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December 10, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates below US$1,000/TEU mark, slipping 2.8pc to $999 OOCL announces US$200/TEU rate increase on Asia-New Zealand services Hanjin Shipping offers two new services between Japan and Thailand Moscow agrees to fund access channel to Bronka near St Petersburg 11,388-TEU CMA CGM Libra joins Asia-US trade APL Logistics, VASCOR form auto logistics joint venture in India GAC Maritime Security offers anti-grapple razor wire anti-pirate fence DHL opens new hub in Miami to serve Latin America and the Caribbean MSC takes delivery of 8,762-TEU Agadir Nautical Institute publishes practical guide to ship security Hactl named Air Cargo Terminal of the Year for sixth year running Singapore and Scout Association establish Youth Aviation Advisory Board Lufthansa remains optimistic with two freighter deliveries in 2013 Volga-Dnepr Technics opens maintenance post at Vnukovo Airport, Moscow World's largest jetliner - Airbus A380 - flies new Dubai-Moscow route

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Cargotec involved in designing green boxship FFFAI's Golden Jubilee celebrations pack a punch MLC pocket checklist & smartphone app launched by Lloyds Register & UK P&I Club WISTA India launched with enthusiasm EEPC seeks clarification on galvanised steel export duty at Kolkata Port HBT issue headed for arbitration Los Angeles, Long Beach port workers call off strike Shanghai set to retain top box port position in 2012 Thai delegation apprised of JN Port's facilities & projects VOC Port achieves new national record in hard wood timber handling Cotton export registration cap at 7 m bales Forex reserves drop to $ 294.509 bn India's economic growth to pick pace in 2013: Goldman Sachs INR sheds 22 paise to end week at 54.48 Aaras Project & Logistics Pakistan moves steam power generators C.A.T.T. handles heavies in Tunisia Heerema to take delivery of deepwater construction vessel

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Korean Air now operating year round service to St Petersburg Starting tomorrow (8 December 2012), Korean Air is converting its so far seasonal service between Seoul Incheon and St Petersburg (Russia) to a year-round operation. Airbus A330-20... Turkish Airlines to increase capacity to Kabul On Sunday (9 December), Turkish Airlines is boosting capacity on its service to Afghanistan. Two of the seven weekly flights between Istanbul and Kabul will be operated with Airbus... China Shipping sells 20% of its containers to CLC Maritime Leasing China Shipping (CSCL) has sold 20% of its containers (139,941 teu) to the Hong Kong-based CLC Maritime Leasing Company for USD 221.27 million. The boxes, which are between four and... Ram Truck launches new Ram Commercial Truck division USA-based Ram Truck is launching a new division to focus on commercial truck development, sales and support in a growing market. The new Ram Commercial organization offers a full l... Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail The German company Siemens has entered into an agreement to acquire British Invensys Rail, the rail automation business of Invensys. With revenues of approximately GBP 800 mil... Train drivers to receive tablet computers DB Schenker Rail's engine drivers will use modern mobile technology in the shape of tablet computers for their timetables, instructions, and regulations in future. From the end of ... New LNG trucks for Wim Bosman Wim Bosman Transport BV, headquartered in the Netherlands, has put its first LNG truck into service. The firm has ordered five Mercedes-Benz Econic LNG trucks in all and they are d... CEO of Raben Group named Entrepreneur of the Year in Poland The Raben Group's CEO - Ewald Raben - has won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This year's edition was special as it took place in Poland for the tenth time. T... Roscosmos awards Volga-Dnepr Airlines a license to carry "space" cargo The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has been awarded a license by the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) to perform transport operations for rockets, spa... Management change at Ahrenkiel Christian Suhr became the sole managing director of Ahrenkiel Shipmanagement (ASM) in Hamburg (Germany), on 1 December 2012. The previous managing director, Frank Westphal, who hel... Maiden call of new Maersk/CMA CGM service at La Spezia Contship Terminal Maersk Line's vessel "Faust" made its maiden call at Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) on 4 December. It was the first call of the new weekly AE20 Maersk/CMA-CG... Deutsche Post DHL puts mechanised delivery facility into service Deutsche Post DHL has officially phased in its first mechanized delivery site at the former main freight depot in Braunschweig (Germany). The event was attended by the landowner, A... Audi plumps for logistics location Duisport The German inland port operator duisport is building the world's largest completely knocked down (CKD) export hub in the port of Duisburg for Audi, which has, in turn, mandated Sch... Morrisons awards further two year contract to Norbert Dentressangle Following a competitive tender, Morrisons - the UK's fourth largest supermarket retailer - has renewed its contract with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
GE Marine wins orders for 16 engines VT Halter Marine breaks ground for new ship repair facility Wärtsilä to supply fifth LNG package to Harvey Gulf

