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August 31, 2018

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RCL to run two separate service to Cambodia and Thailand from Singapore HMM box throughput at Busan Port reaches record 1.2m TEU US Q2 GDP revised upward to 4.2pc US rolls out aid to farmers suffering from financial loss in trade war Verifavia reminds shipping companies of imminent IMO DCS deadline Maersk uses CargoSphere's platform to automatically notify customers of rates DB Schenker offers booking platform for land transport in Germany Changi air cargo edges up 2.1pc in July Airfreight volume growth in Asia Pacific accelerates in July: AAPA EmiratesSkyCargo flies relief supplies to flood victims in India's Kerala state

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AUGUST 30, 2018
'I want the Indian trade fraternity to benefit from our expertise' Clarification on Total Movements article Shipping Portal to be launched soon to ensure transparency & efficiency in the sector: Mansukh Mandaviya APM Terminals uses drones to improve safety & efficiency New wage agreement signed for port & dock workers All roads lead to MALA 2018 today Ganga Rejuvenation also about generating wealth out of waste

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Back to its roots Forestry and bulk freight feed Kiwi earnings Gefco renews contract with Maiori Design Maersk to undertake Arctic trial Imboden turns his back on Swiss Post UPS gets OK to ship biological samples from Viracopos Poland: facelift for 63 km of track U-Freight sees AOG logistics services 'soar' Spanish ports on the rise US class I railroad develops hub in Canada New head of Swensk Sjöfart in October Zurich airport invites YOU to 70th birthday party «Curiosity of the day» Kuehne + Nagel establishes one European region DSV: Swift leadership change for Europe unit Testing multimodal shipping from Japan to Russia Airfreight traffic growth lowest since May 2016 Erck Rickmers sells bulker fleet to Star Bulk

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Dredging raises the bar on pipeline safety BW LPG opts for LPG bunkers Productivity data show bigger vessels offer mixed bag of benefits and drawbacks for stakeholders Star Bulk to buy up to seven vessels from ER Capital NYK Line consolidates four logistics subsidiaries Fuel efficiency demands shorten LNG vessels' lifespan Growing Brazil-China crude trade to boost VLCC demand Shipping ranks high on Hong Kong's talent list COSCO Energy Shipping weakened by oil market, tanker rates HMM needs financial backing, says KOBC chief Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, COSCO shipbuilding unit launch scrubber project

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Canada and US push for a new North America free-trade agreement US-China trade war provides a bonus for Kerry Logistics as H1 profits soar 'Haulage at the click of a button' - hi-tech start-up aims to ease port congestion Impact of IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel rule will be "close to a perfect storm", says Maersk MSC finally warming to social media Hermes and Seko Logistics join hands in Germany

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AUGUST 30, 2018
MHI-MME launches new MET turbocharger models Iridium and Rolls-Royce cooperate on autonomous ship connectivity Young Brothers takes delivery of first of four new tugs GulfMark Offshore: We'll talk to Harvey Gulf Maersk product tanker retrofitted with world's largest rotor sails

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AUGUST 30, 2018
BW LPG eyes 'world-first' LPG-fuelled very large gas carriers Oslo-listed company's net losses widen on dismal market conditions and near-term outlook remains 'cautious' Related Stories Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates Norwegian owner charters out one ship for up to 12 months at $85,000 per day, in line with the market Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Singapore-based company, which listed on Nasdaq in New York in June, saw revenues drop in its dry bulk and tankers... Related Stories Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Sir Alan Massey to step down at the end of October, after leading Britain's flag state and coastguard activities since... Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' DP World's move into feedership operations is a logical step in creating a multimodal response to carrier power over terminals Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Carrier says regulatory compliance will drive up costs but that there are no concerns over low-sulphur fuel availability Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Japanese group to work with AI guru on digitalisation Related Stories Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Business of shipping foreign-trade crude oil posted an operating loss of Yuan425.7m versus an operating profit of Yuan428.5m during the... Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock No oil pollution to the environment and no damage to the vessel, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering Odfjell eyes new bond offering Chemical tanker and terminal owner suffered a $120m loss in the second quarter of 2018 Related Stories Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business Viewpoint: Mothers know best Mother of cruise firm president called passenger Kay Longstaff a 'stupid woman' who had cost the company $600,000 after she... Related Stories Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars Alarm raised over fuel contamination cases Shipping faces up to trade wars Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital Holding-linked ships The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totalling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 British billionaire had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping in... Related Stories NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships NYK to integrate domestic terminal business Two parties have agreed to merge UNI-X Crop and Nippon Container Terminals Co Related Stories SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Shanghai-listed company says the container shipping industry is still in a "long cycle of dismal" troubled by oversupply of vessels, despite... Related Stories Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totaling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 Billionaire British heir had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping... Related Stories First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the

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AUGUST 30, 2018
US truck shippers prep for higher 2019 spending ILA votes next month on US East/Gulf coast master contract Asia-US ocean importers forced to turn to air services Former Prince Rupert chief to head Quebec container project 3PL Mahindra buys stake in India logistics tech startup Shippers reacting to higher costs via CSX interchange reboot Ocean carriers benefiting from bigger ships, as terminals strain

