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December 12, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Container backlog at LA-Long Beach likely to persist into New Year
  • US east coast dockers secure strike mandate as talks with employers resume
  • TNT to make court plea to stop ex-chief CEO working for rival Geodis
  • Idle boxship capacity grows as Asia-Europe rates continue to decline
  • Troubled Sino-Russian-Korea intermodal sea-land route to re-open
  • China's rail cargo transport system recovers as economy heats up
  • Panama Canal Authority finishes work on Pacific side's 3rd lock channel
  • APL Logistics offers SeeChange app for Apple, Android, Blackberries
  • General Dynamics to build 3,000-TEU LNG box ships for TOTE
  • UTi profit off 171pc to US$10 million, hit by air to sea cargo migration
  • Air NZ faces Australian competition authority price-fixing charges
  • Volga-Dnepr flies satellites from Montreal to remote Russian launch site
  • Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings takes delivery of B747-8 Freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Global liners commence services to Myanmar
  • ICS congratulates UN Secretary-General on 30th anniversary of UNCLOS
  • ISF launches new guide on ILO Maritime Labour Convention
  • London P&I Club issues warning on lifting equipment maintenance
  • STX Pan Ocean connects India, Thailand & Sri Lanka
  • WISTA India would be mentoring & spreading awareness about the various growth opportunities: Sanjam Sahi Gupta
  • Anti-dumping duty on PVC imports extended until 2014
  • Seafood exports decline during April-Sept.
  • Textile machinery exports in FY13 pegged at 1,400 cr.
  • JNPT hosting All India Major Ports Kabaddi Tournament
  • Le Havre port wins plaudits for its RoRo service
  • Truck rentals drop on declining cargo
  • INR improves further against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Air China adds capacity on Beijing - Sydney service
    From today (11 December), the Chinese flag carrier Air China is replacing an Airbus A330-200 by a Boeing B777-300ER on its existing daily nonstop service between Beijing and Sydney...
  • Turkish Airlines extends South American service to Buenos Aires
    Starting today (11 December), Turkish Airlines is extending its four per week Istanbul - São Paulo (Brazil) service to Buenos Aires. The capital of Argentina is served with Boeing ...
  • Penske installing Truck-Lite LED headlights on 5K rental semi-trucks
    Penske Truck Leasing, based in Pennsylvania (USA), is retrofitting 5,000 of its 2012 and 2013 semi-tractors currently within its commercial truck rental fleet with new, cutting-edg...
  • SAS Group refinances three A330-300s with new USD 125 million secured credit facility
    Following on from recent announcements about steps taken to improve the SAS Group's financial position, a new USD 125 million secured loan for three A330-300 aircraft has been ente...
  • DB Schenker Rail Polska to get 23 new electric locomotives
    The German state railway Deutsche Bahn has signed a multi-million euro agreement with Siemens for the delivery of 23 electric locomotives for hauling freight. The units, which are ...
  • Switzerland dispenses with emissions test for trucks with on-board diagnosis system
    Switzerland's federal council has decided to stop the mandatory emissions test for newer trucks with an on-board diagnosis system (OBD) from 2013. Vehicles that are fitted with OBD...
  • Container Owners Association elects new chairman
    Michael Callus, vice-president of container management at the Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Company, was elected as the next chairman of the Container Owners Association (COA) a...
  • Another Channel Tunnel lorry fire/higher charges for railfreight
    There was yet another lorry fire on a shuttle disrupting services through the Channel Tunnel on 29 November. Against this backdrop, the UK's Railfreight Group (RFG) is questioning ...
  • DHL conveys century-old Antarctic whisky back to New Zealand
    DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL's air and ocean freight specialist, has returned three bottles of 1896 Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky by air and road from Scotl...
  • DB Schenker expands its lead logistics operations
    The German service provider DB Schenker Logistics is expanding its tailored transport and logistics services to include the new DB Schenker lead logistics service, with immediate e...
