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December 10, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates below US$1,000/TEU mark, slipping 2.8pc to $999 OOCL announces US$200/TEU rate increase on Asia-New Zealand services Hanjin Shipping offers two new services between Japan and Thailand Moscow agrees to fund access channel to Bronka near St Petersburg 11,388-TEU CMA CGM Libra joins Asia-US trade APL Logistics, VASCOR form auto logistics joint venture in India GAC Maritime Security offers anti-grapple razor wire anti-pirate fence DHL opens new hub in Miami to serve Latin America and the Caribbean MSC takes delivery of 8,762-TEU Agadir Nautical Institute publishes practical guide to ship security Hactl named Air Cargo Terminal of the Year for sixth year running Singapore and Scout Association establish Youth Aviation Advisory Board Lufthansa remains optimistic with two freighter deliveries in 2013 Volga-Dnepr Technics opens maintenance post at Vnukovo Airport, Moscow World's largest jetliner - Airbus A380 - flies new Dubai-Moscow route

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Cargotec involved in designing green boxship FFFAI's Golden Jubilee celebrations pack a punch MLC pocket checklist & smartphone app launched by Lloyds Register & UK P&I Club WISTA India launched with enthusiasm EEPC seeks clarification on galvanised steel export duty at Kolkata Port HBT issue headed for arbitration Los Angeles, Long Beach port workers call off strike Shanghai set to retain top box port position in 2012 Thai delegation apprised of JN Port's facilities & projects VOC Port achieves new national record in hard wood timber handling Cotton export registration cap at 7 m bales Forex reserves drop to $ 294.509 bn India's economic growth to pick pace in 2013: Goldman Sachs INR sheds 22 paise to end week at 54.48 Aaras Project & Logistics Pakistan moves steam power generators C.A.T.T. handles heavies in Tunisia Heerema to take delivery of deepwater construction vessel

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Korean Air now operating year round service to St Petersburg Starting tomorrow (8 December 2012), Korean Air is converting its so far seasonal service between Seoul Incheon and St Petersburg (Russia) to a year-round operation. Airbus A330-20... Turkish Airlines to increase capacity to Kabul On Sunday (9 December), Turkish Airlines is boosting capacity on its service to Afghanistan. Two of the seven weekly flights between Istanbul and Kabul will be operated with Airbus... China Shipping sells 20% of its containers to CLC Maritime Leasing China Shipping (CSCL) has sold 20% of its containers (139,941 teu) to the Hong Kong-based CLC Maritime Leasing Company for USD 221.27 million. The boxes, which are between four and... Ram Truck launches new Ram Commercial Truck division USA-based Ram Truck is launching a new division to focus on commercial truck development, sales and support in a growing market. The new Ram Commercial organization offers a full l... Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail The German company Siemens has entered into an agreement to acquire British Invensys Rail, the rail automation business of Invensys. With revenues of approximately GBP 800 mil... Train drivers to receive tablet computers DB Schenker Rail's engine drivers will use modern mobile technology in the shape of tablet computers for their timetables, instructions, and regulations in future. From the end of ... New LNG trucks for Wim Bosman Wim Bosman Transport BV, headquartered in the Netherlands, has put its first LNG truck into service. The firm has ordered five Mercedes-Benz Econic LNG trucks in all and they are d... CEO of Raben Group named Entrepreneur of the Year in Poland The Raben Group's CEO - Ewald Raben - has won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This year's edition was special as it took place in Poland for the tenth time. T... Roscosmos awards Volga-Dnepr Airlines a license to carry "space" cargo The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has been awarded a license by the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) to perform transport operations for rockets, spa... Management change at Ahrenkiel Christian Suhr became the sole managing director of Ahrenkiel Shipmanagement (ASM) in Hamburg (Germany), on 1 December 2012. The previous managing director, Frank Westphal, who hel... Maiden call of new Maersk/CMA CGM service at La Spezia Contship Terminal Maersk Line's vessel "Faust" made its maiden call at Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) on 4 December. It was the first call of the new weekly AE20 Maersk/CMA-CG... Deutsche Post DHL puts mechanised delivery facility into service Deutsche Post DHL has officially phased in its first mechanized delivery site at the former main freight depot in Braunschweig (Germany). The event was attended by the landowner, A... Audi plumps for logistics location Duisport The German inland port operator duisport is building the world's largest completely knocked down (CKD) export hub in the port of Duisburg for Audi, which has, in turn, mandated Sch... Morrisons awards further two year contract to Norbert Dentressangle Following a competitive tender, Morrisons - the UK's fourth largest supermarket retailer - has renewed its contract with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
GE Marine wins orders for 16 engines VT Halter Marine breaks ground for new ship repair facility Wärtsilä to supply fifth LNG package to Harvey Gulf

