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May 10, 2019

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APL boosts Japan Thailand Vietnam Service with three additional calls Cosco to acquire four container making units from PIL's Singamas Hutchison's BEST terminal in Barcelona boosts storage capacity Global Ship Lease charters two 8,677-TEUers for five years to MSC FMC doubts overcapacity or IMO 2020 will cause carrier bankruptcies Scrubber lobby wins OK for open loop from 20 world port authorities US$4m fine for oil-contaminated ballast water discharge in Texas HK will remain a global aviation hub in Greater Bay Area over rival Shenzhen Amazon's 1-day delivery seen as Big Bang that redefines e-commerce June date for Cargolux's beluga whales flight from China to Icleand

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MAY 9, 2019
A. L. Logistics Nepal completes two years of successful operations Britannia becomes first P&I Club to be accepted as member of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Enforcing speed limits on ships to reduce carbon emissions is not the solution, says UK Chamber Hapag-Lloyd records significantly higher operating profit in Q1 2019 Liquid & bulk transportation vessels market poised for rapid growth by 2024, says research India & China sign protocol for export of Indian chilli meal India projected to see rising steel imports China's containerised exports up 4.9 pc in first quarter ECTS at Kolkata Port does away with Customs' check of Nepal's third-country imports PSA & SATS ink MoU to promote Singapore as key multimodal transport hub Bumi Armada's Indian joint venture SPBAG bags $2.1 bn FPSO contract from ONGC Trump's tariff threat to China adds to risk of global recession, say analysts

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New bimodal service between Germany and Romania Belarus thrusting on with rail electrification scheme Noatum Logistics expands its network in Spain Kerry Logistics appoints Martin Stoekenbroek A new tool to prepare the testing of ballast water B767 operations keep ATSG flying high China - Finland rail service soon to be weekly Ceva Logistics signs deal with Lush in UK and Ireland Ocean's new Asian service calls at Hamburg Finnair Cargo continues to report double-digit growth Etihad Cargo boosts commercial organisation Freight accounts for 14% of Emirates' total revenue Hoyer to double its investments in 2019 "Curiosity of the Day" BBC Chartering picks Ulrich Ulrichs as CCO Temperature-controlled train delivers fresh Spanish goods PSA to build in Halifax and Pennsylvania

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MAY 9, 2019
$150m profit turnaround for Hapag-Lloyd in Q1, 'but Q2 will be tougher' Singapore's SATS and PSA link up to offer 'unique air-sea multimodal connectivity' 'Really weak' final quarter keeps Emirates SkyCargo annual results grounded Hamburg disappoints again as other HHLA box terminals enjoy strong Q1 Cargolux taking a less-turbulent route to a more stable and sustainable era Speed reduction plan favours old, inefficient ships, says Maersk Market Insight: A PIL takeover by Cosco or CMA CGM? 'It's not going to happen, end of the story' XPO was poised for blockbuster buy to double its size Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd - once near death, now closer to financial heaven

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MAY 9, 2019
Ultrasonic anti-fouling system gains ATEX certification Coventry, U.K., headquartered NRG Marine Limited reports that its Sonihull ultrasonic anti-fouling system, has just been certified to be in compliance with the EU's 94/9/EC ATEX directive, the regulation covering equipment intended Navis updates dangerous goods module of loading computer software Oakland, Calif., headquartered Navis has announced an upgrade to the dangerous goods (DG) module of its MACS3 loading computer software to comply with the latest update of amendment 39-18 to the International DOF Subsea books North Sea contracts Bergen, Norway, headquartered DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, reports that it has recently secured several new contracts for projects to be carried out over the next few months in the

