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BRIEFS

May 3, 2013

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Talks go on, but non-striking dockers walk out after vowed rise no-shows Seaspan Corporation first quarter profit up 8.3pc as revenue rises 7.4pc AADA lowers bunker surcharge as fuel prices fall in HK and Korea MOL launches MZX Mozambique Express service from Singapore on June 7 MOL joins PIL to unveil new Indian Ocean Island service June 7 Pearl River Delta air pollution has decreased, says Hong Kong Government 'K' Line and NYK back in black, but MOL continues to make losses Antwerp boxes off 2.8pc in first quarter, but overall cargo up 1.4pc Busan New Port turns up capacity to handle 18,000-TEU vessels IMF's Asia chief downplays China's lower-than-expected GDP growth WWPC member firm, Express Global Logistics in India's Top 100 SMEs Economist editor keynotes ministerial International Transport Forum National Air Cargo denies faulty loading claims in 747 Afghan crash Hainan cargo with flights from Beijing to Seattle-Toronto, now adds Chicago Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou now tops Shanghai in air cargo: Cathay Braathens approved to try electronic system leading to paperless cockpit

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MAY 2, 2013
Bureau Veritas slashes MLC compliance time European Parliament rejects shipbreaking tax HANSA HEAVY LIFT's Tomas Dyrbye to interact with customers during India visit Indo-Bangla shipping trials expected to take off this month Lack of due process breeds fear of criminalisation among seafarers: IMO Legal Committee MOL earns high rating as 1st company to receive SMBC sustainability assessment loan Surge in piracy off West African coast Govt forms committee to help exporters 'We have great expectations from the Indian market' AP HC holds back VPT's upgradation plan Govt increases dredging allocation for Major Ports Truck rentals on trunk routes up 3-4 pc in April

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K Line announces change of directors and auditors MOL reshuffling management in June CEO of MAN Truck & Bus Switzerland changes Next US secretary for transportation in sight Maersk Line and Inttra team up More maritime transport in EU countries in Q2/2012 Kuehne + Nagel extend logistics facility in Geel (Belgium) Norway Post sees hefty earnings decrease in Q1/2013 TNT Express: drop in revenues and operating income in... MOL and PIL launch new service in Indian Ocean UIC initiates project to strengthen railways' position March cargo traffic soared at DXB More penalties in long-running air cargo cartel case Turkish Cargo to serve Turkmenistan capital Burg Silvergreen changes name to CIMC Silvergreen More shipments for System Alliance Europe NS reports lower income from railway operation

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MAY 2, 2013
Goods/Services exports drop during month of March Mitsui joining PIL in new Indian Ocean run Port of Brunswick delivers first shipment of Toyotas Drewry report predicts further orders for ULCVs Alaska Airlines announces new Portland to Atlanta flights

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MAY 2, 2013
Product tanker profit-sharing nudges Navios Acquisition into profit Tanker firm will grow responsibly, says Frangou Tanker owners cautioned over offshore expansion Gap between traditional ship operating and offshore activities can ensnare unsuspecting owners Asia taps demand for offshore wind vessel newbuildings Strategic Marine sees its business pick up Shell revives Browse LNG gas venture Shell revives Australia gas venture - but at what cost to Woodside? Greece shipowners learn to live with new laws and levies Threatened exodus a no-show as tonnage tax extends to foreign-flag ships Greece waits for registry boost as flagging-out tax advantage ends Red-tape reputation makes owners reluctant to fly the sky blue-white Picking a happy medium Midsize boxships are the perfect choice for emerging-market ports Star Bulk targets $75m for eco-bulkers Greece-based owner unveils rights offering backstopped by Oaktree and others Product tanker owners wait patiently for an upturn Although earnings are static, forecasts point to improvement Box rate slide continues Latest World Container Index shows further erosion on Asia-Europe route Sustained recovery in large capesize fleet is still 'a long way off' Overcapacity will persist even if surplus tonnage falls 25% by 2015 as DVB predicts Bourbon's revenues rise as new ships enter fleet Demand for offshore vessels climbs NewLead fixes five-year business for panamax Profit-sharing element adds to escalating rate for Newlead Victoria Southeast Asian piracy drops but resurgence is still possible Pirates are 'small scale opportunists' compared to West African counterparts, says Gray Page Hanjin narrows its losses South Korea boxline increases its volumes but at 'unsatisfactory' rates Carriers slam Suez toll hike Shipowners threaten to reroute after 2% increase BG Group sees LNG profits rise Company's major growth projects are on target Hutchison and CMA CGM square up over Melbourne box terminal Winner to be named next year after four bids make the shortlist Defining a terrorist Disputed ties between West Africa militant groups and pirates are troubling for insurers Cuts reduce Horizon Lines' losses Profit eludes Jones Act carrier as it tackles fuel use, charter costs and salaries Deadly shortcomings Scathing casualty report highlights Hong Kong's need for independent marine reform What next for German ship finance? As the KG crisis continues, Rickmers seeks upside potential Shipping can rise from deepest downturn to glory days, says Rickmers EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Upturn likely from 2015, but access to capital will be key says German owner DSV in the market for acquisitions Danish forwarder seeks ways to grow after poor first-quarter performance

