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16 January 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

January 26, 2012

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*Shipping News* Tanker rates seen rising on Asian routes Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise over the next week as spot market activity picks up again with the return of Chinese traders from holiday. Oil carrier rates up on Iran threat, shares rise Kyoei Tanker Co, a Tokyo-based shipping line that gets more than 90 per cent of revenue from the Middle East, led gains among oil carriers as rates rose following threats by Iran to disrupt shipments. Stricken Costa Concordia's captain blames cruise firm: reports The confirmed death toll from the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia liner has reached 16, amid media reports that the Italian captain blames company pressure for his criticised actions. Improve safety procedures and crew training: insurers

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Qinzhou port volume up 48pc to 50.4 million tonnes as hazmat soars 95pc Ningxia customs check 1.6 million tonnes of container cargo in 2011 Shandong container volume up 13.3pc in 2011 with hazmat rising 27.2pc Yangtze River main stream cargo movement increases 10.5pc in 2011 Tanzanian tax department honoured by nation's accountants and auditors Trade court says items packaged in cosmetic cases to be treated as sets Germany's Weiss Rohlig buys Japan's JHB Express for intra-Asian reach Sea-Tac airport plans to double destinations, triple cargo over 25 years Top Qatar aviation security officer attends Boeing's Alabama space camp Royal Jordanian sees bright future for air cargo despite global downturn

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Clipper Projects India opens in Mumbai Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments Piracy attacks in East & West Africa dominate IMB report Seminar on shipping & insurance today Vasan reviews connectivity projects at Chennai Port Govt likely to withdraw some sops in upcoming Budget RBI lowers CRR, keeps repo unchanged EU approves ban on Iran oil imports from July 1 EU nod for Iran embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 110/b

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Swazi Rail plans to upgrade network Transnet (South Africa) and Swaziland Railways have signed a contract to jointly develop a 146-km line from Lothair in Mpumalanga (South Africa) to Sidvokodvo Junction in Swaziland... UIC und UNIFE published new railway technical recommendations The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) have published a new railway specific technical recommendation (TecRec) which ad... Singapore back to 2008 airfreight levels Singapore Changi Airport handled 1.87 million t of cargo in 2011, thus attaining the level of 2008 again. The 2011 volume was also up 2.8% from 2010. The airport registered a stron... WCT Europe sets sights on leading position WCT Europe GmbH, based in northern Germany, has set its sights on achieving a leading position in the expanding swap body rental business. The company wants to increase its swap bo... Bertschi investing despite dwindling demand Bertschi AG, an international transport company based in Switzerland, noted a dwindling demand for transport services from mid-2011. In Q4/2011 the decrease amounted to more than 1... Master plan for Kazakhstan's Almaty airport Almaty international airport, the leading facility in Kazakhstan, handled 63,300 t of air freight in 2010 and has been registering significant annual growth in cargo traffic. In v... Le Havre handled 68.5 million t in 2011 The French port of Le Havre handled a total of 68.5 million t in 2011, 4% less than in 2010. Liquid bulk cargo (41.4 million t) and containers (21.6 million t) represented 92% of ... Iberia Cargo earns "Cargo 2000" certification Iberia Cargo has joined Iata's exclusive Cargo 2000 group, which comprises another 60 companies, including leading airlines, multinational freight agencies, handling operators, oth... Damco scoops up China's airfreight forwarder NTS Damco, a logistics service provider that belongs to the Danish A.P. Møller-Mærsk group, has acquired NTS, a Chinese airfreight forwarder based in Shanghai (China). The purchase wil... Ceva signs a two year partnership with Bormioli Rocco Group Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year agreement with Bormioli Rocco Group, an Italian market leader in plastic and glass products. Ceva will be responsi... Panalpina opens new logistics centre for high-value cargo in Moscow Basel (Switerland) based logistics operator Panalpina continues to expand and insource its logistics offering. The provider of logistics and supply chain solutions has opened a new... New CEO at TransFargo AB in April 2012 Håkan Siwersson is set to assume the position of CEO at TransFargo AB, succeeding Hans-Gunnar Andersson, owner and CEO since the company was founded in 1978. Siwersson will assume ... Port of Barcelona and Seat launch first regular service for cars to China On 10 January a new regular sailing was launched at the port of Barcelona (Spain) to transport new cars between the Catalan capital and China. The automobile manufacturer Seat load...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
GAO study warns of challenges facing DDG 51 restart program Huntington Ingalls makes VP promotion at Newport News Shipbuilding McDermott books $2 billion subsea contract Frontline to install Inmarsat XpressLink on more than 100 vessels Two hostages freed, nine Somali pirates killed STX Finland completes car-passenger ferry Algoma Central newbuilds to have Wärtsilä integrated scrubbers

