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March 16, 2016

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CKYHE Alliance to reorganise Europe service network to rationalise capacity Moody's degrades HK to 'negative' as fears of Beijing meddling grow IRISL's ranking jumps to 22nd place as sanctions lose their teeth Hutchison's Oman port lifts million tons a in 2015, 4 ZPMC cranes arrive Panalpina profit slips 0.3pc to US$88.6 million as revenue falls 16pc Cambodia to speed up Phnom Penh port expansion with infrastructure Virginia Ports February volume 23.9pc to 220,726 TEU after 3 month lull XPO implicated in French criminal case for hiring affordable foreign drivers Demand for lay-ups, warm stacking prompted by low oil prices met by GAC DOJ fines 2 Maersk units US$3.6 million for defrauding Pentagon Trump concedes 45pc China tariff a threat, a negotiating position US regulators seek sleep apnoea tests for truckers, train drivers Mega ships' economies of scale 'tell a tale of diminishing returns' New Dutch-French rail shuttle marked by royal visit to France Hong Kong airport reports 14.9pc drop in February cargo volumes Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 10.1pc, Chinese New Year shutdown blamed Gatwick's cargo volume plunges 12pc in February to 5,628 tonnes Dhaka chamber calls for quick end to air cargo ban on UK, Oz exports Lufthansa Cargo summer season boasts more flights on bigger planes Pilots applaud ICAO battery ban, but want it extended to frieghters

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MARCH 15, 2016
Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' Govt lists significant tax incentives for maritime sector proposed in Budget 2016-17 NYK Group, Weathernews & Kozo Keikaku to establish new company for joint development of next-generation shipping & logistics solutions Women Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders celebrate Women's Day by introducing themselves to Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Sanjeev Behari Maharashtra to prevent hurdles in mango exports Oilmeals exports down this fiscal ...recognised as 'Best Tourist Friendly Harbour' Chennai Port slashes THC & haulage charges for 3 months to increase rail share between Chennai & Bangalore Allcargo to set up Logistics Park in Jhajjar, Haryana JICA inks pact with Centre to provide INR 4,870 cr. for Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Govt likely to re-impose anti-dumping duty on import of Barium Carbonate from China Legal systems as applied in India & the world (Civil & Common)

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How stable are logistics? Railroad registers decreasing personal injury rate Time out to emphasise business in Russia 42 million t moving by blocktrain RCA puts "cool express" on rails Cargo handling - increasingly digital in Frankfurt MOL preparing marine academy in Philippines Strong shoulders for plethora of extra tasks 500 new HGVs for Austrian logistics company Impairments versus positive trends More durable and fire-resistant airfreight containers XPO supporting UK food retailer Kitschler takes on leadership role in Dortmund Camion Transport expanding in Schaffhausen

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MARCH 15, 2016
Liquidation looms if Paragon bond exchange fails Paragon Shipping CEO Michael Bodouroglou has explicitly warned that if bondholders do not accept an offer to exchange notes for equity by the 18 March deadline, the next step may be liquidation and "zero recovery" for investors. The interest payment grace period on... VLCC rates remain firm and outlook encourages, but shares languish Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained firm after ending last week in the region of USD90,000 per day or double the level of the week before. However, share prices of many listed tanker... Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances Cyprus-based rig owner Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances by offering a convertible bond, raising fresh equity and by changing the terms and conditions of existing bonds and loans, the company said in a statement. The plans call for the issue of a subordinated convertible bond of... DNV GL plans a "tight ship" for a slow year DNV GL has warned that it must now "run a tight ship" to survive the multiple challenges facing the oil and gas and shipping industries. Speaking to the press in London recently, CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that... Containers - the wait is over Following the beaching of MSC Napoli in 2007 all the containers removed from the ship were weighed. About 660 containers had remained dry and, of these, 137 were found to be more than 3 tonnes different from the declared weight. The largest single difference was 20 tonnes, and the total weight... Low bunkers, strong intra-Asia trade drive SITC profit up 19% Solid trade growth between China and Southeast Asia and low bunker fuel prices offset falling freight rates and revenue at Hong Kong-listed container line SITC, lifting the regional container line to a 19% net profit in 2015 compared to the... Golar LNG delays FLNG work at Keppel Golar LNG, the LNG shipping entity in John Fredriksen's empire, is pushing back work to convert two of three LNG vessels into floating LNG vessels. In July 2014, December 2014 and July 2015, Golar LNG contracted with Singapore's Keppel Corporation to convert its existing... Hanjin Shipping aims for USD420.7 million in savings to tap government fund Eyeing assistance from the South Korean government's shipping fund, Hanjin Shipping is planning more extensive debt restructuring to create KRW500 billion (USD420.7 million) in aggregate savings by 2021. This would be done through lay-offs and reducing other operating expenses. The company is also hoping... 'K' Line decides against early charterhire cancellations Japanese carrier 'K' Line has told IHS Fairplay that it has eschewed early cancellations of bulk carriers on long-term charters, opting to take a slightly different route from its compatriot peers Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line. 'K' Line, which... China reports notice to restart USD1.4 billion Colombo port city China said the investors involved in the controversial USD1.4 billion port city project in Sri Lanka were informed in a letter by the Sri Lankan government that construction on the project could recommence immediately following its suspension in March of 2015 and again in February of this year. Chinese state-media said... Qube-Brookfield bid for Australia's biggest container terminal gets the nod Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure won the approval of Asciano to jointly acquire Australia's largest container terminal business, Patrick, for AUD2.915 billion (USD2.17 billion) on 15 March 2016. Asciano announced the new deal to the Australian stock exchange as part of an AUD12 billion takeover and carve up of its port... Singapore bunker sales down in February Singapore's bunker sales for February 2016 has fallen to 3.5 million tonnes, down 16% from January's sales volume of 4.2 million tonnes, based on the preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). However, the sales volume in February 2016 was a 3% year-on-year (y/y) increase from 3.4... More shipping companies seek to drop public listings Greece's Dragnis family is seeking to buy the remaining ships of Goldenport Holdings, a company the family took public on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. It is the third public shipping company to opt for privatisation in the past three months. In...

