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March 29, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Limited access at Japan's quake-hit ports
    Seven small oil terminals and most of the shipping berths at Japan's north-eastern ports remain closed more than two weeks after a devastating earthquake, government and industry officials said.
  • Libyan rebels ready to export oil in a week
    Oil fields in rebel-held territory in Libya are producing between 100,000 and 130,000 barrels a day, and the opposition plans to begin exporting oil 'in less than a week', a rebel representative said on Sunday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Xiamen port refuses MOL Presence a berth over 'abnormal' radiation
  • Maersk hikes piracy surcharge 40pc to US$350/FEU in April
  • Security contractors market armed guard services to shipowners
  • Japanese ports re-open, Sendai airport only takes relief flights
  • Far East-Latin America service calls at Shenzhen's CCT
  • Hamburg Sud orders six 9,600-TEU ships from Hyundai Heavy
  • Drewry HK-LA weekly spot rate off 4.9pc March 14, down 6.3pc year on year
  • NYK offers free transport for aid to Japanese disaster victims
  • Fuzhou targets a throughput of 76 million tonnes this year
  • Bunker upticks US$3.50 to $610 per tonne in Rotterdam
  • Arrests widen Indian customs facilitation payment scandal
  • Japan's quake troubles stand to rattle intra-Asia trade
  • British forwarders welcome UK budget's fuel tax cut
  • US truck tonnage index slips 2.9pc in February
  • FedEx gives US$1 million and transport aid to quake-hit Japan
  • Airforwarders Association honour American Airlines Cargo president
  • Indiana's Terre Haute airport on hunt for business

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargotec joins forces with Navis
  • Cosco & Hanjin to launch Far East-USWC loop in May
  • EVERGREEN LINE launches weekly TMI service between Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia
  • Grand Alliance announces direct Vietnam coverage on Asia-Europe service
  • InterManager President wants ship-based decision-making back in crew hands
  • MAERSK LINE plans shifting a quarter of its Hong Kong calls to Nansha
  • Piracy bid foiled near Lakshadweep, 16 nabbed
  • SCI to acquire 2 AHTSVs from Cochin Shipyard
  • Transpacific supply & demand to be in balance this year, say carriers
  • UK P&I Club focuses on Ballast Water Management Convention in its latest 'Legal Briefing'
  • Weekly, fast-transit N. Europe-West Africa loop from Zim, Hapag & MOL
  • Call for freight rate rationalisation & increased shipment speeds to remain competitive
  • IQPC conference suggests way ahead for enhanced port development
  • New Mangalore Port handles largest-ever LPG vessel
  • Shipping movements remain unaffected
  • Japanese credit flows may slow down due to post-earthquake rebuilding
  • Global trade recovery on uneven course, says ICC survey

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Jade Cargo strengthening network in Southeast Asia and Europe
    Shenzhen (China)-based Jade Cargo, a joint venture of Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo and the German Development Bank (DEG), is opening up new markets and adding four new d...
  • GB Railfreight launches interhubGB
    GB Railfreight (GBRf) has launched interhubGB, a fully integrated road and rail freight distribution network linking London and southeast England with Manchester and the northwest....
  • Coastlink short sea conference, Hamburg, 19-20 April 2011
    Coastlink is holding a series of conferences under the title of "Challenges abound for shortsea container shipping" at the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski in Hamburg (Germany) o...
  • Iberia launches two new routes between Spain and USA
    Iberia is starting flights between Los Angeles CA (USA) and Madrid today (28 March). The carrier offers three non-stop flights per week from Los Angeles, with an additional Friday ...
  • Singapore sees less freight in February
    Singapore Changi Airport handled 128,048 t of cargo in February, a decline of 1.9% compared to a year ago, due to the Lunar New Year holidays, just like in Hong Kong (cf. ITJ Daily...
  • MAN continues to grow internationally
    The German vehicle manufacturer MAN reported an operating result of EUR 1.035 billion in 2010 and its return on sales rose from 4.2% in 2009 to 7.1% last year. The group's ord...
