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December 13, 2011

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*Shipping News* Risks soar for Japanese shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK's bond risk rose the most of any Japanese company in the past month as a surging supply of vessels and falling transportation rates prompted a warning of a credit rating downgrade. Chinese captain stabs Korean officers, killing one A Chinese fishing boat captain stabbed two South Korean coast guard officers yesterday, killing one and injuring the other, after his boat was stopped for illegally fishing in South Korean waters, officials said. Prospects for shipping industry unlikely to improve much: APL Shipping firms are operating in an unsustainable economic environment with prospects unlikely to improve much in 2012 due to high fuel prices, low freight rates and slowing demand, said the head of the world's sixth largest container firm. Brazil's Vale may start iron ore hub in Subic Bay next year

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UN global warming talks move carbon tax on shipping higher on agenda Germany's exports hit by Eurozone crisis and shrinking global demand Mumbai box volume off 12.7pc as port ups fees 23-30pc December 21 Affluent China will fill ships with more imports than exports: JP Morgan Hunan's road cargo volume tops central China provinces Panama's east coast Manzanillo terminal raises capacity by 4 million TEU Port of Hamburg Marketing cuts ties with GIC in S China, HK, Vietnam Panalpina moves its decision-makers closer to customer base US truckload index up 8.5pc, but rate hikes slow as season ends Eco groups join to stop Savannah dredging - why not dredge Charleston? Pakistan's road transit ban hits NATO Afghan campaign with crippling costs Advanced air cargo screening wins over GACAG, but shipper input sought Icelandic Cargo returns to Halifax to fly lobster to Europe Maximus CEO says lack of original thinking wins air cargo its low status

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Asia-North Europe services reorganised following CMA CGM, MSC partnership Chinese flagged vessels being sold at scrap value DAMCO announces new European CEO GE Shipping delivers product carrier to buyers Jumbo Shipping perfectly plans loading of heavy lift cargo for Brazil Major winter season restructuring on Asia-South Africa/South America East Coast MSC joins other carriers in Oceania-California loop MSC rate restoration on India-East Africa trade Exports to Canada surge 32 pc Handicrafts exports climb 32 pc in Oct. India moves WTO against US' decision to dub export schemes as subsidies Pak reaffirms MFN status for India by Feb. next Broekman Logistics India makes Arshiya's Mumbai FTWZ its distribution hub Rlys may fall short of freight target this fiscal Govt pleads guilty to $9 billion goof-up in export figures Govt to launch growth output index for railways, airlines Govt unlikely to raise subsidy on imported DAP, MoP Bombay Chambers forex risk management programme on Dec. 14

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
US transport ministry supports southern railway corridor plans US transport minister Ray LaHood has awarded USD 5.6 million to the Texas transportation department for planning and environmental work to develop an Oklahoma City-South Texas rai... Arik Air resumes London Heathrow services After a six-week suspension due to bilateral issues between the UK and Nigeria, the West African carrier Arik Air is now set to resume service between Abuja and London Heathrow. Gerd Buss Stevedoring appoints new boss Wilfried Gerotzke is taking over the management of Gerd Buss Stevedoring in Hamburg with immediate effect. The company loads and unloads a broad range of goods. Gerotzke used to w... Italian company wins rail contract in Turkey Salini Costruttori (Italy) has signed a contract worth EUR 147 million for the reconstruction and upgrading of the Köseköy-Gebze section of the Ankara-Istanbul high-speed railway ... Shanghai heading for more than 30 million teu The port of Shanghai may well set a new throughput record in 2011. The hub expects to handle more than 30 million teu for the first time this year, and may even reach 31.5 million... Report shows truck delays concentrated on few US freeways Traffic congestion, which delays trucks on US highways, is concentrated on just a few of the nation's freeways, according to the Texas Transport Institute's latest congested corri... EBRD to co-finance road repairs in Moldova The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the upgrading of Moldova's transport infrastructure and is co-financing the upgrading of roads... Volga-Dnepr supports Nasa mission to Mars Parts of the launch vehicle for Nasa's most ambitious rover mission to Mars to date, which was launched into orbit in November, were delivered by Volga-Dnepr Airlines. A Volga-Dne... Unifeeder to start weekly Antwerp-St Petersburg link Unifeeder is expanding its extensive Russian services and adding another weekly departure from Antwerp to St Petersburg. The new connection will call at St Petersburg's First Cont... Liege airport successfully challenging European cargo trends 59,100 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium) in November, a 1% increase over the 58,400 t carried in November 2010. 618,700 t were handled between January ... Zalando logistics centre on its way in Germany A ground-breaking ceremony for a new logistics centre for the online shop Zalando took place in Erfurt freight village (Germany) recently. Zalando, logistics property developer Go... Swisslog lands major contract in Singapore Grocery Logistics of Singapore (GLS) has asked the Swiss intralogistics provider Swisslog to design and implement a new automated distribution centre equipped with CaddyPick in Si...

