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November 16, 2012

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Anti-austerity strikes disable ports in Spain, Portugal and Greece Germanischer Lloyd urges new procedures to cope with distress at sea Los Angeles container volumes up 0.82pc to 718,406 TEU in October Extra slow steaming for Cosco and 'K' Line on transpacific loops US October imports fall 6.8pc from September, off 4.8pc year on year US east coast carriers declare 'force majeure' after Hurricane Sandy APL takes delivery of fifth 10,700-TEUer - APL Paris - from Korea Lanzhou to build the largest railway logistics centre in northwest China Hebei exceeds budget allotment with US$2.6 billion spent on port projects Regional Container Lines third quarter loss narrows to US$7.1 million Agility quarterly net profit up 21pc to US$34.5 million, sales rise 10pc Two men overboard, one dies despite speedy Singaporean rescue effort MOL, Taihokozai develop lubricity additive to help low-sulphur fuels Lithuania's Klaipeda port October box volume up 27.2pc to 35,504 TEU Corpus Christi port sells US naval base to oil company as navy quits Airbus now hopes for China aircraft deals after EU shelves carbon tax Lufthansa Cargo signs India's top IT provider's for iCargo platform Virgin Atlantic Cargo back with Cape Town flights seeking perishables Air Transport Services Group lowers profit forecast by US$10 million IATA launches Air Cargo Makes it Happen awareness campaign in Israel

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates fall after two weeks of increases CKYH alliance reducing seven Asia-Med services CMA CGM introduces world's largest containership on Asia-Europe trade Piracy on owner's account, not charterer's: Court $914 m Saudi ports development leads GCC maritime agenda Another instalment paid for Chennai-Ennore road project; Pratibha Cauvery to be moved soon HBT may have to shell out INR 1,000 cr. in damages to KoPT JNPT holds interactive session with Port users during Vigilance Awareness Week KoPT begins transhipment at Sandheads 2012-13 GDP growth to dip below 6 pc: CII survey Indonesias palm oil exports projected to touch 10-month high

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Agility reports increase in Q3 revenue and net profit The Kuwait-based logistics service provider Agility reported a net profit of KWD 9.75 million (EUR 27.2 million) in Q3/2012, a 12% increase compared to the net profit of KWD 8.05 m... Asiana Airlines cancels long-standing Japan service but starts daily flights to Vladivostok Today (15 November) the South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines is ending its long-standing Pusan - Fukuoka (Japan) service. The route, which was launched in November 1991, was most r... Jet Airways cancels Chennai - Brussels service From today (15 November), Indian Jet Airways no longer offers flights between Chennai and Brussels. The daily service between the southeast Indian port city and the Belgian capital... Korean Air boosts Myanmar cargo capacity Today (15 November) Korean Air is replacing the aircraft used on its recently launched Seoul Incheon - Yangon (Myanmar) service. The four times per week service is now being operat... Maersk in the black again The giant Danish carrier Maersk Line reported that its Q3/2012 profit was USD 498 million, compared to a loss of USD 289 million in the same quarter in 2011. Rates were higher this... Santiago Garcia-Milà is Espo's new chairman The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) has elected Santiago Garcia-Milà, deputy director general of the Barcelona port authority (Spain), as its new chairman. He succeeds Victo... Renault Trucks rolls out new app to teach economic driving in HGVs The French commercial vehicle maker Renault Trucks has launched a new Smartphone and tablet PC app called "Truck Fuel Eco Driving" to help drivers learn how to drive economically. ... USA: new grant continues green locomotive effort The US-based transport provider Norfolk Southern Railroad and the state of Pennsylvania have received a USD 400,000 research and development grant from the Federal Railroad Adminis... Geoff Partridge becomes managing director of Toll South Africa Toll Global Forwarding (TGF) has promoted Geoff Partridge to the post of managing director of its South African operation. He was previously operations director, and replaces Vince... TCV Railway to open port of Valencia-Miranda de Ebro rail link The Spanish railfreight operator TCV Railway is launching a container transport service between the port of Valencia and Miranda de Ebro, in the province of Burgos (Spain), on 23 N... Tenneco to supply EuroVI diesel aftertreatment systems to Scania Tenneco, a leading manufacturer of automotive technologies and products, based in Lake Forest IL (USA), is supplying the Scania Group with advanced diesel aftertreatment systems fo... Kuehne + Nagel opens pharmaceuticals cross-docking warehouse in Mainz Kuehne + Nagel (K + N), a Switzerland-based global logistics service provider, is expanding its logistics activities for the pharmaceutical industry in Germany by opening a state-o...

