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May 15, 2019

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Vancouver dockers hold strike vote, but allow talks to continue Best ever April for San Pedro ports, but only empties made real gains Singapore April container throughput up 2.4pc to 2.99 million TEU Port of Oakland reports busiest April in its 92-year history China's April exports fall dramatically while imports rise slightly China backtracks on US trade deal commitments, American tariffs hit back Rotterdam throughput up 7pc to 3.7 million TEU in first quarter Hamburg volumes dip as other HHLA box terminals enjoy strong Q1 DHL quarterly profit soars 28.1pc to US$1.34 billion as sales rise 4.1pc Panalpina elects Thomas Kern chairman ahead of expected DSV merger Hong Kong's Hutchison, Maersk's APMT stuff Barcelona with new cranes Hutchison Ports hits 1.3 billion TEU milestone on its 50th anniversary Vancouver Vanterm invests US$119 million to reach 1 million TEU Emirates' cargo revenue up 5.6pc to US$3.6 billion as volume rise 1.4pc IAG Cargo Q1 revenue falls to US$308.9 million, blames weak market Etihad adds Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City to B777F run

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MAY 14, 2019
CMA CGM launches ADRINAF, first direct service between Adriatic Sea & Algeria Dry Bulk market trends HMM to join Digital Container Shipping Association International project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping launched Schulte Group launches dedicated venture capital unit for maritime startups TT Club presenting a way forward in search for a safer supply chain Yang Ming's volume & revenue up in Q1 Sugar export surges to 21.29 lakh tonnes this year, says AISTA India's 1st export shipment for Afghanistan through Iran arrives at Chabahar Port GST & e-way bill helping trucks to cover 10-15 pc more distance in a day Schenker India set to double its warehousing capacity by 2022 India's thermal coal purchases expected to rise to a record this year Manufacturing sector looking up as capacity utilisation rose to 80 pc in Q4: FICCI US agrees to extend GSP benefits till new govt is formed

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LNG sees itself at the top of the class Belarus and Georgia forge closer ties with China Take-over expands logistics services in Australia DP DHL Group grows revenue and earnings in Q1 Dualog appoints new sales manager for Greek market Arkas Line/Hapag-Lloyd VSA starts operations Boeing's big cargo drone makes first outdoor flight Descartes acquires Core transport technologies Laude Smart Intermodal buys four dragon locomotives Nunner Logistics takes over 4PL provider Caroz New mega ro-ro vessels to run on LNG Fresh news for flying fish from Norway to China Agility achieves targets LDZ privatisation promoted by false valuation? "Curiosity of the Day" Brockmann moves from Coli to AAL Shipping Strong April for the port of Long Beach European airports lose cargo volumes in Q1

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MAY 14, 2019
Drought forces Panama Canal draught restrictions and pushes up rates IMO 2020 angst for carriers, and it's not just about the cost Five more major container carriers join DCSA push for standardised digitisation The implications of data protection regulations for logistics operators Oslo Airport operator backs out of plan to build new seafood centre How logistics is proving that Amazon needs to be regulated Four new appointments across MSC commercial and customer service units Market Insight: Why nervous Kuehne + Nagel is in the midst of an existential crisis Software specialist E2open acquires Amber Road for $425m Supply chain radar: DSV's bumpy road to glory - the emperor has no clothes

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MAY 14, 2019
Gulf Island delivers third Z-Tech tug in series Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. reports that its Shipyard Division has successfully delivered the M/V Connolly M, a Z-Tech 30-80 Terminal/Escort Tug to Bay Houston Towing Company. The M/V Connelly M was designed Houston Ship Channel reopens as spill response continues The Houston Ship Channel has been reopened following the closure that followed the May 10 collision between the 755-foot tanker Genesis River and barges pushed by the Kirby tug Voyager that resulted Sea Machines partners with Hike Metal on autonomous SAR Boston, Mass, based Sea Machines Robotics is partnering with Canadian workboat manufacturer Hike Metal to integrate Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous vessel control system aboard commercial vessels tasked with search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. Once Hurtigruten introduces electric explorer catamarans Expedition cruise specialist Hurtigruten has partnered with Norwegian startup Brim Explorer to introduce battery powered catamarans custom built for Polar water exploration. Beginning in the spring of 2020, a 24 m x