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Bunker costs, freight rates sink Cosco profits "Historical low" in international oil transportation dents Chinese state shipowner's bottom line. Ship Finance issues $72m bond Fredriksen company raises money for fleet expansion with five-year Norwegian bond. AG Shipping tied to second tanker buy Emerging market wobbles look unlikely to shake global economy Turkey's slide into economic crisis after the US imposed sanctions has raised fears of contagion, but global stability and growth appears unchallenged, writes global strategist Alexandre Tavazzi ADS Crude Carriers debuts on Oslo Merkur Kalani shareholder legal action to drag into 2019 Fraud lawsuits against DryShips, Top Ships, Diana Containerships and low-profile investment firm are grinding their way through US court system Buybacks strengthen Economou's hold on DryShips Modern boxships fetch premium as charter rates continue to slide Rising fuel prices tilt market in favour of younger vessels New technology may impress but to succeed it must offer real value Exciting new ship technologies may appear to offer near boundless promise, but the reality remains that hardware and software need to deliver results for shipowners and operators Japanese owner trio scoops bulk of Evergreen newbuilds Bangkokmax feeders will be built by three yards in Asia, with Imabari winning lion's share of construction Transpacific lines make hay in peak season as tariffs loom Rising freight rates lead to 'extra loaders' deployed as boxship operators cash in First Arc7 unit for Yamal's second train delivers early LNG carrier charter rates start to firm ahead of winter Shipowners are holding out on fixing their tonnage for time-charter business in the hope that richer pickings are still to come Developers target JSK's new barge-based FSRU Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making Renewal is in the air, after the global downturn, the Car Wash scandal and a falling domestic economy all combined to bring down the biggest market for vessels Owners gnaw at thick Petrobras armour with legal wins on 'blocking' Foreign shipowners find their legal teeth in Brazil against one of the world's most powerful offshore vessel charterers Methanol offers simple path to lower emissions - trade group The Stena Germanica pioneers use of niche fuel, along with Waterfront's vessels Uljanik proves size does not always matter Shipping is innovative but testing takes time - CMT NGO Shipbreaking unconcerned by EC's Shree Ram inspection Skuld and Eide probed over 'illegal' demo deal Oslo-based insurer and former owner face Norwegian investigation over the scrapping of a heavylift vessel in Pakistan Material advantage: seeking alternatives to reliance on steel RAMSSES project turns spotlight on using composites to increase competitiveness of European-built ships Growing portfolio of solutions to tackle emissions but no 'natural winner' so far Lloyd's Register's marine boss says a 'natural replacement' for residual fuels will shape the vessels of the future Autonomy creates big challenges for maritime conventions The IMO must rewrite its rules if owners are to adopt a new generation of vessels Magic bullet is needed to meet IMO's CO2 target MSI boss says 'easy wins' have already been taken off the table Fehn provides shortsea testbed for rotors Wind-assisted sail system working as planned and promising substantial fuel savings Japanese yards and operators join forces in i-shipping project Digitalisation campaign is encouraging collaboration to create the shipping and shipbuilding industry of the future Japan's Otsubo: Fully manned vessels not cost-effective Winds of change bring prospects of big fuel savings Decades-old technology sees Flettner ships take off and Norsepower says it could one day be a 'no-brainer' on certain vessel types Combining technologies will help shipping power forward - Wartsila Company's innovation specialist says LNG as a fuel will play a key role but he calls for a holistic approach to the develop of all ship design technologies VHE project shows value of waste heat Engine range planned to tap into exhaust gas or cooling circuit heat streams to boost efficiency Transformation in shipping sparked by IMO's vision of fossil-free future Technology revolution is underway as the industry faces the challenge of replacing fuel oil with renewable energy, writes Geoff Garfield in London Zero-carbon fuels only path to meet IMO ambitions - ICS' Bennett Shipowners body says technology will deliver but challenge is scaling up for deepsea tonnage Full autonomy not suitable for all vessel types But some of the technology can still be applied, including intelligent awareness Battery technology packs more of a punch Seacor claims hybrid power solution will cut emissions and 'facilitate our compliance with environmental regulations' Nanjing Tanker looks to China yards for MR product tanker sextet State-owned shipowner weighs up Tier-III compliant newbuilds to renew fleet Martins scoops Fonasba's ship agent award China Navigation flips modern bulker in asset-play transaction Shelton Navigation makes first expansion in three years Manta resumes fleet expansion by buying bulker from Dabinovic Greeks renew dry bulk fleets with rare handy buys Order Shipping and British Bulkers make purchases as compatriots remain cautious over the sector Ackermann's eyes still fixed on building 'LPG powerhouse' BW LPG chief voices continued appetite for merger with Dorian LPG. Sovcomflot excludes secondhand buys from tanker fleet renewal Chief financial officer says buying trading ships is like purchasing a used car. NYK and Mitsubishi form terminals JV Japanese companies consolidating domestic operating companies. Boxships to boost MPC Capital in second half German group hopeful of shipping upturn after weaker first half. Topaz slashes loss as revenue rises OSV player says growth was supported by increasing exploration and production in second quarter. GulfMark will talk to Harvey Gulf over merger But US OSV player still says Tidewater offer is in shareholders' best interest. BW LPG claims world first in LPG fuelling of VLGCs Martin Ackermann says retrofitting move places company as a global pioneer. Brunvoll to power cable-layer at Ulstein Verft Norwegian supplier wins deal for new Nexans ship. ICG hit by ferry woes in first half Technical problems and a late delivery hurt Irish owner. Grindrod Shipping adds five ultramax resales Nasdaq bulker and tanker newcomer starts with a loss but expands fleet with newbuildings. Lomar boxship briefly held over collision Nord/LB starts talks with new investors as losses fall German shipping lender working on new capitalisation plan that could see outsiders brought in. Odfjell jumps on bond bandwagon Tanker owner becomes latest company to hit the road to raise money in Oslo. Awilco LNG reduces red ink as rates jump Norwegian LNGC owner sees revenue rise in second quarter as rates soar 50%. MOL brings in AI professor as consultant Japanese group will work with machine learning pioneer Tomoharu Nagao on digitalisation. Seno Kisen orders kamsarmax Japanese owner adds new bulker contract at Namura Shipbuilding. Icon Offshore ties up two OSVs for up to four years Malaysian offshore vessel operator also reports narrowing of second quarter net loss. ASL trims red ink, but still ends year with big loss Singapore-listed company battles weak offshore markets, but infrastructure work offers hope. Alang recycler Priya Blue 'hopeful' of EU approval Indian cash buyer and shipbreaker has made a "huge financial investment" to meet European Commission's recycling standards. Indian scrapping hurt by falling rupee, cheap steel imports Ship recycling business has dipped by a third, forcing yard closures.

