BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates drop 6pc to US$1,818/TEU, China-USWC rate slips 0.8pc Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay opens South China/US east coast (SCE 2) service CSAV widens quarterly net loss to US$203 million as box volume drops 43pc China Newbuilding Price Index slides 4pc month to month April 15-30 Zepol: US regains import momentum in April, up 9.2pc as Europe slips 3.1pc Range of factors make rate hikes unavoidable, MOL's UK chief tells shippers Taicang port's cross-strait direct shipping cargo up 16pc in first quarter Fujian sea ports' transshipments from other provinces soars 127.3pc Tianjin's inland 'dry ports' up 11.4pc to 41,400 TEU in first quarter US Customs adds two of four special import centres in Detroit and Houston UN union group blasts DHL for avoiding unions and not reporting injuries Etihad Rail, DP World to build intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port Container terminal to dock 18,000-TEUers on Atlantic side of Panama Canal IAG Cargo first quarter revenue up US$1.29 million as volume slips 2pc Swissport acquires Flightcare ground handlers in Spain and Belgium Panalpina first of type to win Good Distribution Practice cert at Schiphol Shijiazhuang airport cargo throughput up 21.8pc in first quarter

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MAY 13, 2012
Concern about new round of rate increases this month DELMAS upgrades services connecting India & Middle East Gulf to East Africa GE Shipping delivers third VLCC to buyers NYK to display super eco ship at Expo 2012 in Korea Teamglobal Logistics commences LCL consolidation at ICD-Tughlakabad UK trying to defer EU ban on Iran ship insurance IBIAs Enhanced Bunkering Course for cargo officers in Singapore VOC Port handles more containers & cargo in 2011-12 Rlys to impose service tax on freight from July 1 'sheds 21 paise to touch 53.63 Bids invited by STC for wheat export Export growth slows in April; trade deficit narrows Falling ' likely to boost corn exports Forex reserves dip $2 bn to $293 bn India keen to enhance CECA with Singapore soon: Krishna India takes umbrage to inclusion in US' IPR 'priority watch list' Industry pushes for more relief from export restrictions Almajdouie receives coveted award Ocean & Sky transports earth moving equipmentv SAL moves important project cargo between Europe & Singapore

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MAY 11, 2012
BNSF to invest USD 202 million to maintain and expand rail capacity in Nebraska The US railway company BNSF plans to invest around USD 202 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Nebraska this year. BNSF's 2012 capacity e... Gazeley scoops up team member from rival The logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has scooped up Bert Angel for its business in Europe. Angel will reinforce Gazeley's global customer solutions team with immed... Barloworld appoints new directors Barloworld chose Babalwa Ngonyama and Neo Phakama Dongwana as non-executive directors of the board of the company with effect from 1 May 2012. Shareholders are also advised that ... Kombiverkehr boosts transport capacity The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is boosting the capacity of its direct train services between Neuss and Vienna by 25% on 16 May. From that da... Underwater dredging equipment delivered to Vladivostok The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has arranged delivery of 40 t of underwater dredging equipment from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Vladivostok (Russia) on a B747-400F chartere... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Chicago Customers across the US Midwest now have faster connections to Virgin Atlantic Cargo's network of over 350 destinations worldwide with the launch of new flights ... More funding for truck rest areas in Australia The Australian government is planning to invest an extra USD 140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19. The Austr... Szczecin gets new container terminal DB Port Szczecin has phased in its new container terminal in Szczecin-Swinoujscie port complex in Poland. A Finnish company built the 300 m berth, which offers 10.5 m depth of wate... Award for Saudi-Arabian 3PL service provider Almajdouie Logistics The Saudia Arabian company Almajdouie Logistics has won "the 3PL Service Provider of the Year" award for its outstanding logistics services over the past twelve months. The award w... Quality Distribution agrees to acquire Wylie Bice Trucking and RM Resources Quality Distribution,a service provider headquartered in Tampa FL (USA), has announced that certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into definitive agreements to acqu... Evergreen Group chairman receives imperial honours Yung-Fa Chang, the chairman of the Taiwan-based shipping group Evergreen Group, was recently honoured with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star at an award ceremony at... First fatal accident involving a Sukhoi Superjet 100 According to the Aviation Safety Network, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane was destroyed on 9 May when it struck the side of a mountain during a demonstration flight over Java (Indonesi... Deutsche Post DHL reports favourable Q1/2012 In Q1/2012 the global mail and logistics service provider Deutsche Post DHL was able to maintain its favourable business development of the previous year and continued to expand. T... FedEx Express expands in Germany FedEx Express, part of the US-based FedEx Corp, is expanding its presence in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany) by opening new stations in Heilbronn, Ulm and Villingen-Schwenningen.... Panalpina gets GDP licence at Schiphol Pharmaceutical companies will be facing increasing challenges in the future to comply with official and country-specific rules for storing and transporting their temperature-sensit... Malta Freeport Terminals handles largest car transhipment operation Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) reported that over 2,400 cars were recently discharged at its facility, the largest car transhipment operation of its type in Malta. The cars arrived...

