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BRIEFS

April 3, 2012

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*Shipping News* Stricken cruise ship arrives in M'sian port safely A luxury cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that was stranded for 24 hours after a fire arrived at a Malaysian port late on Sunday, a maritime official said. Carnival cruise ship released from Texas port A Carnival Corp cruise liner was released to sail from a Texas port by a US judge who ordered it seized on March 30 in a lawsuit over a death in the Costa Concordia shipwreck off Italy. Indebted Torm fails to raise capital: report The future of indebted Danish shipping company Torm looks set to be determined by its banks after talks over a capital injection collapsed on Friday, the Financial Times said. Iraq working to defuse Hormuz Low water levels hamper Rhine river shipping Malta delists Iranian tanker carrying Syrian crude

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Losses hit big Taiwan box lines, but Wan Hai makes money closer to home Somali pirates agree to release 1,066-TEU ships' crew for US$2.8 million Optimism returns to Long Beach, busy peak seasson expected in 2012 India court orders shipowner to pay kin US$196,552 after ship collision Colombo's state-run terminal hits record highs in 2011 at 2,299,446 TEU BIMCO draughts standard contract for employing armed guards on ships Maimex-Beretti tie-up accents door-to-door solutions for fashion shippers Air China Cargo expands routes while rival carriers downplay freight Volga-Dnepr pitches in to rebuild Honda assembly plant after Thai floods Kuehne + Nagel launches innovative air freight service for pharma products

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CMA CGM, MSC & CSAV in joint north Europe-East Coast South America service Hapag-Lloyd to levy north Europe-Far East bunker surcharge from April 16 Maersk adds Hamburg to its AE-6 Far East service MOL expands South Africa coverage MSC takes delivery of large capacity vessel for Asia-Europe service NSCSA inks contract with Qatar Aluminium Co. NYK's Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan first in world to be certified Port of Hamburg berths first vessel of BBC Chartering's new Europe-Asia service Refineries ask Iran to bear insurance risk amid sanctions Shreyas Shipping CFO recognised for cost management Tanker earnings weaken WCA Family Week Conference sets attendance record Pak notifies negative list for trade with India Amsterdam Metropolitan Area delegation visits JN Port Ban on pulses exports to stay; two varieties exempted Govt directive on EIC could hamper seafood exports State budget allocates around '750 cr. for Mumbai water transport project Steel imports to cost more China eases checks & balances on foreign capital

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APRIL 2, 2012
FedEx opens new offices in USA US-based FedEx Corporation reported that its freight forwarding unit FedEx Trade Networks has opened three new US offices as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The new premise... Opening of first duty-free reefer depot Decoexsa Maroc, a leading Moroccan groupage haulier, has announced the opening of a temperature-controlled facility within its duty-free depot in Casablanca in May. The capacity wi... APM Terminals in implementation phase for Moin Container Terminal APM Terminals' Moin Container Terminal (TCM) concession agreement with the Costa Rican government has received final endorsement from the country's comptroller general office. With... Korean boosts cargo customer base for Swissport in Amsterdam Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services for the aviation sector, has won a significant new customer at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the sh... Japan and Sri Lanka ink open-skies agreement Japan and Sri Lanka have concluded a revised bilateral air service agreement, which includes an open-skies deal, starting in 2013. With respect to cargo transport, the main highlig... Dubai reports volume upturn in February Dubai international airport's freight volumes witnessed an upturn after months of flat growth, according to the monthly traffic report for February issued by Dubai Airports. After ... DST gains furniture maker blueroom as new customer DST m'bel mobil, based in Rekingen (Switzerland), has gained a new customer in the shape of blueroom Kindermöbel. DST will manage the central warehouse, pick inbound orders and org... InterRail intensifies cooperation with China Railway International Multimodal Transport InterRail Trans Siberian Express Ltd, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG, has signed an agreement with China Railway International Multimodal Transport (CRIMT) ... P&O Ferrymasters set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business P&O Ferrymasters is set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business after signing an exclusive agency agreement with Finland-based Greencarrier Freight Services, a member of th... First Scania euro 6 trucks now being registered The EU Commission's euro 6 emission regulation was recently adopted, making it possible to register heavy vehicles according to the new standard. The Swedish vehicle manufacturer S... ID Logistics newly listed on the stock exchange The French logistics company ID Logistics, which has grown strongly and consistently in Europe since it was founded in 2002, recently completed its initial public offering. The ser... U-Freight partner Tracosa Aduanas gains AEO status in Spain Tracosa Aduanas, the Spanish independent freight forwarder and agent of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has become an authorised economic operator (AEO) in the customs simplifications c...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Seadrill subsidiary places $568 million semi order at Jurong Trailer Bridge sails out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy Bath Iron Works faces $171,300 in proposed OSHA fines Kvichak to build two fish transport vessels Detyens Shipyards awarded $8.1 million MSC drydocking contract Bergen Group Fosen awarded further OCV contract by Volstad Maritime OW Bunker to launch U.S. operations American Club alert warns of California ban on vessel sewage discharge Wärtsilä Hamworthy wins third Höegh LNG regas technology contract Keppel AmFELS wins $205 million repeat order from Mexico

