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May 3, 2019

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OOCL acquisition boosts Cosco's Q1 revenue and profit ONE aims for 2019 net profit of US$85m after losing $586m last year DSV expects Panalpina deal to complete in Q3 as Q1 profits surge 25pc Mombasa port earns US$450m as rail freight ramps up business ICTSI welcomes Philippine government's clampdown on overstaying boxes CN to invest hundreds of million in railway network improvements CEVA hauls large quantity of garments by truck to Spain from S China Australian court convicts man of plotting to blow up airliner for IS group Air cargo helps Alaska Air to maintain slight Q1 profit Bollore Logistics' Osaka office earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification

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MAY 2, 2019
Bahri CEO Abdullah Aldubaikhi featured among top 50 industry leaders Baltic Dry Index sees striking rise Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations further deferred to Aug. 1 Maersk successfully delivers reefer exports of butter from Uttar Pradesh to Turkey S. Xavier Britto, Chairman of Kerry Indev Logistics, bestowed Doctorate by Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu Coal shipments at Major Ports climb 11 pc JNPT introduces new Container Terminal Data Centre as part of 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative Kalmar continues its electrification journey with fully electric empty container handler M. Beena given additional charge as Chairperson of New Mangalore Port Trust OOIL announces sale of Long Beach Container Terminal DHL SmarTrucking in transportation agreement with Singer India

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Shifting capacities ATA awards Alaska's safest truck fleet Continental Cargo Carriers invests in fleet Four new consulting and sales experts Stepping up digital efficiency at ECT terminal New rail hub opens in California Distributing dates for Ramadan Craiss sets up joint venture with ITK Acquired railcars strengthen intermodal business U-Freight on the move in Beijing Technical upgrades for Sovcomflot's tankers Pertamina to order A400M for Pelita Air subsidiary "Curiosity of the Day" Challenging quarter for Ceva Swedish carrier runs new shuttle for furniture dealer Turhan özen joins Tiaca board Medcenter Container Terminal extends range of equipment Mahan Air makes a comeback to Saint-Petersburg

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MAY 2, 2019
Seaspan gains $227m charter penalty windfall from Ocean Network Express Enlarged fleet drives 'better-than-expected' revenue and profits for Atlas Air Amazon denies online platform is out to undercut road freight market DHL among five firms axed from UK PPC after late payments to suppliers Maersk joins FreightHub investors as it secures $30m in fresh funds Heathrow campaigners lose High Court challenge against third runway Twill chief Troels Randbøll Støvring quits to be a stay-at-home dad US perishables exporters eye a better crop, but trade barriers may give them the pip The macro view: Coca-Cola's & Apple's supply chains - the eternally recurring 'make or buy' dilemna Market Insight: Flexport's secret sauce is not what you think it is Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics' Bradley Jacobs is a genius, but... Market Insight: It's not all about IT - lessons on innovation in shipping

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MAY 2, 2019
Wärtsilä Aquarius UV gains USCG type approval The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center has issued the 18th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Wärtsilä for its Aquarius UV (Ultra-Violet) BWMS. After a detailed Huntington Ingalls has $41 billion backlog Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2.1 billion, up 11.0 percent from the first quarter of 2018. The increase was driven primarily by higher volume at HII's Senator wants "Buy American" provision in Small Shipyard Grants U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D.Wis.) today introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act. It aims to strengthen Buy American requirements for federal Small Shipyard Grant funding. The bill Is green ammonia the miracle fuel shipping has been waiting for? Ammonia is already being seen as having a lot of promise as a marine fuel that can help world shipping meet IMO's target of a halving GHG emissions by 2050, As we Hannes Norrgren named new CEO of Humphree Volvo Penta reports that Hannes Norrgren has been appointed the new CEO of Swedish marine technology provider Humphree, which specializes in trim and stabilization systems for boat control. Volvo Penta became Humphree's White paper looks at IMO sulfur cap and cylinder lubricants "The use of one type of fuel oil by the majority of the global fleet accompanied by one type of lubricant will soon become a thing of the past," says a new Kirby first quarter hit by record delay days America's largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported first quarter net earnings of $44.3 million, or $0.74 per share, compared with earnings of $32.5 million, or $0.54 per share,

