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BRIEFS

November 29, 2012

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Zim back in black, US$16 million quarterly profit as revenues rise 9pc Zim urges Jerusalem to split firm into foreign and domestic entities TSA ask FMC to allow merger of west-bound group into single body Ocean freight rates collapse amid excess capacity, weak winter demand Hutchison drops Harwich box shop plan when UK wants to hold inquiry Intra-Asia carriers report heavy losses due to falling freight rates MOL, 'K' Line stop LA calls, docks at Long Beach on JAS/PSW-3 loop Tangshan port to build two new container berths at Jingtang port area Ninth China International Logistics Week makes big deals in Wuhan Fujian to turn 'dry port' of Sanming into logistics distribution centre China's auto sector praises Le Havre for its high-grade ro-ro service Canada air cargo security scheme seeks volunteer carriers, forwarders BA continues subtle expansion in India but raises concern at growing costs Qantas to deploy A330s on weekday Australia network from next May

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
SCI takes delivery of second PSV from Cochin Shipyard Seminar on shipping markets & ship operations today 'We simply believe in the growth of Kandla Port Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure clears Kandla Port's SPM KPCT commissions 5 Doosan RMQCs to enhance container volume & boost productivity MANSA appreciates JNPT's performance

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
100th rail service provider in the port of Hamburg For the first time ever 100 rail transport companies are providing services on the port of Hamburg's rail network. This is a record in the history of the 146-year old port railway.... SBB equipping more rolling stock with ETCS Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has already equipped around 1,700 of its vehicles with the European Train Control Systems (ETCS). Now the rail transport provider has awarded Siemens a... Evergreen to upgrade BSF feeder service In response to increasing market demand for feeder space, the Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line will upgrade the Piraeus - Black Sea service (referred to as BSF) at the end of this ... Streck Transport creates human resources development post The Swiss forwarding company Streck Transport AG, based in Möhlin near Basel, has appointed Hendrik Caspar as head of human resources development (HRD). Caspar will be responsible ... Wim Bosman puts LNG trucks into service Wim Bosman Transport BV, a Dutch logistics service provider, has phased in the first liquefied natural gas truck (LNG Truck). The firm has ordered a total of five Mercedes-Benz Eco... Air China test flight to world's highest airport Air China has operated a first test flight to Daocheng Yading, the world's new highest airport that is expected to be fully opened for commercial operations next year. The facility... PanAir Cargo's concrete plans to resume operations After almost two years of inactivity, Panama's PanAir Cargo plans to resume cargo operations. The carrier has just taken delivery of a B727-200F from Capital Cargo International Ai... ICTSI appoints vice-president for global infrastructure Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) recently appointed Guillaume Lucci as vice-president and global infrastructure director. He will be responsi... Iveco in joint venture with Larimar Group in South Africa The truck maker Iveco and the Larimar Group, a leading South African public transport operator and bus bodybuilder, have signed an agreement to set up a joint venture for the manuf... EASA publishes new simplified rules for third country operators in the European Union The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of third country operators (TCO) operating into, within or ... Talke Group opens more locations in China Alfred Talke Logistic Services, a Germany-based provider of transport and logistics services for the chemical and petrochemical industries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, has ... A.R.T. Logistics opens global headquarters in Hong Kong A.R.T. Logistics, a leading project logistics company focused on Central Asia, Russia and the CIS, has opened its global headquarters in Hong Kong. The company works with large mul... Russian Railways and PSA Peugeot Citroën sign shareholders' agreement with regard to logistic company Gefco The president of JSC Russian Railways (RZD), Vladimir Yakunin, and Philippe Varin, the chairman of the board of the French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën, have signed a shar...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Marad funds three vessel repowering demo projects Steve Durrell out at Irving Shipbuilding Veteran cruise ship starts new life in China Floating schoolhouse to have Northern Lights hybrid system Siem LNG fueled PSV has Wärtsilä design and equipment Kirby to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million Resolve completes Jireh wreck removal

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Seattle port board finalizes budget/finance plan for 2013 Coast Guard responds to report of barge incident near The Dalles Dam Det Norske Veritas taps Torhaug as new research/innovation director Freight access project in works at Port of Vancouver, USA TSA member carriers Ok new bunker surcharge scheme

