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November 14, 2019

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Korean shipbuilders regain top spot by capturing most new orders in October Hapag-Lloyd expands Atlantic Loop 3 fleet on US-Europe service Container freight rates rise in the run up to new IMO 2020 low sulphur fuel rule Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles see export volume rise, imports fall in Oct ICTSI Oregon wins US$93.6m in court battle with unionised dockworkers Alibaba raises stake in its logistic unit Cainiao with investment of US$3.3b China may fail to meet targetted imports of US farm goods due to swine flu Hactl handles record 104 freighters in 24-hour stretch American and Southwest airlines continue to ground B737 MAX until March Emirates SkyCargo H1 volumes tumble 8pc to 1.2m tonnes amid tough market

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk announces changes in Executive Board Essar Shipping gearing up for IMO 2020 compliance New joint guidelines to improve safety in polar waters New opportunities are opening up as the shipping industry embraces digitalisation & automation APSEZ registers impressive all-round performance Reefer container restriction at Tunisia's Rades port Indian chemicals & petrochemicals sector to grow into $304 bn market by 2025, says Minister New schemes to support MSMEs having good potential for exports on the anvil: Gadkari

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New train running between Austria and Hungary Mark Frese to become new CFO of Hapag-Lloyd Blockchain: UPS and Herd X ship beef from USA to Japan ICTSI makes good progress in the first nine months of 2019 Innovative engines for cross-border railfreight ECS Group deepens footprint in Southeast Asia PSI warehouse management system for DFB's equipment Founder of Cebu Pacific passes away at 93 HHLA faces more volatility in its markets Volvo Group to restructure its marketing efforts Busiest day ever at Hactl "Curiosity of the Day" Saloodo expands to Africa Issa Baluch wins Tiaca's air cargo professional award 2019 Maritima del Principado extends its equipment in Gijón Climate-neutral transports per mouse click Golden October in east Belgium

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Trade war ripples rock transpacific: first eastbound volume decline in ten years UPS launch of flat-rate parcel service puts the squeeze on FedEx Wincanton reports successful H1 and will press on with probe into Stobart Ratifying UK-EU deal will be 'just the start of Brexit, not the end', says UKWA Slowly, but surely, 'digital' and 'traditional' forwarders are getting closer Ambitious Sri Lanka wants to become a global maritime and logistics centre Mark Frese to replace Nicolás Burr as CFO of Hapag-Lloyd Nike to end pilot project selling on Amazon Xpediator poaches new CFO, Rob Ross, from Europa Worldwide Market insight: Toft's quick exit from APMM - it was 'the hardest decision in my life'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
NTSB to USCG: Act on duck boat safety As part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal July 19, 2018, accident involving a modified WWII DUKW amphibious passenger vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Safety Recommendation Norfolk Naval Shipyard puts exoskeleton suits to work Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) says it has become a champion in utilizing innovative exoskeleton suit technology. The Robotics Subcommittee (RSC), a section of the NNSY Technology and Innovation Community of Practice (T&I Bollinger to build ocean transport barge for GD Electric Boat Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a contract to construct an ocean transport barge for General Dynamics Electric Boat. Bollinger President & CEO Ben Bordelon said that the barge will transport submarine modules Italian-owned OSV hit by pirate attack in southern GoM Two crew members of an Italian flagged OSV were injured in a pirate attack in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Tuesday, according to multiple media reports citing Mexican Navy statements. One crew USCG gives update on BWMS type approval program In a post on its Maritime Commons blog, the U.S. Coast Guard yesterday gave an update on its Ballast Water Management System type approval program, and guidance on several specific issues on New, "future-proof" MAN engine controller platform passes TAT MAN Energy Solutions' electronic "ME" engine portfolio has reached another milestone: its Triton platform has passed its TAT (Type Approval Test) in Japan. "Triton is the new controller platform for our entire, Ingalls starts construction of NSC 10 Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division yesterday officially started fabrication of the U.S. Coast Guard's newest Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) Calhoun (WMSL 759). The start of fabrication signifies that