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MAY 2, 2013
China's ship plate output drops 35.5% CHINA'S steel manufactures produced 639,000 tonnes of ship plates in February, down by 35.51% year on year, CSSC said Excel granted reprieve NYSE-listed shares of Excel Maritime are rising today on news that its 30 April debt-negotiation deadline has been extended until 31 May Iran fuel oil export bonanza reported IRAN was reported today to have exported nearly 8.7M barrels of fuel oil in April, more than five and half times the April total a year ago Orion reduces losses ORION MARINE GROUP reported today $1.1M losses in 1Q13 due in part to underutilised dredging assets Waratah terminal scheme effectively frozen PORT Waratah Coal Services today said it has accepted voluntary reductions in contract tonnage from most Hunter Valley coal producers in Australia, according to IHS McCloskey Private equity investing in Star Bulk PRIVATE equity firms Oaktree and Monarch Capital will take significant stakes in NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk through a backstopped rights offering and private placement EC orders SNCM's Corsica aid repaid THE EC has ordered Paris to recover aid granted since 2007 to Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM for services to Corsica during peak holiday periods Reeling Daiichi Chuo cancels charters JAPAN'S bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has cancelled seven chartered-in vessels as it declared bigger losses Hanjin cuts losses to $31M HANJIN Shipping posted 34.7Bn won ($31.4M) in net 1Q losses, vastly narrowing 338.4Bn won in net losses in 1Q12 BV newbuildings slump FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said today its 1Q maritime orderbook fell 27% year on year, standing at 15 Minsheng's IPO application terminated Minsheng Shipping's IPO application has been terminated, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said HPH Trust keeps 'buy' WITH RESULTS from a fifth round of talks in Hong Kong between port contractors and dockers yielding no progress today, UOB Kay Hian maintained its 'buy' rating for HPH Trust shares Stable year predicted for Yangzijiang YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding's profit margins will remain decent as long as the yard works on orders secured before the financial crisis in 2008, analysts predicted today SAS awards shortlist revealed THE SHORTLIST for this year's IHS Safety at Sea Awards has been announced Box liners seen losing rates battle BOX LINERS are fighting a losing battle to revive Far East/Europe freight rates as new capacity cascades into the market, a sector analyst has warned

