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BRIEFS

September 9, 2011

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*Shipping News* Car carriers support Japanese shipping lines Toyota Motor Corp and Nissan Motor Co's efforts to make up production lost after Japan's March 11 earthquake will benefit local shipping lines suffering from lower rates for hauling commodities and containers. Rise in bookings fails to lift freight rates An increase in supertanker bookings for shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, failed to lift freight rates due to a glut of ships, Marex Spectron Pte said in an e-mailed report.

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Wan Hai, Interasia launch intra-Asia Japan-Singapore NS3 Service S&P downgrades CMA CGM, reflecting decline in value of carrier's bonds NYK joins CMA CGM, Hanjin in debt market - issues US$325 million in bonds US west coast July box volume off 3pc, but outlook stays positive US regulator demands seven months more to investigate quasi conferences WTO rejects China's appeal against US 3-year 'safeguard' tyre duties DP World, Cochin Port closer to cabotage exemption for Vallarpadam South Xinjiang sees growth in both trade volume and value in first half Shanxi's railway volume up 8.7pc in first half to 26,824 tonnes New South Wales to privatise Port Botany container port on 99-year lease First half Hamburg-Poland container volume up 38pc to 114,000 TEU Agility and Nokia join to make global supply chain cheaper and faster Teamsters sue to stop Mexican truckers over eco-fuel lack, poor eyesight Shipper-carrier debate heats up on banning transpac antitrust immunity Hong Kong airport master plan consultation ends, green concerns noted Atlanta cargo flights increase 40pc since January - adding 24 a month Asiana Cargo starts flights from Oregon to Japan, Korea and China FedEx opens biggest station at Shanghai Pudong, covers 5,140 square metres American Airlines Cargo offers upgraded cold-chain service for critical shipments

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Capesize hire rates surge Number of idle boxships rises above 100: Report Spices exports climb 22 pc APM Terminals Mumbai celebrates productivity record on Wan Hai vessel New Mangalore Port stevedores seek MoS' help on rental issue Ficci survey shows corporate Indias confidence low Set up open Libor-linked forex loan facility, Fieo tells RBI Applying Newton's law to your investment portfolio Performance Analysis of EPC SRTEPC holds 57th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Myanmar to promote civil aviation industry The Southeast Asian country Myanmar is planning to privatise all domestic airport management businesses, to promote the country's civil aviation industry. 32 of the nation's 69 air... Increasing toll revenue on India's highways Revenue collection at toll barriers on India's national highways has increased continuously over the last three years, by 104% to INR 55.16 billion (about EUR 833 million), accordi... New international connections improve services for South Australia New Cathay Pacific nonstop flights from Adelaide to Hong Kong will open up faster international connections to Asian and North American destinations. Adelaide airport's managing di... AA Cargo expands options for pharmaceuticals shippers American Airlines Cargo has expanded its cold-chain service ExpediteTC, to include a new solution for the requirements of cold packaging during transit. The new solution, called Ex... KOCH-International with new groupage container traffic KOCH-International with new groupage container traffic KOCH-International, a medium-sized German provider of logistical services and network partnerships, now offers weekly groupag... South Africa's NiDa Transport orders 200 Volvo lorries The South African company NiDa Transport has placed an order for 200 Volvo FMX lorries, with a view to ordering 50 additional units, as Volvo Trucks has announced. The lorries orde... Dr Malchow named professor at Bremen university The maritime shipping and nautical affairs department of the Bremen University of Applied Sciences has received personnel reinforcement with the appointment of Dr Ulrich Malchow as... Vale in negotiations with Cosco? The Brazilian mining company Vale seems to be negotiating with Chinese shipping companies on them taking a role in Vale's new freight vessel fleet. This was reported yesterday by R... New container terminal planned in Indonesia A consortium led by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia Pelindo II plans to build a new container terminal in Sorong in West Papua. Five shipping lines - Salam Pacific Indonesia Line, Samudera ... Surge in traffic between port of Hamburg and Poland In the first half of 2011, seaborne container traffic between Hamburg and Poland saw a significant surge of 38% to 114,000 teu. In this context, imports and exports from/to Poland ... SBB Cargo reduces deficit substantially SBB Cargo reduced its deficit by 86% to CHF 7.2 million in the first six months of 2011 (same period 2010: CHF -49.5 million), thanks to improved productivity and major one-off eff... GLS opens new depot in Belgium Construction work on the first green depot in Belgium recently began in Puurs. The site is simultaneously being switched to a new traffic organisation. The parcel service provider ... Gefco opens new branch in Upper Austria The French transport and logistics group is continuing its expansion in Austria and establishing a branch in Vorchdorf, Upper Austria. Gefco is taking over the forwarding activitie... JCL Logistics opens subsidiary in Romania The Graz-based Austrian enterprise JCL Logistics is extending its network and will now be represented with a subsidiary in Romania. JCL can now offer high-level, innovative custome...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
STX Finland to complete and outfit two well intervention vessels Wärtsilä and Shell plan to expand LNG marine fuel efforts DCNS partners with KND to build patrol vessels in South Africa New WISTA chapter to meet on Seattle Maritime Academy training vessel TBS International reaches agreement with lenders BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $12 million more for LPD PMA

