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January 10, 2019

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Hong Kong container terminal operators form alliance to boost services Search continues for 2 missing seamen after oil tanker explosion in Hong Kong OOCL cancels 14 Trans-Pacific sailings on Chinese New Year lull US-China trade talks extended to unscheduled third day amid signs of progress US Government shut down: So far, so good for air traffic and cargo flow British minister warns of 'very significant' disruption with hard Brexit JNPT in India sees 5m TEU pass through its terminal in 2018 Hong Kong and Brussels airports launch pharma corridor with cool dollies India's private airlines ought to manage their own affairs: aviation minister Finnair increases flights to London from Helsinki for the summer

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Asia to Northern Europe spot rates flat Bahri CEO joins ITOPF Board Boxco Logistics India moves world's largest CCR reactor MOL Chemical Tankers acquires entire shares of Nordic Tankers A/S from Triton Customs Post Clearance Audit Minister stresses on proper implementation of agri export policy Chittagong port ups throughput in 2018 DP World Cochin registering exponential growth JN Port on major drive to be benchmarked with the best in the world, says new Chairman Sanjay Sethi Major Ports handle more coal in first nine months of fiscal Logistics Development Committee makes key recommendations Suresh Prabhu inaugurates new Ahmedabad chapter office of FIEO

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Booking land, air and sea freight in the blink of an eye BMJ Logistics reacts to Russia's new import rules Train covers 1 million km autonomously Fabian Heidl joins software specialist's management team Latam Cargo to serve sixth US destination from February USA: new terminal enhances railfreight flows Averitt launches distribution and order fulfilment service Emirates Skycargo even bigger in 2018 More space for hydrocarbon storage New key account manager for Saudia Cargo Contargo augments rail transport offer ex Basel "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive sector stronger in Hueneme Company founder hands over baton to successor Cargolux opens routes to Mexico and for whales Raben operating new logistics centre near Schwerin

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Port of Ramsgate/Seaborne Freight ferry service 'won't be fit for purpose' Disruption from Brexit and trade wars could mean uplift for air freight Questions on stowage as enquiries begin into how MSC Zoe spilled 281 boxes Container lines prepare for new capacity via new ULCVs and 'ship-jumboisation' 'Impossible' for Belgian port to be ready for Seaborne Brexit service Merz Pharma's Torben Weilmuenster appointed chairman of Poseidon network Amazon Air expansion no threat to major express operators Tijs Derison appointed MD of Delin's Benelux region Atlas Air takes over Nippon Cargo Airlines' 747-400F operations Market insight - is Panalpina readying for acquisitive growth? Supply chain radar: two verticals stand out in the bankers' food chain

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Jensen delivers design for Foss tractor tugs on order at Nichols Navy exercises options at Dakota Creek for two more escort tugs Elliott Bay Design Group opens East Coast office Sea Machines Robotics establishes new dealer program Danfoss Editron and Kongsberg Evotec partner on advanced winch Shipyard cuts steel for Qatar's first offshore living quarters platform MacGregor to supply equipment for T-ATS (X) Maersk Supply wins long term Chevron contract for AHTS duo Polaris Shipping to retrofit seven ships with Langh scrubbers Damen land-based BWMS to be demonstrated in Port of Las Palmas

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JANUARY 9, 2019
MSC making progress in North Sea clean-up MSC says that MSC Zoe lost more than 250 containers overboard during a storm last week in the North Sea Polaris to install seven scrubbers Polaris has an operating fleet of 37 vessels with 18 very large ore carrier newbuilds on order Ports warn extending EU reporting chain will cause throughput delays EU port and shipowner lobbies mobilise ahead of a crucial European Parliament committee vote this week US box imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Volume growth in US box imports was recorded at 2.5% in November, while in December growth was estimated at 3.7%... GasLog on course for 2022 target with Cheniere brace Ordering flurry keeps company on course to double group business by 2022 IMO amends bunker delivery notes ahead of 2020 sulphur cap The changes under the IMO's MARPOL treaty helps prepare the industry for the upcoming 2020 sulphur regulations Timing right for DCT Gdansk sale? Macquarie's infrastructure fund plans to divest its interest in the Polish container terminal DCT Gdansk and already has a suitor... ICTSI secures Sudanese port concession ICTSI Middle East DMCC will operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal Angelicoussis takes up option for FSRU Order for group's LNG shipping arm, Maran Gas, adds a second FSRU to its tally of newbuildings at DSME but... Brightoil link to detained VLCC in China Court says the arrest was requested by a French bank that has provided the shipowner with $45.5m in loans, of... Tsakos Energy Navigation agrees product tanker charters Double 36-month charter with anonymous oil major will generate a minimum of $33m in gross revenues Daily Briefing MOL Chemical Tankers acquires Nordic Tankers \| Singapore to pilot methanol as ship fuel \| London Gateway turns up Brexit... Hong Kong terminal operators agree to collaborate The Hong Kong Shippers' Council says it has 'deep concern over the negative impact on competition' of the alliance. Idan Ofer finalises BW chemical tanker fleet acquisition The deal makes Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector in the Pacific, creating a fleet of... US Representative Peter DeFazio to take key infrastructure position As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, DeFazio is positioned to ensure climate considerations are included in US...

