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January 7, 2016

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Big east-west shippers see 2015 contract rates fall as much as 14pc: Drewry Baltic Dry index slides to all-time low as China bulk imports slacken Ningbo-Zhoushan port creeps up on Hong Kong - tops 20 million TEU in 2015 Beijing to spend US$460 billion on new railways over next 5 years Kuehne + Nagel picks Singapore as base to serve ASEAN region Danes check out business deals in Iran, Maersk in talks, MSC makes move China's November services trade deficit widens to US$15.6 billion Taiwan opposition leader says cross-strait semiconductor deal too risky New York-New Jersey November box volume up 3.3pc to 500,608 TEU Hong Kong-listed builder to study feasibility of Nova Scotia box shop Big challenges loom in British forwarding in 2016, BIFA chief warns CP-NS railway bid part of renewed trend of cross-border mergers CN and CP fined US$6.4 million for overcharging for grain haul Israel creates first aviation cyber innovation security centre IATA expects weak demand for air freight to continue into 2016 Top Nigerian aviation consultant says sector restructuring long overdue FedEx Freight changes booking system to base rates on US zip codes

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JANUARY 6, 2016
ASSOCHAM conference to deliberate on Coastal Shipping & Inland Waterways as Catalysts for Maritime Development Spot rates see all-round surge Adani Ports & MSC's Terminal Investment to jointly develop major transhipment hub at Mundra Port Ravi Parmar appointed full-time Chairman of Kandla Port Trust Truck rentals down by 2-2.5 pc in Dec. 2015 INR falls sharply against dollar Manufacturing PMI contracts for first time since Oct. 2013 Assocham Conference Programme Businesses expect to recover in global trade, says survey

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Hawaiian names new rep for South Korea Algerian forwarder invests in trucks Semitrailer starts life with a cruise Eco ISO for Lan Cargo Gecas selects SVP for cargo programs Leviathan in London New CSO for freight car provider Single shelter for rail forwarders Latin American cargo decline continues in November Congratulations to ISS Agility collars contract in Japan Trailer maker names successor for sales division Saudi Arabia suspends services to/from Iran Marked modal shift in Switzerland Container carrier back to Iran Imperial snaps up Van den Anker