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MAY 11, 2012
Castrol to extend cylinder oil range Tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea

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MAY 11, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver bracing for high volumes of cruise passengers Rail freight traffic numbers roll to mixed bag for week Port of Everett schedules marina cleanup day for tomorrow NYK equipping car carrier with energy-saving lighting sceme Florida East Coast Railway earns AAR safety award

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MAY 11, 2012
The great debate: charter vs freight Industry experts are divided over correlation between box charter and freight rates To the lighthouse Should UK light dues be considered a tax or a fee? The realities of piracy There is latent sympathy for these outlaws. The reality is kidnapping, torture and murder Lame ducts and tipping points: innovation needs research The overselling of emission-mitigating measures will persist as long as there is very little research-based feedback available from actual performances on real ships in real operating conditions VegaReederei buys HR Magician Vessel's former KG owner is insolvent Asia-Europe lines undeterred by softer spot market More carriers plan peak season surcharges Ro-ro owners urged to diversify Offer a broader range of supply chain services in Europe rather than rely on ship chartering, says MDS Transmodal chief Choice between box services is becoming more limited Box lines offering identical service can only compete on price, says Damco CSAV reduces losses by nearly a fifth High fuel bill dents liner operator's margins Platinum Equity takes majority stake in Caterpillar's 3PL business Deal worth $750m continues expansion in private equity group's transportation and logistics portfolio India to sell off wheat surplus Enough in stock to fill 300 supramaxes Ports chiefs invited to Brussels policy talks Regulators to return to the controversial issue of port services Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards No 'magic bullet' from next week's committee meeting after underwhelming response Capesize rates slow due to falling demand for iron ore Overproduction curbs steel mills' appetite for imported ore Japan and Norway strengthen maritime ties Work on memorandum of understanding could result in class society DNV becoming eligible to perform surveys and inspections on behalf of the Japanese government Fuel bills keep Viking Line in the red Operating expenses have hit the ferry operator's first quarter figures even more deeply than a year earlier Scandlines faces new delivery delay P+S fails to deliver in time for peak summer season on the Baltic LA and Long Beach gain after Chinese holidays Container imports surge, but pick-up is partly seasonal MEPs slam member states for slashing counter-piracy resources UK has cut its contribution to EU Navfor Chinese iron ore stocks could decline High prices could drive drawdown of inventories Rio Tinto pushes ahead with mine expansion Uncertain global economic climate is no reason to scale back iron ore or coal ambitions, says chief executive Pyongyang death jam Shipping at risk as North Korea blocks GPS signals Global trade growing but European demand remains sluggish Worldwide container trade forecast to rise by 7.1%, but Asia to Europe segment slows Commerzbank delays plan to sell stakes in Offen-managed boxships Decision reflects weak KG market Hanjin posts first-quarter loss South Korea box giant hopes rates rises will put it in the black in second quarter Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Hansa Treuhand chief puts building trust before launching funds Markets will have to recover so that KG investors can see good prospects, says head of sales Mark Högerle