  • Höegh Autoliners secures new capacity from 2014
    Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC) to be delivered in 2014. The vessels will be owned by Oce...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • NNS's Alma Fallon wins business achievement honor
  • ClassNK rolls out the sake barrel in New York
  • Gibdock completes repairs to powerful dredge
  • Fred. Olsen Windcarrier wins contract for Brave Tern
  • Scorpio Tankers orders MR product tanker newbuilds
  • Fincantieri places first Costa Diadema module in dock
  • MHI starts construction of "peapod" LNG carrier

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Port Tracker report predicts rise in December box traffic
  • Vigor Marine replaces bow of doubled hull petroleum barge
  • Hanjin shipping boosting service covering West Australian market
  • Access trench work continues for Port of Vancouver rail project
  • Trucking association paper reports driver turnover rate remains high

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Chinese owners should apply market forces to the downturn, says CSA
    Industry group that lobbied for valemax ban strikes a more market-friendly tone
  • P&I Clubs are disconnected from their members, says PL Ferrari
    Broker slams lack of clarity on group reinsurance renewal
  • Pilot exemption certification divides UK politicians
    Marine Navigation Bill makes its slow way through Parliament
  • Damco chief sees many reasons to be cheerful
    Rolf Habben-Jansen is relocating AP Moller-Maersk logistics subsidiary Damco from Copenhagen to The Hague early next year
  • China opens up
    Internationally recognised indices for paper swaps see China knock some down barriers
  • Ups and downs for ISU
    What will convince the industry to pay salvors more for doing their job?
  • Employers' body publishes labour convention guidelines
    ILO agreement enters force in August 2013
  • ISU chief vows to keep up pressure over charges
    Salvors will work with owners, insurers and lawyers to ensure fair rewards, says Tsavliris
  • Shanghai leads the way with big boxship calls
    More ports expected to handle 10,000 teu-plus vessels as fleet expands
  • Workers down tools at Chinese yard to protest about unpaid wages
    Row at JES International in Jiangsu highlights shipbuilding industry's woes
  • Ultra-large boxships test ports' capabilities
    Southampton defies sceptics to handle Marco Polo call
  • Peace in Colombia flags new openings for shipping
    FARC deal would boost oil and agriculture exports, says Gray Page
  • Taiwan venture delays its tanker ambitions
    Weak rates and falling vessel prices curb GEM's interest in building six-VLCC fleet
  • Divisions widen over impact of LNG exports from the US
    Will it be a game-changer or a damp squib? Analysts cannot agree
  • Al-Shabaab flight to Puntland could spell bad news for pirates
    As Islamists lose ground, they may demand a bigger share of the spoils
  • Scorpio orders six eco-friendly medium range tankers
    Company 'intentionally silent' on whether options involve LR1 and LR2 newbuildings

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • SEACOR continues dividend deadline rush
    NYSE-listed SEACOR is the latest shipping company to respond to divided tax threats in 2013 by pushing payouts forward
  • Box volume fell 1.5% m/m
    BOX SHIPPING'S volume fell by 1.5% worldwide in October from September's total, Container Trade Statistics said today
  • ILA authorises USEC strike
    DOCKER union chief Harold Daggett received unanimous support from union leaders to authorise a strike unless an agreement can be worked out with employers by 29 December
  • Frontline axes two OBOs
    FRONTLINE said today it has agreed to an early termination of charter-out contracts on the two of its remaining three OBO carriers, Front Viewer and Front Guider
  • GDF Suez shelves Tritone FSRU plans
    GDF SUEZ has put off its offshore Tritone LNG regasification project in Italy for at least a year, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Milford Haven says profits for 2012 cut in half
    MILFORD Haven's port in Wales warned today it expects net operating profits for 2012 to be about £4M ($6.42M), a drop of 50% from the 2011 result
  • Ugland wins offshore deals
    NORWAY'S privately owned JJ Ugland has signed contracts involving two of its six shuttle tankers and its only platform supply vessel
  • China pollution detailed
    FIFTY-FIVE ship pollution accidents, with 194.5 tonnes of spilled oil, took place in Chinese coastal waters and inland rivers in 2011 and 2012, the annual maritime pollution management conference heard last week