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Crowley, MSC officers and crew receive AOTOS plaques BAE Systems to acquire Marine Hydraulics International Matson names VP government and community relations UK Club DVD stresses the importance of risk reduction Shipham Valves launches new range of wafer check valves

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver sees gains in 2012 cruise passenger numbers Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship Railroad facts publication available from rail association Port of Los Angeles releases cargo numbers for October Crew of Crowley tug earns AOTOS heroism nod

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
US 'has only a seven-year supply of shale gas left', claims expert Revised projections deliver major blow to hopes for LNG shipping Product tankers look likely to benefit from oil boom in US Gulf Fracking will see the country overtake rival producers Russia and Saudi Arabia Q&A: Mitsui OSK Lines (Europe) LNG director Mike Rowley Q&A: Mitsui OSK Lines (Europe) LNG director Mike Rowley Louis Dreyfus quits dry bulk operations at Kolkata port Stevedore blames crime and politics for decision to exit Kolkata Criminals are still finding a haven in ports The ABG-LDA saga underlines the fact that crime is still very much with us Shipowners call for compromise Indian National Shipowners' Association chief says best outcome would be a resumption of services Built for idleness? The imbalance between VLCC supply and demand will not end any time soon Landing a 10-year ship loan is 'like winning the lottery' Exclusive: Petropoulos unveils new Petrofin research that points to even tougher times ahead OOCL faces criminal trial over Courtenay Allan death Exclusive: France charges Hong Kong carrier with director's involuntary manslaughter Eco designs leave S&P market heavily overvalued Broker hits back at shipowner sceptics to defend fuel-saving benefits Shipowners baffled by silence from Berlin VDR repeats its call for state support for ship finance Aegean Marine Petroleum reports higher profit Improved results come despite 'challenging market' for fuels New York retailers feel the fallout from Sandy Thousands of diverted containers stranded on quays of other east coast US ports 'German tanker king' Salamon dies Ship financier took steps to ensure business continuity US Gulf oil products boom drives tanker fixtures to new high Region generates 313 spot voyages so far this year, up from 261 in 2011 Like with like Deciding whether or not to order fuel-efficient tonnage is by no means straightforward DFDS says demand continues to weaken in northern Europe Company focuses on tackling its costs Courage Marine returns to profit in the third quarter Hong Kong and Singapore bulk operator succeeds in curtailing its costs Nordic American hints at new and secondhand vessel purchases Company rewards its shareholders despite latest quarterly loss Indian Ocean counterpiracy exercise aims to boost regional co-operation Exercise Cutlass Express also focused on narcotics and illegal fishing Box volumes edge up in Singapore Improvement comes despite slowing trade between Asia and Europe EU spending will modernise ports, and stimulate shortsea trades European shipping faces a 'modernisation challenge', says Kallas Feeling insecure? Lloyd's List's security survey highlights uncertainty over deploying armed guards US reports 5% drop in inbound box volumes for October Figures reveal downturn in imports from Asia and Europe DryShips renegotiates its orderbook Expenses contribute to bigger than expected third-quarter loss Ocean Rig is close to completing drillship syndicated loan Costs tip DryShips-linked driller into the red but revenue backlog nears $4.5bn Safe Bulkers orders substitute cape for 10-year charter as profits rise Japanese newbuild replaces delayed Chinese order that may now be axed GSL praises box line discipline Rate increases pushed through despite over-supply