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Mega-ships and competition challenge West Coast ports APM Terminals promises NY-NJ relief US shutdown delays Roadrunner's financial revision Infographic: Who will supply polyethylene demand? 'Blue-collar' crisis plagues US trucking UK ports prep for post-Brexit cargo shift APM Terminals Mumbai tops India market share

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Su seeks to move on $2bn claim against Vantage Drilling Taiwanese shipowner continues fight against driller's bankruptcy as he seeks claims against the offshore company Bouchard adds more insurers to $21.5m lawsuit New York-based tug-and-barge owner is pursuing five insurers for claims related to an October 2017 explosion aboard an articulated tug barge MSC set for largest boxship newbuilding intake in 2019 Diego Aponte's Mediterranean Shipping Company is set for the largest newbuilding influx among leading container lines this year, according to data from Alphaliner. MSC is expecting delivery of 20 new ships in 2019, well ahead of rivals Maersk Line, and CMA CGM. Maersk in advanced talks to ink feeder boxship deal AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 20 Evergas sale comes amid Jaccar effort to tackle unprofitable lines of business Jacques de Chateauvieux has moved to tackle losses for his Jaccar Holdings with the sale of all eight of its Evergas ethylene carriers. TradeWinds reported on Tuesday that Denmark-based Evergas is selling the octet to partners in the Unigas pool in a deal worth an estimated $204m. Partners Bernhard Schulte, Sloman Neptun and Ultragas are reportedly paying between $25m and $26m for each of the 12 Politics, lobbying and location should not sideline Indian shiprecyclers Europe can play key role in stimulating improvements for subcontinent's shipbreakers Excelerate fires up US offshore terminal with Russian cargo US regasification specialist Excelerate Energy is shipping a cargo of Russian LNG into its underused Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port terminal off the US east coast. The company's 151,072-cbm floating storage and regasification unit Exemplar (built 2010) arrived at the offshore buoy, which is sited 21 kilometres (13 miles) off Massachusetts Bay near Boston. Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio T Bimco: EU, China and US must do more to counter piracy Shipowners organisation Bimco has urged the EU, US and China to do more to combat the rising scourge of piracy off West Africa. About 40 ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past 12 months. "We look towards the EU, China and the United States to join forces and deploy naval capacity in the Gulf of Guinea to end this constant threat to seafarers," Jakob Larsen, Bimco head of mari Diana gets buyback go-ahead Diana Containerships has the go-ahead to buyback nearly a third of its shares. The Greek boxship owner said its board of directors had signed off on a plan allowing it to repurchase $6m of its 14.93 million shares. Wednesday, Diana stock closed at $0.79. At current prices, the plan would allow the buyback of 4.7 million shares, or 31.7%. Should the company more forward with buybacks, it will d Clarksons Platou: Hornbeck debt swap a "first step" A $200 debt-swap plan by US OSV owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is a "first step" in addressing maturity issues, according to Clarksons Platou Securities. The company announced an offer on Tuesday to exchange some of its 2020 notes for new loans maturing in 2025 at higher interest rates. Turner Holm, Clarksons Platou Securities' managing director of equity and credit research, said that, Laskaridis' Lavinia Corp makes rare tanker purchase Family flagship replenishes fleet of small product carriers with 18,000-dwt vessel Technomar quitting capesize market with demolition deal Greek owner Technomar Shipping is believed to be selling its only capesize bulker for demolition. Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years European scrap brokers say the 150,000-dwt Mamitsa XL (built 1995) has been sold as is in Singapore for demolition in Bangladesh. The vessel is reportedly fetching some $420 per ldt or $7.7m. Technomar did not respond to requests for comments. James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV UK shipowner James Fisher has been named as the buyer of an OSV sold by Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers said the 103-loa laid-up diving support vessel (DSV) Toisa Paladin has gone for $20.3m. Toisa fleet sale cash to go towards settling $542m claims Court documents filed by Toisa as part of its US Chapter 11 restructuring revealed a deal had been agreed at $20.35m, with completion expect Samskip to build two autonomous hydrogen boxships Seashuttle project will see emissions-free vessels partly funded by Norway. Mehrotra: 'I'm the world's most famous shipping face' Move over John Fredriksen, there's a new shipping sheriff in town. Ravi Mehrotra, chairman of expanding London-based Foresight Group, believes he is the most well-known shipowner globally. When asked about his group's worldwide presence during an interview with CNBC in India, he said: "Without trying to blow my own trumpet, but I'm the most famous face in shipping in the world today." Embed: Sh Tidemand appeals Belships resolution with Oslo Stock Exchange The appeal highlights the plight of minority shareholders in mergers in falling markets, argues Kristin Tidemand. Maersk Supply AHTSs win Aussie contract Two of Maersk Supply Service's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are going Down Under to work on a new contract for Chevron Australia. Maersk Mariner and Maersk Master (both 23,856 hp, built 2017), will support the Chevron-operated Gorgon Stage Two drilling programme on Western Australia's north-west shelf, commencing in the second quarter. The contract's value and duration were not disc Cyber cover seeks to fill hull insurance loophole Bermuda-based Shipowners Insurance and Guaranty Co (SGICo) is marketing a new product it hopes will help shipowners overcome the cyber risk exclusion added to most hull and machinery cover. Almost all hull cover will not pay out on a claim if the loss is related to cyber-crime. SIGCo president Neil Clemens said he has been developing the product along with shipowners for the past four years. How Zeamarine moves closer to 100-ship goal with newbuilds Fledgling operator charters in Chinese tonnage as it creates modern MPP fleet Shipyards pile in with prices for Repsol LNG bunker vessel Shipyards have submitted their price estimates for an LNG bunker vessel for Spanish energy giant Repsol. Newbuilding players said Repsol has requested indicative price offers on a 7,500-cbm capacity ship, and that all yards with an interest in building this type and size of vessel have now responded to the company. Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel One commented that Repsol wants to t Charter row highlights importance of contract clarity A charter row that ended up in London arbitration has highlighted the importance of checking contract wording when a vessel is quickly re-fixed. Financing company C Demurrage said that an unnamed owner had chartered out a ship to the buyer of a cargo of baled straw, for carriage from Varna to Izmir. But the contracts ended when the charterer paid neither the freight nor the sale price and the sh Swissco aims to convene creditors meeting The court-appointed managers of Singapore OSV owner Swissco Holdings are trying to meet with creditors to agree a restructuring plan. A Singapore high court hearing on 14 January will decide whether the meeting will go ahead by 14 April. "The judicial managers will continue to work with and engage creditors and stakeholders," they said. At the end of last year, Allianz Middle East Ship Manageme Bibby Offshore name disappears as it agrees new charter York Capital-controlled owner takes Solstad OSV as it merges into Rever. Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding Siu Fai Ng, chairman of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has purchased 6,947 shares in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner. Ng spent around NOK 63,600 ($7,463) in the transaction, in which shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 9.16 each, an Oslo Stock Exchange filing said. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax The acquisition raises Mr Ng's shareholding to 4,788,620 sha Fincantieri shares hit after STX France deal reviewed Shares in Fincantieri dropped on Wednesday after the European Commission said it would review its deal to buy STX France. The Italian shipbuilder's stock fell as much as 6.8%. It was trading at EUR 0.93 later on Wednesday. The Commission said on Tuesday it would closely investigate the proposed acquisition. Ministers from France and Italy had pledged to push through the merger, which would see Cargill profit down as shipping 'lags' due to IMO 2020 Trading and chartering giant Cargill has revealed a 20% drop in earnings as shipping markets "lagged" last year. The company said net earnings for the second quarter ended 30 November were $741m, against $924m a year ago. Banks complete first digital bulker deal for Cargill Adjusted operating profit was $853m in the second quarter to 30 November, versus $948m in 2017. Revenue was down 4% at $2 Teekay Offshore Partners drops distribution payments Move comes as sibling Teekay LNG presses ahead with plans for a larger payout. Transparent, independent research needed to plug data gaps Paul Balcombe's project on methane emissions and shipping is just getting going, with the findings to date identifying where the blanks are. The Imperial College research fellow and his colleagues in the Sustainable Gas Institute, working in collaboration with parties including energy major Shell, utility Enagas and the UK government, have put together a project group for the next stage of their Methane slip and efficiency 'key to getting full benefit of LNG fuelling' Researcher says use of gas improves air quality and lowers fuel costs, but when it comes to its effects on the climate, the results are mixed The costs of shipping going greener can be shared out Following the lead of airlines with fuel supplements can also help boost reputable companies Hull rate fears as former Catlin duo seeks $3bn insurance fund Executives are causing ripples with project that could contribute to overcapacity in marine market Search still on for missing tanker Indonesian authorities launch appeal for sightings of Namse Bangdzod. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet Owner's Eastern Pacific firms up $350m transaction with Singapore group. Creditor pushes for 3 Maj yard bankruptcy A creditor of troubled Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group is seeking the bankruptcy of its 3 Maj yard. SeeNews reported that domestic metal and plastic products manufacturer Strojopromet Zagreb said on Tuesday it had requested the launch of bankruptcy proceedings. Fincantieri and Scenic Cruises circle Uljanik It has $893,000 of claims against the yard for goods and services provided, and said t PGS sells survey ship to Japan for $100m Norwegian owner confirms deal with JOGMEC, with delivery in April. TEN charters out tankers for up to $60m Greek owner upbeat on product carrier sector in 2019. Two remain missing after Hong Kong tanker fire Fire department chief says incident took place during bunkering operations. Nomura predicts 31% jump in 2019 Korean yard orders But bank downgrades Hyundai Mipo after share price rallies over 40% since November 2018. Guinea set for greater bauxite exports after mine approval West African nation's Kimbo project could increase volumes by an extra 3mt per year. Poseidon Global emerges as buyer of Jinhui supramax Low-profile Poseidon Global Shipping of Singapore has emerged as the buyer of a Jinhui Shipping & Transportation bulker that was sold at the end of last month. Oslo and Hong Kong-listed Jinhui announced on 2 January that it had sold a supramax for $7.4m but did not disclose the identity of the buyer. The company has now confirmed it unloaded the 50,000-dwt Jin Zhou (built 2001) and that it will Strevens: Critical capacity mass needed to ensure healthy competition Wallenius Wilhelmsen says EU facilities must be capable of meeting ongoing recycling needs of EU-flagged fleet Mitsui & Co lifts bulk carrier order tally at Yangzijiang Mitsui's latest kamsarmax is sistership to the company's earlier eight vessels

