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August 2, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China may siphon off S'pore bunker sales
    China may capture almost a third of Singapore's bunker market in three years as it expands terminals to handle more large tankers, according to Brightoil Petroleum Holdings, a Hong Kong-based marine-fuel supplier.
  • Storage tankers told to leave Pasir Gudang
    Malaysia's government has ordered seven floating storage facilities with a capacity to hold about 1.9 million tonnes of crude or fuel oil anchored off the south-eastern port of Pasir Gudang to leave by the end of this month, industry sources said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • World container shipping recovery to continue, but slow down this year
  • Port of Ningbo's half-year throughput breaks record at 7.08 million TEU
  • Marseilles-Fos strikes sully first half, as container volume falls 9pc
  • US Federal Maritime Commission to probe Canadian threat from Prince Rupert
  • Port investment boom continues this year with billions spent China-wide
  • South Korean port volume up 10.3pc in first half to 10.5 million TEU
  • APMT Nigerian port volume up 26pc after 4 berths dredged to 13.5 metres
  • American truckers do well in June, but as import boxes fall, can it last?
  • Somali-style pirates attack seizes second ship off West African coast
  • MOL uses low-friction, eco-friendly Seaflo Neo ship paint, cuts CO2
  • China Southern Airlines cargo volume increased 0.3pc in June
  • US government joins China and American airlines in blasting EU carbon tax
  • BA-Iberia merged IAG back in black as rival AF-KLM cargo slides into loss
  • Amsterdam Schiphol airport first half cargo up 5.2pc, but Asia volume falls

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ...launches ten 5,600-TEU ships to boost Asia-South America CSW service
  • CMA CGM Group, CSAV launch Asia to West Africa direct service
  • Container vessels to flood market in record numbers in 2012: Braemar Seascope
  • DP World adds new South American terminals with acquisitions in Suriname
  • Indian security team wards off Somali pirate attack in Red Sea
  • Mend it or End it'That is the question
  • MOL announces CX1 service upgrade linking Panama, Manaus
  • US freight market sees slow, steady growth
  • Solution found to oil payment row with India: Iran
  • Adani Group clarifies it was just one of the port operators
  • MICT handles double stack train in quick time
  • Only terminal operators can fix handling charges: Cochin Port
  • Vasan urged to resolve PLR/bonus issue at 11 Major Ports
  • India's forex reserves up by $ 2.29 bn
  • Restrictions on cotton exports removed

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Indo-Japanese JV for Indian rail freight corridor
    The enterprise Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp India (DFCCIL), which is promoting a USD 17 billion rail freight corridor project, has decided that its 1,490 km western part will be...
  • US manufacturers boosted by DoT financing plan
    US department of transportation secretary Ray LaHood has announced a USD 563 million loan to Amtrak under the federal railroad administration's railroad rehabilitation and improvem...
  • Fatigue and overtaking top issues for Australian truck drivers
    The joint Transport Workers Union (TWU)/NRMA BusinessWise survey in Australia of over 320 heavy vehicle drivers, a first-of-its-kind, found almost 40% listed the dangerous practice...
  • Emons Spedition establishes direct services to Luxembourg
    The Bexbach/Saarbücken (Germany) branch of the German logistics provider Emons Spedition now offers daily direct links to Luxembourg. Emons Spedition can offer same-day deliveries ...
  • Global container freight volume to increase slowly in 2011
    Global container freight volumes will increase this year, but at a slower growth rate compared with 2010, according to a report released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). T...
  • Asia-Pacific airlines register volume decreases in June
    Preliminary traffic figures for June released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international airfreight markets softened further during June. The mont...
  • Diederik Pen new managing director at Martinair
    Diederik Pen has been named the new managing director of Martinair with immediate effect. Together with Rob Hougée, director of finance, he will form the new board of managing dire...
  • Forwarder U-Freight on the move in Spain
    U-Freight's associate in Spain, Tracosa, is continuing to pursue its policy of having offices at the main Spanish airports and ports. To this end it has completed its move to a new...
