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January 28, 2016

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AMP investigates sinking of cargo ship off Panama's Colon City China could demand sanctions against EU after winning WTO appeal MSC offers new weekly loop from Yokohama to Djibouti from February 12 Seaspan to take delivery of 14,000-TEUer Taiwan's CSBC MISC provides 699-TEUer as anti-piracy Malaysian naval auxiliary ship China Colombo Container Terminal up 1.57pc in 2015 to 1.56 million TEU Banker's research note reveals Kerry Logistics to buy US forwarder Drewry: No hope of repeat of Asia-east coast box trade this year CN profits up 12pc as revenues rise 4pc, though sales off in Q4 Eco-friendly engines begin to dominate world container shipping 881 cargo thefts in North America noted by CargoNet in 2015 Confusion reigns as UN's wastewater treatment mandate faces delay in Baltic Poll: 40pc of Londoners favour Gatwick expansion, 34pc favour Heathrow United, Southwest buy 73 Boeing jets in blow to Canada's Bombardier Amazon gains more from warehouses than owning air network: Barclays Tradepoint Atlantic logistics centre bags pillar tenant FedEx Ground

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Reunion Island becomes CMA CGM Group's new maritime hub in Indian Ocean Basmati exports to Iran likely to resume HAROPA passes 90-mt mark in 2015 Maharashtra brings out port development policy Maiden vessel of upsized ACS service calls Chennai Mumbai Port attracts metro coaches built in Vadodara for shipment to Australia New Mangalore Port to start LNG terminal by next year: Chairman DB Schenker celebrates 20 years of operations in India DP World granted concession to develop logistics centre in Kigali, Rwanda Mumbai Harbour link to be completed in three-and-a-half years: EAC AEPC seeks simplified norms in FTP India to be world's fastest-growing major economy in 2016: UN report INR plunges below 68 on heavy selling by FIIs More deals for US cos in India: Obama Restrictions on white sugar exports seen forcing shipments of raw sugar Hyderabad experiencing technological innovations in its logistics industry

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MOL (Americas) names VP area operations Spare parts at favourable prices Seca regs - any impact on port of Kiel? Lufthansa company teams up with drone producer Yes to congestion reduction measures in Crissier Rapid changeover at TX Logistik WEC launching new service Ribar to head up SBB CN investing heavily in current year Savannah's luck held in 2015 Private owner for Maastricht Aachen airport Forwarder selected for UK's first Automechanika OOCL suffering on Asia-Europe route Signalling upgrade between Chiasso and Milan Volga-Dnepr strengthens three sectors More Mumbai and Mauritius, and new to Beijing Wielton founds German subsidiary

