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BRIEFS

February 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* Debt-laden shipowners risk bank seizure of vessels Troubled shipping companies face the threat of seizures of their vessels as banks lose patience with an industry struggling with overcapacity and falling demand, industry players say. Baltic index surges on rising demand for iron ore The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, jumped on Friday as rates for large capesize vessels rose on increasing iron ore activity.

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Maersk ups Asia-Europe rate US$400/TEU ahead of results announcement Asia-Europe spot rates up 16pc to US$826 per TEU ahead of March rate hikes Zepol: US January imports up 13.4pc month to month and 5.8pc year on year Auckland dockers extend strike to March 16, fearing new flex hours scheme Canadian Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement sets CAF at 7pc from April Diana Containerships back in black with US$3.6 million 2011 net profit West China to be linked with new expressways and railway lines to seaports Inner Mongolian land transport flourishes through Russia-Mongolia accords DP World sees double-digit growth in global volume to 54.7 million TEU PD Ports finish groundwork on Teesport container terminal expansion Auckland city council to vote on plan to expand container capacity fourfold ESC calls for removal of anti-trust block exemptions for shipping lines Outsize specialist Sarjak Container Line expects to double Asian business Tauranga profit up 22pc, H2 box volume up 17.1pc to 344,081 TEU Road freight rates in Europe continue to slide in fourth quarter Shanghai Pudong Airport January cargo volume off 22.4pc to 199,900 tonnes First direct China-Africa freight service from KLM and Kenya Airways Illinois capital Springfield airport in search of air freight carrier

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Bhavani Shipping Line celebrates first anniversary as NVOCC CAI's training programme in consolidation on March 15 Container line service reliability at new high in Q4 2011: Drewry ICS Chairman wants new ship construction stopped Pradeep Kumar Sinha is new Shipping Secretary India to gain more from FTA with EU: Envoy India-Turkey begin talks on FTA Adani Group unveils new corporate brand identity, dedicated areas of focus India invites US investors to participate in port development India, South Africa can collaborate in facilitating improved logistics, MbPT Chairman tells Transnet delegation Railways' freight revenue up 9.70 pc in April-Jan. Service tax not necessary on toll collected from road users: FinMin Commerce Ministry seeks higher duty on power equipment imports Experts project demand for steel to decline this fiscal Forex reserves climb to $ 293.44 bn: RBI Govt may allow more sugar exports: Report Antwerp wins award for attracting FDI BBC Chartering introduces "Euro-Asia" service CEE members combine for complex crane movement to India

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Kapsch CarrierCom wins rail industry award Kapsch CarrierCom, which is a part of the Kapsch group of telecommunications companies and which manufactures independent system integrators for railway operators, was presented w... Swiss speed check test runs a success Speed checks that measure speeds over a stretch, rather than just at one point, have been found to improve safety on Swiss motorways, according to the results of a trial runs in t... Hertz Trucks Australia banking on automatic models Australian Trucks & 4WD Rentals, the Hertz rental trucks franchisee for South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, has started to gradually replace all of the manual gear ... Avient Aviation awards GSA contract to Globe Air Cargo in France Avient Aviation has awarded a cargo GSA contract to Globe Air Cargo in France, to market its growing freighter network linking Europe and Africa. Globe, which is part of the ECS G... CMA CGM and Maersk Line cooperating in Asia-Europe trade Maersk Line and CMA CGM will jointly offer two new services on the Asia-Europe route, which will replace the MEX service operated by CMA CGM and Maersk Line's MEX2 (AE11) and AE20... PCC Intermodal grows in intermodal transport market In 2011 PCC Intermodal, a leading private Polish intermodal transport operator, carried more than 140,000 teu, a 23% improvement compared to 2010. In Germany the company transport... Kenya Airways launches freighter service to China Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have jointly launched the first direct freighter service between mainland China and Africa, operating on the Amsterdam-Guangzhou-Nairobi... Goodman building logistics centre for Rhenus The real estate company Goodman is developing and will then manage a 22,000 sqm logistics facility, to be called the Logistikzentrum Frankfurt (Main-Kinzig), for logistics service... "MOL Maneuver" containership in collision The "MOL Maneuver", a MOL-operated containership, collided with the box ship "Cosco Zhen He" on 22 February, on the open seas southeast of Hong Kong whilst sail... Arab aviation expert opposes EU emissions trading scheme Georges Hannouche, CEO of Bayanat Airports Engineering and Supplies and one of the Arab world's leading aviation industry experts, has strongly opposed the unilateral initiative b... In Time Express grew in 2011 In Time Express Logistik, a leading German express and courier service provider, continued to expand last year, despite a declining economy. Sales in 2011 rose by about 10% to EUR... TNT Express reports difficult 2011 Struggling CEP service provider and integrator TNT Express has announced its latest results, which saw the previous year's fourth-quarter EUR 4 million net profits turned into a E... Rickmers Group strengthens team with new deputy CFO Mark-Ken Erdmann will join Rickmers Holding in Hamburg as the new deputy CFO on 1 July. He will look after a range of tasks, including accounting and controlling, tax, IT, human r... Geodis Wilson names Ronnie Kempf head of Munich branch Geodis Wilson, a global freight management specialist, has placed Ronnie Kempf in charge of its Munich branch, where he will also manage customer relations and acquisitions. Kempf ...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2012
DSME operates floating hotel in Oman Irving Shipbuilding launches Online Supplier Register Navy exercises options at Austal USA for JHSV 8 and 9 Huntington Ingalls awarded $391.7 million Navy contract for CVN 72 work

