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December 17, 2020

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil Exports down by 8.74 pc in November Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

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ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020 Four for Rostock The Alliance - January sailing schedule Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi National vaccine distribution plan for Italy New combination of rail, road and ship DP World integrating Indo-European offering Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open Estonian railway to be electrified New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community "Curiosity of the Day" Delivering the first ATR 72-600F Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout' DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics How the charter and container markets have collided UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed Latest Marine Log digital edition now available The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and... Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and... Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment 'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view... Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is... UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the... Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021? The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical... Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is... Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as... UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be... TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed \| Oil heads lower for longer \| Rina ruling sparks class concern \|... BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with... Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1 Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says 'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started' Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same' Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board' Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates' Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound' Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year' Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us' Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision' Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability' Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition' Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19' Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition' Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy' Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical' Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are' Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways' The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation' Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst' Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom' Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation' Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept' Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever' Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand' But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment' Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental' Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020 Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds' But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain' Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal. News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners. Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade. Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video) Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready. ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information' Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been... No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw. TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB. US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows. Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. Air travel crippled by COVID-19 INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year Inflows from Singapore more than double Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment Environmental conditions already affecting loans ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk. S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially' JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan. Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

PORTS

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

Livorno

The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

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

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

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