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September 5, 2014

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Shippers enjoy lower east-west contract rates with a 6pc price drop Evergreen link up with Singapore's MEL to boost its intra-Asia network Maersk registers US$978 million H1 profit to take lead from 17 big carriers Biofouling, ballast water treatment to impose new regulatory compliance costs Asleep at the wheel, UK trucker jailed 8 years after killing 2 charity cyclists Eco-compliance costs darken future of Baltic shortsea shipping EU short sea service in dire straits without additional eco subsidies: LD Lines Danish railway intermodal traffic declines 0.6pc to 256,881 TEU in 2013 Portland's OIA Global boosts presence in Asia by opening new Mumbai office BIFA objects to new airline surcharge on its low-tech members IATA: Global July air cargo rises 5.8pc, Asia-Pacific up 7.1pc, but EU lags British Airports Commission drops Thames Estuary option in its latest report Changi to slash apron parking fees 50pc in cost-sharing GAIN scheme

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
AMTOI re-elects office-bearers at 15th AGM Better times seen for box shipping Goodrich Maritime to inaugurate new office building in Gandhidham today Rising demand for LPG shipping driving VLGC ordering frenzy U-Freight welcomes Taiwan's decision on multi-destination export consolidations UK tonnage tax training initiative welcomed GatewayRail's Faridabad ICD moves first export-laden rake to Mundra Port Govt should provide more funds to encourage private sector participation in BOT road projects: ICRA

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More LHV field trials in Germany P&O Ferrymasters raises CEE trailer capacity 1,000 C-17 missions supported by Boeing Union Pacific's Ken Hunt heads to California Wabtec acquires railway signal service provider FPS Sri Lanka revamps management Taiwan allows multi-destination export consolidations Seaintel: decline in liner schedule reliability New Rotterdam - Bad Bentheim/Coevorden shuttle train Panalpina prepares plan B for Bardarbunga Lappin promoted to board at Harland and Wolff LetMeShip Online augments dispatch offer with Hermes and DPD Teilprivatisierung der Aena - Zu einem guten Zeitpunkt Port of Long Beach budget approved SAL Heavy Lift strengthens engineering team

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Workboat whacks windmill: Master fined Vancouver Shipyards starts work on cable ferry FMC's Doyle: "Plenty of LNG for marine fuel" Another busy day for Eastern Shipbuilding China white lists 51 shipyards SIU of Canada says trade pact threatens cabotage laws

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Port of Coos Bay adding number of new staff members Coast Guard leading cleanup of Lake Washington oil spill Troy Container Line names new sales rep Cement shipments return to Port of Everett terminal Condor Airlines announces Portland to Frankfurt flights

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Asia-Europe box volumes rise more than 7% in July On-year growth defies sluggish economies, providing a welcome surprise for carriers Marinakis sworn in as Piraeus councillor Shipowner and Olympiacos owner has vowed to fight Piraeus Port Authority sell-off Dynagas Partners launches $250m bond offering Proceeds will fund next LNG drop-down, says owner Tradition meets revolution at BW LPG Gleeson discusses ethane carriers, fiscal prudence and transatlantic image differences Can Rongsheng pull it off? Shipbuilder facing mounting debts and losing customers is to buy into central Asia oilfield Beijing releases 'white list' of Chinese yards to tackle overcapacity Only shipbuilders that meet official standards can receive policy support IMO calls for ebola-risk seafarers to be kept off ships United Nations maritime agency calls for exit checks at ports China unveils blueprint for national shipping industry development State Council raises importance of maritime transport on a national level for first time City Council approves Long Beach budget Two-thirds of spend allocated to modernising the port StealthGas unveils fresh deals in pursuit of period chartering strategy Owner announces five new charters as it confirms extra two LPG newbuilds Product tanker earnings rise $5,000 in a day Demand grows for European gasoline shipped to the US UAE shipping services firm placed on Iran sanctions list Goldentex FZE named in latest Washington move Stevedore shortage delaying Thai rice shipments Dock workers from Myanmar and Cambodia have fled the country in fear of tighter restrictions from military government