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MAY 11, 2012
Analyst calls pay to Eagle brass 'excessive' DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman today issued a scathing report on the compensation package of Eagle Bulk CEO Sophocles Zoullas German anti-piracy role with EU extended GERMAN parliamentarians have approved extending the country's participation in the EU's anti-piracy force Romanian yard's profits turn into losses ROMANIA'S Santierul Naval Orsova yard has reported first-quarter net losses of 1.6M lei ($467,900), from profits of 187,400 lei for 1Q11 Shadow falls on MISC shares CIMB Securities has urged investors not to buy MISC's shares because it expects the Malaysian group's earnings to remain under pressure this year UK P&I sees uptick THE UK P&I Club today reported free reserves and capital of $486M for the year ended 20 February 2012, up from $478M a year earlier German Pellets plans US Gulf plant BIOFUELS supplier German Pellets today said it plans to enter the trans-Atlantic Supramax sector next year Model sets optimal speed A MODEL has been developed to calculate optimal speed to help tanker operators manage fuel costs, INTERTANKO told Fairplay today Mercator's profits crash by 75% MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today net profits for the financial year ending 31 March plunged 75% year-on-year to $7.8M GA-R profits drop 30% INDONESIAN palm oil grower Golden Agri-Resources said today its 1Q12 net profits dropped 30% year on year to $162M Gulf of Guinea piracy rising RISING oil exploration and production in the Gulf of Guinea have sparked more pirate attacks there, an INTERTANKO conference heard today Bids lodged for three SeaFrance ships EUROTUNNEL has confirmed its interest in acquiring the former SeaFrance fleet by making an official €65M ($84M) bid for the three vessels on offer Hanjin shares dive on wider losses HANJIN Shipping said today net losses for 1Q12 worsened to 338.4Bn won ($295M), from 140.6Bn won in losses year on year, which drove its share price down 8.8%, closing at 14,450 won

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MAY 11, 2012
Workshop to Address Shipping's Emission Control Area Rules With the North American Emission Control Area regulations set to take effect on Aug. 1, shipping groups in the U.S.... FedEx Completes Tatex Acquisition FedEx wrapped up its second European acquisition in two months May 10, signing an agreement to purchase French express shipping... APL Suspends Acceptance of Cargo to and From Aden, Yemen Singapore-based ocean carrier APL temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen. The move... Frito-Lay to Buy 100 Electric, 67 CNG Trucks Frito-Lay North America is adding 100 new medium-duty electric trucks to its delivery fleet, bringing its total fleet of electric... Improving Productivity Benefits Ports, Carriers and Shippers In declaring this month that "productivity is the battleground for ports in the future," APM Terminals couldn't have nailed the... Growth in European Ro-Ro Industry Won't Be Stopped Europe's roll-on, roll off shipping sector is refusing to allow the continent's deepening sovereign debt crisis derail its drive to... Container Shipping Remains Scream-Worthy Investment When Sotheby's sold "The Scream" on May 2 for a record $119.9 million on behalf of Norwegian shipping heir Petter... Intermodal Rail Volume Inches Up 3 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending May 5 rose 3 percent percent year-over-year but slipped 1.4 percent from... Best Buy's Morley Discusses Trucking Rates, Modal Shift at NASSTRAC (Video) Eric Morley, senior director of supply chain at big box retailer Best Buy and chairman of NASSTRAC discusses truck rates... Singapore Airlines Profits Plunges 69 Percent Singapore Airlines said high fuel prices and poor cargo returns had contributed to its 69 percent profit slump in the... Economist: Full Export Recovery in China Far From Certain China's domestic market remains shaky and a full export recovery is far from certain, a leading economist says. ... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps 10.5 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in April than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity in... Hanjin Losses Mount Despite Higher Volume Hanjin Shipping's container shipping unit posted a first quarter operating loss of 237.8 billion won ($208 million) as weak rates... Wilh. Wilhelmsen Operating Profit Leaps 84 Percent Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA boosted first quarter operating profit by 84 percent from a year ago to $106 million,... Kintetsu World Express Posts Record Profit for FY2011 Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) said that its group net profit rose 21.1 percent in... Major Carriers Set Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges Freight rates on westbound trades from Asia to Europe will go up June 1 following peak-season surcharge announcements by major... MOL Adds Seattle Call to PSX Service Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced a new service to Seattle with its New World Alliance partners. Beginning May 21, MOL's PSX... Customs to Open Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Detroit and Houston U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar announced Thursday that CBP will establish new Centers of Excellence and...

