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March 12, 2015

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AADA increases bunker surcharge US$275/TEU to Oz April 11 Houston CT closes as crews fight to contain Maersk's flammable spill China February exports up 48.3pc as analysts warn of data distortion Hong Kong's TS Lines revamps Japan-Vietnam service MCC & NYK upgrade Japan-Thailand-Vietnam services US box exports fall 15pc as dollar rises and dock strife bites SITC profit up 7.4pc to US$120.7 million as sales rise 8.7pc Hutchison Port Holdings ups 2014 volume 6pc to 79 million TEU Xiaomi names CEVA to run Malaysian e-commerce distribution CN to bypass crude inferno in 94-car mainline derailment LA-Long Beach 'grey chassis' win trucker praise after 4 days running Samskip Van Dieren launches new Duisburg-Malmo kombi shuttle Chemical tankers protest Panama rebates that only benefit boxships Cathay urges Airport Authority to build 3rd runway in Hong Kong Home Depot, Chemique face fines in US for hazmat offences Dubai Customs foils smuggling of 3 million tramadol pills

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MARCH 11, 2015
BCHAA organises training course for G card examination of Customs Cochin Shipyard to manufacture hi-tech dredgers DICT consolidates its impressive start European shipping industry urged to innovate to stay ahead of the game NYK & MTI devise energy-saving adjustments that significantly reduce emissions from containerships Chinese steel shipments to India almost treble in April-Jan. Coal imports drop by 11 pc in Feb. Government taking steps to promote transhipment in India, says Minister Handling capacity at Major Ports sufficient, says Minister MoS launches incentive scheme to encourage Major Ports to become 'green' S. A. Govalkar presented 'Jeevan Gaurav Award' Govt planning on building 30 km of roads a day: Gadkari Railways handles more freight in 11 months of 2014-15 Adani Power signs binding pact for Korba unit Govt looking at over $ 75 bn FDI in infra INR eases further against dollar Net foreign fund inflows surge to over $ 11 bn in two months Select projects do not need clearance of Centre, says govt China kicks off $79.8-bn Silk Road infra project

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Sliding floor trailer for Bulgaria New hub in Singapore Slovakia's state railway selling off rolling stock First member of Switzerland's logistics hall of fame Monitoring shoppers' heartbeat BSM sells Telaccount Overseas 200 new trailers for intermodal services Virgin Atlantic Cargo resilient in fluctuating market Doctorate honoris causa for Arkas Holding chairman More turnover, less profit Costly congestion in Rotterdam and Antwerp First cargo trains running on Emirates' rails Shanghai cooperation to promote e-freight AAL thriving and expanding

