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November 20, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes rate US$550-$650/TEU for Asia-Europe from December 15
  • Pirates take ransom, but hold hostages till jailed comrades released
  • Maersk NZ holds to 3,000 TEUers despite shipper calls for mega ships
  • Shanghai presses local express delivery firms to clean up for listing
  • Ningbo ascends TEU ladder, poised to unseat Shenzhen as No 2 box port
  • Canada's top trade economist: Exporters need not fear US 'fiscal cliff'
  • Foshan West Railway Station expected to become operational in 2017
  • Russian rail logistics makes deal to trim red tape on China-Europe run
  • Singapore introduces Maritime Labour Convention 2006 at all terminals
  • New Orleans cargo up 8.5pc, sets record container volumes in 2012
  • Not to be ignored: Africa is the promised land for investors, logistics
  • TNT Express to sell TNT Air if UPS-TNT merger okayed by objecting EU
  • Air France-KLM's cargo volumes continue to slide, down 9.9pc in October
  • ICAO forms eco-policy task force to take measures on carbon emissions
  • IATA economist projects growth in Asia Pacific cargo traffic in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates see fall in all trades
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics establishes own logistics academy in China
  • Essar Shipping adds 2 MiniCape vessels to fleet
  • Lines commended for rate increases
  • MAERSK LINE adjudged Global Ocean Carrier of the Year
  • MOL earns Competence Management System (CMS) certification from DNV for LNG carrier operations
  • Softlink's Logi-Sys expands client list
  • TSA carriers postpone GRI to Dec. 15
  • Wheat exports may exceed 5.5 mt
  • ...welcomes the ACS service of Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • CITPL handles one-millionth container!
  • More ports seek relaxation of cabotage rules
  • New salt loading record set at Kandla Port
  • PPP projects award in port sector picks up pace
  • Container rail freight rates to rise 31 pc
  • US Exim Bank to provide easy loans to Indian importers

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Loïc Gay becomes managing director of DSV Air & Sea France
    Loïc Gay has been appointed managing director of DSV Air & Sea in France. He will be responsible for the country's eleven DSV affiliates. He began serving DB Schenker from 1998...
  • Russian Railways' network loads 1.064 billion t of freight
    Russian Railways reported that its network loaded 111.2 million t of freight in October 2012, 1.3% more than in the same month in 2011. According to the latest figures, the railway...
  • 16,000 teu containership "CMA CGM Marco Polo" starts operations
    The French shipping group CMA CGM took delivery of the "CMA CGM Marco Polo", the world's largest containership, in Ningbo (China) on 7 November. The new 16,000 teu vessel...
  • Bigger fleet for forwarder Ansorge
    Ansorge, a German forwarding company based in Biessenhofen/Ostallgäu, has added 30 new trucks to its fleet. The new vehicles include 22 tractors and eight swap trailer vehicles fro...
  • PKP Cargo now an independent cargo carrier in Belgium
    PKP Cargo, the freight division of the Polish State Railways PKP, recently received a part B safety certificate from the Belgian authority responsible for rail transport. The permi...
  • Tasmania's largest road infrastructure project completed
    Tasmania's largest ever road infrastructure project has been opened to traffic with the official inauguration of the AUD 191 million (EUR 156.8 million) Brighton bypass, months ahe...
  • Afriqiyah Airways orders more A350s
    The Libyan carrier Afriqiyah Airways has expanded an existing order with Airbus for six A350-800s. The airline now wants larger A350-900 aircraft, which can carry 36 ULDs instead o...
  • First B787 delivered to Qatar Airways
    Qatar Airways became the first Middle Eastern operator of Boeing's B787 Dreamliner when the first of 30 such units the airline has on order was delivered one week ago. The aircraft...
  • GNV and Caronte set to cooperate
    The Italian ferry shipping line Grandi Navi Veloce (GNV), which is headquartered in the port of Genoa, is set to launch a daily service between Civitavecchia and Termini Imerese (b...
  • Sandra Tagand appointed head of air cargo at Schenker SA in France
    Sandra Tagand has been appointed head of air cargo at Schenker SA in France. She reports to Philippe de Crécy, Schenker SA's managing director. Her main mission will be to improve ...