  • Duisport: cooperation with Brazilian government
    The German inland port operator Duisburger Hafen AG (Duisport) and the Brazilian ports ministry have signed an agreement in Berlin to support the government in drafting a logistics...
  • Austria: OeBB's new intermodal structure too costly for industry
    The Austrian state railway OeBB's effort to make its freight subsidiary Rail Cargo Austria (RCA) more profitable will have dramatic consequences for the Austrian economy,...
  • Spain investing EUR 51.3 billion in new railtracks
    Spain wants to build a new, 1,300 km rail link along its Mediterranean coast. The Mediterranean rail corridor will connect the country's seaports and its major industrial centres. ...
  • Iveco Stralis for PTM International
    The UK-based specialist haulier PTM International has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis tractor unit from Hendy Van & Truck. The high-specification Stralis 4'2 artic jo...
  • 2010 was favourable for Scania
    The Swedish Scania Group reported that its net sales in the vehicles and services segment increased by 26 % to SEK 78.168 million (EUR 62.074 million) in 2010. Revenue from sales o...
  • TX Logistik founders sell remaining shares to Trenitalia
    After almost twelve years of successful business activities, the TX Logistik founders Frank O. Blochmann, Burkhard Br'kling, Werner Nies, Kurt Pelster and Raimund St'er are selling...
  • Luka Koper acquires AEO certificate
    Luka Koper (Slovenia) has been granted an AEO certificate, thereby gaining the status of authorised economic operator status. AEO certification testifies to the fact that the port ...
  • E.R. Schiffahrt: "China" now sailing under the German flag
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping and vessel management company E.R. Schiffahrt recently reflagged two more vessels. The German flag was raised on the 5,800 teu ship "MSC M...
  • French transport and logistics association TLF elects new president
    The French transport and logistics association TLF has elected Patrick Bouchez as its new president. He succeeds Philippe Grillot, who did not stand for re-election after recently ...
  • DB Schenker expanding in the Philippines
    DB Schenker recently expanded in the Philippines by inaugurating a new central facility in Manila. Three units that had previously been located in Metro Manila have been moved to t...
  • Caterpillar considering strategic options for 3PL business
    Caterpillar Inc recently announced it is examining a range of strategic options for its 3PL business, which is part of its wholly owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Logistics Servi...
  • Logwin remains Axel Springer's logistics partner
    The German publishing company Axel Springer Verlag has extended its cooperation in Germany with the Luxembourg-based logistics service provider Logwin by five years. The two compan...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Pirates hijack AMPTC tanker
  • Noble exercises option for two more jack-ups
  • Graig wins order to supervise newbuilding project for Chinese owner
  • ST Marine delivers first seismic vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Pair of improvement projects completed at Port of Anacortes
  • Crowley adding St. Maarten call to service calling Caribbean ports
  • Speedy work shortens span of Mukilteo Terminal closure
  • Sea-Tac Airport road closures put on hold for time being
  • Lower Monumental locks reopen following repair work

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Fertiliser demand feeds rates growth
    One-year time charters exceed $20,000 per day
  • Latest yard death may hinder lifting of Bangladesh ban
    The death of a Bangladeshi demolition yard worker in mid-March has added an extra layer of uncertainty as to how much longer the official lifting of the country's ship recycling ban will be delayed
  • CMA CGM takes 30% hit on boxship duo
    Each vessel sold for net $116m compared with $155m in ER Schiffahrt sale last month
  • Capesizes buoyant but supramaxes make losses
    The Baltic Dry Index held steady at 1,585 points, with no change since last week, as average capesize time charter rates improved for the fifth consecutive trading day, balancing out losses on all reported supramax routes
  • OSG charters Target suezmax newbuildings
    Target Marine and Horizon Tankers clinch employment for four vessels
  • Intertanko urges Worldscale to include piracy premium
    Need formalise common standard to help tanker owners offset expense of transiting Indian Ocean
