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January 21, 2015

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Maersk hikes Far East-US/Canada US$720/TEU - $800/FEU rate February 14 MOL hikes rate US$750/TEU for Asia-east coast South America cargo China Merchants box volume rises 13pc in 2014 to 80 million TEU Port of Rotterdam 2014 box volumes up 5.8pc to 12.2 million TEU US railways prepare to impose embargo on accepting ocean containers US west coast port slow-downs continues holding up ships Stifel Confidence index shows mixed air-sea freight sentiment Karachi box volume increases 5.9pc to 833,000 TEU in fiscal first half LA's Vanguard opens Surabaya and Semarang offices in Java, Indonesia Eco-constraints prompt Eurotunnel order for 3 freights to meet demand Ship-to-shore cranes sales fall 30pc; mixed demand for port equipment US, Lithuania, Belgium approve ADP, e-NPs for UN's Safety of Life at Sea Konecranes sells 15 RTGS to 3 Bollore container terminals in West Africa IATA takes positive view of 2015 based on late blooming 2014 Liege airport's cargo volumes rise 5.3pc in 2014 to 590,579 tonnes Doncaster Sheffield airport sees 112pc increase in cargo in 2014

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JANUARY 20, 2015
Caution urged with regard to cargo liquefaction risk at sea Containership reliability down at the end of 2014 Norwegian joint effort to ensure green coastal shipping Rice to be transported to Tripura via Bangladesh using waterway-road combination Shreyas Shipping & Logistics creates history by becoming first shipping company to service domestic containerised cargo movement at all Indian ports, from Mundra to Kolkata Coastal security tightened at the Major Ports Kattupalli port now connected to all CFSs in Chennai for exports DB Schenker awarded for rail solutions between Europe & China Railways needs massive investment: Prabhu Rlys registers 12 pc revenue increase during April-Dec. India inks MoU with S. Africa Indo-Australian CECA talks hit again Japan proposes energy network for SAARC China registers weakest growth in 24 years MACCIA's export incentives workshop on Feb. 3

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MAN Latin America - league leader again New management trio at Rieck Burghausen road/rail terminal goes live Finnlines offering more Germany-Finland services E.R. Schiffahrt loses two execs to CPO VTG developing LNG tank wagons for railway Kerry and Puninar joining forces in Indonesia Qatar Cargo launches service via Brussels and Basel Panalpina expands in key African markets Route of first solar RtW flight unveiled RZD sending letters through Siberia Singpost takes over majority stake in FPS HHLA greening up PSA sees box throughput surge worldwide

