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BRIEFS

October 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker returns hit seven-week high Returns for tankers hauling 2-million-barrel cargoes of crude oil on the industry's benchmark route reached a seven- week high this week as a glut of ships decreased.

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MSC add 13,050-TEU to Far East/North Europe Lion service CMA CGM upgrades ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania Evergreen secures US$824 million financing to buy ten 8,800-TEU ships Oil pumping resumes from stricken 3,300-TEU Rena off New Zealand Rate of successful pirate attacks slackens, counter measures credited ER Schiffahrt christens its first two 13,100-TEU ships in Korea Kuehne + Nagel profit inches up 1pc, but CEO expects demanding Q4 Nigerian pirates free tanker, 20 crew, no word of ransom paid GAC's port-on-demand service handles Russian training frigate Cargotec wins LA port automation contract for 10 Kalmar yard stackers China Eastern cancels 24 tardy Dreamliners, but Boeing stays upbeat Net profit down, but Korean Air Q3 sales up 3.4pc to US$184.2 million Air France-KLM fires CEO, chairman takes over as stock plunges 53pc Guangzhou Airport Economic Zone volumes to hit 3.6 million tonnes by 2020

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Ahlers India inaugurates new Mumbai office Rickmers-Linie puts Bilbao on list of regular calls X-Press Feeders global brand unveiled China's snags to help India make merry in global mkts India, S. Africa sign contracts for purchase of raw materials Essar Ports net profit soars to 41 cr. Vasan consents to port workers demand on bonus

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Jan Kromhout appointed partner by AKD The Dutch law firm AKD has appointed Jan Kromhout as a partner in its shipping and offshore team. Kromhout will work closely with shipping companies in drawing up transport contrac... Team Lines adds second service to St Petersburg Team Lines is set to enhance its coverage of Russia by adding a new service to St Petersburg (RUS 2) on 6 November. It will call at the PLP terminal there. The link will connect Br... CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line to upgrade ASEA service CMA CGM Group and the Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania on 12 October. The new weekly service deploys six 2,500 teu ships (four pr... Icelandair Cargo appoints new GSA for Sweden and Finland North Air Logistics has been appointed as the GSA for Icelandair Cargo in Sweden and Finland with effect from 17 October. Brunswick Rail receives first batch of new-generation railcars Brunswick Rail has received the first batch of new-generation railcars, which were purchased under contract from Promtraktor-Vagon (part of Tractor Plants Group, which in turn is p... EBRD supporting private railfreight operator in Ukraine The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting private operations in Ukraine's railway sector through a USD 90 million senior loan to Interleaseinvest, a... Boeing subsidiary to conduct US Army training in Europe Boeing announced that its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, which forms the core of the logistics command and control subdivision of the defence and government services division of Bo... FAA breaks ground on new tower at Cleveland airport US transport secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground on a new USD 69 million air traffic control tower and terminal ... Freightliner donates GBP 1,000 to renal dialysis unit Freightliner employee Denise Rowland nominated the Renal Dialysis Unit for a GBP 1,000 Freightliner donation because of the treatment her son receives there. He is one of 76 patien... Truck sector becoming increasingly green Kay Lindemann of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that 'the commercial vehicle industry believes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be cut by 20% ... Blue Road project started with first LNG station Gaz Métro and Robert Transport have jointly presented Canada's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled freight transport corridor. The companies are setting up fuelling stations along ... African states to enhance aviation cooperation and security Representatives of 35 African states have agreed to work together and with the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) to improve aviation security. The states pledged in ...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Fincantieri lays keel for 3,600 passenger Royal Princess Rand Logistics buys U.S.-flag bulker and reflags it Canadian Cecon still plans to ink final contract to complete newbuilds at Davie GC Rieber subsea newbuild gets GoM contract Horizon Lines loses NYSE listing GulfMark Offshore reports third quarter results

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Port of Bellingham director making changes at senior staff level Panama President takes part in filling of new canal access channel Crowley Maritime taps Ken Black as product logistics/engineering boss Ocean Research College Academy to open at new Port of Everett location Horizon Lines common stock headed to new trading marketplace

