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BRIEFS

December 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker returns climb as ship supply drops Returns for suezmax tankers able to haul one million-barrel cargoes of crude oil rose to a four- week high as the supply of vessels shrank. Pirates release ship but keep some hostages Somali pirates released a chemical tanker owned by Singapore shipping company Glory Ship Management, but broke an agreement to release all the crew, keeping four South Korean seamen including the captain captive, the company said yesterday. MT Gemini, the 29,871-tonne chemical tanker, was carrying crude palm oil from Indonesia when it was hijacked 215 days ago off the east African coast, the company said in a statement. LA port pilots who earn more than the city's mayor, police chief Los Angeles's highest-paid city employees get three-day weekends, 27 vacation days annually and an ocean view from their workplace.

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Truckers, dockers dispute value of Dec 12 Occupy port shutdown bid UK's public sector strike expected to affect air and sea ports HK-Macau CEPA imports win credit for Xiamen's 315pc import increase Fujian ports' 10-month throughput surpasses 300 million tonnes Hefei port volume hits 40,017 TEU since Jan, 100,000 TEU expected in 2012 Vanguard Logistics deploys CargoSmart Sailings in schedule management Singapore's CWT Globelink opens office in Casablanca, Morocco DHL offers south China-US, Australia, Singapore LCL services India faces protectionist opposition in plans to ease foreign retail entry APM Terminals reveals details of Costa Rica development CP sends Holiday Trains to deliver food and fun along US-Canadian border American Airlines cargo still flies despite AMR Chapter 11 filing Airbus Tianjin Logistics opens new facilities to play role in supply chain FedEx Panda Express flies first giant pandas to UK in 17 years Hainan Airlines launches second Manzhouli-Irkutsk service

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ASAA forms new managing committee Negative portends seen for container shipping Safmarine wins Ford awards for service excellence SCI going slow on ship acquisition programme: Mukul Roy Ground rent on cargo containers'An alternative view Karaikal Port taking major strides in container handling MoS estimates pvt. investment to decline 6 pc during 12th Plan MoS may contest Odisha HC order on KoPT limit extension Swiss WorldCargo shows green commitment with lightweight containers ECBs turn unattractive due to dwindling Growth slips to 6.9 pc, courtesy slowdown

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Balfour Beatty Rail electrifying English railway lines Balfour Beatty Rail will carry out the electrification work in a project in northwestern England. The 30 km two-rail line between Castlefield Junction in Manchester and Newton-le-W... German field test with long trucks to start in 2012 Federal transport minister Peter Ramsauer has approved a disputed field test with long trucks in Germany. The directive to this effect will come into force on 2 January 2012. Durin... Astag welcomes deferral of Swiss HVF adjustment Astag, the Swiss commercial vehicle association, has welcomed a government decision to only adjust the national heavy vehicle fee (HVF) for inflation in Q2/2012. Astag believes tha... Röhlig Logistics appoints expansion strategists To attain its ongoing expansion goals, the Bremen-based German freight forwarder Röhlig has appointed Dr Celine Wong, an international logistics solutions business consultant and l... OOCL to cut capacities in Asia-Europe trade Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is cutting capacities on its Asia-Europe routes by 20%. OOIL chairman and CEO Tung Chee-chen t... MISC to terminate container activities in 2012 The shipping line MISC, the Malaysia International Shipping Corporation which is controlled by Petroliam Nasional, is discontinuing its container shipping business that has lost US... Swiss WorldCargo ULD innovation shows green credentials Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, will start deploying lightweight containers in its ULD fleet this month, replacing 150 of its LD3-AKE devices... SAA adding Beijing and Pointe Noire links South African Airways is expanding its African network into the Republic of the Congo, and launching a link to China. The airline will start services to Pointe Noire on 26 January ... New intermodal network between Sweden and Italy The Swiss company Hupac and the Swedish enterprise Intercontainer Scandinavia have joined forces to offer intermodal services linking Sweden and Italy from 11 December. The coopera... Dnata handles record volumes at Dubai World Central Dnata's cargo operations at its terminal at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum airport (DWC) reached a record volume of 11,737 t of cargo in October, the largest volume handled in one ... SDA Express Courier new partner in Eurodis network Eurodis, a European distribution network for the joint transport of goods on pallets and in parcels (combined freight), has a new strategic partner in Italy. SDA Express Courier, a... New Goodman distribution centre for Starco in Hamburg The logistics property developer Goodmann is building a new centre in Winsen, south of Hamburg (Germany), for Starco, a provider of tyres and rims. The new 11,400 sqm European dist... Norbert Dentressangle opens new cold store centre in France The French transport and logistics services provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened a shared-user cold store at Miramas in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the south of France, as p... Chapman Freeborn opens new Australian office The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn has acquired a new office in Melbourne through its takeover of Alltrans International. The Australian centre, which will operate under th...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Alexander & Baldwin and Matson Navigation to become separate companies Bourbon installs semi-submersible wind turbine Brian Carter appointed President, Seaspan Shipyards Container giants cosy up Mitropoulos's last IMO Assembly adopts a range of resolutions

