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June 28, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rise of freight forwarders in shipping boxes
    Freight forwarders led by Kuehne+Nagel International AG are prompting shipping firms including Maersk Line, the world's biggest, to rethink their strategies after grabbing a chunk of the seaborne container market.
  • Global Ports prices its London IPO at low end
    Russian group Global Ports priced its US$534 million London flotation at the low end of an indicated range, making it the second company in two days to get a listing away in tough European markets.
  • Shanghai port sees steady growth
    Shanghai port, the world's busiest for containers, expects volumes to rise about 10 per cent annually for the next five years as manufacturers open plants in western and inland China in search of lower-cost labour.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk docks its first 13,000-TEU ship at freshly dredged Antwerp
  • CARB uses US naval concerns to make expensive eco-fuel inescapable
  • Having won right to bid in court, APMT declines Indian CT deal as not worth it
  • Rotterdam eases nuclear checks on containers from Japan
  • China Container Lines expects 10pc rise in 2011, but 200pc from intra-Asia
  • US Homeland Security chief Napolitano doubts feasibility of 100pc box scanning
  • Jones Act carriers 'dumbfounded' by open invitation to all to ship US oil reserves
  • Market confusion: Bengal Tiger Line reminds all: 'we are not Tiger Lines'
  • Asia Pacific Airlines flew more passengers than cargo in May
  • US hits Iran Air for WMD proliferation because it serves defence ministry
  • Veteran air cargo companies losing ground to newbies over last decade

Exim Indiaweb site
  • American Feeder Lines starts US-Canada East Coast Boston-Halifax service
  • Carriers remove Asia-Europe capacity amid falling demand, spot rates
  • Comprehensive steps needed to improve coastal shipping: Capt. Mohan
  • Emirates Shipping Line joins FMX service
  • Fesco adds ship to make FCDL-North Loop a weekly China-Russia service
  • LE HAVRE PORT launches project to augment automotive handling
  • MOL expanding large-size containership fleet
  • NCC takes delivery of another chemical tanker
  • Ficci workshop on setting up business in UK on June 30
  • MPSEZ to emerge as largest port by 2013-14: Report
  • Thar Dry Port inducts senior professionals to handle key operations
  • Three new RMQCs arrive at JNPCT
  • Cathay Pacifics Chennai-Frankfurt freighter service launched
  • GST rollout in doubt next fiscal
  • Stakeholders' views sought on review of 'deemed export' policy
  • Building the right team, the right way

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Change of generations at Agility Area Central Europe
    After 37 years at Agility Area Central Europe, Edgar von der Heydt, Managing Director Fairs & Events, retired on 31. May. He hands over the reins to Achim Rauser, who, for the ...
  • Fedex improved revenue and incomes in Q4 2010/11
    Integrator and CEP service provider Fedex has attributed the increase in its fourth quarter revenue and earnings to continued strong yield improvement in all transportation segment...
  • World Bank Money to develop roads in Rwanda
    The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors will invest in the next ten years USD 11 Million in Rwanda's Road. The project will help to improve the quality of Rwanda's paved road...
  • Latvian Railway: Volume of cargo increased considerably
    From January until May 2011 the volume of cargo transported by Latvian Railway increased 17,6% compared to the same period last year. The company transported a total of more than ...
  • BNSF and YSVR enhance operational coordination to serve growing rail demand for Montana customers
    BNSF Railway (BNSF) and Yellowstone Valley Railroad (YSVR), a 134-mile short line operated by Watco Transportation Services, announced that they will amend their lease agreement on...
  • CN's Alberta short-line rail acquisitions, upgrades total CAD 400 million
    Claude Mongeau, President of the Canadian National Railway Company (CN), said the company will have invested almost CAD 400 million (about EUR 285.6 million) to buy and rehabilitat...
  • CSA Czech Airlines cancels planned Prague-Baku service
    CSA Czech Airlines has cancelled the planned service to launch on the Prague - Baku route. This route was scheduled to start from 27 June (original launch date was 6 June but postp...
  • Paris is worth a trip for Airbus and Boeing
    Thanks to 600 orders for the new medium-range Airbus A320neo, 200 alone from Air Asia, the EADS subsidiary collected orders and letters of intent for a total of 730 aircrafts durin...
