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October 16, 2012

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CMA CGM, chops Turkey, to open Egyptian-Turkish/Russia citrus reefer run Maersk 14,770-TEUer tests at Suez Canal Container Terminal, turning basin K+N profit rises 4pc to US$4.89 billion in first 9 months, sales up 6pc Weak air cargo market, big fine, cuts Panalpina's third quarter profits ANL expands in south east Asia-Australia by joining ASA consortium Shipowners oppose salvor eco-bonus demands at Beijing admiralty law meeting Khalifa Port to export first shipment of 700 boxes of Borouge plastics Memphis trucker buys OOCL chassis to set up co-op with other firms Vivien Lau takes helm at Hacis as Ken Bell becomes Tradeport's new CEO Chinese air cargo shifts to Frankfurt-Hahn to bypass night flight ban Turkey fails to back claims that seized Syrian A-380 carried illegal cargo Logwin opens office, 359-square metre bonded warehouse at Jakarta airport

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CSL pays dividend of 19.72 cr. for 2011-12 InterManager appoints new team Italia Marittima, Arkas launch Genoa-Libya 10-day service LA port recognised for environmental practices Med Cross Lines to launch regular liner service connecting Port of Koper & Libya NYK to build 4 new pure car & truck carriers OOCL alters SBX service network Rates fall across major trade lanes last week Team Spirit plans to expand consolidation & other services YANG MING LINE extends AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico G. K. Vasan dedicates Ennore Port's LPG ex-im facilities to nation KoPT directs HBT to resume operations in a week ADB cuts India's growth projection to 5.6 pc INR extends its weak trend against dollar Idealistically speaking

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Sovcomflot appoints new management members Sovcomflot, a joint stock company and one of Russia's biggest shipping companies, has appointed Igor Tonkovidov as the new executive vice president of the OAO Sovcomflot and techni... Air Arabia now to Erbil Air Arabia yesterday (14 October) launched regular services to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq and 76th destination worldwide. The carrier offers four weekly services between... Increasing number of Danish road hauliers benefit from ITD driving and rest time service The Trade Association for the Danish road transport of goods (ITD) now provides its driving and rest time service TachoWeb to 350 companies and 3,700 lorries, and thereby keeps tra... Rosmorport opens ferry terminal in Olya A. Lavrishchev, general director of Russia's national shipping company Rosmorport FSUE, has officially opened a new automobile ferry port in the Russian port of Olya. The new termi... AirAsia X suspends services to Teheran AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the Malaysian carrier AirAsia, has suspended its services to Teheran Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, due to challenging economic and ... Kombiverkehr introduces new trains The Frankfurt-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is to increase capacity in its own network and introduce new trains between the Cologne-Eifeltor and Munich-Riem C... Indian Railways hauls 481.45 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 481.45 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and September this year. The volume of freight that was hauled shows an increase of 2... Daimler first to receive certification for meeting EU regulation on AEBS advanced emergency braking systems The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe that relates to the international regulati... Hong Kong Air Cargo terminals appoints new managing director Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has appointed Vivien Lau as managing director of its Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd subsidiary (Hacis). Lau replaces Kenneth Be... Swiss reports growth in cargo volumes in the first nine months Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight business division of Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss, posted a 6% increase in sales in terms of revenue tonne kilometres for the first nine month... Air Charter Service enlarges team in Germany Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Caroline Werf as cargo account coordinator of the team in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The ACS affiliate in Germany was established in 2010.... Gebrüder Weiss to step up logistics solutions activities Gebrüder Weiss (GW), a global transport and logistics service provider based in Lauterach (Austria), has launched an information campaign to underline its expertise in the field of...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Hornbeck orders two more from Eastern Shipbuilding Electric Boat gets another $459 million for nuclear sub... GL North American Committee meets in Houston Ocean Rig orders another drillship NYK orders four post-Panamax PCTCs Wärtsilä engines, thrusters picked for Brazil drillships China's AVIC to acquire Deltamarin

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Dredging project begins today for Snohomish River settling basins Ship recycling money headed to America's maritime academies Port of Portland invites public to attend Hillsboro Airport event Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers NYK Line places orders for four car/truck carrying ships

