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BRIEFS

May 23, 2019

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CMA CGM to levy rate hikes June 1 to Med and North Africa US grants 3-month reprieve to cushion Huawei ban's domestic disruption CMA CGM starts Reefer Pharma to snatch pills and potions from air cargo Shipping executives call for speed limit reductions to cut emissions Prince Rupert's future box terminal can handle over 6 million TEU US Secretary of State asks ecologists to see good in ice-free Arctic Cargotec works with 7 start-ups to solve maritime industry inefficiencies US retail imports to increase ahead of goods tariff increase: NRF Zhonggu Shipping plans US$349 million IPO in Shanghai Cathay Pacific is world's first to receives CEIV Fresh certification Air freight truckers have much to fear from Amazon, says Oz journal Avianca sees cargo fall following termination of Etihad partnership Weaker air freight market sees Manchester volumes fall in April

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MAY 22, 2019
New standard cyber security clause drafted Prerna Scholarships for girl students of NMIS Softlink celebrates Evolve 2019 with exciting new developments Tea exports from India to Pakistan rising Container scanner to be installed at Visakhapatnam Port soon India, Japan & Sri Lanka likely to build east container terminal in Colombo Port of Hamburg further boosts cargo volumes in Q1 Allcargo's JNPT CFS maintains C-TPAT certification to comply with global security guidelines Latvia highlighted as a business destination with tremendous potential

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Hungary: 20,000 pallets transported Enforcement of road transport rules is top priority UPS completes supersizing Louisville package operations Geodis lands Gartner accolade in North America Hamburg Süd names containership in Antwerp 12,000th delivered Airbus is "made in Canada" Local freight railway lands limestone haulage contract Warehouse expansion at Groveport Martin Schultz shoulders new CTO role ICTSI subsidiary rated top terminal in CA-4 region ABC flies increasing numbers of bigger shipments Doncaster and port of Felixstowe connected by rail "Curiosity of the Day" Earnings drop for Freja Two new members for Cargo iQ board Port of Hamburg back on growth trajectory Two EU/China aviation agreements

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MAY 22, 2019
Gloomier picture for global container port throughput as tariff wars begin to bite Rival carriers eye key routes as India's Jet Airways is declared bankrupt Zim sails into calmer waters as it reports a return to profit in the first quarter DP World gearing up for automotive boom in South-east Asia Flexport confirms access to SF Airlines' services between Hangzhou and New York Digital logistics platforms need to take care when classifying their services Bob Reilly and Michael Foster set to replace Mike Cory at CN Emirates SkyCargo's Henrik Ambak to chair Cargo iQ Market Insight: Toll Group CFO out - another sign of a looming takeover? Michael Chalchat is first mergers and acquisitions director at ID logistics

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MAY 22, 2019
Canada to build 18 more Coast Guard vessels Canada is to invest up to C$15.7 billion (about US$11.7 billion) to add up to 18 new large ships to the Canadian Coast Guard fleet. The ships will be built at the USMMA midshipman awarded Merchant Marine Medal A current U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman, Andrew Bouchot of Castle Pines, Colo., has received the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a I-Tech AB names Dr. Markus Hoffman Technical Director More bad new for barnacles. I-Tech AB, the bio-technology company responsible for the bio-active marine anti-fouling active agent Selektope, has appointed Dr. Markus Hoffmann to the role of Technical Director. He joins MAN to add low pressure gas engine to two-stroke range MAN Energy Solutions Two-Stroke Business Unit has initiated the development of a low-pressure gas engine as a supplement to its existing, successful dual-fuel ME-GI engine. The company cites market demand as the BIMCO develops cyber security clause BIMCO's Documentary Committee has agreed a new standard cyber security charterparty clause that requires the parties to implement cyber security procedures and systems, to help reduce the risk of an incident and Tech can track ships that turn off AIS transponders Ship operators switching off their AIS transponders to indulge in activities such as sanctions busting may soon find that maritime domain awareness technology has caught up with them. Two tech companies are Resolve removes wreck that threatened turtle nesting beach A complex wreck removal operation by Resolve Marine Group has removed a threat to a beach that is home to five of the world's seven species of sea turtle, four of which Wärtsilä inks long term LNG carrier service agreements Wärtsilä has signed long-term service agreements covering four Japanese-owned LNG carriers. Two are owned by a joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Tokyo-based energy company JERA Co., Inc. (JERA)