  • Three appointments at Chapman Freeborn in Moscow
    The aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn is reinforcing its position in the Russian market with two new senior managerial appointments. Alexey Zuev has been named commercia...
  • Loxxess and Tele Columbus step up collaboration
    The Tele Columbus group, one of Germany's leading cable network providers, and service provider Loxxess AG, which has developed a logistics solution for the new media at its locati...
  • DirecTV signs four-year contract renewal with Kuehne + Nagel
    DirecTV has awarded a new four-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) to manage its US warehousing operations and inbound international transportation. DirecTV Inc is one of the w...
  • Project cargo network appoints Stella Group in northern Europe
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a project forwarding network, has selected the Stella Group to be its new project support member for Finland, the Baltics and Russia. PPG gen...
  • TNT Express announces conditional sale of airlines to ASL Aviation Group
    TNT Express NV has announced the conditional sale of 100% of the equity interest in TNT Airways SA, based in Belgium, and the Spain-based Pan Air Lineas Areas SA to ASL Aviation Gr...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • USCG and NTSB join Costa Concordia investigation
  • ABS in strategic cooperation with Taiwan shipbuilder
  • Otto Candies to build new Marin Teknikk subsea vessel
  • Jurong Shipyard to build second GVA 3000E for Prosafe
  • Early delivery of FPSO brings BrasFELS a $2 million bonus

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Woodland Port Commission Oks final budget for 2013
  • Freight transport index up during month of September
  • Local artists in spotlight at Portland International Airport
  • Draft Waterfront District master plan released by City/Port of Bellingham
  • DOT eyes Sea-Tac Airport for Delta flights to Haneda

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Boxships are not alone in feeling the Asia-Europe squeeze
    Japan's car carrier trio face uncertain prospects as volumes fall
  • Load Line eyes handysize bulker order
    Three-year-old company firm ponders greener tonnage
  • Abu Dhabi port chief scores at Khalifa
    Football fan Douglas says 'the ball hit the net' as port opens on time and under budget
  • Northern sea route: looking at risks, costs and prospects
    Russia must take strides to make foreign operators feel confident about safety in the NSR while boosting competitiveness through lower transit costs
  • Eco-design versus optimisation
    The costs and impact of ecoships need proper assessment
  • The big decision facing owners
    When it comes to fleet expansion, shipowners face just three choices
  • Shipping debt-to-equity ratios still soaring
    EXCLUSIVE: Banks in line for $23bn loan losses
  • Bangladeshi breakers come back to market
    Busy week bucks slowdown in China
  • Diana Containerships aims for stable payout
    Boxship owner pledges to build 'a solid business' to survive tough market
  • Talks stall over refinancing Marenave fleet
    But long-term charters deliver profit to German shipping firm
  • A certain ratio
    Not every company reporting poor debt to equity ratios is on death watch
  • Coscon joins MSC in mid-December rates hike
    News comes as analysts report that carriers made November rates increase stick
  • Green, greener, greenest
    In today's world, commercial challenges are as real as environmental ones
  • Abu Dhabi Terminals transfers boxes out of Mina Zayed
    Shift to Khalifa Port is two months ahead of schedule
  • Grimaldi adds more ships to newbuilding order
    Italian ro-ro specialist to resume Tunisia service after settling protectionist dispute
  • Mother of all battles
    OSG faces major obstacles in its drive to emerge from bankruptcy
  • OSG Chapter 11 case gathers traction in Delaware
    NYSE shares delisted as company and creditors gear up for December 7 hearing
  • Maersk shifts investment focus away from shipping
    Andersen repositions group to target oil, drilling rigs and terminals
  • ABS switches six executives to foster professional development
    Gumpel promoted and Gallagher moves to New York to improve 'client interaction'
  • Correction: Brightoil Legend

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Gains in Asia/Europe box rates are regressing
    RATE GAINS on Asia/North Europe box routes are regressing, with analysts predicting that general rate increases for November will prove unsustainable
  • More KG feeders insolvent
    INSOLVENCIES of KG German feeder box ships soared over the past few days, as lenders lose patience with managers and investors
  • Japan orderbook falls 27%
    JAPAN'S yard orderbooks shrank by 27% year on year in October
  • Reefer reversal building?