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Nigeria freight rates hiked over Ebola risk European shipowners have increased freight rates on vessels entering Nigeria in response to the Ebola outbreak in west Africa. Ify Akerele, director-general of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) in Lagos, confirmed the development, saying the situation had become a real challenge. "It is a tight Ports of Stockholm sees big box rises Ports of Stockholm saw a 37% rise in box numbers in 2013 totalling 48,748teu. This trend has continued as in August this year the port reported an 8% rise in container numbers compared to the same period last year. "We are very pleased by the strong support shown by our customers and the fact that Yard puts unfinanced ferry order on hold Shipbuilder STX France is reported to have 'suspended' a €270M order from Brittany Ferries for an LNG-powered car ferry that is as yet unfinanced. The shipbuilder's decision was revealed today by STX France union leaders who said that they had been given the information at a meeting with European court confirms €200M SNCM fine The European Union Court of Justice has rejected appeals from the French government and French ferry company SNCM against a lower court decision order for the company to repay public funds totalling more than €200M it received between 2002 and 2006. These funds include €158M in the form Dar lands Suez expansion contract Saudi Arabia-based Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Dar) has been awarded the prime consultancy contract for Egypt's $4Bn Suez Canal Regional Development Project. This includes a new 35km parallel canal and is scheduled for completion by 2016. Stressing the importance of the contract, the announcement Hakata wins limestone carrier order Japan's Hakata Shipbuilding has won an order for a limestone carrier from domestic shipowner Nissen Kaiun. The 6,300dwt vessel will have an overall length of 111m, beam of 17.4m, depth of 8.35m and is scheduled for delivery in July 2015. It will be Japanese flagged and classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Kongsberg wins turnkey offshore simulator contract Kongsberg Maritime announced today that international offshore drilling contractor Ocean Rig UDW has awarded it a contract for a turnkey offshore and navigation simulator for a new ocean rig training centre. Ocean Rig owns and operates two ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rigs and nine HHI secures Petronas LNG option Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured an option for an LNG carrier from the Malaysian state oil company PETRONAS. The 150,200m³ Moss-type LNG carrier is the first of four options from an original order of four plus four placed in October 2013. Delivery of the four ordered last year is scheduled SWS secures CSSC Jack-up order Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has secured an order for a jack-up from state owned China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) subsidiary CSSC Leasing. The F&G JU-2000E designed jack-up is scheduled for delivery in 1Q17. In June 2014 SWS delivered Prospector 5, which is the same design as this Migrants try to storm cross-Channel ferry Several hundred migrants have attempted to storm a cross-Channel ferry at the port of Calais bound for Dover. Eye witnesses reported that immigrants invaded the port precinct in two separate waves shortly after 16:00 GMT yesterday. A first group of some 85 migrants tried to board a vessel but were Seafarer missing in Humber River The UK coastguard is today searching for a seafarer who went missing from a cargo ship in the River Humber. "At 