BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 15, 2019

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US-China trade talks at a higher level start in Beijing as March deadline looms Fire-stricken APL Vancouver heading for Singapore Asia-Europe freight rates to remain depressed as tsunami of capacity looms Panama ports handle 7 million TEU in 2018, but growth slowed to 1.7pc Brexit Government scraps UK Ferry contract with no-ships Irish company Georgia Ports Authority has sights set on bigger berths to fit bigger ships Kerry Logistics opens meat processing plant in HK with Sutherland Co SF Airlines takes delivery of 2nd freighter in 2019, expanding fleet to 52 Air-France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Group can acquire Virgin Atlantic Australia's inbound air cargo volume up 7pc to 1.17m tonnes

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
FFFAI discusses current issues & India-Iran trade opportunities during 9th EC meeting in New Delhi Realistic shipping industry emissions scenario sought 'The 'smart' notion is in the DNA of HAROPA' Karaikal Port flags off 150th rake from mechanised bulk cargo handling system Kern ICD in Madurai notified as Inland Container Port by Customs Logistics portal will put in place an institutional mechanism: Prabhu Rupee payment mechanism to facilitate exports to Iran BHP-MALA Awards 2019 honours the heavyweights

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Also for real belugas Panalpina in contact with Agility Swiss watchdogs check out Gateway Basel Nord Toyo Tires renews contract with Fiege More trucks for asphalt haulage Trois Rivieres Port Authority sets up two funds Return to roots for Nohra's new manager Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong Descartes acquires Visual Compliance From COO to CEO More space for manoeuvres at Saudiports Anniversary run of express container train PAD upgrades airfreight handling equipment Havi to build new cold store BNSF to expand rail network in NE USA "Curiosity of the Day" Ceva selects new head for LCL product The end of the biggest dream Duisport's container throughput on track

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Maersk ensures supply of low-sulphur fuel on US east coast for IMO 2020 Supply chain radar: Panalpina goes for a merger of unequals - what if DSV walks away now? Manston row escalates as consultant slams potential for profitable freighters Airlines send out Valentine's Day cards: how they rose to the occasion DHL Express to make a splash with delivery option using Thames barges Vietnam 'hits its stride' as more shippers and logistics players enter the market Airbus to scrap A380 production as Emirates puts in 70 smaller aircraft order Claus Svane Schmidt new head of Ceva Logistics LCL division Road transport not in the picture at Schiphol - but it is at Brussels Supply chain radar: What's the point of Maersk's US customs buy? Flexport in talks to raise $500m in SoftBank-led deal Andrew Peers new senior underwriter for TT Club UK, Benelux and Nordic team Kerry-Sutherland MeatLab JV: new technology for upstream meat processing Market Insight: Q&A with Kontainers' Graham Parker - freight tech is the real deal Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina latest - 'The EG foundation doesn't want to sell under any circumstances'

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
ONE sets new containership stowage record: 19,100 TEU Ocean Network Express (ONE) has set a new record for the largest amount of cargo ever stowed on a containership, carrying over 19,100 TEU of containers on the MOL Tribute. That beat Incat Crowther cat is designed to deal with Danube debris Designer Incat Crowther has released some more details on the 39 m low wash, high-speed catamaran ferry recently delivered by Britain's Wight Shipyard to Danube River operator Twin City Liner (see earlier Cameron LNG gets nearer to loading first export cargo USCG Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles personnel conducted a facility safety inspection at the Cameron Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Hackberry, LA, Tuesday, in preparation for the facility to load its Maersk seals U.S. East Coast low sulfur fuel deal An idled New Jersey asphalt facility is being repurposed as part of Maersk's IMO 2020 sulfur cap strategy. A.P. Moller - Maersk and PBF Logistics LP (PBFX) have reached an agreement for P&O Reyser harbor tug will be first in Med meeting IMO Tier III An Asymmetric Tractor Tug (ATT) ordered by P&O Reyser will be the first harbor tug operating in the Mediterranean area to comply with IMO Tier III, MARPOL Annex VI when it enters New pilot boat goes arrives in Valdez The Southwest Alaska Pilots Association's newest pilot boat, Emerald Island, is now at work. Built by Somerset, Mass-based Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, the Emerald Island arrived by ship in Victoria, BC on December 22

