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BRIEFS

February 18, 2011

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*Shipping News* Freight rates seen rebounding 80% in H1 Freight rates for the largest oil tankers are expected to rebound nearly 80 per cent in the first half of the year, from unprecedented lows in 2010, on rising oil demand, increased Opec supply and piracy concerns, a Reuters poll showed.

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MSC surpasses Maersk Line as world's top container carrier Drewry box index slips as service contract talks begin Widdows sees good times ahead as NOL returns to profit Los Angeles January imports rise 14.3pc, exports up 12.6pc CKYH to start 2nd Asia US east coast loop via Suez MSC to deploy 18 new 8,800-9,000-TEU wide-beam ships by 2014 Cosco increases THC from Dubai's Jebel Ali US$215 per TEU IRISL believed to be seized by pirates off Omani coast HMS Cornwall catches pirates, destroys their gear, but lets them go Safmarine cuts road service to Joburg depot as strike violent mounts Maersk cancels Panama Canal transits fee Pirate-war risk prompts MOL to levy insurance surcharge March 15 HK Maritime Industry Council careers this weekend ICTSI begins operating Port of Portland's Marine Terminal 6 SharpEye radar said to detect pirate skiff through thick rain Kuehne + Nagel to provide logistics to offshore Norwegian oil fields TT Club, ICHCA, port gear makers unite on cargo handling safety Hong Kong world's fastest-growing air market, China leads globally IATA expects 2014 air cargo to rise 46pc to 38 million tonnes FAA sees air cargo sales rising, travel doubling by 2031 Fledgling MidAmerica Boeing plant fears federal budget cuts

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Mercator Lines posts 163 pc jump in net profit Safmarine's new Prime-2 service to provide faster connections from Chennai SRS enters into strategic alliance with AICFWC US mulling global 'trusted shipper' scheme Vas Softwares launches web-based freight management application China's move to raise output may impact iron ore prices Paul Antony takes charge as CoPT Chairman Ro-ro ship reaches Cochin Port Rlys gives partial relief to pvt. box train operators Import costs may go up Industry bigwigs welcome agreement Trade pact with Japan to boost textiles, pharma sectors

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
UPS expands Boeing airplane health management to MD-11 fleet UPS, which uses Boeing's airplane health management coverage for its B747-400F fleet, is set to expand the scheme to include its MD-11 freighters. Boeing's airplane health manageme... Dachser Switzerland awarded AEO certification Dachser Spedition Switzerland, a subsidiary of Dachser, a German logistics service provider with international activities, has been awarded an authorised economic operator certific... Vietnam and Taiwan revise bilateral air service deal Taiwan and Vietnam have revised their bilateral air service agreement, allowing fifth freedom rights on up to five weekly cargo flights. In 2006, both sides concluded a bilateral c... Moritz Mittelbach steps down from Rickmers Holding Dr Moritz Mittelbach stepped down at his own request as CFO and managing director of Rickmers Holding and of Pacific Holdings International on 31 January. Mittelbach was with the R... Gebr'der Weiss establishes climate-neutral logistics hall in Austria The Austrian transport and logistics enterprise Gebr'der Weiss says it has set up the first ever climate-neutral logistics hall in W'rgl (Austria). Investing EUR 2 million in the b... Let 410 cargo plane crashes in Congo Both crew members of a Let 410 cargo plane were killed in an accident that occurred recently at Mont Biega (Democratic Republic of the Congo). The airplane, operated by African Air... Vögel Transporte expanding its fleet The Austrian enterprise Vögel Transporte is investing approximately EUR 2.5 million in its vehicle fleet. It will acquire 19 low-emissions Euro 5 trucks in March, bringing its tota... Port of Long Beach begins major terminal modernisation scheme The port of Long Beach has approved a USD 123 million dredging and wharf building contract that officially launches the construction of the landmark Middle Harbor Redevelopment Pro... Safmarine introduces third direct Europe-India link Safmarine Container Lines is introducing a third dedicated service between Europe and the Indian Subcontinent. The company's new Prime 2 service will feature a direct link between ... Logistics manager Walter Maschke founds Maschke Management Consulting Walter Maschke recently founded the human resource consultancy Maschke Management Consulting. The Ratingen-based company specialises in services to the German and international tra... Rhine blockage cleared - busy period ahead SVS, the Swiss association for shipping and the port industry, has reported that the site of the accident where a vessel capsized near the Loreley on the River Rhine in Germany has... Eurofima remains cautious, net profits down Eurofima, the European company for the financing of railroad rolling stock, pursued its cautious lending approach in 2010. Moderate new railway equipment financing of CHF 1.8 billi... Certified transport of draught beer in standard curtainsider semitrailers Schmitz Cargobull has presented a load-securing certificate for draught beer transport by curtainsider semitrailers with or without dropsides, offering a high degree of loading and... CER, Unife and EIM's European Railway Award - correction On 11 February we reported in the ITJ Daily that the European Railway Award, presented in 2011 to the former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone for political achievements and to Knorr...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Judge to Salazar: Speed up deepwater permits Interim Gulf offshore well containment response system is ready Marine insurers welcome new ICS position on arming ships STX Finland to build fisheries research vessel for Namibia Pennsylvania to pump $42 million into Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Maersk Alabama pirate sentenced to 405 months in prison

