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BRIEFS

February 16, 2012

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*Shipping News* No new underwriting for Syndicate 1965 MORE natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific last year have stopped Lloyd's first Singapore syndicate, Syndicate 1965, from accepting new underwriting business, but that will not mean other Lloyd's outfits in the region will follow the same route, Lloyd's CEO Richard Ward told BT yesterday. Oil tanker glut remains at 4-week high A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports stayed unchanged after reaching a four-week high last week, a survey showed. Maersk leads the way in biofuel development AP Moeller Maersk A/S, the world's biggest container ship owner, is leading its industry in developing biofuels made from organic waste that could cut its carbon emissions and reduce a US$6 billion- a-year fuel bill. Vancouver could handle more crude: port CEO

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Hapag-Lloyd 2011 profit up 4.1pc to US$133 million, revenue slips 1.6pc Fujian seaports volumes flatten at 28.85 million tonnes in January MSC raises Asia-Latin America rates US$400 per TEU from March 15 Hamburg and Dubai growth 'shows strength of global container demand' Mumbai's JNPT 4th terminal faces more last minute disputes and delays TUI cuts its Hapag share, control firmly swings to Albert Ballin group Hyundai loses US$330 million in 2011, $150 million in fourth quarter APM Terminals signs agreement with SOCAR to develop port in Turkey Box lessor TAL fourth quarter net profit upticks 1.4pc to US$35.9 million APMT expects its Liberian CT to make big contribution to record high GDP BIFA provides members latest good practice standards and guidelines Panalpina wins global exploration and production contract with BP Piracy spreads east to Maldives, says private maritime security contractor Cathay Pacific and Dragonair January cargo down 19.5pc to 116,250 tonnes Hong Kong's AAT cargo throughput falls 16pc to 50,781 tonnes in January Frankfurt airport throughput falls 16.8pc in Jan due to weak Asian imports EU would relent on aviation carbon tax if international levy were imposed

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deugro moves largest indigenously manufactured refinery packages for L&T to IOCL Paradip refinery PDP Projects successfully executes loadout of Essar heavylifts at Mumbai Port TWL to foray into shipbuilding biz Exports of organic food products surges 33 pc India eyes biz opportunity in Iran following sanctions Pak may miss deadline for MFN status to India: Fahim Andhra Pradesh likely to get third Major Port at Nakkapalli CoPT to provide onshore power to berthed ships Vasan inaugurates Gulf of Kachchh VTS

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
RAK introduces service to Kathmandu Effective today (15 February), RAK Airways, a carrier based in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) offers a thrice weekly service to Kathmandu. The Nepalese capital is the eleventh destination of... DB Schenker Rail boosts GB/Poland services The German service provider DB Schenker Rail is stepping up its railfreight offer between Poland and Great Britain by adding a second weekly train service from next September. A we... Alstom to supply new full signalling system to Denmark Banedanmark, the Danish railway infrastructure owner, has awarded Alstom a contract worth around EUR 300 million to replace the existing signaling system in the eastern region of D... Expansion of the Canada-China air transport agreement The Canadian government is committed to strengthening its important trade and investment relationship with China. To this end, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced an expans... IRU and European Commission join forces to promote the 112 emergency number The European road transport industry, as represented by the IRU, is throwing its weight behind the European Commission initiative to promote the single European emergency number 11... Hyderabad airport inaugurated second runway Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad (central India) inaugurated its second runway on 10 February. The new parallel runway is 3,707 m long and makes RGIA the fir... idem GmbH launches mobile trailer position location telematics The telematics specialist idem GmbH has enhanced its product range by the addition of a mobile telematics box TControl W108. Idem's managing director Pete Jendras said that the new... Nailesh Gandhi awarded India's WCO Certificate of Merit Nailesh Gandhi, the director of M/s. Express Transport Pvt Ltd and president of the Bombay Custom House Agents' Association (BCHAA), was recently awarded the WCO Certificate of Mer... CMA CGM introduces rate increases on 1 March With effect from 1 March the French container shipping company CMA CGM will increase the rates from India and Middle East Gulf to East Africa (Mombasa and Dar es Salam) by USD 250... Hamburg reports good results for 2011 The port of Hamburg, Germany's largest universal port, achieved a seaborne cargo throughput totalling 132.2 million t in 2011. This represents an increase of 9.1% compared to the p... Imperial subsidiary Regent acquires majority stake in Lübcke Marine Assekuranzmakler Regent Insurance Brokers (Europe) GmbH, based in Bremen (Germany), became the new partner of the Bremen-based marine insurance broker Lübcke Marine Assekuranzmakler GmbH at the beg... Ceva expands LCL service offerings with new lanes from Houston Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has opened two new lanes as part of its less-than-container load (LCL) ocean offering. The new lanes from Houston TX (USA). to both Sing... Rhenus bundles Asia businesses into a holding company The Germany-based Rhenus group bundled its Asia businesses into a new entity called Rhenus Logistics Holding Asia Pte Ltd at the beginning of the year. Hong Kong-based Rhenus Logis... Kintetsu World and Gati Ltd to form logistics joint venture The Japanese logistics company Kintetsu World Express plans to invest INR 268 crore for a 30% stake in a joint venture with the Indian enterprise Gati Ltd to gain access to the gro...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Incat Marine to design fourth ferry for Tanzanian operator Titan Salvage awarded NAVSEA salvage contract Ashley Godwin joins SCA as Senior Defense Advisor Martinac to build 184-ft Jensen-designed long-liner Nautical Institute issues industry-backed ECDIS training guidance Ron Widdows to be next Rickmers CEO