    OPERATORS of reefer vessels are plucking up courage again as shippers of fresh produce reassess options in light of box rate rises, the Dutch research group Dynamar has reported
  • Brokers see older box tonnage lagging
    CHARTER rate differentials will increase between modern 'eco'-type box ships and older standard designs, according to a survey
  • Tallink 3Q profits soar 22%
    ESTONIAN ferry group Tallink has reported a 22% rise in 3Q profits to €49.6M ($63.2M), despite a 13% rise in fuel costs
  • Yangzijiang diversifies with 40% stake
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said it has continued its diversification beyond shipbuilding with a key stake in a new subsidiary
  • HHI's new orders drop 25%
    HYUNDAI HI of South Korea told Fairplay today its new orders for October 2012 dropped 25% against the same period last year, on continued weak demand
  • Jiangnan wins huge VLGC order
    CHINESE LPG importer Oriental Energy has confirmed to Fairplay that it has booked six 80,000m³ VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard - with options for up to 16 more ships
  • China to raise oil imports as economy stabilises
    CHINA is ready to expand oil imports as economic growth returns, tanker consultancy Poten & Partners has predicted
  • Panamaxes key bulker S&P
    PANAMAXES dominated the S&P market for bulkers last week, as the depressed freight market forced asset prices down to attractive levels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Oakland Port Maintenance Workers Call Strike
    Port maintenance workers in Oakland represented by the Service Employees International Union plan to strike Tuesday, protesting what they charge are unfair labor practices by the port authority during contract negotiations. The SEIU intends to hold a press conference at the end of the first shift on the docks Tuesday. If...
  • NYK Connects Its Largest Solar Energy Generating System to Power Grid
    NYK Trading Corporation's ribbon cutting ceremony. TOKYO - NYK Trading Corporation, an NYK Group company (head office: Tokyo; president: Motoo Igawa), has connected NYK's largest solar energy generating system to the community's power grid. The 500-kilowatt system, which is located at a warehouse owned by Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. in the U.S....
  • Rhenus Opens New Logistics Center in Germany
    European logistics provider Rhenus has opened its newly constructed 41,000-square-meter logistics center in Frankfurt, Germany. During the opening ceremony on Nov. 16, Michael Brockhaus, a Rhenus board member, handed over the symbolic key to Martin Lohmeier, the branch manager at the site. The multi-user warehouse has more than 21,000 square meters of...
  • WTO Launches Interactive Trade Data Tool
    The World Trade Organization today launched International Trade and Market Access, an interactive tool that presents WTO data on merchandise and commercial services trade, as well as selected market access indicators from the publication World Tariff Profiles. The tool can be accessed through the WTO's website and is presented in the...
  • Easy Vehicle Mover for Long Distances
    The Stringo 450 LD is designed to quickly and safely transport vehicles of up to three tonnes over long distances. The operator has full control over loading and faces forward while driving. The roll-over protection bar and a thick rubber plate protect the operator and vehicle in case of rapid...
  • Three Labor Disputes Threaten Portland Port
    The Port of Portland, Ore., is in the eye of a storm that could result in job actions from three different labor disputes shutting down some or all of its marine terminals. Of most immediate concern is a contract impasse between 25 marine security officers and the port authority. The security...
  • Strikes Set to Hit New Zealand Ferry Service
    Two unions, the Aviation and Marine Engineers Association and the Merchant Services Guild, have issued strike notices to Interislander, the road and rail ferry service across New Zealand's Cook Strait, owned and operated by state-owned rail operator KiwiRail. The notices follow several months of negotiations, according to Thomas Davis, Interislander's general...
  • Port of Tallinn Signs Agreement With Chinese Export Development Corporation
    Estonia's Port of Tallinn and the China National Corporation for Overseas Economic Cooperation recently signed an agreement to support use of the port's industrial parks by Chinese exporters. The cooperation deal was signed in Tallinn by Ain Kaljurand, the port's chairman of the board, and Ma Zhiwu, CCOEC's president. CCOEC will use...
