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BRIEFS

December 21, 2012

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Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement ups rate US$600/FEU January 15 Shippers demand Obama prevent dock strike, bosses reveal offer to union Grain terminals in US Pacific Northwest reject ILWU contract demand French state-owned railway fined US$81 million for market bullying US imposes duties on 'subsidised' Chinese and Vietnamese wind towers Tianjin's Dongjiang Bonded Port Area opens major Hebei promotion Liuzhou launches first railway cargo service to Russia via special train Slow steaming risks contract breach if ships not moving with 'all speed' EU and Singapore Free Trade Agreement expected to ease trade rules CEVA sells off bulk container business to Australia's Brambles DHL Supply Chain Japan develops stronger, less wasteful eco-packaging CargoSmart sells software to interface with Japan's advanced filing Changi ups landing fee rebate to 50pc to boost troubled cargo sector PanAm Airways boss gets 30-year in jail for viewing child pornography Fujian provincial airports 11-month air freight volume rises 6.7pc China to develop Zhengzhou into a modern aviation city in hinterland Routes Americas carrier conference held in Colombia February 10-12

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
First rake handled successfully at ICD-Wardha L&T delivers 1st High Speed Interceptor Boat to Coast Guard Logistics Professionals Networking Get Together held MOL (Asia) announces senior appointment & promotion in its West Asia Region SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax bulk carrier New EU rule may impair pharma ingredient exports Rakesh Mehra elected Chairman of SRTEPC Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port launched INR turns weak against dollar

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
China Eastern increases capacity to Taiwan From today (20 December), China Eastern is increasing its capacity on the Shanghai Hongqiao - Taipei (Taiwan) service by replacing the current narrow-body A321 aircraft with a wide... Next stage of Maldon to Dombarton rail link in NSW Australia now starting The Maldon to Dombarton rail link project in NSW Australia has moved to the next stage with the awarding of contracts to Parsons Brinckerhoff and GHD for vital engineering, plannin... Promising year end for Boeing The US aerospace giant Boeing is closing 2012 with good news. It includes the delivery of the first B777-300ER in the USA to American Airlines (11 December) and the finalization of... Four major forwarders rate Hapag-Lloyd as best liner shipping company Four leading international forwarding companies have chosen Hamburg (Germany)-based Hapag-Lloyd as their best partner. Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel presented Hapag-Lloyd with t... Zumtobel Group selects JCL Logistics as service provider JCL Logistics, a global service provider based in Austria, has gained a new client in the shape of the Zumtobel Group, a global manufacturer of lighting management systems and ligh... United Shipping with new partner in Romania United Shipping Inc (USI), a premier worldwide association of independently owned freight forwarders and customs brokers with over 135 partner companies and 375 offices, has announ... David Cheslin says goodbye to Coastlink David Cheslin will relinquish his chairmanship of Coastlink on 31 December 2012. He will be no longer involved in the organisation, although he will still maintain the Coastlink gr... John Bomer joins Intermarine as special consultant to the CEO Intermarine LLC is retaining John O. Bomer as a special consultant to its CEO. His main focus will be centred on the expansion of Intermarine's Africa service. Prior to his arrival... Bremen's ports set new record The ports of Bremen (Germany) handled around 85 million t this year (2011: 80 million t), thereby setting a new record. Some 6.3 million teu were lifted, 6.3% more than 2011. In ad... CN signs voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with village of Bartlett Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has reached a voluntary mitigation agreement (VMA) with the village of Bartlett IL (USA), which is located some 35 miles northwest of downtow... Green Freight Europe launches carbon monitoring and reporting platform Green Freight Europe (GFE), the leading independent voluntary programme for reducing carbon emissions of road freight in Europe is launching the first version of its CO2 equivalent... Efficient outbound ore haulage with new Scania rigs The first truck-and-trailer combinations out of the total of 400 rigs that Scania will deliver to Peab have now started rolling on the roads around Northland Resources' newly opene...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Navy exercises tenth JHSV construction option Zumwalt deckhouse move beats two BIW records Chouest and Island Offshore order MPCV at Ulstein Teekay LNG orders are second for MAN B&W ME-GI DNV and GL agree to merge Cruise industry supports Paris MOU campaign

