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BRIEFS

July 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Hyundai Heavy Q2 profit hit by low ship prices Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipyard, said profit in the second quarter dropped 17 per cent as it built more ships that were won at lower prices after the credit crisis. New mega ship may pressure freight rates China's Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry will soon deliver its first mega bulk carrier to Berge Bulk, local media reported, a move that could put further pressure on the weak shipping sector grappling with overcapacity and depressed freight rates. The imminent arrival of the 388,000-tonne mega ship, Berge Everest, comes on the heels of the delivery of two similar sized vessels to the world's largest iron ore miner Vale. Russia plans to revive Soviet-era Arctic route Russia plans to revive a Soviet-era Arctic sea passage to service energy projects and provide a shorter supply route to Asia for carriers such as OAO Sovcomflot as the shipping line plans an initial share sale this year.

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CMA CGM hikes rates US$250/TEU, adds various surcharges from August 1 OOIL gloomy as it reports quarterly revenues up 1.4pc to US$1.4 billion Beijing to ban foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping next year Loops out of Asia slip away to cut supply as peak season surcharges delayed EU environmental regulations will induce freight to move from ship to truck First mate's mobile, laptop use results in 'maritime manslaughter' charge MSC, CSAV join India-European strings into one, dropping Jeddah on backhaul Agility appeal for review quashed, Pentagon fraud charges proceed Kuehne + Nagel accelerates expansion, buys into Brazil's Grupo Eichenberg State of Minnesota's non-critical service shutdown closes truck rest stops Changi reflects on 30 years of flight growth - and much more to come Swissport enters new deals with TNT and Icelandair in Belgium After 2009 cutbacks, Hawaii reinstates 10 agricultural inspectors Mobile X-ray machines favoured as Mideast steps up air cargo security

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Energy-efficient LNG carrier, jointly owned by NYK Line, named Ignazio Messina enhances service from Mundra Jeffrey Ganek joins INTTRAs Board of Directors JNPT Chairman releases Exim India Year Book 2011 Overcapacity issue looms large over box shipping Corn exports may rise over four times to 3 m tonnes Glassware from China, UAE may attract anti-dumping duty Iran warns of stopping exports Essar Ports' Vadinar terminal commissions 12-mt expansion Plan to set up Major Port at Port Blair on hold Port workers' body welcomes move to bring in PRA Bill Standoff between MoS & Plan panel could impact investments Tirupur exporters ask FM to convince banks on export credit

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JULY 20, 2011
NASSCO gets $11.7 million mod to LSD 49 contract EU to provide funds for LNG refueling study Court says California smoke abatement laws are inapplicable to ships New contracts extend Otto Marine OSV operating horizons Siemens equipment for first German-built wind farm installation vessel

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JULY 20, 2011
AAPA teaming with DOC to advance U.S. exports CSX Corporation delivers second fiscal quarter numbers MOL donates reefer boxes to Japanese fishing cooperative Study finds Port of Seattle taking lead as green seaport Coast Guard reinstates commander following cutter grounding review

