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BRIEFS

December 14, 2012

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Cosco joins the pack, raises Asia-Europe reefer rates US$1,500/FEU Shenzhen eases clearance inspections to make port more competitive Troubled ICTPL Mumbai container terminal rescued, to open next October Fujian November box volume sets a monthly high at one million TEU Guangxi Tiandong-Debao Railway outbound cargo hit 2.8 million tonnes Yunnan focuses on infrastructure to build links to bordering countries Two coastal expressways in Guangxi to open by the end of the year New Zealand's Napier Port posts 11pc more revenue on 8.5pc more boxes FPS Italy sets up sophisticated box and bulk handling terminal in Genoa CN, CP bosses slam federal rail legislation as unnecessary and risky Anhui saves farmers US$208 million by exempting produce from road tolls Global Container Terminals to use Cargotec's Kalmar SmartPort solution Korean Air doubles weekly cargo flights, starts passenger service to Peru FedEx launches near real-time tracking software with pre-set eco data Korean Air wins Airbus A380 Top Operational Excellence award China Southern's Xinjiang international transshipments near 1,100 tonnes IATA blessed, ELITE aims to be unified voice for freight forwarders

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
An amalgamation of opinions, analysis & solutions makes for an invigorating event Asia-US trade boosted by 11,388-TEU vessel Idle boxship capacity up IMO's Maritime Safety Committee adopts new rules MOL wins 2012 Internet IR Commendation Award MoS bars CIWTC from leasing, scrapping vessels Ship supply grew faster in 2011 Ships urged to follow IMO guidelines on fuel consumption, weather conditions SS Transland Sea & Air Freight Services completes two successful years Edible nut imports on the rise Goa to export ore fines at pit heads Textile exports dip 8.6 pc during H1 Elaborate on steps to prevent mishaps around LNG terminal : Kerala HC LA-Long Beach ports' box backlog to remain for some more time Maccia conference to focus on port-led development in Maharashtra Industrial output bounces back to 8.2 pc in Oct.

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Qatar Airways flies Boeing Dreamliner to UK After taking delivery of the first of 60 Dreamliners (Boeing B787) in November, followed by the operation of commercial flights on intra-Gulf routes to familiarise operating crew, ... Kombiverkehr amends service offer to/from Norway CargoNet AS, a partner company of the German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr, has ceased operating the Trelleborg/Malmö to Alnabru (Oslo) rail link for economic reasons. S... Freightliner runs first shortliner service The UK-based rail service provider Freightliner has commenced its ground-breaking shortliner services, shortly after receiving a new fleet of 40 ft twin platform shortliner wagons.... SriLankan Airlines increasing flights to Riyadh SriLankan Airlines is to introduce three more flights to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), thereby increasing the total number of connections to five per week, effective from today (13 Decemb... Chrysler begins production of Ram 2500 CNG pick-up truck in Mexico The first Ram 2500 compressed natural gas (CNG) pick-up trucks have begun rolling off the line at the Chrysler Group's Saltillo truck assembly plant in Mexico. The Ram 2500 CNG is ... U.S. Xpress affiliate Arnold Transportation Services to merge with LinkAmerica Corp U.S. Xpress Enterprises, a leading provider of transportation services throughout North America, has reported that the Jacksonville FL (USA)- based company Arnold Transportation Se... AA Cargo chooses regional sales manager Northern Europe American Airlines Cargo has chosen Andy Cornwell to be its regional cargo sales manager - Northern Europe. He is now responsible for the airline's sales and commercial activitie... Prize for thesis on pharmaceutical logistics Susann Reichel from Grieshaber Logistics AG in Bad Säckingen (Germany) recently received the City of Loerrach prize for this year's best bachelor thesis at the Baden-Wuerttemberg C... Asian shippers and European Shippers Council (ESC) meet in Jakarta The Indonesian National Shippers Council hosted a meeting that was attended by representatives from the European, Hong Kong, Korean and Macao Shippers Councils, as well as by the... Volga-Dnepr Airlines transports 300 t of gold mining equipment to Kenya More than 300 t of gold mining equipment was recently flown to Kenya via three Antonov AN-124-100 freighter flights operated by the Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines. The f... Official launch of ro-ro service between Iskenderun and Port Said A ro-ro transport service between the port of Iskenderun (southern Turkey) and Port Said on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, has been officially inaugurated in the presence of the Turk... Dachser acquires Spanish transport and logistics firm Azkar Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, is acquiring the Spanish transport and logistics service provider Azkar, with effect from 15 January 2013. Th... Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment EMEA and Fiege reaffirm partnership Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment EMEA, the regional division of the construction equipment business of Doosan Infracore, the flagship infrastructure support business of the ... Crestron strengthens partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in Belgium Crestron, a provider of advanced control and automation systems, is expanding its contract with Kuehne + Nagel Belgium and bringing all its warehousing activities under one roof. T...

