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October 18, 2013

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Transpacific Stablisation Agreement hikes rates US$400/TEU November 15 Port of Los Angeles September volume declines 4.57pc to 710,892 TEU Moody's upgrades CMA CGM after asset sale, declaring outlook 'stable' One of four ILA units shut down Baltimore port over local contract More shipowners likely to turn to bond sales to raise cash: S&P UPS now offers expedited ocean freight service from Asia to Mexico Tokyo Port container volume up 0.3pc to 2.09 million TEU in first half South Carolina ports post 3.3pc quarterly box growth to 413,818 TEU EU e-Compliance to distill shipping regulations into one IT format Liverpool2 container terminal due to open 2015, quay wall work begins Savannah new barge crane handles super-heavy lift of US$8 million yacht Cathay September cargo off 4.4pc to 128,610 tonnes, passengers up 6pc Cathay Pacific's new US$760 million cargo terminal begins full operation IAG Cargo blasts Alitalia state rescue 'protectionist and illegal' Chinese domestic express market to boost air cargo over 20 years: Airbus Qantas renewal continues as 68th Boeing 737-800 readies for service IAG Cargo opens new temperature sensitive pharma centre at Heathrow

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bureau Veritas launches pipeline damage assessment tool CaroTrans launches direct South China to US Southeast LCL service EU's Union Customs Code likely to come into effect on Nov. 1 Global logistics to see balanced, slower growth, says IMF ICS Mumbai & SPNM's seminar today Intercargo finds UK Club the best on PSC compliance Moore Stephens welcomes EC decision to maintain maritime state aid guidelines NYK seminar for global staff focuses on challenges in the next five years Rising shipping volumes bring temporary relief to sector US ship will not be released before probe is over: Vasan Rice, wheat exports up during April-Aug. North American East Coast ports gaining market share INR recovers on fresh dollar selling

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UIC launches European Capacity4Rail project CaroTrans expands transpacific services Volvo Group to optimize truck manufacturing in Europe Cargo-Partner opening up in Ho Chi Minh City EC to maintain maritime state aid guidelines Production of DAF trucks starts in Brazil Gefco: new national subsidiary in Croatia NSW ports in Australia greet new CEO Royal Brunei adds B787 services Transmashholding starts locomotive delivery to RZD UPS and Mexico team up to build healthcare clinic Wisag soon to start services in Cologne/Bonn German ports handle less cargo Nach Singapur kommt Deutschland Young Forwarder of the Year is clear

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Signal Ship Repair redelivers dredge Wheeler Aquarium research vessel takes shape at Derecktor yard Kings Point resumes operations Piracy incidents down, but don't relax MHI unveils electro-assist turbocharger Becker reports strong orders for rudders, ducts Ulstein PSVs will be first ships from new Brazil shipyard Marioff in five year maintenance deal with Carnival

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Port of Olympia releases numbers for third quarter Study finds transport industry boosts Portland-metro economy Port of Bellingham names theme of gingerbread house contest Vancouver Port Board meeting to look at Tesoro Savage lease US rail freight traffic has up/down week

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
P3 carriers unveil their schedules Operations start in second-quarter 2014, pending regulatory clearance Rotterdam LNG hub plan receives $100m boost EU funding positions Dutch port and Gothenburg as gas distribution hubs Pirates release hijacked product tanker but steal its cargo Incident in Asia signals regional shift from petty theft to West Africa-style fuel raid Maersk pledges to strengthen its own identity despite P3 tie-up Carrier plans distinct branding and customer services within new alliance P3 will improve operational efficiency for terminal operators But whether ports can enhance profitability is far from certain Woodside enters spot shipping market Major LNG producer will operate tonnage not linked to specific projects Avance Gas lists on Oslo over-the-counter market Fredriksen joint venture takes advantage of strengthening LPG market Sanko shake-up allows hedge fund Elliot to take over Move gives reduced Japanese tanker and bulker operator room to rebuild TSA recommends westbound rate hikes Carriers tap peak season for US exports to Asia Three Louis Dreyfus Armateurs vessels launch in China Capesize and handysizes bound for French owner and associated company K-sure backs financing for 21 Korea-built Scorpio product tankers Export-credit insurer guarantees $360m of $460m syndicated loan TUI rules out floating Hapag-Lloyd before autumn 2014 The right ingredients not in place, says stakeholder's finance chief Heidmar names chief operating officer Ognibene as interim chief executive Tanker pool company veteran previously overseer of Heidmar's pool managing directors Mixed bag for dry bulk owners seeking Oslo listing Klaveness calls off proposed IPO due to lack of support but Western Bulk pushes ahead Chinese demand for West Africa crude bolsters rates BW Peony and Aragona will load in West Africa in early November, bound for China Longshoreworkers' strike shuts Baltimore Stoppage at specialist port for auto shipments could threaten carmakers' supply chains Polembros builds for the future Series of 10 newcastlemaxes chartered out to Oldendorff Carriers is consistent with owner's long-term outlook Owners explore a new funding landscape Publicly listed firms tap the markets as others turn to investment funds or to China yards Greek owners are Intercargo mainstays for a fourth decade Key issues range from deadly cargo liquefaction to port inspectorate corruption, says Platsidakis Ariston builds a thoroughbred in China State-of-the-art Sea Stallions give their name to a new Greco-German founded handysize pool Economou could launch new dry bulk arm for newcastlemax orders Investors on the alert as Greek shipowner ponders an IPO Greeks lead Northwest Passage breakthrough Seamar-managed panamax retraces the route of Niarchos behemoth Lorentzen & Stemoco launches a base in Greece Dry bulk draws an old name to Voula Bulker nation keeps the faith Despite uncertainties Greeks invest to take fleet to new heights

