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February 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Mitsui OSK cuts annual profit forecast Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, the world's largest merchant fleet operator, cut its annual profit forecast as Australia's worst flooding in 50 years disrupted cargoes this month and dragged down rates. NOL's container volume rises in Dec Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) said on Monday that its container shipping volumes for the seven weeks to Dec 31 rose 26 per cent from a year ago, helped by higher traffic on the intra-Asia and Asia-Europe routes. Operations slow at Suez Shipping operations in Egypt are carrying on as usual despite the unrest in the country but vessels at the port of Suez are unable to pick up military escorts for protection through the pirate-prone Gulf of Aden, a senior industry official said yesterday.

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'K' profit soars 11 fold to US$407.9 million, but sees a slowdown Maersk declares Port Said a no-go area as Egyptian riots rage Carriers tell FMC of impact of 2008 EU conference ban Maersk group to focus on emerging markets US Federal Maritime Commission votes to probe slow steaming Costamare founder dies after long illness at 75 MISC relaunches Philippines service, adds Haiphong call German freight and passenger trains collide head on, killing 10 US considers authorising global 'trusted shipper' scheme Nigerian anti-corruption inspections cause delays, demurrage Hainan Air extends cargo partnership with ECS Group in Europe

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Argentina attacks Falklands box trade with bureaucratic blockade CMA CGM's $500 million bonds subscribed by Yildirim DCI achieves 'Excellent' MoU rating GATI Coast to Coast commences service connecting Kandla with Cochin & Colombo Info-X Software offers streamlined ocean e-commerce services thru' integration with INTTRA MAERSK LINE to resume seasonal NZ relay service MSC launches direct Central America-North Europe link Slot-sharing cuts N. & E. Asia-Australia capacity over Chinese New Year UASC commences own agency in Poland ZIM launches direct Tampa-Mexico container service JNPT adjudged container handling port of year at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards KPT observes R-Day with vigour No oil pollution, human casualty following vessel collision in Mumbai Harbour-DGS GDL Groups consolidated net profit surges by 40 pc in Q3 One of the world's best fairs Swiss to bring in new law from Feb. to recover illicit wealth

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Hainan Airlines extends European cargo GSSA partnership with ECS Group China's Hainan Airlines has extended its general sales and services agent agreement with the ECS Group in Europe by awarding a new contract to the company in Hungary and Austria. T... CMA CGM and Yildirim: equity note issuance finalised CMA CGM has now issued USD 500 million in redeemable bonds, all of which were subscribed by Turkey's Yildirim Group, in accordance with agreements between CMA CGM Group and the gro... Maximus adding converted Airbus freighters to fleet Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's largest dedicated cargo aircraft operator, is significantly expanding its fleet. Three additional Airbus A300-600 regional freighters, which each offer... European railfreight body calls for improvements in German network Netzwerk Privatbahnen, an alliance encompassing 24 private and local freight railways from the whole of Europe, has said that the liberalisation of Germany's railway sector had led... Future of German inland waterways not clear The German inland shipping organisation (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt BDB) has severely criticised the transport ministry's inland waterway concept, questioning the... Loxxess changes ownership structure Loxxess, a German logistics group that specialises in complex outsourcing projects, has changed its ownership structure. The company has now announced that Christina Amberger, the ... Maersk joins UN disaster relief team The A.P. Moller-Maersk group is the newest member of the logistics emergency team, having recently joined a disaster relief support network run by the United Nations World Food Pro... PSA registers strong recovery PSA International handled 65.12 million teu at its ports around the world in 2010. The group's performance showed a marked increase of 14.4% over 2009, on the back of contributions... ATR booked orders for 80 aircraft in 2010 The Franco-Italian regional turboprop manufacturer ATR booked orders for 80 new aircraft in 2010, plus options for 33 more. ATR generated a turnover of USD 1.35 billion in the year...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Washburn & Doughty building new Moran tug Conservancy takes title to SS United States GAC Protective Services issues Suez Canal crew change advice Atwood Oceanics orders $600 million drillship at DSME Warning: "Citadels" no absolute guarantee of crew security against pirates Resolve in OPA 90 firefighting coalition with T&T Bisso

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Port Metro Vancouver posts numbers for 2010 Port of Seattle stars on financial news program IMO Secretary General talks security with Napolitano Drinking water study completed at Washington ferries headquarters Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics expanding Europe to Gulf service

