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February 13, 2015

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West coast employers deny dockers super holiday weekend pay Hanjin quits Portland after two years of dock union trouble LA port to join Long Beach in imposing new eco-costs on customers Port Tracker: US imports rise despite threat of west coast port closure Ocean 3 start DP World Southampton calls ahead of 2M dockings Eve of national strike, Canadian Pacific's CFO resigns suddenly Reefer madness: USWC pile up means paying US$400 a day per box CMA CGM boosts spending in start up TRAXENS Cargotec 2014 profit surges 30pc on 2nd corporate upgrade plan U-Freight named Taiwan trusted trader as units pass muster worldwide Shanghai YTO Express drone serves tea to Alibaba customers NYC catches up to America, allows 53-foot trucks on roads to JFK UK's Freight Transport Association: London must add air cargo capacity

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Cosco Shipping holds trade get-together in Mumbai MAWINGU service calls Mundra International Container Terminal AMTOI leads international delegation to JN Port Sri Lanka approves $1.4-bn Colombo Port City project by China despite objection Investor interest in SEZs seen waning

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Turkish customs need warning EMS Log adds Hamburg to network More cool logistics in Spain and Italy New lineup for MNX NA team Leading the way in rail handling Cosco introduces new link from Koper Five more triple seven freighters for Korean Air SR Technics expands KN partnership in Middle East Ela Container Offshore eyes growth in Texas Work at US west coast ports grinds to a halt Bode launches "Old Swede" shuttle Trade a top performer Valentine's Day even sweeter with Crowley Fresh Royal Air Maroc reaching further into Africa Port of Switzerland notes box volume upsurge