  • Havila tops up share offer
    Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, says it has decided to offer more shares after placing 8.3M new shares with investors yesterday
  • Seadrill fails to take over AOD
    SEADRILL'S mandatory offer has failed to give the company full control of its target, Asia Offshore Drilling
  • Global GDP rising, but BIMCO issues caution
    GROWTH acceleration expected for global GDP next year bodes well for shipping, but serious macroeconomic issues remain that might have dire consequences, BIMCO has warned
  • SMM clinches Royal Caribbean deal
    SEMBCORP Marine said it has agreed to provide repair and updating work on Royal Caribbean's 41 cruise ships
  • NYK wins Thai oil deal
    NYK SAID today that it has won a long-term crude shipping contract with Thai Oil Public
  • Malta trial opens in deaths
    A TRIAL has begun in Malta against the first officer of a Maltese-flagged chemical tanker involved in a fatal collision with a French fishing vessel
  • Customs distortion warned
    EU CUSTOMS rules are applied differently in various countries, which distorts port competition, the European Sea Ports Organisation has said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Innovative Warehouse Monitoring System Key Component in Award Win
    MILAN, Italy - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has been presented with the Logistics Company of the Year 2012 award in recognition of its innovative technology solution for the monitoring of warehouse performance in real time. The system, implemented for the first time in 2010...
  • Strainstall Introduce New Container Weighing System for Dockside Cranes
    LONDON - Following talks within the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) to introduce mandatory weighing of containers, Strainstall have utilised their 45 years of experience in providing industry leading measurement solutions to developed their own container weighing system. The system is designed for low impact installation and enables operators to view live...
  • QualaWash Announces Recent Acquisitions, Expansion in Utah and West Virginia Markets
    TAMPA, Fla. - QualaWash Holdings, LLC, North America's largest independently owned provider of commercial cleaning & maintenance services to the portable bulk container industry, today announced two recent acquisitions: Stallion Tank, LLC of Salt Lake City, Utah and Sparkle Klean, LLC of Charleston, WV. "The purchase of both locations is a...
  • NYK Volunteers Contribute Over 1,000 Days of Their Time to Rebuilding Efforts in Area Devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake
    Rebuilding after Great East Japan Earthquake TOKYO - On December 8, a volunteer team from the NYK Group completed its final activities for the year as NYK concluded its third multi-month period during which teams of employees, board members, and former employees have been sent to Rikuzentakata city in Iwate prefecture...
  • CP, Maintenance Workers Reach Tentative Accord
    The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, Maintenance of Way Division, representing 2,600 track maintenance workers, and Canadian Pacific Railway today reached a tentative five-year contract settlement, ahead of the contract's expiration at the end of December. "The Teamsters' bargaining committee unanimously endorses this tentative agreement and is recommending the membership ratify it," said...
  • ILA, USMX Reps Seek to Bridge Differences
    Representatives of the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance met in small committees Tuesday to discuss and refine the two sides' proposals in federally mediated talks, in an effort to avoid a threatened strike when the union's contract expires Dec. 29. Negotiators wouldn't divulge details. The 200-member wage scale committee of the...
  • HAROPA Awarded 'Port of the Year' Prize
    A panel of judges at the Nuit du Shortsea event in Paris, organized by BP2S, the French bureau for promotion of short sea shipping and intermodal transportation, recently awarded HAROPA, an economic interest group formed by the ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, with the "Port of the Year"...
  • Omega Laboratories Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Marijuana Metabolite (THCA) Drugs of Abuse Test Utilizing Hair and Publishes Lowest Limit of Detection
    MOGADORE, Ohio - Omega Laboratories, Inc. announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Marijuana Metabolite Test, which detects the use of marijuana through human hair analysis. Omega Laboratories is one of the largest laboratories in the world performing hair testing for...
