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August 23, 2012

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Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and MOL in joint Japan-Indonesia service Badly burnt MSC Flaminia under tow, likely to dock at German port Zim CFO Allon Raveh to quit by January, guided company through bad times Sinotrans H1 net profit falls 9.7pc to $78.7 million as sales rise 12pc Qinghai Caojiabao Logistics Centre starts construction to serve Tibet United Nations' ILO to set seafarers' working conditions in 12 months Sino-Kazakhstan cross-border economic centre launches 10 new projects Recovery hard to be seen in later half of year CMA CGM offers service to Baltic seaports for first time via Hamburg India approves deployment of armed security contractors to fend off pirates India's Concor to invest in private freight terminals and warehousing Million plus container terminal project for Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia HK to make wine by importing grapes, already biggest consumer in Asia US retail container imports forecast to rise 6.3pc in August Hong Kong airport posts 1.6pc decrease in July cargo to 335,000 tonnes Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies victor to 'ugliest dog in the world' contest United's 787 Dreamliner takes first production flight over Seattle Schiphol's first half cargo falls 3.2pc, but stays ahead of Euro average FedEx expands versatile mobile applications to wide range of smart phones Air Canada hires CHEP Aerospace to supply and manage its unit loading device

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AUGUST 22, 2012
ILO Maritime Labour Convention coming into force welcomed On-time performance of vessels at new high Panama Canal toll hikes approved; no change in per box rate Ulrich Ulrichs, MD of Rickmers-Linie, to address MALA 2012 India prunes sensitive list for Pak, SAARC nations ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ICD-Khodiyar Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 26 pc in April-July INR remains strong against dollar in restricted trading Vibrant Gujarat creating the Davos momentum in India: Narendra Modi Weak INR pushes veg oil imports down in July

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Royal Brunei temporary suspends service to Saudi Arabia Royal Brunei Airlines is temporary suspending its Bandar Seri Begawan - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) flights from today (22 August) until 30 November 2012. The service cur... Daimler to build truck engine plant in China via commercial vehicle joint venture The joint venture between Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in Beijing's Huairou district by H1/20... VW sells more commercial vehicles The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 270,000 vehicles in H1/2012, 3.7% more than in the same six months in 2011. Germany continued to be the most impo... SBB investing in state-of-the-art train control system Switzerland's national railway SBB is replacing the existing train control system on its network with the standardised European Train Control System (ETCS). Costing some CHF 300 mi... KeRail and Tata Steel Minerals Canada Ltd sign rail services agreement KeRail, a subsidiary of the North American railroad, Genesee & Wyoming, has entered into a long-term agreement with Tata Steel Minerals Canada to provide rail transportation se... IAG Cargo new freight handling agent for TAM in Spain IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linha Aereas SA in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo (Brazil) and Madrid usin... Aero Cargo: new managing director in Frankfurt Antonio Filipe de Almeida Oliveira has been appointed new managing director of Frankfurt-based Aero Cargo GmbH, an affiliate of European Cargo Services. He succeeds Heiner Sass who... Good first half for Zurich airport Flughafen Zürich AG, the operator of Zurich airport (Switzerland) ended H1/2012 with a positive result. The net profit for this period rose by 9.1% compared to the first half year ... NOL reports USD 57 million year-on-year improvement in ebit The Singapore-based NOL Group has reported Q2/2012 core earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of USD 16 million, a USD 57 million turnaround from a year ago. NOL's container ship... Gefco opens new logistics facility in Slovakia Gefco Slovakia, Gefco's national subsidiary in Slovakia, has augmented its storage capacity by opening a new warehouse in Senec, near Bratislava. The 9,000 sqm platform will be use... EFL International Distribution claims a first in pet transport EFL International Distribution, one of Ireland's foremost independent logistics companies, has become the first firm in the Irish Republic to become an approved carrier under the I... DB Schenker Logistics bundling logistics services for DIY sector The German logistics service provider Schenker Deutschland AG has just started to bundle global end-to-end logistics schemes that are specially tailored to the needs of DIY outlets...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Nichols Brothers building two tugs for Harley Marine UTEC appoints Louisiana based Operations Manager Underwater insert repair keeps bulker out of dry dock Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced buoy tender China Rongsheng reports plunging orders, revenues and... COSCO Qidong books $20 million order for jack-up barge