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Five die in Petrobras FPSO explosion Five crew members were killed and four were still missing after an explosion on floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Cidade de São Mateus on 11 February, BW Offshore confirmed. Online news sources reported that the cause of the explosion and consequent fire was a gas leak, but BW MPM doubles profit in Q1 2015 Singapore-listed offshore services provider Marco Polo Marine (MPM) doubled its profits year on year (y/y) for the first quarter ending 30 September 2015 to SGD6.8 million (USD5 million) despite lower earnings. Revenues for the first quarter of 2015 dropped 12% y/y to SGD26.6 million from SGD30.1 E.ON to ship LNG from US shale projects The LNG carrier Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) yesterday to service a shipping contract with the trading arm of power company E.ON would haul cargoes from US shale projects. Releasing more details today, MOL said the membrane-type LNG carrier Harim-JKL consortium to take over Pan Ocean South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean has signed a contract with a consortium comprising poultry processor Harim Group and private equity player JKL yesterday, sealing the acquisition of the troubled bulker operator. The contract signing follows an approval from the Seoul Central District Court, Thomas Miller launches digital library app Thomas Miller has launched an app through which a 'digital library' of the group's news and information can be accessed. Speaking to IHS Maritime today, a Thomas Miller official said that the app forms part of the group's strategy to be a "forward thinking, technology-led company". In addition, she ILO considers developing an e-passport for seafarers Technical upgrades to seafarers' identity documents (SIDs) should improve shore leave opportunities, a meeting of employers, trades unions and government held at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva agreed on Monday. The meeting discussed ways to improve take-up of ILO Convention Costa Concordia's Schettino sentenced to 16 years in prison Costa Concordia master Francesco Schettino has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the capsize and sinking of the huge cruise ship off the Italian island of Giglio with the loss of 32 lives in January 2012. The three judges at the court in Grosseto in Tuscanny, who began the Odfjell in second restructuring within a year Odfjell, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said it has decided to launch a second restructuring programme within a year of reporting a loss for both 4Q14 and the full year 2014. "Odfjell SE has initiated a restructuring plan that, when fully implemented, is estimated Wärtsilä rides the LNG wave Finnish power supplier Wärtsilä announced yesterday that it had been awarded a contract for a further 30 50DF dual-fuel engines. The units will be used on five Arc 7 design ice-class LNG carriers under construction at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in South Korea. The MPA revokes licences of two bunker suppliers The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the licences of two bunker suppliers, Hong Fatt Oil Trading and Tankoil Marine Services. The authority said that from 9 February, the companies have been barred from operating as bunker suppliers and bunker craft operators in Singapore. Aberdeen launches code to protect dolphins Europe's principal marine support centre for the energy sector in the North Sea and Atlantic Margin, Aberdeen Harbour has today launched a vessel Code of Practice to protect bottlenose and other dolphins that live and feed by the harbour mouth. To be widely distributed to vessel owners, port users, Swiber secures USD310 million EPCIC contract Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) contract worth USD310 million, marking its second-largest contract win to date. Under the contract, project work will involve a full suite of Nam Cheong net profit hikes 47% Singapore-listed offshore vessels builder Nam Cheong reported today a 47% hike to MYR302.2 million (USD83.6 million) in its net profit for the financial year ended on 31 December 2014. Revenue soared by 53% to MYR1.9 billion, thanks to the delivery of 24 vessels in 2014 compared with the 20 vessels HHI deteriorates into USD2 billion loss Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has posted a KRW2.21 trillion (USD2 billion) loss for 2014, reversing a KRW146.3 billion profit for 2013. A full-year loss was expected, given that HHI had recorded losses of KRW616.6 billion and KRW1.175 trillion for the second and third quarter of 2014 respectively. Vessel crash results in spill at Kaohsiung Port A Marshall Islands-flagged vessel crashed into Pier 61 at Kaohsiung Port on 9 February, spilling 11,580 litres of bunker. The ship berthed at Pier 61 at 06:20 h local time that day. However, due to operational mistake, it ran into the terminal and broke the oil tank on its port side, spilling MOL orders LNG carrier from DSME Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has ordered an LNG carrier from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). DSME, South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder, announced today that the 180,000 m³ ship would be used to service a shipping contract MOL had signed with German energy supplier E.ON. The ship, to Norwegian operator orders eight engines from GE Marine GE Marine has announced the sale of eight of its IMO Tier III-compliant engines to Norwegian ferry operator, Bastø Fosen. The diesels will be for both new and re-powered vessels. The engines are able to meet both IMO Tier III and the US EPA Tier 4 emissions standards without Selective Catalytic Keppel, SMM unlikely to face rig cancellation UOB Kay Hian Securities thinks that the cancellation of rig contracts between Keppel Corporation (Keppel), Sembcorp Marine (SMM) and Brazilian oil company Petrobras is unlikely in the wake of bribery allegations by the Brazilian media. Both Singapore-based rig-builders, Keppel and SMM, remain US box terminals schedule shutdowns Container terminals on the US West Coast will suspend work for four days to avoid paying premium wages to dockworkers engaged in work slowdowns. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced yesterday that vessel loading and unloading will be suspended on two holidays - 12 and 16 February - as

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Voith Turbo names Suarez VP Americas for Marine Group Polar Star makes progress on Antarctic rescue mission Conrad receives NASA award for work on Pegasus barge First tug in new Damen ASD class goes to work in Hamburg Insurers still see too many navigational claims Norwegian ferry operator opts for non-SCR GE diesels Hyundai Heavy reports more red ink Ulstein makes organizational changes

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Hanjin Shipping to discontinue direct calls to Port of Portland U.S. rail freight traffic sees increase during week CrowleyFresh to handle 17,000 Valentine's Day floral orders Everett Port Commissioners tap PND for waterfront project infrastructure design Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR responds to vessel stuck in ice