  • Election Gives Trucking Industry Some Regulatory Certainty, But Questions Remain
    Another four years of the Obama administration ensures little will change regarding the pipeline of trucking regulation, and despite some carriers and shippers' protests, the certainty helps shippers and carriers, a truck regulation expert said Monday. Carriers and shippers also know they will have to take into account new costs fueled by...
  • Logistics Hiring Gap Growing Toward 200,000 Workers, Study Suggests
    Trucking may have its driver shortage and the airlines a pilot shortage, but those problems are only part of a larger supply chain labor challenge. About 270,200 logistics jobs will be created each year in the U.S. between 2012 and 2018, according to a study from the Georgia Center of Innovation...
  • Trucking Still Stable, But Capacity Slightly Tight, Says FTR Associates
    Nashville, Ind.-based transportation forecaster FTR Associates reported that its Shippers Condition Index in September was basically flat compared with August, indicating stable but slightly tight truck capacity. Shippers should expect to see a gradual deterioration in shipping conditions at the end of 2012 and throughout 2013 because of slowly increasing freight...
  • AASHTO Names Executive Director
    Frederick G. "Bud" Wright, AASHTO's new executive director. The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials today voted to approve Frederick G. "Bud" Wright as executive director. Wright is the organization's seventh executive director, succeeding John Horsley, who is retiring on Feb. 1, 2013. He has almost...
  • Worldwide Express Names Marketing VP
    Dallas-based package and freight shipping firm Worldwide Express today named Amy Milligan as vice president of marketing and business analytics. In the role, Milligan will lead business analysis initiatives, including translating organizational visions and strategies into measurable marketing goals. Milligan, who brings more than 15 years of experience to her new position,...
  • Transloading on the Rise
    ANAHEIM, Calif. - The transloading of cargo from marine containers into 53-foot domestic equipment near seaports ebbs and flows based on macroeconomic developments. However, the long-term trend is definitely upward, as retailers use the strategy to manage the inventory in their supply chains. Cambridge Systematics recently completed a study of transloading...
  • Existing Home Sales Rise in US
    Sales of existing homes in the U.S. in October rose 2.1 percent from September and jumped 10.9 percent year-over-year. October existing home sales, which include single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops, rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.79 million....
  • IATA Announces Successful Trials of Electronic Consignment Security Declaration
    The International Air Transport Association today announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, which meets regulatory demands for evidence that security measures have been applied to air cargo and mail. The e-CSD details how, when and by whom a consignment of cargo or mail has been secured, standardizing the...
  • Governor Seeks Extra $50 Million for Savannah Harbor Project
    Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced at the Georgia Ports Authority board meeting today that he will seek an extra $50 million to fund the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, as part of his fiscal 2014 budget plan. If approved, the proposal will increase state funding for the dredging project to $231.1 million. The...
  • Clipper Heads New Vessel Pool
    Clipper Projects, the Danish project cargo and heavy lift operator, has established a pool of multipurpose ships with Swiss and German ship owners and managers. The new pool, including Zurich-based Enzian Ship Management and Germany's Freese Shipping, will initially comprise fourteen multipurpose ships of 15,000 to 20,000 deadweight tons. The pool will...
  • October Cargo Shipments Set Seaway Record
    The St. Lawrence Seaway today cargo shipments in October were 4.4 million metric tons, up 9.8 percent from October 2011. For the shipping season period to date, March 22 to Oct. 31, cargo shipments totaled 29.5 million metric tons, an increased of 1.4 percent compared with the same period in 2011. In...
  • NY-NJ Truckers May Seek State Action
    Frustrated by post-hurricane delays, New York-New Jersey port truckers say they may seek state legislation to prohibit marine terminals from charging detention and demurrage when congestion prevents prompt pickups and deliveries. "We're discussing it with our members, our attorneys, and politicians," said Jeff Bader, president of the Association of Bi-State Motor...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Khalifa does the business
    Abu Dhabi's main port operator has moved 90% of its container business to the emirate's huge new Khalifa Port just two months after the opening of the facility.Abu ...
