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BRIEFS

February 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Mitsui OSK cuts annual profit forecast Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, the world's largest merchant fleet operator, cut its annual profit forecast as Australia's worst flooding in 50 years disrupted cargoes this month and dragged down rates. NOL's container volume rises in Dec Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) said on Monday that its container shipping volumes for the seven weeks to Dec 31 rose 26 per cent from a year ago, helped by higher traffic on the intra-Asia and Asia-Europe routes. Operations slow at Suez Shipping operations in Egypt are carrying on as usual despite the unrest in the country but vessels at the port of Suez are unable to pick up military escorts for protection through the pirate-prone Gulf of Aden, a senior industry official said yesterday.

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'K' profit soars 11 fold to US$407.9 million, but sees a slowdown Maersk declares Port Said a no-go area as Egyptian riots rage Carriers tell FMC of impact of 2008 EU conference ban Maersk group to focus on emerging markets US Federal Maritime Commission votes to probe slow steaming Costamare founder dies after long illness at 75 MISC relaunches Philippines service, adds Haiphong call German freight and passenger trains collide head on, killing 10 US considers authorising global 'trusted shipper' scheme Nigerian anti-corruption inspections cause delays, demurrage Hainan Air extends cargo partnership with ECS Group in Europe

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Argentina attacks Falklands box trade with bureaucratic blockade CMA CGM's $500 million bonds subscribed by Yildirim DCI achieves 'Excellent' MoU rating GATI Coast to Coast commences service connecting Kandla with Cochin & Colombo Info-X Software offers streamlined ocean e-commerce services thru' integration with INTTRA MAERSK LINE to resume seasonal NZ relay service MSC launches direct Central America-North Europe link Slot-sharing cuts N. & E. Asia-Australia capacity over Chinese New Year UASC commences own agency in Poland ZIM launches direct Tampa-Mexico container service JNPT adjudged container handling port of year at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards KPT observes R-Day with vigour No oil pollution, human casualty following vessel collision in Mumbai Harbour-DGS GDL Groups consolidated net profit surges by 40 pc in Q3 One of the world's best fairs Swiss to bring in new law from Feb. to recover illicit wealth

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Hainan Airlines extends European cargo GSSA partnership with ECS Group China's Hainan Airlines has extended its general sales and services agent agreement with the ECS Group in Europe by awarding a new contract to the company in Hungary and Austria. T... CMA CGM and Yildirim: equity note issuance finalised CMA CGM has now issued USD 500 million in redeemable bonds, all of which were subscribed by Turkey's Yildirim Group, in accordance with agreements between CMA CGM Group and the gro... Maximus adding converted Airbus freighters to fleet Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's largest dedicated cargo aircraft operator, is significantly expanding its fleet. Three additional Airbus A300-600 regional freighters, which each offer... European railfreight body calls for improvements in German network Netzwerk Privatbahnen, an alliance encompassing 24 private and local freight railways from the whole of Europe, has said that the liberalisation of Germany's railway sector had led... Future of German inland waterways not clear The German inland shipping organisation (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt BDB) has severely criticised the transport ministry's inland waterway concept, questioning the... Loxxess changes ownership structure Loxxess, a German logistics group that specialises in complex outsourcing projects, has changed its ownership structure. The company has now announced that Christina Amberger, the ... Maersk joins UN disaster relief team The A.P. Moller-Maersk group is the newest member of the logistics emergency team, having recently joined a disaster relief support network run by the United Nations World Food Pro... PSA registers strong recovery PSA International handled 65.12 million teu at its ports around the world in 2010. The group's performance showed a marked increase of 14.4% over 2009, on the back of contributions... ATR booked orders for 80 aircraft in 2010 The Franco-Italian regional turboprop manufacturer ATR booked orders for 80 new aircraft in 2010, plus options for 33 more. ATR generated a turnover of USD 1.35 billion in the year...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Washburn & Doughty building new Moran tug Conservancy takes title to SS United States GAC Protective Services issues Suez Canal crew change advice Atwood Oceanics orders $600 million drillship at DSME Warning: "Citadels" no absolute guarantee of crew security against pirates Resolve in OPA 90 firefighting coalition with T&T Bisso

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Port Metro Vancouver posts numbers for 2010 Port of Seattle stars on financial news program IMO Secretary General talks security with Napolitano Drinking water study completed at Washington ferries headquarters Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics expanding Europe to Gulf service