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
TEN wins $10m storage gig for its sole VLCC Tanker owner says cheaper oil should boost both crude and product carriers Economou eyes new tanker spree Greece-based owner may tweak details of Tankships deal for investors Game-changing Arabian rail project edges forward Link between the six Gulf Co-operation Council states will benefit regional shipping by improving supply chain efficiency Dry bulk market has bottomed out due to weaker supply, says MOL Nagata is optimistic about the market's future, regardless of the shrunken proceeds seen in his dry bulker division Swedish Club advises on navigational claims Crews must raise game on procedures and communications Tsuneishi to expand Asian foothold with greenfield yard Shipbuilder's president Kenji Kawano says announcement will come soon Spanish port throughput edges close to pre-crisis levels Cement imports for construction, agricultural products and energy commodities such as coal play starring roles Portland begins search for new transpacific partner US port to focus on recruiting Hanjin replacement and rerouting cargo following carrier's decision to pull Portland call Sulphur regulations remain a headache for owners From route closures to issues surrounding compliance and engine performance, the arrival of new sulphur emission regulations at the start of the year have been anything but simple Brokers welcome key players' chartering pact But low iron ore demand may dampen the first-quarter market Odfjell posts $18m loss as chemical market struggles to recover However, chemical carrier sees improvements from last year and further advances expected in 2015 US west coast ports to close for four days over holiday weekend ILWU accuses employers of trying to deliberately sabotage contract negotiations Russian shipping rides out sanctions, depreciation and oil price plunge Crude exports hold up but ports feel the pinch Freight forwarders savour a bumper year Larger players post container volume growth way ahead of the industry average Yard Talk \| Shipbuilders may welcome swaps from bulker orders to tankers, but not from offshore projects Profitability plays essential role when yards mull over conversion requests

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Debate erupts over damage to ag exports from the West Coast labor standoff What is the true impact of the West Coast labor showdown on U.S. agricultural exports? There is no question that exports are being hurt due to port delays stemming from the months-long, acrimonious and still-unresolved negotiations between West Coast dockworkers and management. The media have been filled since late last year... Vancouver sees 4 percent TEU growth in 2015 after record-setting 2014 Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, expects container volume to expand roughly 4 percent this year after traffic increased 3.1 percent in 2014 to a record 2.9 million TEUs. Container volume in 2014 would have been even stronger if a drayage strike and shorter berthing windows for exports didn't hamper business, Port... McEllrath to ILWU rank and file: Ignore 'PMA's bullshit' The president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union recorded a video message urging members to support ILWU contract negotiators and ignore "bullshit" from the Pacific Maritime Association. ILWU President Robert McEllrath issued the brief statement, which is circulating on Youtube, after the PMA said it would halt vessel loading and... Concor project jumps on export-import volume growth Container Corporation of India reported a 21 percent year-over-year jump in net income for its fiscal third quarter, to Rs. 301 crore (about $48.5 million), in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange Thursday. The state-owned intermodal logistics provider's income from operations in the three months through Dec. 31 totaled $234... CSX promotes Munoz to president Oscar MunozCSX Transportation's chief operations officer, Oscar Munoz, has taken on role of president at the railroad from Michael Ward, who will remain CEO and chairman, after the company's board of directors voted for the changes Wednesday. Munoz, who served as chief financial officer and vice president of AT&T Consumer Services... FMC scrutinizing demurrage fees related to port congestion WASHINGTON - As part of a broader report on U.S. port congestion due this summer, federal maritime regulators will outline whether the increase in demurrage charges hitting shippers are unreasonable, and outline potential remedies. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission began receiving an uptick in shipper complaints over demurrage charges on all... DP World to add third container berth at London Gateway DP World is to build a third berth at London Gateway, its deep-water container terminal and logistics complex 25 miles east of the U.K. capital. The Dubai-based firm said the new 400-meter-long (1,312 feet) berth would be dredged to a depth of 17 meters and equipped with four gantry cranes to... Gulf ports see continuing strong growth in petrochemicals exports Texas and Louisiana ports believe they're still early in what they expect to be an extended boom in exports of chemical products produced in the region with cheap U.S. natural gas. Shale drilling using hydraulic fracturing has lowered the price of gas used for energy or feedstock, and has led companies... Powder keg follows this good buy Q: On a trip away from home to another state, I was able to find a good deal on black powder. I'm an enthusiast of antique guns, and I took advantage of the opportunity to make the purchase. Now I have the problem of shipping my purchase back home, and I... Goodman China's first half lifted by rising demand for logistics properties HONG KONG - Developer Goodman Group capitalized on the strong demand for prime logistics space in the country in the past six months, ending the first half of its financial year with 22 properties and 12 development projects.The Australia-listed logistics property developer has increased its total assets in China to... DHL secures extra US air freight capacity as shipper demand grows HONG KONG - With less than a week to the Chinese New Year factory shutdowns and congestion delays frustrating trans-Pacific shippers, DHL is ensuring it has enough air cargo space on its U.S. routes to handle the rising demand. "We are securing additional air freight capacity on all major trade lanes... China-Europe rail a key part of UTi-Changjiu auto logistics deal HONG KONG - A strategic partnership between UTi Worldwide and Changjiu Logistics, the largest independent automotive logistics company in China, will be making good use of the growing rail services linking China and Europe.The partnership was launched in Beijing recently, and it is designed to serve the growing logistics requirements... ICTSI seeks new Portland business as Hanjin exits The operator of the Port of Portland terminal that Hanjin Shipping is vacating after repeated labor disruptions said it will seek new business for the terminal but that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union must do its part. "With 20 years remaining on our lease and partnership with the Port of...