  • Vigor Marine Completes 300 Ton Bow Replacement on Harley Marine's Olympic Spirit
    Olympic Spirit PORTLAND, Ore. - In just under three months, Vigor Marine replaced the bow of Olympic Spirit, an 80,000 BBL double hull petroleum barge owned by Harley Marine subsidiary, Olympic Tug & Barge, Inc. Meeting the aggressive schedule has helped keep Harley's fleet in the water where it needs to...
  • Survey Offers Insight Into Carriers' Fuel Initiatives
    Logistics technology company Transplace, PepsiCo, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and others recently released a survey of more than 65 transportation carriers to gain insight into the implementation of EPA's SmartWay program and other fleet fuel efficiency initiatives. The survey results were presented during the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals'...
  • Honda 1 Millionth U.S. Export From California Port
    VENTURA, Calif. - On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Honda will host a brief event marking the export of its 1 millionth U.S. export from Port Hueneme in Ventura, Calif. An all-new 2013 Honda Accord will board the ship with hundreds of vehicles making a 6,000-mile journey to Seoul, South Korea. The export...
  • Nigeria's Ports and Cargo Handling Services Receives RTGs
    Konecranes has delivered 10 rubber-tire gantry cranes to Ports and Cargo Handling Services Ltd., part of Sifax Group, in Lagos, Nigeria. The cranes were ordered at the end of 2011 and delivered on time to the company's terminal in Tin Can Island Port. The all-electric, 16-wheel cranes have a lifting capacity...
  • Blank Rome Named US News World Report Best Admiralty and Maritime Law Firm
    NEW YORK - US News and World report has released the results for 2013 "Best Law Firm", naming Blank Rome LLP as the top firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law. "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations,...
  • India's Exports Down, Imports Up in November
    India's exports in November were valued at $22.3 billion, a 4.17 percent decrease from $23.3 billion in November 2011. Imports in November were worth $41.6 billion, increasing 6.35 percent compared with last year's $39.1 billion. From April to November, exports were $189.2 billion and imports were $318.7 billion, falling 5.95 percent...
  • US Trade Deficit Widened 5 Percent in October
    The U.S. trade deficit was $42.2 billion in October, widening 5 percent from $40.3 billion in September, reported the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Department of Commerce units said October exports were valued at $180.5 billion, down $6.8 billion from September exports of $187.3 billion....
  • Indian Railways' Freight Traffic Rose 0.76 Percent in November
    India's state-owned Indian Railways moved 81.75 million metric tons (about 90.11 million tons) of revenue earning freight traffic in November, increasing 0.76 percent from 81.13 million metric tons in November 2011. From April to November, the railroad handled 647.11 million metric tons of freight traffic, representing a 4.70 percent increase year-over-year from...
  • Delta Buys 49 Percent Virgin Atlantic Stake
    Delta Airlines today announced it is buying Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, the United Kingdom's second-largest cargo airline, for $360 million. Delta also plans to form a trans-Atlantic joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, which is the major competitor to British Airways on lucrative U.K.-U.S. cargo routes. Virgin offers belly...
  • Freight Forwarding Industry Association Formed
    ELITE Association of Logistics Networks officially launched today, following the qualification of nine major global logistics networks as founding members, to act as a body to represent the independent freight forwarding community and set industry standards. Combined membership of ELITE-qualified networks comprises more than 3,550 freight forwarding companies around the world. Des...
  • Canada Introduces Rail Freight Legislation
    Denis Lebel, Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today introduced the Fair Rail Freight Service Act bill to give companies that ship goods by rail the right to a service agreement with railways. The bill would also create an arbitration process to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Is Hamburg up the creek without a paddle?
    The marketing agency of the port of Hamburg has proudly announced that the world's largest boxship, the 16,000 TEU CMA CGM Marco Polo, will call at the city's port ...
  • Fiscal cliffs in view for US economy and USEC ports
    Indeed, discussions on the threat of a USD600 billion 'taxmageddon' toxic mix of tax hikes and spending cuts for the US economy, and the negotiations between the ...
  • Brazil earmarks funds for port investment
    Brazil has launched a BRL54 (USD26) billion logistics investment programme for the ports sector in Latin America's largest economy and its president Dilma Rousseff ...
