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BRIEFS

February 18, 2013

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LA-Long Beach up 5pc in January, but LA fell 4.2pc as LB rose 17.5pc Hamburg's container volume drops 1.7pc to 8.9 million TEU in 2012 Asia-Europe rates dip 1.1pc to US$1,301/TEU ahead of Lunar New Year Nanning Railway Bureau January daily truck loading record in 2013 Xinjiang Korgas fruit and vegetable exports up 52.5pc year on year Fujian Quanzhou January import value from Taiwan rises 201.16pc Port of Charleston to handle Sinomax bedding for US southeast operations Philadelphia box volume flat, but overall cargo increases 10.4pc in 2012 Mombasa's port congestion to be eased by APMT inland container depot DHL launches direct LCL services from India to Poland and Brazil ICAO seeks an end to lithium-ion battery shipments on passenger flights Airbus drops lithium, recycles nickel batteries for its A350XWB AA and US Airways to become world's biggest in US$11 billion merger US military air charter line, Global Aviation, emerges from bankruptcy United Continental's consolidated traffic increases 0.9pc in January DSV Air & Sea starts express service, but limited to UK-north Continent AirBridgeCargo Airlines starts charter flights from Frankfurt to Sochi

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
BTL commences Karaikal-Colombo feeder service Conquest 2013 Conference & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards hold the industry s complete attention on Feb. 13 Multimodal Logistics Awards 2013 Basmati exports may fall due to high domestic price DP World takes steps to clear backlog at Vallarpadam ICTT KPT adjudged Sea Port of the Year for Non-Containerised Cargo Incentives may boost exports in future: Commerce Secy Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order on Mundra SEZ Uptrend in exports may continue on positive US economy: Fieo Quick Take Veterans National Badminton Championship commencing tomorrow Korean PPG member successfully transports crane barges to Hong Kong Multitrade Spain awarded metro car movement to Panama Wijngaard Natie Logistics NV appointed CEE member in Antwerp

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Saudia Cargo increases February freighter capacity from Nairobi to Amsterdam Saudia Cargo is to operate a series of four extra freighter flights from Nairobi to Amsterdam to meet extra demand for flowers in the traditionally busy month of February. The extr... Air cargo volume increases in Sofia and Samara While many European airports saw a considerable decrease in cargo volumes last year, the airport in the Bulgarian capital Sofia maintained its stability and processed 16,249 t of c... New commercial manager at TIP Services TIP Services, a leasing and finance company for the logistics industry and an affiliate of GE Equipment Services, has appointed a new commercial head for Germany and Austria. Olive... DB and SNCF table proposals for rail industry alliance The president of the French state railway SNCF, Guillaume Pepy, and Deutsche Bahn's chairman of the board, Dr Rüdiger Grube, tabled a joint outlook for the railway in Europe at a r... Fuso: global sales increase 18% Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, increased its global sales (including international markets an... Russian Railways Logistics to become Olympic Games consignee Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL), the subsidiary of Russian Railways Holding, is to become an Olympic consignee ahead of the 2014 World Winter Olympic Games to be held in Sochi (R... MAN Commercial Vehicles delivered fewer trucks The commercial vehicle sector was hit by the economic downturn in 2012. Germany's MAN Truck & Bus reported that its orders fell by 4% to EUR 9.2 billion last year. At MAN Latin... Americold appoints new chief operating officer Americold, a supplier of temperature controlled warehousing and logistics services to the food industry, has installed Fred Boehler as its executive vice-president and chief operat... Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Georgia The Austrian transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss (GW) now offers a new direct groupage connection from Passau (Germany) to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The regular t... DSV acquires Seatainers Group DSV, a Denmark-based global supplier of transport and logistics solutions, recently signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Seatainers Group A/S. The service por... Big US marriage finalized Valentine's day saw the birth of the biggest airline worldwide. Dallas (TX)-based American Airlines, a subsidiary of the AMR Coporation that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protect... Maersk Line suspends AE-9 service According to the analyst Alphaliner, the Danish shipping line Maersk has suspended the AE-9 service between Asia and Europe just seven weeks after it was reactivated. The last sail... Port of Malmo sees increase in volumes Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP)'s volumes in Malmo (Sweden) increased by 12% to 8.8 million t in 2012. The dramatic rise is due to growth in vehicle imports, ferry traffic to Germany a...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Streeter steps down at GulfMark Offshore Carnival Triumph towed to BAE Ship Repair Ship repairers brace for Navy contract cancelations Parker to take $15.8 million FCPA-related charge AMSEC employee wins ship repair safety award Esri looks to expand ocean industry use of GIS India mandates anti-piracy CCTV DFDS gives final nod for RO/RO deal with P+S Werften Federal judge accepts Transocean guilty plea