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MAY 2, 2019
Ardmore sees boost for tankers from IMO 2020 effect 'On top of strong underlying demand growth, the transformation of global energy supply chains in response to IMO 2020 has... Epic Gas chief vows to maintain autonomy from BW 'This is an investment that has been made by BW Group into Epic, in a similar way to which they... Republicans say Trump won't waive Jones Act Jones Act restrictions often mean Puerto Rico and parts of the north east in the US are forced to source... Scorpio Tankers bullish on long range tankers President Robert Bugbee said it is not unreasonable to see long range tankers at $50,000 per day, with medium range... Sustainable ammonia production touted to power shipping A news study claims up to $6trn would have to be invested by 2050 to power just two vessel types... V.Group and the art of management V.Group chairman John Pattullo's replacement of CEO Ian El-Mokadem with board director Graham Westgarth was so swift that the altered... Shipping has a range of autonomous solutions However, higher levels of standardisation are required - something that many equipment manufacturers are reluctant to embrace because they want... Seaspan boosted by high vessel utilisation A larger fleet and one-off gains pushed up revenues and earnings at boxship owner Fire in the hold Dangerous goods continue to plague box shipping, and the whole supply chain must take responsibility Risky waters offering new opportunities Stronger ships, better-trained crew and more specialised equipment are a necessity in conquering the Arctic's uncharted waters Viewpoint: A shot in the foot If the expertise of Babcock, BAE Systems and Cammell Laird and the assemblage of skills in Rosyth are to be... Daily Briefing Demand uncertainty halts Japan's LNG charge \| UK scraps remaining Brexit ferry contracts \| Brexit debate has highlighted crucial role... Saudi coastguard rescues distressed Iranian tanker Sabiti, meanwhile, is now sailing for the Suez Canal after reducing speed and spending time alongside Happiness I, its most... The ILWU leads protests against transfer of Oakland's Howard Terminal to city's baseball team The port was closed for eight hours on Wednesday as part of an annual May Day agreement between the union... Teekay Offshore lines up $100m refinancing for three FPSOs Teekay Offshore, which slipped into the red in the first quarter, has been earmarked for divestment by its parent group... Bangladesh's second FSRU starts operations Excelerate also oversaw the fixed infrastructure components of the Summit LNG Terminal, which included a subsea plug, mooring system, and... Singapore completes first commercial ship-to-ship LNG bunker transfer Sleipnir, the heavylift vessel that received the LNG bunker, is the first offshore construction vessel to be built with an...

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MAY 2, 2019
XPO making diversification inroads after top shipper loss Manzanillo container yards to speed truck fluidity Cyclone to cause Chittagong container delays PSA's JNPT terminal peps for faster growth UK advisory undercuts IMO greenhouse emissions goals Oakland port strategy mitigates import surges Shipping contract visibility push paying dividends

