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BRIEFS

December 20, 2012

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East coast dockers threaten December 29 strike, talks end over bonus cap Merger talks between Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud underway Singapore cancels G-Fuel's bunkering licence for contravention of terms Indian shipowners cry out for State Bank-backed bond-aid solution Kuehne + Nagel Belgium to provide more hi-tech warehousing for Creston Henan starts one-stop customs clearance to reduce cost to shippers Greater Mekong sub-region ministers look to investment opportunities China's 2pc rail-water box volume falls short of 10-20pc won elsewhere Hunan-Western Hubei provincial highway S303 opens to traffic Portland secures federal funds for box tug-barge for Maine-NY loop Hong Kong-Airlines offers HK-Nanning-Chongqing charter cargo flights CATA delays forwarding reforms, intended to keep out smaller firms Global air cargo security market to surpass US$486 million in 2013: report

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Ashit Desai Memorial Seminar throws light on the way ahead for Indian maritime sector Hamburg Sud & in preliminary merger talks Liner Cargo Incident Notification System gaining acceptance Machilipatnam port project likely to see movement soon New Mangalore Port now offers 14 metres draught at 4 berths Hyderabad airport recognised as best cargo airport, best cargo terminal China importing more rice this year

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Centralized ICAO negotiation event produces 130 new air services agreements The International Civil Aviation Organization's 2012 Air Services Negotiation Conference (ICAN 2012) concluded last week with participating states signing a total of 130 new air se... Turkish Airlines to serve two new cities in Iran Today (19 December), Turkish Airlines is launching a twice-weekly Istanbul - Isfahan (Iran) service. A sixth Iranian destination, after Teheran, Masha, Shiraz, Tabriz and Isf... Brazilian mining group starts construction of Corredor Logístico Integrado de Nacala The Brazilian mining group Vale has started construction work on its Corredor Logístico Integrado de Nacala. The 136 km long heavy haul freight corridor runs from the Moatize mines... IRU strengthens cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Commission Representatives of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the cooperation b... Wista awards LSCT managing director Marco Simonetti The president of Wista Italy, Daniela Fara, director of the Merchant Navy Academy, presented the "Wista Personality of the Year Italy 2012" award to Marco Simonetti,who w... Fiege and Apollo Logi Solutions establish joint venture in India The German logistics service provider Fiege recently extended its market focus to India by signing a joint venture contract with Apollo Logi Solutions Ltd, a member of the Indian A... Elite association formed to represent freight forwarders The Elite Association of Logistic Networks (Elite) has been officially launched following the qualification of nine major global logistics networks as founding members. The nine gl... Seaco leadership changes Seaco Srl, a shipping container lessor, has selected Jeremy Matthew to be its group CEO and Paul Merritt as group COO. This move follows the announcement of Dave Amble's retirement... Iveco to supply 115 Daily Natural Power vehicles to TNT Express Italy Iveco and TNT Express Italy have signed a contract for the delivery of 115 Daily Natural Power vehicles by 2013. The methane gas-powered vehicles will be used by TNT for its expres... Croatia to privatise state-owned freight railway The Croatian government wants to sell 75% of the country's freight railway HZ Cargo. Local press reports indicate that talks are to be held with potential partners in Austria, Czec... Merger talks between Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd The executive boards of the German shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd AG and Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG (Hamburg S'd), in agreement with their sharehold...

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
CVN 78 passes another construction milestone ACL to transport Canadian crude on U.S. waterways Aker Philly starts production of second SeaRiver Aframax BIW gets two more DDG 51 program contracts Textron gets $23.3 million more for SSC Arctech Helsinki Shipyard gets another icebreaker order Damen acquires ship repairer Arno Dunkerque Wärtsilä wins a clutch of ship design contracts

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Greenbrier reports Icahn offer 'grossly undervalues company' TSA member carriers eye cargo rate increases Crowley taps Tony Otero as Caribbean Services V.P. Electrical lines go underground for Port of Vancouver freight project Pair of NYK subsidiaries make merger plans for next year

