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BRIEFS

January 17, 2012

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*Shipping News* Italy accident could hit cruise industry The spectacular cruise liner accident off the coast of Italy is not just a disaster for the ship's owners, but could inflict wider damage on an industry already facing stiff headwinds. Samsung wins 2.6t won LNG plant order Samsung Heavy Industries Co won a 2.6 trillion won (S$2.9 billion) order from Japan's Inpex Corp to construct the world's biggest liquefied natural gas processing facility, helping the shipbuilder boost offshore projects amid slowing demand for vessels. China oil shipments on the rise China expanded its share of global crude oil shipments in 2011, with government-owned trader China International United Petroleum & Chemical Corp rivalling Royal Dutch Shell, currently the world's largest charterer. Piracy forces ships to Mauritius for bunkering

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Somali pirates release Hong Kong's Anglo-Eastern ship held since August Maersk slow steams, adding 7 days to China-Indian subcontinent loop Zim's Gold Star and Maersk's MCC Transport join in intra-Asia service Tianjin volume tops 11.5 million TEU in 2011, breaking all port records As Hormuz Strait hots up, APL markets Oman box port beyond conflict zone Horizon begins climb from abyss, completes debt-for-equity conversion US boxed imports up 1pc in 2011 with China goods suffering 0.8 decline Auckland transhipments 25pc of its total, Tauranga's transships 15pc Russia's AirBridgeCargo launches scheduled cargo flights to Chengdu Night flight ban bites as Frankfurt air cargo falls 6.5pc in December Air France-KLM, downsizes, freezes hiring, pay to cut US$2.5 billion debt

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Agreement inked to form Nova Tankers VLCC pool; to be operational in early February Cargotec & Maersk develop automatic box twistlock; to be installed large-scale on line vessels CAYTRANS BBC expands service Freight rate surge temporary unless surplus capacity taken out: Drewry Med ports to gain if cargo shifts south NOL's new CEO to head WSC NYK Group companies sign Maritime Singapore Green Pledge Shipping faces serious challenges as it takes the long-term view: Moore Stephens Delhi High Court refuses to maintain status quo on tariff under TAMP's 2005 guidelines Govt to create 3,200 mt of port capacity by 2020: Vasan New independent regulator for road sector proposed Govt considering white paper on export goof-up No change in Pak biz show plan: Commerce Ministry CIIs second FTA stakeholder meet today

