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March 6, 2019

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Cathay says talks underway to buy stake in HNA's HK Express Airways OOCL cancels 10 Trans-Pacific sailings over spring period Collision at Busan Port between Maersk and Zim box ships Ningbo-Zhoushan port to expand handling capacity by 600,000 TEU SEA\LNG sees liquefied natural gas as key to cleaning up commercial shipping US agricultural associations rally around US-Mexico-Canada trade accord Crash data from Amazon cargo plane expected within days Dutch government looks to buy bigger stake in Air France-KLM in shock move CAL Cargo ups frequency of Liege-Oslo-Tel Aviv freighter service

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MARCH 5, 2019
COSCO Chairman receives BIMCO President's Award India's overall containerised ex-im trade grows 6 pc in Q4 2018 Making lifting & winching operations safer Four Major Port Trusts to buy govt's stake in DCI INSTC meeting in Tehran discusses key issues Mumbai Port Trust celebrates World Civil Defence Day Port of Tema expansion on schedule for June inauguration Entity Registration and Approval under new Sea Manifest Regulations India's statement on trade issues with US Benefits & challenges relating to free trade zones discussed at Asian Trade Summit

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Lower track access charges to boost competitiveness Schierenberg shoulders MD role at Cargosoft C.H. Robinson acquires Space Cargo Group Extending LHV road network in Germany Champ joins the club Mixed results for Ennshafen in Austria Kay Kratky nominated for SAS board Ceva opens Ikea's new CDC in New York New Sydney hub to improve access to Port Botany Ethiopian Airlines incorporates first B737-800F Jade Weser port continues to grow Industry stalwart for GAC in India Top air trade lanes between EU/US and emerging markets LG Cargo receives freight licence Major logistics project shaping up well "Curiosity of the Day" Favourable figures for Matson in 2018

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MARCH 5, 2019
Shippers must share the financial impact on carriers of IMO 2020 compliance Service quality not technology will determine which carrier wins the business DX Group trims the losses as new management proves it means business Saudia Cargo flies in to boost kingdom's bid to be a global logistics hub Growth prospects in emerging markets ease concern over China-US trade tension Investigators prepare to analyse flight data from Atlas Air wreckage Tariff war with China cost US $4.4bn every month last year Supply chain radar: As DSV flies high, Panalpina minorities question the Agility deal

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MARCH 5, 2019
Tim Protheroe joins Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas has appointed former Lloyd's Register Americas President Tim Protheroe as Regional Chief Executive, Marine & Offshore, North America. His role includes responsibility for the marine operational client support teams and Quark newbuild to have Evac solution that includes BWMS An expedition ship under construction by Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard for polar cruise specialist Quark Expeditions will be the first vessel to be installed with an Evac Complete Cleantech Solution that also includes Norsepower notches up first-ever auxiliary wind certification Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Norsepower Oy Ltd. reports that its Rotor Sail Solution has received the first-ever type approval design certificate granted to an auxiliary wind propulsion system onboard a commercial ship. The Japan Marine United to build LNG bunkering tanker A bunkering tanker just ordered at shipbuilder Japan Marine United will be the first in Asia able to supply both LNG and IMO 2020 compliant low sulfur fuel. The ship has been MAN unveils new digital platform MAN Energy Solutions has introduced its new digital platform. Called MAN CEON, it intelligently collects and evaluates operating and sensor data, and enables the real-time monitoring of marine or power-plant engines, turbines

