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January 31, 2014

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London Gateway bags Hamburg Sud and Hapag-Lloyd from Tilbury Docks Ships advised to steer clear of Hong Kong-Macau yacht race Baltimore dockers' union fined US$3.8 million in damages for 3-day strike Faced with bumper domestic crop to sell, China blocks US grain imports Savannah posts 7.4pc December box growth, targets 3 million TEU by July CP Rail profits up 80.7pc to US$782.5 million as revenues rise 8pc EU MPs seek stricter nitric dioxide reporting from smaller vessels Guizhou's expressways now total 3,281 kilometres in 2013 Inner Mongolia's expressway links with eight big neighbouring cities Jiangsu's Nantong port volume up 10.6pc to 205 million tonnes Weihai port box volume up 16.6pc to 650,000 TEU in 2013 Shandong coastal port volume up 8.1pc to 12.1 million TEU in 2013 Beijing-Hangzhou Canal north Suzhou section cargo traffic breaks record Wuzhou becomes largest container river port in Guangxi Manila's ICTSI sells 25pc of Nigeria Lekki box shop to CMA Terminals No one hurt when Canadian National freight derails in New Brunswick CMA CGM offers Mozambique feeder serving Quelimane and Pemba ATA truckers celebrate 2013 as best year for-hire tonnage in 15 years Damco upgrades Suzhou and Hangzhou offices, plans 8 more in north Asia Charleston mulls collaboration with rivals to accommodate bigger ships China's first 10,000-tonne heavy rail freight line to open this year Changi handles record number of passengers, flight movements in 2013 Bombardier increases aircraft delivery, orders despite slow economy Russia's AirBridgeCargo achieves 5pc higher volumes in 2013 FedEx offers SMEs New Year's Resolutions on winning global sales

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Arun Kumar Gupta assumes charge as SCI CMD DNV GL's position paper sees LNG, hybrid propulsion solutions among the alternative fuel mix for global shipping in future SRS Business Conclave 2014 strategises on promoting liner business across geographies Facilities would be provided at Bhaucha Dhakka, says Deora France's Dunkirk port sees record box cargo volume in 2013 Cargo train linking East China & Central Asia commences operation CWC seeks strategic alliance partner for its Dronagiri facility Grape exports to increase despite fall in production INR turns weak after US Federal Reserve announcement Six firms to set up mega solar power project in Rajasthan South Korea seeks drastic cut in import duties

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Arcole Industries raises offer for Mory Ducros PKP Cargo studying link between Poland and Luxembourg TNT Express to retain its domestic Brazil business Port Corpus Christi strengthens intermodal trade "Yes" to closer technical collaboration JAL reduces international cargo surcharge New director for CMA CGM South Africa ID Logistics reports impressive turnover growth in 2013 CMA CGM reinforces Middle East to Somalia link Switzerland and Italy ink railway agreement Single fee for all Air Canada screenings in UK Cargolux straightening out CEO nomination matters Prize for president of Zim Americas Stabile Seitwärtsbewegung BTK phases in new logistics centre in southern Germany Leclerc investing in fleet Ein Blick zurück - der Schifffahrtsmarkt 1939 und heute Iran and China said to be planning common cargo airline SBB reinforced in French-speaking region

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JANUARY 30, 2014
BAE Systems launches first Jackson Offshore PSV Detyens wins $9.65 million Navy contract Sea ice delays delivery of first Davie Cecon newbuild Kongsberg to be major supplier for Petrofac newbuild MSRC in Alaska NTV support alliance Kirby reports record earnings Vigor Marine wins $6.6 million MSC contract

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Port association pleased with President's stand on transportation Six U.S. maritime acadamies net Maritime Administration funds Boeing honoring Seahawks with special 747-8 livery Spill resonders teaming up for coverage of Western Alaska Change of command today for Sitka Coast Guard Cutter

