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BRIEFS

October 26, 2012

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HSBC purchasing manager's index stabilises in October - recovery in sight UN's tighter rules on garbage disposal at sea come into force January 1 Rioting continues in Panama's Caribbean city of Colon over land sale UK shipping minister picks Felixstowe as first port to visit MSC offers Oceania cargo via Panama Philadelphia-New York 'landbridge' Port of Charleston posts 13.3pc quarterly volume hike to 400,492 TEU LA port moves closer to having waterfront eco-marine research centre Tanjung Pelepas named Asia-Pacific Green Terminal Operator of the Year Abu Dhabi to expand its new Khalifa Port to 1.2 million TEU by 2014 Lufthansa in winter: Adds Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Cairo - subtracts Chongqing Delta Air Lines makes strong comeback, overtaking its traditional rivals UPS launches flight to Zhengzhou to follow new manufacturing inland Singapore plans Centre of Excellence to enhance air traffic control

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Action needed on places of refuge & casualty investigations: ICS Freight forwarders warned against moving goods to Iran Freight rates fall on Asia-US/Europe trade Guangzhou plans massive investment in sea freight hub development project HMM announces withdrawal of USEC-Asia reefer loop Import container volume up at US ports in Sept. Lloyd's Register announces breakthrough in containership capacity Los Angeles port all set for final phase of harbour dredging Persistence pays off for shipbroker in recovering charter party commission Port of Liverpool & Manchester Ship Canal adjudged Port Authority of the Year Tiger Logistics & Eagle Logistics join hands in exclusive tie-up for Sri Lanka market Almond imports pegged at 80,000 t Raju Roadways makes rapid progress in heavy lift/super ODC transport Agriculture Ministry pitches for long-term farm ex-im policy India & Iran working on import payment issue

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
FleetPride acquired by TPG FleetPride, the USA's largest retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, is to be acquired by TPG, a leading global private investment firm in the USA. The transaction is expe... Turkish Airlines orders more B777s The US airframe manufacturer Boeing has confirmed that Turkish Airlines is committed to ordering 15 B777-300ER (extended range) aircraft. When finalized, the agreement will be wort... Linfox tests steel transports for Tata in India Linfox, Australia's largest privately owned transport company with nearly 5,000vVehicles, is trialling a new intra-plant transport service at Tata Steel's steel plant in Jamshedpur... Tiaca and Icao agree to enhance cooperation in the field of air cargo transportation The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) have agreed to an enhanced cooperation in the field of air cargo transporta... New railway bridge over Rhine in Basel After a three-year construction period trains have started to use a new twin track concrete bridge that crosses the River Rhine in Basel (Switzerland). Four tracks will be availabl... New full freighter customer for Brussels Airport Demavia NV, a firm that acts as GSA for Fly Congo, has announced that the carrier's freighter operation began departing direct from Brussels airport (Belgium) to Kinshasa, capital ... Rail strike in France hits the operator's freight services A national rail strike began in France yesterday (24 October) and will last until 08.00 on 26 October. The strike by workers at the French state railway SNCF also puts a halt to al... Switzerland's Rhine ports flourishing in Q3 Port of Switzerland, the operator of Swiss inland ports on the River Rhine, reported a total throughput of 5.44 million t in the first nine months of the current year. This equates... UPS sees earnings and turnover plummet in Q3/2012 UPS, the world's largest parcel service provider, had to a book a special pension-restructuring charge of USD 559 million in Q3 this year. This sum punched a huge hole in US-based ... Geodis STVA confirms its position of automotive operator at Tanger Med Port Geodis STVA Tanger Med (GSTM), the subsidiary of STVA and Geodis in Morocco, has been awarded a two-year contract to manage the multi-user terminal at the Moroccan port Tanger Med,... C.H. Robinson Europe receives AEO certification C.H. Robinson Europe BV, one of Europe's leading freight forwarders, has been granted authorised economic operator (AEO) certification by the Dutch customs, which officially regard... Trefzger leaving DB Schenker The German service provider Schenker has announced that Detlef Trefzger, its management board member responsible for contract logistics and supply chain management, is giving up hi... Changes at SNCF: Lombard has become CEO of Geodis Marie-Christine Lombard has been named CEO of the French service provider SNCF Geodis, with effect from 24 October 2012. Lombard was previously chairman and CEO of TNT NV. Pierre B... New board member for Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo, the freight division of the German carrier Lufthansa, has announced that Martin Schmitt will become a member of its executive board on 1 January 2013. Schmitt, who...

