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October 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* RS Platou in talks to buy ship brokerage firm: CEO Norway's largest shipbroker, RS Platou, is in talks to buy an Asian or European-based brokerage firm to expand its dry bulk and container chartering operations, its chief executive told Reuters yesterday. Move to put price on shipping emissions With nations facing gaping shortfalls meeting pledges on climate change, several governments and activist groups are pushing to put a price on shipping emissions to fund aid to poor countries.

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Evergreen splits old intra-Asia HBH loop into two distinct services CSAV cuts 18pc of Far East-Middle East capacity to 4,862 TEU Kerry Logistics commences construction of Singapore cargo hub China says US risk trade war if bill passes insisting on yuan float China's express revenue expected to hit US$12.5 billion in 2011 Dalian Port bond sale to raise US$150 million to pay debt, build war chest Hefei city plans to invest US$625 million in shipping infrastructure Chongqing to build eight new portcentric logistics parks in five years MSC to raise US to Far East rates US$100/TEU from November 1 Charleston blocks dredging of Savannah because of 'harm' done to fish US manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index up 1pc to 51.6 in September US shippers lobby against proposed rules limiting truckers' hours SBS Worldwide makes latest advance in book trade with Ingram tie-up Cargotec invests US$47.55 million in technology, testing in Finland Schiphol offers 7 China flights with China Southern Chongqing service Brownsville, Texas air subsidy of US$1 million to build cargo facility FedEx boosts time-definite freight services in Asia Pacific

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Dry bulk market projected to remain weak till 2013 Idle box fleet up India Shipping Summit (October 10-12) aims at unleashing countrys shipping potential NACFS seminar confers on key sectoral issues Safmarine's corporate functions to merge with Maersk Line Tanker players looking at consolidation: Report Dealers want anti-dumping duty removed on Chinese, Thai tyres Chennai firm bags PPP contract to develop Kerala's Ponnani port Workers stage dharna outside KPT administration bldg Transition based on rates prevailing before Oct. 2008: Gujral Exim Clubs export-related awareness programme on Oct. 8

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
EU road freigth has not yet recovered from 2008/09 crisis According to the Road Freight Transport Vademecum of the EU Commission, the EU road freight market has not yet recovered to the levels before the economic crisis of 2008/2009. The ... Groundbreaking ceremony for new air cargo terminal A week ago today, the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new air cargo terminal (ACT) at Hanover airport. The ACT, built jointly with a subsidiary of the Dietz group from Ben... Emirates SkyCargo transports its heaviest item ever Emirates SkyCargo came to the rescue of a ship being repaired when it transported a 36 t rudder part - the heaviest single item ever carried by the freight division of Emirates Air... Royal Jordanian Cargo earns ISO 9001:2008 certification The International Organisation for Standardisation has awarded the RJ Cargo unit the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification for the provision of cargo sales and serv... Kimmo Mäki new managing director of port of Helsinki Kimmo Mäki assumed his new post on 1 October 2011. His predecessor Heikki Nissinen left the role at the end of September by initially taking leave and then retiring on 1 April 2012... Pennsylvania's Keystone Rail Corridor receives USD 40 million US transport secretary Ray LaHood has awarded a USD 40 million grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to eliminate delays in and out of Harrisburg on Amtrak's Keyst... Russian Railways commemorates its 8th anniversary Since its inception eight years ago, the railway company has shipped over 11.5 billion t of freight. Over the same period, 3.1 billion t of freight have been exported. The share of... Road loan helps Vietnam spur growth in remote provinces The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support Vietnam with a loan of USD 80 million to upgrade roads in remote northern provinces. The road refurbishment project will improve abou... Logistics promotion award goes to Bamberg Already for the second time, Bayernhafen asked students of all Bavarian universities about their thoughts on a central logistics topic. This year's question was: Eyjafjallajökull e... Wilhelmshaven potential beneficiary of large container shipping The deep-water container terminal Jade Wester Post in Wilhelmshaven to open in summer 2012 may benefit from the continuing trend to build ever larger container vessels. In the perc... VLCS to dominate new vessel deliveries According to Alphaliner figures, container carriers' answer to the challenges of sustainable shipping and cutting emissions is to build ever-larger ships. In 2000 the average size ... Grieshaber Logistics in Germany AEO-certified The German logistics company Grieshaber Logistik, based in Weingarten (Baden-Württemberg), has recently obtained AEO (authorised economic operator) certification for all its sites.... Raben Ukraine opens new distribution centre in Dnipropetrovsk Raben Ukraine, a subsidiary of the Netherland's Raben Group, recently opened ad new distribution centre in Dnipropetrovsk. This new facility will allow providing customers in easte... Ceva signs contract logistics deal in Switzerland with Samsung Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a one-year contract with Samsung in Switzerland. This deal marks the entry into the Swiss contract logistics market for the s...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Ensco orders ultra-premium jack-up rig at Keppel FELS Panama Canal awards Spanish shipbuilder contract for 14 tugs Marad approves Title XI guarantee for Crowley subsidiary STX OSV wins PSV order from Troms Offshore Supply Horizon Lines completes refinancing of capital structure FMC to probe role of HMT in diverting U.S. cargo to Canada and Mexico