  • Port of Montreal now represented in Europe
    The Italian shipping agency Medov has represented the operations of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in Europe since 1 July. Medov, headquartered in Genoa, is in charge of promoti...
  • MOL enhances Asia-East coast South America service
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently upgraded to its Asia-east coast South America service (CSW). From July 2011 through to 2012, MOL will launch a total of ten new 5,600 teu contain...
  • Jakarta airport to be overhauled
    Jakarta's substandard Soekarno Hatta international airport is set to receive an IDR 11.7 trillion (USD 1.37 billion) overhaul, according to the Indonesian transport ministry. Herry...
  • Emirates SkyCargo first to use new Envirotainer
    Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline to transport the new generation of containers which can heat and cool temperature-sensitive cargo. Two Envirotainer RAP e2 units, car...
  • DHL extends cooperation with BMW UK
    DHL Supply Chain has signed a three-year contract with BMW to increase dealership deliveries in Scotland and northern England. DHL will provide warehouse services at its shared-use...
  • Hellmann East Europe opens new Ukrainian office
    Hellmann East Europe, which is a subsidiary of the German enterprise Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, recently opened a new office at Borispol airport in Ukraine. Over and above this ...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Jensen completes design of Tier III compliant ASD tugboat
  • WHOI: Microbes consumed oil in Gulf slick at unexpected rates
  • AMO members walk off American Steamship Company vessels
  • Coastal waters of Outer Cape Cod become "No Discharge Area"
  • USCG publishes supplemental NPR on STCW implementation
  • Two Tidewater PSV newbuilds will have Thrustmaster propulsion systems
  • Platinum Equity installs new leadership at ACL
  • Noble orders two more jackup rigs from Jurong Shipyard
  • Rowan promotes two
  • Zacchello Group companies file for Chapter 11 protection

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Jensen Maritime designs new tugboat for Harley Marine
  • Diamond s Shipping buying fleet of refined product carriers
  • TSA adding new software at airport security checkpoints
  • Runway changes in works at Portland International Airport
  • Grounded fishing vessel leaks fuel on Grays Harbor beach

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Small ships to lead box orders in second half
  • Handysize sales decline as holiday season kicks in
    Weakening charter rates saw activity dwindle from the 27 handysize sales reported in June
  • Vale rumoured to be adding to VLOC orders
    Brazilian mining giant thought to be in talks with Bohai yard in China at a time when owners are questioning the future of its newbuilding programme
  • Capesize order prices 'are at rock bottom'
    Uneconomical for yards to slash values any lower
  • Trading on emissions
    Shipping industry has a poor understanding of emissions legislation, says Helena Athoussaki
  • Wikileaks reveals Italian payments to Somalia during hijack talks
    No ransom paid for Buccaneer, but $18.5m aid pledged to Transitional Federal Government in Mogadishu
  • Vale rumoured to be adding to VLOC orders
    Brazilian mining giant thought to be in talks with Bohai yard in China
  • MOL adopts fuel-saving hull coating
    Seaflo Neo reduces friction drag on hull
  • Rina tackles nickel ore dangers
    Cargo liquefaction sank three ships in a matter of weeks late last year. Now Italy's class society has offered a solution
  • Aids to using low-sulphur fuel launched
    Novenco and Alfa Laval team up to develop a new cooling system while Rivertrace Engineering launches a viscosity system to address key maintenance and operation concerns
  • IACS urged to back class societies' common structural rules software
    Common approach is vital to CSR
  • Time for a second look at Alang
    The myth that ship recycling in India and Bangladesh is locked in methods of 25 years ago needs rethinking
  • Italy would be in a much worse situation outside the eurozone
    There would have been more and more devaluation of the lira
  • Cido Shipping confirms sale of 30 MR tankers to Diamond S Shipping
    Transaction worth $1.2bn says source close to the deal
  • Capital says Cosco 'performing' on Cape Agamemnon charter
    Delays on hire for several other bulkers linked to the Chinese giant have not yet spread to Capital Product Partners
  • Luka Koper threatens to sack strike committee
    Management says action is illegal
  • Swedish vessel avoids attack off Benin
