BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* Main freight index to rebound in H2: poll THE main global freight index will rebound in the second half of this year to average 1,500 points, driven by a recovery in Australian coal exports and strong shipping demand, a Reuters poll showed yesterday. Warning shots fired at M'sia aid ship to Gaza ISRAELI naval forces fired warning shots yesterday at a ship carrying aid to Gaza as it approached the shore, forcing it to withdraw to Egyptian waters, the vessel's Malaysian organiser told AFP. Indian seamen may boycott Gulf of Aden INDIAN seafarers have threatened to refuse to sail to pirate-infested Gulf of Aden if foreign governments failed to stem surging violent attacks on seamen on high seas. Global LNG supply tight from late 2011: Barclay's Capital

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Grand Alliance all-water US east coast service calls at Da Chan Bay Maersk-Safmarine upgrades Far East-West Africa service offering Guangdong cargo volume increases 5.5pc but growth rate slows 20pc April LA box volume increased 3.7pc while Long Beach leapt 14.6pc Hong Kong first quarter GDP increases 7.2pc, exports rise 16.8pc US March exports hit record highs, up 4.6pc, imports rise $4.9pc TS Lines launches intra-Asian Taiwan, Hong Kong Indonesian loop Island province of Hainan experiences 10pc rise in first quarter cargo volume Horizon sheds logistics arm to Pennsylvania's Logistics Plus New Orleans to ban deepwater shipping if Mississippi floods rise over 18 feet Hainan provincial quarterly imports rise, but exports fall Costamare orders 5 already chartered box ships, finances 2 newbuildings Port of Savannah to handle Volkswagen Chattanooga auto parts Seaspan receives 4,500-TEU newbuilding to be chartered to 'K' Line Israel sets Q1 volume at 601,000 TEU, but has no comparative figures Hamburg's HHLA Q1 profit up 47pc to US$23.6 million, boxes up 32pc OECD's International Transport Forum 2011 in Leipzig meets May 25-27 New Lufthansa Cargo CEO says high oil, rising demand to boost rates Frankfurt Airport April tonnage up 12.8pc as quarterly profit rises 11pc Cameroon Airlines awards EFIS Air French GSA contract

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India tells IMO not to extend piracy zone nearer to coast Safmarine opens regional office in Chennai Dip in soyameal exports likely this month EUs new trade scheme to deny India sops Guar gum exports may set a new record this year India to pay for Iran oil in , other currencies CFSs near JN Port free to take call on handling hazmat JSW Jaigarh Ports salient features highlighted at trade meet Nhava Sheva CFS blaze being investigated Supreme Court verdict clears way for JNPTs fourth box terminal FinMin reproaches Rlys for poor record in awarding PPP projects Rlys successfully operates 90-box 'python' train 1-yr extension likely for wheat products exports Exports surge 34.4 per cent in April FDI sinks to 4-year low at $ 27 bn Growth may start tapering down from July, Fieo warns exporters IIP growth slows in 2010-11 India, Australia begin CECA negotiations Report shows GCC states shifting towards Asia's emerging markets

