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BRIEFS

August 4, 2011

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*Shipping News* Boom seen for US ports catering to Japan Longshoremen at ports in Washington state and Vancouver are set to load more timber and lumber onto vessels destined for Japan as the world's third-biggest economy rebuilds from a US$220 billion natural disaster. Anchor Ship may double its fleet Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, may more than double its fleet to as many as 50 vessels because of rising imports of coal and iron ore in China and India. Owners pay clients to hire supertankers Supertanker owners paid clients for a second day to charter vessels on the industry's benchmark route as vessel supply continued to outpace demand. India probes 'ghost ship' grounding on Mumbai beach

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MOL transpac, Asia-Europe on-time rates slip, but improve to US east coast US west coast imports increase 3pc with LA-Long Beach up 6pc in first half Advent of super megaships spark fear of coming shortage of European feeders Shanghai's seven-kilometre six-lane Chong-qi Bridge has been completed CAI International container leasing profits rise 92pc in second quarter Twice-listed DP World delays US listing until market mood brightens: CEO Hong Kong retail sales increase 30pc in June to US$4.01 billion CMA CGM increases rates on westbound cargo from India to Europe CEVA gains ISO, OHSAS accreditation in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary BIFA says new EU Customs Code is delayed beyond June 2013 target date Hong Kong air cargo volume slips in response to slack global economy Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collective cargo falls 6pc in June Malaysia's chief minister wants rates cut to boost Sarawak development Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier Cseries with options on 10 more St Louis and Missouri chambers of commerce blast China air cargo hub critics

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AMET University holds first convocation Shreyas Shipping & Logistics achieves improved top line in Q1 India-EU free trade pact talks in advanced stage Japan eliminates duties on 87pc of export items JNPT Chairman outlines his long-term vision KPT setting up marine engineering college under IMU Making Mormugao Port pharma hub could cut huge expenses: GPMA Mundra Port's AMCT handles highest-ever overall & ICD monthly throughput National SC Commission lends ear to relevant issues at Kandla Port Sri Lanka aiming at Asian hub status Nationwide banks' strike likely on Aug. 5

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Schiphol cargo growth continues in first half Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to post healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011. Overall cargo tonnage handled through the airport stood at 753,073 to... Bangkok Flight Services awarded IATA ISAGO certificate Following the successful completion of its corporate and station audit in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Fl... Wim Bosman lauches Eco service Within the context of sustainable logistics, Dutch logistics group Wim Bosman, based in 's-Heerenberg, aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. This means... Norfolk Southern post all-time net income high in Q2 Southern Corporation reported record second-quarter net income of USD 557 million, 42% up on the same quarter in 2010. Railway operating revenues rose 18% to USD 2.9 billion, a sec... Hungary's Budapest-Székesfehérvár railway line to be equipped with ETCS The Budapest-Kelenföld to Székesfehérvár railway line is part of pan-European railway corridor V and is to be equipped with the ETCS train control system. Nemezeti Infrastrukt'ra... Samskip ratchets up activities and invests in Duisburg The international logistics company Samskip with its subsidiary Van Dieren has been committed to the Port of Duisburg for many years. Now duisport is building a new combined transp... MOL: on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 MOL recently updated on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 for the major east-west trade lanes for its quarterly report in an effort to upgrade and improve the qu... Mandatory advance booking for Estonia-Russia border crossing As of 1 August, all vehicles travelling from Estonia to Russia require a mandatory advance electronic booking of a place in the queue at the border crossing. The new rule applies f... 2010 cargo volumes hit record high Airports Council International (ACI World), the global association of airports, this week released its World Airport Traffic Report 2010, presenting data from more than 1,300 airpo... DP World: excellent Q2 2011 Dubai Ports World has announced that its global portfolio of container terminals continued to build on its excellent start to 2011, with the momentum carrying over into the second ... Newly listed TNT Express reports lower operating income Recently listed Amsterdam-based TNT Express has reported strong performance in the EMEA region. The company's earnings in Brazil are on track to meet the 2012 half-year target desp... Toll Group acquires German ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has added to its global forwarding business with the purchase in Germany of ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling (AWG). The b... BBA Aviation appoints David Best as president of Asia Pacific BBA Aviation, the leading aviation support and aftermarket services provider, has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In his new role, he will be re...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Converteam to supply IPS for Mobile Landing Platform ships Prospector Offshore orders two more jack-ups at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Carnival agrees construction of three new cruise ships

