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BRIEFS

October 17, 2012

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China's September export value increases 9.9pc, setting monthly record Los Angeles container volumes up 5.57pc in September, best in two years Hong Kong down 2.4pc in September to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 8.2pc Chongqing to cancel export inspection fee for the fourth quarter Cochin calls for more supervision on using accident-prone pilot ladders Virginia ports September up 11pc to 182,318 TEU - 8.3pc increase in 2012 Singapore's retail figures improve 0.9 per cent in August over July UK ex-military, naval personnel to be re-deployed into civilian logistics Cargotec installs SmartPort gate solutions at 2 Brazilian box terminals TIACA members curse EU carbon tax, commiserate over slower global growth CHAMP Cargosystems looks to Atlanta to gain Latin American foothold DB Schenker Logistics opens new air freight hub at London Heathrow

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Maersk Line extending absolute service reliability MSC announces fixed-day, weekly service from Krishnapatnam Cashew imports flood domestic markets Cargo traffic at Major Ports up by 2.4 pc in Aug. Essar Ports' Q2 net profit doubles to 80.5 cr. Port of Halifax inks MoU with Panama Canal Authority International air freight volume down in Aug. Cut policy rates to trigger growth: Fieo Free sugar export policy to continue: Thomas Govt not to impose MEP for onion

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Aeroflot ends Angola service Aeroflot is operating its last service to Angola today (16 October 2012), as the Russian airline is terminating its bi-weekly Moscow Sheremetyevo - Hurghada (Egypt) - Luanda opera... New deputy secretary general for CCNR Katrin Moosbrugger will become deputy secretary general of the CCNR, as of 21 January 2013, thereby replacing Hans van der Werf. The CCNR is an international organisation that exer... Second container terminal to be built in Damman's King Abdul Aziz port Three partners - Saudi Global Ports LLC (SGP), Saudi Arabia's public investment fund and PSA - have established a joint venture to construct a second container terminal in Damman. ... Renault Trucks to completely replace range in June 2013 Heinz-Jürgen Löw, the president of the French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks, announced that his firm's long distance, construction and distribution ranges are to b... Norbert Dentressangle chosen by Liberty Global The international cable company, Liberty Global Inc (LGI), has chosen the French service provider Norbert Dentressangle to manage its warehousing and distribution activities across... DB Schenker Rail launches second weekly rail freight service between UK and Poland Germany-based DB Schenker Rail has strengthened trading links between the UK and Poland with the introduction of a second weekly rail freight service between the two countries. Thi... Alstom presents first class KZ8A freight locomotive to Kazakh Railways Alstom Transport recently unveiled the first class KZ8A electric freight locomotive that is destined for Kazakh Railways in Belfort (France) where the KZ8A was designed and manufac... Inchcape Shipping Services selects new chief commercial officer Inchcape Shipping Services, a maritime services provider, has chosen Nigel Pusey as its new chief commercial officer. In this newly created position Pusey will report directly to I... Monthly volume growth at AAT Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) in Hong Kong (China) reported a tonnage throughput of 61,668 t in September 2012, 8% more compared to the same month last year. In the month u... Canadian motor carriers ask for more rest stops, highway and bridge improvements Canadian carriers have provided the federal government a helpful guide to assist in prioritizing possible infrastructure investments in 2013. The list, submitted by provincial truc...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Seabulk Tankers names Bud Hall VP Fleet Management STEM honors for Huntington Ingalls shipbuilders Wärtsilä UV based BWMS picked for Tidewater PSV newbuilds Dockwise books contracts worth $56 million Study aims to ease Australian path to LNG fueled ships Steerprop propulsors chosen for dual fuel STQ ferry