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
NYK takes on the world Japanese line in prime position for growth Expansive Kirby launches $295m acquisition of Penn Maritime Deal expected to further cement Jones Act major's coastal footprint Safety first IMO committee debates passenger ships in the wake of Costa Concordia Disagreement over Surya family holding delays BLT reorganisation Company is confident of creditor support despite fresh delay Boskalis set for formal Dockwise offer in first quarter Majority backing leaves only due diligence and financing to complete Recording sense Constantly checking and analysing data could boost ship safety significantly Oil majors urge tanker owners to study voyage data Better use of technology would improve safety, says Ocimf VLCC prices hit record low Bargain hunters can pick up a secondhand crude carrier for $54.5m Boxship charter market calms down But number of fresh deals has been rising this week Samskip pioneers lightweight container Use of composite technology claimed to reduce impact on the environment A contractual benchmark Guardcon is a standard contract for owners engaging private maritime security firms Stolt order signals chemical carriers' recovery hopes Deal signals confidence that this tanker niche will lead the upturn Globus dips into red in third quarter Dry bulk owner maintains short-charter policy Sovcomflot reports nine-month fall in profit Frank hails diversification and push into offshore

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Obama urged to order Mississippi draught blasts BARGE operators and commodities shippers are so distressed about the downstream effects of dangerously low water on the upper Mississippi River that they have urged the White House to declare an emergency Berthing savings seen BERTHING, today among the least efficient of port processes, could offer owners millions of dollars per year in fuel reductions if improved, a study has found Another day, another fleet for Kirby Corp NYSE-listed barge operator Kirby Corp has agreed to acquire Penn Maritime, continuing its billion-dollar-plus string of acquisitions Pizza with a teu topping SPEAKERS at the 2012 Intermodal Europe event in Amsterdam expressed frustration that the logistics chain lags far behind other industry sectors in customer services and IT sophistication P+S Werften fires salvo back at Scandlines A GERMAN shipyard's administrator today returned fire at Scandlines, which yesterday blamed P+S Werften for the Baltic operator's cancellation of newbuilding contracts for two ferries Gold ship salvage put on ice RUSSIA'S rescue and salvage tug Rubin has halted operations at a Sea of Okhotsk wreck site for the winter BLT given more time INDONESIAN chemical specialist Berlian Laju Tanker has been granted an extension to continue restructuring Maybulk profits narrow MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today profits for the nine months ended 30 September fell 35% because of "continuing weakness" in both drybulk and tanker segments Chinese yard squeeze worsening OPTIMISING China's shipbuilding overcapacity is daily becoming a more vital priority, a conference has heard in Tianjin Bunker tanker restores Russian Far East service GAZPROM'S oil subsidiary Gazpromneft today restored bunker tanker service in the Russian Far East, which had been absent for two decades S&P deal means 205% premium ZHOUSHAN Shipping, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhong Chang Marine, said it will sell its bulker Zhong Chang 28 for 45M yuan ($7M) to a Shanghai trade company, at a 205% premium MISC 3Q profits fall 19.4% MALAYSIAN carrier MISC said today net profits for 3Q12 dropped 19.4% year on year to $52.761M Delivery slippage to dampen drybulk rates SLIPPING deliveries of drybulker newbuildings will keep freight rates under downward pressure early next year, a shipping analyst said today CMA CGM idles ULCS CMA CGM has reportedly idled one of its ultra-large container ships, CMA CGM Libra, as carriers withdraw sailings amid the slack winter season, said broker Banchero Costa