  • Centurion Cargo starts operation at Schiphol
    Centurion Group has launched this month a bi-weekly freighter service between Quito, Amsterdam-Schiphol, Miami and Mexico-City. The privately owned company founded in 2001 and base...
  • Dachser opens Eurohub in Bratislava
    With the Eurohub in Bratislava (Slovakia), the German logistics provider Dachser has opened a new corner pillar of its European land transport network. The central logistics hub fo...
  • Imperial shipping line group pools activities on the Danube
    The Imperial shipping line group pools its activities on the Danube and merges the two, so far independently operating companies, Multinaut Donaulogistik GmbH and Donaulogistik Gmb...
  • The Central Association Forwarding & Logistics (Zentralverband Spedition & Logistik) wants to obtain permission for road trains in Austria
    Forgoing an increased admissible total weight of 60 tons, the Austrian Central Association Forwarding & Logistics (ZV) wants to obtain permission for road trains in Austria. It...
  • DHL puts new hub in Morocco into operation
    DHL Express opened a new gateway of 6,800 sqm at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca (Morocco). The investments for the new location amounted to EUR 5.5 million. The fac...
  • CAPSA beats its own record for teu movement
    In March, CAPSA (Compañía Auxiliar del Puerto de Tenerife), which is part of Grup TCB, Spanish shipping operator of port terminals, has beaten its record of container moved with a...
  • Philippines launch logistics facility in Portland, Oregon
    The Philippines and the State of Oregon in the Unites States further strengthened economic ties with the Philippines' recent launch of a logistics facility in the port city of Port...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • MOL orders two 8,600 TEU boxships in expansion

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma sees gains in May container numbers
  • Condor Airlines begins flights to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Coast Guard cutter MELON returns to Seattle homeport
  • Corps requiring EIS for pair of construction projects
  • Horizon Lines inks deal for amended credit facility

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • VLGC rates hit five-week high on rise in exports from major gas producers
    But additional volumes should have pushed rates up by even more, brokers say
  • Chinese scrap rates move closer to falling Indian subcontinent levels
    Dry vessels are fetching well below $500 per ldt from buyers in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, while rates in China remain steady at $450
  • Panamax containerships under pressure from larger vessels
    US roads and railways also threaten sector
  • Sale of Astrale points to further declines in panamax values
    Greece's TOP Ships has sold the panamax bulk carrier Astrale for a price below market benchmarks, signalling further decline in panamax asset values amid weak market fundamentals in the sector
  • American Club sees rise in Asian owners to 34% of entered tonnage
    P&I club reports 2010 as 'very good year'
  • Maersk expects to limit Triple-E fleet to 20 vessels
    Danish giant exercises first option for 10 more 18,000 teu boxships from DSME, but second tranche put in doubt
  • Customs strike threatens UK ports and terminals
    Shipping lines urge customers to submit customs declarations early to avoid cargo backlogs
  • Nordic American promises dividend payouts will continue
    Tanker company attacks rivals as having 'too much debt and too many ships'
  • NYK trials first selective catalytic reduction system on low speed engine
    Japan line proves capabilities of SCR on large bulk carrier
  • Black carbon from shipping is focus of tighter emissions curbs
    Bad for human health and a contributor to melting ice caps, fine dust that retains heat is now the subject of regular IMO discussions
  • Demands for guidelines on ballast compliance testing increase
    As the ballast water convention nears full ratification, port state control needs clear guidance on enforcement
  • Falling freight rates create issues for shippers, too
    Carriers' best guarantee of steady capacity utilisation is customer satisfaction yielding long-term loyalty
  • We must not be blinded by money
    Corporate excess is being confused with free competition
  • Cruise control freaks are wasting Greek potential
    The first Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum was a gilded chance for Greece's government to glean how to exploit the country's natural advantages in maritime tourism. Mainly, though, it offered a sweeping indictment of how Greece has mishandled the sector
  • A tale of two fleets
    The successful Greek oceangoing shipping industry is efficient, competitive and has flourished free from government intervention, a stark contrast with shipping within Greece
  • Liverpool should pay back cruise terminal's $33m subsidy, says ABP
    Basic fairness means ban on turnarounds should remain in place unless public funds are returned, claims rival
  • Horizon Lines lenders amend credit facility
    Move allows carrier to press ahead with its recently announced recapitalisation package
  • Wallem Group replaces veteran manging director Grool
    Shipmanager offers no reason for shake-up as Wallem Shipagencies chief Simon Doughty takes the helm
  • NSCSA seals $219m financing for phasing out older ships
    Saudi Arabian line signs Shariah-compliant deals with two banks to help pay for newbuildings from Hyundai Mipo
  • Grand Alliance and New World Alliance lose out on Asia-Europe loops
    Grand Alliance and New World Alliance members need to order more 13,000 teu ships to compete with rivals
  • Pacific and Indian Ocean face growing risks of conflict
    Nationalism, the need for resources and greater maritime patrolling have stepped up pressures, says think tank
  • Follow whose leader?