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JANUARY 20, 2015
ITF calls for talks over Rotterdam terminal dispute The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has called for "all-party" talks on the future of the port of Rotterdam following a refusal by dockers to unload a barge that had previously been loaded at the new Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal at the port's Maasvlakte 2 Euronav commences US IPO Tanker major Euronav has officially begun its initial public offering in New York amidst rising optimism on a sustainable rate recovery. Euronav, led by CEO Paddy Rodgers, had filed IPO registration documents in September but announced a postponement on 15 October due to "unfavourable current DI uses JDN dredger for Maldives reclamation DEME Group subsidiary Dredging International (DI) has started work on a major land reclamation project in the Maldives using a trailer suction hopper dredger chartered from Jan De Nul (JDN). DI business development director Bart Rumes told IHS Maritime that trailer suction hopper dredger Leiv SNCM attracts up to seven bidders The deadline for offers for bankrupt French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM has been extended to 2 February in response to a request for more time from three prospective bidders. The court-appointed administrators currently overseeing the company's affairs indicated that four offers or letters of Gard warns of Iranian oil transfer risks Shipowners face considerable risks in ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers from an operation to smuggle Iranian oil, warns a Gard alert. "There is evidence of a sophisticated smuggling operation and those responsible may go to considerable lengths to disguise the true origin of the cargo," said Gard. FPSO orders hit five-year low in 2014 The number of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels ordered in 2014 was at its lowest since the global financial crisis. IHS Petrodata stated that just 10 FPSOs were awarded in 2014. "High local content requirements, a growing emphasis on FEED (front-end engineering design) Courage Marine issues profit warning for FY14 Singapore-listed bulk owner Courage Marine has warned its investors to expect a greater net loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 as compared with 2013. The company announced the profit warning on its filing to the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) and cited several factors for the Cargo ship vanishes on Lake Tanganyika No trace has been found of a small cargo ship that sank on Lake Tanganyika last week with the loss of 14 lives. Mbaza departed Kasanga port, Tanzania, near the southern end of the 670km-long lake at 23.45 on 10 January. About two hours later the Burundi-flagged ship sank near the village of Kala, CSSC, Wärtsilä to operate 2-stroke engine JV Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have completed the joint venture agreement for the takeover of W'rtsil''s 2-stroke engine business, which was announced in July 2014. The two companies have received the required government and merger control approvals, with official closing Cargo ship capsizes off Quang Ngai, Vietnam A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship has capsized off Quang Ngai, Vietnam because of heavy weather. All 10 crew on board of the 1,599 dwt, Xuan Lam 10 were rescued by a passing fishing vessel near the vicinity of the incident. Initially, Xuan Lam 10, with IMO number 9634775, encountered strong Rio Tinto iron ore shipments up 17% Anglo-Australian Miner Rio Tinto recorded a 17% hike in its global iron ore shipments for 2014 at 302.6M tonnes. Despite iron ore prices crashing to five-year lows, the miner continued to ramp up shipments, exceeding guidance. Its Pilbara, Australia operations set a new record, producing 280.6M Charterers squeezed as VLCC rates keep rising The soaring very large crude carrier freight market has seen some charterers getting caught off-guard by tanker owners who back out of verbal deals in favour of higher offers. One Singapore-based broker told IHS Maritime that he was working on a spot fixture yesterday when the owner received a CSCL, MCC to launch China-Myanmar services China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and MCC Transport, an Intra-Asia carrier of the Maersk Group, will be launching new services connecting China and Myanmar in late January. Four 1,00teu box ships will be deployed by CSCL for the Burma Express (CMX) service, which is to call at Shanghai, Ningbo, TAS Offshore profits down 33% in 2Q15 Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider TAS Offshore posted lower profit before tax of MYR 4.2M ($1.16M), down 33% for Q2 ended 30 November 2014, as compared to MYR6.5M for the preceding quarter. Similarly, revenue dropped 35% to MYR51.2M in 2Q15 as compared to MYR76.3M in 1Q15. The Court rules port responsible for NZ worker death A Wellington Court this week ruled that port operator CentrePort was responsible for the death of dockworker Mark Samoa in January 2013. The father of three died after being crushed between two bales pushed by a forklift. Judge Bill Hastings found "CentrePort failed to take all practicable steps Pilbara ports reopen for business Australia's iron ore ports of Dampier and Port Hedland reopened this morning after a tropical low dissipated overnight. In a short statement provided to IHS Maritime, Pilbara Port Authority announced both ports reopened at 5.00 hours local time this morning. "The port of Port Hedland was VLGC rates tick up as chartering picks up Freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers crossed the $70/tonne mark on 16 January as chartering picked up speed. As of yesterday, freight rates on the benchmark Gulf-Asia Pacific route averaged $73.188/tonne, up $2.438 from 16 January. At current bunker prices in Fujairah, this works CH Offshore posts lower profits for 2QFY15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider CH Offshore posted profits of $5.4M for 2QFY15 ended in 31 December 2014, down 19% as compared to profits of $6.7M in 2QFY14. Revenue dropped 4.2% to $8.79M in 2QFY15, as compared to $9.17M in 2QFY14. The lower revenue was due lower fleet utilisation for Nanjing Tanker retains $403.2M credit line Nanjing Tanker, a Chinese tanker operator in restructuring, has retained a credit line of an aggregate of CNY2.5Bn ($403.2M) from ten Chinese banks. The credit facility comprises CNY2.3Bn and $45.7M with a term of 10 years, a stock filing of Nanjing Tanker said yesterday. Nanjing Tanker has used PSA volumes reach 65.44M teu in 2014 Singapore's main port operator PSA International has handled over 65.44M teu of containers worldwide for 2014. This represents a 5.8% year-on-year surge in the company's global container throughput. A bulk of the throughput was attributed to its flagship PSA Singapore Terminals with 33.55M teu in Top-tier shippers, shipbuilders to dominate market in 2015 Amid global macro uncertainties and tight ship financing conditions, only a handful of large shippers and shipbuilders, as well as some competitive players, would continue to dominate the market in 2015, said an analyst in a research note. KDB Daewoo Securities analyst Sung Ki-Jong said, "The gap