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Rates will face spike if Suez Canal closes The canal and Sumed pipeline carry between 4% and 5% of world's daily oil consumption Capesize values drop $1m in one week as market worsens Brokers see no sign of recovery as bulk carrier prices fall across sectors VLCC sale price signals 'new low' in double-hull values Japanese-owned, very large crude carrier Tajima has been sold to Greek shipowners Dynacom Tankers Management for $28.1m, in what brokers have called a new low in values for 1990s-built double-hulled VLCCs Baltic Index drops by 38% during month given 'Black January' label The Baltic Dry Index fell 30 points to 1,107 yesterday, closing 38% lower than a month ago, in what brokers are now labelling as 'Black January' Chinese New Year brings freight rates relief Increased shipments on boxships ahead of the Chinese New Year have helped arrest any further drop in freight rates on the route from Shanghai to northwest Europe Box lines draw up Suez contingency plans To deviate around Cape of Good Hope if Suez Canal is blocked Tanker shares tumble on Egypt fears New York market reacts to realities of the Suez Canal situation after Friday spike Paragon Shipping admits Korea Line exposure Dry bulk and boxship owner has a panamax on hire to the troubled South Korean giant until late 2013 Japanese box giants warn over earnings Lines warn over impact of rate declines and overcapacity on revenues and profits Military takes control of Suez Canal Waterway to remain open although all other port activity likely to be at a standstill Le Havre develops multimodal infrastructure links La Breque link plugs port directly into national rail network Suez Canal shipment delays likely Just in time deliveries to be worst hit but marine insurers remain calm amid crisis Former Hartmann boss launches shipmanagement firm Dietrich Schulz sets up own shipmanagement company Indian frigate stricken in Mumbai collision INS Vindhyagari and Cyprus-flagged boxship collide Long wait ahead for fruits of reform French ports may soon be better able to compete with European rivals, but will foreign exporters return? Le Havre looks to freshen its image Leading French container port keen to alter reputation as nexus of labour unrest brought about by Nicolas Sarkozy's national port reforms Normal accident, exceptional loss It is time for the maritime industry to redouble its thinking about safety, worse loss scenarios and decoupling of risk MAN Diesel to design engine to run on organic liquid gas Move in response to order from Scandinavian shipowner for a small dry cargo vessel to run on organic liquid gas Rush to install ecdis puts price and functionality pressure on makers Prices for Ecdis systems are dropping, while shipowners demand more functionality as the IMO deadlines for installation approach Beluga Shipping slams failed rescue mission Crew member shot by pirates as patrol boat and Dutch frigate attack captured Beluga Nomination NOL sees steady erosion in box freight rates Freight rates at the end of 2010 continued to slide but above 2009 levels Daewoo posts record $697m profit Shipbuilder's net income up 35% on 2009 numbers Delays hit Egyptian ports Disruptions reported as workers stay away due to civil unrest TBS wards off bankruptcy threat Management to inject up to $10m in loan deal as deadline expires today International Group defends release call policy P&I clubs warn any attempt by Brussels to impose a formula will restrict competition SCCT severely restricted by curfew Shutdown from 1500 hrs to 0800 hrs leaves staff at container terminal with 'a very narrow window of working time' Just in time may be worst hit by Egypt crisis Just in time shipments could bear brunt if Suez Canal closes Oil traders warned over spread of Egypt unrest Market jitters unfounded but spread of protests to other countries could pose risk Capital Product talks up prospects despite profit fall Average product tanker spot earnings for fourth quarter improved compared with 2009 Keep Suez Canal open Egypt has a clear self-interest in ensuring the continuing safe passage of merchant shipping in the Suez Canal