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Two new nations ratify Maritime Labour Convention All Nippon Airways sets date for Boeing 787 service to Sea-Tac Port of Bellingham displays Mill Site art contest winners ATA Truck Tonnage Index holds steady during July New training vessel headed to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court order gives Berlian Laju Tanker room to breathe Indonesia-based group buys time to create acceptable reorganisation plan Private maritime security firm wins first ISO 9001:2008 certification LRQA says it will respond to market demand in this area Troubled shipbuilder P+S makes cash plea to its customers Managing director Rüdiger Fuchs to ask Scandlines, DFDS and Royal Arctic Line to help fill its liquidity gap Kenya moves on up East African giant hits the spotlight at a time of conflict, development and growth Comment: Owners need to come together for the benefit of all Why does one of the largest Chinese shipowners think a VLCC pool is such a bad idea? Eighth week for negative Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings Market treads water but rising bunker costs threaten to push it lower Atlantic bauxite trade booms US imports jump by nearly 50% in the first half of 2012 Drought sees US import more ethanol as chemical refining grows Methanex moves million-tonne methanol plant from Chile to US Gulf Cosco Corp appoints new chief financial officer Shipbuilder wins $20m order for jack-up barge Bantry liquid bulk growth defies Irish cargo downturn New data reflects impact of weak UK economy and housing slump on republic's ports Maersk paying more for bank finance, Kjaervik confirms Exclusive: Bond markets seen as means to diversify funding base Uncertain box lines seek 'short and flexible' charters Tramp market dominated by short-term deals as demand outlook remains unclear Indian owners reject government plea to lift Iran oil Local insurance costs $80,000 per voyage, says Mercator boss CSD 'not optimistic' about giant Chinese VLCC pool China Shipping Group unit takes dim view of forming a pool of 50 very large crude carriers with other state-owned outfits West African pirates launch dawn raid on cargo ship Conakry port authorities did not respond to vessel's call, says International Maritime Bureau Grindrod reports 9% rise in first-half revenues Higher commodity demand offset by oversupply of ships Making the most of a bad thing Odfjell wants to get back to gas Odfjell returns to gas business as chemical markets remain flat Norwegian owner and terminal operator sinks further into the red Falling box volumes at Rotterdam highlight weak demand in Europe And pressure on prices will see ro-ro firms consolidate, says port To Russia with love Moscow's WTO membership is unlikely to spark a cargo bonanza Asciano defies industrial unrest to post double-digit annual growth Australian port operator attributes result to new contract wins Cosco International revenues fall amid industry woes Chinese state giant's shipping services arm posts 6.6% slide in first-half profit Owners should check origin of bunkers Confirmation in writing that bunker stem is not of Iranian origin should be sufficient Fuel and lube oils from Iran unlikely to trigger sanctions, says UK Clubs warn members to maintain due diligence, as British views are not legally binding Downturn in domestic coastal trades weakens CSD's results China Shipping's tanker and bunker unit posts first half-year loss since going public Rest of the world lifts Gothenburg Port's container volumes exported outside Europe rise 3% Sanko Steamship settles bunker dispute with World Fuel Services US-based firm to resume sales to troubled Japanese dry-bulk operator New trades sought for big boxships Cascade effect accelerates as lines absorb new deliveries US docker wage negotiations break down Strike feared at East and Gulf Coast ports after ILA, USMX harden positions

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court grants BLT extension INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker confirmed today a court has granted it a three-month restructuring extension P+S crisis talks start GERMAN yard P+S Werften said today talks on rescuing it from collapse have begun with customers, suppliers and investors China Shipping units reel CHINA Shipping Development today reported 532M yuan ($84M) in 1H losses, representing a 192% freefall year on year Golden Pass plan outlined DETAILS on the proposed Golden Pass LNG export terminal have been revealed in documents filed with the US Department of Energy Aegean expands to HK PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network continues to build its footprint, announcing new bunker supply services in Hong Kong Zhongchang widens losses SHANGHAI-listed Zhongchang Marine said today its H1 net losses were 58M yuan ($9M) - from just 1M yuan lost in the same period last year COSCO unit's profits fall COSCO surprised today by revealing a 1% year-on-year drop in H1 profits for its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Cosco International Farstad's profits drop FARSTAD Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel owner, today said unrealised forex losses caused a drop in net profits Supplier problems hurt busy Bergen PROBLEMS with outsourcing of hull production at one of its yards have hit profits at Bergen, the Oslo-listed builder Odfjell lost $28M in 2Q12 ODFJELL, Norway's chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it expects only marginal gains this year after reporting 2Q12 losses Sanko, WFS settle dispute SANKO Steamship said today it has settled its dispute with bunker supplier World Fuel Services, which arrested chartered-in Sanko ship last month VLCCs wait out Far East BROKERS said no VLCCs were fixed to ship crude to the Far East yesterday, even as some shipping players resumed work after Ramadan Rizzo Bottiglieri ships arrested in Singapore DEBTORS of Italian shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini have seized two of its ships in Singapore Jiangnan HI's profits drop by 87% CSSC SAID profits dropped by 87% year on year in H1 of this year at its Shanghai-listed subsidiary Jiangnan HI