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
South runway now reopened at Portland International Airport Bellingham Port Commission Oks lease with Leap Frog Panama Canal Authority places order for 14 new tugs New Washington State ferry set for testing in Puget Sound AAPA names Delaware senator U.S. Port Person of the Year

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Cairn heads for the Med, while eyeing Cyprus and Lebanon Exploration company gains 100% interest in five blocks in Gulf of Valencia Further funding to come from selling stakes 'Farm-outs' integral part of Cairn's financing strategy Calais gears up to assert its position DP World has finally announced an opening date for the London Gateway, but the port of Calais is completing a $530m expansion plan. It will be an interesting struggle Fears of LNG carnage unfounded The fleet needs to grow to meet the increase from new countries Aframax Mediterranean rates soar as Turkish Straits delays worsen Owners reap rewards as congestion in the straits could lead to further rate rises Shipping requires two to tango Only a return to industrial shipping with contracted employment can prevent the extremes of the recent past and the present from bankrupting shipowners Suggesting EEDI be scrapped is missing the mark ICS is broadly satisfied with the index adopted in July for those ship types that will be responsible for the majority of the industry's future CO2 emissions Canadian and Mexican ports in the frame as FMC launches inquiry Dredging tax faces scrutiny as commission examines prices and competition Japanese fuel oil imports almost triple after quake Power plants burn crude and fuel oil to replace nuclear capacity NYK locks in VLCC for three years Period rates for VLCCs decline but more attractive than dire spot market Recovery in trade to bring resurgence in first-world crews Nautilus general secretary says owners have realised there are no new sources of low-cost labour Shell charters aframax Seaservice for one year at $12,000 daily rate Price indicates further falls in market level for one-year aframax charters Former BLG duo jump ship to Norton Rose Law firm takes on two marine partners in a bid to grow high-end claims arm New cargo product plugs gap at smaller end Marine follows SME retail lead by taking smaller risks online Top northern ports face drop in box volumes through to 2012 Forecasts projects this year's growth will be halved US Gulf drives supramax rates to six-month high Pacific trades are slow as Chinese celebrate holidays DP World reveals the thinking behind London Gateway Details given of the $2.3bn project's financing and market rationale Stolt Nielsen expects tanker markets to remain subdued Profits rise in third quarter but outlook still poor Start installing now It is important that owners visibly endorse the ballast water convention by embracing its requirements V.Ships to list in next three to five years London or New York are preferred locations Horizon Lines completes recapitalisation Jones Act container shipping major has compiled $653m in new and recycled cash Marco Polo Chapter 11 decision delayed Closing arguments set for October 21 BIMCO urges owners to shun EEDI waiver Vessels without an EEDI value would be 'compromised' Brittany Ferries drops Poole-Cherbourg ro-pax service Daily freight-only services continue but company considers its options on passenger vessels Svitzer appointed as Rena salvor Costamare-owned, MSC-operated vessel stuck on reef is emitting light oil slick Dalian Port in race for overseas funding Chinese port to issue offshore yuan and US-dollar bonds amid drop in government spend Canada slams FMC 'cargo diversion' inquiry US claims of subsidies rejected FMC tables proposal for index-linked service agreements Some 50 service contracts linked to various freight rate indices have been filed with the FMC to date