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Rates will face spike if Suez Canal closes The canal and Sumed pipeline carry between 4% and 5% of world's daily oil consumption Capesize values drop $1m in one week as market worsens Brokers see no sign of recovery as bulk carrier prices fall across sectors VLCC sale price signals 'new low' in double-hull values Japanese-owned, very large crude carrier Tajima has been sold to Greek shipowners Dynacom Tankers Management for $28.1m, in what brokers have called a new low in values for 1990s-built double-hulled VLCCs Baltic Index drops by 38% during month given 'Black January' label The Baltic Dry Index fell 30 points to 1,107 yesterday, closing 38% lower than a month ago, in what brokers are now labelling as 'Black January' Chinese New Year brings freight rates relief Increased shipments on boxships ahead of the Chinese New Year have helped arrest any further drop in freight rates on the route from Shanghai to northwest Europe Box lines draw up Suez contingency plans To deviate around Cape of Good Hope if Suez Canal is blocked Tanker shares tumble on Egypt fears New York market reacts to realities of the Suez Canal situation after Friday spike Paragon Shipping admits Korea Line exposure Dry bulk and boxship owner has a panamax on hire to the troubled South Korean giant until late 2013 Japanese box giants warn over earnings Lines warn over impact of rate declines and overcapacity on revenues and profits Military takes control of Suez Canal Waterway to remain open although all other port activity likely to be at a standstill Le Havre develops multimodal infrastructure links La Breque link plugs port directly into national rail network Suez Canal shipment delays likely Just in time deliveries to be worst hit but marine insurers remain calm amid crisis Former Hartmann boss launches shipmanagement firm Dietrich Schulz sets up own shipmanagement company Indian frigate stricken in Mumbai collision INS Vindhyagari and Cyprus-flagged boxship collide Long wait ahead for fruits of reform French ports may soon be better able to compete with European rivals, but will foreign exporters return? Le Havre looks to freshen its image Leading French container port keen to alter reputation as nexus of labour unrest brought about by Nicolas Sarkozy's national port reforms Normal accident, exceptional loss It is time for the maritime industry to redouble its thinking about safety, worse loss scenarios and decoupling of risk MAN Diesel to design engine to run on organic liquid gas Move in response to order from Scandinavian shipowner for a small dry cargo vessel to run on organic liquid gas Rush to install ecdis puts price and functionality pressure on makers Prices for Ecdis systems are dropping, while shipowners demand more functionality as the IMO deadlines for installation approach Beluga Shipping slams failed rescue mission Crew member shot by pirates as patrol boat and Dutch frigate attack captured Beluga Nomination NOL sees steady erosion in box freight rates Freight rates at the end of 2010 continued to slide but above 2009 levels Daewoo posts record $697m profit Shipbuilder's net income up 35% on 2009 numbers Delays hit Egyptian ports Disruptions reported as workers stay away due to civil unrest TBS wards off bankruptcy threat Management to inject up to $10m in loan deal as deadline expires today International Group defends release call policy P&I clubs warn any attempt by Brussels to impose a formula will restrict competition SCCT severely restricted by curfew Shutdown from 1500 hrs to 0800 hrs leaves staff at container terminal with 'a very narrow window of working time' Just in time may be worst hit by Egypt crisis Just in time shipments could bear brunt if Suez Canal closes Oil traders warned over spread of Egypt unrest Market jitters unfounded but spread of protests to other countries could pose risk Capital Product talks up prospects despite profit fall Average product tanker spot earnings for fourth quarter improved compared with 2009 Keep Suez Canal open Egypt has a clear self-interest in ensuring the continuing safe passage of merchant shipping in the Suez Canal

