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BRIEFS

October 31, 2012

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US east coast ports take steps to brace themselves for Hurricane Sandy China's domestic container handling soars tenfold in decade to 2011 DP World suffers 1pc volume decline to 14.2 million TEU in third quarter Poland's ports increase January-August throughput 20.1pc to 1,065,203 TEU Parked trucks clog Manila port, awaiting daily lifting of trucking ban Asia Development Bank to lend US$24 million loan to China's logistics project Three Chongqing trailer trucking companies to get US$1.6 million subsidy Major shipping lines skip Dammam calls until heavy congestion eases Heihe trade slips on weak Russian economy, currency, high Chinese prices Milan developer to spend US$900 million into Chongqing logistics park Kuehne + Nagel wins Lego e-commerce internet contract in Belgium Xiamen government buys Dongdu Cargo facility, turns it into cruise terminal DP World's CT3 to install CyberLogitec OPUS TOS to boost box capacity UPS opens three healthcare distribution facilities in Asia Pacific FedEx's air cargo hub in Piedmont comes under fire as traffic declines Dnata's freight up 700pc on surge in heavylift cargo through Dubai airport

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Indian Ocean Rim nations to hold talks on piracy MOL recognised for climate change disclosure New Safmarine 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding sustainable solutions Vessel operating costs expected to rise over the next two years Vigilance Awareness Week being observed at SCI Deals inked for exporting 2 lakh bales of cotton HBT threatens to quit Haldia operations PPP to play major role in Railways' Vision 2020: Minister RBI cuts CRR by 0.25 pc; keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
New loan for Montenegrin emergency rail infrastructure rehabilitation The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional EUR 10 million to the national rail infrastructure management company of Montenegro (ZICG). Z... SriLankan Airlines increases capacity on Kuala Lumpur route From today (30 October), SriLankan Airlines is increasing capacity on four of its 14 weekly Colombo - Kuala Lumpur flights with Airbus A330-200 and/or A340-300 equipment, instead o... Fret SNCF expands its MLMC offer and opens it to international routes Fret SNCF, the freight division of the French state railway SNCF, is enhancing its single wagon "multi-lots multi-clients" offer (MLMC) and extending it to international... Ethiopian Airlines operated first B787 Dreamliner humanitarian flight US plane maker Boeing recently joined with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) to deliver approximately 9 t of medical supplies to Black Lion Hospital - Ethiop... US Airways posts highest Q3 earnings in company history The Arizona-based US Airways Group Inc reported a Q3/2012 net profit of USD192 million (excluding special items), the second highest Q3 profit excluding special items in the compan... Global Express Services (Overseas Group) with new president and CEO Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), a third-party logistics provider with 58 offices worldwide, has appointed Michael C. Hughes as president, chief executive and a member... Höegh Autoliners with new capacity from 2014 The Scandinavian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC), which are to be deliv... Daimler Trucks Mexico receives orders for 140 Freightliners Two leading transport and logistics companies in Mexico have purchased a formidable package of 140 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Cascadia medium-duty and heavy-du... Scania sells fewer trucks Truck maker Scania reported that its earnings for the first nine months of 2012 amounted to SEK 6.135 million. A drop in vehicle volumes, lower capacity utilisation and a high... Ceva Logistics: Cochovity for business development in the Americas Ceva Logistics has appointed Cindy Cochovity as executive vice-president of business development for the Americas region. Cochovity has served Ceva and its legacy companies with pr... Transco expanding in southern Germany The German logistics service provider Transco's branch office in Weil am Rhein is augmenting its contract logistics sector. The firm put an additional warehouse with 3,000 sqm of h... FedEx Express builds new hub in Shanghai The US service provider FedEx Express is to establish a new, USD 100 million international express and cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong international airport (China). FedEx reported th... DSV reports solid results in Q3/2012 The Danish transport and logistics company DSV reported revenues of DKK 11.31 billion (EUR 1.52 billion) in its interim financial results for Q3/2012, a 3.7% increase compared to t...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Report finds progress made to lower Puget Sound air pollution Territorial Sea Plan workshop set for Nov. 1 in North Bend Port of Anacortes holding contest to update Cap Sante Marina logo TSA member carriers eye increase to dry cargo rates Panama Canal Authority taps firm for bridge contract

