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October 4, 2011

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*Shipping News* US-listed shipping firms in danger of going under At least four US-listed shipping companies are likely to face restructuring or declare bankruptcy over the next 12 months as the long downturn in the freight market forces further consolidation, an industry executive told Reuters. Container shipping rates dive in Q3 The world's container shipping market may remain bleak for the rest of the year, after seeing shipping rates halved in the third quarter as Western buyers tighten their purse strings amid growing fears of a global recession, a specialist said yesterday. Shipping emissions targeted by environmental groups Ships emit more carbon dioxide and should be taxed to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, environmental groups said.

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Hanjin, Cosco cut two transpacific routes for the rest of the year NOL accelerates promotion of Lieutenant General Ng Yat Chung as CEO Evergreen joins MOL, NYK and 'K' Line's joint Asia-Oceania loop Yang Ming puts 6,600-TEU vessel on Taiwan-US east coast service via Suez Hit by bad times, MOL lowers first half outlook to a loss of US$221 million Piracy, political unrest threaten Mideast ports, says Salalah port manager Agri containerisation: Bulk-to-box transloading starts in Charleston Nigerian ports up 19.3pc to record 64,188 TEU in July, dredging credited Maersk tests scrubber onboard, hopes cut use of costly low sulphur fuel America's NAFTA trade value increases 18.1pc in July to US$72.4 billion Qantas workers threaten more go-slows and strikes from October 7 EU emissions trading usurps UN authority, airline lawyer tells Euro court IATA expects airline profits to fall 19pc to US$4.9 billion in 2012 Shenzhen working on plan for logistics 'aero area' centred on the airport

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Cheng Lie adds Korea, China, Thailand to service DAMCO thanks customers in South India for support Hutchisons Felixstowe continues to be UKs biggest port ICES 1.5 (Customs EDI) commences at ICD-Loni for imports ICS stresses importance of treaty ratification MAERSK's LINE fuel switch in Singapore lowers sulphur emissions MOL to raise capacity of Japan-Korea-Thailand CBE service this month Ship operating costs increase again, but insurance costs plummet Shipping companies seek the PE alternative to financing Transpacific rates fall as demand dries up, capacity remains high Wan Hai, Interasia launch revised Japan-Singapore NS3 service MbPT conducts Hindi quiz contest, tree plantation drive Port of Antwerp building largest lock in the world Core sector growth slowest in 11 months Ajit Shah honoured with SME Excellence Award

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Aerologic to cooperate with TFC Käufer Aerologic, a joint company of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, will cooperate with the TFC Käufer flight schools in training young pilots as of next month. In doing so, the German ... USD 31 million to improve rail services in Washington State The US Department of Transportation is investing 31.1 million in the State of Washington to improve intercity passenger and freight rail services on the Cascades line. A highlight ... Second mark V ro-ro vessel delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has taken delivery of MV Parsifal, its second mark V ro-ro vessel. The Parsifal is a sister vessel to MV Tonsberg, delivered to Wallenius Wilhelmsen ... Universal Africa Lines with new vessels and routes Starting in early October Universal Africa Lines will sail from west Africa to south and east Africa using the UAL Cyprus. The following ports will be served: port Harcourt (Onne),... Devereux Transport invests in Volvo trucks in UK Family-owned freight forwarder Devereux Transport of Billingham (UK) has put six new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units into service. All trucks were supplied by the Stockton-on-Tees Deale... MAN plant in Brazil hits 500,000 vehicles mark MAN Latin America has produced its 500,000th vehicle at its Resende plant, which has been in operation for almost 15 years. MAN plans to increase its sales in Brazil over the next ... Transport sector to go on strike in Italy The TransportoUnito union has called on drivers to take industrial action as of today, Monday, until Saturday. The reason for this is the discontent over the legal framework condit... Union Pacific Railroad invests in track improvements Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the transportation infrastructure in Iowa by investing nearly USD 10.5 million in the rail line that runs from Des Moines to Iowa Fal... Kuehne + Nagel appoints William Rooney seafreight transpacific VP Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics companies, has named William F. Rooney vice president of seafreight transpacific. In line with Kuehne + Nagel's transpacific Go... Upgraded shipping service to boost African trade The addition of Beira and an eastbound Toamasina call on Safmarine's weekly shipping service between southern Africa and Asia, the Safari 3 service, will help boost trade between t... DSM Dyneema finalises acquisition of IP rights DSM Dyneema, a global company active in health, nutrition and materials, has finalised the outright purchase of IP rights related to the manufacture of light weight air cargo palle... Gefco boosts sales in first six months of 2011 In the first six months of 2011, the French transport and logistics group Gefco improved sales on the prior year's same period by 17.5% to approximately EUR 2 billion. The operatin... Imperial Group acquires Lehnkering Imperial Holdings has taken over of German Lehnkering Holding. The acquisition is subject to merger clearance by the European Commission. The South African logistics corporate Impe... Norbert Dentressangle expands in South America French transport and logistics services provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened offices in Chile and Brazil as part the continued development of its freight forwarding business. ... Turkish Cargo launches Sharjah route today Fresh off the back of launching new destinations in Saudi Arabia (see ITJ Daily 20 September), Turkish Cargo is now adding new destination in UAE. The company already operates frei...