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Public input invited for Everett Marina master plan US railroads post gains for weekly traffic numbers Crowley Maritime presents latest Thomas B. Crowley Sr. scholarship Port of Port Angeles seeks input on new Passenger Facility Charge Diana Shipping inks contract for Panamax vessel CORONIS

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Brussels awards Lithuania $24m for new Klaipeda ferry terminal Public financing is necessary to improve country's accessibility and boost regional development, says European Commission Big Apple box volumes pip the 2007 record Terminal cluster sets a new high with 4% rise in total volumes to 5.5m teu equivalents Port operators pick up a Latin beat DP World, APM Terminals and Spain's Grup TCB are building up their presence in South America From boom to bust Why consolidation means bankruptcy for some Chinese yards Monetary easing will not save China's struggling shipyards Demand will make a difference but new orders remain elusive Chinese pay up to secure Libyan crude Concern over Iranian supply boosts suezmax earnings for Libya to China voyages HMM Rule B attachment against Grand China faces identical lawsuit Reederei Claus-Peter Offen arm San Vicente files $1.9m claim in Alabama Adjustment: Not your average profession All parts of the maritime world are facing the problem of demographic imbalances Huge gas bills? Get used to it High household energy costs are here to stay Shipping sidelined at Somalia conference Industry disappointed by ransom taskforce Schettino faces fresh criminal charges Costa Concordia investigators may target bosses as master is accused on new counts Dry bulk industry cautiously optimistic about future demand 40%- 50% of orderbook could 'disappear', says Genco Shipping chairman Ballast water hopes dry up The chances of the world fleet being kitted out with biological treatment systems by the end of the decade are pretty much zero Ballast water timetable cannot be met, experts warn Plans imply fitting out 24 ships a day, every day until end of the decade, at $74bn cost DryShips skates into iceclass bulker market Bulk operator orders four iceclass panamaxes for Northern Sea Route Drydocks World and Saipem secure strategic agreement Partnership from conception to delivery to build FSOs and FPSOs Care to share? The whole industry would benefit from ports disclosing timely, accurate data Hamburg in the balance as KG model falters Lack of alternative funding threatens city's maritime dominance Genco prices follow-on share issue Analyst believes resulting debt cost savings more than offsets 21% equity dilution Monthly box traffic index reveals tentative recovery Index hits 111.1 points in January, up from 107.7 in November SHI wins $1.1bn orders for two drillships Both vessels to be delivered to unnnamed buyers by end-August 2014 Maersk aims for second Asia-Europe rate increase Danish line advises shippers of planned $400 per teu rise on April 1 Hong Kong's shipowners want help from China HKSA hopes Beijing government can ask Chinese shippers to prioritise local owners China urges Nigeria to protect Taiwanese bulker after pirate attack Seafarer and ship master shot dead off Lagos New York State makes U-turn on ballast water EPA's national-level and IMO-consistent standard adopted until end-2013 Hope springs eternal Chinese monetary easing and a new production season raise brokers' hopes Pacific Drilling extends option at SHI Ofer-controlled firm to decide by March 2