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MAY 2, 2019
CSA 2020 gets scrubber commitments from more than 20 ports Group says it met with port authorities around the world, who committed to permitting open-loop scrubber use Scorpio: Tanker upswing will hit all segments Scorpio Tankers sees the impending product tanker boom brought on by IMO 2020 as a rising tide, lifting all its ship segments. On the New York-traded company's first quarter conference call Thursday, president Robert Bugbee said whether the tanker is an MR, LR1 or LR2, "they're all going to benefit from IMO. "There's no question," he said. Scorpio Tankers back in black in first quarter Scorpio Capesize rates set to beat five-year highs, CTM says Rates for dry bulk shipping's largest asset class more than tripled last month. Teekay changes up notes offer Teekay Corporation has lowered its note offering by $50m as it looks to push its debt maturities back. The New York-traded tanker and gas player announced it would offer $250m in 9.25% senior secured notes due November 2022, instead of the $200m due 2024, as announced 24 April. The notes, along with the $100m Teekay received from selling its stake in Teekay Offshore Tuesday, plus $160m in cash, Exmar looking to refinance July-due bonds Exmar's Dutch subsidiary is hitting the road to try and refinance some bonds. The company announced Thursday that it is working with DNB Markets, Nordea and Pareto Securities to organize a series of meetings with fixed income investors starting next week. The meetings will be to drum up interest in refinancing bonds maturing in July. The gas carrier owner said an unsecured bond offering with up Diana Shipping inks charter with Ausca Shipping Simeon Palios-led bulker player fixes panamax below market rate, according to Clarksons. K Line leads Japanese corporate reforms in push to lift profit Influence of major shareholder Effissimo prompts K Line to prioritise share price and earnings improvement after a dismal season Ex-ICBC shipping boss Yang leaves Beijing finance giant Leading ship financier Yang Changkun confirms he is quitting ICBC Financial Leasing for destinations unknown Cohens heartened by LISCR's return to US Qualship list Brothers say US Coast Guard designation is not only measure of Liberian flag's quality, but is a prize that has been regained through inspector hires and technological investment Lindblad Expeditions beats Wall Street consensus New York-based owner's bottom line benefits from tax perk. Klaveness raising cash for more combination carriers Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) is to launch a private placement of its shares to raise cash to pay for up to two of its newbuilding options. The owner of combination carriers hopes to raise between NOK 200m and NOK 400m ($23m to $46m) in new equity by issuing new stock, which will be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange by the end of May. The cash raised will fund the equity portion of up to Wartsila snaps up electronics specialist SES Finnish technology group Wartsila has acquired a UK shipping electronics company. It said Ships Electronic Services (SES) specialises in navigation and communication electronics, installation, maintenance and repair services, mainly for commercial and leisure vessels. Turnover is '10m ($13m) and the company employs 47 staff. The enterprise value of the transaction is £3.2m. "Wartsila has a lon ExxonMobil beats Qatar to secure shipyards' LNG offers Shipbuilders have submitted their offers to energy major ExxonMobil for a series of up to eight LNG carrier newbuildings ahead of Qatargas' huge LNG ship tender. ExxonMobil makes formal approach to shipyards for eight-unit LNG carrier order Initial bids are understood to have been filed during April for two firm vessels and up to six optional ships. The first vessel is required for delivery in Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Delivery spread, number of firm vessels and yard engagement suggest business can easily be absorbed by the shipbuilding sector in the current climate TradeWinds poll: have your say on mandatory slow-steaming Embed: The TradeWinds slow-steaming poll Heavyweight owners swing behind slow-steaming To slow-steam or not to slow-steam, that is the question for TradeWinds readers. Momentum has been building behind some form of speed limitation regulations for vessels at the IMO in a bid to reduce emissions - and raise rates. But is this a pain-free panacea for shipping's environmental problems, as its adv Pangaea Logistics Solutions sees opportunity rise from dust of cooling towers Ed Coll-led bulker operator is continuing to pursue niche opportunities like windfarm storage even if its efforts remain largely undiscovered by broader investor base Hyundai Heavy Industries posts unexpected profit South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries group (HHI) has surprised equities analysts by reporting a profitable first quarter. HHI reported a KRW 2.8bn ($2.4m) net profit for the first three months of 2019 - a big comeback compared to the loss of KRW 222.9bn recorded in the previous quarter. Shipbuilders finding ways to adapt to challenging market Hyundai Mipo Dockyard reveals ambitions for 2019 Scorpio Tankers back in black in first quarter New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has returned to profit after reducing costs in the first quarter. Scorpio Bulkers to hold onto sister stake Net earnings to 31 March were $14.47m, against a loss of $31.79m in 2018. Revenue grew to $195.83m from $156.44m. But it cut operating costs to $135.73m from $149.12m over the same period. This was due to charter hire expenses being slashed. So far in th International Group's pooled claims could hit 10-year high 24 pool claims in excess of $10m each may signal end to low claims environment Tim Turner takes Beazley's reins from Clive Washbourn Tim Turner is running Beazley's marine insurance department after taking over from well-known industry figure Clive Washbourn. The change at the top of the London-headquartered specialist insurer's marine department took place at the very end of last year, but there was no official media announcement. Beazley's 'control freak' earned freedom to eschew big names and set his own profitable strateg US pursues $8m tax claim against supplier of cigarettes and alcohol to ships A tussle over taxes between the US government and a Port of Houston duty-free seller