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BRIEFS

September 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index rises close to 9-month high The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose to its highest in nearly nine months on Friday after surging iron ore and coal export business to Asia sustained a rally in recent days. Miami port dredging may damage reefs As Miami prepares to dredge its port to accommodate supersize freighters, environmentalists are making a last-ditch effort to protect threatened coral reefs and hectares of sea grass that they say would be destroyed by the expansion.

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CMA CGM tells smaller ships to withdraw from Asia-Europe to halt decline Week in Rates: Transpac, Asia-Europe rates fall again after brief rebound IADA ups intra-Asia rates US$75/TEU, and may levy $100/TEU October 1 World Container Index launched, aims to become basis of derivatives market Port of Xiamen July container throughput rises 10.6pc to 569,000 TEU Dongjiakou Harbour signs cooperation pact with Port of Vila Velha in Brazil Guangxi provincial port throughput hits 100 million tonnes in first half Taiwan customs bribery scam lengthens import queues in box crackdown Moffett Engineering, maker of truck-mounted forklifts rebrands as Cargotec US Post Office drops LTL service, results in job service job losses Singapore Health and Safety Act now applies to 50pc of national workforce Asia-Pac biggest, but joins global air cargo's 0.4pc July decline: IATA Air China's July cargo volume edges down 0.2pc to 91,100 tonnes Chongqing airport July cargo throughput up 34.2pc to 16,800 tonnes China Southern Airlines takes Canadian seafood direct to China America's Capital Cargo Airlines hit with FAA safety violation fines

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Mahan Air starts flying to Shanghai Today Iran's Mahan Air is starting flights to Shanghai Pudong airport (PVG), its third new route for 2011, after Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Mashad as well as flights to Istanbul Sa... Martinair Cargo launches service to Dubai Amsterdam-based Martinair Cargo, a company of the Air France-KLM Group, is starting a new service to Dubai Al-Maktoum airport (DWC) today, operated by Boeing B747 freighter three t... German railfreight volumes rise in H1/2011 Goods weighing a total of 188 million t were transported on German railway lines in the first six months of 2011. Destatis, the country's federal statistical office, told the media... Iata: freight continues to stagnate The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released the traffic figures for July, which showed that freight markets were stagnating with a 0.4% demand decline on prior-... CSX investing in Ohio intermodal terminal The US railway company CSX has announced that a USD 59 million intermodal freight terminal expansion is underway in Columbus OH (USA). This terminal expansion is part of a national... Russian Railways to upgrade Far Eastern infrastructure Russian Railways has designed an upgrade programme for the eastern section of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Baikal-Amur Mainline. The planned investments for the upgrade of th... Ten Maxity Elektrik vehicles for Greenway Services After a 15-day test of the Renault Maxity Elektrik under real conditions, Greenway Services has signed a long-term lease agreement for ten Maxity Elektrik with French lease provide... GL Award for Young Professionals The classifications society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has rewarded three young engineers for their outstanding diploma theses. For the 2010 award, engineering students were asked to ... Wrangle between Cosco and shipowners A wrangle between the China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) and several international shipowners over unpaid or partially paid ship leases has angered those caught up in the disputes.... APM Terminals rolls out maintenance service in Copenhagen APM Terminals - Cargo Service is now offering a maintenance and repair service at DB Schenker's rail terminal in Hoeje Taastrup (Denmark). The service is designed to help shipping ... GLS operates first green depot in the Netherlands GLS Netherlands has launched its first "green" depot in Enschede. During construction, the package, freight and logistics services provider relied on energy-saving techno... Fiege transports coffee for Moema The German logistics services provider Fiege will cooperate with Moema Espresso Republic in the future. Moema Espresso Republic offers fair-trade espresso. According to Fiege, its ... Kuehne + Nagel provides warehousing and distribution for Celio India Kuehne + Nagel recently signed a three-year contract with Celio Future Fashion Limited for the provision of domestic warehousing and distribution services in India. Celio, a leadin... New K+N Poland-UK groupage link Following the recent acquisition of the United Kingdom's RH Freight, Kuehne + Nagel has launched a daily direct link between its central hubs in Poznan and Nottingham, in order to ... MOL starts safety campaign Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently launched a six-week safety campaign. President Muto, executives and other personnel will proactively visit MOL-operated vessels to exchange opini...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
New maritime and port security training alliance launched Hyundai Heavy to install HiMSEN engines in 15 drillships PowerBuoy undamaged by Hurricane Irene New SUNY Maritime College president takes office Coast Guard warns of problems with VHF DSC distress alerts

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Americold to receive Port of Tacoma Globe Award Boeing set to deliver first 747-8 Freighter University of North Florida student earns Thomas B. Crowley scholarship Executive structure changing at Port Metro Vancouver Rail freight traffic sees up/down week

