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April 5, 2019

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APRIL 4, 2019
Allcargo Logistics appoints Mathew Cyriac & Eddy Bruyninckx as Independent Directors on Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide Boards Amendment to Consortia Block Exemption Regulation sought APL boosts services on key trade lane Avoiding overcapacity & unsustainably low freight rates still remain major challenges in shipping, summit told Hapag-Lloyd to optimise rotations of few services Alternative container handling capacity possible post-Brexit, says study GMB ports handle 400 mmt of cargo in 2018-19 Kolkata Port achieves highest-ever cargo throughput in 2018-19 Vamaship joins hands with PikMyBox to strengthen e-commerce exports through India Post CBIC constitutes Working Groups to study & recommend measures to facilitate trade, promote exports & improve compliance Exports expected to touch $ 32.38 bn in March: Minister RBI goes in for second consecutive rate cut under new Governor

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Singaporean foot in Gdansk Railfreight goes from strength to strength in Europe Prologis enlarges portfolio in Sweden Sass takes on MD role at KDS RMI: 15 years of qualship 21 certification UK haulier boosts bulk commodity chemical business Azul - strong enough to go it alone Spot unveils new tracking service Jonas S. Fredriksen moves to Greensteam ABC adds second weekly service to Ohio Blocktrain carries storm-damaged timber over Brenner Svitzer for Suez "Curiosity of the Day" New headquarters in Zaandam Go launches Go freight Cosco also goes for Anfield Regular China-Europe trucking service launched New light transport aircraft in the East

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APRIL 4, 2019
OOCL launches e-commerce platform joint-venture with JD Logistics MacAndrews sinks after almost 250 years as it becomes part of Containerships Schiphol 'local rule' may debut in winter, with freighters landing cancelled slots Strong calls to stamp out huge disparities in foreign mail delivery charges Poor infrastructure hobbles improvements in West Africa container terminals NEW Loadstar LongRead: Chasing animals No wall yet, but wait times worsen at the US border: 10 hours to cross Qantas switches 747-400Fs for 747-8Fs in new deal with Atlas Air Air Partner appoints Oscar Thwin vice-president of freight in Asia Pacific Over the hedge - Ceva & DSV/Panalpina share movements don't prove traders interest in logistics Supply chain radar: Headhunting Panalpina staff - bulls vs bears

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APRIL 4, 2019
Foss newbuild tugs feature MTU Tier 4 diesels Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has set an aggressive time table to deliver four 90-short ton bollard pull tugs to Foss Maritime that represent the company's push to enhance its fleet with vessels Giant Brazil repair yard project moves ahead Plans to open a major new shipyard in Brasil have taken another step forward. In a ceremony held Tuesday, a Protocol of Intention was signed by Governor João Azevedo on behalf of Aegean emerges from Chapter 11 as Minerva Bunkering Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a fully-owned subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group Limited and will now operate as Minerva Bunkering, a leading global physical supplier Mark Ford promoted to IMCA Technical Director IMCA, the International Marine Contractors Association, has promoted Mark Ford from Technical Manager to Technical Director of the global organisation. "Mark has been with IMCA for the last seven years and knows Wärtsilä and Samsung JDP targets LNG carriers and shuttle tankers Wärtsilä Corporation has signed a joint development project agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) aimed at finding a more efficient solution for LNG carriers and shuttle tankers. An important BIMCO looks to open Athens office BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with around 1,900 members, and Greek owners control more tonnage than any other group of BIMCO members. Now BIMCO plans to open an office Christopher Drees takes helm at Mercury Marine Mettawa, Ill., based Brunswick Corporation has promoted Christopher Drees, president - marine parts and accessories, to president - Mercury Marine. Drees will report to Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David M. Foulkes. The Ex-NOAA vessel to become Experimental Craft - Electric A former NOAA marine sanctuary research vessel is to have a new life-as advanced technology demonstrator Experimental Craft - Electric (XC-E). The vessel has been purchased by Anacortes, Wash., headquartered Lavle USA Yara scrubber on 80 MW ship engine sets new record Oslo, Norway, headquartered Yara Marine Technologies reports that an in-line hybrid scrubber system installed on vessel with an 80 MW two stroke main engine has successfully completed MARPOL testing. This is the