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JULY 20, 2011
Middle East VLCC rates to stay flat on tonnage glut The glut of very large crude carriers available for employment in the Middle East Gulf for cargoes loading in the first half of August has ballooned by as many as 12 vessels to 88 ships in the last week, capping significant rate rises for VLCCs shipping crude from the region Yards benefit from boxship order recovery this year Maersk Line has dominated ordering activity in 2011 with its multi-billion dollar order for 18,300 teu ships Chinese yards deliver 40% of newbuildings in first half Widening gap between South Korean volumes as Asian shipbuilding shift continues BHP hits record for iron ore and thermal coal Metallurgical coal numbers are down, though, as its facilities continue to recover from flooding and poor weather conditions earlier this year Sluggish demand from Europe and Caribbean keeps charter rates low The downturn in the charter market has gained pace in the last week due to the summer period and low demand from carriers suffering from low utilisation CMB profits slump on low first half capesize freight rates Newbuildings put pressure on rates and secondhand values DP World denies damage to cranes at terminal is cause of congestion Container lines introduce surcharges in a bid to recover costs Class societies' association to open Brussels office and step up EU lobbying Appoints representative to take proactive role in Europe. Global economic indicators paint a worrying picture for ship finance Vessel earnings and values remain depressed, while options for raising new funds for investment or refinancing are limited St Petersburg throughput falls 2% in shift from coal to containers Switch is part of programme for removal of environmentally unfriendly cargoes Paragon Shipping signs up with blue-chip charterers Recent deals with Cargill and Morgan Stanley Capital highlight a strategy of securing reliable cash flow when the outlook for dry bulk earnings looks poor Graig plans giant eco-feedership fleet First six vessels from Jin Hai yard to cost $180m, with expectation of 20 more similar vessels Poland's rival ports maintain battle of words The fierce competition between Gdansk and Gdynia can be traced all the way back to the First World War Why shipping stays offshore Is anybody listening to what the Greek private sector really needs to help improve the country's economy? London's newest maritime library Lloyd's Register stepped in to save Imarest's world-class archive The industry's responses to the scourge of piracy Evolving thinking about preventing pirate attacks has been marked by an increasingly aggressive call to arms Norway provides template for armed guards New rules are a highly practical response to shipowners' calls for a workable code Lines swap slots in Asia-Europe trades Capacity withdrawals force new partnerships Wake up and smell the crude Greek VLCC owners may be in denial over Chinese dominance of Gulf to China route Russia to develop 'toolkit' to ease way for ports concessions European Bank for Reconstruction and Development poised to lend funds for state-run agency to create draft agreements and tendering guidelines Indian chaos India's government needs to resolve the tension between the urgent need to develop its infrastructure and following due process Hyundai Heavy earnings fall 40% in second quarter Poor performance in non-shipping units drags on results CMA CGM announces Asia-Europe peak season surcharge and rate hike Third attempt in as many months to press for higher freight rates DP World takes majority stake in two Suriname port terminals Global ports group acquires control of container and breakbulk facilities at Paramaribo Pacific Shipping Trust records steady second quarter Income stream defies tough market conditions as long-term charters remain intact Head of Lloyds ship finance to step down Bank says Bart Veldhuizen is being replaced Equatorial Guinea in shipbuilding and repair push Central African country to build first vessels at port of Malabo OOCL points to disappointing outlook for full-year performance Demand is reasonable but rates on key east-west rates trades continue to deteriorate

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JULY 20, 2011
Shikhov stresses IMO ties STRONGER ties with regulators, "in particular with the IMO", was listed today as a top priority for new IACS chairman Pavel Shikhov EU adds money for LNG fuel study THE EU is to provide €9.57M ($13.58M) as part-funding for a €26.79M Belgian-Danish study to analyse proposals to switch to LNG propulsion to reduce ship pollution ICS, ISF disown scam email A BOGUS email has suggested that recipients owe money to the International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation, the groups warned today EU backs bigger Dunkirk DUNKIRK is to receive €1.85M ($2.63M) from the EU towards the €3.5M cost of a study into an expansion including two new deepwater docks IACS plans performance gauges IACS IS changing its quality certification system, its recently appointed chairman said today Steamships score ECA relief A DECISION by the IMO'S Marine Environment Protection Committee has effectively extended the fleet lifespan of struggling Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines Cash confiscated at UK port OFFICERS at Holyhead ferry port in northern Wales have seized smuggled cash worth nearly $240,000, the UK Border Agency told Fairplay today Bulks drive up Antwerp totals ANTWERP'S throughput increased by 10.4% to 95.87M tonnes in this year's first half, the port authority said today Iran-India payment snag exacerbated IRAN IS threatening to cut off crude supplies to India because sanctions against Tehran make it difficult for other nations to pay for shipments, IHS Global Insight reported today DPW bets on Suriname DUBAI Ports World today confirmed a major entry into the Suriname market in South America Indonesia coal exports to India rising INCREASED demand in India for coal has enabled Indonesian exporters to set a record, IHS McCloskey reported today HHI profits dive 16.5% HIGH STEEL prices contributed to a fall in net profits for South Korea's Hyundai HI in the second quarter, despite a jump in revenues Atlantic ballasting rises for Panamaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today soft Panamax bulker rates in the Pacific are expected to spill over to the Atlantic No-one bids for Greek container facility GREECE has reportedly failed to attract bids for its first container storage and distribution facility Typhoon port closures fail to harm markets BROKERS told Fairplay today that the closure of some Japanese ports as Typhoon Ma-on approaches was not immediately expected to affect clean products and crude freight rates