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Toys "R" US Canada, SCI Open British Columbia DC Toys "R" Us Canada is teaming up with Toronto-based SCI Logistics to open a 180,000-square-foot distribution center in Delta, British Columbia. The facility, staffed by SCI, is strategically positioned to receive goods from overseas and domestic manufacturers that now can ship directly to British Columbia for distribution to local Toys "R"... Portland Grain Handlers, ILWU Brace for Action With a midnight Wednesday deadline looming, grain handlers in the Pacific Northwest and International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at six export terminals are bracing for labor actions on Thursday that could involve an employer lockout or a forceful ILWU response to a lockout. The deadline involves a final contract offer... Washington State Gets DOT Grant for Rail Project The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded more than $3.2 million to Washington state to improve capacity and reliability for freight and intercity passenger rail in the Pacific Northwest. The grant will support the $8.4 million Mount Vernon Siding Extension Project, which will extend the existing siding track that is currently not... Transportation Nonprofit Elects Trucking Executives to Posts Help Inc., a nonprofit specializing in transportation safety, recently elected two trucking association executives to leadership positions. Don Schaefer, executive vice president of the Mid-West Truckers Association, was elected vice chairman, effective August 2013. John D. Esparza, president and CEO of the Texas Motor Transportation Association, was elected to serve as a... Port Manatee Elects Carol Whitmore 2013 Chairman Carol Whitmore, Port Manatee's 2013 chairman. Members of the Manatee County Port Authority in Florida recently elected fellow member Carol Whitmore as 2013 chairman, succeeding Larry Bustle. Other elected members included John Chappie as first vice chairman, Michael Gallen as second vice chairman and Vanessa Baugh as third vice chairman. Whitmore was previously... Customs to Tap $70 million for ACE U.S. Customs and Border Protection secured funding to expand the Automated Commercial Environment for the next 18 months, bringing the flagship trade automation initiative out of development limbo, an agency official said Wednesday. The agency will tap roughly $70 million carried over from past fiscal budgets to help meet its goal... Labor Actions May Escalate at LA-Long Beach Employers in Southern California are bracing for a possible escalation of labor actions because International Longshore and Warehouse Union dockworkers refused to abide by an arbitrator's decision late Tuesday to return to their jobs at the APM terminal in Los Angeles. The escalation could come in the form of striking office... Ghosts of Intermodal Past Maybe it's the approach of the holiday season and its inevitable references to "A Christmas Carol," but the ghosts of intermodal past seem to be offering good advice for us now and for the future. The intermodal past was a free-wheeling - if not more innocent and trusting - time. Less... Kwik Trip Selects Blue Tree Systems' Platform to Monitor Fleet Convenience store operator Kwik Trip today selected fleet management company Blue Tree Systems' R:COM temperature management solution for its fleet of more than 150 multi-temp delivery vehicles operated by its subsidiary Convenience Transportation. Blue Tree has provided temperature management solutions for Kwik Trip since 2005 when it adopted the first generation... CEVA Logistics' Income Plunged 50 Percent in Third Quarter Netherlands-based CEVA Logistics on Wednesday reported a pretax loss of 50 million euros ($64.6 million) for the third quarter, compared with a year-earlier loss of $129.2 million. Year-to-date, the pretax loss grew to $292.1 million from $184.8 million a year earlier. "We are addressing the decline in profitability with a comprehensive plan to... For Trucking, Rails, It's More of the Same The trucking and railroad industries face little risk of regulatory surprises in the next few years, as the pipeline of rules laid out in President Obama's first term will continue to flow through his second. Environmental and labor policies, however, could affect shippers' and carriers' bottom lines. With Obama re-elected, carriers... Used Truck Sales Up 6 Percent Sales of used Class 8 trucks rose 6 percent in October from the previous month, driven by lower pricing, according to ACT Research. The increase in used truck sales occurred as net orders for new heavy-duty tractors and medium-duty trucks surged in October after a long soft patch. October's gain followed a... Drewry Eastbound Pacific Rate Benchmark Slips Eastbound trans-Pacific rates continued to drop this week, slipping 0.7 percent to $2,178 per loaded 40-foot container, according to the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark. The figure released Tuesday was the seventh consecutive weekly decline. The index has lost nearly 18 percent of its value since mid-October when it... Exporting Optimism Economists are bullish about prospects for U.S. exports in 2013 - in the second half of the year, that is. "The second half of 2013 will be a lot better than the first half," said Walter Kemmsies, chief economist at Moffatt & Nichol engineers. Europe is battling recession, and that battle... Post-Sandy Truck Rule Exemption Expires WASHINGTON - An exemption to certain federal safety rules for truck drivers and trucking companies delivering aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy expired on Nov. 27. The exemption, put in place Oct. 29, eased hours-of-service rules for truck drivers hauling emergency supplies in an area stretching from Maine to West Virginia. Carriers... Kazakhstan Gets Ex-Im Bank Loan for GE Locomotives The Export-Import Bank of the United States; Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Kazakhstan's state-owned national railway company; and KTZ's subsidiary Joint Stock Company Lokomotiv recently signed an agreement for a $425 million loan to finance the sale of 200 General Electric Evolution Series locomotives and locomotive kits to KTZ. The agreement was signed... Japan, US to Expand Trade Facilitation Programs TOKYO - Japan and the United States agreed to expand their trade security and facilitation programs to include Japan's imports from the U.S., effective Dec. 3. The application of Japan's Authorized Economic Operator program and the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism to trade between the two countries has been limited to... Port of Corpus Christi Names Brogan Managing Director Port of Corpus Christi commissioners promoted Frank Brogan, former deputy port director of engineering, finance and administration services, to the role of managing director, effective immediately. The promotion is part of a succession planning and organizational restructuring, the port said. Brogan will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the port, including... Boskalis Builds Leading Stake in Dockwise Dutch dredging and marine services group Boskalis said it has built up a 33 percent stake in Dockwise since it offered $887 million for the Netherlands-based heavy-lift shipping company at the beginning of the week. The cumulative share purchases have made Boskalis the biggest individual shareholder in Dockwise, paving the way...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
