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May 10, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk expects counter-piracy costs to double
    AP Moeller- Maersk A/S, owner of the world's largest container line, predicts its costs for avoiding pirates off the coast of Somalia will double this year after attacks rose to a record in the first quarter.
  • Baltic dry index rises for sixth session on China demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose on Friday with fresh Chinese coal buying boosting sentiment.
  • OOIL orders 4 ships from Samsung
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd (OOIL) said yesterday that it has ordered four new container ships from Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries for a total of US$544 million.
  • LNG shipments in April highest this year

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL, UASC to swap 500 slots weekly on two Asia-Europe services
  • PIL adds Australia, New Zealand to China transpacific loop
  • Hapag-Lloyd to end long-run NWX to make north west transpac loop
  • Pirates foiled in attack on 3,428-TEU Evergreen boxship off India
  • Quake-grounded 'K' Line bulker refloated and towed after cargo discharge
  • Panalpina first quarter profit up 14pc to US$424 million
  • Textainer first quarter profit up 39pc to US$45.5 million on 31pc more sales
  • St Petersburg NCC first quarter volume up 4.7pc to 369,376 TEU
  • Cathay, other defendants, to contest 'NZ market' definition in Auckland court
  • Air China Singapore to form marketing alliance with ICBC
  • Rising costs cut Atlas Air Worldwide's US$10.5 million first quarter profit

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM launches Shaka Express service between Asia, Indian Ocean Islands & South Africa
  • DB Schenker Logistics creates 600 new jobs in Leipzig to handle BMW order
  • Drewry & Cleartrade launch container rate index
  • EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE announces new agency
  • Maersk's Seago Line to focus on intra-Europe trades
  • The Rotterdam Rules explained further
  • Kandla Port to boost capacity to 125 mtpa in 3 years
  • MPSEZ net rises 41 pc last fiscal, whopping 74 pc in Q4
  • Notice for nationwide dock strike withdrawn
  • Forex reserves jump $ 3.8 bn to touch $ 313.5 bn
  • Karnataka asks SC for more time to restart ore exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • CMA CGM to launch a new service
    The French shipping group CMA CGM launched the Shaka Express, a new weekly service linking Asia, Indian Ocean Islands and South Africa, on 8 May. The sailing, which deploys six 4.5...
  • Europorte orders twelve Euro 4000 locomotives from Vossloh Espa'a
    The rolling stock manufacturer Vossloh Espa'a has closed a deal with the operator Europorte which will result in an order for twelve Euro 4000 locomotives that will be used to tran...
  • Alaska Railroad reports stronger-than-anticipated revenues for 2010
    The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) has reported stronger-than-anticipated revenues for 2010, with USD 13.4 million net income on total revenues of USD 167.1 million. One key to...
  • Union Pacific Railroad investing nearly USD 4 million for track improvements
    The US-based rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the state of Wyoming's transportation infrastructure with a nearly USD 4 million investment to enh...
  • 440 HP Volvo FH - most popular truck in Brazil
    The 440 HP Volvo FH 6x2 is the best-selling heavy commercial vehicle in Brazil. Volvo do Brasil sold approximately 6,500 vehicles of this type last year, 66% more than in 2009, and...
  • Georgia building longest runway in the Caucasus region
    The airport with the longest runway in the entire Caucasus region is currently being built near the Black Sea port of Poti. This fact was pointed out by the Georgian p...
  • USA and Saudi Arabia initial open skies agreement
    The USA and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia initialled an open skies agreement on 18 April. The pact, which will be applied on the basis of comity and reciprocity pending its entry int...
  • Uruguay and UAE attain open skies
    Dinacia, the directorate general of Civil Aviation of Uruguay, and the United Arab Emirates have signed an open skies air services agreement. Under the agreement, any number of des...
  • A8 Innkreis motorway road works - help available for foreign truck drivers
    From tomorrow (10 May) hold-ups may occur on the A8 Innkreis motorway in Upper Austria due to major road works. Foreign truck drivers will be able to obtain A8 traffic news...
  • New Zealand: Fonterra invests in tanker fleet upgrade
    New Zealand-based Fonterra has announced it will spend USD 27 million to make its 480-strong tanker fleet safer, greener and easier to handle. The biggest change will be the purcha...
