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September 19, 2019

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'Huge jump' in larger ship calls to US East coast ports: report Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but message is 'go digital' Sale of LB Container Terminal to Macquarie Group gets official go-ahead US Maritime Administration inaugurates cargo preference training courses Project completed to upgrade Belarus' Brest North railway container terminal Sino-Russian Financial Cooperation Roundtable in Vladivostok enhances ties African dredging industry to flourish along coastal areas U-Freight Hong Kong's logistics hub achieves air cargo screening accreditation Schiphol's capacity shortage could end Kalitta Air's service to Dutch hub Amazon takes up 500,000sq ft of space in fulfilment centre in urban Seattle

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Baltic Exchange launches new ship operating expenses assessment BCBA holds 34th annual general body meeting MANSA holds AGM & Star Awards in Mumbai MOL's integrated report for 2019 elaborates on the Group's current status & future vision Mahindra Logistics to strengthen Asian Paints' supply chain in eastern India National Logistics Policy to be released soon, says Minister 44 Congressmen urge Trump administration to reinstate GSP for India as part of a potential trade deal Incentives to leather sector to boost exports under consideration Ajit Shah visits China as part of trade delegation MALA 2019, the 10th edition, all set to captivate the fraternity tomorrow US President delays proposed increase in import tariffs on Chinese goods by 15 days WCO underlines Customs' role during WTO discussions on e-commerce

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New intermodal service into Swedish industrial heartland UK network launches nationwide driver drive Ceva Logistics and Helibras renew their partnership WFS appoints Paul Carmody managing director - UK cargo Spanish ports steer a steady course Canberra airport shares freight opportunities Emirates Skycargo forms fresh partnership 150 new flat cars for timber transport DP DHL Group extends Thomas Ogilvie's contract UPS cooperates with Hub Box Ports of Georgia take stock Only road haulage achieves a significant increase Ayme-Yahil seeks out new challenges More money for a deeper Jaxport "Curiosity of the Day" Mapletree Logistics Trust acquires warehouse in Australia Federal funds for Montreal Mirabel logistics business

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
FedEx reacts slowly to weakened global trade as TNT integration takes its toll on Q1 Despite some positive trends in air cargo, it will be an 'unpredictable' fourth quarter DNV/GL predicts shipping industry will miss IMO 2050 CO2 reduction targets unless drastic action is taken Global container fleet breaches 23m teu as new ULCVs hit the water - and market softens Innovation is the only way to keep Amazon at bay, says DHL Congress investigates secretary of transportation Elaine Chao over possible conflicts of interest M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - two more prominent PAN heads 'fired' as DSV's superior model prevails On the wires: FedEx fundamentals on the slide, debt used to shore up cash balances... Cargo plane carrying four missing in eastern Indonesia Supply chain radar: Schenker rumoured to have approached CMA CGM 'for parts' of the group M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team'

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Meyer Werft delays delivery of Costa Smeralda Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand has pushed back its inaugural program of Mediterranean cruises on its first LNG-fueled cruise ship, Costa Smeralda, due to construction delays at the Meyer Turku shipyard in BAE San Diego will tandem drydock two destroyers BAE Systems has been awarded $170.7 million in contracts from the U.S. Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego shipyard. Incat Crowther designed Flex Ferry 33X delivered to South Africa Incat Crowther reports that the first Flex Ferry developed in conjunction with Singapore's Penguin Shipyard has now been delivered to South Africa, where it will be operated by the Robben Island Museum. German consortium to build zero-emission push boat Construction is to start next month on what Berlin, Germany, based port and logistics specialist BEHALA says will be the world's first zero-emission push boat. The energy supply on the almost 20 NSF picks operator for third Regional Class Research Vessel A consortium co-led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement to operate the third

