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BRIEFS

April 18, 2011

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*Shipping News* Talks on piracy begin amid record attacks Shipping industry leaders, foreign ministers and independent experts meet in Dubai today for talks on maritime piracy, as attacks hit record numbers despite international naval efforts. Nato mulls secure shipping lane to Libya NATO is considering creating a sea corridor backed by naval vessels to enable merchant ships to boost trade with Libyan rebels and speed up humanitarian aid.

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HK port up 3.1pc in March to 2 million TEU, Singapore up 3.9pc LA up 10.2pc, Long Beach down 7.5pc, net gain of 2.5pc results Grand China Shipping's new transpac loop evokes late TCC service Hutchison silent on pulling out of Galveston port take-over deal Global piracy hit all-time high in first quarter OOCL scans ships, exports, crew leaving Japan for radiation Beijing to spend US$30.6 billion on China-wide river transport over 5 years China to overtake US by 2030, predicts PriceWaterhouseCooper Guangxi starts company to link Xijaing River to the Pearl Singapore's MPA and PSA launch US$16 million port R&D scheme WTSA carriers publish service contract checklist for shippers Swire Shipping starts South East Asia-Port Moresby Service Hamburg HHLA terminal orders 14 straddle carriers from Cargotec Qantas sounds all clear, resumes Sydney-Tokyo flights Hong Kong's No 2 ground handler, AAT, ups tonnage 12pc in March Shenzhen's Jade Cargo appoints Globe Air Cargo in Vietnam Air cargo delays at Delhi slow down airlift of exports

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Global container shipping mkt to bounce back in Q3: Experts MoS plans to acquire emergency towing vessels before monsoon SCI contracts to purchase two resale Supramax bulk carriers Ship with Indian seafarers released after seven months in pirate custody India, EU inching towards free trade pact finalisation Seafood exports likely to touch $ 2.7 bn ICTSI, LTSB ink port deal in Tamil Nadu MPSEZ celebrates Fire Service Week with vigour New Mangalore Port hosts 3 cruise vessels in just two weeks of new fiscal Resumption of iron ore exports to boost Railways' earnings Rlys loads 921.51 mt of freight, narrowly misses target SER earnings rise by Rs 1,300 cr. Govt mulling 45 pc cut in sugar import duty India considering bilateral service sector pacts with Asean countries Tirupur body calls for 15 pc duty on cotton yarn exports Alila Diwa Goa adjudged 'Best New Hotel' at HICSA 2011 BRICS nations pledge to resist trade protectionism Entries invited for ICE Awards 2011 India stands firm amid worlds attempts to force sectoral talks India, Brazil to restart CEOs Forum Non-EU immigration to be brought down soon: UK PM

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APRIL 15, 2011
USA: Heckmann buys 200 LNG trucks Heckmann Water Resources (HWR) has issued a purchase order for 200 Peterbilt 367 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks incorporating Westport Heavy Duty Systems (Westport HD), from We... GMG Airlines stops Abu Dhabi flights and increases Dubai service The Bangladeshi private carrier GMG Airlines has terminated its twice-weekly Dhaka ' Abu Dhabi service. Instead the airline is boosting the Dhaka ' Dubai link from four to six week... Airport City to commence at Manchester Airport in 2012 Following the British chancellor's introduction of 21 new enterprise zones to stimulate economic growth and employment, the British Government announced that Manchester Airport wou... VTG shopping in Italy VTG, a Hamburg (Germany)-based wagon lessor and rail logistics company, has acquired the railcar fleet (comprising about 300 wagons) from its Italian competitor Sogerent, a transac... Marco Polo: 32 new projects due to receive EUR 57 million The EU has announced that 32 new Marco Polo projects are set to receive a share of the EUR 57 million funds earmarked under the 2010 call for proposals. Within their project l... Volga-Dnepr joins with Ulyanovsk State University to develop electronic safety management system Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines has joined forces with Ulyanovsk State University on a project to develop an electronic system to support the prevention of air accidents. The project... Fiat scoops up more Chrysler shares The Italian car maker Fiat has increased its shareholding in its US partner Chrysler from 25 to 30%. Fiat's share purchase is part of the agreement between the Italian car manufact... UK: Low carbon future mapped published The UK Automotive Council has published a long-term strategy aimed at helping manufacturers of commercial vehicles and construction equipment move to low-carbon solutions. The road... Watco: successful start-up of Alabama's Autauga Northern Railroad Watco Transportation Services has announced the successful start-up of the Autauga Northern Railroad (AUT). In an agreement signed between Watco and Norfolk Southern (NS), Watco ho... Damco appoints new global head of marketing Damco, one of the world's leading third party logistics providers, recently appointed Christian Bech Hoengaard as global head of marketing at Damco International, with effect from ... APM Terminals sees inland opportunities ahead Referencing a recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), APM Terminals recently pointed out in press release that within the next 15 years 250 million new households coul... Geis Group phases in new multi-user logistics centre The Germany-based international logistics company Geis, together with Siemens Enterprise Communications (SEN), recently inaugurated an ultra modern, international logistics and tec... Logwin: regional forwarding for General Motors Manufacturing Poland The global logistics service provider Logwin, based in Luxembourg, and car maker General Motors Manufacturing Poland (GMMP) are to continue their long-established cooperation.... Raben Ukraine wins Electrolux tender Raben Ukraine, the Ukrainian subsidiary of the international transportation and logistics company Raben Group, has been landed a three-year contract from Electrolux. This will open... Germany: maritime shipping grew by 5% and more than 10% more boxes lifted in 2010 Preliminary information provided by Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed that the country's ports handled 5% more maritime traffic and over 10% more containers in... Maersk Line welcomes low sulphur fuel partnership in Singapore Maersk Line is to actively participate in the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative by committing to switching to low-sulphur fuel in Singapore. The announced fuel switch backs up th...