  • New lobbyist for Kombiverkehr
    Wolfgang Hahn, a former department head at the German ministry of transport, is to represent the interests of the intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr, based in Frankfurt. Hahn...
  • PIL enhances service to Australia and New Zealand
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is expanding its China Transpacific Service string to include ports in Australia and New Zealand on the westbound leg. The weekly service will dep...
  • Call for changes to SOLAS to suppress piracy at sea
    The prominent UK and US maritime lawyer and maritime author Dr John A.C. Cartner is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enact changes to the Safety at Life ...
  • Dachser investing in southern Germany
    The global logistics service provider Dachser is reinforcing its presence in the Heilbronn-Franken region (Germany) by building a new 51,500 sqm branch office in Öhringen. The EUR ...
  • FedEx Trade Networks opens new office in Le Havre
    FedEx Trade Networks, the forwarding subsidiary of the US CEP and logistics corporation FedEx Corp, recently phased in a new branch office in the port city of Le Havre (France).
  • DHL wants to open four oil and energy centres across Africa
    The logistics service provider DHL, part of the Deutsche Post DHL, plans to launch four oil and energy centres of excellence across Africa over the next twelve months. The centres ...
  • The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich
    The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Grand Princess back in service after shedding Skywalkers
  • Norwegian bank looks for "ownership solution" for two seismic vessels
  • Braemar swoops on BMTMOS

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Port of Olympia looking for Citizens Advisory Committee member
  • Port of Long Beach director to receive West Coast Connie Award
  • Corps of Engineers releases Columbia/Snake lockage schedule
  • Piracy battle high on agenda of IMO safety committee meeting
  • Braemar Shipping buying BMT Marine and Offshore Surveys

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • VLGC rates below $50 as crude drops
    Middle East-to-Asia LPG routes hit by Asian national holidays and lower crude prices
  • Ten seals long-term charters for suezmax pair
    Tanker owner Tsakos Energy Navigationhas clinched 11- and 12-year charters for its two forthcoming suezmax newbuildings from Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
  • Product tankers keep auction houses busy
    Japan's Eagle Maritime has sold the long range one product tanker Eagle Hope for $38m at auction, marking the latest in a line of product tankers to go under the auctioneer's hammer in recent weeks
  • Spate of supramax purchases as freight rates improve
    China's Wah Kwong Shipping Agency Co is thought to have sold the supramax dry bulk carrier Shanghai Venture for $26m to Norway's Spar Shipping
  • Bangladesh breakers gain two-month extension
    Shipyards in Chittagong now have until July to stock up on vessels
  • General Maritime out of the woods
    Tanker operator completes refinancing, allowing Oaktree 'bailout' to go ahead
  • Boskalis secures $125m Nigeria contracts
    Land reclamation linked to Prodeco International's development work on new terminals at Onne
  • TEN seals long-term charters for suezmax pair
    Deal fixed at $23,000 daily plus profit-sharing arrangements
  • Training camps signal pirates' ability to adapt to challenges
    Gangs' tactics are evolving in the face of countermeasures by shipowners and navies
  • P&O Ferries accuses SeaFrance of benefiting from state backing
    British ferry operator lodges complaint with European Commission over rival's ability to undercut prices
  • An ounce of prevention
    In a recent case, a judge broke precedent by considering a shipbuilding dispute under mainstream English construction law
  • Vale in name protest against China load ruling
    Brazilian mining giant dubs VLOC fleet Valemaxes
  • Great Eastern revenues and profits both fall
    Company blames muted demand, unwinding of floating storage and supply of new vessels
  • Vale's VLOCs have 'killed' capesize market
    Commodities giant's shipping strategy has depressed global capesize freight rates until 2014, claim dry bulk shipowners
  • Braemar shipbroking profits up on increased revenues
    Reports 'robust' results for financial year
  • Waving goodbye
    The UK Revenue's tinkering with tonnage tax could drive shipowners to desert the flag
  • Newlead retreats from bond offering plan
    Nasdaq-listed owner says alternative financing will be sought but newbuildings unaffected
  • Build versus bombast
