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March 15, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container shipping the most affected by quake
    Japanese ports handling as much as 7 per cent of the country's industrial output sustained major damage from last week's earthquake, disrupting global supply chains and causing billions of dollars in losses, industry officials said.
  • Slowing iron demand hurts Baltic Index
    Demand for iron ore, the biggest dry bulk cargo moved by sea, may weaken after Japan's biggest earthquake on record disrupted steel output, potentially hurting a recovery in the Baltic Dry Index, shipping executives say.
  • Carlyle in JV with Tiger Group to buy ships
    Carlyle Group has formed a joint venture with maritime investment firm Tiger Group to buy more than US$5 billion worth of vessels with a group of other investors to tap growing shipping demand in the region.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL back in black with US$1.8 billion net profit
  • Shipping stalls as Japan tackles post-tsunami debris clean-up
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement levies US$250/TEU hike
  • 60pc of ships ignore best practice anti-pirate rules
  • Obama-linked protest group targets CMA CGM-Iran link
  • Port of Tianjin volume to hit 11.5 million TEU this year
  • ProLogis to build the largest distribution centre in Chongqing
  • More cargo enjoys tariff cuts under mainland-Taiwan easement
  • Hanjin, Cosco, UASC, CCNI offer Europe-South America loop
  • MOL chairman delivers keynote at Japan Securities Summit in NY
  • USEC-USWC market share game depends on how forces play out: analysts
  • Rotterdam narrows gap with Hamburg on Russian trade
  • US independent truckers oppose re-introduced Clean Ports bill
  • China air cargo slide expected as high capacity matches low demand
  • US congressional auditors doubt 100pc screening possible by 2012
  • Canadian Interfast and Zhuhai's AVIC tie up in air fasterers JV

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DHL starts 15-day South Korea-Mexico LCL service
  • EVERGREEN LINE to launch Bo Hai Sea-Indonesia service
  • Grand Alliance announces JCX re-launch, restructuring of CCX, SCX & SSX
  • Hanjin, CNC & KMTC launch Japan-Indonesia loop
  • Hapag-Lloyd offers Taicang-Yangshan-Waigaoqiao barge service
  • INTTRA celebrates 10th anniversary
  • Lower speeds, Libyan turmoil push up supertanker rates
  • MSC alters Silk, Lion, Dragon & Tiger Asia-Europe routes
  • OOCL launches Lite iPhone App (OOCL Lite)
  • OOCL, Yang Ming enhance joint CPX service
  • Riding the waves with Team GAC Pindar
  • Safmarine-supported maritime community centre & seafarer centre open in Kakinada
  • Libyan ports remain closed last week
  • Quake renders non-operational Japans ports, airports
  • Govt waters down penal conditions in Carriage by Road rules
  • Capital inflows to touch $ 64 bn: Rangarajan
  • SEZ scheme being misused to usurp land: Govt panel
  • A conversation with a wily fox

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • SIA Cargo adds Sao Paulo to network
    SIA Cargo which manages bellyhold capacity for its parent company Singapore Airlines, is adding a sixth continent to its route network when Singapore Airlines launches th...
  • Kota Kinabalu airport in Malaysia to become aviation hub
    Malaysia has revealed plans to promote Kota Kinabalu international airport in Sabah as its second aviation hub, following Japan's open skies arrangement with the country (cf. ITJ D...
  • Turkey issues fewer carnet TIRs in February
    According to the trade and TIR department of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (T'rkiye ve Odalar Borsalar Birligi), the number of transit permits issued in F...
  • Pakistan banking on PPPs to refurbish railway
    Pakistan wants to bring its rolling stock and rail network up to the latest standards. The government said at a recent investors' forum that it will promote this idea by establishi...
  • USA's freight railroads: record capital investments in 2011
    The Association of American Railroads has announced that the nation's freight railroads are planning to spend a record USD 12 billion this year, after a record USD 10.7 billion in ...