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MAY 14, 2019
Minerva orders fifth LNG carrier Industry sources say Greek owner added a ship at Samsung recently while MOL is touted as the owner behind this... Shipping security tightens as investigations probe Iran links to tanker attacks Photographs emerge confirming initial reports that little damage was done to the four vessels Production begins at Cameron LNG Louisiana export facility will begin loading cargoes in the coming weeks IMO baulks at mandatory bunker licensing schemes Governments shun mandatory national bunker licensing schemes as lobbyists fail to persuade them to impose mandatory rules US sanctions paralyse Iran oil exports The dramatic slide in shipments seen leaving Iran this month is unprecedented and underscores that steps are being taken to... UK maritime sector commits to recruiting more women Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari acknowledged the challenges of attaining the gender balance that many companies aspire to achieve in... Are coal trades facing the blues? Shipments from the US also expected to decline, especially of thermal coal, according to Doyle Trading Consultants COSL to build 12 dual-fuel PSVs at China yard COSL sees that an increasing number of ships will be built for use with LNG fuel, and its initial order... Time to put 'scrapping' on the scrap heap? New regulations are forcing facilities to act and standards are slowly improving, says Elin Beate Saltkjel, head of QA at Grieg... China's trade conditions seen as worsening in the second half Container lines have been seen making some adjustments in their networks in recent months Dry bulk shipping safe from Chinese tariffs for now Following the most recent trade talks between China's apparatchiks and the White House trade team, China's decision to increase tariffs on... Poor liner reliability opens a window of opportunity for those who get it right There is huge opportunity for an alliance that can try to be the top performer among the global top 15... Quality carrier services require customer commitment Lines look to differentiate on service quality rather than costs to improve schedule reliability Schulte Group launches start-up unit focused on Europe and Asia Schulte Group unit founded to support early-stage ventures, typically pre-revenue companies at the idea or prototype stage Torm commits to 13 more scrubber retrofits The company agreed the sale of two ageing medium range tankers in the first quarter, leaving it with 69 vessels... Container shipping faces wave of disruption The impact on container shipping from digitalisation will hinge on the the extent to which digital disruptors will be able... Dynamic pricing could save box shipping from a 'Ryanair' future Customer segmentation offers opportunities to lift earnings from customers willing to pay more Daily Briefing Tanker 'sabotage' off UAE puts shipping on alert \| Shippers call for bunker bill clarity \| Low-sulphur quality concerns still... Canada's LNG project developer buying out gas producer Pacific Oil & Gas, which is developing the 2.1m tonnes per annum Woodfibre LNG export project, has signed definitive agreements to... LNG-related stocks take a hit from China's latest tariff rises Chinese LNG buyers have already started diverting US-origin cargoes since last September

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MAY 14, 2019
NY-NJ port handling larger ships with bigger payloads US moves closer to teenage trucker pilot Forwarders hold defense to digital upstarts EU regulator raises concerns over state shipping subsidies EU: Common low-sulfur BAF would be collusion India progresses on port portal after rocky rollout Trucker bankruptcies reveal perils for carriers, shippers Container data standards effort builds with new carriers joining Amber Road expands E2open global trade reach amid tensions

