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February 27, 2015

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TSA to hike rate US$600/FEU March 9 and again on April 9 Maersk Line boxes deliver nearly half the profit for entire group Filipino seamen warned not to bring arms into Hong Kong Panama hopes to keep diverted box increase flowing through canal British PM marvels at wonders wrought by Hong Kong's Hutchison group Investment opportunities in SE Asia ports as box volumes rise Dalian-built 9,365-TEU CMA CGM Rhone joins company's Asia-Black Sea Revised bunkering guidelines for Singapore from September China-to-Spain train completes 16,156-mile backhaul bearing olive oil Key Oz wine forwarder pleased China volume back after austerity eases Union calls for newly named Vancouver trucking czar to step down Plan for US$12 billion Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel would cut out Russia Hong Kong starts on third runway in 2016, but won't open till 2022 Swissport International takes on groundhandling at Astana, Kazakhstan Dial to sell 26pc stake in Delhi Cargo Service Centre to IDFC DHL's Blue Dart Express adds 757 freighter, taps India's e-commerce boom Panalpina drops B747-8F order for second under new Atlas ACMI

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Maersk Line launches India-Middle East-Mediterranean ME-5 service at DP World Chennai MSC announces main line service call at Chennai SCI's Worldwide Agents Meet 2015 deliberates on key issues Freight earnings of SC Rlys up by 35.2 pc in Jan. Rail connectivity in partnership with ports under Coastal Connectivity Programme envisaged: Prabhu Railway Budget proposes increasing freight carrying capacity AIPMA bats for higher import duty on Chinese goods EPCES urges govt to remove MAT & DDT on SEZs in Budget Import duty hike opposed by rubber industry INR firms up further on increased dollar selling Private power cos pitch for duty-free coal imports

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Schwarzmüller expects sales to spiral this year Martin Bencher Sweden moves to new office DSV makes continent-spanning move Transpark makes Russian roads safer Volga-Dnepr flies vibration tester to Chelyabinsk No sale of real estate allowed Reaching out to China and the USA Industry veterans reinforce port management Faster Rotterdam-St Petersburg link Securing box handling capacity Danser launches Alsace-Hollande Express Chapman Freeborn arranges first B777F Budapest landing Samskip extends Swedish rail services Des Vertannes becomes strategic adviser GSSA opens Austria office Hansa Heavy Lift sets up Shanghai office