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Panama says 'si' to PSA Panama's National Assembly has enacted a law approving a contract that will allow Singapore's PSA to expand its container terminal on the Pacific side of the canal. Seacor seals MR fixture The Jones Act market is rife with rumours that Seacor Holdings has secured employment for a product tanker that is under construction at a leading US shipyard. The big chill Owners, financiers and market forecasters are growing increasingly concerned about the health of the Chinese shipbuilding industry. Wellington takes a pinch of SALT Investment heavyweight Wellington Management has emerged as a major shareholder in Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG. Shipping pain goes on German lender Commerzbank has revealed shipping loan losses continued to run at a high level in 2014, but its exposure to default has been cut back. Ulstein wins CBO PSV deal CBO of Brazil has turned to Norway's Ulstein group to design a platform supply vessel series at Alianca shipyard in Rio de Janeiro. TEN's $10m storage score Tsakos Energy Navigation has added its sole VLCC to the billion-dollar fleet of vessels fixed on potential floating storage deals. Soechi VLCC released Indonesia's Soechi Lines says it has settled a bunker supply row that had seen one of its tankers arrested in Singapore. ABN Amro into China Dutch lender ABN Amro has signed an agreement with Chinese export credit agency Sinosure for shipping and offshore project funding. Sembcorp profit slips Sembcorp Marine has seen its net profit slide in the fourth quarter due to a recognition of tax incentives. VLs still top Navios Acquisition list A developing recovery in the VLCC market has not dented Navios Maritime Acquisition's appetite for VLCC purchases. Viking back in black Viking Supply Ships has so far remained unaffected by the termination of Russia's Kara Sea project as it turned around negative figures in both quarterly and full year results. HHI logs record $2.93bn loss South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has posted its biggest ever operating loss for 2014. Coke ship busted US customs officers have seized $29m of cocaine on a Panamanian general cargoship off Puerto Rico. Euronav VLCC to be converted A VLCC sold by Euronav last year is set for conversion into an FPSO, the Belgian tanker owner has confirmed. 'This is a tragic day' BW Offshore chief executive Carl Arnet has thanked rescuers for their efforts following an explosion on board one of the company's FPSOs that has now claimed five lives. SCI turns it around Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has returned to the black in the third quarter thanks to a strong performance from both boxships and bulk carriers. New course for Pan Ocean A contract that will result in South Korea's Pan Ocean shipping group being taken over by an investment consortium led by a chicken processing concern has been signed. Hafnia hunting $34m Hafnia Tankers is turning to its existing investors to help fund the purchase of four LR1 tankers. Tsuneishi orders to grow Kenji Kawano, newly appointed president of Japanese bulker builder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, says the yard may see owners ready to start ordering in numbers again as soon as this summer and despite the continued downturn in the market. NWS volumes fall Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has seen its cargo volumes drop 13% in 2014. Odfjell slashes loss Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has dramatically reduced its loss in the fourth quarter despite a fall in revenue. DSME seals MOL deal Korea's DSME has clinched an order from Japanese owner MOL for up to two eco-friendly LNG carriers. Swiber hauls in whopper Swiber has won an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract worth about $310m. CSSC hatches Euro bond China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has raised EUR 500m ($565m) from the Euro-denominated bond market. ABN AMRO upgrades Golar Golar LNG has been raised to a 'buy' at Dutch bank ABN AMRO on the grounds that its share price presents an attractive risk/reward. HOS falls short of estimates Hornbeck Offshore has seen its fourth quarter results come in short of analysts' estimates, in figures released late Wednesday. Pool party It appears that Heidmar is moving forward with a campaign aimed at penetrating new markets. OSG panamax detained An OSG-controlled products tanker has been detained by the US Coast Guard after failing a port state control (PSC) inspection. Dalian Port issues bond Dalian Port is set to raise CNY 800m ($128m) from a three year offering of Renminbi denominated credit enhanced bonds. Blast kills three on BW Offshore unit A blast has killed three people on board a BW Offshore FPSO that is on charter to Petrobras.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
ICTSI says ILWU to blame for Hanjin leaving Portland Carriers turning down loads due to driver shortage Teamsters Canada Rail Conference sets strike deadline for new contract with CP U.S. consults WTO over China's export subsidy program U.S. implements national plan to combat wildlife trafficking Port of Oakland launches maritime operations web portal Port of Virginia reports highest January volumes on record DHL expands at Brussels Airport CSX names Munoz president VW relocates to new Southeast port Panalpina, Atlas extend freight charter agreement Training center set up at K.C. logistics park Five Oregon ports get dredge funding Drivewyze allows truckers to bypass Florida ag stations Service Announcements: FedEx Ground, DP World London Gateway, CenterPoint Properties, Delta Cargo and TASCO Berhad Tech Bytes: E2open, Insight Venture Partners, CDM Software Solutions, Descartes, Loginno, Hai Hua and SITC Executive moves: MNX Global Logistics and Saudi Airlines Cargo West Coast port terminals to suspend vessel operations four of next five days