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MARCH 11, 2015
ECSA joins fight to save EU infrastructure funding The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) has joined other leading transport bodies in challenging the planned EU transport infrastructure spending erosion of EUR315 billion (USD333 billion) by EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. The new grouping, which comprises 14 bodies Houston Ship Channel closed for second day Ships waiting to transit the Houston Ship Channel increased as the waterway remained closed for a second day following a vessel collision. As of 0600 local time on 11 March, 37 vessels were waiting to enter and 30 were waiting to exit the channel, considered America's busiest gateway for the Daimler close to establishing Mediterranean car export hub German premium car manufacturer Daimler is about to shift some of its vehicle export loadings to the Far East away from north continent to Mediterranean loading ports for the first time, Jan Maes, the group's manager for vehicle distribution in Europe, revealed today. Its new port strategy is "in SSCL takes loan to buy pure car truck carrier Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited (SSCL) has signed a long-term loan facility of up to USD77 million with a Japanese financial institution to buy a pure car truck carrier (PCTC) vessel. Taurus Leader, with a capacity for 7,000 cars, is scheduled for delivery in March 2015 before being Infographic: European tug casualties, 2004-14 While IHS Maritime casualty data records 197 tug incidents in Europe in 2004-14, tugs have a better safety record than some other merchant ship types. Only 19 of the 196 recorded incidents were severe enough to result in the vessel's total loss. In this time period, six serious incidents have Hong Kong to require cleaner bunker fuel on 1 July Hong Kong's law on cleaner bunker fuel switch is expected to take effect on 1 July, a government statement said today. The Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulation, which mandates ocean-going vessels to use clean fuels while berthing in Hong Kong, will be tabled at the Volatile outlook predicted for LNG market The outlook for the global LNG market in 2015 will be marked by increasing volatility, according to UK-based BG Group's annual global LNG market outlook report. The market is suffering from the after-effect in 2014, with limited growth year on year despite four new liquefaction trains that Zhongchang Marine cancels order at JEHI Shanghai-listed Zhongchang Marine announced on 11 March that it has cancelled the second of the two 47,500 dwt bulk carriers it ordered at Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries (JEHI). JEHI is a subsidiary of Singapore-listed JES International Holdings, which had recently filed for restructuring Long Beach port open to LA 'peel off' scheme Prioritising loaded containers at the Port of Los Angeles to help clear cargo backlogs could be replicated at the Port of Long Beach, a port spokesman said. The Port of LA's 'Peel Off' Programme, which launched on 25 February, is helping relieve congestion blamed on equipment shortages and a labour Bangladesh ship recycler defends beaching A Bangladeshi ship recycler has reacted to non-governmental organisations' (NGOs') criticism of its beaching method. Beaching, where ships are simply dismantled along the shores, is commonly practised in South Asia. NGOs have criticised the practise as polluting and unsafe for yard workers who are Nam Cheong wins USD58m in orders Singapore-listed shipbuilder Nam Cheong has secured sales contracts totalling approximately USD58 million for two vessels. One of the contracts is for a 200-man accommodation work vessel (AWV) for Singapore-based integrated marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine. In 2014, Marco Polo Marine Pilbara ports on cyclone watch Australia's ore ports are readying for their first cyclone this season with a Category 1 storm expected to cross the coast over night. The Pilbara Ports Authority issued an alert this morning that the tropical low is located approximately 545 km north of Karratha and 700 km north northeast of China coal imports slump in first two months of 2015 China's coal imports stood at 32.04 million tonnes in January and February, down 45.3% year on year (y/y), according to data released by General Administration of Customs on 8 March. Coal imports declined 33.1% y/y to 15.26 million tonnes in February. However, a coal dealer told IHS Maritime that Wintermar to postpone AHTS deliveries Indonesian offshore support vessel owner Wintermar Offshore Marine announced on 11 March that it has postponed the delivery of two out of three anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) ships. The company said the decision was due to the oil shock that has forced oil companies to cut back on exploration Donghai Marine Insurance to set up firm in Ningbo Donghai Marine Insurance, a Ningbo-based insurer focused on marine insurance, has won regulatory approval to setup a branch in the port city. China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has granted approval to the initiators of Donghai Marine Insurance for the preparation of the company's setup, a circular of Maher expanding at Prince Rupert Maher Terminals will increase capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert by 500,000 teu to take advantage of growing demand for containers moving through the Canadian West Coast. Maher announced on 10 March that it had awarded the prime construction contract at its Fairview Container Terminal to Wärtsilä, Clean Marine Energy offer scrubber plan Installing scrubber systems may become an easier choice for shipowners with the announcement by Wärtsilä and Clean Marine Energy (Europe) Ltd (CME) of an agreement to provide funding to assist in the adoption of exhaust gas scrubbers. The companies see the move as a way to ease the financial burden

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MARCH 11, 2015
Davie gets a C$13.6 million Canadian Coast Guard contract NewLead Holdings Ltd. secures $10 million debenture AAL plans to grow fleet Engine room fire prompts USCG Marine Safety Alert Senesco Marine invests in PEMA automated welding system Hempel launches Hempadur Quattro XO

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MARCH 11, 2015
Port of Vancouver breaks records with last year's tonnage numbers Global Ship Lease adding 8,063 TEU containership Inchcape Shipping Services marks 100,000th appointment for Maersk Ports of Seattle, Tacoma earn award for Seaport Alliance Alaska Airlines expanding service with Seattle to JFK Airport flights