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA making headway on trench project Port Metro Vancouver taps Mann as Canada Place general manager Port of Portland to boost long-term parking rates at PDX Corps plans to fill breach at Grays Harbor south jetty New stores set to open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
APMT slams Virginia rival as Carlyle Group exit leaves three-horse race VIT's 'natural benefits have held competitors at bay for decades' Bigger boxships will strain back-office data processing Cloud computing could solve duplicated information and lack of common systems Shipowners Club absorbs reinsurance cost in general increase Industry experts question whether other players will follow suit Gap widens for dry bulk spot rates as prices flatline for smaller tonnage However capesize and panamax time charter rates continue to climb OSG share in free fall Bad morning for tanker major Afghan drugs battle holds a key to tackling piracy An 'optimal public order of the oceans' is very far away Standard announces 7.5% increase in premiums General increase is a 'balancing act' to correct an underwriting deficit Costamare prices offering at $14 per share Greek boxship owner eyes further vessel acquisitions with $98m fundraiser French state lifeline for CMA CGM Yildirim Group also augments interest A pledge too far Without credible endorsement, every firm a shipowner employs must be vetted Coscol records 73% fall in third-quarter profit Multipurpose vessel unit beats expectations and may have bottomed out, says analyst Sinopec to trade oil products from north Europe Buying Mercuria storage broadens Chinese state major's charter activity Seadrill Partners announces details of $221m New York IPO Promised annual distribution might trail parent's 8.5% dividend, say analysts Crewing firms hit back after Manila seafarer centre raids Government names and shames recruiters before making formal charges Misplaced solidarity Shipbreaking is dirty and deadly and better standards will save Asian workers' lives PMSC cost-cutting tactics could invalidate insurance In the event of an accident, shipowners may be left vulnerable Greek port privatisation push may face new hurdle Brussels probe could bring further delays as Athens battles to raise cash Scottish Loan Fund open to shipping deals Mezzanine finance made available to small and medium-sized enterprises Kinko Maru sale set to indicate state of aframax sector Sale will reveal prospects for a tanker segment whose asset values have plummeted Carlyle Group pulls out of race to run Virginia terminals Unexpected withdrawal of $2bn bid leaves three companies in the running Cleartrade adds bunker fuel trades to derivatives platform Move gives charterers and shippers greater risk management over operational costs Volumes at Long Beach and LA show contrasting trends Los Angeles has best month since August 2010 but Long Beach throughput drops

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Conti completing bulk binge GERMAN KG house Conti Reederei is on track to complete its huge 27-ship newbuilding programme, launched before the 2008-9 global crisis Auditor says Fairstar must to call new AGM FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport must schedule a new AGM because its auditor pointed out flaws in the way it handled a newbuilding contract in its accounts, according to Dockwise Costamare raises $98M BOX SHIP lessor Costamare today priced an equity offering at $14 per share, an 8% discount on yesterday's closing price Russian reefer food fight breaking out? CMA CGM is offering a new reefer box service to deliver citrus from Turkey and Egypt to Novorossiysk Korean banks lend $334M for Vale VLOCs KOREA Development Bank has arranged a $334M loan agreement to help compatriot Polaris Shipping buy 10 VLOCs from Vale China's commodity imports bounce back CHINESE commodity imports rebounded in September, as falling prices encouraged buying again No peek at peak so far for Caribbean PEAK cargo season in the Caribbean has started out unexpectedly weak, according to outgoing Caribbean Shipping Association president Carlos Urriola EPL 2Q profits rise 97% ESSAR Ports Ltd today said net profits rocketed 97% in its July-September quarter Fleet identified for Russian LNG fuel scheme A FLEET that NCSC of Russia plans to convert to LNG bunker fuel has been revealed to be made up of tugs, small bunkering ships, pilot launches and fire and spill auxiliaries Bulker deliveries keep pressure on rates MONTHLY deliveries of drybulkers have surpassed the 10M dwt level several times, according to BIMCO's latest report Fortescue goes bullish again FORTESCUE Metals defied the bears today and reinstated its bullish expansion scheme FIS offers live bunker pricing service FIS, A UK broker of freight and commodity derivatives, said it is offering a live bunker fuel pricing service Puerto Rico shipping seen on comeback trail PUERTO Rican shipping is gradually recovering as its economy emerges from a long recession, Fairplay has been told Korea car output wheezing SOUTH Korea's automobile production is recovering from strikes in August, but output and exports remain lower year on year BLT tanker freed in Singapore A CHEMICAL tanker belonging to cash-strapped Indonesian chemical shipping specialist PT Berlian Laju Tanker has been freed from arrest in Singapore