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes Maiden Voyage vessel Boeing predicts China will need 5,000 new commercial aircraft Evergreen earns award from Sears Holding Corp. Commerce Department report finds US exports jumped 3.6 percent in July Port of Everett offers options on possible change of boundaries

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Global cellular fleet to grow 20% in a year Lloyd's List Intelligence reveals economies of scale behind many orders Bunker traders blighted by tight credit Limited access to easy credit means bunker traders have fewer tonnes of fuel oil on the water Fuel now, pay later under threat The use of credit to fund the bunkering business is becoming expensive It is ship recycling now, not 'breaking' A gap between perception and reality is obscuring the true scale of the re-use of ships at the ends of their lives Killing the elderly to save the rich Senior executives in the larger companies are calling for a cull of older vessels, but are their reasons justifiable? Russia's Arctic waters return to top of the agenda Deal between ExxonMobil and Rosneft for mapping and exploring in the Kara Sea follows tanker voyages through the ice to Thailand ExxonMobil and Rosneft seal $3.2bn Kara Sea and Black Sea deal Russian oil and gas company to have access to US company's Gulf of Mexico holdings Harsh environment rigs catch financiers' attention Move to exploit the Russian Arctic means suitable equipment commands premium earning power HSH Nordbank bid to uncover details of Omega move out of Glencore deal Legal sources describe bank's move as 'much ado about nothing' MR tankers ballasting across Atlantic due to lack of cargo on benchmark route Owners only making enough money to cover operating costs on US Gulf to Europe backhaul trade lane, say brokers Transpacific box rates tumble Peak season comes to an early end 'Carnage' forecast for LNG shipping market Delays to production projects will leave new vessels without employment Russian society promises prompt service to Greek owners stranded by probe Number of vessels affected reaches 34 but about 60 could come under scrutiny Shipping companies must find alternative funding, says lender Deutsche Schiffsbank chief predicts even German KG market could reinvent its role Box trades in broad balance North-south volume growth offsets weak east-west flows Suezmaxes lead slow steaming Mid-sized crude carrier speeds decline almost 9% since February to 12.4 knots Supramax market stand-off continues Chartering activity is subdued as shipowners aim for unrealistically high rates US Bill calls for navy to charge for protection Congressmen wants flag states to pay their way Call for ports to issue guidelines on armed guards Port authorities must make use of guards viable Shipping singled out in call for boost to US security 'Limited progress' made implementing box scans for nuclear materials, says audit report Slow steaming VLCCs can save $16,000 a day Fleet speeds have reduced 7% since February and is reason limited lay-ups reported UK unveils conservation zones plan Proposal shortlists 127 sea areas to be protected from harmful effects of shipping and offshore Kallas unveils port services initiative Controversial proposals designed to cut red tape First hulks removed from Piraeus passenger port Veteran ferries have remained tied up for two years since owners' collapse CMA CGM, like others, will continue to be a slave to vagaries of the market Not until long-term contracts are the norm will shipping achieve stability Chartworld confirms kamsarmax project at SWS Greek owner aims to renew but is 'in no hurry' P&O to put European Seaway into lay-up as arrival of larger ferry looms Super ro-ros are already replacing Spirit of Dover and Pride of Dover Rotterdam port partially closed off after gas leak Police expect to re-open area today Tankers analysis: They can dress the market up but for many it still looks awful out there Even if a recovery does come about in late 2012 there is still a year of gloom ahead Time running out for some shipping firms as credit tightens further Banks have preferred to shun forced vessel sales but as conditions worsen, it may be only option