  • USD 300 million loan for roads in Madhya Pradesh
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a 25-year USD 300 million loan for road improvements that will lead to new economic opportunities and improve access to essential...
  • New multi- purpose maritime community centre opens in India
    The shipping line Safmarine recently celebrated the double opening of the Kakinada Maritime Community Centre and the ITF Seafarer Centre in the port of Kakinada in India. These cen...
  • Stute lands LSG Sky Chefs contract
    Stute Verkehrs-GmbH, a Kuehne + Nagel subsidiary, has been contracted to plan, implement and manage a distribution centre for LSG Sky Chefs Catering Logistics GmbH (LCL). The ...
  • Chinese New Year slows Hactl handling volumes
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) recently released its tonnage throughput for February 2011. The Chinese New Year brought a slower month with a total of 163,640 t hand...
  • Assistant aviation director is one of South Florida's top 50 business women
    Lauren Stover, Miami-Dade aviation department's assistant director for public safety, security and communications, was chosen from 2,000 nominees to be one of Business Leader Media...
  • Kuehne + Nagel provides co-packing services for Unilever in Romania
    Unilever Supply Chain Company AG (USCC), the European supply chain organisation of the consumer goods corporation Unilever, has expanded its cooperation with Kuehne + Nagel in Roma...
  • Zalando depending on Fiege in France
    The Fiege Group, a service provider based in Greven (Germany), is responding to the growing challenges of internet commerce by taking on logistics service returns management in Fra...
  • CMA CGM launches its eco-calculator to measure carbon footprint:
    The French shipping company CMA CGM will be rolling out an eco-calculator in April. The new service will help clients measure the environmental impact of their supply chain, which ...
  • Samskip takes delivery of two new vessels
    Samskip has taken ownership control over two newly-built Damen 800 containerships. According to Jens Holger Nielsen, CEO of Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics, the 804 teu vess...
  • Earthquake and tsunami hits Japan: all seaports closed
    A massive earthquake and the tsunami that followed closed three of Japan's airports and all of the country's sea ports on Friday, 11 March. The earthquake, reportedly one with a ma...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Indian Navy neutralizes mother ship, seizes 61 pirates
  • Seaspan and Carlyle Group in $5 billion ship acquisition joint venture
  • Ports in northeast Japan devastated by earthquake
  • Kirby Corporation swoops on K-Sea in $600 million acquisition
  • MAN Diesel Turbo completes tests of turbocharger for small bore two strokes

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Coast Guard looking for damage on Oregon, Washington coastlines
  • Evergreen Group assisting victims of Japanese earthquake
  • Hanjin takes delivery of first tanker vessel
  • Mitsui O.S.K Lines aiding earthquake, tsunami victims
  • Sea-Tac Airport earns on-time performance honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • LNG spot rates to rise as Japan calls in emergency gas supplies
    Nuclear plant shutdowns set to create urgent need for gas imports
  • First known Korea Line charter ship is sold off
    Arne Blystad offloads bulk carrier Songa Nor for 'close to $18.5m' after bill went unpaid
  • Baltic Dry Index stabilises after recent 25% gains
    The Baltic Dry Index fell 3 points to 1,559 on Monday, stabilising after gaining 25% in the last two weeks
  • MC Amethyst price marks a new low
    Sinokor, the South Korean bulk carrier and containership operator, has bought the 2011-built, 301,866 dwt very large crude carrier MC Amethyst for $97m, in a deal said by brokers to mark a new low for larger tankers
  • Asia-Europe rates slide will continue
    Latest Drewry data says rate falls look set to continue
  • Car factory closures to hit ro-ro cargoes
    Shutdown in power supply saw manufacturers temporarily halt production
  • Eastern ports face indefinite closure
    Affected ports could be shut for 'considerable amount of time'
  • MOL and NYK shares fall to 12-month low
    Stock prices of major and smaller lines fall sharply after earthquake and tsunami