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MAY 22, 2019
Pyxis eyes upturn for product tanker sector Greek owner maintains optimistic outlook despite ending first quarter of the year in the red Trafigura supports slow-steaming Trafigura is supportive of implementation of a slow steaming policy within 18 months Zim sees losses amid global trade uncertainties The Israeli carrier suffers $24.3m net loss in the first quarter of 2019 Gard loss jumps to $90m after big cut in deferred call Development marks 10th consecutive year Gard has called less than the forecast premium, with premium reductions during the past decade... Saudi Aramco agrees LNG deal with Sempra The offtake agreement, which spans 20 years, is for 5m tonnes of LNG per year BW LPG arranges $458m loan The company will use the funds to repay part of a $800m loan due in 2020 Golden Ocean refinances debt amid losses John Fredriksen's dry bulk unit made a loss of $7.5m in the first quarter versus a profit of $16.7m a... Box port growth forecasts set lower over trade war Carriers have already started to pull capacity next month ahead of an expected drop in transpacific demand K Line cuts management pay amid heavy losses The saving measure came after the company lost $1bn in the 2018 fiscal year and vowed to recover its profitability Daily Briefing Trade war seen as significant as emission cuts and digitalisation push \| Hamburg Commercial Bank still seeking industry deals \|... ATI will set up barge terminals in Cavite, Cebu Top Philippines port player launched the country's first barge terminal, the Cavite Gateway Terminal, in November 2018 Pacific Radiance wins PSV non-delivery case against Shanghai Waigaoqiao The arbitral award provides for the refund of the pre-delivery instalment amounting to $2.8m along with contractual interest from the... Petronas completes world's first FLNG relocation PFLNG Satu commenced operation in the Kanowit field after it was delivered by South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering... US Midwest exports hampered by weather, tariffs and disease The devastation felt by US farmers could be "several years long" and resolution of the trade war was urgently needed... TOTE to manage construction of MARAD's new vessel TOTE will select a shipyard and supervise construction of MARAD's new training ship

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MAY 22, 2019
US regulators set sights on rail demurrage 8VC bringing logistics expertise to industry wary of venture approach More Antwerp port terminals expand hours to handle growth Grupo Mexico's FEC fuels Mexico-Florida all-water services Trans-Pacific carriers begin blanking sailings Houston port: 'Business as usual' despite pending legislation