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Economou weighs tanker IPO vs sale DryShips chairman George Economou has confirmed that a sale of the company's tanker fleet is possible if a stock offering does not receive a high enough valuation. NASDAQ-listed DryShips reported a loss of USD24 million for 4Q14 versus a loss of USD24.4 million in 4Q13. Excluding a one-off Pacific Radiance full-year profit up 22% Singapore-listed integrated offshore marine services provider, Pacific Radiance posted full-year profit of $69.42 million, up 22% year-on-year for the financial year that ended 31 December 2014. Revenue increased slightly by 2% to $172.2 million in FY14, as compared to $168.58 million in FY13. The Seadrill sees consolidation opportunities in downturn A weak cycle in the offshore drilling business may create opportunities for Seadrill, the London-based listed drill rig and ship operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, to consolidate the sector, it said in a statement. Group net profit fell to $150 million in 4Q15 from $283 million in the BV reports 10.1% revenue rise French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has reported a 10.1% rise in its marine and offshore revenues to EUR323.8 million (USD368.1 million) last year as the group benefited from recovery in newbuilding activity. Excluding acquisitions, organic growth in marine and offshore was 7.1%, Bangladesh ferry death toll rises to 79 The death toll in Bangladesh's MV Mostafa ferry disaster rose to 79, according to the latest official count of bodies recovered. On the river Padma, near Shivalaya Upazila sub-district, the motor launch Mostafa carrying over 200 passengers capsized after being hit on 22 February by the 330 gt cargo Rickmers Trust Management posts full-year loss Singapore-listed container ship business trust Rickmers Trust Management (RTM) posted a loss of USD15.96 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, as compared with a profit of USD23.4 million in FY13. Revenue decreased 9% year-on-year to USD130.32 million in FY14 from USD143.49 million Box lines attempt west coast rate increase Liner operators in the trans-Pacific trade will attempt to raise rates after losing money amid a prolonged labour battle at American west coast ports. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a discussion forum of the 15 major container lines serving the trade, reaffirmed on 25 February its World's latest large ro-ro box ship delivered The STX Offshore & Shipbuilding shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea, has announced the delivery of ro-ro container vessel Jolly Cobalto to Italian shipping company Ignazio Messina & Co. The new vessel, claimed by Messina to be largest such vessel in the world, will be Italian-flagged and will make its Contract for first US LNG bunker barge signed Construction of the first dedicated LNG bunker barge for the US market has been announced. WesPac Midstream (WesPac) and its affiliate Clean Marine Energy (CME) said the newbuilding contract for the vessel had been signed with Conrad Orange Shipyard, a division of Conrad Shipyard. The Orange Pacific Basin in the red in 2014 Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping sank to losses of USD285 million in 2014 on non-cash impairments and provisions for significant changes in dry bulk and bunker fuel markets. Its revenues were little changed from 2013 at USD1.7 billion due to increases in fleet size and lower freight rates, a Stage set for Frontline's comeback The board of Frontline, the listed VLCC and Surezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has set an objective to rebuild the company into a major tanker operator after clearing financial hurdles, despite losses both in 4Q14 and FY14. In 4Q14 and in the 1Q15, the company reduced the Modern ports need 'more focused' welfare centres The imminent closure of a mission-run port welfare centre at the UK's Port of Milford Haven has called into question the impact of rapid port turnaround times on key shore services for crews. "Recent years have seen turnaround times rapidly increase, with seafarers often spending only 6-24 hours in Impairment charge hits Frontline 2012 An impairment charge hit Frontline 2012, the John Fredriksen controlled company that will transform itself to a crude and product tanker owner. In 4Q14, the company booked a loss of $123.9 million compared to a profit of $12.5 million in the same period a year earlier. A $149.5 million impairment EU sulphur non-compliance cases 'very few' Cases of non-compliance with the new 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit in north west European sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) have been "very few" to date, the European Commission has told IHS Maritime. Commission environment spokesman Enrico Brivio said that 200 inspection results had been Qube profits up 32.8% Australia's Qube Holdings boasted a 32.8% lift in net profit to AUD54.7 million (USD42.9 million) for the six months that ended in December 2014 through an aggressive growth and acquisition strategy at a time competitors were cutting costs. In its interim report to the Australian Stock Exchange, Bumi Armada profit plunges 93% Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada posted full-year net profit of MYR224.36 million (USD62.07 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2014, down 93% from MYR435.09 million the year before. Its revenue, however, increased 15.6% to MYR2.39 billion in financial GSI wins 18 new vessel orders for 2014 Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) said it has won 18 new vessel orders for 2014, totalling 2.6 million dwt. The new orders were made up of MR tankers, as well as 50,000 dwt product and chemical tankers, a stock filing of GSI said. In its non-shipbuilding business, new orders comprising steel FSL Trust back to the black in 2014 Singapore-listed First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) posted a full-year net profit of USD4.05 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, contrasted with its loss of USD65.2 million in fiscal year 2013 (FY 2013). The company's revenue went up slightly by 3.8% to USD93.4 million in fiscal Vessels laden with smuggled rice, firearms seized off Sulu Vietnamese vessel MV An Bien 89-ALCI and three Filipino boats loaded with 3,275 tonnes of smuggled rice and high-powered firearms were seized off Sulu on 23 February, Philippines military officials have confirmed. A naval task force unit headed by Lieutenant Commander Richard Rosales and Lieutenant Zoullas poised to exit Sophocles Zoullas, founder of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, has threatened to leave the company, the board of directors has confirmed. Zoullas has delivered written notice that there is "good reason" to terminate his employment agreement, which was finalised upon the company's restructuring in October

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Davie lays keel for LNG fueled ferry Michigan shipyard faces $242,940 in OSHA fines Detyens awarded $12.5 million MSC contract Robert Allan Ltd. names Rollie Webb Senior VP Zuhai fast cats to have Rolls-Royce propulsion package Philly Tankers newbuilds find charterer NTSB reports on ITB allision with USCG buoy tender

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Port of Seattle names Caplan director of strategic initiatives Drewry report gives update on state of LPG shipping Rail freight traffic numbers see negative total for week TSA member carriers plan March general rate increase Insurance club gives list of top five claim causes