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Kickoff of PortMiami Deep Dredge Project's Contracting Phase The contracting phase of Miami-Dade County's "Deep Dredge" project to deepen PortMiami's channel to minus 50 feet was kicked off Oct. 15 with the solicitation of bids by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction to deepen the channel is scheduled to begin in early 2013 and is slated to be... FONASBA Names New President New FONASBA President Marygrace Collins The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents recently elected ship broker Marygrace Collins, vice president of the U.S.-based Bulkore Chartering, as president, succeeding Christakis Papavassiliou after his two-year term. Collins' goals in this role include working to get more companies to sign up to meet... Why CMA CGM's New Investor Is Good for Shippers The French government's long-expected decision to invest in CMA CGM will give the French carrier access to much-needed capital funds at a time when it is trying to restructure more than $5 billion of debt with some 75 bank creditors. The $150 million capital infusion, which follows a... Costamare Plans Another Stock Sale Greek container ship owner Costamare said proceeds from a planned share sale may be used to fund further vessel acquisitions. The NYSE-listed company plans to offer 7 million shares of its common stock; up to 700,000 shares will be acquired by the members of the controlling Konstantakopoulos family. Costamare also intends to...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
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 ... Heavy seas in southern Spain hamper boxship and cargo ship salvage The two ships that have been stuck fast since the end of September on an environmentally-sensitive beach close to Valencia are proving a real challenge for the ... HMM to 'suspend' transpac reefer service According to US media reports South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that it will cut its reefer service from the US East Coast to Asia ... Etihad Rail signs up GSL Abu-Dhabi-based Eithad Rail, which is developing and will operate the UAE's national rail system, has announced that it has signed another memorandum of understanding ... BAL to double capacity at its Abidjan terminal Bollore Africa Logistics [BAL] is in the midst of an expansion and cargo-handling equipment programme that will double the throughput capacity of its Vridi Container ... US retail sales up in September American consumers helped boost the nation's economy last month by opening their purses and wallets and splashing out on a range of goods including the new iPhone: ... 2015: Europe's major boxports only two-thirds utilised Europe's top five box ports face a dip in average container terminal utilisation to 66% by 2015, with Belgian hub Antwerp seen as most 'vulnerable' to price competition ...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Nobu Su in fraud suit Vantage Drilling has accused Taiwanese shipping magnate Nobu Su of pushing the company to the brink of financial ruin in the years following its 2007 IPO. OSG sinks to new low Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group hit a historic low Tuesday on in the wake of a plunge that sent ripples down Wall Street. IMS slides in the third IM Skaugen issued a grim market forecast Tuesday on the heels of a quarter in which it handed in a balance sheet that was covered in red ink. Concordia looted Scuba diving thieves have been looting the Costa Concordia cruiseship, it emerged in the same week that the first hearing into the disaster began. Costamare pulls trigger Costamare will likely pursue both newbuildings and secondhand tonnage with cash from its latest Wall Street fundraiser, according to an analyst at Wells Fargo Securities. Korean orders halved South Korean shipyards have seen newbuilding orders cut in half in the first nine months of 2012, the government says. CMA CGM seals infusion France's CMA CGM has secured $250m worth of injections that have set the stage for a massive debt overhaul and an initial public offering (IPO). Delta licences ditched The government of Goa, India, has cancelled casino permits for two of Delta Corp's offshore casino cruiseships. Clipper takes newbuild Clipper has expanded its fleet with a potential two-year charter for a supramax newbuildings. France seizes drugs French customers officers have seized 16kg of cocaine found on a Norwegian dry cargoship. Fredriksen sheds cash cow John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has sold off another of its ageing OBOs which had been a cash cow for the Norwegian owner. Phoenix in Chelsea move Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines has put the finishing touches to its acquisition of Chelsea Shipping after receiving all necessary approvals. Robbers attack crewman A seafarer has been injured following the latest attack on a vessel at the Muara Berau anchorage off Indonesia. Watching and waiting Taiwanese container line Evergreen will not add to its huge newbuilding programme until the Panama Canal is completed, according to vice chairman Bronson Hsieh. USC plans new yard Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) wants to have a new rig-building yard operational by 2020. Not so Daily Maersk Maersk Line's latest round of capacity cuts has reduced the number of sailings on its flagship Daily Maersk programme, Alphaliner says. Essar Ports doubles up Essar Ports has almost doubled its second quarter earnings off the back of higher volumes. Ferry in trouble again AUL ship slides off repair slipway in Greenland five days after grounding. Naftomar nets Sanko ship Greek owner Naftomar is tipped to have picked up a gas carrier from ailing Japanese owner Sanko. Fujian eyes engine market China's Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group and Jichai Power have teamed up to build ship engines. Hall swaps to Seacor Teekay veteran Robert Hall has jumped ship to Seacor to head up its US flag tanker operations. Mermaid wins Ranger gig Mermaid Marine Australia has been awarded a contract to support an FPSO off the coast of Western Australia. Nisshin sells again Nisshin Shipping of Japan has offloaded another MR tanker, its fifth in recent months. HMM chasing $200m Hyundai Merchant Marine has turned to shareholders for almost $200m. Crew held over drugs Two crew members from a Royal Caribbean cruiseship have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling cocaine. Dockwise adds $56m Dutch heavy-lift specialist Dockwise has announced new deals worth $56m. Crew stranded in UAE The crew of a Vietnamese cargoship is unable to leave the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE because of unpaid port dues. Pemex deal safe Mexico's incoming president Enrique Pena Nieto has pledged to go ahead with a flotel order for state-owned oil company Pemex in Spain. Rio retains ore target Rio Tinto, the world's second largest iron ore producer, says it plans to maintain its 2012 production guidance at 250mt. Mercuria in Sinopec tie-up Mercuria has sold half of its terminals business to a subsidiary of China's Sinopec in a deal reported to be worth EUR130m ($168m). FONASBA appoints Collins The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA) has named Marygrace Collins as its new president.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
NEWSFLASH: French government invests in CMA CGM CMA CGM said Tuesday the French Government's sovereign wealth fund, Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI), has agreed to subscribe into $150 million in bonds which are convertible into a 6 percent stake in CMA CGM. RILA's Jackson heads compliance HID Global's RFID helps Argentine winery Scoular's NVO plugs into Descartes Accel-KKR makes equity investment in Accellos Carlyle drops out of Virginia port contest State officials, including the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), are still considering offers from APM Terminals and RREEF, the real estate arm of Deutsche Bank, to take operational control of the state's marine terminals. COSCO/China Shipping team up on domestic service The service will link northeast China with Fujian in southeast China and Shantou in south China's Guangdong province. "This move is just the start of an intensive cooperation in domestic container shipping." China Shipping said. Thorne promoted to deputy director at Mobile port LA up, Long Beach down in September COSCO raising TP, Asia-Europe rates Commerce starts supply chain advisory The Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness will highlight the role that freight infrastructure and advise on policies to boost exports of American-made products. DHL plans contract logistics investment in India The investment includes building 5 million square feet of warehousing space in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, as well as upgrades to DHL's transport fleet in the country. Port Canaveral deepening report submitted Washington Notebook: LaHood speaks highways, his future to TIACA The Obama administration hopes to complete development of a national freight policy early next year when Congress is expected to begin debating a long-term surface transportation plan that authorizes how money is spent and sets federal policies. Panalpina hard hit by decline in air freight Cathay's air cargo volume rises in September CHEP to handle Cargolux's ULDs through 2017 Alemán Zubieta to recieve Connie Award U.S., Israel seal telecom export agreement