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Hercules Offshore liftboat capsizes after being hit by waterspouts Richard McCreary joins BAE Systems Ship Repair Maersk Line, Limited names ice-classed U.S.-flag tanker MEBA pickets Liberty Maritime as AMO mans bulkers Keppel FELS books $199 million contract for refurbished and upgraded jack-up rig Rolls-Royce wins first Environship order Ultrapetrol reports new contracts

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Panama Canal sets new tonnage mark during 2011 Top ships selling M/V CYCLADES Chuck Jones art on display at Portland International Airport Crowley Maritime adding 400 new high-cube containers Coast Guard sets contract for Ediz Hook erosion project

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Asian storms drive VLGC rate to fresh highs Cargo discharge delays cut the number of available ships, driving up freight rates Shell fire set to hit tanker market if shutdowns continue Oil and products taken off the market after Singapore refinery is closed Grimaldi offers way out of Tunisian stalemate Fear of competition thought to be behind the problems the Italian company has encountered since it launched a new service to Tunis in July P&O Ferries chief tells inquiry of 'total lack of trust' with Dover Helen Deeble tells of dispute over tariff that raised cash for second ferry terminal that is still not built What's next for China Shipping 'plc'? The world's dominant shipping market is evolving, but don't look for an easy ride Weighing a China slowdown The world's second largest economy may be undergoing a manufacturing contraction. Is it temporary? TBS International gets delisting notice Joins growing queue as share prices refuse to rise Nor Lines orders two gas-powered vessels Ro-ro operator opts for pure gas engines over dual fuel system Economic balance to be restored It will take at least two years for equilibrium to return. There are signs suggesting shipping may be able to handle the transition period well Panama must come clean on the Danny FII tragedy Panama should take its responsibilities seriously and come clean on the Danny FII tragedy Age of the iPad pilots arrives Trials of enhanced portable pilot unit are completed in Dublin Port by Safeport/EGNOS EEDI is based on 'lousy' maths and should be scrapped Findings come ahead of IMO talks on applying index to ro-ro and passenger vessels Call for co-ordination as marine LNG fuel projects increase Too many projects addressing obstacles of LNG as bunker fuel could lead to confusion Denmark's ballast water convention ratification reports 'wrong' Bill has been passed but some small legal issues still need to be resolved First seismic vessel transits northern sea route Route saved eight days on Panama transit and 13 on Suez Safmarine to be merged into Maersk Line Up to 240 jobs to go with closure of Antwerp office Eurotunnel buys back $132m of bonds at 11% discount Move will reduce total debt of $4.8bn Politicians unmoved by piracy plague despite 'nightmare' risks Maritime leaders lament continuing paucity of resources deployed to fight off hijackers Seafarer morale sinking, claims ITF More attention must be given to meeting needs of profession beset by host of negatives Weak market hits logistics giants Full-year earnings estimates cut at Panalpina and Kuehne+Nagel Supramax values drop to handysize level Smaller tonnage is selling for the same price as larger bulkers in secondhand market Cypriot leader targets growth for flag despite Turkish ports ban Third-largest European registry complains it has been held back by 'hostile' Turkey SAMI hits back at conflict of interest claim Trade body says it is 'completely removed' from vetting process of armed guards Theochari sees industry vulnerable as banks weaken and new money holds back We've never seen anything as atomic as this, Norton Rose transport head warns Small victories The UK government's latest U-turn on tonnage tax is an entirely logical and welcome concession based on sound argument and reasoned debate Bureau Veritas urges stronger links between class and insurance Insurers could benefit greatly from reservoir of knowledge, says BV chief Bernard Anne Eagle Bulk lays groundwork for reverse stock split Pact with lenders includes possible sale of ships as executive incentive package also proposed Falling scrap prices hit cash buyers in India Re-sale prices drop Rongsheng nabs shuttle tanker order and tows the party line Two vessels for Shanghai Northsea Shipping will support CNOOC offshore projects