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Newport News gets $142.7 million contract mod BOEM releases final details of Western Gulf lease sale Harley Marine Services orders four barges from Conrad New Rolls-Royce design team focuses on naval ships Damen sells first hybrid tug to Dutch owner NOL Group has a profitable third quarter Wärtsilä to power two Russian icebreakers Pirate dhow burns after Dutch warship comes under fire Kirby reports third quarter results

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
NOL Group announces third quarter earnings gains Schnitzer Steel delivers fourth fiscal quarter numbers Port association teams with road/transport builders group Inchcape warns of disruptions due to flooding in Argentina Crowley Maritime christens pair of new Ocean Class tugs

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
US set to smash coal export record Drybulkers buoyed by rising thermal coal trade Thailand helps boost Southeast Asian regional LNG trade PTT is poised to secure a deal to receive 2m tonnes per year from Qatar The oil major and the thieves Latest episode highlights mess of Nigeria's oil export industry Grimaldi recipe may not be to the taste of Greek rivals Emanuele Grimaldi sets out his proposal for staunching the losses of the leading Italy-Greece ferry operators. Is it an offer too good to refuse? US sanctions bite Iran As country loses at least $100m a day, its top three customers - China, India and Japan - remain loyal NOL hits first profit since late 2010 Third-quarter results show liner firm is back in the black to the tune of $50m Nobu Su threatened with contempt application NewLead goes after controversial Taiwanese tycoon personally in fallout from charter dispute Royal Caribbean close to Oasis-class newbuilding order Richard Fain hails 'compelling financial results' of ship type as company announces bumper quarterly results D'Amico poised to order further product tanker newbuildings Exclusive: Italian owner believes the time is right as asset values move closer to the bottom Subsidies to continue for German owners Government decision after year-long row will pave way for better training on vessels under home flag, says VDR Kirby profits survive drought and hurricane Diesel engines show surprising drop but company boosts annual profits guidance Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case rumbles on Junior lenders' super-priority claim sparks new round of litigation as reorganisation plan remains stalled Cosco Pacific posts $98m net profit Third-quarter revenue up 14% year on year Filipinos can work as armed guards as well as crew, Countering Piracy told Savings of $20,000 per transit are possible, says Gulf of Aden Group Transit chief PMSCs criticise navies for not sharing information on piracy Nato argues that private maritime security companies are underreporting Buying into Cosco The too-big-to-fail shipping company issues bonds just as Standard & Poor's deems its liquidity 'less than adequate' Notable rise for box throughputs in September RWI/ISL index shows global increase to 113.4 from 110.9 in August ABP seeks $200m loans from EIB for port expansion Southampton and Hull to benefit if EU-owned bank agrees to fund projects To the point Owners are responsible for the safety of the crew, as well as the ship and its cargo Container lessor TAL posts 11.8% rise in revenues Chief 'generally' expects strong market conditions to continue this year and into 2013 Cargotec sees 28% fall in operating profit in third quarter Supplier undergoes restructuring as orders for equipment fall 11% China Cosco to issue $2bn offshore bond despite S&P rating Standard & Poor's labels company as 'highly leveraged' Cockroft to retire from ITF General secretary to step down next May Tankers order is madness With no sign of growth in the market, Blackstone's proposal should not be encouraged Paragon to boost share price with reverse split Dry bulk owner plans to go ahead with one-for-10 split on November 5 HSH appoints new chief executive Chief financial officer von Oesterreich replaces Lerbinger after resignation CSD offers second batch of $400m bond sale Taking 58 newbuilding deliveries lifts capital expenditures Subsea operation buoys Ezra Holdings Net profit for 2012 financial year rises 62% to $65m Samsung and Amec form joint venture on offshore design New company focuses on front-end engineering and offshore detail

