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September 23, 2022

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Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2022 to honour some of the best in the business today JNPA inks MoU for Jalna MMLP Zipaworld launches its Multimodal App with the launch of National Logistics Policy 'NLP is futuristic, ambitious & achievable' Seamless transfer of logistics data across ministries likely by Nov. GDP growth seen at 7 pc in FY23: ADB 'The policy directs all players to collaborate to eliminate pockets of waste & inefficiency' 'NLP will boost logistics efficiency through interconnectivity & tech-based integrated ecosystem' CMA CGM Group orders seven new biogas-powered ships to serve the French West Indies Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index reveals 7% growth in India's parcel volume in 2021 Mahindra Logistics organises CATAPULT logistics incubator program focused on identifying technology solutions IRS customers & stakeholders meet draws good response from maritime fraternity DGFT notifies permission for export of broken rice in transit till Sept. 30 Coffee output seen dropping AD Ports Group reaches key milestone in construction of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port Ramp up in Golden Week capacity reductions India unlikely to face impact of global recession: S&P

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Virginie Delcroix joins executive committee Interactive map for Ukraine-EU border crossing Urs Grütter in Swiss Supply Chain Hall of Fame Italian carrier adds 20 e-locomotives to fleet AAL appoints agent in India Barjane's Marseille project on track Gap widens in Hong Kong Tool to calculate rail's carbon emissions Simplifying dangerous goods booking process Target promotes Gretchen McCarthy Fresh produce delivered within 24 hours A special unit for NYK For a sustainable warehouse design Champ accepts Challenge 7.5 t e-truck to be tested in UK Peter Falb to lead expansion in Austria "Curiosity of the Day" SFL opts for two new feeders

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Signals go green for transport of electric vehicles on China-Europe rails Ocean and air freight demand softens - uncertain year ahead, says Geodis CEO Capacity fears as APMT shelves Maasvlakte II expansion due to rising costs Greenwashing: The thick green line (let's get real) - Part 4 SATS confirms interest in $3bn WFS, but 'does it have the financial clout?' Ship-buyers look for discounts as newbuild orderbook is squeezed hard Greenwashing: The thick green line (hydrogen bomb?) - Part 3 Deutsche Bahn invests record €19bn in greener locos and rolling stock Forget linear, the digital SCOR model broadens supply chain thinking Cainiao link boosts e-commerce player Shopline's market to 130 countries Ceva's Janet Ang joins Crane Worldwide as VP industrial Toll appoints Matthew Warrington as president of global forwarding

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Report points to progress on shipping's path to zero emissions How far along is shipping on the path to becoming a zero emissions industry? A new study indicates that there are some encouraging first signs In September last year, the Getting to ATSB makes recommendations to shipping operator after 10 fires in 14 years Sounds like this comes under the category of "when will they ever learn?" The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued safety recommendations to the managers and parent company of the cargo ship Glosten and ABB introduce methanol-hybrid tug design Naval architecture firm Glosten and ABB have joined forces to develop a methanol-hybrid ship assist tug design that provides operators with a viable path to carbon-neutral operations while minimizing operating costs. Referred St. Johns Ship Building lays keel for first CTV in 6 vessel series Palatka, Fla., based St. Johns Ship Building has held a keel laying for the first of the six aluminum crew transfer vessels (CTVs) on order at the shipyard for Atlantic Wind Transfers "Fat Leonard" arrested in Venezuela Leonard Glenn Francis, the man at the center of the notorious "Fat Leonard" bribery case that has rocked the Navy, has been arrested at the Simon Bolivar International in Caracas, Venezuela. He

