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September 5, 2019

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Cosco Shipping Ports profit off 12.5pc to US$147 million, sales rise 4.5pc China: FBI seeks to recruit American Huawei executives to spy on firm China factory output falls for 4th month as US-China trade row simmers Sri Lanka to invest heavily in boosting capacity of Colombo box port US sanctions Hong Kong company for illegal transshipment to Iran PSA wraps up acquisition of Penn Terminals on Delaware River China Merchants Port looks to partner with carrier to stabilise growth Yilport Puerto Bolivar to have 4 mobile harbour cranes in November Macau cross-border motor traffic up 9.4pc in July to 454,059 trips DP World orders 15 RTG cranes from Kalmar for its Mumbai terminal Amazon.com to buy 9.9pc of Canadian air freight partner Cargojet Shippers want new MASkargo charges dropped despite rising costs Ground handler WFS adds new pharma cold cargo facility at Paris CDG APEX partners Asiana Cargo and launch services to Rickenbacker

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept. PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Regular train launched for timber transport Korean Air Cargo continues with GHA in Frankfurt Rhenus Logistics acquires PSL Group Ground-breaking for new hub in Luxembourg Full speed ahead despite diesel traffic ban LNG-to-powership project launched in Mozambique Martin Ollmann joins management board of TGP Group Bulgaria and Romania order Smartron locomotives Zufall pools tyre logistics CHS Trade chooses Hermes CMS Malaysia awards licence for oil & gas logistics Two new executives for Hellmann New transport hub in Pennsylvania "Curiosity of the Day" Sonoco Thermosafe fills passive bulk packaging gap Fiege opens mega centre in Greven Antwerp Lineas hub to receive new equipment Last exit to Europe

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Maersk and MSC to suspend AE2 Asia-North Europe loop for the second time Creating freeports will be 'no magic wand' for a post-Brexit Britain Rhenus Group buys UK road freight specialist PSL Group Can forwarders trust FedEx in Latin America, as it buys a perishables specialist? Keeping the freight and trucks rolling on US roads - there's an app for that Kerry appoints industry veteran John Parkes MD for integrated logistics Martin Ollmann new MD Germany for TransGlobal Projects Cathay Pacific chairman John Slosar to step down in November On the wires: Bad news for Damco - Twill's new boss is 'one of the smartest people in Maersk' Supply chain radar: The absence of disruption - Silicon Valley folk aren't that stupid Supply chain radar: RPA Labs & the tech disruption... what disruption? 'It hasn't taken place yet'

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
NTSB investigates fatal dive boat fire The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a tragic fire that broke out early Monday morning aboard the 75 ft, 1981-built live-aboard dive boat Conception and cost the lives of 34 people. Clean Marine set to cut scrubber costs Oslo, Norway, headquartered exhaust gas cleaning system specialist Clean Marine is launching a next generation SOx scrubber that promises big reductions in shipowners' investment and installation costs as well as lower scrubber Wärtsilä solutions will help Hurtigruten go even greener Hurtigruten, the world's largest expedition cruise operator, is to continue its push for greener and more sustainable shipping by converting three more vessels to become premium, hybrid powered expedition cruise ships. The Tidewater makes leadership change Houston headquartered offshore services provider Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) reports that its board of directors has appointed Quintin V. Kneen as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director, effective immediately. John T. Rynd