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Stolt still sees recovery ahead THE CHEMICAL carrying sector is likely to recover in 2013, Stolt-Nielsen reiterated today, while reporting a slight fall in 3Q11 net profits year on year Italy excludes register from austerity cuts ITALY'S transport minister Altero Matteoli has pledged to exclude its ship register from austerity measures MSC hopes to extend Colombo terminal deal MSC PLANS to extend its terminal agreement with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority for two more years 12 hurt in Thames casualty A DOZEN people were hurt in a River Thames ferry accident, Port of London Authority spokesman Martin Garside told Fairplay today Tanker owners warned about the 'L' word IDLING tanker tonnage might not be viable for owners, even with the crude market in the doldrums, owners have been warned CSAV approves $1.2Bn capital increase CSAV'S shareholders have approved another capital increase, this time for $1.2Bn VLGC rates rise to high THE VLGC bull run has continued, with the Baltic Exchange recording average freight rates of $73.656 per tonne, a $0.90 rise from 4 October, brokers told Fairplay today Class told to innovate NOBORO Ueda, boss at Class NK, has warned classification societies that innovation is the way to secure the sector's future Gladstone fish ban scuttled QUEENSLAND'S government today lifted a Gladstone fishing ban introduced over concern that dredging was harming human health Suezmax rates firming SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers are rising on the back of strong business in West Africa, but Mediterranean/Black Sea routes are also doing well, analyst and broker sources said today EC opens Tirrenia aid inquiry THE EC HAS opened an in-depth inquiry into public aid received by five companies belonging to Italy's former public sector group Tirrenia BIMCO urges single S&P form BIMCO's deputy secretary-general Soren Larsen told Fairplay today it is concerned with sale forms that Asian countries have produced or are producing Richards Bay stocks rise to record high RICHARDS Bay Coal Terminal received 1.3M tonnes more than it shipped in September, resulting in port stocks soaring to an all-time high 5M tonnes, according to IHS McCloskey Brodotrogir yard aid granted CROATIA'S competition agency AZTN has approved 2.8Bn kuna ($495.3M) in government aid for Brodotrogir shipyard's restructuring Snarls ease at iron ore ports CONGESTION in major drybulk ports decreased in the past week by 5

