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BRIEFS

September 21, 2012

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Piraeus surges 53pc to retain status as Cosco Pacific's top box shop Maersk Line to use new eastern terminal of JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven Portuguese ports strike bound as workers protest state austerity cuts Jebel Ali Port's Terminal 3 to be equipped with 19 Shanghai quay cranes OOCL expands Russian feeder services to link Germany and St Petersburg Chongqing subsidises container terminal handling charges US$22.79/TEU Industry's shipping confidence index drops to 4-year low to 5.3 in August Finland to side-step EU ban on carrier rebates for costly sulphur fuel DB Schenker Logistics offers eServices to track air/ocean freight Guangdong customs launches e-clearance scheme to cut shipper costs Barloworld Logistics to help Asian firms in their African supply chain Cape Town's development forum to focus on African Ports Evolution SBS Worldwide strikes agency deal in India with Capricorn Logistics FedEx quarterly profit down 1pc to US$459 million, but freight up 114pc Russian ABC freighter aborts takeoff in Shanghai after GEnx engine failure Alabama's Huntsville-Panalpina hub ends year on air cargo volume high United Airlines to lay off Guam cargo ground handlers, ticket agents

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Barge owners jeopardised by Goa mining freeze Divya Shipping & Clearing Services wins "Freight Forwarder of the Year - Indian" award at MALA 2012 Shashi Tanna elected AMTOI President, Shantanu Bhadkamkar Vice-President for 2012-13 Gold, silver imports dip 38 pc in April-Aug. GPA ports see second-highest box volume in Aug. GTI asks labour & local political representatives to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the terminal KPT civil engineers celebrate Engineer's Day MbPT accepts MANSAs stand on tariff for shifting of vessels CONCOR launches scheduled train service from DCT-Turbhe to Kolkata/Guwahati Rly freight grows 4 pc in April-Aug. Fieo urges government to bring down cost of credit to push manufacturing INR turns lower on fresh dollar demand Adani, Coast Guard jointly commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Gulf Air resumes flights to Iran and Iraq Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from today (20 September), following approval from the Bahrain government. Flights to Baghdad, Erbil... Reshuffle at Lufthansa Cargo in Austria The German air transport provider Lufthansa took over Austrian Airlines' cargo division in July and installed new managers in August. Arnulf Schoeberl was selected as country manag... Indian Railways carry 4.23% more freight Indian Railways carried 405.54 million t of revenue earning freight between April and August this year. This is an increase of 4.23%, or 16.45 million t more, compared to the 389.0... ETCS signalling systems for new railway line in southern Algeria Estel RA, a joint venture of the Algerian national railway Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) and Siemens, has been awarded a contract to deliver signalling and t... Port of Hamburg handles first gigaliner The HHLA container terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg (Germany) recently carried out a handling test on its first long and heavy vehicle (LHV). The gigaliner was operated by... Karl Gross adds own former trainees to sales team Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has reinforced its sales team at its headquarters in Bremen (Germany) by recruiting two of its former trainees Stefan Kapitola and Henning ... VIM upgrades connections to Adler/Sochi The Russian carrier VIM Airlines is launching weekly scheduled services between Adler/Sochi and the Tajik capital Dushanbe today (20 September). In addition the existing Moscow Dom... Aden Port Authority to end DP World contract Aden Port Authority has begun talks with terminal operator DP World with a view to cancelling the latter's port management contract. This transaction is to be carried out in an ami... Logwin opens own office in Rijeka The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based service provider Logwin opened its own premises in the port city Rijeka (Croatia) on 1 August. Logwin mainly provides warehousing and customs cl... DAF wins Irish Truck of the Year Award 2012 The DAF XF105 won the Irish Fleet Truck Award 2012 at the annual Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in Belfast (Ireland). The jury praised DAF's top-of-the-range m... Hunt & Palmer launch air cargo business The British air charter company Hunt & Palmer PLC has launched a new venture called Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd. Operating from the group's head off... Hoyer buys Turkish forwarder Aktifsped The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics service provider Hoyer has acquired a majority shareholding in the Turkish forwarder Aktifsped. Aktifsped, a national and international road h... Emons Spedition GmbH expanding Emons Spedition GmbH, a global forwarding company based in Cologne (Germany), is expanding. In order to better participate in the growing volume of international goods flows and tr...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Shell Alaska drilling faces another regulatory obstacle LoBiondo holds hearing on USCG "death spiral" Port dispute parties agree to 90-day contract extension BAE Norfolk gets Navy contract mods worth $104.8 million Barges play key role in Virginia submarine program Rolls-Royce delivers permanent magnet tunnel thruster Cruise industry adopts new lifeboat loading policy

