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BRIEFS

April 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping body laments drop in bank credit THE banking crisis has altered shipping finance, making less credit available to buy vessels which in turn hinders fleet renewal and dampens world trade, said the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Spyros Polemis, at yesterday's Sea Asia ship financing conference. A new breed of shipowners HERALD the rise of dry-side industrial players becoming the new breed of shipowners, said Standard Chartered Bank's head of shipping financing, Nigel Anton, at yesterday's ship financing talk during the three-day Sea Asia conference. Singapore ports to get $20m shot in the arm SINGAPORE'S ports are going to get a $20 million boost over the next five years through the Port Technology Research and Development Programme. Lines stressed over high bunker costs

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Wan Hai back in black with US$190 million net profit Maersk to increase east coast US to Asia rates US$100/FEU Horizon says it's received customer support in its troubles Fuel costs were fatal to The Containership Company: Lars Jensen Ningbo's imports soar 50pc in January and February Hanjin Shipping receives two 8,600-TEU ships China Hunan's freight volume up 12.4 pc in first two months Alataw Pass freight volume ranks first in western China Asian box ports urged to increase capacity to meet growing demand Cold Train expects to boost rail freight volumes 300pc in 2011 DHL to build three US$84 million Sydney distribution centres America's top 50 trucking companies 2010 revenues up 9.4pc EU polls aviation sector on how to amend regulations Zacks Investment Research rates FedEx top and UPS 5th in sales per share Aerospace exec urges wider support for Korea Free Trade Agreement

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APRIL 13, 2011
Western European airlines heading to the Southern hemisphere Air France is launching a thrice weekly Paris CDG ' Cape Town (South Africa) service on 3 November. The route will be operated with Boeing B777-200ER aircraft offering a belly capa... China Cargo chooses BFS China Cargo Airlines has appointed Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between the cargo handling organisation Worldwide Flight Services and Bangkok Airways, as its carg... Sendai airport re-opening today Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that Sendai airport will reopen to commercial traffic today (13 April). After Sendai goes back into se... Germany's railway engineering sector saw sales grow in 2010 Railway engineering companies in Germany set a new record last year with a turnover of EUR 10.9 billion. This represents a 4.8% increase compared to 2009. The railway industry's sa... Bombardier receiving more orders Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, reported its overall financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31 January 2011. Bombardier Transpor... GB Railfreight runs first interhubGB service GB Railfreight (GBRf), a UK-based freight haulier, successfully ran its first interhubGB service recently. The service left Barking at 23.20 and arrived at Manchester Trafford Park... Massive opposition to gigaliner in Germany Forsa, an opinion research institute, has compiled a new, representative survey showing that more than three quarters of all German citizens (77%) are opposed to the use of gigalin... Volvo Trucks selling heavy hybrid lorries As part of the Volvo Group's focus on hybrid vehicles, Volvo Trucks is now commencing sales of heavy hybrid trucks, under the name Volvo FE Hybrid, to customers in selected Europea... Foundation stone laid for new Volkswagen engine plant in Mexico The foundation stone for a new Volkswagen engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato was laid in the presence of the governor, Juan Manuel Oliva Ramin'z, and ... Global Ports Terminals: turnover exceeds pre-crisis level Global Ports, a group of leading operators of container terminals in the northwest and Far East of Russia, reported that its container turnover grew to 341,222 teu in Q1/2011. This... Port of Long Beach: Richard Steinke steps down The port of Long Beach CA (USA) has reported that its executive director, Richard Steinke, is leaving on 30 September after serving the USA's second largest port for fourteen years... Hansa Heavy Lift continues to serve heavylift sector Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH (formerly Beluga) is to continue operating in the steel, project and heavylift market. Ten P-class heavylift vessels and five super heavylift F-class units ar... MOL: the Fuji Maru cruise ship calling at ports in Iwate Prefecture The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently announced that its ocean cruise ship - the "Fuji Maru" has started calling at the ports of Ofunato, Kamai... EIB supports investments in port of Koper The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 35 million loan for modernising the Slovenian port of Koper's infrastructure. The move is designed to expand the capacity... DHL Supply Chain expands in Australia DHL Supply Chain Australia has started building three distribution centres in Sydney's western suburbs. The distribution centres, which will cost around AUD 80 million (USD 84... Dachser opens office at Dresden airport The international logistics provider Dachser wants to continue growing in its home country Germany. In line with this aim, the company's division Dachser Air & Sea Logistics ha... Fiege Group inaugurates new logistics centre in Rome The German logistics provider Fiege, based in Greven, recently inaugurated a new logistics terminal in the industrial town of Colle Ferro in the province of Rome (Italy). The new s... Correction: THY flying to Basra from 11 May In yesterday's new item entitled "Turkish Cargo launches freight services to Iraq" , we erroneously reported that the airline began flights to Basra (Iraq) yesterday (11 ...

