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March 4, 2013

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Asia-Europe rates off 7.9pc to US$1,104/TEU, Asia-Med down 10pc Global freight rates stabilise with 4pc hike expected in 2013: Drewry NDRC delivers blow to Chinese logistics - 13pc rail freight rate increase EU wins WTO backing in row with China over duties on x-ray scanners Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains to start thrice-weekly service Maersk ends its participation in LA-Australia Oceania PSW service Hamburg's Russian boxes up 13pc in 2012, becomes 2nd trading partner Hungary seeks Chinese financing for rail link to bypass busy Budapest DHL opens warehouse in Indonesia as part of US$52.6 million investment Hactl moves its largest-ever horse charter - 63 mounts from Liege to HK JAL net profit declines 5.3pc despite a 3.6pc increase in revenue Russian AN-2 takes it longest ever flight from Siberia to Cape Town

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MARCH 1, 2013
CMA CGM offering cruises on world's largest containership! G6 cancels slow steaming on eastbound return leg of Asia-Europe service ICS to publish eBooks Mystic Shipping facilitates record bulk loading of millscale at Kandla Port Shore leave: ISF proposes new pragmatic approach to visa requirements UASC s GEM1 service makes inaugural Hazira call Sugar to attract 20 pc export duty Yarn exports may touch record high on strong Chinese demand Antwerp Port building world s biggest lock VOC Port s Outer Harbour project finds mention in Budget Forex reserves plunge to $ 292 bn INR at two-month low No change in normal rates of excise duty & service tax Shipping & ports related proposals in Budget 2013-14 Budget 2013-14 Reactions FM allocates INR 5,000 cr. to boost warehousing capacity African knowledge & experience key to minimising risks & increasing South African project & break-bulk business to West Africa Heavy steam drum sails from Italy to Germany Project forwarding training rings in Year of the Snake

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MARCH 1, 2013
Qatar Cargo replacing A300-600 freighters Scheduled for today (1 March), Qatar Airways is launching operations with its first of three A330-300X freighters. The new mid-size long-haul cargo aircraft will gradually replace ... Cargolux to add Port Harcourt to African network The Luxembourg-based cargo-only airline Cargolux is adding the new destination Port Harcourt (Nigeria) to its African network. The inaugural service will be operated by the carrier... New roadside facilities for truck drivers in South Australia Truck drivers in South Australia will benefit from more and better roadside facilities, after the Federal and South Australian governments each agreed to provide around AUD 4 milli... Safmarine MPV appoints Socopao as liner agent in South Africa Safmarine MPV has appointed Socopao as its full liner agent in South Africa, effective from April 2013. Deploying a dedicated fleet of multipurpose vessels, Safmarine MPV connects ... Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp planning 40 market launches in 2013 The Asian commercial vehicle producer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), headquartered in Kawasaki (Japan), grew global sales by 18% to a total of 174,600 sold unit... Titagarh FreightCar enterprise to be wound up Titagarh Wagons Ltd (TWL) and FreightCar America Inc (FCA) have agreed to wind up and dissolve their Indian joint venture company Titagarh FreightCar Private Ltd. The latter was in... Intercontinental change at the head of UPS International Jim Barber will be president of UPS International from May 2013 on. His predecessor Dan Brutto, in charge of UPS's international strategy over the past six years, will retire by th... Railway freight charges to increase in India India is set to increase railfreight rates by 5%-6% from 1 April, due to higher fuel prices. The increased tariffs will also help raise funds for modernizing the country's rail net... Agility Europe appoints Pietro Albarelli as managing director area south Logistics service provider Agility has named Pietro Albarelli managing director of the area South Europe. In his new role, Albarelli will be in charge of a region that covers Italy... Swissport selects new CEO for Argentina Swissport International, a global aviation services group, has appointed Marcela Gaboda as the new CEO Swissport Argentina. She assumes her duties today (1 March). Gaboda started h... Gefco Germany gets new HR management Francisco Rodrigues has become HR manager of the German affiliate of Gefco. Rodrigues has served the company since 2005 and was once in charge of the Gefco affiliate in Portugal. P... IAG Cargo posts Q4 and full year results for 2012 IAG Cargo announced that its commercial revenue for full year 2012 came to EUR 1.217 billion, 2.3% more than in 2011. The volume of freight in 2012 reached 6.080 billion cargo tonn... Norbert Dentressangle reports good figures for 2012 The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) recently announced its figures for financial year 2012. The company grew its 2012 turnover to EUR 3.8... Asstra boosts turnover in 2012 In 2012, Assttra achieved an overall turnover of EUR 200 million for the first time in company history. The result equates to a 12.5% increase compared to 2011. The largest growth ... Panalpina - first in industry to be globally certified to OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety standard Experts from the Swiss inspection and certification company SGS have audited the forwarding and logistics services provider Panalpina across the globe. After completing a thorough ...