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
ThyssenKrupp signs agreement to sell Blohm + Voss civil operations Cheniere signs LNG export agreement with GAIL (India) Maritime Academy of Toledo Foundation names Daniel Kleiboemer Director Rolls-Royce to design and equip two OSV's for GulfMark subsidiary Otto Marine makes first foray into Indian market

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
MarAd opening new round of small U.S. shipyard grants Shipping agencies calling for more info regarding container weights New Washington state ferries make list of top boats for 2011 Maersk joining U.S. Navy in test of algae-based biofuel ATA finds driver turnover rate jumps to 89 percent for quarter

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Unions in last-ditch attempt to save SeaFrance Ruling on bid due next week Renewed call for shipping to pay for climate curbs COP17 closes in Durban with mixed messages for maritime sector EXCLUSIVE: One-third of shipping accounts kept secret, says KPMG Many companies give no information whatsoever Product tanker sold for premium after tendering for oil company charter Ice class vessel sells for $36m Ports back campaign to weigh all export containers IAPH joins other shipping associations in support of mandatory rules European Council to offer anti-piracy assistance Capacity building will help regional states tackle problem Evergreen losing ground Continued refusal to order mega-boxships may stop company remaining competitive ABS should lead the change in ship design Classification societies have a long history inspiring maritime innovation Another round of summits, another last chance Shipping and other companies are being deprived of certainty on which to plan for the future Younger crude carriers fetch bargain-basement prices Market anxious about planned auction of Samho Shipping VLCC Cheniere inks another LNG export deal Latest contract highlights the rise of the US LNG export industry Brokers question club justifications for blanket 5% premium increase Clubs in good shape while shipowners are struggling, says Tysers Protesters target US west coast ports Occupy Wall Street aims to cripple supply chain Noatum appoints Gadegaard AP Møller-Maersk veteran named commercial director for Noatum Terminals Australia commits to Maritime Labour Convention Ratification needs 30 countries on board Taking proper care of crew will relieve the pain of compensation claims Injury rates "too high" says Australia's Seacare scheme Brussels tweaks rules for state aid for shipbuilders Changes aim to support innovation Turbine boosts business case for liquefied CO2 shipments Maersk Oil-Siemens TriGen technology targets enhanced oil-recovery Calls to ensure environmental technology is fit for purpose DNV says class has a role in offering owners the assurances they demand when installing new technologies ClassNK launches consulting arm Company is latest classification society to take steps to boost revenues Le Havre rewards clean carriers with green shipping discount Trial scheme launches in January Capesize secondhand values plummet in defiance of charter market Panamaxes only exception to falling dry bulk prices SeaFrance asset takeover move wins approval Bid by DFDS and Louis Dreyfus gains belated support from French competition authority ThyssenKrupp sells Blohm + Voss shipyard $198.8m sale excludes naval shipbuilding VLGC rates fall sharply as owners lose their resolve Further falls expected on the lack of cargoes Evergreen struggles to survive in Asia-Europe trades Taiwan line denies talk of 14,000-teu deals IMO told to carry on in climate battle Mitropoulos sees 2012 Qatar meeting as chance to offer tangible results in developing market-based measures Swanland master blames loading for fatal casualty Survivor testifies that ship broke in two

