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BRIEFS

February 14, 2012

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*Shipping News* TUI to agree to Hapag-Lloyd deal German travel and logistics group TUI looks set to agree on the sale of its stake in container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd to the majority shareholder, the Albert Ballin consortium, this week. IMO pledges support to Philippine maritime efforts in Manila UNDERSCORING the Philippines' importance as the largest supplier of seafarers in the world, IMO (International Maritime Organisation) secretary-general Koji Sekimizu visited the Philippines from Feb 7 to 8, his first official mission to a member state since he took office at the start of January. New video shows chaos on doomed cruise ship Newly-released video footage of the bridge of the Costa Concordia moments after it hit rocks and keeled over shows the cruise liner's captain reacting almost casually as disaster unfolds. Fredriksen to place new tanker orders

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TS Lines and Cosco jointly launch China-south east Asia services Rena's condition worsens, more boxes taken from wreck off New Zealand Inefficiencies produce rising congestion in Australia and New Zealand Dublin port container throughput falls 5.1pc to 526,000 TEU in 2011 Philippine Ports Authority volumes up 12pc to 4.5 million TEU in 2011 Big shippers, 3PLs, transport execs meet at Hong Kong TOC March 13-15 Auckland dockers to strike, terminals to stay open, but shippers divert cargo Safmarine resumes Tangiers calls on 3 weekly Morocco-West Africa loops New Orleans volume increases 11.6pc in 2011 - up 46pc since 2009 Hanovia and Hamworthy tie-up to provide ballast water treatment systems Pan Emirates ties up with Barloworld Logistics in Gulf region Cargotec's 2011 orders rise 18pc, on net income of US$78 million Panalpina adds 6 intra-Asia LCL services in response to high-tech demand Moscow recommends 'privatisation' of Black Sea's Port of Novorossiisk US air freight carriers expect windfall from NATO retreat from Kabul Forward Air 2011 profit up 47pc to US$47 million, Q4 earnings rise 22pc Air Menzies International relocates to new base at London Heathrow IATA's March cargo symposium to be held in Kuala Lumpur March 13-16

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Asia-USWC rate up, Asia-Med down BBC Chartering further upgrades fleet Bhavani Shipping Line completes successful year as NVOCC Inchcape Shipping Services launches state-of-art anti-piracy solutions Indev handles first break-bulk vessel at Ennore Port Panamax rates surge on expected China demand Safmarine names second new, owned MPV Samsung designing 13,200-TEUer to transit Panama Canal Shipper fined for evading US' Jones Act US containerised imports up in January, year-on-year India-China trade may touch $ 100 bn by '15-Krishna Essar Ports Q3 net profit zooms 5-fold to 45 cr. Finalisation of report on Direct Taxes Code put off SC rules in favour of exporters in I-T case BCHAA organises 3rd training programme on Customs-related subjects

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Broekman Group in Rotterdam appoints new CFO Diederik Günther will be employed as CFO of the Rotterdam-based Broekman Group with effect from 1 April. Raymond Riemen (CEO) and Diederik Günther jointly form the statutory execu... PCC Intermodal planning new connection to the Adria The Polish intermodal operator PCC Intermodal plans to launch a connection on the north-south corridor. The first train should run from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic coast in spri... Otto Scerri enlarges fleet with new Renault trucks Otto Scerri SA is a Castione (Ticino)-based Swiss company that is active in the production, sale and transport of aggregates, as well as well in the excavation business. To support... GLS raises prices on 1 April On 1 April, the GLS group is raising its prices by an average of 4.5% for dispatching domestic and international parcels. The prices for private consignors - in the GLS parcel shop... Eurotunnel Group 2011 increased revenues and transport performance In 2011 the consolidated revenues for Groupe Eurotunnel reached EUR 844.8 million, an increase of 16% compared to 2010 (11% like for like). The number of truck shuttles grew by 16%... Pantos Logistics opens new logistics platform in Thailand Pantos Logistics has opened a new logistics centre in Laem Chabang (Thailand), to bolster its local warehousing and distribution business. The newly opened 10,000 sqm logistics cen... Man Truck & Bus expanding in Saudi Arabia The German vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its Saudi operations by launching a new unit in Riyadh. The expansion is a response to increased market demand for ... Ipsen Logistics granted AEO-F certificate Ipsen Logistics, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Bremen (Germany), will be granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO-F), which combines the... Envirotainer wins IQPC's Cool Chain Excellence Award for 'Innovation in Quality Distribution' Envirotainer, which pioneered the world's first 'active' temperature-controlled air cargo container, has won the "Cool Chain Excellence Award for innovation in quality distrib... Etihad Airways exceeds 2011 target Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, reported a 2011 full year ebit of USD 137 million, on revenues up 36% to USD 4.1 billion (2010: USD 2.98 billion).... Air Charter Service opens new branch office in India Air Charter Service (ACS), a global provider of passenger and freight charter flights, has opened a branch office in the port city Mumbai in western India. Charter services in Indi... Huanghua Port in China opens another two new container berths Two additional berths for container vessels have been put into operation at the port of Huanghua's multi user terminal in Bohai Bay (China). The port's capacity will thus be incre... Petkim to build new container port in Turkey Turkey's ecology and urban planning ministry has given Petkim the green light for the construction of a new container port. Petkim, a major petrochemical company, got permission af...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
EBDG to design new Beaver Island Ferry DOT seeks less funding for Marad in Budget request JHSV program takes a hit in Budget shipbuilding request Canada launches Atlantic Shipbuilding Action Plan Egypt changes regulations on carriage of armed guards and weapons FT: "Fredriksen about to order VLCC newbuildings" Drydocks World Singapore delivers Greatship AHTS duo Swire Pacific Offshore places two more AHTS orders at ST Marine

