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BRIEFS

June 8, 2012

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Eurogate flies the flag in China at the "German Ports" stand The ports Le Havre, Rouen and Paris to participate in TL China 2012 Guangzhou Port Group's April throughput exceeds target Shanghai seeks rise in container traffic in new first five-year plan Logwin celebrates two decades of doing business in China Le Harve clinches Best Seaport in Europe award for the second year Turkey's Arkas/EMES unveils Black Sea-Turkey-Morocco loop 2Go Group forecasts EBITDA of US$50 million in 2012 Containership carries dead whale on its bulb to Rotterdam port Uncertainty surrounds future of arrested box vessel in Halifax Lion City roars at AFSCA by capturing top industry awards Chinese express company launches domestic all-cargo flight services China's April air freight volume down 6.9 per cent in April Emirates SkyCargo to boost US-UAE trade with new service Panalpina first Boeing 747-8F takes to skies UPS takes delivery of 50th Boeing 767-300 freighter Canada and US work together for cargo security

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JUNE 7, 2012
CMA CGM's volumes, revenue up in Q1 2012 Shipping professionals gather to network, socialise & learn at SPNM's 3rd event Adani Hazira Container Terminal to be commissioned on August 1 JNPT observes World Environment Day Sri Lanka to convert Hambantota port into vehicle transhipment hub Mumbai Customs issues new CHA licences after more than two decades Govt proposes single-window clearance for exporters Prime Minister approves infrastructure targets for 2012-13

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JUNE 7, 2012
Hansa Treuhand's owner expects 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012 The owner of the Hamburg (Germany)-based Hansa Treuhand Group, Hermann Ebel, told the local press that he expects some 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012, after only 49 u... Opening date of new JadeWeserPort still uncertain The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is be... BNSF spending in California to maintain and expand rail capacity BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 120 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvemen... Switzerland's Stadler Rail building rack and pinion locomotives for MRS Logística in Brazil The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail is building seven rack-and-pinion locomotives for the Brazilian cargo company MRS Logística SA. The order is worth about CHF 60 mi... Pema continuing to break records After two record-breaking years in 2010 and 2011, Pema, one of Europe's largest manufacturer-independent commercial vehicles lessor, is continuing to chalk up successes and was abl... New chairman for VDI load securing committee Ralf Ober, an authorised signatory of the road transport federation Westfalen-Lippe eG, has been elected as the new chairman of the Association of German Engineers' committee of ex... Global road freight transportation services industry to hit USD 2,021 billion in 2017 The global road freight transportation services industry experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue that momentum to reach approximately USD 2,021... Iata applauds historic US-EU cargo security agreement The International Air Transport Association (Iata) applauded the recent agreement between the European Commission (EC) and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The ... "Green" Solar Impulse aircraft leaves Europe and lands in Africa Under the patronage of Morocco's King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Bors... Delta Air Lines invests in Grupo Aeroméxico Grupo Aeroméxico has received USD 65 million from Atlanta GA (USA)-based Delta Air Lines Inc, as part of the latter's investment in Mexico's flagship carrier's capital stock. Delt... Silver jubilee for boss of Hertzog & Partner Elmar Zitz, managing partner of Hamburg (Germany)-based Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH, celebrated 25 years of service to his company on 1 June. The trained ... Karl Dischinger providing logistics services for Prodinger OHG Prodinger OHG, Germany's leading wholesaler for transport packaging, transport technology and industrial hygiene products, is investing EUR 9.5 million in a new warehouse in Herbol... Ceva Logistics opens new vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has phased in its multi-user vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines. The state-of-the-art complex is located at Sta Clara... Globe Express Services opens new locations in Bangladesh Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES), one of the world's top 100 global logistics providers, has added two fully licensed corporate locations in Bangladesh. One is in Dhaka,...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Penguin Shipyard delivers first Flex-38 green crewboat Harvey Gulf buys Bee Mar vessels and assets BAE Systems starts construction of trailing suction hopper... BV to stop providing services to Iranian ships $440 million nuclear sub fire "started in shipyard vacuum... Matson separation from Alexander & Baldwin on track for... Castrol Marine launches 80 BN cylinder oil Drydocks World Nanindah launches Hallin Marine compact...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Port of Coos Bay seeking rail rehabilitation project bids Long Beach Port Board Authority honors K Line for speed reduction Seattle waterfront prepares for Classic Weekend activities Yang Ming expanding scope of AWE3 service Union following progress of reforms to TWIC program