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
President Names Emergency Rail Review Board President Obama, moving to prevent a potential strike against major U.S. railroads, named a five-person presidential emergency board on Thursday... Port of LA Won't Appeal Truck Case The Port of Los Angeles said Thursday it will not appeal an appeals court ruling striking down the port's regulatory... Cosco Chairman Wei to Keynote TPM Wei Jiafu, chairman of Cosco Group, the world's fourth-largest container line by capacity and the largest carrier based in China,... FedEx Freight Expands in Montana FedEx Freight expanded its service center in Butte, Mont., to a 65-door facility to make it a less-than-truckload hub in... Rail Intermodal Extends Record Volume Run With a mild 0.6 percent gain in the latest week, major North American railroads again set a new all-time high... NS Readies Virginia-North Carolina Stack Service Norfolk Southern Railway is launching in mid-October a new double-stack rail service that will connect Virginia's ports to central North... Bulk Rail Traffic Sets New 2011 Highs A broad-based pickup in bulk railcar shipments pushed freight carloads up 2.2 percent at major North American railroads in the... EPA Taps Kraft, Lowe's, Pepsico for Green Awards The federal Smartway program recognized teams at Ikea, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Lowe's and J.B. Hunt for making achievements in environmentally... Melford Terminal's Mann Validates Building Nova Scotia's Second Port (Video) Richie Mann, VP of Marketing for the Melford International Terminal, discusses upcoming plans for the terminal, currently being built in... Panama Canal Orders 14 Tugboats The Panama Canal Authority ordered 14 new tugboats in anticipation of more vessel traffic when the canal completes its third... Whose Waterways Revenue Stream? Rick Calhoun sees the inland waterways infrastructure crisis from the perspective of both shipper and carrier. He is president of... Disparate Hours Federal regulators are due to issue a final rule on changes in truck driver hours at the end of this... Untangling Supply Chain Knots "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it," the logistics director for a large U.S. health care products importer... UPS Raises Retail Stakes UPS last month introduced "My Choice" to help residential consignees gain control over the inbound delivery of their increasing number... Teamster General Election Begins An election that could determine the course of the Teamsters union and the tenor of its relations with employers begins... Maersk Hikes US-Far East Rates Maersk Line plans to increase freight rates on westbound cargo from the U.S. to the Far East, starting Nov. 15.... Maerks Changes India-South Africa Rotation Maersk Line changed the port rotation of its MESA Service connecting the Middle East, he Indian Subcontinent and South Africa.... Maersk Denies it Aims to Rule Asia-Europe Trade Maersk Line on Thursday denied reports that it is using its market size and economies of scale to drive weaker... Boehner, Cantor Attack Trucking HOS Rewrite The Republican-controlled House is speeding toward a conflict with the Department of Transportation that could scuttle changes to trucker hours... NRF Forecasts 2.8 Percent Rise in Holiday Sales The National Retail Federation forecasts a 2.8 percent increase in holiday sales, and said retail prospects for the season "can... Container Ship Charter Rates Plummet Container ship charter rates are in free fall as ocean carriers cut back on hired tonnage amid plunging freight rates,... EU Rejects Airline Carbon Scheme Challenge A European Union scheme compelling all airlines to pay for carbon emissions on flights to and from the 27-nation bloc... British Airways, Iberia Cargo Traffic Up 1.6 Percent International Airlines Group, the owner of the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, boosted cargo traffic in September by 1.6 percent year-over-year... Horizon Completes $652.8 Million Refinancing Horizon Lines completed a complicated $652.8 million refinancing that saves the largest U.S. domestic ocean carrier from bankruptcy and will... Canadian Pacific CEO Talks Peak Season Outlook, Commodity Demands (Video) Canadian Pacific Railway President and CEO Fred Green, the keynote speaker at this year's Canada Maritime Conference, gives his outlook... Canada Defends Trade Policies Against FMC Inquiry The Canadian government said it will "vigorously defend" its trade policies and infrastructure investments against any of the findings of...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Ocean carriers still in trouble in Q3 11 MSC to buy space on Trident/OC1 Grimaldi phases new ship into N Europe/West Africa trade Yucatan phases in new cranes MSC ship on the rocks in New Zealand

