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BRIEFS

June 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

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APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

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AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds Silver imports tumble in May MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever PPG conference wraps up

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'... Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co... New way bill regulations in France France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add... Work in the Fréjus Tunnel Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ... Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim... Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1... CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of... Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun... Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A... Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term... Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro... ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International... Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac... Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of... Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo... Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps... Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

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JUNE 24, 2011
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator Good year for American Club

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JUNE 24, 2011
APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

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JUNE 24, 2011
Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4% Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective Newhaven outlines growth masterplan UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions US business logistics costs up 10% Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years' Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals Socking it to Iran The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies Lest we forget our seafarers If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees Downfall or triumph? Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

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JUNE 24, 2011
GPI sells below target RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today India defends Suez response THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China Weser deepening moves closer DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony Kremlin holds reins on grain RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay' SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told MCA revises cuts plan A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told Clean products provide mixed bag RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply Public entries plotted MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO Six win at SASI Awards Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International Penny stocks split TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices LNG sentiment surges THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers Singapore seeks port workers SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers India makes play for global ports INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today Tanker shares drop on IEA move SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

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JUNE 24, 2011
Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's... US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of... Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week... Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of... CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,... Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a... Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35... US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24 Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion... Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and... Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the... Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow... APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on... Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the... Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to... Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous... Intermodal's Third Generation Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third... Midwest's Centers of Attraction Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ... China's Labor China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the... Buying China If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

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JUNE 24, 2011
APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure' Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects LB approves FY 2012 capital budget Chilean operated boxships collide

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JUNE 24, 2011
Grool abandons Wallem Group Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down. Knightsbridge stacks the shelf Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise. Grandframe chops vintage cape Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker. Blida crewman pleads for freedom Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates. Mr Doom telling it like it is Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture. Polar Star attracts interest Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership. Norway glued to coast coverage Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera. Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence. GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing. Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks" Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship. Norwegians go cruise crazy Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records. RCL takes more from DnB Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender. Cochin strike called off Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal. George back at Samsung George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. Clarksons calls survival shots Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says. Wisdom claims a victim Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture. CMA-CGM ship in SF drama Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue. Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop. Billung:'Headlines too negative' Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting. D'Amico's tanker top-up The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker. India plans major port push DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed. Bad booze kills four seafarers Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew. Seanergy stock split set in motion Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

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JUNE 24, 2011
GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found... Diana adds fifth ship to fleet Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch... Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves... APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ... Obama Jones Act waiver attacked A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St... Volatility of markets, rates Washington Notebook

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bunker prices show month of fluctuations The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June. Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers. Bunker markets fall in the Americas Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday. MEPC 62 to address hull fouling Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted. Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies. Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR). C-Fuels America announces new hire Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.' Fujairah prices drop by double digits Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town. Bunker markets weaken MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months. China to cut import duty on fuel oil Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product. Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July 'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director. High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst. Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.' Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday. Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July. APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains 'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line. Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific. Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

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

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