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November 13, 2019

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US voices 'grave concern' over increasing violence in HK Maersk announces sudden departure of head of operations Soren Toft Evergreen's Q3 profit plunges nearly 90pc with revenue up 11pc World's largest box ship, 23,656 TEU MSC Isabella, calls at Singapore port HK's ninth Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference opens November 19 Asia-Europe air cargo rates pick up, indicating signs of a peak season dnata gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai World Central Global air cargo volume continues downwards slide as volumes fall 4.5pc in Sept Qatar Airways to link up with IndiGo to boost traffic from India IAG to acquire Air Europa to transform Madrid into a major European hub

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Atul Ubale appointed Director of SCI's Bulk Carriers & Tankers Division FIATA critical of detention & demurrage process IMO launches online tool to smoothen reporting formalities for vessels Shipping industry discusses key challenges at Tripartite Forum in Tokyo Vanguard Logistics commencing operations in Sri Lanka Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi as Regional Director DGTR recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass MMTC to import 1 lt of onions urgently Plastic exports fall 6 pc CNG terminal at Bhavnagar gets approval Port operations resume after Cyclone Bulbul PSA Chennai sets another productivity record Rotterdam port mulling container transport through electric trucks in port area Two majestic luxury cruise liners home ported together at Mumbai Harbour Umm Qasr port back to normal functioning

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Bundled into Dubai From Germany to Hungary in one round trip per day Third shunting track at the Schwedenkai Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi European funds for the port of Piraeus Heavy-duty transport in Portugal Etihad Cargo enhances control performance ESR establishes new logistics mandate in Australia GE picks Selam Amare as country leader for Ethiopia Testing "Dumbo" New player on the waters: E2F in France Intermodal business under new ownership "Curiosity of the Day" DHL and Hewlett Packard aim at improving invoice processes New country manager for Serbia UK carrier delivers cement to infrastructure projects Maersk vessel tests battery propulsion Scottish carrier starts fleet renewal with full freighters Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Profits on the up at Deutsche Post-DHL as third-quarter earnings soar Q3 results show a bullish DFDS defying the economic odds in Europe Australian shipper raps hiked port fees for containers and eyes bulk transport PayCargo instant payments system takes off in air cargo Want Americans to buy US products? Dump the Jones Act

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Torm to postpone some scrubber installations until 2020 In its latest quarterly report, Copenhagen-headquartered products tanker operator Torm says it has decided to postpone some scrubber installations to the first and the second quarter of 2020. Torm says it expects Another delay in delivery of Canada's first AOPS The Toronto Star reports that the delivery date of the Royal Canadian Navy's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship has again been pushed back. The original plan was to have Irving Shipbuilding Jon Holvik joins Thrustmaster as Executive VP Thrustmaster of Texas has named Jon Holvik as Executive Vice President for Business Development of Dynamic Positioning Systems. The appointment follows Thrustmaster's acquisition earlier this year of Rolls-Royce's ICON Dynamic Positioning business. Marine Log FERRIES 2019 broke new ground Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 event will need a larger space than this year's, which saw available exhibit space sell out and a packed conference room. Held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November Carnival beefs up internal ethics and compliance team Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has announced seven new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in ABS issues guidance on containership cargo fires The just-published ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers is the first of its kind to address firefighting and safety systems of cargo holds of container vessels, the Crowley adds 300 more reefer containers Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season. The additional units are all 40-foot-long high cubes and have

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Shipping edges towards mandatory R&D fund A proposal under consideration by five industry associations could force ships to pay $2 for each tonne of fuel they... Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports slump Rosneft's trading arm is vital to Venezuelan crude sales as Chinese refiners shun direct purchases since the US administration tightened... Freight forwarders criticise detention and demurrage process Freight forwarders call for more transparent and business-orientated process Klaveness scales down in the supramax segment Talks with potential pool partners should be concluded in the coming months, says Torvald Klaveness Container demand slowdown goes beyond trade war GDP multiplier goes into negative territory as September volumes contract, taking annual growth to just 1% Torm confident of sustained market strength Given recent market strength and yard capacity issues, the company is pushing back some scrubber retrofits into next year Ports detail the impact of climate change Significant and critical downtimes are leading to closures of up to three days and costs of up to $10m, a... MPC Capital buys stake in German broker MPC Capital claims the Albis deal will complement its technical management company, Ahrenkiel Tankers ICTSI gains from Papua New Guinea terminals and tariff adjustments Chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr says the company remains 'conscious of the current geopolitical trade tensions' Euronav secures LSFO deal in Malaysia Linggi port will provide low-sulphur marine fuels and other services for Euronav's vessels on east-of-Suez routes Singapore boosts IMO 2020 bunker buffer About 40% of the inventory of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoil in and around Singapore is stored in... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda \| Who pays for shipping's carbon tax? \|... RCL opens direct link between south China hub and Cambodia RCL says there has been demand from its Pearl River Delta customers to call directly at Guangdong for faster connectivity... California ports show hesitant growth trajectory despite tariffs Los Angeles had a bad October, but is having a good year. Long Beach is having a bad year, but...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker complaint seeks to overturn AB5 Boston wins $20 million DOT grant for terminal expansion MPV/HL charter rates stuck in sideways mode Port of LA warns of sharp Q4 volume drop on tariffs German companies link up to tackle Japan's offshore wind market Evergreen clings to profitability in third quarter JNPT aims to stem north India diversions with new rail offering Evergreen ties up with BlueX to provide online booking