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Moore Maritime Index introduced by global network Ship operating costs tool seen as a replacement for OpCosts tool now maintained by rival BDO network, but takes 'completely... D'Amico bullish on product tankers amid lower loss The company reported that cost efficiencies helped the bottom line More work needed before a carbon levy, says Platten ICS chief Guy Platten hopes that by mid-2020 the 0.5% sulphur cap will be smoothly implemented Hapag-Lloyd names new chief financial officer Mark Frese will take up the CFO role at the German container shipping line next March International Group moves to boost competition The development appears to come in response to occasional suggestions that the IG acts as a de facto cartel, even... Global oil and LNG trades 'transformed' by moving supply and demand geography The International Energy Agency forecasts the demand from Asia is expected to create the biggest shift in oil and gas... MISC forecasts optimism for LNG shipping market MISC believes a surge in spot rates in the LNG shipping segment has raised expectations for a run-up to a... Skuld seeks 'firmer' renewal pricing as combined ratio hits 114% 'After benign premium movements over a number of years, current premium rates are not sustainable and do not adequately support... Transpacific box trade heading for first contraction in a decade Port throughput and trade figures indicate no frontloading boost for carriers in 2019 Daily Briefing Free to read: Main shipping lobbies edging closer to mandatory R&D fund \| Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports... Indian Oil starts sales of 0.5% sulphur content fuel oil in India Bunker fuel deliveries at other Indian ports will start by mid-November, the refiner said Thailand to open up bids for first FSRU The 5m tonnes per annum project is expected to be tendered out by the first quarter of 2020 and sent... RCL takes third-quarter hit on plunging freight rates The intra-Asia trade's strong potential for growth has attracted new players and intensified competition. The downside of this competition is... ADNOC signs LNG deals with BP and Total Abu Dhabi used to export most of its LNG to one single utility in Japan. It is now seeking new...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
New Jersey considers classification legislation for truckers China import plunge marks weakening trans-Pacific outlook YRCW takes reorganization to a new level Loss-making Yang Ming expects boost from expanded alliance Hong Kong protests force Asia airlines to scrap industry event Convoy snags historic $400 million investment