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JUNE 7, 2012
Giving up the goods Recent ruling has set a precedent in which a carrier can enforce a lien over a shipper's goods if there are outstanding invoices Brazil drives Latin America's LPG demand growth Country invests in infrastructure to host 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympics Oil companies snap up drillships for ultra-deepwater exploration Seadrill and Maersk Tankers ride a boom in demand Tug-of-war for Mozambique's gas riches Shell and PTT raise bids to buy small East African gas explorer that has stake in Rovuma field Cexim bank set to expand new shipping loans Posidonia 2012 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Export credit bank prepared to tap $6bn pot as China sees its yard orders dry up Weak Med trades hit Asia-Europe box volumes Industry figures show April drop Wainio quits Port of Tampa Resignation took the board by surprise, says chairman OSG stands by Morten Arntzen compensation package Proxy advisers cited irrelevant competitors in reaching negative conclusions, shareholders are told ahead of AGM Qatar takes heart from rising Asian LNG demand Importers continue to turn away from higher-polluting coal Crunch-time for shipping as small owners struggle with finance As restructurings expire, many players have limited access to alternative funds Asia must tackle its yard glut to persuade banks to lend to shipping Posidonia 2012: losing excess capacity will restrict fleet growth and support recovery Greece urged to act on cruise line demands Posidonia 2012: A bonanza awaits, but companies can easily be scared off by inappropriate policies, says European Cruise Council Record scrapping forecast for bulkers Up to 58m dwt of the dry bulk fleet could be scrapped this year Dolphin secures $1.5bn loan to help finance new drillship All eyes are on East African gas bounty, while Arctic presents challenges for drillships Experts split over money's role in non-compliance with green regime Posidonia 2012: Is shipowners' reluctance to comply with new regulations driven by financial motivation, technical problems or just a lack of understanding? Ignorance and poor paperwork blamed for bulk of US prosecutions Posidonia 2012: Shipowners urged to sharpen their awareness of environmental requirements Danube states sign pledge to keep the river's trade flowing European Commission brings together ministers to avoid a repeat of last autumn's disruption Shipping must shake its apathy over environmental regulation Posidonia 2012: Study needs input to reveal the true cost of compliance to shipowners Coscol eyes 8% annual volume growth Fleet expansion and emerging-market demand support multipurpose vessel unit Don't believe the hype There is no such thing as a green ship Drydocks World unveils new subsea support vessel Hallin Marine model designed by STX Canada Marine Boom forecast for Chinese corn imports China's voracious appetite for grain will feed demand for dry bulk carriers US bill retains clause to scan all containers at port of origin Contentious provision takes effect next month Whatever happened to the US driving season? Expected seasonal boost crashes and burns, dashing MR tanker owners' prospects Russia and South Korea to collaborate on class Societies to explore polar routes and share human resources and expertise Fixed cargo sizes limit innovative tanker design Posidonia 2012: Hatzigrigoris urges sector to unite to plan future fuel efficiency Vale says valemaxes can benefit Chinese steel plants Brazilian miner launches fresh lobbying effort to gain access into China Europe's banking crisis could help shipping, says Ted Petropoulos Greece's best-known ship finance guru shares his insights into the market Nicaragua Canal An old idea has resurfaced, and why not? MISC denies plan to sell NCB Port Holdings stake Chief executive quashes speculative reports of sale of terminal interest

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JUNE 7, 2012
Perils seen in yard glut THE BIGGEST danger in the newbuilding sector is excess yard capacity, creating fleet oversupply, not the scarcity of lending, Posidonia delegates heard this afternoon India to add port capacity INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has chalked out Delhi's plans for ports, roads and other infrastructure for the coming financial year ESL imposes congestion surcharge at Chennai SEVERE congestion at Chennai's port caused by a three-day truck strike has led a shipping line to impose a freight surcharge Cruise berthing changes urged GREECE'S egalitarian policy on port berths hinders the cruise sector, the Posidonia shipping conference was told today Algeria to expand gas export capacity ALGERIA said today it hopes to raise natural gas export capacity to 90Bn m³ per year by 2015, from the current 60Bn m³/y Blowing froth off cappuccino bunker report FURTHER R&D is needed to understand the "cappuccino" effect on bunkering, according to Germanisher Lloyd VP Alam Khorshed China's coal demand heating up CHINA'S steam coal demand is likely to build in the next few weeks as temperatures rise sharply for summer, a drybulk consultancy has predicted Dolphin gains $1.5Bn credit facility DOLPHIN International, the listed drill ship and rig operator controlled by Norway's Fred Olsen Energy, has signed a five-year credit facility accord for up to $1.5Bn Korea Register allies with Russians THE KOREAN Register of Shipping told Fairplay today it is forming an alliance with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Partners to develop gas fields SANTOS today signed an agreement with South Korean conglomerate SK Group and ConocoPhillips to develop the Caldita and Barossa gas fields in the Timor Sea India seen as new LNG 'tiger' IF CHINA develops its shale gas resources much earlier than analysts predict, India could become Asia's most important LNG market, a conference in Malaysia was told today Japan to step even harder on the gas JAPAN today predicted a big jump in LNG demand, with little short-term prospect of restarting its nuclear industry

