BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 31, 2011

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*Shipping News* Dry-bulk traffic to fall by 32% in 2011: China Cosco China Cosco Holdings Co, Asia's largest shipping company by market value, forecast a 32 per cent drop in dry-bulk traffic this year as expansion in the global fleet outpaces demand. Top 5 tanker lines still calling at Tokyo ports The world's five biggest oil-tanker companies will still travel to the ports of Tokyo Bay, joining other shipping lines in judging them safe for crew and vessels. Baltic's key sea-freight index drops The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Tuesday as weak activity continued to weigh on sentiment.

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OOCL continues to call at Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya Hanjin Shipping adds new service to Pacific North West trade PIL, Wan Hai Lines, Cosco, Hanjin to offer CLX service Cosco joins Hanjin, Wan Hai on Singapore-US SJX service Asia New Zealand Discussion Agreement hikes bunker surcharge May 1 Idle containership fleet shrinks ahead of new service launches US fines will bankrupt Horizon Lines unless saviour is found Seaspan takes delivery of 8,495-TEU COSCO Prince Rupert Shandong ports to add 50 million tonnes' throughput capacity this year Port of Qinzhou handling capacity to hit 5 million TEU by 2015 Guangxi's Guigang Port aims to double throughput in five years Maersk deploys geared 4,500-TEU ship for west Africa string ESC okays EU transport policy plan, but rejects forced modal shift Pantos Logistics Hong Kong achieves ISO28000 certification CWT Globelink opens new Romania office Royal Mail shrinks as letters fall and parcel demand rises Twice-weekly rail link from Le Havre to south central France Cathay-Air China cargo operation starts sooner than expected Changi Airport welcomes Xiamen Airlines Zhengzhou-Singapore daily service Tax credit bill to lure China Cargo Airlines to St Louis meets resistance Cleary named CEO of Qantas-Australia Post's JV, Star Track Express

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M+R Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd launched Shipping confidence dips for 3rd quarter in a row India, Africa seek $ 70 bn bilateral trade by 2015 India-Efta trade pact to be finalised this year Deep-water ports give MidEast competitive edge, summit told Operations unaffected at major Japanese ports Service tax on rail freight deferred by 3 months Duty exemption on coal unlikely to affect steel prices Govt enhances subsidy for textiles industry, approves TUFS restructuring Index of 6 core industries grows 6.8 pc in Feb.

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MARCH 30, 2011
ESC elects new chairman Denis Choumert has been elected chairman of the European Shippers' Council (ESC). Choumert is currently president of the French Shippers' Council, as well as procurement and logist... Safer Skies: FAA installs 150th Alaska weather camera In an ongoing effort to improve aviation safety in Alaska, the USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has turned on its 150th weather camera in Talkeetna, a historic village w... Salzburg airport expanding, Germany wants its say Salaburg airport (Austria) is expanding. Given its proximity to Germany, the German transport minister Peter Ramsauer has asked his Austrian counterpart, Doris Bures, to participat... Tognum expanding production plants The propulsion and power solutions provider Tognum is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Europe. To this end Tognum will invest several million euro in its main plant in Fried... Russian Railways and rail engineering companies develop new freight cars In the framework of the memorandum of cooperation between Russian Railways and Tatravagonka in Slovakia, the first batch of articulated flat cars (model 13-9851) for the trans... USA: Union Pacific Railroad investing heavily in railtracks The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving the state of Kansas' transportation infrastructure by investing nearly USD 19 million in upgrading ... Canada: new recycling fees for tyres from 1 April The province of Alberta (Canada) is raising its fee for recycling medium-sized tyres, such as those used on lorries, buses and trailers on 1 April. The charge will increase from US... India: no more overloaded vehicles on highways India is soon to ban overloaded vehicles from entering and using the country's national highways (NH). According to the road, transport and highways minister, C P Joshi, the nation... Five airports in the Pearl River delta sign MoU for future growth The senior management of the five major airports in China's Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD) region, including Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, participated in the... EU Commission promoting intermodal transport The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy named Transport 2050 to promote a competitive transport system that will increase mobility, remove major barriers in ke... NYK: "Yamatai" transports aid to survivors of Japan earthquake and tsunami The Japanese shipping company NYK has provided free ocean transport of relief supplies to the northeast region of Japan, where a massive earthquake hit on 11 March and triggered a ... ESC: shippers largely welcome EU's ambitious roadmap for single European transport area The European Shippers' Council (ESC) says it welcomes the European Commission's ambitious plan to cut transport emissions to "at least 60%" of the 1990 levels by 2050 and... Gebrüder Weiss planning new logistics terminal in Prague Gebrüder Weiss, the Austrian transport and logistics corporation based in Lauterach (Vorarlberg), is planning to build a new logistics centre in Prague (Czechia). The terminal is s... Ekol selected as Monoprix' logistics partner in Turkey The French retail chain Monoprix has selected Ekol Logistics as its logistics partner in Turkey. The Turkish service provider Ekol Logistics now wants to strengthen its transport s... SITL 2011 officially opened its gates The French transport and logistics exhibition SITL (Semaine Internationale du Transport et de la Logistique) was officially opened in Paris yesterday morning. The 28th edition of t... Port of Constanta attracting major investments Major investments are being made in the Romanian port of Constanta's infrastructure in order to strengthen its position on pan-European transport corridors. For example, some EUR 3...