  • US ports step up radiation checks
    Ships transiting within 50 miles of Fukushima to undergo extra screening before entering US
  • Box giants face $13bn revenue fall in 2011
    Most lines to suffer losses if current freight rate trends continue
  • Tanker forced to drop Libya port call
    Breeze A, loaded with jet fuel for Gaddafi regime, turns back after flag state intervenes
  • Piraeus and Thessaloniki boost profits
    Greek ports post profits for 2010 after reducing personnel and other costs
  • Lifeboat release proposals to get further scrutiny
    Maritime Safety Committee to discuss Design and Equipment sub-committee recommendations in May
  • Bulker owners eye potential of boxships
    Paragon Shipping has switched an order for two kamsarmax bulkers to more lucrative boxships, but there are as yet few signs that this will herald an epidemic of contract conversions
  • Brussels unveils 40-year transport 'roadmap'
    Aims to cut bunker emissions by 40% and outlines road freight shift to water by 2050
  • Greeks capitalise on Germans' woes
  • Froude must be spinning in his grave
    The Energy Efficiency Design Index will impose a lower speed on larger ships and thus violate a fundamental tenet of ship design
  • First tier III engine set for Nissho Shipping
    Engine maker Man Diesel says it has the systems to meet 2016 NOx emission targets
  • Tests show promise of fuel cells as auxiliary power source
    Size and power limitations stumbling block for development
  • Norwegian NOx fund and dry SOx scrubber system win top awards
  • HCI posts $7m profit in 2010
    KG house returns to profit after debt-for-equity swap provided by its banks
  • Norden newbuildings sale cancelled
    Greek buyer not able to submit final approval for purchase of six handysizes
  • US car makers warned over Japan fallout
    Automotive part suppliers and car manufacturers face second quarter shortages
  • China sends back MOL ship on radiation fears
    Authorities around the region jittery as inspections of vessels increase
  • For richer, for poorer
    Making financial commitments to shipping has its ups and downs and investors need to recognise that reality
  • MIRG must stay
    The decision to scrap funding for the Maritime Incident Response Group does not add up
  • SIPG seeks $761m from bond sale
    Funds from corporate bond issue earmarked for working capital and debt repayment
  • Isle of Man register to train superintendents
    Programme to cover broad foundation on all aspects of maritime operations
  • The Week Ahead: Supramaxes brighten gloomy charter markets
    Tonnage availability tight in the Atlantic and Pacific basins, and rates are creeping up
  • Disruptions persist at Japan ports
    Only 30% of berths in tsunami-affected area operating

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • More Iranian ships targeted
    THE US Office of Foreign Assets Control has added four more Iranian vessels to its sanctions list and revised 10 vessel designations to reflect name changes
  • TSA tests freight index
    TRANSPACIFIC Stabilisation Agreement carriers will soon test a new freight index to provide another method of measuring rate trends, Fairplay has been told
  • Impact of failed Yemen warned
    SHIPPING and the oil trade will be badly affected if unrest turns Yemen into a failed state, an Abu Dhabi conference was told today
  • Japan boxes cleared in US
    US CUSTOMS has cleared the first box imports from Japan since damage to nuclear facilities from the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March led to radiation concerns
  • India arrests suspected pirates
    INDIA'S navy has thwarted an attempt by pirates to hijack a Maersk box ship, detaining 16 suspects in the process, Fairplay was told today
  • Malta blocks Libya fuel shipment
    MALTA'S government has reportedly stopped a Maltese-flagged chemical/products tanker from delivering fuel to the Gaddafi regime in Libya
  • Baltic cruise loop agreed
    SPAIN'S Happy Cruises, owned by Quail Travel, has signed a deal with Tallinn's port and airport, under which passengers would fly in and out of the Estonian capital for the start and completion of weeklong cruises
  • HCI swings to profits
    LEADING German KG house HCI Capital today announced profits of €5M ($7M) for 2010, from losses of '55.8M in 2009
  • Migrants swamp Italy's Lampedusa
    OFFICIALS on Lampedusa are reportedly trying to cope today with the arrival of nearly 2,000 African migrants in the past 24 hours
  • Libya rebels seal oil deal?
