BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* Northrop Grumman gets green light to spin off shipyards Northrop Grumman's board approved the spin-off of its struggling shipyards to stockholders after making changes to ease Navy concerns about the deal, Pentagon and industry officials said on Tuesday. Baltic index dips for second straight day The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a second day on Tuesday in slower activity with the market still assessing Japan's earthquake. Cruise lines set for steady growth in 2011 Despite rising fuel costs and more stringent environmental regulations, the cruise industry expects modest growth in 2011 as eight new large ships debut and consumers continue to shake off the effects of a recession, industry executives said on Tuesday. James Fisher may sell some of its marine vessels

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HK down 2.4pc in February to 1.4 million TEU, Singapore down 1.7pc AADA increases bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU Israelis arrest CMA-CGM chartered ship carrying 'Gaza-bound' arms Unmoved by US calls, Cosco signs locomotive export deal with Iran Liaoning port container volume up 21.8 per cent in January Evergreen to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia Value of express parcels worldwide increases 7pc CEVA signs Mercedes-Benz Italian spare parts deal Maersk Line extends SOx emission reduction programme to NZ ports Chinese New Year shrinks HK airport's AAT February tonnage Maximus Air Cargo eyes Africa for perishables Iberia to up volume with new US$140 million Madrid cargo terminal Chile's LAN Airlines, Brazil's TAM to merge through acquisition

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Duty levy may spoil tonnage acquisition plans of Indian shipowners MoD expresses concern on piracy close to western seaboard Tyre exports climb by 17.5 pc in April-Sept. 2010 Dhamra port to be thrown open in April Maharashtra to invest Rs 827 cr. in port development Transmode-represented vessel calls Adani West Terminal on maiden voyage 3.64 pc jump in Railways freight haulage BCHAA commences 3rd batch of Proficiency in Custom Clearance course Railways' 11-month freight revenue up by 7.76 pc Africa seen as logical place for Indian firms to set shop Govt to permit exports of balance cotton yarn quota India-EU free trade treaty parleys on track: Sharma Overseas investors will have to comply with money laundering rules RBI payment directive hindering exports to Iran: Fieo Sugar exports held up due to Ministries' bickering

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MARCH 16, 2011
South Africa: logistics costs decreasing South Africa's consistently high total cost of logistics decreased by just 1.2% between 2008 and 2009, from 14.7% to 13.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Within a recessionary co... India: a bridge to relieve congestion «The Times of India» has reported that the city of Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana states) has decided to construct a flyover near the railway station. The bridge will connect the road ... Cathay Pacific expands long-haul fleet after jump in sales and earnings The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group reported a proportionate profit of HKD 14.048 billion (EUR 1.36 billion) in 2010 ' a record result compared to the HKD 4.694 billion (EUR 4... Incheon and Schiphol join hands in e-freight drive Amsterdam airport (Schiphol) and Incheon international airport in Seoul (South Korea) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), in which the two major cargo gateways wi... Hong Kong Airlines plans massive fleet expansion Hong Kong Airlines intends to expand its fleet by purchasing 38 Boeing airplanes, including six B777 freighters. Boeing's family of technologically advanced, long-haul airplan... Israel Railways orders 29 locomotives from Vossloh Espa'a Vossloh España's strategy of expanding international business is bearing fruit as the company is to supply Israel Railways (ISR) with 29 locomotives. The units will be fully assemb... USA: winter weather affects traffic but intermodal volume grow s The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that monthly carloads in February 2011 increased to 1,135,396 carloads, 4.2 % more than in the same month last year. Accor... Fuel costs and strong Swiss franc driving up transport prices The high cost of diesel fuel and the strong Swiss franc are having a negative effect on transport prices in Switzerland. The Swiss commercial vehicle association Astag assumes that... Embargo for new airfreight shipments bound for Tokyo Kintetsu World Express (D) GmbH advises its customers that it cannot accept any new airfreight shipments for Tokyo (Narita airport), due to the recent disasters in Japan. Damage ha... GLS building second computer centre in Europe GLS is investing around EUR 4 million in even more data security. The pan-European parcel service provider is now building another European computer centre near Frankfurt (Germany)... Rudolph Hellmann Automotive opens new distribution centre for Ford The joint venture Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive will operate a new parts distribution centre at the Ford Motor Company's location in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The goal is t... Lufthansa Cargo appoints new area managers The German air transport service provider Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for Germany and the Europe/Africa region. J. Florian Pfaff, currently Lufthansa Cargo vice... Arkas and Tarros to become partners The Turkish Arkas Group and the Italian shipping company Tarros, which have been collaborating for more than 30 years, have now founded a joint company called Tarros Deni... CMA CGM goes into action to help Japan The French shipping group CMA CGM Group has set up an emergency and communication response team that is closely monitoring the situation in Japan. Close contact is being kept ... MOL vessels: post-quake situation The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is still gathering data about its vessels that may have been affected by the recent earthquake off the Tohoku district's... Operations in Tokyo and southern ports more or less back to normal Operations in Tokyo and Japan's southern ports have more or less resumed again. Tokyo and all ports south of the Japanese capital are back in operation, although delays will occur ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Study shows that drilling in Gulf means jobs in Chicago Princess Cruises starts construction of Royal Princess Topaz Energy and Marine plans $500 million London IPO Bourbon reports increased annual revenues More barges joined U.S. inland fleet in 2010