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Port of Portland taps Koehl as new general counsel Rail association reports weekly traffic numbers New membership VP named for American Trucking Associations Everett Port Commissioners Ok $53.6 million budget for 2013 Hanjin Sud adding Mexico/Central America runs

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
OSG purges chartered-in vessels DHT ships among first to go as cancellations of 45 third-party ships are expected Spanish tax lease deal could mean discounts for all comers European Commission has insisted on a level playing field China rises as a power in the ship finance market The country increases its lending as other sources dry up Shipping's LNG race MAN Diesel outguns Wärtsilä to land the first order for a low-speed dual-fuel engine OSG seeks to protect aframax newbuildings Company says authorising payments to SPP in the best interests of all US poised to leap ahead in LNG-fuelled General Dynamics Nassco lands pioneering order for gas-powered boxships Demand for gas fuel is set to grow Commercial financing will be key to LNG fuel development Another year older and deeper in debt Shipping will remember 2012 for the way excess borrowing met excess capacity Drop the pilot? A UK Bill broadens the eligibility of a ship's officer for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate UK Ministry of Defence oversees build of its 'military fit' tankers Deal highlights benefits of yards' moving into lucrative shipbuilding niches Bigger Apple Follow the money and it leads to New York Paper trades point to rally ahead for struggling suezmaxes But market fundamentals are capping significant recovery Slow steaming to winter The year-end capesize rates rally is over World's biggest boxship makes first European calls The 16,020 teu CMA CGM Marco Polo departs from Southampton on Monday Brazil earmarks funds for port investment Government, state authorities and private sector will contribute to logistics upgrade Ahead of the pack Rickmers' boxship deal heralds long-awaited shipping shakeout PPL to build two jack-up rigs for Oro Negro Mexican energy company will take delivery at end 2013 and early 2014 Precious moves construction of two bulkers from India to China Thailand bulker owner turns away from ABG Shipyard again Korea and China-built VLOCs have 'similar' fuel consumption, says Vale Brazil iron giant backs Rongsheng in fuel-efficiency row

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
German owners face fresh tax nightmare HUGE insurance tax claims on vessel hire pools could prompt another spike in German shipping bankruptcies, VDR warned today Swedish Club to raise P&I premiums by 7.5% SWEDISH Club, the Gothenburg-based P&I unit, said today it would increase its premiums by 7 Pistiolis sells down his stake in Top Ships NASDAQ-listed Top Ships disclosed today that founder Evangelos Pistiolis has sold a significant portion of his ownership stake - and that he's negotiating to sell more Seaspan prices preferred shares GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has secured gross proceeds of at least $67.5M from its latest public offering of preferred shares 'Blank cheque' Nautilus pulls trigger with Vega deal NASDAQ-listed 'blank cheque' company Nautilus Marine Acquisition today announced a deal to purchase the offshore services fleet of Assetplus from Vega Resource Group Kremlin to pick listing venue for Sovcomflot SOVCOMFLOT, the Kremlin-owned tanker company, has indicated that it will let government ministers decide whether to sell its shares on the New York Stock Exchange next year COSCOL plans to acquire a sister subsidiary SHANGHAI-listed COSCOL plans to acquire a log and asphalt shipping unit from parent China COSCO for 1.1Bn yuan ($174.6M) in cash Danes to sell icebreakers DENMARK'S government has decided to sell its three icebreakers and to charter future icebreaking capacity on the commercial market TORM to list new shares TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk shipping group, is to list 655.2M new shares on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen as part of its recently agreed restructuring China Merchants adds offshore yard HONG KONG'S China Merchants Group said it has acquired an offshore yard in Haimen, which will be its second offshore manufacturing base in China Fewer bulkers were scrapped in November FEWER bulkers were demolished in November as freight rates improved Skuld returns to Singapore SKULD, a Norwegian P&I club, has reopened an office in Singapore - three years after withdrawing from the city-state Better finances seen for MISC MISC'S decision to sell its 50% stake in a semi-floating production system shows it is committed to restoring its financial profile, according to a ratings agency

