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January 31, 2019

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Vanterm crane collapses on 7,024-TEU Ever Summit in Vancouver Chinese Vice Premier Liu arrives in Washington ahead of trade talks TS Lines, Yang Ming, Gold Star, APL offer China-Malaysia loop Feb 23 US prosecutors charge Huawei with theft of secrets, bank fraud ILWU blasts plan to automate in LA, but APMT says union agreed CMA CGM ups Asia-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Mideast rates mid-Feb Yang Ming/APL launch Korea, Vietnam. Malaysia loop February 21 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik ups rail capacity to Elb's major port New rail service launched from Port of Felixstowe by GB Railfreight UK government's Brexit measures for logistics come too late: FTA Indiana ports set records as cargo soars 25pc to 14.8 million tons DHL Hong Kong air trade index shows optimism in Asia Pacific falling Edmonton airport continues expansion overhaul for air cargo handling Chongqing airport to roll out 10 more overseas destinations this year

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Höegh Autoliners expands Europe to Middle East service; now calling Asia Neptune Container Line & Logistics handles landmark ODC from Visakhapatnam Port to Oman APM Terminals Pipavav registers impressive performance in Q3 Chairman lauds all-round progress of JNPT at 70th Republic Day celebration Jawaharlal Nehru Port successfully loads very large project cargo American Airlines Cargo announces record-breaking year Mauritius keen on signing CEPA with India All roads lead to BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards in Mumbai today

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Cleared and delivered More flat cars for heavy containers B&H Worldwide picks business development manager for Asia Green Cargo shifts 370 lorry loads from road to rail DSV leases P3 logistics centre Barig strengthens cargo component again Mobile harbour crane acquisitions in 2018 Blue Dart Express names new CEO Cameroon's Camrail receives new locomotives Port de Guadeloupe enhances terminal Gefco launches mission control centre Paving the way for more P2F conversions Instafreight pipes new chairman on board "Curiosity of the Day" Online reference site for intermodal transport Coordinadora successfully delivers oversized cargo New service to London Gateway Flying for Saudi Arabia's first European Tour golf event

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Prepare for no-deal Brexit, transport sector is advised, after Commons vote Carriers still aiming to add capacity on Asia-North Europe, despite softer demand Leeds clean air zone charge a 'punitive tax on a sector the city relies on' Profits up for CH Robinson, but cool chain business bucks growth trend ECS launches cargo sales and management platform for airlines Air cargo veteran Dirk Reich is new chairman of InstaFreight Europa recruits customs specialists as the haulier prepares for Brexit Pharma shippers call for higher and better-aligned global standards Supply chain radar: Gefco - another CEVA Logistics? Supply chain radar: Reaction to the third CMA CGM executive addition to CEVA Supply chain radar: CH Robinson's formidable results show the extent of the problem for 3PLs

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JANUARY 30, 2019
MAN engines picked to power heavy-lift crane installation vessel Four new Metal Shark patrol boats enter service in Aruba Vigor awarded USS Coronado DSRA contract worth potential $60 million Alfa Laval marks tenth anniversary of first PureSOx scrubber installation Marinakis-Schulz JV makes its first ship acquisition National Maritime Center issues status update Japanese partnership unveils concept design for zero emissions tanker