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MARCH 16, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission Oks funds for small city projects Portland Airport has parking deal for travelers during Spring Break Boeing earmarks millions for Japan earthquake relief Crowley taps Frank Larkin as liner services/logistics VP BNSF informs customers of carbon footprint savings

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MARCH 16, 2011
Uncertain times ahead Things seem to be getting back on track, but anyone proposing a major fleet expansion had better be wary Offshore intent Both Bourbon and Topaz are taking a gamble as they announce substantial investment plans Libya turmoil continues to put pressure on shipping shares Investors play waiting game despite gains in freight rates for smaller tankers New CSAV chairman seeks investors for $1bn cash call Chilean carrier eyes new investors as Juan Alvarez takes over as chairman Baltic Dry Index continues downward slide Average time charter rates for capesizes fall to week-low, made worse by Japan crisis Libyan rebels attack GNMTC tanker Company says terrorist linked to political uprising in Libya intercepts Anwaar Afriqya Salvors see 44% fall in recovered pollutants ISU reports huge reduction in amount of marine pollutants salved in 2010 Topaz listing set to create offshore giant Planned $500m flotation will enable company to boost fleet to 150 vessels Bourbon's posts net financial loss of €38m in second half 2010 Despite 'challenging conditions' in 2010 says outlook is positive Beluga woes deepen as chartering arm files for insolvency Move comes after financiers withdraw vessels on charter to troubled heavylift operator Japan marine premiums rise inevitable in wake of tsunami Impetus for a premium rate hike will be unavoidable Tanker owner held liable for breach of oil major approvals Charterers seek $2.5m from Rowan owners Transeuropa and LD Lines end alliance Ends commercial collaboration on Ramsgate-Ostend route Offshore support vessel sector set to boom Ice-class fleet to see strong growth as $7bn is pumped into Arctic oil and gas projects Marine underwriters look for market share over profit High levels of latent capacity in the marine insurance market are causing underwriters to write for market share as opposed to profit Insurance sector begins to count costs The insurance sector is beginning to count the costs of the tsunami on Japan Trust Ports need to be accountable Labour MP Nick Brown makes the case for a combination of private ownership and good corporate citizenship for UK Trust Ports Ferry operators want rewards for early adopters Industry needs incentives to meet the 2015 ECA deadline European ro-ro fleet grows in face of global competition Ro-ro owners have fought to stay in business with economies of scale, and route innovation Fleet flexibility behind DFDS success Large ships, multiple routes and slow steaming are ingredients for the future Los Angeles sees 6% rise in February volumes Handles total throughput of 554,912 teu, higher than 458,000 teu at Long Beach Torm plays down Fredriksen stake talk Dismisses reports Frontline boss has taken 5% share in Copenhagen-listed tanker operator McQuilling sets up Athens subsidiary To provide broking services in the speciality smaller tanker sector Japan naphtha fixtures fail as crackers shut Earthquake impact is felt in tanker markets as force majeure kicks in Japan's duress could be fillip for dry bulk fleet More low-sulphur fuels and thermal coal will need to be imported to plug the energy gap Panamax sale boosts Hellenic Carriers' profit Greek bulk carrier owner Hellenic Breeze posts net income of $27.5m in 2010 New terminal at Cai Mep is latest in string for southern Vietnam Hanjin Shipping, MOL, Wanhai and local partner in official launch of 1.1m teu terminal Panamax under construction at Cosco Dalian cancelled Unnamed owner to pay compensation to Chinese shipyard Keppel FELS wins jackup rig contract worth $210m Order brings Keppel Offshore & Marine's total orders in first quarter to $3.5bn