    Worrying increase in West Africa attacks
  • GE Seaco sold for $1bn
    Hong Kong-based private equity firm Bravia teams up with Grand China parent HNA to acquire the world's fifth-largest container lessor
  • SeaFrance's joint bidders will have to halt falling freight rates to succeed
    But DFDS and LD Lines are optimistic about taking on troubled ferry operator's assets
  • Study to assess maritime transport potential
    As iron-ore projects in Quebec's Cote-Nord grow, the area needs more than just a highway
  • A port unlike any other
    Protected by the seven islands and blessed with a 10 km wide deepwater bay, Sept-'les can accommodate the biggest bulkers
  • Canada's sleeping giant awakens
    Port of Sept-'les set to become major iron ore hub for Europe/Asia after global investment
  • Dwindling optimism
    It looks like this could be a long hot summer for tanker owners that many may not survive
  • Marco Polo Seatrade and affiliates file Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
    Restructuring programme to be completed after 'disappointing reversal of bank support'
  • Pipavav profits from congestion at Jawaharlal Nehru port
    Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30 jump 62% compared to the second quarter of 2010
  • Boskalis wins TX2 terminal contract
    Dredging and reclamation deal worth $288m
  • Cosco feeling China inflation heat
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder warns of rising cost pressures in China as profits fall in second quarter and share price drops 5%
  • Hutchison takes over third Sydney terminal
    Expansion will double capacity at Botany Bay
  • The Week Ahead
    August anguish

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • South America rate gap grows
    BOX RATE gaps in South America's inbound trade appear to be widening, with ex-Far East freight firming but rates for cargo out of Europe languishing
  • MarAd bill stresses shortsea
    A BILL that would allocate $162M to fund MarAd in fiscal 2012 includes a title that promotes shortsea shipping in US waters
  • HPH takes over Port Botany box terminal
    HPH TOOK over control today of the third box terminal at Sydney's Port Botany
  • India, Iran settle oil dispute
    INDIA and Iran have resolved a dispute over oil payments that had led to threats of supply cuts, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • LNG Ltd closes China deal
    LIQUEFIED Natural Gas Ltd has completed a placement transaction with China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Canada certifies Davie bid
    CANADA has decided to consider a last-minute bid from Davie Canada for a share of a C$35Bn ($37
  • Box leasing group GE SeaCo acquired for $1Bn
    CHINESE aviation group HNA and Bravia Capital have reportedly acquired box leasing outfit GE SeaCo for $1.05Bn
  • Container sector remains in bargain basement
    A SHANGHAI broker told Fairplay today Hanjin Buenos Aires has been relet to CMA CGM for six months at just $14,000 per day
  • Slowing predicted for MR tanker growth
    GROWTH of the MR product tanker fleet is forecast to slow over the next few years because of a fall in newbuilding activity, according to broker EA Gibson
  • Cido seen selling tankers
    CIDO SHIPPING HK told Fairplay today it plans to sell 30 MR tankers to Diamond S Shipping of the US
  • Box rate rise fails to impress
    BROKERS in Shanghai have told Fairplay that the current mild recovery in Asia/Europe rates is insignificant as they are still unprofitable
  • MR rise termed overrated
    THE RISE in intra-Asia MR rates is overrated, particularly for shipments to and from Singapore, brokers told Fairplay today.886267.timg
  • Transneft plans crude switch
    RUSSIA'S Transneft is planning to reduce the flow of Azeri crude oil via pipeline from Azerbaijan to Novorossiysk and replace it with crude lifted by LUKoil from the northern Caspian Sea
  • APLNG investments assured
    AUSTRALIA'S $20Bn Pacific LNG project has obtained financial approval, IHS CERA reported
  • Philippine ferry sinks
    ANTI-POLLUTION equipment has been deployed after a ferry sank off Iloilo, forcing the evacuation of 178 people, according to the Philippine Coast guard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Roadrunner Buys West Coast Drayage Operator
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems bought West Coast intermodal specialist The James Brooks Co., a $12 million company in 2010, for approximately...
  • West Coast Container Traffic Up 5 Percent
    U.S. West Coast ports registered a modest increase of 5 percent in total loaded containers during the first six months...