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Commerce report finds US exports up in 2011 New executives onboard at TOTE Inc./TOTE Logistics Tree thinning program underway near Portland International Airport Coast Guard holding ceremony to remember PROTECTOR ALPHA event TITAN Salvage's Hoddinott named ISU general manager

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
VLCC market to be hardest hit by Iran insurance regulation Daily exports of 2.3m barrels is equivalent to one VLCC shipment, so where will the alternative employment come from? Take care when trying to limit liability Owners seeking to limit liability in marine casualties need to keep a close eye on local law We must find the culprits to blame for There is a good argument to have every piece of complex, onboard modern technology tested for compliance before it is handed over to the shipowner Maritime technology must deliver on its promises New IMO convention raises questions over responsibility for non-compliant technology South Koreans muscle in on ballast treatment market A number of the South Korean systems are closely linked with the country's shipbuilding facilities Certificate deadlines add to bottleneck Shipowner groups urge a staggered solution Strength in numbers German feeder and bulk co-operatives buy time before they face the wrath of Brussels Hamburg overtakes Antwerp as Europe's second-largest box port German port reclaims the position lost in 2009 after 14.2% rise to 9m teu in 2011 Lantern brings $55m Rule B case against BLT in Connecticut Creditor targets local arm Chembulk and Deutsche Bank Qatar Shipping Co buys Maersk stake in two LNG carriers it charters Vessels to be renamed Milaha after parent company, the former Qatar Navigation Excel fixes four kamsarmaxes on 10-13 month charters Deals lift charter coverage to 53% despite continuing volatile dry bulk rates Secondhand buyers wait for dry bulk asset values to fall Demand is building below the surface of a quiet sale and purchase market 15-year-old MR tanker sells for small premium over scrap value Small product tanker market fixed secondhand deals last week OOCL exercises purchase options Two post-panamax containerships to be acquired from ER Schiffahrt at a reported $27m each Tanker exodus from Iran starts in response to EU sanctions If operators cannot find insurance they will have little option but to pull away Restore shipping ministry, Georgiadis tells Greek PM Minister lost his job after coalition partner withdrew support for budget cuts Shipbreaker cherry picking sees demolition rates soften Prices fall $15-$20 per ldt across the Indian subcontinent APM Terminals to build 3m teu port at Petkim Petkim Petrokimya a partner in Turkish container and general cargo hub Britain to review oilspill response plans by end of year Changes will reflect end of emergency towing vessel cover First Olsen settlement deepens Nordic American loss Non-delivery of newbuilding is good news, company says Better omens Some intrepid investing can brighten a dark year Time to move on Why carriers should look at index-linked pricing China detains South Korean chemical tanker for alleged pollution Fortune Marine vessel FC Gloria held after phenol leak creates panic in Yangtze River city of Zhenjiang Rickmers Maritime is back in the black But Singapore shipping trust warns of tough year ahead in the face of overcapacity Institutional quintet corners more than 33% of OSG stock Value investors crowding in at bottom of market, says Morten Arntzen China shipyard blast kills three 12 injured as sparks ignite gas Singapore container volumes up 5.3% in January Robust figure beats last year but signals a fall-off from December South Korea's box volumes rise 7% to hit record January high Transhipment growth offsets falling exports and imports NOCC buys secondhand car carriers Company to raise $28m in new equity to fund the purchases Port of London reports 1.5% increase in annual throughput Construction materials surged last year

