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March 31, 2015

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Yang Ming back in black with US$13 million profit as revenues rise 13pc US Coast Guard approves Korean ballast water management system Casualty of merger, Hapag-Lloyd CFO Ganz sacked, replaced by CSAV's Burr Maersk orders 7 ice-class 3,600 TEUers from Cosco yard in Zhoushan Abu Dhabi lifts 1,137,679 TEU in 2014, up 26pc - bulk cargo soars 37pc China starts on Mischief Reef land reclamation in disputed Spratly Islands Jardine United International Shipping Agencies (JUNISA) opens in Zhoushan Sri Lanka drops objections to China's US$1.4 billion Colombo Port City US, NZ seek WTO to stop Indonesian extensive agricultural import ban MacGregor supplies complete deck equipment packages to China shipbuilder Hainan Airlines profit up 20pc US$417 million - orders 30 Boeing 787-9s Pension payouts plunge Aer Lingus into 2014 loss of US$121 million GSA members seek 'all-in' pricing and better air cargo visibility

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MARCH 30, 2015
Anchor tenant announced for UK's first trimodal distribution park at Port Salford Asia-north Europe spot rates continue going down CMA CGM registers excellent performance in 2014 FIATA's RAME 2015 in Dubai on April 19-20 Lack of ship definition seen as threat to offshore & wind farm investors NYK establishes comprehensive logistics company for inland transportation service in Myanmar Oil prices seen impacting multipurpose shipping market RINA develops new rules for offshore platforms UASC entering North Atlantic trade in May India, China to benefit from Silk Road-Mausam project linkage Rail freight loading capable of 15 pc growth: Panel Use locally available materials in road construction to cut cost: Gadkari Govt may soon unveil FTP: Sitharaman INR slumps on heavy month-end dollar demand

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The golden years EU co-financing cargo management from Rotterdam port Topping the billion euro sales mark in China DHL takes charge of pharma firm's logistics General cargo alliance honours top quality providers Finnair growing with new cargo centre and aircraft New mainline freight locomotive on trial Spare parts in boots and boxes Hamburg Süd names "San" class vessel CMA CGM ends 2014 with 43% more net profit Asian Pacific airlines note hefty volume jump Leading cause of US train accidents identified Menlo Logistics makes strategic appointment "For sale" sign nailed up in Piraeus after all

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MARCH 30, 2015
Maldives to shift main port to landfill island More details have emerged about the deal signed 10 days ago between DP World and the government of the Maldives for a deepwater port on the industrial island of Thilafushi. The first phase of the project will see construction of a container terminal, and this will be followed by a free trade zone P&O Ports name revived as Dubai eyes new markets Dubai is extending its ports and terminals empire globally through a new company specialising in multi-purpose ports. Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) last week revived the P&O Ports name with a view to starting operations in Madagascar, Somaliland and Albania. PCFC chairman Boxship charter market climbs higher Charter rates for medium-sized container vessels continued to surge last week, fuelling hopes that a broad-based recovery in the boxship charter market is well under way. The ConTex market index went up by 3.2% or 14 points to 454 last week, this increase driven by improvements for ships of between Hamburg Bulk Carriers adds 11 vessels German Handysize operator Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) is expanding into the Supramax and Panamax segments with the award of third party management contracts for 11 ships of 53,000 to 82,000 dwt. The company said today that it was put in charge of the new tonnage by institutional investors and CMA CGM profits up 43% French container line operator CMA CGM has announced that its 2014 net consolidated profits rose by 43% over the previous year to USD584 million thanks to a growth in volume and significantly reduced costs. Volumes carried rose by 8.1% year on year (y/y) to 12.2 million teu and revenues increased Piraeus privatisation back on as COSCO China bids COSCO China is to bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus following an apparent change of heart regarding the port's privatisation by the country's new socialist government. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very Ukraine slump hits German port operator HHLA Hamburg's state-owned container terminal operator HHLA managed to increase turnover and profits last year despite a collapse in cargo volumes at its terminal subsidiary in Ukraine. Volume gains at its flagship facilities in Hamburg and in intermodal inland operations saw the group lift its revenues China MSA tells Chinese ships to avoid seas off Yemen China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued a safety alert to Chinese carriers over the weekend that they should immediately notify their vessels to avoid the seas off Yemen due to the continuing political crisis in the country. All the relevant Chinese carriers should emphasise relevant Sembcorp Marine consultant linked to Petrobras corruption scandal A consultant linked to Sembcorp Marine's drill rig construction contracts with Sete Brasil, a subsidiary of Petrobras, has been arrested over alleged bribery charges, according Sembcorp Marine's statement to the Singapore Exchange. Sembcorp Marine received a copy of a plea bargain between the Buying trend returns to ship recycling markets Cash buyers showed a willingness to acquire ships for demolition last week, amid talks that the Indian government would impose import taxes on Chinese steel. Improving local steel prices and a stabilising Indian rupee also saw scrap prices rising by at least USD20/ldt. Dubai-based cash buyer Shanghai International Port Group profit up 29% Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) announced on 28 March that it recorded a profit of CNY6.77 billion (USD1.09 billion) for 2014, up 28.75% compared with 2013. The company's revenue last year totalled CNY28.78 billion, growing by 2.19% from CNY28.26 billion in 2013, and its Yinson posts full-year profit up 75% Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Yinson Holdings posted a full-year profit of MYR251.1 million (USD68.1 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 January 2015, up 75% from its MYR143.1 million profit for the previous year. The increase in profit is supported by higher China Shipping Development back in profit Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Development announced on 26 March that the company has recorded profit of CNY309 million (USD49.6 million) for 2014, returning to black from the loss of CNY2.23 billion in 2013. The company's revenue stood at CNY12.27 billion, representing an increase Offshore insight: OSVs defy bear market Many shipowners in the offshore sector are struggling to stay afloat amid the market downturn, but a group of offshore support vessel (OSV) companies are defying the odds. They are capitalising on expansion and investment opportunities, which are generating strong profits despite the sector's Epic Gas sells two ships Singapore-based pressurised gas carrier owner Epic Gas has sold two of its older ships. The company said 1997-built Epic Cebu and 1996-built Cefalu have been sold to buyers engaged in Southeast Asian cabotage trades. Epic Gas said, "The transaction demonstrates Epic's commitment to proactively Japan's toluene exports hit record high Japan's exports of toluene hit a record high of 98,400 tonnes in January this year, according to data compiled by IHS Chemical. The amount beat the previous high of 73,700 tonnes in January 2014. Japan's toluene exports have been boosted by demand from the paraxylene plant that opened in Ulsan,