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Norwegian ferry operator opts for GE's diesel engines Marine engines are IMO Tier III- and US EPA-compliant. Glander International Bunkering expands Singapore ops Hires Jacky Nguyen as a bunker and lubricant trader. Progress for Q-Max conversion Retrofit work will start in April as scheduled. Tests reveal ExxonMobil's ULSFO 'compatible' with MGO 'No compatibility issues were identified', says field marketing manager. Scrubber, LNG uptake seen slowing in wake of oil price drop Familiarity and lower prices sees MGO dominate as ECA compliance option over technology and other fuels. Odfjell presses ahead with cost-cutting plan Norway-listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group wants to save $100 million a year. Ship in bunker dispute released Reason for arrest of Arenza swiftly resolved. Singapore fuel oil stocks down week-on-week Bunker prices stable despite crude oil losses. GAC makes Singapore appointment Move points to another positive year. Incompetent crew cause of training ship grounding Engine failed due to water in the bunker fuel, investigation found. Supplier stripped of licence was OW creditor Tankoil was at the centre of controversy surrounding the collapse of OW. Soyuz Bunkering Group names new CEO Simon Gabathuler says Group will not be closing offices. Bunkering up in the Ukraine Dredging work undertaken at port of Yuzhny. Chinese domestic vessels scrap LNG conversion plans Low oil prices eroded price advantage over conventional marine fuel. Taiwanese warships involved in 'fuel siphoning' claims Naval personnel are alleged to have colluded with contractors to siphon diesel from ships' bunker fuel tanks. Chinese cargo ship arrested Vessel detained in Singapore. Progress for sea-going LNG bunker tanker Pump system selected for newbuilding. Report: Vinalines debt-restructuring talks at standstill Agreement reached with only two out of 22 creditors. Singapore players lose bunkering licences Tankoil and Hong Fatt caught breaching licensing rules. Russian refiner sees stronger bunker demand Marine fuel output climbed 34% on year in 2014. Rising demand prompts supply contract talks UK player reports boost in 0.10% MGO demand. Nigeria toughens maritime oil pollution laws Liability actions now likely easier to bring and claim, observes law firm.

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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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