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Box weighing supported SHIPPING groups today called on the International Maritime Organisation to mandate that loaded container weights be verified before boxes are loaded Cheniere scores more sales MOMENTUM continues to build for Cheniere's game-changing LNG export project in Louisiana, with a third S&P deal unveiled SeaFrance workers plan partial-funds offer A WORKERS' co-operative seeking to take over SeaFrance was preparing today to deposit a last-day offer - but one with only partial funding Box rates keep dropping THERE'S no bottom in sight for eroding box rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific routes, even with the rate of decline slowing last week WCUS port protesters said to act in error TODAY'S planned US West Coast port shutdown by wealth-gap protesters is misguided, the terminal operator SSA Marine told Fairplay Banking 'nosedive' warned FUNDING problems at Europe's banks have produced the worst shipping market conditions in a quarter-century, Jessica Maitra, partner at law firm Eversheds, warned today NASDAQ warns another DRYBULK operator FreeSeas has been warned of a potential delisting by NASDAQ, as shipping's low-pricing squeeze gets tighter Survivor sought in sinking RESCUERS are looking today for a crew member missing since his cargo ship capsized and sank early yesterday in the Philippines VLCC pool seen sparing liners 'a pickle' TANKER consultancy Poten & Partners has hailed moves by MOL, Maersk, Samco Shipholding and Singapore's Ocean Tankers to form a 50-VLCC pool by next year Yangzijiang unveils Qatar Investment deals SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said today it will invest $205M in two ventures with Qatar Investment Corp to build offshore oil & gas vessels and platforms First double-hull VLCC sent to Alang breakers MOL'S Atlantic Liberty, which was reported as sold for further trading, has actually been sold for guaranteed-green recycling in Alang, India Blohm+Voss building unit acquired by UK's Star GERMAN conglomerate ThyssenKrupp, Blohm + Voss said today it is selling its shipbuilding unit to UK financial investor Star Capital Partners Sinopacific sells 6 ships CHINA'S Yangzhou Dayang yard has sold six 58,000dwt Supramax newbuilding bulkers, a broker said today Drybulkers hold their uptick SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are continuing to gain, with further uptick in the horizon, brokers said today Whitehaven, Aston combine AUSTRALIA'S Whitehaven Coal and Aston Resources said today they have combined to create a coal giant seeking more capacity at Newcastle's port