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
TK LNG gears up for U.S. exports with newbuild order MST delivers on Netherlands order for RIBs Craig Perciavalle takes helm at Austal USA Atlântico Sul drillships to have Rolls-Royce engines,... ACL picks Cat 280 engines for towboat repowers

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Columbia Grain lease extended for Port of Portland Terminal 5 Washington State Ferries eyes return to regular service levels Port of Bellingham holiday event provides support for local charities PNW grain handlers/ILWU locals call for more time to negotiate Mariana Express Lines to begin Micronesia/West Coast US service

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Intertanko highlights wider concerns for tanker market Owners' association strives to tackle fundamental industry problems India accounts for almost half of 2012 refinery growth Expanding industry continues to create demand for crude and product tankers NYK inks three-year VLCC charter deal Japanese owner sees opportunity in Thai energy demand The end is nigh Why embracing fear will help spearhead the right recovery Reasons for tanker owners to be optimistic in 2013 More Atlantic to Pacific business to lift spirits It has been a bruising year for the tanker markets Bankruptcies and financial workouts characterised 2012 Cargo owners force more tankers through Suez Overcapacity leaves operators with little choice of route despite extra costs Teekay LNG orders newbuildings at DSME to target US exports Fuel-efficient pair ideal to carry cargo through Panama Canal, says Evensen All out It's the 1970s revisited as recession sparks stoppages from China to the US Thessaloniki improves results as government eyes investors Northern Greek port has yet to fulfil potential, says minister Codemaker The Hong Kong convention on ship recycling is as sound as the man who drove it DP World denies plan to exit Mundra box terminal Press reports 'have no basis in fact' says managing director Chinese shipbuilder blames strike on subcontractors Yard's explanation raises more questions than it answers Maersk prepares for east coast US port strike Customers put on notice of congestion surcharges Paragon secures partial deal with lenders Talks on waivers and rejigging payments continue with trio of banks Seadrill launches IPO for North Atlantic Drilling Fredriksen firm hopes to capitalise on shortage of harsh-environment rigs HSH Nordbank and Omega reach Chapter 11 settlement Approval will see German bank repossess eight tankers and pay Kassiotis $5.3m

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Raid on pirates fails PIRATES were reported today to have won a skirmish against Puntland forces that might have been trying to free a ro-ro and its crew, who have been held since 29 March 2010 Prestige sabotage alleged A FORMER Spanish maritime inspector today accused the master and chief engineer of the tanker Prestige of sabotage to make it run aground off the Spanish coast Southern Cross concludes deal for Ultrapetrol PRIVATE equity fund Southern Cross is now the controlling owner of NASDAQ-listed Ultrapetrol, after the closing of its $220M investment Teekay targets US LNG exports NYSE-listed Teekay LNG today confirmed orders for LNG newbuildings, with deliveries timed for the debut of LNG exports from the US Bulker newbuilding prices stabilising at last? DRYBULKER newbuilding prices have started to stabilise after their long fall, which could indicate that the freight market itself might be recovering, a shipping analyst said today Vale, Zhanjiang to build iron ore logistics centre VALE HAS signed a deal with Zhanjiang's port in Guangdoing province to build an iron ore logistics centre CSC Phoenix gives up bulkers to bank SHANGHAI-listed Chang Jiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) has said it is turning three 57,000dwt bulkers over to Pudong Development Bank in connection with loan provisions Dredger crew sought SEARCHERS are today looking for four mariners missing since their dredger sank off China's Guangdong province VLCC cargoes disappoint VLCC owners are bracing for a disappointing December, as charterers prepared for next week's stems offers for January, brokers said today China's growth to boost global and domestic shipping CHINA'S shift towards an economy based on consumer demand could boost global shipping, China Shipping's president said today Holiday blues arrive early in Capesize sector CAPESIZE owners are seeing their pre-Christmas rate rally dissolve, as daily earnings tumbled by almost a quarter to $7,624 per day Atlantic LNG moving to Asia LNG CARGOES are being re-exported from the Atlantic basin to northeastern Asia as gas prices in the latter region firm amid winter More Mexican deals seen for Keppel KEPPEL stands to win more rig orders from Petroleos Mexicanos or other Mexican drillers, sector analyst Lim Siew Khee of CIMB predicted today