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JANUARY 31, 2011
EU NAVFOR clarifies Beluga rescue BELUGA Shipping and EU NAVFOR have rejected media reporting of last week's attempt to free the Beluga Nomination from Somali pirates. Usiminas of Brazil wins Panamax steel bid TRANSPETRO said today it will buy 13,000 tonnes of steel plate from Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas to build tankers to carry oil and refined products. Paragon reveals KL risk NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping today confirmed that it could potentially suffer a material hit from Korea Line's receivership. LB expansion gains steam LONG Beach is accelerating $4Bn worth of expansion schemes as it comes off a record year of box growth. APM shuts non-oil operations in Egypt DANISH shipping and oil group AP Møller-Maersk has reportedly suspended its terminal operations at Egyptian ports and closed its shipping offices in Egypt. Russia's UCL mulls IPO THE OWNER of Russian port and stevedoring company UCL Holding is considering an IPO with a target valuation of $2Bn, Fairplay has been told. CPP results fall short EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners reported disappointing results today but assured that sector fundamentals were improving. Cruises give Egypt a miss CRUISE lines that operate eastern Med and Red Sea routes are altering itineraries because of the escalating violence and turmoil in Egypt. DSME profits rise in 2010 SOUTH Korea's DSME today posted a 35.1% year-on-year rise in net profits to 780.1Bn won ($695M) for 2010. China box shipments rise CONTAINER shipments from China surged last week as shippers saw a spike in export demand before Chinese New Year begins on 3 February. Ship sinks off Seychelles A GENERAL cargo/passenger ship has reportedly sunk in the Seychelles. Shares settle as Suez fear subsides SHARES in listed tanker shipping companies lacked direction this morning, after they rallied last week on fear that the Suez Canal could be closed because of the Egyptian government's crisis. Less coal, iron ore shipped within China INTRA-China coal and iron ore shipments dipped last week as factories stockpiled ahead of the week-long Chinese New Year that begins on 3 February. Russian fishing booms RUSSIA'S fish sector is booming, with Russian consumers increasing consumption level of cool, salted and dried fish at almost the country's growth rate for fruit. 'K' Line swings to profits 'K' LINE announced today that it recorded net profits of '6.9Bn($84M) for the third quarter of the 2010 financial year, reversing losses of ¥18.7Bn a year earlier.

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Napolitano Calls for Trusted Shipper Program Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is gathering international support for an all-modes "trusted shipper" program similar to the trusted traveler... Diesel Edges Up to $3.438 per Gallon Retail diesel prices edged up eight-tenths of a cent last week to a national average of $3.438 per gallon, according... Long Beach Port to Build on Recovery The Port of Long Beach this year will progress in the development of four key infrastructure projects that will prepare... NOL Container Volume Grew 24 Percent Neptune Orient Lines said Monday container volume for its APL subsidiary grew 24 percent in 2010 over the previous year... Federal Judge Orders Carrier to Restore Teamster Pay A federal judge ordered an Indiana concrete company to restore pay and benefits to 23 cement truck drivers who were... 'K' Line Returns to Profit Container shipping provided most of the profits that put Japanese carrier "K" Line back in the black during its October-December... Mississippi River Pilots Limit Vessel Draft Pilots who guide ships on the Mississippi River from its mouth to New Orleans last week put a new restriction... US Steel Imports Jumped 47.2 Percent in 2010 U.S. steel imports last year rose 47.2 percent from recession levels in 2009 and signs point to further improvement this... Wallenius Wilhemsen Adds Europe-U.S. Gulf Ports Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics will add port calls at Santander, Spain; Veracruz, Mexico, and Cartagena, Colombia, on its pure car/truck carrier... FMCSA Wants Black Boxes for Trucks The Department of Transportation on Monday proposed all trucking companies be required to install electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver... Higher Rates Raise Profit for Covenant Higher rates and better utilization of its equipment helped Covenant Transportation pull out of the red and post a profit... French Port Strike Stalls Activity for Fourth Day French ports were at a standstill for the fourth successive day Jan. 31 as dock unions and port employers prepared... MOL Cuts Forecast Despite Container Profits Japanese shipping group MOL reported higher container shipping profit but cut its earnings forecast for its fiscal year ending March... Rockefeller Introduces FAA Authorization Bill Long-stalled legislation to fund operations of the Federal Aviation Administration got under way again in the 112th Congress. ... Unrest Affects Egypt Ports; Suez Remains Open Egyptian ports were closed or operating at sharply reduced capacity amid a seventh day of anti-government protests Monday, but the... NYK Profit Jumps More Than Tenfold NYK Line's net profit jumped more than tenfold in the Japanese shipping company's October-December fiscal third quarter as improved container... EMD Sells Locomotives to Mexico, Canada Caterpillar-owned locomotive builder Electro-Motive Diesel locked in orders to sell 44 freight power units to Ferrocarril Mexicano, and five more... Cargotec to Buy Navis for $190 Million Finland-based Cargotec said it will acquire Navis from Zebra Technologies for about $190 million. Cargotec markets cargo handling equipment... ANA Earns $457 Million Profit in Nine Months Japan's All Nippon Airways swung to a net profit of $457.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010,... Ships Collide Off Mumbai A Cyprus-registered container vessel collided with an Indian naval warship off the Mumbai harbor Sunday. No injuries or oil... Crandall Joins Southern Air Board Freighter operator Southern Air named Robert L. Crandall, the former American Airlines chairman credited with revolutionizing airline industry management, to... ProLogis, AMB Property Announce Merger Distribution center giants ProLogis and AMB Property announced an agreement Monday to merge their businesses, bringing 600 million square feet... Transloading, Part II Thanks to the recession, transloading is rapidly evolving from a tactic shippers used to avoid high rail rates for intact... Credit Terms: Lost in Translation? Q: We're a maritime freight forwarder that does business with a client who imports from Hong Kong under credit arrangements.... Union Pacific Powers Into 2011 When Union Pacific executives consider how to build on big 2010 gains, they increasingly talk about the 'value proposition' North... Simpler Pricing No Priority There's one area where FedEx Freight will stick to the LTL playbook: pricing. Although it's redefining its services as priority... FedEx Freight Gets an Overhaul Bill Logue will launch a new trucking company Jan. 31 - FedEx Freight. It will look much the same as... Ports Digging Deeper On Jan. 3, The Journal of Commerce published a commentary by Asaf Ashar ('Paying for Benefits,') that included several misleading... A Deeper Vision Florida is something of a bystander when it comes to handling container trade with Asia, but the state's business community... Infrastructure Pandemic U.S. infrastructure in rough shape, you say? Bridges collapsing and highways congested? Financing and investment lacking? We're not alone. ... Whacked on the Waterfront The Christmas list keeps getting longer. A new round of federal indictments for alleged mob activity added several names to... Breathing Easier, Nationally There's been no shortage of argument and legal battling over the clean-trucks programs at Southern California's ports, but there's no... Cold Water on the Recovery Welcome to the first year of the second decade of the 21st century. Happy New Year to you all. ... Making Connections in Michigan Barely two weeks into his first term, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder threw his support behind a new bridge between Detroit... Shippers Climb the Hill When it comes to transportation policy issues in Washington, freight shippers want it all. From heavy industry groups such as... Hours-of-Service, Hours of Trouble What's most likely to keep trucking executives awake in the early hours of the morning this year? If you said... Layering Capacity Truckers trying to keep a tight grip on capacity are rethinking how they use it. Innovative equipment designs could help... Trucking Recovery 2.0.11 The fragile state of the retail supply chain became clear to Wayne Spain in December as he went from store... Fuel Comes Back It's not quite 2008 again, but heads up: After two years of relative stability, transportation fuel prices are creeping back... Words, Actions To say infrastructure and trade have never been as prominent in a presidential State of the Union address as they...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Egypt in meltdown Jacques Saade returns to helm of CMA CGM Hanjin back in profit following strong transpac and Asia/Europe trade Waldhof casualty 'explosion threat' Europe/Cote d'Ivoire trade in turmoil