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Port of Portland taps Koehl as new general counsel Rail association reports weekly traffic numbers New membership VP named for American Trucking Associations Everett Port Commissioners Ok $53.6 million budget for 2013 Hanjin Sud adding Mexico/Central America runs

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
OSG purges chartered-in vessels DHT ships among first to go as cancellations of 45 third-party ships are expected Spanish tax lease deal could mean discounts for all comers European Commission has insisted on a level playing field China rises as a power in the ship finance market The country increases its lending as other sources dry up Shipping's LNG race MAN Diesel outguns Wärtsilä to land the first order for a low-speed dual-fuel engine OSG seeks to protect aframax newbuildings Company says authorising payments to SPP in the best interests of all US poised to leap ahead in LNG-fuelled General Dynamics Nassco lands pioneering order for gas-powered boxships Demand for gas fuel is set to grow Commercial financing will be key to LNG fuel development Another year older and deeper in debt Shipping will remember 2012 for the way excess borrowing met excess capacity Drop the pilot? A UK Bill broadens the eligibility of a ship's officer for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate UK Ministry of Defence oversees build of its 'military fit' tankers Deal highlights benefits of yards' moving into lucrative shipbuilding niches Bigger Apple Follow the money and it leads to New York Paper trades point to rally ahead for struggling suezmaxes But market fundamentals are capping significant recovery Slow steaming to winter The year-end capesize rates rally is over World's biggest boxship makes first European calls The 16,020 teu CMA CGM Marco Polo departs from Southampton on Monday Brazil earmarks funds for port investment Government, state authorities and private sector will contribute to logistics upgrade Ahead of the pack Rickmers' boxship deal heralds long-awaited shipping shakeout PPL to build two jack-up rigs for Oro Negro Mexican energy company will take delivery at end 2013 and early 2014 Precious moves construction of two bulkers from India to China Thailand bulker owner turns away from ABG Shipyard again Korea and China-built VLOCs have 'similar' fuel consumption, says Vale Brazil iron giant backs Rongsheng in fuel-efficiency row

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
German owners face fresh tax nightmare HUGE insurance tax claims on vessel hire pools could prompt another spike in German shipping bankruptcies, VDR warned today Swedish Club to raise P&I premiums by 7.5% SWEDISH Club, the Gothenburg-based P&I unit, said today it would increase its premiums by 7 Pistiolis sells down his stake in Top Ships NASDAQ-listed Top Ships disclosed today that founder Evangelos Pistiolis has sold a significant portion of his ownership stake - and that he's negotiating to sell more Seaspan prices preferred shares GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has secured gross proceeds of at least $67.5M from its latest public offering of preferred shares 'Blank cheque' Nautilus pulls trigger with Vega deal NASDAQ-listed 'blank cheque' company Nautilus Marine Acquisition today announced a deal to purchase the offshore services fleet of Assetplus from Vega Resource Group Kremlin to pick listing venue for Sovcomflot SOVCOMFLOT, the Kremlin-owned tanker company, has indicated that it will let government ministers decide whether to sell its shares on the New York Stock Exchange next year COSCOL plans to acquire a sister subsidiary SHANGHAI-listed COSCOL plans to acquire a log and asphalt shipping unit from parent China COSCO for 1.1Bn yuan ($174.6M) in cash Danes to sell icebreakers DENMARK'S government has decided to sell its three icebreakers and to charter future icebreaking capacity on the commercial market TORM to list new shares TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk shipping group, is to list 655.2M new shares on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen as part of its recently agreed restructuring China Merchants adds offshore yard HONG KONG'S China Merchants Group said it has acquired an offshore yard in Haimen, which will be its second offshore manufacturing base in China Fewer bulkers were scrapped in November FEWER bulkers were demolished in November as freight rates improved Skuld returns to Singapore SKULD, a Norwegian P&I club, has reopened an office in Singapore - three years after withdrawing from the city-state Better finances seen for MISC MISC'S decision to sell its 50% stake in a semi-floating production system shows it is committed to restoring its financial profile, according to a ratings agency