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JANUARY 31, 2011
EU NAVFOR clarifies Beluga rescue BELUGA Shipping and EU NAVFOR have rejected media reporting of last week's attempt to free the Beluga Nomination from Somali pirates. Usiminas of Brazil wins Panamax steel bid TRANSPETRO said today it will buy 13,000 tonnes of steel plate from Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas to build tankers to carry oil and refined products. Paragon reveals KL risk NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping today confirmed that it could potentially suffer a material hit from Korea Line's receivership. LB expansion gains steam LONG Beach is accelerating $4Bn worth of expansion schemes as it comes off a record year of box growth. APM shuts non-oil operations in Egypt DANISH shipping and oil group AP Møller-Maersk has reportedly suspended its terminal operations at Egyptian ports and closed its shipping offices in Egypt. Russia's UCL mulls IPO THE OWNER of Russian port and stevedoring company UCL Holding is considering an IPO with a target valuation of $2Bn, Fairplay has been told. CPP results fall short EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners reported disappointing results today but assured that sector fundamentals were improving. Cruises give Egypt a miss CRUISE lines that operate eastern Med and Red Sea routes are altering itineraries because of the escalating violence and turmoil in Egypt. DSME profits rise in 2010 SOUTH Korea's DSME today posted a 35.1% year-on-year rise in net profits to 780.1Bn won ($695M) for 2010. China box shipments rise CONTAINER shipments from China surged last week as shippers saw a spike in export demand before Chinese New Year begins on 3 February. Ship sinks off Seychelles A GENERAL cargo/passenger ship has reportedly sunk in the Seychelles. Shares settle as Suez fear subsides SHARES in listed tanker shipping companies lacked direction this morning, after they rallied last week on fear that the Suez Canal could be closed because of the Egyptian government's crisis. Less coal, iron ore shipped within China INTRA-China coal and iron ore shipments dipped last week as factories stockpiled ahead of the week-long Chinese New Year that begins on 3 February. Russian fishing booms RUSSIA'S fish sector is booming, with Russian consumers increasing consumption level of cool, salted and dried fish at almost the country's growth rate for fruit. 'K' Line swings to profits 'K' LINE announced today that it recorded net profits of '6.9Bn($84M) for the third quarter of the 2010 financial year, reversing losses of ¥18.7Bn a year earlier.

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Napolitano Calls for Trusted Shipper Program Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is gathering international support for an all-modes "trusted shipper" program similar to the trusted traveler... Diesel Edges Up to $3.438 per Gallon Retail diesel prices edged up eight-tenths of a cent last week to a national average of $3.438 per gallon, according... Long Beach Port to Build on Recovery The Port of Long Beach this year will progress in the development of four key infrastructure projects that will prepare... NOL Container Volume Grew 24 Percent Neptune Orient Lines said Monday container volume for its APL subsidiary grew 24 percent in 2010 over the previous year... Federal Judge Orders Carrier to Restore Teamster Pay A federal judge ordered an Indiana concrete company to restore pay and benefits to 23 cement truck drivers who were... 'K' Line Returns to Profit Container shipping provided most of the profits that put Japanese carrier "K" Line back in the black during its October-December... Mississippi River Pilots Limit Vessel Draft Pilots who guide ships on the Mississippi River from its mouth to New Orleans last week put a new restriction... US Steel Imports Jumped 47.2 Percent in 2010 U.S. steel imports last year rose 47.2 percent from recession levels in 2009 and signs point to further improvement this... Wallenius Wilhemsen Adds Europe-U.S. Gulf Ports Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics will add port calls at Santander, Spain; Veracruz, Mexico, and Cartagena, Colombia, on its pure car/truck carrier... FMCSA Wants Black Boxes for Trucks The Department of Transportation on Monday proposed all trucking companies be required to install electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver... Higher Rates Raise Profit for Covenant Higher rates and better utilization of its equipment helped Covenant Transportation pull out of the red and post a profit... French Port Strike Stalls Activity for Fourth Day French ports were at a standstill for the fourth successive day Jan. 31 as dock unions and port employers prepared... MOL Cuts Forecast Despite Container Profits Japanese shipping group MOL reported higher container shipping profit but cut its earnings forecast for its fiscal year ending March... Rockefeller Introduces FAA Authorization Bill Long-stalled legislation to fund operations of the Federal Aviation Administration got under way again in the 112th Congress. ... Unrest Affects Egypt Ports; Suez Remains Open Egyptian ports were closed or operating at sharply reduced capacity amid a seventh day of anti-government protests Monday, but the... NYK Profit Jumps More Than Tenfold NYK Line's net profit jumped more than tenfold in the Japanese shipping company's October-December fiscal third quarter as improved container... EMD Sells Locomotives to Mexico, Canada Caterpillar-owned locomotive builder Electro-Motive Diesel locked in orders to sell 44 freight power units to Ferrocarril Mexicano, and five more... Cargotec to Buy Navis for $190 Million Finland-based Cargotec said it will acquire Navis from Zebra Technologies for about $190 million. Cargotec markets cargo handling equipment... ANA Earns $457 Million Profit in Nine Months Japan's All Nippon Airways swung to a net profit of $457.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010,... Ships Collide Off Mumbai A Cyprus-registered container vessel collided with an Indian naval warship off the Mumbai harbor Sunday. No injuries or oil... Crandall Joins Southern Air Board Freighter operator Southern Air named Robert L. Crandall, the former American Airlines chairman credited with revolutionizing airline industry management, to... ProLogis, AMB Property Announce Merger Distribution center giants ProLogis and AMB Property announced an agreement Monday to merge their businesses, bringing 600 million square feet... Transloading, Part II Thanks to the recession, transloading is rapidly evolving from a tactic shippers used to avoid high rail rates for intact... Credit Terms: Lost in Translation? Q: We're a maritime freight forwarder that does business with a client who imports from Hong Kong under credit arrangements.... Union Pacific Powers Into 2011 When Union Pacific executives consider how to build on big 2010 gains, they increasingly talk about the 'value proposition' North... Simpler Pricing No Priority There's one area where FedEx Freight will stick to the LTL playbook: pricing. Although it's redefining its services as priority... FedEx Freight Gets an Overhaul Bill Logue will launch a new trucking company Jan. 31 - FedEx Freight. It will look much the same as... Ports Digging Deeper On Jan. 3, The Journal of Commerce published a commentary by Asaf Ashar ('Paying for Benefits,') that included several misleading... A Deeper Vision Florida is something of a bystander when it comes to handling container trade with Asia, but the state's business community... Infrastructure Pandemic U.S. infrastructure in rough shape, you say? Bridges collapsing and highways congested? Financing and investment lacking? We're not alone. ... Whacked on the Waterfront The Christmas list keeps getting longer. A new round of federal indictments for alleged mob activity added several names to... Breathing Easier, Nationally There's been no shortage of argument and legal battling over the clean-trucks programs at Southern California's ports, but there's no... Cold Water on the Recovery Welcome to the first year of the second decade of the 21st century. Happy New Year to you all. ... Making Connections in Michigan Barely two weeks into his first term, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder threw his support behind a new bridge between Detroit... Shippers Climb the Hill When it comes to transportation policy issues in Washington, freight shippers want it all. From heavy industry groups such as... Hours-of-Service, Hours of Trouble What's most likely to keep trucking executives awake in the early hours of the morning this year? If you said... Layering Capacity Truckers trying to keep a tight grip on capacity are rethinking how they use it. Innovative equipment designs could help... Trucking Recovery 2.0.11 The fragile state of the retail supply chain became clear to Wayne Spain in December as he went from store... Fuel Comes Back It's not quite 2008 again, but heads up: After two years of relative stability, transportation fuel prices are creeping back... Words, Actions To say infrastructure and trade have never been as prominent in a presidential State of the Union address as they...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Egypt in meltdown Jacques Saade returns to helm of CMA CGM Hanjin back in profit following strong transpac and Asia/Europe trade Waldhof casualty 'explosion threat' Europe/Cote d'Ivoire trade in turmoil