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Port of Bellingham establishes business relocation info web site US rail freight numbers mixed bag for January DOT plans to create freight advisory committee Port of Everett earns Standard & Poor's A- rating VT Halter Marine nets order for new articulated tug barge

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Q&A: Watson, Farley & Williams partner Madeline Leong Collaborations between People's Republic of China and offshore commercial banks mark a growing trend Tanker pools with Unipec to boost Genmar growth Other owners in 'active discussions' as Unique Tankers begins trading Chinese economy hits recovery mode Exports in January were up 25% on the year before, while imports jumped 28.8% China consolidates role as global financier But some policies hold back growth, several experts warn Kepco awards $2bn charters South Korean quartet share long-term deals Unstoppable Unipec Chinese charterers poised to exert even greater influence over VLCC spot market in 2013 Burma to China pipeline will cut into VLCC demand Pipeline will reduce tonne-miles for cargoes from Middle East and West Africa Waiting for leadership Needed: more urgency to fix problems from China's shipping companies Curling up with the Year of the Snake So what do the stars have in store for some of the major container carriers? China's high hopes help bulk up dry cargo sector Nation is driving dry bulk demand and competing internationally for work Höegh LNG buoyant on future demand Improving FSRU market main driver for company growth Thoresen Thai narrows losses Shipping unit increases revenue, cuts operating costs Ocean carriers pin hopes on peak season The jury is still out on the prospects for a traditional seasonal surge in the Asia-Europe trade lane Owners count the costs as China goes offline for lunar new year Shipping industry's health remains tethered to nation's moderating pace of growth Look to Asia's box lines for post-crisis strategies Major shipping companies are jockeying for position in anticipation of still distant market turnaround

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
SCI's profits shattered INDIA'S government-run SCI plunged from profits to net losses in its October-December 2012 quarter More German fire sales warned ahead FIRE SALES of distressed German tonnage went up and up last year with no end in sight this year, a KG fund analyst from Hamburg warned today OSG seeks to sell tankers OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has asked a bankruptcy judge to approve sale procedures for three older tankers, marking the company's first move to shed owned tonnage Varun's shares slip after three arrests VARUN Shipping's shares today slipped 7% to a 52-week low following the arrest of three of its ships Pirates appeal sentences PIRATES who tried to hijack an MOL tanker off Oman were today reported to have appealed their 10-year prison sentence in Tokyo Rio and MOL sign 20-year iron ore deal RIO TINTO was reported today to have signed a 20-year contract under which Japan's MOL would transport iron ore from Australia to China Höegh LNG reverses losses A DIVIDEND is planned by Höegh LNG Holdings, which today reported turning quarterly losses into profits and said it plans a major change in corporate structure DFDS ro-ro plans progress DANISH shipping group DFDS today said all contractual hurdles have been cleared for the resumption of two newbuilding projects at Germany's P+S Shipyards LB box imports jump INVENTORY stocking in the run-up to the Chinese New Year caused Long Beach's box volumes to surge in January Mermaid swings to profits MERMAID Maritime subsea business was key in reversing losses into profits during its quarter ended 31 December 2012 German owners take anti-tax battle to Berlin PLANS FOR a summit in Berlin next week are today fuelling fresh hope that a crippling insurance tax on charter-hire pools in Germany can be averted LCH Clearnet defies slump LCH CLEARNET, the international clearinghouse for financial transactions, said today operating profits and revenues rose sharply in 2012 5 sought in fatal collision on Yangtze River THREE passengers have been killed and five others have been missing for three days since a ferry collision in China TTA cuts three-quarters of losses TTA SAID today it cut three-quarters of its losses for its first quarter, year on year

