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BRIEFS

August 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls to lowest level in three months A prolonged coal strike by workers in South Africa, one of the world's top five coal exporters and a key supplier to Atlantic and Pacific markets, could have a negative impact on the dry freight market, adding to the growing surplus of vessels and hitting trade volumes, brokers said. Shipping lines may face losses in peak season Plunging rates for chartering container vessels that carry sneakers, furniture, and flatscreen TVs may signal a US consumer slowdown and losses for shipping lines in what is traditionally their busiest time of the year. EU told to back off on emissions standards for ships The European Union (EU) should avoid pursuing its own market measures targeting shipping and allow the United Nations' maritime agency to tackle combating greenhouse gas emissions, the ship industry has told the EU.

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CSCL profit warning for first half - blames euro debt, rates and quake MOL makes quarterly loss of US$103 million, sales off 12pc to $4.48 billion NYK Line makes US$91.68 million loss, sales off 11.3pc to $5.74 billion 'K' Line makes quarterly loss of US$48 million, sales up 8pc to $13 billion Hainan PO now has third biggest container capacity among Chinese carriers Chongqing-Shanghai direct Yangtze container shipping service launched Horizon Lines loses US$7 million in Q2 but revenue rises 5.5pc China accelerates port service integration to prevent competitive overlap Australia's Goodman opens logistics base in Kunshan to rival Kerry DB Schenker runs first big euro freight train through Channel to London Canadian National profit up 8pc to US$611 million despite bad weather Canadian Pacific Railway blames 233pc quarterly loss on bad weather Air China posts cargo volume increase of 4.7pc to 94,000 tonnes in June Korean Air quarterly revenue up, but profit down after 2010 record high IATA chief Tony Tyler says June world air freight remains in the doldrums Airport builders laid off as US Congress refuses to vote on money bill

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K Line in new direct service between Far East & Subcontinent London P&I Club posts record free reserves to consolidate financial strength Oil tanker glut falls, so does rental income OOCL ranked first for its comprehensive schedule tools SCI refutes assumptions on transhipment delays affecting ICTT biz Ships to have armed guards for combating pirates: Vasan Clove re-exports go past 700 tonnes for once Iran cuts oil exports to India by 90,000 bpd Ennore, JN Port to raise Rs. 2,000 cr. for dredging V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust takes key step towards 2nd box terminal DHL launches multi-client site in Maharashtra Plans to automate Rlys' output, rolling stock processes DEPB scheme restored on cotton, yarn Govt urged to hike sugar export quota Rs 2,000 cr. allocated to boost warehousing facilities Rs. soars to near 3-year high against $ Wheat exports row to be resolved soon: FM Adani Enterprises chosen 'Business Superbrand' WTO takes EU to task over trade barriers DHL predicts Africa energy boom Rainer Bechler is DHL Global Forwardings new head of industrial projects in Germany Totalplan PORTO shows its project cargo handling expertise

