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August 19, 2013

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Asia-Europe rate slides to US$1,334/TEU - Transpac slips to $1,942/FEU OOCL increases north Europe to St Petersburg rate US$100/TEU LA's loss is Long Beach's gain as July San Pedro Bay volume rises 2.3pc Port of Hamburg first half container volume up 2pc to 4.5 million TEU Maersk Line's new 18,270-TEUer, Majestic Maersk, calls at Ningbo OOCL has strong balance sheet, ready to order more fuel-efficient ships Economists' survey shows weakening of global economy in third quarter Fuzhou's Qingzhou Container Terminal volume up 11.1pc in first 7 months China's July rail freight volume falls 16pc as great white hope fades China, Singapore take top spots in UNCTAD shipping connectivity index Rizhao port 7-month container volume up 16.5pc to 1.18 million TEU Asia railway conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 10-12 ILA and USMX issue joint statement giving union jurisdiction on chassis Shrinking no-vote prevails as ILA dockers reject Virginia local contract Port of Portland hits back at ILWU lawsuit describing it as 'misleading' Forwarder association seeks to fast track Sino-Russian rail links DB Schenker Logistics opens new hub in Belgium to enhance Euro links American-US Airways merger hits antitrust suit from Department of Justice Cathay Pacific, retires old planes, cuts capacity to build profitability Even India's PMO unable to move US$64 billion air cargo project forward

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Committee Maritime-India formed International Bunkering moves Mumbai office to new location Iran insists detention of Indian ship non-political Kerala to develop integrated multimodal transport system Maersk Line profit nearly doubles in Q2 2013 Reliability of delivery seen as more important than speed Shreyas Shipping & Logistics celebrates a significant landmark with the trade Suez Canal operations remain unaffected for now Exports back on track but reforms & support should continue: Fieo chief Tea exporters hopeful of gaining from falling rupee I-Day at Adani Port JNPT celebrates I-Day KPT celebrates 67th Independence Day Unions seek govt intervention for Cochin Port revival ICD-Khodiyar marks 67th Independence Day with tree plantation drive Railways revenue earnings up 10.74 pc during April-July Forex reserves rise by $1.43 bn to $278.6 bn INR plunges & breaches the 62 mark, ends lower at 61.66 CEE appoints Reshamsingh Group in India GPLNs Heavy Transport & Lifting Course Oversized cold box transported in Bulgaria by Holleman Purpose-built vessels seen challenging traditional heavy lift ships in offshore wind farm sector XL Projects adds new representative in China

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US-based MRO provider to establish sixth facility Operation migration to CP Cargo Terminal Russian Railways Logistics delivers oversized cargo Ceva Logistics introduces e-AWB Eurogate going even greener Record-breaking day for port of Rotterdam CH Robinson emphasizes business in Europe WWL increases ocean service from Mexico PGT Trucking acquires Liedtka Trucking in USA Appointments for Contship's La Spezia and Cagliari terminals Loxx partnering Militzer & Münch in Turkey Hanjin sails further into the red CargoServ orders first Vectron locomotive Higher revenues in spite of lower volume in Vienna Aus EADS wird Airbus Die Hochsaison wird abgesagt

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Cammell Laird christens first newbuildings in 20 years Polarcus faces patent infringement suit PNSY completes SSN 720 PIRA off-yard Gaslog paying less for two additional LNG newbuilds Electric Boat gets $11.99 million mod to Virginia contract Maersk Line profits grow ABB systems chosen for cylindrical accommodation vessels

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Washington Senators announce Maritime Goods Movement Act Rail freight traffic count up/down during week Matson Navigation, Logistics net Quest for Quality awards Port of Vancouver, USA honors maiden voyage vessel Inchcape taps Sigmund Rismyhr as manager for Central America