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Jensen named designer for giant freezer longliner vessel IMO Secretary General pledges support for Philippines NYK coal-carrying vessel makes first stop at Port of Soma Evergreen Line set to implement new rounds of rate restoration program Parsons Brinckerhoff taps Girandola as Ports and Marine director for Northeast

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Scorpio Tankers likely to sell three MR tankers at a loss Company launched in 2010 on a mission to buy low and sell high IRAN UPDATE An exclusive Strait of Hormuz risk analysis by Lloyd's List Los Angeles posts record January volumes Boost from Chinese new year helps to notch up 5.8% rise to just under 699,000 teu Standard PMSC contract to set strict insurance requirements BIMCO's Guardcon will penalise firms with inadequate cover Banks shorten ship loan maturities Terms of trade shift in favour of lenders as number of players shrinks Iran premium develops in VLCC spot market as many owners steer clear Overcapacity is capping significant gains but two-tier chartering opens up as implications of EU sanctions on insurance start to bite Profit sharing and cost cuts help Seanergy back into the black After disposal of 26-year-old handymax, Greece-based owner eyes further fleet renewal Tui edges closer to Hapag-Lloyd exit Agreement with Albert Ballin consortium will see tourism group reduce its stake from 38.4% to 22% after June 29 Has shipping overestimated private equity funding? Survey highlights a chasm between hope and reality when it comes to securing finance Filming, or its threat, can change behaviour The modern compulsion to video everything with our smartphones can prove useful in shipping disputes and casualties Hapag-Lloyd goes back to basics Carrier defies the downturn to post a profit Boxship chartering market pins hopes on lines' freight rate restoration Increases in container rates could filter down to prices paid to charter vessels Freedom? It's all relative The interests of China shipowners clash with those of its ports and shipyards Mediterranean MR spot market activity up 49% in late-2011 Drewry says reported chartering deals increased during fourth quarter BLT vessel targeted in California over bunker arrears KPI Bridge Oil lays Rule B trap for arriving chemtanker Partawati in San Francisco Bay Costa Concordia compensation deadline extended as US claims grow Nearly 40 passengers now involved in Miami lawsuit Fortescue downgrades first-quarter iron ore target Western Australian cyclone hits miner's operations Great Eastern Shipping delivers second of three VLCCs in resales Brokers say deal done with Maersk Tankers at $105m apiece When is state aid not state aid? The cases of Hapag-Lloyd and Liverpool council send very different messages about what constitutes state aid WWH bounces back Improved deepsea car carrier market drives 49% increase in earnings On song for Europe China's pledge to aid the EU is good for trade - and canny diplomacy South Africa regulator rejects NPA bid to raise tariffs Ports struck out for an 18% increase to fund infrastructure investment Varun Shipping posts 17.8% fall in net profits Indian LPG specialist sees lower exchange gains, higher port fees and bunker costs Bergen Group reports 12% increase in annual revenues 2011 was a busy year for offshore support contracts Widdows takes over at Rickmers-Linie Jan Steffens steps down after 10 years The downfall continues Greeks have let themselves down, now Europe looks like it might be about to fail Greece Citic Pacific names Cosco preferred carrier in steel shipping pact Chinese state-owned majors to co-operate as economic growth slows North African woes boost Spanish ports Throughput up 6% as container transhipment volumes get a boost from cargo shifted to Spain to avoid disruption in other regions Samho's shipyard arm faces liquidation South Korean court removes unit from receivership

