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July 6, 2012

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Port Tracker expects European container shipping growth to slow Drewry: Ocean carriers succeed in restoring rates to profitable levels Grand Alliance makes first call at Tacoma after quitting Port of Seattle Port overcapacity looms in China as harbour investment increases Test loading at Barcelona's new TERCAT Muelle Prat Terminal begins China expects to double trade with Chile to US$60 billion by 2015 US plant importers provided with DOA website to explain what's legal Transnet's Ngqura South African terminal ready for Liebherr cranes Dimerco claims to be first firm to achieve UKAS ISO28000 cert in Taiwan Chinese interior continues to attract international air freight operations Kunming Changshui Airport opens, hopes to move 2.3 million tonnes a year World's top 10 air cargo carriers, rated Digital Supply Chain

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JULY 5, 2012
Ban on milk imports from China extended by a year Textile exports could fall short of fiscal target APM Terminals Mumbai & other petitioners can levy earlier rates till next hearing Vasan expects Ennore-Manali road project to be ready by June 2013 Assocham survey stresses on need to cut RBI lending rates Foreign banks extending low-cost credit to exporters India can learn a lot from eurozone crisis, feels PM India, Mauritius panel to review DTAA Plans afoot to set up regulatory councils to check tea quality Exim Club, Vadodara elects office-bearers for 2012-13 France calls for EU carbon tariff on imported goods

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JULY 5, 2012
Euroshore International elects new chairman Darren Laguea from Gibraltar has become the new chairman of the association Euroshore International. The Belgian national Hylke Dirickx was elected as his deputy. Euroshore is an i... MSC Germany joining the SPC MSC Germany, the national liner agency of Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping line, is joining the associ... Dave Ebbrecht of KCS elected to Railinc board Dave Ebbrecht, executive vice-president of operations at rail service provider Kansas City Southern (KCS) and its US subsidiaries, was recently elected to the board of directors of... Fifth IL-76TD-90VD freighter joins Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fifth new IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The modernised 50 t capacity freighter performed its first commercial flig... LUG handles SAA Cargo in Munich The air cargo handler LUG has added South African Airways (SAA) Cargo to its Munich customer portfolio on 1 July. LUG is one of the most innov... BNSF investing in Oklahoma to maintain and improve rail capacity BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 92 million on maintenance and rail capacity imp... TFG Transfracht now fully integrated into Deutsche Bahn The transfer of all shares in TFG Transfracht, Europe's market leader in containerized seaport hinterland transportation services in Germany, to Deutsche Bahn has become legally va... USA: Schneider National Trucks and Commercial Fleet Financing strike a truck ownership deal In an effort to further help small business owners in the trucking and transport market, Commercial Fleet Financing (CFF) is working with Schneider National in the USA to provide a... Volvo Group opens new facilities in Peru The Volvo Group has opened a new base of operations in Lima (Peru). The USD 17 million, 56,500 sqm facilities serve as a hub for commercial vehicles. The Peruvian base will provide... 4,200 An Post posties deliver top notch service with Zetes track & trace An Post, Ireland's national postal operator and one of the country's largest employers, has completed a major project with Zetes to enhance its customer delivery service levels. Th...

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JULY 5, 2012
Rhode Island Fast Ferry christens new 150 passenger cat Gibbs & Cox wins $10.8 million Navy contract Kings Point welcomes Class of 2016 Fincantieri to build caissons for Costa Concordia salvage... MHI to develop dual fuel version of UEC two stroke Pacific Radiance opts for Wärtsilä power generation and... Jotun in milestone agreement with COSCO Container

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JULY 5, 2012
Interim agreement reached in Port of Portland labor dispute Schnitzer Steel releases third fiscal quarter numbers OOCL honored by agriculture group for customer service performance DOT taps Colonel James Helis to head Merchant Marine Academy Diana Shipping inks charter for dry bulk ship SALT LAKE CITY

