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February 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
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.

Sched Netweb site
  • '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

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 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

International Transport Journalweb site
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...

Marine Logweb site
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

World Wide Shipperweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

Fairplayweb site
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.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
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

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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