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JULY 20, 2011
Democrats Say Republicans Risk FAA Shutdown The Obama administration and Senate Democrats say Republicans' attempt to cut rural air service subsidies is risking a Federal Aviation... Averitt Cuts Transit Times to Western Canada Averitt Express is shortening transit times between the Southern U.S. and Western Canada with a service that speeds freight across... Customs Manifest Testing Pushed Back Again The start date for testing ocean and rail manifest systems of Automated Commercial Environment is pushed back to Aug. 1... CSAV Volume Down, Average Revenue Up CSAV's volume of transported containers fell by 10 percent in June from May of this year, but the average revenue... CSX Sees Shorter But Strong Peak Season CSX Transportation expects the upcoming intermodal peak season to kick in later than last year and not last as long,... CN Improves Northern Ontario Main Line Canadian National Railway will spend more than $21 million (C$20 million) this year and next to expand the sidings of... Port of Antwerp Container Traffic Grows 4.3 Percent The Port of Antwerp's container handling increased 4.3 percent year-over to 20-foot equivalent units in the first six months of... Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Efforts Japan will extend the Self-Defense Forces' anti-piracy mission in the waters off Somalia for another year starting July 23. ... Heavy Truck Orders Drop 9 Percent Heavy truck orders slowed for the second straight month in June, dropping 9 percent from May levels to 21,266 units,... Marten Transport Boosts Profit 20 Percent Marten Transport improved its profitability for the fifth straight quarter, raising its profit 20.1 percent from a year ago to... Duisburg Traffic Up 10 Percent in First Half Duisburg, the world's largest inland port, boosted first half 2011 container traffic by 10 percent from a year ago, outpacing... MSC to Anchor New Togolese Port Terminal Mediterranean Shipping Co. will be the anchor customer of a new terminal at the Port of Lome, Togo, with annual... Indian Navy Foils Pirate Attack The Indian Navy foiled an attempted pirate attack on a Greek merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden between Yemen... Melford International Terminal's President on Project's Progress, Challenges Ahead (Video) Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of Strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company of The Journal of Commerce) sits down... CSX's Ward "Not Overly Concerned" About Economy The rail freight economy is improving, the head of CSX Transportation said, and key customer sectors such as manufacturing point... Heartland Express Profit Jumps 35.3 Percent Heartland Express increased its profit 35.3 percent year-over-year to $22.5 million as operating revenue rose 7 percent to $137.2 million... Maersk to Launch Ecuador-Black Sea Service Maersk Line will start a new service between Ecuador and the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea in September that... OOCL Warns of "Disappointing" Year Orient Overseas Container Line is forecasting a "disappointing" full year even after the shipping line's second-quarter container volume and... Steinke: Ports Must Reach Out to Communities Dick Steinke helped to build Long Beach into the nation's second largest container port during his 14 years as executive... CSX Profit Rose 22 Percent in Second Quarter Second quarter profit at CSX Transportation jumped 22 percent to $506 million on just a 3 percent rise in freight... DP World Buys Two Suriname Port Operators DP World acquired a controlling interest in two port companies in Suriname, expanding the Dubai-based terminal operator's footprint in the... Maersk Postpones East Asia-US East Coast Surcharge Maersk Line is postponing by two weeks the implementation of the peak season surcharge that it planned to apply on... JAL Cargo Plummets, ANA Up 2.1 Percent Japan Airlines' international cargo volume plummeted 58.5 percent in May as the carrier adjusted to business without full freighters and... CMA CGM Raises Asia-Europe Rates Ocean carrier CMA CGM announced will impose a series of rate hikes and peak season surcharges on Asia-Europe trade lanes...

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JULY 20, 2011
ESC objects to EC's proposed Sulphur Directive DP World starts up in Suriname Cebr warns of 'market crash' CMA CGM leads the way back from unsustainable rates OOCL says 2011 outlook 'disappointing' as it reports Q2 results

