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October 31, 2019

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Brokers seek bigger tranche of Singapore's Baltic Exchange's revenue Samudera Shipping posts net loss of US$479,000 as revenues fall 23pc Charleston port receives 3 new quay cranes to handle 14,000+ TEU ships Port of Virginia pays US$25 million for 25 new Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers ICTSI completes US$250 million berths in its Iraqi container terminal in Basra US$33.2 million trimodal box terminal bids to be EU hub of China trade Pilot and crew ran ship aground because they ignored navigation equipment Drewry: After good start, trade war's impact on trade now wholly negative Nigeria's Kaduna Dry Port seeks to stop loss of 100,000 TEU to Benin LAX air cargo falls 12pc in September and 5.5pc in first 9 months of 2019 Korea's air cargo deliveries fell 5.1pc to 1.06 million tons in third quarter DSV Air & Sea Canada to employ Drone Delivery Canada in Toronto area Volga-Dnepr to axe 100 jobs and further shrink An-124 fleet

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
...partners with Microsoft to build smart logistics platform FreightBro becomes first Indian logistics start-up to join Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg Key SCFI spot rates up Maersk joins forces with industry peers & customers to develop a potential future solution for sustainable shipping Milaha reports increase in net profit for nine month period Key proposals submitted to IMO to enhance exchange & harmonisation of port logistics data Umm Qasr situation may impact cargo movement CEVA Logistics launches an innovative & expert medical equipment installation service in India Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu takes charge as Chairman of National Highways Authority of India Netherlands ranked having the best transport infrastructure in Europe Commerce Ministry considering extension of income tax benefits & removal of MAT for SEZs Fitch cuts India's GDP growth to 5.5 pc in FY20, says will pick up to 6.2 pc in 2020-21 Indian investors invited for Panama Canal expansion project

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Latam Cargo flies to Mount Pleasant US short line railroad deploys PTC First Baltic LNG locomotives to run next summer U-Freight launches iShipmore Meantime Communications hires Justin Burns HMM issues convertible bond for new investments Much more capacity for Garuda Indonesia Transnet plans intermodal terminal in Limpopo DHL Express mulls closer cooperation with Migros Sustainable mobility and logistics congress in Bilbao Largest LNG tanker newbuilding Saudia Cargo moves Da Vinci's "flying machines" Chinese cars shipped by train to Russian market Four Parx develops new logistics facility "Curiosity of the Day" Second award for GAC Dubai Swiss World Cargo (re)sets new destinations Jaxport in upbeat mood at the end of fiscal year

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Going digital now the only way forward for financially strapped ocean carriers WFS joins air cargo war on plastic waste using biodegradable wrap Decarbonisation and greener fuel now looming large on shipping's radar US warehouse supply catches up with demand, but rates remain lofty All the links in your supply chain need to be secure against cyber attacks Don't waste the Brexit extension time, says RHA Maersk forms coalition to find net-zero fuel for tomorrow's box ships On the wires: CH Robinson fumbling around in search of its soul... Against the odds: DSV Panalpina launches drone service... to itself M&A radar: Liberty deal takes Prologis over $20bn in M&A flurry - expect more...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Capt. Anne McIntyre is new San Francisco Bar Pilots Business Director A former Columbia River pilot and Oregon pilot commissioner, Capt. Anne McIntyre has joined the San Francisco Bar Pilots as Business Director, bringing with her a strong background in pilot association management Austal USA gets $21.5 million Navy award for LCS 18 PSA Austal USA, LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $21,529,121 fee task order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement to accomplish advance planning, material procurement and work in support of the Will LEO be shipping's new green fuel? A papermaking byproduct often burned in pulp mills as fuel could be shipping's green new fuel. Called lignin, it's an organic copolymer found in wood - and it's what makes newsprint turn Volvo Penta Americas to have new President Martin Bjuve, currently CFO and SVP Business Office. Volvo Penta, is to succeed Ron Huibers as President of Volvo Penta Americas. Huibers, a 26 year Volvo veteran, is moving on to another Stena Ropax set for delivery voyage from Yellow Sea to Irish Sea Stena Estrid, the first of five vessels being built in China for European giant Stena Lines, has successfully completed three days of sea trials in China's Yellow Sea. After performing well in CBP Jones Act proposals could have big impact on U.S. offshore On October 23, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposed substantial changes to its interpretations of the Jones Act that will affect both the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries. Charles Gittens joins SEACOR Island Lines leadership team Charles Gittens has been named President and Chief Commercial Officer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., based SEACOR Island Lines. He joins Island Lines with over 15 years of experience in servicing customers with