    It is laudable that the port authority of New York has the foresight to keep investing in the future trade on which it will rely
  • Mundra cargo volumes rise 30%
    Company on track to become India's top privately-owned port, says chairman
  • ClassNK builds cloud-based archive
    Japanese class society has teamed up with IBM to develop world's first archive centre for new IMO goal-based standards
  • Nordic American makes investment case despite $7m loss
    Strong balance sheet an advantage for suezmax spot market specialist
  • Call for new military force to provide onboard guards
    London Greek body urges governments to take more robust action to quell 'unacceptable' situation
  • Sembcorp Marine sees brighter outlook for offshore
    Jurong yard makes headway on cost controls and scores modest profit gain
  • Latvian tanker arrested after suspected pollution incident
    French spotter plane observes 4km trail of oil emanating from Kaltene of the coast of Brittany
  • Australia-China capesize rates squeezed by excess tonnage
    Earnings restricted in a narrow band as owners see gloomy outlook on overcapacity
  • Teekay orders $636m FPSO at Samsung Heavy
    Contract win is latest in a flurry of deals for offshore vessels
  • Inmarsat sees flat maritime revenues
    Record increase in FleetBroadband terminal activations offset by migration to its own cheaper services.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Cars, boxes fuel German port surge
    GERMANY has reported strong year-on-year Q1 throughput growth at most of its North Sea ports
  • Southeast Asia solution seen for LNG glut
    SOUTHEAST Asia could absorb the current LNG supply overhang as the region seeks to exploit a flexible export market, an Amsterdam conference has heard
  • KG equity shortage warned
    GERMAN shipowners continue to suffer from a lack of equity for new investments, a study showed today
  • FMC still mulling over slow steaming
    LOWRY Crook, chief of staff at the Federal Maritime Commission, told Fairplay today the panel remains months away from issuing slow-steaming guidance
  • NewLead scuttles bond plan
    NASDAQ-listed NewLead Holdings has backed out of its plan to raise $120M in the Norwegian bond market
  • Black Sea drug surge seen
    EUROPOL has warned that proximity to the Black Sea has been a key factor in southeastern Europe becoming the fastest-growing hub for drug trafficking to the EU
  • Braemar acquires BMT
    BRAEMAR Shipping Services, which announced a profits rise for the last fiscal year, told Fairplay today that it expects a key acquisition to broaden its business range
  • SpareBank buys seismic vessels
    ARTEMIS Shipping, a subsidiary of Norway's SpareBank 1 SR-Bank, today said it has bought two seismic vessels from troubled Bergen Oilfield Services
  • Liberia, EU tighten timber export rules
    LIBERIA and the EU are expected today to sign an accord aimed at ending export shipments of illegally sourced wood, IHS Global Insight reported
  • Fred Olsen Production reduces losses
    NORWAY'S Fred Olsen Production today reported net losses of $765,000 for the first quarter, but the results marked an improvement from losses of $2.93M a year earlier
  • EU tests customs programme
    A PILOT programme has begun to test procedures aimed at reducing red tape for ships moving between EU countries, the European Maritime Safety Agency has announced
  • Saudi shipments rise
    SAUDI Arabia shipped 4.7Bn riyals ($1.3 billion) of petrochemicals in March, from 3.6Bn riyals in that month of last year, according to its department of statistics
  • Spanish yard to repay Viking Line
    VIKING Line said today Spain's Astillero de Sevilla yard has been ordered by a UK court to repay €44

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Bulk Railcar Traffic Dropped in April
    April loadings of bulk commodities and other cargoes aboard large freight cars declined in April for major U.S. railroads, which...
  • Idled Railcars Reach Two-Year Low
    North American railcars owners reduced their number of idled or stored units by 7,421 in April to 276,228, the lowest...
  • Consumer Debt Grows $6 Billion in March
    Consumers are gradually becoming more willing to borrow and banks more willing to lend, the Federal Reserve Bank of New...
  • Key Pollution Levels Decline at Port of Los Angeles
    Data from four air-quality monitoring stations in and around the Port of Los Angeles show concentrations of elemental carbon, a...
  • Long Beach's Steinke Tapped for Connie Award
    The Containerization and Intermodal Institute will give its latest Connie Award for accomplishments in the shipping industry to Richard D. Steinke,...