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Goodman: new logistics centre for VW commercial vehicles The property developer Goodman has handed over the first hall section at a new logistics centre in Hanover (Germany) to Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge. The facility will be used for the ... USD 186 million to expand high-speed railway in the US Midwest US transportation secretary Ray LaHood awarded more than USD 186 million to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a high-speed rail project. The project will extend ... Freightliner launches new improved biomass wagon The UK-based bulk rail freight company Freightliner Heavy Haul has unveiled its new prototype covered hopper wagon that has been developed for the biomass market. The wagon is a mo... Teleroute survey: forwarders expects secure electronic handling A survey carried out by Teleroute, a leading pan-European online freight and vehicle exchange, revealed that the majority of forwarders are interested in simpler and yet secure met... EU motorways of the seas project progressing to final stage The prototypes of the EU's monitoring and operation services for motorways of the seas are reaching the final stage, as the project prepares for its so-called prototyping informati... Hong Kong Airlines suspends Moscow service As per today (16 January), Hong Kong Airlines is suspending its thrice-weekly service between its home base and Moscow Sheremetyevo airport (Russia). The link was operated by Airbu... Gruchow joins BVL advisory committee Dr Andreas Gruchow, board member of Deutschen Messe AG, has been appointed to the advisory committee of the German logistics association BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V.). The ... Horizon Lines completes mandatory debt conversion The US- bases shipping company Horizon Lines Inc has completed the mandatory debt-to-equity conversion of approximately USD 49.7 million of the company's 6% series B mandatorily co... Lufthansa Cargo posts record tonnage in 2011 Lufthansa Cargo boosted tonnage to an all-time high last year. Germany's biggest cargo airline carried around 1.9 million t of freight and mail in 2011, an increase of 5% o... Carrier Transicold wants its electricity from renewable sources only The headquarters of Carrier Transicold's European corporation in Rueill near Paris (France) wants to reduce the carbon footprint of its production of truck and trailer refrigeratio... Senegal Airlines awards global GSSA contract to ECS Group Senegal Airlines has appointed ECS Group as its worldwide air cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA). The agreement sees ECS responsible for marketing the cargo capacity of... Jonen Freight turning into Dachser The South African logistics firm Jonen Freight is to start trading under the name Dachser South Africa (Pty) Ltd with immediate effect. The move comes only one year after the Germa... DB Schenker Logistics takes over Suomen Kiitoautot Oy (Finland) Oy Schenker East A, DB Schenker's national subsidiary in Finland, agreed to purchase the entire share capital of the Finnish transport firm Suomen Kiitoautot Oy on 12 January. Up u... CEO Cees van Gent leaving Lehnkering In the wake of the takeover of Lehnkering by Imperial Logistics International on 2 January 2012, Lehnkering's CEO Cees van Gent decided to resign and take up another challenge. Ger... Léon Meier, founder of Airnautic, died on 8 January Léon Meier, founder and president of Basel (Switzerland)l-based Airnautic Ltd, died after a brief illness on 8 January 2012. He was 89. His colleagues and business partners will mi... Gebrüder Weiss reshuffles air and sea management The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has implemented some internal changes in the top management of its air and sea operations. The former air and ...

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Carnival could face millions in punitive damages claims following Concordia grounding Carnival comments on financial impact of Costa Concordia grounding Eitzen Chemical evaluates its options OSHA cites Michigan shipyard for 32 safety and health violations Great Lakes Shipyard delivers work boat to Port of Milwaukee Shipbuilding adds another tug to order book Balpure BWT chosen for oceangoing offshore barges

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Lou Johnson sworn in as Longview Port Commissioner Associated Global Systems promotes Jared Lehnick Boeing employees support California nonprofit groups Port of Everett taps Madura as new director of Security ATA responds to death of past president, Donald Schneider

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Greece 'loses billions' from lost maritime opportunities, says Hellenic Chamber In new year appeal, president George Gratsos says there are 'two Greek shippings' Costa Concordia will be scrapped, predict experts Ever bigger ships make salvage more difficult Investors in insolvent Dr Peters fund set to buy back auctioned tankers Move to acquire aframaxes DS Performer and DS Power would set a precedent for the KG industry More than 15 ships reported detained in Mumbai Dispute over payment of export duties blamed Oil demand to grow by 1m barrels per day in 2012, says Opec Developing countries drive growth as demand falls in US and Europe The human factor No matter how well the cruiseship safety regulations are framed, you cannot legislate for people's behaviour at a time of crisis - including panic A timely warning Costa Concordia grounding highlights salvors' shortcomings Boss blames 'showboating' master for grounding of Costa Concordia Operator says it did not authorise cruiseship's change of course 15-year-old panamax bulkers lose a fifth of their value in a month Dry-bulk rates sees secondhand prices plummet Middle East-Asia VLGC charter rates hit eleven-month low But ships carrying cargoes to the Atlantic command $5,000 premium Chittagong breakers appeal against 5% scrap ship import tax Bangladesh prices could fall by $25 per ldt, which along with reduced access to finance has caused hesitation in local markets Industry fears Costa Concordia insurance loss of $600m-$800m Record loss will see marine market harden A ship is its 'own best lifeboat' Amended safety regulations targeted cruiseship passenger safety European box imports fall 6% in November Lowest volume since February 2011 'Uncharted rock' theory one line of investigation But operator Costa blames human error instead Three modern VLCCs for sale Prices paid anticipated to be notably below last done levels Costa Concordia insured under global programme Insurers include Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Axa, Generali, Chartis, XL Insurance and Royal Sun Alliance Teekay Offshore returns to Norwegian bond market Contemplated issue of five-year bonds aims to raise $82m-$115m IMO urges rapid investigation of Costa Concordia casualty Passengership safety regulations could be amended Box carriers' reliability slides again Arrival on the day expected or the day before falls for third month in a row, says SeaIntel Maritime Torm seeks new debt deferral Industry sources say sale or split is possible as company braces itself for 2011 losses DNV defends Vale Beijing design Ship was loading according to approved procedures, says class society Italian law will force owners to remove Costa Concordia If declared a wreck, the stricken cruiseship will be dismantled at a Mediterranean yard Costa Concordia: we need facts, not speculation The competent authorities must act expeditiously to examine precisely what went wrong in the Costa Concordia casualty Long Beach box volumes slip after loss of major customer California United Terminals' defection to rival port Los Angeles sparks 3.2% fall London market to shoulder cost of Costa Concordia casualty Damage likely to top $150m Capital Product seals added periods with BP for two tankers New deals are 'a modest positive' despite lower rates, says analyst PSA reports 29.4m teu record for Singapore Ports group says 2012 brings uncertainty Three missing after collision in Qiongzhou Strait Chinese general cargoship sinks fishing boat Five dead, six missing after South Korean tanker explodes near Incheon Doola No 3 unloaded gasoline before the blast