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Wenzhou LNG plan approved CHINA'S National Energy Administration has approved an LNG project with 1.6M m³ of yearly capacity Poti dockers strike again DOCKERS reportedly staged their second strike in three weeks today at Poti, Georgia's Black Sea port NOL reverses losses into profits of $50M NOL TODAY said it made $50M for 3Q12, reversing $91M in losses in the same period last year Floods hinder Argentina SEVERE floods in Argentina are today hindering its agribusiness supply chain Tuning urged for shipping's financial products CURRENT financial products fail to meet the strapped shipping sector's needs and need fine tuning, Shouguo Zhang, vice chairman of the China Shipowners Association, told Fairplay Ex-COSCO Guangzhou official convicted JINPEI Hu, the former general accountant of the COSCO Guangzhou Shipyard, has been sentenced to five and half years in prison and fined 400,000 yuan ($64,000) on a Chinese bribery conviction Royal Carib confirms talks for Oasis ship ROYAL Caribbean today raised its earnings guidance and confirmed that it is in final talks for a third Oasis-class newbuilding East Asia raises purchases of spot LNG EAST Asian utilities' spot LNG purchases have risen by more than 15% year on year as uncertainty lingers over restoring nuclear power generation in Japan, the Gas Asia conference heard today It's merely a FLNG for oil and gas majors ONLY MAJOR oil and gas groups with huge balance sheets are capable of addressing the financing challenges of floating LNG schemes, Gas Asia delegates heard today Ezra's profits climb 62% SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said today its profits for the year ended 31 August rose by 62% from the same period a year ago Samsung seeks to add offshore muscle SOUTH Korea's Samsung HI told Fairplay today it plans to strengthen its position in the fast-growing offshore sector with the signing of a joint venture Nordea books lower 3Q12 shipping loss provisions NORDEA said today its provisions from loans to the shipping sector decreased slightly in 3Q12 from the previous quarter Singapore/Oz rate hits high RATES to ship clean products from Singapore to Australia have hit a 2012 high, with tonnage being fixed away because of refinery closures in Australia Nam Cheong issues notes MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said today it has issued S$110M ($90M) in fixed-rate notes VLGC rates near bottom VLGC RATES are likely to bottom out soon after a poor October sent them down by 30%, according to Oslo shipbroker Fearnleys

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Bahri and Saudi Aramco Reach Agreement on the Merger of Vela's Fleet and Operations with Bahri RIYADH - The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia ("Bahri") announces today that it has reached an agreement with, the Saudi Arabian Oil Company ("Saudi Aramco"), and Vela International Marine Limited ("Vela"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, on the terms and conditions of the merger of the fleets... ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations Timeline Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers representated by United States Maritime Alliance have been tense from the start last spring. When the two sides agreed to extend the current contract by 90 days, some sense of stability returned to East and Gulf Coast ports. But with major... World Container Index Reading Slips for Fifth Week The World Container Index comprehensive reading for Oct. 25 - $1,980 per 40-foot laden container ' was down for the fifth consecutive week, declining 1.0 percent or $20.85 from the week before, the World Container Index reported. The WCI spot rate from Rotterdam to New York was flat for the third... Lack of Freight Policy Could Incite Diversions, Cordero Says LOS ANGELES - The central message of a study by the Federal Maritime Commission on the impact of the harbor maintenance fee on cargo routing might well be that the lack of a national freight policy, rather than the burden of the tax itself, is compromising the competitiveness of U.S.... Drewry Container Rate Benchmark The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong.The Oct. 22 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 1.6 percent or... ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Oct. 23 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 10/23/2012 U.S. WEST COAST...