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Economou: 'We're all glorified taxi drivers' One of shipping's most famous Greek owners is not sure he'd counsel the young to enter the sector. Arntzen and Bugbee mix it up in New York brawl Executives trade jabs on approach to capitalising and running companies as finance conference heats up in Manhatttan. Poseidon Principles could be good marketing for banks The Poseidon Principles promise to make shipping greener - but it could also be great marketing for the participating banks. BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles By next year, the 12 member banks could be using principles data to trumpet how environmentally friendly they are to a market increasin Bulker owners 'comfortable' with expected 2020 fuel price spread Dry bulk shipowners who have spent big money on exhaust gas scrubbers are happy with the forecasted price difference between IMO 2020 compliant and non-compliant fuels. The forward market expects a $236 per tonne average cost spread for 2020 between very low-sulphur and high-sulphur fuel oils, six weeks before IMO limit ship exhaust's sulphur content to 0.5%. Dry bulk's summer of love may be ove The ins and outs at Maersk: Three years of executive changes Starting with the departure of chief executive Nils Andersen, strategic shift at Danish shipping giant has also seen several major executive moves d'Amico eyes sales of older MRs after narrowing third-quarter losses Company executives are as bullish as ever as spot rates are moving higher with IMO 2020 about to come into force Allianz shuttering underwriting centres in US and Asia Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty (AGCS) will no longer underwrite hull and marine liability insurance in North American and Asia. The German insurance giant announced Wednesday that it will consolidate domestic and international marine underwriting in London, Paris and Hamburg to improve profitability and "consolidate expertise at the scale that is needed to service customers effectively." Diamond S fails to sparkle on MR disappointments Craig Stevenson-led owner reports better suezmax rates for current quarter after earnings miss. Dutch salvor brought in to refloat grounded Indian tanker Marine Masters awarded contract to salvage stricken Elektrans vessel Global Ship Lease plans senior notes refinancing The boxship lessor has not wasted any time in kicking off its fundraising after filing a $500m shelf registration three weeks ago Industry group raises concerns over VLCC designs IMO called on to reassess newbuilding efficiency regulations for largest class of tankers Yangzijiang confirms 11 orders worth $487m in second half of 2019 Chinese shipbuilder says bulker deals take orderbook to $3.18bn JL Mowinckels buys stake in Japanese-built supramax Norwegian shipowner becomes commercial manager with large minority stake Finland's Gasum buys Linde's LNG assets as it expands business Company snaps up liquefaction plant, two terminals and a pair of LNG bunker vessels 'Moderate' threat to vessels as Mexican cartels vie for control Dryad Global reveals background to shocking attack on Italian PSV this week Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register team up on finance advice Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register (LR) are joining forces to provide financial risk assessments for owners. The US advisory firm and the UK classification society said they had formed a strategic partnership to look at operating and capital expenses. The partners will leverage their global capabilities, "vast market knowledge", and extensive networks to build a platform to help shipowners an VLCC market cools down as futures and period rates slide While earnings prospects will remain strong in the months ahead, a supply overhang and slower oil demand are worrying for tanker players Hyundai Heavy tries for EU approval of DSME merger South Korean shipbuilder has now set in train all competition reviews of $1.7bn deal Massoel bulker goes to Greek buyer as sell-off continues Two of the Swiss owner's vessels were detained in the UK last month for non-payment of crew wages. Total limbers up to launch hunt for LNG carriers in early 2020 French energy major