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
WPPA selects Jerry Oliver as Board of Trustees president Companies merge to form new ship classification society Port association schedules govenment relations workshop Seattle port board Oks scheme for electing new commissioner CSX making changes to executive lineup

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Shale gas drilling gets Damonised New film focuses on an energy story that impacts on shipping Don't write off King Coal Boost to bulkers as coal keeps going as an energy source Every cloud has a dollar lining Bad weather brings a boon to beleaguered tanker owners Industry issues box yard equipment safety guidance Findings based on study of 4,000 claims by port and terminal operators Contested Ukraine contract rocks LNG shipping industry Billion dollar project thrown into question after claims that imposter duped officials Ultranav orders first eco-design handysize LPG carriers South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding wins order for two 22,000 cu m vessels Greeks see LNG as long-term prospect Several 'speculative' newbuildings are unfixed but new Greek entrants are unfazed Yildirim plans $200m revamp of RotaPort Izmit Bay terminal to become regional hub for liquid cargo and general warehousing Independent gas carrier owners follow disparate paths Different management approaches suit different players Arbitrage turns the tap North Sea light sweet crude flows to South Korea are rising dramatically Strike will target container cargoes, Daggett memo confirms ILA president issues strike etiquette guidelines to union branches Omega junior lenders withdraw super-priority claim in Chapter 11 case But picture is still muddled on proposed settlement with HSH Nordbank Lloyd's Register approves LNG-fuelled bulk carrier design Clean Sky kamsarmax project moves gas-powered bulkers far beyond the concept stage DNV and GL confirm merger New business to be headquartered in Oslo with marine operations in Hamburg Germanischer Norske The two merged class societies must keep the home fires burning too Dover sell-off blocked P&O Ferries calls on port to return money raised to pre-fund second terminal A year of taking stock for LNG owners Greek owners typify a more sober climate as speculative orders plummet Dover stays public UK trust ports are off the agenda for asset disposals - at least for now Maersk Line begins China retrofit for 10 boxships Beihai Shipbuilding says fuel-efficiency upgrade has made a good start Have we got news for you Not to mention insight, analysis and new year resolutions as well Map sets out flashpoints at sea Control Risks maps territorial disputes, piracy and other obstacles to shipping Ramakrishnan backs India dollar lending call EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: National fleet needs helping hand with renewal, says Essar MD INSA lobbies Indian government for dollar bond Billions needed to renew ageing national fleet, argues shipowner group Carnival share price drops on weaker 2013 profits guidance But shareholders can expect healthy dividend, says Arison Box lines return to their senses Profits take priority over market share Greeks lead secondhand dry bulk purchases The kings and queens of counter-cyclical renewal reclaim the S&P crown Year of extreme pain Rise in scrapping fails to dent overcapacity as record deliveries scupper dry bulk recovery Greek owners retain their appetite for tankers But newbuilding orders concentrate on medium range product tankers Rising tonne-mile demand offers hope for tankers Battered industry holds out for better days