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Port of Seattle income up during second quarter Evergreen teaming with Mitsui for new Asia/Southeast Africa service Crowley logistics group earns top 3PL honor Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of May Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach present clean air award to Evergreen

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings plummet to fresh lows Brokers question whether owners can survive as the sheer volume of ships overshadows growing cargo demand Transpacific freight rates dive as lines chase cargo Freight rates on the transpacific trade lane nosedived this week Platou forecasts boxship market will improve in 2012 Charter rates at present still under pressure as multiple owners make offers for business CMA CGM transforms Marseilles' skyline Jacques Saadé has trumped industry peers with the view from his office eyrie US Bill could bar class from blacklisted countries Surprise move could see classification societies being banned from working in the US Cost of emissions tax will be passed on to customers, says shipper groups ESC's Nicolette van der Jagt says incentives and rewards scheme would be more effective German owners edge closer to use of onboard armed guards Security experts say step is two to three months away, but cautious shipowners would prefer federal forces onboard Disillusion grows over anti-piracy measures Four percent of owners admit to paying ransoms Life is too complicated for the God Complex Decisions should be made and strategies built the way that life itself has evolved, through a process of trial and error Credit Agricole guns for Seaarland companies Revelations emerge of ship arrests and unpaid crew as Marco Polo gets eight-day window to continue as a going concern A miner's view of quality shipping We should applaud influential mining companies that are building a solid presence in shipowning for all the best reasons Sovcomflot boss joins alarm over crude tankers Russian owner is well placed to weather the storm, but others may not be so fortunate Diamond S purchase signals market confidence Investors express backing for the investment decision and its timing Narrow escape from US debt default will not stop rot Trade and shipping capacity will still be hit, despite deal by US Congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling Europe's grip on cruiseships Aida Cruises has ordered two cruiseships in Japan, but European yards possess so much fit-out expertise that any migration of shipbuilding eastwards is likely to be drawn-out IRISL leads second EU sanctions challenge and denies Iran nuclear link Group of 36 'affiliates' of Iranian line attempt to lift assets freeze and restrictive measures Stella Marine and Albis Shipping in joint commercial management deal Blue Sea Tankers will focus on product tankers in handysize and medium-range Diana Containerships draws close to acquiring sixth vessel Executives say more boxships seen for sale but no notable softening of prices Dover welcomes fresh guidelines on sale of UK trust ports Department for Transport declares four "essential criteria" covering local participation, fair competition, fair price and future investment Dry bulk value writedowns hit TOP Ships Below breakeven rates and gloomy market outlook prodded owner to sell ships Aida orders cruiseships from Japan Germany's shipbuilding flagship Meyer Werft loses out as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins its first order from German operator Pacific Basin profits plummet on lacklustre market and ro-ro loss Operator says handysize daily net of $13,660 compares favourably with $10,530 spot rates The proper course Ship masters are the best judges of whether they need and can benefit from using a deepsea pilot, and companies should leave the decision in their hands Costa Crociere puts in another order at Fincantieri's Venice yard Vessel will be cruise operator's largest and is intended to replace existing older vessels Containerport operators face shake-up in rankings Drewry forecasts Asian companies and Turkey's Yildirim to break into top 20 Waigaoqiao back-ends contract to win jack-up entry Chinese yard accepts nominal 1% deposit to gain a foothold in high end of market Ship runs aground for second time Karin Schepers refloated after going aground in Cornwall SembCorp Marine bullish despite lower second-quarter profit Profits down 15% to $125m due to revenue recognition