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
GasLog Partners maintains growth forecast US-listed partnership posts net earnings of $29.4m compared with $33.02m in the year-earlier period Maritime trade forecast to see 3.4% annual growth to 2024 A new normal for maritime transport is in the making, with effects permeating all aspects of the industry, from demand... Navios Containers eyes higher average rates in 2020 US-listed boxship owner says it is 'well-positioned' in a rising market despite third-quarter dip Shipping 'leading from the front' with lending initiative Other industries are being urged to follow shipping's example of aligning bank lending to shipowners with environmental targets Weakening of correlation between LNG price spreads and trade flows Higher spot prices in Asia are no longer a guaranteed draw for LNG cargoes these days The search for shipping's green tipping point Shipping is going to require clean, cheap energy to completely transition to zero-emission fuel options - and much depends on how... Ports in Iraq and Brazil hit by protests Protests have affected operations at the Umm Qasr port near Basra and at the Santos port in Brazil Poland to award first LNG carrier charters in first quarter The Polish state-owned oil and gas firm seeks about six LNG tankers starting from as early as 2022 for its... Newbuilding hiatus could be just the ticket Whereas before size, durability and trade suitability would pre-empt the sign-off for newbuildings, adding fuel choice to the mix has... Significant transpacific ocean freight price rise is forecast Early indications give hope for carriers attempting to raise rates on the transpacific trade Tanker markets can look back on an extraordinary year The pace and duration of further falls of VLCC-assessed rates will be tested by the global economic headwinds and revised oil... Cyber attack on Asia Pacific ports could cost $110bn 'High levels of underinsurance in Asia, which is also home to nine out of ten of the world's busiest ports... Singapore MPA signs decarbonisation and digital tie-up with DNV GL A one-stop digital portal for regulatory transactions in Singapore was also launched Australia starts to supply VLSFO The availability of VLSFO or compliant fuels is increasing rapidly as the IMO deadline approaches, according to IBIA Carrier emissions down 10% in five years Larger, modern vessels and energy-efficiency measures help to reduce box shipping's carbon footprint Daily Briefing Free to read: Manufacturing shift in Asia poses a conundrum for carriers and ports \| Will good times ever return... Data sharing is essential in race to cut shipping's tragedies Shipping needs to establish an anonymous independent database that is capable of collecting data from all sectors, say those aiming... International Propeller Club elects Niels Aalund as president Mr Aalund also produces the highly regarded West Gulf Maritime Association 'Daily Industry Update Report', which briefs the trade on regional... Texas LNG project attracts Middle East investment The firm is awaiting final approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the project, which will liquefy natural gas... Shipping ill-prepared to deal with future challenges A new report underlines the many challenges the shipping industry is grappling with, and warns that it is least prepared...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Cosco boosts Q3 revenue despite economic headwinds Truck capacity 'correction' changes little for shippers New vehicle facility doubles Philly port capacity, links rail 3PLs forecast truck softness through mid-2020 Data gaps prevent full benefits of LA-LB port optimizer UN: Shipping must adjust to shifting trade, environmental pressures Cabotage change drives India transshipment growth Flexport approaches rival forwarders for customs help Clean Cargo reports declining CO2 emissions per container Newly combined DSV Panalpina targets trans-Pacific trade