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Cruise shares lose heavily SHARES in Carnival Corp & PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd lost heavily today in reaction to the Costa Concordia disaster Foschi adds disaster details COSTA Crociere's CEO Pier Luigi Foschi today revealed why Costa Concordia's captain strayed from the standard course and addressed questions on its evacuation DNV rules out wide deficiencies for VLOCs DNV SAID today its tests have shown that VLOC structural problems were probably caused by insufficient "local buckling strength", rather than wider deficiencies Another VLCC for Sinokor? SOUTH Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine might pick up another bargain VLCC if talks with Gulf Marine Management succeed, brokers said today Buss beats KG trend HAMBURG KG house Buss Capital said today it increased its equity placing volume last year against the odds by 55%, to €155M ($196 Bulker S&P holds steady PRICES for secondhand bulkers are softening, but sales remain steady, brokers said today.432334.timg TORM expects more time TORM SAID today it is in talks with its lenders to extend temporary deferral of installments and a covenant standstill Recorder holds key to disaster SEARCH operations are continuing today in Italy as rescuers try to find up to a dozen survivors missing since the weekend cruise ship disaster Box rate climb viewed as short lived NEW YEAR rate recovery is likely to halt for the box sector after the Lunar New Year holidays next week, analysts warned today Bankruptcy steps ordered at Russian yard A RUSSIAN court has ordered bankruptcy procedures to begin against Baltic Shipyard in St Petersburg Teekay Offshore Partners plans $117M bond issue TEEKAY Offshore Partners said today it intends to issue 500-700M kroner ($82.4-115.3M) of new senior unsecured five-year bonds in the Norwegian bond market Three sought after blast A CAPTAIN and two seafarers are missing today after an explosion sunk a Turkish tanker in the Adriatic Sea Box ship sinks off Malta A BOX SHIP sank on Friday the 13th off Malta while under tow Samsung signs INPEX deal SOUTH Korea's second-largest shipbuilder Samsung HI said today it will build an offshore gas processing facility for oil and gas company INPEX Bullish MR sales continue TWO MR tankers have reportedly been acquired by a US investment fund