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
MABUX reports slight decrease in bunker prices Over Week 38, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices continued moderate sliding downward with the 380 HSFO index falling to US$516.77/MT, the VLSFO index decreasing to US$783.41/MT and the MGO index dropping to US$1,112.26/MT). The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) weekly average - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - continued to increase over Week 38 reaching US$266.64. I CMA CGM orders seven new biogas-powered vessels to serve French West Indies French ocean carrier CMA CGM has confirmed the order of seven new container vessels, powered by biogas, aiming to upgrade its services to the French West Indies. Four of the new boxships will have 7,300 TEU capacity and the other three vessels will have 7,900 TEU capacity, while all the ships will have 1,385 reefer plugs. The newbuildings will be delivered gradually as of 2024 and are expected to Congestion, a big piece of the supply and demand puzzle Introduction Dry bulk and container shipping markets have exhibited sharp declines in earnings over the summer. Many have attributed this to a drop in congestion. However, our data shows congestion persists at high levels, though it has shifted from more visible to less visible regions of the world. In this article, we explore the drivers of congestion and consider what are the implications for s Sea-Intelligence reports ramp up in Golden Week capacity reductions Danish maritime data company Sea-Intelligence analysed blank sailings data from the leading container lines. The analysts said that blank sailings have for long been the carriers' preferred way of matching supply with demand. "This is what we would call tactical blank sailings," pointed out Sea-Intelligence. However, for much of 2020 and 2021, ocean carriers have struggled to maintain capacity in CMA CGM, AD Ports commence works on new 1.8 million TEU terminal at Khalifa Port CMA CGM and AD Ports launched the construction of the new CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, a container terminal which is expected to be operational in the first half of 2025 and will have an initial capacity of 1.8 million TEUs. CMA CGM's port and terminal operator CMA Terminals will have a 70% share in the new box terminal, while AD Ports Group will own the remaining 30%. The project is estimated at PIL's subsidiary makes maiden calls at Tibar Bay port Mariana Express Lines (MELL), a subsidiary of Pacific International Lines (PIL), has announced that two of its vessels Kota Dunia and Selatan Damai, made successful maiden calls at the new Tibar Bay Port earlier in September. PIL considers Asia as a key focus region and its subsidiary is involved in