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Mexican oil ports shut TWO OF Mexico's three main oil export hubs in the Gulf of Mexico remained closed today because of stormy weather Concordia lightering starts SALVAGE workers have reportedly started removing fuel from Costa Concordia, capsized since it ran aground off the Italian coast a month ago Fredriksen plans VLCC orders - at his price NORWAY'S John Fredriksen, the biggest shareholder in VLCC and Suezmax operator Frontline, is prepared to pay $85M for new-order VLCCs, analyst Erik Nikolai Stavseth said today NAT keeps losing NAT TODAY reported a higher quarterly losses than expected and confirmed it had settled the Nordic Galaxy newbuilding dispute Bharati profits fall 93% INDIA'S second-largest builder, Bharati Shipyard, today reported a 93% year-on-year drop in quarterly net profits PNG plans ferry inquiry PAPUA New Guinea's government has reportedly announced an inquiry, led by Australian authorities, into the fatal sinking of the ferry Rabaul Queen Yard blast kills three CHINESE investigators are working today to establish how sparks ignited an explosion at Nanjing Wujiazui Shipbuilding, killing three workers, the China Maritime Service Network said Rough patch seen for product tanker earnings GROWING newbuilding deliveries are eroding earnings in the product tanker market on both sides of the Suez, broker EA Gibson said today MOL booking might hint softening for VLCCs MOL APPEARS to have somewhat beaten the softening VLCC spot market, with one of its VLCCs booked by Koch of the US for $20,000 per day for a year, brokers told Fairplay Olso car carrier adds to fleet OSLO-based Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC), formerly known as Eidsiva, has agreed to buy vehicle carriers from an undisclosed seller Hanoi gives VINALINES restructuring orders THE VIETNAM Ports Association said today Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued instructions for the restructuring VINALINES subsidiaries China's box exports squeezed THE RISING yuan is making it harder for liners to raise freight rates, which is challenging the export sector, securities firm UOB Kay Hian warned today Rickmers MT returns to profit SINGAPORE-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust returned to the black with net profits of $40.33M for 2011, reversing losses of $28.55M for 2010 Japan's Soma returns to coal business JAPAN'S port of Soma welcomed its first coal shipment since the March quake crisis last year Oakajee sale clears final hurdle in Oz SHAREHOLDERS of Murchison Metals have voted to approve the sale of its stake in Western Australia's Oakajee Port & Rail Project to joint-venture partner Mitsubishi