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JANUARY 16, 2012
FDA Clears First Orange Juice Shipments The Food and Drug Administration cleared the first three shipments of imported orange juice tested for an illegal fungicide, but... Etihad Crystal Cargo Boosts Traffic 18 Percent Etihad Crystal Cargo's freight traffic soared 18 percent in 2011 from a year ago as the fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier... Amsterdam Total Volume Grows, Container Traffic Drops The port of Amsterdam boosted total cargo traffic by 3 percent in 2011 from a year ago but container volume... ANA Cargo Traffic Slides, JAL Tonnage Jumps Japan's All Nippon Airways in November saw international cargo traffic slip 0.3 percent year-over-year, while rival Japan Airlines in the... Cathay Pacific Cargo Traffic Plunges 11.9 Percent Cargo transported by Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair in December plunged 11.9 percent year-over-year but grew 7.3 percent from... Analyst Expects Ocean Rates to Fall After Chinese New Year Container lines will struggle to maintain recent freight rates gains after the Chinese Lunar New Year because the industry hasn't... Indian Exports Jumped 6.7 Percent in December India's exports in December increased 6.7 percent to $25 billion year-over-year, putting the country on track to grow exports in... PSA Traffic Rose 5.6 Percent in 2011 Container throughput at the PSA International in 2011 grew 5.6 percent year-over-year, as the port terminal operator saw traffic expand... Retail Group Forecasts 3.4 Percent Sales Growth Retail sales will slow to 3.4 percent this year but will outpace consensus expectations for overall economic growth, according to... Closer Near-Sourcing When Polaris Industries sought to expand production of its all-terrain vehicles while lowering costs, the Minnesota-based company followed long-established trends... A Meat Bull Market U.S. beef and pork producers had a banner year in 2011, setting annual sales value records for both commodities through... Gen, set, match When Maersk Line decided to end the practice of providing free chassis to its container customers, other carriers were expected... Reefer Cargo Shippers Warm Up To Rails Several decades ago, U.S. railroads decided refrigerated cargo was more trouble than it was worth; investment in new reefer boxcars... When Pigs Fly Only a small percentage of the world's refrigerated shipments are put on airplanes, but just as in other modes, air... Calculating Efficiency The relative stability of the refrigerated transportation market has brought more participants into the sector, bringing not only competition on... Bad Dreams Spring training is tantalizingly close, a good thing for baseball fans. To get ready for the big day, I like... NVO's Word Is Not Its Bond Q: We, as a motor carrier, handled a load of imported goods from a port to the final destination in... Redesign for YRC YRC is going back to the Teamsters as the trucking company tries to match a financial restructuring with an overhaul... Turnaround in Turn Time After complaining about lengthy turn times at marine terminals for more than two years, motor carriers in Los Angeles-Long Beach... The Case for a Better Year We will all look back at 2011 as the most tepid rebound from a recession this country has ever experienced.... 'Open Pools' for Chassis The Federal Maritime Commission has cautiously cleared the way for truckers, shippers and others to participate in co-op equipment pools... Oakland Fights disruptive Forces With the politically liberal communities of San Francisco to the west and Berkeley to the east, Oakland has a reputation... Walking the P3 Walk Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood frequently voices the Obama administration's opposition to raising fuel taxes, and instead indicates a preference... Customs' New Top Cop Anyone who thinks David V. Aguilar will be a mere caretaker at Customs and Border Protection should think again. Granted,... Final Hours Rule for Truckers Starting Feb. 27, 2012: On-duty time will not include time resting in a parked commercial motor... Punching the Clock Many factors may push truck pricing higher this year, but new restrictions on truck driver work hours won't be among...