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Chief executive ascends to board at Fredriksen's SFL SFL Corp's chief executive is taking a seat on the board. The New York-traded owner of bulkers, boxships and tankers disclosed that Ole Hjertaker took departing director Harald Thorstein's position Monday. Hjertaker has been chief executive of the John Fredriksen-backed leasing company since 2006 and had spent the previous three years as the company's finance chief. Thorstein had been on the bo ITF repatriates nine in cases of 'modern slavery' The International Transport Workers' Foundation is trumpeting the repatriation of nine seafarers who suffered "notoroious cases" of modern slavery. In the first instance, the union was able to secure the repatriation for three Pakistani seafarers who worked nearly two years aboard an Iranian-flagged ship without pay. Sri Lanka files 7,573 charges over alleged arms transfers "Over the past two y Sanctioned Cosco subsidiaries back off troublesome tankers Pair drop management of three ships after being blacklisted by the US The four pillars that support Carnival's cultural change Ethics chief says the cruise giant wants to set a new course as a world leader in environmental stewardship UN: global shipping trade suffers in era of uncertainty Report finds stormy seas as owners go up against political and structural headwinds Hurricane Dorian washes out Royal Caribbean results The cruise major took a 13 cent hit on its earnings per share for the third quarter Lindblad expects higher 2019 revenue amid lower quarterly profit Lindblad Expeditions expects more revenue this year compared to 2018 amid lower earnings for the third quarter, thanks to a payment of nearly $5m to Uncle Sam. The New York-based company expects tour revenue for full-year 2019 to come in between $341m to $346m, reflecting a 10% to 11% growth from last year's $309.7m result. New York-listed Lindblad is basing its forecast on an 11% upswing in Lin Cosco's tanker arm reports strong third-quarter results The Chinese state conglomerate's container unit sees flattish profits in the same period Philly Shipyard results improve as yard gets back to work Philly Shipyard has won a new shipbuilding contract since its last earnings report and is no longer idle, but this has not prevented the yard from posting a loss for the third quarter. Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle The Oslo-listed shipyard recorded a net loss of $9.0m for the third quarter and a loss of $15.2m for the first nine months of 2019. The results are a ma Navios Containers' results sink amid rising management fees Navios Maritime Containers reported a slump in third-quarter profit, adding to a sharp fall in earnings for the first nine months amid rising management fees. The Angeliki Frangou-led boxship owner's net profit through September dropped 64.7% to $4.57m, driven by a 19.7% fall in Ebitda to $41.4m. Earnings per share (EPS) also took a hard fall, declining 66.7% to $0.13. The Nasdaq-listed company Fredriksen extends $275m Frontline finance by six months Tycoon providing funding until at least May 2021 Euronav's De Stoop tells IMO to focus on 'low-hanging fruit' Tanker executive weighs in ahead of meeting this month to discuss decarbonisation measures Oktoberfest celebrations at Penfield Marine go down a storm Penfield Marine is not a German company - its headquarters are in Fairfield, Connecticut - but the tanker operator has been staging its own version of Munich's Oktoberfest for its pool partners and other guests since its launch in 2012. This year Penfield took the party to the beach in Fairfield near the lighthouse from which it takes its name. Despite some bad luck with the weather - a classic Laskaridis adds to PSV fleet with Simon Mokster deal Greek owner takes another supply vessel for work outside the offshore sector GasLog Partners sticks to growth guidance despite profit dip New York-listed owner still expecting distribution growth of between 2% and 4% for 2019 Fincantieri cries foul but rumours of antitrust probe prove true Italian shipbuilding giant says stock price hit on reports of deeper investigation into STX France takeover Solstad anchor-handlers win long-term contracts in Australia