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April 26, 2019

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Kuehne + Nagel Q1 profit off 1.6pc to US$177 million, sales rise 7.7pc Dredgers give 12,000-TEUers place to dock in North Carolina American and Chinese officials resume trade talks April 30 in Beijing China Cosco's third 21,000-TEU vessel to join company fleet in May Hyundai Merchant Marine's boss hopes to get on with 2M partners CSA scrubber lobby finds friendly welcome in South African waters CP quarterly profit up 0.5pc to US$403.7 million as sales rise 6pc Economists assess four major threats to San Pedro Bay fortunes Zencargo raises US$20 million to start supply chain analytics group Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard awards LNG tank order for 15,000-TEUer Nautical Institute holds Singapore Conference May 15 to gauge future US cargo airlines challenge legacy carriers over 'threat to Open Skies' Digitisation does not mean a race to the bottom, says analyst Bangkok wins approval from government to build third runway

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APRIL 25, 2019
'CMA CGM eSolutions' digital ecosystem launched ABS teams with industry leaders to improve container vessel safety Bahri's Q1 2019 net profit surges 46 pc FFFAI's 10th EC meeting focuses on the future of Customs broking GAC named Breakbulk Operator of the Year No room for complacency in preventing bulk carrier casualties, says report UK govt decision to extend deadline for Customs training funding applications welcomed COSCO Shipping Ports posts higher revenue & throughput in Q1 Mandatory requirements for imports into Iraq

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Super lorry saves up to 40% of CO2 BLG Logistics grows faster than expected Kick-off for new CSX-served intermodal facility Ralpin appoints Ludwig Naef as managing director History of Hamburg Süd on display Nordisk pallets fitted with Unilode's digital ULD solution Michaël Koundri named CEO of Gefco Lorry & Transport Flash Europe takes over Speed Pack Middle Eastern carrier takes another digital step Australian hydroxide plant needs new equipment Train to shift up to 70 lorries off the road "Curiosity of the Day" New representative at Hamburg's Chinese liaison office New grain storage at the Port of Liverpool Georgia Central Railway to serve new plastic facility SOL and Wallenius create special fleet Moscow pushes Chinese connections forward

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APRIL 25, 2019
Carriers hit by rising charter rates as shipowners cash in on demand for tonnage Digitisation finally taking off as air cargo carriers develop online distribution Panalpina expands perishables footprint in Latin America with CargoMaster buy Ocean freight the star performer in Q1 as K+N starts 2019 in bullish mood US rail freight operators capitalise on truck driver shortage to win new business Opportunity knocks for UK maritime sector The macro view: Brexit, Lexit and how different scenarios will affect the British supply chain Supply chain radar: Now Kuehne + Nagel has a tiny little problem that M&A can solve Under the radar: Panalpina staff on the move? And the winner is a minnow... Supply chain radar: UPS disappoints - is the integrated logistics model broken?

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APRIL 25, 2019
Five Somali pirates detained after attacks on fishing vessels If you thought that Somali pirates were a thing of the past, think again. Early Tuesday April 23, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta successfully responded to a piracy incident that had developed Wallem puts ops on the cloud with off-the-shelf solution The Wallem Group has chosen a commercial, off the shelf, cloud based solution from Norway's BASS Software to manage its entire fleet. Wallem will use the BASSnet fleet management solution for maintenance, DFDS invests in biofuel start-up One of the world's largest freight and passenger ferry operators, DFDS, has invested in biofuel developer start-up company MASH Energy ApS. MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral Maersk Supply wins major FPSO mooring contract Maersk Supply Service has been contracted to deliver an integrated FPSO mooring installation and replacement solution for an American oil major in the Gulf of Guinea. Its responsibilities will include engineering, procurement INTERCARGO slams flag state delays on accident investigation reports INTERCARGO (the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) is warning that there is no room for complacency, even though there has been no reported loss of a bulk carrier in 2018. It Pilot project uses artificial intelligence to detect corrosion levels ABS, Google Cloud and software development specialist SoftServe have completed a pilot project applying artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect levels of corrosion and coating breakdown on ships and offshore structures. The

