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BRIEFS

July 8, 2011

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*Shipping News* More ships wait to load sugar in Brazil The queue of ships waiting to load sugar at Brazilian ports rose to 86 by Wednesday, up from 64 in mid-June, shipping agency SA Commodities/Unimar said yesterday, as the world's largest sugarcane crop nears peak harvesting. Overcapacity threatens container rates Container lines are ignoring a drop in freight rates and bringing the highest proportion of the shipping fleet out of mothballs since 2008, when the global slump resulted in the industry's biggest losses.

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CMA CGM hikes rates, surcharges from US in July, other trades in August PSA to develop, operate box terminal in Dammam, Saudi Arabia Dalian-Xiamen containerised grain shipments to be launched MCC Transport revises its Intra Asia 8 Service to include new ports Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines deploys rifle-toting guards on ro-ro ships Qinzhou Port's container volume increases 21.2pc in first five months Fangcheng Port boasts first ocean shipping service from PIL to Africa APL to open 43-acre intermodal site at CenterPoint Joliet UP/BSNF junction APMT to spend US$749 million as it takes charge of Peru's Callao terminal APL Logistics appoints Iraqi and Kuwait agents in Mideast expansion St Petersburg's National Container Company sees H1 volume grow 7.9pc DB Schenker Logistics new Icelandic office targets reefer seafood Hactl posts 10pc cargo decline in June and 4.7pc down in first half US airlines in court against EU 'right' to carbon tax over high seas Jakarta defends tough air cargo screening after finding smuggled guns Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority members take office in August Calgary's new global logistics air cargo park enters 2nd development phase UK's Unite union fights for perk parity for air cargo and passenger staff US Airways chooses WFS as cargo handling partner in Philadelphia

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Dry freight rebound seen only in end-2013 HC rejects plea to set up tribunal for resolving wage disputes with seafarers SCLC's container logistics & infrastructure summit on July 15 Indian tea exports may be hit by rising Lankan supplies Antwerp port giving discount to greener vessels Cochin Port plans to pip Colombo by upgrading bunkering set-up MPT Chairman analyses iron ore trade,presents paper at FIMI conclave in Singapore Tamil Nadu invites investments into ports, shipbuilding & power EGoM to work out modalities on 30 lakh t foodgrains exports Govt not to push for foodgrains exports: Pawar

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JULY 7, 2011
ASTAG: Days of action for youths in Lucerne (Switzerland) The Swiss association for utility vehicles ASTAG and the world of road transport have their big appearance from 27 June to 10 July 2011 in the Swiss museum of transportation in Luc... First Stena Line Challenge finished in Kiel (Germany) The first Stena Line Challenge finished in Kiel on 4 July 2011. In the 14 days the 10 teams drove 1,800 km through Sweden's beautiful summer landscapes. There were many interesting... GEFCO Baltikum opens branch in Lithuania To strengthen their presence in the strategically important region and to continue the expansion of their international network, GEFCO Baltikum put into operation a location in Vil... New Zealand's Government announced USD 17 billion infrastructure plan The Government in New Zealand has released a new, revised infrastructural plan which shows it will invest USD 17 billion in infrastructure over the next four years. USD 6.5 billion... Dirk Steffes new Board Director for Sales & Marketing at TX Logistik Dirk Steffes (43) as of 8 August 2011 will take over as Board Director for Sales & Marketing at TX Logistik AG, a private rail road traffic company founded in 1999, which, sinc... Vessel lay ups are the way forward to provide a much needed correction Regarding the Drewry's quarterly Container Forecaster, the container industry is in dire need of a correction on the supply side and even the realisation of a decent peak season de... KLM operates first scheduled flight on biokerosene KLM Royal Dutch Airlines became the first airline in the world to operate a commercial flight on biokerosene. Flight KL1233 - a Boeing 737-800 - recently took off from Schiphol bou... Azerbaijan and Georgia signed an agreement for road project Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed an agreement on principles and conditions of financing , projecting, construction, rehabilitation/reconstruction and exploitation of Georgian sec... Toyota plans to acquire a 50% stake in a truck and bus assembly firm in Kenya Toyota Corporation plans to acquire a 50 per cent stake in a local truck and bus assembly firm, as it seeks to position itself as the top seller of new vehicles in the country by e... DB Schenker Rail UK wins award DB Schenker Rail UK is named 'Most Sustainable Transporter' by the International Produce Limited (IPL), a logistics supplier to Walmart. DB Schenker Rail UK won the award for deliv... Free flowing traffic between Germany and Denmark The German-Danish traffic is running as usual between the ports of Rødby and Gedser. "In accordance with European legislation there have always been "random checks" in our Danish p... Swissport corporate headquarters and station Zurich registered as ISAGO providers Swissport International, the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certificate fo... Deutsche Post DHL sell courier and express business in China The German Deutsche Post DHL is withdrawing from the loss making domestic Chineses courier and express business. The future focus of the company will be on international shipments.... DB Schenker Logistics with new subsidiary in Iceland DB Schenker Logistics recently opened its own office in Reykjavik, Iceland. Prior to this, customers relied on the service of a partner. The new Iceland subsidiary now represents t... Geodis Wilson opens new distribution centre in Jebel Ali Global forwarder and logistics service provider Geodis Wilson is opening an 8,500 sqm distribution centre in Jebel Ali South within the free zone of Dubai. It marks a strategic ste... Van Seumeren family leaving Mammoet The van Seumeren family is selling its stake in international heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet and leaving the company. Roderik van Seumeren, President and CEO, Jan v...