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Port Workers vs. Gun Owners: A Double Standard? The National Rifle Association's refusal to support background checks is befuddling given that more than 2 million transportation workers already are required to get them for employment. This mandate was required by three laws signed by President George W. Bush and supported by a majority of Republicans in the House... Partnership Created to Support McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Arkansas Oklahoma Port Operators Association to ensure the continued viability of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and to identify opportunities for future develop and modernization initiatives. Michael J. Teague, colonel and commander of the Tulsa, Okla.,... TransCore DAT Freight Index Shows 'Robust' January The TransCore DAT North American Freight Index rose 42 percent year-over-year in January, the highest-ever volume for that month. Freight volume was "unusually robust" for the season, exceeding December 2012 levels by 24 percent. It is the first time since the index began when freight availability increased from December to January.... Florida to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Trucks The Florida Department of Transportation has implemented administrative rule changes to reduce the regulatory burdens on trucks, according to the state's Gov. Richard Lynn Scott. The changes will increase the maximum gross vehicle weight allowed for sealed containerized cargo units from 95,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds, streamline the permitting process for... USDOT Establishes National Freight Advisory Committee The U.S. Department of Transportation has established a National Freight Advisory Committee to provide recommendations aimed at improving the national freight transportation system. The recent transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21, signed by President Obama in July 2012, established a national freight policy and called for... Container Volume Up at Port of Virginia in January The Port of Virginia handled 158,766 20-foot-equivalent units in January, increasing 4,466 TEUs or 2.9 percent from 154,300 in January 2012. The month's container total was 90,900 units, and the general cargo tonnage (including container and breakbulk) was 1.4 million tons. Rail volume was also up 10 percent for the month, said... Productivity Decline Leads to Portland Rent Rebates The Portland Port Commission approved a $3.7 million partial rent rebate program to reimburse terminal operator ICTSI Oregon for continuing losses due to productivity declines from a labor disruption last year. ICTSI manages Portland's container facility, Terminal 6. Since last summer, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has been battling for... OIA Global Acquires Paccess's Materials Sourcing Unit OIA Global has assumed the majority of assets and liabilities of Paccess's materials sourcing division, based in Portland, Ore. "We're going to staff accordingly and will be increasing our overall work force by more than 10 percent throughout our worldwide network in the next 30 days," said Charlie Hornecker, CEO of... UPS Freight to Expand Truckload Business Less-than-truckload carrier UPS Freight will expand its full truckload business in 2013 as changing shipping patterns and tight capacity at traditional truckload operators spur more intramodal shift, President Jack Holmes said. "Retailers that over the last couple of years have really challenged themselves on the supply chain have gone from heavy... South Carolina Drayage Program Fueled With More Funds The port truck replacement program run by the South Carolina Ports Authority has received $145,000 in additional federal grant funding to help further reduce air emissions across the Charleston area. Launched in the fall of 2011, the port authority's truck program provides truck owners who are frequent users of the... Seattle Votes 'No' on Drayage Drivers Bill The Seattle Port Commission Thursday voted to oppose a bill before the Washington State Legislature that would require the port to employ drayage truck drivers. The intent of the bill is to make it easier for unions such as the Teamsters to organize harbor truck drivers in Seattle by making them... SCFI: Trans-Pacific Outperforming Asia-Europe The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index was not published today due to the Chinese New Year, but despite some buoyancy in the trans-Pacific market analysts are downbeat on the prospect of rate increases once the SCFI resumes publishing next Friday, Feb. 22. Trans-Pacific Rates Outperforming Asia-Europe West Coast and Europe Week-to-Week Percentage... US Transport Agencies Boost Funding Allocations This Year U.S. federal, state and local transportation departments of transportation