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Navios Containers posts first results after Nasdaq listing Angeliki Frangou-led boxship vehicle reports adjusted profits for fourth quarter and full year 2018 ABP rings the changes under new chief executive Pedersen took over the reins at ABP from longstanding predecessor James Cooper last year GasLog Partners increases dividend as results strengthen LNG carrier owner unveils $25m buyback authorisation, saying unit price volatility does not reflect track record or LNG shipping prospects Marinakis-Schulz venture acquires first boxships Germany-based Capital Liberty Invest picks up two feeder vessels formerly in the Kalkavan fleet and is looking for further growth DSME receives approach from Hyundai Heavy Industries Korea Development Bank, DSME's majority shareholder, has been seeking a withdrawal with efforts in helping the shipbuilder get back on... UK ports call for road and rail upgrade Focusing on a strategic freight network and taking a 'freight-first' approach would be a common-sense first step to ensure the... Wärtsilä plans 1,200 job cuts after profit fall Wärtsilä suffered in the fourth quarter despite improvements in its marine business Evalend behind order at HHI for three VLCCs Greek owner emerges as author of latest big tanker orders, following its debut in the segment one year ago European forwarders face more than just Brexit Clecat highlights major changes relating to the regulatory and administrative frameworks of international trade that pose additional challenges Who pays for scrubbers in a time charter? If a vessel is not capable of burning compliant fuel, then it will not be seaworthy and legally fit for... PDVSA sanctions threat could curb tanker upside Lawyers flag US links as a stumbling block to opportunistic trades, highlighting hurdles for US-based insurers and service providers, while... HMM becomes co-owner of Busan terminal with PSA HMM said the new terminal ensured there would be 'stable berths' as it gears up to welcome its fleet of... Hyundai Heavy secures order from European firm for three VLCCs The three very large crude carriers are scheduled to be delivered from the second half of 2020 and will be... Asia-Europe boxship capacity growth to hit freight rates Carriers are adding capacity of up to 10% of the current fleet on the stagnant Asia-Europe trade lane Westports recovers from liner realignment with 16% volume rise Westports says its total container volume increased by 6% to 9.5m teu in 2018 Daily Briefing Venezuela crisis could give boost to tanker demand Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation returns to profit Results come after a strong rebound in the VLCC market in the last quarter of 2018 due to seasonality factors... DSIC Offshore files for restructuring As of end-2018, DSIC Offshore recorded a net liability of Yuan1.9bn ($283m), while its outstanding debts to CSIC stood at... Vale production cuts to shake up trade flows The 40m tonnes of iron ore pulled out by Vale would result in a 4.7% decline in iron ore tonne-miles... American Club urges caution over Venezuela sanctions The club is still in the midst of looking into all the ramifications, said chief compliance officer Charles Cuccia

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JANUARY 30, 2019
JNPT cargo dwell time decreases substantially US truckload contract and spot rates diverge Supply-demand gap on Asia-Europe trade widens US shipments of wind power equipment soar US petrochemical market grapples with tariffs Service cools Mexico's refrigerated rail potential LA-LB port congestion shows signs of ebbing