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
2020 sulphur cap to accelerate engine damage insurance claims Marine insurers and underwriters cite the lack of specifications for blends of very low sulphur fuel oil Marine insurers investigate scrubber incidents amid risk-elevation concerns IUMI conference in Toronto hears of 'catastrophic' engine room fire during a scrubber installation No need for emergency oil supply, but security is a concern, IEA chief warns Fatih Birol said the world is well supplied and is confident Saudi Arabia will meet its commitment to restore full... Shipowners urge universal 2020 enforcement Industry bodies insist that global enforcement is required to avert an uneven playing field. 'We urge any country considering deviation... BIMCO expects capesizes to remain profitable for the rest of 2019 Capesize fleet growth has been under 3% since February, indicating that, for the time being, the supply side is under... Cargo insurance rates unsustainable despite premium growth, says IUMI's Dalton 'Underwriting the exposures means pricing your exposures to a risk-adequate level, and the results would indicate this hasn't happened on... Tanker boarded and robbed off Guinea Robbers carrying guns and knives boarded the chemical and oil tanker Ance and locked crew members in the cabins before... Igor Tonkovidov to take over from Sergey Frank at Sovcomflot Frank will become chairman, with Tonkovidov set to become chief executive after seven years as vice-president and chief operating officer Terminal upgrade to boost northern ro-ro services The advent of a new series of larger ro-pax vessels has led to a $20m terminal investment by Peel Ports No sign of gloom lifting for container sector Overcapacity and higher costs from IMO 2020 rules are putting the box market recovery on hold World Shipping Council joins calls for alternative fuel research Fuel levy proposed to support funding of IMO-led future fuels research and development Woodside and Uniper seal 13-year LNG supply deal Uniper expected to use the supply to boost its LNG trading business in the Atlantic and Pacific basins and expand... Daily Briefing Free to read: ECSA sets out the European shipping agenda \| Why maritime subsidies don't work \| 2020 tanker upside... VLGC rates firm up amid Saudi supply worries A number of shipments have been cancelled and many have deferred loadings as Saudi Arabia announced acceptances later than expected... OOIL appoints Wang as chief executive Wang was elevated to the top management as a vice-president of Cosco Shipping in February, and became the vice-chairman of... Pelita Samudera Shipping adds to fleet with handysize from IMC The company has expanded aggressively in the past year, boosting capacity almost eightfold to 234,000 dwt from just 31,000 dwt... Shandong Shipping and ICBC Leasing team up on $600m newbuild projects Shandong Shipping has been quickly expanding its fleet over the past one year, with orders for 10 kamsarmaxes made earlier... DryShips posts second-quarter net loss DryShips expects to upgrade more vessels during the rest of the year and in 2020, incurring an estimated 843 off-hire... Avoiding the pitfalls of digitalisation Customer service should not be overlooked in the rush to digitalise and can come back to haunt companies if sufficient... Pacific Basin to buy four bulkers in cash-and-shares deal The purchase of the two handysize and two supramax bulkers amounts to $73.84m, Hong Kong-based company says

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Shea, Lytle honored at Connie ceremonies No easy fix for chassis conundrum: speakers FedEx Freight profit up 10 percent; LTL shipments 'settle' Port automation threatens US West Coast labor peace No-deal Brexit fears spur search for short-sea options Lineage Logistics adds cold-storage space in Europe Container lines: Mandatory slow-steaming would hurt more than help E-commerce pushes ODFL to expand LTL terminal network