have so far allocated $7 billion in federal funds during fiscal year 2013, which began Oct. 1, 2012, according to an analysis of Federal Highway Administration data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. The funds represent an increase of 56... WCI: Eastbound Trans-Atlantic Rates Slip Trans-Atlantic eastbound rates slipped marginally this week while westbound rates were flat, according to the Thursday release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates Between New York and RotterdamSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click on the image. Rates from New York to Rotterdam slipped $15, or 0.7... USDA Proposes Changes to Plant Import Regulations The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has proposed to update and streamline its regulations involving the importation of plants for planting. Some of the proposed changes include requiring permits for the importation of certain coated or pelleted seeds, and providing for an alternate additional declaration on...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Shipping Corp of India reports $24m nine-month loss Shipping Corp of India reported a loss of Rs1.3bn ($23.9m) for the first nine months of its 2012 financial year, hit by losses in its dry bulk and tanker segments.However, ... MOL extends presence in Burma Mitsui OSK Line has set up a unit in Burma after being granted a permanent business licence from the government's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. ... Hyundai Merchant Marine doubles annual loss to $922m Hyundai Merchant Marine is expected to double net losses for 2012 to Won1trn ($922m) against Won473bn in the previous year, despite a fleeting improvement in the ... Emma cargo owners await GA decision Eurozone economy shrinks by 0.6% The economy of the 17 nation eurozone contracted by a worse-than-expected 0.6% in the final three months of 2012 - the biggest fall since the beginning of 2009 ... LA / LB numbers show the way The San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach started the year on a high with a 5% jump in throughput in January, compared with the same month of 2011.Meanwhile, ...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
OSG's golden handcuffs Bonuses will likely become a key component of a programme designed to aid Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) in a battle to retain top talent on the back of a bankruptcy filing in the US, TradeWinds has learned. Today in tankers Nordic American Tankers appears to have lined up charters for two suezmaxes that trade in the spot market. RBS trims another 'tree' Cyprus Maritime of Greece has been linked to the acquisition of another aframax tanker that used to trade with BP Shipping. OSG plots purge Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked a US bankruptcy court for permission to sell two VLCCs and a medium-range products tanker. Fortuna refloated A Norwegian cargoship that grounded off Denmark on Tuesday has been towed into port. Blinded by the light Heidmar has poached another Phoenix Energy Navigation tanker from Overseas Shipholding Group's (OSG's) Aframax International (AI) pool. OSV bashed up A Spanish offshore support vessel has been damaged after hitting a breakwater in Scotland. Finnlines's tip-off Finnish owner Finnlines has revealed it discovered a cargo of tank spare parts destined for Syria during a cargo check in Antwerp last month. Trumping judgments We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Havila in the money Havila Shipping has entered into a pair of long-term charter contracts worth a combined NOK 1bn ($180m). ST bags barge job ST Engineering has bagged an order for an articulated tug barge from a US owner with an option to build an additional vessel. Sado edges up profit Japan's Sado Steam Ship has beaten its own profit forecast for 2012. Syrian shipment halted Finland's customs service has revealed it confiscated military spare parts on a Finnlines ship it claimed were destined for Syria. He's number one again Fredriksen shifts a gear to take title of top owner of ships on order with 76 vessels on the way. MOL clinches cape coup Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has tied up a 20-year deal to carry iron ore for mining giant Rio Tinto. Bharati battered India's Bharati Shipyard has fallen to a loss in the first nine months as revenue was slashed. Losses lessen for TTA Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has reduced its first quarter loss despite bulker rates falling. DFDS resurrects order Denmark's DFDS has confirmed it will take delivery of two ro-ro vessels cancelled last year at bankrupt German yard P+S Werften. Hoegh set for MLP Hoegh LNG looks set to be the next LNG player to adopt a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) structure. Clearnet clears more FFA clearing house