  • DOT Seeks to Extend HOS Comment Period
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to extend the deadline for its truck driver hours-of-service rule as it seeks...
  • Drewry Air Price Index Hits Five-Month High
    The Drewry Air Freight Price Index pushed back up to its highest level in five months in March despite slipping...
  • DOT Distributes $2 Billion In Rail Grants
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, unveiling a shift in strategy for allocating federal rail spending, sent $2 billion on Monday to...
  • Drewry: Vessel Call Reliability Down to 51 Percent
    Container service reliability declined for the second quarter in a row during the first quarter of 2011, according to Drewry...
  • Air China Cargo Adds Chengdu Stop
    Air China Cargo is adding Chengdu to its Asia-Europe freighter service as the carrier looks to raise the Western China...
  • FedEx Express Building Singapore Regional Hub
    FedEx Express is building a Southeast Asia hub operation in Singapore that will become the carrier's second-largest facility in Asia...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Increases 11 Percent
    Cargo traffic at Air France-KLM grew 11 percent in April and capacity jumped 15.6 percent from last year, when fallout from...
  • What Price Stability?
    The main goal for many U.S. importers entering negotiations this spring with carriers in eastbound trans-Pacific lanes was to prevent...
  • BNSF Profit Up 20 Percent in First Quarter
    BNSF Railway posted a $607 million profit for the first quarter, up 20 percent from the same period in 2010...
  • Chinese Ship Rescued After Pirate Attack
    The Indian Navy and Coast Guard Thursday rescued a Chinese merchant ship that had been attacked by Somali pirates in...
  • OOCL Increases Asia-Europe Rates
    Orient Overseas Container Line is raising rates on Asia-Europe trade lanes as part of what it calls a new "rate...
  • CEVA Profit Jumps 36 Percent
    CEVA Logistics reported its profit expansion accelerated in the first quarter, with the $102 million earnings growing 36.5 percent year-over-year...
  • Dairy Producers: End Trucking Dispute
    The International Dairy Foods Association supports the Obama administration's proposed cross-border trucking agreement between the United States and Mexico. ...
  • OWL Helps US Apple Growers Export Fruit to India
    Ocean World Lines, a subsidiary of Pacer International, says it has a new program to help U.S. apple growers increase...
  • Chiquita Adds PrimeLINE Reefer Units
    Within the last year, Cincinnati-based Chiquita added 4,700 PrimeLINE units equipped with the QUEST power-saving mode to the 1,250 previously...
  • Maersk Raises Fees, Cites Reefer Shortage
    Maersk Line in April imposed general rate increases and reefer charges on several trades in reaction to what it says...
  • UASC Targets Reefer Market With New Ships
    United Arab Shipping received its first 13,500-TEU vessel, part of an order of nine so-called A13 vessels from South Korean...
  • Cold Chain Group Signs Energy Partnership
    The Global Cold Chain Alliance has signed a service partnership agreement with Cascade Energy. Energy usage is among the...
  • Air Cargo Carriers Voice Screening Concerns
    Neel Shah, head of International Air Cargo Association's security committee, is raising warnings about the impending 100 percent screening deadline...
  • USDA Cautioned on Importer Definition
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America is cautioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use care...
  • Delivering Savings
    Drug and health care companies are being told that how you distribute products can be a billion-dollar decision. Distributors...
  • Cold Train Is Red Hot
    Amid much hoopla and celebration last April, a handful of 53-foot refrigerated containers left the Port of Quincy, Wash., on...
  • In a Disaster, Relief Is on the Way
    When disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan strike, there is an immediate need for food, medicine and...
  • In a Search for Food, Japan Turns to US
    In the first two months of 2011, Japanese consumers markedly increased their purchases of U.S. foods, spending 81 percent more...
  • Wanted: Truckers
    When intermodal giant Hub Group acquired Exel Transportation this spring, its top executive said Exel's refrigerated intermodal business was what...
  • Lucrative Food Stores
    The $6 billion refrigerated warehouse industry in the U.S. is expected to grow an average of 2.8 percent annually until...
  • California's new Gold Rush
    In the heady export days of 2007, more than a million metric tons of bagged rice was exported through Northern...
  • Reefer Renaissance
    These days, companies involved in the cold chain are the cool kids on the playground ' everybody wants to be...