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Shutdown could impact ITC's work on USMCA report A partial federal government shutdown entered its 19th day Wednesday as a critical deadline in the congressional consideration process for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement looms ahead. Grassley: Cancel NAFTA if Dems want to reopen USMCA The new Senate Finance chair said he wants to talk with congressional Democrats about what they have in mind for consideration of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hyundai Merchant Marine prepares for 'quantum leap' HMM said it increased volume 150 percent in two years as it prepares for megaship deliveries in 2020. Container terminals still 'solid, profitable business' But Drewry's senior analyst of ports and terminals cautions growth will slow in 2019. J.B. Hunt picking up Cory for $100 million "This is a strategic investment that will further advance our final-mile delivery capabilities," says President and CEO John Roberts. Crowley's Taino departs on maiden voyage American Shipper was invited to tour the LNG-powered vessel before it joined sister ship El Coqui on the rotation between Florida and Puerto Rico. MSC says 1,200 metric tons of debris collected Cleanup in the North Sea continues following the Jan. 2 incident in which more than 250 containers were washed off the MSC Zoe. House seeks details of Russian sanction decision The Treasury Department agency said it intends to drop sanctions against three Russian companies for reducing oligarch Oleg Deripaska's financial influence. Aluminum production subsidies 'widespread' The American Primary Aluminum Association said an OECD report supports application of Section 232 aluminum tariffs across import sources and countries. OIA Global hires former TRAC CEO Retail imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Executive Moves: Poseidon and ITOPF Private equity firm invests in RoadOne Executive Moves: Softbox, NAM and Hines

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JANUARY 9, 2019
Crude settles higher after Saudi comments halt EIA-driven selloff Reassurances from Saudi officials that OPEC production cuts would balance the market sent crude futures higher. Saudis revise up oil reserves estimate Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday its crude reserves were slightly higher than previously thought. OPEC cuts have oil market on path to rebalancing: UAE energy minister The oil market is on its way to rebalancing UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Wednesday. Military fuel supplier Stonewin enters Mauritius bunker market Latvia-based Stonewin, a provider of fuels to security and defense institutions, has launched a bunker fuel supply operation Bunker delivery notes amendments enter into force ahead of IMO 2020 rule The amendments require suppliers to declare the sulfur content of the marine fuel supplied. OPEC output slumps to six-month low Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE have the most to cut to become compliant with their individual quotas. TANKERS: Crude exporters opt for VLCCs over traditional Aframax USGC-UKC route There have been at least six Suezmaxes and three VLCCs placed on subjects to carry crude from the US to Europe since the market returned from the long holiday weekend January 2. FUTURES: Crude gains on optimism over extended US-China trade talk "Talks with China are going very well!" Trump said in a tweet. SUBSCRIBER NOTE UPDATE: Platts launches Marine Fuel 0.5% sulfur cargo, barge assessments S&P Global Platts has launched daily cargo and barge assessments for "Marine Fuel 0.5%" across the globe starting January 2, 2019.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

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

CRUISES

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

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

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

PORTS

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

Dar es Salaam

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

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

La Defense

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

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

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

CRUISES

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

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

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

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

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

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Henderson

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

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

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

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

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

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

MOURNING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

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

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

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

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

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

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

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

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

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

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

TRUCKING

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

Brussels/Rome

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

CRUISES

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

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

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

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

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

Genoa

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