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Ocean Rig orders additional drillship from Samsung Contract for January 2015 delivery likely to be first of three options held with yard FMM agrees credit lines to build Açu shipyard Deal comes after new Brazil superport struggles to convince other investors Fuzzy logic creates new sophisticated anti-piracy system WatchStander aims to transform the way that vessels pre-empt attacks WatchStander: how it works Off-the-shelf hardware uses proprietary military-grade software Costs, benefits and advantages Shipowners could recoup installation price from reduced insurance premiums New studies boost LNG fuel outlook LR analysis of deepsea uptake backs DNV study highlighting strong demand Terminals must back natural gas as a marine fuel Terminals must back gas as a fuel if a global network is to develop Federal mediator reports 'good progress' in US dock wages talks ILA and USMX resume negotiations this week after five 'productive' days The man who came from the mountains Minsheng Leasing president Zhou Wei has changed the maritime business in China Chiller in Manila Labour supply firms baffled after sting leaves 19 facing charges of illegal recruitment Jiangnan Heavy warns of third-quarter loss Prolonged industry woes spread from shipyards to equipment makers KDB leads $334m syndicated loan for Polaris-Vale deal Policy bank backs leaseback deal to purchase 10 VLOCs Capesize rates tick up as China reports second-highest monthly ore imports Activity has picked up and stayed high since July, supporting a charter rate increase FreeSeas lines up cash from hedge fund Dutchess Opportunity Fund agrees three-year deal to buy up to 10% of Greek bulker owner Strike fears see US imports peak in July Zepol data suggests fears of east coast stoppages spurred unseasonally early flows Pre-trial Costa Concordia hearing begins in Italy Schettino in court for testimonies and review of black box data BIMCO pledges that audits of armed guards will uphold ISO standards Draft proposal reveals that auditors will need national accreditation China's oil imports rise in September Temporary boon to tanker industry Houston offers 'huge premium' over Middle East VLGC spot market Premiums for the US loadings widen the gap to $30,000 versus $50,000 per day Univan and Wallem face illegal recruitment charges in Philippines Move follows undercover sting at Luneta Seafarers' Centre Protests shut Alang yards after three held over fatal Union Brave blast Anger over 'culpable homicide' arrest of two owners and a manager at Kiran Ship Breaking EU investment bank seeks to lend more to maritime sector Smaller ports must combine projects to reach level at which EIB usually participates Spanish court to hear accusations over Prestige oil disaster Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for tanker's 77-year-old master NYK places first car carrier order since start of the financial crisis Japanese giant is optimistic about vehicle demand despite facing antitrust investigation The art of war Maersk capacity cuts may prompt a deadly new battle for Asia-Europe market share Maersk Line capacity cut could bring back the dark days of 2011 Rival carriers' response will be critical for rates as demand continues to plummet Toney Capital Holdings backs new anti-piracy system Biggest vessel repossession and auction group in US senses lucrative business opportunity Better sea freight volumes boost K+N third quarter Group turnover up 12.4% on year, but firm warns that market growth has slowed China Shipping Development predicts return to profitability Tanker and bulker giant expects small third-quarter profit after change of accounting

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
'Good progress' seen in US port talks US EAST Coast dockers and employers are returning to talks after five days of "good progress", a federal mediator confirmed Maersk, CSAV scoop up post-Panamaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today Maersk Line and CSAV have chartered in five 8,500teu ships between them India stays bullish in breaking market BREAKING is continuing its bullish streak in India, although concerns about a weakening rupee and Delhi's safety push could curb the trend NYK orders four PCCs NYK TODAY said it has ordered four pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2014-15 Nam Cheong to issue notes MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it will issue up to S$200M ($164M) in notes Jaya to expand in Batam SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today it will expand its Batam shipyard by November 2013 so it can build more and larger vessels Xiamen compensated for port switch XIAMEN International Port Group will receive 1Bn yuan ($150M) in compensation from the municipal government for land that had been reserved for its Dongdu terminal AVIC acquires majority stake in Deltamarin AVIC International Investments said today it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Deltamarin, the Finnish naval architecture consultancy ExxonMobil's VLCCs reportedly sold BROKERS said today ExxonMobil might have sold its two VLCCs to Malaysian FPSO specialist Bumi Armada Panamax prices still seeking a benchmark THE GROWING gap between secondhand Panamax prices has left market players scratching their heads over benchmarks Seadrill IPO launched SEADRILL Partners said today it has launched an IPO of 8.75M common units in New York