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APRIL 15, 2011
ONR demonstrates laser weapon that could disable pirate skiffs Rolls-Royce opens Walvis Bay service center Keppel Shipyard set to deliver Vietnam FPSO Fred Olsen orders drillship from HHI

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APRIL 15, 2011
WTSA member carriers ink service contract checklist New WSF ferry SALISH holding sea trials in Puget Sound General Maritime takes delivery of new Suezmax tanker newbuilding Freight transportation index drops during month of February Rail freight traffic count breaks record during week

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APRIL 15, 2011
Chemical fleet growth flatlines by 2013 Eitzen predicts newbuild halt and scrapping will generate a recovery Higher demand from Asia fails to lift capesize rates Iron ore in the doldrums around the $7.50 level despite flurry of Western Australia fixtures Suezmax rates to stay flat despite fixing boost ahead of Easter FIS boosts US presence Freight Investor Services has expanded further into the US market by recruiting two brokers in St Louis, Missouri, to support growing interest in steel, scrap and iron ore swap contract Golar LNG linked to HHI slots Analysts and brokers are reporting rumours that Golar LNG is looking at two newbuilding slots at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea Bulker draws 14 potential buyers Rumous are circulating the sale and purchase market that a Japanese-controlled handymax bulk carrier has been inspected by up to 14 potential buyers in Chin Bite the bullet over firearms If armed guards are going to be part of the long-term response to piracy, clear guidelines, reasonable rules and a common sense approach from authorities are needed South African arms ban a threat to anti-piracy efforts Police warn they will prosecute if guns are brought in on port calls even on ships sailing off Somalia Box warning signs What has happened to all those lessons carriers claimed to have learned during 2009 crash? Age of ships at auction falling as arrests grow Average age of vessels is 18 years Tanker slump eats into Sovcomflot income Owner's bottom line down 11% to $164.3m in 2010 from $185.3m in 2009 Box and liquid bulk boost Antwerp volumes First quarter throughput up 12.7% WEC Lines links Antwerp with Gijon and Bilbao New service will deploy 868 teu containership WEC van Eyck Green technology financing set to pick up Banks expected to work on schemes that consider sustainability of newbuildings in finance arrangements CMA CGM ups bond issue to $945m French line expects to raise almost 20% more than originally targetted Korea Line may seek to extend Chapter 15 order Company in bid to protect its ships from being arrested in foreign jurisdictions Eitzen Chemical completes $55m private placement Goes ahead with share issue as markets show signs of recovery Maersk eyes salmon transport trade New service in pipeline to ship fresh salmon from Europe to North America Slow growth for US LNG exports Infrastructure hurdles put plans to ship surplus shale gas as LNG on the back burner Golar spin-off to unlock value for investors Golar LNG Partners has raised $270m to acquire two floating storage and regasification units and two LNG carriers Chinese gas demand set for further surge in next decade China's dependence on imported energy might reach 80% by 2020 Smaller operators to benefit It is inappropriate to question the accuracy of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index just to protest about freight derivatives Forum would help to build trust A new forum for container shipping would bring together the views from a range of stakeholders in the market Container industry on the hunt for trusted rate indices Despite resistance to container freight derivatives, lines acknowledge the need for a price benchmark that can be used to adjust rates in line with market fluctuations China State Shipbuilding posts $394m profit Increase of 4.3% on the previous year Unions seek assurances for CalMac employees Terms and conditions must be protected if Gourock-Dunoon service is transfered to new operator Mixed support for global containership forum Service contracts: weakest link in the chain? How to draft a legally sound and balanced service contract between a container line and shipper has become the hot topic on both sides of the Atlantic Singapore first quarter box traffic up 2% Throughput reaches 7m teu in first three months of 2011