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Drybulk rate outlook lowered amid Vale dam closures Iron ore demand should remain unscathed, according to Clarkson Platou Securities analyst Frode Mordekal. Tragedy and sentiment drive dry cargo stocks further down Big name owners see stocks reverse again as Vale takes action following Feijao disaster. Opec cuts clear to see as Middle East VLCC fixtures fall Opec cuts are having a clear impact on the VLCC market, according to data from BTIG. Analyst Greg Lewis says the cartel's late 2018 move has taken a bite out of the market. VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike Euronav swings to black after VLCCs came 'back with a bang' "Opec's decision to reduce production by 1.2 million barrels per day has seen VLCC fixture activity o Royal Caribbean beats estimates Richard Fain-led cruise major sees higher revenue for the fourth quarter. Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal' Kim Ullman believes outlook appears positive for the next three years. Listing cost pushes Navios Containers to loss Greek owner Navios Maritime Containers (NMCI) has dipped into the red in the fourth quarter as it paid for its listing in the US. The net deficit was $0.24m, against a profit of $1.67m in 2017. The 2018 figure includes $2.6m of expenses related to its listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in December. Navios Containers spends $52m on boxship Revenue grew to $34.41m against $21.32m as the Bahri brought lower by Petredec hit, yard costs Saudi Arabian state tanker giant Bahri has seen fourth quarter profit eroded by its investment in Petredec and start-up costs for its new shipyard. The VLCC specialist said net profit to 31 December was SAR 91.41m ($24.37m), against SAR 207.04m in 2017. Bahri clinches $133m loan for expansion Revenue was up at SAR 1.78bn, from SAR 1.43bn, however. Its investment in LPG carrier company Petredec Russia says MSC Mandy crew released by pirates The Russian embassy in Nigeria has said all six crew from the MSC Mandy boxship have been released by pirates. The Russian seafarers were kidnapped from the 3,000-teu vessel (built 1993) in the Gulf of Guinea on 2 January. The Sputnik news agency cited the embassy as saying the issue of their return to Russia is being solved. "All six Russian sailors have been released," it said. The vessel wa Russell Investments stocks up on Ardmore Shipping shares A major investor in Ardmore Shipping has added to its strong shareholding in the company. Royce & Associates drops $2.4m in shipping stocks Gurnee maps out Ardmore Shipping game plan Russell Investments Group of Seattle has built its stake in the New York-listed tanker owner to almost 10%, an SEC filing shows. The investor first emerged as a shareholder in Tony Gurnee-fronted Ardmore last year Klaveness carries out world's first digital survey Norway's Klaveness Ship Management (KSM) has carried out what it claims is the world's first ever digital vessel survey. This took place on its 2,546-teu boxship Bardu (built 2014) with class society DNV GL last week. The survey saved surveyor Rolf Hancke a trip to Shanghai to visit the vessel, and gave full insight into maintenance data through live dashboards from the Klaveness head office in Asahi claims world first for electric tanker design Japan's Asahi Tanker claims to have developed the world's first electric zero-emissions tanker. The "Pure-Electric" E5 vessel has been devised with Exeno-Yamamizu Corporation. The ship will supply bunkers to vessel trading in Tokyo Bay, with the launch set for the last quarter of 2020. Coastal ships with a longer range are also being developed. The E5 concept "creates solutions to issues such First Steamship buys kamsarmax bulker resale Taiwanese owner snaps up ship from Marubeni as part of fleet expansion. Marinakis and Schulz venture buys first vessels Capital Liberty Invest has snapped up a pair of container ships. Cleanship wins 30-plus boxship scrubber deal The UK's Cleanship Solutions has won a contract to retrofit scrubbers to a fleet of more than 30 boxships. The vessels owned by an unnamed "large operator" range from 7,500 teu to 15,000 teu. Work will be carried out by the second quarter of 2019. Wartsila's Holm: scrubbers sold out for 2019 Chris McMenemy, managing director of Cleanship Solutions, said: "This significant container vessel oper Open-hatch bulker owner Saga trims loss as revenue rises NYK Line-controlled Saga Shipholding (Norway) has continued to suffer from a weak bulker market but reduced its loss in the 2018 fiscal year. Saga wins peace of mind from USCG praise, but no premium The company, which owns the Japanese giant's open-hatch bulkers in the Saga Welco pool, reported a pre-tax loss of $9.8m to 31 March 2018. That compares with a $11.4m loss in the previous year. Com EMGS returns to operating profit in final quarter The offshore survey company has posted a positive operating profit for the first time in 12 months, in spite of rising costs CNOOC outlines plans to build two LNG bunker vessels Chinese giant sees potential to supply five million tonnes per annum of LNG as bunkers by 2030 PDVSA seizes tankers as Venezuela crisis deepens At least three ships holding fuel to enforce maritime liens due to unpaid charter hire were seized by the state US FMC swears in new commissioners The Federal Maritime Commission swore in two new commissioners this week. Louis Sola and Daniel Maffei formally joined the US regulatory body for international shipping Monday. Sola will serve until 2023 and Maffei until 2022. The two join acting chairman Michael Khouri and commissioner Rebecca Dye on the board. Sola, a licensed international shipbroker, previously served on the Florida Board Fewster steps down at Greenwich maritime museum Kevin Fewster is quitting as director of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), home of the country's renowned maritime museum. He will leave in the middle of 2019, he said. "Our highly successful 