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Crowley selling Arctic vehicles to Peak Oilfield Service Company Yang Ming changing schedules covering Intra Asian services NOL christens first of two twin 10,000 TEU container ships Senate confirms Khouri for second FMC term Mitsui O.S.K Lines chip carrier calls quake damaged Japanese port

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
US class action against DryShips after failed Marshall Islands lawsuit Dry bulk company hopes earlier victory will provide 'solid guidance' in Missouri battle Balloon goes up on mid-2000s S&P loans, Eurofin warns Borrowers face cash hole of 'up to $10bn' Supramax spot market hit by Indonesian coal cargo decline Owners undercut each other to secure work or ballast to healthier Atlantic basin CMA CGM in the black in third quarter French operator is one of the few lines to remain in positive territory for first nine months of the year EXCLUSIVE: Second generation brokers partnership between MSC and CMA CGM Alliance marks transfer of powers to next generation Risk level raised for Australia LNG projects Labour shortages and project backlog threaten Australian LNG schemes, says S&P Maersk Line revises IMO surcharges Hazardous cargo charged $100-1,000 per teu Owners need to get LNG order balance right With liquefied natural gas tonnage under-utilised, US exports may require fewer new ships than analysts expect Small oil spill off Brazil widens the bigger picture Chevron's footprint in Brazil is expected to grow despite $28m environmental fine and upcoming inquiries Challenges face service providers in Brazilian market Easy to make revenue in Brazil but hard to make profits, says chief operating officer Mitsui OSK sells ageing VLCC Japanese line defies industry calls to scrap old tonnage, landing $23m secondhand deal Institutional investors to pave way for German ship finance resurgence Private investors have shunned the KG market. They could be enticed back by strong institutional backing The darker side of Sepia South of England club's liquidation means there is a vacancy for the position of P&I insurer of last resort The need for real tools in the toolbox The European Commission is talking in ideals and dreams when it comes to using scrubbers and liquefied natural gas to tackle emissions Scorpio Tankers launches follow-on issue to bankroll Hyundai Mipo orders Company poised to add two more ships to five already on order Morgan Stanley ramps up tanker spot market chartering Financial services firm's charters already up 37% so far this year, with clean tankers taking lion's share Global Ship Lease secures loan covenant waiver One-year extension granted to condition that ratio of loan to ships' values should not exceed 75% of vessels' charter free market prices Grand China pays $2m to Vafias after boxship seized in US Creditor hopes HNA arm will be more 'prudent' in making future payments Clarksons acquires three new businesses in just one day London-listed shipping services group buys ship agency plus two shipbroking companies Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? The industry needs to prevent armed guards putting crews' lives at risk IMO's last assembly under Mitropoulos yields no surprises Resolutions cover many familiar themes Shell fixes Singapore cargo ex-Libya First consignment to city state since conflict Time to concentrate Could the new partnership between MSC and CMA CGM signal a box-trade shake up? Britain will support France's call to embargo Iranian oil CMA CGM halts Iranian exports and scans inbound boxes as calls for sanctions escalate First Ship Lease outlook 'negative' Standard & Poor's cites credit risk of lessees and prolonged downturn in shipping Sri Lanka Ports Authority to issue $500m bond Financing to repay spiralling Japanese yen loans Gloves come off in China's Vale scrap China Shipowners Association takes aim at Philippines and Malaysian transhipment centres Four South Koreans held hostage as Somali pirates return chemtanker Captors break promise to release all crew from hijacked vessel U-Sea Bulk to delist from Copenhagen exchange Final steps in rebranding