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Prosafe and Floatel International bag accommodation vessel extensions Offshore accommodation vessel owners Prosafe and Floatel International have secured charter extensions for their semisubmersible units operating in the UK and Norwegian sectors, respectively. In the UK North Sea, BP has exercised an option to charter the 2015-built flotel Safe Zephyrus through December 21, 2022, to continue providing gangway-connected operations supporting the Seagull project at Performance Shipping fixes newly acquired LR2 ahead of delivery at $45,000 per day Nasdaq-listed Performance Shipping has fixed its LR2 aframax product tanker it agreed to acquire in August this year to commodity trader Trafigura at $45,000 per day. The charter of the 2010-built , which will be the seventh vessel in the company's fleet, is set to commence upon delivery in November and last between seven and ... ADNOC mulls Gunvor swoop Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is reportedly looking to buy all or part of the Swiss-based commodity trading giant Gunvor. ADNOC has been expanding its trading unit in recent years and has also bolstered its shipping and maritime logistics arm Adnoc L&S, to take advantage of its position as a major producer of oil, ... Nexans adds to US offshore wind contract backlog French cabling firm Nexans has secured a new contract with ørsted and Eversource to supply the export cable for the 704 MW Revolution offshore wind farm. This will be Nexans' second contract in the US as part of the frame agreement with ørsted-Eversource, which provides the opportunity to supply up to 1,000 km of high ... Poseidon Principles scales up green ambitions Banking signatories to the Poseidon Principles as well as parties committed to the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance are upping their green ambitions meaning shipowners will need to get their net zero credentials spruced up fast. 30 shipping banks and 17 marine insurance providers and brokers said today they would add additional trajectories to report ... Scorpio Tankers declares purchase option on LR2 Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers has exercised an option to buy the 2016-built LR2 product tanker from Norway's Ocean Yield. This 110,000 dwt vessel, which is currently leased, was acquired as part of the acquisition of Navig8 Product Tankers in 2017. The New York-listed company said the purchase, expected to occur in the first quarter of 2023, ... Transocean seals long-term semisub deal with Wintershall Dea and OMV New York-listed offshore driller Transocean has landed a contract with Wintershall Dea and OMV for the 2019-built semisub rig to drill 17 wells offshore Norway and also sealed a deal for the drilling of all their wells between 2023 and end-2027. The contract scope entails for OMV the drilling of three development wells for the ... Maersk backs US Clean Shipping Act Danish liner giant A.P. Moller - Maersk is backing the proposed legislation in the US that seeks to zero out pollution from all ocean shipping companies that do business with the United States. The bill, known as the Clean Shipping Act of 2022, was introduced in July 2022 by two California members of Congress representing ... Frenchman takes over IUMI presidency The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Council has appointed a new president and vice president as well as new executive committee and nominating committee members. Frédéric Denèfle, managing director of French marine war risks specialist GAREX, has been appointed president, supported by a vice president, Kosuke Hashimoto of Japan and general manager of Marine ... Singapore offshore wind farm vessel newcomer names Europe CEO Recently launched Singapore-based pure-play offshore wind farm vessel owner Cyan Renewables has appointed Lars Christian Zøhner to lead its European business. Zøhner, previously the chief executive officer of Danish crew transfer vessel operator World Marine Offshore, will be responsible for overseeing the operations and growth of the firm's regional portfolio with headquarters in Denmark. He ... Maersk Drilling secures more work off Suriname Maersk Drilling said that TotalEnergies has exercised an option to add the drilling of one additional well in Block 58 offshore Suriname to the work scope of the 2013-built drillship . The contract extension is for about 100 days, with work expected to commence in January 2023, in direct continuation of the rig's previously agreed ... Singapore annual launches Today sees the launch of Splash's latest annual report. Published to coincide with Singapore's de facto second maritime week of the year, the 60-page Splash Singapore Market Report 2022 is a frank assessment of where the maritime hub's strengths and weaknesses lie. The two leading maritime hub reports - one compiled by DNV and Menon ... Ex-chairman of ABG Shipyard arrested, accused of perpetrating India's largest fraud Rishi Agarwal, former chairman and managing director of ABG Shipyard, has been arrested in India, accused of cheating a consortium of 28 banks of around $2.83bn over a seven-year period through to 2012. Agarwal is accused of setting up around 