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November 7, 2014

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ILWU: No deal exists to work normally - we disagree on what 'normal' means Canton Fair revenue declines 8.6pc, suggesting weaker export demand Seaspan mulls imminent orders for 18,000 - 20,000 TEUers within months Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics spends US$257.9 million on acquisitions Daewoo Shipbuilding receives orders for three 18,000-19,000 TEU ships Now Hong-Kong listed, On Time Logistics aims at global expansion Textainer profit up 35pc to US$54 million as revenue increases 9pc Manila's ICTSI Mexican terminal surpasses all its productivity targets One-day ICHCA seminar on safety of container lashings in Rotterdam Dubai Al Maktoum airport freight volumes surge in third quarter Baltic Air Charter Association names Volga-Dnepr Best Cargo Charter Airline Ethiopian Airlines takes in third B777F to export African perishables

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Cabinet clears Merchant Shipping (Second Amendment) Bill, 2013 GMS invites shipping regulators to India to witness improvements in ship recycling first hand MIQ Logistics India proficiently facilitates movement of project cargo to Bangladesh & Peru MoS asks RBI to relax rules for loss-making shipbuilding cos India may import crude from US Indo-Pak trade via Attari-Wagah land route halted Gujarat Pipavav Port posts good quarterly results KoPT put on alert after possible terror threat CONCOR CMD gets Navratna Meritorious Award CONCOR launches export container train service from ICD-TNPM to Chennai Port Freight rates decline on oversupply of trucks HCC bags two contracts worth INR 634.79 cr. Oct. manufacturing output improves

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Viel Unsicherheit Cheaper transport for millions of pigs Raimund Juriga joins Imtech ICT Acsa jazzing up with new CIO Many HGV drivers happy with job KR to drive LNG fuelled shipping in Apec region Quehenberger: new pecking order in Germany Colas Rail investing in HaCon's TPS Regular groupage freight transport for pharmaceuticals Volga-Dnepr flies boiler "drum" to Kuwait Logue retiring from FedEx Freight Grimaldi adding Apulia-Greece loop Network Rail publishes plans for new infrastructure Iraqi upgrades operation to Kuala Lumpur Gulfstream picks Ceva for European parts distribution European shipowners launch ESSF sulphur survey