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme. Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment Sleeker Tidewater preparing for offshore sector takeovers The company is paring down its fleet and C-suite with an eye on pulling the sector out of its downturn BW Group buys up Flex LNG shares BW Group has taken a stake in John Fredriksen's Flex LNG. As of 31 October, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led outfit owns 560,000 shares in the New York- and Oslo-traded gas carrier owner, good for just about 1% of the company, Flex disclosed. BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen It is unclear when or why BW took the posi Diana Shipping offers to repurchase $10m in shares Diana Shipping is looking to take back as much as $10m worth of its own company. The New York-listed bulker owner has begun a tender offer to buy up to 2.74 million outstanding common units at $3.65 per share. The offer will expire 11 December, unless extended or withdrawn, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping said. Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets? "The board of directors Carnival quadruples the size of its environmental compliance team The company now has eight employees focused on following environmental regulations and its own ethical standards Dry bulk's summer of love may be over, but outlook is still bright Optimists abound despite the Baltic Dry Index having fallen back to earth in recent weeks Torm CEO: product tanker optimism is 'backed up by the numbers' Jacob Meldgaard, Torm's executive director, said product tanker rates are likely to stay 'stronger for longer' Nasdaq sells its freight derivatives business to EEX Consolidation in the cleared freight derivatives market leaves EEX and Singapore Exchange in "a two-horse race". Generational change at broker Frachtcontor as Moller retires Hamburg shop appoints Jacob Christian Pedersen as managing director to replace long-serving tanker boss Delta Tankers likely in the clear over oil spill, says image expert Satellite image analysis reveals no evidence against Greek tanker, but points to ship gone 'dark' as possible culprit Last Arc7 prepares to sail into Yamal LNG fleet A final Arc7 LNG carrier is readying to leave DSME shipyard in South Korea, marking the conclusion of the 15-ship newbuilding project for Russia's Yamal LNG. Data analyst iGIS/LNG said the 172,00-cbm newbuilding Yakov Gakkel has shifted to the Okpo yard's outer anchorage after paying a visit to Korea Gas' Tongyeong LNG terminal. Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions Arc Pangaea Logistics Solutions nearing half-decade of profits in dry bulk trade Rhode Island operator uses cargo-first approach to be 'different', chief executive says, even as broadening shareholder appeal remains a challenge Crew shot and beaten as pirates raid PSV off Mexico Up to eight armed men boarded Micoperi's Remas on Monday Gard edges further ahead of rivals after profits boost Chief executive explains how the Norwegian insurer has made money in a difficult marine insurance market Alexander Panagopulos backs LNG pathway to sustainable shipping Forward Maritime Group founder pushes back over Clean Shipping Coalition's LNG claims Adapt or die? Shipmanagement faces a critical juncture TradeWinds' Business Focus on Shipmanagement has found that commoditisation, digital disruption and in-house offerings threaten to erode future earnings in the third-party management sector Wilmer Ruperti heading to trial in Novoship sex-tape row Venezuelan businessman fails to win summary judgment in dispute over alleged breach of 2016 settlement agreement Solstad Offshore anchor handler wins long-term work in Brazil The contract win follows a six-vessel deal awarded to Solstad last week. Shipmanagement at crossroads between quality and cost Increasing complexity of the business threatens to erode earnings but third-party managers are ready to make their case FA Vinnen and German partner set to hit secondhand market Boxship firm ready to grow after equity tie-up Michael Vinnen pins his family's fortunes on three-pillar growth strategy German company's bicentennial plans include expanding in managing crew Cosco Shipping International hurt by higher costs Singapore-listed bulker owner posts lower earnings in the third quarter Torm focused on bull market despite weak third-quarter results Softer freight rates affected the Danish product tanker specialist's bottom line in the third quarter, but things are looking up. Fire extinguished on Rieber research ship off Senegal No injuries reported after blaze breaks out in engine room of Polar Marquis Polembros offloads oldest tanker and sets sights on newbuildings Indian buyers take the 150,800-dwt Nautic (built 1998) as the Spiros Polemis-led outfit pushes ahead with renewal Norne Research starts Belships coverage with a buy Analyst says bulker company has a reliable owner and attractive spot exposure Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba shipyard Japanese engineering company forced into yard cut-backs after announcing massive losses Odfjell: IMO 2020 fuel spread may not be 'very scary' CEO Kristian Morch says company research suggests owners will not see "runaway prices" for compliant bunkers Klaveness aims to double number of pool ships but scale down supramax operations Norwegian owner says it is in talks with third parties as it focuses on panamaxes and post-panamaxes Euronav inks LSFO pact with Malaysia's Linggi Port Formal agreement follows arrival of ULCC Oceania (built 2003) in Southeast Asia last month Carl Schou says China is key to restore Wilhelmsen LNG book CEO is counting on Chinese appetite for growth strategy as he eyes nascent cruise sector China Merchants Energy buoyed by US sanctions on rival Cosco World's largest VLCC owner tipped to enjoy a profitable fourth quarter Cleaves sees value in LNG players after brutal sell-off Oslo-based brokerage forecasts cyclical peak in late 2020 with potential weaker earnings in 2021 to 2022 Shipbuilders showing 'strong interest' in Kiwi ferry order Barry Rogliano Salles leading search for yard to build replacement tonnage for New Zealand operator Maritime & Merchant Bank says markets continue to defy turmoil Despite tanker market rally Oslo-based bank says prospects for the sector remain promising