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
'Cool Company' launch stalled due to LNG spot market slump But plans to create a combined fleet of 16 LNG carriers from the fleets of Golar LNG, Awilco LNG and... South Korean shipbuilding tie-up could consolidate LNG orderbook Meanwhile, a combined Samsung will remain a major competitor in the liquefied natural gas newbuild segment Sub-capesize market to rebound after January slump MSI predicts weak freight rates will see scrapping surge, but the forecast upturn in sub-capesize earnings in Q2 and Q3... Ports welcome European Maritime Single Window agreement Shipowner and port lobbies support EU agreement on harmonised reporting roles for the bloc's ports Spot market earnings lift GasLog to record quarter LNG spot charter rates have fallen since the last quarter but the Monaco-based owner expects that the market will tighten... Australia says bulker running out of supplies AMSA says the Villa Deste has ordered more food but noted it would inspect the ship next week NYK to integrate research units Japanese shipping giant is to integrate the management resources of each company to increase efficiencies and create value Maersk secures low-sulphur fuel deal in US US supply deal will provide 10% of Maersk's low-sulphur fuel requirement as world's largest boxship operator secures refining capacity Viewpoint: A flag for your convenience Cost - above all - is what is driving how companies are making the decision upon which they pick a flag authority... Daily Briefing Box ports braced for challenging 2019 \| Container shipping's cautious outlook \| The strange death of shipping England \| Uncertainty... Epic Gas upbeat about market prospects Epic Gas notes there are only five newbuilding vessels scheduled to be delivered in 2019 and five more in 2020... Japan offshore wind set for fast-track expansion WoodMac projects Japan's offshore wind capacity will expand 62-fold to four gigawatts in 2028 Udenna drops lifeline for Emas Filipino conglomerate decided not to proceed with a $73.3m transaction that anchored Emas' restructuring proposal

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
CH Robinson: No US truckload slowdown in sight Vancouver port launches rail upgrades amid delays New technology driving US West Coast port automation Service integrations offer new trade compliance options New Canaveral crane recovers fallen rockets