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Capesize rates look to maintain upward push Optimists say fronthaul fixtures could move above $27 per tonne Russia bids to strengthen Arctic presence Rosatomflot confirms possibility of new nuclear icebreaker as government looks to build up its ageing fleet Northern sea route transits increase As many as 15 transits expected Watch out for those dramatic pollution pictures The tendency to link spilt oil with tankers was an unhealthy trend that was followed by too many commentators Revenue-based index shows global forwarders boosting market share Weighted system often used by competition regulators more accurately measures market presence of leading companies Long Beach and Toyota sign long-term lease Japanese car maker committed to southern Californian port until 2028 after $240m 20-year lease renewal Sibur unveils detailed view of planned Ust-Luga LPG terminal Facility will be the largest terminal in the Commonwealth of Independent States for the transhipment of LPG, says company Baltic Dry Index hits 2011 high Western Australian exports and Japanese imports up, but questions are raised about sustainability of capesize rates rally Legal battle between Inttra and GT Nexus hots up Inttra files counterclaims against GT Nexus Libya port operations remain unclear Some movement seen as European Union lifts sanctions against six port authorities in Tripoli, Al Khoms, Brega, Ras Lanuf, Zawia and Zuwara Owners enjoy capesize party while it lasts Fronthaul demand is helping boost rates in the Pacific but the outlook from October onwards is hazy Seaarland companies demand $4.8m in cash Money from non-Chapter 11 affiliate will go a long way in keeping them afloat as they reorganise, petition tells judge Shipping links with Libya given the all-clear No more legal obstacles remain to block business on the same basis as before the civil war Suezmax earnings fall to two-year low as rising bunker prices eat into returns Increased fixing activity on West Africa to US route fails to lift rates in overtonnaged Atlantic Cargo growth fails to stop Asia-Europe rates slide Bellwether ports Los Angeles and Long Beach show flat conditions on the Pacific as inbound volumes weaken HSH Nordbank agrees further cuts in state aid Guarantees to be reduced by another $1.4bn in wake of agreement to shed jobs and trim bank's shipping book Bulkers over 23 years old 'must be demolished' Hosco Group chairman Gao Yanming says owners need to make a greater effort to reduce overcapacity in the dry bulk market Sanctions silver lining Removing Syrian oil from the shorthaul tanker market has an upside that canny shipowners should be able to profit from Torm defends LR1 pool closure Company says it has 'critical mass' to go it alone Two more arrested German vessels go to auction A growing number of general cargo and smaller boxships are being sold-off as banks move in Piraeus and Thessaloniki first half results surge Display of profitability comes just ahead of government's proposed sell-off of significant stakes to outside investors Interest grows in freight derivatives as physical market bottoms out Sentiment revives on the Asia-north Europe trades, but China-north Europe and China-US still slipping Hunt begins for new Emsa boss Brussels looks for successor to Willem de Ruiter to fill $18,533 a month role Don't blunder in It is vital that the UK Bribery Act 2010 is enforced in a sensitive manner Box trades database prepares to go global CTS will be publishing 440 freight rate indices by end-September Star Bulk names new chief financial officer Simos Spyrou replaces George Syllantavos who joins new blank cheque company Nautilus Sale and leaseback suggestions signal strategy U-turn for Vale Mining giant confirms talks with Chinese owners could see bulk carrier giants chartered out Box rates expected to pick up in third quarter Balance between container freight and vessel capacity poised to improve Jurong Port wins Singapore Offshore Marine Centre contract Three-year deal handed to government-owned port

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Gulf Coast braces for storm OIL PLATFORMS in the Gulf of Mexico are evacuating with a slow-moving tropical depression expected to drench the coast S&P is thinking small SMALL chemical/products tankers have dominated the S&P markets in the past two weeks, with seven vessels sold Kingston plans new expansion PORT Authority of Jamaica president Noel Hylton has confirmed to Fairplay that Kingston plans to raise its capacity from 3.2M to 5.2M teu per year Sochi scheme progresses SOCHI'S new terminal on the Black Sea should be able to handle two cruise vessels up to 300m long, plus a ferry up to 180m long, all at once, Fairplay has been told Mundra raises $150M for port expansion ADANI-owned Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone has raised $150M in foreign debt to pay for an expansion UK publishes rare old mariner records RECORDS and rare pictures of 1M seafarers from the early 20th century have been published by the UK's National Archives for tomorrow's Merchant Navy Day Shanghai plans to expand storage of metals SHANGHAI reportedly plans to build five times more storage space at bonded warehouses Singapore picks offshore centre operator SINGAPORE'S Jurong Port has been awarded the contract to operate the country's new offshore marine centre for the next three years TORM closes LR1 pool DANISH products tanker specialist TORM said it has closed the LR1 pool operated jointly with Reederei Nord Indonesian coal exports hit new high INDONESIA posted another record month of coal exports, largely lifted by another upswing of cargoes to China, IHS McCloskey reported today Even old Capesizes will do BIG GAINS in rates for Pacific round-trips and trans-Atlantic and Europe/Far East voyages today sustained the global Capesize surge India weighs raising iron ore tax past 20% SUPRAMAX rates in the Pacific could feel more pressure, with India's government considering raises in iron ore export tax VLGC demand propped up AFTER dropping from a three-month high of $70 per tonne in mid-August, eastbound very large gas carrier rates have dropped to $65.44/tonne Tankers arrested in smuggling cases TWO TANKERS were arrested this week in Piraeus on suspicion of smuggling oil, Greece's coastguard said today Moody's warns on GenMar CREDIT agency Moody's slashed its ratings on General Maritime today, implying that the tanker owner's junk bonds are now on the verge of default