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MAY 9, 2019
Seanergy Maritime raises $14.3m but share price dented Greece-based Seanergy has granted Maxim Group, the offering underwriter, an option to purchase up to an additional 630,000 shares or... Diana Shipping posts profit but is downbeat on 2019 market prospects New York-listed owner of 45 bulkers turns in positive first quarter, reversing loss of a year ago, and says that... Ruling confirms vessels held by pirates go off-hire 'Capture does not necessarily connote the use of force. Unoccupied land or undefended goods may be captured. My wife may... Effective decarbonisation of shipping Legislators should realise that slow steaming is not a viable transport solution China's soyabean imports at risk from US trade battle Higher volumes moving to China in April, with some shipments delayed from March, attributed to Value Added Tax change Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port - Gateway to the sub-continent Hambantota International Port (HIP) is the latest addition to Sri Lanka's network of harbours, currently being developed in different parts of the... Euronav chief sees speed limits as short-term emissions solutions Hugo De Stoop says the controversial measure will be effective in combatting emissions and will not increase tonnage supply Protectionism hurts major steel exporters WoodMac analyst warns that trade protectionism is no panacea and host countries can only avert pain in the short run PSA International ties up with Singapore airport operator Trade promotion body Enterprise Singapore facilitated the multimodal transport collaboration between the two companies which both have significant shareholdings by... ICTSI improves on higher volumes New service wins and the ramping up of existing terminals drive volume and revenue increases for terminal operator Genco reports significantly lower losses The New-York based company will be sending 16 vessels for drydocking in the second quarter Wilhelmsen suffers sharp drop in quarterly profit All main operating entities continued to deliver positive results, says chief executive Thomas Wilhelmsen HHLA hails 'successful' start to year Hamburg terminal operator gets boost from logistics and property management as container volumes slip Hapag-Lloyd posts strong first quarter on higher volumes Hamburg container carrier reverses last year's first quarter loss and posts healthy increase in revenues Viewpoint: Let the stores go through The draconian measures put into place after 9/11 around port security are now being too strictly imposed by jobsworths to... Daily Briefing VLCC rates tank on sanctions \| Maersk warns speed limits will slow decarbonisation progress\| Spotlight on salvage POSH sees steady pick-up in vessel utilisation but widens first-quarter loss New chief executive Lee Keng Lin is encouraged that new businesses in the subsea and renewables segments are already gaining...

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MAY 9, 2019
DP World to buy Vancouver's Fraser terminal Pact aims to speed Singapore sea-air connectivity NY-NJ port moves to improve weekend productivity New service fueling Savannah port's reefer growth Emergency bunker fuel surcharges returning US retailers signal strong imports despite tariff threats Trans-Pacific carriers secure higher service contract rates Blockchain's potential to avoid freight factoring Will domestic intermodal contract pricing hold? Analyst: Asia-Europe capacity set to outstrip demand