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APRIL 15, 2011
Algoma seals ULG deal CANADA's Competition Bureau has approved Algoma Central's acquisition of the fleet of Upper Lakes Group, Algoma president Greg Wight confirmed today TSA absent on TWIC KEY FIGURES from the US body behind the TWIC seafarer ID scheme have refused to appear before a House committee to answer questions about problems with the project Jealous tug pilot gets probation A US TUG pilot has been sentenced to three years' probation for abandoning his command on a vessel before it collided with a ship, causing an oil spill Eitzen share deal is targeting $55M EITZEN Chemical said today it plans to raise $55M through a private placement of shares GE sells three VLCC newbuildings INDIA'S GE Shipping has sold three VLCC newbuildings under construction at Hyundai HI to an unnamed buyer, thought to be AP Møller-Maersk, according to Oslo's Arctic Securities STX predicts Handysize rate rise SOUTH Korea's STX Pan Ocean has reportedly indicated that it expects Handysize rates to advance as Japan imports more building materials following its quake crisis WTSA issues wish list WTSA members have published a list of issues the box groups want considered in service contract talks Steady Aframaxes seen AFRAMAX rates on Asian routes this week have stayed steady on ample tonnage and rising bunker costs Japan's demand elevates oil rates RISING demand for refined oil in Japan is boosting product tanker rates in Asia ONE stock fading fast SHARES in Omega Navigation Enterprises fell sharply for a second day following its admission that debt has yet to be restructured

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APRIL 15, 2011
Senate Confirms 18 Long-awaited Nominations The Senate on Thursday confirmed three candidates for two federal transportation boards, breaking a logjam of unconfirmed appointments, some of... Lawmakers Introduce Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption Legislation to exempt domestic shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax made its debut on Thursday in the 112th Congress. The... US Steel Exports Slipped in February U.S. steel exports fell 10.2 percent in February from January, mostly due to poor weather conditions and a shorter month,... Lawmakers Investigate Biometric ID Failures Transportation Security officials were no-shows at a hearing Thursday on transportation worker credentialing, but Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of... MSC to Hike Far East Rates in May Mediterranean Shipping Company plans to apply a general rate increase on the Far East-Asia-Indian subcontinent trade lane as well as... Grain Exporters See 'Bleak' Trade Talks Prospects U.S. grain exporters are showing increased concern that the latest round of trade negotiations under the World Trade Organization may... Antwerp Container Volume Hits Record First-quarter container throughput at the port of Antwerp climbed 7.9 percent from the same quarter last year, as its terminal... Two Seamen Killed in Collision on German Canal Two seamen were knocked overboard and drowned on Thursday when the UK-flag container ship OOCL Finland collided with the Russian-flag... Draft Plans It may turn out there is a raw political gambit lurking behind the objections South Carolina has raised to the... License to Bill? Q: We're a public warehouse operator. As part of our service to our customers, we often set up motor carrier... Trucking's Kick Start Increased inventory restocking and improving industrial output helped the U.S. trucking industry halt and then reverse a steep decline in... Past Regulation Deregulation is turning into the topic of the season in international shipping, if comments from senior industry executives are any... OOCL Scanning Ships, Crews Before Tokyo Departures OOCL said it is scanning all vessels it owns or charters for radiation before they depart from the Kanto ports... Carriers Suggest Trans-Pacific Contract Guidelines The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a discussion group of 10 ocean carriers in the trade, published the checklist in order... California Treasurer Warns on Infrastructure Funding California Treasurer Bill Lockyer warned maritime interests that funding for transportation infrastructure projects could fall victim to the budget impasse... Greek Carrier Pleads Guilty to Oil Pollution A Greek shipping company and three others agreed to a $1 million penalty and banishment from U.S. waters for five...

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APRIL 15, 2011
Carriers warned by Drewry Cote d'Ivoire back in business IMB: Somali piracy 'dramatic increase' in violence WTSA draws up contract checklist Long Beach volumes dip - but LA's on the rise