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
NASDAQ opts to eject FreeSeas NASDAQ has decided to delist FreeSeas, although the penny-stock drybulk owner vowed today to appeal China's steel output falls DOMESTIC steel output for building ships in China totalled 5.97M dwt in November, down by 29.4% from November 2011, the government said today ONE's junior lenders throwing in the towel JUNIOR lenders to bankrupt Omega Navigation Enterprises have given up the fight to secure any recovery of their claims, according to a new court filing Novatek gains ministries' gas export backing NOVATEK, the independent Russian gas producer, was reported today to have won Kremlin backing for a new gas export scheme that would end the Gazprom monopoly Tallink lent €440M TALLINK, the Estonian ferry group, said today it will be lent €440M ($583M) to repay existing credit agreements Vale seen paying big-bulker premium BRAZIL'S Vale reportedly spent about $158M more for transport of ore in the past 19 months on huge Valemaxes than it would have paid in using smaller Capesize bulkers Shipping confidence rising A GRADUAL easing of overtonnaging and more scrapping are boosting shipping confidence, a survey said today UK rejects another Dover privatisation plan DOVER'S port said today it's "a great pity" that the UK government has again rejected a scheme to privatise its facilities Chinese groups invest in Taiwan terminal CHINA Merchants, COSCO Pacific and China Shipping Terminal have set up a venture in Hong Kong to acquire a 30% equity stake in Kao Ming Terminal in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Tacoma Bucks Downward Volume Trend Among US West Coast Ports November continued a trend of lagging container volumes at the northern West Coast ports of Oakland, Portland and Seattle, while Tacoma's container traffic increased last month. Containerized imports in Oakland dropped 7 percent in November from the same month last year. Exports were down 8.5 percent, and total container traffic declined... Container Yard Safety Guidelines Issued TT Club, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, and cargo-handling association ICHCA International have published recommended safety standards for container yard equipment in ports and container-handling facilities. The recommendations include additional safety devices and other operational changes intended to help reduce injuries and fatalities, as well as cargo, property and equipment damage. Claim... Rapid Growth Puts Prince Rupert at Design Capacity The arrival of the Cosco Vancouver at the Port of Prince Rupert on Nov. 18 was a milestone at the 5-year-old port because the vessel carried the 500,000th container unit to be handled this year at the rapidly growing gateway 500 miles north of Vancouver. The event also sent a message... Appointment to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada OTTAWA - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. J. Ed. Macdonald to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). He has been appointed as part time member for a four-year term. "I am pleased that Mr. Macdonald has accepted the position," said Minister Lebel.... Kuehne + Nagel Provides New Logistics Solution for Hamleys LONDON - Hamleys, one of the world's best-known retailers of toys, has extended its partnership with Kuehne + Nagel to support its expansion plans. A new logistics solution which leverages a hub operation at the Yantian Bonded Logistics Park in China, for consolidation of inbound supplier volumes, will facilitate future... ITF Promises Support for ILA Following Talks Breakdown LONDON - The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has expressed full support for its US East Coast affiliate, the International Longshoremen's Association after contract talks broke down Tuesday. The ILA has been negotiating with the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents management in ports, terminals and shipping lines. ITF President Paddy Crumlin... New CTS Website - Announcement to Registered Users WOKING, England - As a registered user of the CTS website, we have some important news for you. Over the last few months we have been working hard on upgrading our website to meet the demands of our growing customer base. We have changed its look and introduced several... C.R. England Names Independent Contractor of the Month for November SALT LAKE CITY - C.R. England, a Salt Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized Independent Contractor Angel Cruz as the Independent Contractor Driver of the Month for November 2012. "Angel is a terrific Independent Contractor," said Brandon Harrison, President -- C.R. England National and Regional Divisions. "He is diligent... European Shippers Propose Cargo Info Plan to Stem Losses The European Shippers Council has called for improvement in the exchange of information between shippers and container carriers to diminish the loss of containers at sea. The International Maritime Organization currently deals with the loss of containers through consideration of a mandatory scheme for the weighing of containers. European shippers say... Obama Is Warned of Serious Impact From ILA Strike