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January 25, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NITC to expand its fleet 72% with 22 VLCCs
    NITC of Iran expects to become the third- largest oil tanker company by 2013, and possibly the second-biggest, when it takes delivery of 22 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and expands its fleet by 72 per cent, an executive said.
  • DP World denies debt restructuring talk
    DP World officials defended the Dubai port operator's finances on Sunday, saying the company is under no pressure to raise cash even as a sister firm announced plans to seek new terms on its debt.
  • Bali's Benoa port to be developed
    Indonesia's state-owned port company Pelindo III will develop Bali's provincial port of Benoa to upgrade it to international standards, a top Indonesian executive said here yesterday.
  • Tankers booked to store distillates in Europe

Sched Netweb site
  • Charter market improves despite weakening freight rates
  • Port of Qingdao's box volume hit 12 million TEU in 2010
  • South Korean Navy 'SEALS" foil Somali piracy, kill 8 pirates
  • APL boxship to test LA-Long Beach dockside seawater scrubber
  • Union Pacific 2010 profit increases 47pc to US$2.8 billion
  • Port of Brisbane resumes operations after Queensland floods
  • Sydney Airport welcomes Hainan Airlines first flight
  • DHL Express leases two Atlas Worldwide Air freighters
  • Maximus acquires three Airbus A300-600s from JAL

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM upgrades ACSA service
  • East-West freight rates to drop by 7 pc in 2011-Drewry
  • Global oil tanker spot market up by 8 pc in 2010
  • Hudong-Zhonghua selected to build LNG carriers for PNG and Gorgon Jansz LNG projects
  • InterManager's Kpi project wins wide praise
  • Last date extended to submit entry form for ICS exam
  • MOL vessel calls TCIT to mark start of TNWA's direct Vietnam-North Europe service
  • Pirates captured a record 53 ships & 1,181 crew, killed 8 in 2010-IMB
  • Rising population & GDP ensures long-term growth, says Maersk chief
  • Schenker India adjudged 'International Freight Forwarder of the Year'
  • The New World Alliance set to reduce ocean capacity
  • Calfo agrees to reconsider trade surcharge
  • DP World to participate in World Ports & Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi
  • Timber Handling Association opens container office to facilitate trade
  • TPT chalks out plan to triple cargo handling capacity by 2020
  • CONCOR to move cars in special boxes soon
  • CBDT drawing up plan to bring back unaccounted money stashed abroad
  • Cotton exports not to cross 55 lakh bales-Maran
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 3.4 bn
  • TUFs for textiles sector may be reintroduced soon
  • N. P. Patel elected Chairman & Balvinder Singh Nakai Vice-Chairman of IFFCO

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Ruhi Engin Özmen new chairman of Turkish road haulage association UND
    The Turkish international road haulage association Uluslararasi Nakliyeciler Dernegi (UND) has elected Ruhi Engin Özmen of Mars Logistics as its new chairman. The election became n...
  • Airbus increasing prices, Boeing with new Dreamliner date
    Airbus has increased its production output for the ninth year in a row and achieved a new company record of 510 commercial aircraft deliveries to 94 customers (of which 19 were new...
  • Hamilton airport expanding
    The city of Hamilton (Canada) has approved a proposal to request the federal and provincial governments to fund a USD 38 million project to expand the city's international airport....
  • CMA CGM upgrades ACSA service
    CMA CGM has upgraded and reinforced its ACSA service, which links Asia to Mexico, Central America and the west coast of South America. This new configuration sees the deployment of...
  • Nordic Countries: Cargo Partner Group becomes Ontime Logistics
    The three Nordic logistics service providers Cargo Partner (Norway), Globex (Sweden) and STS (Denmark) started a new era on 17 January. In 2008 the three companies merged and becam...
  • Wilms Transport opens Hamburg sales office
    The German perishables specialist Wilms Transport (WTR), which is headquartered in Wildau near Berlin, is expanding and strengthening its activities in northern Germany by opening ...