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
NOL hits first profit since late 2010 The Singapore-based NOL Group, which owns the liner shipping and logistics company, APL, has returned to profitability, posting its first quarterly surplus since ... ESC's Wiesehahn-Vrijman says service is not good enough Marco Wiesehahn-Vrijman, a member of the European Shippers' Council (ESC) Maritime Transport Council, has criticised most aspects of today's liner companies' services.Addressing ... World's only nuclear-powered containership bound for scrap The world's only nuclear-powered containership, the Murmansk-based Sevmorput, is set for its last voyage: to the scrapyard.The vessel, which has been lying idle ... US Shippers Association adopts GT Nexus cloud E-platform provider GT Nexus has announced that the US Shippers Association (USSA) has rolled-out its cloud supply chain platform to centralise and automate global ... Index-linked service contracts grow The use of index linked service contracts, hedging and derivative tools in the liner shipping industry is accelerating according to Michael Blach, vice president ... MJC2 scoops CI Innovation IT award UK, Berkshire software house MJC2 was the winner of Containerisation International's Innovation IT of the Year accolade at last week's Northumberland ... Signs of recovery in China's PMI The influential HSBC purchase managers' index [PMI] for October reached 49.1 in October - up from the previous month's 47.9 - suggesting that the world's ... Zim adds Ashdod to USEC Israeli ocean carrier Zim Lines is to add the port of Ashdod to its US east coast ZCA Service from next month in a move designed to improve its coverage of the ...

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Exmar holds out Exmar is still looking to order at least four more midsize LPG carriers even though it didn't exercise options at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in the third quarter. Golar game changer Golar LNG Ltd may be one of the first US-listed LNG carrier owners to enter the floating liquefaction (FLNG) arena, according to Wells Fargo Securities. Euronav to sell again Euronav will continue to offload assets despite boosting its coffers with a VLCC sale yesterday, DNB says. Vernicos refloats bulker A Wilson mini-bulker is getting ready to set sail for a shipyard in the Piraeus to undergo an inspection after grounding in the Aegean over the weekend. Belships steady in Q3 Belships is managing to keep its head above water in the faltering shipping market. Leaner Limarko loses Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko has seen its loss grow in the first nine months as it trimmed its fleet. Marco wants more Marco Fiori is prepared to lay down more of d'Amico International Shipping's cash on eco newbuidings despite two trips to Hyundai Mipo this year. DFDS shuffles pack Danish owner DFDS has chartered in a laid-up SeaFrance ro-pax to boost its English Channel competitiveness. Dof's Boot Dof Subsea has won a contract to survey the wreckage of an infamous German World War II submarine. Kirby edges ahead US tank-barge owner Kirby Corp has inched up third quarter profit despite a revenue drop. DIS begins overhaul d'Amico International Shipping has initiated a clear-out of its older ships with the profitable sale of an MR tanker. Siem bounces back Siem Offshore has roared back into the black in the second quarter. NOL snaps streak Neptune Orient Lines has snapped a two-year losing streak to return to profit in the third quarter. Tallin takes icebreaker Estonia's Port of Tallink has snapped up an icebreaker for EUR 50m ($65m). Third tricky for Vale Brazilian mining heavyweight Vale has turned in its worst quarterly performance in three years. Two escape sinking tug Two crew have escaped a sinking tug at a construction site in New Hampshire. Ezra grows subsea Ezra Holdings has added to its growing backlog of subsea construction contracts. HHI saved by stake sale Net profit at Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has grown following the disposal of a stake in a sister company. Hutchison hurt in third Li Ka-Shing's Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has turned in a disappointing set of third quarter numbers. Box boost for Cosco Pac A turnaround in its container manufacturing division has revived the fortunes of Cosco Pacific in the third quarter. Vopak banks a billion Dutch tank terminals giant Vopak has sold $1bn of new notes to refinance other borrowings. Mothership blasted The Dutch navy has destroyed a pirate mothership after coming under fire off the coast of Somalia. More for Milaha Milaha has continued to book improved earnings in 2012 with its third quarter bottom line up by close to one fifth. WW's dividend debacle Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has been forced to temporarily slice its dividend by three quarters only a week after suggesting the bumper payday for shareholders. DNB writes off $51m DNB, the Norwegian shipping and energy bank, has seen provisions for bad shipping loans jump substantially compared to a year ago. V Ships tightens up V Ships Leisure USA is increasing its oversight of independent pilots following the grounding of the Yorktown in August. Business as usual OSG is still fulfilling its charter commitments on four tankers owned by DHT Holdings, its chief executive has told investors. Samsung targets US Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is teaming up with AMEC of the UK to target offshore work in the US. CSSC breaks the ice China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has been chosen to design what is hoped will be the country's first domestically-built icebreaker. Steering error to blame A collision between a LPG carrier and a ro-ro ferry off Indonesia last month may have been due to a steering error by the latter. Paragon set for split Paragon Shipping is to carry out a reverse stock split after receiving approval from its board of directors. ITF's Cockroft to retire David Cockroft is set to retire as the general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) next year. Ezra profits surge Ezra Holdings has reported a 63% increase in full-year profits thanks to the first full year of operation of its subsea unit. German box boys tie up MPC Munchmeyer Petersen Steamship (MPC Steamship) and Thien & Heyenga are to market their containership fleets together. DHT drops on OSG woes DHT Holdings saw its shares end the day 15% lower on Wednesday as investors took stock of its exposure to troubled OSG. The walking dead 'Walking dead' is a phrase that could be used to describe many cash-strapped shipowners in a depressed market but Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is not one them, a pair of leading bankruptcy attorneys said Wednesday.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Purpose-built profession Get cultured in compliance There are several reasons why executives throw caution to the wind and ignore compliance regulations. To name a few we have ignorance, greed, and intentional disregard... On MAP 21 - What's different this time? During the past 20 years, the concept of a national freight network in the United States has been the subject of much discussion and debate... The big squeeze Why would anyone invest? New Year's party? Hardly LaHood praises air cargo Cargo doldrums Airlines say cargo business is weak and the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association validate their bearish state of mind. Airlines face pilot shortage C.H. Robinson's big score Logistics services firm C.H. Robinson paid a premium to win a bidding war in late September for Chicago-based freight forwarder Phoenix International. Print-it-yourself production A transportation policy please Not so sweet In the past few years, the United States has consumed around 11 million tons of sugar annually, or roughly 70 pounds per person. Outside intermodal herd MIT replicates logistics center in Malaysia Book Review: Logistics clusters SCM curriculum makeover