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JANUARY 16, 2012
HPH ups the ante on security Hong Kong-headquartered Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has upped its cargo security with the new deployment of an enhanced web-based service called StellarTrak. ... Nigerian 'fuel oil-fed' dispute suspended The national strike called by the Nigeria Labout Congress and the Trade Union Congress has apparently been suspended. While state president Goodluck Jonathan had ... Carriers pull back on freight rate increases The sharp surge in freight rate levels from Asia to Europe and the US since Christmas already appears to be running out of steam. According to the Shanghai Shipping ... Imperial strengthens its African network Germiston (South Africa)-based Imperial Logistics is expanding its pan-African transport and supply chain management activities by taking over Namibia-based IJ ... Transpac rates could 'fall off a cliff' post CNY The recent climb in transpacific rates looks like it will be short-lived and only down to the seasonal rush to move cargo before the Chinese New Year (CNY) - with ... PSA posts growth in 'challenging' year Newly-ensconced PSA International group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has spoken of the 'challenges' it faced in 2011 and the 'uncertain' outlook for this year as the Singapore-headquartered ... Black Friday for eurozone Friday, 13th proved to be unlucky for the eurozone with 9 members of the 17-state single currency unit having their credit status downgraded by confidence nemesis, ... Carriers schedule reliability slips again Average reliability of global ocean carriers' direct schedules slipped for the third month running in December, according to SeaIntel. Only 59% of all vessels monitored ... Iran issues warning to OPEC's Gulf members The Iran Government has raised the temperature further in its dispute with western regimes that threaten to impose sanction on its oil exports. Having threatened ... Nautilus warns on 'mega-ship' safety issues

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Eitzen Chemical seeks advice ABG Sundial Collier to help troubled owner consider options following heavy losses. Pirates miss out again Montanari aframax saved by armed guards following Indian Ocean attack. Costa stands by its man Owner offers to help Costa Concordia captain in legal fight despite accusations of "significant human error". Nimasa fights detention ruling Nigerian maritime agency sets out case for holding tanker in 2006 following $39m award against it. Shin Yang buys another Kuala Lumpur-listed owner consolidates domestic presence with purchase of a second Borneo-based company. VL prices face hammering Tanker values tipped to take another beating when a once-pirated VLCC is auctioned this week, Clarksons says. Bumi seals Brazil bonanza Hassan Basma-led shipowner confirms $50m AHTS charter with Petrobras. CSDC orders aframax Hong Kong-listed owner heads to sister yard for $53m tanker due next year. Samsung fills vessel gap Korean yard group to build LNG processing plant for Australia as ship deals prove scarce. DNV clears VLOC safety cloud Damage to Vale Beijing did not stem from a problem running through Vale's giant bulker series, class society says. Mermaid appoints new head Thoresen Thai-backed offshore owner names Bruce Gemmell as new chief executive. Tanker runs out of gas Ukrainian ship en route to breakers crawled into UK port after fuel tanks ran dry. Odfjell continues clearout Oslo-listed owner said to have cashed in another 1980s built tanker in $6m disposal.

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JANUARY 16, 2012
Fuel oil export tax to fall Russia to cut export duty by 1% in February. Price falling across Europe Average bunker demand in Gibraltar. Prices largely stable in Fujairah Some suppliers in Suez have no IFO. Supplier expands operations Maxcom Bunker now able to deliver in the Italian port of Civitavecchia. TWI pegs differences in bunker values close to $240 Latest calculation from Viswa Lab says the 'best' quality fuels should sell for 35.5% more than the 'worst' quality fuels. Rotterdam bunker sales up for the first time in five years Container ships taking bigger stems, says Port Authority. Wrecked cruise ship carrying 2,500 mt of bunker product Salvage specialists Smit expected to drill into the ship's side to extract the fuel. Prices mostly falling in Asian ports Supplies still tight in Singapore and Hong Kong on Monday. IFO supplies remain tight in Hong Kong Due to further delays in cargo replenishments. Bunker player resumes supplies at Libyan ports Supplies MGO and 120 cSt grade across Libyan ports. Marine fuel efficiency simulator made available Fuel savings based on full-scale trials of 100-metre UK hopper dredger, says Marin. Asian bunker offices to close for Chinese New Year Offices in Singapore will be closed on January 23 and 24. Bunkers recovered after tanker explosion Oil boom has been installed around the stricken ship.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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