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
US moves against Iranian 'oil-for-terror' maritime network prompts IMO complaint Iran has told the International Maritime Organization that US threats against its vessels and attempts to prevent countries from providing... Transparency set to top London International Shipping Week agenda Insurance, legal, security and technology experts converge on London to discuss why transparency is potentially a double-edged sword for shipping... Many port states not ready for IMO 2020 The International Maritime Organization's Marpol Annex VI limits the main air pollutants contained in ship's exhausts including sulphur oxides and... Fuel compatibility still a major concern Abdmessih notes that a large number of VLSFO deliveries contained excessive aluminium and silicon levels Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure The UK's National Crime Agency found 1,279 kg of heroin concealed in towels and bathrobes on August 30 Port of Miami reopens after USCG lifts hurricane restrictions 'The Port of Miami, Miami River and Port Everglades are safe for marine traffic/operations, and has lifted the Port Condition... CMA CGM seeks to lighten debt burden with China Merchants terminal deal, says analyst The French line has been known to divest non-core port assets when in need of cash, as in the case... Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew Vessel owner Stena Bulk welcomes reports of crew release but says it has yet to receive official confirmation from Iran Daily Briefing Free to read: World boxship fleet update: A mood of caution \| Cosco Shipping quashes 25,000 teu newbuild speculation \|... Novatek and Sovcomflot announce joint shipping venture The recent joint ventures will help achieve the goal set by the Russian president to ensure an increase in annual... Sinanju Tankers launches Singapore's first LNG-fuelled bunker tanker Sinanju's crew will pick up valuable experience in how to handle LNG safely and in accordance to the strict procedures... Seafarer memorial on Plymouth Hoe serves more than one purpose The Watchkeeper, a memorial to merchant navy seafarers who died in conflict, has been unveiled in Plymouth as a fitting... US Atlantic ports keep eye on slow-moving Hurricane Dorian Hurricane Dorian is expected to be a 'long-duration event with heavy rain, storm surge, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes' Concerns mount on lower price of LNG as US supplies swell The US Energy Information Administration reported that deliveries of natural gas to customers had reached a monthly all-time high in... Safe Bulkers completes five scrubber retrofits The charter market was weak in the first half of the year, but since then the Baltic Exchange index has... Sovcomflot completes LNG-fuelled tanker crossing of northern sea route The vessel, part of the company's Green Funnel series, crossed the NSR as part of its commercial voyage from the...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
LA-LB port terminals: Empty containers only peak season challenge Cosco, CN extend intermodal pact Carriers driving container data standardization New Orleans attracts second direct Asian service UP nixes plan to fine trucks for missed appointments Shippers delaying US truck drivers longer: survey 2M Asia-Europe service suspension signals weak market Slower growth, IMO tests stabilizing container shipping sector Maersk rolls out single customs process flow to US, Canada shippers