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MARCH 30, 2011
Sartor Offshore orders PSV at Havyard American Salvage Association establishes Education Committee Siem Offshore gets into submarine cable installation business Donjon Shipbuilding completes ATB tugboat unit SBM Offshore inks LOI for OSX FPSO

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MARCH 30, 2011
Aqua Tek Kayak moving to new location at Port of Everett Crowley taps Carl Fox as Corporate Services VP Genco takes delivery of final ship of 13 vessel deal Foss Maritime's Line Service takes home several PMA awards Greenbrier set to offer $200 million in notes

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MARCH 30, 2011
Panamax charter rates fall as relets enter market Prices for smaller boxships hold their ground but are expected to come under pressure Navigator Gas buys newbuilds London-based gas carrier owner Navigator Gas has bought two medium liquefied petroleum gas carrier newbuildings for $52m each VLCC Middle East rates slump 30% in a week The cost of shipping Middle Eastern crude oil to Asia on very large crude carriers has fallen 30% in a week as the oversupply of vessels allowed charterers to push for lower rates for cargoes loading at oil terminals in mid-April Zim posts $54m profit in 2010 Returns to black after $423m loss in 2009 Antwerp takes radioactive precautions Box hub takes measures over potential radioactive contamination of ships which have called Japan Mistral owner hits out at China over capesize dispute Turkish owner warns of pitfalls of using Chinese state-owned shiprepair yards after claiming to have lost $130m on vessel Stopford calls for rethink on economics and environment Clarkson Research director says industry needs to overhaul its approach to analysing costs Slow and steady will win the race The current economic turbulence may be enough to convince shipping that the market price of oil is not the only factor on which decisions can be made Minoan Lines crashes to $51m loss Blames harsh economic conditions and surge in fuel costs for 2010 results Bribe law leeway The UK's clarification of the Bribery Act should have little impact on shipping companies that do things in an above board manner Angelicoussis orders LNG carrier in Daewoo contract swap Inks deal to convert a VLCC order to an LNG carrier Dutch ports to scan boxes for radiation Government and port officials in talks over joint protocol for ship checks MPC Capital suffers $55m loss KG financier sees surprise loss for 2010 after small profits in first three quarters Topaz listing in doubt over Middle East unrest Company executives in talks with bankers to decide on planned $500m flotation Safety not profit is Lloyd's Register's mission Class society's strategy could provide blueprint for more companies says boss Richard Sadler Beluga denies its ships running low on supplies German heavylift operator rejects reports its vessels are running out of supplies GL warns over Japan nuclear impact Disaster may trigger far-reaching effects on shipping says class society Lloyd's upbeat on marine business growth Sector accounts for '1.7bn ($2.7bn) of gross premium written by insurer in 2010 UK puts onus on shipping companies to tackle bribery Companies legally required to have "adequate procedures" to tackle bribery in place from July 1 Bocimar gears up for handysize challenge Dry bulk operator upbeat on prospects as it prepares to grow fleet in 2011 China Cosco feels dry bulk pinch but box business still strong Sees full year profit of $1.1bn in 2010 but analysts warn of possible profitability decline ahead Shipowners face legal claims for refusing Japan port calls Owners may be exposed to breach of relevant charterparty and "significant financial loss" Grand Alliance to resume Nagoya calls on Thursday Shipping companies remain on alert as concerns over nuclear crisis persist China Shipping Container Lines back in the black as Asia-Europe rebounds Company fleet to grow by 19% in 2011 after capacity remained flat in 2010 China Cosco feels dry bulk pinch but boxes still strong Full year profit of $1.1bn posted but predicts 32% fall in dry bulk traffic in 2011 How to establish a behavioural safety system New British guidelines on limiting human error National Maritime Health and Safety Committee offers practical advice on how to improve safety culture both on board and ashore