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MARCH 1, 2013
Seaspan to use GL HullManager for entire fleet Capital Product Partners agrees new charters with OSG Electric Boat awarded SUBSAFE contract LNG bunkering could be available in Australia by 2016

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MARCH 1, 2013
Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of December Railroads top record for crude oil carloads DOT gives notice of upcoming time change Port of Seattle honors customers with Green Gateway Partners Awards AAPA seminar to cover port technology issues

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MARCH 1, 2013
Timely warning When HSH chairman warns that ship finance could head east, Europe needs to listen Exploitation on ice The new Arctic frontier is further away than many think Shortcuts for road miles Yeoman Bridge delivery of aggregate prompts thoughts of a coaster revival Platsidakis slams rules that raise the cost of shipping Intercargo chairman has harsh words for emissions regulations that 'tax trade' North European ports on course for 2013 growth But poor Mediterranean performance will drag down the Continent as a whole Chen reasserts Cexim lending pledge Now is the time to expand ship finance, says policy bank German shipping industry heads for massive structural changes Economic recovery will come too late for many shipowners, warns Widdows Economist warns of 'stock exchange effect' on shipping markets Commodity prices create misleading signals, says Karakitsos US cutbacks target dredging, border protection and coastguards Maritime industries targeted, say critics, as Washington slashes public spending First cranes arrive at London Gateway DP World prepares Thames terminal for fourth-quarter launch Uggla seeks higher returns for Svitzer Exclusive interview: Maersk towage and salvage division seeks stability through longer-term relationships D'Amico eyes product tanker orders Improved market will see Italian owner replace older tonnage with newbuildings Standard & Poor's raises CMA CGM credit rating French giant improves its liquidity with restructuring and equity deal HSH warns of ship finance exodus to Asia New chairman stresses that top industry lender remains committed to shipping Asia-Europe spot rates in freefall Indexes tumble 8% to north Europe and 10% to the Mediterranean Goldenport keeps chartering focus on short deals Stronger freight rates needed to lock in vessels for longer, says Dragnis China seaborne iron ore demand to grow Capesize rates hit lull following Australia cyclone and as Colombia strike continues Capital Product and OSG halve product tankers' charter rate Conditional deal needs approval from directors and bankruptcy court Nanjing Tanker agrees sale and leaseback on four chemical tankers Troubled owner unlocks asset values to raise funds for operations Mapping cargo crime A Joint Cargo Committee guide to global flashpoints for theft, political strife and unrest Piracy threat will increase in West Africa, says Joint Cargo Committee Political tensions and criminal gangs fuel cargo theft in Nigeria Iran is unlikely to close the Strait of Hormuz JCC says tougher sanctions hurt Tehran but fail to dent its nuclear drive

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MARCH 1, 2013
Pirates face life sentences FIVE SOMALIS convicted in the US of piracy and other offenses will face life in prison when sentenced in July Indian coal imports likely to resume COAL IMPORTS to India are likely to resume shortly after Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram clarified the issue of mis-classification of different kind of coals Jiangnan Heavy Industry to transfer shares to CSSC CHINA'S state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has given permission for Jiangnan Shipyard to transfer shares in Jiangnan Heavy Industry to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for no charge, it was announced yesterday AMPN dumps Panama tank venture NYSE-listed Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has confirmed that it will exit the Panama storage-tank business, although its bunkering operations there are increasing OOCL implements new rate hikes OOCL HAS announced a series of rate hikes to implement a new phase of revenue recovery programme with effect from April 1, 2013 Jinhui Shipping is back to black HONG KONG-based Jinhui Shipping returned to the black in the fourth quarter of 2012 from a year ago, with $6 SMM upgraded to 'buy' CIMB HAS upgraded Sembcorp Marine from "neutral" to "buy" after clinching a deal from a non-Petrobras client CPP slashes OSG rates NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners has agreed to halve rates paid by bankrupt OSG rather than lose the charters altogether Antwerp to prepare ports for LNG THE PORT of Antwerp said today that it had taken on the chairmanship of a new international port grouping set up to prepare ports for the arrival of LNG-powered vessels from 2015 onwards Seadrill remains bullish SEADRILL remains bullish today about offshore's outlook, but noted that its deepwater drilling unit slipped to unsatisfactory end-of-year results Chemoil triples profits SINGAPORE-listed bunker supplier Chemoil Energy reported profits of $153M for FY12, up 233% from 2011 profits of $46M Courage trims losses SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine said today it trimmed full-year losses to $11M in 2012, from $30M lost in 2011 Finnlines to issue shares GRIMALDI'S Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said today it plans to issue 4.6M new shares to existing holders, equivalent to 10% of its capital Ezion weighs share offering with $76M target SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings said today it would expect to raise about S$94M ($76M) from a proposed issuance of 50M new shares Fuel oil arbitrage hauls to Singapore increasing THREE VLCCs are hauling fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore, in arbitrage trips from Europe to the Far East