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MAY 16, 2011
Oman Air launching second new service this month Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will launch a thrice-weekly service between the country's capital Muscat and Zanzibar from today (16 May). It is the carrie... Camair to launch second African destination outside domestic market The new Cameroon carrier Camair-Co, which started scheduled operations on 28 March 2011 (cf. ITJ Daily of 28 February 2011), with a Douala-Yaounde-Paris-CDG service, is progressive... Coal India plans to build 350 km of new railway lines Coal India Ltd proposes to build three new rail links, with a total length of 350 km, to connect its coal fields in the interior. The construction cost for a new rail line, excludi... Basel: name change for the world's oldest forwarders' association The association of Basel freight forwarding and logistics companies (Basler Speditions-Logistiker/(VBSL), which was founded in 1882, is adopting a new name. Attendees of ... 24plus: network sales climb to EUR 420.6 million The general cargo alliance 24plus logistics ceased to feel the effects of the economic crisis in 2010, and succeeded in boosting the network revenue by 9.5% to EUR 420.6 ... Kuehne + Nagel receives quality seal for rail forwarding IBS, the interest group of rail freight forwarders (IBS), has presented its IBS Q1 quality certificate to the giant forwarder Kuehne + Nagel, for its particularly efficient an... Elvis rolls out first part load network system The truck-load alliance Elvis recently introduced a part load system with hub cross-loading at its location in Hombergin (Germany). The part load system is operated by the alliance... Flash Europe opens branches in St Petersburg and Istanbul Flash Europe, a specialist for swift transport services, recently opened a new branch office in Turkey and one in Russia. The two new facilities are of strategic importance for Fla... Kiel: cargo handling rises by more than 25% The port of Kiel (Germany) handled about 2.2 million t of cargo in the first four months of the current year, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. The ferry lines ... Hapag-Lloyd boosts revenues in Q1/2011 The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd managed to boost its Q1/2011 revenues to EUR 1.483 million, which is 16.5% higher than the first quarter of 2010. The main reason for this a... Shipping Corporation of India orders 31 new vessels Shipping Corporation of India, the country's largest shipping company, recently inked an agreement for the purchase of two supramax bulk carriers with Chinese Grand Yard Investment... Balnak Logistics names new marketing and sales manager. The Turkish service provider Balnak Logistics has appointed Gurur Eralp as its new marketing and sales manager. Eralp, who has worked for the company since 2006, graduated from Mar... ANA Aviation to be UK and Ireland Cargo GSA for Gabon Airlines The London-based airline management provider ANA Aviation was selected to be the UK and Ireland cargo GSA for Gabon Airlines, effective 1 May 2011. The carrier operates t... Dr Rausch elected to BVL board Members of the German Logistics Association (BVL) recently elected Dr Karl-Friedrich Rausch to the trade body's board at a recent assembly in Munich (Germany). Rausch has been head... Alcaro Invest inks another settlement contract Alcaro Invest is investing again in the Berlin Süd Grossbeeren freight village after the company was able to fully let a 44,000 sqm logistics area within eighteen months. At the tr...

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MAY 16, 2011
Business as usual at Port of New Orleans Maritime industry makes its voice heard on Capitol Hill Rowan sells LeTourneau for $1.1 billion cash Keppel FELS books $772 million jack-up order Bureau Veritas sees new pressures for operational efficiency

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MAY 16, 2011
Port of Olympia FTZ No. 216 set for reorganization program Crowley Maritime earns new State Department designation NOL Group reports first quarter numbers Washington State Ferries honored for carpool/vanpool rideshare efforts Hanjin Shipping receives new 10,000teu container ship

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Korea Line continues to offload tanker fleet with VLCC sales Troubled Asian company adds deal to other tanker sales concluded in the last two months Pakistan breakers buy third VLCC Chittagong yard takes Titan VLCC as Indian and Bangladeshi demand remains sluggish Aframax activity picks up Four contracts reported around the $16,000 per day mark LPG price volatility sees VLGC charter rates slide to 12-week low Charter rates for very large gas carriers have slumped to a 12-week low on a reluctance to trade and charter vessels amid volatile prices for liquefied petroleum gas China pays premium for older dry bulk tonnage Secondhand able to consider secondhand sales over demolition Eagle Bulk starts selling supramaxes Dry bulk owner with large exposure to troubled Korea Line offloads tonnage Newlead pays out $25m for former Korea Line-linked handysize Eight-year-old Newlead Prosperity was under bareboat hire purchase deal with Capital Maritime Dividend decision disappoints GSL investors Loan-to-value ratio drops below 75%, thus reducing interest margin paid on borrowings from 3.5% to 3% First Deep Sea Metro drillship named at Hyundai Former Athens Olympics boss Gianna Angelopoulos does the honours for BG-chartered vessel APM Terminals wins legal battle to bid for Indian port development Two years of wrangling ends in Supreme Court victory for joint venture Operational efficiency critical, says Bureau Veritas Class society argues for a definition of efficiency that is eco-friendly ' and safe Details emerge of Hapag-Lloyd's $925m newbuilds loan Bookrunners say banks keen to join syndicate financing 13,200 teu boxships Moody's upbeat on container shipping companies' credit quality But rating agency urges disciplined investment approach in 'fragile' recovery Teekay Offshore gears up for $750m in follow-on equity raising Proceeds to fund assets and reduce parent debt The iceships cometh Advocates of the northern sea route such as Norwegian shipowner Felix Tschudi are setting the stage for future investment Rongsheng share price tumbles as analysts take a downbeat view Barclays Capital note says market expectations are irreconcilable with the collapse in bulk newbuild ordering Reluctant harmony Complying with EU rules on seafarers' pay will almost certainly cost the UK jobs Pirates routed by naval forces Danes free 16 Iranian hostages and kill 4 pirates Logistics arm lifts NOL first-quarter results Neptune Orient Lines posts $10m loss but supply chain business APL sees 24% rise in revenues Old yard ways are dying Go back ten years and Croatia was fighting off the competition. But no more. The bureaucrats from the European Commission have put paid to that Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China fall 11.5% in April But total iron ore shipments to China up 5.6% on a year-on-year basis Singapore container throughput rises 3% in first four months April bunker sales down 5.1% on same month last year Keppel FELS wins $772m order for four jack-ups Standard Drilling deal supersedes earlier option arrangements Satellite providers report strong growth in first quarter Inmarsat and Iridium see shipowners move from voice communications to data services Inmarsat's Global Xpress comes under fire Shipowners should learn more about competitor services, says satcomms provider Capital and Crude get engaged Motivation aplenty can be found for the proposed merger of the two Evangelos Marinakis-headed tanker companies Is it time for more tanker owners to tie the knot? After a fallow period for M&A activity, the sector could be poised to enter a fertile period for deals Energy efficiency design index is rational, safe and effective Formula may not apply to all ships, but will deal with the most energy-intensive first