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker group files challenge to law restricting independent contractors As truckers wrestle with a new California law, AB5, that seeks to limit independent contractors, a trucking organization based in the state has filed a... ICTSI increases throughput and revenues but net income slips into the red It's a largely good set of third-quarter results for the Philippines-based but globally operating container terminal operator ICTSI. "Strong financial performance," says President and Chairman... Leveraging tech to move freight faster and safer - Demo Day 1 highlights Technology that helps you get the most from your drivers, trucks and trailers was in the spotlight at the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on Tuesday at FreightWaves... FreightWaves LIVE: Demo Day 1 - Afternoon Highlights Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12.... Amazon effect pushes traditional freight transport outside comfort zone (with video) Ryan Rogers, chief transformation officer at Covenant Transportation Group, said the online retail giant has challenged the movers of goods as to what is possible. The Uberization of Freight? Uber Freight knows something about that (with video) The Uberization of Freight has come to mean many things, but to Uber Freight Senior Director Bill Driegert, it means relieving pain points for carriers... Radiant Logistics' report ahead of expectations, but peak season likely to disappoint Radiant Logistics posts a good quarter, but warns that peak shipping season isn't shaping up heading into the holidays. Hassett Express seeks to shed 'quiet company' image CEO Michelle Halkerston has initiated technology investments and initiatives that will raise the profile of her company's large domestic air freight forwarding operation. TrinityRail®: Hourglass^TM, TrinFlo^TM the New Shape of Railcars TrinityRail has two new railcars: the Hourglass^TM and the TrinFlo^TM. Technology is a powerful tool the industry isn't using enough, Trucking Alliance's Lane Kidd says The Trucking Alliance's managing director Lane Kidd told Craig Fuller on Fuller Speed Ahead that technology could be used more effectively by the industry to... DOT awards $900 million for multi-modal projects Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states Work ethic, synergy help Chicago stay on top of logistics industry At the end of the day, logistics is still simple: "Take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself," Findley said. Fear not the robo-apocalpyse, analysis of autonomous trucking suggests A study released by autonomous truck startup Ike suggests that instead of eliminating jobs, some approaches to automation shift the task from long-haul to short-haul... Threat of another Lufthansa strike dropped - for now Airline and union reach truce Constant evolution vital for freight forwarders to stay relevant Third-party logistics providers must be ready to optimize data, streamline communications and never stop evolving to be successful in today's marketplace, said Mike Powell, chief... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/12 Trucking Freight Futures Markets were little changed with light holiday interest. Craig Fuller unveils SONAR 5.0: multimodal data and trucking rate forecasting (with video) SONAR 5.0 has new maps, alerts, rate predictions, and air and ocean data. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco has the lowest breakeven costs in the world Aramco's breakeven cost is below $10 per barrel; Alibaba registers $1 billion in sales in 1:08 minutes on Singles Day; Chinese pork imports at an... Telling the stories of truck drivers (with video) Rachel Premack, a rising transportation reporter at Business Insider, has become a champion among truck drivers for covering the issues from their perspective. Tariffs endanger $186 billion in US economic activity, study finds Risks based on cargo moving through Los Angeles/Long Beach ports Schneider CEO: AB5, other regulatory changes could spark "re-regulation" of industry (with video) Mark Rourke, CEO of Schneider National, right, told George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, that a series of regulations hitting the industry will affect expenses or... Canadian Pacific reaches all-time monthly record for grain volumes The railway hauled record grain and grain products volumes in October. Brokerage rivals Pyatt, Silver talk about the culture of competition (with video) The future of freight brokerage is a renewed focus on people. Lake-effect snow machine keeps cranking in Midwest, Northeast Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways. Percentage of compliant carriers stagnates ahead of December ELD deadline The stagnation suggests that only