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Counterfeit Shipment Seizure Is Custom's Largest in Laredo Customs seized 7,800 counterfeit Audemars Piguet watches. The Import Specialist Enforcement Team at U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Laredo, Texas, port of entry recently seized an $83 million commercial shipment of 7,800 counterfeit watches that infringed on an Audemars Piguet trademark. The shipment of watches arrived via express consignment truck at the... ILA-USMX: Down to the Wire? Harold Daggett isn't saying so, but the International Longshoremen's Association president seems to have opened the door for a second ILA contract extension. That's how I interpret the latest twist in eight months of negotiations of a Maine-to-Texas dockworker contract between the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance. A small group of... With LinkAmerica, Arnold Plans to Build Density, Draw Drivers The most important benefit Arnold Transportation may gain from its merger with LinkAmerica isn't additional trucks or drivers but density. The tractor-trailers LinkAmerica brings to Arnold largely will haul freight in the same lanes, doubling down on freight density and making the truckload carrier more efficient. "What LinkAmerica provides is volume,"... Competition, Canadian-Style Intermodal shippers tapping the two major Canadian railroads can look forward to better service - and likely more competitive pricing on lanes in which the carriers compete - in 2013. Two major forces are changing the intermodal networks of archrivals Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. Larger container ships are spurring... Canada Tackles Its Driver Shortage Wondering where to find a trucking industry task force that's trying to tackle the so-called driver shortage? Look north. The Canadian Trucking Alliance formed a "blue ribbon task force" in 2011 to investigate the root causes of driver hiring and retention problems north of the border and come up with... Containerization & Intermodal Institute Grants Scholarship to 11 Students at 2012 Connie Event NEWARK, N.J. - The Containerization & Intermodal Institute continued its industry education mission by presenting scholarships at the annual Connie luncheon here to college students and maritime academy cadets pursuing their degrees that will lead to careers in the international trade and transportation industry. The event honored Alberto Alemán Zubieta,... ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Dec. 11 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 12/11/2012 U.S. WEST COAST... 3PL Saddle Creek Logistics Hires Business Director Amy Barnes, Saddle Creek's new director of business development. Lakeland-Fla.-based third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Logistics Services today named Amy Barnes as director of business development. Barnes will oversee the development of new customer relationships and help generate organic growth with existing accounts. She will be based in Winston-Salem, N.C. She has 16... C.H. Robinson Announces SVP Jim Butts' Retirement Third-party logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide today announced that Senior Vice President Jim Butts will retire on Dec. 31, after 34 years with the company. Butts joined the company in 1978, and has been senior vice president since December 2007 and a member of the executive team since April 2002. His... Maersk, MSC Narrow the Gap In ranking the ocean carriers serving the U.S. trade, perhaps Yogi Berra said it best: "It's déjà vu, all over again." Through the first nine months of 2012, Mediterranean Shipping Co. took the lead in U.S. exports and total trade. Standing in its way from sweeping the top spot in imports... US Senate Sends Coast Guard Bill to Obama The U.S. Senate today approved H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012, clearing the House-passed bill for the president's signature. "This bill provides the Coast Guard with the resources to continue to improve the ships, aircraft and communications systems they need to do their jobs," said House... Capacity Glut Clouds Outlook for Carriers It's not going to look a lot like Christmas for ocean container lines this year, next year and even beyond that. Although many have managed to staunch the bleeding of red ink that decimated their bottom lines earlier this year, the outlook for their financial recovery appears increasingly dubious in 2013.... Domestic Intermodal Rates Inch Up U.S. domestic intermodal rates showed little volatility this week and continued to settle at post-peak-season levels, according to rail pricing provided by logistics provider IDS. An average of 25 major U.S. intermodal lanes stood at $2,352 per all-in, door-to-door, 53-foot container, less than 1 percent higher than the $2,331 average rate... Peel Ports Secures Funds for New Liverpool Terminal Peel Ports has completed a 1.6 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) refinancing to fund its expansion plans, which include a 300 million pounds ($480 million) post-Panamax container terminal in the Port of Liverpool. The U.K.'s second-largest port operator raised the funds from several banks and pension funds and insurance companies in the... Crowley and Jensen Maritime Honored With Two Significant Boat Awards at International Workboat Show NEW ORLEANS - Together Crowley Maritime Corp. and subsidiary Jensen Maritime, the company's Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm, were honored with two of the top 10 Significant Boat awards during the seventh-annual International Workboat Show recently held in New Orleans. The first award was for the design of two...