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Milaha rides high on strong year for gas and oil Profit for Qatari owner rises 10% Ship Finance International posts $122m net income for 2014 Consistent performance from John Fredriksen company that holds dry bulkers, tankers, boxships and rigs Capital Product Partners plans $520m fundraising Notes issue and additional credit facility will allow tanker and containership owner to repay outstanding debts Navios signs $148m option for 13,100 teu boxship Company has until June 5 to take up the option for delivery in the third quarter UK Defence Club gains 4.8m gt on renewal Premium freeze and continuity credits boost membership, says FD&D specialist London Gateway handles ad-hoc Triple-E call Munkebo Maersk makes call to pick up empties before heading off to Asia Senior APM Terminals' personnel depart after breaching 'internal business policies' Terminal operator's former CFO, CCO & head of global project implementation asked to leave the company New Maersk Line ships could carry more than Triple-Es Vessels will be the same generation as Triple-Es but new technologies will allow for capacity increases Yamal LNG 25% complete as Chinese money saves the day Some $10m per day being spent on construction of the ambitious LNG export project in Russian Arctic waters but delays to completion could occur RBS cuts shipping book a further 9% One in five 'good bank' vessels in negative equity Wisdom Marine to raise $80m with overseas bond issue Taiwan-based bulker owner will sell convertible non-guaranteed bonds Rickmers Maritime slips into the red in 2014 Singapore-listed trust with focus on panamax boxships was hurt by impairment charges and lower charter revenue Charles Taylor to manage Strike Club Move comes as part of strategy to expand in mutuals Pacific Basin hit by $285m loss for the year Figure includes $130m in write-offs applied to dry bulk business and for bunker hedges gone sour Hoegh LNG posts loss due to $44m impairment charges But Oslo-listed LNG player is sanguine as it believes lower energy prices should eventually lead to greater demand for LNG J Lauritzen posts reduced losses for 2014 Danish dry bulk operator admits to 'very difficult year' following 'misplaced optimism' at the start Frontline 2012 to exit gas and dry bulk to focus on becoming tanker giant Update: 'Various options' being considered, says Frontline Management chief as speculation grows over possible merger of two Fredriksen entities TSA sets April GRI level at $600 per feu again Transpacific carriers say increase will cover higher operating costs as US west coast ports return to normal operation First Ship Lease reports $7.3m profit for fourth quarter Singapore shipping trust's turnaround continues, as better tanker spot market supports results DryShips narrows full-year losses to $47.5m Results driven by another excellent quarter by Ocean Rig, says Economou