    LIBYAN rebels have reportedly announced that they've sealed a deal with Qatar to market crude from eastern Libyan fields
  • Yang Ming turns round
    TAIWAN'S box carrier Yang Ming Line has returned to the black with T$11.78Bn ($400M) in net profits for 2010
  • Long-haul box rates keep sliding
    FALLING demand and excess capacity are causing long-haul box rates to continue their slide today
  • Tianjin's profits rise
    TIANJIN Port Development in China said today its 2010 net profits were HK$1.3Bn ($166.6M), a 42.4% year-on-year increase
  • Canberra plans customs boost
    CANBERRA has introduced legislation to significantly strengthen border protection agencies' control over Australian exports
  • Ashika accused ignored danger, court told
    THE JURY in the Princess Ashika sinking trial has been told that allowing the unseaworthy ship to sail was indefensible

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Canadian Pacific Aims $100 Million at N. Dakota
    Canadian Pacific Railway unveiled a plan to spend nearly $103 million in its North Dakota network this year and next,...
  • Diesel Resumes Climb with 2.5 Cent Jump
    After a record 15 weeks of price increases, diesel took a tenth of a cent drop a week ago but...
  • UPS Adds Next-Day China-Europe Services
    UPS launched four additional direct flights from Hong Kong to Europe, expanding its next-day delivery coverage for packages and heavy...
  • Wabtec Boosts Outlook as Freight Strengthens
    Rail equipment supplier Wabtec said a stronger U.S. freight railroad market is a big reason it expects first quarter earnings...
  • Indian Navy, Coast Guard Capture Pirate Mother Ship
    The Indian navy and coast guard captured 16 Somali pirates and rescued 16 hostages after a three-hour running battle in...
  • Crowley to Start Direct Loop to St. Maarten
    Crowley Maritime is adding a direct, fixed-day sailing from Port Everglades, Fla., to St. Maarten in the Caribbean that will...
  • Consumer Spending Edged Up 0.7 Percent
    Consumer spending in the U.S. rose 0.7 percent in February, the Commerce Department said, but the numbers were boosted by...
  • Ohio Rescinds Private Fleet Regulation
    Ohio is dropping a controversial rule that extended safety regulations designed for larger vehicles and for-hire truck fleets to thousands...
  • Maersk Introduces Ships Designed for West Africa
    Maersk Line is taking delivery of the first of a series of 22 container ships called Wafmax that are specifically...
  • Wal-Mart to Reopen 12 Stores Hit by Japan Quake
    Wal-Mart Stores will reopen 12 of its Seiyu stores in Japan that were affected by the earthquake, and is hoping...
  • Disaster Reaches the Supply Chain
    The earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and devastated a swath of Japan is promising a deeper impact on the...
  • Charter Rates Rise Amid Falling Freight Rates
    Container ship charter rates are still rallying even as freight rates are falling as ocean carriers seek additional tonnage to...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Expands on Four Continents
    Air France-KLM Cargo added new freight services linking its twin Amsterdam and Paris hubs with the U.S., Peru, Cambodia, China,...
  • JAL Exits Bankruptcy Protection
    Japan Airlines flew out of bankruptcy protection on Monday, about 14 months after going into it. "From this new...
  • The JOC Top 40 Container Lines
    The columns of red and black numbers in the rankings of the Top 40 Container Lines by volume reflect the...
  • Clear Tracks?
    Considering West Coast longshore-management relations appear to be operating in a sea of tranquility, judging from their recent Journal of...
  • Paying By the Line
    What could go wrong in paying for the shipment of a single ocean container? Plenty, according to Stuart...
  • A 10-Step Program
    Selecting a freight payment and audit firm is an important strategic decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. The payment vendor...
  • When Time is Money
    The freight payment and audit business flows smoothly most of the time. Technology and competition have rendered the float '...
  • Supply Chains Out of Time
    The horrific earthquake that almost completely shut down Japan. The less powerful but still destructive earthquake in New Zealand a...
  • UP Eases Grain Pain
    Union Pacific Railroad will soon start hauling a grain product about 2,000 miles in unit trains of hopper cars from...
  • Industrial Strength Recovery
    Less-than-truckload carriers are doing something they haven't done in a long time ' hiring. Some trucking companies still...
  • Post-Panamax Logistics
    From the bridge of a container ship passing through the Panama Canal, the signs of the canal authority's huge expansion...