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APRIL 4, 2019
Shipping high-flyer Nobu Su jailed for contempt Taiwanese shipowner sent to Pentonville prison Former Ince & Co offices join expanded firm Deal brings in 12 offices in seven countries, after former Ince & Co partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Greece... India and China seen lifting imports of US-sanctioned crude The two countries are also the largest buyers of crude from Venezuela, whose national oil company has been subject to... NordLB to exit ship finance after 'painful' losses 'Ridding ourselves of bad loans from ship financing will give us a new start,' says chief executive Thomas Bürkle Jera agrees Maran Gas newbuilding charter Jera, one of the largest buyers of LNG worldwide, has rarely tapped non Japanese-owned ships for such long contracts in the... Maritime to face greater environmental demands Individual governments, lenders and shippers may use their positions to pressure the maritime industry on climate goals US maritime colleges fret about the future while living in the past CMA Shipping 2019 has heard that US maritime education is turning out cadets for an industry in a state of... BIMCO to open Athens office Move reflects a bid to expand an already significant Greek membership at the same time as strengthening organisation's appeal in... Stolt-Nielsen feels impact of Houston Ship Channel fire First-quarter net profit slumps to $6.6m from $38.8m a year earlier Scrubbers and new fuels are changing the business landscape Owners choosing to fit scrubbers on their vessels are risking a depreciation of the asset value as well as potential... The Tung family: Dealmakers par excellence Hong Kong's OOIL is now owned by China's Cosco Shipping, but the group leaves a lasting legacy in the container... British maritime's path to a zero emissions future needs energy A Clean Maritime Council working group has identified four key constraints on the development of the energy infrastructure needed to... Daily Briefing Protectionist politics could yet plague LNG deals \| China super-sizes LNG design \| Cosco expands logistics reach \| Brexit boost... San Pedro Bay ports to see decreased throughput Robert Loya, vice-president, CMI West at CMI Transportation expressed his deepening concerns over the frustrations felt by truck drivers at... Monjasa says Panama will struggle to supply all fuel types The 31 barges working the canal must adapt to new demand for an additional fuel type and there are simply...

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APRIL 4, 2019
LA-LB: Battery, natural gas best fits for 2021 truck goals Longtime NY-NJ trucking, port advocate Bader dies at 63 India cabotage reform accelerates cargo growth 04 Apr 2019 US-Mexico freight slows as potential shutdown looms Terminal operators take action after Australia competition probe Australian dockworkers call off DP World strike Brazil truck strike spurs intermodal surge Port truckers battle over 'detention' pay