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JANUARY 20, 2015
Naval architect to lead BV business development strategy Wide beam drillship design gets ABS AIP Euronav launches U.S. IPO WR Systems announces key hire Saab teams with Damen to pursue submarine programs Bourbon expands ROV fleet Nichols Brothers to build landing craft for American Samoa

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JANUARY 20, 2015
ATA Truck Tonnage Index holds steady during December Crowley South Atlantic/Puerto Rico run to see expanded capacity with new barge 'Caverns' fiber art exhibit on display at Portland Airport Port of Coos Bay seeking applications for Coos County Urban Renewal Agency First Pacific side lock gate installed in Panama Canal upgrade project

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JANUARY 20, 2015
Heavily-invested owners optimistic as VLGC spot rates climb Spot rates rise to $76 per tonne from $60 per tonne a week ago Li Ka-shing's CKI and CKH swoop on UK rolling stock owner Eversholt Rail Group set to be sold in a deal worth £2.5bn Big bulkers threaten to weigh down scrap prices Rates under pressure as up to 10 large vintage bulk carriers are being touted for sale Weakening global economy to add to oversupply woes BIMCO says latest economic forecasts are not good news for an industry already suffering from oversupply Libyan oil exports resume after January hiatus Small number of tankers have left the country Euronav strikes while iron is hot with its US listing Investor confidence high on buoyant VLCC freight market and prospects for tanker stocks Panama Canal expansion will spark transhipment boom Double-digit jump in transhipment activity expected upon opening of new locks, says Drewry Euronav starts US IPO after previous delays Proceeds from IPO in the US may be used to purchase vessels Questions arise over fate of Russia's Kozmino crude exports on aframax tankers Russian oil output could decline in 2015 due to sanctions and a collapsing oil price deterring investment Norman Atlantic investigators may focus on open car decks Cause of fire is still unclear, but the possibility of it starting on a lorry or car remains high Hong Kong holding back on emission rules amid competitiveness concerns Government appears to be in two minds over when to pass the legislation as it may prompt owners to switch to rival mainland ports BIMCO survey aims to improve dry bulk terminals Shipping companies urged to take part in confidential survey Shipping to resume after cyclone alert is lifted A tropical low near the Pilbara region of Western Australia failed to develop into a full cyclone Dr Peters sells VLCC as buying interest grows Sale and purchase market starts buzzing as demand grows for tankers to haul or store cheap oil