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Too squeezed to pay the fees Downturn drives three small players to quit Dutch shipowner group Stolt-Nielsen warns of excessive orders for chemical carrier Easy access to equity raises new threat of oversupply Gas and chemical tankers boost Stolt-Nielsen Strong spring for VLGC owners, says chief executive Nakilat secures $669m to double Maran joint venture's LNG fleet UPDATED: Lloyd's List understands that Nakilat is acquiring a participation in two recently built Maran Gas newbuildings Problems with refrigerated containers? Perish the thought TT Club's claims executive, Mike Yarwood, outlines the key elements in managing risk and minimising claims Carrier reliability slips to two-year low SeaIntel flags a 'worrying' dip in box lines' on-time performance Europe wants mandatory standards for armed guards ISO 28007 will not create a level playing field if member states remain unwilling Dutch ban on private maritime security firms hurts local owners Hardline stance deters inward investment, says Netelenbos Saudi Arabia opens new container gateway Low-key start for King Abdullah Port Jeddah expands to meet demand The only way is up as volume growth feeds investment in infrastructure Kirby posts record fourth-quarter earnings Tank barge operator books $643m Brazil aims to boost its presence in offshore shipbuilding Petrobras partner is learning from experienced international players Members give North and Sunderland Marine merger the go-ahead Sunderland will operate a subsidiary company China Shipping Development takes the pain and looks to a better 2014 Provisions against losses expected this year are already accounted for in fiscal 2013 Mexico will create new tanker trades Sweeping energy reforms will lead to rising tanker shipments to Europe and Asia Legal grey area for lines as Brussels opens antitrust proceedings Commission to investigate whether freight rate announcements represent unlawful price signalling Ballast convention's billion dollar bill Treatment type approval remains a problem Navios Partners eyes more boxships Bullish owner is in no rush to recharter nine bulkers at 'very early' stage of recovery Pacific & Atlantic buys one arrested panamax and ponders a second Sea Resolute becomes the largest vessel yet as Pateras returns to bulk Second collision off Singapore as NYK boxship collides with barge MPA makes progress on clean-up after earlier incident with Cosco boxship and chemtanker

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Piracy suspects arrive in Seychelles Five suspected Somali pirates arrived in Seychelles last night.1473145.timg Nordea staged strong 4Q Nordea says the profitability of its business staged a strong recovery in the final quarter of 2013 and the whole year's operating profit also increased significantly on 2012 Fuel savings for Clipper Group's modified ship Clipper Group, the Copenhagen-based diversified shipping group, said one of its ships has accrued substantial fuel savings after its bulbous bow and rudder bulb were replaced with ones of a new design Stolt Tankers lift Stolt-Nielsen results Stolt-Nielson's chemical tanker unit helped the company to improve its performance both in the final quarter and the full financial year 2013 Baltic ro-ro and cargo trades remain subdued Ro-ro and general cargo liftings in the lower Baltic region remain subdued, according to the latest throughput figures from Germany's Baltic Sea ports Fortescue exports up 40%, guidance down Fortescue shipments rose above 40% in 4Q13, but target output fell, according to the miner's report to the Australian Stock exchange today NZ inspector injured on Korean fishing vessel A New Zealand government inspector has lost his arm after an accident on board the Korean fishing vessel Sur Este 700 south of Bluff Vantage Drilling cancels drillship order at STX A drillship that US-based Vantage Drilling originally ordered at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding was cancelled, after attempts to transfer the order to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering fell through Aurora emerges as the new kid on LPG block Yet another newcomer has emerged in LPG shipping Supramax market still struggling in Asia Supramaxes in Asia continue to struggle amid an ongoing dearth of Indonesian ore cargoes Kenya buys new offshore patrol vessel Kenya's maritime security will shortly be boosted by a new offshore patrol vessel MISC profits could improve this year Malaysian shipping company MISC may see better 2014 profits, as earnings from its oil tanker, chemical tanker and LNG businesses are expected to improve, said an analyst today Cash windfall for Mombasa port Infrastructure upgrades and customs streamlining at the port of Mombasa, Kenya have been made possible by a KSh2.5Bn ($1.5M) grant from the US government NYK box ship collides with barge in Singapore A box ship has collided with a barge in Singapore this morning, the second such accident in the city-state in less than 24 hours CSDC forecasts $344M losses for 2013 China Shipping Development (CSDC), a bulk shipping arm of China Shipping Group, predicts it will sink to at least 2.1Bn yuan ($344M) in losses for 2013