100 shell companies to funnel cash from one of the nation's top shipyard in what ... Germans team up in bid to create European recycling 'powerhouse' Two German companies are to work together in a bid to become the "powerhouse" of European green ship recycling. Cuxhaven-headquartered Leviathan has pioneered a method for near emissions-free ship recycling using robot-assisted cold cutting technology. This week Leviathan signed a cooperation agreement with Kiel's German Naval Yards to use its 426 m long drydock for ... Prosafe awarded $33m US Gulf flotel deal Semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has secured more work for its flotel Safe . The 2005-built unit has been booked by an undisclosed client to provide accommodation and construction support in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract is expected to start in the second or third quarter of 2023 and last for about one ... Further oil leak from bulker wreck off Gibraltar After residual oil was found spilling from the stricken bulk carrier, authorities took the decision to close Gibraltar's port again yesterday, including stopping all bunkering operations. The ship is submerged on the seabed less than 1 km from the coastline, having pranged with an LNG carrier on August 29. The ship, which is encircled by ... Brazil expands port privatisation scheme The Brazilian government is expanding its port privatisation scheme putting both Rio de Janeiro's port authority Companhia Docas do Rio de Janeiro (CDRJ) and Pará state port authority Companhia Docas do Pará (CDP) on the sales block. "Simultaneously with the privatisation of CDRJ, the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí, Niterói and Angra dos Reis ... Are ports the new battlefront in the digital supply chain dilemma? Andre Wheeler on the risks of signing up to Beijing's Logink port management system. After attending a recent update on international trade opportunities, I was left asking questions. Are port and terminal operating systems which interface with China platforms unknowingly putting supply chains at risk in this volatile geopolitical environment? Are they inadvertently contributing to ... US Maritime Administration to explore low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched a 16-month study exploring low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The research group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess ... US Interior Department announces offshore oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet, Alaska The US Department of the Interior announced that the proposed notice of sale for lease sale 258 in Cook Inlet, Alaska will be available for review in the Federal Register today. In the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Congress directed that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Poseidon Principles endorse tougher shipping emission targets An updated ambition statement will be re-evaluated after the International Maritime Organization concludes a revision of its greenhouse gas strategy targets Zero-emissions shipping goals for 2030 'partially on track' 'Even though progress has been significant, more is needed to bring us to 5% and beyond,' says joint study Seafarers must stick to basics as automation looms New tech is a fact of modern seafaring and the industry has started to embrace it. There are challenges to... DSME secures second LNG tanker order in a month Newbuilding contract brings DSME's orderbook backlog up to 130 ships which includes 63 LNG tankers Capesize market dips after rally Spot rates have dipped to $16,000 per day, following days of increases that saw the segment creep up to levels... Tanker values continue to climb amid bullish market Positive sentiment in the major tanker markets is driving asset prices upwards with values of some VLCCs up 5% in... Gibraltar suspends bunkering operations due to wreck Bunkering operations have been temporarily put on hold to focus resources on clean-up efforts following the grounding of a dry... Shanghai port geared up to build $7bn new terminal SIPG said the project will help improve Yangshan's service capacity and the river-to-sea intermodal shipping in the Yangtze River Delta... Meeting obligations on ESG 'is good business' Shipowners must already produce the data needed for the Poseidon Principles of Marine Insurance for IMO purposes. But calculating a... South Korean yards in ESG and tech tie-ups HHI will use Palantir's Foundry platform to help with digital twinning and other automation projects as part of its Future... IUMI elects Frédéric Denèfle as president Being president of the International Union of Marine Insurance gives the holder the ability to release all kinds of messages... Start-up Asian offshore wind farm vessel firm appoints Europe chief New company says it is eyeing a $1bn investment in offshore wind vessels in the next five years New cargo risks are loss-prevention headache for marine insurers 'There is no efficient way to fight the fire. You can't reach the cars, and it's impossible to pump water... Daily Briefing Industry attempts to amend EU carbon market amid delays \| Why shipping's poor progress report requires high-level attention \| EU...