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MAY 11, 2012
Gumley leads HPH in Aus Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, has appointed Dr Stephen Gumley to lead its Australian operations.As ceo of ... Europe's woes stunt Chinese export growth Impacted by mass unemployment and draconian austerity measures in its main market, Europe, China's exports slowed dramatically to a year-over-year growth of 4.9% ... Tanger Med well down year-on-year The number of containers handled at Tanger Med, Morocco, in Q1 12 was more than 30% (195,000TEU) down on the corresponding period of 2011 as the industrial unrest ... Liner Q1 red-ink spells more pain for boxship owners The raft of disastrous first quarter results being posted by ocean carriers in recent days threatens to stymie the mini-revival in the ... Nhava Sheva slowdown It seems that a combination of strikes, surging cargo volumes and power shortages have seriously affected container-handling performance levels at container terminals ... Dachser opens up shop in Malaysia Kempton, southern Germany-headquartered logistics provider, Dachser, has continued its Asian expansion strategy with the establishment of a joint venture in Kuala ... Greek tanker pirated after HoA attacks escalate After a lull in piracy activities off the Horn of Africa, a Liberian-flagged Greek-owned suezmax tanker has been hijacked by Somalia-based pirates while en-route ... CSAV still in financial trouble CSAV's strategy of withdrawing many owned services in favour of slot charters and offloading loss making cargo is slow in coming good. Its latest financial figures ...

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MAY 11, 2012
Shot clock keeps ticking Struggling Danish owner sees light at the end of the tunnel as it begins "final documentation" of long-awaited financial overhaul. Marine Risk Forum review This is the place to see participants in action at TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum held at London's Corinthia Hotel in May 2012. Ready to step in Door open at Rosgosstrakh for former Reso-Guarantia insured fleets but business has gone elsewhere. Strength though loss American Club chief sees major casualties as a demonstration of the financial integrity and claims handling efficiency of P&I clubs. Nordic advantage Time for more P&I clubs to follow the Scandinavian model and diversify their product range says Just Arne Storvik. Hydra's time has come Big casualties create opportunity for the clubs to retain more risk and restructure reinsurance deal. Clubs help rivals Martin Lanting welcomes wider interest in fixed premium P&I as a boost for the credibility of the sector. Skuld sets out its menu Norwegian club aims to be a Michelin starred provider of insurance to owners big and small.

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MAY 11, 2012
U.S. exports up 2.9% in March Records were seen in U.S. exports of both services ($54.1 billion) and goods ($132.7 billion), with record levels of exports of industrial supplies ($44.3 billion) and capital goods ($44.4 billion). Hanjin loses $209 million in 1Q The container shipping division of liner carrier Hanjin Shipping slumped to a $209 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2012, a huge drop from the $28.3 million it lost in the same quarter in 2011. DHS waives deadline for 100% box scans FedEx reaches deal to buy France's Tatex The acquisition will give FedEx Express access to a nationwide domestic ground network which carries 19 million shipments and produces about 150 million euros ($194 million) in revenue annually. MOL, Evergreen target Southeast with new string MOL said the service will be particularly beneficial for U.S.-to-Asia export customers in the Southeast United States who want to target emerging markets in Asia with direct Singapore, Vietnam and China calls. CSAV 1Q losses narrow marginally U.S. eases positive train control rules COSCO raising rates from Asia

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MAY 11, 2012
Bunker prices soften as week ends Trading was busy on the US West Coast, according to local players. Scrubbers may have edge over LNG for retrofits 'May prove to be the most cost effective solution' and almost any vessel could be retrofitted, manufacturers suggest. Rotterdam IFO prices see sharp fall IFO avails tight in European hub. Bunker costs see Maersk Line close link 'Direct coverage between Northwest Europe, Peru and Chile to end.' Fujairah bunker market ends the week soft Below average demand in Suez. EU agency wants study on LNG bunkering Study will suggest a common set of EU guidelines. Credit trend is 'wholly unsustainable' 'The average 30 days credit term is no longer the norm,' say James Walters, Head of Investigations at Gray Page. Week ends with prices continuing to slide Good avails in Asian ports fine on Friday. WFS climbs to top 100 on Fortune 500 list Ranked 85th in the list of top revenue-generating United States companies, up from 133rd position last year. Louisiana to get new $600 million bulk liquid terminal Terminal to be operational with initial storage capacity of 4 to 6 million bbl by 2014. Analysts mixed on NOL Maybank Kimg Eng and OCBC Investment Research give mixed reviews after the company reported Q1 losses on high fuel costs. Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'. Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels. North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements.

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PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

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

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

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

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

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