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AUGUST 22, 2012
MSC to Hike Rates for Exports From US Gulf and West Coasts Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced September rate increases for cargo moving from the U.S. Gulf and West coasts to several... Daggett: ILA Strike Likely After Talks Collapse Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down Wednesday, and... Truck Tonnage Rose 3.7 Percent in July Truck tonnage rose 3.7 percent from a year ago in July, but was flat compared to June and is likely... Commentary: Where Multiple Agency Roles Are OK Q: Is it legal for one individual to operate as a "sales-operational" agent for more than one entity? In this... ILA Contract Talks Break Down Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down suddenly Wednesday,... UPS Extends Offer Period for TNT Express United Parcel Service is extending the offer period for its Dutch rival TNT Express from Aug. 31 to Nov. 9... South Carolina to Build Inland Port The South Carolina Ports Authority agreed to join Norfolk Southern Railway in developing an inland port near Greer, S.C., for... A.P. Moller-Maersk Gets $925 Million From Bond Issue Danish shipping and energy group A.P. Moller-Maersk raised 750 million euros ($925 million) from a new seven-year bond to be... Rotterdam's Container Traffic Falls 1.6 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic fell 1.6 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as sharply lower imports... ILA, USMX Back at the Negotiating Table Today With just five weeks left on their current contract, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance resume negotiations... Changi Airport Sees Year-Over-Year Decline Singapore Changi Airport recorded a 4.5 percent year-over-year contraction in cargo traffic last month despite a 4.6 percent increase in... Japanese Exports to US Rise 4.7 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the ninth consecutive month in July on a year-over-year basis, increasing 4.7... Indian Shipping Minister Says No Decision Yet on Cabotage Change Indian Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said no decision has yet been made on allowing foreign-owned and operated ships to move...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Legacy lessons and opportunities The London 2012 Olympics was a triumph; not just for the athletes that medalled, but also for the seamless feat of logistics and transport that accommodated and ... APL to exit WTSA APL is to leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) on September 1 as it said it believed that it was not 'gaining enough benefit to warrant ... CMA CGM and MSC no longer oppose APM T's Virginia port bid APM Terminals (APM T) has won support for its unsolicited bid of US East Coast Virginia port from ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC - who have both taken an apparent ... Rotterdam traffic down Rotterdam's container traffic fell by 1.6% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2011, down to 5,862,149TEU. This compares with neighbouring ... ALL reports higher earnings America Latina Logistica (ALL), one of the largest independent logistics companies based in Latin America and a significant player in Brazil's rail freight industry, ... NDAL and Delmas improve ECSA/West Africa service West African liner specialists Nile Dutch Africa Line and CMA CGM affiliate Delmas have added a ship and improved the frequency of their jointly run east coast ... Gothenburg still growing Gothenburg's container traffic grew by 0.4% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period of 2011, up to 458,000TEU. Imports declined by 6% due ... Emirates to add another Far East/Middle-East string Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), which specialises in the regional liner trades linking the Far East with South Asia, Middle East and East Africa, is to strengthen ... MSC Flamina: German port TBC Southampton improves productivity by 20% Southampton's container terminal claims to have increased its gantry crane productivity by 20% between 2010 and 2011, thanks partly to the ability to handle big ...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Golden Ocean spreads the wealth Herman Billung-led bulker owner collects close to $3m worth of shares via buy-backs. Stage set for expansion Crowley Maritime Corp may be looking to expand its fleet of Jones Act product tankers after reentering the arena with the acquisition of two newbuildings from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Prodigal son Tom Murray abandons Carnival Cruise Lines to serve as fleet manager for Chembulk. BLT gets another breather Beleaguered Indonesian tanker owner's restructuring due to drag on into October. Cargill collars two more Cargill has taken advantage of a terrible spot market to add another couple of capes to its chartered fleet. Boxship bunged up A Vietnamese containership was detained in Hong Kong in July because its water sprinkler nozzles were blocked with wooden corks. Rem stronger in Q2 Fleet expansion has helped Rem Offshore more than double its second quarter profit. CSC Phoenix burns cash Chinese bulker owner Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) has posted a bigger deficit in the first half as rates stayed weak. Nam Cheong set for Africa Nam Cheong has made a breakthrough into an emerging market after agreeing to sell a platform supply vessel to a West Africa-based company. Ship hit off Guinea Bandits have boarded and robbed a cargo ship close to Conakry Port, Guinea, the IMB says. Big three bouncing back Japan's NYK, MOL and K Line now look likely to post profits from their containerships this year as rates rise. Vroon sells one Dutch owner Vroon Offshore has reportedly sold one of its platform supply vessels to a Singapore-based operator. Rongsheng to miss China Rongsheng Heavy Industries will struggle to hit its full-year order target after a below par first half, a leading analyst says. Super Shuttle grounds A Philippines ferry has drifted aground after losing power off Leyte. Search on for crewman A search is continuing off the Philippines for a seafarer who jumped from a cargoship in a bid to rescue his pet dove. No laughing matter Did you hear the one about the Irishman who walked onto a cruise ship and ended up taking on an international corporation? Carbon dioxide danger A UK report has revealed the potential hazards of checking firefighting systems after an accidental discharge of carbon dioxide on a tug in Scotland. Bergen goes red Losses at its shipbuilding division have dragged Bergen Group to a second quarter deficit. Rotterdam volumes rise The key Dutch port of Rotterdam has posted an increase in cargo-handling of 3.2% for the first six months. Nikitin helps Clarksons Settlement of a long running dispute with Russian tycoon Yuri Nikitin has helped Clarksons to an improved six-month profit. Venus held in Israel A Cypriot-managed cruiseship has been detained in Israel as crew make a back-wages claim. Rates woe for Grindrod South African group Grindrod's shipping profit has been cut back as tankers struggled in the first half. Odfjell posts $28m loss Odfjell has succumbed to a weak second quarter with the Oslo-listed owner posting a loss of $28m for the three month period. Sanko fixes bunker row Sanko Steamship looks to have hammered out a deal over bunker supplies with World Fuel Services. Cosco clinches barge deal Cosco Corp (Singapore) has won its second offshore newbuilding contract in as many weeks, it has confirmed. Flaminia set for North Sea The fire ravaged MSC Flaminia is to be towed to a sheltered anchorage in the North Sea, its owners confirmed Tuesday. Belde crewman killed One seafarer has been killed and another seriously injured in an incident aboard a bulker sailing off Oman. Noble Bunkers cleans house One of the masterminds behind the expansion of Noble Bunkers has left the firm, prompting questions about the future direction of the commodities giant's fledgling marine fuel division.