  • Diesel Prices Fall First Time in Four Weeks
    Diesel prices across the United States fell 1.2 cents in the week ending Aug.1, ending three consecutive weeks of price...
  • ODFL Launches Third-Party Logistics Provider
    Old Dominion Freight Line on Monday combined several existing business units to launch a carrier "neutral" third-party logistics provider, Vault...
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Falls 7.6 Percent
    Freight moving through Hong Kong International Airport tumbled 7.6 percent in June as the world's largest air cargo gateway saw...
  • ACL Taps Barge Line Veteran Knoy as CEO
    Inland waterway barge operator American Commercial Lines tapped Mark Knoy to be president and CEO, replacing Michael Ryan. Knoy...
  • US Steel Imports Fell in June
    U.S. steel imports declined 10 percent in June from May, but were up 31.2 percent year-to-date, reflecting weakening manufacturing demand...
  • Smid Retires as President of YRC
    Michael J. Smid, the chief operating officer of YRC Worldwide who handled the largest carrier less-than-truckload consolidation in history, left...
  • Newly Appointed Locke Heads to China
    Gary Locke formally resigned today as commerce secretary and was sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the...
  • GE Sells SeaCo for $1.05 Billion
    General Electric and a partner sold shipping container lessor GE SeaCo to HNA Group and Bravita Capital for $1.05 billion,...
  • APM Terminals Says Productivity Boosted in Nigeria
    APM Terminals said productivity of cranes at its container terminal in Apapa, Nigeria, has risen 25 percent in the past...
  • Universal Truckload Profit Falls 13.9 Percent
    Universal Truckload Service's profit slipped 13.9 percent in the second quarter, despite gains in its core truckload revenue, brokerage and...
  • Amazon to Build Three Tennessee Distribution Centers
    Internet retailing giant Amazon.com plans to open three more regional distribution centers in Tennessee this year, part of a broader...
  • US Manufacturing Falls to Two-Year Low
    A key measure of manufacturing in the United States fell back 4.4 percentage points in July to its lowest level...
  • Free Trade's Net Worth
    In the seven years since the U.S.-Chile free trade agreement took effect, U.S. exports to the South American country spiked...
  • South Carolina Ports Hires Cargo Sales Manager
    The South Carolina Ports Authority hired Kara Ramsey as manager of cargo sales to the shippers that use the ports...
  • Yusen Logistics to Appeal Price-Fixing Ruling
    Yusen Logistics, the logistics arm of Japanese shipping group NYK Line, will appeal an anti-monopoly ruling by the Japan Fair...
  • EU Launches Probe of Royal Mail Privatization Plan
    European Union antitrust regulators are investigating the United Kingdom's bid to privatize Royal Mail, the state-owned postal and logistics group....
  • Finnlines Profit Slips 9 Percent
    Finnlines reported first half operating profit fell 9 percent from a year ago due to Finnish port strikes, severe ice...
  • INTTRA Launches Automated Billing Dispute Resolution
    INTTRA, the ocean container shipping technology platform, is introducing a system that automates the process of comparing invoices and managing...
  • Yusen Logistics' Profit Plunges 59 Percent
    Yusen Logistics's net profit plunged 59.2 percent in its fiscal first quarter ending June 30 from a year earlier to...
  • CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates
    CMA CGM, trying to boost pricing on the beleaguered westbound shipping out of Asia, will apply a general rate increase...
  • Burden of Proof
    Q: I keep reading your column, I don't know why, looking for some semblance of integrity, of equity, in your...
  • Dog Days of Shipping
    In Ancient Rome, the period between July 24 and Aug. 24 became known as the "dog days." The hot weather...
  • Running on Fumes
    Mark David, sales manager of Saratoga Honda, normally gets 115 to 150 new Hondas a month to sell to customers...
  • Rail Shippers and Rails Pack Pricing Punch
    Railroad executives might not agree precisely on how much the economy is recovering from its springtime slump, but one thing...
  • Road to Recovery
    As James Welch returns to the less-than-truckload company he left four years ago, his big challenge is getting a much...