  • Norbert Dentressangle to feed Duffield supply chain in UK
    WL Duffield & Sons, a UK manufacturer of animal feed, has appointed Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services to support the distribution of palletised products through its nati...
  • Switzerland offers financial support for dedicated rail spurs
    Switzerland now provides substantial financial support for the renovation of dedicated rail spurs, thus providing private enterprise with an incentive to invest in the railway netw...
  • Positive results for German commercial vehicle market in 2010
    Commercial vehicle sales rose by 17% in Germany in 2010. Some 32% more transporters were newly registered in December alone. This was the highest growth rate for the full year...
  • Hungary to introduce overtaking ban for HGVs
    The Hungarian government is set to ban all trucks and vehicle combinations of more than 7.5 t from overtaking on the country's two-lane motorways between 18.00 and 22.00. The ...
  • Contargo handles its first blocktrain for ICF in Basel
    The Basel-based Swiss company Contargo AG, a subsidiary of Contargo, a Duisburg-based German specialist in hinterland transportation for containers, recently handled its first cont...
  • Finnair considering participating in cargo aircraft venture
    Finnair Cargo, Finnair's airfreight subsidiary, has responded to increased demand for freight services from Helsinki by exploring the possibility of participating in an intercontin...
  • Major Cambodian ports generate 31% more in 2010
    Services and shipping in Cambodia's two major ports generated revenues of USD 35 million in 2010, according to official data released recently, representing a rise of around 31%. S...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Northrop Grumman names Shipbuilding sector VP
  • AHL tanker project assets go on auction block
  • Military Sealift Command has a new Executive Director
  • Incat Crowther reports successes in China
  • DCNS develops submerged nuclear power plant concept
  • Aries Marine fleet now totals 30 vessels
  • Meyer Werft books order for small LNG tanker
  • Samsung Heavy Industries develops antipiracy system
  • Keppel FELS delivers one jack-up, books orders for more

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Washington DOE, Coast Guard eyeing Columbia River grounding
  • Rail association highlights industry's plans for job growth
  • Charleston crab feed event scheduled for February 12
  • Partnership forming to boost BC wood pulp industry
  • CBP Predator aircraft expanding flights westward

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Vitol tops 2010 list of long range two charters
    Total reported clean tanker fixtures show 8.3% decline on 2009, despite market upturn
  • Aggressive tactics pay off for Indian yards as deals break $500 mark
    Firm domestic steel prices prompt Indian buyers to continue offering strong rates
  • Kirk Shipping buys its fourth product tanker in $40m deal
    Danish company Kirk Capital and its subsidiary Kirk Shipping have added a fourth product tanker to its fleet, with brokers reporting a $40m deal to buy the 2010-built, 53,450 dwt Freja Scandia, now renamed the Kirk Christina
  • Delmas nets $26m from quartet sale
    Offloads four bulk carriers with container capacity for $65m each
  • Sovcomflot plans summer voyages on northern sea route
    Fully laden suezmax and aframax tankers owned by Russian owner SCF Group will ship more oil from Russia to China via the northern sea route in the northern hemisphere summer, following a successful trial last year
  • Hapag-Lloyd defends stand on 13,200 teu newbuilding order
    German line will go ahead with boxships even if partner lines NYK and OOCL decide against ordering similar sized vessels
  • Increased use of security guards unlikely to reduce insurance premiums
    No way of knowing if paying less might be linked to presence of armed guards
  • Tui and Fredriksen settle board seat row
    Christian Strenger named as candidate for seat on the group's supervisory board
  • MAN engineers to help Nakilat maintain gas fleet
    Landmark contract will see maintenance and repair of engines carried out at Ras Laffan, freeing the crew for other tasks
  • Dobson wins private anti-piracy patrol contract
    To run Jardine Lloyd Thompson's controversial ship protection scheme
  • Hull software tool is first initiative for EU Flagship
  • Maersk more able to cope with volatile market