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Court Hears Teamsters Case Against Mexican Trucks in US The U.S. Department of Transportation's pilot program to open the border to Mexican trucks must be shut down because it is "dangerous and illegal," the Teamsters union argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court this week. The three-year pilot program was set up to demonstrate the... Brazil Seeks $26 Billion to Modernize Ports Brazil's government has launched a $26 billion public-private drive to modernize crowded ports, which have been eroding the country's competitive edge as a major commodities exporter, according to a Reuters report. President Dilma Rousseff said she is counting on private investment to supplement government funds. The investment will improve crowded highways, decaying... ILA, USMX to Face Off Again The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will meet on Monday to resume contract negotiations amid growing concern about a Maine-to-Texas dock strike to start in 2013. The ILA's 200-member wage scale committee will gather in Delray Beach, Fla., for the first time since August, when negotiations broke off... Shippers Pin Hopes on Passage of Tariff Bill U.S. shippers could get some holiday cheer if Congress passes legislation by the end of the year that would suspend tariffs on materials and products not available domestically. Congress is expected to consider by the end of the year the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, which had already gone through the Obama administration's... Florida East Coast Railway Acquires New 53-Foot Containers Florida East Coast Railway's new 53-foot containers. Regional freight rail system Florida East Coast Railway has acquired 200 new 53-foot containers to expand its domestic business and replace older trailers. "This acquisition will help accelerate the conversion of FECR trailers to containers in order to provide double-stack transportation service between Jacksonville and... Norbert Dentressangle Expands in Belgium European spply chain management company Norbert Dentressangle has acquired part of the warehousing and general cargo forwarding activities of Belgium-based maritime logistics company Nova Natie. The acquired activities operate a total of 130,000 square meters (about 1.4 million square feet) of warehousing space. The acquisition allows Norbert Dentressangle to expand its logistics... US Asks WTO to Examine Argentina's Import Rules The U.S. has asked the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine Argentina's import restrictions on all U.S. goods, according to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Argentina's restrictions include the use of discretionary import licensing requirements that unfairly limit U.S. exports. The country also requires importers... SCFI Shows Slowing Pace of Decline in Rates Head-haul rates from Shanghai to major markets continued to drop this week but at a slower rate of decline, according to the new index numbers of the Shanghai Container Freight Index released on Friday. Rates from Shanghai to North Europe slipped 2.8 percent to $999 per 20-foot-equivalent container, or TEU. That... Lynden International Names Two to Miami, LA Posts Freight forwarding and logistics company Lynden International recently named Sergio Lotero as business development manager for Latin America, and Roark Beckstead as business development director in Los Angeles. Based in Miami, Lotero will develop the Central America and Colombia markets for the company and market Lynden's ocean service into Puerto Rico.... Air France-KLM Freight Slumps Again Air France-KLM ceded more air cargo market share to its European rivals in November as freight traffic declined 5.4 percent from the same month in 2011 as the Franco-Dutch carrier reduced freighter flights further. The carrier trimmed capacity by 5.2 percent from November 2011, squeezing the load factor by 0.2 percentage... Trucking Employment Rose 3.6 Percent in November Seasonally adjusted trucking employment increased 3.6 percent year-over-year in November, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From October, for-hire trucking employment grew about 0.18 percent, following a 0.35 percent sequential monthly increase in that month, the BLS data show. That increase sent The Journal of Commerce For-Hire... Bulk Goods Shift to Boxes in Africa-Asia Trade Low backhaul container freight rates from Africa to Asia are prompting the containerization of some minor bulk cargoes, according to Ivan Thuynsma, the recently appointed global head of Damco's mining vertical. He said using containers for commodities makes sense because of the imbalance in the container trade between Africa and Asia... Clean Energy Fuels Completes First Stage of LNG Network Clean Energy Fuels has finished the first stage of America's Natural Gas Highway, a network of LNG truck fueling stations to support long-haul, heavy-duty goods movement along major interstate corridors throughout the U.S. Many of these stations are located at existing Pilot-Flying J truck stops. Major highway segments now completed include,... LA Streamlines Permitting Process for Port Projects A new Los Angeles ordinance amending the city's building code will streamline the permitting process for future Port of Los Angeles construction projects, as part of its five-year, $1.2 billion capital improvement plan to provide superior cargo terminals, rail and warehouse infrastructure to retain global business. "This collaboration between the Harbor... ILA District Donates $250,000 to Hurricane Sandy Fund The South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District of the International Longshoremen's Association have donated $250,000 to ILA's Hurricane Sandy Fund. Clyde Fitzgerald, president of the district, which includes port areas from North Carolina to Miami, as well as the entire Gulf Coast, made the donation to ILA President Harold J. Daggett. Fitzgerald... OOCL, Cosco Plan January Rate Hikes Orient Overseas Container Line will put a general rate increase into effect on Jan. 15 on its services from Asia to New Zealand and Cosco Container Lines is adding a peak-season surcharge on its westbound Asia-Europe services, effective Jan. 10. OOCL's proposed increase is $200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit and Cosco's is...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
APL and Vascor target Indian automotive sector Singapore-based APL Logistics and US 3PL Vascor have formed a joint-venture operator to target the rising supply chain demands of India's automotive sector.Delhi-based ... Badagry project gets under way The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T) is set to sign a concession agreement early next year for Nigeria's latest boxport, planned for 2016 opening to accommodate ... Horizon revamps Puerto Rico service Horizon Lines is adjusting its Puerto Rico service schedule to better align its deployed capacity with market demand and to improve cargo availability times in ... New services from Hamburg Sud From January 2013, Hamburg Sd will be offering two new services from the Mexican port of Manzanillo to the west coast of Central America and a direct liner service ... Strike port offers to waive fees Port officials at the US port of Long Beach have confirmed that user of the three terminals closed by the recent strike will have some cargo fees waived to provide ... Death toll mounts in North Sea tragedy Five seafarers have been confirmed dead and a further six are still missing following the collision between a car carrier and a feeder boxship in the North Sea ...