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Court Hears Teamsters Case Against Mexican Trucks in US The U.S. Department of Transportation's pilot program to open the border to Mexican trucks must be shut down because it is "dangerous and illegal," the Teamsters union argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court this week. The three-year pilot program was set up to demonstrate the... Brazil Seeks $26 Billion to Modernize Ports Brazil's government has launched a $26 billion public-private drive to modernize crowded ports, which have been eroding the country's competitive edge as a major commodities exporter, according to a Reuters report. President Dilma Rousseff said she is counting on private investment to supplement government funds. The investment will improve crowded highways, decaying... ILA, USMX to Face Off Again The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will meet on Monday to resume contract negotiations amid growing concern about a Maine-to-Texas dock strike to start in 2013. The ILA's 200-member wage scale committee will gather in Delray Beach, Fla., for the first time since August, when negotiations broke off... Shippers Pin Hopes on Passage of Tariff Bill U.S. shippers could get some holiday cheer if Congress passes legislation by the end of the year that would suspend tariffs on materials and products not available domestically. Congress is expected to consider by the end of the year the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, which had already gone through the Obama administration's... Florida East Coast Railway Acquires New 53-Foot Containers Florida East Coast Railway's new 53-foot containers. Regional freight rail system Florida East Coast Railway has acquired 200 new 53-foot containers to expand its domestic business and replace older trailers. "This acquisition will help accelerate the conversion of FECR trailers to containers in order to provide double-stack transportation service between Jacksonville and... Norbert Dentressangle Expands in Belgium European spply chain management company Norbert Dentressangle has acquired part of the warehousing and general cargo forwarding activities of Belgium-based maritime logistics company Nova Natie. The acquired activities operate a total of 130,000 square meters (about 1.4 million square feet) of warehousing space. The acquisition allows Norbert Dentressangle to expand its logistics... US Asks WTO to Examine Argentina's Import Rules The U.S. has asked the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine Argentina's import restrictions on all U.S. goods, according to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Argentina's restrictions include the use of discretionary import licensing requirements that unfairly limit U.S. exports. The country also requires importers... SCFI Shows Slowing Pace of Decline in Rates Head-haul rates from Shanghai to major markets continued to drop this week but at a slower rate of decline, according to the new index numbers of the Shanghai Container Freight Index released on Friday. Rates from Shanghai to North Europe slipped 2.8 percent to $999 per 20-foot-equivalent container, or TEU. That... Lynden International Names Two to Miami, LA Posts Freight forwarding and logistics company Lynden International recently named Sergio Lotero as business development manager for Latin America, and Roark Beckstead as business development director in Los Angeles. Based in Miami, Lotero will develop the Central America and Colombia markets for the company and market Lynden's ocean service into Puerto Rico.... Air France-KLM Freight Slumps Again Air France-KLM ceded more air cargo market share to its European rivals in November as freight traffic declined 5.4 percent from the same month in 2011 as the Franco-Dutch carrier reduced freighter flights further. The carrier trimmed capacity by 5.2 percent from November 2011, squeezing the load factor by 0.2 percentage... Trucking Employment Rose 3.6 Percent in November Seasonally adjusted trucking employment increased 3.6 percent year-over-year in November, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From October, for-hire trucking employment grew about 0.18 percent, following a 0.35 percent sequential monthly increase in that month, the BLS data show. That increase sent The Journal of Commerce For-Hire... Bulk Goods Shift to Boxes in Africa-Asia Trade Low backhaul container freight rates from Africa to Asia are prompting the containerization of some minor bulk cargoes, according to Ivan Thuynsma, the recently appointed global head of Damco's mining vertical. He said using containers for commodities makes sense because of the imbalance in the container trade between Africa and Asia... Clean Energy Fuels Completes First Stage of LNG Network Clean Energy Fuels has finished the first stage of America's Natural Gas Highway, a network of LNG truck fueling stations to support long-haul, heavy-duty goods movement along major interstate corridors throughout the U.S. Many of these stations are located at existing Pilot-Flying J truck stops. Major highway segments now completed include,... LA Streamlines Permitting Process for Port Projects A new Los Angeles ordinance amending the city's building code will streamline the permitting process for future Port of Los Angeles construction projects, as part of its five-year, $1.2 billion capital improvement plan to provide superior cargo terminals, rail and warehouse infrastructure to retain global business. "This collaboration between the Harbor... ILA District Donates $250,000 to Hurricane Sandy Fund The South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District of the International Longshoremen's Association have donated $250,000 to ILA's Hurricane Sandy Fund. Clyde Fitzgerald, president of the district, which includes port areas from North Carolina to Miami, as well as the entire Gulf Coast, made the donation to ILA President Harold J. Daggett. Fitzgerald... OOCL, Cosco Plan January Rate Hikes Orient Overseas Container Line will put a general rate increase into effect on Jan. 15 on its services from Asia to New Zealand and Cosco Container Lines is adding a peak-season surcharge on its westbound Asia-Europe services, effective Jan. 10. OOCL's proposed increase is $200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit and Cosco's is...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
