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BRIEFS

February 25, 2016

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Evergreen succession battle rages with intended heir ousted by half brothers NOL posts US$707 million profit buoyed by $888 million APL Logistics sale Hapag-Lloyd operating profit up 9pc to US$916.1 million. sales rise 29pc CMA CGM, UASC, Hanjin, CSCL halt China-Red Sea REX3/ARC2 loops CMA CGM denies it is in talks with Korean yards for 20,000-TEU ships Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU Beijing optimistic about China trade, it will stabilise, improve in 2016 California ports refine techniques to cut costly waterfront congestion Maersk to levy US$100/TEU rate hike from east coast South America April 1 'Before UN weigh-in rules apply they shoudl have legislative okay' US fines 5 intermediaries US$520,000 for violations of Shipping Act rules Men who got yuan plunge right now say worse will come worldwide Trans-Pacific Partnership may help Indonesia out of China dependence Houston sees petrochemical plants, mega-ships driving box volumes Cargolux, Oman Air add Luxembourg-Mumbai to belly cargo agreement IATA conference to examine use of drones in the air cargo industry 85pc of Africa takes big step towards Open Skies under new deal Dhaka's Shahjalal Airport's cargo incompetence cripples nation's trade

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd posts operating profit in Q4 2015 MSC renames ISES as Himalaya Express service New Suez Canal seen benefiting from 'One Belt One Road' & an opened up Iran NYK report recognised for excellence at 2015 Nikkei Annual Report Awards Shipping Ministry's perspective plan focuses on coastal shipping, logistics flows Tanker shipping freight rates seen weakening in late 2016 India likely to impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from US, EU Cabinet approves WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on phenol imports India-Sri Lanka economic cooperation agreement to be inked this year Reporting of cargo crime reaches 5-year high in 2015 as more police forces capture & share incident intelligence

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Emerging from the doldrums? First Union Rail renamed 'Wells Fargo Rail' MiX tops telematics list in SA New rail business park in North Carolina Launch of next-generation B737BCF AAT handling Malindo Air in Hong Kong More growth for general cargo alliance Shipping lines need to address VGM, says Fiata Retirement ahead for DNV GL's EVP See-saw results for Ports of Auckland Speedier parcel sorting in Russia Brambles selects new leader for digital division Faulty engines - no 3 breakdown cause Spanish Ports look back in joy Sichuan to launch Europe operation Greek-Bulgarian checkpoint blocked again Hapag Lloyd from red to black with CSAV

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Does shipping even belong on Wall Street? In shipping's Wall Street 'dream', blue-chip sector consolidators boasting multibillion-dollar market capitalisations and massive trading volumes rise to the fore. Public shipowners are far fewer and vastly larger. The industry's stock is coveted by America's most powerful long-only investment... Seaman Guard Ohio guards await bail decision Six maritime guards from the floating armoury Seaman Guard Ohio are awaiting a ruling on their bail hearing, held today (24 February) in India. The ship was impounded in October 2013 and its crew and armed guards detained for allegedly entering Indian waters with illegal arms without appropriate permission. Reverend Ken Peters, director of... US exporters seek SOLAS rule delay US exporters fear there may be major disruption to their supply chains if a new SOLAS container weight rule goes into effect on 1 July. However, regulators argue that delaying the rule in the US could place international shipping at risk.An amendment to the SOLAS convention, adopted by the International... Company profile: Fednav stays course on fleet Federal Navigation (Fednav) has decided to turn a blind eye toward choppy economic seas for bulker companies and sail on with plans to renew its fleet. "We're pursuing an organic growth strategy," co-CEO and president Mark Pathy told IHS Fairplay. That... Appetite wanes at shipping banks Shipping banks are pulling back on loans amid rising market turbulence and heightened regulatory pressure, according to bankers speaking at the Hellenic-American/Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce Shipping Conference. "There has definitely been less appetite after the last month or two," said AMN AMRO North American shipping head Francis Birkeland at the New... USCG updates Ballast Water Management System information In a new notification, the United States Coastguard (USCG) has clarified its current position on ballast water management system type approvals, and has outlined some challenges with the process. To date, multiple systems have been submitted to the independent... Wave of debt swamps Korean carriers Consolidation or bust? That could be the question facing the two giant South Korean carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Hanjin Shipping, as they begin to buckle under a crushing liquidity crisis.While it is unlikely Seoul will allow the lines to fail, there will be no good news coming out... Dredging: Don't be that rabbit in the headlights! If you were approached by a TV crew and asked to explain to a live broadcast why the dredging project you were engaged on was important, what's the first thing you would do? Exactly. You'd freeze. You'd forget everything you ever knew about dredging. You'd resemble the proverbial rabbit in... Salalah banks on bulk After a record year for bulk exports in 2015, Port of Salalah has added further capacity and set ambitious growth targets for this year. The port is focusing on import-export general cargo to make it more attractive to... Multimillion-dollar investment to double India's Sapangar Bay box capacity Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) in Sabah, Malaysia, is to lengthen its quay from 500 m to 1.2 km and increase its yard from 15 ha to 60 ha under an expansion project that will more than double handling... DNV GL's Svensen to retire DNV GL group president Tor E Svensen is to retire later this year, the classification society has announced. DNV has gone from strength to strength during Svensen's tenure. Its tonnage has expanded by 144% since 2004, before Svensen took the helm in 2006. In 2004, IHS figures suggest DNV's fleet totalled about... Korea broadens incentives for companies at Saemangeum port The South Korean government is extending its incentives for companies that set up a presence around Saemangeum New Port, on the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, as part of its strategy to revitalise the area. The Ministry of Land,... Marine insurers remain wary of Iran risks The maritime market's ability to do business with Iran continues to be hampered by insurers' fears over remaining US and European sanctions. While the Japanese government has expressed its willingness to renew the USD8 billion of insurance cover for its nation's... PNG shipowner may face charges over second ship disaster Peter Sharp, a shipowner facing charges over the sinking of Rabaul Queen in 2012, may also be charged over the loss of Kimbe Queen last year, according to police in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Police are alleging Kimbe Queen's crew were drunk when it... Hanjin Shipping mulls more asset sales Hanjin is currently headed by Korean Air boss Cho Yang-hoHanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling more assets to boost its liquidity, as it has KRW500 billion (USD406 million) of debts that have to be repaid within 1H16. South Korea's biggest shipping company said in a Korea Exchange filing... APMT opens free medical centre for Mumbai truckers Global terminal operator APM Terminals has opened a medical centre with an in-house doctor to provide free diagnosis, basic medical assistance, and medicines to the outside truckers who serve India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva, at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in... Damco turns the corner, cautiously optimistic for 2016 Freight forwarding company Damco has returned to a full-year profit in 2015 and is cautiously optimistic for 2016. The Netherland-headquartered firm posted a profit of USD15 million for the financial year 2015 against a loss of USD225 million in 2014. However, Thomas Knudsen, CEO of Damco Asia region, told IHS Fairplay that despite...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
CSAV acquisition seems to have helped Hapag-Lloyd turn 2014 losses into a profit in 2015 Oman Air signs up with SmartKargo for unique cloud-based air cargo management IT Analysis: Ocado needs a global partner or new cash to fund hi-tech investment plan Boeing bets on Chinese domestic express boom for 737 conversions Evergreen succession battle heats up as group chairman role is abolished DHL Global Forwarding failed on software, and that's why it would come cheap Tor Svensen announces his retirement from DNV GL Cameron Thorpe to take over as London Gateway chief executive, as Simon Moore heads to Dubai