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Beluga blasts 'failed' navies Niels Stolberg-led owner says forces "entirely malfunctioned" as crewman executed on Beluga Nomination. CSDC chasing cash Hong Kong-listed owner plots $600m bond issue to back up order binge. Latvian goes after exes Riga tanker owner's new board seeks "compensation for losses" incurred by departed Imants Sarmulis and others. Western Bulk in legal win Norwegian dry cargo operator wins dispute with Ispat over supramax charter hit by insurgency at Indian port. TBS strikes it lucky US owner rewrites terms of seven troublesome loans with the help of its top managers to remove bankruptcy fears. Pace slowing at NYK Japanese giant still erasing 2009's losses, but things are getting tougher in the fourth quarter. Capital profit cut Evangelos Marinakis-led owner sees fourth quarter bottom line dip as revenue declines. Paragon sounds KLC alarm New York-listed owner says there is "no assurance" ailing Korean firm will pay up on panamax charter. Ferry smashes quay Veolia's Moysalen slammed into the side at Lokta, Norway, by strong winds. Fain flogs RCCL shares CEO Richard Fain collects almost $10m after sells shares in cruise giant following its bumper 2010. MSC boxship "spills oil" Dominican Republic starts probe into small leak from MSC Ronit at Caucedo. Grain ban bites NCSP Russian port blames export block and falling crude oil volumes for weaker 2010. 'Execution' on Beluga ship Two other crew members unaccounted for as failed Seychelles rescue bid sees one crew member and pirate killed. Cape sale sets bar lower Cyprus Maritime said to have paid only $24m for capesize bulker in deal which looks likely to set a new benchmark.