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Executive Moves: SEKO, Foreship Mike Powell has returned to SEKO Logistics, this time as chief technology officer. And F oreship has promoted Viktor Gingsjo to the newly created position of head of project management services. Trump expands Section 232 exclusion process President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation allowing the Commerce Department to provide targeted relief from Section 232 import quotas on steel and aluminum, Commerce noted in a press release Wednesday night. Private equity bets on Brazilian trucking Brazilian trucking technology startup CargoX recently closed a new funding round worth $60 million, according to a report from online news outlet Axios. Kerry Logistics ramps up profit Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. saw double digit profit and revenue growth for the first six months of 2018 from the corresponding prior-year period, fueled by strong Asia trade and increasing volume in the region. COSCO: Slim profit for first half COSCO Shipping Holdings said Thursday that it had eked out a profit attributable to equity holders of the company of 40.8 million Chinese yuan renminbi (RMB) or approximately $6 million in the first six months of this year compared with a profit of 1.86 billion RMB in the same period last year. More carriers embracing scrubbers, LNG More shipping companies are ordering scrubbers or equipping their ships so that they can use liquefied natural gas as fuel in order to meet the requirements by the International Maritime Organization to reduce sulfur in ship engine emissions. EAR adjusted after missile control meetings The Bureau of Industry and Security on Thursday amended the Export Administration Regulations in line with changes to the multilateral Missile Technology Control Regime Annex agreed to by MTCR member countries at the October 2017 Plenary in Dublin, Ireland, and the May 2017 Technical Experts Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, BIS said in a final rule. 'Volatile' trade talks drag on air freight Growth in global air freight volumes slowed for the third straight month in July as international trade tensions continued to dampen demand. ITC: Canadian newsprint imports not harmful The U.S. International Trade Commission's five commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday that the U.S. newsprint manufacturing industry is not harmed by imports from Canada, ending the imposition of antidumping and

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AUGUST 30, 2018
FUTURES 5: Crude complex settles higher on strong US gasoline demand Crude futures settled higher Thursday in response to data showing strong US gasoline demand ahead of the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend Rotor sails installed on Maersk LR2 product tanker to test fuel savings Rotor sails, which are used to provide additional propulsion to vessels, have been installed on the Maersk Pelican, an LR2 product tanker BW LPG to retrofit dual-fuel LPG/fuel oil engines to four VLGCs The company will be able to reduce its sulfur oxide emissions by up to 97% with LPG propulsion. Norway's Hoglund starts new LNG, power units for IMO 2020 change Hoglund Gas Solutions and Hoglund Power Solutions have been formed ahead of IMO 2020. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Iran threatens to withdraw from nuclear deal Analysts expect the US sanctions will eventually shut in 1 million b/d or more of Iranian exports, with customers already cutting back purchases. FUTURES: Oil holds up on support from US stock draw, Iran sanctions Europe is a key outlet for Iran's oil, taking around 700,000 b/d, roughly a third of Iran's total crude exports. Sinochem to import gasoil for domestic sale in rare move: source China usually faces an oversupply in the domestic market.

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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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