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Euronav restarts IPO push Tanker major Euronav has re-started its plan to float in the US and drop its Brussels listing in favour of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Euronav filed its first public registration with US securities regulators on 8 September, after filing a confidential registration in late April. On 15 Westports stellar results trigger expansion Port Klang terminal operator Westports today released 3Q/2014 and nine months to September 2014 figures revealing profits have soared along with double-digit growth in operational revenue for both periods. "Coupled with a lower effective tax rate and termination of a management service agreement, Critical interim period for ship recycling Progress in the fight to regulate ship recycling practices could be drawn out if operators do not see the financial benefits in doing so. "We have a classic chicken and egg situation if there is no financial motivation for the yards," said Nikos Mikelis, non-executive director of GMS, speaking at China Ocean to acquire 20% of leasing company Hong Kong-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry will acquire 20% of Zhejiang Ocean Leasing, a sino-foreign joint equity company, for CNY45M ($7.3M). Zhejiang Ocean Leasing posted profits of CNY12.3M in 2013 and profits of CNY20.3M in the first nine months in 2014, a stock filing of China Ocean German-Danish MPP alliance shaken up Danish heavy lift operator Poulsen Shipping and its German joint venture partner Harren & Partner have realigned their project carrier operations. Their joint MPP operating outfit Combi Lift has been fully concentrated at the Harren & Partner head office in Bremen, superseding the old set-up with a German owners call for scrubber harmonisation Owners are in danger of being penalised in Europe for discharging scrubber treated water due to a clash between two contradictory European regulations. The international sulphur regulation as transposed into European law, versus the EU Water Framework Directive. German ship owners today called on ICC will not prosecute Israel over Gaza aid ship deaths The International Criminal Court has today decided against prosecuting the state of Israel for the deaths caused when the Gaza aid ship Mavi Marmara was intercepted in May 2010. The deaths of nine Turkish activists followed when Israeli commandos stormed the 4,142gt ferry Mavi Marmara, which was IHS recognition at Maritime Media Awards IHS Maritime and Trade is celebrating after receiving a Certificate of Merit in the First Sea Lord's Digital Media Award category at last night's Maritime Media Awards in London. The recognition, decided by a panel of judges on behalf of the Maritime Foundation, was for the IHS Maritime 360 Thailand transport sector cool to government's planned overseas investments Thailand's interest in developing ports and rail infrastructure overseas has met with a cool reception from the transportation industry. "The government has formed a subcommittee under the Board of Investment of Thailand to particularly provide support for Thai investors engaged in the development Seafaring safety 'should come first' Safety should be inherent to seafaring and more credit should be given to seafarers according to Gerry Docherty, director of technical services at Ardmore Shipping Services. Speaking at the 4th annual shipping and offshore CSR forum in London this week he said: "The shipping industry has a very DS Torm upgrades full year forecast as 3Q14 losses narrow DS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company that is undergoing restructuring, expects higher operating profit and narrower net loss for the full year than forecast earlier on smaller 3Q14 loss. Group net loss narrowed to $20.6M in 3Q14 compared with $40.2M in the same period last year, while Koper recycling project wins ESPO award The Slovenian port of Koper has won this year's European Sea Ports Organisation award for its "No Waste, Just Resources" project for the recycling of port waste into environmentally friendly materials. The wide-ranging project involves innovations including the re-use of marine silt for Jones Act consolidation begins Kinder Morgan has purchased two Jones Act product tankers from Crowley in what may be the beginning of a broader consolidation. NYSE-listed Kinder Morgan Energy Partners is paying $270M for the 45,760dwt Pennsylvania and Florida, built by Aker Philadelphia in 2012 and 2013 respectively. In OW Bunker forced to seek in-court restructuring A large scale fraud at its Singapore subsidiary, and high risk management loss have forced OW Bunker to seek court restructuring. Events started to unfold on Wednesday (05 November), when OW Bunker, whose shares are listed in Copenhagen, said that the group's senior management had been informed MODEC trims 2014 profit forecast Japanese floating production systems specialist MODEC said today that its 2014 profit is expected to be lower than previously predicted. The company explained this down to malfunctions in its FPSOs operating in Brazil. MODEC now expects its 2014 profit to be JPY5Bn ($43.7M), compared to JPY6.5Bn LR reinstating offshore licence in China London-based Lloyd's Register (LR) expects to achieve an early reinstatement of its licence to carry out offshore certification for offshore oil production facilities in China. On 4 November, the State Administration of Work Safety of China ordered the China unit of LR and American Bureau of VLCC demand up as spot rates head north Several VLCCs have been booked for up to two years as spot rates continue to head north ahead of winter. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed the rate for the benchmark Arabian Gulf-East Asia route at Worldscale 56.18 or $45,902/day. Brokers told IHS Maritime that in recent weeks, Hyundai CCS to release new LNG rules in 2015 The Rules for LNG Bunkering Shipping is expected to be enforced in 2015, stated China Classification Society (CCS) at the World Shipping (China) Summit 2014. At present, CCS is dedicated to promote the application of LNG in the shipping sector by developing technical standards and providing

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Moroccan frigate drydocks at Damen Shiprepair Brest Undersea miner to charter newbuild from MAC Contamination is leading cause of tank container claims November 06, 2014 Becker Marine Systems opens U.S. office OW Bunker files for restructuring after fraud discovery

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Everett Port Commissioners Ok operating/capital budget for 2015 Crowley Maritime sells two tankers to Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Willard Marine nets Navy deal to provide rigid inflatable boats U.S. goods, services export tally drops during month of September Boeing taps Gordon Johndroe for government communications post