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Volume, Pricing Gains Boost UPS Freight UPS Freight, the trucking arm of $55.4 billion package giant UPS, increased less-than-truckload revenue 5.3 percent or $125 million in 2013 to $2.5 billion. UPS Freight LTL revenue, 2008-2013 Full-size chart That's a higher growth rate than in 2012, when the fourth-largest LTL carrier as ranked by revenue increased its annual sales by 3.5... UPS, E-commerce and the 'Deferred' Economy The latest earnings from UPS reveal two trends that might at first seem contradictory: e-commerce is growing in leaps and bounds globally, and customers are choosing to defer delivery on packages to get greater savings. Surely, as the holiday delivery debacle at UPS seemed to show, people ordering online want their... Maersk to Launch New Reefer Technology Maersk Container Industry has teamed up with Primaira, a Boston-based technology company, to develop a high ozone air cleaning system for refrigerated containers that will help ocean carriers capture more of the $14 billion-a-year market for transporting cut flowers from airlines. The A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary said test trials have shown that... Executive and Congressional Support for Foreign Trade Zones Needed to Fulfill President's Call for Export Growth Daniel GriswoldPresident Obama's 2014 State of the Union address included welcome pledges of support for U.S. manufacturers and exporters. But there was no mention of the ambitious goal the president set in announcing the National Export Initiative just four years ago - to double U.S. exports by 2014. After an... CP's Harrison Expects Rail Consolidation Within Six Years Canadian Pacific Railway CEO and President E. Hunter Harrison doesn't think the Class I industry will go another five to six year without some consolidation. One path would be a "merger across the Mississippi River," in which the each of the Western U.S-based Class I railroads merges with an Eastern counterpart,... Despite Holiday Woes, UPS Revenue Rises on Strong Global Volume What did the holiday delivery debacle cost UPS? The company's fourth-quarter earnings results suggests a figure somewhere in the neighborhood of $178 million. Extraordinary increases in volume filled UPS package vans, trucks and planes in the 2013 fourth quarter, but higher costs took a bite out of earnings. Operating profit for the... A New Take on Alliances I'm not sure the shipping world needs another article on the emergence of apparent super alliances such as the P3 and G6 (or 8). But I do have perspectives I haven't seen in writing, based on being in this industry for 40 years, seeing the industry turn over two or... YRC, Lenders Work on Refinancing Plan With a $300 million debt-for-equity swap under way, YRC Worldwide is racing to clear one last hurdle to refinance its long-term debt before a February deadline. The company is negotiating with lenders to secure a new $450 million asset-based loan and a new $700 million term loan, for a total refinancing... TNT Express to Keep Brazil Unit TNT Express today announced it will retain its domestic delivery operation in Brazil following the termination of talks with potential bidders for the business. "There was interest in the business, but ultimately not an acceptable price or conditions," the Dutch logistics and parcel delivery group said. "As a result of the turnaround... Cargotec's MacGregor completes acquisition of Aker Solutions' mooring and loading systems unit Cargotec's MacGregor has completed the acquisition of the mooring and loading systems unit from Aker Solutions. Cargotec announced the agreement to acquire the unit in October 2013 for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 180 million. The unit will be consolidated into MacGregor's results as of 1 February 2014. "The addition... Canadian Pacific Looks to Domestic Intermodal for Growth CP locomotive with intermodal trainCanadian Pacific Railway is targeting domestic intermodal as one of the two biggest drivers of growth for the company in the coming years. The railroad said it has already gained market share though new services. "In my previous experiences, you've got to go out there and prove... Port of NY-NJ Charts a New Course As the Port of New York and New Jersey enters 2014, everyone's trying to prevent a recurrence of 2013. Last year was one to forget for the port's customers. New York-New Jersey's reputation was battered by summer-long operational problems that produced tens of millions of dollars in losses for truckers, terminals... Transport Corp. of India's Profit Surges Trucking and logistics giant Transport Corp. of India reported its net income in the third fiscal quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2013, was $2.3 million, jumping 27 percent year-over-year from $1.8 million. Quarterly revenue climbed 4 percent from a year earlier to $82.4 million, the company said in a written statement. TCI's... Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Fell in 2013 Asia's leading airlines saw international air cargo demand contract last year despite a partial recovery in the final quarter. Preliminary figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines revealed brisk growth in passenger numbers but a 0.6 percent contraction in international air cargo demand despite a 1.1 percent increase in capacity. Andrew... Truck Efficiency -- Time to Get on Board "For the last eight years, the United States has reduced our carbon emissions more than any other nation on earth." - President Barack Obama, State of the Union, Jan. 2014 You may not have watched the 2014 State of the Union address by President Obama and, if you did, you may... HSBC Economist: Weak Yen Could Lift Japan's Exports Japanese export volumes could finally surge this year after a disappointing 2013 as manufacturers start to reflect the decline of the yen in more competitive pricing in overseas markets, according to one leading economist. Japanese exports increased 15.3 percent year-on-year in December by value, with major gains seen in the auto,...