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
FMC Commissioners vote to cut regulatory costs Kansas governor joins U.S. Tanker Coalition OOCL planning to add Atlantic Gulf of Mexico run Bremerton Port Commission meetings headed back to administration offices Pennsylvania teams with shipyard to build two new oil tankers

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Fixture flurry boosts outlook for LR1 product tanker rates Brisk charter activity this week raises hopes of improvement in rates from levels of W112.9 or $1,658 per day Supramaxes buoyed by tied-up ships Rates lifted as Korea Line bankruptcy filing keeps 90 vessels out of spot market Angola to cut April crude exports by 15% Angola plans to reduce daily crude oil exports by 15% in April from a month earlier, based on a preliminary loading programme, reports Bloomberg Wuhan Steel signs Canadian miners as BHP ups ore price A Chines steel company has signed joint ventures with two Canadian miners against a backdrop of record iron ore prices and tight supplies which saw Australian miner BHP Billiton raise February iron ore prices by 8% to a landed cost of $175 per tonne South American cargoes keep Baltic index rising The Baltic Dry Index rose 21 points today to 1,292 as panamax rates maintained momentum Wanted: bank seeks solvent suitor for loan proposition Lloyds Banking Group puts its shipping portfolio up for sale but fails to attract any buyers interested in the estimated $8bn-$12bn book Lines leave lessors to take a punt in the great box gamble As box trades recover, leasing companies are confident they can overtake shipping lines to satisfy growing demand for containers Triton sale could make sector more transparent Existing players in the container leasing sector have broadly welcomed the deal South African gun crackdown threatens anti-piracy efforts Keeping security guards' weapons on ships raises risk of arrest in ports Channel Tunnel boosts shortsea market share Sees 8% rise in passenger numbers in 2010 Rising oil demand to fuel offshore investment Growing fleet of offshore development and production vessels will be needed Costamare 'in no hurry' to charter out ships Greek boxship owner hopes to cash in on rising rates in charter market Johnson Stevens rebrands after ending IRISL ties Agency work will be handled by JSA Global in future Aker Philadelphia secures $42m lifeline Yard would be able to begin constructing two tankers for which there are no buyers yet Failed deal to cost Anek Lines $65m Ferry operator warns of huge hole in 2010 results OW Bunker profits leap 50% Bunker company posts bumper profits for 2010 at $48m Colombia dry canal plan 'no threat' to Panama Panama Canal officials say proposal to build 220km rail link not a competition issue Lower rates push Seanergy to fourth quarter loss Dry bulk owner posts $2.6m net loss but cautiously upbeat over freight rates outlook Tide turning for shipbuilders There needs to be concerted pressure across the board for shipbuilders to seriously investigate options for producing cheaper ships Paying the price Shipowners will do well to keep an open ear on what bunker companies are saying as the best way to determine counterparty credit risk LNG-fuelled ships 'cheapest option' for US emissions area DNV study reveals savings of up to $12m compared with use of scrubbers or low-sulphur fuel Saga predicts fewer new VLCCs in 2011 than forecast Saga Tankers predicts 65 vessels will be delivered, 20% fewer than market estimates STX Pan Ocean dragged down by poor fourth quarter Dry bulk operator will expand owned fleet to 151 from 84 by end of 2013 US court sentences Maersk Alabama pirate to 34 years' prison Court rejects defence pleas for minimum sentence Keppel FELS wins $380m order from Transocean Contract is latest in slew of jackup rig orders for Keppel Mitsubishi gets $500m order from Petroleum Geo-Services Contract worth $1bn if Petroleum Geo-Services orders two more vessels SBM Offshore partners with Mitsubishi Partnership will aid SBM's expansion plans in Brazil