New strike shuts LA box terminal A strike by port clerks has shut down the largest cargo terminal at the US west coast port of Los Angeles and threatens to spread to all the terminals at the port ... Bunker prices lack direction Oil prices are looking for the next good news or bad news story to determine their level at the year end, but with freight rates on the blue-chip Asia to Europe ... Cape Town breaking records Cape Town Container Terminal [CTCT] broke its performance records in both September and October an achievement that port operator, Transnet Port Terminals' [TPT] ... Samskip pioneers lightweight container Netherlands-based north European short sea carrier, Samskip Multimodal has partnered with Dutch life science mega-company Royal DSM to develop a workhorse 40ft ... China not a currency manipulator In its twice-yearly report the US Treasury has pulled back from designating China as a currency manipulator but said that the yuan still remained 'significantly ... Transpacific agreements are to merge The two discussion agreements that cover eastbound and westbound transpacific container services are to be combined. The 15 members of the Transpacific Stabilization ...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Iberia backs Safe One of shipping's most upbeat equity analysts has trimmed a price target attached to shares of Safe Bulkers. Arms trade continues UN sanctions targeting North Korea's illegal weapons trade don't appear to have had a significant impact on proliferation, sources said Wednesday. Tanker torched An ageing aframax tanker that used to trade with Teekay Corp appears to have been offloaded in a demolition deal worth roughly $6.1m. Pappas eyes MR Petros Pappas appears to be closing in on the acquisition of another medium-range product tanker in a transaction worth an estimated $14.8m. Seabird swoops for cash SeaBird Exploration has raised NOK 82.5m ($14.5m) through a private placement with a view to investing in a ship upgrade. Erika part of the problem A fall-out from the Erika spill and the plunging price of scrap steel in the subcontinent are making it difficult for owners to demolish VLCCs despite a terrible market, Clarksons says. Vitol invades Germany Vitol is expanding its presence in the marine fuel market with the launch of a new bunker supply business in Germany. Scandlines sets ball rolling Baltic ro-ro operator Scandlines will be sold in the first half of next year, sources close to the deal have said. Golar sees tiered market Fuel efficient vessels are starting to command a premium from charterers in the LNG market, according to John Fredriksen's Golar LNG. Golar Partners just grand Fredriksen's period-charter gas fleet gets a boost from new ships as third quarter profit rises. SCF trims deficit Sovcomflot has chopped its third quarter deficit in half despite turmoil continuing to engulf the tanker market. Shin Yang slides First quarter profit has fallen at Malaysia's Shin Yang Shipping as costs rose. Frank flogs stock Top Carnival Corp executive Howard Frank looks to have a little more cash to spend this Christmas after trading in some of his shares. MISC earnings stripped Malaysian state shipping company MISC has seen a fall in profit despite reporting higher revenue. Cosco in handy score Cosco Corp (Singapore) has bagged an order for two handysize bulkers from a mystery owner. Holly eyes shipbuilding Indian shiprepairer Holly Offshore Logistics is launching a shipbuilding joint venture with Russian interests. Malaria bulker cleared Ukrainian authorities have allowed a Bangladeshi bulker to dock after the death of an officer from malaria earlier this month. Jason struggles on A successful debt restructuring at Eitzen Chemical has not lifted the mood at its major investor Jason Shipping. NITC ship turned away A Greek fuel supplier is investigating the origins of an oil cargo on an NITC tanker that arrived off Syros this week. Bumi seals Osprey swoop Malaysia's Bumi Armada has confirmed the purchase of a Japanese-built VLCC. K Line stamps bulk brake Trouble in the dry-cargo market has forced K Line to curb its fleet expansion plans in the sector. Brinkmann: higher offers The administrator of insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften is expecting to sell two ro-pax vessels cancelled by Scandlines this week. Killer crewman jailed A former Great Eastern engineer has been handed a life sentence for murdering a colleague and tossing his body overboard. Uljanik goes low Croatia's Uljanik Shipyard has priced its stock offering at the bottom end of its range as it looks to expand its capital. Cauvery agents arrested Two shipping agents have been held by Indian police investigating the death of six crew who abandoned the grounded tanker Pratibha Cauvery in October. Scandlines cancels duo Insolvent P+S Werften in Germany has lost another two newbuilding contracts after Scandlines lost patience. Maybulk profits surge Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) has posted a healthy year-on-year jump in third quarter profits despite weaker revenues. Kirby to buy Penn Kirby is poised to make second purchase in three months with the $295m takeover of Penn Maritime and Maritime Investments LLC. CAI plans fund raiser Container lessor CAI International is looking to raise up to $50m in fresh funds from a public offering of stock. Globus slips to a loss Globus Maritime slipped to a loss in the third quarter as it looks to weather the weak freight environment.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
TSA wants ability to discuss transpacific trade in both directions "Since they operate their business on a roundtrip basis, it only makes sense to view the two segments as an integrated whole from an agreement perspective as well," said TSA Executive Director Brian Conrad. Shallow Mississippi River fears escalated to White House U.S. trade mission underway in Sub-Saharan Africa FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications Manchester gains approval for logistics hub The Manchester City Council has approved the planning application for the World Logistics Hub, a 1.4 million square-foot logistics park set for development in the free-enterprise zone near the Manchester Airport. TSA modifies bunker surcharge The discussion agreement said a consolidated charge will dramatically simplify how inland intermodal fuel surcharges are assessed and collected, and provide customers with greater clarity in forecasting their total freight costs. Matson plans to build new ships Maersk speeds up WCCA, drops Puerto Caldera CEVA announces cost-cutting measures Kirby acquires Penn Maritime for $295 million Amazon supply chain more admired than Apple In a poll of 1,136 executives conducted by SCM World, 58 percent said they admired Amazon most overall for the way it operates its supply chain, compared with 37 percent who picked Apple. Chapman Freeborn expands in South America SCI opens international DC for Toys 'R' Us Canada Clerk strike shuts down Pier 400 in L.A. Clerical workers representated by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit went on strike at APM Terminals (APMT) Pier 400 facility in the Port of Los Angeles on Tuesday. Brogan named managing director at Corpus Christi U.S. supports GE train deal with Kazakhstan Port Manatee names Whitmore chairman