8pm Humber coastguard was alerted by Humber VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) that a crew member had gone overboard from the Netherlands registered cargo vessel Freya close to Grimsby on the Gioia Tauro port suffers productivity setback Italy's leading container terminal of Gioia Tauro suffered a further setback in its attempts to improve throughput when port workers voted earlier this week to reject a productivity deal. The proposed agreement between stevedore unions and the terminal's owner Medcenter would have introduced 10 China allows foreign investment in free-trade zone China is to allow overseas investment in its pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai. New government guidelines permit foreign shipping businesses to set up in the zone, which was officially launched last September. Favourable taxation and fiscal policies within the FTZ will play an important role Chinese shipbreaking sector suffers loss Chinese recycling yards recorded total revenue of CNY2.2Bn ($0.4Bn) for 1H14 and suffered a loss of more than CNY200M, according to a report by China National Shipbreaking Association (CNSA) last week. 136 vessels (1.12M lt) were scrapped in 1H14 - 0.56M lt was imported, down by 44.4% y/y, while the Damen manufacture largest nozzles ever Damen Marine Components today announced a contract for eight 5,050mm Optima propeller nozzles - the largest DMC will have manufactured to date with its spinning machine technique. The order came from Caterpillar Propulsion of Gothenburg, which will supply complete main propulsion units for four PDZ posts profits Malaysia-listed shipping liner, PDZ, rebounded to profit of MYR2.3M ($732,000) for its fourth quarter ended 30 June 2014 from a loss of MYR9.87M in the corresponding period last year. Revenue dropped 8% year on year to MYR43.82M on 30 June from MYR47.81M. The drop mirrored the lower business volume RS Platou cautions on upside for dry bulk rates Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou has cautioned ship owners not to get too excited over an expectation that dry bulk freight rates will recover towards year-end. For much of this year, dry bulk freight rates have been depressed due to lower coal shipments to China and Europe, and Indonesia's ban on the Extended grain season to support Panamaxes Panamax bulkers, currently suffering from oversupply, could get some support from an extended South American grain season. IHS Global Insight has increased the 2013/14 and 2014/15 world wheat production estimates by about 2M tonnes and 1M tonnes, respectively, due to higher production estimates for Manila ports to clear overstaying cargo The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has given an 8 September deadline for importers and brokers to withdraw their overstaying customs-cleared cargo in Manila ports. After the deadline, any unclaimed cargo will be immediately transferred to the Subic and Batangas ports, or any other location China vessel export recovery continues China's vessel exports continued to cut its year-on-year (y/y) falls in the first seven months in 2014 on the newbuilding market pickup. In the first seven months, the exports decreased 10.7% y/y to $15.2Bn, according to customs statistics. In July, the vessel exports rose by $6M from June to Barakah Offshore enters agreement with Lundin Malaysia Malaysia-listed offshore services provider, Barakah Offshore, has entered into an agreement with Lundin Malaysia for the provision of hook-up, commissioning and topside major maintenance services for offshore oil and gas fields. The contract was signed by Barakah Offshore's wholly owned subsidiary