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Finns flinch over lost deal WHEN RCCL signed a ship deal with Germany's Meyer Werft for its Project Sunshine class, the despondency in Finland was palpable US grants tariff break REGULATORS in the US have voted to exempt common carriers that do not operate ships from filing rate tariffs, in a move the FMC said will save such NVOCCs up to $200,000 per year BDI rises on Panamaxes THE BULLISH impact of rising Panamax rates prevailed over softening Capesize rates today to push up the BDI Aker Philly reveals rescue EMBATTLED Jones Act shipyard Aker Philadelphia announced today that it is close to sealing financial support from the state of Pennsylvania to fund two tanker newbuildings Galveston seals box deal GALVESTON port officials are pursuing a partnership with Hutchison Port Holdings and Carlyle to try revitalising the Texas port's dormant box business Seanergy breaches covenant NASDAQ-listed Seanergy today disclosed unexpected quarterly losses and negotiations with Citibank over a new covenant breach Nothing slow about steaming savings TESTING has shown that slow steaming offers significant cost savings for VLCC operators, Oslo's Saga Tankers said today 'Risks still remain' in box market RISING demand has done little to protect box shipping from oversupply, BIMCO analyst Peter Sand has warned Rolls-Royce wins China seismic deal ROLLS-Royce has won a £20M ($32M) order from SINOPEC, a Chinese energy conglomerate, to design and equip a seismic research vessel Oil spills from ship at Dalian FOUR OIL recovery vessels have reportedly been deployed at the Chinese port of Dalian after a spill from a general cargo ship NOL profits fail to ignite shares SHARES of Singapore's NOL were generally flat when trading opened today, even though the company unveiled $461M in profits yesterday STX Pan Ocean profits nearly $100M SOUTH Korea's biggest drybulk carrier STX Pan Ocean unveiled net profits today of 109Bn won ($97.5M) for FY2010 Two Vinashin-tied officials arrested TROUBLES continue to mount for Vinashin, Vietnam's government-run shipbuilding group, which effectively defaulted on an overseas loan repayment last year Asian demand lifts NZ ports TWO NEW Zealand ports have attributed throughput and profit rises to Asia's hunger for raw materials Keppel shares surge on two-rig order SHARES of Singapore's Keppel rose today on the world's biggest rig builder's announcement of a new two-rig contract worth $380M.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Carrier Says Hours Plan Would Boost Driver Pay Schneider National would need to increase driver pay by about $3,000 per year "to keep commercial drivers whole from a... FreightCar Cuts 4Q Loss to $3.5 Million FreightCar America narrowed its fourth-quarter net loss to $3.5 million from a $5.5 million loss in the 2009 period and... Waterways Council Lobbies for Capital Spending Plan Ten months after the Army Corps of Engineers Inland Waterways Users Board adopted a strategic plan for infrastructure construction, river... Ray Greer to Head BNSF Logistics Burlington Northern Santa Fe named Raymond B. Greer the first president of its subsidiary BNSF Logistics, effective Feb. 15. ... DOT Eyes Infrastructure Bank to Fund Dredging Dredging of U.S. container ports, and other marine projects that aid the intermodal network, might be eligible for some funding... Colombia Truckers Drop Roadblocks Truckers in Colombia will stop blocking roads in Bogota but will maintain their strike against a government plan to deregulate... Manufacturing Exports Rose 20 Percent in 2010 U.S. manufacturing exports rose 20 percent last year, with the top 10 markets accounting for more than two-thirds of the... LA-LB Imports Grew 13 Percent in January Combined containerized imports through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grew 13 percent in January over the same... Retailers Forecast 4 Percent Sales Growth in 2011 The National Retail Federation projected retail sales, excluding autos, gas stations and restaurants, will rise 4 percent this year in... House T&I Committee Approves Aviation Bill Congress is taking steps to complete legislation that gives operating authority to the Federal Aviation Administration, after 18 attempts to... DOT Seeks Way to Salvage Fla. Rail Project Despite the Feb. 16 decision by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to decline $2.4 billion in federal grants and halt a... ATA Claims Study Undermines HOS Proposal The safety benefits of proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules have been "wildly overstated," the American Trucking... Truckers to Speak Out on HOS Proposal Truckers will have a last chance to make their case against proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules... Costamare Boosts Earnings 57 Percent Costamare boosted fourth quarter 2010 earnings 56.5 percent from a year ago and said it is eyeing further ship acquisitions... Maersk Launches India-Europe Service Maersk Line will launch service between southeast India and Sri Lanka and northern Europe in early March to tap into... Mitsui Divests Container Terminal Assets in China Japanese investor Mitsui divested its entire stake in two container terminal operators in China. Mitsui owned a 1 percent... FMC Streamlines Filing Procedures The Federal Maritime Commission is taking the first steps toward making it easier for the public to conduct business there....