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Beluga blasts 'failed' navies Niels Stolberg-led owner says forces "entirely malfunctioned" as crewman executed on Beluga Nomination. CSDC chasing cash Hong Kong-listed owner plots $600m bond issue to back up order binge. Latvian goes after exes Riga tanker owner's new board seeks "compensation for losses" incurred by departed Imants Sarmulis and others. Western Bulk in legal win Norwegian dry cargo operator wins dispute with Ispat over supramax charter hit by insurgency at Indian port. TBS strikes it lucky US owner rewrites terms of seven troublesome loans with the help of its top managers to remove bankruptcy fears. Pace slowing at NYK Japanese giant still erasing 2009's losses, but things are getting tougher in the fourth quarter. Capital profit cut Evangelos Marinakis-led owner sees fourth quarter bottom line dip as revenue declines. Paragon sounds KLC alarm New York-listed owner says there is "no assurance" ailing Korean firm will pay up on panamax charter. Ferry smashes quay Veolia's Moysalen slammed into the side at Lokta, Norway, by strong winds. Fain flogs RCCL shares CEO Richard Fain collects almost $10m after sells shares in cruise giant following its bumper 2010. MSC boxship "spills oil" Dominican Republic starts probe into small leak from MSC Ronit at Caucedo. Grain ban bites NCSP Russian port blames export block and falling crude oil volumes for weaker 2010. 'Execution' on Beluga ship Two other crew members unaccounted for as failed Seychelles rescue bid sees one crew member and pirate killed. Cape sale sets bar lower Cyprus Maritime said to have paid only $24m for capesize bulker in deal which looks likely to set a new benchmark.