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
CSA issues reference rate to calm China's coastal dry bulk price war Domestic carriers urged to exercise self-discipline after underbidding and losses Atlantic VLCC employment to rise Charterers will seek alternatives to pricey Atlantic suezmaxes CMA CGM closes in on ports sale China Merchants expected to seal deal for Terminal Link stake next month Chinese state shipping majors invest in Kaohsiung Terminal Six Cosco Pacific, CMHI and China Shipping Terminal Development take 30% stake Odfjell expands joint venture with Lindsay Goldberg Deal supports expansion into emerging markets CMB Group agrees debt refinancing deal Funding also underpins order for six South Korea-built handysize ships Thome targets subcontinent in tie-up with Indian shipmanager Doehle Danautic provides officers for tanker and dry bulk fleets Baltic Sea aframax earnings rise $11,000 overnight Demand for ice-class tonnage pushes market to new highs US docks strike looms after talks collapse over container royalties Clock is ticking for shippers as December 29 deadline approaches TSA announces 'make or break' rates hikes for January Transpacific box lines will push up dry cargo rates by $600 per feu

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Cruise safety push 'by no means done' The cruise industry confirmed today that it will retain the services of the independent panel that vetted its post-Costa Concordia Operational Safety Review Pirates kidnap 5 mariners PIRATES have kidnapped five tanker crew members after ransacking the ship off Nigeria, operator Medallion Marine of India said today US fears 'container cliff' NEGOTIATIONS broke off today between management and unions representing US East and Gulf Coast dockers, heightening the chance of a crippling strike on 30 December Pilot: Prestige leaks ignored for days PRESTIGE, the tanker at the root of the huge oil spill off Spain a decade ago, had been taking in water for four days before it sent a distress call, a Spanish court has been told TSA seeks new rate rise of $600/feu TRANS-PACIFIC box carriers are seeking a rate increase of $600 per feu to the US West Coast JR signs restructuring DUTCH feeder box ship owner JR Shipping said today it has signed a long-developing restructuring deal with Germany's HSH Nordbank China drives forest products rebound GLOBAL production and trade of forest products continues to shift towards Asia, the UN's Food & Agriculture Organisation has indicated CSSC buys CIS's steel CSSC HAS signed a deal worth 10Bn yuan ($1.6Bn) to buy 1M tonnes of steel from Chongqing Iron & Steel EU boosts passenger rights A NEW EU regulation on maritime passenger rights has come into force Damen acquires another French repair yard DAMEN Shipyards of the Netherlands said today it has acquired leading northern French ship repair yard ARNO Dunkerque Where Suezmaxes go, will VLCCs follow? A SHARP rise in the spot freight rates for Suezmax tankers from West Africa is likely to bring VLCCs to the region to chase cargoes, a shipping analyst noted today Odfjell, Lindsay Goldberg extending their JV ODFJELL, Norway's listed parcel tanker and tank terminals group, and the US private equity group Lindsay Goldberg are extending a tank terminals JV worldwide China raising bunker tax CHINA'S domestic bunker taxes will increase by 15% in 2013, the government's tax bureau has said Hapag, Hamburg Süd discussing merger PRESSURE on box shipping margins and structural overcapacity might spark another mega-merger, as Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg S'd of Germany confirmed such talks today

