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BRIEFS

February 25, 2011

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*Shipping News* Faster UPS service to come to Singapore UPS is expanding one of its freight services to 10 more Asian ports, including Singapore, it announced yesterday. Crude tanker rates fall for 6th day Earnings from shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, fell for a sixth day after demand was met to haul February cargoes.

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Drewry box index slips again as contract talks get underway APM Terminals profit up 60pc as Yantian sales offset global loss CMA CGM suspends cargo bookings to Libya China expects its 2011 trade to increase 21pc to US$3.6 trillion Europe's container growth to be moderate: Global Port Tracker Two 13,100-TEU ships for Rickmers to join Maersk fleet SeaIntel expects transpac demand to rise 15-20pc in 2011 Cocoa and rubber ablaze at Amsterdam Westport US consumer confidence hits three-year high in February New Zealand quake paralyses Lyttleton Port at Christchurch Hamburg Sud christens newest 7,100-TEU box ship Georgia accuses South Carolina saboteurs of aborting Jasper Terminal Toll Holdings half-year profit up 53pc to US$165 million Flynt group rebrands to Barloworld Logistics in HK, China Panalpina to take over Norway's Grieg Logistics Jilin to build US$486.3 million agricultural logistics park Cathay lauds HK budget for commitment to global transport FAA investigates Denver airport after runway breaches Forwarders can now sue airlines after statute of limitation deadline

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LNG demand has vessel & freight rates zooming ahead Wishlist of an Indian shipping co. to the Finance Minister EU order defining ayurvedic products a trade barrier, says industry Biplav Kumar assumes charge as Deputy Chairman of MPT JNPT Chairman addresses naval architects MPSEZ enters 1-million-TEU Club Ro-ro service trial run carried out at Vallarpadam ICTT Rlys allows mining firms to fund last-mile links Vikas Anand takes charge as COO of DHL (India) Exports will surely touch $ 500 bn by 2014-15: Fieo Govt seeks to double exports to $ 450 bn by 2013-14 Leather sector urged to take advantage of Central programme

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Rotterdam port expansion entering sandy stage Maasvlakte 2, the port of Rotterdam's expansion scheme, is steadily taking on more shape. Some 190 million cbm of sand have now been sprayed onto the site. The new land will be sho... Managerial changes at Imperial Reederei on 1 July The Imperial Reederei group is set to reshuffle its management on 1 July. The inland shipping service provider has named a successor for Karl-Heinz Bellmer, who is stepping down fr... K Line announces new Asia-east coast of South America service The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) is launching ECSA, a new bi-weekly service from Asia to the east coast of South America that will be operated... Augustin Quehenberger Group overshoots 2010 sales target The Austrian logistics service provider Augustin Quehenberger Group reported a turnover of EUR 371.8 million in 2010, thus overshooting its projected target of EUR 360 million by a... GAC extends global agency network to Bahamas GAC's global shipping network has been further strengthened with the signing of an alliance agreement with Bahamian agency Elnet Maritime Co. Ltd. Under the terms of the pact, a co... Damco: new office in port of Le Havre AP Moller-Maersk's logistics unit Damco has opened a new office at the port of Le Havre (France), a development that gives it a good chance of competing against other freight forwa... Two more container leviathans from Rickmers for Maersk Two more 13,100 teu containerships have been built for the German Rickmers Group in Ulsan (Korea). The "Leo Rickmers" and the "Scorpio Rickmers" will be charter...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Port of LA plugs in three cruise lines to shoreside power Chuck Raymond steps down as Horizon Lines cops plea in price fixing case

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Port of Portland Compass honor presented to Greenbrier executive Navios Maritime Holdings earns Panama Excellence award Cargill delivers millions to United Way charities ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of January Coast Guard posthumously awards Meritorious Public Service medal