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Jaxport Gets $10 Million for Intermodal Rail Facility The Jacksonville Port Authority received $10 million of the $25 million in federal funding it requested to build an intermodal... CEVA Names Damco Exec to Lead China CEVA Logistics named Martin Thaysen managing director for China, luring him away from major rival Damco. Thaysen has been Damco's... NY-NJ Port to Spend $39 Million on Terminal Road Work The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved spending $39 million on one of the main roadways serving... Shipping Carbon Tax Blocked at UN Climate Talks A carbon tax on international shipping to finance a "green fund" for developing nations was blocked at recently concluded United... Occupy Protest Disruptions Limited to Oakland The Port of Oakland was the only port along the West Coast to report significant disruptions Monday morning after Occupy... Occupy Protesters Descend on West Coast Ports Several hundred Occupy movement protesters blocked entrances to the Port of Oakland on Monday while police in riot gear lined... Ocean Carriers Want Container Weight Verification Rule International ocean carrier and port groups are urging the International Maritime Organization to adopt a rule that would require containers... OOCL Joins CMA CGM Asia-New Zealand Loop OOCL is joining in a vessel-sharing agreement with CMA CGM on the French carriers' service between New Zealand and Northeast... Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Hits 89 Percent The driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose to 89 percent in the third quarter, as trucking companies struggled... NY-NJ Pier Worker Charge With Illegal Bookmaking A pier superintendent at Maher Terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey was arrested on a federal... ATA, Analysts Report Strong Truckload Demand Truckload freight volumes were stronger than analysts expected in the first weeks of the fourth quarter, according to investment research... Japan to Revise Taxes on Ship Tonnage The Japanese government has revised the nation's tonnage tax system in response to strong pressure from domestic shipping firms, which... Thai Floods Cut Toyota's Profit Forecast in Half Toyota cut its profit forecast by more than half after Thailand's worst floods in almost 70 years disrupted output of... Emirates Shipping Reduces Indian Port Congestion Fee Emirates Shipping Line reduced the port congestion surcharges the carrier has imposed on containers shipping through India's Port of Chennai... TNT Sells India Road Operations TNT Express, extending the reorganization of its global delivery operations, said Monday it will sell the company's domestic road business... Maersk, U.S. Navy Conduct Algae-based Biofuel Test Maersk Line is working with the U.S. Navy to test biofuel derived from algae on a Maersk container ship on... APL Volume Rises 2 Percent, Revenue Falls The average revenue per 40-foot equivalent container unit transported by APL fell $1 from the month before even as the... India Downgrades Export Forecast by 6.7 Percent India downgraded its expectations for exports by 6.7 percent in fiscal 2012, which ends March 31, after the country admitted... Armed Guards Reopen Trade on Southeast Asian River International shipping movements on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia have restarted under armed escort after the killing of 12... Are Retailers Ready to Reload? Retailers lured millions of Americans out of bed to snap up bargains on Thanksgiving weekend. But will consumers stay awake... Truckers Warm to Cold Chains Refrigerated cargoes are becoming hot commodities in trucking, as truckload carriers launch expedited services to speed refrigerated freight from coast... Driving a Hard Bargain Every three years, office clerical workers in Southern California sit at the bargaining table with waterfront employers and launch what... ILA's Battle Cry James Devine says he isn't trying to pick a fight with the International Longshoremen's Association, but he may face one... Alliance Demands 'Vigilance' From Wary Shippers European shippers are worried the efficiencies Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM get from their alliance simply will translate into higher... Big Ships, Big Alliances Ocean carriers have spent the past week number-crunching to gauge the impact of the sudden announcement from Mediterranean Shipping and... Shipping's Mega Wave While attending the TOC Americas 2011 Conference in Panama last month, I heard four ocean carrier executives say very similar... MSC Takes the Conn Along the way to becoming the largest container carrier serving the United States, Mediterranean Shipping has struck an almost perfect... Capacity in the Crosshairs Shipping lines preparing to close their books on a year of hefty losses face a difficult choice: They can find... Marine Highway's Rising Stock Next February, Todd Lush will be among the first customers of a new marine highways venture by the Port of... How to Kill 'Zombie' Carriers For federal regulators, the latest directive appears to be the old proverb, "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me... Border Deal Is MMM, MMM Good Walk through the baby food aisle of any Canadian grocery store, and you'll find big cans, not the convenient single-serving...