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
APM Terminals to Operate, Expand Turkish Terminal APM Terminals signed a preliminary agreement with Petkim Petrokimya Holding to operate a Port of Petkim terminal and expand the... Diesel Prices Rise at Sharpest Pace in Three Months Diesel prices across the United States increased at the sharpest pace in nearly three months in the week ending Feb.... House Plan Would Bankrupt Highway Fund, Report Says An analysis by the Congressional Budget Office estimates the Republican-backed surface transportation plan would cause a $9.4 billion shortfall in... Labor Attorney, Lidinsky Receive FMC Nomination A maritime labor representative has been nominated to the Federal Maritime Commission for the first time and the existing chairman,... Teamsters Ramp Up Organizing Efforts at Seattle Rally The Teamsters union Monday ramped up its organizing efforts among port drivers in Seattle with a rally for owner-operators in... C.H. Robinson Adds 500 Intermodal Containers C.H. Robinson Worldwide is putting 500 new intermodal containers into its U.S. shipping network as the freight broker seeks to... Obama Wants to Hike Annual Transport Budget $30 Billion President Obama's 2013 budget calls for nearly $30 billion more on transportation infrastructure annually than the roughly $50 billion sought... Transport, Communications Unions Form Alliance The Transport Workers Union of America and the Communications Workers of America are teaming up on bargaining and organizing efforts... IMB Warns Ships Off Nigeria After Deadly Pirate Attack The International Maritime Bureau is warning vessels to stay clear of waters off Nigeria after pirates killed the captain and... Asia Air Freight Rate Index Turns Upward Air freight rates for Asia outbound shipments rose 4.6 percent in January over the same month a year ago, the... Rickmers Maritime Swings to $40.3 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Rickmers Maritime posted a $40.3 million net profit for 2011, reversing a $28.6 million loss in 2010,... CEVA Launches Houston Outbound LCL Services CEVA Logistics will launch two less-than-containerload services this month from Houston to Singapore and Jebel Ali, the United Arab Emirates,... Japan Economy Shrinks 0.6 Percent on Weak Exports The Japanese economy shrank 0.6 percent in the October-December quarter from the preceding quarter and 2.3 percent year-over-year, as weak... APL Adds $750 to Asia-Europe Rates APL is joining the container shipping drive to push up pricing on shipments from Asia to Europe, announcing it will... TUI Expected to Sell Hapag-Lloyd Stake This Week German tourism group TUI is set to sell a fresh tranche of shares in Hapag-Lloyd this week to the Albert... India Export Growth Hits Three-Month High India's exports in January increased 10.1 percent year-over-year to $25.4 billion, the fastest growth rate in three months. Exports... Taking the High Road Among state transportation officials, it's an inside joke. The absence of a federal highway program is taking states back to... For the US, a Buyer's Market? Aging cars require replacement parts and generate new-vehicle sales. When people move, they tend to buy new furniture. And when... Schneider Switches Gears, Modes Schneider National helped create the template for the long-haul truckload carrier in the decades after trucking deregulation in the 1980.... When 53 Feet Stretches Cross-Country Rising labor costs in Asia. Fuel prices at record winter highs. Asian currencies revalued upward. For retailers and direct importers,... Air Freight's Imbalanced Expectations The trans-Pacific market appears to have flipped. In a reversal of the established traffic patterns of the past three decades,... Keeping Up With the Jones Act We're all accustomed to reading articles, opinions and editorials on the plight of the global markets and the carriers involved.... FAA Authorization Bill Gets Wings The Federal Aviation Administration will finally be able to bring the country's air traffic control systems into the modern era,... Barely Positive Train Control The government might give railroads another five years to install costly crash-avoidance technology because the industry is on track to... Heavier Trucks Go Off-Road Bigger, heavier trucks just can't stay on the road in Congress. A provision in the original House transportation... Ramping Up Dredging Support For what may be the first time, the U.S. has a transportation bill that acknowledges some goods move on the... Who's Who Among 3PLs There's no shortage of challenges for global third-party logistics providers. Market volatility - from Europe's sovereign debt crisis and imminent... Supply Chain Synchronicity The past few years have brought radical changes to the supply chain management world. The climate in which companies operate... All Systems Go, If Visible The IT capabilities shippers value most are directly related to execution-oriented activities and processes such as transportation, warehouse/DC management, electronic... Africa Opens Up Ten of the world's top-ranked emerging markets are in Africa, according to Agility's 2012 Emerging Markets Logistics Index. Damco... Thinking Globally, Acting Locally Third-party logistics providers may approach emerging markets in different ways, but one thing is certain: Doing business in them isn't...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
APM Terminals to establish new terminal outside of Izmir APM Terminals and Petkim Petrokimya Holdings have agreed to build a container terminal next to Petkim's petrochemical terminal in the port of Aliaga, just next ... Vietnam container growth slows Ports in Vietnam encountered a much slower performance in 2011 than they did in 2010 with the total number of containers handled edging up about 7% to 7.06 million ... Carriers' claims processing unsatisfactory, says Containerisation International's Asia shipper panel New ships join Safmarine fleet Safmarine has phased into its operations two new ships, including the first of 3 x 4,500TEU WAFMAX units owned by the AP Moller Maersk group but painted in the ... Are you LinkedIn with Containerisation International? UK trade gap narrows as imports decline The UK's imports declined sharply in December to narrow the nation's trade gap in goods and services to GBP1.1 billion - compared to GBP2.8 billion the ... Barloworld to offer terminal solutions Barloworld Handling of the UK has announced that its team of ports and terminals specialists is prepared to offer free advice and site surveys to companies/facilities ... Substantial progress on EU/India FTA The final details of a free trade agreement [FTA] between the European Union and India are being negotiated which could see bilateral trade double from last year's ... Pirates take bulk carrier The EU NAVFOR has confirmed earlier reports that a 22,051dwt Liberian-flagged bulker, en route from Egypt to Singapore was pirated last week and is now under the ... APL to start phasing-out chassis in US APL has announced that it will begin phasing-out its US fleet of cargo container chassis during the first half of 2012.The Singapore-based shipping line said it ...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Transpacific stings A&B US-listed carrier says Matson Navigation's IPO is still on track despite bruised bottom line in the fourth. Take the money and run Equity analyst says now is the time to cash in shares of Golden Ocean as BDI lifts bulker stocks despite Lehman-lows. Clipper Kamoshio collared South Korean bulker clan in the hot seat as US officials cry foul after probe of notorious pollution prevention apparatus. Hapag calls in substitute German giant forced to charter in feedership as 4,000-teu carrier limps back to Antwerp after failed Canadian voyage. John saw Metrostar mistake Tanker king Fredriksen says he warned Peter Georgiopoulos not to push ahead with the deal which crippled Genmar. BLT in the crosshairs Marshal Islands tanker owner fights to freeze Berlian Laju's US assets as it prepares for $55m arbitration battle. Mercator makes more Indian tanker and bulker owner pushes up third quarter profit as revenue grows. Prosafe extends Regalia US oil company will pay nearly $60m to keep accommodation rig at the Yme field in the North Sea. EXM lands period payday New York-quoted bulker owner poised to squeeze nearly $18m out of freshly minted charter contracts. Seabird wins fresh contracts Cash-strapped seismic player continues winning run with three more deals. Hamburg taking control German city reportedly agrees EUR 420m deal to become biggest investor in container line Hapag-Lloyd. Pirates kill bulker captain Master and his chief engineer shot dead during attack near Lagos today. Bharati battered in third Indian shipbuilder's earnings fall 93% as interest payments jump. Miclyn scores a double Aussie offshore vessel owner scoops two-year charters for a pair of Chinese-built MPSVs. Loss no deterrent for NAT Herbjorn Hansson-led owner keeps dividend unchecked despite deeper fourth quarter reversal.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
U.S. trade deficit grows even with strong exports Eastbound TP capacity holding steady Court won't block NY Waterfront Commission program NC ports posted volume gains in 2011 U.S., Peru urge end to yarn forward rule Wood borers found at Detroit airport COSCO boosting Asia-Mideast rates CBP stops large volume of fake perfume in 2011 General average declared after ship engine explosion RedStone acquires Headhaul.com