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MARCH 30, 2015
Gladding-Hearn starts construction of Circle Line newbuilds IMO panel learns more about Viking's LifeCraft concept Strategic delivers advanced wind farm crew transfer cat CMA CGM poised to order 20,600 TEU trio Transas to install ECDIS on over 100 Maersk Line vessels MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrates methanol two-stroke Grimaldi orders five more Promas Light retrofits Viking Ocean Cruises takes delivery of first ship

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MARCH 30, 2015
DOT decision allows Delta to keep Seattle to Haneda route Lea Hines leaving post as Port of Anacortes PR boss Mitsui takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel Jumbo Mark II ferry TACOMA returning to WSF lineup Hamburg Sud christens 'San' class container ship

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MARCH 30, 2015
Economou buys DryShips' tankers as Tankships IPO is shelved Greek owner will pay up to $536m for suezmax quartet and optional six aframaxes MSC takes delivery of second 19,224 teu boxship MSC Oliver to enter Albatross service later this week alongside MSC Oscar HHLA full-year revenues up 5.4% Hamburg operator also reports double-digit growth in its operating result, yet overall volumes remain flat Aronnax: Is big data, good data? Shipowners are right to be wary of letting all and sundry get hold of key information China Cosco plans to order 11 19,000 teu boxships Company makes inquiries at several major Chinese shipyards to build the vessels Stena unveils converted methanol-powered ro-pax Lloyd's Register and Wärtsilä join in work on world's first methanol-powered vessel Carriers and not lower BAFs to blame for fall in Asia-Europe rates Drewry attributes latest rate slump to shipping lines' failure to cope with lower utilisation levels Black Sea bounty as China favours Ukraine for grain Smaller vessel operators may switch their focus as China shuns US supplies CSAV returns to the black following Hapag-Lloyd deal Chilean shipping line records profits of $389m in 2014 CMA CGM profits up 43% as order for 20,600 teu trio finalised Update: French line considers M&A and IPO after posting net profit of $584m, up 43%, and return on invested capital of 9.9% Hellenic Carriers sells oldest bulker for $3.8m AIM-listed owner will book $3.9m loss on deal that is part of fleet renewal Star Bulk sees gradual recovery in dry bulk markets Industry-wide efforts to curb oversupply and bottoming commodities prices means the worst might be over soon, says president Hamish Norton Clustering nicely Integration in all the elements that go to make up a safe and efficient marine transport system are needed as ship design goes forward

