 billion as revenues rise 1pc Aviation firms test drones for inspection of aircraft, infrastructure Singapore Airlines Cargo extends re-ups with Frankfurt Cargo Services

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Centre to give priority to developing five waterways: Gadkari Employers asked to be ready for STCW 2010 New service to commence soon between Chittagong & Kolkata under Indo-Bangla Coastal Shipping Agreement World fleet doubled in last three years ZIM announces organisational restructuring Basic pension of Group 'C' & 'D' retirees of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Boards to increase by 5.69 pc JNPT contributes to CM's relief fund Ministry of Shipping focusing on mechanisation, efficiency, capacity at Major Ports Dedicated warehouse for Toyota Tsusho India inaugurated at Adani Logistics Park, Patli India to buy more crude oil from Africa: Pradhan Turkish cos keen to invest in Indian infra sector

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Quick climb up career ladder New members for CTL BDB representative for Elbe advisory committee First Dreamliner for Saudia Stepping up Iran-Europe general cargo services Reaching the magic 4,000 vessel mark New communication director for supply chain specialist Panalpina introducing new software US railway invests in network and freight cars Vinci participating in Iran airports' expansion Fair winds for La Rochelle in 2015 Bench and Hellmann cooperate New front man for Trans-o-flex Pegg to lead Atlas Breakbulk Alliance Airfreight growing - but only slowly Cutting edge safety system for new Gotthard tunnel East Timor port goes to Bollore