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AUGUST 3, 2011
IRISL lawyer predicts a 'speedy' EU trial A LONDON lawyer representing IRISL told Fairplay today that the company expects a "speedy" decision in its favour in its court challenge to EU sanctions Don't pass the buck on ship emissions THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum urged the maritime sector today to pick up the dinner check when it comes to cutting emissions Why bank lost faith in tankers SHIPPING analyst Doug Mavrinac told Fairplay today the IEA's release of crude from strategic reserves was a key factor in an investment bank's decision to revoke 'buy' guidance on shares of OSG and Frontline UK's biggest cocaine haul found at port BRITAIN'S biggest cocaine haul has been seized at Southampton's docks, the UK Border Agency revealed today Sell-offs sink TOP EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships said today it lost $103.5M in 2Q11, mainly because of impairment charges on three bulkers HPH Trust posts profits HPH TRUST today posted after-tax profits of a HK$1Bn ($128.3M) for the period from 25 February to 30 June, with HK$653.7M in profits attributable to unit holders Pacific Basin's profits drop HONG KONG drybulk and ro-ro carrier Pacific Basin today blamed tough market conditions for a steep drop in net profits in first half US court grants shield MARCO Polo Seatrade has been granted interim relief by a New York bankruptcy court, allowing the company to operate while it reorganises Suitors seen for German turbine terminal BREMEN'S port management group Bremenports today predicted "solid competition" among private investors for a €200M ($286.1M) wind turbine terminal planned for Bremerhaven Diana Containerships reduces net losses DIANA Shipping's box unit today announced that its net losses were reduced year on year in the second quarter Noble signs LNG deal HONG KONG's Noble has signed an deal in which the group would buy 1M tonnes of LNG per year from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Rio Tinto offers higher Capesize rates BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miner Rio Tinto has been offering higher Capesize rates for the Western Australia/Qingdao route to boost FFA rates for the segment Court grants ONE relief OMEGA Navigation Enterprises has announced that a US court has given it a lifeline by granting "all of the additional relief" requested by the company Oz port waits climb WAITS AT Newcastle's coal ports are nearing year-high levels today because of wet-weather backlogs China's coal imports wane BUYERS of coal in China are turning away from international suppliers in favour of cheaper domestic supplies, IHS McCloskey reported today

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Trucker Estes Express to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent Estes Express Lines will raise less-than-truckload rates an average 6.9 percent effective Aug. 8, matching rate hikes by many of... CMA CGM's Low Liquidity Troubles Bond Investors CMA CGM high-yield bonds dropped sharply in Europewan trading on Wednesday after it reported a lower-than-expected liquidity figure, and reports... LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted the U.S. Congress for taking a summer recess before failing to resolve an impasse... CN Spends $165 Million to Expand Yard Near Chicago Canadian National Railway will spend $165 million to expand a freight yard in Gary, Ind., that it uses to build... US Container Imports Rise 4 Percent Growth in U.S. containerized imports slowed to 4 percent in the second quarter after rising 9 percent in the first... MIQ Logistics Buys British-Based TLC MIQ Logistics acquired British third-party logistics provider The Logistics Corporation to expand its operations in the U.K. and Europe. ... Freight Shipments Down 3.7 Percent in July Freight shipments declined 3.7 percent in July from the previous month, a sign the sluggish economy is slipping, Cass Information... US Factory Orders Dipped 0.8 Percent in June Orders to U.S. factories fell 0.8 percent in June, according to the Commerce Department, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing, which... Yang Ming, OOCL to Combine China-India Service Yang Ming and OOCL plan to merge their two China-India-Pakistan services (CPX and CIS 2) into a single loop called... Entrants Challenge Old Guard Terminal Operators Several financially strong companies, mainly in Asia, are poised to break into the global container terminal market, challenging the established... Seaspan Takes Delivery of 63rd Ship Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 63rd vessel, a 4,500 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ship chartered to "K" Line. ... Diana Containerships Loss Narrows, Revenue Triples Vessel owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its second-quarter loss narrowed to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year ago, as time-charter revenue... Bremen-Bremerhaven Container, Auto Traffic Soars The German twin ports of Bremen-Bremerhaven boosted first half container traffic by 25 percent from a year ago, outpacing growth... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hit 20-Month Low The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 6.8 percent to its... JAL Posts $162.8 million Net Profit Japan Airlines posted a net profit of $162.8 million on a consolidated basis in its fiscal first quarter ending June... India Shippers Blast Congestion Surcharges The Western India Shippers Association says shipping lines and the Indian government share responsibility for the congestion and delays blighting... Zim Sets Asia-Europe Peak Season Surcharge Zim Integrated Shipping Services imposed a peak season surcharge on westbound cargo moving from Asia and the Indian subcontinent to... Arkansas Best Swings to $5.3 Million Profit Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, returned to the black for the first time in nearly three years with...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Terminal investment bounces back, but is it enough? Liners paying the price of 12% y-o-y Far East - Europe capacity explosion 'Ugly' contest shifts to the eurozone BGF feeder in grounding mystery Hutchison appointed operator of Port Botany ILC