  • Biggest AUS tradelane sees rate hike
    Members of the voluntary discussion group AADA (Asia Australia Discussion Agreement), which covers the trade between North and East Asia and Australia, are to implement ...
  • China oil imports signal manufacturing confidence
    Crude oil imports into China in November were up by 3% on the same month of last year to about 5.69 million barrels per day [bpd] - the third highest daily rate ...
  • Hamburg Sud serves CA fruit markets
    German niche ocean carrier, Hamburg Sud is to launch a new service between North, Central and South America in early January, which the liner says will be the 'only ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • Sex suit reignites
    A sexual harassment lawsuit aimed at Greek shipping magnate Gregory Callimanopulos is unlikely to conclude by the end of 2012, sources told TradeWinds Tuesday.
  • No surprise
    Frontline's decision to terminate charters tied to the last of its OBOs was widely expected, according to an analyst at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Shipbrokers unite
    A leading European shipbroker has forged an alliance with one of India's largest shipping agents.
  • Friends with benefits
    Scorpio Tankers' aggressive expansion campaign has enhanced its earnings potential without placing undue stress on its balance sheet, an equity analyst from Evercore Partners told clients Tuesday.
  • Norden back for more
    Norden has returned to the panamax period market for its fourth ship in quick succession.
  • Zhengdong bins panamax
    Shanghai Zhengdong of China has thrown its largest vessel on to the scrap heap, it is claimed.
  • Taiwan Nav drops
    Taiwan Navigation has posted a fall in profit in the first nine months, despite a revenue rise.
  • New Year cheer for capes
    Capesize rates could be in line for a New Year surge as China moves to boost its stock piles, Clarksons Capital says.
  • Wax on, wax off
    A German tanker landed in trouble with marine police after paraffin wax spilled from its tanks.
  • NYK in Thai tie-up
    NYK has chartered a VLCC to Thai Oil to ship Arabian Gulf crude to Thailand over a three-year period.
  • Frontline exits dry
    John Fredriksen's Frontline is to exit the dry-cargo market after agreeing to shed its last two OBOs.
  • Vestland fixes newbuilding
    Norway's Vestland Offshore has won at least three years of work from Maersk Oil for its new platform supply ship.
  • DHT deals in OSG shredder
    DHT Holdings has become the first victim as bankrupt tanker titan OSG begins the hand back of tonnage, it confirms today.
  • FOW seals wind win
    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has bagged a contract to install turbines at a German offshore windfarm.
  • Milford Haven slumps
    The UK port of Milford Haven is expecting a big drop in earnings for 2012 as LNG imports plunge.
  • Havila funds buy-back
    Njal Saevik's Havila Shipping has collected over $30m a private placement to help fund the repurchase of two vessels.
  • Petrobras on the road
    Brazilian oil giant Petrobras is touring the UK this week to tell shipyards about its demand for spare parts for ships and rigs.
  • Hanjin in Aussie push
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping is expanding in Australia by joining K Line's west-coast loop.
  • Lost in translation?
    Would you take a trip on a passengership that even the shipyard admits is "dangerous?"
  • Dockwise wins $60m
    Dutch heavylift specialist Dockwise has been awarded six new contracts worth close to $60m.
  • JJ Ugland in the money
    Norway's JJ Ugland has clinched a term deal for a PSV newbuilding and tied up two shuttle tankers on extended charters.
  • Seadrill seals the deal
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has completed the takeover of Asia Offshore Drilling.
  • Six pack for Scorpio
    Scorpio Tankers has confirmed a swoop for six product tanker newbuildings.
  • Kouan books offshore pair
    China's Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has continued its recent order run with an offshore support vessel (OSV) deal.
  • FIS, SSY in China first
    UK brokers Freight Investor Services (FIS) and SSY have made a breakthrough in China with the first yuan-denominated bulker FFA deals.
  • La Naval wins PSVs
    Spain's La Naval shipyard has won a new order for two supply ships from Cyprus.