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Rate drops, surcharge absence signal weak intermodal rail peak Domestic intermodal providers have not put peak season surcharges in place in Southern California this year, a far cry from the $5,000 per container surcharges in Los Angeles each of the last two years. India-US trade surges as sourcing slowly shifts away from China The growing popularity of "China-plus-one" sourcing strategies is working to India's benefit, sending trade between the US and India to record highs as shippers seek to diversify their supply chains. Defeat of truck-only tolls to ease transportation costs in US Northeast A US court ruling that declared Rhode Island's truck-only tolls unconstitutional will save tens of millions of dollars in operating and shipping costs yearly for truckers and their customers. Ten more shippers pledge to use zero-carbon vessels by 2040 Sustainability ambitions from the world's largest cargo owners are ramping up pressure on carriers to accelerate their transition to zero-carbon fuels or risk losing high-volume business in the coming decades.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Biden administration aims to make green shipping a highlight of next global climate meet White House official tells the Global Maritime Forum annual summit that focus on John Kerry's Green Shipping Challenge will be key on the agenda 'Long runway': Ocean Network Express chief worries IMO could take years to lift carbon cost Jeremy Nixon says fuel oil prices need to come up for shipping's decarbonisation, but market-based measures could drag on IKEA swears off using offsets in achieving net-zero fuel goal Swedish furniture giant wants 'drastic emissions cuts' as part of goal to slash carbon in half Ten more cargo owners pledge support for 2040 zero-carbon goals Multinational shippers clamber aboard Aspen Institute's scheme to lower emissions UN says Ukraine 'needs more, bigger ships', but shipowners fear Putin's threats Head of the UN's trade body has called on owners to provide more tonnage to export grain from Russia and Ukraine, but the war risks are deterring players. Sterling Shipping bolsters fleet with kamsarmax bulker buy Malta-based owner also refinances its fleet of four panamaxes Sweden's Sterling Shipping bolsters fleet with kamsarmax bulker buy Malta-based owner has also refinanced its fleet of four panamax bulk carriers Trafigura takes Performance LR2 tanker at $45,000 two months before delivery Charterers still clamouring to secure tonnage on term deals 'Bashing the table for shipping': UK minister's new brief welcomed by industry Chamber of Shipping and Major Ports Group see transport secretary's assumption of maritime responsibility as a positive Former ABG Shipyard boss arrested in $2.8bn Indian fraud case Rishi Agarwal held by Central Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of misusing bank funds Omens good for VLCCs as US shipments to China boost tonne-miles by half, says Vortexa Chinese imports supporting continued strength for big tankers, Ioannis Papadimitriou says Streetwise: Amid a gale of green investing, why is wind player Eneti struggling to lift off? Finance newsletter explores stock price that one analyst scoffs at as an 'absurd' oversight, while others say better things coming in good time Troim's anti-ESG stand-up act would make Elon Musk proud Special ocean advisor at New York-based UN Global Compact Sturla Henriksen called the performance 'not just irresponsible but bordering on indecent' New chemical tanker captures give Carl F Peters flexibility to expand Boss Johannes Rath explains why German owner swooped for Uni-Tankers pair TMS Cardiff Gas linked to latest QatarEnergy-backed LNG orders at DSME Latest two contracts bring booked pre-reserved slots against QatarEnergy charters to 13 for South Korean yard with another six contracts expected Addition of German export credit giant KfW IPEX brings Poseidon Principles to 30 financiers Nearly two-thirds of global shipping finance is now signed up for framework to bring decarbonisation into lending 'The urgency is clear': Poseidon Principles ups carbon-cutting ambition for ship finance and insurance Initiatives involving 30 shipping banks and 17 insurance providers say they will track clients' trajectory to contribute to keeping global warming below 1.5C Carbon Ridge scores investments from major shipping names for onboard carbon capture Crowley and Berge Bulk back decarbonisation technology start-up also aligned with Scorpio Group Adnoc 'in talks' to create shipping and chartering giant with Gunvor deal Trading sources report discussions over a full or partial acquisition of Torbjorn Tornqvist's $4bn trading group Debt cut: Scorpio Tankers continues purchase spree with LR2 deal US-listed owner also reveals share buyback in strong product tanker markets EnTrust Global's Purus snaps up wind farm fleet of HST Marine US alternative financier's shipping operation expands in offshore wind operations with takeover deal 'Excessive speed': Cargo owners sue over Ever Given grounding Court papers filed in London say grounding was down to errors of navigation that hit global trade for days Insiders snapped up MPCC stock as price dipped towards year low Major backer MPC Group and its executives add to their holdings in Oslo-listed tonnage provider as rates plunge OceanPal takes reduced rate for capesize fixed to Hyundai Glovis Greek owner bought vessel spun-off from Diana Shipping in June 'Significant upswing': Nordic American fixes suezmax for a year Herbjorn Hansson says company well placed to capitalise on higher rates Smit Salvage to start work within weeks on 'time bomb' Yemen ship Operation is expected to take four months to remove oil from the decaying FSO Safer and prevent an environmental catastrophe Russia oil price cap: US officials say shipping has nothing to fear if it acts in 'good faith' Treasury Department says shipping has little to worry about, so long as it vets its counterparties New Singapore offshore wind farm vessel owner names Europe CEO Company recruits from within the industry to lead operation in Denmark US officials: Shipping needs to act in 'good faith' on oil price cap compliance Two US Treasury Department employees said shipping has little to worry about so long as it vets its counterparties Singapore-based Jaldhi Overseas turns to China for ultramax bulk carrier quartet The 66,000-dwt design was developed by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Crude tanker trade hammered as Australasian imports drop more than 50% Poten & Partners details the impact of lost refinery capacity in the region Putin's war has brought forward energy transition by '5 to 10 years', says Trafigura Rasmus Bach Nielsen believes the energy crisis triggered by Russia's Vladmir Putin is driving rapid action towards a low carbon economy Garex chief executive Frederic Denefle appointed next IUMI president War risk specialist would like to work with P&I clubs to develop a claims database 'No practical upward limit' on product tanker rates, shipowners say There are still several factors that could help boost the product tanker market, some owners and analysts are allegedly nervous to talk up Semiramis Paliou is committed to protecting father's legacy while moving Diana Shipping forwardl Chief executive remembers when a female captain asked her what she was doing on her ship while she was working as trainee ship surveyor

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s East and Gulf coast ports handled more volume than ever before in August, pulling far ahead of West Coast rivals. 19 retailers committed to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040 Retailers are coming together to send demand signals for zero-carbon shipping fuels. Air Canada 360: Freighter aircraft jettisoned 20 years ago now embraced Air Canada had a dual fleet but got rid of its cargo jets years ago. A pandemic epiphany led the airline to invest in 12...

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PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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