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March 30, 2015

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Asia-Europe down 5.5pc to US$586/TEU - transpac off 9pc to $1,639/FEU Singapore's MPA backs Hong Kong's Noble Group's denial of wrong-doing OOCL starts intra-Asia loop ranging from Shanghai to Jakarta from April 5 Congestion: Ships face 5 - 6 days delay in transiting Panama Canal DB Schenker profit slips 0.3pc to US$352 million as revenue rises 0.6pc Union Pacific must pay damages to alleged whistleblower: Regulator Arbitration agreement accord vital in EU-US trade deal: EU trade chief Japan-US trade deal hard to reach before Prime Minster Abe's US visit Gulftainer's box terminals post 8pc growth in 2014 to 6.4 million TEU Yemen shuts major ports as Saudi tanks roll in attacking rebel positions Iran's naval forces say they are fighting pirates off the coast of Yemen Baltic index rises spurred on by higher freight rates Omani markets future rail link to Gulf states without docking at Gulf port Fourth Cargo Facts Asia conference to be held in Hong Kong April 20-21 Lufthansa Cargo delays decision on exercising option to buy new B777F Federal Aviation Administration to facilitate commercial drone use: source LATAM Group opens its biggest ever cargo terminal at Sao Paulo airport El Paso firemen clear 200 gallons of leaked jet fuel at air cargo unit

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MARCH 27, 2015
Australian ship joins NATO counter-piracy mission in Gulf of Aden Collaboration to facilitate continuous global visibility of intermodal containers Hapag-Lloyd's volume, revenue up in past year IRClass Academy organises panel discussion on attracting & retaining talent in the maritime industry Maersk Line orders seven ice-class container vessels MoS urges FinMin to give infra status to shipbuilding industry OSL Shipping Agencies obtains coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Revolutionary Cabinet decisions will give a fillip to the shipping sector: Nitin Gadkari TN textile mills opt for sea route to bring cotton from Gujarat Beef ban & fall in Brazil's currency to hit exports Fall in prices may boost cotton exports First batch of Alphonso mango exported to UK First buffalo meat cargo shipped to Russia after agency approval Potato exports shoot up to over 2.50 lakh t in April-Dec. Rice exports grow 6 pc in April-Dec. Andhra Pradesh needs major infra facilities to become logistics hub, says Sravan Shipping MD DP World inks MoU with Maldives for development of ports & logistics industry Govt to set up 12 smart cities & several CEZs under Sagarmala project, says Gadkari Paradip Port surpasses MoS' cargo handling target for 2014-15 Freight trains may have private operators soon Expert recommends Indian govt reignite trade reforms via FTA policy Forex reserves shoot up to all-time high of $ 339.99 bn Garment exports to miss official target of $45 bn on poor Chinese demand Indian states & Chinese provinces to work together to promote bilateral trade, says Chinese envoy INR pares early heavy losses against dollar, ends moderately weak at 62.41 L&T Construction bags orders worth INR 1,711 cr. OECD pegs economic growth at 7.7 pc in 2015 PNB bonds attract INR 1,800 cr. for infra projects FLS-KAA appointed exclusive WWPC member for Iraq GPLN exhibits at Breakbulk China SAL vessel carries eight tugs Three additional heavy lift vessels for Jumbo Transformers transported from China to Kazakhstan

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«We're aiming for 50 million t» TNT opens healthcare hub in Netherlands Foreign truckers contribute princely sum to UK Longer working hours to remedy economic pressure New traction to reinforce international services New head of German sea-air division at Hellmann Drewry warns multipurpose sector Growing faster than the market American Airlines already ending Viracopos service EU to support new terminal in Tarragona Hapag-Lloyd: losses worsen, brighter future looms C.H. Robinson wins Walmart award Magneti in Milano First direct link between Vietnam and Africa