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MARCH 15, 2016
Scottish whisky shippers on the rocks as dock workers at Grangemouth launch strike Disaster predicted at Rotterdam from new container weight verification regime Analysis - how long before CMA CGM heads to the stock market? Australian logistics giant Asciano to be broken up in $6.8bn takeover Lufthansa eyes Iranian market US Army truck test could accelerate autonomous driving XPO Logistics UK plans to offer 120 apprenticeships CARU Containers acquires Fine Link in Shanghai and Hong Kong

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MARCH 15, 2016
Vard gets LOI for four expedition cruise ships GulfMark settles dispute over newbuild Jones Act PSVs Maersk units to pay $3.6 million civil penalty IHI sheds stake in Brazilian shipyard EAS Optimarin wins "potentially huge" BWTS agreement Celebrity Cruises to acquire Galapagos operator Kawasaki and Shell team on liquefied hydrogen ships Fatigue blamed in tanker grounding

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MARCH 15, 2016
Icelandair boosting service to Portland International Airport Mitsui celebrates groundbreaking of Philippine merchant marine academy Coast Guard honors man for saving drowning teen Department of Transportation announces infrastructure project financing program General Dynamics NASSCO nets vessel maintenance contract

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MARCH 15, 2016
Maersk takes over Danish broker Lanic The pair will focus on synergies in dry bulk amid dire market VLCC spot rates surge on discharge delays in Asia Delays in Asia tighten up the spot market for the big 2m barrel crude tankers, although charterers managed to shave a few dollars off vessel earning power on Tuesday Charterers and owners must work together to resolve chemtanker age impasse Charterers demand young ships, but owners are not paid enough by charterers to invest significantly in modern chemical tankers TEN posts sharp increase in profits Tanker market to stay 'in healthy territory' says Tsakos Maritime industry joins push to curb illegal wildlife trade Buckingham Palace Declaration targets hotspot routes and ports used by traffickers Little joy for owners in charter market Feeder sector the only bright spark in an otherwise gloomy affair Liberia calls for ballast water treatment systems extension Proposal to change recently agreed IMO Assembly resolution amending compliance dates opposed by Japan Supramax rates near two-month highs on rising cargo demand Market gains optimism on the back of increased steel and cement shipments Bumi Armada takes legal action against Woodside for contract termination Malaysian company looking to claim damages from Woodside in Australian court INTTRA calls for more preparedness ahead of box weighing rule Shippers seek clarity on cut-off dates for VGM submission, INTTRA says IBIA joins Trident Alliance in raising concerns over global sulphur cap Both organisations to push jointly for full compliance with sulphur limits across industry HMM swings to loss Carrier debt ratio hits 2,007% MOL appoints chief country representatives for Asia and Oceania New positions allow MOL to tailor transportation services to meet respective countries' needs Sinotrans Shipping losses widen to $81.5m Group to enter liquefied natural gas Arctic shipping business in order to diversify risk China Cosco appoints Deng Huangjun as new chief financial officer Mr Deng is also deputy managing director at Cosco Pacific Moody's downgrades Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pressure in coal sector could see more counterparty contracts not renewed or subject to early termination