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Nordic Plan offers flexible underwriting solution Will the London market follow Oslo's lead? Skuld and Britannia increases pass pain on to members Both clubs apply general increases but create models to aid payments New RSA cover targets charterers RSA dips into marine liabilities segment with $100m package London Stock Exchange kicks off shipping charm offensive Counter-cyclical bid to lure shipping listings to UK stresses benefits of access to capital Diversity brings strength to Braemar's bottom line Technical division's work on Rena salvage supports revenue increase NOL's glass is half full Full-year loss will be mitigated by efficiency gains and victories over cost Attica files state aid rules complaint against Grimaldi Greek ferry firm 'appalled' by Italian owner's comments on overcapacity in Adriatic Rongsheng reports earnings collapse Nine-month figures reveal tumbling profits at China's top private yard Say no to herd mentality China must avoid overcapacity in offshore as well as in shipbuilding Braemar's shipbroking rises above cautious credit climate But deals get complicated when principals do not trade with each other, says Kidwell Indian Ocean floating armouries operate in a regulatory void 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy could compromise insurance for security firms and owners German owners lack commitment to education, says nautical group Association slams lack of funding and onboard placements Cosco loses $1bn in first nine months State giant posts another hefty quarterly loss Cansi slams race by Chinese yards to boost offshore capacity It is wrong to ' blindly increase' greenfield capacity, says shipbuilder group Flaminia clean-up will take two months German government says return of fire-damaged boxship cost more than $130,000 CSCL reinforces quarterly profit Narrower nine month net loss raises prospect of full-year profit Pipeline forces CSD to deploy more tankers in overseas trade Riyi project could reduce demand by 138-139 VLCC shipments a year Gas goes west With little commercial marine fuel demand in Europe, is it time to look to North America? CSSC units report dismal performances Updated: Flagship CSSC Holdings sees profits plunge and GSI and CSSC JHI flipped into the red Lower daily charter rate squeezes Rickmers' latest profits Company has the cashflow to ride out uncertainty, says Preben Hansen Divestment contributes to slower volumes for DP World Dubai port giant reports strongest growth at home and in emerging markets Shanghai reports profit growth despite dip in box volumes Operator of the world's busiest port benefits from tax rebates China Shipping withdraws two Asia-Europe sailings Decision comes as prospects for November 1 rate hike remain uncertain NOL presses ahead with this year's second bond issue Singapore box operator will raise $245m for general purposes and investment China tanker giant posts third-quarter loss LNG shipping is the sole positive as CMES is hit by bunker costs and low freight rates Norwegian Car Carriers issues shares to buy secondhand tonnage Debt financing is in place for 70% of 2010-built vessel's purchase price Bergen signs shipbuilding division over to joint venture Partnership with unnamed European firm aims to return yards to profitability Omega's Chapter 11 saga set to drag on into December Hurricane Sandy forces postponement of cash collateral matter

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
HHI's profits cut in half HYUNDAI HI of South Korea said net profits for the first nine months of 2012 were cut in half year on year CIMC's profits crash SHENZHEN-listed CIMC said today its profits slumped by 52.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 Braemar posts even profits BRAEMAR Shipping Services, the London shipbroker and services group, today posted stable profits for 1H12 despite weak markets RMT's 3Q profits fall 26% RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today net profits for 3Q12 dropped 26% year on year to $8.23M MES profits dive 58% MITSUI Engineering & Shipbuilding said today that net profits for the first half of its current fiscal year dropped 58.1% year on year to ¥3.016Bn ($38M) Dolphin might issue bonds DOLPHIN, Norway's offshore service vessel operator, said today the group might issue a senior unsecured bond with maturity in November 2016 NOL raises $246M in bonds NOL SAID it raised S$300M ($246M) from its fourth bond offering under its $1.5Bn euro-denominated medium-term note programme China's breakers face losses CHINA'S shipbreakers warned today they would report full-year losses, reflecting a 30% fall in Chinese scrap steel prices year on year Big charter box ships under pressure TIMECHARTER rates for post-Panamax and Panamax box ships are continuing to lose ground this week China's bunker demand growing 10% per year BUNKER fuel consumption will rise 10% per year for each of the next three years, China Marine Bunker Supply has warned Adelaide move costs DPW DUBAI Ports World told Fairplay today selling its stake in Adelaide's box terminal has caused a 17% year on year fall in its volume in the Americas and Australia Chinese ordered more newbuildings than Greeks CHINESE companies booked more newbuildings than their Greek counterparts in the first nine months of the year, broker Golden Destiny has revealed Daiichi Chuo Kisen warns of bigger losses JAPANESE ship operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has warned of bigger losses ahead of its results for the first half of its fiscal year Chinese shipbreaking gains as Bangladesh fades CHINESE shipbreakers won more tonnage last week as owners became disillusioned with the weakening market in Bangladesh