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APRIL 2, 2012
Two persons believed dead from Bellingham boathouse fire Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 teu box ship Container group calling for Connie Award nominations NYK ship management plan meets new IMO standards Evergreen Shipping Agency taps Amalfitano as president

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APRIL 2, 2012
Shipping's matchmaker Capital Link's Nicolas Bornozis brings together investors and owners Substance before style Logistics needs a little more customer focus, a little less preoccupation with its image VLGCs fixed with discharge options Oversupply in Middle East Gulf due to falling Iranian LPG exports Crowley keeps shipyards guessing on boxship orders US company eyes newbuildings for domestic and foreign trades K Line capesize sells for further trading at scrap value Bulker, 16, sells for $500,000 above demolition price Valencia in ambitious mood Spanish hub aims to become 'Europe south gate' for Asian goods by exploiting rail link Shipping to compete for diesel fuel Calls to match land transport requirements could ease supply fears Flux Drive wins award Innovative fuel-saving system hailed as valuable contribution to green ship technology Fuel efficiency counts for charterers Naive to think cargo owners have no interest in fuel bills, says Cargill's Surging bunker prices boost interest in alternative fuels Industry joins forces to back research into new energy sources Sewage discharge banned in California waters American P&I Club alerts members to new rule Drydocks World presses on with debt restructuring Decree 57 allows Dubai yard to proceed without unanimous creditor support Somalia divided over EU move to fight piracy on land Critics say move will drive gangs to support Al-Shabaab DFDS military newbuildings delayed at P+S Werft Delivery of ro-ro vessels was expected in early 2012, but will now be in the latter half of the year Fall in Indian steel prices hits Alang demand Rates paid by breakers slip week on week as currency fluctuations and ample tonnage add to weakened sentiment Minoan posts $52m loss But giant Adriatic cruise ferries boost revenues Navios buys NewLead handysize Frangou counts cash flow gain as compatriot continues to downsize Tanker Pacific snaps up fresh bargain Reports say LR Torm Ugland sold for $23m Sanko sell-off saga continues Distressed shipowner to sell 27 ships in restructuring deal PMSC vetting reveals lack of awareness Security firms failing to grasp importance of showing due diligence NOL scraps bond plan Weak market a setback for Singapore box carrier Jones Act here to stay US cabotage remains off-limits to outsiders PSA Group reports 4% drop in profit Fall belies growth in revenues and box volumes Yang Ming dips into the red Bunker and operating expenses scupper Taiwan boxline's profits CSA urges China shipowners to seek government aid Owner lobby calls for collective rate setting Ex-Vinashin boss jailed for 20 years Guilty verdict for eight other former managers ends Vietnam court case DHT launches $80m rights issue Private equity player Anchorage Capital invests $7.5m and pledges to buy shares that go unpurchased from the remaining $72.5m Bankrupt shipbuilder Sietas set for sale Several parties interested in the group plus strong interest in repair yard and crane maker, says administrator Italian court reduces DSV fine Penalty linked to takeover of ABX Logistics MOL predicts smaller loss But Japanese shipowner still sees worst performance since its founding