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Maritime bodies urge IMO 2020 enforcement Four major maritime organisations are calling for strict enforcement of pending IMO 2020 rules to ensure a level playing field across the entire industry. The World Shipping Council, Bimco, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) urge full compliance. At that time, the sulphur content for bunker burnt by all ships will be limited to 0 Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Frontline will keep to buying 10 tankers from Trafigura Marine Logistics, declining options to buy four more from the subsidiary of Singaporean trader Trafigura. John Fredriksen's Frontline last month agreed to buy 10 suezmaxes built this year for 16.1 million common shares at $8 each and a cash amount ranging from $538m to $547m. Frontline declined an extended option to buy two more suezmaxes b Investors keen on Euronav, but scrubbers could still factor Euronav disclosed it's IMO 2020 plans, and its share price shot up - but it still trades lower than Frontline Authorities develop plan to remove fuel from Golden Ray The salvage team for a car carrier capsized off Georgia is working on a strategy to remove all of the ship's fuel and oil as the first step to a complex, possibly months-long operation. The Hyundai Glovis-owned 7,700-ceu Golden Ray (built 2017) turned on its side on 8 September while carrying about 4,000 cars in St. Simons Sound. A "Unified Command" group of local, state and federal authorities Classification societies 'must keep pace with impact of change on safety' Digitalisation and decarbonisation have profound implications, says ABS boss Tanker owners reap short-term gains as Saudi storm blows over VLCC owners get rate hikes from supply disruption while resumption of normal Saudi supply would help avoid bearish effects for longer run Shell, Qatar team up on expanding LNG infrastructure Shell Gas & Power Developments and Qatar Petroleum's Wave LNG Solutions have come together in an effort to boost worldwide LNG fuelling capacity. Both companies announced Wednesday that they will invest in marine fuelling, bunkering ships and other infrastructure but were scant on further details. "We are currently reviewing potential locations and infrastructure requirements; it would be premat Saudi oil attacks 'not a game-changer' for tankers Evercore maintains bullish outlook on sector Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping The Irish tanker owner does not think it needs big data to optimise its fleet Attack on Saudi Arabia oil sector no longer a scenario of 'what if?' Long-feared incident is now a reality, and it will rattle cages for some time to come Goldenport Shipmanagement buys first boxship in two years Dragnis family outfit Goldenport Shipmanagement has purchased a Japanese-controlled boxship in a deal that marks the company's first expansion in the sector since the autumn of 2017. A company executive confirmed the acquisition of the 1,700-teu Maersk Wismar (built 2010) but declined to reveal further details. Several brokers reported the Imabari Shipbuilding-constructed vessel had changed han Storm clouds gather while shipping gets its act in order Florida and Miami - or at least shipbroking, former shipowning and prospective mega-cruise liner project executives based there - take a fair deal of the spotlight in this issue of TW+. Robert "Bob" Pierot reveals why he moved to Miami last year to pursue ship finance structuring deals, with cargo-owning clients as well as owners, that are an increasingly necessary adjunct to the New York-based f Greek government plots $10bn backing for banks Guarantees hinge on deal with European Commission on aid classification, sources said. VLGC rates surge on Saudi production issues Shipowners foresee positive impact from Saudi attacks on freight markets as US-Asia shipments can cover supply shortfall in Middle East Do shipping and politics mix in Trump's Washington? What has the US industry gained from having two 'insiders' around the cabinet table? Brookes Bell snaps up shipping consultancy APC UK marine surveying group adds to expertise with takeover. Time come to rethink Europe's €3bn subsidies to shipping New report suggests European countries are failing to get good return from spending and need to refocus strategy Solstad sells laid-up anchor handler Solstad Offshore has sold an elderly anchor-handler that has been laid up for over three years. Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks The 16,304-hp Far Saltire (built 2002) was sold by Solstad's subsidiary Farstad Marine for an undisclosed amount to an unknown buyer. VesselsValue.com estimates the ship's current market value at $940,000, the same as its estimated demolition value. OOCL boss Wang Haimin takes over at OOIL Busy executive adds to workload after Cosco takeover of containership group. Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 Andreas Bisbas told conference insurers could have done more to help owners address issues Utkilen touts credentials of 'new age' eco tanker series Newbuildings in China and Japan promise to cut fuel consumption by 30% and NOx emissions by 80% Libya boosts storage at Ras Lanuf tanker terminal NOC says it has replaced tank to help prevent shutdowns, with more to come. SwissMarine secures firm price for cape duo Brokers say Swiss owner offloads bulker pair to JP Morgan Ship designer heads to court in Prysmian newbuilding row Salt alleges breach of contract after working on cable-layer design for Italian group. FSU offered out for charter amid delays to Portovaya project But portside ice belt is proving a restricting factor Vitol plots LNG carrier expansion after chartering H-Line newbuild South Korean shipowner H-Line Shipping ordered the LNG carrier it contracted this month on the back of a long-term charter to Vitol. H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai Brokers said the 174,000-cbm newbuilding with XDF propulsion had been fixed for 10 years, at a rate in the low $60,000-per-day range. Vitol and H-Line confirmed the deal on Wednesday. Vitol said it also holds "extensio Norway's ADS readies sale of its only wholly-owned tanker But the Bjorn Tore Larsen-led outfit has an opportunistic approach to new business Marius Hermansen joins Golden Ocean board Marius Hermansen, who is responsible for sale and purchase and newbuildings in John Fredriksen's private company Seatankers, now has a more central role in in the group. Hermansen was elected a board member of New York-listed dry bulk company Golden Ocean Group at the annual meeting in Bermuda this weekend. Hermansen came from the shipbroking firm Fearnleys to Seatankers in 2014. In July last Seafarer dies on Polsteam bulker in Mexico Police release no details of death of 45-year-old Pole at Tuxpan. Eastern Pacific Shipping switches New Times LR2 pair to dual fuel Savings from using low-price LNG will help to cover the increase in vessels' additional capital expenditure Saudi production restored by 'end of month' Boost for tankers as energy minister says output will be back to normal soon, with all customers fully supplied in September. Sergey Frank stepping down at Sovcomflot Deputy prime minister Maxim Akimov's office says veteran will leave the role to become chairman. MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial Japanese shipowning giant continues to gather experience with new green bunker fuel Shandong Shipping inks tanker and bulker newbuilds worth $404m Total value of Shell and Bunge charter contracts is estimated to be worth $600m Jiangnan reveals LPG carrier design to 'revolutionise VLGCs' Vessel design has received approval in principle from class societies Lloyd's Register and ABS Bahri firms up VLCC order at Hyundai-backed IMI Saudi owner puts pen to paper on newbuilding deal, but details on price and delivery remain unclear Cameroon to supply armed guards in bid to stamp out piracy New arrangement reduces admin delays incurred when applying for government armed personnel, says Gard Sonatrach moves to scrap the world's 11th-oldest LNG carrier Algerian energy giant shifts to auction mode to clear out remaining 1980s-built ship