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MARCH 15, 2016
XPO strengthens position in UK retail sector Despite low diesel prices, UPS invests in natural gas stations, tractors Shipper coalition urges PMA, ILWU to begin contract extension talks Flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi suspends KCS intermodal service US Coast Guard downplays SOLAS confusion to Congress Japan sets SOLAS container weight error margin Cochin harbor trucker strike ends Rickmers posts higher revenue, earnings - and bottom line loss Russia preps containerized rail corridors from Far East to China Newark mayor seeks federal investigation of ILA hiring Allcargo Logistics plans new inland hub in India Alibaba logistics unit lands $1.5 billion in fundraising drive Automated freight rate platforms reel in big names

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MARCH 15, 2016
Gener8 Maritime delivers in-line result New York-listed tanker owner reports $45.5m in net income, just as analysts predicted. CLdN inks order for up to six ro-ros in Croatia European shortsea specialist books two firm ships at Uljanik and four options. GulfMark settles PSV spat with BAE Systems Agreement ends arbitration over delayed vessels and frees offshore vessel owner from capital commitments. Leadership change at Odfjell Terminals Tank storage arm of Norwegian chemical tanker owner appoints Vopak's Erkelens as CEO. Anchor-handler scrapping fell in 2015 Figures from Banchero Costa reveal the need for more vessels to be sent to breakers to balance weak market. Golar LNG Partners downgraded by DNB MLP sees rating cut after spike in market value since late January. Detained boxship to be scrapped Veteran Greek vessel that lost power off France has reached the end of the road. Seanergy eyes acquisition opportunities Bulker owner says quality tonnage is available at historically low prices as it swings to 2015 loss. Lindblad adds $45m to Credit Suisse loan Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group extends credit facility as it falls to loss in fourth quarter. GasLog adds an extra $100m to shelf New York-listed LNG owner takes shelf filing in line with MLP. Tsakos Energy: best result this decade New York-listed tanker owner rides strong market to a fivefold increase in annual net income. VLCC rates race to 'pretty exciting' levels No reason for this market not to remain tight, Paddy Rodgers says. Global Ship Lease buys bonds worth $28.4m New York-listed boxship owners completes offer to repurchase notes in order to cut its debt. Fatigue blamed for Canadian tanker grounding Master ordered port turn but helmsman continued to apply starboard rudder, accident report finds. Celebrity snaps up Galapagos cruise duo Royal Caribbean brand buys vessels to expand operations to the famous islands. HMM's 2015 loss hits $525m Restructuring Korean shipowner racked up large part of annual deficit in final quarter. Post 2000 built boxship brace heading for scrap Containership pair sold for demolition in Bangladesh, sources say. Uni-Tankers looks to grow after refinancing Chemical tanker owner strikes debt reduction deal with Danske Bank and gets $30m cash injection. IHI pulls out of Brazilian yard Japanese group transfers all of its equity in shipbuilder to domestic shareholders. Greek fleet growth continues at troubled time New high of of 4,092 vessels seen in 2015, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee figures show. Pacific Basin keeps eye on distressed deals Bulker owner says inflection point will come from unexpected factors as latest downturn drags beyond 1970s and 1980s depression. Faulty piping caused Istra Ace spill US Coast Guard's investigation reveals reason behind leak of heavy fuel in Los Angeles. Seaspan yard wins $49m newbuild finance Canadian shipbuilder receives state cash to construct research and supply ships. Shetland Line loses $18m ferry case Scottish owner had sued government over award of £243m contract to Serco in 2012. Marathon drops down inland marine business to MLP The fourth largest refiner in the US to receive $600m worth of stock for tug and barge fleet. Singapore container volumes continue to slide Weak Asia-Europe trade and liner alliances shake-up take their toll on box throughput. China seeks more crude oil imports from Nigeria Potential boost for suezmax tankers as China looks to increase imports from West Africa. YZJ passed on 40% of orders over payment terms Chinese shipbuilder said to have adopted "unwavering stance" in face of weak shipping markets.

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MARCH 15, 2016
Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications Peru to fully open market to U.S. beef exports CARU Containers acquires Chinese container trader Newark, N.J. mayor asks for federal investigation into longshore hiring Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016 MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections HMM commences China Thailand Express Florida increases funding for port projects Port of Virginia box volume soars 24% in February U.S. import, export prices decline in February VersaCold to acquire refrigerated road transport company BNSF aims to help shippers find shovel-ready industrial properties Troy Container Line launches new services GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL Executive Moves: ILWU, Port of Seattle and Americold Ag shipper associations support USCG's stance on container weight regulations

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MARCH 15, 2016
Ireland: Suppliers, ships liable to fines up to Eur12.7 million for breach of MARPOL Annex VI Offenses under EU sulfur regulations liable to fines up to Eur300,000. Platts acquires Commodity Flow The purchase helps extend Platts trade flow analytical capabilities. TRADER NOTE: London-based KPI Bridge Oil bunker trader relocates to Denmark The Dane says returning will help him be closer to clients. TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 15,000 mt fuel oil for Mar 29-31 Tender closes March 15.

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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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

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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