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Scorpio discounts offering NYSE-LISTED Scorpio Tankers today heavily cut its follow-on offering price, prompting its shares to plunge Clarkson's goes shopping CLARKSON'S, the world's leading shipping services group, said today it has made three key acquisitions French bank Soc Gen pulls ship finance FRENCH bank Soc Gen has reportedly halted ship and aircraft financing to strengthen its balance sheet against Europe's sovereign debt crisis Chavez plots Pacific pipeline via Colombia PLANS for a pipeline to bring Venezuelan crude to the Pacific have re-emerged through an accord signed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Lanka plans to sell bonds SRI LANKA Ports Authority plans to sell bonds worth $500M to repay loans from Japan Summa seeks full holding of Novorossiysk RUSSIAN holding company summa wants to buy the remaining 20% holding it doesn't own in the Novorossiysk port company Scrapping could spark Handysize bulker scarcity LEADING shipping analyst Janet Lewis today predicted a shortage of Handysize bulkers next year, resulting from an expected rise in scrapping Hamburg Süd and Seago juggle Med routes BOX MAJOR Hamburg Süd and shortsea company Seago Shipping have strengthened their shared northern Europe/Eastern Med route Coal force majeure to be lifted in Indonesia INDONESIAN coal producer Harum Energy today is lifting its force majeure on December deliveries, after just three days, IHS McCloskey reported Vale's China policy hailed SHIPPING analysts are praising Vale's strategy in China, as Brazil's mining giant has expressed optimism that its 400,000dwt Valemax ore carriers will be allowed to use Chinese ports Co-operative set up for box feeder ships OWNERS of feeder box ships in northern Europe plan to work together on chartering and procurement in the face of growing liquidity problems FSL secures $479.6M loan SINGAPORE's First Ship Lease Trust said today it has secured an amortising loan facility worth $479 U-Sea Bulk delisting gathers pace CHILEAN bulk shipping group Ultragas is moving quickly today to mop up the remaining shares in its Danish drybulk subsidiary, U-Sea Bulk Suez Canal lifts tolls EGYPT'S Suez Canal Authority today unveiled its first toll increase in three years Dockwise to manage transport newbuilding DOCKWISE said today it had agreed to manage Offshore Oil Engineering's Type 1 transport newbuilding