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Ferry with nearly 700 passengers sinks in Philippines Collision between aged cargo ship and ferry kills at least 17 people while hundreds remain missing Libya threatens to bomb tankers lifting unauthorised crude Six tankers are currently at Libyan ports, with a further tanker waiting in Libyan waters China reviews VAT regime after complaints Beijing seeks to improve tax codes after outcry from domestic and foreign players over higher financial burden Maersk outperforms rivals with bumper second-quarter results Cost cuts of $892m enable world number one box line to ride out poor market conditions Maersk results please investors Danish shipping and oil group's shares lifted to their highest in over a year Ultrabulk profits leap Dry bulk operator says it has maintained a long-term cargo book with solid counterparts Maersk Tankers suffers second impairment Second-quarter $280m impairment follows $268m charge reported in third quarter of last year Hamburg box volumes up 2% in first half Germany's leading container port sees throughput of 4.5m teu Maersk establishes fifth division Services & Other Shipping unit aims for annual net profit after tax of $0.5bn by 2016 Flag states must be ready for MLC so that shipowners can be, says ILO Some ratifying states are yet to publish any form of guidance for shipowners MLC proves problematic for shipping, says IMEC Flag states have been too slow to offer guidance but a level playing field is welcomed July is Los Angeles' best month so far But volumes still remain lower than those seen last year Skaugen remains optimistic on Middle East chemical and gas trades Group posts $4.5m second-quarter loss No-shows still a problem for box lines Phantom bookings are a "major headache" for ocean carriers, says Drewry Suez Canal transits continue as normal despite Egypt uprising Operations 'running smoothly' as national state of emergency declared Pacific Basin lands $51m Japanese export credit for two newbuildings Finance for handymaxes follows $85m loan for four ships from Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi DSME records higher operating profits in second quarter But net profits of South Korean shipbuilding giant fall on non-operating losses Kuehne+Nagel names new chief Former Schenker AG board member Detlef Trefzger to head logistics firm It's not easy being green Maersk Line's Jacob Sterling talks about developments in eco-nomics Giving the customers what they want Shipowners today have very different demands when ordering a new vessel GasLog hints at further growth as BG ships confirmed Owner clinches double LNG order backed by seven-year charters

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AUGUST 16, 2013
APM's group profits fall 11% DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk conglomerate today reported a fall in 2Q13 net profits, on weakness in its oil & gas and logistics units and at Maersk Tankers Tanker owners risking 'buyer's remorse' McQUILLING Services has expressed caution and surprise at the rise of tanker ordering during the first seven months of this year APM combining several units MAERSK Tankers is to be combined with towage unit Svitzer, logistics arm Damco and other service units in a single new division, parent AP Møller-Maersk said today Mercator's profits fall 42% MUMBAI'S Mercator shipping conglomerate today reported a 42% fall in year on year net profits over April-June, to 99.7M rupees ($1.62M) Switch proposed from US harbour tax BOXES BOUND for the US diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports could be reclaimed by US ports with a new user fee, two lawmakers have proposed Crude cargoes from Manitoba proposed A DENVER group plans to transport Canadian crude cargoes from a Manitoba port to Europe, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sainty Marine's profits soar for 1H13 SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine said today its profits soared 96% year on year in 1H13, mostly on interest income and the shipbuilder's expansion into non-shipbuilding businesses Capesize rates hit high STRONG Chinese iron ore demand and a typhoon in South China today pushed Capesize rates to a 2013 high Lauritzen sees deeper losses J LAURITZEN today warned that losses will be much deeper for this year than in 2012 Pacific Basin gains $50.9M loan for two newbuildings HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin Shipping said today it had secured a $50.9M loan to finance the building of two Handymax bulkers Andersen hails Maersk's edge in sector MAERSK Line outpaced profits of other box shipping companies in 2Q13 and met its own target in EBIT margin for third consecutive quarter, the CEO of parent APM said today CSSC's orders rise 133.3% CSSC, one of China's two largest shipbuilding giants, said newbuilding orders surges 133 Full-year HMD losses seen HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard's surprising 2Q13 losses have suggested that the South Korean shipbuilder might bleed red ink for the full year, said analysts today CNOOC to build China's first FLNG unit CHINA's first floating LNG terminal project in Tianjin has won government approval, CNOOC Gas & Power said BW selling decade-old VLGCs BW GAS is reportedly selling at least three VLGCs that were built in the early 2000s, brokers told Fairplay today