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APRIL 4, 2019
Nautilus Labs secures $11m in Microsoft-backed funding Maritime artificial intelligence developer Nautilus Labs has secured $11m in financing from a group of firms led by a Microsoft-backed fund. The New York-based start-up, which whose customers include Dorian LPG, Teekay and Eagle Bulk Shipping, announced the deal Tuesday, bringing their fundraising total to $14.5m. Shipping sails into age of digital transformation "Nautilus is creating an econom US Coast Guard approves seafarer shoreside access rule In a rule years in the making, seafarers and others from adjacent organisations will have access to US facilities in a timely fashion at no cost. The US Coast Guard announced the new rule, which applies to seafarers with US visas, other covered individuals, representatives of seamen's welfare and labor organizations, Monday. It was mandated nine years ago by Congress and goes into effect 1 May. Fears and opportunities at New York forum Key executives from across the shipping scene were highlighted on stage this week at New York's Metropolitan Club for the 13th annual instalment of the Capital Link International Shipping Forum. Organisers estimate some 900 turned up for the event. Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020 As TradeWinds reported, d'Amico International Shipping chief executive Pao John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Flex LNG is set to become the latest company backed by shipping billionaire John Fredriksen to list in New York. Fredriksen's Flex inks time charter with super-major Flex LNG linked to Chevron charter in flurry of deal-making Flex, which already trades in Oslo, has filed a draft registration with US regulators to float in the world's largest capital market. The company will join siblings Front Lloyd's Register officials sees HSFO availability as the 'bigger question' in North America Shipowners should let suppliers know how much high-sulphur fuel oil they will need and where, says Tim Wilson.\ International Windship executive: Shipowners want proof of savings Shipping industry needs 'third-party verification' that the alternative power cuts bunker costs by up to 60%, says International Windship Association official. Meiji Shipping back at Hyundai Mipo for Shell product tankers Japanese owner's latest order makes it eight firm MRs at South Korean shipyard Meghna Group purchase marks first physical step into ultramax bulker sector Bangladesh's Meghna Group continues to expand its bulker fleet, concluding a deal this week to acquire a modern ultramax from an Oslo Bulk affiliate. Meghna orders first bulk carrier newbuilding Meghna subsidiary United Shipping Lines has bought the 62,500-dwt Adventure II (built 2018). Prices quoted in different broking reports this week varied from $25.5m to $26.5m. The Oshima Shipbuilding-co Peter Georgiopoulos targets shipping return with debt fund New York shipowner Peter Georgiopoulos is exploring a comeback to the sector as leader of a debt fund that would provide alternative financing. Work on the fund - to be called General Credit Corp - is understood to have been in the development stages for months, although there is no guarantee that it ultimately will be launched. Georgiopoulos is working with two trusted lieutenants from his days LNG buyer landscape becoming more diverse and complex Analyst Wells Fargo Securities tracks how the market has changed and identifies the key players GEV shortlists three yards for CNG quartet Australia-listed Global Energy Ventures (GEV) is ready to award shipbuilding contracts for four new compressed natural gas (CNG) carriers. It said it had received "comprehensive technical specifications" from three shortlisted shipyards to construct the new CNG 200 Optimum design. The unnamed yards had until the end of March to come back with their plans. GEV's shipping team, led by non-execu Baltrader orders dual-fuel cement carrier duo Hamburg owner Baltrader Capital is expanding its fleet with an order for two eco-cement carriers in China. Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding will deliver the ships from the end of 2020. The units will be optimised for the European shortsea trade, Baltrader said. The CemCoaster and CemClipper will carry 4,650 tons of cargo and will be capable of running on gasoil or LNG. Brise helping out Designed EU reveals no-deal shipping plans The European Union has unveiled plans to tackle the shipping elements of a no-deal Brexit by the UK. European Commission transport commissioner Violeta Bulc presented contingency and preparedness measures on Thursday. UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole They have been agreed by member states and the European Parliament in record time and aim to limit the most significant disruption Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shuttle tanker designs Finnish technology group Wartsila and Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries are teaming up to optimise LNG carrier and shuttle tanker costs with new designs. A joint development project will look to "establish a more efficient solution" for the vessels. Wartsila building bioLNG plant in Norway They want to lower capex and opex costs through the sharing of knowledge and experience. Jin-Ta Atlantis hoax sounds as plausible as fish-powered ferries What would On Watch do without the noble tradition of April Fool's Day? Why scour the shipping world for daft stories when made-up stuff is staring you in the face? Hats off to the British Ports Association (BPA) for its press release claiming that the possible discovery of the Lost City of Atlantis off the coast of Cornwall will lead to the construction of a revolutionary new floating port. UK Losses rise at Lloyd's for Standard and Skuld clubs P&I mutuals suffer worst year so far on their Lloyd's syndicate business, adding to already substantial accumulated losses Marine insurance heading for further Lloyd's retrenchment Lloyd's of London insurance market to maintain pressure on poor-performing syndicates after £1bn loss, which could mean trouble for the marine sector Maran Gas boosts LNG fleet after locking ship into JERA charter Greek owner has a further outstanding option at DSME that is due to be declared shortly Maersk Line hedges bets with longer-term fixtures An improving charter market sees leading containership operator make its move by increasing the number of vessels taken on period contracts Dorian LPG sees steady growth as VLGC spot rates mount short-term surge John Hadjipateras and John Lycouris see US infrastructure improvements bringing more volumes into next year. Eastern Pacific places supramax fleet in CTM pool Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping has placed its supramax bulker fleet in C Transport Maritime's (CTM) pool. CTM said it was "very happy to welcome Eastern Pacific Shipping back to the Supramax Revenue Sharing Agreement (RSA)". C Transport Maritime adds d'Amico Dry duo to supramax pool The Singapore company first joined the RSA for a year with one ship in June 2017. Nine months after leavin Cruiseships lift agony as Saga takes stock market beating Shares plunge 32% because of tough insurance market but cruise activities remain bouyant Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greece's Alafouzos family has paved the way to transfer two suezmax newbuildings it has ordered privately to public venture Okeanis Eco Tankers. Kyklades Maritime, controlled by Ioannis Alafouzos, has booked two 158,000-dwt crude tankers at Hyundai Heavy Industries with options for two more, TradeWinds revealed this morning. Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai H Grieg Star remains in the red despite improvements Grieg Star of Norway has registered another loss for 2018 despite some improvements. Parent Grieg Group said overall net profit was up at NOK 685m ($80m) from NOK 464m, on revenue of NOK 9.73bn, down from NOK 9.9bn in 2017. Grieg Shipbrokers gears up for next order-boom powered by emissions game-changer Grieg may have got $1.6m less for green recycling "2018 was a good year for the Grieg Group Grieg Shipbrokers gears up for next order-boom powered by emissions game-changer Grieg Shipbrokers Group is gearing up for the next newbuilding order-boom driven by incoming emissions laws, its managing director says. The Norwegian outfit has historically been strong in the newbuilding market and has been hiring naval architects and duel-fuel specialists during the past 18 months to boost in-house expertise. Grieg Shipbrokers aims to get closer to clients in Asia Finn Engel Ince Gordon Dadds adds foreign outposts Ince Gordon Dadds will incorporate five law firms from the former Ince & Co global network and bring in an additional £23m ($30.2m) in revenue to the newly merged firm. Ince & Co was acquired by Gordon Dadds for £27m in December last year. The deal was immediately followed by Ince & Co being placed into administration in a so-called pre-pack deal. Gordon Dadds places Ince & Co into administratio Promise of six-figure summer rates sparks VLGC stocks in Oslo Resurgent VLGC rates could pass $100,000 per day this summer, analysts at DNB Markets believe. Commodore-to-be John Hadjipateras has no regrets after baulking at BW LPG takeover bid Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights Its bullish read sent shares in Oslo's two listed VLGC owners skywards on Thursday. DNB Markets analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik have been positive on a VLG Nord/LB exits ship financing as it eyes $3.9bn capital injection German lender pulling out of sector after taking huge hit on remaining $11.5bn maritime book. Aug Bolten joins MPC's bulker management venture Hamburg owner Aug. Bolten is joining MPC Capital's bulker technical management joint venture Ahrenkiel Vogemann Bulk (AVB). MPC said the merger will be completed shortly to expand AVB's market position "significantly". The managed fleet will grow to 17 bulkers from 12, with an average age of six years. "With the accession of Aug Bolten, the company is renamed as AVB Ahrenkiel Vogemann Bolten," Panama Canal can meet neopanamax ship demand by 2030, says Cheniere Energy There will be sufficient Panama Canal neopanamax ship transit slots available to meet the demand for containership, LNG and LPG carrier transits by 2030, according to US LNG producer Cheniere Energy. Speaking at the LNG2019 meeting in Shanghai, Cheniere Energy manager commercial structuring Serena Xiaotian Su said about 45% of the the additional 120-million tonnes per annum of new LNG due onstrea VEB eyes $1.5bn finance for Zvezda newbuildings Russian state development corporation VEB.RF is considering a huge financing package for the Zvezda Shipyard orderbook. According to its press service, first deputy chairman Nikolai Tsekhomsky said: "VEB.RF is currently reviewing projects of shipbuilding at the Zvezda Shipyard amounting to over RUB 100bn ($1.5bn) in total." Cash for six tankers, including two aframaxes, have already been approve Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greek shipowner strengthens ties with yard by booking up to four newbuilds Briese Schiffahrt stacks up more MPP newbuilds in China Briese Schiffahrt of Germany has tripled its tally of multipurpose (MPP) vessels on order at China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to six. Shipbuilding sources said the Leer-based owner added four more 12,500-dwt newbuildings some time ago but the deal went unreported. Briese snaps up pair of project carriers cancelled by Zeaborn A source familiar with the deal said Briese is scheduled to take It doesn't seem fair, but hard times are here to stay for dry bulk shipowners Even if Vale's iron-ore export volumes revive, and the US and China resolve their trade differences, the sector can expect another 10 years and more of depressed markets Houston Ship Channel fire clouds outlook for Stolt-Nielsen Norwegian tanker owner Stolt-Nielsen saw profit fall in the first quarter, but it expects markets to strengthen this year. Last month's petrochemical fire and spill near the Houston Ship Channel is complicating the picture, however. Tankers back up after Houston Ship Channel spill The Oslo-listed company said net earnings were down at $6.6m to 28 February, against $38.8m in the same period a ye IMO 2020: Singapore could jail non-compliant owners and masters Owners and captains who fail to comply with IMO 2020 regulations could face two years of jail time in Singapore. This is according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), which was cited by Bloomberg. Scrubber association 'disappointed' by Singapore ban It did not clarify which specific offences would receive a jail term, with other penalties including a fine of up to SGD 10,000 Kiwi court prosecutes bulker master over unsafe work practices But captain of J Lauritzen-chartered vessel walks away with fine of just over $4,000. Samudera reports further delays in securing Kapuas release Indonesian shipowner says it hopes to have bulker freed by the second quarter of 2019. Dong-A Tanker files for court receivership Korean owner has been struggling for years and bank's declaration of event of default prompts legal move. JERA takes Angelicoussis LNG newbuilding on long-term charter Greek titan believed to among first non-Japanese gas carrier owners to work with energy giant. Seafarers' Happiness Index sees across-the-board declines Happiness aboard the world's ships is down across the board, Mission to Seafarers director of advocacy Ben Bailey said at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Wednesday afternoon. Giving attendees a preliminary look into the organization's Happiness Index for the first quarter of 2019, Bailey reported drops in overall happiness, connectivity, diet and exercise and shoreside welfare fac US adds Seychelles to security watch list Vessels calling at East African island face greater scrutiny when visiting ports in America. Saga LNG launches itself into the LNG bunker vessel sector David Wu's baby is branching out as delivery of its first "A Box" newbuilding nears