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APRIL 25, 2019
Concordia Maritime chief convinced of tanker market strength Concordia Maritime expects that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which next meets in June, will announce an increase... Trump said to be considering Jones Act waiver Reported talks signal a decision soon on allowing foreign-flagged vessels to ship US LNG domestically Ferry capsizes off West Africa The ferry, which was carrying 60 people, capsized while travelling between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast... Wärtsilä orders increase, although profits are still under pressure Strong growth in equipment orders saw Wärtsilä's Marine Business post improved results for the first quarter of 2019 and slowly... GasLog Partners eyes strengthening of LNG market Longer-term outlook for LNG shipping 'continued to strengthen' in the first quarter, says gas carrier owner US shippers still suffering intermodal blockages Rising fuel costs, driver shortages and rising demand have prompted carriers to warn of premium prices for inland US haulage K+N boosted by sea freight business Double-digit volume increase of Asian exports to North America and Europe boost sea freight revenues Dalian Port scraps $490m expansion projects to pay debt Move comes as the port has been experiencing an industry slowdown in recent years as China's economy decelerates Pirates target Singapore Strait traffic Two barges had their cargoes of scrap metal pilfered while the other two escaped unscathed ABS leads joint venture to tackle dangerous cargo Class society and safety group join forces in effort to reduce incidence of fires from dangerous goods stored on container... CMA CGM launches digital ecosystem for container bookings Priority boarding and secure slots on offer to encourage customers towards online services Cosco Shipping Ports names Zhang as chairman Move appears to be part of the management restructuring being carried out within China's shipping conglomerates MPC secures funding for expansion Fast-growing feedership owner lines up $40m, three-year revolving credit agreement LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high The US is leading the pack with the largest new LNG capacity due to be sanctioned this year, while Qatar... Daily Briefing Idle boxship fleet falls as scrubber installations increase \| Container freight rates tracking 10% ahead of last year \| Who... Wallem Ship Management appoints managing director Mr Aune brings a wide range of technical, compliance, regulatory and operational experience to the new role Port of Tacoma welcomes new executive director John Wolfe remains chief executive of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, while Eric Johnson assumes control of business exclusive to the... Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker Novatek plant is looking to supply LNG as bunker and motor fuel as well as small-scale wholesale LNG sales to... Indonesia to receive first US crude import in June Once an Opec member, the Southeast Asian nation has become a net importer of crude as its domestic output has...

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APRIL 25, 2019
Big US truckload operators drive profits despite slowing volume New plants put Savannah on track to double resin exports CMA CGM enters instant quoting fray Global container growth forecast to rebound K+N throws down guaranteed transit gauntlet Trucker strike threat stokes Brazil shipper fears