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Port of Anacortes honored for coastal restoration work Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks last phase of channel deepening NYK enters joint venture with Russia-based ROLF Group FMC responds to inquiries regarding congestion surcharges New Commerce Department data shows metro area exports growing

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Australian LNG lifted by Browse sale Completed sale comes amid concerns for Australian exports China's oil demand will rebound in 2013, says expert Positive news for VLCCs as country widens its supply base Middle-aged drillships spark Arctic safety concerns Vessels built in 1950s and 1960s are still in service Red tape strangles east Africa's energy potential at birth Tanzania and Mozambique face major LNG export hurdles Piracy threat also poses problems for East African energy Offshore vessels operating in region's gas boom could make tempting targets Mozambique liquefaction plant awaits final decision next year Country's LNG to come to market in 2018 Iraq ramps up its crude exports New VLCC capacity at Khor al-Amaya brings timely boost as sanctions hit Iran Scorpio Tankers adds tonnage Half a dozen charter-ins boost fleet to 26 Profits are possible in hull Lloyd's Joint Hull Committee chairman offers a more sanguine view of market prospects Insurers risk irrelevance if they cannot deliver capital providers Zurich's Sean Dalton and Lee Meyrick talk exclusively to Lloyd's List about the key messages that have arisen from IUMI 2012 European port bosses hope to gauge Brussels' policy intentions Concession agreements will be top of conference agenda for Espo Scorpio Tankers boosts its earnings through time charter deal MR tanker deal fixed for almost double the spot market rate Bromma tackles 'megaship syndrome' Triple E-class vessels pose congestion threat for ports Chinese owners, yards and lenders must work together to survive Shipping needs 'new market order', Wei tells summit Shell fixture highlights VLCC time charter demand Latest time charter fixture brings total to 24 this year New York bankruptcy judge clears Wilbur Ross investment in Navigator Private equity mogul to buy stake from trustees of bankrupt Lehman brokerage Tsantanis to succeed Ploughman at Seanergy Chief executive steps down as write-downs hit second-quarter results Bibby targets distressed assets for shipmanagement arm Liverpool group sees business opportunities in the downturn Huge crowd expected for Jade-Weser-Port opening About 1,000 guests to witness unloading of the first containers DP World pulls out of Aden Yemen accused Dubai ports giant of failing to meet the terms of its contract IUMI 2012: Insurers serious about offshore markets must cover FPSOs Offshore risks are complex but interesting, says IUMI energy chairman Valemax detente High-level talks between China and Brazil over the big-ship ban are welcome Vietnam halts Vinalines transhipment port project Ministry of Transport seeks additional domestic and international investors Comment: Entente cordiale? Brazil has sought to rebuild relations with China since Agnelli left Vale last year Consolidating German owners is not easy, says Blue Star Challenges include vessel quality and clashing corporate cultures, says Klein UK oilspill plan opens for consultation MCA invites interested parties to put forward their views Increase financial liability for Arctic shipping, says UK Maximum of $20m compensation to those affected by spills from ships is not enough, says parliamentary report NYK takes stake in Russia's Rolf Group Two global players ink deals to enter market after Moscow joined WTO last month

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ross takes Navigator control A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the Lehman Brothers estate's sale of its shares in LPG operator Navigator Holdings to Wilbur Ross, giving the famed vulture investor majority control German shipping restructuring soars A SURVEY today has warned that the financial straits of German shipowners and KG one-ship companies are continuing to worsen DNB: US shale surge to slash oil prices OIL PRICES will plunge in the coming years because shale gas development in the US will change tanker shipping dynamics, DNB Bank has warned 'K' Line lifts China travel caution JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it will lift its warnings to its officials bound for China, as territorial disputes are beginning to ease Seanergy appoints restructuring advisers VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today said it has replaced its CEO, hired restructuring advisers and revealed significant quarterly losses PEMEX throws Spain a $380M yard lifeline PEMEX of Mexico has handed northwestern Spain's order-starved shipbuilding sector a $380M lifeline with two offshore orders DPW sells non-container holdings in Antwerp DUBAI Ports World said today it has agreed to sell its 60% holdings in Antwerp's general cargo terminal operator DP World Breakbulk and the logistics company AProjects Philippines training academy to appeal closure A TRAINING academy in central Philippines plans to appeal an order to close, Fairplay was told today VLGC rate pressure warned VLGC RATES are likely to remain under downward pressure next month, the Oslo shipbroker Fearnley has warned GCB sells tanker at $6M loss MALAYSIAN tanker operator Global Carriers Bhd said it has sold a 12,000dwt tanker at an expected extraordinary loss of 18.32M ringgit ($6M) Cruising scores sulphur emissions victory ROYAL Caribbean has received approval for a sulphur averaging plan that could serve as a cost-effective template for industry compliance within the North American Emission Control Area