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Tilden joins Brookfield Infrastructure Group Doug Tilden, the former ceo of Marine Terminals Corp (MTC), has joined Brookfield Infrastructure Group (BIG) as the company's senior consultant for its ports business. ... Duisburg signs deal with Abu Dhabi Ports Company Duisport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). The details of the agreement have yet to be defined, but Duisport will, no ... Moody's attacks EU inertia Ratings agency Moody's has criticised the European Union for its, 'continued lack of decisive policy measures', to deal with the eurozone's chronic debt crisis.Moody's ... UNFCCC agrees nothing for transport in Durban Whilst much has been made of the progress made this weekend at the United Nations' Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Durban, little appears to have been agreed ... Rena: slow progress for box salvage Only 28 more containers were recovered from the MSC-operated boxship Rena at the weekend, from its precarious position on the Astrolabe Reef, North Island, New ... Horizon Lines' 'reverse stock split' boosts fight to restore position on NYSE US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines is further along the path to solving its troubled financial situation after agreeing to a reserve stock split - which the company ... New grain export facility proposed at Long Beach The US West Coast Port of Long Beach (POLB) is capitalising on the boost in the country's exports after announcing a proposal to build a new grain export facility.Total ... Occupy readying for USWC port blockade The anti-Wall St. Occupy movement is seeking the support of longshoremen as it prepares to march on US west coast ports today in an attempt to block port entrances ... Toyota hit by Thai floods Japanese car manufacturer,Toyota, has seen its profit forecast slashed in half by the supply chain disruptions caused by the severe floods in Thailand.The world's ...

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Safe pens panamax New York-listed owner beefs up newbuilding arsenal with an order for another Japanese-built bulker. DB examines rate resurrection Shares of Teekay Corp and Teekay Tankers are the best way to play an aframax market rally, analyst says. CSAV markets massive fundraiser Chilean containership giant launches campaign to court investors as top brass details $1.2bn rights offering. MLL puts algae to the test US containership operator partners with Navy in biofuel initiative in an attempt to fight emissions and fuel costs. Winland on a roll Chinese bulker owner's penny stock soars as it charters in supramax to work $2.9m shipping contract. Genmar prepares for battle Creditors question tycoon's ties to Aegean Petroleum as attorneys attempt to thwart bankrupt owner's payment proposals. Poten surveys pool play Giant VLCC pool headed by Maersk unlikely to help seed market recovery, broker says. BW linked to NewLead four Singapore group moves for LR1 tankers from Greek owner, HSBC Shipping says. Neda sheds pioneering VL Tanker touted as the world's first double-hull VLCC is set to exit the market after 20 years with Lykiardopulo. Morning Cedar underway Technicians flown out to Eukor car carrier adrift off Alaska manage to patch up steering system. Crew rescued off Taiwan Taiwanese helicopter lifts seven Filipinos from Cambodian-flagged cargoship that suffered accident 80 miles from Taitung. ITF signs up two more Week of action in India sees two Hong Kong-flagged cargoships confirm new pay agreements. Platou spots capesize sponge Rising iron ore imports to China could soak up all of the capesize newbuilding orderbook, analysts suggest. Ofer torches boxship Israeli owner said to have secured an astonishing price for elderly container vessel. Boxes crunched High water level blamed for miscalculation that left ship jammed under Borgum Bridge. Container leaks on boxship MSC Ulsan crew secure cargo after hazardous liquids escape in heavy seas off Germany. Otto offloads AHTS to JV Singapore-listed offshore firm sells new anchor handler to its start-up with Limin Marine.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011
Prices movements mixed in Fujairah Double-digit falls in South Africa. Bunker markets soften across Europe Tight avails of 180 cSt material in Gibraltar. Cold-ironing facilities for Stena Line's Dutch hub ABB will modify four Stena Line vessels. Rolls-Royce announces range of fuel-efficient ship designs 'Low emissions and reduced operating costs are key drivers' in maritime sector, says power systems company. WFS terminates court proceedings Reports suggested a settlement had been reached on unknown terms. More bankruptcies predicted Bunker prices contributing to 'unsustainable economic environment'. Asian prices look for direction as week starts Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Monday, traders say. Transport group supports bunker fuel levy A bunker fuel levy and a possible shipping emissions tax should be 'flag blind,' says the International Transport Workers' Federation. US, China and India oppose bunker levy for GHG fund UN climate funds should come from national budgets. MGO supplies tight in Singapore Suppliers 'hold back' MGO stocks to wait for prices to be 'more profitable,' according to traders. IMO to give GHG fund 'priority consideration' in 2012 New rules for shipping emissions must apply to all vessels regardless of country, says IMO Secretary-General.

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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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