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Marine insurers call for car carrier re-design after Modern Express loss Marine insurers may well be on a collisions course with the maritime market after the Modern Express incident prompted further calls for action from underwriters. Insurers have expressed concern over the safety of car carriers following the accident earlier this week. It has seen the association that represents the world's marine insurers call... Meyer Turku receives gantry crane as investment kicks in Meyer Turku, the Finnish subsidiary of Germany's Meyer Werft group, has said it will buy a new 1,200-tonne gantry crane at a cost of EUR30 million (USD32.7 million). The crane will be delivered in 2018. This is the... Shipbuilder HHIC deteriorates into loss South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, which is being managed by its main creditor Korea Development Bank now, incurred a KRW228 billion (USD193.4 million) loss for 2015, reversing a KRW71.7 billion profit for 2014. HHIC attributed the loss to cancelled bulk carrier orders... India's inland waterways authority promises assured depth dredging contracts Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the agency tasked with developing the country's vast network of unexploited waterways for moving cargo, will opt for assured depth dredging contracts. This is to assuage one of the main concerns of private investors looking to put money into inland water transport sector -... Quiet VLCC market worries analysts Activity on the VLCC market is less than the beginning of last year and spot freight rates languish under USD 50,000 per day as a result, which is troubling shipping analysts at Pareto Securities in Oslo. "Despite decent activity last week rates... Pacific Carriers asks to lower time-charter rates As the dry bulk freight market continues to worsen, Pacific Carriers Ltd, the holding company of Malaysian Bulk Carriers, has caused a stir among Japanese ship owners by unilaterally paying half the agreed rates on long-term chartered-in tonnage. Sources in Japan's shipping community told IHS... Royal IHC building unique dredger for DEME The multifunctional 15,000 m3 trailing suction hopper dredger that Netherlands-based Royal IHC is building for Belgium dredging and offshore giant DEME Group will be able to work in shallow water, environmentally-vulnerable areas, and dredge hard soils. Named the Bonny River, it will be... Dry bulk gloom hits China's shipbuilding industry The Baltic Dry Index's deterioration to a historic low in 2015, has battered China's ambitions to be the world's top shipbuilding nation. Figures compiled by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa show that based on the mainstream deep sea ships (bulk carriers over 20,000 dwt, crude and product tankers... Bolloré to build new Timor-Leste port Paris-listed Bolloré Group was selected to build and operate a new USD424 million port close to Dili, capital of Timor-Leste. The project involves construction of a container and general handling cargo port on the southwest side of Tibar Bay, around 10 km west of Dili. The... Record 2015 throughput not enough to boost Westports profit Malaysia-listed port operator Westports Holdings (Westports) posted a 1% drop in net profit in 2015 despite recording all-time high container throughput of 9.05 million teu for the year. The company's net profit reached MYR504.9 million (USD119.8 million), slightly below the 2014 figure. Revenue rose 7% to MYR1.68 billion in the... Indonesian port operator to upgrade seven eastern ports Indonesia's state-owned port operator Pelindo III has budgeted IDR1 trillion (USD72.4 million) to upgrade and develop seven ports in the eastern part of the huge Southeast Asian archipelago. The ports are Kalabahi Port, Lorens Say Maumere Port, and Waingapu Port that are located in East Nusa Tenggara, Sape Port in West... Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding diversifies into FPSOs Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding which has specialised in bulk carriers, has diversified into FPSO chartering as new ship orders have declined. MES has 14 bulkers on order and it expects to complete the last of those orders in 2018. On 1 February, MES established an FPSO Business Section... Songa Offshore SE closes offices, plans to cut 200 onshore jobs Songa Offshore SE has closed offices in South Korea and Aberdeen, Scotland, and plans to reduce 200 onshore jobs as part of its corporate restructuring programme. Bjornar Iversen, CEO of Songa Offshore SE, attributed the rationale of office closures and job cuts to the depressed offshore drilling market, owing to... Lloyd's Register wins USD0.7 million Hambantota port inspection job Lloyd's Register (LR) has secured a contract worth GBP0.5 million (USD0.7 million) to handle key safety and quality checks at LAUGFS Gas' liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka. Under the contract signed with Sri Lanka-based LAUGFS Holdings, the LR team will cover... US Coast Guard authorisation seeks Obama sign-off Moving LNG on US-flag vessels, bolstering security at foreign ports, and enhancing Arctic navigation were some of the provisions included in a US Coast Guard bill that now awaits White House approval. The Coast Guard Authorisation Act, which provides USD9.1 billion to the...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
'Whopping' yield decline brings a 'new normal' to global air cargo markets Full ahead for IRISL as it prepares to rejoin global liner trades after sanctions are lifted Kalitta Air falls foul of pilots calling for better conditions Trucking revenue keeps CH Robinson on the road to growth SeaLand Atlantico a maritime alternative for Mexican perishables exports to the US ZIm announces regional reorganisation and executive promotions Nadia Ribeiro rejoins CEVA as head of South America cluster

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
TSB Canada reports on foundering of self propelled barge MacGregor claims major advance in handling loads at depth DEME orders new generation trailing suction hopper dredge High Pressure SCR completes certification testing Nordbay has a bad day

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Jensen Maritime nets contract to design pair of escort tugs Coast Guard Port Captain lifts Coos Bay restrictions Department of Homeland Security expanding Coast Guard maternity leave Retail federation calling for East Coast labor stability Alaska Airlines adding flight between Spokane, Anchorage