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Panama Canal sets record THE ACP is doubling the Panama Canal's capacity by 2014 with a huge expansion - but it won't need to wait until then for a new throughput record NASDAQ warns TBS on listing NASDAQ has sent a warning on a potential delisting to shipowner TBS International, the company confirmed today ESA: Italian flag could be targeted A SHIP management leader warned today Italy's flag could be a target if Rome makes further austerity steps to cut its vulnerability to international markets Top sell-off continues DEBT-LADEN Top Ships has sold yet another bulker for a huge book loss as it seeks to raise cash to cover its loan obligations Wadan suspect dies after Moscow attack A SHIPPING figure charged with embezzlement in the Russian takeover of Wadan Yards has reportedly died in hospital after being shot. Wadan suspect dies after Moscow attack 'K' Line sees far worse losses 'K' LINE said today it expects losses to be 15 times worse than earlier predicted for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 Golar LNG shares hailed FIRST Securities, the Oslo investment bank, has opened its coverage of Golar LNG with a 'buy' recommendation FESCO lifts liner revenues FESCO said its net income was $38M in the six months to 30 June, from $31M in losses a year ago Stainless-steel S&Ps firm TANKER broker EA Gibson said today secondhand prices for stainless-steel chemical tankers are firming on short supply Appeal court frees Ashika boss A FORMER New Zealand shipping leader jailed over Tonga's Princess Ashika ferry disaster has returned home after succeeding in getting his sentence reduced Early NOL switch sparks box reactions MARKET watchers were reacting today to Ng Yat Chung's weekend succession of Ron Widdows as CEO of NOL Spill owners to plead guilty THE OWNERS of the general cargo ship Pacific Adventurer has agreed to plead guilty to discharging oil in Queensland's coastal waters, the state's government said UK tonnage tax hailed THE UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the British government's decision to keep its tonnage tax regime Chinese prices seen boosting coal imports BULKER exports to China are expected to resume in earnest after this week's Golden Week holidays, following last week's surge in domestic steam coal prices Shell refinery fire sparks force majeure SHELL Singapore chairman Lee Tzu Yang said force majeure is continuing today for some customers, after a serious fire at its Pulau Bukom refinery last week