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
New Year to Be 'Difficult' for Shippers Nashville, Ind.-based transportation forecaster FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index for October was -5.0, improving nearly two points from September. FTR predicts that the current improvement will yield to a gradual deterioration in shipping conditions as 2012 ends and throughout 2013. FTR also has been forecasting that new trucking regulations and slowly rising... Jaxport Names Schleicher Interim CEO Roy Schleicher, Jaxport's interim CEO. The Jacksonville Port Authority's board of directors today unanimously named Roy Schleicher as interim CEO, filling the vacancy created by the departure of A. Paul Anderson. The board also began the process for hiring an executive search firm to identify candidates to fill the role permanently. Schleicher... Survey: Shippers Less Optimistic About Future Volumes The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index, a monthly survey of international shippers and forwarders measuring Europe-based trade lanes, conducted by Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research Group and Transport Intelligence, rose 0.6 points to 48.0 in December, the second consecutive month of improvement. The increase was favorable, but the reading remains... St. Lawrence Seaway's Cargo Traffic Rises 11 Percent The Saint Lawrence Seaway handled 5.1 million metric tons (about 5.6 million tons) of cargo shipments in November, increasing 11 percent year-over-year. Continuing demand for iron ore, coal and general cargo from the industrial and manufacturing sectors lifted the tonnage numbers, according to Marine Delivers. For the period from March 22 to... Damen Shipyards Acquires Arno Dunkerque Dutch shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Group today acquired ship repair yard Arno Dunkerque, located in the Port of Dunkirk in France. The yard will continue its ship repair and conversion services, and its personnel and management will remain in place. The acquisition "fits perfectly" in Damen Shipyards' long-term strategy to expand its... Containerization & Intermodal Institute Makes $5,000 Donation to Seamen's Church Institute of NY/NJ NEWARK, N.J. -The Containerization & Intermodal Institute presented the Seamen's Church Institute at Port Newark a $5,000 donation to assist in the repairs of the center following damages sustained by Hurricane Sandy. The presentation was made at the Connie Awards on Monday, December 10th in Newark, NJ. The Seamen's Church Institute... Union Pacific Railroad Contributes the Equivalent of Eight Boxcars of Food to UP's Northern Region Food Banks OMAHA, Neb. - Union Pacific Railroad is helping keep eight food banks in its northern region states stocked during these tough economic times by contributing $80,000 - $10,000 to each - that will be used to purchase 1.6 million pounds of food, enough to fill eight boxcars. "It's during tough times... In Honor of Senator Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, the Second-Longest-Serving Senator in US Senate History, Who Died December 17 in Bethesda, Md. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The U.S. maritime industry and our nation have lost a true patriot and hero. Senator Daniel Inouye will be missed. Ever since he first arrived in Washington, D.C., in 1959 as a congressman from Hawaii, three years later becoming a senator, Dan Inouye was a tireless supporter... Logwin Expands in China Login's new office in Shantou, China. Air and ocean freight provider Logwin today opened a new office in Shantou, China, a growing port city located near Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Xiamen. It is the fourth office Logwin has opened in China in 2012. The company now has 29 offices across the country. Shantou... Transporeon Opens New Headquarters in Singapore Mario Sander, Transporeon's new managing director of Asia-Pacific services. Transporeon and Ticontract, two Transporeon Group companies specializing in e-logistics solutions, has opened a new joint headquarters in Singapore. The company also opened in office in Philadelphia in October 2011. These expansions signal the next phase of extending the Transporeon's network outside of... Greenbrier Rejects Icahn's Acquisition Proposal Railcar maker The Greenbrier Companies' advisors have engaged in discussions with Carl Icahn and his associates regarding an acquisition of Greenbrier by American Railcar Industries, which is controlled by Icahn, or an acquisition of American Railcar by Greenbrier. Greenbrier's board of directors concluded that Icahn's proposal to buy Greenbrier for $20... APM Terminals Apapa Named "Best Terminal Operator of the Year" at Nigerian Maritime Excellence Awards APAPA, Nigeria - APM Terminals Apapa was named the winner of the 2012 Terminal Operator Award by the Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria at their annual Maritime Excellence Awards ceremony. APM Terminals Apapa, which assumed operational control of the facility in 2006, is now the busiest container terminal in West... Q&A: ILA-USMX Standoff Who'll blink? That's the biggest question in the ILA-USMX negotiations, but there are others. Let's take them one by one. Why couldn't the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance agree on a contract extension? Federal mediator George Cohen reportedly was ready Tuesday with a press release announcing an extension of... Economy Service Boosts FedEx Freight Profit, Volume FedEx Freight increased its profit 90 percent from a year ago as less-than-truckload revenue and freight demand climbed in the three months that ended Nov. 30. The largest stand-alone LTL carrier in the U.S., FedEx Freight reported a $76 million operating profit on $1.38 billion in revenue for its second quarter... Lufthansa Cargo Fights Dutch Ban on Flower Flights Lufthansa Cargo is taking legal action to overturn the Dutch government's ban on the German carrier's transporting flowers from Colombia to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. The Dutch government ruled in early 2012 that a bilateral treaty between Colombia and the Netherlands restricted traffic rights to carriers registered in the two nations. The ruling,... Swiss Regulators Fine Logistics Companies for Price-Fixing Swiss competition regulators fined four international logistics companies - locally-based Kuehne+Nagel and Panalpina, Germany's Deutsche Bahn/Schenker and Agility of Kuwait - for their role in a global cartel that fixed air cargo prices between 2003 and 2007. The combined fines of 6.2 million francs ($6.8 million) levied by the Swiss competition... Drewry Container Rate Benchmark Edges Up The Drewry weekly Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles spot rate benchmark inched up this week, indicating that carriers' plans to implement a $400 general rate increase on Dec. 15 were not successful, even as the lines renew their push for increases as of mid-January. The mid-December increase had been postponed from Dec.... Qatar Airways to Recover $117.5 Million Paid for Cargolux Stake Qatar Airways will get back the $117.5 million it paid for a 35 percent stake in Cargolux it acquired from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg a year ago as part of a plan to become a top air cargo operator by 2015. The Luxembourg government is buying back the shareholding and... FedEx Profit Fell 12 Percent in Second Quarter FedEx today reported its net profit in the second quarter, which ended Nov. 30, was $438 million, down 12 percent from $497 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly earnings were $1.39 per diluted share, compared with $1.57 per share during the same period last year. Hurricane Sandy lowered the...