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JULY 29, 2011
CN invests in extended sidings in northern Ontario The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to construct two more extended sidings in its northern Ontario mainline this year, bringing its investments in seven ... USD 24 million grant for Keystone corridor in USA In North America, work can begin on closing the last three highway-rail grade crossings on the Keystone corridor with the signing of deal between the US department of transpor... New cabotage rule in Norway The Norwegian authorities have published a new guide to driving cabotage. A cabotage transport thus starts when the goods are loaded and ends when the goods are unloaded. The start... Robert Frei new partner at Stanton Chase Zurich Robert P. Frei has become a partner at Stanton Chase Zurich. He was with the Panalpina Group for 35 years and left at the end of June 2011 to help develop Stanton Chase Zurich's lo... Asiana B747F crashes An Asiana Cargo Boeing B747-400F was destroyed when it crashed into the sea off Jeju (South Korea), killing both pilots. According to the Korean transport ministry, the cargo fligh... TNT Express takes delivery of first B777F TNT Express has taken delivery of its first Boeing B777 freighter. This latest aircraft in the TNT family arrived at TNT's European hub in Liege (Belgium) at the weekend, after com... New CMA CGM rail shuttle between Zeebrugge and Duisburg The CMA CGM Group has reinforced its intermodal services with the introduction of a railway link connecting the port of Zeebrugge with Duisburg's trimodal hub. This fifth shuttle, ... Harwich welcomes "MPI Adventure" 29. Juli 2011 Harwich International Port was delighted to welcome the "MPI Adventure" on its maiden operational call to the port. In conjunction with the jack-up vessel "Seaworker... DSV achieves good result in H1/2011 The transport and logistics provider DSV, which is headquartered in Brøndby (Denmark), increased its turnover for the first six months of the current business year from DKK 20.41 b... Norbert Dentressangle records strong growth in turnover The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle closed the first half of 2011 with a strong increase of 21.9% in turnover, from EUR 1.4 billion to EUR 1.706 billion.... C.H. Robinson profits increase in Q2 Third party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide, based in Eden Prairie MN (USA), has reported a second quarter net profit of USD 111 million, 14% more than the USD 9...

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JULY 29, 2011
TransAtlantic takes delivery of ice class AHTS Economou orders LNG carriers at Daewoo Yangzijiang takes 60% stake in Singapore ship design firm

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JULY 29, 2011
New commanding officer for Corps' Seattle District Rail freight traffic totals head down during week Port of Coos Bay opens new paddlecraft launch Marcon brokers sale of two new sister tugs IMO makes amendments to MARPOL pollution rules

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JULY 29, 2011
Karnataka scandal adds to east coast India iron ore export problems Resignation of chief minister and naming of mines and steel mills in graft probe leaves market uncertain Asia-US box rates under pressure Freight rates for containerised cargo moving from Asia to the US remain under pressure although conditi0ns on other routes are showing some signs of improvement, with the South American and South Africa trades in particularly good shape Production volumes up at Vale but no mention of VLOC orders Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment Scanscot vessels up for auction in Singapore Seized general cargo ships of insolvent owner are sold off by banks Capesize rates set for a fall as Atlantic cargo dries up Capesize rates did well to just stagnate this week with few fixtures and signs that the European holiday season may be reducing activity in the Atlantic A ship is no place for armed security 'cowboys' SAMI is helping shipowners navigate the uncharted waters of screening out questionable security providers Horizon Lines slips from profit to loss Transpacific start-up costs hit carrier's second-quarter figures VLCC rates on benchmark Middle East route close to 'bunkers only' Owners subsidise oil companies as Baltic Exchange route to Asia closes at $226 a day CSCL warns shareholders to expect a first half loss Statement blames liner overcapacity and economic uncertainty CSAV and CMA CGM in vessel sharing deal for Asia to West Africa service New Discovery service to deploy 10 vessels European-sized freight train makes a historic connection DB Schenker Rail links High Speed 1 route to the higher-capacity trains used across the Continent Women steer course through uncharted waters Durban trio make history as marine pilots The difference between life and death We must constantly make every effort to veneer the 'safety culture' upon the seafaring psyche, which seems to be unaffected by the number of workplace accidents Rubber-tyre gantry cranes delivered to APM Terminals Apapa Deepest draft container terminal in Nigeria also clears up scanning area congestion Is Seafrance bid the end of the Channel rates war? Operators DFDS and Louis Dreyfus hope that swapping receivership for joint venture could finally bring an end to scrappy competition and excess capacity Exclusive: Sovcomflot chief turns bear on tanker industry Investment to switch from crude and products carriers to offshore oil and LNG Nuclear bombs out The industry should welcome the demise of the US project to have every container passing over its docks and land borders scanned for radioactivity The summer of our discontent Japanese lines revise net income figures downwards, but are still hoping for the best Quarterly losses hit Japanese lines as they downgrade their 2011 estimates Impact of larger boxships on the Asia to Europe trades takes its toll on rates, line says Luka Bar posts first quarter loss Adriatic port operator down $180,500 Luka Koper crane drivers strike Negotiations with unions break down Earlier arrival of newbuildings a 'clear advantage' for Nordic American Timely arrival of suezmaxes from SHI Capital sees brighter product tanker future despite revenue dip 'Bargain' capesize bulker swoop accounts for higher second quarter profit Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban from August Only emergency vessels allowed to use or carry heavy fuel oils in protected waters Excel strikes covenant relaxation bargain with banks until end-2012 Dry bulk owner reports loss for 'more adverse' quarter Economou confirms $848m LNG debut Deal for four initial carriers of 159,800 cu m finally goes to Daewoo Polemis urges European climate chief to work with shipping on CO2 cuts ICS chairman says EU should refrain from regional action on emissions and co-operate with IMO on framing a global response Toll Group refinances Singapore debt to cut borrowing costs Single $830m syndicated facility is put in place as takeover of maritime forwarder Andree & Wilkerling is completed US drops radiation scanning portals Department of Homeland Security to use hand-held devices instead of $822,000 detectors at 1,400 ports and border points Vale production volumes up but no mention of orders for giant VLOCs Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment

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JULY 29, 2011
CPP profits rise on vessel buy EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners announced today that net profits tripled in the second quarter after it made a significant gain from a vessel purchase Gulf prepares for storm OIL AND gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico stepped up offshore evacuations today as Tropical Storm Don gained strength Forwarders go on shipping spree in Europe TWO MAJOR freight forwarding and logistics groups from Asia Pacific this week have expanded their footprint in Europe Cautious Horizon's losses widen in 2Q11 HORIZON Lines said today it is making progress on debt refinancing but warned that there is "no assurance" its talks will succeed Pipavav returns to profits HIGHER box and bulk volumes helped APM Terminals-controlled Gujarat Pipavav Port return to profits in the quarter ended 30 June KG sector hit by insolvency GERMANY'S KG sector is showing more signs of weakness with the owner of a small multipurpose vessel filing for insolvency this week Finnlines hopeful despite fall FINNLINES expects improved full-year results despite a 2Q11 plagued by external factors Supramax rates gain SUPRAMAX rates have gained slightly in Asia this week as Indian iron ore exports increased and charterers sought tonnage to ballast from southern China to collect Indonesian coal Singapore Shipping profits rise SINGAPORE Shipping has posted a 122% rise in net profits, to $1.24M, for the first quarter of its financial year Mercator sees Supramax boost MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) told Fairplay today it expects Supramax earnings to rise, with the dearth of Indian iron ore exports causing China to import more ore from other countries Panamax weakness seen BROKERS told Fairplay today that the Panamax market is likely to remain weak until the end of summer a oversupply continues to hurt owners Vale profits on higher output BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale reported today that second-quarter net profits rose by 74% year on year to $6.45Bn Lisin replaces Sechin OLIGARCH Vladimir Lisin is replacing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin as board chairman of the government-run USC shipbuilding group NYK posts losses JAPAN's NYK Line has posted net losses of ¥7.15Bn ($92M) for the three months ended 30 June, reversing net profits of ¥23Bn a year earlier Losses but hope for d'Amico PRODUCT tanker companies are expected to defy near-term weakness as this year continues, according to d'Amico International