  • YRC Enters the Welch Era
    Leading YRC Worldwide back to profitability may be the toughest job in trucking, and it belongs to James L. Welch....
  • Credit Where Credit Is Due
    Now that the recession is over, many ports are publicizing their growing cargo volumes and increased revenues, but failing to...
  • USMX to ILA: It's Us Against the World
    The next union contract for East and Gulf Coast dockworkers will be negotiated amid economic uncertainty, the prospect of new...
  • Reinforcing Security's Message
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently completed the work needed to allow U.S.-based third-party logistics providers to participate as full...
  • A Call for Invasive Action
    A recent appeals court ruling should send a chill through shippers relying on reliable transportation on U.S. waterways. The...
  • Taking a New Spin on Export Controls
    Step by painful step, the Obama administration's reform of export controls, a key plank in its goal to double exports,...
  • Missing the Target
    Economic forecasting is never an exact science, but when it comes to predicting the economic impact of the tariff cuts...
  • TAA, as in Toil, Angst and Aggravation
    Political opposition to free trade is a given, and can take many forms: Fears over the competitive impact on markets...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Why pay the same for a super-slow boat to China?
    According to a recent industry-centric survey, shippers are becoming increasingly irked at the arbitrary introduction of slow steaming [16-20 knots] and super-slow steaming [12-16 knots] by ocean carriers playing the tradelanes of the world
  • US inches back from the abyss
  • Outside czar Mehdorn to help privatise Russian railways
  • Invensys signs up for MD's RPS
  • Private investment in ports remains strong
  • US agri shipper group urges: carriers must build better links with US exporters

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Strike hits ASC
    American Steamship forced to anchor ships as staff walk out following pay spat.
  • Back to the future strategy
    Diamond S Shipping to follow in OMI's wake as Craig Stevenson's new venture joins the major league.
  • Anema E Core freed
    Italian aframax tanker is set free by West African pirates after they plundered the vessel and stole part of the cargo.
  • Frontline 'expensive'
    Handelsbanken drops view on Oslo-listed tanker owner after lowering rate forecasts.
  • Wage freeze thaws
    Two-year fight over seafarers' wages has come to an end, union leader tweets.
  • Noble pens Sembcorp pair
    Driller takes jack-up orderbook at Singapore-listed shipbuilder to six after grabbing options worth nearly $500m.
  • ABP wins Humber battle
    ABP has prevailed in a court battle to wrest control of the Immingham Oil Terminal from oil giants.
  • Cido 30 ship sale signed
    Legendary investor Wilbur Ross provides financial backing for Diamond S Shipping as it becomes major MR product carrier owner.
  • Tanker takes to beach
    Prime Tankers managed vessel grounds near Mumbai after engine failure.
  • Bank downs CSDC stake
    JP Morgan sells off batch of shares worth $21m in Hong Kong-listed owner.
  • Cosco profit cut in half
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder and bulker owner sees its second quarter bottom line tumble.
  • The RMB may sink the $
    HSBC Shipping foresees the prospect of the RMB becoming the 'new' Dollar.
  • Diamond deal for Cido
    Craig Stevenson in $1bn deal to buy fleet of 30 product carriers from South Korean shipowner.
  • Zacchello firms seek help
    Antonio Zacchello' Marco Polo Seatrade and three related companies make bankruptcy filings in the US.
  • Marco Polo worth a pop
    OCBC kicks off coverage of Singapore-listed firm with a buy tag.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Maersk describes focus on fast-growing trades
    A.P. Moller - Maersk said it is focused on increasing its business in fast growing trades between China and regions such as South America and West Africa. An article in the most recent issue of the company's in-house magazineMaersk Postquoted Lar...
  • China Shipping issues profit warning
    China Shipping Container Lines Co. Ltd. said last week it expects to report a net loss for the six months ended June 30. In anotice to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange , the Shanghai-based company said the expected loss "is mainly attributable to fact...