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MAY 14, 2019
Nordic American Tankers posts best results in years Nordic American Tankers is trumpeting its best quarterly performance in nearly three years, with even better days in store. The Herbjorn Hansson-led company posted a $5.6m profit for the first three months of 2019 a $25.3m improvement over the same period last year and its best, the company said, since the second quarter of 2016. New loan's 'cash sweep' could limit dividends for Nordic American Diana Shipping gets boost from improved tender offer New York-listed bulker player raises share price to $3.40. Product tanker Babylon back under the hammer in Asia One of two Coastal Oil handysize product tankers that failed to sell at auction in April will be back on the auction block at the end of this month. The Sheriff of Singapore's office will conduct another auction for the 24,200-dwt Babylon (built 2017) on 27 May via a sealed tender process, with offers on the ship due in at 3pm on the day. The Babylon, together with identical sistership Atalanta Taylor Maritime stays true to secondhand bulk carriers Buttery says it is possible to earn good returns with older bulkers provided you have the know-how AVIC International Leasing emerges as financier for five Navios product tankers Chinese state lessor continues expansion pace as its business is not affected by the planned sale of group shipbuilding Navigator Holdings hypes 2020 with projects coming on line Navigator Holdings is already looking ahead to next year. A number of one-off incidents worldwide pushed the New York-listed company into the red for the first quarter, but chief executive David Butters said other projects identified on the company's "road to 2020" are humming along. "We believe in the milestones we identified on that road to 2020 remain achievable and essentially on our origina Latest scrubber play gives Torm full hand for IMO 2020 Torm now has the hand it wanted to play in the IMO 2020 tanker upcycle after doubling its investment in scrubber technology today, according to executive director Jacob Meldgaard. The Danish product tanker owner this morning revealed it would now fit the equipment on 34 of its tankers, with all bar two having the kit on board by the start of next year. "We are now where we would like to be ahead Diamond S could expand scrubber total Craig Stevenson fields his first public conference call in 12 years with IMO 2020 questions and explanation of repositioning costs on MR fleet. UK Club reports $32m loss P&I mutual's balance sheet hit by expensive claims Diana Shipping extends tender offer at higher price Simeon Palios-led bulker owner in April offered to buy back 3.13 million shares. Cosco International boosted by bulker charter Cosco Shipping International's marine revenue grew in the first quarter thanks to an additional bulker in operation. The Singapore-listed owner chartered in an extra ship in the period, pushing revenue up 14% from SGD 3.6m ($2.59m) to SGD 4.1m. Group net profit was SGD 2.94m, up from SGD 2.87bn in 2018, but overall revenue declined to SGD 39.01m from SGD 40.64m. However, charter rates were lowe Germany's 'bad bank' turns a corner with first positive result Portfoliomanagement releases in-the-black results but warns that winding down of non-performing shipping loans will continue for years to come Roose & Partners calls for quick release of Yantian Express cargo Law firm wants all parties to work together to deliver salvaged cargo from fire-ravaged containership Libya's NOC opens office in US for $60bn push Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has opened its first international headquarters in Houston. The office is planning to lead a $60bn procurement drive to upgrade Libya's oil and gas sector and increase production capacity to 2.1m barrels per day by 2023. NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla said: "This is NOC's first international office - a major milestone in our journey as an NOC responsible for Yang Ming cuts back loss to $22m Taiwanese container line Yang Ming Marine Transport has slashed its first quarter loss as revenue rose. It said the net deficit to 31 March was TWD 0.68bn ($22.06m), down from TWD 1.95bn in 2018. Yang Ming seals deal for boxship quartet with Shoei Kisen The owner's ships carried 1.29m teu in the period, up 5% year-on-year. Revenue increased 13% to TWD 35.08bn. The improvement came despite the Maxim Group second US bank in six weeks to cut shipping coverage A second investment bank has parted ways with its shipping analyst and apparently dropped coverage of the sector in a climate of scarce deals and struggling shares. The Maxim Group has let go analyst James Jang just weeks after Seaport Global Securities split with Houston-based analyst Magnus Fyhr, sources told TradeWinds. Jang had been writing research notes on companies including DHT Holdings, Solomon Trader refloated after three months Salvage workers have managed to refloat an ageing bulker that has been aground close to a Unesco World Heritage site for more than two months. The 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), partially loaded with 11,000 tonnes of bauxite, got stuck in the Solomon Islands' Rennell Bay in February this year after being caught up in a storm. Authorities draw up plans to refloat sorry Solomon Trader Th Ship Finance International eyes new bonds John Fredriksen shipowning company Ship Finance International is going on the road to test support for a new bond issue. It has brought in DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB and Arctic Securities to arrange a series of fixed-income investor meetings in the Nordic countries from 22 May. A five-year Norwegian unsecured bond may follow, subject to market conditions, it said. Last August, the company secured VSM boss Luken slams Chinese state support for yards Chinese state aid to shipyards has come under fire in Germany for "distorting" the market. Speaking at its annual meeting, German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) general manager Reinhard Luken said Asian competitors are aiming to penetrate the high-tech shipbuilding market. "It is a sign of realism that the discussion has shifted from focusing only on the opportunities offere Fiba Group exits shipping as it sells final MR tanker Hong Kong-based owner Island Navigation pays $26m-plus to Turkish billionaire for 50,000-dwt vessel How New Shore aims to revive Germany's retail space An online crowdfunding venture is targeting a new generation of investors with a 'warts and all' pitch 28 people to remain on quarantined Scientology ship A group of passengers and crew have been ordered to stay on a Church of Scientology cruiseship on which a case of measles was discovered. Scientology cruiseship quarantined after measles case The 9,800-gt Freewinds (built 1968) was originally quarantined in St Lucia at the start of May. It was later released to head to its home port of Curacao and arrived there a week ago. Authorities there sa Eidesvik vessel to spend summer in the North Sea Eidesvik Offshore has won a letter of award to supply a source vessel to ocean-bottom seismic technology firm Magseis Fairfield this summer. The 93-metre survey vessel Veritas Viking (built 1998) will be employed for two to three months on an upcoming ocean-bottom survey at an undisclosed location in the North Sea . Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions The contract commences Gulf Navigation slips into the red Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has fallen to a loss as costs rose faster than revenue in the first quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 11m ($2.99m) to 31 March, compared to a profit of AED 4.9m in 2018. Revenue increased to AED 45m from AED 37.6m, but operating expenses jumped to AED 41.8m against AED 27.5m. In early December, UAE-based Goldilocks Investment Company acquired Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet Danish product tanker owner Torm has doubled its investment in scrubbers having ridden a recovering market to record its best quarterly results in three years. Torm says tanker market is set for 'multi-year' upward cycle Product tanker capital of the world shows clockwork growth Torm extends scrubber plan as it inks new joint venture Torm shows 2020 hand with scrubbers set for all newbuildings Q-Flex LNG carrier makes historic transit of Panama Canal Largest LNG carrier to date uses the expanded waterway, opening trade potential for all but the largest vessels in Q-ship fleet Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions Eidesvik Offshore has signed a deal to supply Seabed Geosolutions with seismic source and node-handling vessels over a "long-term" period. The two have agreed a master timecharter agreement, under which individual contracts will be called off, the shipowner said on Monday. Eidesvik details two-tier PSV market Eidesvik: no subsea recovery until 2020 Under the first call-off agreement, Eidesvik Marinakis aframax tanker newbuildings set for ExxonMobil time charters Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is set to secure long-term time charters for two aframax tanker newbuildings on order in South Korea. The deal, which is believed to remain on subjects, is the latest evidence of charterers paying a premium for scrubber-fitted tankers with IMO 2020 rules set to arrive. Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Evangelos Marinakis marks S&P scorecard with profit Dramatic turnaround for Namura Shipbuilding Japan's Namura Shipbuilding is expecting a much better annual result than previously forecast. It said net earnings for the year ended 31 March will now be around JPY 621m ($5.65m), against a forecast loss of JPY 500m before. Namura posted a loss of JPY 20.55bn in the previous 12 months. Revenue is expected to be JPY 124.58bn, down from an actual income of JPY 134.88bn a year earlier Splosna Plovba fleet shrinks with sale of bulker pair Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard KN Maritime sells second ultramax to Neptune Dry Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard UK Supreme Court's shipping shortfall angers its legal sector Country seen at risk of losing its edge with lack of commercial experience on the bench