  • COSCON join MSC in mid-December GRI
    Chinese state-owned ocean carrier COSCON has followed the lead of MSC in asking for a general rate increase effective December 15 on the downturn-plagued Asia - ...
  • TSA postpone GRI
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said in a statement that their intended December 1 rate rise of USD400 per 40ft container for west coast destinations ...
  • EU Chinese crockery tax... 'disingenuous rubbish'
    At least that is the view of the director general of the British Retail Consortium, Stephen Robertson, who is up in arms at the imposition by the EU of an immediate ...
  • APM Terminals pushes ahead with Badagry
    The Hague-based APM Terminals is pushing ahead with an ambitious project to build and operate a new deep sea port in Nigeria that will both serve as a new maritime ...
  • World economy continues to decline

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Seanergy confirms sales
    Bulker owner cuts capesize exposure as Restis clan rides to the rescue yet again.
  • Lukoil locks in MR
    The trading arm of a Russian oil giant appears to have fixed a medium-range (MR) product tanker for up to three years.
  • CIT crusade takes shape
    CIT will consider acquiring chunks of loan portfolios from banks that are looking to reduce exposure to shipping under a campaign to re-establish its reputation as a leader in bluewater finance.
  • Murmansk cutting losses
    Russia's Murmansk Shipping has reduced its nine-month deficit, but revenue was down.
  • Divi pledge sparks Diana
    A promise of a sustained dividend payout helped to push up shares in Diana Containerships today.
  • DRYS isn't OSG
    Deutsche Bank doesn't believe DryShips will be forced to file for bankruptcy in the near term but fears the risk of Chapter 11 could become an issue in the years to come.
  • Economou in the hot seat
    Wells Fargo Securities downgraded shares of DryShips Monday amid concerns surrounding $420m worth of unfunded newbuilding commitments.
  • Glencore back in action
    Glencore has entered the panamax period market to hire a Taiwan Navigation vessel.
  • Mitsubishi sells again
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has been linked to the sale of another panamax bulker by Mitsubishi Ore Transport (MOT).
  • CSCL's boxes of cash
    Hong Kong-listed CSCL is raising $112m from the sale and leaseback of 140,000 containers.
  • DCIX hits the mark
    Diana Containerships sees Q3 profit measure up against Wall Street forecasts.
  • Frontline will need boost
    Arctic Securities has taken a red pen to its VLCC rate forecast for the next two years.
  • OOCL faces French trial
    OOCL is to be prosecuted in France over the 2003 death of executive Courtenay Allan.
  • Mokster's Statoil success
    Simon Mokster Shipping has secured two more years employment for a platform supply vessel with Statoil.
  • Drill goes horribly wrong
    A probe has begun in Estonia after 20 crew were injured testing an escape chute from a ro-ro.
  • Who will survive?
    VLCC owners battling a "100-year storm" should expect rates to get worse with supply and demand to remain out of sync for at least two more years, DVB says.
  • Research ship stranded
    A CMA CGM research ship is stuck in the southern Indian Ocean after it struck a shoal.
  • Hanjin's boxship rush
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has confirmed a new contract to build boxships worth KRW 177.4bn ($163.2m).
  • Jiangsu wins tug quartet
    Xiamen International Port Co has signed up for four new tugs at a domestic shipyard.
  • Harry shuns bandwagon
    Greek owner Harry Vafias will not be climbing on the eco product tanker bandwagon any time soon.
  • Cosco in paper push
    China Cosco Holdings is plotting a visit to the bond market to help pay for investments outside of its homeland.
  • Golden charters PSV
    Golden Energy Offshore has agreed to charter a PSV newbuilding delivering that is due out of a Norwegian shipyard early next year.
  • Pizza sparks ferry scrap
    Two Britons have been seriously injured in two separate fights on a P&O ferry.
  • Subsea 7 makes more
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 is aiming for more Petrobras work after boosting third quarter profit.
  • Sentinel sells AHTS
    Sentinel Marine, the offshore vessel operator, has sold the second of its three anchor handlers on order in China.