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Doosan engine order restarts Ouhua Shipbuilding newbuilds Brokers caution post-bankruptcy Ouhua Shipbuilding faces a sceptical Asian market Ultra Deep Solutions powers ahead with newbuilding plans Diving support and construction vessel niche player invites yards to bid on its biggest vessel yet Berge Bulk buys five-year-old capesize in fleet renewal move Sale price appears to reflect the firmer capesize freight market has yet to lift asset values Sheriff preps Singapore auction for Brightoil bunker tankers Sales set to test demand for the vessel type ahead of IMO 2020 Hermitage Offshore still in red Hermitage Offshore stayed in the red in the second quarter. The Scorpio Group-backed, New York-traded offshore vessel owner reported a $4m loss for the second three months of 2019, alongside a $0.22 loss per share, deeper than the $0.13 loss per share consensus. Equinor swoops for North Sea supply ships The company booked $12.7m in charter revenue for the quarter while vessel operating expenses Tidewater's Rynd hanging it up Tidewater chief executive John Rynd is retiring. The New York-traded offshore giant announced the move after the close of trading Wednesday, effective immediately. He will be replaced by Quintin Kneen, the company's current chief financial officer. Tidewater CEO Rynd preaches discipline as offshore recovers Rynd took over the top spot at Houston-based Tidewater in February 2018, seven months af LPG bunkering begins to win favour from VLGC shipowners Owners who want to play the long game in low-carbon shipping are more interested in the alternative fuel than those simply seeking to meet IMO 2020 rules US lashes out at 'oil-for-terror' network with round of sanctions Shipping warned as tensions between the west and Iran heighten Trafigura sheds yet another suezmax after Frontline deal Spain's Ondimar believed to have picked up trader's Chinese-built vessel Shell launches hunt for US and Caribbean LNG bunker vessels Energy major extends its global reach but this time is seeking two Jones Act ships Navig8 deepens links with Metrostar and Transmed Shipmanager extends fixture of Metrostar aframax pair and goes back to Transmed for second VLCC SSY grows its LNG team with broker hire and more to come Shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is building up its LNG expertise with a new hire in Asia and more to come in London. Director Toby Dunipace, who heads the LNG department at SSY, said Scott Leong is joining this month to work out of Singapore alongside broker Josh Choo. SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights Leong was formerly with BW LPG, where he worked for four years, UKMTO: two skiffs followed ship off Iran UK body warns of incident involving unidentified vessel. UK recovers record amount of heroin from Maersk boxship The UK's National Crime Agency has recorded its largest-ever heroin bust off a Maersk boxship. Law enforcement said Wednesday that it tracked nearly 1.3 tonnes of the drug - street value £120m ($164.2m) - from Felixstowe to Rotterdam after the ship dropped anchor in the UK 30 August. Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship Golden Ocean capesize caught up in cocaine bust The National Crime Age Nordic market sees growth from shipowners attracted to service Vessel owners are increasingly turning to dedicated insurance providers in northern Europe for their hull cover OGK continues Turkish OSV spending spree Turkish owner snaps up three supply ships as country's fleet expands. Convex converges on marine insurance Self-proclaimed 'insurance company of the future' is ready to pile some of its abundant capital into an improving marine market Jens Martin Jensen signs in at New Fortress Energy One-time Frontline CEO relocates to Miami to join Wes Edens' growing team on LNG CSIC chairman Hu retires ahead of merger between Chinese shipbuilding giants The retirement news suggests CSSC chairman Lei Fanpei may lead the merged entity Yangzijiang highlights new bulker orders amid spooked investors The Chinese shipyard is continuing its efforts to reassure investors that it remains "business as usual". Shipping can reap the rewards of embracing its 'social purpose' Overturning the monetarist shibboleth of shareholder primacy comes with sacrifices but it could be used to the industry's long-term benefit GasLog signs up for first FSU deal with Panama power project Peter Livanos-led company opts to convert open