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MAY 16, 2011
Israeli warning shots turn ship back ISRAELI sailors reportedly fired warning shots at a commercial ship approaching the Gaza Strip today Capesize rates weigh on BDI THE BALTIC Dry Index fell today to its lowest level in more than two weeks as the surplus of Capesize vessels continued to rise FESCO reverses losses FESCO'S audited accounts show the group swung to profits in 2010, but its fleet arm struggled Savannah improving intermodal ties CONTAINER drayage to and from Savannah will be improved with a $140M highway extension to improve intermodal truck access Ships leave US 'ghost fleet' COASTAL tanker Sagamore is one of two ageing vessels scheduled to be towed today from the Maritime Administration's California 'ghost fleet' at Suisun Bay to a Texas recycling yard MSC cruise interrupted MSC OPERA, on the first of 13 cruises scheduled from Southampton, was towed today to Nynäshamn, south of the Swedish capital Stockholm LNG brokers seeking deals for longer periods BROKERS see rising demand this week for medium-term LNG deals, with Asian buyers trying to avoid exposure to bullish oil prices via longer-term deals Quake and floods boost product tankers JAPAN'S quake crisis in March and today's continued Mississippi flooding are boosting product tanker trades, brokers said Once more into the beach A FIFTH VLCC has been sold for demolition already this year, said Erik Nikolai Stavseth, shipping analyst at Arctic Securities in Oslo Asian shipping stocks fall SHIPPING stocks were mostly down in Asia today as markets were hit by concerns over the European debt crisis and lower oil prices Ports praise US bills TRANSPORT funding measures introduced in the US Senate would drastically increase the amount of money available for port expansions Oz terminal plan advances SOUTH Australia's government has approved plans by a Flinders Ports-led consortium to conduct an environmental impact study into a proposal to develop an iron ore export facility in Port Bonython Fertilizer swap screen assessed FAA BROKERS and commodities traders in Singapore were quick today to assess the Cleartrade Exchange's distribution of a new screen for fertilizer swaps Asia/Europe box capacity trim mulled CONTAINER carriers could cut Asia/Europe capacity because freight rates are declining under the influx of bigger ships Monsoon soaks breakers SOUTH Asian shipbreakers are cutting rates today as the monsoon season rains down the market