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MARCH 11, 2015
Transatlantic volumes increase as US economy strengthens Latest figures from Container Trades Statistics show an 11.4% increase in headhaul volumes on the transatlantic trade lane Newbuild investment is one ice until charter rates warm up, says Danaos Chief executive John Coustas tells Lloyd's List that current options for 18,000 teu-20,000 teu charter projects are unattractive and do not justify investment Tanker owners dazzled by newbuilds fail to see the light when it comes to 10-year-old ships Paying $50m for a 10-year-old VLCC with plenty if life left offers better value, say industry players Top 30 ports handled 366m teu in 2014, more than half of world box-handling activity Shanghai retain its premier ranking in Containerisation International survey of container throughput Long Beach sends delegation to European lines to discuss congestion Group that includes harbour commission president Doug Drummond and chief executive Jon Slangerup will visit Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM Prince Rupert announces terminal expansion as volumes soar Project to add a new berth to Canadian west coast port will push up capacity to 1.3m teu Shipowners face added CO2 reporting complexity as Brussels confirms dates for monitoring scheme European MRV dates confirmed while separate deadline approaches for large businesses to report energy efficiency

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MARCH 11, 2015
With ecVision, Amber Road extends supply chain reach, expands in China Stitching together a door-to-door global supply chain requires more than the ability to route shipments, track cargo or comply with customs rules. The job requires close collaboration with suppliers and designers to develop products before they're packed in a box or container. Those are the skills and capabilities global trade management... US inland waterways poised to receive much-needed investment WASHINGTON - After a banner year for freight and an unexpected tax revenue boost, U.S. inland waterways could see shovels in the ground on a list of long-overdue projects in the coming year, helping shippers move their commodities more efficiently. A 9-cent increase on barge diesel fuel user fees, signed into... Potential Indonesian logistics boom hinges on infrastructure investment Indonesia's logistics and forwarding markets are on the brink of a new era - if it can secure billions dollars of investment for its antiquated and overburdened infrastructure. The contract logistics market alone could grow at a compound annual growth rate of up to 14.4 percent over the next five years,... US cargo theft incidents fell by nearly a quarter in 2014, report finds The number of incidents of U.S. cargo theft tracked by a company facilitating such information plunged 23 percent last year compared to 2013. Cargonet said it saw 844 incidents reported on its network last year, valued at roughly $90 million, down from 1,090 in 2013 and an average of 1,134 annually... Low-sulfur rules for Hong Kong berthing set to take effect July 1 A proposed Hong Kong rule requiring use of low-sulfur fuel for ships while at berth - a less stringent rule that those applied in U.S. and some European waters - will take effect on July 1 if approved by the Legislative Council next week. The rule is believed to be the... Port of Virginia container volume slips on severe winter weather The Port of Virginia blamed a 1 percent year-over-year decrease in container traffic in February on severe winter weather and warned it was still grappling with cold and icy conditions that have brought down productivity. The weather-related closure of operations from Feb. 16 and Feb. 25 cost the port five vessel... Temporary Long Beach empty container storage depot gets extension The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners agreed to extend until the end of September use of a near-dock storage yard for loaded and empty containers. The 30-acre site at the undeveloped Pier S facility was designated a temporary equipment storage yard and was schedule to close on March 31. The... US shipping activity rises 5.5 percent despite West Coast congestion North American freight volumes jumped 5.5 percent in February from January, rising before any significant progress on moving containers stuck at West Coast ports, while shipper spending on surface cargo transport rose 4.3 percent, according to the Cass Freight Index. The uptick in freight spending broke a three-month decline in shipper... Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal closed for second day The Port of Houston's largest container terminal was closed for the second full day on Wednesday and so was part of the shipping channel it is served by, as authorities clear the mess caused by the Monday collision of two vessels. Barbours Cut Terminal will remain closed Wednesday until further notice,... Trans-Pacific eastbound carriers see positive signs for higher annual contract rates Carriers in the trans-Pacific eastbound market are hoping to leverage robust volumes, higher spot rates and the disruption tied to the recent U.S. West Coast labor standoff to achieve higher rates in annual contracts with shippers that take effect on May 1. Long considered an unprofitable market, the carriers see 2015... North America-Med trade's yawning cargo imbalance still widening The yawning cargo imbalance on the North America-Mediterranean container trade is still widening and carriers need an economic recovery in southern Europe to narrow the gap, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Steady year-on-year growth in traffic on the main haul westbound leg to North America is accentuating weakening backhaul volume as... Deutsche Post DHL net profit slumps despite ocean, air freight gains Deutsche Post DHL's fourth quarter earnings slumped 17 percent even as the German mail, express and freight forwarding giant posted strong gains in ocean container and air freight revenues. Net profit fell to 640 million euros [$691 million] from 772 million euros in the previous year when the group benefited from... Get service levels up, mega shipper tells airlines SHANGHAI - Ericsson head of distribution logistics Robert Mellin took a swing at the air cargo industry that he said was delivering service levels well below expectations and was failing to evolve at the same pace as other modes of transport.Poor lead time and lack of real time information in... China-Europe rail services starting to turn shippers' heads SHANGHAI - Forwarders are reporting a steady rise in shipper enquiries into the China-Europe rail route from higher value shippers looking for an alternative to expensive and often unreliable air freight and the lengthy ocean shipping.Several of the global forwarders have weekly, and sometimes twice weekly, rail services going both... Terminal expansion shows Prince Rupert is an idea that works Seven years ago the idea that a relatively obscure bulk port in a sparsely populated region of Western Canada would become one of the fastest growing container gateways in North America would have drawn smirks, and did, even though the vision of a gateway for Asia trade at that location... US federal agencies finally digging into 'single window' prep work WASHINGTON - U.S. federal agencies able to slow and hold imports are finally getting down to brass tacks as the deadline for President Obama's new comprehensive trade system nears. It's been a year since Obama signed an order mandating the completion of an International Trade Data System by 2017. That system,...