vessel as it looks at the future use of its existing vessels Tough love at Lloyd's could help marine markets finally take off Major doubts hang over whether rate improvements can be sustained in the long term following the restructuring at Lloyd's of London Torstein Hagen launches cruiseship voyage record attempt Viking Cruises supremo says current trip is double its previous longest Sovcomflot forms new LNG carrier company with Novatek Russian owner and producer teaming up on shipowning, design and construction. Lemissoler to sell off older vessels as it awaits deliveries Cyprus-based company braces for fleet renewal amid robust S&P activity for supramaxes Hanssons dissolve family company but keep NAT shares Herbjorn and Alexander Hansson are dissolving the family's investment company, High Seas, after significant losses. High Seas owns the family's shares in tanker company Nordic American Tankers and the offshore company Hermitage Offshore Services, where the share prices have fallen sharply on the New York Stock Exchange. Over the three years, the family company has booked losses of close to NOK HHI seeks green light from Japan for DSME mega-merger South Korean shipbuilder takes another step towards its $1.6bn takeover of DSME. Samsung forms joint venture for new Russian tankers South Korean shipbuilder also signs contract to design series of 15 Arctic 2 LNG carriers Preferred share payout holds down first half performance at Top Ships Top Ships reported a deeper loss for the second half as a dividend on preferred shares issued to its chief executive pushed its bottom line lower. The Evangelos Pistiolis-led company reported a $15.2m loss attributable to common shareholders after the New York close Tuesday, deeper than the $6.6m loss for the first half of 2018. Top Ships plaintiffs appeal dismissal of fraud suit Top Ships move Freeport LNG debuts as first commissioning cargo sails Another new US liquefaction plant swings into action as eyes turn to Elba Island for next start up Iran to release seven crew from Stena Impero Five Indians, a Latvian and a Russian to be freed from tanker on humanitarian grounds. RSA Luxembourg's Richard Turner urges marine sector to embrace change Underwriters and brokers need to learn new skills, says IUMI chairman Richard Turner, who is pushing the marine industry to welcome advances in technology Eurobulk offloads 20-year-old panamax bulker as prices firm An undisclosed buyer is said to have paid $6.5m for the Tsuneishi-built vessel Blue Wall fleet halved after fourth ship sale this year Yet another ship owned by George and Stathis Gourdomichalis' Blue Wall Shipping has been sold - reducing its fleet to four vessels, down from eight at the beginning of the year. The company's clients - some of whom have been embroiled in legal struggle with a charterer - have shed four of Blue Wall's ships since March in deals that raised about $23m. Second Gourdomichalis bulker seized in ship a More chemical tankers on the menu for EAT Malaysian owner wants extra capacity for Petronas' new refinery project. CMA CGM linked to sale of CMAT terminal assets China Merchants tipped as buyer as Lars Kastrup reportedly leads disposal effort. Equinor to groom digital OSV chartering start-up Norwegian oil firm's accelerator offers funds and access to a network of experts at Oslo boot camp Stena confirms three-year LNG carrier charter But Swedish owner does not specify whether Total has taken vessel. Hyunsung MCT inks debut ship order South Korean company kickstarts alternative fuel push with ro-pax deal. South East Asia crude import growth to cool in 2019 Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar have been good for tankers, but Indonesia less so, says Clarksons Keppel launches Singapore's first dual-fueled bunker tanker Sinanju-owned vessel on track to start supplying IMO compliant fuels in early 2020 Turkish man jailed for exporting US marine equipment to Iran US judge said procurement for military purposes represented a "serious threat" to US national security Markel International optimistic over Asian insurance market Underwriter working at Lloyd's platform in Asia says the region's prospects are good Eastern Pacific lands MSC charter for LNG-fuelled boxship sextet Latest deal means all of Idan Ofer company's boxship newbuildings are chartered out Vogemann linked to eight bulkers at Taizhou Kouan One of Germany's oldest shipowners has signed up for an order that will substantially increase its owned fleet