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MARCH 27, 2015
Carnival shares surge on strong profits Cruise giant Carnival Corp has announced better-than-expected 1Q15 results, prompting its NYSE-listed stock to rise in heavy trading. Carnival reported net income of USD49 million for 1Q15 versus a net loss of USD20 million in 1Q14. Excluding non-cash items, Carnival had adjusted net income of 'K' Line executive jailed for price-fixing scam Japanese shipping executive Toru Otoda has been sentenced to 18 months in a United States prison and fined USD20,000 after admitting taking part in a scheme to rig bids and fix prices on ro-ro cargo. Otoda, a general manager of the car carrier division of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), conspired Cross-Med container service upgraded Italian shortsea container carrier Tarros and Turkish ship operator Arkas Line have upgraded their joint intra-Mediterranean service by adding a fifth vessel - the geared 1,736 teu EM Spetses. Marketed as 'Great Pendulum Service' (GPS) by La Spezia-based Tarros, the loop connects ports across the China clears way for auction of arrested bareboat charter vessels China's Supreme People's Court has made it clear for the first time that arrested vessels on bareboat chartering can be auctioned at the request of creditors. The new ruling came as the latest sign that China's maritime courts are tapping into international conventions in their trials. Before Hapag posts USD660 million loss German container line Hapag-Lloyd closed 2014 with a huge net loss of EUR604 million (USD662 million) despite solid cargo volume growth and savings from lower fuel costs. The result marks a sharp deterioration from 2013 when the line lost EUR97 million. The company blamed the loss on special items Golden Ocean, Knightsbridge shareholders approve merger Shareholders of Golden Ocean Group and Knightsbridge Shipping, both listed dry bulk carrier operators in John Fredriksen's business empire, have agreed to a proposed merger. The new company will be called Golden Ocean Group Limited and its shares will be listed on both the New York and the Oslo India fears the pirates it cannot prosecute Somali pirates are moving closer to India, defence minister Manohar Parrikar has claimed. "Somali pirates ... are shifting their locations towards India. Because their [shipping] lanes are heavily guarded, they have slightly moved to this side. They are still 450 n miles away from India," he Cyprus ready to launch Limassol Port privatisation The Cypriot government has announced plans to transfer all commercial operations at the Port of Limassol to private sector operators by the beginning of April next year. Minister of Communications and Works Marios Demetriades told IHS Maritime he intended to open the bidding for commercial services Wan Hai Lines to launch new Asia-Middle East service Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines announced today that a new Asia-Middle East string called China-Middle East Service II will be launched in April, which will be the second loop of Wan Hai Lines' Asia-Middle East service. The new service, jointly operated by Wan Hai Lines, Yang Ming, Cosco Container Chinese commodity imports remain weak Most Chinese commodity imports remained weak in February, stated Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa in its latest research report. China imported 68 million tonnes of iron ore in February, up 11% year on year (y/y), but due to the Lunar New Year holidays, the import volume dipped in comparison to Franbo Lines secures USD32 mil. to order three newbuildings Taiwan-listed bulk carrier Franbo Lines announced on 26 March that the company has borrowed USD32 million from five financial institutions to order three eco-ships. As the first listed bulk carrier in Kaohsiung, Franbo Lines currently operates a fleet of nine vessels, and it expects to take the Sewol victims' families urge prompt salvage Families of the nine Sewol victims who remain missing have urged the government to hoist the vessel ahead of the first anniversary of the tragedy on 16 April. On that date last year, Sewol, carrying 476 passengers and crew, capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip. More than 300 of them were Plant outage in China prompts benzene imports A series of suspensions and turnarounds in Chinese benzene and aromatics plants has seen the country stepping up imports from its Asian neighbours in the first quarter of 2015. Singapore-based chemical tanker brokerage SPI Marine noted that South Korea's benzene exports surged 77% month on month in MPA dismisses allegations on Noble Group The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has dismissed claims that commodities trader Noble Group was involved in "illegal activities" as part of its commercial practices in Singapore, and links to the collapse of the OW Bunker in November 2014. MPA stressed that the closure of OW Bunker China COSCO's profit up 54% y/y on subsidies China COSCO Holdings' profit jumped 54% year on year (y/y) to CNY362.5 million (USD58.5 million) on government subsidies for scrapping old tonnage. Excluding one-off gains, its loss narrowed 81% y/y to CNY1.4 billion due to slump in fuel costs and contraction of its chartered-in fleet, according to Tanjung Offshore drops legal suits after cancellation of EGM Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Tanjung Offshore has withdrawn its civil suit against Tan Kean Soon, a non-independent and non-executive director of the company, and five others. According to Tanjung Offshore's filing to the Malaysian stock exchange or Bursa Malaysia, the legal Canadian 'waste' in Manila sparks controversy The Canadian embassy in the Philippines has sidestepped criticisms made by BAN Toxics, an alliance of environmental and public health groups, over containers in Manila Port containing waste exports. The dispute has arisen over 50 containers of waste, including used adult diapers, exported to Manila Carnival Corp tightens shipyard ties Carnival Corp has announced plans for nine additional newbuilds and sealed strategic partnerships with Italy's Fincantieri and Germany's Meyer Werft. Memorandums of agreement were signed for five newbuilds at Fincantieri to be built at the Monfalcone and Marghera yards for deliveries in 2019-2022.