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APRIL 13, 2011
House panel holds hearing on Coast Guard acquisition problems Damen introduces Twin Axe wind farm support vessel Deltamarin gets first order for new bulker design Total Lubmarine develops cylinder oil to future proof ships against ECA woess

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APRIL 13, 2011
Past Fritz Companies agent Larry O'Neil dies in Spokane Groundbreaking ceremony set for Port Angeles Composite Campus Marcon brokers sale of three ocean-going tugs World's largest ro/ro vessel calls Port of Tacoma's Terminal 7 Giant mobile crane heading from Port of Everett to Shanghai

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APRIL 13, 2011
Rio Tinto ore production down 20% Australian weather hits iron ore and coal volumes in first quarter but recovery on way Box owners feel squeeze as TCC relets hit market Rumours that three of the no-frills operator's vessels have found new employment with MSC VLCC rates on Middle East Gulf to Japan route dive 44% in two weeks Opec spot fixtures up 40% in March Spot fixtures involving Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries members rose by 4.33m barrels per day, or 40%, in March compared with February Maersk to boost fleet with 10 more 18,000 teu giants Nils Andersen confirms line is preparing to exercise option worth $1.9bn for 10 more Triple-E class vessels Box lines in a spot of bother If box lines slide back in to the red, it will not be for lack of cargo but that dangerous craving for market share London calling It is something of an anomaly that London has so few shipping companies listed on its stock exchange Omega wins one month extension in loan talks Senior $242.7m credit facility with HSH Nordbank now to reach maturity on May 10 BG Freight Line service links Teesport and Antwerp Launches third weekly service between Teesport and mainland Europe Navios in rates deal with Korea Line Charter contracts to be temporarily suspended after which they will resume on ammended terms LA-Long Beach truck delay perception misplaced Queues could be shorter if container deliveries and collections were better spread out Box sector heading for shortest business cycle Lines may return to losses again after 2010 bumper profits as freight rates collapse Somali pirates free Thoresen cargoship Thor Nexus had been hijacked since Christmas Day 2010 Stanships to scrap elderly bulkers after second magic pipe conviction Three bulkers to go as it preapres to pay $1m fine Hurtigruten secures $940m deal with Oslo government Agreement will ensure ferry operator can continue operating the daily Bergen-Kirkenes route Hamburg Süd returns to profit as volumes rebound Line sees total container volumes of 2.9m teu in 2010 while liner shipping turnover hits $5.7bn Latest transpacific upheaval gives Long Beach the edge Grand China Shipping picks port for its new China-US service as TCC exits trade UK Ship register nears 18m gt Some 22 ships joined the register in the first quarter of 2011 Lloyds shipping loans sale rumours dismissed Sources say rumours bank close to finalising sale is without substance Stena clears Irish Sea regulatory hurdle Irish competition authority clears gives go ahead to Stena Line Louis Dreyfus Armateurs cableship wins jet crash recovery contract Ile de Sein awarded contract to recover flight recorders and wreckage from an airliner that crashed in the South Atlantic in June 2009 UK court backs FFA insolvency payouts If insolvency triggers early termination of a forward freight agreement, the party in the money must be paid Arrested vessel can still be covered by war risk insurance A loss is not necessarily excluded from war risks cover simply because it results from acts taken by a foreign court South African hard line over guns adds to piracy frustration Effects of piracy problems off Somalia and out into the Indian Ocean causing additional concern for P&I Clubs Are we facing a piracy arms race? Shipowners have the difficult task of ensuring that they employ a reputable security company with experienced, well-trained personnel Telling tales creates confusion about LNG Environmental groups, do you really want to go against natural gas and stick with oil? Indian Navy's muscular approach could drive pirates to Malacca Game of cat and mouse has seen the smarter pirates head to waters that are less patrolled Southeast Asia re-emerges as piracy hot spot Southeast Asian piracy has resurfaced as a major threat to shipping CMA CGM to resume Ivory Coast port calls First vessel due to arrive in Abidjan on Monday Seafarer seeks $1.2m in damages Brings lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland and American River Transportation