    IMO members are divided over electing a charismatic secretary-general or a more collegiate type
  • Golden Ocean to liquidate 10% stake in Knightsbridge
    Sell-out scuppers merger rumours
  • Moody's poised to downgrade MISC
    Review to include shipping group's strategy to cut losses in liner, chemical and petroleum segments and stability of earnings and cash flows
  • Hoegh to scale down IPO
    Weak market conditions force Norwegian owner to drop expectations to between $124m and $150m
  • NOL revenue per box down 8% in May
    Little sign of a comeback, with rise in volumes offset by weaker rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane
  • RCL refinances all of its debt with $85m DnB NOR loan
    Loss-making intra-Asia box carrier signs six-year agreement with Norwegian bank
  • Box lines outlook good but not great, says Goldman
    Freight rates are weaker than expected but cost pressure is abating and bunker prices falling, says bank
  • Capesize rally contrasts with other dry markets
    Rally to over $8 per tonne expected for voyages between Australia's west coast and China
  • Somalia pardons six ransom couriers
    Foreigners free but government confiscates $3.6m brought into the country illegally

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Maersk exercises Triple-E box ship options
    MAERSK said today it has exercised options to build 10 more 18,000teu ships, four months after ordering 10 similar Triple-E ships from DSME
  • US cargo rule change suggested
    US MARITIME laws should be changed to allow faster access to government cargo for shipowners choosing the country's flag, according to the US Government Accountability Office
  • LNG fixture tops $100,000/day
    THE FIRST fixture of an LNG carrier at a rate above $100,000/day shows the strength of the market, according to Arctic Securities shipping analyst Erik Nikolai Stavseth
  • California extends clean-fuel zone
    VESSELS bound for southern California ports can no longer take a detour around the state's 24-mile (39km) low-sulphur fuel zone to cut costs
  • NAT reassures investors
    SPOT PLAYER Nordic American Tankers told shareholders today that its dividend-centric model remains intact, despite the extended rate slump
  • Havila plans share placement
    NORWEGIAN offshore vessel operator Havila Shipping today announced plans for a private placement of shares, plus an issue of shares to its biggest shareholder
  • Knightsbridge shares on the block
    DRYBULK carrier Golden Ocean Group is selling its stake in fellow John Fredriksen company Knightsbridge Tankers
  • Saigon secures port funds
    SAIGON Port has reportedly secured two trillion dong ($97M) in funding for the new Sai Gon-Hiep Phuoc port
  • Greece plans flag incentives
    THE GREEK government is preparing legislation aimed at boosting the country's ship registry, but has indicated that the plan won't involve tax cuts for shipping
  • Höegh LNG offering shrinks
    HöEGH LNG has reduced the size of its IPO and set the price of the offering at the bottom of the range, citing adverse market conditions
  • Reefer owners still scrapping
    REEFER owners are continuing to scrap their older vessels, despite the impact of the South Asian monsoon, Fairplay has been told
  • Jordan seen taking Russian grain
    RUSSIAN grain flows to the Middle East are likely to switch from Egypt to Jordan, the Russian Grain Union told Fairplay today
  • Aframax owners reverse rates
    AFRAMAX owners' resistance to ballasting to the Middle East has reversed the soft market, brokers have told Fairplay
  • India port congestion affects coal imports
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that congestion is worsening at ports on India's east coast, which is less affected by the country's monsoon season than the west coast
  • NOL secures loans worth $1.14Bn
    SINGAPORE'S NOL said today it has secured $1.14Bn in loans for the 12 box ships that it ordered for $1.54Bn on 15 June

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • US Import Growth Slowed to 5.9 percent in May
    U.S. containerized imports rose 5.9 percent to 1.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units in May from a year earlier, despite weakness in...