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MARCH 5, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Our outlook from the US Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Our outlook from Asia Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Genco secures financing for scrubber installations Update: Genco looking to sell seven 53,000 dwt supramaxes majority built in 2009 Wilhelmsen picks closed-loop for a third of fleet Contrary to some people's misconceptions, this judgement call was made before the trend for open-loop bans took off, one executive... More mergers and acquisitions ahead, says Citi's Volpicelli Athens conference told there is confidence that M&A activity in shipping will continue and that before long the capital markets... Berenberg bank raided in Hapag-Lloyd insider trading probe Spokesman for Berenberg tells Lloyd's List: 'We are co-operating fully with the authorities and we fully believe that the suspicions... Panalpina 'in right shape' to make acquisitions, says Karlen Stefan Karlen says the group is positioned to absorb any kind of acquisition, including one the size of Kuwait-based Agility... Norden expects profit boost in 2019 on 'asset-light' model Copenhagen-based company is expecting adjusted profits of between $25m and $60m this year Torm joins Inatech on app to tackle bunker complexity post-2020 With 10 months to go before the IMO's global sulphur cap brings a fuel price rise, the Smart Trader app... China's oil imports slow but gas holds out: WoodMac Natural gas demand in China may continue to see double-digit growth, but its oil imports are predicted to slow along... Asia-North Europe trade set for further weak growth Since 2011, the compound annual growth rate of the westbound Asia-North Europe trade 'is a miserable 1.3%', says Drewry Maersk set to appoint new board members in reshuffle Bernard L Bot and Marc Engel, of Travelport Worldwide and Unilever UK respectively, will be appointed as new members of... RCL expands service network in India The new service will deploy two feeder vessels to shuttle between Calcutta and Port Klang Panalpina backs one share, one vote ahead of crucial meeting EGF has requested that Panalpina lifts shareholder voting restrictions in favour of a one share, one vote regime Daily Briefing Sulphur cap is example of 'shallow' regulation, Platsidakis says \| Index-linked contracts open the door for container freight derivatives \|... Box shipping's digital orchestra is out of tune Box shipping's new standard-setting body wants to bring a common language to containerised cargo's diversity and scale Jaxport approves deal for new container terminal The deal will increase Jaxport's significance on the US East Coast Nordic American Offshore hit by impairment A $160m impairment is one adjustment, a new capital structure and financing another Carriers face testing time in pushing through fuel charges Delays in recovering rising fuel costs in the past indicate that container lines may struggle in their efforts to push... Growth is slowing, but no recession in sight for 2019 The probability of a recession is not high, he said but added that it does not take 'much to push... IMO 2020 warning: 'It will not go smoothly' The 'IMO scramble' will not be the last disruption facing the maritime industry owing to the changing global conditions taking... IMO 2020 warning: 'It will not go smoothly' The 'IMO scramble' will not be the last disruption facing the maritime industry owing to the changing global conditions taking... Fuel price rises are unavoidable, says Hapag-Lloyd chief Carrier customers will need to contribute to the increased cost of fuel regardless of what the eventual spread is between...

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MARCH 5, 2019
Santos operator builds container barricade as strike intensifies Shippers, truckers hit chassis roadblock in Memphis ODFL keeps on trucking despite 'seasonal challenges' CMA CGM: Overbooking a symptom of poor forecasting US trucking market stuck in the 'muddy middle' Technology opens new BCO avenues for efficiency Baltimore asks DOT to plug Howard Tunnel funding gap US exporters anticipate a 'dismal' 2019 Kia ramps up SUV exports in Brunswick