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JANUARY 31, 2011
U.S. economy gains momentum The U.S. economy grew 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, up from 2.6 percent growth in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. The results are based on preliminary data and are likely to be refined late next month. The impr... IMS Rail handles containers from Rotterdam Basel-based IMS Rail Switzerland will take over railed container transport at the Dutch port of Rotterdam from ICF West, effective Tuesday. In early January, container operator IMS Intermove Systems Speditions- und Transport GmbH in Vienna agreed t... Kansas City Southern profit up Kansas City Southern reported fourth quarter net profit of $55.6 million, compared to $35.2 million in the same 2009 period. Revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31 was $479 million, up 18 percent from the year-earlier period on a 12 percent increas... Official reiterates White House gas tax position White House Chief of Staff William Daley on Sunday ruled out a raise in the gas tax to help pay for transportation infrastructure, holding true to the Obama administration's position held since taking office two years ago. "I don't think raising t... Crandall joins Southern Air's board Southern Air Holdings has appointed Robert L. Crandall, former chairman and chief executive officer of AMR Corp. and American Airlines, to its board of directors. "Southern Air is one of the most experienced and fastest growing air cargo carriers i... WWL expands Europe/U.S. Gulf service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added regular, direct calls to the ports of Santander, Spain; Veracruz, Mexico; and Cartagena, Colombia; as part of its Europe to U.S. Gulf service. This new service will offer shippers, freight forwarders and exp... Report raises short sea shipping concerns The environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE) last weekreleased a report detailing the environmental challenges associated with short sea shipping . "Short sea shipping has the potential to be greener than other types of freight transport. How... Japan lines profit through 3 fiscal quarters Japanese container shipping lines "K" Line, MOL and NYK all reported improved financial results through three quarters of their fiscal year. "K" Line said its container shipping division saw operating profit of $383.8 million through the first nine... OOCL 2010 revenue up 46% Liner carrier OOCL said last week in an operational update that its fourth quarter revenue grew 41.9 percent to $1.5 billion, compared to the same period in 2009. That growth was slightly lower than the container line's revenue growth for the whol... Saadé returns as CEO, CMA CGM attains investment Saade French liner carrier CMA CGM said Friday it has formally ceded a 20 percent share of the company, worth $500 million, to the Yildrim Group, a Turkish conglomerate. The announcement comes two months after CMA CGM first finalized the deal, endi...

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Keel laying at Rauma shipyard On January 31, 2011, the keel was laid for an Antarctic research and supply vessel ordered by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs at STX Finland Rauma shipyard. The Esbern Snare rescued crew from Beluga vessel The Danish warship Esbern Snare rescued two crew members from the German owned heavy lift carrier Beluga Nomination, which last week was hijacked by Somalia pirates in the Indian Ocean New HSC for Bornholm service launched in Australia The Austal shipyard at Henderson, Australia, has launched the HSC ferry (hull no. 246) for F'rgen A/S. The ferry will later this year officially be named Leonora Christina after Clipper employees in tax trouble Around 200 employees at Clipper's Copenhagen office are facing fines and even imprisonment due to violations against the Danish tax legislation. The first case of many has recently been handled

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JANUARY 31, 2011
Fears of more bankruptcies as rates slip Analysts say more shipping firms could fold as Baltic Dry Index falls to two-year low. Fujairah market firm amid Suez concern IFO still unavailable in Durban. Fuel oil cargo commands 'highest premium for five years' Buyer takes position that 'low density cargoes will be tight going forward'. Prices firm in key ports The bunker market was very busy in Gibraltar. High fuel costs are a 'driver for change' 'New technologies are entering the market, enabling novel designs to become reality,' says DNV. Containership detained following oil spill Spokesman for Dominican Republic's environment agency says 'penalties' will be sought. Slow steaming remains part of K Line strategy Company President warns of 'uncertain' economic outlook. Asian bunker prices at fresh two-year highs Bunker supplies mostly "tight" at key Asian bunker ports, traders say. Crew of vessels involved in illegal bunkering to face charges For transferring 14 mt of marine fuel oil without approval, according to Malaysian police reports. SK Energy scraps heavy oil upgrading project Fall in supplies of bunker product in South Korea may not be as great as feared, traders say. Bunker market last 'redoubt' of Asian fuel oil demand Demand for fuel oil diminishing from the industrial, residential and commercial sectors, says energy consultancy. Sinopec (HK) to launch oil terminal in 2011 A quarter of the 2.08 million m' terminal will be used to store bonded fuel oil, when fully competed in 2012.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

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 seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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