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Multi-purpose survey vessel coated with Ecospeed in Poland In November Ecospeed was applied on the hull of the multi-purpose research vessel Imor in Gdansk, Poland. The 32,5-meter catamaran is owned by the Maritime Institute in Gdansk and was designed to perform a range of tasks such as oceanographic measurements, hydrographic or geophysical operations and bottom inspection. Due to... Fishers Pulse 8X metal detector rated #1 by Homeland Security JW Fishers Pulse 8X has been rated the best underwater metal detector by the US Department of Homeland Security's SAVER program. The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program was established to assist emergency responders making procurement decisions. Located within the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the SAVER... Surprise Gift: Port Everglades Breaks Its Own Single-Day Passenger World Record BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Officials at Broward County's Port Everglades knew Sunday, December 20,2015, was a busy cruise day, but they didn't realize how busy. Port Everglades actually broke its own world record for the most cruise passengers to embark and debark in a single day - 53,485 guests. The... APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles Sets New Record with the Largest Container Ship Call ever at a US Port The newly launched 18,000 TEU-class capacity CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin deployed on maiden voyage for French-based line's trans-Pacific Pearl River Express Service linking major ports in China with US West Coast. - 11,200 containers handled during 56 hours of port operations, including one shift of nine cranes at 29 gross moves... Small, Thin Genset Muffler Fits In The Tightest Of Spaces Fitting a generator and its exhaust system into a new build or a retrofit can be challenging, especially in a confined engine room. Marine Exhaust Systems solves the space problem with its new whisper-quiet Series 4 Thinline Wall Pack Generator Muffler. Currently designed for up to 35 kW gensets, the muffler... RINA - QinetiQ Maritime Innovation Award Innovation is key to success in all sectors of the maritime industry, and such innovation will stem from the development of research carried out by engineers and scientists in universities and industry, pushing forward the boundaries of design, construction and operation of marine vessels and structures. The Royal Institution of... Cruise ship Marco Polo leaves Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after 10th Special Survey Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC), has said farewell to Marco Polo, the 800 passenger cruise ship owned by Global Maritime and operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Launched in 1964 as the Aleksandr Pushkin, she was in for her 10th special survey and general... Adani to expand its JV terminal with MSC outfit at Mundra Port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced expansion of the container terminal it runs at Mundra port in India's northwestern state of Gujarat through an equal joint venture with Terminal Investment Ltd S A and convert it into a transhipment hub for the Middle East and South... Jaya settles dispute with MMA Singapore-listed Jaya Holding has entered a settlement deed with MMA Offshore Asia (MMA) over alleged breach of warranties in the purchase of its offshore marine businesses. Both parties have reached a full and final settlement of the arbitration proceedings, effective today. According to Jaya's filing to Singapore stock exchange, the company and... Havila Shipping seeks way out of financial difficulties Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services company, has entered into an agreement with its secured and unsecured bank lenders to reduce amortisation for three years, postpone maturities and replace all existing covenants, subject to bondholder approval and a minimum NOK 200 million equity issue. The agreement calls to cut annual... NYK to shed assets as volatile markets bite Credit: Daniel FerroJapan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha could sell or scrap more ships as its chief Tadaaki Naito declared the company would keep assets light in volatile businesses, in his New Year message. Naito alluded to the container and dry bulk sectors, which are grappling with structural overcapacity. He said, "The outlook for... Weaker Chinese fuel oil demand to weigh on tankers A VLCC, pictured. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeVolumes of fuel oil imported to China are expected to continue to fall, reducing long-haul fuel oil trades on VLCCs and suezmax tankers, according to a report issued by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. China is the third-largest global importer of fuel oil but imports have... Oriental Energy sets up Singapore office Chinese LPG importer Oriental Energy has opened an office in Singapore as it looks to expand trading and chartering operations. China is set to import high amounts of LPG to feed its propane dehydrogenation plants, with imports expected to top 8 million tonnes of LPG for 2015. Representatives of LPG shipping companies and trading... Chinese shipyard declared bankrupt State-run shipyard Zhoushan Wuzhou Ship Repairing & Building Co Ltd has been declared bankrupt by a local court in Zhejiang province. According to sources, Zhoushan Immediate People's Court has accepted a filing by Zhejiang Shipping Group regarding the bankruptcy of its subsidiary shipyard, following an accumulation of debts of about RMB911... MSC restarts Iran service Photo: AffeldtMediterranean Shipping Co has resumed calls to Iran after suspending services in 2012 in response to trade sanctions imposed on Tehran for its nuclear programme. The Geneva-based carrier partially restarted operations in April 2014, using a third-party feeder service that enabled cargo to be transhipped at Jebel Ali, Dubai... Port productivity not a priority for lines, says terminal operator Photo: PAShipping lines are showing more interest in working with terminals to improve port productivity but it is not prioritised and there is a huge opportunity for improvement in the area, according to a major multi-location terminal operator. The operator introduced pricing incentives for better productivity to its commercial contracts with... Crew is safe and ship ready to go, says Swiber Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has confirmed with IHS Fairplay that no crew was injured from its ship running aground in Mexico. Moreover, Swiber told IHS Fairplay that the 1,475 dwt anchor handling tug supply, Swiber Torunn, did not sustain any damages after encountering strong winds and rough sea swells on... China's Honghua enters Middle Eastern market with rig order Hong Kong-listed rig-builder Honghua Group has secured an order of an ultra-deep drilling rig with Kuwait Drilling Company (KDC) worth HKD194 million (USD25 million). The contractual price for the construction of the rig is relatively low after taking account of its specification and capability for operating in harsh environments. The contract... Box ship sales to pick up in January, says shipbroker London-headquartered shipbroker, Braemar ACM, expects sale and purchase activities of container ships to pick up in January. Braemar ACM said that the anticipated low pricing for the container vessel market will attract more buyers. According to the shipbroker, one of the telling signs for the increased activities is in the 2,000...

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JANUARY 6, 2016
'Protectionist tactics': Etihad anger at court ruling on airberlin codeshare flights BIMCO's high hopes for 2016 already waning Analysis: the 'Black Horses' that may find riding out a sluggish freight market difficult ANA first Japanese carrier to buy 'non-cargo-friendly' A380s Zim delays New York IPO due to weak market conditions DB Schenker has competition concerns after ORR probe into box rail markets Seoul-Incheon's Kwang-Soo Lee appointed to TIACA board

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JANUARY 6, 2016
DNV GL issues update on Tier III NOX regs First X-Stern hull arrives at Ulstein Verft EU funded project develops new bridge designs Crowley Maritime promotes Kerri McClellan Polarcus to restructure, could still face impairment charges Alfa Laval names Ross Glendinning Senior VP, Service Denmark seeks tougher sulfur emission limit enforcement W&O acquires EMI

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Longview Port Commission terminates current CEO Drewry's Benchmark Club reports freight rates down during fourth quarter Crowley Maritime names McClellan vice president/deputy general counsel Port of Port Angeles cancels airport modification public meeting Agreement with Chembulk Tankers expanded by Inchcape Shipping

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Panamax steady amid fresh BDI lows Despite slight rebound at end of 2015, fundamentals kick in to draw down rates Prime Shipping orders two chemical tankers with Chinese shipyard Tanker company has an option to add two more to its orderbook Baltic Dry Index hits record low second day in row Oversupplied markets drag overall index down Product tanker rates mostly up on light distillates flows But market not yet in full action after holidays CMES secures $76m time charters with BP and CPC China Merchants Group unit also sells six ageing handymax bulkers Polarcus agrees debt restructuring with stakeholders Low case forecasts still see cash exhausted in 2017 Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group to complete restructuring Zhejiang province eyes further consolidation of the regional port industry Challenging year blunts share traders' preferences Shipping companies' preferred shares fell during 2015 with most dry cargo issues ending at steep discounts to par value Asian shipping lines resume calls to Iran Hanjin, HMM, Evergreen started Iran port calls in 2015 Lloyd's List most read stories 2015 A strong showing by the ever-popular Lloyd's List Top 100 and Next Generation, while the world's biggest ship MSC Oscar continued to turn heads, the Costa Concordia master continued to raise eyebrows and Hoegh Osaka just simply turned over Mitsubishi-led consortium sells stake in Brazil shipyard amid slowdown and scandals Price tag for sale of the 30% stake is said to be 'symbolic' Angelicoussis confirmed as buyer of Star Bulk and Scorpio capes Fresh seven-vessel haul puts Greek owner at forefront of industry 'big guns' snapping up big bulkers in distress Gener8 Maritime sells MR tanker for $17.5m Gener8 Consul will be delivered to buyer next month North Europe container volumes forecast to continue decline in 2016 The way only a few industries are still shifting sourcing and output to Asia may be contributing to the slowdown, says Hackett report