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JULY 5, 2012
MR tanker orderbook growing dangerously Rise in orders sparks fears that recovery will be stifled by an upset in the balance between supply and demand Lockout threatens to halt Norway's oil production Escalating pension row could wipe 2m barrels from world market CMA CGM to bid on second box terminal at Abidjan French container giant offers up to $312.7m Marco Polo banks opt to foresake pools Five ships to leave Handytankers, Aframax International and Global Tanker after repossession Oil supplies hold firm despite Iran sanctions Tehran's loss is Riyadh's gain as Asia turns to Saudi crude Yildirim aims to become an international ports player Ambitions in the port sector can dovetail with group's other commercial ventures Gas carriers, the canal tolls for thee Liquefied natural gas carriers hope that tolls to transit the canal are not too high Double whammy hits VLCC spot market Refinery shutdown and Saudi companies' deal to merge tanker fleets undermine very large crude carriers Moves to solve the eurozone crisis threaten US recovery Key challenges include how Europe resolves its debt crisis and consumer nervousness So Germany is a problem too? The US is at direct risk from the crisis-hit eurozone's core, says the IMF Berlin Commerzbank crisis talks end in impasse Government and banks will meet shipowners to discuss ways to back ship finance Expenditure on LNG industry to hit $169bn over next five years Liquefaction projects to dominate expenditure Banks continue to push up ship finance pricing Consultant sees margins climbing 'month by month' and an increased queue of owners at the door of Chinese banks Diana Shipping bets on weak 2014 capesize market Greek owner charters out capesize on two-year contract for just $13,000 per day Shipowners face seafarer lawsuits after landmark case against Maersk Ex-chief officer wins large pay-out after long hours lead to ill-health and early retirement Belfast's record volumes lift profits Northern Ireland's largest port posts 2010-2011 results showing 14% rise in freight vehicles and a 7% rise in throughput to 17.6m tonnes High supramax rates baffle brokers Charterers may choose cheaper bulkers if earnings strength continues US dockers' wage talks to resume on July 18 ILA reports 'encouraging' developments in high-stakes negotiations Shareholder class-action lawsuits target General Maritime bosses New York complaint accuses Georgiopoulos, Tavlarios and Pribor of fraud Factions split IMO polar code talks Divisions over detail threaten March draft proposal deadline Security industry wants to train navies PMSCs argue they could assist overstretched international naval forces Yangzijiang yard makes way for malls Shipbuilder takes $113m pay-off as Jiangyin authorities plan waterfront properties Asian shipowners lobby against Panama Canal toll increase ASF says short notice for higher charges adds to shipping industry's woes Flurry of sales as Greek bargain hunters buy four capesizes in a week Just 10 reported sales in first-half 2012 Cargo outlook remains 'critical' for China shipowners Shanghai shipping prosperity index will decline in third quarter Wait a minute Euphoria seems misplaced over fortunes of Asian boxlines MSC halts northern Europe-Asia and Middle East box bookings Container operator says it has no eastbound slots to spare on its ships Maersk Drilling to pump up to $8bn into building seven new platforms Chief executive Hemmingson looks beyond current dip in oil price Passenger Shipping Association appoints P&O manager chairman Johnson takes the helm as cruise operators face turbulent times US court grants Sanko temporary stay against creditors Bankrupt owner says the decision gives it 'necessary breathing room' to plan

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JULY 5, 2012
SINOPEC plans oil port SINOPEC plans to build an oil port at Lianyungang with draught and facilities for tankers up to 300,000dwt, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sulphur proposal hailed FRENCH owners have welcomed an ECSA proposal to exempt some vessels and shipping routes from stricter marine fuel sulphur limits until 2020 Buying into Russian grain A PRIVATE Russian agribusiness group said it has sold a 10% shareholding to Mitsui & Co, giving that Japanese group preferential trading rights Iran/China oil cargoes stall A DISPUTE between National Iranian Tanker and China's SINOPEC over freight costs has delayed delivery of 12M barrels of Iranian crude, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Older ships seen as Arctic safety hazards OLDER ships pose the most dangers on polar routes, a shipping conference was told today at the London headquarters of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects Gunvor aids Congo inquiry GUNVOR, the influential Russian oil trader based in Geneva, has confirmed its co-operation with a criminal investigation by federal Swiss police and prosecutors ICTSI acquires all of Indonesian port facility PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI confirmed to Fairplay today it now fully owns a port facility in Indonesia's Tanjung Priok Sanko granted US Chapter 15 protection SANKO Steamship, which filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on 2 July, said today it has received Chapter 15 relief in the US CMA CGM bidding for Abidjan terminal CMA CGM has joined the bidding for building and managing a second box terminal at Abidjan in Ivory Coast Yangzijiang shares surge SHARES of Singapore-listed Yangzijiang closed higher today after the Chinese builder said it would receive a payout for relocating its yard in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province NOL lays off 500 workers SINGAPORE'S NOL has laid off about 500 workers globally, as it restructures to improve earnings, Fairplay was told today Stena confirms orderbook boost SWEDEN'S Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime said they have ordered four MR-class chemical/products tankers at Chinese builder Guangzhou Shipyard International Australian wheat exports seen imperiled AUSTRALIA's wheat exports might drop almost 10% year on year to 20.5M tonnes in 2012-13 because of dry weather, the US Department of Agriculture has warned Drybulk knock-on from Panama feared THE PANAMA Canal's expansion will cut tonne-mile demand for drybulk shipping once it is completed in 2014, a shipbroker warned today