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MARCH 1, 2013
Melbourne, Australia, Port Project Gets Green Light The Port of Melbourne's $1.6 billion port capacity project has been given the green light, following a decision by Matthew Guy, planning minister, to provide the planning approval for works to commence at the Australian city's Webb Dock. "This decision means that the works at Webb Dock can now proceed, enabling... Konecranes Lands Equipment Order for Indonesian Terminal 3-D image of Konecranes' container yard.Konecranes today signed an agreement to deliver container-handling equipment to PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, an Indonesian state-owned terminal operator. The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes and five straddle carriers. Delivery is scheduled for 2014 and 2016. The value of the order was... U.S. Lines to Add Another Rate Hike From Canada U.S. Lines will implement a general rate increase for dry container cargo from Canada to North Asia and Southeast Asia, effective April 1. The increase on the ocean carrier's Columbus service will be in the amount of US$160 per 20-foot container and US$200 per 40-foot standard and high-cube and 45-foot container. The... US Steel Imports Rose 4.6 Percent in January U.S. steel imports in January totaled 2.58 million tons, rising 4.6 percent from 2.47 million tons in December 2012, according to the American Institute for International Steel. "Import levels improved in January in a normal seasonal rebound from the end of the year declines, as many consumers and distributors delay purchases... Lufthansa Cargo to Launch Services to Guadalajara Lufthansa Cargo will launch new MD-11 freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, starting March 2. The cargo airline will then be connecting the metropolis in the Mexican highlands with the Frankfurt, Germany hub. The twice-weekly flights from Frankfurt will be routed via Chicago and Mexico City and will be operated on Wednesdays... NITL: Switching Plan Benefits Shippers, Doesn't Harm Class I Railroads The National Industrial Transportation League today provided the U.S. Surface Transportation Board with a study of NITL's July 2011 proposed new rule to govern competitive switching between railroads. NITL said the study shows that its proposal would add reasonable competition into the freight rail market for the benefit of shippers, without... Hactl Moves Largest Horse Shipment in Its History Hactl ships 69 show-jumpers from Belgium to Hong Kong.Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals has handled the largest horse shipment on a single flight in its history. The shipment of 63 show-jumpers were flown in from Liege, Belgium, as arranged by Lufthansa Cargo on a B747 chartered freighter, to take part in... US Commerce Department Finds Most Chinese Plywood Imports Subsidized The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination in the investigation of imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China. As a result of the affirmative determination, the majority of imports of plywood from China will be subject to a cash deposit requirement for estimated countervailing... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Japan Rates Hapag-Lloyd has announced several rate increases that will take effect on April 1. The ocean carrier will increase rates for all cargoes and container types on its trade from Japan to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf by $500 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. From Japan to East Asia, and vice versa, rates will... SCFI Rates Continue to Decline The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to fall this week across many trade lines with European lanes seeing the largest drops, according to data issued by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. Shanghai Containerized Freight IndexCompositeSource: Shanghai Shipping Exchange For a larger version of the chart, click on the image. During the week ending Mar.... OOCL Belgium Stuck in Ice in Eastern Canada OOCL Belgium, a 225 meter (about 738 foot) container ship, has gotten stuck in heavy ice on the Strait of Belle Isle in eastern Canada on its way from Montreal to England, CBC News reports. The ship called the Canadian Coast Guard for assistance yesterday, and icebreaker CCGS Henry Larsen is... Hapag-Lloyd to Boost Latin America-North America Rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for all cargo in its trade from intra-Latin America and Latin America to North America, effective April 1. From the Port of Vitoria, Brazil, to the U.S., Canada and Dominican Republic, the hike will be $200 per 20-foot and 40-foot container. From Mexico to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay,... CargoWise Partners With Asvinta in Sri Lanka Logistics technology company CargoWise has entered into a distribution partnership with Asvinta Solutions to enhance delivery of CargoWise's ediEnterprise service in Sri Lanka. Asvinta specializes in delivering information technology solutions to the logistics and freight forwarding sector in the Asian region.... Standard & Poor's Raises CMA CGM Credit Rating Standard & Poor's raised CMA CGM's long-term corporate credit rating, citing the French ocean carrier's improved liquidity following its recent financial restructuring and equity deal. But CMA CGM still remains on CreditWatch "with positive implications," the U.S. ratings agency said as it raised the Marseilles-based carrier's rating to "B-minus" from "CCC-plus." Standard... Special Delivery: FedEx to Ship Pandas to Canada Er Shun is one of two giant pandas that will head from China to Canada.This spring, FedEx Express will ship two giant pandas from Chengdu, China, to their new home in Toronto. FedEx Express will ship Er Shun, a 5-year-old female panda, and Da Mao, a 4-year-old male panda, via a...