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MARCH 30, 2015
LA, Long Beach ports could be back to normal sooner than mid-May Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach are beginning to reduce the vessel backlog built up during the longshore labor negotiations, raising the possibility that the largest U.S. port complex will be back to normal before mid-to-late May as originally expected. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported Monday that 11 containerships... Egypt expects August finish to Suez widening The Egyptian government expects to meet its goal of completing the $4 billion widening of the Suez Canal within a year, allowing shippers to access a second channel starting in August. At the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa in Abbis Ababa, Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab on Monday confirmed... Panama Canal vessel backlog persists Officials at the Panama Canal on Monday were still working their way through a significant vessel backlog after an "unusual" increase in the number of ships awaiting transit began to back up outside the waterway weeks ago. On Monday afternoon there were 19 container vessels awaiting transit on either side of... Injunction brings Santos dredging program to a standstill Port of Santos users and operators were hit by a bombshell Friday when an injunction was imposed, halting the port's much-needed dredging program. Angelino Caputo e Oliveira, president of the port authority, Codesp, appeared shocked by the news when interviewed in his office, but he did have some ideas as to... HHLA profit jumps 10 percent on strong ocean, intermodal growth HHLA's operating profit jumped 10 percent in 2014 as it handled record volumes of containers at its three Hamburg terminals. Hamburg's biggest stevedore earned 169.3 million euros [$182.8 million] before interest and tax against 153.9 million euros in 2013 on revenue 5.4 percent higher at 1.2 billion euros. The Hamburg terminals handled... Cosco seeks majority stake in Piraeus port after Athens' privatization U-turn China's Cosco Pacific will bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus after the country's new socialist government apparently reversed course on its opposition to port privatization. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very competitive"... TOTE to launch first LNG-powered container ship in April TOTE Inc. has scheduled an April 18 launching for its first container ship built to operate on liquefied natural gas fuel. The new ship will be operated by Sea Star Line between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Marlin-class vessel is one of two 3,100-TEU ships that General Dynamics... Nhava Sheva sets record in fiscal year container volume Despite the long-term landside congestion and intermittent labor troubles that led to some traffic diversions, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust achieved an all-time high in container-handling in fiscal year 2014-15, which is set to end March 31, according to the latest port data collected by JOC.com. The three terminals at India's busiest... CMA CGM to seal order for three 20,600-TEU ships this week CMA CGM will sign an order for three 20,600-TEU container ships this week, the French carrier's vice chairman said. The vessels will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries for delivery in the third quarter of 2017, according to Rodolphe Saade. CMA CGM is the second carrier to break through... Made in Mexico Volkswagen had it all figured out. After scouting locations for a new North American production facility, it settled in 2008 on Chattanooga, Tennessee, and acquired additional land that could be the future site of a plant for its Audi unit. The VW factory opened in 2011, but as the Wall Street... Mexico evolves into trade giant, but corruption remains The "boot" was locked firmly onto the left rear wheel of our van, immobilizing it on a busy street near the historic center of Mexico City. The police had clamped the rectangular device on the van despite the vehicle being parked in a space that was clearly legal and the... CMA CGM net profit soars as revenue, traffic hit new highs CMA CGM's profit soared more than 43 percent in 2014 as the French carrier transported a record number of containers, cuts costs and trimmed its debt. Consolidated net income rose to $584 million from $408 million in 2013, which was bloated by a $200 million gain on the sale of a... New Chongqing logistics park leads Goodman's west China portfolio HONG KONG - The first 1.2 million square feet of Goodman Chongqing Airport Logistics Park has been developed as part of a $400 million investment being rolled out in western China over the next two to three years by the Australia-based property group.Another 860,000 square feet of logistics space will... Steady rate slide may end bunker benefits to shippers HONG KONG - Carriers that have been passing on the benefits of lower fuel costs to shippers may not be so generous as freight rates continue their steady decline, is the view of Drewry in its latest Container Insight Weekly. The London-based analyst said Shanghai-to-Rotterdam rates assessed in the World...