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
North American Intermodal Volume Rises U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending Sept. 15 rose 3.9 percent year-over-year and 14.8 percent from... Ports Want Army Corps, HMT Reform in WRDA Port proponents on Thursday urged Congress to streamline the federal maritime project review process and boost spending by reforming the... Retailers Welcome ILA Extension Retailers say they welcome the agreement by the International Longshormen's Associaiton and United States Maritime Alliance to extend negotiations for... ILA, USMX Agree to 90-Day Extension The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a 90-day contract extension, averting a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock... FMC Issues Guidance on Congestion Surcharges The Federal Maritime Commission has reminded the shipping industry that carriers must file notice of port congestion surcharges at least... Truckload Slowdown Spreads Amid 'Soft' Demand The freight economy in the U.S. is slowing, and softer truckload shipment volumes and rising fuel costs are squeezing earnings... Virginia Port Launches Labor Web Site The Virginia Port Authority and Virginia International Terminals have created a Web page providing operational information related to the possibility... DP World Sells Stake in Troubled Yemen Container Terminal DP World has sold its 50 percent stake in the container terminal in Yemen's port of Aden just four years... Peugeot Selling 75 Percent Stake in Gefco Logistics French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is selling a 75 percent stake in its Gefco logistics unit to Russian Railways for... Japanese Exports to US Surge 10.3 Percent Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the 10th consecutive month in August on a year-over-year basis, soaring 10.3 percent... Massport Director Mike Leone to Retire Mike Leone, director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, plans to retire at the end of September after 14 years on... Charleston Adopts Load Center Strategy Planning to build the load center port of the future requires a strategic vision that emphasizes construction of large marine... Maersk to Launch India-Mediterranean Service Maersk Line plans to launch a container service, called the ME4, linking India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, effective... 'K' Line to Lift China Travel Warning 'K' Line will end its recommendation to employees that they forgo travel to China during the current Chinese protests over... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump Before Possible ILA Strike Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 8.6 percent this week from last week as U.S. importers scrambled to find space on vessels... ILA, USMX Return to the Table Negotiators for the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance met Wednesday in Newark, N.J., and planned to return Thursday for...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ngqura sets new records South Africa's newest container port is continuing to set records with Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) in the eastern Cape province having had its best month yet ... DP World divests of its Yemen interests After months of speculation, DP World has announced that it has withdrawn from the Yemeni port of Aden and divested of all of its interests in Dubai and Aden Ports ... MSC and Maersk get together between Med and ECSA Maersk Line's weekly Rumba service and MSC's Spain schedule between the Mediterranean and East Coast of South America are to be merged into one common service. ... US cargo costs to jump unless port investment gap filled Unless an investment gap of nearly USD16 billion for the update of the US' ports and inland waterways is filled, the prices for transporting goods will rise and ... Japanese trade down again in August With the bilateral USD300 billion per annum trade with China at risk over the islands spat with its neighbour, the news from Japan just gets worse: its ... Drewry launches new equity research service MSC Flaminia: fire investigation continues Recently described as a 'chemical' container ship in some elements of the mainstream press the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia remains alongside at its Jade-Weser-Port, ... Purfresh appoints additional Latin American agents US-based Purfresh, which uses ozone to control atmospheric conditions inside containers, thus allowing perishable products to be shipped effectively, has appointed ... Halifax port strikes MoU with Panama Canal Authority The Port of Halifax is preparing for the widening of the Panama Canal by striking a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) - and claims ...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Postmortem Recent fixtures tied to Transocean and other US-quoted offshore contractors suggest that day rates for ultra-deepwater drilling units may have plateaued, according to analysts at Dahlman Rose. US ports strike averted, for now Employers and longshoremen unions on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast have come to a temporary agreement that averts a strike for at least the next three months. Phoenix duo exits AI Phoenix Energy Navigation of Greece has added a pair of coated carriers to Heidmar's aframax and long-range-two (LR2) pool, Sigma Tankers. Scorpio's growth spurt Scorpio Tankers' fleet expansion campaign continued this week as it firmed up deals to charter-in five products carriers. SHIP calls in hired guns Dale Ploughman is stepping down as the chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings after hiring a pair of financial advisors to aid in a restructuring. PB boosts buying power Pacific Basin Shipping