Total is expected to come to the market early next year for LNG carrier tonnage as it lines up the vessels it needs for its expanding portfolio. Shipowners and yards appear to be aware of the incoming enquiry, although the number of vessels the major is expected to seek remains unclear. But Total is known to have been working on a project with yards to draw up specifications Gunvor hires underemployed Russian LNG carrier Portovvy Trader Gunvor has fixed an LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit for a delayed midscale liquefaction project in Russia. Gunvor is understood to have taken on the 138,107-cbm Portovvy (ex-Excel, built 2003) for several months. Ice-belted FSU shifts off to Sharjah as project delays lengthen The vessel, which has been converted to serve as an ice-strengthened FSU for Gaz China Merchants Energy set to award VLCC deal to DSIC State-owned shipyard and China Merchants Energy Shipping sign letter of intent, sources say Tsakos Energy Navigation keeps silence amid spectre of punishing Sola TS master But could Norway's district courts be set to weigh criminal penalties against seafarers once again, following a high-profile accident involving a Norwegian frigate? Pacific Radiance liquidates joint venture after legal losses Shareholders decide to wind up CA Offshore Investment after row over PSV newbuilding cancellations. London Club joins rush to increase premiums P&I mutual to ask members for 7.5% more at renewal Soren Toft confirms new CEO role after leaving Maersk Departed COO is reluctant to reveal new employer yet however Hapag-Lloyd finds successor to Nicolas Burr as CFO Mark Frese brought in to replace outgoing finance chief from 1 March Peninsula Petroleum adds seven tankers for IMO 2020 push Global bunker group acquires and charters in vessels including a panamax as it ramps up LSFO supply Shipowners submit offers to Shell on LNG carrier newbuildings Energy major storms forward on its next set of vessels after locking away berth slots Greeks to the rescue at Amver awards Laskaridis among local shipping companies recognised in Piraeus for saving seafarers Pierre Dincq steps down at Exmar after 32 years Well-known face at Belgium shipowner says he is moving on to a life outside gas Avenir LNG fixes second newbuilding to Golar Power Small-scale specialist wraps up deal to an arm of one of its parent founders Greek police finally net fugitive financier Laimos in Athens Former head of Financier Investment Group finally seized after a decade on the run Essar Shipping to fit scrubbers on VLCC and bulkers Indian owner says approach to IMO 2020 is a mix of retrofitting and LSFO Eurotankers linked to Phoenix VLCC after Hermes deal failed Greek owner said to have added its second VLCC at firm price International Group loosens rules on competition Controversial competition pact between clubs has been reformed TechnipFMC takes $125m hit after selling cable-layer French contractor expects to deliver Global 1201 in December Scottish ro-pax breaks down a day after refit A Scottish ro-pax has broken down on its first day back in service after a refit. CalMac's 8,700-gt Loch Seaforth (built 2014) was stuck in Stornoway with engine problems, the Scottish Daily Mail reported. The $54m vessel had just spent two weeks in drydock on Merseyside. It had also broken down last year, leaving 343 passengers and crew stranded, the report said. A CalMac spokesman told the n Sembcorp Marine posts $52.5m loss in third quarter Singapore yard group continues to be impacted by sector challenges and intense competition Impairments and weaker revenues trim MISC profit Malaysian tanker and LNG owner hurt by series of one-offs in third quarter 'Lack of transparency' stops Greek owners winning Japan loans Japan has no shortage of capital to lend, but lacks confidence in corporate structures, especially in Greece Affinity: LNG not perfect, but it's the best future fuel option Broker continues to back gas as it is "the greenest large-scale shipping solution" currently available BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines French bank says it will offer loan discounts to shipowners borrowing for projects that cut carbon 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