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MARCH 27, 2015
BAE San Diego shipyard to get additional dry dock AMSEC LLC promotes Cathy Cope Rolls-Royce propulsion package picked for Polar ship Conrad overall net sapped by repair and conversion result

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MARCH 27, 2015
Port of Seattle teams with Customs for new Mobile Passport Control app Trio of carriers plan to add new Far East/America service Current Hapag-Lloyd CFO plans to leave company April 1 Port of Port Angeles calling for Community Partner Program applications Maersk Line places order for seven container vessels

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MARCH 27, 2015
Minimal changes made to ISO 28007 standards for maritime security But revised document offers clarification for PMSCs, according to rules body Greek officials underline interest in Chinese land-sea bridge Syriza government ponders policy on Piraeus as Beijing underlines port's importance China Shipping Development returns to the black Reversal of fortune is due to a rebound in the tanker division and an accounting manoeuvre in 2013 Avance Gas to seek compensation from yard for delivery delays of first China-built VLGCs Significant delays at CSSC yard in delivering at least four of the eight VLGCs on Oslo-listed owner's orderbook Henderson sheds light on Shell's vetting practices World's second-biggest tanker charterer reveals what it looks for in a ship, and says it is willing to work with owners Seanergy is back in business after cape delivery First ship has already been fixed as Nasdaq-listed owner pursues further acquisitions Yemen conflict having limited impact on tankers for now An escalation could result in closure of an important oil passageway and may force vessels to divert around Cape of Good Hope Freight rates continue downward spiral Carriers pin hopes on April GRIs as east-west rates reach new lows Hapag-Lloyd to order 12,000 teu ships as it prepares for IPO German line expects to make decision on ultra large tonnage later this year LPG shipping attractive for banks and export credit agencies But it's not always easy dealing with export credit agencies, experts advise Hapag-Lloyd loss balloons to $654m in 2014 as CSAV integration costs hit bottom line Update: Results 'extremely disappointing', says Habben Jansen but new ship orders to be placed within weeks TEN plans VLCC and LNG carrier orders But Tsakos-led owner will only build vessels tied to long-term charter contracts CSCL ekes out $8.5m in core profits as fuel prices decline China Shipping unit giant faces fragile recovery due to ship oversupply and fiercer competition China Cosco Holdings sees net profits rise 54% to $58.5m But excluding one-off items, underlying losses still stand at Yuan1.4bn