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Aegean turns losses into profits BUNKER supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network posted net profits of $8.7M in 3Q12 amid challenging market conditions Subsea 7 wins $800M contract SUBSEA 7 said today it has won a subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline contract valued at about $800M from Total E&P Norge Courage Marine trims losses by 26% SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine said it cut losses by 26% in this year's first nine months despite continued drybulk market weakness STX Pan Ocean loses for 8th straight quarter STX PAN Ocean lost $88.6M in its 3Q12, widening its deficit from $37.4M losses a year earlier India's HMEL halts Iranian crude cargoes INDIA'S HPCL-Mittal Energy said it will halt cargoes of oil from Iran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today China-Japan souring is causing grief for NYK NYK LINE said today some units are being affected by the souring of Sino-Japanese relations since mid-September STX Europe's profits fall WEAKNESS in its cruise and ferry business is hitting STX Europe, the Oslo-based yard unit of South Korea's STX conglomerate Premuda unveils losses, fears for full year ITALY'S tanker and bulker operator Premuda said today it is "reasonable" to predict full-year losses after it lost €7.76M ($9.88M) in the first nine months of the year DFDS eyes acquisition DENMARK'S listed ferry and logistics group DFDS said today it plans to make an acquisition to expand into new markets Greener fuels urged ZEHUA Ma, president of China COSCO Holdings, today urged suppliers to provide shipping groups with fuels of higher quality, efficiency and fuel economy Goldenport scraps box ship GOLDENPORT Holdings has sold one box ship for scrap and laid up two others Otto turns losses into profits SINGAPORE-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine today posted 3Q12 profits of $4.7M, turning around losses of $16.8M year on year

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
More Labor Woes for Port of Portland Contract talks between the Port of Portland and security guards at its container terminal that began this summer will reenter mediation on Nov. 16, but a breakdown in talks could cripple the container yard, as well as two other terminals at the port, The Oregonian reported. Bill Wyatt, the port's executive... Truckers Taking to Mobile Technology When it comes to technology, truckers are going mobile, with 70 percent of drivers surveyed by uShip.com saying they use mobile phones for business. The number of truckers using apps jumped to 43 percent, a 16 percent increase from last year's annual mobile usage survey, according to uShip.com. More than half of... Norway Post Selects credit360 to Streamline Sustainability Data Management CAMBRIDGE, UK/CHICAGO - credit360 will be used within Norway Post to drive environmental performance improvement throughout their expanding and increasingly complex operational structure. The system will help the organisation meet ambitious performance targets like a CO2 reduction target of 30% of 2008 levels by 2015. In addition, credit360 will be used... Groups Come Together to Combat Human Trafficking in Colorado COMMERCE CITY, Colo.- The Colorado Motor Carriers Association, Colorado Truckstop Conference, and local elected and law enforcement officials launched an educational and awareness campaign today focused on combatting the human trafficking of underage children who are being forced to engage in prostitution. The kick off for the program was held... Ryder's Natural Gas Trucks Top Six Million Miles Ryder System's fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles has surpassed a milestone of six million miles. Since 2011, when the natural gas truck program began, the vehicles have replaced about 923,000 gallons of diesel fuel with domestically produced natural gas and reduced emissions by more than 2,300 metric tons of carbon... Canadian Pacific Railway, Signal Workers Reach Tentative Deal Canadian Pacific and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, System Council 11, today reached a tentative five-year labor agreement covering about 450 employees who maintain and install railway signals and communications systems across Canada. Details of the preliminary contract are being withheld pending ratification by IBEW membership. Separately, the United Steel Workers,... 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 Nov. 13 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 11/13/2012 U.S. WEST COAST... Cass Freight Index Cass index data is derived from actual freight invoices paid on behalf of 350 clients, which totaled over US$20 billion in 2011 and include a wide diversity of shippers, commodities and company size.Cass Freight ExpendituresThe Cass October expenditures index surged 8.4 percent year-over-year and rose 1.6 percent from September in... Cass Linehaul Indices - Truck & Intermodal A timely indicator of market fluctuations in per-mile truckload pricing isolating the linehaul component of full truckload costs from other components (fuel and accessorials), providing a reflection of trends in baseline truckload prices. Cass Truckload Linehaul IndexThe October Cass truckload linehaul index was a record index-to-date 109.8, inching ahead 0.3... Diesel Fuels Sandy Recovery in Northeast The fuel crisis in the Northeast is easing, though rationing continues in some areas and some fueling stations are still without power, and without working pumps. However, the damage Hurricane Sandy delivered to the region's fuel supply chain will take more time to repair, according to a report... Matson Names Park VP of Government, Community Relations Ku'uhaku Park, Matson's new vice president of government and community relations. Honolulu-based Matson today named Ku'uhaku Park vice president of government and community relations. He will be responsible for directing the shipping carrier's government relations and community service activities in Hawaii, including the promotion and development of the Matson Foundation. Park was... Railroads Face Little Regulatory Threat From Congress, Obama With the Nov. 6 election doing little to change the power structure at the nation's capital, the major U.S. freight railroads are unlikely to face major regulation risks in the coming year. Any attempts to change the rail regulatory framework aren't expected to go far in Congress, as a divided body... Why an Obama Win Yields Hope for Infrastructure At first glance, the Nov. 6 election barely changed anything in the nation's capital. Voters gave President Obama four more years in the White House, kept Republicans in control of the House and Democrats dominant in the Senate. Although few faces have changed, however, the tone on Capitol Hill has. With... JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index The JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index was developed by the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) and is a leading indicator of inflation based on a broad assortment of raw materials used in industrial production. The IPI growth rate compares the latest week's index with the IPI's average over the past year.In... Logistics Providers Optimistic About 2013 Economy Eighty percent of logistics providers and freight forwarders reported slight business expansion in the last two years, and more than 75 percent expect that growth to continue into 2013, according to a study by logistics researcher Transport Intelligence and logistics software developer Kewill that surveyed 484 international businesses. Logistics providers in... Spread of Globalization Is Slowing, BDP Survey Finds The relentless spread of globalization may be coming to an end as slow growth in the West allied to faster economic development in other regions encourages more near-sourcing and shorter supply chains, according to a new survey by leading logistics company BDP International. Arnie Bornstein, BDP's executive director of marketing and... Virginia Cargo Volume Grew 1.5 Percent in October The Port of Virginia handled 175,330 20-foot-equivalent units in October, an increase of 1.5 percent from the 182,318 TEUs handled in September, and also up 1.5 percent year-over-year, the Virginia Port Authority announced today. October was the ninth consecutive month of growth, said Rodney W. Oliver, VPA's interim executive director. Volume...