  • Building on Growth in Southern Cal
    Industrial real estate activity is picking up in Southern California, and that's a good sign for the economy and for...
  • Hutchison Handles Record Deal
    Hong Kong's billionaire Li Ka Shing has achieved a number of records with his IPO of Hutchison Whampoa's Hutchison Port...
  • Carriers Reap What Exporters Sow
    The U.S. farm sector is on the cusp of an explosion in exports, and the liner shipping industry will be...
  • Hours on the Waterfront
    Maritime and intermodal industry officials are raising alarms that the proposed federal hours-of-service rules for domestic U.S. truck drivers could...
  • Rail Grant Revs Up Tar Heel State
    Weeks before North Carolina nailed down an implementing agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway to spend $461 million in passenger rail...
  • Banking on Infrastructure
    If Congress agrees an infrastructure bank should be part of an overall strategy to draw on private resources to build...
  • Recovery's Uneasy Wake
    At first glance, the figures don't appear to add up on the Asia-Europe container shipping trade lanes. Shipping volume...
  • Logistics At Heart
    Over the past several years, I have written numerous times about the transparency ' or opacity, depending on your point...
  • Radiation Screening Prepared
    Vessels and containers arriving at U.S. ports from Japan will face inspections by the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • The ladies are not for turning - yet
    In 1988 the UK's then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, when referring to her chancellor's futile attempts to influence the nation's ailing currency exchange rate, famously said: 'there is no way in which one can buck the market'
  • Top 10 carriers estimated to lose USD13.3 billion
  • DP World spells out its strategy
  • 'Unsustainable' spot rates continue weekly slide
  • Ivory Coast: Quattara rejects mediator
  • Cameron: offer Japan a free trade deal

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Attica logs loss
    Greek ferry owner posts second consecutive full-year loss on the heels of high fuel prices and reduced traffic.
  • Swissco pens trio
    Singapore-listed offshore owner's quest for a fleet of 70 ships continues with $22m order.
  • FBR predicts Eagle lift-off
    New York-listed bulker owner set to soar following KLC resolution and anticipated surge in supramax rates, analyst says.
  • HCI plots KG assault
    German issuing house on the fringe of forging new containership funds as it races to stitch scars from Beluga battle.
  • Bulkers top scrap heap
    Dry tonnage fetches top dollar in Alang as three tweendeckers hit the chopping block, brokers say.
  • Pirates capture aframax
    Arab Maritime Petroleum ship becomes the first merchant vessel hijacked in the Gulf of Aden for six months.
  • Polsteam scraps Penelope
    Polish Steamship Co offloads one of three molten-sulphur carriers in $3.5m demmo deal, sources say.
  • OSG takes Comninos pair
    New York-listed giant tipped to have chartered two new suezmaxes from Greek IPO hopeful, Horizon Tankers.
  • Greek trio held
    Meadway, Globus and Ulises vessels detained by Canadian port state inspectors during February.
  • Transpetro closes in
    Phase two of Brazil's billion-dollar newbuilding drive in final stage as Sergio Machado-led owner surveys product tanker bids.
  • Pirates board aframax
    Contact lost with Arab Maritime Petroleum vessel after armed gang clamber on board off Oman.
  • CSAV "safe"
    Bankruptcy not an option for Chilean line as it plans fundraising drive, VP says.
  • Clough calls time
    ACM Shipping co-founder Simon Clough departing London-listed broker after nearly three decades with the company.
  • Norden bulker sale off
    Greek SPAC-linked owner fails to win final board approval to buy Danish company's six handysize newbuildings.
  • Great Offshore sale on hold
    Bharati Shipyard-controlled owner waiting for market upturn to launch $200m share offer.
  • Eagle ship in second clash
    Supramax owned by New York-listed Eagle Bulk survives pirate attack for the second time in under a week.
  • Piracy risk area enlarged
    Employers and unions have reached a new deal over pay and an expansion of the IBF High Risk Area.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Members sought for U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum
    The U.S. Commerce Department has opened the recruitment period for U.S. companies to apply for membership to the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke co-chaired the sixth meeting of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum on March 12-13, where U...