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MAY 14, 2019
USTR releases notice for $300 billion in additional China tariffs Sen. Chuck Grassley said Americans "need to know" the Trump administration understands the economic pain they would feel in a prolonged trade war. WCI lays out ways to update inland waterways Waterways Council Inc. President and CEO Mike Toohey says "the Corps of Engineers-maintained lock system would qualify for Social Security if there were such eligibility." Port of Oakland will continue talks on waterfront ballpark Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of continuing negotiations with the Oakland Athletics for the lease of Howard Terminal as the site for a new baseball stadium. More carriers join Digital Container Shipping Association First Q-Flex LNG tanker transits Panama Canal Register for Thursday's trade compliance webinar Yang Ming reports higher revenue, smaller loss in Q1 Executive Moves: Glander, Gibbs & Cox, Boxzooka FMCSA seeks public input on younger CMV drivers Walmart dives into next-day delivery E2open to buy Amber Road for $425 million APL adds second Hawaii service

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MAY 14, 2019
Istanbul bunker market short of marine gasoil Marine gasoil is in short supply at the port of Istanbul in Turkey due to the delayed arrival of replenishment cargoes. Singapore's defense minister flags concerns on maritime security threats Global maritime threats are persisting Singapore's defense minister Ng Eng Hen said Tuesday. Japan sees no immediate impact on Mideast crude imports after 'sabotage attack': METI minister Japan does not see immediate impact on its crude imports from the Middle East. Attacks on Mideast infrastructure lift oil prices Crude futures settled higher Tuesday. Ship sabotage in UAE has muted impact on Fujairah bunker operations: sources "There is no concern about availability so far," a bunker trader in the region said. TRADER NOTE: Glander appoints David Chiang as bunker risk manager "More clients consider hedging as a bunker requirement to mitigate risks from an expected volatile market," Carsten Ladekjaer, company CEO, said. Shell conducts 19 successful VLSFO trials with shipowners as IMO 2020 looms Shell Shipping & Maritime has also carried out a successful trial of the new fuel on one of its own vessels, Henderson said. Germany's Uniper aims to boost LSFO spot sales as traders eye storage play "We see demand increasing significantly, both in the 0.1% market, and now we are having active conversations on the 0.5% market for delivery through the end of the year," Wood said. Ship operator Thome confirms 'sustained hull damage' to oil tanker off Fujairah Sun "The master of MT Andrea Victory reported the crew were unharmed but there was a hole in the hull area of the aft peak tank," Thome said. UK War Risks Club says investigating Fujairah ship sabotage incident "If a change to the current designated Additional Premium areas is to be made then this would be made with seven days' notice to shipowners," Whitear said. Ship sabotage in UAE adds to Gulf oil supply risks "The precise means of attack or sabotage is unknown," the US Maritime Administration alerted.

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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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

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

CRUISES

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

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

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

PORTS

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

Dar es Salaam

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

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

La Defense

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

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

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

CRUISES

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

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

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

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

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

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Henderson

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

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

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

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

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

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

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

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

MOURNING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

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

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

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

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

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

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

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

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

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

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

TRUCKING

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

Brussels/Rome

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

CRUISES

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

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

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