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud in merger talks Germany's two premier ocean carriers are in merger talks to create the fourth largest container line in the world.The executive boards of ... CGM gets ready for IPO Maersk pays retrofit costs for chartered-in boxships Maersk Line is to pay owners of tonnage it charters in to install fuel-saving technology on vessels that it operates commercially but does not own.The Danish owner ... TSA announces 'make or break' rate hikes for January Transpacific liner operators are suggesting rate hikes from mid-January to defy downward pressure from weak seasonal demand and to prevent discounting spilling ... ATA warns on fiscal cliff The American Trucking Association's [ATA] For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped by a month-on-month 3.7% in November in its first gain since July but it warned that ... ILA strike looms after talks with USMX collapse over container royalties A strike by dockers at US ports stretching from Maine to Texas has become likelier from December 29 after talks between the International Longshoremen's Association ...

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Pangea moves quickly in US Pangea LNG has moved quickly into the next step to secure authorisation for a floating LNG export project off the Texas coast. Bank backs foreclosure Bank of America (BofA) has asked a federal judge in Florida for permission to foreclose on containerships controlled by a cash-strapped Caribbean carrier and its founder, Jordan Monocandilos. DNB mulls BLT fire sale DNB Capital Markets has laid the groundwork for the sale of up to 30 Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) chemical carriers. Scandlines eyes 2015 Baltic owner Scandlines is looking at 2015 before it can get its hands on new ro-ro ferries. Erria sells final ship Erria has exited the shipowning arena following the sale of its final vessel. Arctia orders at Uki Arctia Karhu, a joint venture between Arctia Shipping and the Port of Kemi in Finland, has ordered a new icebreaker. Guards hijack Dae San A North Korean cargoship and 33 crew have been hijacked by Somali guards after the vessel was detained for dumping cement. Bank questions eco Owners planning to jump on the eco newbuilding bandwagon may wish to think again, according to a hard-hitting report from Credit-Suisse. Second ship stuck The devastating cyclone Evan has grounded another ship off Fiji. Arctech wins icebreaker Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has bagged a contract for work on another Russian icebreaker. Flex takes fight to SHI Flex LNG is to take a different angle on its $500m fight with Samsung Heavy Industries after six months of butting heads in one direction failed to settle the dispute. CSCL boxes clever again Chinese container line CSCL is banking another big profit from the sale and leaseback of boxes. Damen buys again Expanding Damen Shipyards Group has made another acquisition in the shiprepair sector. KDM buys ShipMar KDM Shipping of Ukraine is boosting its dry cargo operations in Russia with the takeover of ShipMar. Chinese trio delve in Three Chinese companies have joined forces to invest in a Taiwanese terminal controlled by Yang Ming Marine in what will be the first investment by mainland companies in a Taiwanese port. Plumbe goes shopping Johnny Plumbe has a little less to spend on his Christmas shopping after buying almost £30,000 worth of stock in ACM Shipping. Five crew snatched Heavily armed pirates have ransacked a tanker off Nigeria kidnapping five crew members. Maersk in Walmart row Protesters have tried to stop the unloading of a Maersk containership in the US in action against retail giant Walmart. Knightsbridge sales end John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge looks to have cut its ties with the VLCC sector following the sale of its last tanker. Reefer linked to spill Aruba authorities say a German-owned reefer has spilled oil during an operation to empty ballast tanks. Chengxi wins eight bulkers Three owners have signed up for a total of eight new bulkers at CSSC's Chengxi yard in China. Offshore to remain buoyant The outlook for the offshore support vessel market over the next two years remains bright despite continued uncertainty in the global economy. Vs to miss Suezmax fun VLCC owners are unlikely to join in the pre-Christmas spike enjoyed in the Suezmax sector. Odfjell grows PE pact Odfjell is set to bag over $200m from its private equity partner to fuel its terminal growth ambitions. Six more for COSL Finland's Wartsila has won orders for six new offshore vessels from expanding China Oilfield Services Ltd (COSL). Seabird seals