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Court orders Samho Shipbuilding liquidated A SOUTH Korean court has ordered liquidation for Samho Shipbuilding, a unit of insolvent Samho Shipping Widdows to run Rickmers LINER shipping veteran Ron Widdows made a surprise comeback today with Rickmers Hapag's earnings dive HAPAG-Lloyd said its earnings nosedived last year, but it still posted a positive operating result of €101M ($133 New Concordia suit filed A HALF-billion-dollar lawsuit has been filed in a Florida state court against Carnival Corp on behalf of Costa Concordia accident victims Ex-Cunard worker charged A FORMER Cunard worker has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy and possessing child pornography on a cruise ship Chile's dockers strike DOCKERS across Chile are beginning a two-day national strike today, IHS Global Insight reported BLT legal woes mount INDONESIA's Berlian Laju Tanker faces yet another suit in the US, with bunker supplier KPI Bridge Oil now joining the fray Seanergy swings to profits RESTIS-controlled Seanergy today reported positive earnings in its latest quarter but warned of weak conditions ahead Sovcomflot-Glencore fleet deal agreed RUSSIA'S government-owned fleet operator Sovcomflot said international commodity trader Glencore will take over, market and operate four of its new product tankers Grain cargoes lift Panamaxes THE GRAIN season is giving Panamax bulkers a much-needed lift after the Baltic Dry Index dived to a 25-year low earlier this month STX OSV stock surges to high since its IPO SHARES of Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore support vessel builder STX OSV surged to a post-IPO high after it announced a 50% y/y jump in net profit to 1.6Bn kroner ($280M) yesterday VLGC premiums seen BROKERS told Fairplay today charterers are paying more to secure VLGCs as the cold snap in Europe and East Asia raises heating demand for LPG VLCC charterers rebuffed BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC owners are stalling charterers by refusing to fix Persian Gulf/East voyages for less than Worldscale 50, or $11,300/day WWH's profits rise RECORD strong car shipment volumes helped Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding, the listed Norwegian holding company, to record a sharp rise in full-year 2011 profits Chemoil returns to black SINGAPORE-listed bunker supplier Chemoil said it made $46.3M for 2011, reversing 2010 losses of $9.5M