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MARCH 5, 2019
Capesize rates 'don't make sense' Figures for these dry bulk vessels should 'come back' by May, according to Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith. Ship operators urged to train crews for IMO 2020 Crews will be at the front line to deal with fuel compatibility issues post-2020. IBIA calls on the IMO to enhance bunker testing mechanism The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has called for a consistent testing method for sulphur levels in bunker fuels that allow a margin of error in an attempt to avoid thorny legal issues when IMO 2020 rules come into force. While the IMO has required vessels to switch to 0.5%-sulphur fuels from next January, IBIA, which represents bunker players, suggests there remains a lack of u Diana Shipping fixes Newcastlemax with Koch Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects $9.1m off the deal. Global Ship Lease narrows loss Ian Webber-led boxship owner stays in the red on another impairment hit. Tidemand protest finally forces Teigen into mandatory offer for Belships Tidships' backers say the appeal is an important development in safeguarding the interests of minority shareholders Dof vessels win new contracts in Norway and Scotland Dof Subsea has fixed two of its vessels on contracts supporting subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and offshore windfarm projects. Chevron extends Dof PSV timecharter Dof wins $50m in contracts in Guyana, the Red Sea and Mediterranean The company's 70-metre-long survey and IMR vessel Geograph (built 2007) has won a contract from the Norwegian Mapping Authority that will run until t Layup list cut as anchor-handlers sell out The Norwegian anchor-handler market sold out on Tuesday, leading to the reactivation of a laid-up vessel. Broker lists showed 14 fixtures completed after a fallow period. Charterer Well Expertise fixed four vessels operated by Solstad, K Line, Siem and Island for the Transocean Arctic rig move. And Total and Aker BP also took seven between them at rates of up to NOK 250,000 ($28,900) per day an Genco lands scrubber financing as it logs fourth quarter profit The New York-listed company has secured additional funds for scrubbers onboard its larger vessels. Atlantska Plovidba profit falls 89% Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has seen profit shrink 89% in 2018. The company's net earnings were HRK 9.2m ($1.4m) last year. Revenue dropped 32% to HRK 393.6m, while overall costs were 23% lower at HRK 384.3m. Atlantska has a fleet of 13 ships. Jan Rindbo: sale and purchase still part of Norden's DNA in asset light era Asset play will remain part of Norden's identity despite the Danish shipowner's shift to a more asset light approach, its chief executive says. Norden tips tankers to help extend profitable run to three years in 2019 Christensen sees dry cargo growth at Norden as an 'unstoppable engine' Norden today projected a higher profit for 2019 after turning in a higher result for 2018 backed by a strong Terminal left out of loop as US crude exports soar The only deepwater US Gulf oil export facility fails to reach its potential because of its location and domestic demand for sour crude The other 2020 deadline: Is shipping ready for IHM? Too little attention is being given to meeting requirements that ships carry an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) after 31 December 2020, experts claim Paris MOU bans defective trio The Paris MOU port state control body has barred three cargoships after they failed their third safety checks in three years. Paris MOU bans another corroded cargoship Two are flagged in Moldova and one in Comoros, registers which are all on the organisation's black list. They were all banned for three months. The 1,600-dwt Elg (built 1983), operated by Adoken Shipping of Turkey, was held in Gi Duncan Eley dips into his pocket to raise stake in Polarcus Polarcus chief executive Duncan Eley has raised his interest in the company at the same time as other executives have put more skin in the game. Eley has increased his holding by 31% through the acquisition of 150,000 shares at a total cost of around NOK 184,500 ($21,300). Following the transaction, he owns 639,616 shares in Polarcus, equivalent to 0.12% of the company's outstanding share cap Total buys into Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 French oil major Total has snapped up a 10% stake in Novatek's big new Russian LNG export project. The Arctic LNG 2 transaction, at an undisclosed price, will be finalised in the first quarter, Novatek said. Cost estimates for the project are between $20bn and $21bn. Natural gas reserves are reported at 2 trillion cbm. Total's payment will include financing for the project, for which Novatek ha New Zealand: India now has 'world class' recycling yards Scrapping of oiler was a baptism of fire for the navy, but it believes the outcome was positive and shows how the industry is changing. Friedman talks top deals that Evercore worked on in 2018 Evercore senior managing director Mark Friedman describes some of his firm's major advisory deals from 2018: Friedman talks top deals that Evercore worked on in 2018 Capital Product Partners' spin-off/combination with Diamond S Shipping: "I think it's one of the most creative M&A deals done in the industry. For Diamond S, it provides an efficient entry to the capital markets - and does so in a w Brazil's exploration plans offer ray of hope for OSV demand But Petrobras' aim to increase spending may only make modest impact Russia plans to triple LNG exports in the next decade Ice-class ships will be needed as 'gas colossus' prepares to move on three main fronts Evercore expert predicts slow year for consolidation efforts Mark Friedman says conditions that made for busy M&A year in 2018 have worsened amid shipping's equity sell-off New spot venture and refinancing provide two 'triggers' for Awilco LNG Involvement in a developing spot market shipping venture and the refinancing of debt on two ships are expected to be positive catalysts for shares in Awilco LNG, Arctic Securities has said. LNG giants warn of owners digging an overcapacity hole Awilco is expected to join Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG and Christos Economou's TMS Cardiff Gas in creating in a new platform that will bring their