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MARCH 16, 2011
French seafarer strike set FRANCE'S CGT seafarers' union has called on its members to stage a national 24-hour strike tomorrow LA imports continue rise CONTAINER volumes at Long Beach and Los Angeles rose significantly last month, with most of the growth related to imports Owners embrace Eksportfinans ship funding NORWAY'S credit agency Eksportfinans told Fairplay today that owners are turning to it as an alternative funding source for buying new vessels TWICs go electronic TERMINAL operators in the US can now use electronic readers to verify terminal access for seafarers instead of manually checking TWIC cards Searchers seek SAL mariner SHIPS and helicopters were searching today for a seafarer overboard from a German heavy-lift vessel in the North Sea Tanker seized in Libya ANWAAR Afriqya, a Libyan-registered product tanker believed to be carrying 23,800 tonnes of fuel, has been hijacked by rebels, according to the government-run company that owns the ship VLCC order drop seen VLCC newbuilding orders are likely to fall this year, after a sharp increase in 2010, because of persistently weak freight markets, BIMCO shipping analyst Peter Sand said today Lakes dredging cuts assailed GREAT Lakes shipping attacked today an Obama administration plan to slash next year's US dredging budget for the waterway system by nearly one-third Topaz IPO to target $500M TOPAZ Energy & Marine, the Dubai international oilfield services group, said today it plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO with a target of about $500M Covenant fears pummel TBS SHARES in NASDAQ-listed TBS International plunged 19% yesterday following a conference call commentary on covenant issues Israel: missiles smuggled MISSILES, mortar rounds and bullets were found in containers on the box ship Victoria, Israel's military said today Ice-class rates firm SPOT RATES for ice-class Aframaxes could remain high well into April because of thick Baltic ice, while the product tanker sector should benefit from Japan's crisis, brokers said today Beware ransoms with strings attached SHIPOWNERS could be liable for pirate ransoms that later end up in the hands of terrorists, according to the US State Department Asian shipping shares rise ASIAN stocks seem to have recovered today, after the three-day selloff that followed Japan's quake crisis Hellenic eyes more bulker tonnage HELLENIC Carriers has signalled its intention to acquire modern bulker tonnage.