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MAY 9, 2019
Marco Polo Marine continues to post red ink But Singapore offshore company expands drydock capacity in anticipation of increased work. Seaspan downgraded after reaching fair value Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans keeps $10 price target for Bing Chen-led boxship player. Pioneer Marine posts higher profit amid dry bulk woes Torben Janholt-led bulker owner used 'good chartering strategy with foresight' to navigate troubled market. Cheniere LNG export capacity pushes profit Cheniere Energy Partners beat Wall Street expectations in the first quarter, thanks to higher LNG exports from its Sabine Pass terminal. The Houston-based company posted $385m in profit for the first three months of 2019, good for $0.75 per share and considerably higher than the $0.56 consensus forecast. Novatek advances Arctic LNG 2 project before taking FID The profit is a growth of $50m year Diana Shipping returns to profit Simeon Palios-led bulker owner takes in more revenue off a better market but misses Wall Street consensus. Clarksons plots pay review after 2018 packages squeeze through vote Clarksons investors have voted through the closely-watched pay packets of the company's top executives by the narrowest of margins today. The number of shareholders opposing the remuneration of chief executive Andi Case and finance and operations chief Jeff Woyda has been growing during the past few years and today's backlash was the largest seen so far. Only 51.49% of votes cast at today's annu Skuld posts a profit despite challenging environment Diversification helps Oslo-based mutual overcome soft P&I rates, falling investment returns and rising claims Dof Subsea wins North Sea work for the summer Dof Subsea has signed new frame agreements for work in the North Sea, which the company said will secure utilisation of around 100 vessel days. The pacts have a combined value of around NOK 80m ($9.1m) and comprise inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) and survey work. Dof vessels win new contracts in Norway and Scotland Tax gain cuts loss for Dof as PSVs improve "The award of these contrac GC Rieber reveals buyer of Ernest Shackleton research vessel GC Rieber Shipping has completed the sale of its icebreaking research vessel Ernest Shackleton (built 1995). The buyer has been revealed as Italy's Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS), the seller said on Thursday. GC Rieber to sell Antarctic survey ship No sale price has been disclosed but GC Rieber said it expects a positive cash effect of around NOK 140m ($16. China Changjiang National emerges as buyer of Densay Shipping supramax duo China Changjiang National Shipping (Group) Corp has purchased two of its biggest bulkers yet, emerging as the owner of a supramax duo that Turkey's Densay Shipping sold around the turn of the year. Equasis shows the 57,000-dwt sisterships SSI Invincible and SSI Expedition (both built 2010) are now under the control of the Wuhan-based company. The SSI Invincible has been renamed Chang Hang Zhuo Ha H-Line Shipping spends over $100m on bulker newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding South Korean shipowner said to be exercising options against contracts of affreightment to Brazil's Vale Star Bulk pushes back on Wells Fargo governance downgrade Hamish Norton says inherited related-party management issues are different to CEO conflicts with private firms Novatek advances Arctic LNG 2 project before taking FID Russia's Novatek is moving forward on its plans to build its $21bn Arctic LNG 2 project by firming up its choice of shipyards and tank builders for a series of five huge gravity-based structures (GBS) that will house its liquefaction facilities. Those following the project closely said the energy company is expected to conclude agreements by the end of this month or in early June with five Chines Paolo d'Amico watching product tanker period market as rates get 'interesting' Shipowner Paolo d'Amico is keeping a watchful eye on the product tanker period market at a time charterers are showing an increased appetite for tonnage. The d'Amico International Shipping chief executive is planning to have two thirds of the company's fleet trading spot ahead of IMO 2020 before locking in extra cover. Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020 P Bimco signs up Elena Tassioula as Athens manager Owners' organisation Bimco has appointed a manager for its new office in Athens. Elena Tassioula will be tasked with engaging with current members in the city and growing the membership in Greece, it said. "I'm very pleased that Elena will be joining our team. She has worked in shipping, but she also has experience from other industries, and that will enable her to look at how we do things with Amazon and other shippers oppose slow-steaming The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) is opposing new proposals to enforce slow-steaming for ships through the IMO. The US-based organisation, which includes shippers like Amazon, supports green house gas (GHG) reduction goals but feels speed reductions should be voluntary. Slow-steaming on back burner as IMO targets cuts to GHG baseline Slow-steaming gives rise to unlikely NGO-own Seanergy Maritime prices offer to raise $14.3m Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings has priced a stock offering to raise $14.3m. The Nasdaq-listed company said it will sell 4.2m units at $3.40 each. Each unit consists of one common share and two warrants to buy two mores shares. The company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. Maxim Group is acting as sole book-running manager. Seanerg Overseas Shipholding Group sees less profit Sam Norton-led tanker owner's revenue falls on lower rates, less ships on the water. International Seaways back in profit during first