spot sh Bridge cam captures drunken master's rampage Footage from a Russian cargoship has shown how it managed to steer into a Korean bridge last week. The 9,700-dwt Seagrand (built 1986) took a chunk out of the Gwangan Bridge as it left the southeast port of Busan on Thursday. The master was found to be over the limit for alcohol, but claimed he started to drink after the collision, the Yonhap news agency reported. The rampage began earl Van Oord orders water-injection dredgers Dutch owner Van Oord has signed up for two new water-injection dredgers at a domestic yard. The 300-gt vessels will be delivered from late 2020 by Kooiman Marine Group. The multifunctional units come with a hybrid system that can store energy in batteries from residual heat that is normally lost. This energy is subsequently used for purposes including propulsion. Diesel-electric engines will al Tanker demolition deals plummet as scrapping activity switches to dry bulk Tanker scrapping activity has crashed at the start of 2019, at the same time as activity has ratcheted up in the bulker market, according to data from a leading Greek brokerage. Allied Shipbroking said just 15 tankers have been sold for demolition so far this year, plummeting from the 53 tankers beached by this stage in 2018. VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike Bulker KfW leads financing for AIDA cruiseship Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is structuring the financing for a new AIDA Cruises vessel powered by LNG. The 183,900-gt cruiseship is the third being built for the Carnival company at Meyer Werft in Germany. The first entered service at the end of 2018. "The green cruising concept means AIDA is the world's first cruise operator to run its new generation of ships on LNG, thus reducing the emission of Libya's NOC lifts force majeure at Sharara Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has lifted a force majeure at the Sharara oil field after the removal of an armed group. The militia was blamed for its blockade and a production loss of $1.8bn since the field was seized in December. NOC said that Sharara operating company Akakus has received written assurance from the Libyan National Army's brigadier general Al Rifi Kennah Ahmed Ali, comm Norden tips tankers to help extend profitable run to three years in 2019 Improvements in the tanker market will help Danish shipowner Norden to a third successive year in the black in 2019, the company predicts. Copenhagen-listed Norden is guiding for an adjusted result of between $25m and $60m this year, ahead of the $20m reported for 2018. Christensen sees dry cargo growth at Norden as an 'unstoppable engine' Norden confirms Diamond S MR tanker swoop Jan Rindbo, Italian banks face shipowner backlash over sale of debt Pillarstone's acquisition of $350m of distressed Italian shipping debt and the cancellation of the fleet auction of bankrupt RBD Armatori are provoking a backlash in shipowning circles. Italian shipowning and financial sources believe banks have caved in by selling Italian shipping debt to private equity players on the basis of unrealistic expectations. A court auction of RBD's fleet of 13 tanke Skuld to focus on diversification after withdrawing from Lloyd's Oslo-based mutual says retreat will not affect plans to develop a broader and more efficient service to serve its P&I members Celebrity Cruises' Captain McCue demands respect Celebrity Cruises' Captain Kate McCue has a novel way of welcoming guests onboard the 2,850-passenger Celebrity Equinox (built 2009). "This is Captain Kate, but you can call me Captain because it took me 19 years to earn this title," she regularly says, according to the New York Times. She told the newspaper: "People don't have a tendency to call men captains by their first name." In 2015, McCu Bunker tanker spills fuel in Canada Canadian ferry owner Marine Atlantic has revealed a bunker leak from a tanker in Port aux Basques. It said the 3,600-dwt North Atlantic Kairos (built 2008) had suffered a spill on Sunday. The company added it had been working with the Canadian Coast Guard "regarding observation and response activities." A boom was placed around the tanker. Alarm sounded over continuing leaks from grounded bulke Dutch ratify recycling regulations The Netherlands has signed up to the IMO's ship recycling convention almost exactly a decade after it was first agreed in Hong Kong. Eight countries have now ratified the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention). TradeWinds is marking the tenth anniversary of the Hong Kong Convention with a ship recycling conference in Hong Kong this w Mind the gap: charterers' bonuses examined Senior freight trader bonuses are hugely outstripping payouts for "traditional" chartering staff, according to recruitment specialist Spinnaker Global. It said the highest-level staff earned bonuses 18 times bigger than colleagues, using figures from the Maritime HR Association, which is managed by Spinnaker. The annual survey for 2018 gathered data for 25,000 shipping professionals globally, in Nokia, Geoquip snap up Toisa PSVs Details have emerged of two more sales from the fleet of bankrupt Greek owner Toisa. It is thought all the disposals have now been finalised after Chinese owner China Sunrise wrapped up an en-bloc deal for six PSVs last week. Toisa OSV fleet sale complete as China Sunrise buys sextet The 4,800-dwt Toisa Warrior (built 2011) has been sold to subsea cabling business Alcatel Submarine Networks for Port of Tyne seals $79m Lloyds Bank refinance deal North East England port says funds will go towards a number of major infrastructure projects. Reactor restarts to cut Japan LNG imports by 10% in 2019 Australia, Qatar and Malaysia likely to feel any impact as they supply the bulk of cargoes. New Zealand detains Wisdom Marine bulker over unpaid wages Second time in less than a year Taiwan owner has had ship detained for not paying crew. Three crew kidnapped from tanker off Guinea Three Romanian seafarers have been kidnapped by pirates from a product tanker in the Gulf of Guinea. IMB: Piracy ticks up in 2018 after back-to-back declines The 40,000-dwt Histria Ivory (built 2006) was attacked by pirates near Lome, Togo, on Sunday evening. The remaining 18 members of the Maltese-flagged vessel avoided capture by locking themselves in the ship's citadel. They were uninjured.