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Keppel profits rise 32% KEPPEL Corp said today net profits for the third quarter ended 30 September rose $32% year on year Tokyo court approves Sanko reorganisation TOKYO District Court today approved Sanko Steamship's reorganisation after more than 92% of the ship operator's creditors endorsed its proposal US shutdown fix leaves supply chains at risk RETAILERS welcomed the end of the 16-day shutdown of the US federal government but warned that the latest temporary deal keeps supply chains at risk Aegean plots convertible offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network today announced a convertible bond offering to raise $75M to repay short-term debt and for other corporate purposes Hanseatic shuffles deck GERMAN fixed-premium P&I insurer Hanseatic Underwriters has shuffled its capital providers Korea contract values rise CONTRACT values of ship orders clinched by South Korean builders hit $30.4Bn in the first three quarters of 2013 128 migrants rescued A US NAVY warship has reportedly rescued 128 migrants being smuggled in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta Fortescue iron ore cargoes rise 60% FORTESCUE said iron ore shipments out of its Pilbara mines surged 60% year on year in the quarter ending in September Klaveness scraps unit's IPO TORVALD Klaveness of Norway said today it has decided to scrap a planned IPO and listing of a drybulker venture Newbuilding orders hit post-Lehman high NEWBUILDING orders in September hit their highest point since Lehman Brothers collapsed five years ago Capesize rates pushed down A DROP in Brazilian iron ore cargoes has been a major factor pressuring Capesize rates, anaysts said Tangshan box throughput rises CHINA'S northern port of Tangshan recorded throughput of 499,986teu during the period from January to September 2013, up by 78% year on year, according to Tangshan's transport authority Drybulk snarls rise 12% CONGESTION in major drybulk ports rose 12% from last week, as congestion rose in major ports in Brazil, Australia and China Hanjin hit by weak rates HANJIN Shipping's earnings will remain under pressure at the end of the 3Q13 peak season due to weakening container freight rates