  • Cat, Horizon 3PL spin-offs: more to come?
    Announcements in recent weeks that Caterpillar Inc. and Horizon Lines are looking to sell their respective logistics business could be part of a trend in merger and acquisition activity in the 3PL sector. "There has been a serious uptick in the am...
  • Buckley heads Southwest's cargo
    Southwest Airlines has promoted Matt Buckley to vice president of cargo and charters. Buckley started his career at Southwest in 1982 as a ramp agent in Midland, Texas. Most of his time with the carrier has been focused on cargo management. Southwe...
  • FedEx starts 777 freighter flights to Seoul
    FedEx Express has started a dedicated Boeing 777 freighter route connecting the company's hub in Memphis, Tenn., to South Korea with four nonstop flights a week. The company said since the new route combines faster service with larger cargo capaci...
  • Zim adds Thessaloniki to Black Sea/Med service
    Liner carrier Zim said Sunday it is amending the rotation of its Black Sea-Ukraine (BSU) service to incorporate calls at the Greek port of Thessaloniki. From the beginning of April, the rotation will be Ashdod, Haifa, Limassol, Odessa, Illychevsk, ...
  • Chilean company buys into CSAV
    Chilean industrial and financial conglomerate Quinenco has acquired a 10 percent stake in compatriot liner carrier CSAV, the shipping line said last week. The stake, estimated at about $120 million, was purchased from Marinsa, CSAV's largest shareh...
  • Hyundai v. Hyundai: In-house fight for HMM
    Two rival South Korean conglomerates are continuing their battle for control of the container line Hyundai Merchant Marine, according to a report Friday byBloomberg.Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Hyundai Group are part of what the report called ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd plans to resume Nagoya calls
    Hapag-Lloyd said it plans to resume calls at Nagoya, Japan, Wednesday, but said its vessels will not return to Tokyo or Yokohama immediately. Eva Gjersvik, senior director group communication, said the company had only one ship in the country at th...
  • Modeled on ISA
  • Choumert new ESC chairman
    The European Shippers' Council has elected Denis Choumert, procurement and logistics director of Ciments Calcia, as chairman of the council. Choumert succeeds longtime chairman Dick van den Broek Humphreij. "Mr. Choumert, well known in the French ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2011
  • Combustion catalyst claims to increase fuel efficiency
    It is scientifically proven to increase fuel efficiency from 8-13%, while also decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions between 10-20%.
  • Prices steady in Fujairah
    Deliveries available for supply up to and including April 11 in Cape Town.
  • Bunker market softens in Rotterdam
    Tight barge availability reported in Piraeus.
  • Liner operator says 'bankruptcy not an option'
    CSAV Vice President denies rumours that company could fail.
  • Maersk names first of new generation 'fuel efficient' ships
    4,500 TEU ships to use 30% less fuel per container carried.
  • Emulsion fuel to be produced on 'substantial scale'
    Low-cost bunker oil replacement moving 'rapidly through technical development and testing'.
  • 'Good time' to enter US coastal tank barge market
    Kirby to complete $600 million transaction for coastal tank barge operator K-Sea in June or July 2011.
  • New order for fuel saving 'optimum trim' technology
    Tanker operator hopes to cut VLCC fuel costs by up to $400,000 a year.
  • Tanker firms' margin 'squeezed' by rising bunker prices
    'Hidden' bunker costs 'stealth threat' to tanker owners' profitability, says Poten & Partners.
  • Week opens with softening in bunker prices
    Enquries 'mixed' at key Asian bunker hubs, according to local traders.
  • More help for Tristan da Cunha clean-up
    Second support vessel leaves South Africa as extent of bunker spill become clear.
  • Russian fuel storage terminal to be completed by end-2012
    Terminal will also be used for bunkering its icebreaking cargo vessels, says Norilsk Nickel.
  • IMO to resume talks on GHG emissions regulations
    GHG emissions regulations a 'contentious' issue, says shipping association.
  • Bunker earnings 'important way' to repay Chinese loans
    Earnings from Hambantota's bunker business will help repay debt to China, says minister.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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