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Trans-Pacific pact jeopardizes China's position as top US apparel source A pending free trade agreement involving the U.S. and 11 other Pacific Rim countries could jeopardize mainland China's dominance in producing apparel for U.S. consumers. Vietnam is the country best poised to gain apparel market share in the U.S. if the Trans-Pacific Partnership is completed, according to a Reuters analysis. The... New Long Beach mayor names his first port commissioner, signaling new era Tracy Egoscue, an environmental attorney and former California deputy attorney general, was named to fill a vacant seat on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. Egoscue is Mayor Robert Garcia's first appointment of a harbor commissioner since he became Long Beach mayor in July. Garcia said Egoscue's record of environmental... Rubin no longer interim CEO at Horizon Lines Steven L. Rubin has been named president and CEO at Horizon Lines after serving in those posts on an interim basis for the last two months. Rubin succeeded Sam Woodward after Woodward resigned at the end of June with a year left on his contract. Horizon Chairman David N. Weinstein said... WCI spot rates strengthen in trade from Europe Full-size chartSpot rates on nearly all lanes on the World Container Index moved this week as rates continue to fluctuate. WCI's spot rate from Shanghai to Rotterdam declined 9 percent in the most current reading. The rate stands at $2,148 per 40-foot container equivalent, $212 per FEU lower than last week... Westbound Atlantic trade in 'vroom vroom' mode With economic conditions in the U.S. continuing to improve, the outlook for U.S. imports via ocean container from northern Europe remains highly favorable. After growing only 2.5 percent in 2013, the trade is expected to expand 9.2 percent this year - almost four times the growth rate of 2013 -... Weak charter rates send Box Ships profit plummeting Weak charter rates cut into second-quarter profit of container ship owner-charterer Box Ships, which said vessel supply continues to exceed demand in a "challenging" market. The Athens-based company reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $7.9 million, down 30.6 percent year-over-year. Net income fell 80 percent, to $675,000.... Saltchuk closes on Tropical acquisition Saltchuk Resources, owner of U.S. domestic carriers Totem Ocean Trailer Express and Sea Star Line, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Tropical Shipping, an international-flag carrier serving the Bahamas and Caribbean. AGL Resources said it would receive after-tax net proceeds and repatriated earnings totaling $220 million, subject to post-closing adjustments,... Fresh EU sanctions on Russia threaten Baltic shipping market The once buoyant Baltic shipping market faces further declines in cargo volumes as the European Union prepares to tighten economic sanctions against Russia. The EU's 28 governments are due to decide on a new package of measures Friday in response to hardening evidence of Russian military intervention in the conflict in... FTR Associates reports 29 percent jump in US heavy truck orders Heavy truck orders in the U.S. continued their long climb in August, rising 29 percent year-over-year as trucking operators replace aging equipment at a faster pace. Dealer incentive programs helped push net orders for Class 8 tractors to 24,947 units in August, according to preliminary data released by research firm FTR... Ryder's UK customers test new trucks as European regulations boost costs Ryder Euro 6 trucksThe latest round of diesel emissions regulations is raising truck prices in Europe, adding as much as 15 to 20 percent to the ticket price of new straight trucks and tractors. That has many European truck fleet operators reluctant to be the first to invest in the... World Bank wants 'task force' to fix Cambodia logistics Weak logistics have stood in the way of Cambodia's trade progress for years with its export costs at least 30 percent higher than those of Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Vietnam. Getting the goods from farmers to markets remains difficult, and exporters struggle to supply overseas companies, integrate into regional networks... DCLI targets 53-foot domestic chassis U.S. marine container chassis lessor Direct ChassisLink Inc. plans to expand into ownership, management and leasing of 53-foot domestic equipment, and says newly acquired equipment and technology provider REZ-1 will play a key role. "For the most part, growth for DCLI going forward will come from the domestic market," CEO Bill...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
No risk, no reward Golar LNG Limited has cleared a major obstacle in the race to convert an ageing LNG carrier into a floating LNG (FLNG) production unit. DLNG readies bond sale Dynagas LNG Partners is lining up a campaign to unlock the bond market under a broader bid to secure the cash it needs for further expansion. Iraq sues MMS Iraq has taken legal action against Greece's Marine Management Services (MMS) over its role in an allegedly illegal export of crude from the autonomous Kurdistan region (KRG). Seamec profits from oldie India's Seamec has fixed one of its veteran offshore vessels for a period of 145 days at $62,000 per day. SMM gears up for opening A mobile crane has lifted a huge propeller into place at Hamburg's exhibition centre in readiness for the opening of SMM next week. Drunk master jailed A master found to be drunk in charge of a 1,300-dwt cargo vessel was jailed for four months yesterday. White list is key to shipyard finance Ship financiers in China's state-owned banks are the main intended readership for a newly released listing of approved shipyards by China's ministry of industry and information. Crewman missing A seafarer was missing on Thursday after going overboard from a cargo vessel in the river Humber, UK. Bumi bags $470m Malaysian offshore vessel and FPSO owner Bumi Armada has succeeded in selling its MYR 1.5bn ($472m) Islamic bond to boost its finances. Tanker wanted India's Sesa Sterlite is on the hunt for a chemical carrier to fulfil a long-term charter. Fogel in at Zim Israeli container line Zim has appointed finance and insurance specialist Aharon Fogel as chairman to strengthen its board. Aegean Marine docks three Three vessels owned by Piraeus-based Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (AMPN) have been sent for repair works to Gibraltar yard Gibdock. NNPC selling