  • Looking Forward
    Most everyone in trade and transportation has a connection to the World Trade Center, if only because it's named after...
  • Bulking Up - and Down
    China's demand for bulk commodities has determined the fundamental trend of the dry bulk shipping market. It's therefore necessary to...
  • Economy, With a Plan
    The latest International Monetary Fund forecasts predict China's economy may surpass that of the United States in real terms by...
  • Shanghai's Next Step
    Among the many major developments at the Port of Shanghai since the site became the world's largest container port last...
  • Avoiding Trouble In a C-TPAT validation
    Members of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism beware: Validation or revalidation requirements have changed significantly since you were initially...
  • Trinity's Supplier Business Rebounds
    Trinity Industries is getting a needed boost from improving rail business, but the improvement in the transport equipment manufacturer's financial...
  • NS, CN Bullish on 2011 Prospects
    Charles W. Moorman, chairman, president and CEO of eastern-U.S. carrier Norfolk Southern Railway, was already looking ahead when he reported...
  • Yes, Virginia, There Is A Freight Strategy
    Virginia is moving ahead with an intermodal freight strategy even as the federal government in large part is still talking...
  • Yield Signs Brighten
    Slow growth, or even declining revenue, isn't necessarily a bad thing ' if it comes with higher earnings. Transportation companies...
  • YRC Almost Fully Diluted
    YRC Worldwide may have cleared perhaps the largest obstacle to its survival by securing an accord on a restructuring plan...
  • A Bridge Too Far?
    Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, asks transportation interests to "stick with me" on...
  • Carriers' Financial Squeeze
    Japan's three largest ocean carriers expect lower profits this year because of higher fuel prices, uncertain bulk and car carrier...
  • Horizon Lines Timeline
    2003 ' Horizon Lines formed as separate company when CSX sells its subsidiary to The Carlyle Group. September...
  • Challenges Seen on Horizon
    Embattled Horizon Lines says it is facing a "challenging" year for its operations even after dodging a debt default and...
  • Double-Stacked on Paper
    It's a strange anomaly that in this environmentally conscious, time-is-critical age when most trade processing is handled by computer, vessel...
  • STB's Nudge to Regulate
    If the Surface Transportation Board is inclined to impose new competition and shipper access rules on U.S. railroads, the Obama...
  • Truck Pricing Steps Up
    When it comes to rates, there's an ocean of difference between global shipping lines and North American domestic carriers. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • 'Our word our bond'
    That is the motto of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) which marks its centenary this year with a Gala Dinner at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, later in May. It is a standard that has served its 3,500 membership from 24 international branches well; but it is a moral discipline that is often seen lacking in the liner shipping industry
  • Tropical posts Q1 loss on back of volumes dip
  • US/China talks begin
  • Mombasa's second box terminal on schedule
  • Bunker price volatility a headache for carriers
  • Gulftainer heads into Brazil

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Diana targets box duo
    Diana Containerships plots $172m stock offering after entering talks to buy a pair of 3,500-teu boxships.
  • AOD hit by force majeure
    Asia Offshore Drilling added to growing list of owners threatened by delivery delays at Keppel FELS in Singapore.
  • Sembcorp emerges ahead
    Singapore-listed shipbuilding group hopes profit will follow increased E&P spending fuelled by firming pump price.
  • Farstad fixes five
    Oslo-listed offshore owner nets five contracts worth nearly $76m in Australia and the North Sea.
  • Genmar wraps up rescue
    Shares of General Maritime Corp inch ahead as Wall Street weighs impact of restructured loan and $200m equity injection.
  • Marsh mellow on slump
    London-listed shipbroker can improve earnings despite the fact tanker and bulk recovery is some way off, says CEO Alan Marsh.
  • NATS pays despite loss
    Herbjorn Hansson-led tanker owner adds five cents to first quarter dividend and sets stage for growth despite three-month deficit.
  • Strong start for STX OSV
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees its bottom line climb by over a quarter in the first three months of 2011.
  • Top to tap investors
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led shipowner sets up $115m equity issue in its first post-crash fundraiser.
  • Yang Ming edges up
    Investments keep Taiwanese container line ahead in first quarter, but operating costs jump.