    Box business can now upsize or donwsize capacity at shorter notice than before
  • IMO to launch action plan on piracy
    Piracy has, for too long, been a thorny issue for IMO and the maritime community as a whole, with seafarers always bearing the brunt of it
  • Maersk Line to launch Morocco-Russia service
    Direct service to capitalise on growing perishables imports into Russia
  • Malta bans IRISL from ports
    Iranian carrier to be banned from using Malta's ports after 2013
  • Sanctions could hinder Abidjan port calls
    European owners warn calls likely to become increasingly difficult
  • Fjordlines secures $14m Marco Polo funding
    To install gas-powered engines on two newbuildings
  • Meyer Werft to build LNG carrier for Anthony Veder
    Order marks yard's foray into LNG market
  • Operations set to resume at French ports
    Port to resume normal working after latest round of weekend strikes
  • Bigger fleet helps Navios Partners profit soar 76%
    Fourth quarter net income up 67.3% to $18.4m
  • Brussels report names beneficiary ports
    Report recommends 57 ports that will benefit most from Trans-European Transport Network
  • China builds up strength
    Consolidation in the nation's shipbuilding industry may not necessarily mean a reduction in the volume of newbuilding contracts
  • Maersk crews advised over anti-piracy measures
    In the event of a hijack, the message is clear: 'Don't be a hero'
  • Costamare seals boxship buys and $200m finance deal
    Spends $25m on three more secondhand acquisitions
  • Rhine logjam costing barge operators millions
    Around 300 barges trapped, costing up to $5,441.77 per day per vessel in lost income
  • Clear as cocoa?
    A little more clarity in the wording of the sanctions on Abidjan would be helpful
  • Rotterdam bunker sales see slight dip
    Total sales for 2010 falls to 11.9m tonnes but jump seen in gas oil sales
  • Isle of Man removes catamaran from 2011 timetable
    Move to withdraw Snaefell will result in loss of 29 jobs

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Bulker delivery slippage cuts into forecasts
    SLOWING orderbook slippage today spurred Jefferies analyst Doug Mavrinac to pare back his drybulk rate forecast.
  • China keeps tap running for Iranian oil
    CHINA'S oil trader Zhuhai Zhenrong has rejected any changes in the volume or grade of oil it ships from Iran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.
  • Lloyd Werft has a new majority owner
    BREMERHAVEN entrepreneur Dieter Petram has become the majority owner of Lloyd Werft, Germany's leading repair and conversion yard.
  • Cuxhaven sees vehicle rise
    THE OPERATOR of Germany's Cuxhaven terminal has announced that the facility recorded a 38% year-on-year rise in shortsea shipments of finished vehicles for 2010.
  • Costamare accelerates its fleet expansion
    GREEK box shipowner and NYSE newcomer Costamare today disclosed three more second-hand purchases and financing for three previously announced newbuildings.
  • Box exports lift Savannah
    BOX EXPORTS fueled a record year for Savannah's port in 2010, despite the sluggish US economy.
  • APM targets emerging markets
    AP MØLLER-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen intends to focus the Danish giant on emerging markets this year.
  • Tallinn fields two tenders
    TALLINN'S port spokesman has told Fairplay it has received two firm tenders from companies hoping to operate a new '64M ($87M) terminal.
  • Bitter rivalry leads to cocoa ban call
    SHIPMENTS of cocoa from Ivory Coast are under threat after the country's president-elect called for a ban on exports of the commodity, IHS Global Insight reported today.
  • Kidnapping victim freed
    A WORKER kidnapped off a Nigerian ship near the Bonny Light export terminal has been freed, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.
  • Swedish port fire puts master in hospital
    A SHIP'S master is being treated today in a Swedish hospital for serious injuries caused by a fire on his general cargo ship.
  • NITC unveils growth plans
    IRAN'S NITC has reportedly revealed that it expects to become the world's third-biggest tanker company by 2013.
  • Cyclones threaten Pacific
    SHIPPING companies were warned today to avoid two new cyclones gaining strength in the South Pacific.
  • Steel blasts to new record
    GLOBAL steel production rose by 15% to a new record to 1.41Bn tonnes last year, according to Erik Nikolai Stavseth, shipping analyst at Arctic Securities.