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JANUARY 30, 2014
Tsakos seeks extension Tsakos Energy Navigation does not appear to have abandoned plans to pen another LNG carrier at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. TEN taps Wall Street Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece has turned to the capital markets for the cash it needs to modernise and expand its fleet of tankers and LNG carriers. MarAd shares the wealth The US Maritime Administration (MarAd) is ploughing cash into six of the nation's maritime academies. Watching Capital for growth Dividend-hungry investors will be listening for hints about Capital Product Partners' growth strategy when it reports fourth-quarter earnings. Finnlines reels in ro-ro Finnlines Plc (Finnlines) has assumed ownership of an ageing ro-ro controlled by its German subsidiary. ISC locks away cape International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has put its only capsize bulker on a term-charter lasting through the year, executives revealed today. Exmar in the money Exmar turned in a fourth-quarter profit Thursday thanks in part to the improved performance of its LPG division. GranEnergia bags cash Brazilian owner GranEnergia has bagged $150m in financing from Mizuho Bank and Itau BBA International for a sophisticated offshore accomodation newbuilding. Warwick ups DHT stake UK hedge fund Warwick Capital has emerged as a major investor in expanding crude tanker owner DHT Holdings. Lack of liquidity Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba is going private because not enough of its shares are traded. Knightsbridge in the frame John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge tankers is rumoured to have added a modern capesize bulker to its fleet. VLCC rates falling fast VLCC rates are coming down hard this week amid intense competition for cargoes. Gupta confirmed at SCI Arun Kumar Gupta has been confirmed as the new chairman and managing director of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). JMU scoops AHTS K Line-backed OJC orders newbuilding to ABS class at Japanese yard. Fourth quarter cleansing China Shipping has thrown the kitchen sink into its two listed subsidiaries during the fourth quarter to avoid a rerun of the pressure heaped on China Cosco this year, Barclays Capital says. Kirby sets record US tank-barge giant Kirby Corporation has posted its best-ever earnings in the fourth quarter. Big outbreak hits RCL An outbreak of a stomach virus on a Royal Caribbean (RCL) cruiseship has been called the worst for 20 years. Capital cuts BW LPG stake Capital Group of the US has cashed in some of its chips in Oslo-listed VLGC heavyweight BW LPG. CSDC digs deep China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is providing up to $500m to help its Hong Kong unit pay back offshore loans. Sasebo cuts loss Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries has reduced its loss in the first nine months, but is predicting a weak finish to the year. Niini takes a back seat Aker Arctic managing director Mikko Niini is retiring as part of a management reshuffle which sees former Wartsila chief executive Ole Johansson installed as chairman. Pateras pounces at auction Nikolas Pateras of Pacific & Atlantic has pounced on another panamax bulker as he continues to grow his fleet, this time a ship previously controlled by compatriot owner Alert Shipmanagement. Tankers spur Stolt A continued recovery at its tanker division has helped Stolt-Nielsen to a stronger than anticipated fourth quarter showing. Dof sells out Norway's Dof has sold out its NOK 700m ($113.39m) bond issue. Duty-free in Iran Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation is to exempt overseas container lines from paying duty on cargoes in a bid to lure them back. Wallenius takes options Wallenius Lines has declared an option for two additional post-panamax car carrier newbuildings in China. CSDC's costly charters China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is taking a $57.36m hit after calculating future losses from chartering in two VLCCs and a capesize. Yards seal flotel deal Mexican oil company Pemex is spending $407m on two floating accommodation vessels in Spain. North ties the knot Members of the North of England Club and Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance (SMMI) have voted in favour of a proposal to merge. NADL drops on debut North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has made a disappointing debut in New York with its share price ending the day down almost 8%. Boxship bashes barge Singapore has seen a second collision between two ships in less than twenty four hours, it emerged Thursday. Prang off Singapore A chemical tanker and a containership have collided in waters off Singapore, but pollution is said to be light.