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Eagle on point Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner says it still has access to the cash it needs to ride out the downturn despite second-quarter loss. Bank battles Marco motion Credit Agricole calls US bankruptcies of Antonio Zacchello-led shipping trio a "sham" during attack on use of cash. Arctic sea ice on the move Scientists are endorsing the likelihood that the Northern Route will be traversed without icebreaker assistance. MOL in short sea splash Tokyo-based shipping syndicate forges partnership with Hoegh Autoliners in 13-vessel venture. German boxship 'grounds' Coastguard says HS Schiffahrts vessel struck Cornish beach in the early hours of Wednesday. Benin joins war risks list Hijackings lead to a widening of area where shipowners have to pay additional insurance premium. DCIX poised to pounce Simeon Palios talks S&P as Diana Containerships zeros in on $150m credit facility and another acquisition. Fund plans bulker blitz Anchor Ship Investment looking to double its overall fleet to 50 vessels, president says. Kiss of life for Maui A rescue effort is being mounted to resuscitate the Maui gas field off New Zealand. Sales scar Top Ships Hits on bulker trio shove Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner deep into the red in Q2 as CEO turns banker. Barclays bleak on dry Owners looking for an uptick in dry-cargo rates in 2011 will be disappointed, suggests Barclays Capital. German pair in tanker pact Stella Marine and Albis Shipping get together in products tanker commercial management venture. Pac Basin's 1H profit woe Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner reports sharply reduced bottom line. Tanker titans downed Frontline and OSG stripped of buy tags at Jefferies after one-two from IEA and global economy. Carnival pens $2bn order Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner books three newbuildings in Italy and Japan. Noble first for Papua LNG Noble Clean Energy has signed a Heads of Agreement with InterOil and Pacific LNG for the supply of liquid gas from a new facility in the Gulf of Papua. Qatar Nav nets port deal Unit seals $500m contract with Qatar Petroleum to operate harbour vessels in port Mesaieed.

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Scaled back economic forecasts Mixed 2nd quarter results Arkansas Best in the blackArkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating lossTropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating ... August Feature Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating loss Tropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating loss in the second quarter compared to a $4.2 million operating profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 fell to $79.9 from $86 million in the second quarter of 2010. "C... OOCL, Yang Ming rationalize China/India loops Liner carriers OOCL and Yang Ming have merged two jointly operated China/India loops into one, according to a report this week fromAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The two lines have folded their joint CIS service... Nhava Sheva snarls North America/India service Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday a vessel on its Indamex service was unable to complete its unloading and loading operations on Monday at the government-run terminal in Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container port, due to the replacement of rail mounted c... Crowley service to call Tampa Tampa Port Authority said last week a Crowley Liner Services vessel will begin calling the port. It said theCrowley Americaswill offer service to Rio Haina in the Dominican Republic, Port au Prince in Haiti, Manzanillo in Panama, Puerto Limon in Co... New alliance takes aim at CSA system Sanderson Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of logistics provider Transplace, has been named chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient and Competitive Truck Transportation. The nonprofit corporation, composed of carriers, shippers, brokers ... Arkansas Best in the black Arkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $498.6 million for the quarter compared to $411.3 million in 2010's second quarter. The company said it... OmniTRAX buys California short-line railroad OmniTRAX said Tuesday it had purchased the Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad. The 25-mile ST&E is located in California's Central Valley and is linked to the Port of Stockton via the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads. It is located near Intersta...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
IFO prices down in Fujairah In Durban, deliveries available for supply between August 5-13. Bunkers International offering LSFO in Colombia Product available in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soft In Piraeus, it was quiet early in the day but the market picked up later as prices started to fall. Coastal shipping '40%' cheaper than rail Domestic feeder service benefit from focus on hubs. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A. Shipping firm gains interim bankruptcy protection Dutch company believes Chapter 11 filing will help 'restore the company to long-term financial health'. Opposition to bunker levy grows 'The depth of anti-bunker levy feeling' from shippers' organisations 'too strong to ignore.' Bulgarian competition watchdog to investigate Lukoil Commission on Protection of Competition to decide if energy sector is operating as a free market. High viscosity cargoes heading to Singapore Arbitrage volumes to remain low for third month in a row. STX Europe unveils LNG fuelled cruise ship concept Ship design meets target to reduce GHG emissions by 50%. Mid-week bunker prices continue to soften Avails of bunker fuel generally sufficient in Asian ports. 'Oil-water' emulsion system lowers fuel consumption by 15% Study reports greater energy output with water emulsion than with straight fuel oil. Tanker firm continues losses after 'sharp' rise in bunker prices Spot TCE rates for suezmaxes, aframaxes and panamaxes lower by 62%, 47% and 28% respectively, says OSG. WFS closes Q2 with record performance Company 'excited about prospects for further expansion,' says chief. Bunker prices mixed as crude falls for third straight day Demand strong on the West Coast, while the East experiences a quiet day of trading.

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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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