APL and Vascor target Indian automotive sector Singapore-based APL Logistics and US 3PL Vascor have formed a joint-venture operator to target the rising supply chain demands of India's automotive sector.Delhi-based ... Badagry project gets under way The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T) is set to sign a concession agreement early next year for Nigeria's latest boxport, planned for 2016 opening to accommodate ... Horizon revamps Puerto Rico service Horizon Lines is adjusting its Puerto Rico service schedule to better align its deployed capacity with market demand and to improve cargo availability times in ... New services from Hamburg Sud From January 2013, Hamburg Sd will be offering two new services from the Mexican port of Manzanillo to the west coast of Central America and a direct liner service ... Strike port offers to waive fees Port officials at the US port of Long Beach have confirmed that user of the three terminals closed by the recent strike will have some cargo fees waived to provide ... Death toll mounts in North Sea tragedy Five seafarers have been confirmed dead and a further six are still missing following the collision between a car carrier and a feeder boxship in the North Sea ...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
SI in jeopardy A leading suezmax pool is on the fringe of losing two tankers controlled by bankrupt co-founder Overseas Shipholding Group. OSG begins handbacks Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has begun the expected process of rejecting charters with its 111-vessel fleet, telling a bankruptcy court it intends to deliver two suezmaxes to public owner DHT Maritime and three smaller tankers to their owners. Nautilus outlines raid A blank-cheque company led by the former heads of Star Bulk Carriers is moving forward with the acquisition of Norway's Vega Offshore. Merchants makes yard move China Merchants Group is buying the Jiangsu Haixin Heavy Industries shipyard in Nantong. Wilson Sons delays again Brazil's Wilson Sons has had to extend again the deadline to complete the takeover of compatriot offshore port services company Briclog. Coscol snaps up sister Heavy-lift specialist Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has bought sister company Guangzhou Ocean Shipping, adding more than 100 ships to its fleet. Goldenport confirms sale Goldenport Holdings is on the lookout for new tonnage after confirming the sale of a 1992-built bulk carrier. Sanctions squeeze NITC NITC is finding operations increasingly tough in the face of international sanctions on Iranian oil, Bloomberg says. Exmar spreads the net Exmar has tapped three new banks in tying up financing for what it claims is the world's first floating liquefaction unit. Bulker hull cracked A capesize bulker owned by bankrupt Deiulemar Shipping of Italy has docked in Canada with a hull crack. Citi cuts Pac Basin Citi has placed a sell tag on Pacific Basin Shipping following a sharp rise in the owner's stock over the past three months. Swedish Club opts for 7.5% The Swedish Club is to up the cost of protection and indemnity cover with a general increase of 7.5% at the February renewal. Deilmann sells out German cruiseship owner Peter Deilmann has raised EUR 60m ($77.62m) to boost its finances. Genmar's Chinese coup TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. KDM adds quartet Ukraine's KDM Shipping has added another four cargoships to its orderbook in China. Icebreakers on block Denmark's government is to sell three unwanted icebreakers to the highest bidder. Vantage ties up drillship Vantage Drilling says it is close to securing a charter for its drillship newbuilding Tungsten Explorer. LNG goes tax-free Germany has exempted LNG from tax if used as fuel for ships. Ferry goes aground Passengers and crew were reported to be safe after an Indonesian ferry ran aground. Going Gaga We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. PPL bags rig pair SembCorp Marine PPL Shipyard has won a newbuilding order for two jack-up drilling rigs worth $434m in total. Seanergy sells another Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sold another bulker - the eighth ship to be sold this year by the US-listed Greek shipowner. Halter eyes growth VT Halter Marine has begun a major expansion of its Port of Pascagoula shipyard breaking ground on a new ship repair facility. China exports lower Australia's Port Hedland shipped 8% less iron ore to the People's Republic last month. Jackson enters PSV arena Jackson Offshore Operators is storming the platform-supply vessel market after penning a pair of orders at BAE Systems of the US.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
NEWSFLASH: Hurricane Sandy aftermath adds new urgency to ILA talks A wide group of U.S. companies are urging the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its employers to "make every attempt possible at reaching agreement on a new contract" when they begin meeting once again next week. ICAO moves forward on air navigation Air cargo to grow 3% annually, IATA says Last year, global cargo volumes finished at 29.6 million tons. Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brazil, India and Egypt are predicted to be the fastest-growing cargo markets. EU looking 'closely' at UPS-TNT deal "It still remains to be seen whether appropriate solutions will ultimately address our concerns for express-parcel deliveries in Europe," said Joaquin Almunia, EU commissioner responsible for competition, in a speech. Arnold Transportation takes over LinkAmerica New World carriers tweak 3 TP rotations Human error suspected in Baltic Ace sinking Brazilian president calls for $26 billion in port investment UPS, U.S. Postal Service link up Apple to produce some Macs in U.S. A small, but significant, number of companies have moved some production back to the United States or to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America because of concerns with long supply chains. Renault to use GT Nexus for spare parts visibility RedPrairie/JDA merger cleared by German anti-cartel office FedEx predicts record shipments Monday UTi reports lower 3Q profit WTO asked to review Argentina's import restrictions These restrictions include the broad use of "non-transparent and discretionary import licensing requirements that have the effect of unfairly restricting U.S. exports," the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Seattle outlines goals for increased sea, air traffic Senate passes Russia PNTR legislation 4 charged with illegal exports to China, Iran COSCO in shipyard deal, report of acquisition Busan Port Authority, PSA sign cooperative agreement