  • STX wins car carriers
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of Korea has announced a deal to build up to four new pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
  • Shipping on hold
    AP Moller-Maersk will not invest significantly in shipping over the next five years and instead focus on its offshore and port sectors.
  • Norden sells again
    Danish shipowner Norden is said to have sold off more modern tonnage as it looks to focus on eco-designed tonnage.
  • US boxes defy Sandy
    US inbound container volumes are set to increase in November, despite the interruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy.
  • Prosafe makes it two
    Prosafe have converted a letter of intent for an accommodation semi-submersible into a firm contract at SembCorp Marine.
  • Rig fire claims two
    One man men is confirmed dead and another is missing following an explosion on an oil platform in the US on Friday.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Maersk's CEO says company will reduce container investment
    Nils Andersen, CEO of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, told the Financial Times that the company will invest more heavily in its oil, drilling, and ports businesses, and not as much in its container business Maersk Line.
  • ILA's Daggett vows fight on container royalties
    The union's president has broken weeks of silence during contract negotiations to state that employers "want to grab more money away from the ILA and its members by placing a cap on container royalty."
  • TSA delays December rate hike by 2 weeks
  • Maersk/CMA CGM Med loop slows, adds Beirut
  • Diana reports profit, adds 10th ship to fleet
  • European shippers see fallout from sulfur regs
    The European Shippers Council (ESC) expressed concern Monday about potential harm to several industries from new limits on the sulfur content of fuel used by ships in the Baltic and North seas and English Channel.
  • St. Lawrence Seaway sees uptick in cargo
  • Analysis: Freight industry to suffer if nation goes over fiscal cliff
  • Industry urges Senate PNTR approval for Russia
    The U.S. House on Friday approved the 2012 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act legislation, which if approved by the Senate and signed by the president would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia.
  • WTO checks China's duties on U.S. steel
  • DOT considers Delta flights from Seattle to Tokyo
  • Warning: Cost of shipping going up in 2013
  • Rare case
  • FedEx, UPS prepare for holiday rush
  • Spinning a new yarn
  • Improving import clearance
  • A question of values
  • ECS' Italian landing
  • Charting a unique course
  • WFS handles BA cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
  • Bunker prices climbing in Fujairah
    Good avails in South Africa.
  • Bunker prices strart the week firm in Rotterdam
    Low sulphur residual product tumble in Piraeus.
  • Bunker stem sizes up in 2011
    Data used for IMO sulphur monitoring show increase in stem sizes, but shrinking overall HFO volumes tested.
  • IMO reviewing structure of committees
    Proposes to rename the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) to the Sub-Committee on the Environment.
  • DME opens office in Singapore
    Exchange is considering launching a fuel oil contract.
  • Slow-steaming close to shore cuts emissions, US study finds
    The new study highlights significant falls in ship emissions from slower speeds.
  • 'Medium speed' ferries focus on fuel consumption
    Incat research project looks at cutting 'fast ferry' speeds to less than 30 knots.
  • Argentina asks UN to free navy ship
    Plea made to UN maritime court in Germany.
  • 'Bunker Prize' motivates best practice at DFDS
    'Finding further fuel savings has become part of everyday culture on all ships,' company says.
  • Russian refinery to cut fuel oil output
    Central Russian refinery will have 'residual processing plant' on stream by 2015.
  • Fears for UK-Europe ferry route post-2015
    Higher fuel costs could see ferry operators cutting back services.
  • Modern ships sold as 'eco' focus sharpens
    Norden has sold two recently built ships.
  • Week opens with higher bunker prices
    Bunker prices higher while demand mixed at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • WFS a 'superior' marine fuel counterparty, says CEO
    Company sees 'very small impact' in terms of write offs from the marine fuel segment.
  • Shipowner seeks to repair vessel arrested for unpaid bunkers
    It is in the 'interests of all claimants' that the repair of the Ratan Fidelity is permitted, says Ratanpur Shipping Lines.
  • NAT moves 'aggressively' to reduce energy consumption
    In the midst of testing 'inexpensive' fuel saving measures, it says.
  • Safe LNG bunkering operations in Singapore 'feasible'
    'No apparent obstacles' in implementing operating models, joint industry project concludes.

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