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MAY 22, 2019
Exposure to tech start-ups benefits shipping business, says Christian Oldendorff The third-generation German shipowner says shipping companies can gain much from adopting a more innovative culture. Refinery restarts herald a pick-up in tanker rates Facilities are coming back online after a modified maintenance season brought on by IMO 2020 - and that is expected to kick-start shipping demand Theochari: Green investments crowd out cyber security With limited capital and new environmental regulations, Norton Rose Fulbright's head of transport law Harry Theochari thinks investments in cyber security will take the back burner. Hope fades for Morgan Stanley UPDATE: Morgan Stanley is done with shipping coverage except for LNG names after star analyst Fotis Giannakoulis forced from his post, source indicates. Ardmore Shipping said to have sold oldest tanker on its fleet The 2004-built Ardmore Seafarer has finally been sold to an Indian buyer for $9.2m, according to brokers. Former SSY chairman Peter Kitching dies aged 80 Brokerage head remembered by his colleagues for his 'leadership, wisdom and passion' Switzerland moves San Padre Pio case to UN tribunal Switzerland is asking the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to settle the ongoing controversy with Nigeria over an arrested ABC Maritime tanker. Tuesday, the country asked the UN-backed body to release the Swiss-flagged 7,600-dwt San Padre Pio (built 2012) and the four crew members who remain on board, arguing its January 2018 arrest breached the ship's freedom of navigation and Switz Diana Shipping picks up another Koch deal Simeon Palios-led dry bulk player expects to make several million dollars off latest fixture. Maxim Group puts new analyst on Seanergy Maritime New York financial services firm dropped four shipping stocks with departure of James Jang but stays in shipping with coverage of dry bulk player. Hunter Group set to spear profit on double VLCC sale at eye-catching price Arne Fredly's Hunter Group is poised to pocket a tidy profit on the sale of two VLCC newbuildings. Hunter revealed talks around the potential sale of two of its eight VLCCs as it inked bank debt for the series, pulled forward delivery dates and laid out details of a near $80m equity raise. Arne Fredly's Hunter Group closing in on long-anticipated equity raise Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course fo Egyptian navy takes seized suezmax into terminal The Egyptian navy has taken control of a detained UAE-owned suezmax and was reported to be taking it into the port of Ain Sukhna. Crew on the 163,000-dwt Sea Shark (built 1991), which has been held by Egypt for six months, said it was underway on Tuesday from an anchorage in the Red Sea. Crew reveal 'mental torture' on detained suezmax "Vessel is conned by Egyptian navy forces and Egyptian pilo Stock awards stack up for chief execs at big three cruiselines Salaries for the chief executives of the world's three largest cruise companies totalled almost $50m in 2018, up 36% over 12 months. The jump came primarily in the form of stock bonuses. Frank del Rio, chief executive of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL), more than doubled his pay package of $10.5m last year, largely due to the company returning greater value to shareholders. Norwegian's del LNG shipping faces questions as new US volumes emerge Market readies for supply surge, but tonne-mile growth is expected to prove slower this year Legal changes could enhance Luxembourg flag appeal for LISCR Big changes are expected under Luxembourg law that will allow its flag to become a more influential player in registering tonnage from other European Union nations. The leaders of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have high hopes for those developments' impact on its venture into the small European country, but they are less certain that national flags pose any long-ter Restructuring Havila Shipping's loss grows Restructuring Havila Shipping has logged a bigger loss for the first quarter of the year than it did in the same period of 2018, as financial costs rose. Havila Shipping back at the table with banks amid questions over a dozen vessels The Oslo-listed offshore support vessel player said the net deficit was NOK 91.97m ($10.51m), up from NOK 80.45m. Operating profits However, operating profit ros Zim cuts loss as box rates rise Israeli container line Zim has reduced its first quarter loss as rates rose. The company said the net deficit was $24.3m, compared to $34.1m the year before. Revenue grew 6% to $796.2m year-on-year, but its ships carried 4.3% less cargo at 668,000 teu. The average freight rate per teu rose to $1,019 compared to $938 in 2018, however. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $69.3m from $27.5m in 2018. In the Caspian Shipping plots 56 OSV newbuildings Azerbaijan's Caspian Shipping Company is to build 56 new OSVs over the next 10 years as it looks to service oil fields. These will replace ships built in the 1960s and 1970s, according to the country's Marine Engineering Bureau, Azer News reported. The new orders will comprise anchor-handlers, supply ships, pilot vessels, fire safety ships and crew boats. Caspian Shipping books tankers in Baku Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course for Oslo Stock Exchange with $70m placement Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has launched a private placement to fully fund its newcastlemax newbuilding orderbook in a move which will see it list on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Troim will invest additional capital along with other existing shareholders in a $70m push which shows a burst of activity in the Oslo capital markets system. 