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
China offers to double Greek finance pledge to $10bn Beijing confirms its banks are willing to expand existing $5bn facility 'as long as there is demand from owners' Middle East unrest throws spotlight on risk for tankers With political turmoil in Egypt and neighbouring countries, shipowners need to remain vigilant MR product tanker rates double in one week Medium range product tankers on the transatlantic trade have seen rates double in a week, after an influx of fresh cargoes bound for West Africa slashed the number of vessels waiting for employment, providing a much-needed injection of confidence for owners struggling in the volatile market China to be top Asian gas market China's gas market is one of the fastest growing in the world, according to the International Energy Agency Australia set to drive growing LNG supplies The majority of China's growing LNG imports are shipped under long-term contracts from LNG exporters in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Qatar China puts its foot on the gas Nation's hunger for energy does not look like abating but huge reserves of shale gas in its interior may derail rising LNG import demand Updated: Latest ship movement from Lloyd's List Intelligence's APEX service All Libyan ports shut but there are reports of some crude ports partially working Grand China faces charter claim Greek shipowner launches arbitration proceedings against group Chinese finance a worry for shipping Prospect of more tonnage flooding bulker and tanker sectors would drive rates down to rock bottom BDI flattens as inquiries dwindle Baltic Dry Index falls 11 points to 1,242 today Stuck in a jam UK's farcical attempts at evacuating Britons from Libya demonstrates that countries need a government-run marine emergency service Teekay Offshore Partners full year profit shrinks Full-year net profit down to $78.9m from $135.63m Derivatives boost Teekay LNG Partners' bottom line Company returns a net profit of $92.9m for full year 2010 Teekay Tankers eyes vessel buys Says 50% of its vessel operating days would rake in an average time charter equivalent rate of $24,500 a day 'No clearance' for Libya evacuees to board Greek tanker Minerva vessel was set to pick up stranded Greek nationals after a request for help from the country's authorities Teekay boss predicts more gloom for spot tanker market Glut of vessel deliveries will hit demand Yildirim boss reveals CMA CGM investment was a 'good fit' Groundbreaking $500m deal is part of group's long-term strategy of private equity investment in the maritime sector Libya rescue dash offers fillip for cash-strapped Greek ferry lines Vessels stand to earn a minimum of $344,370 per day on charter, although some are known to be on higher rates Bleak outlook for dry bulk and tanker sectors Fundamentals in both markets look like "a classic shipping recession" says Clarkson Research Services head Coustas warns over demise of KG financing Boxship owners will need to find up to $2bn per year in equity finance Precious plans $450m bulker spree To buy about 20 secondhand handymax and supramax vessels Shipping still attractive to private equity funds But investors want discounts on asset values, finance executives tell Marine Money forum Grindrod reinstates order for two product tankers Shipping and logistics group to take delivery of ships after settlement reached over contractual dispute Naval forces should not be so quick to release pirates How can countries such as Denmark satisfy itself about the identity of pirates from a country that has no government Southampton set to boost box handling capacity Construction of '80m berth to add up to 750,000 teu of handling capacity at the port Warning for container sector as GDP hit by general slowdown Growth in OECD countries in 2010 increased by 2.9% compared with 2009, which saw a fall of 3.5% from 2008 NSF steps into ship finance breach Recent Genmar deal confirms US-based fund as a leading source of alternative capital, stepping in to offer shipowners support since 2008 Injecting a bit of zest into coastal shipping industry As UK shipping minister Mike Penning declares his passion for the coastal trades, Lloyd's List suggests a few areas in need of his urgent attention