that provides cigarettes and alcohol to merchant ships has spilled over into bankruptcy court. The US Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is fighting to keep intact it's claim that Gulf Coast Maritime Supply owes more than $8m to the federal government, continuing a fight that stretches back nearly six years. The claim Bertram Rickmers targets 40 ships in feeder segment Rickmers-led Asian Spirit Steamship Company poised for more orders after first feeder containerships are fixed at significant premium Molslinjen must pay Danish state for delays Denmark's Molslinjen will have to compensate the government for poor customer satisfaction and delays on its Bornholm service. The total amount payable is EUR 1.5m ($1.7m), the ministry of transport said. A poor customer satisfaction survey cost it DKK 200,000, with the rest arising from lack of documentation submitted to the ministry for cancelled and delayed departures, as well as insufficient KfW comes up with cash for Baltrader newbuildings Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing for two new cement carriers ordered by domestic owner Baltrader. Baltrader orders dual-fuel cement carrier duo The EUR 15.7m ($17.58m) package is covered by a Chinese export credit guarantee from Sinosure. Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China will deliver the CemCoaster and CemClipper in 2020. They are designed to allow a future upgrade to dual-fuel Tanker earnings rising at James Fisher UK marine group James Fisher has said trading so far this year is in line with expectations. But the London-listed owner said its product tankers and offshore oil division are trading "well ahead of last year." Fisher reveals Borealis tanker buy with more to come "With a good start to 2019, the board considers that the group's outlook for the year remains positive and that James Fisher continue Seaspan banks $227m gain after charter switch US-listed containership owner Seaspan has banked $227m after re-chartering seven vessels. The company said the moves were made "during the normal course of business" and involved one of its top five customers. Seaspan eyes LNG shipping move with Cosco deal Seaspan puts $200m down on Swiber Holdings The modified arrangements meant that existing time charters for the seven ships continued until Scientology cruiseship quarantined after measles case A cruiseship owned by the Church of Scientology has been quarantined in the Caribbean after a case of measles was found on board. Measles alert for passengers on Tallink ro-pax Pacifica hit by measles The Washington Post cited authorities in St Lucia as saying a case had been detected. A sergeant with the St Lucia Coast Guard told NBC that the vessel is the 9,800-gt Freewinds (built 1968). Me NITC VLCC suffers loss of control off Saudi Arabia An Iranian VLCC has suffered engine failure and loss of control off Saudi Arabia. Saudi state media sources said authorities had received a distress call from NITC's 299,000-dwt Happiness I (built 2003) on Tuesday. US to spark VLCC demand as it chokes off Iranian oil exports It is carrying more than 1m barrels of fuel oil 70km off Jeddah. The crew of 26 includes 24 Iranians and two Bangladeshi Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase Norwegian owner and contractor Subsea 7 has confirmed it has acquired a diving support vessel (DSV) from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers had reported the 131-loa Toisa Pegasus (built 2008) sold for $38.95m in January, Kristian Siem-backed Subsea 7 said the vessel has been renamed Seven Pegasus. Small is best as Toisa OSV buyers bag big discounts The company logged new awards and escalat Sovcomflot completes first phase of Green Funnel tanker haul Russian shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has delivered its sixth dual-fuelled aframax tanker to the vessel's long-term charterer, Shell, as it moves on to the next phase of the company's Green Funnel newbuilding plan. Shell bunkers first Sovcomflot aframax with LNG Michael Samuel - great-grandson of Sir Marcus Samuel who founded Shell Transport & Trading Co in 1897 - was on hand to see the 114,0 BP sets time charter rate tone with Capital Gas LNG deal Energy major gives Greek owner its first break with charter but are other new LNG entrants also in the frame? ExxonMobil snares another MR tanker newbuild quartet Major bumps up MR haul to eight, while owners jostle for specialised aframax vessels British Marine and Klaveness clash in court over collision Mississippi River incident sparks four-way legal tug of war in the US and UK between owning, chartering and stevedoring interests Trump vows to maintain LNG carrier restrictions US president Donald Trump has pledged not to weaken restrictions protecting domestic LNG carrier business to Puerto Rico and the North-east. USA Today reported that he promised a group of Republican lawmakers on Wednesday he would not waive the Jones Act to allow overseas ships to muscle in on the trade. Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down "The president gave his word," Bourbon takes five PSVs out of layup The OSV recovery has prompted French shipping giant Bourbon to bring a series of ships out of layup. It said the upturn in rates appears to have started in the first quarter. Five platform supply vessels (PSVs) have been reactivated to meet demand. Pareto finally offloads PSV trio 'Unique' ice-class Bourbon OSV fetches hot price It has also brought back an unspecified number of vessels in its NAO reactivates last PSV as North Sea sector soars Emanuele Lauro-led Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has a full working fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) after bringing another two out of layup. NAO PSV out of winter layup for Apache deal Broker Westshore reported that Norwegian owner and contractor Subsea 7 has fixed a trio of NAO PSVs for two weeks of pipehaul duties in the North Sea. The deals come with 14 days of options. The contrac Future set fair for shipyard survivor Penguin International Low profile Singapore firm set to benefit from diversification and improving offshore market, says analyst. Pavilion claims Singapore STS LNG bunkering 'first' Norgas Carriers' Norgas Innovation deployed in operation to refuel heavy-lift vessel. Wintermar starts new fiscal year with bigger loss Indonesian presidential elections dampened active in first quarter says offshore vessel operator.