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MAY 16, 2011
Diesel Price Slides Another 4.3 Cents Average diesel prices across the U.S. fell for the second week in a row in the past week, sliding 4.3... Crowley Warehouse Wins High-Security Designation The State Department designated Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Miami logistics warehouse as a Consolidated Receiving Point facility, allowing the company to... Container Supplies to Remain Tight, WSC Says Shippers and carriers can expect container supplies to remain tight this year as the industry tries to catch up from... New Orleans Port Open as Dredging Intensifies The Army Corps of Engineers stepped up efforts this weekend to clear sediment the Mississippi River's high water is pushing... Steel Exports Up 5 Percent Steel exports rose 5 percent to 3.14 million tons in the first quarter as March volume rebounded from weak February... Supreme Court Rejects BNSF Appeal in Rate Case The U.S. Supreme Court rejected BNSF Railway's attempt to overturn a 2009 regulatory case decision that the railroad charged unreasonable... Obama Pushes Transport Agenda President Obama gave a strong push to a transportation infrastructure program that builds on the 2009 stimulus program to repair... Georgia Governor Backs Savannah Port Highway Plan Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday endorsed construction of an estimated $140 million highway that would link the Port of... Is Shipping Hedging on Derivatives? If conversation were currency, freight rate derivatives would be trading on a rich exchange. But when a small U.S. freight... Exports Fuel Savannah Cargo Growth The Port of Savannah posted its second highest monthly volume ever in April when it handled 260,035 20-foot equivalent units,... DFDS Returns to Profit on Baltic Gains DFDS, Europe's largest short sea shipping company, returned to profit in 2010 on strong cargo growth on its core Baltic... Fesco Reverses Loss, Posts $456 Million Profit Fesco, owner of Russia's largest ocean container carrier, swung to a $456 million net profit in 2010 from a year-earlier... Cosco Sets War-Risk Surcharge in Libya Cosco Container Lines announced a war-risk surcharge on all shipments from the Far East and the Indian subcontinent to ports... Japan Report Claims Unfair Trade Practices A new Japanese government report is charging the country suffers from unfair practices by its trading partners, including 38 policies... Widdows' Role Of the major east-west container lines, none has a larger share of its fleet ' 44 percent ' deployed in... Derailing the Economy Any widespread shutdown of train systems in the aftermath of an attack ' even for a few days ' would... Trains in the Line Of Fire In the days after the May 1 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, news that al Qaeda, the terrorist group... LTL Pricing in Higher Gear Less-than-truckload carriers spent the better part of last year stuck behind truckload operators, struggling to raise rates. They gained ground... Who to Pay? Q: For a domestic shipment moving under a uniform bill of lading, it's been my understanding that a carrier can... Amber Waves of Rain Alan Kemper, president of the American Soybean Association, was speaking because he had some unplanned idle time on his farm... Weaving Competition for China Rising competition for China's apparel and footwear manufacturers is showing up in U.S. containerized imports. China remains the dominant... Steinke Turns the Page Richard Steinke is a humble man. As the executive director of the Port of Long Beach, he has shepherded the... Pacific Northwest Ports Building on Exports Moffatt & Nichol economist Walter Kemmsies calls exports the "unspoken hero" of the U.S. economic recovery, and they may well... Agents of Risk File this under the header, "What can happen when you tick an agency off." Laura Stevens is a former... Customs Packages Air Cargo Screening Customs and Border Protection is bringing its risk management experience to bear on the problem of identifying potential terrorist threats... Transport Bill's Blind Curve Washington policymakers could be weeks away from discussing what a long-term surface transportation bill might look like, but they're already... SSE Defends Methods, Transparency The Shanghai Shipping Exchange says "general derogatory remarks" about the exchange and Shanghai Containerized Freight Index suggest the operation is...

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MAY 16, 2011
Best in class for APMM's hitherto prodigal child There is something rather annoying about the top boy at school - always having the right answers in class; breezing through his exams, and often, still having the time to excel on the sports field CSAV: numbers up but average rate down More details on Seago revealed US import growth to stall MSC Carouge smashes Montreal container record Hanjin Shipping joins the Q1 red-figured carrier club