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Japanese Government Adopts New Anti-Piracy Bill The Japanese government adopted a new anti-piracy bill at a cabinet meeting this week that would allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. The government will seek to have the bill enacted during an extraordinary session of the Diet,... Reform-Minded Myanmar Has Long Road Ahead Thilawa is located some 20 miles down the coast south of Yangon, the commercial center and former capital of Myanmar in the days when it was more famously known as Burma. There, a gleaming new multipurpose port complete with 3,300 feet of berth - with a planned adjacent special economic... China Accepts WTO Ruling in US Poultry Dispute Chinese officials have officially accepted an August finding by the World Trade Organization that China improperly imposed anti-dumping and counterveiling duties on U.S. poultry. In 2009, China was the largest foreign market for U.S. broiler meat, buying 613,000 metric tons of chicken. In September of that year, Chinese officials determined the... Lobsters' New Reefer Tale Wholesale prices for lobster caught in Maine and Canada have plummeted to $2.30 a pound, about the same price commanded 25 years ago, as the annual catch grows. Most consumers, however, aren't seeing the savings because restaurant menu prices largely haven't dropped. In Maine, the industry is trying to jumpstart the... CaroTrans Launches Los Angeles-Fiji LCL Export Service CaroTrans has launched a direct less-than-containerload export service between Los Angeles and Suva, Fiji, expanding its reach in the Pacific Rim. The new service, which has a transit time of 12 days, offers expedited and bonded forwarding from Suva to Nadi and Lautoka, Fiji. CaroTrans, a non-vessel-operating common carrier, has partnered... Q&A: Losing Sleep Over the FMCSA Q: I've just read something that makes no sense to me, and seems like an invasion of people's privacy to boot. We're a motor carrier, and as such are subject to what's been increasingly intrusive safety regulation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA regulates how many hours our... Chinese Policies to Hurt Shipping, SSE Chief Says SHENZHEN, China - China's shipping industry faces further turmoil as the country imposes new polices aimed at reining in severe overcapacity in the steel, cement, electrolytic aluminum, plate glass and shipping industries, according to the head of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. China is tackling chronic overcapacity problems across multiple sectors by... Baltimore ILA Strike Goes to Arbitration A longshoremen's union local and employer representatives plan to meet with an arbitrator on Oct. 18 to try to resolve a strike that idled public docks at the Port of Baltimore for a second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a... Trans-Pacific Carriers Prepare for End-of-Year Letdown The U.S. import trade from Asia is a microcosm of the problems carriers face on the major east-west trade lanes this year. Container volumes are slightly higher than they were in 2012, but vessel utilization factors are lower and will drop again in November. Containerized imports moving through West Coast ports... "K" Line Continues to be Included in FTSE4Good Global Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia / Pacific Index Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) continues to be a constituent company of the FTSE4Good Global Index Series, the leading SRI (1) index provided by FTSE Group (2) since 2003. In addition, "K" Line has also been selected as an Asia / Pacific Index component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability... Vote of Confidence for Port of Charleston in National Economist's 2013 Port Outlook Charleston, SC - Colliers International Chief Economist and thought leader K.C. Conway highlighted the S.C. Ports Authority as an emerging dominant port in the East during a conference call focusing on bright spots and blind spots for the nation's ports. Conway's comments were discussed on a Stifel Financial Corporation conference call during... ILA Strike Continues at Baltimore A longshoremen's strike that has idled the Port of Baltimore continued into its second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. The port's other ILA locals refused to cross the picket... Eastbound US Intermodal Rates Continue to Climb Overall index, week of October 14, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates climbed for a fifth straight week in the week ending Oct. 14, yielding a cumulative increase of $130, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The overall rate rose... Union Pacific's Freight Revenue Increases 5 Percent Union Pacific today reported its profit in the third quarter of 2013 was $1.15 billion, increasing 10 percent year-over-year from $1.04 billion. Quarterly revenue rose 4 percent to $5.57 billion, from $5.34 billion in the same period last year. Freight revenue in the third quarter was up 5 percent, mainly driven... Governor Scott Presented Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2013) - Florida's port directors presented the Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award to Florida Governor Rick Scott today at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention in Orlando. The award is a special recognition of the historic investment in Florida's ports and freight mobility... Trailer Bridge Announces New Senior Commercial Team JACKSONVILLE, FL., October 16, 2013 - Trailer Bridge, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Miskowiec to the role of Executive Vice President, Commercial. In his new role he will be responsible for all commercial activity focusing on automotive, NVOCC and charter barge - heavy lift sectors within... Troy Container Line Announces Paul Keany As Sales Representative RED BANK, NJ (Oct. 16, 2013) - Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the appointment of Paul Keany, as sales representative. Based in the company's Red Bank, NJ office, Keany has been charged with expanding Troy Container Line's long-standing tradition of personalized service and care in... Green Marine and AAPA to collaborate to advance ports' environmental sustainability Green Marine and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding underscoring a new collaboration to advance the environmental sustainability of port and terminal operators. The MOU, signed during AAPA's 102nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., will serve as a framework for increased cooperation between the two parties to advance... Coaching workshop for the Belarusian logistics sector The EU-subsidised logistics project Amber Coast Logistics (ACL) has made its first appearance at Belarusian Transport Week, which was held just recently in Minsk. ACL had a stand of its own and offered a coaching workshop, concentrating on learning from Best Practice examples. Around 70 logistics players from Belarus attended...