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MARCH 1, 2013
Geodis Wilson on the case for Delsey Geodis Wilson has signed a two-year contract to manage the global logistics operations for international luggage manufacturer Delsey. The contract involves management ... DFDS 'caught in a headwind' DFDS is a robust business that got caught in a headwind, according to CEO Niels Smedegaard. He was speaking as the Danish ferry and logistics operator announced ... London Gateway's first cranes arrive The DP World $1.5bn London Gateway received its first behemoth gantry cranes this morning, thus enhancing the visual appeal of the River Thames boxport to potential ... US east coast local talks extended The deadline for finalising local issues on the new US east coast dockworker master contract has been extend by one week until March 8, by mutual agreement of the ... Asia - Europe spot rates in freefall Ocean carriers plying the over capacity-plagued Asia to Europe trade lane will need to react quickly to the latest spot rate data after indexes tumbled by a further ... CMA CGM gets credit boost from S&P Marseilles-headquartered CMA CGM has had its credit rating raised by Standard & Poor's to reflect its improved liquidity since the closing of the French ...

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MARCH 1, 2013
OSG dumps Diamond S Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group is handing back seven medium-range products carriers it has been operating on charters from Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping after failing to agree on reduced pricing terms. Safe stacks the shelf Safe Bulkers of Greece has set the stage for a share offering after filing a shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Admanthos sheds MR trio Admanthos Shipping Agency of the US appears to have sold all three of its medium-range products tankers en bloc. ADM comes clean Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has emerged as a victim of Iran's efforts to evade US sanctions. Yard tender imminent Croatia is planning to ask yards to bid for five patrol ship newbuildings for the coast guard. Veolia in big scrap move The big French group Veolia Environment is planning a huge $160m industrialised ship demolition facility in southern China. Berge Bulk buys cape Berge Bulk has bought a third capesize bulker from K Line in under a year, brokers say. Krasnoye adds 10 Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has bagged a deal to build 10 barges. Glencore back for more Glencore has stepped back into the panamax period market today to add another Greek-owned vessel to its roster. MR window to close Prospective buyers of MR tanker newbuildings may want to get contracts signed soon if they are not to miss their window, a leading shipbroker suggests. Titan rescue thwarted The restructuring of troubled Hong Kong tanker group Titan Petrochemicals has been blocked by shareholders. L&S duo depart TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Golden oldies We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Limarko chops loss Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko has reduced its net loss in 2012 as the second six months saw an improvement in rates. Crewman severs finger A Burmese seafarer has been evacuated from an STX Pan Ocean bulker after losing his finger in an accident. Pac Basin plots extra buys Cash-rich Pacific Basin Shipping is targeting second hand vessels despite the huge fuel saving incentives shipyards are advertising for eco newbuildings. Davie on the way back The reborn Davie shipyard in Canada is hiring workers again as it pursues a new ferry order. Shin Yang slips Malaysian liner and shipyard group Shin Yang Shipping has fallen to a loss in the first six months as costs grew. Better by half Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has recorded a big increase in annual earnings as revenue improved. EU wants cash back Greece's Skaramangas shipyard will have to pay back EUR 310m ($406m) in state aid granted since 1992. Dragnis plays short game Greek owner Goldenport is focusing on shorter-term charters until rates strengthen. KHI plans LNG power Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is aiming for an edge over competitors with the production of LNG-powered vessels in 2015. OOCL Belgium ice-bound An OOCL containership has reportedly become trapped by ice off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Perisai back at PPL SembCorp Marine has won a repeat order for a jack-up drilling rig from Malaysian oil and gas player Perisai. Capital agrees OSG cuts Capital Product Partners LP has agreed to rate reductions on three product tankers fixed to bankrupt tanker owner OSG. Awilco may need loan Awilco LNG may need a bridging loan to cover a shortfall in funding caused by the off-hire of two of its older LNG carriers. Bumi confirms four Bumi Armada has put pen to paper on a series of four multi-purpose PSVs at compatriot shipbuilder Nam Cheong Dockyard. Trygve lines up IPO Norwegian shipping mogul Trygve Seglem has emerged as one of the architects of an initial public offering (IPO) that is taking shape in Manhattan.