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APRIL 15, 2011
GMA scraps sisters Greek tanker owner cuts fleet in half following $8m demolition deal with cash buyers. BLT computers crash Computer crash forces Indonesian tanker giant to postpone release of full-year financials. IMS narrows loss Mortis Skaugen-led tanker group falls short in the first as it chases prospects East of the Suez. IMS stung by 'frozen' ship Norwegian tanker owner fights to secure delivery of 'wintergas' vessel caught up in fraud case. Sevan pockets IPO cash Jan Erik Tveteraas joins hungry institutional investors in feasting on $350m worth of Sevan Drilling shares. Eni takes SBM FPSO Dutch floating production specialist on the fringe of securing 12-year contract off Angola. Antwerp beats cargo record Belgian port's oil and container volumes surge in first quarter. Human error blamed Report recommends masters of both MSC Chitra and Khalijia be temporarily suspended. SCF profit slides Russian tanker owner's 2010 earnings fell in what it called the weakest freight market in the last decade. Cido chief in tax probe The fiscal affairs of Korean owner Hyuk Kwon are under the microscope. Japan detentions drop Smaller list of defective cargoships during March following devastating earthquake and tsunami. New5 in Numb3rs Dry bulk chiefs in the money, as market prepares to put a value on Glencore and V Ships, while a US shipowner contemplates a future without ships. Ferry jinx strikes again Cargoship trying to transport passenger vessels to Mauritius detained in Ireland a week after accident. Manslaughter probe for Condor French police reveal seriousness of investigation into death of fisherman in collision with ferry. Dockwise sells Explorer Sale completes the phase out of cargoships begun in 2009. CSSC in the money Shanghai-listed unit of state shipbuilding group saw profit and revenue increase in 2010. Cochin gets SCI double Shipyard will construct two 3,500-teu box vessels for state owner, the first such ships to be built in India. Bunny invasion Cargill gets cuddly, while J Lauritzen's Torben Janholt cries foul over KLC's charter deals.

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APRIL 15, 2011
FIATA: 'Level playing field' for foreign NVOs The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is demanding that foreign non-vessel-operating common carriers under the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission rules be allowed to enter into negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs) wi... U.S., industry hold Egypt trade forum The U.S. government, U.S.-Egypt Business Council, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host an international trade forum in Washington on June 27-28. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will sponsor a 48-person delegation from the Egyptian public a... GAC, Ultramar handle South America oil and gas GAC Energy & Marine Services (GEMS) and Ultramar Logistics (U-LOG) will jointly offer logistics services to the oil and gas and mining sectors.This collaboration expands the existing GAC agreement with Ultramar Logistics to include GEMS to provide ... BSA lines reduce bunker surcharge increase Members of the Florida-Bahamas Shipowners & Operators Association announced the reduction of a bunker surcharge increase which had been scheduled for April 17.The increase of $75 per TEU is now reduced to $50 per TEU. The previously announced incre... CSA postpones bunker surcharge increase again Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association announced another postponement of bunker surcharge increase that had been scheduled for Sunday, April 17.The increase of $30 per TEU is now scheduled for implementation on April 24.Bunker surcharges a... WTSA issues shipper-influenced contract pointers Member container lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) on Thursday published a checklist of recommended issues to consider during service contract negotiations with shippers, based on input from WTSA's Shipper Advisory... Box Ships raises $132 million The containership owner Box Ships, a spinoff from the Athens-based dry bulk company Paragon, raised $132 million from an initial public offering of stock on Thursday.The shares were priced at $12 per share, $4 per share less than the $16 midpoint e... Grand China launches transpacific service Grand China Shipping will launch a transpacific service in April. The company's SPX service will call Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Long Beach with a 12-day transit from Shanghai to Long Beach. The weekly service will use five ships o... Hyundai joins two Asia-USEC services Hyundai Merchant Marine said Thursday it is joining a CKYH Alliance Asia-U.S. East Coast service as a slot buyer, while also participating in a Grand Alliance-Zim all-water transpacific service. Hyundai is joining CKYH's AWE-5 service, which the ... U.S., French Customs compare notes Jérôme Fournel, France's Customs and Excise General Director, met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Washington on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation on border and supply chain security. The French delegation was also sched...

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APRIL 15, 2011
Efficiency technology receives more orders Hamburg S'd announced that it will be installing the technology on all of its post-Panamax container vessels by the end of October this year. Bunker prices mostly down Crude futures settled higher on reports of encouraging US data. Bunker prices soften in Fujairah Other markets across the region more mixed. Bunker prices see little movement 'Very good demand' for products in Hamburg. Survey: 44% report 'serious' off-specs deliveries DNVPS survey looks at bunker fuel buyers' problems with regards to quality, quantity and availability in the past year. Gasnor exits LNG bunkering venture at Swedish port LNG project will still push through with G'teborg Energi solely taking over the project's assets. Week ends with bunker prices largely down Amid sufficient supplies at most key Asian ports on Friday. Waste heat recovery technology makes 'good sense' Up to 10% improvement in fuel efficiency can be expected from using the system on ships, said Maersk Maritime Technology head. Brightoil constructs oil storage facility at Dalian Facility to have 4-5 million cm' of oil product storage capacity when phase one of construction is completed in 2012. Lukoil commences bunkering at Russian port Lukoil-Bunker performed first bunkering at Volgograd on April 9. Ecospec ties-up with Sembcorp yard Sign Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide 'innovative and effective green solutions' to shipowners.

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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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