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Cargill sees more capesize scrapping in 2019 The sudden downturn has caught the trader unawares Back to future as headwinds take their toll on shipping This was supposed to be a year of slow but steady improvement for shipping markets, so where has it all gone wrong and can markets get back on track? Cosco Bulk splashes $880m on newcastlemax orders in China Dry bulk giant places orders for 16 firm ships at five yards, with options for up to 30 vessels in total Scrubber users reject EC's call for urgent change to IMO rules Scientific evidence on exhaust gas systems is being 'ignored', says Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 spokesman Hamish Norton Bugbee bats away scrubber ban fears for Scorpio Tankers While president does not think kit will be outlawed he suggests company would be better off. Chevron extends Dof PSV timecharter The Norwegian operator of offshore support vessels has won another long-term contract Capital World takes Norwegian stake to over $1bn US-based investment manager owns almost 10% of Frank del Rio-led cruise major. Maersk seals US LSFO production deal for its ships Danish boxship giant AP Moller-Maersk has signed a deal to produce low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) in the US. The agreement will see Maersk source crude for PBF Logistics (PBFX) to process at its CPI Operations terminal facility in New Jersey. The deal enables Maersk Oil Trading to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% marine fuel to customers on the US east coast. Maersk takes fuel storage space in Sin Renegade Swish makes Tidewater swoop A Texas investment firm and two related parties have taken a collective 5.9% stake in Tidewater. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings made Thursday, Renegade Swish owns 2.1 million shares in the offshore player. Wells Fargo buying up Tidewater shares The firm's two affiliated parties, Captain Q and Q Global Management own 360,946 and 1.7 million shares, respectively. Accordi SBM Offshore adds to firepower as profit piles up "The market is growing; a new cycle is coming up," chief executive Bruno Chabas said Zhenhua buys into Cosco in strategic tie-up Port equipment manufacturer wants to expand business with Cosco's global network. Dry bulk investment debate poses $2bn question Two chiefs of public companies clash over the importance of scale in breaking the sector's cycle of diminishing investment Congestion at Turkish straits reaches record levels Stricter passage rules for LPG carriers, adverse weather and increasing vessel sizes are causing the worst queues in 16 years at the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Hornbeck loss grows with 40 OSVs laid-up US owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has racked up a bigger loss in the fourth quarter as rates stayed soft. The net deficit to 31 December was $24.2m, against a profit of $93.8m in 2017, when it was boosted by a $125.2m tax benefit related to US tax reform legislation. Revenue was $53.9m, down $2.3m year-on-year. Hornbeck notes-for-loans scheme falls short of its target Hornbeck aims to Scorpio Tankers raises hope of imminent return to profit Scorpio Tankers has booked a smaller than forecast loss for the fourth quarter of 2018 and raised expectations it will soon snap a losing streak. Scorpio Tankers scrubber savings could hit $125m Banker tells why new M&A deals could get 'scrubbed' New York-listed Scorpio revealed the results alongside plans to redeem notes due to mature this summer. It also voiced confidence in securing financ Credit Suisse shuts legacy loans unit after $1.3bn loss Swiss lender Credit Suisse has finally shut down its legacy loans unit after booking a $1.3bn loss from the division last year. It said the Strategic Resolution Unit (SRU) was successfully closed, "outperforming end-state targets." Credit Suisse invests $11.2m in Danaos The SRU was shut down on schedule at the end of the year. Its loss was down from $3bn in 2017. The residual SRU portfolio ha Lurssen fire has 'galvanised' London's hull market Broker suggests $700m claim has made Lloyd's of London market even more determined to raise premiums Venezuela crude tanker charters win big rewards Crude tanker owners that are willing to trade despite US sanctions are taking hefty profits, brokers report MSC approaches Chinese yards for neo-panamax newbuildings Enquiries come as Jinhai yard's cash crisis may have impacted construction of newbuildings chartered by liner giant Mercuria Energy chief touts consolidation as traders struggle for capital Trading giants may look to consolidation at a time they are finding it increasingly difficult to find fresh capital, Mercuria Energy co-founder Marco Dunand says. His comments came in an interview with Bloomberg which highlighted how the changing face of the industry had made it more difficult to attract outside investors. ExxonMobil locks in VLCC on seven-year time charter Gotland ice-class NYK merging three technical research companies Japanese shipowning giant NYK is to merge three of its research and technical subsidiaries. Japan Marine Science, Yusen Navtec and NYK Engineering will be combined if shareholders approve at a meeting in May. The new company name has not yet been decided, but it will be run by Koichi Akamine, current president of Japan Marine Science. It is expected to start trading on 1 July. NYK said: "The s Freezing order upheld as Russian owners fight over OSV charters The UK high court has upheld freezing orders against a Russian OSV owner in an ongoing legal battle with his former partner. Judge Sonia Tolaney QC rejected an application by defendants Balfour Worldwide and Nikolay Sochin to discharge the 2018 worldwide orders. The application was part of a wider dispute involving Sochin and former partner Nikolay Baranov over diverted charter payments. Until DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep "offers to resign" A report in Korea has claimed DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep has offered to step down ahead of the yard's merger with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The Maeil Business newspaper cited unnamed industry sources as saying the offer was made after the yard's largest shareholder Korea Development Bank signed a conditional deal to sell its controlling stake to HHI. A formal contract is expected to be finali ESL's new bulkers hit by "serious technical problems" Finland's ESL Shipping has been incurring significant loss of income from two new LNG-fuelled bulkers due to "serious technical problems" with their cranes. The 25,600-dwt Viiki and 23,650-dwt Haaga were delivered last year from Jinling Shipyard in China. "However, extensive and serious problems in the conventional mechanics of high-power cranes, which are subject to warranty, have significantly Jotun's financial performance brightens Jotun, the world's leading producer of marine paints, had a strong performance towards the end of 2018, new data shows. The privately owned company reported operating revenue of nearly NOK 17.7bn last year ($2.2bn), an increase of 8% compared to 2017. Jotun wins Kyklades VLCC business The Norwegian company delivered an operating profit of NOK 1.36bn up marginally from 2017. The Sandefjord-bas Clarksons covers key bases with new chairman Thomas New man brings FTSE 250, remuneration committee and cyber security know-how to the board of shipbroker. Viking Line posts weaker earnings Cruiseferry operator Viking Line has logged less profit in the fourth quarter as revenue dipped. Net earnings were EUR 0.7m ($0.8), down from EUR 1.5m in 2017. Revenue was weaker at EUR 119.8m versus EUR 121.5m. Looking ahead, it said: "Competition in Viking Line's service area entails continued pressure on prices and volumes, which will have an adverse effect on net sales revenue per passenger GasLog talks up record fourth quarter results GasLog rode a high spot market to a record fourth quarter performance, the company reported Thursday. The New York-traded LNG carrier owner posted $62.5m in adjusted profit as spot rates shot into the six-figures in the last three months of 2018, and over $200,000 in November. Chappell: LNG carrier rates will stay high The companyreported record revenue at $188.6m and Ebitda at $145m. It's ad Zodiac builds strong position in LR2 sector with GEM deal Below the radar purchase follows on from strides taken in sector with Toisa transaction. Commerzbank sheds $5.75bn of legacy loans as shipping book shrinks German lender continues to run down portfolios as it cuts maritime book to fewer than 60 ships. Nauticor chief exec Abeynaike focuses on going 'the last mile' Nauticor chief executive Mahinde Abeynaike expects the market share of LNG-fuelled newbuildings will "grow significantly". But he added: "The key question is more, when will the newbuilding market ramp up again?" Abeynaike believes most companies looking at newbuilding projects will consider the LNG-fuelling option. Industry must go 'last mile' on LNG bunkers - Hapag-Lloyd He pointed to the mo Nauticor targets wider LNG bunker play as first ship starts operating in Baltic Sea region Chief executive Mahinde Abeynaike tells TradeWinds how new vessel Kairos will be deployed Besiktas busy with Norden and Grimaldi scrubber work Turkish yard wins 17 scrubber retrofit deals, with more contracts in the pipeline Aspen finalises deal with Lodestar Fixed-premium protection and indemnity (P&I) provider Lodestar Marine has finally concluded a deal for financial backing from Aspen Insurance to allow it to continue to provide cover. Aspen set to provide new financial backing for Lodestar Aspen has moved into provide capacity to back Lodestar's fixed premium business after RSA withdrew backing late last year. Under the deal Lodestar will provi Odfjell plunges to $48m loss but sees better times ahead Norwegian owner takes hit from terminals as new US partner Northleaf buys in, but chemical tanker markets improving. Supply vessel sinks off Singapore All crew from the Ocean Cooper 2 are reported as safe. Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering sinks to fourth quarter loss Yard group suffers from lack of large value floater conversions and LNG drydockings. Profitable quarter sees Epic Gas heading in the right direction Singapore LPG specialist also bolsters fleet with vessel charter which includes purchase option. Singapore Shipping Corp hit by increased costs Results at Singapore-listed PCTC operator also impacted by vessel off-hire due to drydockings. P&I clubs declare SK Shipping 'free business' South Korean shipping company could be one of this year's biggest renewal moves as account goes up for grabs Bond worries drive Chinese lessor CMIG to sell MSC duo Small shipping player CMIG Leasing is feeling the heat from its parent's liquidity crisis