FSOs Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has opened a tender to sell two veteran floating oil storage (FSO) ships. Pipavav profit falls India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering has posted smaller profit for the first quarter of its financial year as revenue dropped significantly. Yard workers could walk Workers at UK shipyard Cammell Laird are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay. Sewol crew "drunk beer" A Korean seafarer has admitted drinking alcohol while awaiting rescue as the South Korean ferry Sewol sank with hundreds of lives. Scokin flies in Nasdaq-listed Ultrapetrol will have a new CEO from the airline industry after the Southern Cross fund completed its takeover. Migrants storm P&O ferry A group of more than 100 migrants tried to storm a P&O ferry in France in a bid to get to the UK. Jurong goes for $480m Singapore's Jurong Shipyard has launched a dual bond issue worth a combined SGD 600m ($479m). Hedland hits another high Australia's Port Hedland has seen exports of iron ore reach a new record for a second consecutive month in August. Tufton declares HMLP stake Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a significant shareholder in US-listed Hoegh LNG Partners, according to a US regulatory filing. Traf sells terminal stake Commodities giant Trafigura has agreed to sell a majority stake in a marine terminal complex in the US for $860m.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
China seeks to boost shipping industry New guidelines issued by China's state council "aim to boost the deficit-plagued sector." Ten shipping companies listed in China reported a loss of $243 million in the first six months of this year, according to a Chinese newspaper. Ebola dents West Africa shipping services Descartes reports higher profit Descartes reported a profit of $3.6 million in the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, compared with $1.7 million in the same period last year. The Waterloo, Ontario-based industry software company's second quarter ended July 31. Puerto Rican port tests waters for interested investors The Ponce Port Authority in Puerto Rico is seeking a private port operator to revive the fortunes of the Port of the Americas' mostly empty docks, according to a request for information released Wednesday to American Shipper. USDA's new rules for dog imports Class 8 truck orders up 29% in August Industry analyst FTR has released preliminary data showing large truck ordered in North America for August were up 29 percent year over year at 24,947 units. These orders have now had 19 consecutive months with year-over-year increases. Fulton takes charge of ALAN FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Crude falls as US stockpiles drop Crude supplies declined 905,000 barrels to 359.6 million last week. Prices head up across Europe Prompt product remain tight in Rotterdam. Bank could cancel loans if operators break ECA rules 'If we have customers who violate rules, we won't be positive in terms of financing.' Avails tight in Fujairah Tight avails for IFO product in Durban. Andatee appoints director Who is former head of CPC Corporation. Aegean puts bunker tankers in for repair Vessels operate in Bay of Gibraltar. ExxonMobil upgrades Norwegian plant Addition of new unit to replace HFO with VGO production. Singapore's onshore fuel stocks falling Stocks down by more than 13% week-on-week. Gazprom bunkers newly delivered LNG carrier at Nakhodka First time a GM&T time-chartered LNG vessel bunkered in a Russian port. New chief executive at Ultrapetrol Appointment completes takeover of company by Southern Cross. Asian bunker market ends day with gains Strong demand seen across most key ports. ECA regulations 'will cut container traffic on shortsea routes' Volumes could take decades to recover. Fuel testing firm expands ops to Morocco Laboratory supports clients at North African 'Tanger Med Free Zone' region. Pertamina official under arrest in fuel smuggling investigation Fuel was allegedly sold to ships passing through international waters off the Indonesian coast. Multipurpose oil facility planned for 2016 opening UAE-based facility to include 30 storage tanks for bunker fuel, LNG and other products. NIOPDC: Iran bonded bunkering volume up Firm has sold more than one billion liters of bonded oil products to vessels. India may remove cabotage trade bunker tax To bring more tonnage into cabotage trade. IFO prices jump at Manila As local refinery stop produces fuel oil. Evergreen chooses engine 'derating' modification Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding will carry out the work. MGO prices slip on the Panama Canal Good demand and avails reported at the Central American port.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

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

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

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

Hong Kong/Panama

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

OFFSHORE

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

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

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

TRADE

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

Washington/Suitland

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

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

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

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

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

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

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

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

COMPETITION

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

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

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

Taranto/La Spezia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Bari

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

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

Monk

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Noise

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

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

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

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

LOGISTICS

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

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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