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012
MISC says 'cost efficiency a priority' The 'shipping industry landscape remains challenging,' says Malaysian group. Prices follow soft trend in Fujairah But South African bunker prices were firm. Prices fall on the back of crude in Europe Some big price falls seen in Rotterdam. Singapore to study second LNG terminal A second terminal would boost propects for LNG bunkering. Vitol announces German bunker market entry Will supply bunker fuel and gas oil by barge in the port areas around Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Weser. Shipbuilder looking for edge with LNG New LNG-engine could help newbuilds meet EEDI requirements. Supplier turns away 'Iranian tanker' Greek player says supplying bunkers would have breached EU sanctions. Record year for Northern Sea Route transits Cargo transport up by more than 50% this year, dominated by petroleum products. Calls for explanation of 'promise' on Eastern Anchorage Gibraltar government minister asked for details of alleged promise on bunkering plans. LNG-powered platform vessel to get Wartsila propulsion system Company says its integrated solution can deliver efficiencies of up to 4%. Prices head downward in Asia Weaker crude values see prices falling. DNV looks to develop R&D capability with new appointment Research and innovation can give DNV a competitive advantage, says new research boss. Broker survey confirms growth of two-tier market Fuel efficiency single most important factor behind rate premium. Changes to maritime operations in Dubai Announcement part of DMCA's strategic plan to regulate the local maritime sector.

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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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