2014-18 corporate plan has just been completed and this offers an ideal moment for fresh thinking to inform the way forward," he added. "It has been a privilege to lead this great museum over the past twelve Gruppo Scerni withdraws from shipowning as boss uproots to Monaco Chief executive Paolo Scerni follows pair of aframaxes to International Andromeda Shipping VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike Analysts forecast a slowdown in 2019 before the impact of OPA 90 and IMO 2020 combine to drive big tankers to demolition yards Shipping players voice rebellion against 'bigger is best' mantra Attendees weigh up sector's fixation on size, with one saying there are 'a few drawbacks in a bigger company' Hyundai Heavy confirms talks to buy DSME from KDB Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is reported to have made an approach to buy state-controlled rival DSME. The world's biggest shipbuilder was said to have submitted a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in the restructured yard group to its majority owner, Korea Development Bank (KDB), according to unnamed government and financial industry sources cited by the Yonhap Infomax news agency. H Oil flowing off Cameroon after aframax tanker stand-off ends Resolved charter dispute between shipowner Eastern Pacific and DS Marine sees refinery get back to work. Croatian watchdog presses for Uljanik bankruptcy Croatia's financial agency FINA has asked for bankruptcy proceedings to be opened against struggling Uljanik Shipyard. It has requested the commercial court in Pazin to start the process over unpaid debt of HRK 75.8m ($11.6m), the SeeNews agency reported. Jan De Nul axes contract at Uljanik shipyard The deadline for repayment expired on 21 January, FINA said on the website of the ministry of ju Former Sinopacific head Simon Liang arrested in Myanmar Myanmar police have arrested former shipbuilder Simon Liang Xiaolei and handed him over to Chinese authorities over tax issues, according to a Myanmar Ministry of Home Affairs announcement. China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership TradeWinds could not reach Liang for comment and his mobile phone was apparently switched off over a period of at least two days this week. From th GasLog Partners laments stock price amid record results GasLog Partners reported record results for the fourth quarter of 2018, but volatility in equities markets is pushing the LNG carrier owner to buyback shares. The Andrew Orekar-led shipowner reported adjusted profit of $42.2m for the last three months of 2018, a 4% year over year gain. Operating revenue of $86.6m and $68.7m in EBITDA were also new records in what Orekar called a "transformative BW LPG shares inch up after Ackermann dips into stock Martin Ackermann has dipped into his own pocket to grow his stake in BW LPG. The Danish chief executive has bought stock worth $88,000 in the Oslo-listed company. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet His addition of 30,000 shares follows repeated purchases by BW Group, the company's controlling shareholder, which began before Christmas. The purchase, revealed this morning, tak Wartsila's Holm: scrubbers sold out for 2019 Finnish marine systems giant Wartsila has seen scrubber demand grow but is looking to cut costs through redundancies after profit fell. The company said net earnings in the fourth quarter were EUR 153m ($175m) from EUR 165m in 2017, as expenses rose. Order intake increased 24% to EUR 1.87bn, with net sales up 6% to EUR 1.53bn. The orderbook stands at EUR 3.69bn for 2019 deliveries. The company Could data have predicted the Kerch Strait tanker tragedy? Analysis of accident suggests two LPG carriers involved in fatal explosion during STS transfer were high-risk Rodgers and Burke double act keeps 'em laughing Plenty of comedy double acts have lit up the world over the years, from Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy to Morecambe and Wise - and more recently Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Now shipping can lay claim to its very own: Rodgers and Burke. The tanker-owning duo's latest sell-out performance at the 10th anniversary Marine Money conference in London last week saw them on top form, reprising so RHL to oversee Yantian Express general average process Hapag-Lloyd has appointed adjuster Richards Hogg Lindley (RHL) to oversee the general process following the fire on Yantian Express. General average declared as Yantian Express heads to Bahamas The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. General average was declared this week and the vessel is heading to the Bahamas. RHL will act as co HMM, PSA splash $198m on Pusan terminal Korea's HMM has teamed up with Singapore port operator PSA to take over PSA-Hyundai Pusan New Port (PHPNT) Pier 4 in Pusan. The companies are spending KRW 221.2bn ($198m) to acquire the terminal from seller Waska. HMM tops up finances with new share issue The price consists of KRW 177bn from HMM, including Korea Ocean Business Corporation's investment of KRW 50bn, and KRW 44.2bn from PSA. The Transtejo launches $100m 10-ship fleet renewal Portuguese owner Transtejo is launching a tender for 10 new ferries to renew its ageing fleet. The Lisbon company's plan has been approved by the country's cabinet, Portugal News reported. The first new catamaran is planned for delivery from the end of next year. Three more vessels will come in 2021 and then the remaining six in 2022, 2023 and 2024. They will run on LNG and carry between 400 Moss Maritime-led project unveils liquefied hydrogen bunker vessel design A new generation of bunker tanker could soon become reality as the shipping industry seeks cleaner fuels. CPTM orders cargo-carrying cruiseship in China New vessel to focus primarily on the growing expedition cruise trade. Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally Year gets off to a good start for South Korean shipbuilder as it reveals three-ship VLCC order worth $286 million.