2020 Bulkers eyes listing with fresh loan, key hires and first ESL Shipping parent banks $17m loan Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping's parent Aspo has signed a term loan facility agreement amounting to EUR 15m ($16.75m). The Nordea loan matures over three years and will be repaid in one instalment at the end of the period. "The signed agreement extends the overall maturity of Aspo's credit portfolio," it said. The cash will go towards general corporate purposes and will also be used to pay b Liquimar charged in US over tanker pollution Greece's Liquimar Tankers Management Services is facing pollution charges in the US. A federal grand jury in Wilmington, Delaware, has returned a four-count indictment against the company, shipowner Evridiki Navigation and chief engineer Nikolaos Vastardis, Bunkerspot reported. d'Amico fined $4m after admitting US waste dumping The charges relate to the 167,000-dwt tanker Evridiki (built 2007). Trafigura taps Chinese panda bond market again Trader and shipowner Trafigura Group has raided the Chinese "panda bond" market again to raise CNY 540m ($78m). The new tranche was placed in the interbank market with a three-year maturity. Trafigura seeks exposure to rising freight market Trafigura fundraising hits $3bn with bond sale Last October, the company sold a CNY 700m panda bond to bring its fundraising in 2018 to $3.15bn. Oversubsc Troim, Golar LNG and a passion for power Twenty years in the LNG industry have given Tor Olav Troim a perspective from shipping, downstream into regasification and upstream to floating liquefaction. He traces the start of his passion for LNG to his last couple of years working with John Fredriksen. "We suddenly started to see what we were really into, which was producing cheap and clean energy. Then things became exciting," he says. Go Tor Olav Troim: Golar's LNG evangelist Forget scrubbers and fuel blends. The Golar boss says LNG is the way forward, and he is frustrated that the rest of the shipping industry is so slow on the uptake IMO edges towards goals-based compromise on slow-steaming Greenhouse gas emissions initiative will slow shipping down - but forget about mandatory speed limits Battery fires spark car carrier concern over green vehicles Two major blazes have fuelled debate over cargoes of electric and hybrid new cars Russia blocks Gudzon vessel from North Korea aid mission A Gudzon Shipping vessel has been barred by Russia from delivering a humanitarian cargo to North Korea. Interfax reported that maritime agency Rosmorrechflot declined to allow the Russian owner's 3,100-dwt aggregates carrier Bella (built 1988) from transporting 3,000 tonnes of wheat. This is according to Gudzon deputy general director Valery Uliskin. South Korea releases detained Russian ship Uljanik down to one client but talks continue Uljanik Group chairman Emil Bulic has said all but one of its customers have cancelled their vessel orders. Bankruptcy proceedings were opened against the Croatian shipbuilding company this week after it struggled with cash flow and worker strikes. Uljanik bankruptcy action spreads to parent group Six released in $181m Uljanik fraud probe Bulic told reporters it is very important to launch neg VLGC giant BW LPG nets new $458m loan from eight banks Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW LPG has secured a major refinancing package covering its largest loan, which was set to mature next year. Epic Gas' small ships could help trading ambitions of BW LPG BW LPG shares inch up after Ackermann dips into stock The world's largest VLGC owner has signed a $458m package with eight banks to refinance a previous $800m facility. Competitive debt BW LPG has moved Panama Canal delays draft cut after rains Panama Canal authority ACP has postponed a further reduction in maximum draft levels for vessels. A sixth cut this year was due to enter into force on 28 May due to falling water levels after a severe drought in the region. Tanker headache grows as Panama Canal cuts draft again But recent rains have prompted a rethink, with the reduction to 13.11 metres coming on 12 June instead. "We will cont Gard reveals how $40m IT glitch hit its annual results Gard's shock $53m loss announced last week for the policy year ending 20 February was the biggest surprise of all the results announced by protection and indemnity mutuals so far this year. Not only was it the largest loss recorded by any club, it was Gard's first set of red figures in a decade. Gard reports first loss in 10 years, with $53m of red ink But much of its deficit now appears to hav Phoenix Energy Navigation sells oldest ship Greek shipowner Phoenix Energy Navigation has sold its oldest ship. European brokers said the 176,000-dwt Maritime Power (built 2005) has been divested to another Greek owner for $13.5m. The price is largely in line with expectations and shows how ships from top-class Japanese yards have maintained their value in a difficult market. Phoenix could not be reached for comment on the sale of the Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has struck a 14-ship refinancing deal alongside a stronger-than-expected first-quarter performance. Attention ahead of the report had been on whether the shipowner would retain its dividend given the difficulties experienced in the bulker market following Vale's dam tragedy in the first quarter. Slippage, scrubbers and scrapping will stem supply in 2019, says Golde World fleet hits 2bn dwt for first time Clarksons Research has identified a new major milestone for the world fleet. The capacity of merchant vessels has topped 2bn dwt for the first time, it said. At the start of 2019, the figure stood at a "tantalising 1.98bn dwt," analyst Trevor Crowe added. But by the start of May it had passed the landmark. Clarksons bearish for shipping as US-China trade war escalates Clarksons: boxship deliv Law of the land \| How shipping's legal firms are thriving outside London The UK's regional firms are proving that it is not always necessary to be in the capital to serve the global shipping industry Indonesia 'holding nine ships' over illegal entry A report has revealed Indonesia is holding nine ships with more than 100 seafarers on board due to "illegal anchoring". The Times of India cited Indian crew as saying the tankers and bulkers were detained four months ago in the Singapore Strait. There are 87 Indian seafarers on five of the ships. Brightoil's big tankers head for the auction block Master reveals 'mental torture' on detained sue Mercator could sell ships as bank talks begin Indian owner Mercator could sell loss-making ships as it begins refinancing talks with banks. The company owes INR 12.88bn ($185m) to lenders, according to its website. It has also failed to pay wages to about 350 seafarers for March and April, according to the Business Line daily. Mercator confirms sale of last VLCC at knock-down price Mercator has said it will not shy away from selling ships Wisdom Marine heads to Japan for Imabari handysizes James Lam-led shipowner said to be forking out around $50m for two 37,800-dwt ships. K Line top brass agree to take 10% pay cut Japanese shipowner's senior executives will see pay packets shrunk for an initial six months. Brightoil's big tankers head for the auction block Hong Kong court sells one VLCC, while Singapore counterpart prepares to auction an aframax and a VLCC. Iranian 'threat' has diminished, claims US US Secretary of State has also spoken with Norwegian foreign minister about Fujairah attacks. Lack of one-off gains pushes Pyxis into the red But Valentios Valentis-led pure play product tanker firm expects to see better earnings later this year.