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Asia-U.S. Carriers Seek December Rate Hike In an attempt to prevent freight rates from eroding during the slack season, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia plan to increase rates $400 per 40-foot container on shipments to the West Coast and $600 per FEU to all other destinations, effective Dec. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Port of Virginia to Reopen to Ships Tuesday Night The Virginia Port Authority said its marine terminal will start handling vessels at 7 p.m. Tuesday. After closing Monday to ride out Hurricane Sandy, the port reopened Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., but wasn't ready to handle vessels while the terminals were inspected for any storm damage. "There was no damage, only... Rickmers Maritime Profit Dives Rickmers Maritime's third quarter profit plunged 26 percent from a year earlier on lower charter revenue and increased costs, but the Singapore-based trust said its strong cash flow would help it to ride out volatile market conditions. Net profit fell to $8.2 million from $11.1 million in the third quarter of... Norwegian Car Carriers Issues Shares to Acquire Ship Norwegian Car Carriers is issuing shares to raise 80 million to 100 million kroner ($13.9 million to $17.4 million) to help finance the acquisition of a secondhand vessel to transport automobiles. The Oslo-listed company said it already has received offers of debt financing to cover 70 percent of the cost of... NY-NJ Ports, Airports Undergo Post-Storm Assessment All marine terminals in the Port of New and New Jersey remained closed on Tuesday while port workers inspected them for damage. in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. All three airports in New York City also remained closed Tuesday morning, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All mass transit... Port of Virginia Reopens, But Won't Handle Ships Yet All marine terminals in the Port of Virginia reopened Tuesday at 8 a.m., two hours later than usual, following the passing of Hurricane Sandy. The Virginia Port Authority said there would be no vessel operations until the U.S. Coast Guard completes a port assessment and the sea lanes are reopened. The...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Carrier GRIs gets boost from capacity culls and lay-ups The blanking of two Asia to Europe voyages in November by CSCL, added to the voiding of sailings by the CKYH and G6 alliances and Maersk Line, is clearly swinging ... DP World compensates for slack European market Container port operating giant DP World saw its Q3 2012 throughput contract by 1% compared to the same quarter of 2011 to 14.2 million TEU - the result ... CSCL to blank two November Asia - Europe voyages State-run China Shipping Container Line [CSCL] will void scheduled sailings on weeks 45 and 48 on its Asia - north Europe AEX1 service to underpin the 'industry' ... Super storm claims 13 lives on USEC The states of New York and New Jersey are today in the grip of a major disaster after megastorm Sandy made landfall last night battering the US east coast and flooding ... Evergreen out of the red Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has returned to the black for the nine months of trading posting a net profit of USD3.6 million for the January to September period.The ... Portek bucks the downturn Singapore-headquartered port operator, Portek International has reported a 16% increase in containers processed through its global terminals at the halfway stage ...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Spring Bok master fined A Seatrade reefer captain has been fined in a UK court following March's collision with a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off Dover. CFL buys Greenfleet Dutch shipping company CFL is taking over Greenfleet Crew as it looks to expand its fleet. Tanker grounds on street A veteran tanker has grounded on a street in Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. CSDC falls China Shipping Development Corp has recorded smaller third quarter earnings as revenue fell. Huge loss for CCHC Boxship and bulker giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has been hit by rising costs as it turned in a mammoth loss for the first nine months. Atlantska slides Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has plunged to a loss as rates slipped in the first nine months. CSCL swings to profit China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has returned to profit in the third quarter as box rates improved. TTA's scrap success Thoresen Thai Agencies has cashed in its oldest bulker, it is claimed. Rickmers dips in third Higher costs and lower revenue chalked down Rickmers Maritime's third quarter bottom line by 26%. Braemar eyes 'big stuff' Braemar Seascope has an eye on expanding into the high-end offshore market if it can find the right name to lead the charge, its CEO says. Precious ups profit Cutting its losses on a series of delayed vessels at India's ABG Shipyard has helped push Precious Shipping to an improved set of third quarter numbers. Cargoship hits beach A cargoship has run aground on a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Rongsheng profit dwindles China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to haemorrhage profit in 2012. Sasebo struggling Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has suffered a big swing into the red in the first half. Siem in October quartet Siem Offshore has once again turned to a Norwegian shipyard for its latest newbuilding. Two hurt in ferry fire Two Canadian shipyard workers have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on board a drydocked ferry. NOCC plots cash grab Norwegian Car Carriers is lining up a private placement to part fund its latest vessel purchase. Kyoei coming back Japan's Kyoei Tanker has switched its six-month earnings forecast from loss to profit. MES making less Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has posted a big fall in six-month profit. Alang death toll rises An explosion earlier this month on a tanker at an Alang shipbreaking yard has claimed the life of another worker. Drunk master jailed A Ukrainian captain has been sentenced to a month in a Danish jail after being found drunk on his vessel. Braemar's glass half-full London broker Braemar Shipping Services has edged up its first-half profit amid signs of improvement in the industry. Panamax demo nears 100 Panamax bulkers sold for scrap so far this year are on the verge of passing the psychological 100 ship barrier, according to brokers. Profits trimmed at SITC China's SITC International has seen its nine month profits trimmed by higher costs - particularly bunker expenses. Basma big on India Hassan Basma, boss of Malaysia's Bumi Armada, says he is very bullish on the prospects for FPSO demand in India. NOL gets bonds away Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has successfully raised SGD300m ($245m) from its second straight bond issue this year. Costs set to rise Vessel operating costs are expected to rise 3% this year and next according to a new survey by Moore Stephens. ISC details UOS funding International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has unveiled how it intends to finance its acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS).