  • Austal in Oman deal
    Austal has won a fleet maintenance services contract from the Sultanate of Oman's National Ferries Company (NFC).
  • Shandong sells drydocks
    Shandong New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has been forced to sell two drydocks due to the financial crisis facing Chinese shipbuilding.
  • Reports of strike at JES
    Staff at Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings are said to have taken industrial action on Monday in a dispute over pay.
  • Maersk gets extension
    Maersk's US operation has had a charter from the US military for an ice-classed products tanker extended for another year.
  • Noble offloads pair
    US drilling company Noble Corporation has picked up $79m following the sale of two standard jack-up drilling rigs.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • New U.S. limit for informal entries benefits express
    Life got easier last week for importers of low-value consignments when U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a rulemaking increasing the threshold for informal entries to $2,500 from $2,000, effective Jan. 7.
  • Swiss WorldCargo signs onto multilateral e-AWB
  • Port of Oakland unveils expense transparency efforts
    The port is taking steps to be more transparent in the wake of a scandal involving improper travel expense reimbursements, which led to the retirement of former executive director Omar Benjamin in November.
  • Panama Canal 3?
    There may be a need for further improvements to the Panama Canal even after the waterway completes its current expansion in 2015, said Alberto Alemán Zubieta, former administrator of the Panama Canal Authority.
  • Forwarding networks form ELITE association
  • DB Schenker expands 4PL program
  • Delta acquires Virgin stake
    Delta has acquired a 49-percent stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways for $360 million, forming a joint venture focused on North America-U.K. routings. DOT and the European Commission are expected to approve the deal in early 2013.
  • ILA authorizes possible strike when contract expires
    About 200 ILA wage scale delegates, meeting this week in Delray Beach, Fla., with employer representatives from the U.S. Marine Alliance (USMX), voted unanimously to grant union president Harold Daggett the ability to call a strike.
  • Flextronics buys Motorola Mobility's supply chain assets
  • Aljex's fax-into-paperless system for 3PLs/brokers
  • CMA CGM joins Long Beach's Pier J consortium
  • Boeller named logistics VP at Airdex
  • Washington Notebook: Customs roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2012
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints new MD for Singapore office
    Andrew Cheah has more than 17 years experience in the bunker and shipping industries
  • Transport-related energy demand 'to grow by 40%'
    'Expanding economies will spur movement of goods,' says ExxonMobil in new 30 year forecast.
  • IFO prices stable in Fujairah
    Marine fuel prices soften in most markets.
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam
    Unsettled market displays no dominant trend.
  • Third WWL ship to install emulsion fuel system
    'We are seeing positive trends,' says ship operator.
  • EU transport funding secure
    Unclear if LNG bunkering projects will benefit from EC funding.
  • O.W. Bunker makes managerial appointment
    Pedersen will be based in Copenhagen.
  • LNG terminal project faces delay
    Construction firm's bankruptcy will put back schedule by 'four months'.
  • New terminal planned for oil export hub
    Russian player will need to invest $1 billion in Novorossiysk project, says analyst.
  • Correlation between efficiency and sea trials 'not always obvious'
    ICS describes concerns surrounding introduction of the EEDI for new ships and claims about efficiency innovations.
  • Global fuel oil demand in decline
    But bunker market share of consumption set to grow, even after distillate demand jumps in 2015.
  • Agreement absent from US ports talks
    Union leadership authorised to call strike if talks fail.
  • Bunker prices mixed on Tuesday
    Demand levels varied across key Asian ports, traders report.
  • Evidence supports single oil solution lubes, says Total
    Slow steaming engines perform fine using a single lubricant solution.
  • Vessel avoids arrest for unpaid bunkers
    US court accepts $1.055 million deposit as substitute for vessel arrest.
  • WTSA to revise bunker, low-sulphur fuel surcharges
    Bunker fuel surcharges set to increase with effect from January 1, 2013.
  • New-York listed firm to build six more 'eco' tankers
    New contracts come on the back of the completion of its $131 million equity offering.

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