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Oil is not going away any time soon, but non-Opec supply is shrouded in uncertainty Tankers can expect oil cargoes for at least the next 25 years as oil remains important part of global energy mix Extraordinary LR2 spot rates start to level off Earnings climb down slightly from all-time high of $35,000 per day earlier this week MOL confirms 18,000 teu talks Seaspan and Japanese lessors are possible charter parties in deal to be done by year-end UK showcases country's world-beating maritime skills Government extends tonnage tax to cover ratings as part of new campaign to promote shipping expertise and training KG rot 'set in with globalisation' System worked well from 1970s to 2000s, insists Lloyd Fonds boss Haji-Ioannou wins FFA case against Su Taiwanese owner and TMT found liable in $36m claim Gothenburg box traffic continues to fall Year-to-date volumes down 5%, despite third-quarter hike Torm in talks with remaining debt holders to agree to restructuring plan Group seeks consensus on Oaktree taking majority stake Dorian LPG bolsters balance sheet as US exports drive LPG shipping growth Global LPG exports to rise 50% on last year Global macroeconomic factors pressure shipping for long term, says Cosco's Ma Zehua Co-operation, consolidation and innovation would be keys to pursue ultra-low costs Services suspended to Libyan port Shipping lines suspend Benghazi services as fighting in the area escalates Westports revenues fall despite rise in container throughput Gateway container traffic and transhipment up 12% New companies will turn to Oslo OTC, Pareto predicts Norway wins on speed and pricing, insists Høiby CMA CGM announces low-sulphur surcharges French carrier informs customers of additional fees for 2015 in response to stricter emissions legislation Ship queue lengthens outside Los Angeles and Long Beach Bulkers join boxships waiting to berth Euronav goes for second bite of IPO cherry European tanker owner determined to succeed with US IPO this time Teekay LNG Partners sticks to long-term contracts to fulfil growth plans Longer-term charter deals protect against exposure to market volatility Tanker Investments relying on winter market boost as it posts third-quarter loss Teekay vehicle looking to generate 'significant' cashflow in coming months Höegh LNG orders fifth FSRU newbuilding Vessel to be delivered from South Korean yard in 2017 Evergreen considering 18,000 teu ships CKYHE alliance may need to upsize ships to compete with other alliances Torm posts $26m loss as it seeks to finalise restructuring plan Struggling Danish operator takes chance to slightly improve full-year forecast as it seeks to finalise Oaktree deal OW Bunker applies for court restructuring Company discloses losses of $125m due to fraud in Singapore subsidiary and up to $150m in risk management losses Kinder Morgan grows Jones Act fleet Pipeline company snatches two tankers from Crowley Box Ships looks for needed covenant relief Containership operator continues to work with banks Safe Bulkers sees profits dive as charter rates sink Greek bulker owner declares dividend of $0.04 per share Paragon books net loss of $6m from weak freight rates But dry bulk company expects rates to improve to year-end and into 2015 Baltic Trading sees net loss of $5.5m Dry bulk operator attributes loss to 'challenging' environment Ocean Rig reports record earnings Economou says company is insulated from market softness as backlog grows DryShips returns to profit George Economou lifts stake to 16.9% after fundraiser that enables owner to cover bond dues