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Obama Sends Trade Pacts to Congress for Approval President Obama sent Congress long-pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama on Monday afternoon. The... Panama Canal Sets 2011 Tonnage Record Cargo shipped through the Panama Canal increased by 7.1 percent in the fiscal year 2011 ended Sept. 30, to set... South Carolina Blocks Savannah Dredging Permit South Carolina environmental regulators on Friday blocked a permit sought by the Army Corps of Engineers to deepen the Savannah... Manufacturing Index Climbed in September The Institute of Supply Management's closely watched manufacturing index defied downbeat expectations on Monday by growing one percentage point in... Shippers Step Up Campaign for Heavier Trucks A coalition of about 200 shippers backing the use of heavier trucks launched a video campaign to build support for... Kerry Logistics To Open Singapore Hub Late 2012 The opening of Kerry Logistics' regional hub in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2012 will position the company for growing... Southeast Chinese Port Traffic Up 8.3 Percent Throughput at ports in the southeast Chinese province of Fujian from January to August rose 8.3 percent year-over-year to 6.1... Safmarine Merger Into Maersk Cuts 240 Jobs Container line Safmarine said Monday it will merge its operations into larger sister carrier Maersk Line, a move that cut... Cargolux Settles Boeing Freighter Dispute Cargolux is expected to take delivery this month of its first 747-8 freighter after settling a contract dispute with Boeing... South Korea Projects Export Slowdown Weak demand for exports from Europe and the U.S. will slow South Korea's trade growth in the fourth quarter as... Laboring Globally, Acting Locally When the International Longshore and Warehouse Union violently protested the hiring of non-ILWU workers at a Pacific Northwest grain elevator,... Congested Indian Port Appeals For Aid India's Port of Chennai appealed to container terminal operators, shipping lines and shippers to help ease congestion at the congested... St. Lawrence Seaway Strike Averted A tentative agreement between nearly 500 Canadian Auto Workers and Canada's St. Lawrence Seaway Management was reached early Monday morning,... Global Air Cargo Slowdown Accelerates The downturn in the global air cargo market accelerated sharply in August with traffic shrinking 3.8 percent from a year... Galborg, MACS Share Durban Berth Galborg Line, which operates a regularly scheduled multipurpose liner service from the U.S. Gulf to southern Africa, shares a dedicated... River of Dreams The Yangtze River is the world's third-longest river after the Amazon and Nile, stretching 3,914 miles from the Tibetan Plateau... A Hazardous Disconnect Ten years after the September 11 terror attacks, the United States has a spectacularly inexcusable problem regulating motor carriers that... Schneider Dedicated to Sharing Shippers looking to lock down capacity are turning not just to carriers, but to each other, and logistics providers are... FedEx Freight Priced for Profit The FedEx trucking division, and the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier, reported a $42 million operating profit in the fiscal quarter... FedEx Ground Delivers Profits Express air shipments may provide heavy lift for FedEx when it comes to revenue, but ground freight is delivering the... What's Propping Up Rail Lumber? At a time when the U.S. housing market is in its worst condition since home ownership began to boom after... Beef on Export Menu The record drought in the Southwest this year caused $5.2 billion in agricultural losses in Texas, the Texas AgriLife Extension... US Box Loss Is Canada's Gain A U.S.-Canada cross-border dispute simmering since last spring may be on the verge of boiling over. Six West... Gulf Ports Building for Future With container and general cargo volume steady and rising across the Gulf of Mexico, ports are spending much of their... Lone Star Rebound The Texas industrial real estate market is booming as shifting global trade patterns and demographic trends make Dallas, Fort Worth... Crossing the Border When industrial equipment giant Caterpillar announced plans in June to expand into an 850,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Victoria, Texas, the... Hardly a Winged Victory The arrival late last month of a China Cargo Airlines freighter at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport was supposed to launch... Cargo Security 2.0 A large container ship is slowly transiting the Kill van Kull channel on its way to a berth at Port... ILA, ILWU Not Going Away With the International Longshoremen's Association contract expiration a year away, some shippers already are starting to explore contingency plans. Possible...

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Certain Safmarine functions to be integrated into Maersk K Line downgrades its fiscal prospects Carriers' losses in Asia-Europe greater than expected