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
New York retailers feel the Sandy pinch Manhattan household name stores are fretting in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday next week and the crucial shopping ... Eurozone back in recession The 17-nation eurozone has officially plunged back into recession after the EU's statistics office, Eurostat, confirmed that the collective GDP of the single currency ... Los Angeles reports small monthly hike in container throughput Port of Los Angeles' container volumes edged ahead just 0.8% in October on the corresponding month in 2011 to 718,400 TEU, although the US west coast box hub's ... Hamburg's Chinese boxes plunge There is yet further evidence of the European slowdown and the impact on the blue-chip Asia - Europe tradelane. Chinese container traffic processed ... GSL praises box line discipline HMM doing better Like its larger compatriot Hanjin, South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine swung into an operating profit in the third quarter of the year, also benefiting from a ...

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Safe Bulkers in nosedive Shares in Greece's Safe Bulkers plummeted Thursday after the owner revealed a surprise dividend cut. DryShips sticking with ORIG DryShips boss George Economou ruled out selling shares its Ocean Rig drilling spin off as a solution to paying for unfinanced dry-bulk newbuildings. Lange lauds eco ships Ultrabulk has nailed its colours to the eco ship mast after swapping a charter for a delayed kamsarmax for a more efficient vessel at a Japanese yard yesterday. STX Europe profit shrinks STX Europe continues to rely on its shareholding in STX OSV to keep its earnings up. Mercator moves up Indian owner Mercator has increased its profit in the first half as revenue improved. NAT faces red run Nordic American Tankers will fail to escape the red for the foreseeable future, a leading analyst warns. Nobbled in North Sea Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has seen profit eroded by weaker northern European markets so far this year. DryShips takes a beating George Economou's DryShips was on the rack on the Nasdaq today after a huge earnings miss and a warning over loan repayments. SDLP makes top tier Wells Fargo has taken a shine to John Fredriksen's latest venture Seadrill Partners amid the promise of a strong dividend growth. VLCC rates spike VLCCs are leading a rally in the tanker spot market with rates on the flagship Arabian Gulf to Far East route more than doubling in the space of a week. Courage back in black Courage Marine doesn't expect to see any major upturn in its fortunes before 2014 at the earliest. Safe's cape saviour Safe Bulkers has booked a capesize newbuilding in a move which saves a 10-year charter from landing in the shredder. The dangers of drink A UK accident report has shown a drunken cargoship master turned straight toward a Stena ferry when a port officer alerted him to the dangers of a collision. NAT in active hunt Nordic American Tankers is looking to expand its fleet in a tanker market which has many owners struggling. Bergen in breach Bergen Group has confirmed it has breached certain loan covenants after delivering its third quarter results. Hansson's health check With the ink still wet on Overseas Shipholding Group's Chapter 11 papers Nordic American Tankers was keen to paint a strong picture of its own financial health as it reported a third quarter loss today. Clipper's pool purpose Denmark's Clipper Projects is driving consolidation in the multipurpose sector (MPP) by forming a new pool. Ultrapetrol sees spike Shares in Ultrapetrol ingnited yesterday after the company reported a huge cash injection from a private equity firm. North Sea needs a trim Norway's Farstad Shipping says offshore vessels need to head away from the North Sea if rates are to improve. Dragnis takes scrap cash Goldenport Holdings has logged a profit from the scrapping of a container vessel it bought last year. Aegean lags Street Aegean Marine Petroleum has returned to the black in the third quarter but analysts had hoped for more from the Peter Georgiopoulos-linked company. Man dies in bulker fall A Singapore ship chandler has been killed after falling from a Japanese bulker. Subsea 7 in big win