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JULY 7, 2011
Port of Tacoma unveils new Richard C. "Dick" Gilmur kayak launch Top Ships announces sale of Panamax drybulk vessel Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100teu container ship Port of Camas-Washougal nets $200,000 planning grant Braemar analysis finds glut in VLCC tonnage

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JULY 7, 2011
Enigma of Indian ore The nation's protectionist impulse will keep hobbling its iron ore trades Japan LNG imports dwarf South Korea As it demands more, Japan pays a higher price for its LNG from Qatar Transatlantic cargoes dry up on US holiday Charter rates drop on northwest Europe to US Atlantic coast route Balance of power shifting between ports, box lines and feeders With deepsea vessel sizes on the increase, transhipment operations are also on the rise, highlighting the tension between the competing needs of mother vessels and feederships China's ore thirst keeps Australia and Brazil busy Global capesize and VLOC fleet finds growing employment on busy trade routes CSAV suspends third service in three weeks to shrink fleet Breaking of North American link to Latin America follows suspension of transpacific and Asia-Mediterranean voyages Novatek expands in Russian Arctic Russian gas producer is also talking up plans to export liquefied natural gas via the Northern shipping route Shell makes push into Alaska region Dutch oil major has applied to US regulators to drill six wells in the Chukchi Sea, and an additional four wells at the adjacent Beufort Sea Norwegian drillers march north to untapped Arctic Potential for the Arctic is huge, with an estimated possible undiscovered oil resources at 412bn barrels of oil equivalent Strength before surplus P&I clubs are mutual and their purpose is to provide a cost-effective service, not a profit The media revolution is not over yet The media revolution is not over yet, and there is still a great deal to be said for the anti-social media Brillante Virtuoso blaze under control Suezmax was 20 miles from the Port of Aden when the fire was thought to have been started by RPG fire during a pirate attack Brussels' modal split plan 'too rigid' Rotterdam port wants policymakers to halve the proposed 300 km minimum distance from ports as trigger point for funding to promote modal shift Liverpool cruise terminal edges closer to winning go-ahead for turnarounds Shipping minister orders consultation, but says curbs could be lifted if city council repays $9m of public subsidies Virtually there Shipowners' suspicions over the balance of power in Virtual Arrival will fade once the promise of savings becomes a reality Tax-friendly regimes threaten UK shipping Changes to rules over non-domiciles should help keep nation competitive Coating could cut fuel costs by 20% Report on eve of MEPC shows how simple solutions have potential to reduce CO2 emissions YSC victim of drop in intra-Asia freight rates Korean container line was also awash with debt and could not avoid bankruptcy Bulker pair prepare for Arctic route to China Two 32-year-old Russian vessels are part of Eurochem's plans to increase iron ore cargoes to Far East Stolt Tankers slips on bunker fuel costs Chemical tanker recovery looks unlikely until 2013 Deme arm takes Beluga's 50% share in windfarm services provider Hochtief New venture to build and operate dynamically positioned offshore jack-up vessels Big offshore deals pump up volumes of syndicated loans Syndicated lending to shipping hits $28bn in first half of 2011 Stick to ships, not chips STX's potential bid for memorychip maker Hynix is seen by the market as a bad idea Southampton set for strike Managers deny action by health workers over council pay cuts will make port 'suffer badly'