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APRIL 4, 2019
Customs brokers balance southern border slowdown "No need to port shop, all southern ports are working the same," the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association said in regard to lane reductions for commercial traffic at CBP ports of entry from Texas to California. Containers could be a Brexit relief valve Drewry study finds lots of capacity at U.K. ports and feeder ships that could help out if the Port of Dover becomes jammed. BIS hopes to roll out new 232 request portal by June The Commerce Department has now processed more than 45,000 of a total of roughly 80,000 exclusion requests, a BIS official told a Senate panel on Tuesday. A cargo wrangler expands to China Subsidiary of CBX Global has opened four offices in China to provide solutions to customers' varied problems. FTA could expand U.S. auto sales in Japan, execs say Even in a tough auto market, a bilateral trade agreement could provide opportunities for U.S. automakers to expand their market share in Japan, executives said during a trade panel. Shipowners told to avoid over-ordering new ships ICS executive says "clouds of protectionism and slowing growth in key economies mean that the avoidance of over-ordering is now more important than ever." Noatum Logistics completes purchase of MIQ South Dakota truck driver declared imminent hazard Senate committee splits on Trump nominations Providence Equity Partners purchasing GlobalTranz OOIL, COSCO, JD Logistics form joint venture Senate confirms DOC enforcement and compliance pick ICONIQ acquires majority stake in Truckstop.com Former Roadrunner CFO charged in fraud scheme