quarter International Seaways swung back into the black in the first quarter following the Wall Street script. Greek shipowners turn to Chinese shipyards for aframax tanker newbuildings International Seaways' eyes open to tanker and LNG growth says Lois Zabrocky New York-listed International Seaways banked a profit of $10.9m for the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a loss of $29.3m a year a Cosco executive expects mega-containership trend to halt China Cosco Shipping, one of the world's largest container carriers, has forecast a halt to the trend of ever-growing boxships because many ports are feeling the pressure from handling mega-ships operationally. According to Chinese media 21st Century Business Herald, the state conglomerate's executive vice-president Yu Zhenggang said there would be increasing concerns from industry players over t Ice upgrade pays off for Viking Supply Ships Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has benefited from an upgrade to one of its anchor-handlers in the first quarter. The debt-free company, controlled by Norwegian investor Christen Sveaas, said the 19,034-bp Loke Viking (built 2010) was docked to become an ice-class 1A-super ship this year. Viking Supply to be debt-free as it cuts loss It is now mobilising to start a new contract this month, support Prelude FLNG's first cargo watch starts with LNG carrier in line to accept debut loading Vessel trackers on alert after energy major Shell says an LNG cargo will leave the Aussie floater this quarter Hugo De Stoop plans to follow shipping's Arsene Wenger by remaining 'close to the action' Paddy Rodgers compared himself to ex-Arsenal Football Club boss Arsene Wenger when he revealed his decision to resign as Euronav chief executive in February. New Euronav boss Hugo De Stoop connects to company's roots and future challenges Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Crude tanker asset prices 'too elevated' for takeovers, says Euronav chief executive "You go to Burnley New Euronav boss Hugo De Stoop connects to company's roots and future challenges A personal note of congratulations from Greek shipowner Peter Livanos was delivered to Hugo De Stoop soon after he was named as the new chief executive of Euronav in March this year. De Stoop was deputy chief financial officer of Euronav back in 2005, when what was then an eight-tanker company merged with Livanos outfit Tanklog. Crude tanker asset prices 'too elevated' for takeovers, says Eurona Britannia claims anti-corruption first Britannia has becomes the first P&I club to be accepted as a member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN). The organisation was set up in 2011 by a group of maritime companies committed to eradicating the industry of all forms of corruption. Britannia gains licence to underwrite business in Singapore It has more than 100 members, representing a sizeable percentage of the global fleet, 'Manageable' orderbook can prevent 'big crisis' in container shipping, says Hapag-Lloyd A big crisis in the containership market can be avoided given the present newbuilding backlog, Hapag-Lloyd believes. The boxship orderbook relative to the trading fleet has fallen steadily during the past decade and Hapag-Lloyd is more positive than some peers in its outlook. Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy Hapag-Lloyd records strong start and sticks with positive full-y Fleet investment widens first-quarter loss at Tallink Tallink Grupp's net loss for the first quarter has widened by almost 30% compared to a year ago, despite cargo volumes increasing during the low season. Tallink Grupp orders $281.3m LNG-powered ferry from Rauma Marine Measles alert for passengers on Tallink ro-pax The Baltic Sea ferry company posted an unaudited net loss of '25.3m for the quarter, compared to a loss of €19.6m during the same p Hartland Shipping predicts signs of recovery by summer UK broker says low orderbook, IMO rule changes and rising demolition rates will lift all segments UK shipping minister urges focus on skills, diversity and welfare Nusrat Ghani reveals that government will publish a "People Route Map" in mid-year to chart the course for its Maritime 2050 vision Palmali's Mansimov threatens critics with 'boomerang' Azerbaijani tycoon Mubariz Mansimov has hit back at the "lies" of critics of his Turkish tanker company Palmali Shipping. The shipowner said the company does not work with sanctioned countries. Four Palmali tankers join new owners after auction Palmali to fight Russian bankruptcy ruling He was cited by Turkish and Russian media as saying: "The size of the investment of our company for some rea Elias Kulukundis considers buying more Belships shares Sale of bulker Sephora to the Norwegian company gives the Greek shipowner a stake in Belships of just under 5% Remi Maritime-managed supramax bulker set for auction in Greece A Remi Maritime-managed supramax arrested by the National Bank of Greece over outstanding debt is scheduled to go under the hammer in the country next month. It is the latest in a string of moves by Greece's ailing lenders to clean up their portfolios. The 57,000-dwt Blue Cat (built 2009) will be sold in an electronic auction on 5 June, according to a document posted last week on an official Gre DFDS posts profit but counts the cost of expansion The cost of ramping up its activities in the Mediterranean has caused DFDS' profit to shrink during the first quarter, despite a strong North Sea market. Net profit after tax was DKK 120m for the period, down by almost 25% from the DKK 158m posted in the first quarter last year, the company's financial report shows. DFDS full-year results reach 'all-time high' CEO Smedegaard quits DFDS after 12 Commerzbank cuts shipping book to 38 vessels Germany's Commerzbank is getting closer to exiting shipping finance for good. It said its vessel finance