A coalition of more than 100 business organizations from across the United States urged President Obama to take "immediate action" to prevent the International Longshoremen's Association from striking when its contract expires Dec. 29. The plea to the president came in a letter warning that failure to avert a coastwide strike... Halifax Board Keeps Oldfield at Port's Helm The board of directors of Nova Scotia's Halifax Port Authority has renewed Karen Oldfield's contract as president and CEO for a five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Her new contract will expire on Dec. 31, 2017. "Ms. Oldfield and her management team have been instrumental in guiding our port through challenging... Administration Action Urged to Prevent ILA Strike he National Retail Federation and more than 100 national and state associations today sent a letter to President Obama to urge the administration to ensure that an International Longshoremen's Association strike does not occur when the union's contract with the United States Maritime Alliance expires on Dec. 29. The coalition asked... China on Track to Produce More Corn Than Rice China is on track to produce more corn than rough rice for the first time in history, according to the U.S. Grains Council. In its December World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its projection of Chinese corn production from 200 million metric tons to 208... ILA Strike Watch: Expect Chaos With the International Longshoremen's Association on the verge of its first Maine-to-Texas dock strike since 1977, the shipping industry and its customers are preparing for confusion and chaos. There will be plenty of both if the ILA strikes on Dec. 30, as now appears likely. Cargo interests already are cursing the ILA... Larger Ships Prompt APL to Switch Oakland Terminals APL is completing negotiations with SSA Marine to move its Northern California vessel operations from Eagle Marine Services' Global Gateway Central container terminal to the nearby SSA terminal in Oakland. Gene Seroka, APL's president for the Americas, said the move will prepare APL for the introduction of the large 9,200-TEU capacity... CEVA Teams With Indo Trans Logistics in Vietnam Supply chain management company CEVA Logistics has entered into a joint venture in Vietnam with longtime partner Indo Trans Logistics Group. The joint venture, named CEVA Logistics (Vietnam), allows CEVA to have a stronger freight presence in Vietnam with its local head office in Ho Chi Minh, the company said.... Crowley Announces More Management Changes Crowley Maritime Corporation today announced additional organizational realignments within its shipping and logistics team, effective Jan. 1, including the appointment of Nelly Yunta as vice president of sales, marketing and customer care, and the promotion of Pete Noyer as vice president of national accounts, reporting to Yunta. Yunta, who was most... Yildrim Acquires RotaPort Port operator Yildirim has acquired RotaPort, a port in Korfez, Turkey, located about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from Istanbul. Yildirim plans to invest $200 million in RotaPort for restructuring and new equipment. Plans include moving Marmara Shipyard, located next to the port, to another location and increasing its total area... uShip Secures $18 Million to Bolster Online Shipping Marketplace Transportation marketplace uShip.com has closed an $18 million round of Series C financing with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to extend the development, sales and marketing of uShip's commercial freight platform, mobile platform and global presence. The company also announced that Maritza Liaw, partner at KPCB, will join uShip's board of... France Rail SNCF Fined for Anti-Competitive Behavior French competition regulators fined SNCF, the state-owned rail company, 61 million euros ($80.5 million) for preventing new companies from entering the freight market following liberalization in 2006. The Competition Authority also told SNCF to end within three years its policy of setting freight rates below operating costs for some customers. SNCF was...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
CGM gets ready for IPO Waring joins CILT CMA CGM closes in on ports sale CMA CGM is thought to be on the verge of concluding the sale of a minority stake in its ports unit to ... DNV and GL confirm merger DET Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd have confirmed they are to merge.The two leading classification societies have signed a deal today to create a new organisation ... Liners' 'iceberg' risk That is the analogy made by 10 of the world's top 20 container lines after an analysis of 500 potential life-threatening incidents on-board boxships ... USEC strike to cost USD1 billion a day According to the National Retail Federation, that is the estimated damage to the US economy if 15 container ports from Massachusetts to Texas are shuttered on December ... New Year resolution: stability in liner shipping After a year of extreme volatility in container liner shipping, there is one word that sums up what both ocean carriers and shippers would wish for in 2013: stability. ...