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OCTOBER 25, 2012
Reefer owner's losses grow Company blames high bunker prices and strong dollar. Prices fall for fourth day in Fujairah Softer pricer seen in most ports across the region. Bunker prices stable in Rotterdam European markets see prices move within narrow margins. Cruise line results 'better than forecast' 'Focus on costs' helped drive profits. NOL returns to profit But fuel costs and weak global economy mean 'it is a deep hole we have to climb out of.' German port to get LNG bunker terminal Move follows feasibility study by port authorities. Fuel oil stocks up 14% week-on-week Singapore stocks at 16-week high. Gazprom in project to develop LNG bunker market 'LNG is a solution for the transport sector, in particular for shipping,' says project partner. Bunker prices largely up at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Distillates 'may not be the best alternative' Kirsi Tikka of ABS talks to Bunkerworld and Sustainable Shipping about future fuel and technology choices for shipping. Vopak secures $1 billion in private placement programme Proceeds to 'repay outstanding debt and for other general corporate purposes', says firm. Chimbusco bunker sales to Cosco shipyard double Chimbusco also supplying 'ultra-low sulphur fuel' to vessels being built at the shipyard, it says. Despatch of Titan offer document delayed Titan and investor Guangdong Zhenrong require 'additional time' to compile document. Russia holds seminar on ship energy efficiency Russian shipowners briefed on EEDI and SEEMP. ExxonMobil seeks to expand use of flow meters Feedback from customers has been 'positive'.

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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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