portfolio contracted to around EUR 300m ($335.65m) in the first quarter. By the end of the period, this volume related to only 38 ships. In 2018, the lender offloaded EUR 5.1bn of legacy loans as its shipping book dwindled. Deutsche Bank calls off Commerzbank merger Commerzbank sheds $5.75 Savage and underwriters sue Wartsila over tanker fire A US shipowner is suing Finnish technology group Wartsila for negligence after a fire on a molten sulphur carrier. Savage SE Operations and its overseas underwriters have filed a suit in the US district court in the southern district of Texas. They also allege breach of contract and warranty. Chinese state giants Cosco and CIMC come to blows in rare legal battle The admiralty case arose after New Iranian sanctions further hurt Chinese iron ore imports Supply problems for the world's largest iron ore consumer will only get worse as US sanctions Iran's mining industry. Shipowner John Fredriksen to mark 75th birthday as 'richest Norwegian ever' Shipowner John Fredriksen, who is turning 75 this Friday, may be the richest Norwegian that has lived ever. Fredriksen started as a telex messenger at broker Blehr & Tenvig with a zero fortune when he was 16 years old. Norwegian magazine Kapital has published its annual list of the nation's richest people and estimates Fredriksen is worth NOK 113bn ($14bn), double anybody else on the list. Fre Hapag-Lloyd records strong start and sticks with positive full-year outlook Charter rates, currency movements and an increase in cargo have driven German container line Hapag-Lloyd to a better than expected first quarter performance. Its strong start to the year is coupled with a positive outlook for the container market, despite questions about world economic growth. Technolog to handle Hapag-Lloyd boxship conversion Hapag-Lloyd shares hop as German line's outlook out Product upturn final piece of chemical tanker jigsaw, says Odfjell chief Kristian Morch Odfjell believes the final piece of the chemical tanker market recovery puzzle has arrived to help drive an upturn in rates. While the Oslo-listed shipowner is not banking on the arrival of a new super-cycle, it is positioned for stronger markets and seeking to grow its fleet in a flexible way. Odfjell and Celsius Shipping seek exit from LPG joint venture with twin sale Scrubbers 'not the way t Slow-steaming on back burner as IMO targets cuts to GHG baseline Two critical environmental meetings have other priorities to settle before getting on to speed limits Howe Robinson triples LNG team with big-name hires Shipbroker Howe Robinson Partners is expanding its newly formed LNG team with two experienced industry professionals. Managing partner Henry Liddell told TradeWinds that Jon Cook, who was formerly chief executive at Flex LNG in London, is joining the company to work out of its Houston office in the US. From tanker captain to Flex LNG frontman Liddell said Cook would be working as a consultant o Slow-steaming gives rise to unlikely NGO-owner alliance Green groups and shipowners team up at the IMO to propose speed reductions on shipping Grecomar wraps up sale of elderly handymax bulker Dry bulk specialist Grecomar has shed a 19-year-old handymax, concluding a slow but steady campaign to offload its ageing ships. Multiple Greek shipping sources confirm the Athens-based shipmanager and owner has sold the 46,700-dwt Mare Forum (built 2000) for about $6.2m. The price appears to be firm, considering VesselsValue estimates the Kanasashi Heavy Industries-built ship is worth $5.3m and Watch Spanish troops liberate Boskalis ship Dramatic video footage shows the moment Spanish naval forces board a Boskalis heavy-lift ship that suffered a violent hijacking off West Africa. Boskalis heavy-lifter damaged in violent African hijacking The Spanish navy posted the film on Twitter following the operation to free the 76,000-dwt Blue Marlin (built 2000) off Equatorial Guinea. It can be seen here. Armed officers can be seen board GSL sees IMO 2020 boost due to retrofits New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has identified a potential boost to its operations from the coming IMO 2020 deadline. The boxship owner's CCO Tom Lister said on its conference call that the company views the regulations as a positive catalyst for owners offering ships to the charter market. Global Ship Lease bottom line lifted by Poseidon deal "Scrubber retrofitting, which takes a vesse Vincenzo Onorato strikes ICBC sale and leaseback deal Italian owner Vincenzo Onorato has struck a sale and leaseback deal with ICBC Leasing for two new ro-paxes. The deal was revealed in his Moby Lines' annual report for 2018, according to Stylo 24. No financial terms were revealed. Moby Lines lands a whale of a profit MSC and Moby order cruise ferries in China The vessels - the biggest ro-paxes ever built - were ordered last year by Moby Lines i Gang targets Stena-Sonangol suezmax off India Tanker crew said to have managed to restrict movement of perpetrators to ship's deck. Southernpec caught using magnets to cheat customers Fuel supplier allegedly tried to interfere with the mass flow meter during a bunkering operation. Higher costs push POSH to bigger first quarter loss Robert Kwok-based offshore company reports slight uptick in offshore construction activities. Brazil not an exciting market for US offshore Expected growth in Brazil's oil industry is expected to help kick the offshore sector into gear - but US players are less than thrilled. At Marine Money's Houston Offshore Finance Forum Wednesday, Tidewater chief executive John Rynd said making money in the South American country was a "dogfight" with the highest cost per day of any country the New York-traded company operates in. Holm: Offshore Fugro slammed over condition of returned ship But owner Tasik Subsea quick to secure fresh work for two-year-old vessel off Malaysia.