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MARCH 30, 2011
Oman protests delay port development THE CEO of the Omani Port of Salalah has told Fairplay that the recent cabinet shuffle caused by nationwide protests will delay the country's port development Zim records strong 4Q ISRAEL'S Zim posted profits of $96M for the fourth quarter, up from $81M a year earlier, helping it to record a dramatic turnaround in annual income for 2010 Khalifa awards crane contract SHANGHAI'S ZPMC has secured a contract to supply six super post-Panamax cranes for the first phase of the Khalifa mega-port, Abu Dhabi Ports has announced MOL ship radiation levels 'very low' MOL HAS reportedly announced that radiation levels on one of its ships that was denied entry to China because of safety concerns are "very low" Horizon investors abandon ship HALF OF Horizon Lines' market capitalisation has been wiped out in a day's trading in a frantic sell-off driven by fear of a potential bankruptcy filing CSCL recovers to post profits CHINA Shipping Container Lines has posted net profits of 4.2Bn yuan ($640.6M) for 2010, reversing losses of 6.49Bn yuan in 2009 as the container industry continued to recover Crewmen burnt in NZ TWO CREW members of the Bertram Rickmers container ship Tasman Campaigner have been burnt in an engine room accident in Tauranga, New Zealand US grain supporting Supramax rates BROKERS have told Fairplay that US grain exports are the bright spot in a softening Supramax market LNG newbuilding rush played down BIMCO analyst Peter Sand told Fairplay today that a rise in LNG demand as a result of Japan's radiation fallout is unlikely to lead to a rush to build LNG carriers China COSCO swings to profits CHINA COSCO, the shipping arm of China's biggest shipping group, has posted net profits of 6.86Bn yuan ($1Bn) for 2010, reversing losses of 7.47Bn yuan in 2009

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MARCH 30, 2011
Horizon Aims to Restructure, Not Sell Liner Assets Horizon Lines has no plans to sell any of its container liner services as it seeks to restructure its finances... Hamburg Sud, Alianca to Drop Chassis in Baltimore Hamburg Sud North America and Hamburg Sud subsidiary Alianca plan to stop providing chassis to shippers moving cargo with merchant's... President Directs Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles A new vehicle procurement directive by President Obama could start changing the makeup of the nation's automobile and truck fleet... Chairman Powell to Retire from USA Truck USA Truck Chairman Robert M. Powell will retire May 4 after decades of service with the Van Buren, Ark.-based truckload... Zim Swings to $54 Million Profit Zim Integrated Shipping Services rebounded to a $54 million net profit in 2010 from a $432 million loss a year... Truckload Capacity Eases, Index Shows The Longbow Research Truckload Barometer dropped less than 1 percent this week, indicating the contraction of truckload capacity is slowing. ... Former Customs Commissioners Join New COAC Team Two former Customs commissioners are among the 20 members of the new Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and... ATA Urges Separation of Highway, Transit Funding The American Trucking Associations is calling for "fundamental reform" of the federal surface transportation program to "maximize resources" for highways. ... Freight Interests Testify on Transportation Bill Advocates for improved goods movement on Tuesday called for a national freight policy, improved connectors to ports, and a dedicated... UK Probes Fake Bomb on UPS Flight The UK launched an investigation into how a fake bomb, disguised as a wedding cake box, was transported undetected on... UK Competition Commission Orders Stansted Sale The UK Competition Commission ordered BAA, owner of London Heathrow and five other UK airports, to sell Stansted, the UK's... Crowley Names Fox to Head Corporate Service Crowley Maritime appointed Carl Fox as senior vice president of corporate services as of June 1. Fox, who is... CMA CGM Columba Opens Vietnam Terminal The CMA CGM Columba became the largest container vessel to call at a Vietnamese port when it participated in the... Hanjin, Yang Ming Add Pacific Northwest Loop Hanjin Shipping and Yang Ming are adding a new joint weekly service to their networks between Asia and the Pacific... Commerce Secretary Promotes Export Initiative Commerce Secretary Gary Locke called upon small and mid-size companies to increase their profits and hasten the U.S. economic recovery...

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MARCH 30, 2011
Forwarders fail to deliver sufficient value in Asia HPH posts record result US consumer mood clouded 'Maximum alert' Japan to scrap reactors Horizon 'expects loan default'

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MARCH 30, 2011
Genmar secures injection US private-equity giant ploughs $200m into cash-strapped tanker owner led by Peter Georgiopoulos but relief proves costly. LNG order for Angelicoussis Greek shipowner secures speculative order for LNG carrier at South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding. Judgment day for titans All eyes turn to New York where listed arms of Peter Georgiopoulos and George Economou prepare to unveil earnings reports. Golar confirms IPO plot LNG and FSRU affiliate of John Fredriksen's Golar LNG unveils $252m IPO just hours after TradeWinds exclusive. Freeseas chases $15m Ion Varouxakis-led owner turns to Wall Street for cash with Deutsche Bank debt and new vessels in mind. Trico overhaul on track Nigerian offshore owner splashes under $1m to scoop ageing anchor-handler as US owner races to rise from the ashes. Golar plots New York IPO Fredriksen's LNG spinoff thinks time is right to become shipping's first new listing in US since Costamare last fall. Norwegian ferry stalls Torghatten Nord's Vagan towed into Svolvaer after overheating and losing power. Transatlantic takes another hit Swedish ro-ro owner corrects 2010 profit downward as more ship write-downs are made. Havyard wins supply deal Norwegian yard signs contract for 4,200-dwt vessel with Sartor Offshore, the owner's fourth newbuilding this year. Farstad trio keep it ticking Oslo-listed offshore owner nets three contracts worth nearly $20m in Brazil and the North Sea. Nordland gets helping hand Refloated cargoship taken in tow after suffering water ingress off Borkum. MPC cuts loss German finance house has better 2010, but revaluation charges kept it in the red. Genco newbuild working Peter Georgiopoulos-led Genco fixes out last ship from Bourbon mega-deal on one-year charter. Liverpool v Southampton South-coast cruise terminal arguing that EU grant for northern rival is "state aid." Nassco axes again General Dynamics shipyard chops another 350 workers in San Diego as orders slump.