LCH.Clearnet has posted a big jump in 2012 earnings as volumes grew. Exmar seals LPG orders The Exmar and Teekay joint venture Exmar LPG has ordered up to eight medium-sized gas carriers at Hanjin Heavy Industries. TUI bruised by cruise Expansion costs have pushed the cruiseship operations of Germany's TUI further into the red in its first quarter. LNG turmoil hits rates Supply disruptions in Egypt and Nigeria will curb LNG carrier rates, according to DNB Markets. HMM worse than feared Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has slipped to a worse than expected operating loss of W167bn ($155m) in the fourth quarter. Emma boxes shifted Maersk Line has employed three containerships to deliver containers removed from the damaged Emma Maersk. ISC prices share sale International Shipholding Corp (ISC) looks set to raise $25m from a public share offering, the company has confirmed. Streeter calls time Bruce Streeter is to stand down as chief executive of US offshore vessel operator GulfMark Offshore.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
McQuilling forecasts record bunker price in 2013 The firm predicts the average cost of IFO 380 fuel oil worldwide will be $690 per metric ton this year compared to $672 per ton in 2012. The actual price in 2012 was higher than its forecast last year, which was $650 per ton. Long Beach volume jumps in January OIA Global builds up sourcing division DSV to buy Seatainers CEVA opens Jacksonville logistics center DOT creates freight advisory panel The department seeks industry stakeholders to sit on a new National Freight Advisory Committee tasked with making recommendations to improve the freight transportation system. U.S. sugar reform bill proposed in both houses FMC rule could allow foreign NVOs to enter NRAs The commission is expected to publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register early next week. There will be a 60-day comment period. EU, U.S. strive for trade deal Forming the talks from recommendations from the U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth, parties from both nations will try to hammer out a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Bunker prices in the Americas end the week on mixed note Demand was slow across the Americas, local players told Bunkerworld. DNV executive questions prices of HFO and distillates always moving in tandem Managing Director uncertain if assumption for future price development of HFO vs distillate fuels is realistic. Oil spill confirmed following barge collision on Mississippi River Vessels in area instructed to slow down but waterway remains open to shipping. Avails tight while prices drop in Fujairah Earliest deliveries possible from February 23. Tight avails in Hamburg while prices soften in Rotterdam Congestion reported at Gibraltar. Russian energy giant hoping to triple bunker sales Company reports increased 2012 bunker sales and aims for much bigger market share by 2025. LNG bunkering likely to 'top agenda' at Europort Interest in the emerging LNG bunkering market will be strong. Korean shipping firm starts to wind down Firm has been redelivering most chartered vessels back to owners. ARA stocks climb on weak demand Weak buying interest seen from Asia. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit three-week low Distillates also down to 12-week low. Bunker prices in Asia slide Singapore's benchmark 380 cSt fuel dipped $1.50 to average at $661 pmt. Moves underway to establish body for LNG bunkering New body generating interest from industry. Rolls-Royce announces rise in profit Profit growth recorded across all business segments, including marine. Arctic BC shipping emissions '90% higher' than prevailing estimates Revised estimates of black carbon emissions from shipping presented to IMO met with scepticism. Wilhelmsen's operating profits soar 48% Strong first half year helped boost company's bottom line. Lift ban on using LNG for inland shipping, says EFIP 'Lifting this ban is probably the most urgent policy measure to take,' says ports' body. Navy resupply programme 'could save millions' on fuel bill Programme could save US Navy millions of dollars in bunker costs. Sales drop as high prices make Singapore market uncompetitive Drop off in January sales comes as little surprise to traders. Lukoil building new diesel unit Company wants to boost ultra-low sulphur diesel output to cope with rising foreign demand.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

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

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

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.

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 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

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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