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Port of Mobile Partially Closed Through Saturday The Port of Mobile's upper harbor is expected to remain closed to traffic through Saturday after a heavy crude oil... Trucking Employment Drops in August Trucking employment fell slightly in August and has remained relatively flat since June, according to seasonally adjusted data from U.S.... DOT Releases $34 Million for Texas Rail Project The Department of Transportation is finally prepared to release $34 million in grant funds it announced last October, so that... California Lawmakers Lukewarm to Amazon Offer California's top lawmakers appear lukewarm to Amazon.com's offer to hire 7,000 workers and build at least two giant distribution centers... Small Railroads' Traffic Strengthens Short line and regional railroads saw total shipments rise 3.4 percent in the final week of August, with gains across... Q&A: Obama's Call for Investment in US Transport Infrastructure President Obama has requested a joint session with Congress on Sept. 8 in which he will speak about investing in... UTi Worldwide Profit Grows 22 Percent UTi Worlwide improved its net profit 22 percent in the fiscal second quarter ending July 31 to $22.9 million as... NCC Expects Higher Auto Trade, Rates Norwegian Car Carriers said it expects "improved tonnage balance and higher charter rates for car carriers" over the next 12... Express-1 Shareholders Approve Investment Plan The shareholders of Express-1 Expedited Solutions approved a $150 million private equity investment and a change in management and name... Cargolux to Receive First New Boeing Freighter Boeing on Sept. 19 will deliver to all-cargo carrier Cargolux the first of its 747-8 freighters, which the manufacturer believes... INTTRA Countersues GT Nexus in Patent Dispute INTTRA is countersuing GT Nexus in a dispute the between the shipping industry technology companies over patents in the container... NYK Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates NYK Line posted a general rate increase for all dry and refrigerated containers moving in both directions on the trans-Atlantic... Transport Work Force Shrinks Slightly The transportation and warehousing sector shed 2,400 jobs in August, for a drop of 0.06 percent from July, as larger... Uncommon Carriage In a recently released report drawing from its deep well of data on non-vessel-operating common carriers, Journal of Commerce sister... The Price of No-Shows Q: Now that ocean carriers are implementing so-called no-show fees when a container misses its booked sailing, we're faced with... Sustainable Growth President Obama said it best: "To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to... West Coast Ports Tie Tax to Diversions Port executives from Seattle and Tacoma use every forum possible to explain what they believe are the injustices of the... Ports in a Storm Pete Reixach has his hands full. The chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities is trying to find the... Higher Stakes President Obama's call last week for simple, straightforward extensions of national transportation programs was well reasoned and measured, and a... Hapag-Lloyd Hikes India Port Congestion Fee Hapag-Lloyd said Friday it will increase its port congestion surcharge on containers moving to and from Port of Chennai, and... EU Lifts Sanctions on Major Libyan Ports The European Union lifted sanctions on Friday against six Libyan ports, allowing humanitarian relief and trade to resume to the... IATA Says Global Air Market Stagnating The international air cargo market is stagnating, with traffic shrinking 0.4 percent in July from a year ago and capacity...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
IADA pushes prices up World Container Index launched Panalpina launches intra-Asia trucking options AAPA urges US government to invest more in port security Dutch ships' armed private guard plea shot-down