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Ports Urged to Plan Ahead for Power Needs Port authorities should be preparing now for the demands they will make on local power grids as terminals automate their operations and shipping lines plug their vessels into shore-side electrical power while at berth. The ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland on Jan. 1, 2014, will provide the industry... BNSF Railway Details Capital Investments in Montana and North Dakota BNSF Railway has allocated $115 million for Montana and $220 million for North Dakota for maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects this year. BNSF will expand capacity in Montana by building three new unit train staging tracks about three miles east of Glasgow and will add machine vision technology at Miles... California Air Resources Board Fines Three Shipping Firms The California Air Resources Board has fined three international shipping companies a combined $440,250 for failure to switch from bunker fuel to low-sulfur marine distillate fuel upon entering regulated California waters, as required by state law. "Ships en route to California ports emit thousands of tons of diesel exhaust each year,"... US Intermodal Traffic Growth Accelerates U.S. intermodal volume for the week ending Aug. 10 saw a 6.1 percent increase year-over-year, according to the Association of American Railroads, up from 2.4 percent growth in the week of July 27. Combined North American carload volume for the three North American Free Trade Agreement partners rose 1.7 percent from the same... HMT Replacement Plan Responds to Washington Ports' Loss of Market Share Change in market share of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, 2007 to 2012. Full-size image Legislation being introduced by Washington state's two U.S. senators to replace the Harbor Maintenance Tax with a new levy on U.S. containerized imports reflects a stark reality: Washington's two container ports, Seattle and Tacoma, have for years... Livingston International Names Preston CEO Livingston International has appointed Steven C. Preston as its new CEO, effective immediately. Preston will lead the next phase of Livingston International's evolution, building on the momentum achieved by Livingston's management team under the leadership of Peter Luit, according to the North American customs broker. Preston succeeds Luit, who is retiring from... Baltimore Customs Intercepts Chicken Skeleton Shipments The seven cases of intercepted chicken skeletons from China appeared to be intended for display or educational purposes.Baltimore U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have intercepted seven shipments of uncertified chicken skeletons from China. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, China is considered to have present highly pathogenic avian influenza,... Shipping's Chain Reaction Just when it appeared that some rate level improvement might be in the offing, especially in the pivotal Asia-Europe trade, recent reports reveal that rates fell again in early July. Rates had been on the upswing, and increases announced to take place on July 1 seemed to be holding. Always in... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Aug. 16 Major container lines have announced rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in August, September and October: Intra-Asia Four carriers implemented rate hikes on Aug. 15: APL increased rates in its trade from South Korea to Nhava Sheva and Pipava, India, by $50 per 20-foot container,... Congress Faces Tough Fiscal Decisions on Infrastructure Lawmakers are running out of tricks to prevent a looming bankruptcy of the Highway Trust Fund, and shippers and transportation operators need to prepare for the nation's ailing surface transportation network, so critical to the movement of their goods and materials, to grow even worse. Last year, legislators scrambled to find... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Show Further GRI Erosion Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index for the week ending Aug. 16 show further erosion of the Aug. 1 ocean carrier general rate increase of $400 per 40-foot container to the U.S West Coast and $600 to the East... SCFI: Shanghai-Europe Spot Container Rates Slide Spot container rates from Asia to Europe measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index slid further in the week ending Aug. 16. This was the steepest week-to-week decline in 13 weeks in the northern Europe trade and in 18 weeks in the Mediterranean. "Clearly, there is a disconnect between claims of... APM Terminals' Profit Rises Despite Flat Traffic APM Terminals boosted second quarter operating profit to $179 million from $160 million a year ago even as traffic stalled in a growing global market. A.P. Moller-Maersk's port arm handled 9.1 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the three months through June, unchanged from the same period in 2012, as lower activity in... Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Falls $100 Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Aug. 14, 2013 Full-size image Average eastbound spot container rates in the trans-Pacific lost half of the $200 per 40-foot-equivalent-unit increase gained as the result of a planned Aug. 1 rate increase. The $200 that carriers had achieved was just 50 percent of the proposed peak-season surcharge of $400... LA-LB Container Volume Increased 2.3 Percent in July July container volume at the Port of Long Beach (shown above) totaled 562,166 TEUs, up 7.6 percent.The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex's total container volume in July was 1.3 million 20-foot-equivalent units, rising 2.3 percent from 1.2 million TEUs in July 2012. Loaded containers moving through the nation's largest port... Pilot Program to Test Importing Fruit Through Florida Ports State and federal agencies are working to finalize a pilot program to bring grapes and blueberries from Peru and Uruguay into Florida's Port Everglades and PortMiami, starting in October. The permit to proceed is expected to be approved this month. Current regulations dictate that grapes, blueberries and other perishables must first be... Roadrunner Acquires TA Drayage Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired certain assets of the U.S. Southeast drayage division of Transport Corp. of America, an intermodal transportation provider in the Southeast, for about $1.2 million. The acquisition was financed with cash on hand from Roadrunner, No. 15 on the JOC's list of the Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers.... Cost-Cutting Helps Maersk Line Nearly Double Profit Maersk Line almost doubled its second quarter profit as above-target cost cuts, buoyed by lower fuel prices, more than offset sluggish growth in container volumes and a double-digit decline in freight rates. The world's largest ocean carrier posted a net operating profit of $439 million in the three months through June,...