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Freight forwarder Airspace Technologies relies on round-the-clock machine learning Rusnak conducted the most substantive machine learning in logistics presentation this writer has seen, Southwest Airlines to begin bar coding cargo in 2020 Shippers will have more reason to "luv" Southwest Airlines when they get the same treatment as passenger baggage for tracking cargo with bar codes. Singapore Shipping sees slide in revenues and profits Revenues were down, costs were flat, profits were down. It was largely an unhappy first half financial year for Singapore Shipping. Rapid Fire Demos: Front-to-back-of-the-truck digitalization Digitalization has taken hold across every aspect of the trucking industry, from the back office and receiving dock, to the drivers, trucks and trailers, making... Study finds $25.7 billion in US hospital supply chain overspending Hospital supply chains overspent to the tune of $25.7 billion in the 2018-2019, study finds Revenues plunge but profits surge for Pan Ocean Pan Ocean, a mixed-fleet ocean shipping carrier, reported a double-digit revenue decline but experienced a double digit surge in profits in the third quarter of... 'On the Spot' live from Chicago: Are brokers willing to adjust their prices? FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joins the 'On the Spot' crew at FreightWaves Live in Chicago to deliver the weekly freight rates report. Redwood Logistics takes next step in digital transformation The Chicago-based 3PL and TMS provider has launched a consulting service to help companies integrate its RedwoodConnect 2.0, and added two senior executives to promote... Record Veterans Day snowfall sends Midwest traffic to screeching halt Hundreds of flight cancellations, multiple highway accidents in Midwest as record-setting snowfall makes mess of Veterans Day. Selling outcomes rather than features propels Transplace (with video) Frank McGuigan, CEO of Transplace, in a wide-ranging discussion at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago, detailed Transplace's current status, market conditions, and how technology is driving an... Where's my truck, and what's the value of that information? (with video) Vehicle and shipment tracking has undergone a revolution since the days of check calls, but more value needs to be provided to carriers to take... Logistics companies can embrace automation while bypassing the hype cycle The tech uproar created a prime environment for startups to enter the space, providing innovative products and disrupting the status quo. Amazon bars use of USPS delivery service for some seller-fulfilled goods Amazon bars Priority Mail traffic for seller-fulfilled shipments unless merchants buy the postage through it Yang Ming reports lower revenue, larger loss in third quarter Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (TWSE:2609) said it had lower revenue and a larger loss in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/13 Trucking Freight Futures remain quiet on Tuesday as the markets look for fundamental drivers Surface Transportation Board gets an earful The regulatory agency for rail receives a flurry of feedback on rail rate reasonableness and demurrage and accessorial charges. Hapag-Lloyd adds sixth ship to transatlantic U.S.-flag service Hapag-Lloyd says addition of a sixth ship to one of its U.S.-flag transatlantic services will improve reliability. Brake violations decline during latest inspection blitz 13.5% of trucks inspected in U.S., Canada placed out of service. Schneider Transportation Management focuses in on driver experience In an industry in which every minute counts, all players can see big returns when one member of the supply chain integrates innovative technologies and... Digital disruption will speed up supply chains, says J.B. Hunt's Simpson (with video) CHICAGO - The technology transformation that's underway in freight transportation is badly needed to eliminate billions of dollars in annual waste and improve service for... Lake-effect snow still slamming the Midwest Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine. How Jordan Belfort finally figured out his 'why' (with video) Lean Tech brought the Wolf of Wall Street to FreightWaves LIVE. Krispy Kreme delivery man given Sprinter van at FreightWaves LIVE FreightWaves donates new Daimler Freightliner Sprinter delivery vehicle to Jayson Gonzalez so he can continue his successful donut delivery venture in Minnesota. Today's Pickup: Got (no) milk: Dairy giant Dean Foods files for bankruptcy Plus: Amazon takes a hit in Seattle; the first all-electric mobile health lab J.B. Hunt's Shipper 360 offers customers multimodal visibility, predictive pricing Hunt thinks that an additional 7 to 11 million loads per year could shift from the highway to intermodal. Amazon named FreightTech 25 champion two years running (with video) This year's list includes 16 returning winners from last year's awards and nine first-timers. Tesla finally settles on Berlin for its next Gigafactory In a recent auto awards function in Germany, Elon Musk outlined Tesla's plans of setting up its fourth Gigafactory in Berlin. First in a decade: Trans-Pacific box trade to contract this year Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO will be the main market share "losers", says Alphaliner. $400 million funding round values Convoy at $2.75 billion Founded by Dan Lewis, CEO, and Grant Goodale, CTO, in 2015, Convoy has closed a $400 million Series D round of funding, bringing total funding... Airfreight prices climb, but for how long? Although air freight prices have been edging upwards, sources suggest the 2019 peak season might be short-lived. Shadow of Brexit fuels Dutch warehouse logistics boom Brexit-driven scramble for supply chain properties continues as Tristan plans $165 million investment in Dutch logistics platform.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
ICE LSGO backwardation collapses on weak fundamentals The prompt backwardation in the ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures narrowed sharply Tuesday, while overall sentiment felt softer amid doubts about the extent of the boost to middle distillates from the implementation of IMO 2020 on January 1. 380 CST bunker prices slump in China, Hong Kong ahead of IMO 2020 The Shanghai and Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker fuel price hit fresh lows Tuesday, amid continued destocking of the high sulfur grade ahead of the International Maritime Organization's low sulfur marine fuels mandate in January. SINGAPORE DATA: Oct bunker fuel sales fall 9% to 3.77 mil mt Singapore's bunker fuel sales in October fell 9% year on year to 3.77 million mt, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore data released Wednesday showed. Strong demand keeps 0.5%S FO cracks at premium to gasoline The growing attraction of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil production is causing refiners to reduce run rates at fluid catalytic cracking units, one refiner said. Key oil market forecasts from the IEA's 2019 World Energy Outlook The International Energy Agency published its latest World Energy Outlook on Wednesday, containing closely-watched, long-term forecasts for energy supply and demand to 2040. FUTURES 5: Crude settles slightly higher on signs of economic strength Crude futures settled higher Wednesday bolstered by projections of economic expansion in the US and slowing output growth.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

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

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.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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