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Washington Governor announces tentative deal in Longview labor dispute Port of Seattle Police net CALEA accreditation CSX Corporation sees gains in earnings during fourth quarter Port of Portland reports gains in total tonnage for past year UP Portland Service Unit posts lowest reportable injury rate

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Pacific Basin sticks to its guns Flexible fleet, sound finances and finding new customers keep dry bulk operator in the black OOCL's room to manoeuvre Hong Kong boxline has outflanked bad economy and capacity bloodbath Asia's owners gear up for 'most difficult year yet' An eye for a good investment meets the art of cultivating solid clients Regulatory reform to impact derivatives market in 2012 Wave of new rules to see change in working practices for commodities and freight trades Downbeat Chinese forecast sounds a discordant note The latest series of reports from the Shanghai International Shipping Institute suggest that the shipping market in China is in a downturn Shanghai International Shipping Institute 2012 forecast highlights Gloomy picture painted of sluggish markets and excess capacity Truth is the first casualty The Costa Concordia outcry has revealed the mainstream media's worst side Ship security industry in urgent need of regulation But where is the leadership, asks a retired naval officer turned private security provider? What price that royal yacht? Britannia's shipyards no longer rule the waves Robert Webster takes top role at Carisbrooke Replaces Ian Walker who who stepped down at the end of last year CSAV completes stage two of fundraising Second tranche brings in $129m Indian oil companies prop up quiet Middle East VLCC market Chinese holidays bring seasonal lull South Sudan signs pipeline deal for export route to China Kenya terminal lets fledgling nation bypass ports in North Sudan IMF cuts world trade growth forecast International Monetary Fund predicts just 3.8% growth in trade this year, less than a third of 2010 levels Bankers see rising trend in shipping defaults Biggest Nordic lender's loan loss ratio tops 2% Panamax owners subsidising bunkers on backhaul route Dry bulk market continues decline Political interests erode world trade Marine insurance trade body says sanctions hurt its business 'Zero hour' for Greek ferry services Government panel must embrace reform, say owners Iraq oil exports hit record high 10% increase hails a new era of growth Steamship Mutual upholds right to cover Costa Concordia P&I club says Costa parent company Carnival has made 'significant contributions' in premium over many years CCNI in first charter market trade for a wide-beam panamax boxship Newbuilding Merkur Harbour booked for a year at $12,000-$14,000 per day as new type of vessel is more attractive than older panamaxes Feedership KG fund collapses Hanse Capital fund insolvent Costa Concordia will force industry to look again at safety Too early to gauge market reaction, says IUMI HHI yard beats DSME to top slot South Korea dominates top 10 as global deliveries hit record 159m dwt Gaurav Prem master granted bail in magic pipe case Decision sets welcome precedent, but finding $100,000 to post bail might may difficult French ferry unions table strike notice SNCM and Méridionale face 48-hour walkout Prosecutor calls on German court to jail pirates for up to 12 years Nine out of 10 Somali men plead guilty in Hamburg trial