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
US West Coast waterfront employers accuse ILWU of withholding LA-LB labor LONG BEACH, California - Fearing that gridlock at the largest U.S. port complex is imminent, the Pacific Maritime Association today blasted the International Longshore and Warehouse Union for withholding skilled labor at Los Angeles-Long Beach. While at least a dozen factors contribute to port congestion in Southern California, "it is the ILWU... Transplace buys chemical logistics company LMS Third-party logistics company Transplace is building up its chemical business by acquiring Logistics Management Solutions, a non-asset 3PL with a strong chemicals and industrial customer base. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition expands the $1.4 billion company's service portfolio and expands its presence in key verticals, including chemicals,... Canada gives TransForce approval to buy trucking rival Contrans Canadian competition authorities gave a green light Wednesday to a deal that makes the biggest trucking operator in Canada - $2.9 billion TransForce - substantially bigger. The Competition Bureau issued a letter that clears the way for TransForce to complete its nearly $500 million acquisition of Contrans, a major Canadian truckload operator. The... LA-LB harbor drivers seek HOS waiver for congestion relief Harbor truckers in Southern California struggling with congestion at the largest U.S. port complex are asking federal regulators for temporary relief from some national truck driver hours of service regulations. If the Los Angeles-Long Beach effort gains traction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the American Trucking Associations said it... US shippers appear to be diverting more cargo through Canada U.S. shippers appear to be diverting a second wave of intermodal cargo through Canadian ports, as congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach mounts. For the week ending Nov. 1, Canadian intermodal volume was up 10.0 percent year-over-year, marking the second week in a row of double-digit increases, according... US election could spell new - but short - opportunity for highway bill WASHINGTON - The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate could unblock the gridlock delaying a long-term highway bill, but the window for legislative action may be short. The Republicans "probably have only a one-year window to make some hay," C. Randal Mullett, vice president of government relations and public affairs for... Canada aims to allow shippers to self-screen air cargo Transport Canada is proposing to allow shippers to screen their cargo before it reaches an airport, rather than solely relying on carriers to do so, in order to bridge security gaps and prevent terrorist attacks. The Canadian government said relying on carriers to screen all cargo for explosive devices would be... US Customs working to curb LA-LB congestion To help reduce congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, U.S. Customs Border and Protection is offering extended gate hours to shippers and allowing them to schedule non-intrusive inspection appointments on nights and weekends. The agency has also hosted meetings with container lines and marine terminal operators, and... Concor's profit slumped 21 percent in fiscal second quarter Rising operating costs coupled with the slowdown in international freight hauling hurt profit growth at Container Corporation of India, the country's largest intermodal logistics provider. Concor, an offshoot of Indian Railways, booked a net income of Rs. 191.88 crore (about $31.5 million) in the second quarter of its fiscal year, which... Sales tax hike to benefit Port of Oakland infrastructure Roads and highways connecting to the Port of Oakland are on track for upgrades after Alameda County voters this week approved a sales tax hike that will fund $7.8 billion worth of transportation infrastructure improvements. Revenue gained through the half-cent sales hike to 1 cent will enable the county to... Maersk joins group monitoring ship emission compliance Maersk Line has joined 10 other container lines and shipowners in a group known as the Trident Alliance to test enforcement of the new low-sulfur fuel regulations that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015, in so-called emission control areas in North Europe and North America. The alliance will work together... WCI: Asia-Europe spot rates double while trans-Atlantic rates reach new lows Rates from Asia to Northern Europe nearly doubled this week while trans-Atlantic rates dipped to new lows, according to the latest readings from the World Container Index. Full-size imageAll WCI trade lanes involving Shanghai jumped this week, but none more than Shanghai to Rotterdam spot rates, which jumped 89.3 percent after... Maersk Line Ltd. settles US military claim that it forged receipts Maersk Line Ltd., the U.S.-flag unit of Maersk Group, has paid $8.7 million to the U.S. government in a civil settlement of claims that the carrier submitted forged receipts for military shipments to Afghanistan. The settlement was announced by Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, where... Contamination cited as top cause of tank-cargo claims Nearly half of insurance claims filed with the TT Club for tank containers during the last nine of years have been caused by contamination, an official at the freight transportation insurer said. The most frequent cause of contamination is incompatibility of the tank with the cargo in it, Phillip Emmanuel, the... FMC chairman says agency is closely watching PierPass U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero expects congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to ease in the next couple weeks, but, in the meantime, he said the agency is scrutinizing the PierPass program. Cordero, who spent most of Tuesday in Southern California talking to drayage drivers... NY-NJ panel expects chassis pool decision by year-end A committee of the Port of New York and New Jersey's industrywide Council on Port Performance expects by year-end to decide between two competing chassis-pool models for "gray" chassis in the port. The council's equipment implementation team has narrowed its discussions to two options - a cooperative "market pool" managed by... Boom and bust in LA-Long Beach Kansas City Southern Railway's Pat Ottensmeyer doesn't have a solution to the debilitating congestion plaguing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but he is making a pitch that could alleviate the pain some importers are feeling at the nation's largest port complex. Ottensmeyer, KCS's executive vice president and chief... Righting a NAFTA wrong on trucking Nelson BalidoDemocratic politics in the early 1990s looked a lot different than they do today. The idea that a governor from Arkansas, one of a dwindling number of southern Democrats, could run a credible campaign - much less win the White House - seemed a pipe dream, especially in a party...