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Americas prices show volatility to close out week Oil capped the first weekly loss since early November. Weekly global market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. IFO prices in Fujairah end week on soft note Across most ports, prices were softer with Suez the exception. Prices fall on the back of crude Close to a two-dollar loss on yesterday's WTI dragged down fuel oil prices. Cockett Marine Oil opens US office Palm Beach office will be company's 14th location. Another LNG propulsion system on order for PSV 'The platform supply vessels will be the cleanest burning vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico.' VLOC efficiency claims challenged Efficiency gain of Korean-built over Chinese-built ore carriers questioned. European fuel oil markets could start to tighten from 2013 Refiners likely to process higher volumes of sweet crude. EU ECA: Costlier distillates will scupper uneconomic trade routes Analyst says peripheral trade routes will come under pressure after 2015. Prices falling in Asia as week closes Reports from Singapore and Tokyo Bay speak of weak demand. New concerns over 'eco-ships' ICS warns against move towards state subsisdies for 'green shipbuilding'. Economics renders bigger LNG shipping role problematic Co-operation essential to make LNG bunkering in Europe a reality. Germany to make LNG tax free Ships using fuel don't have to pay tax on it. Barge standed on reef off West Australian coast Barge ran aground with 300 litres of diesel fuel and 1,000 litres of hydraulic fluid onboard. Government of Bahamas 'played down' severity of bunker spill 'There is oil as far as the eye can see and its blanketing ships headed inbound,' says salvage contractor. Eniram expands partner base Partnerships focused on extending Eniram's fuel saving technology and real-time analytic solutions. New marine diesel engines EPA and IMO emission compliant Engines will meet EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4i, as well as IMO Tier III emission compliance without the need for exhaust gas after-treatment. LNG carrier completes maiden voyage along northern sea route Route cuts maritime trip from northern Europe to northeastern Asia by up to 40% in comparison with traditional routes.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

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

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.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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