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
NY-NJ Terminal Unveils Automation Plans A New York-New Jersey terminal operator unveiled plans for labor-saving technology in an expansion set to open in 2014, but... Shippers Raise Pressure on Congress to Avert Rail Stoppage Shipper and transportation groups are increasing pressure on Congress to avert a potential national rail stoppage, as the deadline for... Democrats Push Tighter 'Buy American' Infrastructure Rules House Democrats proposed a transportation bill on Thursday that tightens 'Buy American' provisions on materials used in infrastructure projects, countering... LAX Air Freight Dives 10.7 Percent Air freight volume at Los Angeles International Airport fell 10.7 percent, the steepest decline of the year and a stark... Manufacturing Index Jumps 1.9 Points, Orders Surge U.S. manufacturing showed newfound and surprising strength in November, with the Institute of Supply Management reporting its closely watched index... NY-NJ Expects Container Growth Up 4 Percent Year-End This year's container volume through the Port of New York and New Jersey is expected to be about 4 percent... West Coast Container Traffic Down 6 Percent Container volumes handled at West Coast ports in October declined 6 percent compared to October 2010, largely because of a... Hutchison Ports to Start Building Brisbane Terminal Hutchison Port Holdings signed an agreement this week with Australian engineering company Baulderstone to begin construction of Berth 11, the... CEVA Increases Global LCL Services CEVA Logistics said it is increasing its less-than-container-load consolidation services worldwide. CEVA's new LCL services include Los Angeles to... Hamburg Sud, Seago Consolidate Europe-Med Services Hamburg Sud and Seago Line plan to combine three of the services they operate between North Europe and the Eastern... CMA CGM Lost $223.8 Million in Third Quarter CMA CGM lost $223.8 million in the third quarter despite revenue rising 2.8 percent year-over-year, squeezing the carrier's net profit... Rotterdam Freezes Harbor Dues Again Rotterdam is freezing harbor dues for ships for the third year running in 2012, as it bids to boost its... YRC Launches Massive Reverse Stock Split YRC Worldwide will execute a 1-for-300 reverse stock split Friday in an attempt to boost its stock value from about... UPS Acquires Italian Pharmaceutical Logistics Firm UPS, making its first acquisition in several years, bought a major Italian pharmaceutical logistics company, as the parcel giant expands... Marad Unveils Ship Designs for Marine Highway Use The Maritime Administration on Thursday released a set of 11 ship designs that could provide shippers an alternative to highway... Vessel Operating Fees in Mumbai to Rise Operating costs for vessels calling at India's Port of Mumbai will go up substantially mid-December following a tariff increase decision... Norwegian Car Carriers Loss Widens to $4.1 Million Norwegian Car Carriers' third quarter loss widened to $4.1 million from $1.8 million a year earlier, as a one-off charge... Environmentalists Try to Stop Miami Port Deepening The Port of Miami's plan to deepen the channel into its harbor to accommodate post-Panamax ships ran into an environmental... DP World Doubles West African Terminal Capacity DP World has doubled its container capacity at Dakar in Sengal through the expansion of its West African terminal, as... Lufthansa Cargo Says Flight Ban Costs $54 Million Lufthansa Cargo said it expects to lose around $54 million annually if a temporary night flight ban at its Frankfurt... CMA CGM, MSC Sign Partnership on Key Trade Routes Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM, the world's second- and third-largest ocean carriers, announced an agreement Thursday to join forces on...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
MSC and CMA CGM to share vessels According to an article in Lloyd's List this morning, MSC and CMA CGM have agreed to share vessels operating between Asia and Northern Europe, Asia and Southern ... US Canada trade soars 36% The latest data published by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics bureau for trade using surface transportation between the US and its North American ... CICT will be ready in 30 months The consortium lead by China Merchants has now completed all formalities to commence the construction work of Phase I (Colombo International Container Terminal- ... Busan's new automated terminal to open in January South Korea's Busan New Container Terminal (BNCT) is to open for business in January, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has announced, and it has just given a live dress ... US accused of dragging its feet at Cop-17 Leading US environmentalists have written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, complaining that her negotiations at the Durban-hosted, UN climate change talks ... Big banks act to head-off new credit crunch Six of the world's biggest banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, have co-ordinated a campaign to lend money to ailing European banks that were finding it nigh impossible ... USWC ports prepare for 'Occupy' movement The self-styled 'anti-corporate greed' Occupy movement that effectively stymied the Californian port of Oakland on November 2, will attempt ... Shipping Australia slates Patrick Shipping Australia Ltd's [SAL] chief, Llew Russell, has called for the Sydney Ports Corporation to introduce key performance indicators into its Port Botany lease ...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Safe bets on BPI Baltic Panamax Index to set rate level for freshly minted fixture involving kamsarmax bulker. Westshore recruits another Norwegian offshore specialist presses on with talent search as it poaches broker from Bank 1 Oslo. Street surveys box shocker Wells Fargo checks containership market's pulse following news of historic partnership between CMA CGM and MSC. CMA CGM holds the line French liner giant on track to weather market storm while it waits for 2012 recovery, CFO says. Scorpio prices Shares of New York-listed product tanker player slide 20% after pricing $44m fundraiser. Supply deal for ice-class owner Helsinki owner of ice-class bulkers has signed up for iron ore shipments from north Baltic. MSC and CMA CGM team up World's number two and three container lines pursue savings by forging alliance on major trades including Asia to Europe. Clarksons' Viking venture World's largest shipbroker just got bigger with the acquisition of two Oslo broking houses. FSL seals refinancing deal Relief for Singapore-listed shipping trust as it wraps up $480m loan with eight-bank syndicate. Five treated after fire Blaze in accommodation block on Egypt's Abu Rdees brought under control off Germany. Ultrabulk takeover succeeds Van Appen-controlled Ultrabulk of Santiago has accomplished its target of 90% ownership in U-Sea. Nelson Star pollutes again Reefer ship has an oil spill in Germany, the second one in less than six weeks. Vafias wins round four Shipowner says arrest of Grand China Logistics vessel produces instant result in charter payment row. Vargon fleet vanishes Five veteran cargoships auctioned off in Svendborg following Swedish owner's bankruptcy. Photo votes wanted Time to choose your favourite as shortlist of 12 pictures is revealed in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition. Gulen runs onto rocks Norwegian ferry suffers suspected propeller and rudder damage in grounding off Amlabukta. Clarksons snaps up EnShip UK shipbroker's port services unit takes over Aberdeen shipping agency. Dockwise bags Chinese deal COOEC's new semi-submersible transport vessel to join Dutch heavy-lift player's fleet.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
MISC Berhad quits container liner business MSC-CMA CGM form alliance CTSA amends bunker surcharge ANL raising Asia-Australia rates MSC to raise EB transpacific rates MSC raising SE Asia-Australia rates COSCO raising Far East-Australia rates