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JULY 7, 2011
Berlin limits shipping aid GERMAN shipowners have warned that the government's cuts to maritime spending will hurt the country's flag Liverpool seeks to end cruise limits BRITAIN'S government is considering allowing cruises to start and finish their voyages at Liverpool's City Cruise Terminal Nigeria oil theft warned A REPORT today warned of the increased threat of ship-to-ship oil theft off the Niger Delta Kuwait port angers Iraq IRAQ HAS called on Kuwait to cease construction of its Mubarak port, warning that the project will lead to an "economic war", IHS Global Insight reported today CSAV services squeezed CHILEAN liner CSAV has pulled the plug on its third service in less than a month, halting its NACSA service along the Americas' Pacific coast Baltic cruise concerns raised A LOOMING IMO committee decision could compel cruise lines to pull ships from Baltic ports, a high-level industry source has told Fairplay Evergreen bides time on ULCSs TAIWAN'S Evergreen has told Fairplay that it won't be following other major carriers by ordering container ships of 10,000teu and larger Manila port project delay rejected THE PHILIPPINE government has rejected a request by the new operator of Manila North Harbour to extend the deadline for its modernisation of the facility London Club records surplus LONDON P&I Club has recorded a surplus of $3.6M for 2010/ 2011. This lifted free reserves to $145.1M - which is a record in its 145-year history Tanger Med throughput rockets FIRST-half traffic through the Moroco's Tanger Med soared by 82% year on year to 16.3M tonnes following container growth and the transfer of ro-ro services to the port Stolt-Nielsen profits jump OSLO-listed Stolt-Nielsen has posted a rise in net profits for the quarter ended 31 May, despite losses from its chemical tanker business Intra-Asia MR rates rise INCREASED chartering activity by oil majors has strengthened intra-Asia MR rates this week, while eastbound LR1 and LR2 rates have softened Hanjin seeks $150M from bond issue SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping is hoping to raise at least $150M from issued convertible bonds carrying interest of 3.5-4% SSA questions armed guards use THE SINGAPORE Shipping Association and the Asian Shipowners' Forum will raise concerns with the UN about the use of armed guards to protect ships from pirates, Fairplay has been told DnB NOR tops loan ranks DNB NOR was the largest bookrunner of syndicated marine finance loans in 1H11, according to the latest Dealogic league tables

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JULY 7, 2011
CSAV Raises $430 Million in Capital Chilean carrier CSAV has raised $430 million of $500 million in additional capital from shareholders, and expects the rest to... Democrats Decry 'Fantasy' Transportation Financing Democrats wasted no time Thursday in denouncing House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica's scaled-down plan for transportation spending.... House GOP Offers $210 Billion Transport Bill House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a $210 billion, six-year surface transportation bill they said could be leveraged to $450 billion,... AFL to Sail First Ship Friday Startup carrier American Feeder Lines' first ship will depart Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Friday to begin a service its backers... Industrial Shippers Petition STB For Rail Access The National Industrial Transportation League has asked the Surface Transportation Board to order competitive switching of cargoes to a second... Freight Index Reaches Three-Year High The Cass Freight Index for U.S. shipping reached its highest level in three years in June, growing 4.9 percent from... Carrier Alliance to Suspend Some Trans-Pacific Service Ocean carriers in the New World Alliance will suspend a trans-Pacific service this month due to slowing demand for retail... STB Slashes Rail Shipper Dispute Filing Fees The regulator of economic disputes between railroads and their freight shippers has slashed its filing fee structure, meaning rail customers... Indian Port Trucker Strike Ends A five-day-old trucker strike at India's Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal ended late Wednesday following talks between union leaders and... Temasek Profit Soars Temasek Holdings, the Singapore government-owned sovereign wealth fund, rode higher contributions from portfolio companies that include Neptune Orient Lines, PSA... House Democrat Targets Mexican Trucking Program Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., is trying to set limits on the Obama administration's cross-border trucking program with Mexico. DeFazio... CMA CGM Starts Fifth Belgium-Germany Rail Shuttle CMA CGM has started providing intermodal rail service between the Belgian port of Zeebrugge and the tri-modal hub in Duisburg,... CSX, KCS Announce Execute Staff Additions, Moves CSX Transportation and Kansas City Southern, two of the seven largest freight railroads in North America, announced several executive staff... Eimskip Expands Iceland-North America Service Eimskip is expanding its Iceland-North America container service with the addition of a second vessel to keep pace with an... Japan's Food Exports Tumble 16.6 Percent Japan's exports of agricultural, fishery and forestry products fell for the second straight month in May on a year-over-year basis,... Hanjin Raises $150 Million in Bond Sale Hanjin Shipping raised $150 million Wednesday from the sale of five-year convertible bonds that it plans to use for general... Republicans, Dems Blast GOP Transport Plan Two House Republicans joined Democrats Thursday in denouncing a transportation spending plan from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John...