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Union dockers block grain train in Longview DOCKERS have tried to block the first shipment of grain to a new EGT-owned export terminal in Washington state Richards Bay cargoes jump CARGOES of coal from South Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal totalled 6.99M tonnes in August, an increase of 60% from July, IHS McCloskey reported today Greek imports plummet PIRAEUS said today vehicle transhipments revved up 25% year on year from January to August - but vehicle imports dropped 45% at Greece's largest port OECD warns of 2H gloom SHIPOWNERS and box carriers were given more depressing news today, as OECD published its latest economic outlook Sloman restarting Libya calls GERMAN carrier Sloman Neptun is the latest company to announce that it will restart liner services into Libya, its UK agent Cory Brothers said Factors listed in seafarer's death INSUFFICIENT manpower and "poor" seamanship practices were the main causes of a seafarer death in Scotland earlier this year, a Marine Accident Investigation Branch report said today EC transport tsar to focus on port snarls EC TRANPORT commissioner Siim Kallas pledged today to address delays in port schemes in proposals to be presented by the full commission in 2013 Greek-Russian document scandal strands islanders GREEK islands have reportedly been left without ferry links in the continuing Greek-Russian false document scandal Secondhand tanker values dive THE SALE of a 1999-built Suezmax early this week suggests a narrowing gap in values of secondhand VLCCs and Suezmaxes amid freight market deterioration, brokers told Fairplay today Curbs boosting demand for LNG bunkering GLOBAL LNG bunkering could hit 65M tonnes per year by 2030, IHS CERA predicted today Offshore jitters grip market STOCKS of Singapore rig builders Keppel and Sembcorp Marine dropped today after analysts advised caution amid looming economic uncertainty Capesizes drop on FFA selling BROKERS told Fairplay today Capesize bulker rates are dropping on concerted selling in the FFA market TBS wins new grace period BANKERS of perennially embattled TBS International have agreed for a second time to forsake debt principal repayments

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Cargo Starts Moving Through Tripoli, Benghazi Ports Security conditions at Libya's ports of Tripoli and Benghazi have stabilized, aside from celebratory gunfire at the capital, allowing international... Marad To Hold Panama Canal Expansion Forums The Maritime Administration is scheduling public meetings later this month to discuss how the opening of the expanded Panama Canal... Teamster Candidates Debate, Without Hoffa Candidates for top office in the Teamsters union battled over the fate of multiemployer pension plans, jobs and organizing and... Mitsui Acquires Portek For $179 Million Major Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. said on Thursday it completed a tender offer as part of a $179... Senate Panel Passes Highway Bill Extension The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted Thursday to extend surface transportation programs through Jan. 31, 2012, a first... Bulk Rail Traffic Hits 22-Week High Bulk freight shipments on major North American railroads rose 1.4 percent last week to the highest level since April 2,... US Transport Security Improvements Since 9/11 The terrorists attacks of September 11 forced the U.S. government to take a closer look at not only the security... ILWU Protest Closes Ports of Seattle, Tacoma ILWU protestors clash with police near a controversial grain terminal in Longview, Wash. The International Longshore and Warehouse... Trans-Pacific Benchmark Rate Drops 11 Percent The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 11 percent in the... Swift Fails to Block Class-Action Suit The Arizona Supreme Court cleared the way for a driver lawsuit against Swift Transportation that could have big ramifications for... Moody's Downgrades CMA CGM Outlook Moody's downgraded CMA CGM a day after Standard & Poors lowered its credit rating for the French ocean container carrier,... Cooling-Off Period Starts for Most US Rail Labor A cooling-off period that starts today could soon lead to presidential intervention in contract disputes between 11 national rail unions... Lufthansa Cargo Charter Expands in Canada Lufthansa Cargo Charter boosted its presence in North America by signing an agreement with Airline Network Services, a U.S.-based general... US Exports Hit Record High, Imports Fall A surge in July sales of American motor vehicles, industrial equipment and aircraft pushed U.S. exports up 3.7 percent to... FedEx Considers Orders for 50 Freighters FedEx is mulling buying up to 50 widebody freighters from Boeing and Airbus to update its aging fleet, according to... OOCL Reduces Emerging Market Currency Risk OOCL is minimizing the accumulation of currencies in emerging markets to reduce its foreign-exchange risks, because hedging costs are higher... Somali Pirates Free MSC Panama Somali pirates released the MSC Panama container ship this week after reportedly receiving a $7 million ransom for the vessel,... Irene Cost CSX $10 Million to $15 million Hurricane Irene cost the CSX about $10 million to $15 million in damage and lost business but the railroad expects... Wal-Mart Expects 'Flatter' Peak Season Wal-Mart is "guardedly optimistic" about the rest of 2011 but sees a trend toward a "flatter" peak season for holiday... Shippers Say Rail Service Deteriorating Rail service has slipped because of bad weather and cost-cutting that have left railroads without enough train crews to operate...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Zim, Coscon and Orsero to take over Agrexco service CMA CGM suspends Halifax service MSC box ship freed by pirates TSA hits back at criticism of index Evergreen rewarded for loyalty