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bocimar in the black Belgian bulker owner Bocimar eked out a modest gain in the third quarter thanks in part to the recent rally in the spot market. Primera loses kamsarmax appeal Delay to an order for kamsarmax bulk carriers at a Chinese shipyard did not amount to renunciation of the contract. CMES scraps VLCC China Merchant Energy Shipping (CMES) continues to clear out its older vessels with a deal to scrap a VLCC. Aegean seeks cash Aegean Marine Petroleum is looking to raise upwards of $85m from a convertible notes issue. Double win for Cosco Shipyard group Cosco Corp (Singapore) has added two more orders to its backlog in China. Cosco in drillship row Shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) is going to arbitration in London over alleged delays to a drillship newbuilding. Avance goes public Emerging VLGC power Avance Gas has completed a $100m float on Oslo's over-the-counter market. CNCo back for more China Navigation Co (CNCo) has placed its second four-ship eco bulker order in the space of a week. Stifel pegs cape cap Ships hidden by slow steaming will keep capesize rates capped around $30,000 daily for the next few years, Stifel says. NCSP takes a tumble Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group (NCSP Group) has posted a fall in volumes for the first nine months of 2013, but oil products bucked the downward trend. Keppel O&M profit slips Keppel Offshore & Marine has seen third quarter earnings cut by a fall in orders. NNC crew do Aussie runner Egypt's National Navigation Company (NNC) says seven of the 11 crew from one of its bulkers who went on strike in Port Kembla last month have disappeared in Australia after failing to show up for a flight that would have taken them home. Susitna heads for lay-up A US ferry that was too big for its Alaskan berth is to be laid-up after a bid to buy it was rejected. Korea's $30bn haul South Korean newbuilding orders have climbed by more than a quarter in the opening nine months of 2013, official figures show. Rescue bungle blamed An inquest has heard a plunge into icy Norwegian seas during a botched cruiseship rescue contributed to the death of a seriously ill UK woman. Arctia turning it round Finland's Arctia Shipping is continuing to turn around years of losses in 2013. STX in $50m selldown Fallen Korean giant STX Corp has cashed in a large chunk of its shares in shipowner STX Pan Ocean in deals worth close to $50m. Klaveness forced to rethink Klaveness has shelved plans to list its new dry cargo spin-off in Oslo after failing to tempt enough investors. Oceana orders PSV double Brazil's Oceana Offshore is to build two Ulstein-designed platform supply vessels (PSVs) at its new domestic shipyard. Plucked from the mast Survivors of the Cheng Lu 15 sinking have revealed how they climbed to the top of the vessel's mast as it sank beneath raging Korean seas. Sanko plan a success Sanko Steamship has won a key battle in its fight to stay afloat after creditors backed a reorganisation plan. Piracy at seven year low Piracy has fallen to its lowest level in seven years according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). BLRT axes 60 jobs Estonian shipyard group BLRT is laying off 60 workers at its Western Shipyard in Lithuania. Crane ship breaks down A Shanghai Zhenhui Shipping Company heavy lift vessel has had to be towed into Cape Town in South Africa. Itau funds Colombian port Pacific Infrastructure Corp has secured funds to help its development of a new port on the northern coast of Colombia. CMA CGM eyes rate rise CMA CGM is looking to increase container freight rates on its trades out of Asia and Europe into the Middle East. Fassmer in LNG milestone Fassmer Shipyard is set to build Germany's first LNG-powered ferry under a contract from shipowner AG Ems. Korean bulker released A South Korean-owned handysize bulker has been released from arrest in Singapore after settling an outstanding bunker bill. Guarded optimism Security firm AdvanFort is optimistic that a high-profile holdup of an anti-piracy vessel in India will be resolved soon.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Analyst expects Matson to pursue new ships Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative Deep Water Now has been launched to encourage business and community leaders in the Northeast part of the state to support efforts to deepen the St. Johns River shipping channel to accommodate the next generation of larger cargo ships. DHL signs deal with BP ASF puts Airstream trailers en route to Australia Default averted as government reopens "At a moment when our economic recovery demands more jobs, more momentum, we've got yet another self-inflicted crisis that set our economy back," President Obama said Thursday. "And for what? There was no economic rationale for all of this." Carriers dampening emerging lanes with big ships Evergreen's Hsieh sees shale energy as key dynamic for liner carriers Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh said increased production of shale oil and gas, a push to increase U.S. exports, and the potential migration of manufacturing back to the United States would all have an indelible impact on liner carriers. ILA strike shuts down Baltimore terminals Ships at the port's public marine terminals were not being worked. Work on five ships was idled on Wednesday. Private terminals that handle commodities such as coal, sugar and salt remain open. EU Commission outlines transportation policy IATA: More cooperation needed among stakeholders Green Marine, AAPA collaborate Group advises caution about Somali pirate activity Executive moves

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Owner orders more 'eco' bulkers Ships to be built to B Delta37 design. Little price movement in Fujairah Public holiday in Suez. Prices head up across Europe Tight avails for LS product in Hamburg. Emissions monitoring system delivered to yard Market Marine says ECA-related demand should mean more orders. Stena Oil protests attempted 'illegal' sale of seized cargo West African nation's attempted loading to Monjasa chartered tanker is creating an 'international incident'. Singapore fuel oil stocks falling Sources say bunker demand has been relatively strong. Asian bunker price movements mixed Below-average demand seen at most key ports. Strike at Baltimore Industrial action brings car imports to a halt. Singapore arrest resolved Outstanding bunker bill settled. Ferry operator orders LNG-fuelled ship Deal worth $40 million. China fuel oil stocks up on week Inventories boosted by stock arrivals and lower demand. EPA engine certificate upgraded Engines have been issued EPA Tier 2 certification, says manufacturer. Bunker management system gains foothold in Asia Charterers are looking for greater transparency on fuel use.

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PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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