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JULY 7, 2011
CSAV culls another service EC vow to break the 'oligopoly' of ratings agencies CMA CGM aims for rate restoration PSA awarded box terminal concession at Dammam Balanced transatlantic moves on up

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JULY 7, 2011
Zim lifts rates Israeli liner giant fires back at "unsustainable rate levels" with general increase across South American trade lane. CSAV chops loop Chilean liner operator pulls plug on another run as containership market hits the skids. Rem ties up two Oslo-listed offshore owner poised to pocket $19m from fresh batch of support contracts. Teekay talks conversion Surge in windfarm work may have carved a new niche for shipowner's ageing shuttle tankers, insider says. SCF storms offshore arena Russian tanker powerhouse enters first phase of raid on offshore sector in race to cash in on rising demand. Dock fraud claim rejected Appeal judges scathing over insurer's allegations to try to escape liability for loss of floating dock in tropical storm. Tanker blaze under control Salvage vessels continue fight to save laden Greek controlled suezmax set alight in pirate RPG attack. IHB selling bonds Bulgarian shipyard group to redeem 2008 issue with new debt sale. Hanjin raises $150m Korean container line completes bond sale as it looks to fund newbuildings. One in four VLs a no show VLCC newbuilding deliveries running 27% short of forecasts but oversupply still remains, Braemar says. Clipper four jailed Danish owner's chief Per Gullestrup insists individual employees were to blame for tax evasion, not company. Stolt pushes up profit Losses from its tanker fleet prove no obstacle as Oslo-listed owner posts improved bottom line. PSV orders set new record Second quarter flood of contracts for larger platform supply vessels sets new high water mark, says Carnegie. Phoon shuns armed guards Use of armed security teams is a trend new Singapore Shipping Association president Patrick Phoon is unhappy with.

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JULY 7, 2011
Mexico to lift retaliatory duties CSAV drops another service Chilean liner carrier CSAV said Wednesday it is suspending another ocean service, the third to be dropped by the line in recent weeks. This time, it's the carrier's NACSA service between Mexico and the U.S. West Coast, a loop the carrier created i... CMA CGM adds rate hikes, peak season charge CMA CGM said Wednesday it will seek increased rates on a host of trades, while reiterating the implementation of a peak season surcharge on the eastbound transpacific trade. The proposed increases are: From Mediterranean and Black Sea ports to t... Pirate shots ignites tanker Fears that piracy off the Horn of Africa could lead to an environmental disaster came a bit closer to reality Wednesday when the crew of the Liberian-flagged supertankerBrilliante Virtuosoabandoned ship to escape a fire in the superstructure that b... Maersk raises West Africa congestion surcharges Maersk is raising congestion surcharges at some West African ports. The changes differ widely, but for cargo originating in North America the surcharge will increase to $80 from $65 in Conkaray, Guinea for a 20-foot container and to $450 from $125 ... OOCL's new ship goes into China/Mideast OOCL's new ship goes into China/Mideast OOCL's new ship goes into China/Mideast Liner carrier OOCL has taken delivery of a new 8,888-TEU vessel from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. TheOOCL Canadais the second in a series of eight such ve... Cargoitalia spreads wings in West Africa Lome, Togo-based Africa West Cargo has awarded Italian all-cargo airline Cargoitalia with a weekly ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) program to provide a European link to its network via its main hub. The contract runs until further ... TNT Post Italia in deal with retailer TNT Post Italia, a subsidiary of PostNL and the largest private operator in the Italian postal market, said it has entered a deal with the office supply chain Buffetti Group, that will allow customers to pick up TNT Post registered mail from Buffet... U.S. Mexico sign cross border truck pact U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Mexico Secretary of Transportation and Communications Dionisio Arturo Pèrez-Jàcome Friscionesigned agreements on Wednesdayresolving the dispute over long-haul, cross-border trucking services between the... ABF joins UPS with early rate increase Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System announced a 6.9 percent general rate increase effective July 25. The pricing announcement comes on the heels of last week's news that competitor UPS Freight is implementing a similar rate increase for...

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JULY 7, 2011
Terminal expansion completed New capacity will help meet growing regional demand, says Fujairah player. Fujairah prices firm Suez bunker market rise. Bunker markets firm Ongoing congestion at Rotterdam loading installations. Russian supplier preparing return to Kerch New time chartered barge to service area. Bunker anchorage: Minister calls for public debate Decision will only be taken after full discussion, says Gibraltar official. New trainee for Dan-Bunkering Latest appointment is trainee for its account department. High catfines triggers Boston fuel warning Three deliveries in late June had 'exceptionally high numbers' says Viswa Lab. Asian bunker prices on uptrend Demand sluggish at key Asian bunker hubs on Wednesday. Bunker demand drops at Pakistani ports Vessels are prohibited to bunker at anchorage due to rough seas during monsoon season. Sinopec monthly bunker sales reach 400,000 mt Half of volume sold in the bonded bunker market, says company. GS Caltex to export 'excess' bunker fuel oil Refiner offering two parcels including one 380 cSt bunker fuel oil cargo for July loading. South Korean bunker volumes 'ample' in July But players expect weak demand.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

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

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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