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MARCH 30, 2015
Economou buys from DryShips DryShips has struck deals worth $536m to sell its 10 tankers to George Economou, its chief executive and largest shareholder. Fesco sees earnings grow Fesco Transportation Group delivered a 30% jump in reported earnings during the fourth quarter, helping limit its decline for the full year. Euronav shares swapped Euronav said 45% of eligible shareholders swapped the tanker owner's Brussels-listed shares for stock covered by its recent New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing. Piraeus profit slips With chatter about the Greek government's plans to privatise the port of Piraeus intensifying, the management company of the country's biggest hub saw its profit fall for 2014. Guoyu series swells Finland's Containerships has sold a EUR 45m ($48.78m) bond to finance two more LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings in China. Yang Ming back in black Taiwan's Yang Ming has returned to profit for 2014 as revenue rose and finance costs fell. Debt relief for Rand Rand Logistics has taken an important step in increasing its liquidity as it managed to close a $170m revolving loan facility. GasLog plots share sale New York-listed GasLog is planning a sale of stock to boost its funds for fleet expansion. Tankers unimpeded Crude tankers from Kuwait have reported no problems passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between war-torn Yemen and Djibouti. Crew saved after clash Four fishermen have been rescued off Turkey after a collision with a cargoship sank their boat. Heerema orders giant Heerema Offshore Services has ordered what it claims to be the world's largest crane vessel at Jurong Shipyard. For sale or not? Greece's deputy prime minister has said the sale of Piraeus will be completed within weeks, refuting a recent statement from the shipping minister about halting the privatisation process. CMA CGM profit soars French container line CMA CGM has posted a big rise in 2014 earnings as it closes in on an order for three huge containerships. Boa extends deal Norway's Boa Offshore has added 60 days to a term charter for an offshore support ship. Crimean crime? Ukrainian authorities have arrested a Turkish cargoship after it visited the Russian-annexed territory of Crimea. Megaships boost HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistic (HHLA) has ridden an all-time record container throughput to higher earnings for 2014. India's Yemen mission Two ferries are heading from India to bring home Indians stranded in war-torn Yemen. Merger lifts CSAV Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has been boosted by the recent partnership with Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and posted a big profit for 2014. Greek ferry refloated A Greek ferry with 227 passengers and 55 crew aboard has been refloated after getting stuck near the port of Kasos island. Soechi Lines adds profit Indonesian tanker owner Soechi Lines has increased profit in 2014 as revenue rose. Viking fixes AHTS Viking Supply Ships has tied up one of its anchor-handlers on a $100m long-term deal with an oil major. Three more for CSDC China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has lined up another bulker order in China. Hellenic confirms disposal Hellenic Carriers has confirmed the sale of its oldest bulker in a statement released first thing Monday morning. Back by the summer A Danish ferry damaged while undergoing repairs at Remontowa shipyard in Poland is expected to return to service in the summer. Asian lines team up Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) says it is to launch a new liner service from Asia to the Middle East. Monsoon to drydock Avance Gas is to drydock one of its new VLGCs after the vessel suffered what was described as a "technical irregularity".

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MARCH 30, 2015
Glimpses of transportation's future at MIT event Trucking industry to feel full force of federal regs by 2017 Jaxport box business receives February bump House introduces sugar reform bill DOT to allow Delta's continuation of Seattle-Tokyo flight Former CBP, NYPD officers to serve jail time U.S. steel imports fall in February Redwood expands logistics investment in Japan Service Announcements: OOCL, NYK, Cavotec and Braemar SA CMA CGM reports higher profits, revenues for 2014

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MARCH 30, 2015
MAN Diesel & Turbo tests methane engine concept 'Successful' demonstration of technology was held earlier this month. LNG terminal expansion begins in Rotterdam Expected to become operational by the end of H1 2016. Containerships orders gas-fuelled ships 'Huge leap for a family owned company,' says CEO. Scrubbers see cruise ship return to US port 'We are thrilled to be returning to Baltimore,' says Carnival president. Indian owners under pressure despite bunker falls Low freight rates make profit making difficult. Knock-on effect from Houston channel delays Bunkering among services affected. VPS issues bunker alert Evidence of 'elevated sediment content.' Green group unconvinced by Gibraltar STS gas transfer Safety an issue, even if conducted offshore. Shipowners should be transparent, says UAE bank 'We want to get more information [from shipowners] but, at the same time, we also want their business,' says Fujairah bank spokesman. Quadrise losses extend into H2 But company remains confident of bringing alternative bunker fuel product into the market this year. Taiwanese boxshipping firm returns to black Revenues rose 13%. BP Shipping: No problems with ECA Company preparing for transition since June 2014, says its Global Chartering Manager. Malaysian bunker supplier to go public Company planning further expansion with funds raised on the equity market. Experts highlight issues with 'hybrid' fuels Big challenge is availability at worldwide locations. Malaysian MGO, services provider in acquisition talks 'We have identified the companies,' says firm's director. First LNG STS operation completed in Gibraltar 'I certainly want to see more of this in the future,' says Port Captain. Bunker crew offered support after crew member dies Welfare organisation says it was able to show that 'it shared and understood the seafarers' grief.' Turkish cargo ship arrested in Ukraine For calling at a Russian-controlled Crimean Port. African shipbuilder developing hybrid-electric systemIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00 Company anticipating an increase in demand for the propulsion type. Bulker held in SingaporeIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00 Vessel controlled by South Korean interests.

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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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