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Nordea shipping and offshore final quarter loan loss provision in sharp rise Scandinavian financial services group Nordea has reported a sharp rise in the loan loss ratio of its shipping and offshore business in 4Q15 compared to the previous quarter and year-on. Operating profit also fell significantly. Nordea's loan loss provision - the loan loss reserve divided by the amount of net... 'Mobility' key to UK maritime recruitment, says skills alliance Mobility in and around the maritime sector is at the heart of a maritime recruitment drive being led by funding group Seafarers UK, which wants to attract young people to the seafaring profession and the broader maritime industry. The organisation will host a UK-wide week long Seafarers Awareness Week between 20-26... Maritime terrorism: Better be prepared The subject of maritime terrorism is rarely mainstream news. Many would find it hard to recall the last time such an event occurred. Incidents have happened sporadically. Events such as the attack on Limburg and the deaths of... Comment: What lies behind Arctic Shipping Norway move? Trond Mohn was majority owner (48%) and chief executive of Frank Mohn AS, a supplier of Framo submerged cargo pumps to the tanker market. The company had been launched outside Bergen, Norway, by Frank Mohn (1916-2001), and grew quickly after his son took... Crackdown slashes Malacca piracy Pirate attacks in the Malacca Strait, a vital trade route for merchant vessels headed from the Middle East to east Asia, have been given a new twist by a top Indonesian... IMB piracy figures show encouraging trend On the surface, the headlines show that the number of piracy incidents in 2015 and 2014 were almost identical: 243 compared with 245, according to data published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). A figure of two lower than the previous year is hardly an encouraging... Fredriksen's Geveran and Arctic Securities to set up shipbroking firm Geveral Trading, a Dutch holding company owned by John Fredriksen and Arctic Securities, the Oslo based investment bank, have agreed to set up a shipbroking company, to be called Arctic Shipping Norway AS, the investment bank said in a statement. The new company is expected to... Transas unveils THESIS The CEO of German-based maritime electronics firm Transas, Frank Coles, opened the company's Simulation User Conference in Singapore in January by introducing the Transas Harmonised Eco System of Integrated Solutions (THESIS). He told more than 400 delegates, maritime training... Petronas could delay FLNG delivery from Samsung HI Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas is likely to defer the delivery of a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) as gas prices show no sign of an imminent rebound. Sources from SHI said the South Korean shipbuilder is in discussions with Petronas to... VLGC rates hit record high in 2015 The Baltic VLGC Index averaged USD93.50 per tonne while timecharter equivalent earnings were USD3.7 million per month in 2015, the highest annual average level on record. Shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) said that while 2015 started slowly, recovery was driven by a reduced number of ships available in the... S-Oil seals diesel, naphtha shipments to Saudi Aramco unit South Korean refiner S-Oil has signed an agreement with its affiliate Saudi Aramco to ship up to 24 million barrels of unleaded sulphur diesel (ULSD) and up to 20 million barrels of light naphtha in 2016. S-Oil said that the contract value will be based on international market prices. A minimum of 12 million... European Parliament drops port services deregulation The European Parliament transport committee has voted to drop proposals to force European Union ports to deregulate access to port services such as towage, mooring, and pilotage from a new European Union port regulation currently being prepared. The committee has come out instead in favour of allowing... Hong Kong drops to fifth on list of world's busiest container ports The Port of Hong Kong fell to fifth place on the list of the world's busiest container ports in 2015 after booking declining throughput volumes for 18 consecutive months. Preliminary figures from the Hong Kong Port Development Council show the port handled 20.1 million containers in... China tightens emission control, no further change for Hong Kong China's drive for green shipping has been gaining support in the Pearl River Delta, but Hong Kong's emission control is expected to remain the same until 2019, according to Lloyd's Register Asia. As of 1 January 2016, China has implemented an emission control area (ECA) at the Pearl River Delta on... Energy efficiency course now online A complete package of training materials on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, which includes presentations, posters, exercises, and assignments, aims to explain implementation of the regulations in Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI... Crude tanker owners claim outlook remains strong Despite battered stock pricing, crude tanker fundamentals remain unbowed, according to top executives participating in a Capital Link forum on 26 January. "We're in a 'goldilocks market' at the moment," claimed Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers. "If investors would begin to value the shares, we'd... Labour union to take on appeal of Seaman Guard Ohio crew International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) will help pay for an appeal by crew members of the Seaman Guard Ohio who were recently sentenced to five years in prison by an Indian court. After conducting a legal analysis of the judgment, "we firmly believe there are grounds...

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Kerry Logistics eyes growing ASEAN trade and plans major expansion in Thailand and Myanmar Cargologicair takes off with a charter flight to Italy after UK AOC is granted OOCL reports desperate fourth quarter and CSCL expects a loss: will 2016 be a flood of red ink? Prologis says e-commerce drives surge in warehouse demand Lufthansa gets into drones - but not for deliveries In photos: Dunkirk's refugee wasteland, even worse than the Calais Jungle Mohammed Sharaf announces his retirement from DP World Volga Dnepr appoints global directors for Aerospace, Humanitarian and Oil & Gas divisions

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Kongsberg Maritime President will be next Group CEO BAE San Diego gets $25.5 million Navy contract mod Shipbuilder to install ClassNK-NAPA GREEN in newbuild VIDEO: Crew lifted from listing car carrier in Bay of Biscay Fincantieri inks Iranian shipyard cooperation agreement Singapore awards LNG bunkering licenses TOTE settles with five El Faro families

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Jensen Maritime to design two US-flagged cruise ships Georgia Ports Authority sets record for container volumes during 2015 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines adding new woodchip carrier Willard Marine delivers new SOLAS 670 rescue boat Rail group releases report covering state of industry