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Stranded mariners aided A CHARITY for seafarers said today it is aiding the crew on a German general cargo ship that has been stranded for three months off the UK Piracy sentences sought GERMAN prosecutors reportedly called today for prison sentences of 4-11 years for 10 Somali pirate suspects being tried in the hijacking of a box ship in 2010 Drybulk seen bottoming in 2013 DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman predicted today that drybulk rates will not bottom until next year - and won't recover until 2014 New Gdynia inquiry planned THE EC said today it plans a formal investigation into the legality of government aid to yards that bought the assets of Poland's bankrupt Gdynia shipyard Boxes back to future? TODAY'S liner sector has been battered, yet an acquisition free-for-all like 2005's is unlikely, a key analyst has assured US coal accord signed ENERGY terminal operator Kinder Morgan is expanding its coal export capacity in the US Gulf of Mexico through a $140M long-term pact with Arch Coal Uljanik Plovidba flips to losses from profits CROATIA'S Uljanik Plovidba has reported net losses of 7.2M kuna ($1.23M) for 2011, from net profits of 96.6M kuna for 2010 Pulp shippers seeking shift of sea to rail PAPER and pulp exporters in Scandinavia are looking to shift more shortsea cargoes onto rail in response to rising fuel costs in the northern Europe's SECA More faulty Ust-Luga construction disclosed FAULTY construction will reportedly hold up tanker loading at the gas liquids terminal at Ust-Luga for months more - if not longer Steam coal imports to China rise to record CHINA imported a record 102.31M tonnes of steam coal in 2011, a 10.6% increase on 2010, according to customs data Synchronised diving for bulker values THE BDI has sunk to a two-year low, falling 34 points from 23 January to close yesterday at 807 Coal port waits fall, but iron delays rise WAITING at drybulk ports remain almost unchanged this week, with increases at major iron ore facilities balanced by decreases at major coal ports Sellers resisting falling prices for VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today Samco Shipholding has withdrawn 2003-built Samco America from the S&P market after offers fell below its hopes Perusahaan and Höegh complete FSRU deal A DEAL to employ the first of two 170,000m³ FSRUs off Belawan in North Sumatra has been completed by Höegh LNG Kremlin backs coal port THE KREMLIN reportedly backs a scheme to build a coal-loading port with planned yearly capacity of 20M tonnes on the Sea of Okhotsk

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Hot Profit for Cold Chain Specialist Marten Transport Marten Transport raised its net profit 47 percent to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter as the refrigerated carrier's revenue... Canadian Shippers Report Higher Surface Rates Ground transportation rates paid by Canadian shippers rose 1.6 percent month-to-month in November, the ninth straight monthly increase since... Turnaround at Swift Nets $90 Million Profit Swift Transportation reported its first annual profit since 2006 as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilt its revenue base and... Trucking Industry, Teamsters Clash Over Owner-Operator Bill The harbor trucking industry is clashing with the Teamsters union over a bill before the Washington state legislature that would... US to Develop Global Strategy for Supply Chain Security The U.S. will develop a global supply chain strategy that allows goods to move efficiently and securely, and encourages development... CN Boosts Profit 17.7 Percent on Record Revenue Canadian National Railway's profit in the fourth quarter rose 17.7 percent year-over-year to $584 million, as revenue jumped 12 percent... CSAV Raises Additional $129 Million Chilean carrier CSAV has raised $129 million in the second stage of a planned $1.2 billion capital increase and said... Rotterdam Container Growth to Outpace Rivals, Analyst Says The port of Rotterdam will grow container traffic faster than its north European rivals over the next six years and... House Republicans to Introduce 'At Least' Five-Year Transport Bill House Republicans on Thursday will introduce a surface transportation bill that calls for highway spending at current levels "for at... French Ports Push Unified Seine Logistics Corridor The northern French ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris are working together on a joint effort to attract business... Norfolk Southern Net Profit Rises 19 Percent Higher intermodal, coal and general merchandise volumes helped Norfolk Southern increase net profit 19 percent to $480 million in the... Damco Taps Thygesen as North Asia CEO Damco has appointed Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, a 16-year veteran of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, as its new CEO for North... Maersk Adds Cargo Declaration Amendment Fee Maersk Line will begin charging a cargo declaration amendment fee on shipments to destinations that require advanced manifest, starting March... EU Orders Deutsche Post to Pay Back State Aid European Union trust busters ordered Deutsche Post to pay back up to $1.3 billion in aid from the German government... Trans-Pacific Rates Stay Firm as Chinese Factories Close Average spot freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade held firm for the third week in a row even as... Japan Posts First Annual Trade Deficit in 31 Years Japan suffered a trade deficit of $32 billion with the rest of the world in 2011- the first annual deficit... Maersk Reorganizes Far East-Mediterranean Services Maersk Line is reorganizing its Far East Asia-West Mediterranean service network, effective mid-February. The changes include new port calls... Panalpina Launches Six Intra-Asian LCL Services Panalpina said its six new direct less-than-container-load services on intra-Asian routes are aimed at tapping growing demand from consumer, high-tech...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
US truckers power ahead Further evidence that the US economy may be picking up the pace in growth comes from the American Truck Association's [ATA] for-hire truck index for December which ... ACL and Peel Ports win business from General Electric Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and Peel Ports of Port of Liverpool, have secured new business with General Electric (GE) Transportation to ship, handle and deliver ... APM T's US activities win safety award The Hague-based APM Terminals' (APM T) focus on ensuring its facilities are among the most secure and safest in the world is paying off with the operator recently ... UK economy contracts Troubled by the eurozone crisis - its biggest trading partner accounting for 50% of its exports - the UK's GDP has started to contract, and could have already slid ... M&A not on the cards in 2012 UK-based Drewry Maritime Research, a leading adviser and publisher of reports on the global shipping industry, has ruled out any significant merger and acquisition ... UPs 2011 intermodal revenue jumps but volumes decline US Class 1 railroad Union Pacific (UP) saw its intermodal revenue surge for 2011 - but volumes fell, no doubt impacted by the tough global economic situation and ... Growth continues in mothballed fleet The amount of idled cellular capacity has spiked again to hit 676,000 TEU at the January midpoint, equating to 268 boxships, according to the latest survey by Paris-based ... Le Havre down but not out Le Havre has confirmed that its container traffic declined by 6% last year, down to 2,220,000TEU, which is a poor result compared to its Benelux rivals' combined ...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
CSAV nears next round Spinoff of Saam on the horizon as Chilean liner giant completes second phase of billion-dollar securities sale. Rem inks PSV fixture Age Remoy-led offshore owner to send new platform supply vessel off for six months. Navy SEALS spring hostages Seafarers on alert amid fears of retaliation as gun battle between Somali pirates and elite US military unit ends in bloodshed. BON's bonds looked tasty Fred Olsen company rakes in more than expected from a trip to the bond market. DOF continues spree Oslo-listed owner fixes three vessels to Shell and wraps up $120m fundraiser. Sembcorp linked to Sete deal Singapore shipbuilder reportedly clinches Brazilian drillship contract worth nearly $800m. Fastnet gets more time Ireland to Wales ferry operation has Dublin court protection extended as it tries to find new investor. Yard boss attacked Mitsui systems engineer arrested for attempted murder after hitting office manager in the head with hammer. Jaya admits IHC interest Singapore-listed shipbuilder confirms reports Dutch company has made enquiries after share price leaps. DHT divi doubt dismissed Fear of a further dividend cut which is dragging owner's stock down is wide of the mark, analyst says. Dof ties up two PSVs Mons Aase-led owner fixes two offshore support vessels on long-term deals in Australia and Brazil. Kayne sells DHT stock Hedge fund flogs a chunk of its shares in New York-listed tanker owner.