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
SI in jeopardy A leading suezmax pool is on the fringe of losing two tankers controlled by bankrupt co-founder Overseas Shipholding Group. OSG begins handbacks Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has begun the expected process of rejecting charters with its 111-vessel fleet, telling a bankruptcy court it intends to deliver two suezmaxes to public owner DHT Maritime and three smaller tankers to their owners. Nautilus outlines raid A blank-cheque company led by the former heads of Star Bulk Carriers is moving forward with the acquisition of Norway's Vega Offshore. Merchants makes yard move China Merchants Group is buying the Jiangsu Haixin Heavy Industries shipyard in Nantong. Wilson Sons delays again Brazil's Wilson Sons has had to extend again the deadline to complete the takeover of compatriot offshore port services company Briclog. Coscol snaps up sister Heavy-lift specialist Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has bought sister company Guangzhou Ocean Shipping, adding more than 100 ships to its fleet. Goldenport confirms sale Goldenport Holdings is on the lookout for new tonnage after confirming the sale of a 1992-built bulk carrier. Sanctions squeeze NITC NITC is finding operations increasingly tough in the face of international sanctions on Iranian oil, Bloomberg says. Exmar spreads the net Exmar has tapped three new banks in tying up financing for what it claims is the world's first floating liquefaction unit. Bulker hull cracked A capesize bulker owned by bankrupt Deiulemar Shipping of Italy has docked in Canada with a hull crack. Citi cuts Pac Basin Citi has placed a sell tag on Pacific Basin Shipping following a sharp rise in the owner's stock over the past three months. Swedish Club opts for 7.5% The Swedish Club is to up the cost of protection and indemnity cover with a general increase of 7.5% at the February renewal. Deilmann sells out German cruiseship owner Peter Deilmann has raised EUR 60m ($77.62m) to boost its finances. Genmar's Chinese coup TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. KDM adds quartet Ukraine's KDM Shipping has added another four cargoships to its orderbook in China. Icebreakers on block Denmark's government is to sell three unwanted icebreakers to the highest bidder. Vantage ties up drillship Vantage Drilling says it is close to securing a charter for its drillship newbuilding Tungsten Explorer. LNG goes tax-free Germany has exempted LNG from tax if used as fuel for ships. Ferry goes aground Passengers and crew were reported to be safe after an Indonesian ferry ran aground. Going Gaga We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. PPL bags rig pair SembCorp Marine PPL Shipyard has won a newbuilding order for two jack-up drilling rigs worth $434m in total. Seanergy sells another Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sold another bulker - the eighth ship to be sold this year by the US-listed Greek shipowner. Halter eyes growth VT Halter Marine has begun a major expansion of its Port of Pascagoula shipyard breaking ground on a new ship repair facility. China exports lower Australia's Port Hedland shipped 8% less iron ore to the People's Republic last month. Jackson enters PSV arena Jackson Offshore Operators is storming the platform-supply vessel market after penning a pair of orders at BAE Systems of the US.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
NEWSFLASH: Hurricane Sandy aftermath adds new urgency to ILA talks A wide group of U.S. companies are urging the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its employers to "make every attempt possible at reaching agreement on a new contract" when they begin meeting once again next week. ICAO moves forward on air navigation Air cargo to grow 3% annually, IATA says Last year, global cargo volumes finished at 29.6 million tons. Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brazil, India and Egypt are predicted to be the fastest-growing cargo markets. EU looking 'closely' at UPS-TNT deal "It still remains to be seen whether appropriate solutions will ultimately address our concerns for express-parcel deliveries in Europe," said Joaquin Almunia, EU commissioner responsible for competition, in a speech. Arnold Transportation takes over LinkAmerica New World carriers tweak 3 TP rotations Human error suspected in Baltic Ace sinking Brazilian president calls for $26 billion in port investment UPS, U.S. Postal Service link up Apple to produce some Macs in U.S. A small, but significant, number of companies have moved some production back to the United States or to Mexico, the Caribbean or Central America because of concerns with long supply chains. Renault to use GT Nexus for spare parts visibility RedPrairie/JDA merger cleared by German anti-cartel office FedEx predicts record shipments Monday UTi reports lower 3Q profit WTO asked to review Argentina's import restrictions These restrictions include the broad use of "non-transparent and discretionary import licensing requirements that have the effect of unfairly restricting U.S. exports," the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Seattle outlines goals for increased sea, air traffic Senate passes Russia PNTR legislation 4 charged with illegal exports to China, Iran COSCO in shipyard deal, report of acquisition Busan Port Authority, PSA sign cooperative agreement