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Global Vision Bunkers announces new appointment Jiang Zehua begins with immediate effect, and brings with him a wide experience of the local Singaporean market having worked for Onsys and Brilliance Marine. New research could change the operation of diesel engines Looking to provide 'game changing solutions' for the world's merchant shipping fleet to improve the combustion process. Prices mixed in Rotterdam, Hamburg Average demand and avails in Piraeus. Prices softening in Fujairah Low bunker demand in Fujairah. Contract signed for 'largest ever' marine scrubbing system Retrofit of fully integrated scrubber system will clean the exhaust gases for the main, as well as the auxiliary engines, of the vessel. Black Sea: Ice-free ports see spike in bunker demand Georgian supplier says 'adverse weather' is disrupting ports further north. LNG bunker vessels key to commercial development LNG as marine fuel 'will rapidly see a decline in commercial interest' unless bunkering can mirror HFO supply procedures. Singapore bunker sales down month-on-month Trader blames 'triple whammy' of high bunker premiums, high crude benchmarks and weak freight rates. High viscosity fuels accounting for a quarter of samples above 3.50% sulphur Overall share of fuels testing above global sulphur limit shrinks further though some ports see ongoing problems, DNVPS data shows. Iranian bunker volumes continue to decline Latest figures point to another year-on-year fall. Asian bunker prices generally down Demand generally average at Asian bunkering hubs. Shipping tycoon eyes new fuel efficient tankers Improvements in ships' bunker consumptions will make investment 'worthwhile,' says John Fredriksen. Aegean bunker fleet to install hull inspection software Hull Inspection Software to ensure more efficient vessel inspections while minimising costs. Legal firm predicts more shipping insolvencies Lenders less tolerant of persistent defaulters, increase enforcement of troubled loans, says partner at Norton Rose. 180 cSt stocks improving at Far East Russian ports Oil terminals discharging 180 cSt cargoes with 'less delays' due to improved weather, traders say. Buckeye full year profit surges on acquisitions Largely due to acquisition of BORCO and assets from BP North America. New Moroccan oil terminal focuses on bunkering Mission is to supply bunkers to vessels within and outside port limits, says local port authority. Debunkering operations start on stricken Costa Concordia Operations will take 28 working days subject to weather conditions, says salvors.

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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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