Two anchor-handlers owned by Solstad Offshore have won contracts at the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad returns to South Africa with Total charter deal Inpex Operations Australia has fixed the 24,000-bhp vessels Normand Scorpion (built 2009) and Normand Sirius (built 2014) on three-year contracts at an undisclosed rate. The two anchor handlers are expected to mobilise from Broom Dof kicks off refinancing plan by decreasing its share capital The offshore support vessel owner needs to reduce its shares' nominal value in order to raise further equity in the future. Teekay Shuttle's Tesla-beaters expose the gulf in 'green' shipping Teekay's four new tankers will cut emissions by more than all the Teslas in Norway, but can crude oil tankers ever be called 'green'? IOPC Funds nears closure on 2007 Hebei Spirit oil spill Compensation payments finalised for South Korea's biggest pollution case Investor Robotti urges Tidewater to merge again US investment advisor writes to OSV owners' board to recommend further consolidation in sector Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 Bulker model and US shale revolution shows that shipping companies can believe in sustainably high rates, Kepler Cheuvreux says Survey surprise: tanker players show more preference for LNG fuel than boxship sector A TradeWinds Knowledge survey reveals tanker market participants are keen for LNG propulsion despite limited intake so far FSO could head to Bangladesh after $3m scrap sale Veteran storage unit needs a clean before beaching Roxana Shipping locks LR1 tanker into period charter Modern LR1 fixed by Koch Industries for about a year Arendals Dampskibsselskab treads cautious path to fleet growth Norwegian shipowner says long-term charters are what will drive potential fleet acquisitions Polembros Shipping makes good on post-panamax growth plan Spiros Polemis-led outfit confirms Japanese and Chinese-built bulkers are now joining its fleet Killing carbon will open new $1trn fuel market to shipowners A shift to fuel ships with non-polluting hydrogen will generate big new opportunities says Bryony Worthington FPSO impairment pushes Ocean Yield to $63m loss Rokke company still trying to find employment for Dhirubhai-1 Cargill's Dieleman urges IMO to act fast on carbon laws or risk chaos Trading giant's Jan Dieleman calls for a clear legal framework on decarbonisation to give business a secure environment to invest for a cleaner industry Boskalis to convert vessel for $334m wind farm contract Dutch owner to work with Hwa Chi Construction on 600 MW plant off Taiwan Ince's Lum joins Clyde & Co as a partner Disputes specialist will re-join Shanghai office in December HHI wins first approval for DSME merger - from Kazakhstan South Korean group clears first regulatory hurdle for huge yard tie-up Nordea adds $254m of provisions after ECB talks Oil and offshore loans continue to weigh on Nordic shipping lender Vitol's Aussie arm now offering VLSFO to owners Viva Energy Australia claims product is the first low sulphur fuel to be produced locally Swire teams with top pulp maker to launch Kiwi-Asia service Tie-up will offer monthly frequency for pulp, timber and forest product related cargoes Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles Citi's Michael Parker expects nearly all 'serious' lenders to shipping to sign up to Poseidon Principles in the next year Wisdom set for kamsarmax order double at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Taiwanese owner said to be attracted by Tsuneishi's good price and shipbuilding quality Shortcuts on Berge Bulk handysize landed two men in hospital Injuries could have been worse after fall arrest equipment used found to have been used incorrectly Ageing Chinese ropax sold for scrap as interest wanes for large ferries The Yong Xia is among a handful of larger ferries sent for recycling in 2019 Environmental, economic and cyber risks loom, but shipping fears it's not ready Study for Global Maritime Forum reveals awareness of key issues but admission few are prepared for possible impact. MPA and DNV-GL in decarbonisation and digital tie-up Singapore also launches one-stop portal for maritime transactions as Global Maritime Forum rolls into town