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MAY 2, 2013
Virginia, Ningbo Ports Sign Cooperation Agreement The VPA's Russell J. Held (left) and Port of Ningbo's Chang Boaping signed the memorandum of understanding this week. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (standing row, fourth from left) helped facilitate the agreement. The Virginia Port Authority and China's Ningbo Municipal Port Administration signed a memorandum of understanding this week to promote the all-water... Obama Nominates Froman for Trade Post President Barack Obama today said he will nominate Michael Froman to serve as U.S. Trade Representative. The pick was welcomed by business groups, Politico reports. Peter M. Robinson, president and CEO of the United States Council for International Business, praised the selection of Froman. "This is an excellent choice," he said. "Michael... US Trade Deficit Narrowed in March In March, the U.S. goods deficit shrank to $56.1 billion, down $4.6 billion from February, as imports declined more than exports. The total deficit, including trade in services, decreased $12.9 billion year-over-year to $38.8 billion. Capital goods and industrial supplies and materials led the year-over-year decline in exports, partially offset by... Toyota Ships First Venzas From Brunswick to Russia The first Toyota Venzas departed the Port of Brunswick, Ga., today, bound for Russia and Ukraine. "The export of American-built Venzas to Russia and Ukraine further solidifies Toyota's commitment to establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations as a key supplier of vehicles for global markets," said Corinne Akahoshi, national manager of marine... Hanjin Shipping Narrows Loss Hanjin Shipping cut its loss in the first quarter of 2013 to 34.7 billion won (approximately US$300 million), an 89.7 percent improvement year-over-year. Container volume grew 9.3 percent, to 1,109,285 20-foot-equivalent units. This resulted in a 14.1 percent year-over-year increase in revenue for the segment to $1.9 billion. Looking ahead, the shipping... Mexican Intermodal Volume Down Nearly 12 Percent Mexican rail volumes through April 27, 2013 Full-size image Mexican intermodal volume fell 11.7 percent year-over-year in the week ending April 27, according to the Association of American Railroads. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, dropped 1.7 percent from the same week in 2012 to 372,815 carloads... Profit Plunges at Yusen Logistics Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics said its group net profit plunged 55.7 percent in fiscal 2012, which ended on March 31, from a year earlier to 1.119 billion yen ($11.42 million) despite sound revenue growth. The company saw its group operating revenue rise 9.7 percent in fiscal 2012 from... IAG Cargo to Expand Capacity With Airbus Order IAG Cargo will be expanding its per-plane capacity when it adds at least 18 Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet beginning in 2018, subject to shareholder approval. These planes have three more pallets of cargo space apiece, providing for a maximum payload of about 30 metric tons, IAG said. In addition, the... WCI: Rates to Asia from Northern Europe, West Coast Fall World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates dropped from both northern Europe and the U.S. West Coast to Asia in the week of May 2, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate from Rotterdam to Shanghai inched down 0.4 percent or $4 to... WCI: Trans-Atlantic Eastbound Rates Slide World Container Index Between New York and Rotterdam Full-size image Trans-Atlantic eastbound rates fell for the first time in six weeks, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Rates were flat last week after rising 11.2 percent or $175 over the previous four weeks. This week's rate from New York... MOL and PIL Partner on Indian Ocean Service MOL and Pacific International Lines have announced a new joint Indian Ocean Islands Express Service. The IOX/IOI weekly service, which is scheduled to begin on June 7, will employ four 1,100-TEU ships, with each carrier contributing two vessels. The port rotation will be: Singapore; Port Louis, Mauritius; Tamatave, Madagascar; Reunion; Singapore... OOCL Adds Khalifa Call to China-Mideast Service Abu Dhabi Terminals has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL to include a call at the Port of Khalifa on its China-Middle East Express (CMX) Service, a weekly intra-Asia loop. The first OOCL vessel calling Khalifa Port Container Terminal is currently scheduled to arrive on June 11. The CMX... Big Ship Orders Depressing Rates, Drewry Says New orders for ultra-large container ships are undermining carrier efforts to limit the surplus of capacity that is depressing freight rates this year. "While these latest new orders won't actually hit the water for years, their psychological impact is to keep the focus on capacity and the big question of how... How Khalifa Port Could Evolve Into Mideast Hub Abu Dhabi's new Khalifa super port could eventually rival DP World's neighboring Jebel Ali for Middle East container shipping hub status. In December, the first phase of the United Arab Emirates' new port was opened offering state-of-the-art container-handling facilities, 2.5 million TEUs of capacity and the ability to serve the world's... Descartes Acquires KSD Software Descartes Systems Group has acquired KSD Software Norway AS, an Oslo-based provider of electronic customs filing solutions for the European Union. The all-cash purchase price for the acquisition was 190 million kroner (approximately US$$33 million), with Descartes using approximately US$13 million of cash on hand and US$20 million from an acquisition... DSV Reports Flat Revenue, Lower Profit DSV's profit fell and its revenue stalled in the first quarter on declining cargo volumes and increased competition, but the Danish logistics and freight forwarding group said it is still looking for acquisitions to spur growth. Operating profit dipped 8 percent to 509 million Danish kroner ($89.3 million) from 555 million... Suez vs. Panama: A Canal Comparison Container shipping lines are shifting more of their all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast to the Suez Canal route, instead of sailing through the Panama Canal, to take advantage of lower slot costs they can realize on the big post-Panamax ships they are cascading onto the route... Q&A: Crossing Borders Into a Whole New World Q: I've been in transportation for quite a few years, and I thought I was pretty familiar with the industry. But we're just now opening up an international market, and I feel like I'm starting all over. We're shipping to an Asian subsidiary (a recent acquisition) in fairly large quantities, as... Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Q1 Profit Lufthansa Cargo boosted operating profit by 35 percent in the traditionally weak first quarter and said it expects full year earnings to better its 2012 result as it continues to cull capacity in line with weak global demand. Profit rose to 27 million euros ($35.4 million) from 20 million euros ($26.2... CargoSphere Launches New Rate-Tracking Service CargoSphere, the cloud-based rate management system, launched a new freight-rate quoting service that logistics providers can use to keep rate quotes up to date. CargoSphere said Floodgate Quote Refresh automates the tracking and management of freight rate changes on most global trade lanes, with quotes that reflect rate hikes, surcharges and...