has turned to the bond market to swell its already impressive war chest. Rich owners in short supply New York may be a popular hangout for shipping money men but very few with links to the maritime industry can be found among America's richest people, according to the latest list from Forbes. Rem ponders bond bid Rem Offshore is the latest Norwegian shipowner to ponder a trip to the bond market. Sick in Sydney About 21 passengers and crew have developed a gastrointestinal illness on a Holland America cruiseship off Canada. Bibby wants more Bibby Line Group is pushing to become a major force in the third-party shipmanagememnt sector as the downturn creates fresh opportunities with both owners and banks. "I'm Jack Sparrow!" A drunk and hallucinating UK woman has ended up in jail after stealing a ferry and yelling at police: "I'm Jack Sparrow!" Kemal Kuru refloated A Turkish cargoship has been freed by tugs after running aground in the Dardenelles strait. Dosco order still an idea A giant VLCC newbuilding order from Dalian Ocean Shipping Co (Dosco) appears to be some way off. DP World sells again Dubai ports group DP World has offloaded $61m of non-core operations in Belgium. Blue Star eyes newbuilds Germany's Blue Star Holding is drawing up plans to order new containerships. Lauritzen returns favour Three months after losing its dry-cargo president to Norden, J Lauritzen has raided the Danish owner to fill the vacancy. Bidders eye Rocha Up to 40 companies have expressed interest in building Uruguay's new deepwater container port. Vinalines work halted The Vietnamese government has lost patience with Vinalines' delayed project to build a new container terminal in Van Phong. Malaysia thwarts pirates Malaysian authorities have foiled a group of pirates as they tried to sell bunker fuel from a hijacked Singaporean tanker. Crew saved as ship burns The Japanese coast guard has evacuated 12 crew from a burning Chinese cargoship off Sasebo. Pemex inks double Mexican state oil company Pemex has ordered two flotels in Spain. RIG ties up newbuild Transocean has secured a three-year charter for an ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillship newbuilding under construction in South Korea. FreeSeas gets more time FreeSeas has restructured two ship finance loans with Deutsche Bank which will see repayments made substantially easier for the shipowner. Eurasia wins extension Eurasia Drilling Co (EDC) has secured three years more work in the Caspian Sea for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
NY/NJ port authority getting 'on the right track' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing changes to "rid itself of years of inefficiency," and faces "enormous" challenges and opportunities over the next decade, according to a report by Navigant Consulting. Back to the drawing board at Nhava Sheva Earlier this week, officials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority officially threw out a winning bid from PSA International and domestic partner ABG Ports for a 30-year concession to build and operate the terminal. OCZ beset by supply chain problems NY/NJ port authority resists handing over report 'K' Line to resume China travel soon The Japanese line confirmed to American Shipper that it recommended staff "forgo business trips for the time being," but said "there is an option for staff to take a business trip to China depending on the need." NYK acquires majority of Russian logistics firm NYK said ROLF's current managers will lead the new joint venture divisions and work in cooperation with NYK representatives. Alexander Larin, who is now chief executive officer of ROLF's logistics business, will remain CEO of the joint company. Newsflash: ILA, USMX agree to 90-day contract extension The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, until Dec. 29. Wicresoft, SPS Commerce target North Asia Stifel European forwarder index sags for 5th month NS, FedEx signal slowing economy Maersk to split Middle East/Med/ECSA loop Shipco starts 2 new China-U.S. LCL services Virginia port to provide ILA news Barloworld expands in Persian Gulf, Africa Virtualized Logistics' workshops to manage suppliers Yamato Global pays $2.3 million price-fixing fine FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Key bunker grade sees fall of $25.50 in Fujairah Falling market sees Fujairah suppliers 'holding back product'. Markets fall sharply across Europe Lower prices trigger 'very, very strong demand' in Gibraltar. Dispute escalates to attack on Gibraltar's key industries Bunker sector embroiled in row over fishing rights. Pirate attack close to Singapore waters Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says pirates were 'selling fuel below market price.' Fuel arbitrage volumes remain high Stocks in Singapore at six-week high. Dredging will open the way for 'fuel efficient' ships New Zealand's high court says project to clear channel for larger ships can go ahead. Prices plunge in Asian bunker hubs Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Brightoil charters out second newbuild VLCC Brightoil Gravity time chartered to US Energy firm at $20,000 per day. Hong Kong study supports regional ECA 'Excess deaths' would be cut by 91% if emissions regulations were in place. ABB introduces vertically integrated fuel saving system Marine advisory and automation system able to 'dramatically reduce' fuel consumption of vessels, it says. Titan's wind-up petition hearing adjourned, again Hearing of Saturn Petrochemical Holdings Limited adjourned to November 16.

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COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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

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