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Drewry sees more interest in index-linked contracts Maersk boosts Colombo hub White House releases global supply chain security plan U.S. export reform to keep space industry in flight Miami dredging faces lengthy delay MSC raises U.S. export rates to South Africa Panalpina starts 6 ex-Shanghai LCL services Norfolk Southern profit rise 19% in 4Q KCS 4Q profit up 73% Encompass picks new president, CFO MSC raises Europe-East Africa rates CN profit up 18% in 4Q Proxy battle shaping up at CP

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Phased Introduction of the Global Cap Should the IMO consider a phased approach between the current 3.50% and 0.50% global sulphur limit? Crude rallies on low production numbers 'The sizable build in crude supplies was more than balanced by the drop in product supplies,' says analyst. Mixed price movements in European ports Low demand in Rotterdam. Signs of improved compliance with new global sulphur limit DNVPS reports fall in fuels testing above limit while Visva Lab identifies different markets with high levels of fuels above 3.50% sulphur. Fujairah prices falling Tight avails in Fujairah. Lukoil-Bunker Italy deploys two tankers Company has been delivering product to vessels of northwest Africa. New trader at Cockett Marine Tom Coffey will be based in UK office. Wartsila to supply engines 'with integrated scrubbers' System will 'set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping.' Fuel oil imports down year-on-year Chinese bunker demand 'mediocre.' Ship's officers in court after bunker spill Master and chief engineer given bail. Asian bunker prices falling mid-week No indications in Hong Kong due to Lunar New Year holidays. Maersk Line completes biodiesel test Test on Maersk Kalmar part of integrated testing and certification programme. DHT posts lower revenues in fourth quarter Voyage expenses for 2011 amounted to $1.3 million, related to bunker consumption. EEDI and SEEMP requirements to 'gradually' reduce emissions Higher fuel prices will, over time, 'drive' technology and innovation, says DNV. US firm fined $1 million for oil pollution and ballast water failures 'Excessive' oil and diesel fuel leaking from components of Titan Express, says US Coast Guard.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

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

CRUISES

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

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

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

PORTS

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

Dar es Salaam

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

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

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

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

Naples

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

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

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