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APRIL 2, 2012
Navios buys bulker NAVIOS Holdings said today it has acquired the 2011-built Handysize bulker Navios Serenity for $26M Smuggled chemicals seized POLICE in Guatemala have seized $6M worth of precursor chemicals for making drugs smuggled by ship from China, IHS Global Insight reported today Another key box rate rise sought CONTAINER rates for Far East/Europe routes could be headed up again in May Oz strife sparks force majeure THE BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance told Fairplay today it has declared force majeure Iran aids Syria with tanker TEHRAN is reportedly helping Damascus defy Western sanctions by providing a tanker to transport Syrian crude to China Carnival ship released A CARNIVAL cruise ship has been released to sail to the Yucatan after being seized last week in Galveston Drydocks World move pressures its creditors DRYDOCKS World said today it has filed for insolvency protection to encourage holdout creditors to sign on to its $2.2Bn restructuring proposal China's iron trading net adds Rio Tinto RIO TINTO has joined fellow Australian miner Fortescue in the new China Beijing International Mining Exchange, China's first iron ore trading platform

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APRIL 2, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 10 Weeks Diesel prices across the U.S. fell for the first time in 10 weeks in the week ending April 2, dropping... Freight Growth Sluggish, OECD Says Global freight volume remains below pre-recession levels in the U.S. and Europe, but is showing strength in developing economies, according... Livingston Acquires JPMorgan Chase's Trade Business Customs broker Livingston International has completed its acquisition of the customs and trade compliance services of JPMorgan Chase's Global Trade... ICTSI to Buy Stake in Karachi Terminal Philippine terminal operator International Container Terminal Services is buying a minority stake in a terminal in Pakistan's largest port, Karachi.... Trucking Demand Steady, Says FTR Associates Warmer than typical winter weather helped hold demand for trucking steady in February, typically a slack month for motor carriers,... West Coast Container Volume Drops 4 Percent Container volumes at West Coast ports declined 4 percent in February compared to the same month last year, due to... Amalfitano Named President of Evergreen's North American Agency Roy Amalfitano has been named president of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., North America agents for global ocean carrier Evergreen... Echo Global Logistics Expands in Arizona Echo Global Logistics is expanding its offices in Arizona to accommodate the addition of employees through the acquisition of Advantage... Trimac Acquires Stake in Fortress Trucking Canadian bulk trucking giant Trimac acquired a 60 percent stake in Fortress Trucking for about $4.4 million, the $334 million... Evergreen Swings to 2011 Loss Evergreen Marine swung to a $105 million net loss last year as weak rates plunged the company into red ink... US Factory Activity Expands U.S. manufacturing expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The ISM's... Maersk to Boost Rates From Asia to US Maersk has continued its global round of freight rate hikes by boosting levies on its services into the U.S. ... MOL Faces Unprecedented Challenges, Company President Says Japanese shipping giant MOL believes the current cross-sector shipping recession is without historical precedent. Speaking Monday to mark the... Honda to Export US-Made SUVs Through Jacksonville The Port of Jacksonville will handle exports of the new 2012 Honda CR-V that is being manufactured at the Honda... Dubai, Louisville Advance in Air Cargo Rankings Dubai and Louisville were the major movers last year among the world's top 20 busiest international cargo airports, according to... Italy Reduces DSV Antitrust Fine DSV said Italian trust busters reduced a fine related to the Danish trucking and logistics company's acquisition of ABX Logistics... China Shipping Posts $428 Million Loss China Shipping Container Lines said weak rates and high fuel costs contributed to a net loss of 2.74 billion yuan... TNT Express: Weak European Economy, Pricing Pressure Hit Results TNT Express, the Dutch parcel delivery company being taken over by UPS, said "mixed" economic conditions in Europe and slowing... February Container Imports Down 5.8 Percent U.S. containerized imports declined 5.8 percent in February, the first year-over-year drop in four months, PIERS data show. Journal... Hamburg Lawmakers Approve Increased Hapag-Lloyd Stake Hamburg lawmakers approved a $562 million investment in Hapag-Lloyd that makes the city state the biggest shareholder in the German... Hamburg's HHLA Eyes 5 Percent Box Growth in 2012 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, said it expects to boost its container traffic by 5 percent in 2012 and take market... ILWU to ILA: 'We have your back' When the president of the West Coast dockworkers' union pledged full support to the International Longshoremen's Association in this year's... Damaged Freight: Settling a Dispute at the Origin Q: We made a shipment under free-on-board-origin, freight-prepaid terms to one of our customers, applying pricing from our customer's contract... CEVA Looks to a New Century As multinational companies pursue global expansion strategies, their key 3PLs are expected to expand with them. 3PLs, in turn, must... 3PLs Build Platform for Growth Economic uncertainty, natural disasters and fast-changing consumer markets are forcing third-party logistics providers to rethink their global expansion strategies. As... FedEx Freight Makes Profit a Priority Delivering an annual profit this May is the top priority for FedEx Freight, which lost money in its fiscal third... Waterfront Commission Report Adds Fuel to ILA Fire Stories of mob connections, excess staffing and $400,000-a-year dockworker pay at the New York-New Jersey port got a fresh airing... US Footwear Importers Walking Away From China For the past decade, importers of footwear had a basic sourcing philosophy: China first, China only. Rising production costs and... Building Confidence in Europe When Maersk Line shocked the maritime world in late March by suspending bookings in its North Europe-Asia service, it highlighted... Transportation Policy: Shooting for the Moon Feb. 20 marked the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into space and the three orbits he took around earth... Captive Shippers May Not Get Hoped-For STB Relief Shippers challenging high rail rates will likely learn the only thing more enduring than railroads' pricing power is federal agencies'... Time Running Out in Congress for Highway Bill Congress has a knack of making cynics into realists. Fears that the push for a transportation bill would dissolve into...