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MAY 22, 2019
Trump walks out of infrastructure meeting President Trump said he told Pelosi and Schumer to "get these phony investigations over with." Talking Trade with DB Schenker USA CEO Jeffery Barrie "When we look at the ongoing changes being made today to regulations and tariffs, there's a variety of things we need to be acutely aware of, and not just on the regulatory side, but the changing geopolitical environment that can have an impact on all aspects of compliance." Trump: Pass USMCA first, then focus on infrastructure The president sent his letter to Pelosi and Schumer one day before he was scheduled to meet with Congressional Democrats for a second round of infrastructure discussions. FMC chairman outlines LoBiondo Act implementation The legislation, which was enacted into law on Dec. 4, set further restrictions on cooperation between ocean carriers and marine terminals. Commentary: Alaskans leading U.S. forward in Arctic Helping shape the future of Arctic shipping is a pillar of the Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network's mission. ZIM reduces first-quarter net loss, increases revenues Cooperation with Maersk and MSC is expected to reduce costs and improve service. Input sought on automated driving system technologies CMA CGM orders container trackers Washington's domestic maritime jobs grow 34% Port of Hamburg's Q1 volumes increase 6% Panama postpones latest draft reduction Executive Moves: KVH, Optimarin, PLS, I-Tech, Stertil-Koni

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MAY 22, 2019
Singapore 380CST HSFO cash differential at 2-month high on lower cargo inflow Increasing demand for summer is also supporting the market, a trader said. Russian Lukoil sees petchems as new key growth point, expects to win from IMO 2020 Lukoil is probably to be "among the key beneficiaries of [the new regulation] as refining margins are expected to grow significantly," Gimaletdinov said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch Marine Fuel 0.5% bunker assessments globally from Jul 1 The launch of IMO-complaint bunker assessments were first proposed in a subscriber note published March 26, 2018. IMO issues more guidance on sulfur limit, uncertainty on scrubbers persists The guidance includes sections on impact of fuel and machinery systems from new fuel blends, clarifications on control mechanisms and a standard reporting format for non-availability of fuel oil.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

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

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.

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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