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MAY 2, 2019
Carrier alliances have grown but competition remains FMC commissioners told during a meeting Wednesday there is "ample capacity" and freight rates have decreased. Cassidy: Trump to oppose Jones Act changes, waivers President Trump was reportedly considering granting Puerto Rico a waiver in the requirement that U.S.-flag vessels be used to transport LNG from the mainland to the island. Importers share ways to mitigate duty risks Duty drawback programs and foreign-trade zones are two options, speakers said during a JAXPORT conference, but there are other ways to lower the financial obligation. Executive Moves: Maersk, dexFreight, Air Partner, Crowley GOP senators urge Trump to support IMO 2020 Elements for successful U.S. sanctions compliance New York shipbroker settles U.S. sanctions violations

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MAY 2, 2019
Crude falls back as US inventory build alleviates supply crunch concerns Oil futures settled lower Thursday as traders looked to book profits. Clean tanker owners prepare fuel strategies ahead of IMO 2020 Clean tanker owner companies Ardmore Shipping and Scorpio Tankers discussed their bunkering plans ahead of the implementation of IMO 2020. ARA fuel oil stocks up by 6% on closed arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose by 6%. Shell Norco complex on solid footing for IMO 2020: official Shell Norco is prepared for new IMO 2020 regulations to start next year. East-west HSFO arb expected to reopen for May on tighter Singapore Market participants in the Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil market see the arbitrage east reopening. ICE May Singapore HSFO open interest up 23.89% to 13.76 mil mt Open interest for front-month May high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange rose. FEATURE: Shipping industry split over slow-steaming proposal to cut GHG emissions The use of short-term solutions may hamper the industry's incentive to develop that technology, the UK Chamber of Shipping said. Platts Dubai MOC volume hits multi-year highs as supply concerns dominate The Platts MOC last saw a higher volume of trades in a single day in 2015. Onboard fuel compatibility testing rises as IMO 2020 nears: Parker Kittiwake It is crucial that these new fuels are managed effectively at all key stages of supply, Herring said. Germany's Zeaborn enters tankers segment with CPO Tankers acquisition "The acquisition enables Zeaborn Ship Management to expand its service portfolio to the wet market for oil and product tankers," the company said. Asian crude spreads strengthen on Venezuela, US sanctions deadline The intermonth spreads for Dubai also strengthened in mid-morning trade in Asia, helped by bullish sentiment for medium and heavy sour crude. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Sebastien Kahmann joins Zenrock Commodities Kahmann worked with Gunvor over August 2017-December 2018.

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SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

Travlos: Maritime transport is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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.

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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

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