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MARCH 30, 2011
JPMorgan gets 2nd Ex-Im Bank guarantee The U.S. Export-Import Bank on Tuesday approved a second transaction under its new supply chain finance guarantee, a 90 percent guarantee to support up to $450 million of liquidity from JPMorgan Chase Bank to small and medium-sized suppliers of Pe... Norbert completes purchase of TDG French trucking and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle said it has finalized the acquisition of Laxey Logistics Ltd., the holding company that owns transport and logistics group TDG, based in Manchester, England. The 241 million euro ($341 mil... House committee has watchful eye on HOS rule Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are concerned about a proposal to limit the work day of drivers and other regulations from the Obama administration aimed at the trucking industry, and plan to review how those r... House approves 60-day FAA funding extension The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a short-term Federal Aviation Administration extension that would continue to fund aviation programs and allow Congress to continue moving forward with a long-term FAA bill. The 2011 Airport an... Diving into spill threat from sunken ships The American Salvage Association (ASA) and North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) will co-sponsor a conference to explore the oil pollution threats from more than 8,500 sunken vessels worldwide, many of them during Worl... Military Sealift Command renames field units The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has renamed 11 of its component commands and organizations. However, the roles, responsibilities, reporting requirements and organizational structure of the Military Sealift Command and its components remain... COSCO to operate vessel on Hanjin TP loop COSCO Container Lines will provide a vessel on a Hanjin Shipping-operated service between Southeast Asia, China and California beginning in mid-April, according to a report fromAlphaliner.COSCO already takes slots on Hanjin's SJX service, which ha... Yang Ming-Hanjin to start Asia/PNW loop Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping will start a new transpacific service connecting Asia and the Pacific Northwest on April 22, the South Korean container line said Wednesday. The service, which Yang Ming calls PNW and Hanjin calls PNY, will have a rota... Drewry: Bulking up on breakbulk ships Demand for transport on multipurpose vessels is expected to grow at an "a rate higher than that of the container and dry bulk sectors," said Drewry Shipping Consultants, which has just published itsAnnual Multipurpose Shipping Market Review & Fore... Horizon: No service cutbacks planned Horizon Lines' chief executive officer said Tuesday that despite the financial challenges facing his company, it plans to continue to emphasize providing a high level of service to shippers. Fraser "No customer buys from us because they like us nec...

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MARCH 30, 2011
Fujairah prices resume their climb Soften African markets soften. Crude dips on low fuel demand Inventories climbed 2.95 million barrels to 355.7 million last week. Prices for low sulphur material fall in European hubs HS bunker product posts price rises. Neste Oil secures funding for research and development A $70 million loan from the Nordic Investment Bank will fund existing research into renewable raw materials. Shipping line takes delivery of 'fuel efficient' carrier 'Eco-friendly' ships will 'enhance the competency of the entire shipping industry', says Hanjin CEO. Maritime lawyer expects increase in engine failures to continue Emissions legislation is driving 'rapid advance' in engine development. Residual fuel 'to lose' market share Bunker specifications 'favour a shift to marine diesel', says Purvin & Gertz. Mid-week bunker prices rising 'Mixed' demand at key Asian bunkering hubs, traders say. High prices hitting bunker demand Libyan conflict has pushed up prices until 'no one wants to buy anything,' says Middle East based trader. Trafigura acquires ExxonMobil's marine fuels businesses in Central America 'New era' for fuel supply in Central America, says chairman of subsidiary firm Puma Energy. Wärtsilä to build LNG-powered wind farm installation vessels Offshore wind farm installation vessels designed to operate within ECAs, says Wärtsilä. Japanese bunker supplies 'slightly improve', demand slackens JX Nippon Oil & Energy resumes bunker offers from its Negishi refinery. Sinopec Zhoushan starts bunker deliveries at Shekou First deliveries of 500 mt and 1,500 mt of 380 cSt grade completed in Shekou, says company source.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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