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Non-US marine insurers can now quote Iran business, IUMI confirms But ongoing Washington restrictions could hold back return by P&I clubs Hyundai claims it is owed another $178m in bitter dispute with Fred. Olsen Hyundai's claims hold no merit and will be vigorously refuted, declares Norwegian offshore company Panamax hits new record low South American grains moving east the only flicker of hope for market now Product tanker rates soften amid chartering lull Despite dips this week, market is strong by historical standards Tidewater cuts loss with a quarter of fleet in lay-up Loss eased by lower impairments as 70 vessels are stacked at end of 2015 The fall and rise of Euronav Anatomy of a transformed crude tanker company Idle box fleet falls in lead-up to Chinese New Year But numbers will soon rise with analysts anticipating a post-new year deluge Marine insurance faces challenging 2016, warns Dieter Berg IUMI conference will highlight effective underwriting in a changing environment Navios Partners axes remaining cash distributions 'Painful' but 'very viable' decision to redirect cash towards potential acquisitions, says Angeliki Frangou Tianjin blast could cost marine insurers $3bn Assessment efforts hampered by attitude of Chinese authorities, IUMI warns London Gateway reaps rewards of UK storms River Thames port has received 25 ad hoc calls diverted from Felixstowe in recent months due to high winds Correction Photo error in tanker hijack story Bourbon to keep up to a fifth of fleet stacked as 13 more ships are laid up Currency gains mask fall in full-year revenue in continued market slump Iron ore exports from Port Hedland to China fall 12% Lower demand from China and cyclone port closure affect export volumes Royal Caribbean sees 42% rise in 2015 adjusted net income Figure excludes $399.3m non-cash impairment charge incurred from Pullmantur brand refocus Civmec completes purchase of Australian shipbuilder Acquisition to help strengthen company's presence on Australia's east coast Hyundai Group unveils measures to help shipping line HMM Conglomerate to sell three financial subsidiaries via open bidding Damen gets government approval to buy stake in Vietnam yard Partnership to gradually reduce Vietnamese authorities' share of the business ABS inks pact with Cosco on trans-Arctic shipping Partners to expand Cosco's use of the Northeast Passage, explore navigational routes in the Northwest Passage and develop ice-class ships Norway exempts annual fees for laid-up offshore support vessels Exemption expected to save the industry around $265,000 Maersk Line picks Hong Kong for Asia region HQ Carrier cuts number of regional offices to seven Suezmax market sees mixed sentiment on week's fixtures Flurry of Middle Eastern inquiries contrasts with sluggish activity elsewhere

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Hub Group rounds out tumultuous year with double-digit profit USA Truck profit up, revenue down Ryder System to rein in leased fleet growth in 2016 Class 8 truck orders plunge Truck pricing drops, volumes rise at CH Robinson CP: NS merger would meet STB standards Oakland bankruptcy won't deter Ports America investment elsewhere Lynch to succeed Foltz as Georgia ports chief Late sales kicks Brazil shoe exports up Greece ports prepare for third strike this year Container shortage forces Russia rail service cuts Jawaharlal Nehru Port relaxes customs process for exports Europe, Asia-Pacific stalled air cargo growth in 2015 Bollore wins deep-sea concession in Timor-Leste US East Coast ports grab nine-month 2015 container market lead Container weight rules require new SOPs, shipper finds Simonetti takes on Contship Italia VP role