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MAY 16, 2011
Blackrock cuts Cosco stake US Hedge fund sells off shares worth over $400,000 in Hong Kong-listed shipping giant. Capital sells to NewLead? Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Ship Management appears to be the seller of handysize bulker to Nasdaq-listed rival. GSL sees steady start 2011 New York-listed shipowner says dry-docking cost it a better first quarter of 2011. Bonython boost Flinders Ports gets go-ahead for environmental study of new $700m iron ore export terminal in Australia. Mermaid sinks to loss Singapore-listed offshore contractor posts a first quarter deficit despite higher sales. Meiji makes a loss Japanese tanker and bulker owner hit by higher costs in year to 31 March, but plots return to profit. Ro-ro ships go red National owner Montenegro Lines falls to loss in 2010 as revenues decline. Hoegh bound for Oslo Bors Norwegian owner's gasship spin-off tips shares to begin trading in the capital by mid June. Cruiseship saves Cubans World's largest cruiseship comes to the rescue of nine Cubans adrift at sea. DHT taps another VLCC Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-headed tanker owner has added a sixth VL to its expanding fleet. Srab losses widen Swedish tanker owner suffers again in the first quarter as revenues decline in tough markets. Pirates raise their game An RPG is fired at a Maersk LPG tanker as pirates target three ships during weekend frenzy. Hapag bags huge loan German owner seals deal with banking syndicate for $925m to fund 10 mega-boxships on order in Korea. Kuribayashi slumps to loss Japanese ro-ro owner's falls well short of its own full year target. Japan holds 20 Boxship SITC Passion among slew of general cargoships that failed port state inspections in April. Wan Hai in bond bid Taiwanese owner comes up with $100m fundraiser to cut debt and buy ships. Opera in Baltic breakdown MSC Cruises vessel with 1,800 people onboard has been towed to port near Stockholm after losing power.

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MAY 16, 2011
Swiss WorldCargo adds four destinations Swiss WorldCargo said last week it is adding four destinations to its network in June. The new destinations from Zurich are Beijing, Anchorage, Orlando and Beirut, and operated in partnership with Edelweiss Air. The airline also said it would reins... Singapore adds Kensai link for electronic cargo Singapore Airlines Cargo said Friday it is adding a twice-weekly freighter service from Singapore to Kensai, Japan, via Hong Kong from May to October. The service is intended to complement belly-hold capacity on daily passenger services between Sin... Panalpina adds Hunstville/Hong Kong air link Global forwarding and logistics group Panalpina has added a direct cargo service from Huntsville, Ala., to Hong Kong to be operated by Atlas Air. The new weekly flight is intended to complement two other existing services Atlas operates on behalf ... Trailer Bridge reports loss, works on refinance Trailer Bridge, which operates a container liner service between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, reported a first quarter net loss of $10.4 million compared to a loss of $300,000 in the same 2010 period. The company had revenue of $24.8 million... MSC adds Asia to Latin America fuel charge Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess a "fuel additional surcharge" on shipments from Asia to Panama, Cartagena, Venezuela, the East Coast of Central America, and the Caribbean due to "ever-increasing fuel costs." T... House readies backup plan for FAA bill Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee dropped new legislation on Friday to provide a temporary extension of Federal Aviation Administration funding and programs in case Congress does not quickly complete work on a long-t... FMC reforms aimed at household goods shipments The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a series of recommendations to prevent unfair, unlawful or deceptive practices in the shipping of household goods or personal property. The FMC set up the investigation because... Targeting rogue Web sites

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MAY 16, 2011
Russian energy giant wants to join leading global suppliers Gazpromneft says its bunker volumes were up 17% in 2010. Fujairah prices fall Product avails limited in Middle East hub. Rotterdam market softens Lack of 2010 spec IFO 380 cSt. US Navy in talks to set up biofuel supply points Discussions opened with Singapore, Australia and India. Politician highlights benefits of Pacific Coast marine highway Would 'eliminate 60,000 metric tonnes of CO2' annually, saving 68% of GHG emissions compared to road transport. Gibraltar's bunker sector faces new attack Spanish members of European Parliament claim Gibraltar's bunker sector poses increased risk of spills. Latest TWI figures maintain large value spreads Over $200 value difference between 'best' and 'worst' fuel. Bureau Veritas wants to 'open the way' for gas and nuclear-powered ships Efficiency 'means more than optimising a ship to burn less fuel'. VT Group welcomes new Commercial Manager His background includes bunker trading and operations management. Floods to have 'negative impact' for US-based barge operator Kirby Corporation predicts its Q2 results will be affected by Mississippi floods. IFO prices falling as week starts Traders see generally 'slow' demand in key Asian bunker hubs on Monday. Bunker supplier receives safety accreditation Cockett Marine Oil gets oil spill response accreditation from UKSpill. HK-based supplier to expand its storage capacity Chimbusco Pan Nation plans to lease more storage from local ExxonMobil facility from June to July onwards. Dutch project develops ACES for shipping ACES system can reduce vessel fuel consumption between 10 to 20%. Court order to impact bunkering in Chennai Industry players expect court decision to be challenged.

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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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