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Liberty opts for AMO Philip Shapiro-led bulker and PCTC operator clips ties with Marine Engineers Beneficial Association as labour dispute escalates. ULTR mum on Vale link Brazilian mining giant rumoured to be patron behind Nasdaq-listed owner's freshly minted sale and transport contracts. TBS on notice Stock split may be on the horizon for US-listed owner as it races to cure Nasdaq deficiency. LD locks up Diana panamax Commodities giant pens two-year time charter pact with Simeon Palios-led bulker owner. Platou pins turnaround Erik Andersen fingers 2013 as the year the VLCC market will brighten. Fincantieri occupied Workers at Sestri Ponente in Genoa start protest over possible jobs losses. Oceanteam becomes one Norwegian offshore operator and two subsidiaries to form one unit. Pirates back in business UCAA, Good Faith and Rickmers vessels attacked as pirates spread their efforts far and wide following end to monsoon. Neste goes arctic Two Finnish tankers have successfully made it through the North-east Passage from Russia to Asia. Courage in scrapping move Asian shipowner nets $5m by putting another old lag out to grass. Crew beaten in raid Robbers spend 40 minutes on board Danish multipurpose Thor Light off Guinea. Tanjung orders PSV pair Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owner orders two platform supply vessels for $62m.

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Joining forces October Cover story Maersk integrates Safmarine management Maersk Line will integrate the internal support and management functions of its subsidiary line Safmarine, including closing Safmarine's Antwerp headquarters and other offices Shanghai, Dubai, Cape Town, and Mumbai. "Safmarine currently operates a... Liberty Maritime switches unions Liberty Maritime Corp. of Lake Success, N.Y. on Monday said it has entered into a new collective bargaining agreement with the American Maritime Officers (AMO) union. Under the agreement, AMO will provide U.S. citizen licensed deck officers and en... U.S. flag interests push cargo preference enforcement In advance of a hearing Monday by the Maritime Administration, USA Maritime, a trade association for the U.S.-flag shipping industry, issued a statement calling for strong support of cargo preference laws reserving government subsidized and guarant... Maersk adds East Africa calls on Asia loop Maersk Line is adding two calls to a service connecting its Southeast Asia hub of Tanjung Pelepas with southeastern Africa. The line's Safari 2 service, which it jointly runs with subsidiary line Safmarine, will add a call at Beira and a second cal... MSC raises U.S. export rates to Asia The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Friday it will raise U.S. export rates to the Far East beginning Nov. 1. The increases are $100 per 20-foot and $200 per 40-foot dry container, port-to-port, and $150 per 20-foot and $250 per 40-foo... India worries over SCI's finances India's shipping ministry is concerned the country's state-owned shipping line is treading on dangerous financial territory, according to an internal ministry document obtained by theEconomic Timesof India. According to the document, the Shipping ... MOL Logistics pays $1.84 million for fee fixing Japanese freight forwarder MOL Logistics (Japan) Co. Ltd. on Friday agreed to plead guilty and pay a $1.84 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix certain fees in connection with the provision of forwarding services for air cargo... U.S. agencies join import safety targeting center The Environmental Protection Agency and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have joined the Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center operated by U.S. Customs to coordinate inter-agency inspection decisions related to import s...

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OCTOBER 3, 2011
Market jittery as crude pushes bunker prices lower Both buyers and suppliers playing a waiting game on Monday after crude futures fall to one-year low. Bunker levy could help developing countries, says ICS Developed nations must 'not end up keeping the lions' share' of funds raised from shipping. Durban resumes supply as Cape Town halts spot market quotes Fujairah starts week with nearly $20 pmt price drop for IFOs. Two US refineries change ownership Murphy Oil 'repositioning' itself. Engine builder wins orders for 'Environship' concept Vessels will be 18% more fuel efficient and will cut emissions of SOx, NOx and CO2, says Rolls-Royce. Surge in Russian fuel oil exports Players move to beat tax increases. Week opens with falling bunker prices Demand mostly above average at key Asian bunker hubs. Indian shipping ministry to 'regulate movements' of old vessels India to tighten monitoring of ships more than 25 years old. Bunker spill in US port Fuel tank 'overfilled' during bunker operations. BP buys 380 cSt parcel at strong premiums Premium among highest levels in the market. Russian port operator sees 141% increase in net profits Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group sees increase in revenue from its bunker services. Shell confirms 'force majeure' on products from Singapore plant Singapore Civil Defence Force formally hands back Pulau Bukom plant to Shell. Hong Kong bunkering suspended on adverse weather Bunker supplies to be 'squeezed' as typhoon delays bunker cargo unloading schedules.

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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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