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Switch to Intersleek earns shipowners carbon credits Matson reports strong results for 2015 Eastern Shipbuilding delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Island Offshore in financial restructuring move

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Port of Longview ends talks regarding gas facility project Port of Coos Bay nets loan to purchase new gantry crane US rail freight numbers head up during week Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok Terminal 1 deal with Clark College Teamsters look to renegotiate pilot contract agreements

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Vancouver sets its sights on attracting shipping firms City's growth and potential as a location for global shipmanagement result from strategic long-term public policy decisions Navios says liquidity now sufficient 'through 2017' Owner reports NYSE non-compliance notification after outlining more measures to combat tough market Cheniere reportedly sends first LNG cargo to Brazil Brazil is currently the most profitable destination, and US cargoes are destination-flexible Panamaxes start to slide again Availability of vessels outweighs South American inquiries IM Skaugen slides $4.9m into the red for 2015 Gas carrier owner focused on small scale LNG ambition, but it is 'not there yet' Navios expects scrapping to drive dry bulk recovery Lay-ups 'not huge' and less of an influence, says Angeliki Frangou London Club loses members on renewal round Terms not agreed with some owners, says Gooch Supreme Court to take OW Bunker case next month Hundreds of owners will be watching expedited hearing granted to Product Shipping & Trading Klaveness chief expects years before dry bulk recovery Company will focus on niche combined carriers and developing digital solutions Anglo-Eastern Univan Group faces challenging 2016 But merger will help combined company better weather industry storm Solstad Offshore swings to loss for 2015 on impairment charges Company expects dismal conditions for the offshore vessel market to be prolonged Matson 2015 results lifted by ocean transportation segment Company expects to see strong 2016 operating results albeit not at 2015's record levels FSL Trust reports 14% year-on-year revenue rise Company saw improved charter rates for its tankers Port of Oakland approves Outer Harbor Terminal lease termination Terminal operator will pay additional $5.1m for cleanup and repairs

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Baby Boeing converts as China's express market takes off Expeditors profit soars, despite weak air and ocean freight US truckload pricing flat in January, intermodal falls El Faro black box batteries likely died months before sinking Report: Hanjin seeking to offload assets ahead of debt payment deadline Economic crisis threatens Russia investment in Far East infrastructure JadeWeserPort gets backing for second container terminal El Faro rescue efforts escalated quickly, Coast Guard investigators told Telematics company Orbcomm expands cellular product lineup Global container port growth slowed to crawl in 2015 FedEx Ground to open DC near Seattle, Tacoma - and Amazon New tech to speed gate moves at DP World terminal in India's top port China throughput flat as Hong Kong continues to struggle Exploding lithium battery market collides with aviation rules