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
ISIS could bring piracy back to Mediterranean, officials say Militants loyal to ISIS could bring Somali-style piracy to the Mediterranean, threatening the world's largest trade lane, European officials warn. It's been 200 years since pirates operated in the Mediterranean, but recent developments in North Africa suggest the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could launch attacks on commercial and passenger... Equipment, labor availability hamper West Coast port productivity Terminal operators are committed to return West Coast ports to normal operations as quickly as possible, but their ability to eliminate the backlogs of containers and vessels that are choking their facilities will be capped by constraints on the availability of dockworkers, harbor truck drivers and chassis. "Terminals are set up... Port productivity is not improving, Maersk CEO says The fundamental industry problem identified as soon as mega-ships of 10,000 TEUs and above started hitting the waves remains alive and well -- and wholly unresolved. That is the problem of productivity. There has been little progress in carriers' and terminals' ability to get these ships quickly worked and sent back... Survey asks truck drivers to rate treatment by shippers, consignees Shippers and consignees, prepare to be rated. Through Operation Upgrade, the Ontario Trucking Association will ask truck drivers to rate shippers and receivers based on how well they are treated at loading docks and delivery sites - and how often they're delayed. "The way truck drivers are treated by shippers and... LA, LB approved to collaborate in tackling congestion WASHINGTON - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach can begin working together to address congestion after U.S. Federal Maritime commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved an amendment this week allowing the two largest U.S. container ports to work together. The amendment clarifies the roughly two-year-old discussion agreement to allow Los... USA Truck signs stock agreement with investment partners Fresh from its first profitable year since the recession, USA Truck signed an agreement with two of its leading investors that will allow those firms to sell some of their stock. The $602.5 million truckload carrier agreed to let Baker Street Capital and Stone House Capital Management sell 2 million shares... Los Angeles container traffic plunged 23 percent in January Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles declined 22.7 percent in January as the largest U.S. port was brought to its knees because of congestion, dockworker slowdowns and restrictions on night and weekend work imposed by employers. "The numbers aren't a surprise to us, and last week's announcement of a... DFDS profit jumps on higher short sea freight volumes DFDS's pre-tax profit soared 56 percent in 2014, driven by increased short sea traffic on its key North Sea trades and reduced losses on the English Channel. The Danish shipping and logistics group's profit before special items grew to 571 million krone (US $ 86.9 million) from 367 million krone in... No calm after the storm It's time for the healing to begin, but like a major surgical procedure, this recovery will be neither quick nor painless. The Feb. 20 tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association brought a measure of labor peace to the U.S. West Coast waterfront. But... Overtime is 61 percent of ILA hours in NY-NJ port More than 61 percent of the hours worked by International Longshoremen's Association members employed by New York Shipping Association companies during the most recent ILA-NYSA contract year were paid at overtime rates. The NYSA's annual report for its October 2013/September 2014 contract year showed that ILA longshoremen, checkers and mechanics hired... West Coast congestion boosted Expeditors volume, revenue Soaring air freight volume spurred by U.S. West Coast port congestion helped lift total revenue 9 percent year-over-year at Expeditors International of Washington to $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter, while net profit jumped 19 percent to $99.8 million. "Airfreight and ocean freight net revenues both managed double digit increases, up... Rickmers Maritime slides into the red in 2014 Rickmers Maritime sank to a $16 million net loss in 2014 from a $23.5 million profit in the previous year as impairments and lower containership charter rates in the third quarter offset a profitable final three months. The Singapore-based company's charter revenue from its 16 ships was down 9 percent at... Snowstorm closes Virginia port The Port of Virginia closed its Hampton Roads terminals Thursday after a winter storm dumped as many as nine inches of snow in some corners of the southeastern corner of the state. While inland ports in Front Royal and Richmond will reopen Friday, all other terminals will resume normal operating hours... MSC to launch China-India service in late April To capitalize on the booming intra-Asia cargo trade, Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans in late April to launch a new container service directly linking India and China. The weekly intra-Asia loop, branded the Falcon, will also connect to MSC's network via Colombo, Sri Lanka. The port rotation will be as follows: Mundra and... Shanghai, Shenzhen handle bulk of China's January throughput HONG KONG - The top 20 Chinese ports had a throughput of 15.5 million 20-foot containers in January, with Shanghai and Shenzhen terminals handling almost half of them, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange data.China's busiest port of Shanghai handled 3.16 million TEUs in the first month of the year, up... Nigeria to open inland ports to relieve pressure on Lagos The Nigerian government is poised to open more inland ports to help decongest the country's overwhelmed terminals in Lagos. President Goodluck Jonathan announced the news Saturday at a meeting with a delegation of ethnically Igbo market leaders at the State House Marina in Lagos. Jonathan, who faces a re-election contest on March... Long Beach commissioners tap duo to enhance cargo flow, service The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners appointed industry veterans Michael Christensen and Glenn Farren to newly-created management positions that were established to enhance cargo flow and improve service, as the second-largest U.S. container port recovers from months of congestion. Christensen, who served most recently as deputy executive director of the...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Economou's crystal ball The chief executive of DryShips believes Asian shipyards that are active in the construction of bulkers may be forced to slash prices in the months ahead. IPO steals the spotlight The initial public offering (IPO) of Tankships Investment Holdings appears to be an increasingly important component of a campaign to shore up its parent's balance sheet. Stealth secures fixtures Greek operator StealthGas of has firmed up period deals for three of its LPG carriers and an aframax tanker. All in the family Capital Product Partners (CPP) of Greece made waves in the bond market today after announcing plans to raise $260m from the sale of secured notes. Solvang finishes strong It appears that investments in the expansion of Solvang's very large gas carrier (VLGC) fleet are starting to pay off. Capital seals charters Diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners has lined up period deals for two of its suezmax tankers. Samudera back to black Samudera Shipping has returned to the black for 2014 as lower costs outpaced a 7% decline in revenue. Dream year for Vallianz Vallianz Holdings has produced a stellar performance in 2014 as it saw revenue surge and earnings double during the last 12 months to December. StealthGas ups the ante Harry Vafias-led StealthGas boosted its share buyback plan as it revealed stronger than projected fourth quarter performance today. SFL boosts 2014 profit A decline in fourth quarter earnings has not prevented Ship Finance International (SFL) from posting a bigger profit for the full year 2014. NMM lines up box buy New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has acquired an option to buy a containership built in South Korea in 2012. Sealink profit slashed Malaysia's Sealink International has seen both its revenue and profit trimmed during the fourth quarter.. PNSC weaker Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) has posted a drop in second quarter profit as revenue declined. CPLP starts again Greek tanker and boxship owner Capital Product Partners (CPLP) is refinancing existing borrowings with a notes issue and a new credit facility worth $520m. Eidesvik sees deep red Eidesvik Offshore has posted a big loss for the fourth quarter, leaving its full-year bottom line deeper in the red. Grindrod edges up Grindrod has reported a marginally stronger performance for 2014 amid struggles for both its bulker and tanker operations. Kerem S sinks A Turkish general cargoship has sunk six days after grounding on rocks off Greece. Wilson finishes in red Norway's Wilson has seen red in its fourth quarter bottom line as it took a hit from increased voyage duration amid bad weather. Merger talk intensifies Chatter surrounding a potential merger between John Fredriksen's Frontline and Frontline 2012 became louder today as the stars were further aligned by their respective fourth quarter reports. Bulker crewman killed A crewman from a bulker managed by Greece's Edem Marine has died during offloading of cargo on Thursday, Greece's coastguard said. Rickmers books Q4 profit Rickmers Maritime has bounced back from a loss in 2013, as it overcame lower charter rates to turn a profit in the fourth quarter. Philly fixes two Aker Philadelphia Shipyard-owned Philly Tankers has fixed two ships under construction on long-term deals. Avance boosts dividend Avance Gas has hiked its dividend in the fourth quarter as its VLGCs continued to rake in strong returns in a hot market. Pacific Basin posts $285m loss A "dysfunctional" bulker market and impairments have plunged Pacific Basin into the red for 2014. Siem profit soars Siem Offshore has finished 2014 strongly as it more than quadrupled fourth quarter profit, making its full year earnings jump. Charles Taylor strikes deal The manager of the Standard Club is adding another shipowner insurance mutual to its portfolio of businesses. DHT fixes duo US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings has reportedly fixed out two aframax tankers on period charter to oil major Shell. Portline talk quashed Portline sharply denies reports that it aims to sell as many as five of its 12 trading bulkers, including three modern supramax bulkers. Loss grows at Hoegh LNG Hoegh LNG has fallen to a bigger loss in the fourth quarter after it took a hit on its unwanted Florida LNG terminal. Tallink profit down 37% Tallink has seen its profit for 2014 fall almost 40% but the fourth quarter performance has left room for optimism, according to the company's management. Frontline crosses bond bridge John Fredriksen's Frontline expects to have no problem clearing its convertible bond hurdle in April. Ocean Yield adds profit Norway's Ocean Yield has produced higher earnings in the fourth quarter as revenue increased. On the FRNT foot John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has continued to build up its newbuilding orderbook while deleting contracts that had run into trouble. Skaugen falls to a loss Norway's IM Skaugen Group has posted a loss of $27.1m for 2014 as revenue was slashed. Hy-Line orders fast ferry Hy-Line Cruises of the US has ordered a new high-speed ferry at Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. Impairments down Swissco Swissco, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, has seen its fourth quarter profit all but wiped out by a series of impairment charges. Pac Radiance down 63% Pacific Radiance has seen a dramatic fall in fourth quarter figures as revenue dropped and operating costs came in higher. Lysblink to be moved The DFDS general cargo vessel that ran aground off Scotland last week was due to be moved Wednesday due to bad weather. Low crude boosting LPG LPG shipping earnings are forecast to remain buoyant on the back of low oil prices and the absence of fuel substitution, say Drewry. Statoil retains LNG PSV Statoil has extended its employment of the world's first LNG-powered PSV, the ship's owner Eidesvik confirms.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
TSA confirms rate increases in March and April Customer service, efficiency drive new hires at Long Beach, Seattle ports DHS funding still hangs in the balance Seaspan's profits down despite increased revenue Rep. Hahn questions PMA's tactics during House hearing MSC starts new service from Asia to Middle East Stifel logistics index shows prolonged slump in confidence ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index up 1.2 percent in January Busan sees record throughput in 2014 Kevin Kelly named chief executive officer of American Fast Freight Port Disruption Damage Ticker CORRECTION: FedEx world's largest cargo airline, not UPS