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MARCH 11, 2015
Seaspan wants bigger board Seaspan is again asking its shareholders to approve an increase in the size of the containership owner's board of directors. Nathan to close Dampier Tropical Cyclone Nathan has led Australia's officials in Dampier to clear the port and anchorages of all large vessels. Houston still hampered The Houston Ship Channel remained partially closed Wednesday as authorities continued to respond to a vessel collision that led to a chemical release. Feinberg doubling down Prominent investor Steven Feinberg has more than doubled his stake in tanker owner DHT Holdings since the previous reporting last May and now controls 12% of the stock. Odfjell takes more stock Laurence Odfjell has topped up his interest in Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell with a $2.43m investment in the company. Search on for crewman Gibraltar rescue teams are searching the sea off Rosia Bay for one of two Syrian crew believed to have jumped from a Dubai-managed bulker. Anchor handling only A Swedish-flagged anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) targeted for operations off Alaska will not carry out any supply duties that would fall under the US Jones Act, a market source said. BW boosts VLCC fleet Shipowner Andreas Sohmen-Pao has strengthened his trading VLCC fleet with the purchase of a tanker from BW's offshore wing. Frontline 2012 adds MR pair John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 continues to expand its chartering activity taking two medium range (MR) tankers on time charters from an Italian owner. Fugro opposes Boskalis bid Netherlands' Fugro has expressed "disappointment" over compatriot Royal Boskalis Westminster's attempt to change a measure designed to protect it from a takeover. Sinking ship abandoned Japanese rescuers have taken all crew from a sinking Hong Kong-owned cargoship on Wednesday. Crew held over drugs Five NCL cruiseship employees have been accused of smuggling cocaine into the US in their underwear. Reach extended Reach Subsea has made good on its efforts to expand outside of the North Sea. NewLead seals $10m loan Greek owner NewLead Holdings has fixed up a $10m loan to further expand its fleet of five tankers and five bulkers. Nam Cheong wins double Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has kicked off 2015 with the sale of two offshore support vessels worth around $58m. Wintermar delays duo Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine has postponed delivery of two new ships as it posted lower earnings for 2014. K Line cashes out Japanese shipowner K Line has raised AUD 154.65m ($117.87m) from selling its stake in an Australian ports services group. Opus orders at Damen Damen Shipyard has won a contract for a fast crew supplier (FCS) vessel from Germany's Opus Marine. Rongsheng selling? China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has halted trading in its shares from Wednesday morning in Hong Kong as it lines up a big asset sale. SNO holds on to cash Romanian shipyard Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) will not pay a dividend for 2014 for the sixth year running in a bid to cover losses in previous years. AAL eyes expansion Singapore multipurpose owner AAL is planning to boost its fleet to more than 500,000 dwt this year. JES loses bulker order China's JES International has seen a bulker contract torn up after its shipyard subsidiary filed for court-led debt restructuring last week. Carla Maersk still 'unstable' A Maersk Tankers vessel continued to leak toxic vapours from a cargo tank as the Houston Ship Channel remained partially closed for a second day after a collision in the waterway.