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APRIL 2, 2012
NOL aborts securities plan Singapore-based NOL, which owns the liner shipping and logistics group, APL, has pulled a capital fund raising exercise less than a week since it was launched. ... SA's fruit export industry under threat Justin Chadwick, chairman of Fruit South Africa (FSA), believes that the future of the country's fruit export industry is under threat. In an open conference letter, ... Ports of Auckland forced into climb-down An amazing volte-face by the Ports of Auckland [PoA] management on Friday - just ahead of an Employment Court hearing - means that port workers will be allowed ... Taiwan trio fall down in 2011 finances Taiwan's trio of main carriers - Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai - have followed other liner companies and have seen their finances slump for 2011.Evergreen's ... MOL: forecast of 'largest loss in history' MOL president Koichi Muto took the opportunity on the 128th anniversary of the founding of the company to warn that the Japanese carrier is facing the 'largest ... Significant drop in inactive box tonnage The inactive containership fleet has shrunk by 146,000 TEU over the past two weeks, representing a 20% decrease to 565,000 TEU, according to the latest inactive ... MOL to join ASA service to target China/South Africa market Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to join up with fellow Japanese liner services company K Line, and its partner Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a move that is designed ... PSA: we will continue to invest Despite a challenging year just gone and an uncertain outlook for 2012, Singapore-headquartered port operator, PSA International's group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has ... More action in Poland ICTSI's subsidiary Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia (Poland) has obtained a grant of PLN53.8 (USD17.3) million from the EU to subsidise part of its PLN153 (USD49.2) ...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Market mixed on tanker tips Crystal ball cracks as Deutsche Bank warns investors against loading Easter basket with tanker stocks despite rate rally. Galbraiths inks alliance UK shipbrokerage joins forces with Shiplinks in an attempt to cash in on burgeoning Indian chartering market. DeOrchis abandons ship Montgomery McCracken denies talk that DeOrchis & Partners closed its doors after poaching New York firm's name partner. Winland dodges deficit OTC-quoted bulker owner in the black and ready to pounce on distressed assets but liquidity is still a concern. Bharati wins debt deal Domestic banks agree two-year repayment halt and will convert 10% of yard's loans to equity. Malta delists Iran-linked tanker Suezmax accused of carrying Syrian oil is owned by company on US sanctions black-list. Volstad Maritime back again Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder gets its eighth newbuilding order from Norwegian shipowner and its second in as many months. CSCL parent doles out funds Hong Kong-listed containership giant gets loan from its largest shareholder to ease liquidity woes. Navios buys NewLead ship Angeliki Frangou-led owner mops up chartered handysize with the aid of a new syndicated loan. Concordia set to be refloated Costly plan to remove tragic cruiseship makes salvage and repair a more likely option. Keppel wins Mexican rig deal Singapore-listed powerhouse will build a fourth rig for Perforadora Central. MOL trims record loss tip Japanese owner will still post worst result in its history despite president's slightly improved view. Yang Ming back in the red Taiwanese container line endures tough loss-making year as revenue slips and costs jump. Siem extends seismic vessel Terje Sorensen-led outfit to rake in $45m from charter of survey vessel to Fugro for six years. ITCM takes Clarksons duo Alexandros Koutalianos-led broking shop swells S&P team with the capture of Costas Hardalis and Alex Doulakis. NOL pulls bond issue Singapore liner company blames market uncertainties for decision to cancel fund raising exercise.