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JULY 20, 2011
CMB battles bulker blast 'Tsunami' of newbuildings will continue to weigh on rates and vessel values over the next 12 months, Bocimar warns. Bharati stays in black Vijay Kumar-led shipyard posts solid profit but bottom line is bolstered by greater subsidy in final quarter. Arctic adds SCF appeal Russian plans to open up northern sea route will benefit tanker owner Sovcomflot, analysts say. Antwerp still on the up Key Belgian port posts first-half volume increase of 10% as steel and crude lead the way. Bomb kills ship inspector Brit is 'engulfed in flames' after a blast rips through his car in the town of Aden. Three cheers for Otto Singapore-listed offshore operator headed by executive chairman Yaw Chee Siew bags new deals to enter maintenance market. Court loss hurts FSL Philip Clausius-led Trust tipped into the red in the second quarter following fuel spat defeat in China. Clarksons clocks LNG spike Newbuilding orders in booming sector have jumped by over 400% in the first half of 2011, broker notes. ISS gets cash injection Chemicals group Chambal to pump fresh capital into tanker unit India Steamship as it prepares to stand alone. PST profit creeps up Singapore-listed trust sees marginal improvement in second quarter showing as it waits for new capes to spur its bottom line. HHI profit dips Strong demand for LNG carriers and drillships keeps shipbuilder in good shape for second half. Wartsila winning Finnish ship engine maker sees interim earnings grow thanks to LNG-fueled vessel business. Samho ship to be sold Hong Kong judge orders auction of troubled Korean owner's arrested tanker Samho Cordelia. Euronav slides on earnings miss Tanker owner's stock in reverse after second quarter report but its numbers were not all bad news, analysts say. Nakilat strong in first Qatar LNG carrier owner pushes up profit by 16% as vessel earnings grow. Sale saves B+H Michael Hudner-led owner books first half profit thanks to cash from sale of products tanker.

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JULY 20, 2011
Strategic Trade Authorization Low rates plague OOCL in Q2 OOCL's revenue stagnated in the second quarter, while volume increased 6.5 percent, the liner carrier said in an interim statement Wednesday. OOCL's revenue increased 1.4 percent to $1.4 billion in the second quarter, and rose 8.5 percent to $2.7... CMA CGM seeks higher Asia/Europe rates Liner carrier CMA CGM on Tuesday said it plans to hike rates on the Asia/Europe trade Aug. 1. The line said it will raise Asia/Mediterranean rates by $250 per TEU and assess a $25-per-TEU peak season surcharge on the same date. CMA CGM said the su... Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCo Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCo Report: China's HNA bidding for GE SeaCoHNA Group, a Chinese conglomerate that owns Hainan Airlines and Great China Shipping, is vying with the New York U.S. private equity group Kelso to buy GE SeaCo, TheF... CSX reports 28 percent hike in profits CSX Corp. reported second quarter profit of $506 million, 28 percent more than the $414 million earned in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $3 billion for the quarter that ended July 1, 13 percent more than the $2.7 billion in the comparable 2010 ... U.S. aerospace expects uplift from export reform The Aerospace Industries Association welcomed the Obama administration's proposed rule to relieve low-risk technology exports of burdensome and unnecessary restrictions. "For years the U.S. export control system has created confusion and delay in ... U.S. regulators halt unsafe jewelry imports Collaboration between the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Customs and Border Protection has stopped another shipment of unsafe imports from entering the U.S. economy. This time the article in question was children's toy jewelry that con... Matson rebrands units as Matson Logistics Matson said Tuesday it is rebranding its three logistics units under the new name, Matson Logistics. Matson said having the three entities -- Matson Integrated Logistics, Matson Global and Matson America -- use the same brand "will better define th... BIS promises improved trade with U.S. allies A newly proposed regulation by the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security calls for amending the Export Administration Regulations to establish a process by which certain items moving from the Munitions List to the Commerce Co... Judge orders Long Beach truck study A federal judge has ruled that the Port of Long Beach erred in 2009 when it modified without study its clean trucks program as part of a settlement with the American Trucking Associations. The court ordered the port to conduct such a study and rep...

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JULY 20, 2011
Fujairah prices rise Supplies tight in the port. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm Busy morning session in Hamburg. Total to sell LSFO in Le Havre Products will be imported from facilities in the ARA region. European shippers call for delay of ECA sulphur limit Low sulphur fuel regulation could cause 'major shift to road freight,' warns ESC. Chevron to close London bunker desk Closure to follow sales of its refining and fuels marketing business in the UK and Ireland. First-ever greenhouse gas regulations for ships adopted by IMO This sends a strong signal that it is time to find ways to reduce emissions and fuel costs, while increasing overall ship efficiency. But the work is not done. Asian bunker prices lack direction Demand generally 'moderate' at key Asian bunker hubs. Logistical 'uncertainty' a chief concern of slow steaming BDP International carries out survey on how slow steaming affects companies. Industry veteran steps in as director, CEO for Sri Lankan bunker firms Channa Abeyagunewardena joins Interocean Energy Pvt Ltd and McMarine Pvt Ltd as of July 12. Lower freight rates in Q2 'hurt' OOCL Improved revenues needed to offset 'significant increases' in bunker prices, says parent firm. Belgian tanker owner swings to red Tanker market faced with slump in rates and high bunker prices during Q2.

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SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

Travlos: Maritime transport is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

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

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

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

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

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