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
US grain transport rates fall TRANSPORT rates for US/Japan bulker cargoes of grain have dropped more than 11% compared with a year ago Russia privatises Murmansk MURMANSK's port on the Barents Sea has been privatised by the Russia's state property agency Tough juggling at Cosco Corp COSCO Corp (Singapore)'s shares fluctuated today after analysts predicted a tough 2012 for the Singapore-listed shipbuilding and bulker subsidiary of China COSCO Gazprom told to start pipeline work GAZPROM has been told by President Dmitry Medvedev to start building the South Stream pipeline under the Black Sea as soon as possible US sentences figure in Nigerian bribery A FORMER boss at a Halliburton-tied engineering company has been sentenced to 30 months in prison in a decades-long LNG bribery scam Contargo takes over Spedition Pöhland ONE OF Europe's biggest intermodal box operators - Germany's Contargo - today announced the takeover of a smaller German competitor India keeps Iran oil sourcing INDIA has decided to continue sourcing crude from Iran and to seek 5M tonnes more oil from Saudi Arabia NCL returns to bonds NCL today announced its third move into the junk bond market, seeking to raise another $100M Disputed oil arrives A TANKER carrying 600,000 barrels of disputed Sudanese crude oil reportedly arrived today in Japan's Kiire port after a delay of more than a week Global Palm profits boom INDONESIAN palm oil cultivator Global Palm Resources has announced that its 2011 profits rose 17% year on year U-turn Rieber to invest GC RIEBER, the listed Norwegian operator of seismic research and specialised offshore tonnage, said today it plans to buy new vessels after a solid 2011 IOI plantation profits up 19% IOI CORP, Malaysia's second-biggest palm oil producer, has announced that its plantation's net profits increased by 19% y/y to 462.3M ringgit ($153.33M) for 2QFY2012 Pacific Supramaxes rise SUPRAMAX activity in the Pacific has risen this week, in contrast with the bearish market in the Atlantic GulfNav joins Navig8 pool DUBAI'S Gulf Navigation has joined Singapore-based Navig8's VLCC pool, VL8 Capesizes thrive on ore to China BROKERS told Fairplay today that charterers are rushing to send Brazilian iron ore to China, with some fixing early to cover the Easter holiday period in April

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Safety Groups Challenge Trucker Work Rules in Court Safety groups opposed to longer truck driver hours of service on Friday filed the second court challenge to new federal... Roadrunner Transportation Buys Logistics Firm Trucking and logistics company Roadrunner Transportation Systems acquired Capital Transportation Logistics in Nashua, N.H., for $6.25 million. The acquisition... Hapag-Lloyd to Call at Baltimore First on Europe-Gulf Loop Hapag-Lloyd plans to make Baltimore its first westbound call in the U.S. on its weekly Gulf of Mexico Express from... China's Evolving Culinary Taste to Drive US Exports Sophisticated food demands of newly affluent consumers in China and other developing nations are likely to ramp up demand for... Procter & Gamble to Cut $4.5 Billion From Supply Chain Global manufacturer Procter & Gamble plans to wring $4.5 billion in savings from raw materials, packaging and logistics as part... YRC's Welch Details Trucker's Turnaround Progress (Video) YRC Worldwide's new CEO James Welch details the progress of the turnaround efforts for the $5 billion trucking operator. ... New Home Sales Down 0.9 Percent in January Sales of new homes slipped 0.9 percent in January following four straight months of increases in which home sales rose... House Republicans Look to Scale Back Transport Plan House Republicans might scale back a five-year, $260 billion transportation bill, shortening its term, reducing overall spending, but restoring funding... Truckload Carrier Swift Adds Capacity Online Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, is increasing capacity by using technology that gives it quicker access to other... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 20-24 Maersk will raise its rates on containerized shipments from India to South Africa, starting March 12. The planned increase... Container Accident Kills NJ Dockworker A dockworker was killed Wednesday night at the Port Newark Container Terminal in New Jersey after she was pinned between... Anticipating Further Gains in the Gulf You wouldn't think the country has been skirting along the fragile edge of an economic downturn by looking at business... Steeling for Growth in Mobile Alabama's Port of Mobile has turned out to be the perfect match for German steel manufacturer ThyssenKrupp. In its... PNW Power Play There is no question the ports of Seattle and Tacoma face competitive challenges. They are losing market share to Canada's... Shipping Gains For transportation carriers, questions over emissions and environmental impact usually begin and end when vehicle engines shut down. That's at... Best Offense Is a Zone Defense Q: We have a large customer with distribution facilities in Southern California that insists on charging us "commercial zone charges"... Asia Air Cargo Falls 13.7 Percent, Signals Tough 2012 Freight carried by Asian airlines in January fell 13.7 percent year-over-year, signaling another challenging year for carriers as European demand... Amsterdam Schiphol Boosts Earnings 15.1 Percent Amsterdam Schiphol airport boosted net income in 2011 by 15.1 percent to $260 million from $226 million a year ago,... Maersk Hikes Asia-Europe Westbound Rates $400 Maersk Line will hike westbound rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane a further $400 in April, as the world's largest... Cummins Expands Exports to Central America U.S. diesel engine maker Cummins is increasing exports to Latin America through a joint venture with Grupo Laeisz, an equipment...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
UASC adjusts and scales back its South American services UASC will reconfigure its European services to/from the east coast of South America (ECSA) from the end of this month. The move will see the Dubai-based carrier ... Transfennica resumes Bilbao - Tilbury connection Netherlands-based ro/ro and con/ro operator, Transfennica, has reacted to customer demand and included a weekend direct call at Tilbury on its weekly Bilbao - Zeebrugge ... Kombiverkehh grows traffic Frankfurt-based Kombiverkehr KG increased its rail traffic by 4.2% last year, up to 972,600 truck consignments, equivalent to 1.945 million TEU. The majority of ... How much more pain can boxship owners take? As another week of negative drift on daily hire rates for container ships ends, it leaves owners still desperately looking for the uptick; or at least the light ... Fuel cost explosion erodes liner rate hikes The red-inked stained balance sheets of the liner container industry is unlikely to be improved anytime soon by recent gains in ocean freight rates if ... Maersk pushes GRIs ahead of results A slew of rate hikes announced by liner giant Maersk Line across various global routes in the past few days, and coupled with last week's surprise announcement ... Somalia terror conference vows to crack down on piracy The London conference on Somalia issued a final communique last night supporting measures for political stability, the fight against terrorism, and the modern-day ... Ports of Auckland facing three-week stoppage A three-week strike by 300 dockers began at New Zealand's Ports of Auckland [PoA] container terminals today [February 24] in the latest escalation ...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Frontline's only friend Analyst urges clients to indulge in shares of US-quoted tanker owner despite grim market forecasts. Allied in the hot seat Greek charterer's legal tab skyrockets as judge freezes funds following alleged charter breach. Saverys cashes CKN chips Owner sells much of his reaming stake in the world's largest shipbroker. FC Gloria free to go South Korean tanker released in China after paying bail over phenol spill. Larger Rem rakes it in Age Remoy-led owner puts up stronger fourth quarter figures aided by the addition of three extra vessels. EDF takes Diana panamax New York-listed owner finds fresh two-year deal for vessel finishing stormy deal with Siba. Wilson awaits euro revival Norwegian mini-bulker owner slumps to loss for 2011, but says eurozone bail-outs could boost market this year. USC grabs another yard Russian state holding company pays $61m for Vyborg plant, then awards it double ice-breaker order. Barreras cutting 40% Troubled Spanish shipyard plans some serious staff downsizing, as well as salary cuts. Star scraps twin sisters Oslo-listed owner collects a fraction over $6m from demo deal with cash set to pay back debts.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Napolitano calls COAC, endorses trade initiatives MSC truncates ECNA-WCSA loop Steel scrappers protest Russian trade barriers Erdmann new deputy CFO for Rickmers Caribbean lines raise Trinidad, Grenada charges U.S. busts rhino horn ring SAP acquisition focused on social humans Ballast water crisis abated, debate shifts to EPA CTSA amends CAF Maersk raising Asia-Europe rates