  • Auto logistics sector weighs up impact of Japan tsunami
    Uncertainy over when car makers will resume production
  • Greek owned fleet grows while share slips
    Rise in tanker tonnage and boxship buys behind growth in total shipping capacity
  • TEN pays dividend despite fourth quarter loss
    Impairment charge on ship sale sees Tsakos Energy Navigation post $2.6m net loss
  • Japan shutdown to put strain on freight rates
    Short-term dip seen followed by steady rise as demand for commodities grows
  • Wang set for new role as Seaspan eyes boxship spree
    To lead growth strategy that could see up to 50 new ships being ordered
  • DNV makes case for dual-fuel boxships
    Use of gas fuel could cut CO2 emissions by as much as a third
  • Hutchison prices IPO at $1.01 per share
    Investors cautious over long-term growth prospects for ports in Southern China
  • Indian navy seizes suspected pirates
    Intercepts hijacked mothership, detaining 61 alleged pirates and rescues 13 crew
  • Suez Canal sees rise in southbound traffic
    Figures for second week in March show drop off in traffic moving northwards
  • Seaspan unveils $2bn 'new panamax class' order
    Boxships to be 8% lighter and burn up to 25% less fuel than standard 10,000 teu ships
  • Kirby to acquire K-Sea for $600m
    Deal would combine biggest coastwise and inland Jones Act barge fleets
  • Kobe and Yokohama open, says APMT
    APMT's operations at both terminals unaffected by Japan earthquake
  • Milford Haven and Irish Ferries renew ferry deal
    New 10-year agreement will guarantee ferry services between Pembroke port and Rosslare
  • Irish Continental warns of 'uncertain' 2011
    Earnings for 2010 up 6% but higher fuel costs may hit ferry and ports group in 2011
  • DFDS offloads its canal tours business
    Lack of synergy with its larger vessel operations and freight logistics behind sale
  • Europe's top ocean freight forwarders post strong 2010 results
    Kuehne+Nagel, Deutsche Post DHL and Panalpina look to maintain 2010 growth momentum by securing more business from container lines
  • Infrastructure India to expand port sector investments
    Eyes smaller ports that are not controlled by India's central government
  • Gadaffi points the way to gas-powered shipping
    A prolonged period of instability in Libya would have an impact on supplies of ultra low-sulphur diesel
  • Bright ideas from oil spill disasters
    While the Macondo spill clean up was under way, something like 100,000 solutions poured into the US from around the world, at a rate of 1,000 per day
  • BLT vows to get back on track with cabotage foray
    Indonesian tanker operator to tap into $4bn-$5bn worth of shipping-related opportunities

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Kirby consolidates barge sector
    THE takeover of US barge operator K-Sea by competitor Kirby Corp today prompted probes by law firms eying securities suits
  • Tsunami effects seen in grain sector
    TSUNAMI damage to Japanese grain production areas could soak up excess vessel capacity, a Wall Street analyst told Fairplay today
  • Carlyle plans $5Bn buying spree
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Carlyle today revealed plans to buy up to $5Bn in shipping assets, including Chinese-dedicated box ships in partnership with NYSE-listed Seaspan
  • Japan's vehicle carrier sector rocked
    JAPAN'S giant earthquake and subsequent tsunamis have stymied its auto industry, which will severely affect the vehicle carrier sector, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • FMC pushes mediation role
    FEDERAL Maritime Commission chairman Richard Lidinsky has urged carriers and shippers to include a new service contract clause authorising his agency to resolve disputes
  • Norway's owners back guard rules
    NORWAY'S shipowners today backed creation of rules covering armed guards aboard commercial ships in pirate zones
  • Queensland coal back, but rain returns too
    LARGE parts of Queensland are again waterlogged today after weekend rains
  • Gas price soars on quake
    UK GAS has risen to its highest price since 2008 as Japan's earthquake crisis continues to produce economic knock-ons
  • Bangladeshi breakers catch a break
    BUSINESS has been brisk for breakers in Bangladesh, who resumed work last week after a year-long ban
  • Heavy-lift turns corner?