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
UK to have world's biggest offshore wind capacity by 2017 Biggest market for rest of decade 'will be in northern European waters' US offshore wind power plans pick up pace Applicability of Jones Act to vessels involved in construction remains key issue Things can only get better for tanker sector Growing oil demand in emerging markets and slow steaming fail to absorb overcapacity Capital charters three crude tankers to private Marinakis operation Capital Maritime will take one VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years under profit-sharing deals The pain has only just begun Decade of cost management lies ahead, says Clarksons director Martin Stopford China's middle class hungry for US foodstuffs Pork and fruit among products driving refrigerated trades Rickmers' nightmare order reaches happy end Two-vessel 'on spec' deal made before financial crisis had threatened to deal serious blow to group Rena casualty reopens the PR debate Is shipping its own worst enemy when it comes to marine disasters? Europe to US oil products trade continues downward spiral Cargoes urgently needed to halt earnings rot Knutsen sells aframax for scrap at knock-down price Demolition rate of $460 per ldt down from $540 seen for similar ships earlier this month Consolidation poses big risks in box claims Industry would do well to follow principles of the late TT Club chief George Fawcett The time to buy vessels will not be announced in these pages The time to buy vessels won't be announced in these pages Rena took unusually easterly course into Tauranga Data comes after New Zealand environment minister suggests 'they were in a rush' JSC box volumes up as St Petersburg switch kicks in Terminal operator's figures follow port's move from coal to containers Asia-Europe box rates hold steady in week but eastbound routes see drop Drewry and Cleartrade index has Shanghai-Rotterdam falling just $17 per feu to $685 Insurers offer discounts for armed guards Kidnap and ransom insurers offer up to 35% saving for private security in high-risk areas Cunard cruiseships to reflag in Bermuda Customer demand for marriage ceremonies on board fuels move Security companies seek recruits Protection Vessels International looks to increase the number it employs by around a third Fixture stipulates Gulf of Aden as no-go area Niovis vessel must avoid pirate-infested waters Supramax period charter rates rise on back of US Gulf rally Brokers expect daily rates to exceed $20,000 per day Good call Like it or not, the container industry needs to regain the confidence of investors HFW and Ince alone among shipping law firms to enter Legal 500 tier one Lawyers singled out for praise Yildirim 'very happy' with CMA CGM stake Investor confirms confidence in line and its chief executive Ocean Tankers hit by further forced sale Arrested vessel put up for sale to cover unpaid crew wages Dubai owner looks to lock-in earnings for three of its aframaxes Emirates Trading avoids weak spot market as vessels are chartered out on period contracts Hamburg Süd sells six 3,700 teu vessels Small containerships facing fierce competition offloaded to Greek interests Inspection underway on DFDS ferry Hafnia Seaways fire brought under control Konecranes to cut fixed costs in Europe service business Finnish company sees signs of 'weakening demand' Long Beach box traffic down as LA holds its ground Retailer caution leads to inbound volume fall Slater slams 'insider' board culture First International Corp chairman attacks rewards for poor financial performance

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Russians win terminal deal in Rotterdam A SOURCE at Summa Capital today told Fairplay the Russian port investor has been awarded a contract to build a new oil terminal at Rotterdam's port Horizon appeals delisting RECENTLY restructured Horizon Lines is seeking to reverse the NYSE's delisting of its shares, which began trading over the counter today CPP fixes three tankers CAPITAL Products Partners today announced long-term charters for three tankers it acquired in the Crude Carriers takeover, but the counterparty is CPP founder Evangelos Marinakis Dublin port pot sniffed out IRISH customs officers today reportedly arrested two suspects after a sniffer dog detected cannabis worth about €1 33% transhipment drop costs La Havre LE HAVRE'S port said its transhipment traffic plummeted 33% year on year during the first nine months of 2011 Barcelona exports rise 19% EXPORTS from Barcelona's port climbed 19% year on year in 2011's first nine months Chartering surge to spark worse port snarls WORSE port snarls were predicted today by a drybulk consultancy, which based its alert on a chartering surge Frontline, SFI to sell ships FRONTLINE Management and its affiliated company Ship Finance International said today they plan to sell two ships Ship operating costs rise COSTS for operating ships increased by an average of 2.2% in 2010, reversing a fall of 2% in 2009, according to accounting firm Moore Stephens Greek ports disrupted for fourth day DISRUPTION is today continuing at Greece's ports for a fourth day, with dockers staging a strike to highlight opposition to government austerity measures Losses seen as inevitable for Asian box liners DEUTSCHE Bank said today losses for Asian liners are inevitable because of the weak peak season and overcapacity Rena pumping resumed SALVORS today resumed pumping of oil off the grounded box ship Rena in New Zealand, as the weather calmed Saga sells its last ships NORWAY'S Saga Tankers has exited the shipping business with the sale of its last two vessels, Saga Agnes and Saga Julie Hot night in the sauna SIX PEOPLE on the North Sea ro-ro ferry Hafnia Seaways are recovering today from minor smoke inhalation after a fire Keppel's profits rise 33% SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 3Q2011 were S$406