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
VLCC market propels DHT Q4 Tanker owner hits profit marks and says its shares are "attractive investment." Capital Product charters out two boxships Tanker and boxship owner announces new charters for redelivered vessels. Capital charters two boxships The diversified tanker and boxship firm announces new charters for redelivered vessels. Ardmore share price plunges after miss New York-listed products tanker owner sees stock shed 13% as dividend declines. Navios Partners drops after payout chopped MLP sees market value tumble after investor payout is iced but purchasing kitty well-stocked. DNV and Russians signal detente Deal aims to push through rules for classing ships plying Arctic waters. Petrobras exec faces 12 years in jail The $2.1bn "Lava Jato" case grinds on as TMT head remains out of reach. Ship inspector lied to HK crash inquiry Wong Kam-ching convicted of perjury in trial relating to life-vests on board Lamma IV ferry. Safe Bulkers pushes out debt again Greek owner wins deal from DNB to push back $145m loan by two years. General strike to hit Greek ports Dockers to participate in industrial action against Syriza's new insurance and pension plans. HMM creditors demand 30% charter cuts Korean owner needs to slash fleet costs if it wants to access fresh funds. Navios Partners ends dividend as profit falls The bulker and boxship company said cash needed as dry powder for S&P deals. Ardmore stays bullish despite earnings miss Anthony Gurnee-led owner falls short of forecasts in the final quarter of 2015. Lyubov talks go on as crew wait 14 Russian and Ukrainian seafarers still in limbo in Spain as cargoship manager changes. Tidewater reduces third quarter loss New York-listed owner sees cost reduction programme bear fruit hot on the heels of payout suspension. Drifting cargoship anchored off UK RNLI says Aasvik lost power south-east of Tenby on Monday. WEC Lines launches new run Dutch feedership operator linking Iberia to northern Europe. Subsea 7 renews long-term North Sea deal Offshore vessel owner clinches strategic agreement with six oil companies as it buys back more bonds. Mitsui Engineering lowers 2016 forecast Big losses from the construction of four ships hurt the Japanese shipbuilder in the first nine months to December. Vietnamese bulker burns off Haiphong Firefighters tackled blaze in accommodation block of South Star in Tonkin Bay. Arpeni Pratama delays bond payments Indonesian shipowner keeping hold of cash until restructuring is complete. Daiichi seeks cash from creditors Bankrupt Japanese owner delays rehabilitation plan as it chases new investment. Bourbon lays up another 13 PSVs French owner says demand decreasing and more stacking could be carried out as it combats downturn. BP cancels Oceaneering charter Oil major scraps deal for Houston company's offshore support vessel. Jungerhans orders up to eight feeders German owner heads to China for four firm 1,000-teu ships, with options. Bourbon lays up another 13 offshore supply ships French owner says demand decreasing and more stacking could be carried out as it combats downturn. Maersk Line consolidates Asia HQ in Hong Kong Danish liner giant downsizes Singapore operation as it combines two Asian regions into one. Maersk Line shifts Asia regional HQ to Hong Kong Danish liner giant downsizes Singapore operation as it consolidates two Asian regions into one. Songa Offshore to slash staff and close offices Arne Blystad-backed drilling rig operator latest offshore company to announce staff cuts. HPH Trust ends the financial year in the black Hong Kong and China port operator says to focus on tariffs and cost improvements in 2016. Resolve recruits Costa Concordia salvage master Industry veteran joins Florida-headquartered company as part of its global expansion. Subsea 7 set to exit Singapore for KL Rising costs of doing business in Lion Republic said to be behind decision to switch cities. GSL to buy up $28.4m in bonds New York-listed containership owner to use excess cash flow to cut debt.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
NEWS FLASH: GPA chief Foltz to step down OOIDA rolls back N.Y. highway fee on truckers Coast Guard bill heads to President Yusen Logistics posts soaring profits U.S.-flag lakers see decline in January volumes Estes Express expands use of solar power Executive moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and CargoTec U.S. steel imports tumble 12.6% in 2015 Port of Gothenburg volumes rise 3% in 2015 Port of Los Angeles terminal fails to meet air quality standards Port of Oakland task force seeks to reduce drayage wait times Global air cargo growth slows in 2015 Kewill, INTTRA expand partnership Aramex looking at additional acquisitions Cargo flights suspended as airline workers in Brazil, Argentina go on strike

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
180 CST fuel market shrinks on regulation, market economics Fuel becoming obsolete with just pockets of demand persisting. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks saw largest weekly build since November US residual fuel oil stocks rose nearly 1 million barrels in the week that ended Friday. COSCO, ABS to work jointly on trans-Atlantic shipping developments Voyages between core Asian, European ports could be cut by 4,000 miles Russian refineries cut January throughput on poor economics Attractiveness of Russian fuel oil exports deteriorated significantly due to weak fuel oil prices in NWE. Egypt's EGPC opens $400 mil letter of credit for Q1 fuel imports: report 500,000 mt of fuel oil is required monthly in Egypt. ExxonMobil to bring 6 upstream projects online in 2016, add 250,000 boe/d capacity Refineries investments to generate higher value product yields: bunker fuel oil to ULSD Novorossiisk bunker prices rebound as product overhang clears Earlier weather delays now cleared.

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COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

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