    GERMAN project carrier SAL has signalled an upswing in the heavy-lift shipping market, suggesting that demand for longer term freight contracts is picking up
  • Bulker slick sparks fine
    BELGIUM'S Bocimar International has been fined in an Australian court after the bulker CMB Yangtze was spotted trailing an oil slick
  • Russia/Japan import rise predicted
    RUSSIAN exporters predicted today that quake-rocked Japan will need to import more oil, gas, coking coal, thermal coal and minerals than planned from Russia
  • S Korea to get UAE oil
    SOUTH Korea has reportedly closed a deal with the UAE that gives Seoul access to up to 1Bn barrels of crude
  • Bank sees jump in Japan's LNG demand
    SOCIETE Generale said today it expects Japan's LNG demand to jump by 5Bn m³ this year so Tokyo can replace nuclear power generation
  • HPH finalises IPO price
    HPH TRUST said today it will sell its Singapore IPO stocks at $1.01 per share.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • TSA Issues Tougher International Air Cargo Rules
    The air cargo industry is trying to sort out a new security directive from the Transportation Security Administration that effectively...
  • DOT Obligated $44.7 Billion in Stimulus Money
    The Department of Transportation's last big rail grant agreement helped push its total of obligated funds from the 2009 economic...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Opens Galveston Processing Center
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opened a processing center at the Port of Galveston, Texas, for storage and processing of heavy construction,...
  • USPS Reaches APWU Labor Agreement
    The U.S. Postal Service reached a tentative contract agreement with the American Postal Workers Union on Monday that would give...
  • Diesel Rises 3.7 Cents to $3.908 per Gallon
    U.S. retail diesel prices increased 3.7 cents last week to an average of $3.908 per gallon. It was the 15th...
  • Ocean World Lines' CEO on Capacity Forecasts (Video)
    Daniel Gardner, CEO of Ocean World Lines, discusses capacity forecasts and shares this thoughts on the Panama Canal expansion project at...
  • Florida East Coast Railway's Hertwig on Port of Miami (Video)
    Jim Hertwig, president and CEO of Florida East Coast Railway, discusses the current dredging project and other plans at the...
  • Quake Hits Japanese Auto Industry Hard
    The earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people in Japan also disrupted the nation's automobile industry and will affect...
  • Seaspan Orders Ships, Joins $5 Billion Venture
    UPDATED 4:34 PM GMT Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan joined the Carlyle Group in a joint venture that will have...
  • DeFazio Targets Cross-border Trucking Proposal
    A key House Democrat is questioning whether the Obama administration has the authority to launch a new cross-border trucking program...
  • Logistics Aid Network Watches for Japan Needs
    Members of the ALAN logistics aid network are on alert to provide relief services to the region of Japan devastated...
  • CSX Hikes Export Coal Rates
    CSX Transportation set new export coal rates as of April 1 that are higher than expected, said an industry research...
  • Celadon CEO to Sell 15 Percent of Stock
    Stephen Russell, chairman and CEO of Celadon Group, is selling about 15 percent of the stock he owns in the...
  • OOCL Swings to $841.6 Million Profit
    Orient Overseas Container Line reported a profit of $841.6 million last year, after a loss of $376.9 million in 2009...
  • Japan's Ports, Airports Operating, Some Ships Damaged
    Japanese ports and airports suffered minor damage in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern part of Japan....
  • Indian Navy Captures Pirate Ship
    An Indian Navy frigate captured a group of pirates after exchanging fire with them, confiscating a hijacked mother ship and...
  • Rail Freight's Upward Mobility
    North America's rail freight network, after shaking off a series of powerful winter storms in January, is back on the...
  • Help Wanted in Trucking
    The trucking industry is hiring again, but at a pace and level far below its pre-recession plateau, placing a limit...
  • Who's Leading, Leaving YRC?
    As Chief Financial Officer Sheila Taylor prepares to leave YRC Worldwide, pressure mounts on the company's board to find a...