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Costamare beats profit projections for fourth quarter Containership owner is quick to line up Chinese financing deal for Hamburg Süd newbuilding pair Ro-ro vessel adrift in Bay of Biscay after 22 crew rescued Gales, high seas and 40-degree list lead crew to abandon ship Paragon eyes newbuilding sales as cash tightens Dry bulk owner posts new loss as it reduces fleet in agreement with bankers Seafarer employment statistics are cause for concern, say UK shipping interests UK Chamber and unions alike fear for future prospects, despite 5% jump in number of ratings Supreme Court finds owner and insurer liable in Prestige case Master sentenced to two years in prison for crime against the environment WFW confirms role in Teekay Tankers refinance deal Law firm advised on $900m five-year facility Navios Midstream posts higher profits VLCC owner benefits from profit-sharing earnings BG and Keppel secure Singapore LNG bunkering permit Delivery of liquefied natural gas as fuel expected to start in 2017 in Singapore HMM denies having plans to seek court receivership Korean shipping line also scotches market talk of merger plans with rival Hanjin China Cosco to operate CSCL fleet on March 1 Cosco has filed a petition for regulation exemption to the FMC Wärtsilä reports higher net profit in 2015 Helsinki-listed company's results seen as a good bellwether of shipping's appetite for new or technically advanced tonnage ITF to pay legal support for Seaman Guard Ohio appeal Union calls on vessel's flag to assist criminalised seafarers DP World group chief executive Mohammed Sharaf retires Update: Sharaf leaves post with immediate effect having overseen the company's transformation from a small domestic terminal operator into a major global player Noble Century Shipping to acquire two cargo vessels from Guangdong Tongcheng Ships to be bought for $5.8bn Asian financial regulators likely to provide more clarity on Iran sanctions Market participants remain wary of resuming business with Iran as many sanctions remain Fincantieri inks maritime industry-related agreements with Iran Pacts to explore areas of co-operation in shipbuilding and marine propulsion CMA CGM enhances Reunion Island position as Indian Ocean hub CMA CGM adds more Reunion Island weekly calls Damen to carry out winter modifications on vessels for Viking River Cruises Contract scheduled for completion by early March Jensen Maritime provides design and production engineering services for two cruiseships Company to use 3D modelling to visualise vessel layout, maintenance envelopes and operational access Safe Bulkers completes another $40m refinancing New term loan to enhance financial flexibility of company Georgia Ports Authority posts record high growth for 2015 Port authority is deepening Savannah and has ordered more ship-to-shore cranes to handle larger vessels

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Refrigerated trucker Marten Transport posts record profit Eastbound trans-Pacific rates to recover in second half, HMMA CEO says XPO Logistics rival scoops up former Con-way execs E-commerce retailers 'clicked' on US trucker Covenant Transport Retiring DP World CEO led global expansion JOC Webcast: Global demand improves, but carrier outlook gets worse New service beefs up Liverpool's access to mainland Europe Warehouse operator where Santos port fire began fined NS intermodal volume decline contributes to double-digit profit drop Russia expects containerized export rebound India intermodal rail operator's profit falls on trade slump, higher costs Port congestion 'inevitable' even without mega-ships Hansa Heavy Lift HHL Amazon Steadily declining volume drops Hong Kong down global rankings