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Vibrant Hawaii lifts Matson Matson has reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit after Hawaii's economy boosted freight movement. ISC in handy pullback International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has cancelled one handysize bulker on order and is proposing to sell its three in operations. Oceanteam doubles up Oceanteam Shipping has seen its profit double during the third quarter on increased revenue thanks to long-term charters and operations in Mexico. US owners boost spending US shipowners have boosted their secondhand purchasing activity this year with their spending in the tanker, bulker and boxship markets on the rise. Carnival expands fleet USA's Carnival Corporation is expecting its fleet capacity to rise by nearly 10% as four new ships join its fleet in the next 18 months. Hurtigruten profit up Norwegian cruise and ferry group Hurtigruten has pushed up earnings in the third quarter as revenue improved. Rieber stays strong Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has seen its third quarter profit jump thanks to high fleet utilisation. Poulsen teams with HBC Danish owner J Poulsen Shipping has formed an alliance with Germany's HBC Hamburg Bulk Carriers in a pact that could set the scene for a full merger. Steady as she goes The sale of three suezmax tankers slightly depressed the third quarter distributable cash flow of Teekay LNG Partners. Tokyo Kisen lowers sights Tokyo Kisen has lowered its profit forecast for both the half and the full year. Lender's loan losses fall German lender Commerzbank has revealed a big drop in loan-loss provisions in the third quarter. Dorian slips below Street Dorian LPG has reported a smaller than projected second quarter profit in a period which saw a significant contribution from its spot trading ships. MES to stay profitable Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) has forecast continuing but lower profit in the financial year ending 31 March 2015. Good and bad news at TNK Stronger spot market rates have led to a return to profit for New York listed Teekay Tanker but the result was nevertheless below expectations. TIL positive after loss Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd presented a positive read on the crude tanker markets as it reported a modest loss today. Wilson increases profit A weaker summer and higher operating costs failed to prevent Norway's Wilson from posting a marginal profit increase during the third quarter. Deep Sea hires out duo Deep Sea Supply has agreed on bareboat contracts for two of its newly-built platform supply vessels (PSVs). Hoegh declares FSRU option Norway's Hoegh LNG has declared its option for a fifth FSRU at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea. Overseas banks pulled plug Insolvent Danish fuel and tanker group OW Bunker was forced into a filing for court restructuring after overseas lenders withdrew their support. Teekay Corp misses Q3 forecasts Teekay Corp missed analysts' projections in the third quarter due in part to lower output from one of its FPSOs. Torm to take in Oaktree fleet Oaktree is likely to place a large slice of its products tanker fleet into Torm as part of a plan that may see the private equity firm take a controlling stake in the company, Jacob Meldgaard says. Aegean in the clear? The potential collapse of Danish fuel and tanker group OW Bunker could provide opportunities for its main rival to boost margins and increase consolidation, according to US investment bank Stifel. Euronav restarts US IPO Euronav has wasted no time in resurrecting its US initial public offering which was delayed due to market turbulence last month. CSC carries crude again Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has transported its first crude cargo for nearly 20 years. Hapag halts Libyan call Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has halted a call in Libya due to fighting in the east of the country. Safe's net profit falls 87% Safe Bulkers has just managed to remain in profit despite a difficult operating environment latest results show. DryShips back in black DryShips has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by a large jump in revenues at its offshore drilling arm. Vietnam tanker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a Vietnamese-owned chemical tanker, court documents seen by TradeWinds show. Paragon trims losses Paragon Shipping has managed to cut its losses in the third quarter despite 23% decline in net revenues. OW files after $125m fraud Danish fuel and tanker company OW Bunker, already battered by falling bunker prices, has filed for court restructuring after claiming it has been subjected to a multi-million dollar fraud.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
NEWSFLASH: Employers say longshore job actions have spread to Southern California No end for West Coast port congestion XPO sees huge 3Q revenue growth Transplace acquires chermical/industrial-focused 3PL BNSF Logistics deal beefs up project cargo team Maersk pays $8.7 million to settle complaint Crowley sells two Jones Act tankers Expeditors sees 11% earnings gain in Q3 Dachser opens new Atlanta facility

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Shockwaves in the market as OW halts payments Companies that are owed money fear they may never be paid. Bunker regulations: Enforcement 'completely inadequate' Shipping industry facing a 'tidal wave' of environmental rules with sulphur controls at the leading edge. OW Bunker gains time Court sets December 1 for restructuring plan. MPA backs IBIA's mass flow meter course Next course in Singapore in mid-November. OW Bunker: More details emerge on fraud allegations Chairman: 'Police investigations are ongoing.' Singapore: Short-term supply disruption possible Fall out from events surrounding OW Bunker may hit market, says analyst. Shipping firm benefits from weaker bunker prices Company expecting a 'healthier' shipping market to come. OW Bunker to undergo restructuring procedure OW Bunker & Trading and OW Supply & Trading 'expected to be insolvent'. Glander International Bunkering expands Dubai ops Adds Bunker and Lubricant Trader to its Dubai office. Russian bunker terminal closer to start of upgrading works Government adds project to national scheme. Shipowners to track low sulphur bunker uptake Survey launched to access developments towards ECA compliance. OW Bunker: Fraudulent activity, losses at Dynamic Oil Preliminary findings suggest a potential loss of around $125 million at Singapore-based Dynamic Oil.

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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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