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JULY 5, 2012
US Major Railroads See Intermodal Volume Rise 7 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 30 rose 7 percent year-over-year and 3 percent compared... Class 8 Truck Orders Stall in 'Soft Patch' Heavy duty truck orders were soft in June, as motor carriers concerned by rising truck prices, tight financing and a... Long Beach Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal... DP World Sells Australia Terminal Stake for $138 Million DP World Australia said it received $138 million from the sale of its 60 percent shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal... Slow Economy Not Hindering Transport Acquisitions Trucking operator Saia didn't have to look far for a logistics company to buy - Robart Transportation was only about... US Files WTO Complaint Against Chinese Auto Duties The United States on Thursday filed a trade complaint with the World Trade Organization challenging Chinese duties placed on more... Asia-Europe Rates Rebound After Eight Weeks of Declines After eight straight weeks of declines, average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade jumped by 13.1 percent on July... ODFL Expands in California, Florida Trucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its less-than-truckload network, opening new terminals in Southern California and Florida. ODFL... CMA CGM in Consortium Planning Abidjan Container Terminal Bid French ocean carrier CMA CGM said it is a member of a consortium that plans to bid and invest between... Indian Court Stays Decision on Rate Cut at Nehru Terminals An Indian High Court of Appeals temporarily set aside tariff reductions ordered by port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Continue Slowdowns by Brazilian customs offices continue to delay shipments at seaports and airports. Customs officers last month announced plans... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for First Time in Three Weeks Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 6.7 percent this week, in the first drop since carriers... Panalpina Opens Four Global Logistics Centers Panalpina, the global freight forwarding and logistics group, has opened four new logistics competence centers around the world, supported by... Hapag-Lloyd Extends Europe-Asia Peak Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd said it plans to extend a $250 per 20-foot container peak-season surcharge imposed May 1 on Europe-Asia trades through... T.S. Lines Joins China-India Express Service Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines is joining the China-India Express (CIX) service operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine, effective this month....

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JULY 5, 2012
Interest in Abidjan terminal grows Interest in the bidding for the second container terminal in the port of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, appears to be growing if local reports are anything to go by, with ... It is all about confidence There is nothing more intriguing than hearing the views from those at the sharp end of an industry on how they see the future. The quarterly Shipping Confidence ... Norbert Dentressangle gets further into forwarding Norbert Dentressangle has agreed to take over the freight forwarding activities of the Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Group following a share purchase agreement ... TCB gears up for tougher competition Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has taken delivery of six new straddle carriers from Terex in order to improve operational efficiency. The equipment can stack ... Warning signs for US economy A key barometer of the US economy the Institute for Supply Management Index plunged dramatically in June to register 49.7 - the first time that the index has fallen ... Ngqura's upgrades continue Durban (South Africa)-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is to commission two new super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes at its Ngqura Container Terminal ... ICTSI 'ramps up' handling capacity at MICT Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has commissioned a sixth berth at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) ... MSC acquires stake in Crossrail MSC has acquired a 10% stake in Switzerland-based Crossrail, one of Europe's few remaining independent railway companies. The move forms part of a long investment ... DP World sells Adelaide terminal DP World has sold its 60% shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal to its partner Flinders Ports. The latter now has full control of the facility, which was ... Gefco to take over majority of GM logistics in Europe General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen have reached a long-term, exclusive agreement to transfer the majority of GM's logistics business in Europe to Gefco in 2013. ...