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JANUARY 20, 2015
Compliance 101: Know the rules and abide by them On Jan. 8, the Orange County division of Women in International Trade presented a half-day program featuring speakers from Customs and Border Protection, the Food & Drug Administration, the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as two assistant U.S. Justice attorneys. For anyone paying attention... New road aimed at easing truck traffic at Brazilian port Santos Trucks serving various container terminals on the left bank of the Brazilian port of Santos are expected to see shorter trips thanks to a new 3 million reais ($1.15 million) access road. The new road access better connects the Rodoviario Piacaguera Guaruja (SP 248) with Santos Dumont, which is the access... US House members strike back against attempt to repeal Jones Act A bipartisan group of 32 U.S. House members are pushing back against a recently filed amendment to repeal requirements that domestic waterborne cargo be shipped in U.S.-flag ships owned, built and operated by Americans. The representatives argue that repealing the Jones Act would hurt the U.S. economy and national security. The... 3PL-linked LTL carrier Shift Freight expanding eastward ATLANTA - Asset-light less-than-truckload carrier Shift Freight is expanding from its West Coast base to the Midwest and Northeast, building out its third-party-based LTL network. The carrier expects to launch its second Midwest outbound operation in February, Kurt Watkins, vice president of sales and strategy, said at the 2015 SMC3 JumpStart... 2015 US truck tonnage outlook bright despite flat December A key indicator of U.S truck activity was flat in December, reflecting a decline in retail sales but an increase in manufacturing production in the same period. The flat reading of the seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations comes after the tonnage rose 3 percent in... First Pacific lock gate installed at Panama Canal The Panama Canal expansion, now 85 percent complete, hit a milestone with the installation of the first gate in a set of new locks on the waterway's Pacific side. The steel gate, the first of eight to be installed in the new Pacific locks, was rolled into place on self-propelled motorized... California trucking industry looks for highway funding sources MONTEREY, California -California's roadways and freeways are in desperate need of repair or expansion, so the trucking industry is willing to examine a variety of funding mechanisms that will raise billions of dollars to address the problem immediately. "We must re-examine CTA's infrastructure financing policies and consider new approaches to how... Dockworker union protests automation at Rotterdam port terminal The International Transport Workers' Federation has stepped up its protest of automation at the new Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal, and called for "all parties" to discuss RWG's labor arrangements. Terminal officials said dockworkers from other terminals blocked RWG's gates Friday at the port's Maasvlakte 2 complex. Dockworkers then refused to... Global air cargo carriers have high hopes for 2015 The air cargo industry had its longest peak season in years in 2014, driven by massive demand for new products, most notably the iPhone 6 that sold more than 40 million units in the third quarter alone. A strong rebound in trans-Pacific trade kept freighter and aircraft belly utilization high for... TEU volume jumps 18.5 percent at Cosco Piraeus terminal Container traffic soared 18.5 percent to nearly 3 million TEUs at Cosco Pacific's Piraeus container terminal last year, again outpacing growth at Mediterranean rivals. However, the Chinese operator's expansion plans risk being derailed by Syriza, the radical leftist political party expected to win Greece's Parliamentary election on Jan. 25. Syriza said it... Year of the ship Gary FerrulliWhat will 2015 look like for an industry that has had four consecutive underperforming years? There are many issues to deal with, but let's focus on the few that mean the most. At the top of the list is the lack of profitability among ocean carriers and West Coast labor... New tools helping 3PLs take waste out of supply chains Programmed robots. Three-dimensional printing. Fingerless keyboards. Challenged by the need to make their companies ever more cost-effective and competitive, third-party logistics companies are compelled to assess ever longer - and often more confusing - lists of new technology options. The health of their businesses increasingly depends on how well they... Nhava Sheva port operations return to 'near normal' after violent protests Operations at the Port of Nhava Sheva returned to "near" normal levels Monday afternoon, a day after violent protests by container trailer drivers led to the closure of gates at APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India. "Normalcy has been restored in Nhava Sheva Port," APMT Mumbai said in a customer advisory. But the terminal expects vessels... California ports to face 'systemic' challenges even after ILWU reaches deal MONTEREY, California - When the longshore contract negotiations are over and productivity has returned to normal, the CEOs of California's container ports will face even greater challenges dealing with the problems that remain: handling big ships, adjusting to powerful carrier alliances and establishing a new chassis regime. "These are systemic problems,"... Logistics sector holds gloomy outlook for Russia, survey finds HONG KONG - Russia's potential as an emerging logistics market was downgraded by 66 percent of respondents in the sixth annual Agility Emerging Markets Survey that was released Monday, with an additional 10 percent of the logistics professionals surveyed believing the market has lost all potential. The clear majority of those...