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
COSCON joins the reefer hike alliance China's state-owned ocean carrier COSCON has followed the lead of Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM and others by announcing a reefer USD1,500 per 40ft general rate increase ... Liners firing more blanks Another Far East - Europe ocean carrier alliance has announced voyage cancellations on the over capacity-plagued tradelane in an endeavour to squeeze supply and ... Lull before the storm The heated debates over how shipping's CO2 emissions could be curtailed in future may have died down in recent months, but that does not mean the problem has gone ... Panama Canal will need expanding again The Panama Canal will need at least one additional expansion, according to Alberto Aleman Zubieta, immediate past commissioner of the Panama Canal Authority (PCA). ... Customs throw their toys out of the pram Customs officers at the port of Rotterdam have stepped up inspections of shipments containing Asian-origin toys as Christmas approaches. Europe's biggest maritime ... Just in time for Christmas It is often said that charity begins at home, but in the case of one of the UK's NHS Foundation Trusts, home has been transported in containers thousands of miles ...

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Omega accepts defeat Omega Navigation Enterprises (Omega) is about to relinquish its fleet of products tankers after striking a deal that will mark the final chapter of a bankruptcy battle that erupted in Texas over a year ago. Petrobras goes clean Brazilian energy giant Petrobras appears to have put pen to paper on its third product carrier fixture in less than three days. PRGN takes flight Shares of Paragon Shipping surged in midday trading Thursday after striking a series of debt deals with four of its lenders. Mangrove takes root Hedge fund Mangrove Partners has emerged as a major shareholder in DHT Holdings. Dry Docks out of Polarcus Drydocks World is selling its entire stake in Oslo-listed offshore outfit Polarcus. CMA CGM moves in French container line CMA CGM is moving in at the port of Long Beach in California. ICG caps Feederlink sale Irish Continental Group has completed the sale of its containerline Feederlink to Unifeeder of Denmark. Moody's backs Stena Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service has lifted its assessment of Swedish owner Stena following its debt refinancing. DSME bags TGP double Teekay LNG Partners has chalked up a potential five-ship order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Pirates killed in raid Three Somali pirates have been killed after Puntland forces tried to rescue crew from the cargoship Iceberg 1 near the town of Ga'raad. Mermaid wins Ichthys deal Australian offshore vessel owner Mermaid Marine has won a half share in a $20m contract. Crewman jailed for stabbing A Royal Caribbean cruiseship worker has been jailed for attacking a supervisor with a knife off the US. E.R. stalwart quits E.R. Schiffahrt has promoted two young guns to its top management to replace the departing Norbert Aschmann. MHI wins cruise contracts Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has homed in on the burgeoning Asian cruiseship industry with the addition of two repair and conversion contracts. Citi builds Tallink stake Citigroup has increased its stake in Baltic ro-ro group Tallink in a EUR 116.55m ($152m) deal, valuing the company at EUR 740m. Supply ship spill probed The US Coast Guard (USCG) is investigating a diesel fuel spill of at least 600 gallons from a supply ship in Puerto Rico. Newton's law of dry-bulk Crashing returns in the Atlantic have been blamed for the reality check delivered to the capesize market yesterday. DP not pulling out DP World has dismissed suggestions that it plans to pull out of a containership terminal at India's Mundra Port over a dispute with majority shareholder, Adani. Caddell off the street A veteran tanker that was forced on to a New York road by Hurricane Sandy has finally been shifted. Bug bites P&O Over 300 passengers on a P&O Cruises ship have been struck down by the norovirus vomiting bug, reports say. Brit bags Flex shares UK investment house Praxient Capital has hiked its holding in Flex LNG. Singapore proving costly Thome boss Olav Eek Thorstensen says Singapore has become too expensive for the company to continue growing its business. Beaumont refloated Tug pulls UK cargoship off rocks in Spain; tank damage reported. FEH wins charter deal Hong Kong-listed Far East Horizon (FEH) has signed a chartering deal with Chinese energy group Sinochem until at least 2014. P&O ties up tanker P&O Maritime in Australia has won a 10-year charter for its new condensate tanker in Papua New Guinea. Mariana plans US route Mariana Express Lines (MEL) is set to launch a new service between the US West Coast and Micronesia. GrainCorp spurns ADM GrainCorp has rejected an improved takeover offer from Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), the company said Thursday. Paragon lands waivers But success of debt overhaul hinges on talks with HSH, Commerzbank and Nordea, filings show. Charleston grounding A German-owned general cargo vessel has been refloated after going aground in a port in the southern United States.