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMA CGM Launches Mideast-Russia Citrus Service CMA CGM recently launched the Citrus Express, a seasonal service to transport citrus exports from Turkey and Egypt to Russia. The fixed-day weekly service will transport goods from Mersin, Turkey, to Novorossiysk, Russia, in five days; and Damietta, Egypt, to Novorossiysk in seven days. Beginning Nov. 2, the container shipping company will... CMA CGM Restructures Asia-Med Services CMA CGM recently announced the reshuffling of its Asia-Mediterranean services, including the removal of its Turkey Shuttle, effective Nov. 8. The Turkey Shuttle comprised eight vessels of 6,500 20-foot-equivalent units, jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk, linking Asia to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey. The container carrier will maintain its... DOT Gives Extra $2.3 Million to Maritime Academies America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced recently. The $392,913 given to each academy is available from the sale of obsolete vessels from the Maritime Administration's National Defense Reserve Fleet and budget savings by the Maritime Administration. The academies receiving...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Reefer trade to remain resilient Drewry Maritime Research expects that the trade in perishable products over the next five years will grow at a slightly faster level that that of the past decade ... Full-year still looking good for K+N despite Asia - Europe US east coast Virginia port's liftings jump The Port of Virginia has seen its throughput jump by 8.1% for the first eight months of the year, hitting 785,776TEU - with shippers dashing to get their cargo ... Hackett: Maersk cull 'unlikely to hold up rates' Maersk Line's move to reduce capacity on the Asia-Europe trades is unlikely to hold up rates as intended, according to Hackett Associates consultant Ben Hackett.'Rates ... Sokhna strikebound again The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna appears to be strikebound again, with local reports saying that dockers walked out on Saturday, following several days of go-slows. ... MSC Flaminia: 442 boxes discharged SA truckers unions get 27% rise over three years Further details have now emerged of the wage deal struck between South Africa's Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA) and the country's various truck drivers' ... China's exporters bounce back Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMRE tests trigger finger Shares of Costamare took a hit in afterhours trading Monday after the Greek containership owner outlined plans for a follow-on equity offering. Diana bulker detained The crew of a bulker controlled by Diana Shipping has been accused of using a "magic pipe" to discharge oily waste into the sea. Crewman missing A frantic search for a missing crewman from an MSC containership is underway in the US Gulf. GBN torches rumours Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione (GBN) has torpedoed talk that it has sold off its fleet of handysize chemical carriers. Batista borrows more Eike Batista's OSX has bagged a fresh batch of funds to help pay for its Acu Shipyard in Brazil. Clearlake goes Greek A Greek-owned capesize bulker has secured the highest period contract on offer in the market for more than six months. ORIG makes it eight George Economou's Ocean Rig has inked a contract to construct another ultra deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. A deliberate spill? Western spy chiefs are worried that Iran could run an oil tanker on to rocks in the Strait of Hormuz to cause chaos in the Middle East. Prestige trial to begin Three officers from the sunken tanker Prestige will finally face trial in Spain tomorrow over the 2002 disaster. FreeSeas under pressure Falling vessel values again hurt FreeSeas in the first half of 2012 contributing to another interim loss for the company. EU tightens Iran bans The European Union has toughened up its sanctions against Iran in a bid to force it to the negotiating table over its alleged nuclear weapons programme. Wartsila to supply drillship Wartsila has won the contract to supply propulsion systems for six deepwater drillships under construction at Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian yard. Hezhong plots 20-ship spree A new tanker company formed by a Dalian investment fund is planning to build up a fleet of 20 chemical tankers within three years. Greek greats still waiting Many traditional Greek owners are still keeping their powder dry despite huge interest in second-hand bulkers, a leading shipbroker says. Jaya to upsize Batam Jaya Holdings is planning to expand its yard in Batam as it prepares to build bigger more advanced vessels following its tie-up with IHC Merwede. Schettino in court Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared in court in Italy as passengers took the chance to look him in the eye. Alang hit by strike action Scrapping brought to a standstill in protest against yard owners' arrest. Greenland grounding A Greenland ferry has been put out of action for a week after grounding in strong winds. Oldendorff extends spree Oldendorff Carriers is tipped to have continued its bulker buying spree with the purchase of a ship from Japan's Marubeni. KCSI bill cut The Philippines supreme court has reduced the cash payable by Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (KCSI) to an insurer following the fire on the Superferry 3 in 2000. Sandfrakt adds another Norwegian shipowner Sandfrakt has added another small bulker to its fleet. PGS firms MHI pair Petroleum Geo-Services has finally taken up options on newbuildings worth $500m at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Ships still stuck Heavy seas are hampering dredging operations to free two multipurpose vessels stuck on a Spanish beach for two weeks. Lawyer dies in Yemen A popular shipping lawyer has died after being found injured at his home in Yemen. Seadrill IPO underway John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to haul in over $220m from the IPO of a master limited partnership (MLP) subsidiary in the US. Jaws drydocked Workers at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore thought they'd landed a big fish for their dinner after a drydock was drained earlier this month. Damen seals Kuwait deal Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to supply 14 tugs to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Cosco wins FPSO Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has turned to China for a circular floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO). NYK orders PCTC quartet NYK has ordered four pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at two shipyards in Japan, the company announced Monday. Nam Cheong eyes funds Nam Cheong is looking to raise capital after setting up a SGD200m ($163m) multicurrency medium term note programme. Canadian ship aground A Le Groupe Desgagne-owned multi-purpose vessel has run aground on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada on Sunday. Confusion over ransom Confusion surrounds the amount of money FreeSeas allegedly paid to have one of its bulkers released by Somali pirates.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Aljex integrates DAT Direct into software Hyundai to stop U.S. East Coast/Asia reefer service "he decision to suspend the service is based upon prevailing non-compensatory rate levels from the East Coast and longer roundtrip voyages which translate to higher costs for HMM," the line said in a statement. Car carriers go post-Panamax The Japanese carrier expects worldwide demand for PCTC transport to "steadily expand" and its four new vessels on order will transit the new Panama Canal locks when operational in the autumn of 2014. Freeport names Carlson port director He previously was senior vice president of liner services and business development for the North Carolina Ports Authority, where he was responsible for marketing and pricing container, bulk and breakbulk business activities. Direct ChassisLink joins 2 CCM pools William J. Shea, chief executive officer of DCLI, said his firm's participation in the CCM pools "will increase flexibility for our customers and supplement our existing extensive chassis supply network." MarAd scraps ships faster than anticipated 6 U.S. maritime schools share $2.36 million Feds: 'Good progress' made on ILA talks Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor contract will continue this week with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Troy adds LCL services to South America J.B. Hunt helped by strong intermodal FONASBA names Collins president Freeborn & Peters forms transportation team