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Walmart DC 20% powered by wind turbine The wind turbine is Walmart's first onsite industrial-sized wind turbine and will generate about 2.2 million kilowatt hours of power, providing up to 20 percent of the Red Bluff, Calif. distribution center's annual electricity use. Maersk hiking TP rates in December The liner carrier's increases, effective from Dec. 1, are $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube and $506 per 45-foot high cube container to U.S. West Coast ports. Allee to leave Gulfport post Gulfport Director Don Allee will resign from his post, effective Nov. 2, in the wake of scrutiny over how the Mississippi port has used $570 million in federal funds after Hurricane Katrina, according to local reports. Tanker pushed aground on Staten Island Maersk adjusts for Asia-Europe winter disruptions Landmark, bpost in acquisition talks Belgian postal operator bpost is in talks to acquire a majority share of Ontario, Calif.-based Landmark Distribution, a cross-border parcel logistics specialist, and sister company Landmark Trade Services in Canada. Maersk speeds up Asia-W. Africa loops again Panama Canal Authority awards contract for new bridge INTTRA, Sinotrans expand agreement Logistics center to open in Lansing, Michigan NVO Countdown - No. 3 ABS opens technology center in Busan

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
ABS opens energy technology centre Focus areas will include LNG technology, renewable energy development, alternative fuels and environmental efficiency. Marine gas oil prices unchanged in Fujairah But markets maintained a mixed picture elsewhere. US East Coast distillates may face upward price pressure Low inventories and imports prompt concerns about supplies ahead of winter months. IFO prices down across Europe Weak demand seen in most markets. Cosco looks to full-year loss High bunker prices identified as factor in weak financial performance. Replacement found for arrested cruise ship Australian company says it has found substitute tonnage for arrested vessel. Costly bunkers eat into SITC profits But Chinese carrier plots brighter future on expected regional growth. Dynamic Oil Trading hires again Recently launched Wrist Group company says it expects to make further appointments. Losses widen at Scorpio Tankers Fuel efficient newbuildings put firm in 'desirable position', says CEO. IFO prices largely down at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Azerbaijan toughens domestic shipping laws Requires vessels trading within inland territorial waters to carry four additional documents. Performance system achieves fuel efficiency Eitzen Chemical has seen improvement in vessel fuel consumption, says spokesman. US barge operator posts marginal increase in net profit Due to high utilisation levels and price increases for services, says Kirby Corporation. Director leaves Singapore-based bunker trading firm Resignation takes effect from October 25.

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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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