  • CSSC Jiangnan HI sees plunge in profits
    CHINA'S ship component maker CSSC Jiangnan HI said today it expects 2010 profits to be half those of a year ago.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Diesel Climbs 2.3 Cents to $3.43 per Gallon
    The U.S. average retail price for a gallon of diesel fuel increased for the eighth straight week, advancing 2.3 cents...
  • Jaxport Delays Hanjin Terminal Construction
    The Jacksonville Port Authority is delaying for as long as two years construction of the new container terminal it will...
  • Hamburg Sud Dropping Philadelphia Chassis Service
    Hamburg Sud North America, joining the push by ocean carrier to narrow equipment services, said Monday it will stop providing...
  • Caribbean Shipowners to Hike Bunker Surcharge
    The six members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association will hike their bunker surcharge on containerized cargo as of Feb. 27. ...
  • Study Eyes Long-Term Infrastructure Benefits
    The U.S. should look at the long-term economic benefits of transportation when making infrastructure investments, the two authors of a...
  • DHL, Polar Add Trans-Pacific Capacity
    Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings will add two 747-400 freighters to its agreement with DHL Express, sharply raising capacity on trans-Pacific...
  • Regulators Ramp Up: Federal Agencies Eye Rail, Trucking
    JOC editors John D. Boyd and William B. Cassidy discuss regulatory actions that will affect all modes of transportation, especially...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Strong Europe Container Growth
    Container volumes across Europe ended the year on a high note with estimates for November 2010 reaching just over 3...
  • Jaxport Promotes Schleicher to Executive VP
    The Jacksonville Port Authority Board and its CEO Paul Anderson on Monday announced the promotion of Roy Schleicher to the...
  • Bombing Kills 35 at Moscow Airport
    An explosion that ripped through a baggage claim area at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport on Monday killed at least 35 people,...
  • Costamare Completes Financing for New Ships
    Container shipowner Costamare completed financing for a $285 million contract to buy three vessels of 9,000 20-foot equivalent units capacity...
  • Auto Workers, Canadian National Reach Agreement
    Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Auto Workers union reached a tentative contract agreement early Jan. 24 that heads off...
  • Savannah Container Volume Hits Record in 2010
    The volume of containers moving through the Port of Savannah in calendar year 2010 increased almost 20 percent to a...
  • Charter Rates Rise on Strong Cargo Demand
    Container ship charter rates are edging higher as ocean carriers compete for a limited volume of available tonnage to keep...
  • Maersk Targets Emerging Markets
    A.P. Moller-Maersk is targeting emerging markets as a growth area for its business in 2011. The parent of Maersk...
  • DP World Defends Financial Position
    Port operator DP World says its recent sale of much of its Australian businesses was a strategic move and is...
  • Surging Transload
    As the smoke clears from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, it's possible to start drawing conclusions about...
  • Shielding the Shipper in an Ex-Works Sale
    Q: I enjoy reading your columns, but I have a question about the one published in the Nov. 22, 2010,...
  • Building Into Capacity
    Trucking operators aren't buying trucks to expand capacity; they're buying trucking companies. In the recent spate of acquisitions in trucking,...
  • Alameda Corridor Slashes Loan Request
    Faced with the risk that the Obama administration could reject its effort to borrow $553 million from a little-used, low-cost...
  • Vitran Heads South
    Canadian trucking operator Vitran is trying to redraw North America's less-than-truckload map, and its own expansion strategy, by acquiring the...
  • Carriers' Capacity Bind
    Ocean carriers are losing their bet that they could keep freight rates high this winter during the post-holiday season without...
  • Armistice in Chassis 'War'
    A threatened conflict over chassis repairs in Atlantic and Gulf ports appears to have been settled in favor of the...
  • Smooth As Silk
    Cotton exporters feared the worst. The largest U.S. crop in years was hitting the market just as overseas buyers were...
  • Hanging in the Ballast
    The gap dividing the shipping industry and environmental groups on the question of invasive species in ballast water is measured...
  • Is GSP DOA?