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Total Lubmarine sees sales of Talusia Universal climb Company claims lube oil is unique in managing ECA transitions and slow steaming. IFO prices soften in Fujairah Bunker price movements 'mixed' in South Africa. Public hearings on sulphur limit come to an end 'No way' EU will ask for extended deadline on ECA sulphur cap. Rotterdam prices steady Another quiet day in Hamburg. Ferry firm predicts ECA-related job losses Fuel cost increase in 2015 may force it to take a third of its ships from service. Japan hopes legislation will boost energy-saving technology Ministry of Transport wants laws to be in line with IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index. 'Sophisticated regulations' needed to reflect reality in shipping Carnival willing to stake its reputation on ECA compliance tool developed to allow more flexibility through sulphur averaging. WFS starts court proceedings Company is pursuing claim for 'unpaid bunker bill'. Asian bunker prices lack direction Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering hubs on Thursday, says traders. Singapore onshore fuel stocks at two-week high Market expects heavier supplies as refiners capitalise on high price levels. East China fuel oil imports drop 23% on-month Bonded bunker players imported fewer fuel oil cargoes in November. Hanjin Shipping raises rates amid rising bunker prices Current rates for Asia-Europe trades cannot cover basic operating costs 'let alone' hiking fuel prices, it says. South Korean JV to start construction of bunker storage facility Hanjin Shipping and Samsung C&T to jointly commence construction of bunker fuel storage tanks at Busan New Port. Tight 380 cSt avails easing in Tokyo Bay As local refiners commence sale of volumes for December. Lower fuel consumption 'holy grail' of eco ship design More shipowners turning to 'eco-type' handysize bulkers amid softening newbuilding prices.

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PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

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

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

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