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APRIL 25, 2019
Exmar in the red for first quarter Exmar ended the first quarter in the red thanks to dips in its LNG business and slightly lower LPG carrier rates. The Belgian gas player reported an $11.4m loss for the first three months of 2019, a considerable decline from the $21.4m profit made over the same period last year. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard In LNG, the Ebit earned by the segment drop Barron named CEO of Minerva Bunkering Tyler Baron will take the reins at Minerva Bunkering, rising to chief executive three weeks after the former Aegean Marine Petroleum Network emerged from bankruptcy. "Given Tyler's history with and dedication to the company, as well as his breadth of experience in financial markets and capital allocation, he is the ideal candidate to lead Minerva Bunkering," said Magid Shenouda, global head of tr GasLog Partners refinances ships as it posts first quarter profit GasLog Partners has cut a deal to refinance a third of its ships at the same time as ringing up a first quarter profit. The New York-traded company has entered into a $450m credit agreement with Credit Suisse, Nordea Bank, filial i Norge and the Singaporean branch of Iyo Bank to refinance five of its ships. The deal saw the 155,000-cbm GasLog Shanghai, GasLog Santiago and GasLog Sydney (all bui Matson stock takes biggest drop of 2019 US boxship player's shares fall almost 5% at open before trending upwards. Chile hands out final ruling in car carrier collusion case Six car carrier companies who had faced fines of $75m over anti-competitive business practices in Chile have seen the final figure come in at a much lower level, with some escaping any sanction. The Chilean competition court has fined two of the companies a total of $9.1m and has exempted or acquitted others. The operators had been accused of taking part in a customer allocation scheme in which Epic Gas eyes $60m share issue with backing from BW Group The share issue will bring BW Group's long-targeted takeover of Epic ever nearer. Oman Shipping moves ahead with big box-sector ambitions Group aims to become a major regional liner force Lessors worry over Bunge deal on ICBC kamsarmaxes Chinese leasing houses are feeling pressure on time charter rates after US dry bulk charterer strikes favourable index-linked terms on newbuild quartet Sun Enterprises ends 16-year hiatus in MR newbuildings Sun's move for two MR tankers - its first order since 2003 - at HMD is seen as an attempt to renew its fleet Thoresen Shipping linked to purchase of modern bulker Thoresen Shipping, the subsidiary of Bangkok-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies, is said to be purchasing its newest vessel to date. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the company has paid $18.5m for the 63,000-dwt bulker Western Santos (built 2014). The Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry-built vessel, which has been controlled by Japan's Nisshin Shipping since 2014, passed special survey as lat Chief executive Jens Ismar exits Western Bulk Carriers Jens Ismar is departing as chief executive of Western Bulk Carriers after more than a decade with the Christen Sveaas-led company. Talk of Ismar's potential exit began circulating in the market earlier today and was confirmed by the Oslo over the counter quoted company this afternoon. Ismar will be replaced by Umoe Group executive Hans Aasnaes on 1 July. Speaking to TradeWinds this evening Isma Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap Korea Line Corp has reportedly sold a capesize vessel for scrap at a time South Korean owners are play a leading role in selling large bulkers for demolition. Market sources said the Seoul-based shipowner has sold the 149,000-dwt Bluebell (built 1996) as is in South Korea for $432 per ldt or $7.7m. Braemar ACM: Capesize and VLOC scrapping surge takes 2019 tally past last year's total Berge Bul Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down News that President Donald Trump was considering a Jones Act waiver for LNG carriers headed to certain US ports was not met with enthusiasm from shipping industry lobbying groups. "We're concerned that it's wasting the White House's time," said Fair Kim, policy director at the Washington DC-based American Maritime Congress. "We in the industry, we read this and we kind of roll our eyes. We know Drugs smuggled on to MSC Carlotta again Drugs have been smuggled on to an MSC boxship for the second time in two months. La Republica reported that more than 2 tonnes of cocaine were seized from the 11,568-teu MSC Carlotta (built 2017) in Callao, Peru, this week. More than 50 suitcases full of "bricks" of the drug were found, the report said. They were destined for Panama. The captain of the ship, a citizen of Montenegro, is acting a EU Navfor arrests five Somali pirates after capturing mothership An EU Navfor warship has seized five Somali pirates after tracking down a mothership. The raid took place on 23 April after its flagship ESPS Navarra had responded to a piracy incident that unfolded over the previous four days. It began on 19 April, when five suspected pirates captured a Yemeni dhow off the coast of Somalia. Six seafarers kidnapped from anchored tanker They navigated along the Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise Stamatis Tsantanis-led bulker player hopes to sell almost 3.7 million shares to pay off some debt. JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019 JP Morgan has welcomed a slowdown in VLCC orders after a scary start to the year - but analyst Noah Parquette warns price dynamics could tempt further contracting. Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally Oman Shipping confirms VLCC order Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape A surge in January saw 10 new VLCCs added to the orderbook, just one shy of the tot CroisiEurope sets sights on expedition cruise sector French river cruise specialist CroisiEurope is planning a move into the deepsea expedition cruise market, possibly using a vessel from the fleet of Miami-based SunStone Ships. According to French travel media this week, the company wants to take on the 5,200-gt Silver Discoverer (built 1989) after the ship completes its long-term charter to Silversea Cruises later this year. Silversea Cruises ch Gabon launches ship register in UAE The West African nation of Gabon has launched a ship register in the UAE. It has teamed up with Ajman-based Intershipping Services to set up the International Ship Registry of Gabon. A deal was signed last September to set up the register. Gulf Today cited Justin Ndoundangoye, Gabon's transport minister, as saying: "It is no doubt that this opportunity allows Intershipping Services to manage an Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as market tipping point approaches Okeanis Eco Tankers remains confident of a tanker market upturn, setting out guidance for its spot exposure in 2020 and potential dividend payments. Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply gro Marshall Islands urged to act on Stellar Daisy loophole Accident report suggests flag state should make recommendations to the IMO as structural weakness of VLOC conversions is revealed JJ Ugland Group prepares to offload its oldest bulker Norway's JJ Ugland group is in the process of selling its oldest ship, an 18-year-old supramax bulker. Brokers in the US said the 52,000-dwt Fermita (built 2001) has been sold for $6m to $6.5m. Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship after Gulf of Mexico crash Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker Oystein Beisland, CEO of privately owned JJ Ugland, declined to confirm a sales deal DFDS buys into biofuel start-up MASH Energy Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has become co-owner of biofuel start-up MASH Energy. It has invested DKK 10m ($1.5m) in the Danish company, which uses agricultural waste to produce the fuel. Hurtigruten picks Hoglund for biofuel systems Vitol, GoodFuels step up biofuel drive "The plan is to work towards testing the fuel on a DFDS vessel," the shipowner said. "DFDS will hopefully in due time be using Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff Concordia Maritime slipped back into the black in the first quarter at what chief executive Kim Ullman believes is the start of the "next major upturn in tanker shipping". Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal' Concordia Maritime sells suezmax stake Stena-backed Concordia booked a profit of SEK 1.7m ($177,650) in the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a l Lloyd & Partners sees hardening marine insurance market Lloyd's profit drive and capacity cuts should begin to have an effect on underwriting discipline, says broker Greek authorities deregister trio of Zolotas companies Licences withdrawn from NewLead subsidiaries for failing to provide filings on their activities Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project Russian producer Novatek has announced two new Chinese investors for its Arctic LNG 2 project. CNOOC has bought a 10% stake in the big new programme, while China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company (CNODC) will also acquire 10%. CNODC is a unit of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Novatek starts shipping from new small-scale LNG plant Rosneft confirms deal for p Maersk Supply Service makes good on diversification push with Gulf of Guinea contract New contract will comprise integrated marine services, as well as offshore support vessel work. Roger Holm: new scrubber orders will miss 2020 deadline Wartsila has warned that new retrofitting orders for scrubbers will now miss the IMO's 2020 deadline. Roger Holm, the Finnish technology company's marine solutions president, said: "We are still seeing good activity, but if you haven't ordered now you are not going to get them for 1 January, so new orders will be delivered into the new regulations. Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shutt Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast Two shipyard workers have been injured in a tanker explosion in Indonesia. The blast occurred on the 7,900-dwt Success Energy XXXII (built 1996) in Sungai Raya on Wednesday, the Kumparan website said. Welding work was taking place at the time, the report said. The two men suffered serious burns. Police are investigating the incident. The ship is listed as operated by Sukses Osean Khatulistiwa Pan Ocean fails to kick out Chinese tanker fraud case South Korean owner Pan Ocean has failed in a bid to halt legal proceedings in Singapore in a protracted wrangle over alleged oil smuggling. Christopher Hancock QC, sitting as a UK high court judge, ruled there was no exclusive jurisdiction clause (ECJ) in favour of the English courts in the tanker case. And he rejected an anti-suit injunction (ASI) application by Pan Ocean to prevent the multi-m Boxship buyers show interest in 'zombie' panamax sector German buyers acquiring containerships in a segment that refuses to die MPCC adds $40m for more boxship buys Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has added more firepower in its continuing quest for boxship tonnage. A $40m three-year revolving credit facility is being provided by CIT Group at "attractive terms", it said. The money may be used towards investments, vessel upgrades or general corporate purposes, it added. CEO Constantin Baack said: "We are very satisfied with the cooperation demonstrat Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard Company's newbuilds at Chinese yard will be bigger than the ships it initially ordered at cash-strapped HHIC-Phil CJC director Ian Short heads back to London Shipping law firm CJC's director Ian Short has moved back to London after founding its Singapore office five years ago. The company said his role remains unchanged and he will continue to work closely with the Singapore team on Asia-related cases. But he will also be "well-placed to develop working relationships with clients throughout Europe and elsewhere," it added. Short said CJC's commitmen Korea providing more cash for domestic shipyards South Korea is to provide more cash to support its shipbuilding sector. The industry ministry said on Wednesday it would spend KRW 70bn ($61m) to support shipyards, according to the Yonhap news agency. The new money will be earmarked for developing eco-vessels like those powered by LNG. It follows measures announced in November to create a KRW 1.7 trillion fund to support yards and to invest KR GTT faces growing threat from Korean LNG containment systems Recent LR approval for DSME's Solidus system may prompt owners to go Korean, says analyst. PUM products tanker heads for the beach Indonesian-owned Kartika Segara is now confirmed as being sold for scrap. Seacor Holdings boosts first-quarter profit Charles Fabrikant-led diversified owner posts higher revenue compared to a year earlier. Wallem picks John-Kaare Aune as ship management MD Norwegian set to take up role from 1 July 2019 following departure of David Price earlier this year. Slumping secondhand prices bring Fuzhou back to life Bargain-hunting shipowners based in Chinese city are returning to the dry bulk market after a long quiet spell Hyundai LNG Shipping's VLGC order backed by E1 charter Major LPG importer emerges as charterer of newly ordered ship

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APRIL 25, 2019
Valero hits record Q1 light, sweet crude throughput; increases heavy Canadian crude intake to replace lost Venezuelan barrels Valero ran a record amount of light sweet crude through its system in the first quarter of 2019 TRADER NOTE: Marine fuel supplier Minerva Bunkering appoints Tyler Baron as CEO Marine fuels supplier Minerva Bunkeringhas appointed Tyler Baron as its CEO Brent settles lower as rally runs out of steam Oil futures settled lower Thursday after swinging into the red in the final minutes Adoption of ship implementation plans rising ahead of IMO 2020 "Compliance is achievable, but the right measures need to be put in place in a timely fashion," Kerr said. US hopeful Asian importers can make smooth transition away from Iranian oil "We have been working very closely with countries like India to ensure that there is no interruption in their supplies," Hook said. Iran sanctions to have limited impact on forward crude prices: Analysts The decision to end the waivers could remove 1.33 million b/d of Iranian exports, according to Platts' estimates. External: Global Risk Management

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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

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

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