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APRIL 4, 2019
Crude futures diverge as market seeks next direction Oil futures were mixed in midmorning trading Thursday as the market weighed a US crude build against a generally tightening global supply picture. Oil trading industry faces a Middle East shake-up Some of the world's biggest producers are increasingly focusing on extending the reach of their crude and products trading arms in the first major shake-up for the industry since banks shut their commodities trading desks in the wake of the financial crisis, say experts. Rising barge rates from ARA to Germany, Switzerland hamper diesel, gasoil demand Any potential uptick in demand for 10 ppm diesel, 50 ppm or 0.1% gasoil was being dampened by more expensive freight rates to bring oil products from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub to inland demand centers in Switzerland and Germany, traders said Thursday. Fujairah heavy residue stocks dip from 15-month high; bunker outlook stable Stocks of heavy distillates and residues in Fujairah have dipped from a 15-month high this week amid a slight uptick in bunker fuel demand LSFO struggles with supply overhang despite strong Urals market, bullish LSSR The strength in demand for Russia's medium sour Urals crude has had a contrasting effect on the availability of low sulfur bottom-of-the-barrel products CMA 2019: US will not push to delay IMO 2020 compliance date: Coast Guard official The US does not support a delay or a rollback to the proposed January 1 start for the IMO 2020 sulfur cap, a Coast Guard official Japan sets fuels surcharge guidelines for coastal shipping ahead of IMO rules Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on Thursday said it has set its fuels surcharge guidelines for coastal shipping companies CMA 2019: Panama to face challenges post-IMO 2020 rule, says Monjasa IMO 2020 compliant marine fuel availability will not be an issue but logistics, high supply for certain grades and lack of storage could be potential hurdles Petrotrin refinery closure turns Caribbean eyes to Gulf Coast The shut down of Trinidad and Tobago's Petrotrin refinery late last year has forced surrounding nations to reconsider their trading patterns

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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