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MARCH 5, 2019
IMO 2020 low-sulfur regulation costs weighed Demand for container shipping in the transpacific was another major topic at TPM19. BIS pockmarked by vacancies Nazak Nikakhtaris, assistant secretary for industry and analysis at the Commerce Department's BIS, also will perform "nonexclusive duties" of the agency's undersecretary for industry and security post. Commerce launches probe into titanium sponge imports The Section 232 investigation begun Monday is in response to a petition filed in September by domestic producer Titanium Metals Corporation. U.S. to remove India and Turkey from GSP Trump administration says India failed to meet certain conditions to stay in program, while Turkey no longer needs preferential trade access to the U.S. market. Domestic maritime job creation jumps 30 percent Executive Moves: StreetScooter, SynchroNet, OmniTRAX Old Dominion's revenue per day up 7.5 percent in February Two containerships collide at South Korean port FMC reviews eight OTI license applications

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MARCH 5, 2019
China's pledge to cut VAT gets cautious welcome from commodity markets Crude treads water ahead of Wednesday's EIA inventory report Novorossiisk bunker fuel value catches up on Istanbul Fujairah's Feb bunker premium drops over 30% on month on ample supply Mexico's energy secretary criticizes upstream secondary market, private participation in Pemex's refineries External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Heavy crude outperforms light in Asian low-sulfur market Fuel oil margins have been near record highs since late last year. First low/high sulfur fuel Singapore quarterly spread trades on ICE Traders predict volatility for the spreads to increase as markets get closer to 2020.

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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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