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AUGUST 16, 2013
NNA torches rumour Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp has poured cold water on rumours that it is selling an ageing VLCC to Chinese trading conglomerate Sinochem. Rumour divides market Sale-and-purchase brokers were scratching their heads Friday following unconfirmed reports that a leading Chinese energy conglomerate may have acquired an ageing VLCC from Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp. WB in the black Norwegian bulker operator Western Bulk managed to eke out a profit in the first half of 2013 despite a chronic downturn that continued to plague its core markets. Cargill takes three Cargill has increased its period chartering activity just as dry-cargo rates started moving in the right direction. Nickel ore claims another Trans Summer, the one year old 56,824-dwt bulk carrier which sank off Southern China earlier this week, was a carrying a cargo of Indonesian nickel ore TradeWinds understands. Eagle CEO's pay clipped For the first time ever disgruntled shareholders have succeeded in capping the pay of shipping company executives in the US. Libya threatens ships Libya has threatened to bomb ships if they approach its ports without a contract to pick up oil. Chat circles Greek VLCCs Dynacom of Greece is rumoured to be selling a series of modern VLCCs to a joint venture backed by PDVSA. Diana stretches Thetis Diana Shipping has signed a period deal for a panamax bulker at the centre of a pollution row in the US. Ultrabulk boosts profit Ultrabulk has recorded an improved first half profit amid expectations of further newbuilding investment. The best or worst of times? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Maersk hits year high A stronger than forecast profit from Maersk Line sent shares in parent AP Moller-Maersk racing to the highest level in a year today. Jaya's surprise dividend Jaya Holdings' decision to hand a generous pay out to shareholders has taken the Street completely by surprise. Clipper VL deals in doubt TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. MISC falls in the second Malaysian shipowner MISC has booked a drop in profit for the second quarter as revenue fell. Maersk Tankers protected? AP Moller-Maersk has hatched a plan which aims to return its tanker business to profit and improve the showing of its smaller business units. BW plots IPO path BW Gas is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) half a decade after the Sohmen-Pao family took the company private. Maersk Line aids Moller AP Moller-Maersk reported a big drop in second quarter results Friday with pre-tax profit down 28% to DKK 8.9bn ($1.5bn). Sales boost Swire Pacific Swire Pacific's marine division has reported a 71% increase in interim profit thanks to a number of vessel disposals. Svitzer to the rescue Svitzer has secured the contract to provide the bulk of emergency towage services in Australian waters. PB seals Japan credit Pacific Basin said Friday that it had secured export credit financing for two handymax vessels on order in Japan. GasLog books two more GasLog, the Peter Livanos gas carrier owner, has ordered two more LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries. Suez unaffected The Suez Canal has not been affected by the state of emergency declared in Egypt according to shipping agency GAC.