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APRIL 13, 2011
DryShips prices junk bonds GEORGE Economou-led DryShips today confirmed that subsidiary Ocean Rig has priced $500M in bonds to fund newbuildings Qatar tells Libya oil role QATAR has confirmed its involvement in marketing a shipment of 1M barrels of crude transported from a rebel-held Libyan port last week, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Top Ships debt noose tightens again TOP SHIPS does not expect to generate enough cash to cover this year's debt repayments and has not secured waivers from most lenders, a new SEC filing has revealed Deltamarin wins Handymax design contract FINNISH naval architecture company Deltamarin has signed an agreement to design four Handymax bulkers being built for France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Atlantic bright spot seen A RISE in arbitrage trade in oil products across the Atlantic has brightened that sector's prospects for product tankers, even while tanker owners are having a tougher time in the Far East More charterers buying ships THE TREND of commodity owners and traders becoming shipowners is likely to persist as ship prices fall, a Singapore conference was told today LDA hired for plane salvage FRANCE'S Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and partner Alcatel-Lucent have been hired to retrieve the debris of the Air France aircraft that crashed on 1 June 2009 US import forecasts cut THE EIA has cut its outlook for US imports of crude, oil products and LNG, and raised its forecast for crude pricing Migrant row imperils energy scheme ITALY could scuttle a scheme to build an underwater energy connector to Malta because of their dispute over migrants, IHS Global Insight reported today EC funds Spain/UK ferry scheme THE EC said today it is granting up to '5.57M ($9M) to Brittany Ferries for a shortsea scheme linking Portsmouth with Bilbao and Santander in northern Spain A steppe forward for grain? RUSSIAN grain traders today welcomed an announcement that Ukraine wants to set up a sales pool with Russia and Kazakhstan 15 held after Algeciras hash found SPANISH police said today officers have arrested 15 people in the seizure of 841 kilos of hashish at Algeciras Hurtigruten signs subsidy deal NORWEGIAN ferry company Hurtigruten has signed an eight-year, 5.1Bn kroner ($940M) contract with the transport ministry for continuation of its Bergen/Kirkenes service Port worker rescued from container A CHITTAGONG port worker is recovering in Singapore after reportedly being trapped in a container for nine days with a colleague who died Brazil's ports surge RECORD shipping volumes and cargo backlogs are reportedly enticing investors are into Brazil's ports at prices three times more dear than in the broader market

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APRIL 13, 2011
Mica Blasts FAA Staffing Decision U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's response... LAX Freight Falls 5.7 Percent Freight traffic at Los Angeles International Airport fell 5.7 percent in February in a new signal that the strong rebound... Trucking Group Urges DOT to Drop Hours Proposal New data showing a lower rate of truck-involved accident deaths indicate more restrictive hours of service rules for truck drivers... Pirates Release Beluga Nomination Somali pirates released the Beluga Nomination after almost three months of captivity, according to European news sources. Beluga Chartering said... FAA Adds Controllers at 27 Airports The Federal Aviation Administration is placing an additional midnight shift air traffic controller at 27 control towers, effective immediately, in... Government Freight Index Fell 1.5 Percent in February Freight shipping declined about 1.5 percent month-to-month in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports. ... Houston Truck Fair Focuses on Drayage Loan Program The Port of Houston on Saturday will co-sponsor a truck fair to inform harbor drayage companies about an incentive program... Transport Auction Site Opens to Brokers Online transportation marketplace uShip is opening its doors to freight brokers, allowing brokers to offer loads to truckers on the... Maersk to Switch to Low-Sulfur Fuel in Singapore Maersk Line ships will switch to using low-sulfur fuel while in the Port of Singapore to reduce carbon and sulfur... ABF Freight Makes Appeal, Awaits Decision A panel of appellate court judges will decide the fate of an unprecedented legal battle between two major trucking companies... Maersk Likely to Order 10 More 18,000-TEU Ships Maersk Line is likely to exercise its option to order another 10 huge container ships in June, its chief executive... Drewry Forecasts Ocean Carrier Losses This Year Drewry Shipping Consultants is forecasting that many ocean carriers will struggle to break even this year because of plunging rates... DB Schenker to Launch Europe-China Rail Service DB Schenker is planning to launch scheduled container rail services between Germany and inland China later this year aimed at... Hamburg Sud Returns to Profit Hamburg-Sud, Germany's second largest ocean carrier and 13th in the world, returned to profit in 2010 from its first ever... Maersk Hikes Piracy Risk Surcharges Maersk Line announced an increase in its piracy risk surcharges imposed earlier on containers moving between the Indian subcontinent, the... ANA International Cargo Rises 11 Percent Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the 18th consecutive month in February on a year-on-year... Sendai Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights Sendai Airport reopened for commercial flights Wednesday as a Japan Airlines flight touched down with about 120 passengers from Haneda...