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Lack of railcar demand in spotlight at investor conference With rail traffic lower year-over-year and PSR initiatives in full swing, it's understandable that soft railcar demand attracted attention at an investor conference. Dorian poised to hit eastern Canada and the Port of Halifax Category 1 storm still poses danger as it reaches Maritimes over the weekend, forecasters warn. FreightWaves opens up free SONAR access in the midst of Hurricane Dorian SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. Old Dominion posts weak August results; ArcBest reports sluggish July-August numbers Old Dominion, ArcBest report sluggish monthly Ware2Go adds DIY tools to augment on-demand fulfillment services Ware2Go unveils four DIY tools to make distribution center site selections more effective J.B. Hunt provides some optimism, less doom at investor conference The outlook from JBHT was notably better than the concern around the lack of an uptick in seasonal demand that many carriers expressed at multiple... Railroads see headwinds cutting volumes for rest of 2019 Slumping coal demand, trade wars and a competitive truck market are weighing on rail volumes for the remainder of the year. Destruction to Bahamas ports, airports complicates relief efforts Logistics providers and non-governmental relief groups are facing difficulties getting large quantities of emergency supplies and personnel into the Bahamas because the runways and ports... Maritime regulators to weigh opposing views on port automation Labor unions claim the effect on jobs is not being properly considered. Detention time rising as drivers wait longer to load and unload Women drivers wait longer to load and unload their freight than their male counterparts because they are less prone to pitching a fit over delays. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/4 East futures lanes little changed on the uncertainty of Dorian; SEA to LAX firms Steep rise in recorded supply chain thefts in EMEA region Data on recorded cargo thefts in the EMEA region shows an alarming increase this year, with it crossing €55 million in the first half of... Cargo airlines prepare for Brexit demand spike Air cargo carriers are expecting a demand surge for scheduled and charter capacity if the British government overcomes opposition in Parliament and proceeds with a... Dry bulk rates are far outpacing earnings and shares Companies like Safe Bulkers are booking their ships at considerably higher rates, yet investor interest remains muted. Turkish businessman sentenced for Iran export conspiracy Resit Tavan, owner of Istanbul-based Ramor Dis Ticaret Ltd., will spend 27 months in jail for conspiring to export U.S. marine equipment to Iran. Cargolux joins air cargo's digital shift Europe's air cargo industry has not been the quickest when it comes to embracing the digital world, but efforts are being made to catch up.... Today's Pickup: South Africa violence highlights deadly campaign against foreign truckers President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges to crack down on xenophobic violence, which has claimed the lives of more than 200 foreign truckers since 2018. Commentary: Cross-border cargo insurance is a great challenge for North American competitiveness Editor's note: Kenneth Smith Ramos is a former chief negotiator for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for the Mexican government. He is currently a partner at... Treasury set to expand sanctions for Ortega regime The Office of Foreign Assets Control said additional trade regulations will take aim at the Nicaraguan president and his regime for the ongoing use of... Hurricane Dorian still on track to damage Southeast coast Ports, coastal communities in southeastern U.S. still at risk from Dorian damage through rest of the week. Navistar crushes third quarter revenue and profit projections Navistar International Corp. blew past revenue and earnings estimates for its third fiscal quarter. It is reducing production but expects to gain market share in... Cargo volumes down at Schiphol The Amsterdam airport did report an €18 million year-over-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2019. Maintenance 201: Being proactive about vehicle maintenance How to avoid breakdowns and repairs with preventive maintenance 'Faster, cheaper, better:' Richard Greening explores blockchain FreightWaves CEO & Founder Craig Fuller talks with Richard Greening, the Global Technical Director for the DDC Group. The DDC Group provides digitization and processing... 'Brexit' and the US-China trade war drag on European freight markets Although consumption rates in Europe have remained durable and kept cargo demand reasonably buoyant this year, the U.S.-China trade war and 'Brexit' are casting dark... Auto manufacturers invest in a carless future Auto manufacturers remain a proponent of autonomy, even if what they're manufacturing are varieties of electric scooters and bikes. Port Report: Ocean shipping rates reflecting September optimism Forwarders and ocean carriers are betting a major holiday in Asia and seasonal inventory building at U.S. retailers will provide a boost to container shipping...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
NWE Urals' slide continues after fuel oil crack hits 8-year low The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack hit an eight-year low on Monday and fell further on Tuesday, as refineries start cutting back production of HSFO. Tight barge availability limits bunker fuel delivery at Malta port: sources Limited barge availability was causing congestion at Malta and limiting prompt delivery of bunker fuel at the port, suppliers said. NWE 0.1% gasoil cargoes hit 9-month high, following barge, paper markets up Cargoes of 0.1% sulfur gasoil in Northwest Europe strengthened to a nine-month high of a $3/mt premium to ICE low sulfur gasoil futures Tuesday. August 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts MOC traded volumes drop 8% on month Some 546,000 mt of 3.5% RMG 380 CST fuel oil traded in the Platts MOC in August, well above the year-to-date monthly average of about 479,000 mt, but lower than July's 594,000 mt and June's 784,000 mt. N Sea Mariner crude to load first four cargoes in Oct: sources The North Sea heavy crude Mariner is set to load its first four cargoes in October, according to a copy of the preliminary loading program seen by S&P Global Platts Wednesday. US sanctions Iran oil shipping network, warns maritime industry to avoid risks The Treasury Department warned the global maritime industry to avoid dealing with the individuals, companies and vessels on the list or face sanctions. FUTURES 5: Crude rallies on equities strength, tightening inventories Crude futures climbed Wednesday, driven by expectations that US supplies would tighten and by a rise in equities. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Global Risk Management Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker spread widens in Q3 ahead of IMO 2020 "I'm expecting record high premiums to come off, but I'm not expecting any substantial drop for now," a bunker supplier said.

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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

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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