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JANUARY 6, 2016
US truck capacity still climbing toward peak, latest data show Ports America to operate Baltimore intermodal facility KCS 'cautious' going into 2016 West Coast ports' volume up in November Teamsters file labor charges against New England trucking firm JDA's transportation management software to use Inttra Ukraine to drastically overhaul customs processes Air France faces fresh strikes Trans-Atlantic tops other container trades in profitability prospects Adani Group and MSC aim to make Mundra India's largest port Slide show: Trends poised to shape 2016 Lines need to cooperate with ports to boost productivity, terminal exec says DP World: We are trying to restore normalcy at Nhava Sheva Terminal Modest round of GRIs planned before Chinese New Year Contract rates follow spot market decline on major trades, Drewry says

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Second export cargo loads at Enterprise Aframax tanker Angelica Schulte pulls up to Enterprise Product Partners dock in Texas. Gasoline moves push up clean tanker rates Mild weather in US East Coast keeps drivers on the road, fuelling tanker trade from NWE Crewman dies on Japanese bulker ITF pushes for inquest into death of Filipino on board Nissen Kaiun capesize off Australia. Gasoline moves push rates Mild weather in US East Coast keeps drivers on the road, fuelling tanker trade from NWE Golar buys back shares The LNG carrier owner and operator said the buyback was part of swap agreement. Two saved from sinking tug US Coast Guard rescues crew from capsized vessel off New Orleans. Crewman dies on bulker ITF pushes for inquest into death of Filipino on board Nissen Kaiun capesize off Australia. Ro-pax blocked in Marseille French workers target first call of Corsica Linea ship as ferry war with privatised SNCM hots up. Stabbert buys pipe-layer US shipowner builds fleet by taking Deep Constructor from Technip. China VLCC locks in pair on period deals Parent China Merchants also warns of small loss following disposal of veteran bulkers. Mercator "quitting Singapore" Banks could take over assets of Indian owner's Lion City bulker subsidiary, TV report claims. Polarcus seals $587m restructuring Middle East owner agrees debt and charter reduction package as it bolsters finances. Greeks top second hand spending in 2015 Allied data shows Hellenic owners outspent international rivals in each core area during 2015. Berg in at Wilhelmsen Retiring CFO Nils Dyvik to be replaced by private equity executive. Australian tug crews to go on strike next week Operations in the country's biggest ports likely to be disrupted if workers walk over labour agreement. TAG Offshore adds AHTS Indian owner buys 1999-built vessel formerly operated by France's Bourbon. Danske upgrades GasLog after falls Bank places buy rating on shipowner after "unjustified" selldown in December. Riverside signs lease New ferry service to Vancouver is a step closer after deal with harbour authority. Japanese pulling out Shipbuilders to give up stake in Brazilian yard Ecovix due to low oil price and Petrobras scandal. Boxship delayed at Hanjin Korean shipbuilder pushes back $72m vessel by three months. HAL no-brainer Federal judge overturns $21.5m judgment against Holland America Line. Betting on big, Gener8 sells smallest ship Georgiopoulos says New York tanker owner focusing on larger vessels as it unloads MR.

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JANUARY 6, 2016
'Agreement in Principle' for recycling plant in Abidjan Ecoslops on course to meet its growth objectives. Oil prices losing ground Brent touches an 11-year low. Platts Report: China Oil Demand Grew 1.5% Year over Year in November Fuel oil, gasoil demand contracts. Falling bunker prices help drag down freight rates But some of the fall was the result of carriers granting shippers reductions to secure cargo. Japan's JX settles Q4 fuel oil prices down around 17-19% on lower costs JX's fuel oil prices are used as benchmarks by industrial buyers in Japan. High sulfur fuel oil Med-North arbitrage seen open on weaker NWE Increased bunker demand in the Med to be partially covered by NWE cargoes, sources have said. Port of Rotterdam sees record number of VLCCs for fuel oil in 2015 'Demand for fuel oil is slightly lower.' OW: Ship arrest denied US court spurns ING move. Bomin's bid for to buy bankrupt bunker player collapses But Bomin has purchased some of the company's bunker inventory. External: Global Risk Management Bunkerworld Latest News / 21h Danish sniffer data suggest better ECA compliance than EU average However, data for EU non-compliance figures are calculated differently. South Korea orders bunker tanker registration Vessels have until mid-2017 to comply.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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