Oslo-listed owner will bank $800m from Total for North Sea gas field work. ABG boss quits The managing director of India's ABG Shipyard has resigned due to ill health, the company said. Safe snaps-up bulker Safe Bulkers has raided the secondhand market and picked up a modern Japanese panamax bulker for a firm price. GPRT boxship in lay-up Goldenport Holdings has failed to find employment for a recently acquired containership, a regulatory disclosure shows. GrainCorp rejects ADM GrainCorp has rejected a $3bn takeover bid by commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) it confirmed Thursday. Rigs Angola bound Ocean Rig UDW has confirmed three-year charters for two of its drilling units including one of its newbuildings. Eyes on heating oil The US Northeast's motor gasoline (mogas) shortages after Hurricane Sandy are subsiding but Poten & Partners says products tanker owners may get further help from distillate demands. Dryships losses top $50m George Economou's Dryships has booked a third quarter loss of just over $51m in results published late Wednesday. SLNG eyes expansion Singapore LNG (SLNG) is to build a fourth LNG storage facility that will increase the terminal's current planned capacity by 50%.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
OSG files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection "Over the past two weeks, OSG has continued to fix vessels with our clients. We will use the Chapter 11 process to definitively resolve our financial issues," said Morten Arntzen, OSG's president and CEO. Forwarders, 3PLs expect growth in 2013 In a survey by Transportation Intelligence and Kewill, 80 percent of respondents reported slight business expansion over the past two years, with more than 75 percent expecting this growth to continue next year. LA loaded volume down 3% in October EU will approve UPS-TNT deal, analyst predicts UPS will probably have to shed a couple of TNT pieces, "but ultimately I think it will get done," said Ben Gordon, founder and managing director of BG Strategic Advisors, at the NIT League and IANA conference. UNCLOS passage would boost U.S. credibility It's particularly important off the coast of Alaska where the OCS is twice the size of California and "some of the richest resources in the world are there -literally trillions of dollars," said a U.S. Coast Guard official. U.S. import volume down nearly 5% in October The threat of a port strike along the U.S. East and Gulf coast ports from Oct. 1 may have induced some importers to move volume up earlier in the year to avoid potential disruptions. Dachser adds to South Africa operation FCPA guidance released Former importers of polluting motorcycles settle

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Clarification of article on Iranian fuel oil being sold through UAE entity FAL Oil says it 'categorically denies' allegations contained in the article. Prices firm in Fujairah but soften in Durban A mixed picture was seen in most bunker hubs. Bunker prices climb in Europe Average demand in Hamburg with some congestion seen at Gibraltar. Russia's fuel oil output 'not about to fall' Refiner says upgrades can't be rushed: 'There are physical limitations that can't be overcome.' Risk management course for bunker players Two-day course in Singapore in January. Fuel oil stocks climbing in Singapore December arbitrage arrivals expected to be around 5 mt. UK study to assess chances of modal shift Aim is to find out if tougher sulphur rules will push cargo onto roads. Slow-steaming sees Rotterdam lose out to Piraeus IT firm makes Greek port its regional hub Baxus Marine to be wound up Company's attempt to secure court protection fails to materialise. Bunker prices mostly higher Demand average in key Asian ports on Thursday. China fuel oil stocks lower Inventories generally lower as teapot refiners drawdown stocks at Shandong province. Odfjell sees further losses Results affected by a weak chemical tanker market and restructuring at its Rotterdam terminal. OSG files for Chapter 11 Plans to use the Chapter 11 process to 'significantly reduce' its $2.67 billion debt. Aegean shares rising Earnings per share for Q3 beats consensus estimates.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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