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box consolidation: the big debate Transpac spot rates forecast to rise after months of declines UASC takes delivery of first A13 class containership Ships fail to meet environmental standard South Africa attends BRIC summit

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box Ships in price warning IPO spinoff says it may need to tap loan from parent Paragon Shipping if investors balk at its intended target price. Star ends Oldendorff spat Spyros Caparalos-led bulker owner ends two-year charter fight sparked by insolvency of ICI. Container profits warning Consultant says last year's profits will be wiped out unless action is taken to arrest rates slide. Stanships banned from US Paul Sa-controlled shipping conglomerate barred from doing business in US following magic pipe guilty plea. Short lived profitability Unexpected rise in cargo volume boosts Hamburg Sud but rough weather lies ahead. Rem newbuilding fixed Age Remoy-led owner snared potential $28m charter for PSV on order at Kleven Verft. Gibraltar mops up oil Small amount of fuel leaked in Med after bunkering operation to refuel Lebanese reefer. Beluga ship released Gang sets free Beluga Nomination to end a dramatic three-month saga, the shipowner confirms. CLNG in for duo China LNG shipping likely to complete deals for two carriers. ABS sets new record US class society grows fleet another 8% in 2010 to reach 173m gt. Diver dies off Scotland Man working with Subsea 7 support ship in North Sea suffers suspected heart attack. Platou boost for Genmar RS Platou Markets says tanker owner will live to see a recovery in asset values but flags covenants fears. Seafarer saved by girlfriend Vera Rambow crewman spared jail after partner pays breach of trust fine during inspection in Germany. Genmar swells offer pot Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker owner takes follow-on offer haul to nearly $50m after underwriters step up. Sun Sea crewman released Canada fights immigration board's decision to free seafarer from ship that brought 492 Tamil migrants into the country.

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APRIL 13, 2011
Graham demands money for Charleston U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is demanding funds be provided in the current fiscal year to study deepening the Port of Charleston. "It's imperative we have a 2011 study completed by the (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) regarding the deepening t... GT Nexus inks Medline deal Oakland, Calif.-based trade software company GT Nexus has won a contract from Medline Industries Inc. to provide the medical products company with an enhanced global logistics management platform. Medline, the nation's largest privately held manu... MCC adds Yantian call on intra-Asia loop MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, is adding a second call at Yantian to its IA6 service that calls multiple regions in Asia. From April 14, the rotation will change to Singapore, Da Nang, Haiphong, ... Ship owner banned from U.S. Four corporations involved in owning and operating a fleet of bulk carriers regularly visiting New Orleans pleaded guilty Tuesday to pollution-related offenses, agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and are banned from doing business in the United Sta... Hamburg Süd revenue up 45% in "pleasing" '10 The German container line Hamburg Süd said its 2010 volume grew 23 percent to 2.9 million TEUs, on revenue that rose 45 percent to 3.9 billion euros ($5.6 billion). The privately held line did not disclose profit figures, but said it had a "pleasi... Drewry: Some carriers will lose money in '11 Some container shipping lines may struggle to break even in 2011 after netting huge profits in 2010, according to the latest edition ofDrewry Shipping Consultants' Container Forecaster.The dire projections come as lines have largely ignored the le... NYK waits on vessel innovation NYK Group President Yasumi Kudo made a pledge in early 2010 to reduce his company's asset load, specifically saying the company wouldthin its owned containership fleet and rely more on chartered vessels . Since then, the company has followed the p... Lines ignore lessons learned?

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APRIL 13, 2011
Gasoline stockpiles plunge Inventories of motor fuel plunged the most in 12 years. Fujairah bunker market falls In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including April 27. Refining industry warning on low sulphur fuel supply Cashflows for investments required to produce more distillates at a low ebb, no industry cohesion driving decisions, IBC is told. Bunker prices tumble Congestion reported in Piraeus. Gibraltar bunker spill 'under control' Anti-pollution vessels and equipment deployed to contain oil spilled during a bunkering operation. 'Bad cocktail' leads to oil price forecast revision Hedging firm expecting 'a period with higher than usual prices' and says low sulphur products are driving some of it. Maersk switching to low sulphur fuel in Singapore Switch will benefit the island state, says group CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen. Slow steaming poses 'challenges' for lube technology Slow steaming and emissions control measures call for a 'new generation of marine lubes,' says Total Lubmarine. Bunker prices on downtrend in Asia Demand 'mixed' at Asia's key bunkering ports on Wednesday, traders say. Grounded tanker threatens to break up 'Urgent need' to drain bunker fuel as the vessel's hull is deteriorating. Maritime, oil firms pledge for green shipping in Singapore Pledge to support and promote clean and green shipping in Singapore. Singapore commits S$100 million towards green shipping MPA unveils Green Ship, Green Port and Green Technology programmes. Sentek wins Singapore Bunker Award 2011 Second time an independent local supplier wins the Bunker Award at Singapore's IMA.

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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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