  • Creating Effective Partners
    Collaboration and the supply chain are two concepts that should appear together only if companies are prepared to fundamentally change...
  • The 3PL Balancing Act
    The momentum many U.S. third-party logistics providers and freight brokers reported at the end of 2010 appears to be extending...
  • Canada's Gateways for Growth
    Canada's two largest airports base their infrastructure development strategy on the theory that efficient, cargo-friendly airports will lead the country...
  • Spinning Their Wheels
    It took years for ocean carriers to follow through on their desire to get out of the chassis business. Now...
  • The Quest for Predictability
    Sitting on the sidelines at The Journal of Commerce's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference, two shippers said their solution to the troubling...
  • Lessons in Safety
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission is trying to put a friendlier face on its new regulatory powers. The...
  • Intercity Rail Projects Chug Along
    The Department of Transportation appears poised to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into rail lines operated by major freight...
  • The Aging Fuel Tax
    The per-gallon fuel tax is so last century. Just ask the growing number of state, federal and industry officials pushing...
  • Paying to Pave?
    Potholes carry a heavy price, and John Q. Public is ponying up a good share to pay for their repair....
  • Time to Dedicate To Dredging
    As spring rains swell rivers and their tributaries throughout the central and southern U.S., the waters carry silt into the...
  • Shipping's Master Builder
    Alberto Aleman Zubieta had no illusions about what he was facing when he presided over the Panama Canal's transition from...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Japan: a catastrophe
    The devastating earthquake that hit Japan last week, the fifth largest ever reported at 9 on the Richter scale, has caused untold damage to the world's third largest economy. Indeed, according to prime minister Naoto Kan it has 'presented the country its greatest challenge since the second World War'
  • Stoic Japan assesses the damage
  • Boxship charter rates still a way to go?
  • More good news for US retailers
  • NY/NJ stages strong comeback in 2010
  • ICG: feeder clients must pay more

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • CMA CGM escapes tsunami
    French liner giant keeps Japanese outposts open and pledges humanitarian support following Friday's catastrophe.
  • Global bets on E&P
    Indian offshore owner praises exploration and production prospects off India following $9m fix.
  • Cantor boosts Seaspan
    Equity analyst upgrades ratings and price targets as New York-listed boxship owner plots payouts and $2bn spending spree.
  • Varna ferry venture cleared
    Bulgaria's Navibulgar and BRS win competition green-light for freight service to Russia.
  • Greek ship numbers fall
    Tonange up but number of vessel owned by Greek tumbles yet again but average ship age below industry norm.
  • Japan effect 'significant'
    Bulker and product tankers rates will benefit from Japanese tragedy while VLCC, car carrier and containership owners will lose out, experts say.
  • Lost box to be studied
    US environmental researchers sending sub to container that fell from Med Taipei off California in 2004.
  • Seized Greek VL moves
    Pirates take Lemos' hijacked Irene SL out to sea while Greek tanker Polar also taken for a ride.
  • Malaysia detains tanker duo
    Formosa Plastics and Sentek vessels held for transferring bunkers without a permit.
  • Tanker trauma hits TEN
    Weak rates and swelling finance costs sink profit at Nikolas Tsakos-led Greek tanker owner.
  • Japan's tsunami tragedy
    Keep up to date with maritime aspects of the tsunami that has devastated north eastern Japan.
  • Seaspan's divi pledge
    Gerry Wang-led boxship owner to bump up its dividend this year despite climbing back on the newbuilding horse.
  • Deal or no deal?
    Bangladeshi yards picking up tonnage despite the fact judge has yet to sign order lifting scrap ban.
  • Tanker and cargoship clash
    Turkish and German vessels damaged in collision at port of St Petersburg.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • APEC readies 2011 agenda
    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation will include in its 2011 trade and investment agenda improvements to supply chain performance and innovation and trade in technology. Senior officials from 21 APEC members met last week in Washington. The foru...