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MAY 2, 2013
Stage set for expansion US Shipping Corp is looking to expand following the successful completion of a financial restructuring. TEN tucks away $50m Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) priced a public share offering that will bring $50m in gross proceeds. GNK confirms paper trade Genco Shipping & Trading has confirmed reports that at least two of its lenders have offloaded nearly $300m worth of bank debt. Genco faces heavy fire Genco Shipping & Trading found itself in the hot seat Thursday after reclassifying $1.4bn worth of long-term financing agreements as short-term debt. NNA on the up Greek product tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition posted a modest first-quarter profit Thursday that topped Wall Street forecasts. Bremer provisions jump Bremer Landesbank increased loss provisions on shipping loans to EUR 228m ($298m) in 2012, its highest-ever figure. NewLead inks period pact NewLead Holdings has tied up one of its two remaining bulk carriers on a five-year period deal. 3 Maj sliced up The Croatian government has assumed control of four non-core units of tanker builder 3 Maj to speed the yard's sell-off. Star Bulk targets $75m Star Bulk Carriers is preparing to arm itself with at least $75m to fund a raid for fuel-efficient bulkers. Baltic to break away? Peter Georgiopoulos is laying the groundwork for the separation of his two listed dry bulk companies, according to one of Wall Street's most respected analysts. Language lesson Ship crews must agree on a common language to avoid lapsing into native tongues during a crisis, an accident report said. Hoegh LNG targets China Hoegh LNG is targeting more success in the burgeoning Chinese market after finalising a deal to operate the country's first floating storage and regasifcation unit (FSRU). Horizon hopes for more Horizon Lines has trimmed its first quarter loss despite restructuring issues continuing to weigh on its bottom line. Indian Ocean overhaul Container lines MOL and PIL are teaming up for two new runs from Singapore into the Indian Ocean. Debt costs hurt Hornbeck Hornbeck's earnings took a $24m hit after the company refinanced a batch of bonds during the first quarter. EU wants cash back The European Commision has found subsidies granted to French ferry company SNCM breached aid rules. Jianlong challenge fails John Fredriksen linked companies have won a London high court ruling that paves the way for a high value dispute over charter defaults on five bulk carriers to be resolved in London rather than in China. Cambie quits OOIL Ken Cambie has quit as chief financial officer at Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas International. Fire hits con-ro Firefighters are tackling a blaze on an ACL con-ro in Hamburg. Mega merger complete Commodities trader Glencore International has put the finishing touches to its mega-merger with Xstrata. Mipo takes dry dip Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has secured a rare bulk carrier order after a European owner turned to the yard for a trio of vessels which will employ a new fuel efficient design. Hanjin slashes loss Korea's Hanjin Shipping has cut back its losses in the first quarter as container rates improved. Machete maniac injures 18 A man has been arrested after hacking at passengers with a machete on an Indonesian ferry. Genco's cash hole Genco Shipping & Trading will need to raise around $100m in equity if it can't extend its loan holidays, a leading analyst says. Hanjin follows HMM South Korea's Hanjin Shipping is looking at following compatriot Hyundai Merchant Marine into the bond market. Kexim comes through The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Kexim) has given struggling shipowners and shipyards a boost with a big new funding programme. Pemex buying Barreras Mexico's Pemex has signed a deal to take a 51% stake in restructured Spanish shipyard Hijos de J Barreras. Atlantska cuts loss Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has cut its first quarter loss as revenue grew. Bourbon numbers higher French offshore player Bourbon has reported a double-digit increase in revenues for a second consecutive quarter. ADM ups GrainCorp offer Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to make an improved cash offer for the shares in grain handler GrainCorp. Baltic's losses grow Baltic Trading has seen first quarter losses deteriorate by almost 15% to a shade over $5m, the company reported late Wednesday.