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AUGUST 22, 2012
NEWSFLASH: ILA contract talks break down The two sides were scheduled to participate in committee meetings in Florida this week to make progress on a new contract to replace the existing one that expires Sept. 30, when the talks scheduled for today through Friday were canceled. GOPA opens transport innovation center APL leaving WTSA The liner carrier will leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, an entity that sets guidelines for rates and surcharges on shipments from the United States to Asia, on Sept. 1. WTSA will then have nine members. Liners withdraw objections to APMT Virginia proposal Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, the second and third biggest lines, compete fiercely with Maersk Line, and previously voiced concerns that APMT taking over operations at Virginia would unfairly benefit Maersk. UPS extends time to conclude TNT buy UPS on Wednesday said it would give more time to finalize its $6.28 billion deal to acquire rival TNT Express because European Union competition authorities have not finished their review of antitrust issues. Portland sued by ILWU over tenant payment Negativity persists in latest Stifel forwarder index TransCore adds freight matching Zim raises Asia-Europe rates U.S. challenges Argentine import restrictions The U.S. government on Tuesday has requested consultations with the Argentine government under the dispute settlement provisions of the WTO concerning restrictive trade measures applied to all goods imported into Argentina. Russia joins WTO FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Damco, EBL set up Panama hub NYK raising transatlantic rates AmeriQuest trials free fleet breakdown service Making AD/CVD information easier to access Ex-Im Bank opens small exporter office in Seattle

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Prices soften in Fujairah Prices unchanged in Suez. Prices show little change in north European hub 'Very quiet' market in Hamburg. Chinese player raises almost $52 million in IPO Money will be used to develop a research and development centre for fuel oil blending technology. Global Vision Bunkers poised to expand New address for Rotterdam-based player. Ship operator opts for dry exhaust gas cleaning system Vessel will be able to operate inside the North American ECA while burning high sulphur IFO. WFS 'to resume supplies to Sanko' US-listed supplier reportedly agrees not to make any further arrests of Sanko operated vessels. Bunker prices remain relatively stable in Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' on Wednesday. Grindrod profits double on 'strong' volumes Grindrod and Vitol joint venture will provide 'opportunities for growth in bunker sales'. Philippine shipping firm swings to loss on higher costs Higher expenses, including higher bunker costs, hit 2GO Group Inc. Sales fall as bunker supplier moves to minimise risk Cosco International's bunker arm cuts back on business dealings with 'potential risks'. Tanker firm receives second fuel efficient newbuild Time charter rate adjusted based on fuel consumption of the STI Topaz, says Scorpio Tankers. Blending - North American ECA-SOx Data shows some fuel suppliers are trying unconventional blend components to meet the demand for LSFO. Torm losses deepen in Q2 Blames result on vessel sales and bunker hedging losses. Chemoil purchase raises Glencore oil sales volumes Oil volumes sold increase by 30% during the first half of 2012.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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