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Jamaica restarts FLNG race Island seeing regas or storage vessel after Exmar deal binned. 'Busted' bulker freed Authorities release Vrontados vessel after 176-day detention while critics question surge in Venezuelan narcotics busts. Broker sees cape hope Signs of a "fundamental recovery" can now be seen in the capesize market, says Lorentzen & Stemoco. Vitol books Libya duo Trader keeps oil products flowing to National Transitional Council with fixtures for Ancora ships, as US releases funds. Haisheng earnings higher Shipping and investments come good for Chinese tanker and bulker owner in six months to 30 June. EU blacklists Syrian Oil The west attempts to throttle Assad's regime by closing down his market place. Hebridean Spirit returns British cruise line Noble Caledonia snaps up former Renaissance vessel from Middle East investor. Nevada back for more Canadian investor swallows more Genco shares to take its holding close to that of supremo Peter Georgiopoulos. Vyborg slashes loss Russian yard's bottom line improves in first half, but revenue dwindling away. Denholm finds new home LDH Energy has poached dry-bulk veteran Keith Denholm to lead its move into trading and shipowning. Xiangyu adds dredger Chinese owner pays rival $23m for 2009-built cutter suction ship. SITC takes two more Yang Shaopeng-led shipowner picks up options on a couple of boxships in China. Yang Ming sees rebound Taiwanese container line's Robert Ho expects revenue to improve in second half as peak season surcharges kick in. Turnbull sells PB stock Pacific Basin chairman David Turnbull sells shares worth close to $90,000 in the bulker owner. Cargoship crewman hurt Unconscious Ukrainian taken to hospital after seriously injuring hand on BBC England in Germany. Cosco cashing sextet Ship at centre of Norwegian spill one of six Chinese giant is selling to help curb losses from its dry-cargo division. Marco given reprieve Antonio Zacchello-led company wins permission to stay up and running during chapter 11 fight.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Washington Notebook World Container Index starts publishing Drewry, the London-based shipping consultant, and Cleartrade Exchange, an electronic marketplace for overt the counter freight and commodity swaps, said Thursday they have begun publishing the World Container Index. TheWCIreports spot container fr... Shipping portals battle heats up A patent battle between two of the leading providers of e-commerce services to the shipping industry has taken another turn. Shipping portal INTTRA has filed counterclaims against rival GT Nexus in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District... Containerization pioneer Tantlinger dies Keith W. "Tant" Tantlinger, 92, an engineer and inventor whose designs include the corner castings found on every shipping container, died in his home in Escondido, Calif., on Aug. 27. Tantlinger, who worked for Malcom McLean as vice president of e... Caribbean carriers set peak fee Member lines of the Caribbean Shipowners Association reiterated this week they will begin assessing a peak season surcharge fee on southbound shipments from the United States to Caribbean destinations from Oct. 9. The announcement was first made on... NYK to raise eastbound transatlantic rates NYK Line said Thursday it will be increasing rates on eastbound transatlantic shipments from Oct. 1. The increase is $200 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container, dry or reefer, and is applicable to origins in the United States and Can... FMSCA denies N.J. drayage truck petition The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a New Jersey Motor Truck Association petition requesting that the agency determine the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's drayage truck registry sticker display program is p... Huntsville gets FAA approval to handle B747-8s Alabama's Huntsville International Airport has received Federal Aviation Administration certification to accommodate the Boeing 747-8. The certification allow the airport to accommodate the plane on its 10,000-foot runway and 12,600-foot runway -- ... AIG aircraft leasing unit files for IPO International Lease Finance Corp., the aircraft-leasing arm of bailed-out insurer American International Group, announced plans Friday to raise up to $100 million through an initial public offering. It has applied to be listed on the New York Stock... DGX starts customs brokerage division Dependable Global Express, a Rancho Dominguez, Calif.-based logistics provider, has established a customs brokerage division to complement its freight forwarding operations. Gloria Serrano, DGX's global import manager and a licensed broker, will o...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Americas market displays end of week decline A tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico prompted companies including BP and Exxon Mobil Corp. to shut almost 6% of the area's crude output. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Prices stable in Cape Town. Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg 'Buyers and sellers seem to agree that bunkers are just too high,' a player tells Bunkerworld. Sulphur rules have 'lowered S02 concentrations' in Rotterdam Research highlights impact of IMO rules and EU directive. California regulator confirms amendments to OGV fuel rules Key changes are a two-year delay in tightening the sulphur limit to 0.1% and expansion of the regulatory boundary in Southern California. Troubled shipowner welcomes latest court ruling Marco Polo Seatrade wins right to use revenues to take the business forward. Bunker prices falling in Asia Demand 'mixed' at key Asian bunkering hubs. One size fits all The shipping industry may find IMO sulphur regulations a bit of a straitjacket, but for local regulators they are not always tight enough. Vessels sold to breakers with bunkers onboard Prices level 'strong' amid a sluggish demolition market. Hambantota: Start of bunker operations faces further delay Port contractor to hand the project to SLPA by the end of October. IFO avails 'tight' in Hong Kong Supplies of 380 cSt bunker fuel and 180 cSt grade tight amid firm demand, traders say. Floating storage units win 'two-week reprieve' Malaysian authorities give fuel oil units more time to move.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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