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012
CO2 reduction estimates for tankers are 'optimistic' MEPC 63 to consider summary of OCIMF project that takes 56 emission mitigating measures into account. Americas market shows mixed pricing Futures advanced above $109 a barrel for the first time in almost 10 months as sanctions against the Persian Gulf nation make it more difficult to sell oil. World Fuel Services shares downgraded Shares downgraded from an 'overweight' rating to an 'equal weight' rating in a note issued to investors on Friday. Global bunker prices display mixed movements this week Futures advanced above $109 a barrel for the first time in almost 10 months as sanctions against the Persian Gulf nation make it more difficult to sell oil. DFDS achieves fuel use reduction target 'Environmental goal' set in 2007 to reduce bunkers consumption and CO2 emissions by 10% has been reached. Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg Poor demand in Piraeus. Valero appoints new director Philip Pfeiffer elected to the company's board of directors. Prices in Fujairah lack direction Other ports also showing moderate and mixed price movements. External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V Compliance with new sulphur limit improving further DNVPS finds global share of commercial samples testing above 3.50% shrinking in first half of February. Hapag-Lloyd publishes brochure on sustainability operations Driven by Responsibility brochure describes company's numerous environmental initiatives. Asian IFO prices firming as week closes Mixed demand at major Asian bunkering hubs on Friday. Malaysian liquid cargo hub operator eyes $13 million expansion Aims for 10-20% increase in tonnage handled at Linggi International Floating Transhipment and Trading Hub. NOL shares get 'sell' rating Analyst raises NOL's full year 2012 loss forecast on assumption of higher bunker costs. Salvors complete partial fuel removal from Costa Concordia Salvage team to prioritise debunkering of the cruise ship's mid-section after forward ship has been emptied of fuels. Aegean beats analysts' estimates Dahlman Rose attributes Aegean's higher-than-expected results to stronger realised spread on bunker fuel sales. ExxonMobil subsidiary clarifies safety alert bulletin Notice intended to emphasise the importance of ensuring that on board fuel management processes 'are robust and rigorously followed', says IMT. Emerson expands Coriolis flowmeter range Adds large line size version to its ELITE High Capacity Coriolis product range. WFS posts 'record' full-year earnings Plans to 'fortify' success through growth, diversification and differentiation, says CEO. Americas market surges on back of crude rally Prices in Santos rose double digits on Thursday.

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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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