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Enforcement will be difficult for U.S.-China talks, analyst says But U.S.-China Business Council President Erin Ennis indicated she sees a path forward in negotiations. AAPA wants more investment in multimodal projects An increase in the gas tax and maintaining balanced economic regulation in railroading also were discussed during Wednesday's Senate committee hearing. Ports of L.A., Oakland report container volume increase Maersk enters into deal for low-sulfur fuel Triton International expects favorable conditions in 2019 Executive Moves: CEVA, FlexiVan, Port of San Francisco EU looks to 2025 for maritime single window EC finds no cargo concern with Virgin Atlantic takeover

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019
US refiners urge White House to let IMO 2020 take effect on schedule US refiners are well positioned to meet stricter sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 ARA fuel oil stocks build 8% as arbitrage economics to East sour Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub grew 8% on the week Brazilian low viscosity fuel oil hits Europe amid oversupply in Singapore The European fuel oil market has seen the resupply of lower viscosity material from Brazil Singapore LSMGO monthly sales hit record high in Jan Singapore sales of low sulfur marine gasoil rose to a record monthly high in January External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Container line Maersk announces New Jersey 0.5% sulfur bunker production deal AP Moller-Maersk, owners of the largest shipping company in the world, announced a deal with New Jersey-based storage and pipeline operator PBF Logistics to produce and store 0.5% sulfur marine fuels on the US East Coast. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Uncertainty over FONAR guidance remains as IMO 2020 looms: Standard Club "Many will hope that states will be more lenient during the initial period following January 2020," the Club said. SINGAPORE DATA: Jan bunker fuel sales fall 8.8% on year to 4.2 mil mt Trade sources said lower delivered bunker fuel prices at Fujairah had diverted some demand away from Singapore. Germany's Schulte buys stake in THC to plan for IMO's biofouling guidelines Managing biofouling also helps to improve a ship's hydrodynamic performance and hence bunker fuel efficiency. Panama Canal Authority to lower draft restriction to 47 feet as of March 13 The change marks the third restriction announced in 2019 based on low projected water levels in Gatun Lake.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

CRUISES

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

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

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

PORTS

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

Dar es Salaam

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

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

La Defense

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

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

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

CRUISES

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

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Henderson

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

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

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

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

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

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Beijing

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

MOURNING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

AWARDS

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

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

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

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

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

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

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

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

TRUCKING

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

Brussels/Rome

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

CRUISES

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

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

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

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

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