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MARCH 16, 2011
JOC's Tirschwell on TPM Long Beach Highlights (Video) Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade/The Journal of Commerce, shares the highlights of this year's... Japan's Woes to Hit Containerized Auto Shipments to US Ongoing factory production and shipping problems in Japan from last week's earthquake and tsunami will hit containerized automobile parts shipments... BTT President on HOS Rules, Intermodal Expansion Plans (Video) Hans Stig Moller, president of Bridge Terminal Transport, discusses the effects that the new Hours of Service for truckers and... Closing Remarks on TPM Long Beach (Video) Paul Page, editorial director for The Journal of Commerce, and Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global... Seized CMA CGM Ship Due for Release CMA CGM said a containership stormed by Israeli commandos on March 15 and searched for weapons was the "victim" of... Lufthansa Buying 777 Freighters Lufthansa Cargo, in the midst of a strong revival in freight business, will add five 777 freighters to its fleet,... UPS Names Wicker First Chief Sustainability Officer Package delivery giant UPS is elevating the role of environmental sustainability within its operations by creating the post of chief... New Mexico Moves to Spur UP Intermodal Hub New Mexico's legislature could be poised to exempt Union Pacific Railroad from a locomotive sales tax, to entice UP to... eModal Adds Chassis Control to System Online logistics software provider eModal added a chassis control functionality to its intermodal logistics community system. The product provides real-time... Great Lakes Operators See Dredging Emergency Great Lakes ports and vessel operators are declaring a state of emergency in protest of proposed cutbacks in maintenance dredging... US Railroads Post Safest Year on Record U.S. freight rail lines in 2010 completed their safest year on record by several measures, said the Association of American... Lawmakers Introduce Water Resource Reforms Lawmakers introduced legislation this week to reform the funding of water resource projects. The measure, introduced by Sen.... Home Construction Drops to Two-Year Low Home construction, a key driver of freight transportation demand, plunged last month to its lowest level since April 2009 and... Beluga Files for Bankruptcy -- This story originally appeared on the Web site of JOC's sister publication Breakbulk.com. Beluga Chartering, a core part... Italy Investigates Mafia Links to TNT Express TNT Global Express confirmed reports its Italian parcel delivery unit has been targeted by a mafia organization. The Dutch... Japanese Battery Makers Close Plants The world supply of lithium-ion batteries for chips and power-supply capacitors may be the worst-hit technology industries following last week's... Japan Supply Disruptions Will Hit China Supply chain disruptions from Japan's earthquake could force Chinese firms to delay imports of key components, especially for digital products,... Court Backs STB, Suburbs against Canadian National A U.S. appeals court backed the authority of the Surface Transportation Board to impose special mitigating conditions in December 2008... Drewry Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls Trans-Pacific spot rates fell 4.9 percent in the week ended March 14, dropping to $1,693 per 40-foot equivalent unit of... Airlines Pull Tokyo Flights, Express Carriers Restore Operations FedEx Express is restoring its flights to Tokyo and other parcel carriers are resuming delivery operations across most of Japan... Japan's Shipyards Remain Intact After Quake Japan's major shipyards escaped the full impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of... New Vietnam Terminal Opens Three Asian container lines formally opened a container terminal Wednesday in Cai Mep, the port that serves Vietnam's industrial heartland. ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Pirates release bulker - but what of the 29 other merchant ships? CMA CGM ship seized by Israel CSAV consolidates its position LA/LB's Feb volumes slip compared to first month Bahrain battle ground

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MARCH 16, 2011
Beluga in bankruptcy filing Core division of Bremen-based heavylift giant seeks insolvency protection as prosecutor's office kicks off criminal probe. CMA CGM hits back French containership giant blames "false cargo declarations" and pleads its innocence following Israeli drama. Ship grounds in port Irish-owned vessel ran hard aground at the Port of Tyne early this morning. Ferries to cross great divide? Two US owners vying to run first regular passengership service to Cuba. Recovery story lengthens Norwegian finance house says products tanker rates will not fully recover until 2013. Fund in second sell down Fine Capital sells of Hornbeck shares worth around $8m as it cuts its holding for the second time in 2011. Israel releases seized ship Peter Dohle says vessel caught up in weapons drama will leave port in one hour after three containers were removed. Farstad bags $57m deals Statoil, Esso and Apache amongst charterers to sign up for seven of Norwegian offshore owner's ships. No takers for Khalijia 3 Auction of bulker involved in serious Mumbai collision postponed as buyers stay away. K Line aids rescue effort Japanese owner joins rivals in donating cash to help huge tsunami rescue mission. Bulker hit by fire Blaze on Japan-owned Lake Arafura brought under control in New Zealand. Drillship damage emerges Chikyu lost propulsion pod as it fled port of Hachinohe when earthquake struck Japan. Big John buys into Torm Norwegian magnate picks up near 5% share of Danish tanker owner, setting its shares alight. Italy relents on Mistral Express Comanav ferry carrying Moroccans fleeing Libya allowed into Sicily after earlier refusal. Keppel wins JDC jack-up Singapore yard continues on order roll with twelfth rig order in the first quarter of 2011 worth SGD4.5bn.