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Senate Panel Sets Nov. 9 Vote on Transportation Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a voting or "markup" session Nov. 9 on a proposed two-year... US Import Process Fee Jumps 65 Percent Importers will be hit with a nearly 65 percent increase in merchandise processing fees through a provision embedded in the... Faulty Bridge Study Highlights Needed Investment A report pointing to deficient bridges across the country, particularly in Pittsburgh, comes as many say the U.S. needed to... Plan for Detroit-Windsor, Ont., Bridge Dealt Blow The plan for a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., was dealt a severe blow Thursday after the Michigan... CN Workers on Three US Units Ratify Contract About 430 employees at three U.S. subsidiaries of Canadian National Railway ratified a contract that will consolidate their Upper Midwest... LaHood Defends Trucker Hours of Service Proposal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H. to drop legislation that would block a new truck driver hours... Consultant Says Dock Safety Makes Fiscal Sense Marine terminal operators have to pay about $1,300 in weekly compensation to hurt workers, making dock safety promotion a smart... Celadon Buys Dry Freight Assets From FFE Shortly after buying a stake in rival USA Truck, Celadon Group is purchasing the dry van assets of FFE Transportation,... MSC to Launch North Europe-Ecuador Loop Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s new dedicated service between ports in Northern Europe and the west coast of South America will target... Indian Navy Thwarts Pirate Attack on Tanker The Indian Navy thwarted an attempted pirate attack on an Indian-flag oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, according to... Forward Air Profit Soars 45 Percent Air freight trucker Forward Air says it is seeing demand "moderately better" than normal this fall after reporting a 45... Emirates Shipping Hikes India Port Congestion Fee Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line increased its port congestion surcharges on ocean containers moving through India's Port of Chennai.... TPM Asia Takeaway My 2011 conference year just came to a close with the final sessions of the 5th Annual TPM Asia Conference... Beyond the Factory View SHENZHEN, CHINA ' Zhou Gui Hui has a thriving business at the heart of one of the world's busiest industrial... Railroads Show Their Mettle North America's freight railroads aren't burning up the tracks with surging peak-season traffic, but they're still posting moderate gains in... OOCL's Third Quarter Volume Up, Revenue Down OOCL container volume rose 6.6 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, but the Hong Kong ocean carrier's... Profit Nearly Doubles for Railcar Lessor GATX Railcar leasing giant GATX saw profit in its rail segment soar 93 percent in the third quarter to $63 million,... Swift Transportation Reports $31 Million Profit Truckload giant Swift Transportation increased total revenue 13.9 percent to $863.8 million in the third quarter, reporting a $30.9 million... Q&A: Transportation Attorney Discusses US Export Growth, FTA Outcomes Peter Friedman, counsel to Pacific Coast Council of Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, sits down with JOC Editor Bill... Senator Moves to Block Trucker HOS Changes An amendment to the fiscal 2012 transportation appropriations bill introduced in the Senate would block proposed changes to truck driver... Group Sues UP, BNSF on Rail Yard Emissions The National Resources Defense Council filed suit this week against the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads to require the companies... UP Profit Jumps 16 Percent to $904 Million Third-quarter profit at Union Pacific, North America's largest railroad, rose 16 percent to $904 million despite slim volume growth in... Foye Tapped as Head of NY-NJ Port Authority Patrick Foye, New York's deputy secretary for economic development, was selected by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head the... Lufthansa Drops Some China Freighters, Overhauls Services Lufthansa Cargo is canceling up to three weekly freighter flights from to China, re-routing other services through Cologne and re-scheduling... ILWU Members Ratify Grain Contract International Longshore and Warehouse Union locals in the Pacific Northwest voted to ratify a grain-handlers contract agreement that was tentatively... Horizon Stock Moves to Over-the-Counter Horizon Lines' common stock started trading on the over-the-counter market this week under the ticker symbol HRZL following its trading... Europe Air Freight Falls 1.5 Percent Cargo traffic for European airlines fell 1.5 percent in to its lowest point in six months in August as the...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
APL scoops two awards from CI Bilbao box boost Russian rail still growing Seago's and MSC's short-sea services get together in the Mediterranean Terminal operators oppose WSC's container weighing proposal