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MARCH 1, 2013
NEWSFLASH: NIT League says rail reform could save shippers $900 million The National Industrial Transportation League said Friday it estimates shippers could save more than $900 million if the U.S. Surface Transportation Board would increase competition by giving shippers greater ability to have freight switched between railroads. ILWU claims grain company 'fabricated' sabotage story UGC continued to unload a barge and load a ship with non-union employees on Thursday, despite its ILWU lockout. The facility normally employs between eight and 22 ILWU workers on each of its two shifts. S&P raises rating on CMA CGM Analyst: Con-way might be better apart U.S. Customs explains how budget cuts will slow cargo The $754 million hit that U.S. Customs will take to its budget through Oct. 1 under the automatic federal budget cuts that kick in today will significantly decrease the efficiency of port operations, agency officials warn. Drewry says shippers in for 'choppy ride' in 2013 "We expect freight rate volatility to continue as carriers grapple with increasing overcapacity and resort to their preferred short-term measures of sailing suspensions and frequent GRIs," the London-based firm said. U.S. steel imports up 4.6% in January Canadian truckers sweat U.S. sequestration's impact The Canadian Trucking Alliance is worried about what effects the automatic spending cuts will have on U.S. Customs staffing at the shared border between the two nations, since two thirds of trucked Canadian goods go to the United States. AEI to convert regional jets for cargo Shipowners ask Suez Canal to rescind May 1 toll hike 'K' Line offers mobile container tracking CargoWise partners with Sri Lankan distributor Sen. Casey introduces inland waterways bill GAO: Defense needs more visible supply chain Spot rates fall on major East-West routes Sunland buys South Carolina warehouse Analyst says Saia going strong, but has room to improve

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MARCH 1, 2013
Weekly global bunker market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe. Bunker prices in the Americas end week lower Demand was slow to average on the US Gulf, according to local players. LNG bunkering touted for Baton Rouge US firm wants to have LNG facility operational within the next 18 months. Petrobras appoints new bunker trader Livia Brasil will be in charge of of all bunker inquiries related to the port of Bahia Blanca. MAN Diesel & Turbo locks in dual-fuel engine orders Engines expected to be significantly more fuel-efficient and have lower emission levels than other engines being used in LNG shipping. Alaskan firm hired to develop marine oil spill response 'We are taking an important first step in the creation of a world-leading marine spill plan for BC while respecting federal authority over marine-based protection and response.' Week of falling prices weakens demand in Fujairah Prices mixed in South African ports. Prices show double digit drop in northwest Europe Softer crude values cut off buyers. US exports of low sulphur fuel oil 'beginning to slow' Ability of the US to feed European low sulphur fuel oil demand coming under pressure in 2013. Data suggests Hong Kong would struggle with lower sulphur limit Only tiny share of MGO test results from the port are below 0.10% sulphur, and regional MGO sulphur averages are high. Bunker sales data to form part of updated IMO GHG study Expert group agrees two-pronged approach as both ship activity and marine fuel sales data estimates are problematic. Oil major strengthens its presence in Romanian market Gazprom Neft takes over Romanian supplier's bunker operations in Constantza. No link with Iran, states fund Shipping fund has oil and gas majors onboard. Slow-steaming will make recovery more protracted Average vessel speeds continue to fall but observers say trend will be reversed when rates improve. Bunker prices in Hong Kong, Tokyo end week lower But 380 cSt product rose in Singapore. Vopak profit 18% lower in 2012 Revenues in 2012 were $1.7 billion, 12% higher than figures in 2011, it said. Container ship sold to Indian breaker, with bunkers Sale included 250 mt of bunker fuel, worth approximately $159,000 on the Singapore market. Tanker owner orders up more fuel-efficient tonnage More newbuild options in the pipeline. Japan bonded bunker sales up on year in January Bonded bunker fuel sales in January 2013 stood at 311,650 mt, 1.1% up year-on-year. US-listed terminal firm doubles quarterly profit Acquisition of Talen's Marine & Fuel, L.L.C. boosted its position in the marine fuel and lubricant business. Profits down for Singapore-listed bunker tanker builder Earnings affected by lower margins, higher expenses and increased taxes, says ES Group. LNG bunkering 'feasible' at Australian ports Bunkering possible by 2016.

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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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

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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