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JANUARY 31, 2011
U.S. economy gains momentum The U.S. economy grew 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, up from 2.6 percent growth in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. The results are based on preliminary data and are likely to be refined late next month. The impr... IMS Rail handles containers from Rotterdam Basel-based IMS Rail Switzerland will take over railed container transport at the Dutch port of Rotterdam from ICF West, effective Tuesday. In early January, container operator IMS Intermove Systems Speditions- und Transport GmbH in Vienna agreed t... Kansas City Southern profit up Kansas City Southern reported fourth quarter net profit of $55.6 million, compared to $35.2 million in the same 2009 period. Revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31 was $479 million, up 18 percent from the year-earlier period on a 12 percent increas... Official reiterates White House gas tax position White House Chief of Staff William Daley on Sunday ruled out a raise in the gas tax to help pay for transportation infrastructure, holding true to the Obama administration's position held since taking office two years ago. "I don't think raising t... Crandall joins Southern Air's board Southern Air Holdings has appointed Robert L. Crandall, former chairman and chief executive officer of AMR Corp. and American Airlines, to its board of directors. "Southern Air is one of the most experienced and fastest growing air cargo carriers i... WWL expands Europe/U.S. Gulf service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added regular, direct calls to the ports of Santander, Spain; Veracruz, Mexico; and Cartagena, Colombia; as part of its Europe to U.S. Gulf service. This new service will offer shippers, freight forwarders and exp... Report raises short sea shipping concerns The environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) last weekreleased a report detailing the environmental challenges associated with short sea shipping . "Short sea shipping has the potential to be greener than other types of freight transport. How... Japan lines profit through 3 fiscal quarters Japanese container shipping lines "K" Line, MOL and NYK all reported improved financial results through three quarters of their fiscal year. "K" Line said its container shipping division saw operating profit of $383.8 million through the first nine... OOCL 2010 revenue up 46% Liner carrier OOCL said last week in an operational update that its fourth quarter revenue grew 41.9 percent to $1.5 billion, compared to the same period in 2009. That growth was slightly lower than the container line's revenue growth for the whol... Saadé returns as CEO, CMA CGM attains investment Saade French liner carrier CMA CGM said Friday it has formally ceded a 20 percent share of the company, worth $500 million, to the Yildrim Group, a Turkish conglomerate. The announcement comes two months after CMA CGM first finalized the deal, endi...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Keel laying at Rauma shipyard On January 31, 2011, the keel was laid for an Antarctic research and supply vessel ordered by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs at STX Finland Rauma shipyard. The Esbern Snare rescued crew from Beluga vessel The Danish warship Esbern Snare rescued two crew members from the German owned heavy lift carrier Beluga Nomination, which last week was hijacked by Somalia pirates in the Indian Ocean New HSC for Bornholm service launched in Australia The Austal shipyard at Henderson, Australia, has launched the HSC ferry (hull no. 246) for F'rgen A/S. The ferry will later this year officially be named Leonora Christina after Clipper employees in tax trouble Around 200 employees at Clipper's Copenhagen office are facing fines and even imprisonment due to violations against the Danish tax legislation. The first case of many has recently been handled

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Fears of more bankruptcies as rates slip Analysts say more shipping firms could fold as Baltic Dry Index falls to two-year low. Fujairah market firm amid Suez concern IFO still unavailable in Durban. Fuel oil cargo commands 'highest premium for five years' Buyer takes position that 'low density cargoes will be tight going forward'. Prices firm in key ports The bunker market was very busy in Gibraltar. High fuel costs are a 'driver for change' 'New technologies are entering the market, enabling novel designs to become reality,' says DNV. Containership detained following oil spill Spokesman for Dominican Republic's environment agency says 'penalties' will be sought. Slow steaming remains part of K Line strategy Company President warns of 'uncertain' economic outlook. Asian bunker prices at fresh two-year highs Bunker supplies mostly "tight" at key Asian bunker ports, traders say. Crew of vessels involved in illegal bunkering to face charges For transferring 14 mt of marine fuel oil without approval, according to Malaysian police reports. SK Energy scraps heavy oil upgrading project Fall in supplies of bunker product in South Korea may not be as great as feared, traders say. Bunker market last 'redoubt' of Asian fuel oil demand Demand for fuel oil diminishing from the industrial, residential and commercial sectors, says energy consultancy. Sinopec (HK) to launch oil terminal in 2011 A quarter of the 2.08 million m' terminal will be used to store bonded fuel oil, when fully competed in 2012.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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