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Hapag-Lloyd reports 'significantly higher' Q1 profit CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said transpacific contract rates saw an average "three-digit increase" per TEU. Retail imports forecast to reach 'unusually high levels' The high import levels expected through the summer are driven by a rise in retail sales and plans to increase and broaden the tariffs against China. Lawyers: 301 notice gives leeway for goods already exported Trade attorneys for Baker & McKenzie and Sandler Travis reported that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's notice for Section 301 tariffs to increase from 10% to 25% across $200 billion worth of goods from China applies only to goods that are both exported and entered for consumption after 12:01 a.m. Friday. C.R. England reaches $37.8 million lawsuit settlement The settlement affects 17,519 drivers who entered into vehicle lease and independent contractor operating agreements between 2007 and 2017. Bad weather hits Matson in first quarter But the company says revenues are up and predicts an increase in operating revenue for 2019. U.S. sanctions aim to dent Iran's metals industries President Trump ordered new sanctions to be placed on Iran's iron, steel, aluminum and copper industries in an effort to curtail weapons manufacturing and political influence. U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship Reinhart inducted into hall of fame Redwood Logistics acquires Eminent Global Coalition opposes mandated slow steaming PSA, SATS to provide sea-air connectivity in Singapore Oakland reports busiest April in history Executive Moves: BlueGrace Logistics, Port of Seattle Paragon offers driver management software

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Crude futures off lows as market remains fixated on US-China trade dispute Crude futures ended mixed Thursday, pulling up from intraday lows as equities markets remained fixated on the ongoing US-China trade dispute. ARA fuel oil stocks fall by 8% on reopening arbitrage east Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell by 8% to 854,000 mt in the week to Wednesday. Matrix Marine exits Singapore bunker fuel supply market Matrix Marine Fuels exited the Singapore bunker supply market as the Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) removed it from the list of accredited bunker suppliers, effective May 7. Slow-steaming shipping benefits a double-edged sword: industry report The economics of slow steaming on shipping lines may not be as cut and dry as they first appear. Genco Shipping & Trading plans dry docks as it gears up for IMO 2020, ballast water rules Genco has also undertaken a fleet renewal plan as environmental rules in global shipping loom. VLCC carrying gasoil from Rotterdam now pointed to West Africa: cFlow The ship looked to be part-laden after leaving Rotterdam on April 26 and had an initial destination of the Cape of Good Hope. Newbuild VLCCs fixed to bring diesel from Asia to Europe despite closed arb "It is definitely cheaper to use newbuilds to move gasoil to west," an industry source said.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

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