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Long-haul lull Sterne Agee equity analyst says tanker market saturation is a problem for VLCC segment but weak US demand is the real issue. Silver lining in Sunoco shocker MJLF's new research recruit says more than 44 product tankers would be needed to plug gap created by US refinery closures. Owners face a close shave Nikolas Tsakos could be in for a hairy couple of years while Teekay chief backs cleansing effect of company failures. Trai Thien cash hunt continues US arm of Southeast Asian mini-bulker operator posts quarterly gain but fight to fund newbuilds persists. Tsakos sounds safety alarm Poor tanker market could lead to a rise in casualties as owners cut corners, says Nikolas Tsakos. Barfleur trial ends Brittany Ferries is laying up ro-pax after a seven-month cross-Channel test came to an end. Golar seals debut deal Golar LNG Partners turns to John Fredriksen-backed parent for $222m loan as US-listed offshoot inks first FSRU acquisition. Capesize bulker rate rise A tight tonnage position in the western hemisphere has underpinned freight rate increases. Dahlman down on FRO US bank also cuts OSG to "sell" as it predicts 15 more months of pain for tankers. DFDS in the clear Danish ro-ro group wins Estonian competition clearance for buying BSL service to Sweden. CECON gains subsea contract Arendal-based offshore installation company has won a welcome West African contract. Svitzer tackles Rena Danish salvor to refloat Greek boxship stuck off New Zealand, as small amount of oil leaks from pipes.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Downward spiral? Canadians irked by cargo diversion inquiry The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to start a notice of inquiry into disparities that may be causing U.S.-bound cargo to be pushed to Canadian and Mexican ports. The FMC's decision to begin the inquiry drew sharp r... FMC makes index-linked contracts easier The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to issue a proposed rule aimed at making it easier for ocean carriers and shippers to use service contracts with rates linked to freight rate indexes. Under the commission's curre... CMA CGM raises rates, peak season fees The liner carrier CMA CGM said Wednesday it plans to raise rates and assess peak season surcharges on a handful of trades this month. The rate increases, which went into effect Oct. 1, are: From Northern Europe to the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, $1... Matson lowers bunker fee Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co. said Wednesday it will lower its bunker surcharge by 2 percent on sailings from Oct. 9. The Hawaii surcharge will be reduced from 42.5 percent to 40.5 percent, while the Guam surcharge will be reduced from 44... TNT's Q3 performance declines TNT Express said Thursday it expects muted growth for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business and "continuing negative performance" in the Americas. In its third quarter business update, TNT said trading was "relatively resilient" in it... K+N opens Cartagena hub Swiss freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution center in Cartagena. The new facility has 10,000 square meters of warehouse space and 11,000 pallet positions at the Contecar complex at Cartagena, a key transshipment in northern... Customs replicates TSN for internal ACE users U.S. Customs and Border Protection has created an internal version of the Trade Support Network to better pulse frontline employees about what functions they expect from the Automated Commercial Environment, Cindy Allen, director of the ACE Busine... House committee advances FTAs The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday advanced implementing legislation for free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama. "For too long, America has sat on the sidelines, losing ground to foreign competitors in nations... U.S. trade mission to Qatar, UAE Commerce Department's Undersecretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez will lead a U.S. trade delegation to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 30-Nov. 3 to promote U.S. goods, services, and technologies in the multi-modal transporta...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Challenge of sustainability leading to 'ever-larger ships' Drive towards larger containerships is gathering pace, says Alphaliner. Fujairah bunker market firms "Prompt cargoes are just not there," said a fuel oil trader. Sunken oil tanker to undergo tests Remotely operated vehicle will test for the presence of oil inside the cargo and fuel oil tanks. North European bunker markets firm But Rotterdam prices were weakening later in the day. KPI Bridge Oil appoints trader for Valparaiso office Appointment will 'strengthen service during period of increased activity and expansion.' Fuel oil stocks close to eight-month low Middle distillates inventories fall in wake of Shell refinery fire. BIMCO to help members assess EEDI implications Will make an EEDI calculator available soon, advises members against using waivers when ordering new ships. Canadian port considers 'cold ironing' Study to assess feasibility of supplying shore-side power at Victoria's deep water terminal. Bunker prices generally rising in Asia Slack demand in key Asian hubs. Sinopec to start bunkering in Qingdao Sinopec to lease two to three vessels to support bunkering ops in Qingdao. Asian fuel oil price discount widens Premium of 180 cSt to 380 cSt narrows to $7.25 pmt, says oil broker. South Korean bunker supplies 'stable' in October Local refiners to produce around 680,000 mt of bunker fuels in October. Grounded box ship leaking oil off New Zealand Two kilometres oil slick spotted near the vessel on Thursday morning.

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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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