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Bank uses EEDI to evaluate energy efficiency of shipping portfolio Bank confirmed that using the EEDI methodology, the energy efficiency of 88% of the ships in the IPEX portfolio could be evaluated. IFO prices firm in Fujairah But bunker prices in African ports were dropping. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam While Mediterranean ports displayed a softening trend. DFDS testing new NOx emission reduction equipment Company 'again contributes to developing new environmental technologies' after 'success' with scrubber testing. Coal berth bunker pipeline operational Pipeline at Port Kembla has been serviced. Australia to get LNG bunkering study DNV to lead the fully comprehensive study. KPI Bridge Oil appoints Director of Risk Management products 'This appointment is a natural development for us following the robust growth experienced across our seven offices.' Fujairah needs 'transparent price discovery mechanism' 'We don't feel that the existing benchmarks reflect at all really what's happening in our market,' says DME chief executive. Denmark 'prepared and ready to support' US GHG proposal Danish Shipowners' Association disappointed that MEPC debate on proposals to reduce CO2 emissions from existing ships was delayed. New trading screen launch at SIBCON Trading will be based on three key bunker fuel contracts says FIS. Asian aviation market 'offers opportunities' for Chemoil CEO says company is also looking for growth in 'niche' bunker markets. Little movement in Asian bunker markets Supplies 'fine' at major Asian ports. Japanese yards confirm 'next generation' vessel order Pure car and truck carriers can cut fuel consumption by 'over 30%', say MHI and Imabari. Wrist firm expands presence in Asia Appoints key account manager for the Philippines. South China fuel oil imports to fall sharply in October Region expected to import 130,000 mt of fuel oil in October. Mercuria, Sinopec ink new bulk storage JV Agreement includes the sale of 50% equity interest in Vesta Terminals to the Chinese firm. tEC provides grant for French LNG bunkering project Grant provided to fund 'technical and design studies' for project at Dunkirk port. Cleartrade launches bunker fuel swap contracts New swap contracts allow bunker traders and users to execute swaps of as little as one metric tonne of fuel oil.

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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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