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MARCH 27, 2015
New shipper coalition blasts carriers for focusing on price instead of service A week after announcing its formation, a new shipper coalition in Shanghai lambasted container lines for focusing on price to the detriment of service. The Global Shippers' Alliance - which consists of membership from the European Shippers' Council, the Asian Shippers' Association and the American Association of Exporters and Importers -... Agreement would allow West Coast stakeholders to tackle congestion together Terminal operators and equipment managers on the West Coast intend to form a discussion agreement that will allow them to work with industry stakeholders such as shipping lines, motor carriers and railroads to reduce congestion and improve cargo velocity. The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) and the Ocean Carrier... Yemen shuts down ports after Saudi airstrike Yemen has shut down its major seaports after a series of airstrikes from neighboring Saudi Arabia against rebels fighting Yemen's Western-backed government, according to various reports. Port of Aden officials, however, have publicly denounced the claims, saying the country's largest container gateway is still operational despite the crisis. Industry and local reports... Port of Tokyo to reward environment-friendly ships The Port of Tokyo will become Japan's first and Northeast Asia's second port to join the international Environmental Ship Index program and reward environment-friendly container ships. The Port of Tokyo, Japan's largest container port, will start providing discounts on port dues for ocean-going ships with ESI scores of 20 or higher... Depth restrictions at Santos limiting container capacity New depth restrictions on container ships calling at the port of Santos, supported by pilots citing dangers to navigation from shallow channels, is sparking criticism from carriers and terminals affected by the restrictions. According to a senior executive of a global carrier with several services operating out of Brazil, all major... Top Rotterdam barge operator to levy congestion surcharge A leading European barge operator will levy a congestion surcharge on containers shipped to and from Rotterdam next week. Contargo said it will introduce a surcharge of 6 euros [$6.50] per full and empty 20-foot container on March 30 because of "increasing" bottlenecks at Europe's largest container port. The German company... Houston laden container imports rocket 40 percent The Port of Houston's volume of loaded import containers in February jumped 44.2 percent from a year earlier, boosted by shippers seeking an alternative to congested West Coast ports. Houston's February volume of loaded containers during the month totaled 139,532 twenty-foot-equivalent units - 66,518 TEUs of imports and 73,014 TEUs of... OOCL, Yang Ming upgrade China-Pakistan Express with Hazira call OOCL and Yang Ming Line have expanded their joint China-Pakistan Express (CPX) Service by adding a direct call at Adani Hazira Container Terminal, a private facility in West India, starting in mid-April. The intra-Asia service will now offer the following port rotation: Shanghai, Ningbo and Shekou, China; Singapore, Karachi, Pakistan; Mundra... Shift in traffic from West to East and Gulf Coast ports could be permanent It wasn't supposed to be this way. For U.S. West Coast ports, 2015 was going to be a year to solidify market share in the competitive U.S. container trades as ports on the East Coast prepared for completion of the Panama Canal expansion project. Instead, the first quarter of 2015... West Coast market share slide tied to more than ILWU-PMA debacle East and Gulf Coast ports have been winning the market share battle in the U.S. containerized ocean trade since 2008. What happened? To examine the shift, let's go back to 2000, a neutral year in that it was before the aftershocks of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the 2002 U.S.... India moves forward on rail-port connectivity initiative The Indian federal government has approved a special-purpose company with equity participation of all major ports to implement rail connectivity projects aimed at improving supply chain services. The move is part of the new Narendra Modi-led government's much-publicized "sagar-mala" project designed to upgrade connectivity between port sites and hinterland points. The proposed... Hapag-Lloyd loss soars to $652 million on CSAV merger costs Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's biggest container line, slumped to a net loss of 603.7 million euros [$652 million] in 2014 largely due to the one-off cost of acquiring and integrating Chilean carrier CSAV. The impairment charge for a portfolio of aging container ships also contributed to the six-fold increase from a 97.4 million... SCFI: Rate falls for eighth straight week on Asia-Europe, Med trades HONG KONG - The slow season continued to exert its negative influence on spot rates across major east-west trades, with Asia-Mediterranean leading the way down this week and hitting lows not seen since October 2013, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI).It will cost $735... China's top two carriers report mixed results HONG KONG - It was one up and one down for China's two largest carriers as China Cosco Holdings reported net profit tumbling 46 percent, while China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) stepped back into profitable territory.The lines reported their annual results for 2014, during which CSCL posted an sharp turnaround,...