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MARCH 11, 2015
INTTRA: Container dwell time at Los Angeles/Long Beach soars in 2015 Long Beach port delegation visits European customers YRC sets up dedicated hotline for delayed WC shipments Port of Houston terminal remains closed NYK employee sentenced in roll-on/roll-off shipping conspiracy U.S. steel exports flat in January USDA proposes rule changes for live animal exports FWI: Cargo criminals becoming more 'sophisticated' Snow, cold weather slow Port of Virginia cargo volumes in February SafmarineMPV extends USA-WAF service Cargolux, Oman Air look to sea-air link with India AAL to further expand breakbulk fleet Service Announcements: CaroTrans, Global Ship Lease and Liebherr Maritime

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MARCH 11, 2015
Multraship adds hybrid tug to fleet Recently delivered Multratug 28 will be used in the Zeeland Seaports and Antwerp areas, company says. Report: Sinking ship abandoned in Sea of Japan Eight crewmembers have reportedly been safely evacuated by the Japanese Coast Guard. Maersk Line removes online BAF calculator Will introduce a new formula that will be 'more accurate'. Part of Houston Ship Channel still remains closed Salvage crews work to remove vessels involved in Monday's collision. Upcoming IMO meeting 'last chance' to contribute to Paris climate accord CSC urges transport ministers to support 'clear targets' and action to achieve them at MEPC 68. Shipowners worried that CO2 rules are 'too complex' Controversial EU plans to require ship operators to monitor and report CO2 emissions are raising new fears. OW manager fears extradition to Italy High court to decide early next week after appeal against Copenhagen court decision. No comment on future of 'major new centre for ship fuels' Recent bunkering event heard VTTI had pulled the plug on advanced plans for new Algeciras terminal. Emissions from ships become election issue Politicians fighting Australian state election promise to cut sulphur pollution from ships. Falling bunker prices boost shipping stocks On annual profit announcements. Greece, UAE cement maritime relationship Economic co-operation to include bunkering. ExxonMobil launches another unique ECA fuel Tests during product development indicates it is 'fully compatible' with its HDME 50 ECA product, and MGO. Shipmasters could face jail for breaching sulphur rules Hong Kong gives details of regulations that come into force on July 1. Report: Former OW traders leave Mercuria New trading manager among those who have resigned, sources say. Storage terminals event to discuss bunkers 'Significant marine fuel oil market changes are yet to occur', says speaker. Titan Petrochemicals ordered to extend long-stop date Company given approval to enter into a new loan agreement. Shell: Experience a 'key factor' in LNG bunkering The oil major talks to Bunkerworld about LNG operations at Rotterdam. Korean eco-ship fund takes shape Fives ships ordered under project. Registry highlights fuel issues within ECAs Changeover experience should limit risk.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

Travlos: Maritime transport is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

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

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

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