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APRIL 2, 2012
Zim loses $276 million in 2011 India ports hampered by strikes TP Pulse: Asia-US rate increases in March stuck MOL braces for record loss Maersk/MSC raising Asia-Europe rates Agility focusing on commercial business Reps introduce waterways funding bill Logica secures $33m Aussie rail deal Livingston International secures new customs, trade services Thailand industry seeks better rail

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APRIL 2, 2012
Prices firmer in Fujairah Prices in South African ports mainly lower on Monday. Prices lack direction in European Ports Some congestion and tight barge schedules reported in Piraeus. March global bunker price overview Intermediate fuel oil grades traded within tight ranges across most regions throughout March. Officials reiterate need for shore power at New York cruise terminal With leadership changes at the Port Authority and a higher price tag 'it is critical this project not fall by the wayside,' says US Congresswoman. O.W. Bunker prepares for US market expansion Aims to launch trading operation in Houston in May, with further plans to expand on the East and then West Coast. Kongsberg Maritime buys out Jotron Consultas 'Jotron Consultas' C-Loading software and Fleet Management Software in particular, are both a strategic match for Kongsberg Maritime,' says Executive VP. IFO prices largely up at major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Swiss-based bunker trader expands with ARA office Substantial growth for company as it opens new office in the Netherlands. Gelso M fuel removal operations successfully completed Total of 387.14 cubic metres of gasoil and other fuels recovered from the vessel. Taiwanese shipping firms swing to losses Evergreen and Yang Ming in the red for 2011 but Wan Hai manages to stay in the black. Singapore introduces 'mandatory enhanced bunkering course' Part of efforts to enhance the professionalism and competency of its bunkering cargo officers. Rebound in Asia's box rates 'merely' recovering bunker costs Higher rates recouping the ground lost as a result of rising bunker fuel prices, says OSK Research. Cosco International's bunker arm reduces 2011 sales Sinfeng 'prudently operated' its business amid weak market conditions; initiates legal proceedings against a customer. China fuel oil imports up 7% on-month in March Volume amounted to 2.9 million mt, up 180,000 mt from volumes delivered to China in February.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

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

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

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

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.

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

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

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

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