  • Lumber Demand Rose 18 Percent in 2010
    Global demand for softwood number jumped 18 percent last year after plunging to a 50-year low in 2009, and lumber...
  • Truck Tonnage Index Drops 2.3 Percent in May
    The decline in truck tonnage accelerated in May, as the seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index dropped 2.3 percent after...
  • Small Railroads Rev Up Intermodal, Bulk Loadings
    Small railroads at mid-June posted their highest load volumes of 2011 for intermodal containers or trailers, stone aggregate used in...
  • Truck, Bus Safety Fines Rise 23 Percent
    Federal truck safety penalties against motor carriers jumped 23 percent in 2010, according to data from the Federal Motor Carrier...
  • Canada Post Employees Return to Work
    Canada Post ended its 12-day lockout this weekend, sending thousands of Canadian postal service mail sorters back to work Monday...
  • Savannah Box Volume up 10.1 Percent
    Container volume at the port of Savannah climbed by 10.1 percent in May from the same month last year, as...
  • Consumer Spending Flat in May
    Consumer spending was flat last month and dropped 0.1 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars, the Commerce Department said in a report...
  • Somalia Pardons Six Jailed Foreigners
    Somalia pardoned six foreigners jailed for illegally bringing $3.6 million into the country to pay ransom for two ships seized...
  • NTSB Investigates Fatal Truck-Train Crash
    It may take federal investigators more than a year to determine why a truck driver smashed into an Amtrak train...
  • From Restocking to Destocking?
    Inventory restocking seems to be on summer vacation. Softer-than-expected demand this spring seemed to bring the memories of the economic...
  • Maersk Orders 10 Additional Mega-Ships
    Maersk Line signed a contract Monday for another 10 18,000 20-foot equivalent units containerships for the Asia-Europe trade, just four...
  • NOL Signs Contracts for 12 New Ships
    Neptune Orient Lines confirmed Monday contracts with two Korean shipyeards to build 12 container vessels, including 10 of its largest...
  • NOL Volume Up, Average Revenue Slips
    Container volume at APL rose 7 percent in the four weeks ending June 3 over the same period last year,...
  • Japan Expands Pacific Rim Trade Security Network
    Japan and Singapore will recognize their respective trade security and facilitation programs, commonly called Authorized Economic Operator programs, under a...
  • PierPass Delays Fee Increase
    Marine terminal operators at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are delaying a $10 per-container TEU increase in the...
  • Betting on Brokerage
    Bradley S. Jacobs is buying into transportation in a big way. The founder of two multibillion-dollar enterprises, Jacobs and his...
  • Rethinking LTL Pricing
    No one, it seems, is happy with less-than-truckload pricing. Shippers aren't pleased with rising LTL rates. Truckers aren't satisfied...
  • Cross-Strait Trade No Longer Dire
    On a bright spring day in Taipei, groups of camera-toting foreign tourists are standing atop the long row of steps...
  • Shorting China
    One group watching international economy drivers says it already sees worrying signs in China's economy. Coface, a large credit...
  • Manufacturing a Supply Chain Upheaval
    When a major U.S. manufacturer sent the 4,000 workers at its Chinese factory home for the Lunar New Year holiday...
  • Gulfport Rises
    When Hurricane Katrina barreled into Gulfport in August 2005, the 24-foot surge all but destroyed the Mississippi port's container and...
  • How Green Is Your Carrier?
    When Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding this month issued his provocative call for radical changes in the way the global...
  • Building An Agenda
    A couple of months ago, I wrote about the planning process we engage in to establish the agenda for conference...
  • Clean Trucks Shift Gears
    The Los Angeles-Long Beach clean-trucks programs are nearing the end of their first phase, and despite many controversies, the initiatives...
  • C-TPAT Looks Within
    Two months after the September 11 attacks, Customs and Border Protection struck a bargain with the trade community: Companies would...