  • CMA CGM, CSAV partner on Asia/Africa loop
    Liner carriers CMA CGM and CSAV are starting a new jointly operated service between Asia and West Africa. Each line will provide five vessels on a service with a rotation of Ningbo, Shanghai, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Port Kelang, Lagos (Apapa), Loma, Tem...
  • Zim seeks Asia/Europe peak surcharge
    Liner carrier Zim said over the weekend it would seek a peak season surcharge on the westbound Asia/Europe trade from Aug. 15. The surcharge, $150 per TEU, is applicable to destinations in northern Europe and the Mediterranean....
  • CSAV joins MSC Asia/Africa loop
    Liner carrier CSAV has joined a Mediterranean Shipping Co. loop between Asia and southern Africa, part of a wide-ranging network agreement the two lines announced in mid-July. CSAV will join as a slot buyer on MSC's six-ship Cheetah service, which...
  • Tropical adds new ship
    Tropical Shipping said it will christen a new ship in the Port of Palm Beach on Aug. 15.Tropic Express,a shallow-draft, 368 TEU ship, will be deployed in the company's service to the Bahamas and become the 15th ship in its fleet. The $14 million ...
  • Military Sealift Command names Europe, Africa head
    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has placed Capt. Richard Soucie in charge of its Europe and Africa operations. Soucie, who joined the Navy in 1978, replaces Capt. James E. Tranoris. The command provides transportation and delivery of perso...
  • CRST acquires STI
    CRST International has acquired trucking industry logistics services provider Specialized Transportation, Inc. The privately held companies did not disclose terms of the deal. STI, a former division of North American Van Lines, is based in Ft. Wayn...
  • New U.S. GDP figures show paltry growth
    The U.S. economy only grew 1.3 percent in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, which also sharply revised the growth figure for the first quarter to 0.4 percent from 1.9 percent. The second quarter growth was less than an...
  • Brazil losses drag down TNT Q2 profit
    The logistics company TNT Express on Monday reported second quarter operating income of $66 million, down 23.3 percent from the same period in 2010. The fall in profit was primarily attributable to major customers losses in Brazil, the company sai...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2011
  • Fujairah prices firm
    Earliest delivery dates were from August 4.
  • Fuel switch project honoured with award
    Partners cooperating on switch to low-sulphur distillate fuels on ships recognised by the Gulf of Mexico Program.
  • Floating storage tankers told to leave Pasir Gudang
    Malaysia's government orders seven tankers to go by the end of this month.
  • Rotterdam market firms
    Piraeus very busy with 'lots of volumes'.
  • Californian fuel rule changes cause ongoing controversy
    Two-year delay of 0.1% sulphur limit still not aligning regulation with ECA standards; supreme court challenge gains support.
  • North American ECA enters into force
    Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI creates world's third ECA; emission regulation to take effect in one year.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A.
  • Single owner for Ventspils oil transit business 'best outcome'
    Negotiations continue as new dispute erupts.
  • Bulgarian supplier out of product
    Refinery dispute enters new phase.
  • Shipping companies file for protection in US bankruptcy court
    Senior lenders 'unilaterally reversed their support'.
  • Week starts with uptrend in bunker prices
    Low demand for bunker fuel at major Asian ports on Monday.
  • Horizon Lines reports $7 million net loss in Q2
    Soft container rates and high bunker costs pulled Q2 results 'significantly below' last year's figures.
  • UK emulsion fuel manufacturer marks 'significant milestone'
    Quadrise Fuels buys 6,000 bpd manufacturing unit for its MSAR fuel.
  • Higher margins, bunker sales boost US bunker supplier earnings
    Expects full year earnings to benefit from the new bunker fuels markets it entered in 2010.
  • Hanjin questions supply of 0.1% sulphur ditillates by 2014
    Suggests to delay implementation of Californian 0.1% sulphur distillates use rule to 2015.
  • Loss warning on high bunker prices
    Dual-listed dry bulk shipping firm expects to post a net loss for the first six months of 2011.
  • South Korean bunker inventories slightly up
    SK Energy and Hyundai Oilbank to produce higher volumes in August.
  • Libyan unrest hits Chemoil
    Company responds to a query by the Singapore Exchange on losses incurred by associate in Q2.

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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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