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JUNE 7, 2012
Woodward Succeeds Fraser as Horizon Lines' CEO Sam Woodward was named president and CEO of domestic ocean carrier Horizon Lines, succeeding Stephen H. Fraser, who served as... Stevedore Says It's Not Taking ILA Work A stevedoring company that plans to use workers from the Operating Engineers union to load military ammunition at Charleston said... APL Terminal Project Gets Green Light in LA The Los Angeles Harbor Commission certified the final environmental impact report and approved the proposed expansion of the APL terminal... LA Port Budget Includes $285 Million for Expansion The Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a 2012-13 fiscal year budget that includes projected capital expenditures of $285.7 million for... John Arwood, Former TFL President, Dies at 80 John R. Arwood, who served as president and CEO of Trans Freight Lines and chairman of Kirk Line during a... Tampa Port Chief Wainio Resigns Richard Wainio, director and chief executive of the Tampa Port Authority, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, saying he wants to leave... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Fifth Straight Week Average spot prices on the Asia-Europe trade slipped again this week for the fifth week in a row, reflecting the... Matson Completes Post-Separation Financing Matson Navigation Co. has entered a series of debt financing agreements as part of a previously announced plan to separate... Shell, TA Sign Natural Gas Pact Energy giant Shell Oil and truck stop chain TravelCenters of America agreed to build and operate a nationwide natural gas... ILA, ILWU Consider Alliance Against Non-Union Forces The nation's two dock worker unions may take the lead in forming a maritime labor alliance to protect their jurisdiction... US Marines' Plan to Use Non-ILA Labor Upsets Union The International Longshoremen's Association may have to take on the U.S. Marines to protect its jurisdiction in the Southeast. ... April Air Cargo Volumes Off 4.4 Percent Year-Over-Year Global air freight volumes in April declined 4.4 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International. ... Freight Rates Are Again Profitable, Moller-Maersk's Andersen Says Container freight rates are profitable again and could rise further if trade picks up over the summer, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO... Neptune Orient Lines Names Wong South Asia President Neptune Orient Lines promoted Jason Wong to the position of regional president for South Asia. Wong, who... Air France-KLM Cargo Slumps 8.8 Percent Air France-KLM's cargo traffic slumped 8.8 percent in May from a year ago, driven by a double digit decline in... Maersk to Hike Rates on Major Trades Maersk Line plans to apply a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect in...

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JUNE 7, 2012
ESL adds Chennai trade surcharge Chronic congestion at the Bay of Bengal port of Chennai is causing problems for several carriers with Hong Kong-managed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) imposing an ... Yangtze River cargo on the rise Container cargo levels are still growing at a modest rate along the Yangtze River Delta in China according to the latest statistics published by the Yangtze ... Mixed blessings in Euro-Latin American trades Figures recently published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics reveal a very mixed picture in the Europe-South and Central America trades, with northbound cargo ... Asia-Europe cargo volumes still down in April The latest information from the ocean carrier portal Container Trades Statistics reveals that exports from Asia to Europe remain in the doldrums. In April the 1.14 ... Global Container Terminals to rival Virginia Port with new tech launch Competition is hotting up among US east coast ports in efforts to be ready to handle the larger size vessels that will be abale to transit the wider Panama ... Interest in Manta port concession grows Within a month of the Manta Port Authority issuing its tender for the development and operations of a new multipurpose cargo-handling facility, some 10 companies ... Ocean carriers woes multiply All-in spot freight rates quoted to forwarders in Shanghai for cargo exports to Europe and the US fell marginally again up to Friday June 1, 2012, according to ... CMA CGM still in financial trouble As with most other major ocean carriers, CMA CGM continued to haemorrhage serious money in Q1 12. It lost USD248 million on the bottom line, on top of Q4 11's deficit ... Transport and logistics sectors lead the way in Dubai The supply chain and freight transport logistics sectors are expected to post continuing growth over the next one to two years in Dubai with a leading recruitment ...