  • Waiting on Rail Regulators
    There have been plenty of words, warnings and venting as freight shippers and railroads vie to win over rail regulators...
  • June Thaw Hits Trans-Pacific
    After steady growth earlier in the year, container shipping demand from Asia to the United States tailed off in June,...
  • Retailers' Balancing Act
    In any economy, inventory management must strike a balance between costs and cutting into sales. Keep stockpiles too large,...
  • Claims Setoff: Law vs. Practice
    Q: Is it acceptable for a shipper to set off claims against freight charges owed prior to finalization of the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Lost in interpretation?
    It seemed that the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, was talking good sense in Rotterdam last week when asked by the Dutch media about the status of the implementation of US legislation for the 100% scanning at foreign ports of all US-bound containers.
  • APL to grant shippers slow-steaming BAF discounts
  • China to bail-out eurozone
  • NOL charters ULCS newbuilds to MOL
  • APL: US box shortage will be 'less severe' with launch of its own 53 ft assets
  • Maersk exercises 10 x 18,000TEU option with Daewoo

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Fresh blueprint frames SCF future
    Russian tanker titan sets privitisation clock while six-year investment strategy sheds light on emerging markets and fleet focus.
  • AET converts aframax tanker duo
    Malaysian tanker owner converts Japanese newbuildings into modular capture vessels following MWCC contract.
  • George E eyeing LNG assault?
    Equity analyst 'would not be surprised' to see Economou's DryShips dip into LNG sector with cash from Ocean Rig float.
  • NATS trumpets dividend promise
    Nordic American Tanker Shipping boss Herbjorn Hansson blast debt-laden competition during discussion of dividends and expansion.
  • Yard bidders want more time
    Davie and Seaway Marine urge extension of deadline to bid for Canada's massive $35bn programme of orders.
  • Tailwind boss signs with Safe Bulkers
    New York-based private equity player secures board seat at US-listed bulker owner.
  • Horizon Lines on road to recovery
    US liner operator secures breathing room as it hammers out financial restructuring.
  • Mermaid extends placement again
    Thoresen Thai-owned offshore company extends private placement of drilling arm shares and lowers expectations.
  • Hoegh LNG scales back IPO
    Market conditions chop Sveinung Stohle-led LNG carrier owner's Oslo share sale as it prices at bottom of range.
  • Hub Trader hits scrap heap
    Singapore-based liner operator sends containership to chopping block in Alang.
  • APL cutting fuel surcharge
    Slow-steaming succeeds in lowering costs for Singapore container line in Pacific.
  • NOCC cuts investor numbers
    Nearly 400 shareholders take up Norwegian Car Carriers buy-back offer.
  • Seatel reveals marine hotel
    Svitzer UK makes move into offshore floating accommodation sector with Sanderson Maritime.
  • MOL pens boxship double
    Japanese shipowner orders two new containerships at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
  • Bumi Armada IPO details leaked
    Malaysian shipowner aims to raise nearly $1bn from public offering in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Dredger horror accident probed
    Details emerge of incident on Van Oord ship in New Zealand that nearly ripped off crewman's foot.
  • Marinakis denies match-fixing
    Greek club Olympiakos says allegedly "suspicious" matches date from before shipowner took over in 2010.
  • Maersk Line stopping at 20
    Danish owner signs for 10 more $190m Triple-E giants at Daewoo, but says it does not intend to declare second option for another 10.
  • Havila eyes private share placement
    Njal Saevik-led offshore owner aims to raise nearly $80m from placement of shares to fund vessel purchases.
  • MOL boxship suffers fire
    APL Chiwan to be towed to Hong Kong after engine blaze off coast of China.
  • Fishing vessel sunk in clash
    Two fishermen saved after incident involving German cargoship Frank W off Denmark.
  • Rongsheng nets $1.7bn loan
    Hong Kong-listed shipbuilder secures cash from China CITIC Bank to revamp facilities.
  • Cargoship beached in Venice
    Turkish vessel ran aground after hitting part of a floodgate construction site.
  • Miclyn bags barge double
    Australian owner buys another two units for work on the Barrow Island LNG project in the north-west.
  • Mavrinac: 'IEA news not all bad'
    Release of oil from reserves may have hammered some tanker stocks but there are positives to the development, Jefferies says.