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MARCH 16, 2011
Crowley appoints Larkin VP sales Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Frank Larkin as vice president of sales and customer care for its liner services and logistics groups. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., Larkin will report to Steve Collar, senior vice president and general manager f... More relief help from Japanese lines NYK Line said Wednesday it has offered the Japanese government the use of a module carrier as an offshore platform for helicopters to be used to provide relief supplies to the quake-stricken area. TheYamatai,operated by NYK-Hinode Line Ltd., an NYK... Law firms scrutinize Kirby, K-Sea deal At least a dozen law firms have said they are investigating Kirby Corp.'s proposed acquisition of K-Sea Transportation Partners, announced over the weekend. The law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP said its investigation "is focused on the potential ... COSCO assesses Tianjin/Taiwan weather fee COSCO Container Lines said this week it will assess an "emergency weather surcharge" of 600 RMB ($92) per TEU for all shipments from Tianjin to Taiwan from March 20. Also, COSCO said it is raising bunker surcharge rates from China to Korea to $160 ... MSC to raise Far East/Australia rates Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it will raise rates on the trade from the Far East to Australia beginning April 15. The $250-per-TEU increase applies to all shipments from China, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to Australia. MSC... Japan catastrophe could impact bulk shipping London-based broker Freight Investor Services said Tuesday the unfolding catastrophe in Japan could have a significant effect on the dry bulk shipping market. "In the short term, shipping has been disrupted with 13 ports reported byReutersto have c... Israeli forces seize CMA CGM vessel The Victoria was intercepted on Tuesday and found to be carrying 50 tons of weaponry bound for the Gaza Strip. A CMA CGM chartered containership was intercepted by the Israeli navy Tuesday in the Mediterranean after Israel's government suspected th... TBS reports bigger loss as rates fall TBS International said it had a net loss of $245 million in 2010, compared to a loss of $67 million in 2009. The operator of bulkers and tweendeck ships said $217 million of the loss came in the fourth quarter. It reported revenue of $412 million i... State Department seeks tougher anti-piracy policies The killing of four U.S. citizens onboard their hijacked private sailboat by Somali pirates late last month has prompted the U.S. State Department to undertake an intensive internal review of the government's counter-piracy strategy. Testifying at... Recalibrated strategy

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MARCH 16, 2011
Mols-Linien to close service and change CEO Mols-Linien A/S will close the ro-pax ferry service between Århus and Kalundborg as soon as possible, pending a sale of the two units. Furthermore the company will John Fredriksen buys Torm shares Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen, Frontline Group, is presently buying shares in the Danish Steamship Company Torm. The price on the shares has fallen dramatically over the last couple of years

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MARCH 16, 2011
Fujairah market softens Deliveries were available up to and including March 30 in Durban. Bunker prices fall across Europe LS fuel oil premiums continue to be high in Rotterdam. Crude rises on back of Japanese quake updates Prices displayed signs of uncertainty as Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant risked provoking a 'major disaster.' Fujairah official gives new figure for bunker sales Latest estimate almost double previous unofficial figures. South Korean refiners to send fuel oil to Japan Japanese fishery association asks for supplies of marine fuel. 'Substantive demand' for higher sulphur fuels beyond 2025 Study predicts 'significant take-up of scrubbing' and a degree of non-compliance with tighter sulphur limits. Asian bunker prices down mid-week 'Mixed' demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs, according to traders. KPI Bridge Oil appoints new staff Fion Chia has extensive admin and secretarial experience from various trading companies. WFS picks commodity management software To support trading, scheduling, counterparty credit risk and regulatory risk for WFS's global fuel marketing operations. Taxes 'biggest hurdle' for India bunkering industry India's bunkering sector will see increasing 'opportunities and pressures'. Socar to open Fujairah terminal earlier than schedule Phase one of Socar Aurora Fujairah Terminal to commence operations by the end of 2011, earlier than mid-2012 target. Singapore targets locals for work on bunker tankers Graduates of an MPA programme to take on senior positions onboard local bunker tankers. Sinopec Zhoushan to 'catch up' with Chimbusco in five years Sinopec Zhoushan targets 2 million mt of bunker sales in 2011.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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