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
CMB likes handy market Compagnie Maritime Belge says handysize bulker sector is becoming increasingly important as profit soars at Bocimar. Havila profit crashes Ink runs red for the Njal Saevik-led Norwegian offshore operator as it posts third quarter loss. No easy ride for pirates EU Navfor moves to silence criticism that naval forces are too lenient when they catch pirates prepared to strike. Profit surge from Keppel Choo Chiau Beng-led offshore operator harvests a bumper third quarter result as orderbook remains buoyant. Sinkor snares VLCC Korean owner reportedly buys 2001-built K Line tanker for $32m. CPP fixes tanker trio Evangelos Marinakis-backed owner charters VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years to sponsor CMTC. Hurtigruten reshuffles Norwegian shipowner redeploys vessel from Australia to Norway to make room for repairs. Rieber fixes newbuilding Norwegian owner sending subsea ship Polar Queen to the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Mothership captured Four Somali pirates passed to Italian authorities by UK navy on suspicion of involvement in Montecristo raid. New broom at EMS Ship supply outfit hires new chief executive after meetings with shareholders and bondholders. Counting cost of success Martin Stopford points to ten years of belt-tightening as the price exacted by the great shipping boom. All eyes on Marco Polo Blank Rome hopes for favourable outcome in battle between Antonio Zacchello-led tanker clan and creditors over legal venue. AMA endorses Chapter 11 Paul Leand sees insolvency on the horizon for struggling owners as capital crisis stifles 'traditional' route to reorganisation.

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Maersk dropping calls on ICON loop Maersk/MISC convert SE Asia-Oceania loop to butterfly Widened Panama Canal no big deal? While ports on the U.S. East Coast race to accommodate the expected growth in volumes from 2014 when the widened Panama Canal is set to open, it may not change trade flows all that much. Bigger ships are already moving via Suez. MSC adjusts Asia-US bunker fee levels Rickmers-Linie to add regular Bilbao calls Rena resumes fuel removal Intra-Asia not quite decoupled China's hold on intra-Asia trade has reached equilibrium, says consultant Mathijs Slangen, of Seabury Group. The trade hasn't yet decoupled from the global economy, but is moving that way.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Shore power taxes slashed by Swedish government Swedish government has stated that tax on shoreside power will be reduced by 98%. Fujairah prices fall Good demand for products. Environmental organisations 'most credible' to the public Opinion poll in Norway shows almost half respondents don't trust any of the participants in 'the great climate war'. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker prices soften Quiet in Hamburg. Major new oil terminal to be built in Rotterdam Plans agreed with Port of Rotterdam to construct 'open hub terminal' supplied with oil from the Baltic. Iran sells low-density, low-water fuel oil cargo Product will help 'blend down' off-spec material in Singapore market. Fuel oil stocks climbing Arbitrage arrivals gathering pace. Shipping must 'come to grips' with high fuel costs The next ten years will be 'a cost decade not a revenue decade,' says Clarksons research director. Bunker prices largely down at key hubs Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Thursday. Japanese firm confirms order for 'green' vessels Bulk carriers able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. South China's fuel oil volumes stable on-week Inventories up by 20% or 310,000 mt on-year. Floods not affecting bunkering operations, so far Port congestion at Bangkok due to ships waiting for cargoes from North, says source. Shortage of IFO avails persist in Hong Kong Replenishment cargoes 'snapped up' by the market to meet both term and prompt orders, players say. Key priority is 'de-bunkering', says Costamare Owner of the grounded vessel Rena says its obligations will be 'met in full'.

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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.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

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

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

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