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JULY 29, 2011
Shippers Avoid Indian Port as Congestion Increases Many shippers are avoiding moving cargo through the Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), as some face delays of up... Agriculture Groups Urge Free Trade Appoval More than 120 agriculture producer groups sent a letter Friday to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress urging adoption... ILA President Daggett Vows to Fight Automation, Work with ILWU (Video) Harold Daggett, new president of the International Longshoremen's Association, comments on automation, container weights, organizing and cooperation with the ILWU.... Group Fears Fuel Rules Will Drain Road Funds An accord between President Obama and carmakers to sharply boost automobile fuel efficiency will drain tens of billions of dollars... CMA CGM, CSAV Launch Asia-West Africa Service CMA CGM and Chilean carrier CSAV will jointly operate a direct container service between Asia and West Africa, starting early... Bill Authorizing Marad Calls for Short-Sea Research A new proposed U.S. Senate bill may help fill the gap in data needed to help marine highway advocates estimate... Intermodal Volume Falls From June to July Major railroads are seeing intermodal volume in July trail June peak levels by thousands of container and trailer hauls each... Horizon Lines Lost $7 Million in Second Quarter Horizon Lines lost $7 million in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same period a... Echo Global Revenue Surges to $151.5 Million A 56 percent increase in individual truck brokerage sales shot second quarter revenue at Echo Global Logistics 38 percent higher... USDA Waives Specialty Grains Inspections, Fees The U.S. Department of Agriculture is permanently waiving mandatory inspection and weighing of high-quality specialty grain exports, saving shippers $1.46... Amsterdam Schiphol Cargo Grows 5.2 Percent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport boosted freight volume 5.2 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2011, driven mainly by freighter traffic.... CRST Buys Specialized Transportation Truckload carrier CRST International expanded its capacity, revenue base and diversified its business by acquiring Specialized Transportation for an undisclosed... South Korean Port Container Traffic Up 10.3 Percent Container volumes through South Korean ports rose 10.5 percent to a record 10.5 million 20-foot equivalent container units in the... GATX Hikes Outlook on Rail Lease Strength Railcar leasing giant GATX raised its outlook for this year on continued signs of strength in the rail freight market... "K" Line Predicts Full-Year Operating Loss Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) expects to suffer a group operating loss of $64.10 million fiscal 2011, which began... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 25-29 Maersk Line announced a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving from India and Sri Lanka to West Africa,... Future Shock I met with a container line executive earlier this month and found him to be in a grumpy mood. Troubled... Mississippi River Turbines Generating Interest With the installation of a single turbine at a dock on the lower Mississippi River, a renewable energy company is... Pushing People Power Resins are the unchallenged king of the Houston container market, but there are millions of reasons that could change in... Mortgaged Future It's taken on faith in the shipping world that the volume of trade moving through ports, railyards and truck terminals... MOL Suffers $103 Million Loss Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) suffered a net loss of $103.17 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter... NYK Line Posts $91.6 Million Loss Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) lost $91.68 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter of fiscal... International Airlines Group Boosts Revenue International Airlines Group, the carrier formed by the merger of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, increased first half cargo revenues... Transport Corp. of India Profit Increases Transport Corporation of India, the country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, said Friday its net profit in..

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JULY 29, 2011
Japan's shipping trio see losses for Q1 2011/12 AAPA launches scheme to help US exporters reach out to more markets Danaos back in the black, but softening market a threat US debt ceiling vote postponed CSCL announces profit warning

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JULY 29, 2011
Chemoil clears the air Singapore-listed bunker player sheds light on 'inadequate explanation' of reduced profit. DRYS: 'not our order' Nasdaq-listed owner rejects reports of involvement in chief exeutive George Economou's $850m LNG debut. Hansson still hungry Nordic American Tankers CEO talks up devotion to dividends and expansion as suezmaxes hit the water ahead of schedule. IRISL: New legal challenge Annulment sought for EU's most recent act to banish the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and related firms from legitimate shipping business. Bulker buy boosts CPP Cape play pushes Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners to profit as product tanker spot rates soar. Azuma builds up profit Japanese cement carrier owner looks for larger full-year haul after strong three month showing. Horizon nears breach Third-quarter covenant breach in the cards for US-listed liner group following tumultuous second quarter. Panama plots regas unit Floating storage and regasification vessel to be stationed near canal entrance. China grabs lion's share VLCC Middle East earnings caught between a rock and a hard place says broker. All Leisure sheds pleasure Cruise company All Leisure stays in the red plagued by social unrest in key market. Counting the cost of deals Brokers on the run, a free ransom and how to get your hands on a small piece of marine art for 44'. Mitsui slower to start Japanese shipyard sees first quarter profit fall away as new orders dwindle. Kawasaki kicks on in first Japanese shipbuilder sees profit pile up in the three months to the end of June. Bangladesh 'breakthrough' Supreme Court calls for report on ship scrapping shake-up as cash buyers await High Court import extension confirmation. George in LNG splash Greek magnate makes his second headline grabbing deal of the week with LNG newbuilding order in Korea.