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JULY 5, 2012
'BLT not Eitzen' Stolt-Nielsen has played down its interest in taking over the fleet of struggling compatriot Eitzen Chemical. Crewman dies on tanker Penn backs under fire Baltex Baltic Exchange chief executive Jeremy Penn has rallied to the defence of the organisation's online trading platform Baltex following heated criticism at today's annual shareholder's meeting. Don't rescue me! Diana takes another hit Diana Shipping has inked its second period charter of the week at a huge paycut. Sanko: "We will survive" Hisashi Asafuji, newly appointed president of Sanko Steamship, is promising he will rebuild the company after putting it into court receivership but is warning owners he wants to renegotiate contracts and axe its most costly charters to save the company. Chinese yard fails to recover Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Guoyu has failed in a bid to get summary judgment against Emporiki Bank over a payment guarantee on a supramax newbuilding. Saade plots $300m splash CMA-CGM is ready to take part in a $300m container terminal project in the Ivory Coast, according to Rodolphe Saade. Greek in cape press Dynacom has expanded its presence in the depressed capesize market after completing the purchase of a former Deiulemar newbuilding, brokers say. OCBC praises NOL efforts A combination of higher freight rates, lower bunker prices and tough cost cutting measures should spell a turnaround in fortunes for Neptune Orient Lines, an analyst has said. Cargoship lost off India A Maldivian vessel has been arrested after a towing operation led to another cargoship sinking off India. Dockwise into the 90s Dockwise has tightened its grip on Faristar after grabbing another batch of shares in its rival. DFDS clicks into gear Boson no help for bulk There are lots of Higgs bosons around but the discovery that is making headlines around the world appears to offer no short term solution to the crisis in dry bulk shipping. Windfall proves costly Win win for Yuanlin Relocation of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's Jiangsu yard has played into the hands of the Singapore-listed company, analysts say. Sanko to defend assets Bankrupt Japanese shipowner Sanko Steamship has vowed to take whatever legal action necessary to protect its assets from creditors worldwide. Stolt strong in second Stolt-Nielsen's second quarter results have stacked up well against market expectations. Traf boosts LPG presence Trafigura has expanded its presence in Africa's LPG business with the acquisition of a terminal in Senegal. Pallas wins charter cash Japan eyes Iran bookings Japanese shipowners are expected to charter out two VLCCs to lift Iranian crude in late July, the first bookings since EU sanctions created a P&I headache. NOL completes cutbacks Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) says it has completed the organisational restructuring plan unveiled in May. Ultrabulk orders ECO ship Ultrabulk is the latest shipowner to join the ECO-design bulker newbuilding bandwagon with orders for up to two ships. Maersk seals Statoil gig Maersk Drilling has secured a potential three-year charter from Statoil for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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JULY 5, 2012
FedEx finalizes Rapidão Cometa buy The Memphis, Tenn.-based company said this is the latest step in an overall strategy for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It first announced the intent for acquire Rapidão Cometa at the end of May. Celadon buys Hinder Transport assets Ex-Commerce secretary not charged in auto accidents John Bryson has been absolved of any wrong doing in a series of odd hit-and-run accidents last month in Southern California that led to his resignation, according to multiple news accounts. FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications Africom builds logistics services for Africa Transcom contracts worth $6 billion Export.gov Website to get facelift The U.S. Commerce Department portal, loaded with news, advice, tutorials and information about programs across the federal government, is designed to help companies get started exporting or expand their activity. Hapag-Lloyd seeks increased Asia-Europe revenue Toll sells refrigerated truck business Panalpina opens 4 best practices centers U.S. fleet laments transportation bill provision U.S.-flag shipping advocates are expressing alarm over a provision in the surface transportation bill passed by Congress last week that they say could result in a third less food aid cargo being transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

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JULY 5, 2012
Bunker prices climbing in Middle East and Africa Price trends mixed in Durban. European markets firming on Thursday Quiet market in Hamburg. ExxonMobil introduces 'variable-sulphur cylinder oil' Mobilgard 560 VS can 'enhance operational performance'. Emulsion-fuel producer forges new business link Quadrise hopes to leverage Nexidea's position as an adviser to refiners in Central and South America. Julian Macqueen joins Petromedia 'His extensive experience in reporting on the Maritime Sector will prove invaluable,' says Petromedia CEO. Iran discusses nuclear-powered merchant ships Legislators call for merchant fleet that 'would not need to bunker in foreign ports'. Fuel oil stocks in Singapore hit two-year high Rising July market attracts more fuel oil cargoes. Bunker prices make gains in Asian ports No problems with avails. Chinese coastal fleet seeks international business Vessels could have 'massive impact on the international freight market'. Ultrabulk marks first 'eco-ship' order Danish owner chalks up first eco-ship order. Malaysian 'bunker island' project seeks 30 year tax break Asia Petroleum Hub has rights to construct and operate bunkering facility on island off Johor. Widening price differentials hit Chinese bunker sales Sinopec Zhoushan saw bunker sales fall 7% in June. Pertamina plans $1.5 billion upgrade for Borneo refinery Balikpapan refinery produces a variety of petroleum products including marine gas oil. Bunkers Gibraltar charters bunker tanker from Swedish firm M/T Pallas Glory is 3,350 dwt.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

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

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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