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Cairns diesel spill cleanup complete Ports North says the operation to clear up the diesel spill is complete. PDVSA appoints bunker traders Orlando Castejon and Zelime Gonzalez have been appointed as bunker and lubricant traders. Fuel oil steady as Asian inter-month spread nears parity Sentiment in market was depressed as rising oil prices threatened demand. MEPC to revisit US GHG proposal US in bid to avoid political obstacles and improve energy efficiency of all ships through future amendment of MARPOL Annex VI. Fujairah bunker prices show little movement Good avails in Cape Town. Bunker prices falling in Europe Above average demand in Gibraltar. Iran facing tougher EU sanctions European companies will be forbidden from providing oil storage capabilities. Iranian tanker 'plot' raises pollution fears A spill in the Strait of Hormuz could see sanctions temporarily lifted. Prestige trial starts tomorrow Civil damages is said to exceed EUR 2.2bn Company launches 'game-changing' bunker software 'Anything that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs has major potential,' says Inatech CEO. Phillippines oil company buys up shipping firm Chelsea Shipping supplies bunkers to US Navy at Subic Bay. Singapore bunker sales fall to seven-month low Falls seen across all IFO grades. Port expects record number of cruise ship visits Australian port to see cruise traffic climb by 30%. Week opens with fall in bunker prices Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. NYK Line orders four 'next-generation' PCTC vessels Ships offer an improved fuel performance of 30%, says firm. Vitol increases core revolving credit facility to $6 billion Due to 'strong demand from existing and new lenders', it says. 'Prospects' for LNG-fuelled shipping in Asia Class society may look at the prospects of LNG bunker adoption in specific regions. Middle Eastern firm developing LNG engine technology Vessel engines will use LNG instead of fuel oil, says Qatargas spokesman. Quantity matters At current prices, minute inaccuracies in measuring fuel delivered can impact operating costs 'significantly'. Cappuccino bunkers: Shipowners, charterers could be 'equally at fault' Industry should not be 'quick to attribute' bunker quantity disputes to the cappuccino effect.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

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

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.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

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.

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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.

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%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

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

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

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

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

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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