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Ocean Rate Report: Saudi attacks spark higher tanker earnings This week, VLCC tanker rates are rising, whereas both trans-Pacific box rates and Capesize bulker rates are slipping. Airbus hikes forecast for future freighter demand Airbus has elevated its 20-year demand forecast for all-cargo aircraft, saying the market will need 2,800 specialized units to handle growth in international trade and... Startup Loop Energy gets cash infusion from engine-maker Cummins Fuel cell startup Loop Engency received a cash infusion from engine maker Cummins Inc. on Sept. 18. It was Cummins second investment in fuel cells... Trump action blocking California emissions authority will not impact trucking - for now The Trump administration's decision to revoke a waiver allowing California to set its own standards for automobile emissions will not impact regulations governing heavy-duty trucks,... Louisiana forwarder pays $488,250 criminal fine Dip Shipping will pay a criminal fine to settle an antitrust violation charge as part of an ongoing U.S. Justice Department forwarder price-fixing investigation. Project44 unveils new truckload tendering technology Project44's new truckload tendering capability allows users to secure quotes without having to maneuver outside of their transportation management system. Does FedEx face a cyclical or structural problem? In wake of poor q1 results and a massive decline in share price, questions arise as to whether FedEx's issues are cyclical or structural UPS paying $2.25 million to avoid pregnancy discrimination lawsuit EEOC agreement clarifies obligations to both union and non-union workers. Trucking coalition urges lawmakers to fight costly unfunded mandates A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in... CargoX and RoadLaunch collaborate to fuse public and private blockchains Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/18 LAX to SEA futures strengthen on Tuesday in an otherwise quiet day. New trade coalition seeks stronger congressional tariff control Tariff Reform Coalition members want the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to "exercise greater oversight and control" over President Trump's tariff... GM cuts production at Canadian plant as strike hits U.S. parts shipments Oshawa facility operating at half capacity as UAW strike in the United States takes a toll on supply chain. Daimler will buy electric truck battery modules from Chinese supplier CATL Daimler Trucks and Buses has entered a long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion batter technology for its coming range of electric trucks. Imelda lashing eastern Texas with flooding rains (forecast video) More than 10 inches of torrential rain have flooded some east Texas roads with more coming rest of today. Carriers continue to delay switch from old telematics devices About 20% of carriers still using AOBRDs are expected to hold onto the devices into December. Shippers to benefit from Savannah if roads can keep up The Port of Savannah's expansion plans will benefit shippers -- so long as infrastructure needs outside the port are met. Today's pickup: Germany moves to tighten rules on delivery subcontractors Cabinet backs draft law aimed at curbing illegal employment practices for final-mile drivers handing growing volumes of parcels. IRU issues call to action amidst changing landscape The International Road Transport Union has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, which calls for greater cooperation between industry stakeholders and... FIRMMA takes shape with proposed rules New law strengthens U.S. government's national security oversight of foreign investments in American companies that manufacture "critical" technologies and infrastructure, as well as own airport... Delta explores forest residue as jet fuel Forest debris buildup has been blamed for fueling many wildfires in the West. Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] hopes it can soon fuel its jet... PORT REPORT: Japanese giant MOL trials experimental LNG-fuelled tugboat at Kobe MOL continues its foray into experimenting with LNG with an innovative LNG-powered tugboat; meanwhile, MOL's LNG-bunkering business signs deals around the world. Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street, to speak at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago Hear Belfort's story, straight from the Wolf's mouth. Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge receives $30 million upgrade aimed at speeding up trade The city of Pharr, Texas, will soon begin $30 million in infrastructure projects at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the United States-Mexico border. The projects...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
US crude stocks climb 1.06 million barrels as refiners cut runs, imports rise US crude inventories climbed 1.06 million barrels last week to 417.13 million barrels, as refiners cut runs while imports edged higher, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. Shipping giant Maersk to use MGO pricing for IMO 2020 box rate calculations Danish container line Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world, is set to use marine gasoil as the pricing basis for its rate calculations next year as tighter emission limits for shipping force a shift away from high sulfur fuel oil. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: IMO 2020 mandate creates Singapore-Fujairah arbitrage for LSFO "Singapore and Fujairah [bunker] markets will move independently after 2020 depending on the fundamentals of each port," a trader said. Term LNG buyers face higher prices over Saudi oil disruptions "As long as it is fair and equitable, of course it is something that we would like to promote," Mustaffa said. West of Suez LR clean tankers in demand following attacks "With the deficit in clean products in the AG coming, there's been a push for LRs in the West to take gasoline to the Middle East," a broker said.

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COMPANIES

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

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

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

Hong Kong/Panama

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

OFFSHORE

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

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

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

TRADE

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

Washington/Suitland

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

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

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

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

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

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

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

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

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

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

COMPETITION

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

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

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

Miami/Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

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

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Bremen/Melzo

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

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

Taranto/La Spezia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Bari

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

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

Monk

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Noise

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

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

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

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

LOGISTICS

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

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

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

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

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