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December 17, 2020

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil Exports down by 8.74 pc in November Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

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ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020 Four for Rostock The Alliance - January sailing schedule Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi National vaccine distribution plan for Italy New combination of rail, road and ship DP World integrating Indo-European offering Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open Estonian railway to be electrified New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community "Curiosity of the Day" Delivering the first ATR 72-600F Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout' DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics How the charter and container markets have collided UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed Latest Marine Log digital edition now available The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and... Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and... Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment 'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view... Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is... UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the... Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021? The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical... Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is... Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as... UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be... TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed \| Oil heads lower for longer \| Rina ruling sparks class concern \|... BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with... Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1 Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says 'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started' Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same' Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board' Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates' Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound' Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year' Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us' Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision' Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability' Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition' Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19' Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition' Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy' Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical' Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are' Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways' The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation' Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst' Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom' Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation' Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept' Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever' Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand' But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment' Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental' Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020 Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds' But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain' Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal. News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners. Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade. Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video) Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready. ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information' Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been... No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw. TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB. US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows. Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. Air travel crippled by COVID-19 INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year Inflows from Singapore more than double Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment Environmental conditions already affecting loans ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk. S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially' JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan. Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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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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