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Middle East protests continue Fuel supplies and cargo deliveries hit by SA truckers strike ICC: economic climate positive, but protectionism looms Japan, India ink free-trade deal

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Horizon in Wal-Mart win CEO of US container operator likely breathing sigh of relief as US retail giant drops antitrust claim. MarAd looks local Keystone Shipping, Interocean American and Ocean Dutchess sink their teeth into $77m US crewing and maintenance contract. Conoco takes K-Line twins Japanese owned offshore firm secures two-year deal for AHTS brace. Seaspan targets ten Gerry Wang-led shipowner on the fringe of tapping war chest to order up to ten new boxships. CH saves face Singapore-listed owner on the brink of offloading anchor-handler after inking bareboat pact just weeks after a similar deal collapsed. Uljanik drives up earnings Tankers and bulkers made lots more money for Croatian owner in 2010. GTB seals boxship shocker Jan Haakon Pettersen-led shipping syndicate taps Chinese lender for firepower to launch $310m raid on German containership pair. Safety violations blamed Azerbaijan says unsafe working practices caused fatal fire on Caspian Shipping vessel. Clarkson in offshore drive World's largest shipbroker values support vessels publicly for the first time as new offshore products are launched. Dry dive dents Seanergy Dale Ploughman-led Greek bulker owner reports miniscule profit as dry-bulk woe hits larger fleet. Yard signs for cash Aker Philadelphia sells assets to state to fund speculative building of two new tankers. Hornbeck: weakness ahead US-listed offshore owner braced for "substantial uncertainty" in Gulf of Mexico as moratorium mashes profit. OW sets record pace Danish tanker and fuel company had best ever year in 2010 as profit soared. Grain gripe put to bed Argentinean ports strike solved by 70% pay rise hours before deadline. Costamare edges ahead Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner beats Wall Street bets by two cents in the fourth quarter.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Alaska Railroad names Leary chairman The Alaska Railroad Corp. board on Wednesday elected Linda Leary to chairman. Leary Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell appointed Leary to the railroad's board in October 2009. She replaces outgoing chairman John Binkley, who held the post for 13 years. Leary... Con-way Freight hires yield management specialist Less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight said it has named John Burton vice president of yield management. He will be responsible for pricing, yield and contract management, and market analysis. Burton was vice president of transportation for AC... ICF out of business ICF Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA, which entered into liquidation late last year, is officially out of business, according to a statement released Thursday. Joan Dubaere of Racine & Vergels in Brussels, the ICF shareholder-appointed liquidator, anno... DOT awards $77 million in NDRF contracts U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced contracts totaling $77 million for three U.S. maritime firms to operate 10 National Defense Reserve Fleet ships through July 27, 2015. "This money will help make sure these important Defense Re... Pasha to build 2nd ro/ro for Hawaii trade Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii has signed a contract with VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Miss., to build a second U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessel for operations in the U.S. West Coast/Hawaii trade. The ship's base price is $144 million and is estim... President's budget proposal fully funds MSP President Obama's fiscal year 2012 budget proposal, which was released this week, calls for full funding of the Maritime Security Program at the authorized level of $186 million for 60 U.S.-flag militarily useful vessels. Obama The funding consists... A new sheriff in town sort of Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. has overtaken Maersk Line as the world's biggest single line as measured by fleet capacity, according to a report Wednesday by Containerisation International. The report said MSC, a privately owned line base... Improving truck trailer aerodynamics South Carolina-based company BMI Corp., in partnership with the U.S. Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has developed a technology that improves the aerodynamics of long-haul truck trailers and could potentially save the industry mi... Export control reforms Trade facilitation

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Difficult ice conditions off St. Petersburg The ice conditions in the easternmost part of Gulf of Finland have turned out to be so difficult that the Russian icebreakers are not capable of assisting all vessels. On Strong krona brings positive net effect on Viking Line During the last fiscal year, which exceptionally included 14 months from November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, the sales of Viking Line Abp totalled EUR 569.9 million. During

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011
Fuel tanks compromised on grounded vessel Severe weather conditions hamper response efforts. Fujairah bunker market mixed Avails reported to be tight for prompt deliveries. IFO prices stable in Rotterdam and Hamburg Bunker market quiet in Hamburg. EU urged to rally support for IMO vote on GHG regulation Call for countries to ratify MARPOL Annex VI to participate in 'crucial vote' on mandatory measures at MEPC 62 as it will be 'tight'. Termoil welcomes new trader Sotiris Delidimitriou has years of bunker industry experience. Experienced trader joins KPI Bridge Oil Nick Fuca appointed as bunker broker and trader in company's New York office. Record year for O.W. Bunker Reports 50% increase in pre-tax profits for 2010 and 15% increase in volume. General fall in IFO bunker prices at major ports Supplies of bunker fuel at key Asian ports mixed on Thursday. Vopak completes sale of stake in Caribbean terminal Plans to transfer operatorship of BORCO to Buckeye 'immediately'. Study backs fuel saving benefits of hull coating technology International Paint's hull coatings reduce fuel consumption, study shows. Iran's bunker sales lower than projected Current figures put annual sales estimates below target. Another US law firm to investigate Aegean San Diego-based Robbins Umeda to investigate whether 'false and misleading statements' were made by key personnels from Aegean. Gulf Fuel appoints sales director New sales director to head the company's trade department and support the board in implementing growth strategy. Singapore bunker barge operator relocates to new office Business 'back to normal' on Wednesday, says director of Hong Lam.

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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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