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AUGUST 16, 2013
K+N taps Trefzger as CEO Detlef Trefzger has been promoted to chief executive officer of global freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel International after having joined the company just five months ago as executive vice president of contract logistics, the company announced Thursday. Senators seek fee to replace harbor maintenance tax Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are proposing to replace the tax with the "Maritime Goods Movement User Fee," which would apply to all entry points for U.S.-bound cargo, with proceeds going toward port upkeep. DPD outfits drivers with Honeywell scanners Europe asks WTO to look into Chinese duties The formation of a WTO panel to look into the anti-dumping duties will be discussed at the organization's meeting on August 30. Chinese officials are allowed to block the request at the meeting, but the EU can bring up the issue again. Liner operations a 'bright spot' for A.P. Moller-Maersk Suez Canal remains open amid Egypt unrest The Suez Canal Authority said 68 ships crossed the canal with a record total load of 4.8 million tons on August 9, but concerns are rising about the impact of the Egyptian unrest. Truck freight volumes rise in July, bucking trend Freight volumes in July rose by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month, something not seen since 1996. Historically, the month-to-month freight result has averaged a 20-percent decline. U.S. inspectors seize illegal Land Rover shipments Domestic rail shows slight decline Hamburg port volumes continue upward in 1H Executive moves

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Weekly global market update A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices end week higher in the Americas Demand was said to be poor in Houston on Friday. Combined effort needed for South African bunker sector to flourish 'There are plenty of compelling reasons for the bunkering industry to flourish in such an ideal environment,' says Amoil Director. Aegean to announce earnings on Monday Shares of firm opened strongly on Friday. ABB to supply propulsion transformers to Chinese shipbuilder Compact dry-type transformers offer 'high efficiency and reliability' due to fewer moving parts, as well as lower noise levels and weight. Dan-Bunkering welcomes new bunker trader Vestergaard began his career with Dan-Bunkering back in 2003. Prices display mixed trend in Fujairah South African prices firming. Russian supplies strengthens its Black Sea presence Gazpromneft Marine Bunker deploys another bunker tanker. Prices soften in Northwest Europe But Mediterranean prices firming. Lower bunker bills behind surge in Maersk Line profits Container shipping giant's Q2 results 'knock you off your chair'. Asian bunker prices end week without clear direction 'Average to 'slightly above- average' demand seen in Singapore. Manufacturer confirms use of valves on LNG-fuelled ferry Bestobell 'continually pushing the boundaries' in valve design and technology, says spokesman. Vessel arrested in Indian port KTB alleges there are outstanding debts on a bunker stem made in the South Korean port of Masan. Minister in bunker row accused of double standards Spanish legislator turns spotlight on operations in northwest Spain. Chinese domestic supplier swings to loss in Q2 Due to increase in cost of revenue, operating expense and interest expense, says Andatee. Israeli shipping firm tests bunker analysis tool Petro-Marine XRF could be installed across its fleet. Wartsila files patent for pipe to LNG bunker tank connection Patent will feature a bellows-like structure to absorb movement in piping system. GasLog orders more tri-fuel newbuildings Vessels will feature 'fuel saving devices that make them extremely efficient', says CEO. VTTI Malaysia terminal to complete upgrade in Q1 2015 Expansion includes 250,000 mt capacity of storage and new berth for aframax tankers.

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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

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

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

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

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.

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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