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
Delta CEO: Four airlines for U.S. in 2013 Next year, the U.S. airline industry will achieve a "rational industry construct" with four major airlines competing in the domestic and international air space, Richard Anderson, chief executive officer of Delta, said. Grain terminals, union review options A federal mediator said after contract talks on Tuesday and Wednesday the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers and ILWU Locals 4, 8, 19 and 23 "have agreed they require additional time to review their options." ILA, USMX to discuss container royalties next week Three days of negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and their employers ended on Wednesday without a labor agreement to replace the one that expires on Dec. 29. Mariana Express Lines starts U.S. West Coast service Trade Tech speeds rate quote engine for NVOs FMC approves NRAs for foreign NVOs FMC Chairman Richard Lidinsky noted that foreign NVOs have wanted to be able to offer Negotiated Rate Arrangements since the commission approved allowing domestic NVOs to offer them. Canada considers modifying FAST program Canada is evaluating simpler eligibility requirements for highway carriers to participate in the Free and Secure Trade program to expedite the movement of cargo across the northern border for trusted shippers. Drewry sees possible litigation over Brazil port reforms Carriers slow joint WCNA-Central America loop Port of L.A. loses CMA CGM to Long Beach UPS announces LTL guaranteed service Canada, Israel to cooperate in customs arena Portland gets NextGen technology in 2013 Dachser buys Spanish logistics company Container lessor SeaCo names new CEO FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Perciavalle named Austal USA president

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DECEMBER 13, 2012
New waste heat recovery system for auxiliary engines Alfa Laval says it is a market first and 'the natural next step' in fuel efficiency gains. Prices show little movement in Fujairah South African bunkers firm with distillates making big gains in Cape Town. Prices firm in Mediterranean ports But stay soft in northern ports Starfuels' expansion triggers collapse of rival Oil derivatives player 'ends Singapore-based brokering operations'. LNG bunkering carries strong business case, survey finds But economics and infrastructure seen as the biggest challenges. Bunker technology company will 'move to protect its rights' Nautical Control Solutions wins Canadian patent. Port's clean-air incentive scheme 'illegal' 'The law doesn't make exceptions for good intentions,' auditor tells Port of Seattle. Ballast-free designs could give massive fuel savings Estimates range from 6% to 25% potential overall fuel savings by eliminating ballast. Fuel oil stocks fall by 10.6% Singapore stocks have fallen for the first time in six weeks. Puerto Rico spill under investigation The minor spill happened during refuelling. Bunker prices lack direction Singapore prices firm but other markets were stable to soft. OW Bergen tie-up given go-ahead European Commission can see no competition issues from merger. Singapore bunker sales drop to nine-month low Shipowners picking up smaller quantity of bunkers, traders say. Sinopec Zhoushan expands bonded ops in China Commences supply of bonded bunkers to another port in Zhejiang province. Chinese yard delivers first 'green' box ship Delivery demonstrates a 'breakthrough' of the shipbuilder's manufacturing capability, it says. Hoegh Autoliners joins campaign for cleaner shipping 'Switching to low-sulphur fuel is costly but the environmental campaign has made it easier for shipping lines to change.'

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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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