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
CWC pens RCCL alliance China World Cruises gets ready to splash cash on Royal Caribbean time charter in a bid to boost business in Xiamen. Docker dispute erupts Riot police target International Longshore & Warehouse Union as protest blocks grain train to STX Pan Ocean terminal. Ezra could net $100m Lionel Lee-led offshore owner could bag a nine figure sum from securities issue, OCBC says. Floatel torches ticker Swedish offshore accommodation contractor gears up for delisting as it closes in on merger. Brokers fear price plunge Value of a VLCC newbuilding could soon sink to just $90m, brokers warn. STX Finland lands duo Norway's Eide Marine paying more than EUR 300m for two well-intervention ships at Rauma yard. Iceberg 1 not aground Hijacked vessel's owner contradicts report that cargoship has drifted ashore in Somalia. Wan Hai profit slashed Taiwanese boxship owner sees costs rise above revenues in first half of 2011. Port security failing The tanker hijack within port limits brings demands for new security controls in territorial waters. George strengthens hold Greek magnate sees stake in Nasdaq-listed DryShips boosted with the aid of stock dividend. K Line plots sales Japanese owner linked to offloading of bulkers and LNG carriers in bid to boost profit. Brazil petrol imports rise An Atlantic clean tanker boost is expected after Brazilian biofuel policy changes. Go Marine deal boosts Otto Singapore-listed offshore group says sale of AHTS newbuilding to Australian owner will help spur its bottom line. "Poor practices" blamed UK report says manpower insufficient on BMC cargoship after seafarer crushed by mooring wire. Hurricane theory blown Storm season no longer offers a push for the products tanker market, says RS Platou Markets.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Report: $100 billion FMC tells TSA, WTSA to continue filing reports The U.S. Federal Maritime Commissionhas ordered the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement and the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreementto continue to file verbatim transcripts of selected meetings through April 30, 2012. The FMC first orde... Container lessor sees expanding role The head of the world's largest container leasing company said Wednesday he expects shipping companies to start adding containers to their fleets next year, with many relying heavily on leasing companies for new equipment. John Maccarone, preside... TBS says banks grant forbearance Breakbulk and bulk ship operator TBS International said Wednesday its lenders have agreed to let it not make principal payments due on loans from Sept. 30 to Dec. 15. "During this forbearance period, the company and its various lender groups will n... MSC to raise U.S.-to-South America rates Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it plans to hike rates on shipments from the United States to the West Coast of South America. The increases are: - $250 per 20-foot container and $500 per 40-foot container from U.S. East an... CMA CGM refutes default worries French liner carrier CMA CGM has refuted reports earlier this week fromBloombergthat the line is in imminent danger of defaulting on its loan obligations. The newswire's report, based on figures from its in-house Bloomberg Bond Trader service, cal... MSC to transship North Europe/Oceania cargo Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it will alter the way it serves the North Europe-to-Australia trade by transshipping in the Mediterranean instead of providing direct service. MSC will truncate its existing Australia/Europe service, which ... Evergreen joins MCC in Southeast Asia Evergreen Line is joining an MCC Transport service between Malaysia and Indonesia, the lines confirmed this week. Evergreen will provide one of two vessels on MCC's INA4 service, which Evergreen will call IN4. The service rotation will be expanded ... MarAd Panama Canal, marine highways workshops The U.S. Maritime Administration has announced a series of public listening sessions and workshops related to the expansion of the Panama Canal and the U.S. marine highway program. The meetings serve as a forum for the maritime industry to present... DHL signs for 3 Southern Air B777 freighters DHL will add three Boeing 777 freighters, through an agreement with Southern Air Holdings, that will expand the integrated carrier's capacity and boost transit times along key growing trade routes between the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Th...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Prices rise in Fujairah Cape Town deliveries available for supply up to and including September 22. Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam Customs have announced strikes for the September 12-13 in Piraeus. Wartsila and Shell to 'promote' LNG bunker fuel Companies to work together to 'enhance LNG's rapid introduction and use.' Cockett expands French port coverage Company has been given approval to supply in the ports of Dieppe and Rouen. Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore Arbitrage window 'remains shut'. NGOs call for $25 per tonne levy on bunkers Urge adoption of measure at UN climate change talks in Durban to contribute to $100 billion Green Climate Fund. Bunker consumption could be 'cut by a third' Next generation of containerships will be more efficient and environmentally friendly, says Germanischer Lloyd. Gulf Petrochem to set up bunkering desk in Singapore 'We will start fuel oil and distillates trading as well as bunkering out of Singapore,' says CEO. Asian bunker prices firm up Average bunker enquiries at key Asian bunkering hubs. Increase in number of bunker disputes, says lawyer Observes a 'growing trend' of major bunker suppliers asking for cash in advance. Singapore's bunker market to see 'increased consolidation' Supply chain 'is starved of cash', says O.W. Bunker Global Sales Director. Bunker players must respond to demands for sustainability Capability to deliver cleaner marine fuels among 'new challenges' faced by the bunkering industry, says Maersk Line executive. Brightoil to post increase in annual net profit Partly due to a 'significant' increase in revenues from bunker sales, says company chairman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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