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JULY 29, 2011
Strong growth reported Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spikeOld Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49%The Hub Grou... Washington Notebook Japan Big 3 suffer in April-June period Japan's big three container lines sustained collective operating losses of nearly $265 million in their fiscal first quarter ending June 30. "K" Line's containership business suffered a $96.9 million loss in its fiscal first quarter, compared to a... Horizon reports 2nd quarter loss Horizon Lines reported a $7 million loss from continuing operations in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue in the quarter ending June 26 was $307.5 million compared to $291.4 million in the year-ear... International Shipholding profit slips International Shipholding Corp. reported second quarter net profit of $2.8 million, compared to $9.6 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 was $70 million compared to $85 million in the same 2010 period. Mobile-bas... Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spike Old Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. For the first six months of 2011, revenue was $902.9 million, a 31.6 percent increase,... Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49% The Hub Group Inc. saw second quarter income increase 49 percent to $14.4 million on the strength of 12 percent growth in intermodal volume. Revenue increased 22 percent to $560 million, with intermodal revenue increasing 24 percent to $396 million... Pacer earnings up sharply Pacer International, said it had second quarter net profit of $4.2 million compared to $1.4 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue during the second quarter was $386.3 million compared to $401 million in the same 2010 period. "Given our year-to-d... GAO: U.S. military's supply chain 'high risk' A congressional watchdog agency called the U.S. military's supply chain management "high risk" due to its inefficient requirements forecasting and measures for asset visibility and materiel distribution. The Defense Department has one of the most ... Aljex names Hirschman president Tom Heine, chief executive officer of Aljex Software, said Joe Hirschman has been named president of the Middlesex, N.J-based provider of hosted software solutions for freight brokers, carriers and other transportation companies. Hirschman was vice...

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JULY 29, 2011
Week ends with mixed prices Crude futures settle lower on slower than expected economic growth. Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban begins August 1 All vessels trading in the Antarctic including passenger and cargo vessels must switch to other types of fuel. Ventrin closed for business on Monday The closure is due to a national holiday - Emancipation Day Rotterdam softer amid wide price range European markets mostly softer Friday after week of seesawing prices. Fuel costs help drive Japanese shipping companies into loss Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK Line and K-Line post April-June losses, compared with net profits in the same period last year. Fujairah dips after week of gains Overall prices up from a week ago even as crude prices fell. EU urged to drop plans for its own CO2 reduction measures IMO 'eminently capable' of delivering a global CO2 solution for shipping, says International Chamber of Shipping. EC declines to attack Gibraltar's bunker record Commission repeats that it has 'no evidence' of any breach of EU regulations. Hedge fund ups its share holdings in Aegean Rima Management LLC now has a 5.47% stake. External: Wired Bunkering Bunker prices falling as week ends Demand mixed in key Asian bunker ports on Friday. TEN plunges into the red on 'difficult freight market' A result of tanker oversupply and high bunker costs for spot vessels. Typhoon halts Hong Kong bunker deliveries Severe tropical storm signal number three hoisted at the port on Thursday night. Singapore fuel oil inventories hit four-week high In line with heavier Western inflows during the second half of July. Higher bunker prices lift Kirby's Q2 revenues 42% increase in bunker prices 'positively' impacted the revenues of its marine transportation unit.

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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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