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Revenues flat, box volumes up, profits down for Cosco Shipping Ports Hong Kong-based port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (HKEX: 1199) has announced mixed results for the third quarter of 2019. Revenues were flat and profits were... Hub Group sees no peak season coming While Hub Group reported a good quarter, its near-term outlook is pretty rough. In short, Hub Group doesn't see a peak season coming in 2019. Navistar skips incentive chase to get electric trucks to diesel price parity Navistar is skipping the chase for incentives on demonstration electric trucks to consult with customers on custom-built zero-emission medium-duty models with total cost of ownership... Building an entrepreneurship ecosystem: Craig Buerstatte urges cities to invest in their future Ecosystems of entrepreneurship are popping up in cities across the United States. Innovation is no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley. Trimble takes revenue hit from challenging market Trimble misses revenue estimates for third quarter of 2019. Lyft gets a lift in Q3, beats estimates on revenue and earning per share But the ride-hailing company still posted a net loss of $463.5 million. COSCO SHIPPING Q3 operating profit more than doubles COSCO SHIPPING Holdings said its third quarter profit more than doubled. Airbus results show uptick in revenue and earnings Results mainly driven by higher deliveries, a favorable mix and foreign exchange rate development Donaldson partners with Geotab for "the best filtration monitoring in the market" Donaldson hopes to release this solution in 2020 for commercial trucks, which will increase visibility for fleet managers and ultimately save money. Drayage Update - The importance of chassis and addressing the shortage Market Expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV Anchor Emily Szink to talk chassis. Chassis are an extremely crucial part of the drayage process. This... Device compliance continues to creep up as carriers ditch AOBRDs More carriers install ELDs as compliance deadline nears. Bendix details product updates, pathway forward Bendix introduced several new products and updated a number of others at its press conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Congressional milestone may lead to billions for port funding U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access. US House lawmakers take aim at Turkey with their own sanctions bill The PACT Act closely mirrors the unsuccessful Graham-Van Hollen Turkey Sanctions Bill in the Senate. FreightWaves NOW: Freight broker performance and the Drayage Update In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about an impending snow storm in the Midwest, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into our... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/30 Spot month Trucking Freight Futures contracts are generally quiet approaching expiration. Heartland Express posts a clean quarter amid "softer freight demand" Heartland Express continues to perform. The carrier posts another solid quarter in the face of a "softer" environment. Mom and pop store digitalization startup raises $40 million in Series C financing ElasticRun is an Indian logistics startup that connects convenience stores within specific regions and relays goods between them based on demand and lull times. Atlas Air loses money from Q3 operations Updated at 8:40 p.m. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), buffeted by a weak global airfreight market exacerbated by trade disputes and disruptions from... Midwest bracing for Halloween snowstorm (forecast video) Several inches of snowfall, gusty winds, travel troubles heading to several Midwestern states as October ends. Orbcomm sells off on quarterly report as it pushes subscription service Orbcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBC) sees its shares sell off after its quarterly report. The company's transition to subscription service, and the accompanying delay in revenue,... Uber, Lyft, DoorDash try end run of California's AB5 with new bill Backers seek to put ballot initiative to state voters with aim to redefine independent contractor drivers. U-Freight Group unit launches Philippines delivery service Platform addresses lack of delivery options in the Philippines Today's Pickup: Canadian carrier sees Uber Freight as a "game-changer" Montreal-based Transport DSquare got an early taste of the platform on a Mississauga-Montreal haul and sees good things for the Canadian freight market. Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation technology, improved engine brake Jacobs Vehicle Systems is introducing a new engine brake designed for lower rpms as well as two new technologies for improving fuel economy and reducing... Hope lingers for trans-Pacific box-rate bump Even with a 15-20% increase in container freight costs from Asia to the U.S., prices would still be far below 2018 rates. Saia third quarter EPS hit by lower shipment weights, facility expansion costs; revenue stayed strong Saia withstands, as best as it can, a weak macro to post decent third quarter results FedEx, UPS begin the great last-mile delivery divergence Expect rate divergences between FedEx and UPS into 2020, led by dramatic changes in last-mile deliveries Commentary: Modern autonomous supply chains need an easy way to enable trust and security Brian Aoaeh writes about threats to supply chains from cyber attacks and the need for increased cyber security. Truck manufacturers lose first round in price-fixing battle Tribunal rules $6 billion class action against manufacturers DAF, Daimler/Mercedes, Iveco, MAN and Volvo/Renault can proceed. Hendrickson launches next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspensions for vocational trucks Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems unveiled its next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspension for the vocational truck market, the Haulmaax EX, at the North American Commercial Vehicle... Why an audit of the supply chain starts with people One way to