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
BLT on the ropes? A vote on Berlian Laju Tanker's (BLT's) restructuring plan has been postponed until after Christmas, TradeWinds has learned. Offshore S&P record set Offshore sale and purchase activity has set a new record in 2012, Clarksons says. Pareto bags Viking AHTS Christen Sveaas' Viking Supply Ships has freed up cash following a sale-and-leaseback deal with Pareto. Wartsila courts China yards Finland's Wartsila and Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) are teaming up to make ship engines in Zhuhai. Olympic order for Kleven Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has turned to a familiar face for its latest subsea construction vessel. Next year will be better Carnival Corp has ended a tragic year with a strong set of fourth quarter numbers. Ueda mourns GL "loss" Noboru Ueda, head of the world's largest marine classification society ClassNK , said he "mourns the loss" of classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) following its merger with Norway's Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Ultranav makes it an octet Ultranav has signed the dotted line on a pair of handysize gas carriers at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. TEN's premium trio Tsakos Energy Navigation has caught a wave in the market and netted a trio of charters for ice-class tankers. Atlantic banks more Atlantic Offshore has tied up its second fundraiser in the space of a week. Shippers cry foul Shippers have slammed plans to hike liner shipping rates and are taking their case to Brussels. Rem PSV renewed DNV and GL seal merger It's third time lucky for class societies DNV and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) as the two sides have finally agreed a merger 12 years after their first attempt at a tie-up. Island back at Ulstein Norway's Island Offshore has returned to compatriot yard Ulstein for another newbuilding. Refugee ship finally docks A Vietnamese bulker that rescued Myanmarese migrants has finally been allowed to dock in Malaysia after Singapore turned it away. SBM to settle up SBM Offshore is looking to put a bad job behind it once and for all with the help of a major shareholder. Fisher offloads rail unit UK shipping group James Fisher is banking £25.5m ($41.46m) from the sale of a non-core rail subsidiary. NYK loses A grade Japanese ratings agency R&I has cut blue-chip Japanese owner NYK's credit rating from A to A-. TradeWinds today! It's almost Christmas so we are making the latest edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper available online from 13:00 GMT today. Dae San returns to port Somali soldiers who hijacked an arrested North Korean cargoship are returning the vessel to port. d'Amico bags eco funds d'Amico International Shipping has netted cash for newbuildings after completing its first share issue in over five years as a public company. Japan orders bottom out Japanese shipbuilders have reported export orders in excess of 900,000-gt for the third consecutive month in November. ShinaSB seeks new funds Struggling South Korean shipbuilder ShinaSB is eyeing new investment through a merger or a takeover as it seeks to secure its future. IPO closer for CMA CGM French container line CMA CGM is planning an IPO in Paris by the end of 2014, earlier than expected. Schau exits Vallianz Anders Schau has quit as chief executive of Singapore offshore vessel operator Vallianz Holdings. Wartsila seals DSV deal Wartsila has secured the contract to supply the design for Subsea 7's diving support vessel (DSV) ordered last month. Bunker licence cancelled Singapore has cancelled the licence of a bunker supplier after it was found to have breached the terms of the agreement.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012
Bunker prices sluggish in Fujairah But in South Africa, prices firmed. Tight avails expected in Rotterdam over holiday season Good demand but bunker prices fail to move in Hamburg. Novorossiysk: products up, crude down Oil products up by 16%. Class societies merge to create energy sector giant Move informed by a 'strategic rationale', says new CEO. Scrapping uptick improves shipowners' mood Quarterly survey finds a shift in industry attitudes. Smart money should follow retrofit strategy, says bank Eco tonnage could lose out when markets rebound. Bunker prices continue climb Demand mostly average to below average, traders say. Singpore fuel stocks at nine-week low Strong regional demand offset high western arrivals. Odfjell in strategic move to grow terminal business Plans to expand its existing joint venture with US equity firm via a stock-for-stock exchange. Trial shows SEEMP software cuts fuel consumption Finnish shipping firm says vessel delivered a calculated annual fuel savings of 320 tonnes. US Senator calls for 'hybrid' approach to meet ECA Pens a proposal that would allow cruise operators in Alaska and Hawaii to burn 'existing fuel types' in remote areas.

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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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