    It's generally accepted that the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences is a good thing - good for developing countries' exports...
  • Railroads Engineer Growth
    When supply chain logisticians explain why the Pacific Northwest is a key option in their four-corners strategy in North America,...
  • Turning the Northwest Corner
    National retailers and importers call the idea of spreading use of major North American gateways around the continent a four-corners...
  • Traffic Down, Delays Up
    Why should anyone worry about improving bridges between the U.S. and Canada? U.S. imports plummeted 33 percent between from 2008...
  • Burning Bridges
    Sometime in the next few months, President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will unveil a broad, new vision...
  • Canada Exports Its Recovery
    Canada came out of the gate last year with stronger economic growth than its huge neighbor to the south, so...
  • Securing the Food Chain
    The lame-duck session of the 111th Congress produced a number of remarkable pieces of legislation, including a new food safety...
  • Drivers Drive Truck Safety Rules
    Truck safety regulators are focusing increasingly not on the truck but on the driver who operates it. By targeting driver...
  • FMC's Regulatory Splash
    The 1998 Ocean Shipping Reform Act redefined the Federal Maritime Commission from a regulator of tariffs to one of the...
  • The Regulators Ramp Up
    When the Surface Transportation Board in December slapped Canadian National Railway with an unprecedented $250,000 fine over how it reported...
  • New Look for the STB
    For railroads and shippers monitoring the Surface Transportation Board's heavy slate this year, add this to your watch list: The...
  • Leaning to Growth
    Under normal circumstances, the last three months of any year follow a predictable pattern: the buildup to a peak, followed...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Commando-rescued Samho Jewelry due at Muscat
  • Ban on Cote d'Ivoire's cocoa exports proposed
  • Contrasting fortunes at US Pacific northwest ports
  • Asia-Australia lines share space
  • EC determined to liberalise rail within EU

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • OPCO cuts coverage
    US investment bank abandons equity analysts tied to shipping, energy, insurance and utility stocks, sources say.
  • Westsea wins Gorgon gig
    Australian offshore group wins $100m tender tied to offshore LNG project, sources say.
  • Salgaocar suffers setback
    Indian iron ore magnate fails in bid to halt Golden Ocean's $54m capesize charter claim.
  • Century rolls the dice
    US-listed casino syndicate beefs up gaming contract with Miami-based cruise operator.
  • Haji-Ioannou scraps tanker
    Greek owner cleans house as breakers sink teeth into aframax tanker with $8m price tag, sources claim.
  • Dahlman downs four
    New York-based investment bank chops ratings on four drilling contractors as analysts question ultra-deepwater order frenzy.
  • Angola job for Dof Subsea
    Aberdeen-based owner secures near $3m contract with Saipem in the Kizomba Field.
  • Greek eyes Norden bulkers
    Mystery SPAC-linked owner in advanced stages of buying up to six handysize newbuildings from Dane.
  • Vitol in at Latvian
    Riga tanker owner's big shareholder brings in own executives to oversee debt restructuring.
  • Navios sees Q4 upside
    Bulker unit of Angeliki Frangou-led shipping empire sees profit climb 40% in the fourth.
  • Shipyard thief a sitting duck
    Police take 10 hours to cut trapped felon free from bottom of ship's hull at Wuzhou Xijiang.
  • Big John continues rig run
    Ship Finance International grabs jack-up rig in sale and leaseback deal with Apexindo.
  • CMRE in landmark loan
    Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led shipowner secures funding for newbuilding trio from DnB NOR and two Chinese banks.
  • Crew injured in fire
    First officer evacuated from a Turkish vessel off Spain following a blaze, while others hurt.
  • Yard escapes fire liability
    London court rules that Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven can not be sued over costly reefer jumboisation fire.
  • Meyer in LNG debut
    Dutch owner Anthony Veder pens order for single unit as Meyer Werft makes LNG bow.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Report: Making transport investment for long haul
    U.S. Congress and the White House should prioritize transportation infrastructure investment based on its long-term impact on economic productivity and short-term ability to create jobs, according to areport released Friday by the Bipartisan Polic...