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JANUARY 30, 2014
New JaxPort master plan focuses on rail, harbor access The plan includes recommendations for stepped-up efforts to develop direct intermodal rail access and deepen the harbor, as well as relocating some container operations from the Talleyrand Terminal to minimize maintenance dredging. Panalpina adds product assembly to service offering Panalpina did not disclose the identity of the company, but said it is now managing the assembly of semi-knocked down units for base stations at cell phone towers. NY/NJ Port Authority considering sale of rail assets The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed a report that it is "considering all options for the future of ExpressRail, including its future privatization." ExpressRail is the port's on-dock rail facility. UPS reports fourth-quarter strain due to weather, volume "The increased volume put a strain on our network, causing delays. In response, UPS deployed additional people and equipment, placing a greater emphasis on service than cost," UPS' CEO said. Arkansas Best ends 2013 with gain African cargo carrier to launch in February Khuphuka Kings Airways will begin scheduled cargo flights from its base at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa, to Lubumbashi, Congo, in February. Canadian Pacific reports $6 billion record year Drewry: Air freight rates cool in December AutoInfo changes name to Sunteck Maersk-Rickmers to 'flag out' breakbulk ship C.H. Robinson moves into Austria Executive moves N.Y. importer of illegal piranhas 'driven by greed'

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JANUARY 30, 2014
More warnings of impact from sulphur regulations Ferry tickets will cost 33% more. Prices firm in Fujairah Avails for MGO reported tight in Cape Town. Prices stick to upward trend across Europe Congestion reported at Gibraltar. Sri Lanka's JHK posts group profit But bunkering business flounders in full year results. EU Environment Committee under attack over SOx monitoring Committee's position makes 'little sense', says environmental campaign group. Rotterdam sees another fall in bunker volumes Year-on-year sales down by 4.5%. Stolt-Nielsen rides stronger tanker market But says, overall, recovery will be slow. Singapore: 'Tight supply' in February February derivative 180 cSt price heads to three-month high. Interest in LNG bunkering growing Studies on LNG bunkering need common approach. Asian bunker prices marginally up Offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Busan will be closed on Friday. South Korean bunker sales fall Sales volume has fallen by 16% in 2013. Ideas on reducing emissions to attract government cash UK offering $7 million for proposals. Another Singapore vessel collision causes fuel leak 'The two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored and in stable condition', says MPA. Car carrier orders fuel-saving vessels Ship design marries large capacity with low fuel consumption. 'Good progress' in bunker spill clean up at Singapore No further spillage of bunker fuel from Feihe, says MPA.

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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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