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MAY 2, 2013
Obama nominates Commerce, USTR chiefs President Obama on Thursday nominated long-time campaign contributor and Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker to be secretary of commerce and Michael Froman to lead the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Descartes acquires Norwegian customs solutions company Hanjin records $31.5 million loss in 1Q The South Korean liner carrier predicted "even though some difficulties are inevitable due to supply growth, numbers in the second quarter will improve through continued rate restoration efforts and active cost reduction, etc." IAG Cargo beefs up fleet IAG Cargo is planning to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 planes, which will enter service starting in 2018 given shareholder approval. The European air carrier, which is modernizing its fleet, also holds options for an additional 18 planes. Drewry cites 'psychological impact' of big ship orders Domestic intermodal rises by 10% in 1Q TIA drops $8,000 bond deposit requirement Greencarrier buys Trana Spedition Virgin Atlantic reopens Chicago leg Shippers bemoan proposed California ports tariff increase CAPA recommended the 11 ports in the state raise tariffs by 1.7 percent by July 1 as part of its annual rate increase guidelines. Recent or pending hearings on the increase are occurring in Oakland, Los Angeles and Long Beach. Wilhelmshaven says rail rates will match other ports U.S. trade deficit fell in March Horizon lost $20 million in 1Q SBA to showcase export services in L.A. Friday Allegretti to chair American Maritime Partnership Executive moves FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

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MAY 2, 2013
Demand building in Fujairah Cape Town still dry. Control of H2S may have led to other fuel quality problems High levels of sodium and potassium could be linked to use of H2S scavenges. European prices follow softer trend MGO in Hamburg lost just under $20 per metric tonne. Egypt raises canal tolls Spokesman for the Suez Canal Authority denies hike will cut traffic. 'Eco' orders proving attractive Two companies ordering newbuildings go for fuel-efficient option. Surge in Iranian fuel oil exports Prices undercut Singapore benchmarks. Sydney to get fuel-efficient ferry Catamaran passenger ferry built to Incat Crowther design. Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven week high Influx of cargoes from the West. Caribbean refinery faces calls for closure Plant closure would be third to go in region. Asian bunker prices soft Offices at Tokyo Bay will be closed on Friday for a public holiday. Fishing vessel owner faces bunker spill penalty Chief engineer 'failed to follow written instructions and spill plan', says Washington Department of Ecology. Freight rates continue to tumble Analyst warns of 'structural overcapacity.' International Bunkering promotes trader Jesper Porsmose has demonstrated 'his dedication to hard work', says CEO. TOP Ships decrease losses for 2012 It has managed to reduce losses on the back of a $4.5 million reduction in bunker expenses. Philippine tugboat firm upgrades fleet Bunker fuel accounting for 40% of Salvtug's operational cost, says Chairman and CEO. Alaska: ECA could 'drive vessels away' Officials voice concerns as first cruise ship season under new regulations begins. Dual-fuel gas engines a 'milestone', says MAN Diesel ME-GI engines allow shipowners to deal with stricter emission regulations and rising fuel costs.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

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

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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