  • Crew rescued in sinking
    US Coast Guard picks up four men in Bering Sea after tug goes down in heavy swell.
  • NSCSA bags $220m for newbuilds
    Saudi Arabian owner nets cash for Hyundai Mipo newbuildings allowing it to take options on two ships.
  • NOL snatches huge newbuild loan
    Singapore-listed owner nets over $1bn to pay for its latest newbuilding splurge.
  • Two bulkers to be torched
    Tanjin Hebei Shipping and Pioneer Marine the latest owners to cash in ageing ships in a difficult market.
  • Prison pardon for ransom six
    Somalia agrees to release a group jailed earlier this month after being busted with ransom cash at a Mogadishu airport.
  • Cecon strikes Indian alliance
    Restructuring Norwegian owner teams up with Great Offshore for subsea project work.
  • Barclays backs boxship boys
    Bank pinpoints a window to buy shares in Asian container lines amid hope earnings will improve in the second half of 2011.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Chicago flyover splits passenger, freight rail
    The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday said its Illinois state counterpart can start spending $126 million for Chicago's so-called Englewood Flyover project that was awarded last year. The project, which will get under way later this summer,...
  • Grain shippers seek flood-damaged waterways fix
    A group of grain shipper associations has asked the congressional appropriations committees to include additional resources to dredge and repair inland waterways damaged by historic floods. "Agricultural producers, processors and exporters rely on...
  • Defense contractors join Shipbuilders Council
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) said Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding Divisions and General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works have joined as members. (General Dynamics NASSCO is a member of the SCA.) ...
  • Horizon secures covenant relief
    Horizon Lines said Friday it has reached an agreement with its bank group to amend its credit facility. The nation's largest operator of Jones Act containerships said the "amendment relaxes compliance under the credit facility's financial covenan...
  • American Feeder allies with labor, shipyards
    American Feeder Lines said it is part of an "emerging labor and industry coalition that also includes the Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, the Seafarers International Union, the International Longshoreman's Association, and the Marine Engine...
  • Flip-flop on Jones Act waiver flap?
    The U.S. Energy Department has apparently reversed itself and will not offer a blanket exemption to the Jones Act for ships carrying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The government set off a furor on June 23 when it announced on the ...
  • New World lines order big for Asia/Europe
    Two members of the New World Alliance mapped out sizable fleet expansions on Monday, including a decision to share in the operation of 10 new 14,000-TEU ships to be delivered in the next three years. NOL, the Singapore-based parent company of cont...
  • Maersk orders 10 more 18,000-TEU ships
    Maersk Line said Monday it has decided to order an additional 10 Triple-E vessels, each able to carry 18,000 TEUs.The company exercised its option with Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. to build the ships, which it said are...
  • Doubling up on "Triple-E" vessels
  • Letter to the Editor

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 27, 2011
  • Middle East prices mixed
    Deliveries in Durban available for supply between July 1-7.
  • Omanoil adds three bunker barges to fleet
    The barges will be supplying 380 centistokes (cSt) intermediate fuel oil (IFO380).
  • Asian fuel market 'tight' through to August
    Traders say market sentiment is firming.
  • Bunker prices continue downward movement
    General strike in Greece on June 28-29.
  • Cruise line will have 'unsurpassed capability' for fuel savings
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) signs five-year agreement with Finland-based Eniram Ltd.
  • Maersk exercises option for 10 more giant, fuel efficient carriers
    'Triple-E ships with their record capacity and energy efficiency will give us competitive advantage,' says Maersk.
  • Bunker player launches 'app' for marine fuel market
    O.W Bunker calls 'app' tool for ship owners and operators.
  • Bunker markets soft as week begins
    WTI showing losses in early trading.
  • Oiltanking Partners increase shares for IPO
    Company to put up 10 million common shares for offering at undisclosed price.
  • Athens-based shipowner orders fuel efficient engines
    G-type engines able to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 7%.
  • LNG bunkering in Singapore 'sure' to happen
    SLNG Corporation is working on the concept, says Norwegian Embassy.
  • Lukoil joins oil spill response drill
    Bunker barges Arktika and Baltic Seagull takes part in training.

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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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