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
EU NAVFOR seeks more ships THE Indian Ocean would need 83 destroyers instead of just 6 to respond to piracy effectively, Major General Buster Howes, operations commander of EU Navfor told Fairplay today Navy ship guards closer? A RAND Corp senior policy analyst has told Fairplay that the killing of two US hostages by pirates this week might lead to military guards at sea Teekay expands loans unit NYSE-listed Teekay Corp today revealed its third investment in ship mortgages, further expanding its exposure to the VLCC sector LNG rate climb seen on uprisings NORTH Africa's political upheavals could cause a gas supply cut that would push up LNG carrier rates, Arctic Securities warned today Libyan chaos forces oil rethink EUROPEAN importers are likely to start shipping oil from the US Gulf and West Africa if political turmoil continues to limit exports from Libya, analysts said today Repsol pledges free choice on agents ENERGY giant Repsol today said it has imposed no curbs at the Spanish terminals it manages on which shipping agent a shipowner may pick Transpetro expects exoneration TRANSPETRO, Latin America's largest shipping company, said it expects to be cleared by a Brazilian tribunal of overpayment allegations Teekay adjusted losses widen TANKER giant Teekay Corp today reported higher losses than anticipated after its Suezmax and Aframax rates fell Strike slows Bilbao boxes A ROAD haulier strike has caused severe box delays at Bilbao, a Spanish operator told Fairplay today Genco earnings fall short NYSE-listed bulk player Genco has reported lower profits than expected and faces significant spot market exposure in 2011 Baltic thickest in 24 years VERY COLD Baltic weather has left the most sea surface icebound since 1987, according to a report by the Finnish broadcasting company YLE Wilson's earnings rise RISING freight volumes and rates have helped Norway's Wilson record a rise in fourth-quarter profits to 32.7M kroner ($5.8M), from 26.5M kroner a year earlier Sembcorp shares drop on financial results SHARES of Singapore's Sembcorp Marine dropped today even though the world's second-biggest rig builder declared profits last night Baltic Trading predicts clear sailing BALTIC Trading, the spot-market drybulk offshoot of Genco Shipping & Trading, said today it has no need to tap equity markets after amendments to its credit facility Bulgaria exits port deal BULGARIA has cancelled a ¥37Bn ($451M) loan from a Japanese bank that was to pay for building box terminals at the Black Sea ports of Bourgas and Varna.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Con-way Freight Helps Capture Alleged Terrorist Alert truck terminal managers in Texas helped federal authorities identify a suspected terrorist who allegedly planned to attack multiple U.S.... Horizon Lines to Sell Logistics Unit Horizon Lines said it is in discussions to sell its logistics unit and expects to report lower fourth quarter results... Horizon Pleads Guilty, to Pay $45 Million Horizon Lines agreed to plead guilty and will pay $45 million in fines for antitrust violations in the Puerto Rico... NYK Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates NYK Line plans to increase its trans-Atlantic freight rates on cargo moving in both directions as of April 1. ... US Judge Fines Greek Company $2.4 Million for Pollution A federal judge in Baltimore on Wednesday fined a Greek ship management company $2.4 million and imposed two years probation... Echo Global Logistics Sales Rise 64 Percent New customers and higher shipping volume pushed total revenue to $426.4 million at Echo Global Logistics in 2010, a 64.3... Coast Guard to Change Ship Rebuilding Rule The Coast Guard is proposing changes in regulations to clarify the requirements for rebuilding Jones Act ships at U.S. shipyards. ... Green Reefers Loss Widens Norway's Green Reefers, a refrigerated cargo ship operator, reported fourth quarter 2010 pre-tax losses widened to $24 million from $18.7... MSC Hikes India-Europe Rates Mediterranean Shipping Company announced a general rate increase on the westbound trades from India to Europe and the Mediterranean, the... UK Approves Southampton Port Expansion The UK port of Southampton received government approval for a $130 million project that will enable it to handle the... Seaspan Seeks 10 New 10,000-TEU Ships Container shipowner Seaspan said it is negotiating to order up to 10 new ships that would carry up to 10,000... Durable Goods Orders Fall But for Aircraft The Commerce Department said a 27 percent spike in commercial aircraft sales pushed total durable-goods orders up 2.7 percent in... UASC Plans HQ Move as ILA Organizes United Arab Shipping Co. plans to move its U.S. headquarters and 80-plus jobs from New Jersey to the South Atlantic...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Lyttelton hopeful of early resumption Transpac rates plunge amid warnings of major contract reductions Libya cargo operations halted Rickmers takes delivery of more Maersk charters Behemoth tester for Felixstowe