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JUNE 7, 2012
CIT targets tombstones US banking giant's leveraged finance division ready to storm the market in a bid to fill gap carved by retreating rivals. Harvey pounces on PSVs Offshore owner coughs up nearly $300m to takeover ten-vessel platform-supply fleet of US compatriot BeeMar. YSPNY enters adolescence Campaign to become Manhattan's go-to group for shipping youngsters gains traction as fundraiser takes shape. Matson's marathon US containership operator says A&B divorce may be sealed by the end of this month following massive debt overhaul. Trai Thien USA hints at delays Vietnamese mini-bulker owner still searching for $42m from investors to fund newbuilding sextet. Avance bags VLGC brace Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping division takes a couple of vessels from John Angelicoussis as Greek owner exits the LPG market. Vroon adds quartet Dutch group's MPI unit returns to UK yard South Boats for wind-farm transfer vessels. OSS may get more cash Denmark applies for more EU funds to support second and third wave of redundancies at AP Moller-Maersk-owned yard. Greek ferry grounds Passengers evacuated from Flying Dolphin XIX following incident on Thursday morning. KDM Shipping plots IPO Ukrainian cargoship owner wants to double its fleet with the proceeds from listing in Warsaw. ICAP raises Japanese flag Broker notes potential restart of two reactors may curb further rises in imports, dampening demand. Thenamaris off the bench Greek owner buys its second tanker in as many weeks having sat out of the S&P game for a year. Blueseed eyes Silicon Sea New cruiseship venture aims to woo tech boffins denied US work visas by anchoring 12 miles off California. MMHE unveils grand plans MISC offshoot well placed to build orderbook as it plans $600m yard investment but denies port sell off. Shanghai volumes on the rise The world's largest container port saw volumes grow by nearly 3% to second highest level in a year.

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JUNE 7, 2012
FedEx SupplyChain invests in technology VistaLogix picks Skinner for president Great Lakes shippers' 'light loading' plight It's estimated the U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessel fleet loses more than 8,100 tons of cargo for each one-inch reduction in loaded draft, forcing many vessel operators to shrink their carrying loads. FMC: Complaints about personal goods to Brazil spike FMC revises NRA rules The final rule to revise regulations for negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs) will eliminate some recordkeeping requirements to make them less burdensome for NVOs, the agency says. Longshoremen highlight disputes with other unions Disputes over jurisdiction with other unions and vexation with the AFL-CIO are being highlighted this week by leaders of the two major unions for U.S. longshoremen... House panel advances port security legislation The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts toenhance risk-based supply chain security programs. Chinese shoes found with lead contamination Agency investigators seized from a Seattle-area distributor a shipment of children's shoes from China that contained three times the legal limit of lead, and ordered them to be destroyed. Maersk kills Spondylus WCSA loop NY/NJ port authority takes tenant's security deposit Shipco starts Dominican Republic-to-Miami service P&G chief to chair U.S.-China Business Council IFAI names Hennessy president

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JUNE 7, 2012
Falling bunker costs raise cruise operator estimates 'If bunker fuel behaves itself, then it is likely that investor interest will recover and that CCL and RCL could trade to our $36 price target for both companies.' Fujairah bucks firming trend South Africa sees prices climb. European prices following 'firming trend' WTI crude oil futures were showing losses in trading on Thursday US votes could delay development of biofuels 'Oil industry is trying to undermine a potential competitor,'says US Agriculture Secretary. Higher BN lube available from Castrol's main hubs 'Cyltech brand now spans the 40-80 BN range,' says lube supplier. Maersk to impose bunker surcharges in tanker sector 'Worldscale rates have not risen nearly as much as bunker costs,' says chief executive. Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore Western arbitrage arrivals to slacken in the weeks ahead. AADA to lower bunker surcharges in July Decision follows the recent decrease in bunker prices in Hong Kong and South Korea. Bunker prices climbing in key Asian ports Good supplies of bunker fuel in major Asian ports on Thursday. Coscon advises bunker adjustment factor for international trades BAFs to affect trades in the Far East, Indian sub-continent, Europe, Mediterranean, USA and Canada. O.W. Bunker expands operations in Lithuania Relocates 2,800 dwt Oxana bunker barge to Port of Klaipeda. Chimbusco's Qingdao branch gets safety award Firm's Qingdao branch to be given 'favorable treatment' by marine authorities due to award. China fuel oil stocks rise 4.7% on-week Increase partly due to higher imports from bonded bunker traders in East China. Japanese refineries to lower bunker output in June Itochu Enex's exit did not 'severely affect' supplies of bonded bunkers, local traders say. Fujairah terminal starts second phase of construction Phase two will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2013, says Socar. CMA CGM confident despite Q1 loss Firm stated it had returned to break even in April as rates per container recovered and bunker prices fell.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

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

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

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

Hong Kong/Panama

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

OFFSHORE

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

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

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

TRADE

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

Washington/Suitland

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

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

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

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

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

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

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

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

COMPETITION

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

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

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

Taranto/La Spezia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Bari

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

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

Monk

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Noise

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

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

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

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

LOGISTICS

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

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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