control supply chain costs is to regularly audit your logistics operations, but doing so, and doing so correctly, are two different things. Size of C.H. Robinson's miss surprises Wall Street analysts Analysts now want CHRW to cut costs. Everoad bags a €100 million contract with Groupe Casino for supply chain digitalization French freight technology startup Everoad has forged a strategic partnership with French mass-retailer Groupe Casino to help digitalize its supply chain. Paws on the ground, nose in the air U.S. freight forwarders have increasingly embraced canines as part of their technology-driven air cargo security programs. Cooper Tire builds its long-haul tire portfolio Cooper Tire has added a long haul tire to its Pro Series, giving it a full complement of tires for each position on commercial vehicles.... Super-powerful cyclone threatens Arabian Sea shipping and ports Ocean shipping along the coast of Oman, in the Middle East and throughout the Arabian Sea, is being disrupted by Cyclone Kyarr - the most... Uber Freight announces Canada and cross-border expansion Bill Driegert discussed both the Canadian and Polish expansions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
No impact on Russian FO expected from delay on river fleet sulfur cap Russia's plan to delay the introduction of a low sulfur cap on marine fuel used by its river fleet is not expected to impact the country's fuel oil market. Total Q3 oil and gas output hits record high in 'volatile' environment Total's oil and gas production hit a record high 3.04 million barrels per day of oil equivalent in the third quarter. Crude settles lower following 5.7 million barrel inventory build Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported a 5.7 million barrel build in crude inventories. Norwegian Hurtigruten targets biodiesel for significant emission cuts Cruise provider Hurtigruten is currently testing biodiesel that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% compared to traditional marine fuels. Pemex trades HSFO woes for sweet-sour volatility With the new formula, Pemex will no longer have to worry about ongoing volatility in HSFO. Global tonnage tightens on sanctions, tankers barred after Venezuela voyage Chinese major Unipec cancelled its charters with Cosco, a move a number of international trading houses followed. Maersk and partners to develop biofuel for shipping "Our customers' ambitions on sustainability are increasing rapidly, and we applaud this development," Maersk said. Petronas to charter 7,500 cu m LNG bunker vessel from MISC, Avenir: company The vessel will be capable of providing bunkering services to LNG-fueled vessels across Malaysia and transporting smaller scale LNG cargoes in Asia. INTERVIEW: Freepoint crafts strategy to push for LSFO, LNG growth in Asia "In the oil business the most interesting thing now is the IMO deadline," Ouyang said. Japan to review oil reserve systems amid Middle East tensions: METI minister "While we will closely monitor the Middle East situation, we will rigorously consider the future of the petroleum reserves," Kajiyama said. India prime minister seeks Saudi partnership on strategic oil reserves Modi said he was grateful for the project and urged other energy companies to "make the most of the opportunities" in India's growth plans. Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker premium at new record high on tight supply "Demand for [380 CST] bunkers remains firm on the whole, and the delivered market is seeing very good premiums now," a bunker trader said.

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SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

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

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

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

CRUISES

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

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

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

PORTS

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

Dar es Salaam

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

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

La Defense

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

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

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

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

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

CRUISES

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

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

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

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

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

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Henderson

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

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

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

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

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

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

MOURNING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

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

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

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

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

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

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

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

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

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

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

TRUCKING

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

Brussels/Rome

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

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

Dubai

CRUISES

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

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

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