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Legal changes required to implement USMCA The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday submitted a statutorily required description of changes to existing U.S. laws required to bring the U.S. into compliance with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, including several new customs rules. Dairy producers want cheese in U.S.-U.K. trade deal For the U.S. dairy products industry to pour its products into the British market, the U.K. will need to shed agricultural tariffs and non-tariffs currently shared with the EU. CN envisions Halifax as 'Prince Rupert of the East' Railway officials discussed plans to grow intermodal cargo and develop the Nova Scotia port during this week's earnings call. Tech Connections: The rise of port community systems Technology developments are aiding ports, but business models also need to evolve. Los Angeles highlights 'digital transformation' Port handled 9.5 million TEUs in 2018 and believes technology can help solve "persistent systemic problems." American Shipper tweeting from AAPA conference Port of Savannah moves record 4.35 million TEUs Executive Moves: Crowley and InstaFreight Executive Moves: BluJay and OmniTRAX Energy Solutions

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JANUARY 30, 2019
Asia resumes Iran oil imports at lowered rates as waiver window shrinks Asian imports of Iranian crude oil have just started to return but at sharply lower levels as top customers China, India, Japan and South Korea press for additional US sanctions relief when their waivers expire in May. International court to rule on Venezuela ship interception offshore Guyana: Hess CEO The arbitration of the interception of an ExxonMobil-chartered seismic ship offshore Guyana by the Venezuelan navy in December will move to an international court for resolution, John Hess, the CEO of Hess, a member of the ExxonMobil-led consortium, said Wednesday. Piraeus bunkering operations recover as bad weather eases Bunkering operations at Piraeus have largely returned to normal after disruptive weather eased, sources said Wednesday. Fuel oil crack strength above light ends continues on active arb The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge fuel oil crack continued to strengthen Wednesday on an active arbitrage and increased paper trading activity, holding firmly above the naphtha crack. Malta bunkers premium over benchmark hits narrowest in 8 months Delivered bunker fuel prices at Malta reached their lowest premium over the high sulfur fuel oil regional benchmark since May 2018 on Tuesday as operating conditions eased at Malta, sources said. Narrow EFS, tight supply boosts Asian sweet crudes despite weaker arbitrage freight The Asian sweet crude market saw March-loading cargoes of regional flagship grades fetch robust premiums this month as narrow Brent/Dubai Exchange of Futures for Swaps and tight spot supply for middle-distillate rich grades overshadowed weakening arbitrage freight rates, trade sources said Wednesday. Ecoslops, Suez Canal Economic Zone ink deal for waste reception at Port Said The recovery potential of the oil waste transiting through the Suez Canal is estimated at more than 40,000 tons/year. INTERVIEW: Compliance to IMO 2020 rule likely 80% initially - Parker Kittiwake execs "There is no one set method that is accepted or approved [for compliance]," Herring said.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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