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015
US-based think tank to host panels on LNG as marine fuel Event to be held on March 3. North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel goes for a test run Harvey Gulf shows off groundbreaking vessel to media. USCG publishes guidance on LNG bunkering Will help enhance the safety of LNG fuel transfer ops. 'Very few' non-compliance cases in European ECA Low sulphur fuel is the 'primary compliance option', says EC. Anti-biofouling research project at Omani university To feature nanotechnology. Maersk: 'We will order more Triple-E vessels' Container line set to order 11 mega-container ships in the next four months. Profit fall for Tallink But fourth quarter more promising. Indian bunker player brings OPL barge to Mumbai Global Fuels & Lubricants says move addresses owners' concerns. 'Market feeling pressured' as fuel oil stocks climb Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks at seven-month high. Pacific Basin books a loss Handysize operator to focus on efficiency going forward. Spanish port to develop LNG bunkering infrastructure Authorities seeking EU funding for project. Hybrid electric-LNG ship designed for coastal market Ship designer to present findings of feasibility study. Profit drops for Grindrod in 2014 Bunkering arm posted 25% less profit in the year, shows report. Titan Petrochemicals loses investors Two investors have exited from the partnership, says company. 'Growing demand' for oil boosts crude prices WTI rises despite buildup of 2.4 million barrels at Cushing, Oklahoma last week.

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COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

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

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

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.

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 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

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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