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Smit hired to aid stricken Cido ship Salvage tug Abeille Bourbon on scene as list of Modern Express steepens to nearly 50 degrees. Pdvsa chugs along with terminal booster Venezuelan state-owned producer to complete next phase of project at Anzoategui in second quarter. Costamare nets funds for Jiangsu brace Greek owner pens financing for newbuildings on its way to strong fourth quarter figures. Firm to appeal ballast water rule US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment. Jones Act draws rival lobbying views Two Washington DC-based think tanks argue economic merits of cabotage laws Frangou sees 'no credit' for MLP yield Navios Midstream dividend growth halt comes despite 'robust' tanker market. Patitsas plots buys in dry cargo wild west Greek owner thinks blood on the streets is a good indicator as he follows shipping's only investment rule Shell shareholders approve BG takeover 83.1% of votes cast in favour of combination of supermajor with gas giant. Reach Subsea ship finds NEMO work Stril Explorer heading to Martinique for thermal energy conversion project. Farstad Shipping ponders office shakeup Offshore vessel owner set to reduce costs through new measures that will affect its Alesund base. Total nets Greek VLCC for Iranian cargo Capital ship poised to be first large tanker into Kharg Island after sanctions lifted. Crew saved after A2Sea jack-up grounds Danish owner evacuates 15 seafarers from vessel as tow lines breaks in storm off Denmark. Well-covered NAP pushes up earnings Angeliki Frangou-led MLP makes more money thanks to strong rates but misses analysts' consensus. "Even the best cannot escape the storm" Nordea says DOF likely to face liquidity issues, excluding its subsea subsidiary. London Club surprised by Prestige ruling UK insurer seeking clarification after Spanish court says it has direct liability for 2002 tanker spill. Bulls, bears and believing in fairies Braemar, SCF and Euronav chart the tanker market with the aid of animals and Peter Pan. DNB Markets: Wall of worry faces investors Ted Jadick believes defensive investors mean private owners are best placed to take opportunities this year. Judicial manager sells five Mercator bulkers Singapore owner has six ships left after disposals to its banks bring in $32m to reduce debts. Paragon considering newbuilding sales Michael Bodouroglou-led company says further disposals are probable as it reaches settlements with three lenders. ITF paying for crew's appeal Union backing Seaman Guard Ohio seafarers' bid to have jail sentences overturned in Indian weapons row. Prosafe laying up accommodation vessel Cypriot owner preparing to stack floatel currently idle in Gulf of Mexico. Strong sales lift Wartsila in 2015 Finnish firm boosts its annual profit while CEO Eskola unconcerned over smaller order intake. Second AIDA cruiseship facing MHI delay Japanese shipyard could push back delivery of newbuilding by at least six months, report claims. Royal Caribbean returns to Haiti port Allure of the Seas arrives in private Labadee resort following unrest in the country. OPEC and Russia ready to cut production? Crude cartel and Russian deputy premier hint at moves to combat falling prices. DVB trying to sell seized drillship Deepsea Metro II, formerly managed by Odfjell Drilling, is up for grabs in Curacao next month. Nordea loan losses rise in fourth quarter But Nordic shipping bank's net profit rises, with credit quality "solid." Tankers urged to keep their cool during Panama transit Canal staff being taken ill due to fumes accidentally released by the warm weather. Ezra forced into financial management shake-up Singapore offshore player forced to make double CFO switch on virtually the same day. Financial woes spread to offshore employees Malaysian oil and gas workers face closer scrutiny if they want to take out a mortgage, admits bank. Blackrock tweaks shipping portfolio Large fund manager cuts exposure to barge market, but increases stake in cruises.

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JANUARY 27, 2016
U.S. further loosens export controls for Cuba Norfolk Southern profits fall along with freight volumes Algeria prepares for major shipping port Second new LNG-powered TOTE containership delivered ICTSI DR Congo Terminal to commence operations in August Great Lakes iron ore shipments tumble in January Halterm Container Terminal invests in new equipment TQL expands into Miami Executive Moves: YRC Freight, SEKO Logistics, MARS and Volga-Dnepr Airlines FedEx to launch 25m share repurchase program Panama Canal 'inauguration' still expected in Q2 2016 Broker association urges slowdown in ACE roll out CMA CGM increases presence at Reunion Island CN bucks freight rail trend, ups profits in 2015

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JANUARY 27, 2016
Oil strengthens on signs of Russia, OPEC cooperation on possible output cut Oil futures rose Wednesday as speculation mounted that Russia and OPEC will coordinate on a production cut. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks lowest since November US Gulf Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached its lowest level since November. CHINA DATA: Dec residual fuel imports fall 23% on year to 2.19 million mt Most of the December cargoes were heard to have been resold as bonded bunker fuel. Sustained weak rates drive Panamax owners to scrap vessels earlier than usual Charterers prefer 'newer and more economical vessels in terms of consumption'. Brightoil Petroleum issues profit warning for H2 2015 on low oil price But its international trading and bunkering businesses have posted profits. Is it really safer to bypass a trader and deal direct with a physical supplier? Buyers may be seeking a safe haven which is in fact no safer than the one they are trying to steer away from. Russian Feb fuel oil exports set to fall amid run cuts Also, the contango structure of the market makes storage a better option, say traders. Singapore's MPA approves first two LNG bunker suppliers Pavilion Gas, and partnership between Keppel Offshore & Marine and BG Group, to be authorized LNG suppliers. EU committee rejects free-market port proposal No single model possible for port services. Major global bunker firms eye Latin American growth in 2016 Trading firms shrug off red flags in the troubled region. TANKERS: Bad weather causing delays at UK ports Further high winds and swell due Friday AM until Saturday PM.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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.

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

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

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

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