  • CN strike deadline Tuesday
    Canadian National Railway said the Canadian Auto Workers union gave notice Saturday of its intention to strike the railway on Tuesday, but said it still believes there is sufficient time for the parties to reach a new contract agreement. The union...
  • Shippers, carriers want hours of service hearing
    Shippers and trucking companies are asking Congress to hold a hearing on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's newly proposed hours of service regulations. In aletter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House Committee on Transp...
  • Fla./Bahamas carriers hike rates
    Florida-Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association members Crowley and Seaboard Marine said last week they will raise rates this year in two phases to and from all BSA Bahamian destinations. The association will hike rates on March 6 and July 25 ...
  • Maersk delays EU manifest fee for Greek shipments
    Maersk Line has pushed back the date to begin collecting a fee associated with new European advanced manifest rules for shipments to Greece. The Danish line will begin collecting the fee, which it calls the Cargo Declaration Data fee, beginning Feb...
  • Maersk shifts Asia/Med calls
    Maersk Line said last week it is shifting Mediterranean calls on three of its Asia/Europe services, two of which it runs in conjunction with fellow container line CMA CGM. The Danish carrier said it will switch a call at Piraeus from its AE12 serv...
  • Lines join Asia/Americas loops, use bigger ships
    CMA CGM, CSAV and China Shipping said Friday they will jointly run a two-loop service between Asia and the Americas beginning in April. The services would initially appear to be an amalgam of two existing services -- CSAV's 11-ship ANDEX service an...
  • Andersen: Maersk focuses on emerging markets
    A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the emerging regions of Africa and Latin America, said Nils Andersen, the company's chief executive. Speaking in a Q&A in the company's internal magazine,Maersk Po...
  • Danish carrier 'well positioned'
    Andersen: Maersk focuses on emerging markets A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the emerging regions of Africa and Latin America, said Nils Andersen, the company's chief executive. Speaking in a Q&A ...
  • Foreshadowing State of the Union address

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Torm tanker attacked by pirates
    Piracy in the Indian Ocean took a new turn last week, when the Torm owned tanker Torm Kristina came under fire for several hours from unknown pirates. The tanker was
  • South Korea frees crew and vessel ' eight pirates dead
    While there is total radio silence around the whereabouts of the crew from the coaster Leopard from all parties ' shipcraft, Danish Authorities and Danish Shipowners' Association ' the South Korean authorities
  • Pirates vow bloody revenge on South Korea after blood retaking
    After South Korea's violent re-taking of the tanker Samho Jewelry last week Somali pirates vow to seek a bloody revenge. "We never planned to

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2011
  • Fujairah market firms
    In Durban, deliveries for 180 cSt product available for supply from January 29.
  • Rotterdam bunker market stable
    Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked early this wee.
  • WFS buys aviation fuel distributor
    Acquisition 'enhances our product offering', says bunker and aviation fuel logistics company.
  • Two vessels seized during 'illegal bunker operation'
    Philippine authorities clamp down on tax evasion.
  • Officers fined for taking bulker through Great Barrier Reef
    Vessel was spotted heading into area of last year's bunker spill.
  • Singapore bunker premiums at year-high levels
    ExxonMobil sees 'strong bids' for 700 cSt fuel oil parcel.
  • Asian bunker prices on upswing
    Average demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs on Monday, say traders.
  • European Parliament calls for fuel oil ban in Arctic region
    Points to IMO's ban on fuel oil in the Antarctic.
  • MPA: Vessels involved in illegal bunkering not Singapore-registered
    Ocean Samudra and Arowana Barcelona not registered under republic's ship registry.
  • Bunker association calls to double storage capacity in Colombo
    Limited storage capacity one of the main bunkering obstacles in Colombo, says president.
  • Litasco, Ventsbunkers officials to discuss dispute
    Dispute involves failure by the Lukoil subsidiary to lift 120,000 mt fuel oil from Ventbunkers's terminal.
  • Staff movements at PDVSA
    There are now five bunker traders in the company, says head of the bunker department.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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