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DECEMBER 7, 2012
Americas prices show volatility to close out week Oil capped the first weekly loss since early November. Weekly global market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. IFO prices in Fujairah end week on soft note Across most ports, prices were softer with Suez the exception. Prices fall on the back of crude Close to a two-dollar loss on yesterday's WTI dragged down fuel oil prices. Cockett Marine Oil opens US office Palm Beach office will be company's 14th location. Another LNG propulsion system on order for PSV 'The platform supply vessels will be the cleanest burning vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico.' VLOC efficiency claims challenged Efficiency gain of Korean-built over Chinese-built ore carriers questioned. European fuel oil markets could start to tighten from 2013 Refiners likely to process higher volumes of sweet crude. EU ECA: Costlier distillates will scupper uneconomic trade routes Analyst says peripheral trade routes will come under pressure after 2015. Prices falling in Asia as week closes Reports from Singapore and Tokyo Bay speak of weak demand. New concerns over 'eco-ships' ICS warns against move towards state subsisdies for 'green shipbuilding'. Economics renders bigger LNG shipping role problematic Co-operation essential to make LNG bunkering in Europe a reality. Germany to make LNG tax free Ships using fuel don't have to pay tax on it. Barge standed on reef off West Australian coast Barge ran aground with 300 litres of diesel fuel and 1,000 litres of hydraulic fluid onboard. Government of Bahamas 'played down' severity of bunker spill 'There is oil as far as the eye can see and its blanketing ships headed inbound,' says salvage contractor. Eniram expands partner base Partnerships focused on extending Eniram's fuel saving technology and real-time analytic solutions. New marine diesel engines EPA and IMO emission compliant Engines will meet EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4i, as well as IMO Tier III emission compliance without the need for exhaust gas after-treatment. LNG carrier completes maiden voyage along northern sea route Route cuts maritime trip from northern Europe to northeastern Asia by up to 40% in comparison with traditional routes.

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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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