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JANUARY 20, 2015
S&P extravaganza The sale-and-purchase market is starting to see a surge in activity, a leading equity analyst told investors Tuesday. OSG appoints CEO Captain Ian Blackley has emerged as Overseas Shipholding Group's (OSG's) next chief executive. Stemcor targets bulker A federal judge has asked US Marshals to arrest a panamax bulker controlled by Oriental Ocean Shipping International. All eyes on GLNG Golar LNG took centre stage on Wall Street this week after firming up one-year time charters for a pair of LNG carriers and appointing a new chief executive. Owners forge alliance Icelandic container line Eimskip and German shipowner Konig & Cie have teamed up to form a new joint venture. Tankerska wants $40m Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba has confirmed it will carry out an IPO to raise cash for its new products tanker spin-off Tankerska New Generation (TNG). Sembcorp trio killed Singapore's Sembcorp Marine has said three of its workers died when a new tug capsized off China during sea trials. Rotterdam dockers protest Dockers at the port of Rotterdam have refused to unload a vessel, causing the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to call for all-party talks. Ghana frees tanker Ghana's navy has freed a tanker hijacked off the coast of Nigeria and arrested eight pirates on board. Second year of growth The UK has recorded an increase in passenger, car and coach volumes on ferries for the second successive year. Euronav sights $185m from IPO Euronav has today launched its long-anticipated US IPO with a $201m shares sale. Onassis in second VL score Greece's Onassis Group has secured a second period deal for one of its VLCCs in a market still being boosted by demand for floating storage. Nichols' Samoan swoop US shipyard Nichols Brothers has won a new contract to build a multipurpose ship for the government of American Samoa. Magellan STS due An operation to lighten the cargo from Teekay's stricken LNG carrier Magellan Spirit (built 2009) via a ship-to-ship cargo transfer is due to get underway today off Nigeria. Migrant ship raided The Turkish coastguard has intercepted a Togo-flagged general cargoship carrying 333 migrants bound for Italy. Tanker and barge collide Firefighters have saved a barge from sinking in Hamburg after a collision with an SCF Marpetrol tanker. Bourbon adds three ROVs France's Bourbon has enhanced its multipurpose vessel fleet with the addition of three new ROVs. TTA targets $220m Bangkok-based bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is looking to raise $222.6m through its share offering to existing investors. Bonfils exits Nordic Bulk Nordic Bulk Carriers founding partner Christian Bonfils has abruptly left the company. Siem waits on double sale Siem Offshore has given Daya Materials more time to line up financing for a double subsea construction vessels deal. CMES eyes $32m China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is expecting to log net earnings of CNY 200m ($32.3m) for 2014. K Line's rating boost Japanese shipowner K Line has had its issuer rating upgraded by Rating and Investment Information (R&I) after cost reforms. Strait snaps up ro-pax New Zealand's Strait Shipping is buying a ro-pax from Stena Line to replace an ageing ferry in the Cook Strait. Osaka set to be moved Svitzer could be in a position to move the stricken Hoegh Osaka into port within 24 hours, it has emerged. Rio Tinto sets ore record Rio Tinto saw a 17% year-on-year increase in iron ore shipments in 2014, operational figures released Tuesday show. CHO profit still weaker CH Offshore has reported a weaker year-on-year performance for a second consecutive quarter. Hedland gets all clear Port Hedland is set to reopen for business Tuesday morning after a tropical cyclone failed to materialise.

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JANUARY 20, 2015
Panama Canal expansion reaches another milestone TMS pioneer Weseley out to reduce ROI skepticism from shippers Crowley to add capacity to Puerto Rico trade U.S.: Bangladesh not yet ready for GSP return Rotterdam tonnage grew 1 percent in 2014 Aljex provides capacity tool for freight brokers Kentucky governor wants to allow private financing of highway projects Union targets Rotterdam terminal in protests FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications

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JANUARY 20, 2015
LNG fuel consumption 'to reach 22,540 kilo tonnes by 2025' Market revenue, meanwhile, to reach $11,775.4 million, report says. GTT to design, construct LNG barges, bunker tanks For LA-based Conrad Shipyard. Tolson joins Aegean 'Tolson will develop new physical supply locations as Aegean continues to grow.' ECA operations: Additional operational costs 'inevitable' Consultant says 'significant' financial and management resources required. Falling energy prices put 'efficiency gains under threat' 'But pressure to reduce fuel use to combat global warming will not evaporate.' IMO sub-committee working on new text for BDN Broad agreement that the supplier's declaration need revision, but details have yet to be agreed. OW Bunker collapse has sent 'ripples across the globe' Owners owing sums for bunkers supplied in the UAE 'should consider arrest a realistic risk to operations.' External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A West Africa: Tanker hijack foiled Pirates arrested but cargo missing. New bunkering service at Helsinki Neste Oil to start ship-to-ship operations. Singapore suppliers cut premiums 'Some traders have a lot of oil so they need to clear their tanks.' Fuel additive suspected in US pollution incident Officials are trying to identify a sticky, grey coloured, odorless material that has washed up in San Francisco Bay. IBIA asks for review of IMO sulphur verification procedure Proposal to align regulatory approach with ISO 4259 will need support of a member state to go further. Ferry operator upgrades fleet Replaces ageing vessel with a bigger, more fuel-efficient one. Chinese firms team up on ship propulsion research Engine makers to build $1.6 billion manufacturing facility in Ningbo. Dual-fuel electric system to power LNG carriers Newbuildings due to enter service from 2017-2018. New trader at Dan-Bunkering Christian Moller joins firm's Middelfart office. Wartsila's two-stroke business JV finalised Receives government and merger control approvals.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

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

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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