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Two injured in general cargoship collision Wijnne & Barends ship hits boats and pontoons in River Nene in the UK. Martin Midstream hikes shipping profit Texas conglomerate sees annual operating income rise by 40% for tug-and-barge fleet. Suezmax tanker spot market rates slump Europe catches up to retrenching West Africa rates; average TCE down 22% on week. US entrance to shift LNG market dynamics Gas executives see the beginning of US LNG exports as making more flexible global market. CMA CGM cools talk of pending mega order French line says it is not in talks with yards for ultra-large containerships. GMS's Sharma defends beaching in India Chief executive of largest cash buyer of demolition tonnage criticises proponents of sweeping ban on practise. Icebreaker goes aground in Antarctica P&O vessel stuck off Mawson Station after high winds break its moorings. Oil proving a drain but Fredriksen still big fish Bloomberg says offshore woe has dragged down shipowner's fortune but salmon company is swimming ahead. Matson mulls newbuilding move US container line could order two containerships after it posted record 2015 financial results. Island Offshore agrees debt extension Norwegian offshore owner also reveals shareholders are pumping in fresh equity to combat sector downturn. DP World expands flagship Jebel Ali port Dubai-based company adds capacity to important hub and claims it will change the way ports work. Houston and Souki team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Souki and Houston team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Spoof advert highlights lack of Canada/US ferry Classified listing offers $47m for much-needed ship to run between Yarmouth and Maine. MISC splashes $445m on FPS stake Cash-rich Malaysian owner buys back 50% stake in production unit sold to parent in dark days of 2012. Newbuildings booked in 2015 show $4bn loss Data reveals ships contracted last year have seen huge sums wiped off their value - and not just in dry bulk. New ro-pax run for Russia Trans-Exim starts service with veteran ferry to Sassnitz in Germany. POSH wins five long-term deals worth $85m Singaporean owner secures employment for four newbuildings and one AHTS in the Middle East. Hanjin goes for high-interest 30-year bonds Korean shipowner trying to raise $178m through debt sale; also selling trademark rights. Qatar Navigation pushes up 2015 profit Milaha grows earnings as products tankers and gas carriers contribute the most. Caspian Shipping eyes tanker, bulker orders Azerbaijan national owner considering moving for slots at domestic Baku Shipyard. IM Skaugen slices fourth quarter loss Cut in administrative and legal costs boosts Norwegian gas carrier owner in "challenging" market. Hyundai Heavy Industries makes weak start to 2016 World's largest shipbuilder saw $545m in new orders, but none of them in shipbuilding. Navios Maritime warned on share price Greek owner says it will "cure deficiency" after notification by New York exchange. Moody's downgrades Noble Group over liquidity fears Ratings agency says trader's finances will remain constrained until it refinances bank facilities. Vessel impairments dog Solstad Offshore results Declining asset values and weaker currency take their toll at Lars Peder Solstad-led company. Offshore slowdown set to hurt Ezion Holdings results Group expects challenging and uncertain market conditions of the industry to be prolonged.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Round 8 of TIGER grant program begins Drewry: Container terminals facing slower growth, higher costs CEVA starts Shanghai-Budapest LCL service FAA proposes fine against Atlas for improper 747 repair CarrierDirect: IT separating freight haves from havenots Matson bucks market trend, posts 'best year' in company history FMC reviews 50 OTI license applications Expeditors International Q4 profits jump 15.2% CSX joins Nasdaq-100 Index Canadian Pacific announces $0.25 dividend ATA: Truck tonnage index slips 1.4% in January

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Oil futures rise on EIA weekly inventory report; contango steepens Oil futures rallied Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed draws in gasoline and distillate stocks. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Buenos Aires high-sulfur bunker fuel prices rose to $200/mt Wednesday on tighter supplies. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil imports lowest since Aug 2002 Slump 86% week on week. RUSSIA DATA: January fuel oil exports fall 24.7% year on year Due to weak export margins and reduced throughput on poor refining economics. ICS gets behind CO2 reduction target for shipping Wants IMO to develop 'intended' target in same way as developing countries will do under Paris Agreement. Shipping organizations call for IMO to implement mandatory fuel use collection Want system in place in time to preempt EU MRV. Barge congestion persists in ARA products market Amsterdam seeing the most delays. South Korea cuts natural gas rates 9.5% on lower LNG import bill Second cut this year after rates fell 9% in January US Coast Guard to assess ECA compliance through voluntary sampling program Ships participating won't be sanctioned for non-compliant samples, but suppliers' administrations may be alerted. Bunker shift to MGO to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast.

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PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

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

Hong Kong/Panama

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

OFFSHORE

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

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

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

TRADE

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

Washington/Suitland

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

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

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

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

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

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

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

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

COMPETITION

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

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

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

Taranto/La Spezia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Bari

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

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

Monk

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Noise

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

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

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

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

LOGISTICS

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

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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