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MARCH 27, 2015
Venezuelan exports fall Venezuela has cut its subsidised crude exports to Cuba and the Caribbean by half since 2012. Carnival starts strong Carnival Corp has followed up a nine ship newbuilding order with a return to profit in the first quarter. TTA to rebound Earnings for Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) should recover from a first quarter blip in the second three months, according to Bualuang Securities. NAO nets more cash Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Offshore has added $90m to a credit facility with DNB Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB). A $60m special John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has today dividend out almost $60m worth of shares in VLGC owner Avance Gas. DFDS sheds freight ferry Denmark's DFDS has agreed to sell a 2000-built freight ro-ro after rejigging its North Sea network. Opening for owners The Philippines is preparing to ease cabotage restrictions preventing foreign vessels from operating in domestic trades. New boxship S&P record set Clarksons says tide of German disposals and hike in panamax deals leads to new benchmark. Hapag posts big loss Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has sunk to a deficit of EUR 604m ($655.3m) in 2014, a year during which it became the fourth largest liner company in the world. Gotland sells trio Sweden's Rederi AB Gotland has sold shares in three MR tankers to its domestic partner Laurin Maritime after buying into three newer tankers. Ferry takes hit A Danish ferry needed a tow back to port after hitting an underwater obstruction. Vinalines mulls stake sale Vietnam's Vinalines is planning to sell more than half its shares during an initial public offering (IPO) promised by the end of the first quarter. Hugo on 20 years as boss Mogens Hugo says he is sad to leave the chairmanship of Norden at a difficult time but content with the way the company has handled market fluctuations. Shikoku adds two Japan's Shikoku Dockyard has clinched a new order for its biggest bulkers yet. Moller sets special dividend AP Moller-Maersk investors are set for a DKK 1,671 ($242.104) per share special dividend after the shipowner completed its offer of Danske Bank stock. Mipo wins car carriers Korea's Hyundai Mipo has won its first car carrier order for a year. Everybody out! We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Solstad CSV retained Italy's Saipem has declared its final optional year for a chartered Solstad ship. Duo died in ferry leap Two deportees were killed after jumping from a Stena ferry in the North Sea last year, a UK inquest heard. Nine crew feared dead Nine seafarers are feared dead after their general cargoship sank off Indonesia. Epic Gas offloads duo Epic Gas has sold two of its oldest and smallest LPG carriers as it looks to modernize its expanding fleet. SapKen downgraded SapuraKencana Petroleum (SapKen) has been downgraded by UOB Kay Hian following a disappointing fourth quarter. Third K Line man jailed A third K Line executive faces jail time in the US for his part in a long running ro-ro cargo price fixing scandal. Disposals boost CSCL China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has returned to profit in 2014 thanks to a combination of factors. GSI cools merger talk Rumours of a potential merger between two major Chinese shipbuilders have been dismissed by one of the parties involved. Carnival readies spending spree Carnival Corp made waves today after unveiling a multibillion-dollar newbuilding campaign that will involve the construction of at least nine cruiseships over the next four years.

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MARCH 27, 2015
Hapag-Lloyd reports 'disappointing' 2014 Port congestion continues to weigh on shippers Hanjin, HMM and YM to launch joint Asia-WCSA string Spot container rates from China drop FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications ILWU Coast Committee to discuss tentative labor contract Executive moves: TeamOne and Menlo Southeast ports expect to capture more West Coast cargo

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MARCH 27, 2015
Security concerns cause Yemen to shutdown ports Including: Aden, Al Mukalla, Al Mokha and Al Hudayadah. Australia looks to invest in Port Louis's marine fuels sector Investment bank expresses interest to finance port's first offshore bunkering facility. Methanol-fuelled ferry 'is setting an example to the world' European Commissioner praises Stena Line as 'innovative and brave'. CSCL books annual profit But result more down to subsidy, market observers say. Carnival reports 'significantly higher earnings' Results boosted by lower bunker prices and higher demand. ECA-related engine failure 'ongoing problem' LR's marine director says blackout can be avoided if correct advice is followed. Bunker supplies 'back to normal' at Brazilian port Operations were suspended replenishment delays. Hapag-Lloyd records biggest loss in five years Fall in bunker prices came too late to make an impact. Caltex Australia up for sale 50% stake going in Australian refiner. Caribbean island to get bunkering facilities As part or world-scale dry docking yard. Cruise giant buys series of fuel-efficient newbuilds 'These will be the most efficient ships we have ever built,' says company head. Bunker tanker joins Black Sea fleet To refuel oil tankers and boxships transiting the area. Skuld highlights risks involved with HK's low sulphur rule 'Vessels should be prepared,' insurer says. HFO 'could disappear' from marine fuels market in 2025 If output level from oil producers continues downward trend, says DNV GL business director for LNG-fuelled ships.

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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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