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Globus returns to profit George Karageorgiou applauds ticker's migration to Times Square as Greek bulker owner sheds red in the fourth. Horizon shares hammered New York-listed liner outfit's stock price tumbles 10% following DoJ shake down, executive shake up and revised earnings forecast. Horizon's double whammy CEO Chuck Raymond packs his bags for retirement as US liner operator agrees to shell out $45m to squash price fixing probe. Firms takeover Triton Pritzker clan sells controlling stake in US container lessor Triton to New York finance duo. Fire Island splash New York ferry operator anticipates sizzling summer with order placed at Gladding-Hearn. CMA CGM freezes calls World's third-largest container line cancels calls in Libya but continues to accept bookings amid clashes. Trouble tonic Unrest in Libya and Algeria could provide a further spark for LNG spot market, Arctic says. Helix hit by loss Owen Kratz talks up prospects in US Gulf as New York-listed subsea firm falls flat in the fourth. Teekay steps on the gas Headline result moves up but New York listed gas carrier operator sees share price slip in the other direction. Bigger a better bet for Dof Oslo-listed offshore owner tips improved 2011 performance as 10 newbuildings wait in the wings. Trai Thien hunts cash US arm of Southeast Asian mini-bulker operator races to squash competition as it hunts for cash to fund six newbuildings. Libyan danger money KG Jebsen accepts more than double market rate to take an aframax into crisis-hit country. KLC a KG headache But veteran Tobias Konig asks Germans to choose internal solution over Wall Street to preserve system. Teekay Corp lags Street Bjorn Moller-led shipowner sees adjusted bottom line fall further into the red than forecast in Q4. Flopec extends TEN twins New York-listed tanker owner secures two more years of work for panamax brace amid hope flexible rates can spur its stock price.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Pritzker Group acquires PECO Pallet PECO Pallet Inc. said it has been acquired by The Pritzker Group, a private investment firm owned and controlled by J.B. Pritzker and Tony Pritzker. The Yonkers, N.Y.-based pallet-rental company said the deal provides it with "substantial equity ca... Trade groups back Bersin confirmation A group of 11 trade associations on Wednesday wrote Senate Finance Committee leaders urging a favorable recommendation to confirm Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin, whose future as head of the agency remains in limbo. Presiden... Trucking executive calls for improved port access Dick Coyle, president of Devine Intermodal in West Sacramento, Calif., stressed a need for increased investment in ports to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "We have terminals up and down the Central Valley of California and o... CSX opens Ohio terminal CSX said it has opened its Northwest Ohio Terminal, acornerstone of the double-stack National Corridorfreight rail corridor between East Coast seaports and the Midwest. Located near North Baltimore, Ohio, the new facility employs more than 200 ful... U.S. truck tonnage jumps 3.8% Freight volumes for U.S. trucking companies surged 3.8 percent in January from December, according to the monthly tonnage index published by the American Trucking Associations. The seasonally adjusted survey of ATA members' business activity also ... CSX can challenge Alabama fuel tax A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday clears the way for CSX Corp. to challenge Alabama''s fuel tax. Alabama imposes sales and use taxes on railroads when they purchase or consume diesel fuel, but exempts their main competitors -- interstate trucker... CSAV president to step down Jaime Claro Valdes has resigned as president and director of Chilean container shipping company CSAV, according to a brief letter sent to the Chile''s securities commission and posted on the company''s Web site. Valdes took the company helm in Nov... Maersk order caps big ship brigade China Shipping in January unveiled the biggest containership to hit the seas in 2011, the 13,296-TEUCSCL Star,disrupting a five-year trend of the biggest containerships in operation being delivered to the fleets of Europe's Big 3 container lines -... Supreme Court ruling CSX can challenge Alabama fuel tax A U.S. Tuesday clears the way for CSX Corp. to challenge Alabama''s fuel tax. Alabama imposes sales and use taxes on railroads when they purchase or consume diesel fuel, but exempts their main competitors -- inte... ComPair Data analysis

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Europe's longest ice road reduces demand for ferry transportation After the opening of the 25.5 km long official ice road between the Estonian mainland and Hiiumaa ' it is said that it is the longest of its kind in Spar Shipping sells Ven service Spar Shipping, Copenhagen, has sold its service from Copenhagen to the Isle of Ven in Oresund to Ventrafiken AB. The sale includes the passenger vessel Jeppe (flying the Swedish flag Nordic LNG charters LNG carrier Nordic LNG has signed a contract with the Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder covering the transportation of LNG from the production plant at Risavika, Norway. The plant has an estimated

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Fujairah market firms Fuel oil avails still reported to be limited in Durban. Libyan protest rocks crude market Political protests have spread to Libya and Bahrain causing uncertainty in the crude market. Bunker prices soar in key ports Many bunker suppliers unable to give price indications due to market volatility. Bunker barge returns to service on the Thames Cockett Marine Oil boosts Thames operation with vessel coming from sister company in Rotterdam. 'Make or break' time for IMO on GHG deal Head of climate and environment at Maersk says IMO could be sidelined by UNFCCC if July meeting fails to approve efficiency measures. New delay on IMO regulations for gas-fuelled ships Target date for completing work on safety code for ships using LNG as fuel pushed back, leaving little time before stringent 2015 ECA requirements take effect. Promotion at Dan-Bunkering Accountant Michael Jacobsen has been promoted to Business Controller. Bunker prices react to surging crude oil Market responding to the tension in Middle East, says bunker trading manager at Gemoil. Taiwanese port faces 'tight' 380 cSt supplies Supplier temporarily suspends offering the grade to the spot market. Singapore launches initiative to encourage marine employment $2.3 million programme to train crew for bunker tankers and local passenger vessels. Mass flow meter provider to host bunker seminar Seminar hopes to address ship owners' unanswered questions about the coriolis technology and its certified bunker system. Sri Lankan state oil company to re-enter bunkering business Ministry of Petroleum Industries ordered CPC to commence bunkering operations at the 'earliest possible instance.'

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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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