the most die-hard ELD holdouts are still clinging to their old devices. Giving truck drivers' jobs a FreightTech makeover (with video) NEXT Trucking is following a path that many FreightTech companies are also navigating, and it believes that its drayage solution will ultimately help truck drivers... Commentary: Spring floods have lasting impact on Midwestern transportation market For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring's flooding are still front and center in everyone's mind.... Daseke sees large loss as it "rightsizes" operations Daseke, Inc. reports a large loss amid operational restructuring and weaker flatbed demand. The company announces new initiatives as its reorganization continues. Riga airport expands to keep up with surge in cargo volume Latvian airport to double cargo handling capacity FreightWaves leaders discuss evolution from blog to media powerhouse FreightWaves employs about 40 reporters across the globe, produces 10 podcasts and has launched the first streaming TV network dedicated to freight. Fracking sand company sees its stock almost halve on big customer loss The broader issue for Carbo is the weak oil and gas market that has impacted the oil patch. Commentary: The dark zone in for-hire trucking changes Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient. Deutsche Post posts mid single-digit revenue gains in quarter, with Express division leading way Deutsche Post posts decent third-quarter results despite weak global macro environment Firm that backed Lyft, Facebook bets on autonomous trucks MIT-incubated start-up looks for learning models; just what food truck do you like? Transporting oil and gas drilling rigs is a tough business in an unpredictable market Moving oil rigs and oil-drilling equipment is not for the faint of heart. Every niche industry presents unique supply chain challenges, but oil rig transporters... U.K. retailer John Lewis to use cow manure to power its delivery fleets John Lewis will now use carbon-neutral renewable biomethane to power hundreds of its delivery trucks by 2021.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Residual fuel oil Handysize freight rates at 10-month high for Black Sea, Med An influx of cargoes of residual fuel oil in the Black Sea and Mediterranean markets coupled with a tight tonnage list have led freight rates for Handysize tankers to a 10-month high, according to S&P Global Platts data. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Bunker Partner supplies 0.5% S FO in Russian Far East Bunker supplier Bunker Partner has started supplying 0.5% sulfur fuel oil for bunkers at a clutch of Russian Far Eastern locations, the company said on its website. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Galp to supply 0.5% fuel at Portuguese ports from Nov 15 Portugal's Galp will start supplying its own blend of 0.5% marine fuel from November 15 at all mainland Portuguese ports, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Supply of 0.5% bunker fu FUTURES 4: Crude settles slightly lower as market awaits fresh indicators Crude futures settled slightly lower Tuesday following a largely rangebound session, as market participants awaited developments from the US-China trade negotiations. T.A.G. Marine, Euronav sign low sulfur bunkering agreement ahead of IMO 2020 The deal positions KLIP as a bunkering hub for ships transiting the Straits of Malacca. European light, sweet crude grades find support from IMO 2020 demand: sources "IMO [demand] is here," one trader said. Singapore Marine Fuel/380 CST HSFO cargo spread widens 6% to year-to-date high on IMO 2020 The spread first breached the $100/mt mark on Sept 24, from which it rose to $115.27/mt on Sept 30, Platts data showed. Platts will discontinue 90 kt, 150 kt Americas freight assessments Platts understands that fixtures on these routes typically reflect vessels of a smaller size. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: CYE Petrol to supply VLSFO from Istanbul in Dec CYE to supply 0.5%-S bunker fuel from December. Platts to amend cargo sizes for Caribbean Suezmax assessments There has been a shift to fixing on a larger cargo basis for Suezmax voyages loading in the Caribbean in recent years.

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COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

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

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

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.

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 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

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.

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

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