  • Guards save Syrian bulker
    Samin Shipping vessel survives attack from pirates in the Arabian Sea thanks to on board security team.
  • Sterling work from JF
    Shipping tycoon more than doubles his fortune to secure place among the top 10 richest people in the UK, Sunday Times says.
  • TEN goes long again
    Greek owner confirms 11 and 12-year charters of suezmax newbuildings to Asian major.
  • Immigrants arrive in style
    Chinese nationals held in New York after travelling as guests on luxurious Queen Mary 2.
  • Rickmers ship diverts
    Container vessel heads to Bermuda after chief engineer suffers eye injury.
  • Bank takes BOS duo
    SpareBank's Artemis Shipping buys seismic vessels due to Bergen owner's stretched financial situation.
  • Namura more positive
    Japanese yard hikes annual profit forecast, but remains well behind last year's gain.
  • Braemar in distressed buy
    London-listed broker pays nearly $4m for BMT Marine in a deal which puts it on the surveying and engineering map.
  • Braemar results 'robust'
    Alan Marsh-led shipbroker boosts its dividend for an eighth successive year as profit sneaks up.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Clay directs Weber's Inland Empire West
    Weber Logistics, a Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based third-party logistics firm, has hired Robert Clay as director of its Inland Empire West operations. In this position, Clay will be responsible for Weber's Inland Empire facilities, which comprises t...
  • Air China Cargo begins business
    Air China Cargo, a joint venture between Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and Air China Ltd. based in Shanghai, commenced operation on Friday. The company said it will soon have a fleet of 12 747-400 freighters. Air China has a 51 percent interest in the...
  • Japan sets guidelines for radiation measurements
    The American Bureau of Shipping said Japan has set guidelines for radiation measurements and what it is calling "attestations" for export containers and ships in Japanese ports. The guidelines are available on the Web site of Japan's Ministry of L...
  • Maersk launches intra-Europe line
    Maersk Line's intra-Europe specialist carrier is to begin operations this month, according to a report last week by maritime consultancyAlphaliner.Maersk and sister line Safmarine are rolling their intra-Europe services under a new brand, called Se...
  • Report: Overcapacity chokes China coastal shipping
    China's state media reports its coastal and inland shipping companies are suffering losses due to overcapacity and high fuel prices. A report on thePeople's DailyWeb site from the wire serviceXinhuaquoted Xu Zuyuan as saying 30 percent of China'...
  • Textainer reports fleet utilization tops 98%
    Container-leasing company Textainer said it had first quarter net profit of $42.8 million compared to $27.1 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $91.2 million for the quarter compared to $69.6 million in the same 2010 period. Textainer sai...
  • Lessons learned

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 9, 2011
  • Fujairah prices rise
    In Durban and Cape Town deliveries available up to and including May 23.
  • US Navy official sets out rules for biofuel production
    The Navy won't use fuel that has been made at the expense of food crops.
  • Rotterdam market firms, mixed elsewhere
    Products reported to be 'very tight' in Rotterdam.
  • Abatement and energy efficiency present opportunities for owners
    Industry consultant predicts 'rapid increase' in use of scrubbers, while energy efficiency measures impact overall marine fuel demand.
  • Refinery should be designed to meet bunker specs
    Backers of new Fujairah refinery should 'be aware' that fuel oil specification is 'heading towards a low sulphur level'.
  • 'Noxious smells' trigger new attack on bunker plans
    Gibraltar could face future of 'more pollution not less' says environmental group.
  • Nominees announced for 'clean' and 'next generation' ship awards
    Four ships up for environmental award at Nor-Shipping 2011, while 'Next Generation Ship Award' nominees feature efficiency gains and LNG fuel systems.
  • Week opens with rebound in bunker prices
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday.
  • Australia issues update on application of the Bunkers Convention
    Includes updated information on the application of Bunkers Convention to oil tankers.
  • Transbunker subsidary secures VAT refund
    Use of VAT refund guarantee to encourage exports, says VTB Bank.
  • Hull paint manufacturer developing 'transparent' monitoring tool
    Jotun Marine working with DNV on a benchmarking tool for measuring hull efficiency.
  • Lubes firm offers green solutions for ships
    There are two areas where one can 'be really green, not just painted green,' said Tiger Oil Marine CEO.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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