  • CMA CGM starts eco-calculator
    Liner carrier CMA CGM said last week it will make available to its customers an eco-calculator from April. The service will allow shippers to calculate the carbon footprint of a shipment's journey "based on real data including points of departure ...
  • YM, OOCL add new China/India link
    Yang Ming and OOCL said last week they are reshaping their partnership on the China/Indian Subcontinent trade. The two carriers operate a joint service, the CPX, but will add a second service, the CIX2, on March 21 and amend the rotation of the CPX...
  • Kirby to buy K-Sea in tank barge merger
    Two of the nation's largest tank barge companies have agreed to merge. Kirby Corp., a Houston-based company that is the largest operator of inland tank barges, said it has agreed to acquire K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P., an operator of barges...
  • Maersk won't slow down further
    Maersk won't slow down further Maersk won't slow down furtherMaersk Line Chief Executive Office Eivind Kolding said his shipping line won't slow down ships any further despite rising fuel costs. Kolding Kolding, speaking in an interview withReuter...
  • Seaspan in deal with Carlyle
    The containership leasing company Seaspan said Monday it has entered into an agreement with the Carlyle Group to invest in containerships. The new venture is called Greater China Intermodal Investments LLC, and other investors include companies for...
  • OOCL nets $922 million '10 operating profit
    Hong Kong-based liner carrier OOCL made a record $922 million operating profit in 2010, recovering from a loss of $301 million in 2009. OOCL's revenue surged 39 percent to $6.3 billion, on a container volume increase of 14.6 percent to 4.8 million...
  • DHS posts job opening for logistics expert
    Wanted:Private sector executives to provide expertise on security strategy from a business perspective .Solicitor:Department of Homeland SecurityTour of Duty:Six monthsSalary:None The Department of Homeland Security is looking for a few good men a...
  • CBP officers stop drugs, fake goods, pests
    U.S. authorities on March 7 intercepted more than 11,000 pounds of marijuana on two tractor-trailers at the Nogales, Ariz., port of entry. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators alerted Customs officers at border crossing that smugglers...
  • Impact 'greater than Kobe earthquake'?
    Impact "greater than Kobe earthquake"? Impact "greater than Kobe earthquake"?...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Hope for Russian containers in Muuga
    Port of Tallinn has chosen the Russian Rail Garant to operate the new container terminal in Muuga harbour. It is located next to Muuga Container Terminal (Muuga CT), which offered
  • Thy Ferries switches tonnage and management
    Thy Ferries ApS have switched tonnage on the service from Hanstholm to Kristianssand and at the same time the Danish manager has been changed. It is the third change of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2011
  • Fujairah market firms
    Wide spread in prices.
  • LSFO prices rise across European ports
    Gibraltar port congested with 25 vessels waiting to enter.
  • Engine builder designs two-stoke dual fuel marine engine
    Gas-fuelled containerships have moved one step closer to becoming a reality, say project partners.
  • Chinese yard designing 'slow steaming' container ships
    Shipowners want higher efficiency vessels, operators will make bunker savings of 'up to 48%'.
  • Japanese demand could squeeze fuel oil supplies
    'It's not clear how much fuel oil they are going to buy, but it is quite certain they will, and in large volumes," says trader.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly down
    'Average' bunker demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • 'Limited' bunker activities resume in Tokyo Bay
    Some bunker suppliers and traders able to restart business on Monday.
  • Singapore February bunker sales fall from 'record high'
    Shorter month in February sees sales down by 10.3% but volumes were up 8.2% year-on-year, MPA data shows.
  • Vessels detained for illegal bunkering off Malaysia
    Two tankers caught transferring some 80,000 litres of marine fuel oil (MFO) on Thursday, says maritime agency.
  • US barge operator acquires K-Sea for $600 million
    Transaction value includes the refinancing of $265 million of K-Sea's debt, says Kirby.
  • Petrobras appoints new trader
    New trader to handle international route vessels in Argentina and Uruguay.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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