African deal Cyprus-based SeaBird Exploration has won 100 days of work for its Northern Explorer survey ship in South Africa. Thome looks to India Thome Ship Management has teamed up with India's Doehle Danautic as it looks to boost its recruitment of ship's officers. HHI worse by half New ship orders at Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have fallen nearly 50% this year. Bunker sales slide Singapore's marine bunker sales fell to a nine month low last month with industry talk of worse to come. Keep up your guard NATO is urging the merchant shipping community not to lower their guard over Christmas saying pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and surrounding waters "will not be taking a holiday." TSA lines up increase Container lines in the Asia-US freight market are said to be resisting cyclical winter season pressures on rates. PACD gets extension Pacific Drilling has been given another month to decide if it wants to go ahead with another drillship newbuilding. Charter dispute ignites A Greek operator has turned to a New York court for aid in enforcing an arbitration award against PDVSA of Venezuela.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Possible German liner combination seen as positive "I think it would be a great move, a great message for shippers and all the vendors," said Rudy Mack, whose tenure as president of Hapag-Lloyd America from 1999 to 2007 capped 35 years with the company. Analysis: Germany's Big 2 - how a merged network would look FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications TP Pulse: Tangible concern over ILA strike Ninety-four percent of transpacific shippers surveyed by American Shipper last week said they are concerned about a potential strike at U.S. East and Gulf coast ports at the end of 2012. Extreme Express upgrades IT infrastructure ILA, USMX talks break down, 'container cliff' in the making "This is truly a 'container cliff' in the making. The retail industry, once again, calls on President Obama to engage directly in the negotiations," said Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation. Grimaldi to launch new Med-U.S. service The Italy-based parent company of Atlantic Container Line has plans to start a new direct service between the Mediterranean and North America, as soon as the second half of next year or 2014. Air cargo to get marginally better in 2013 However, the freight market might take some time to adjust to the new planes. The introduction of more capacity in the coming years will also have an impact on the global cargo business, making rates unstable. Chinese consortium invests in Kaohsiung terminal TSA announces another rate increase "This is a make or break period for transpacific carriers," said TSA executive administrator Brian M. Conrad. The carriers "cannot afford another year in which expiring contracts and seasonally weak demand erode rate levels." GL develops route-specific loading plans for boxships Leasing group kicks DC-8s out of fleet Trucking tonnage increases in November Kohl's adds solar, S.C. Johnson captures wind Charleston box volume up 12% Shipco expands ICT business to SoCal Kovacs named NVC Logistics president Ex-Im Bank loans support exports to Latin America

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DECEMBER 19, 2012
Prices steady in Fujairah While IFO prices flat in Africa. Prices climb across Europe Distillates make double digit gains in Rotterdam. US port talks stall Container royalties major sticking point between management and union. Maersk looks for fuel economies from chartered tonnage Retrofitting non-owned ships thought to be a first. Fujairah 'sees slump' in demand for 380 cSt product Players link fall to presence of Iranian product. Brightoil loses another senior trader Spokeswoman says resignation will have 'minimal' impact on the company. Oil spill in Aruba Spill happened during ballast tank operation. Wartsila secures design contract PSV will be designed to be 'environmentally efficient' with reduced emissions. Bunker prices higher mid-week Demand mixed in key Asian ports on Wednesday. Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Sud in merger talks A merger between the two companies would create the fourth largest containership firm in the world. International Bunkering promotes trader Hernan Ortiz to start new role from January 1. Saudi oil minister: Global oil supply plentiful, demand good Minister says buyers and sellers are happy with current prices. CMF to be integrated into CEPSA The marine fuel supplier will be known as CEPSA from January 1, 2013.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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