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Port Tracker Says Container Imports Will Decline This Month Containerized imports at the major U.S. gateways will decline in February, but volumes will pick up in the spring, according... TIFIA Grant Requests Outpace DOT Supply 107-to-1 Requests to Department of Transportation for infrastructure loans in fiscal 2013 outpaced supply nearly 107-to-1, as Congress and President Obama... UPS Acquires European E-Commerce Provider UPS recently acquired Kiala, a Brussels-based provider of goods bought on the Internet, as the parcel giant attempts to tap... Echo Global Logistics Sales Top $600 Million in 2011 New customers, higher truck freight volumes and significant rate hikes pushed revenue at Echo Global Logistics up 41 percent last... Port of LA Container Traffic Rises 5 Percent Containerized traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased more than 5 percent year-over- year in January, as a ramp-up... Shippers Doubt Asia-Europe Rate Push Will Take Excess vessel capacity and rate wars will doom liner efforts to hike rates on Asia-Europe services, said several shippers and... Stalled Indian Terminal Project Moves Ahead The Indian Supreme Court's recent rejection of DP World's appeal to review its rejected tender offer for a yet-to-be-built container... Boehner Pushes Surface Transport Vote Back Facing shaky support for his surface transportation bill, House Speaker John Boehner said he will delay the vote on the... Hapag-Lloyd Bucks Industry Trend With 2011 Profit Hapag-Lloyd's operating profit in 2011 declined 83 percent to $133 million from $770 million in 2010, but the German carrier... Poultry, Egg Exports Hit Record in 2011 U.S. poultry and egg exports jumped 17 percent to a record $5.1 billion in value last year, as shipments of... CMA CGM Enlists IBM to Improve Operations, Cut Costs CMA CGM Group and IBM formed a partnership to develop a information technology unit to support the French carrier's operations... CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011 CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but the Chilean carrier said its deficit narrowed... Ron Widdows to Head Germany's Rickmers-Linie Ron Widdows, the former chief of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, will become CEO of Germany's Rickmers Holding and Rickmers-Linie shipping... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Slip 1.6 Percent Average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fell this week for the first time in 2012 as vessel overcapacity and slack seasonal...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Panama bounce continues The strategic significance of the Panama Canal and the location of its ports as hubs for Latin America were the principal reasons for another strong rise in container-handling ... ESC wants more action on piracy Given the violence of recent attacks by pirates on cargo ships, the latest positioning paper issued by the European Shippers' Council (ESC) has added poignancy.Pointing ... Widdows back on the bridge Less than two months after retiring as chief of Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, Ron Widdows is to take the helm as ceo at the iconic German, vessel owner/operator ... Charleston deepening gets USD3.5 million in US president's budget The US East Coast port of Charleston has seen its plan to deepen its harbour move forward after President Obama's budget allocated USD3.54 million for its post ... Albert Ballin to increase stake in Hapag-Lloyd The Albert Ballin Group has agreed to increase its stake in Hapag-Lloyd from 61.6% to 88% by the end of June 2012. The price to be paid is unclear as it involves ... South African regulator slashes TNPA's proposed tariff hike The Ports Regulator of South Africa has rejected Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA) planned 18.06% hike in port tariffs for the 2012/13 fiscal year which ... Hapag-Lloyd back down again Hapag-Lloyd's trend breaking return to bottom line profitability in Q3 11 appears to have been short lived according to provisional results just released for Q4 ... China's heir apparent calls for 'dialogue not protectionism' On a visit to the US, China's 'leader in waiting' Vice-President Xi Jinping, has hailed the need for further economic co-operation between the two super-powers, ... Rena salvage bill surges past USD100 million New Zealand's environment minister, Nick Smith, has said that a 'crude estimate' of the salvage costs to date since the MSC-operated boxship Rena hit the North ... Textainer on a high It was a record year all round for the world's biggest lessor of maritime containers Textainer. Revenues, profits, the size of the company's equipment ...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Chembulk calls in big guns Battle brewing in Connecticut as CEO of Berlian Laju tanker wing leads counterattack against creditor's $55m claim. Seanergy's wish list Crusade for modern tonnage may be on the cards for Nasdaq-listed bulker owner, chief executive says. Barmparis wants more Ten newbuildings on its books will not deter Safe Bulkers from adding more ships as prices fall, president says. Bergen in the red Depreciation leaves Terje Arnesen-led shipping company in negative territory. LSC still cutting loss Veteran Lithuanian dry cargoship fleet increases revenue, but higher costs still hurting. Seanergy reverses Q4 loss Dale Ploughman fears bulker rates will remain weak as China feasts on stockpiles of iron ore and coal. Atlantska earnings slashed Croatian bulker owner's 2011 profit plunges 63% as revenue dwindles. Niche works for Wartsila CEO Bjorn Rosengren says engine maker can prosper in downturn by focus on dual-fuel and specialised ship markets. Ezion scores a double Lion City-listed offshore outfit seals big payday with liftboat and service rig contracts. Scorpio trio on the block New York-listed owner places handymax tankers on the market with over $50m in its sights, sources say. Widdows joins Rickmers Former NOL chief executive to replace Jan Steffens at German shipowning group. Allianz out of Frontline Tanker owner's largest independent investor sells out of New York and Oslo-listed firm. SCF and Glencore add four Russian owner and commodities giant bring a quartet of LR1 product carriers into the fold. Chernomorsky builds profit Ukrainian shipbuilder increases earnings in 2011 as output doubles. Malaysian crackdown continues Maritime enforcement agency holds two more tankers suspected of illegal fuel transfer.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
ITC: U.S. makers hurt by washers from South Korea, Mexico Wind turbine tower imports hurt U.S. makers, ITC says Rickmers taps Widdows as new chief Hapag-Lloyd snares $130 million in profits in 2011 Leavitt, Park City build food and drug visibility ATA files suit on driver fatigue rule Kewill receives validated Oracle integration CSAV takes $1.2 billion loss in 2011 CMA CGM, IBM extend IT joint venture APL Logistics offers shipment planning tool

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Crude climbs as Iran cuts crude exports to EU nations 'Iran is cutting off its exports to the European countries before they can cut Iranian imports,'says Director. New bunker trader with Dan-Bunkering She will work from Middelfart head-office. Prices falling across Europe Congestion in Gibraltar. Sanctions hit Iranian fuel oil exports Western sanctions limit ability of some regular players to buy Iranian material. Fujairah market stable Mixed market in Cape Town. Norwegian firm announces 'accurate measuring product' for bunkers Coriolis-type fuel meter system said to have saved one customer $27,000 on one single bunkering as it documented supplied volume. New ECA will 'push up global low-sulphur fuel oil prices' North American ECA will 'trigger further tightening in supplies.' European hub port backs LNG Hamburg wants 'more emphasis on green technologies.' Hapag-Lloyd 'performed well' in 2011 Despite a difficult operating environment dominated by 'aggressive price war' and sharp increase in bunker prices. Asian bunker prices generally firming mid-week Sluggish bunker demand in Asian bunker hubs. Golar boosts fleet with two fuel-efficient newbuilds Newbuilds to be fitted with tri-fuel diesel electric engines which emit less pollutants and CO2, it says. 'Very strong link' between emission and costs reduction Maersk developing biofuels in efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce its $6 billion annual fuel bill. Singapore IFO avails at 'sufficient' levels Plenty of on-specification fuel oil cargoes have started arriving at the port. South Korean firm welcomes new trader New trader joins OceanConnect Marine Korea effective February 10, 2012. More movements among Chemoil's board of directors One Glencore representative resigns, another appointed to Chemoil's board of directors.

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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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