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November 30, 2012

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Shenzhen volume increases 3pc to 19.21 million TEU in first 10 months CEVA posts 'disappointing' US$90 million profit, box trade suffers 'Outsourcing' sparks spreading wildcat LA-Long Beach dock strike Hong Kong's October export trade value falls 2.8pc, leading to deficit International Maritime Bureau warns of fake cargo-tracking websites Unifeeder to call twice a week at UST-Luga terminal near St Petersburg Zhejiang's port container capacity expected to top 18 million TEU by 2015 Marshall Islands now rated as having world's third biggest fleet US Treasury: China not manipulating, but yuan is still undervalued UPS-TNT deal stalled by European Commission's lack of clarity Central China's metropolis Wuhan aims to be nation's major logistics hub Biggest cold storage warehouse opens in Tibet to ISO22000 standard Central Asia specialist ART Logistics sets up Hong Kong headquarters Chongqing's international air cargo rising 150pc a year for three years UK okays plan for US$160 million Manchester world logistics hub Dragonair expands 2013 intake for its aviation certificate programme Carmen Taylor, AA Cargo sales chief named business woman of the year

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
FFFAIs Golden Jubilee Celebrations on Dec. 2 GAC Protective Solutions calls for multi-layered, non-lethal approach to sea defence Global box throughput to see lower growth of 4 pc this year: Report Maritime companies & personalities awarded at glittering ceremony in Dubai On-time performance of container carriers up to 84 pc in Oct.: SeaIntel Maritime Analysis JNPT Chairman stresses on infrastructure augmentation & boosting coastal shipping at trade interaction Fieos digital marketing awareness programme for exporters on Dec. 10 Uttam Galva to infuse 380 cr. in Lloyds Steel

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Vladivostok increases container throughput Russia's Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (including Vladivostok Container Terminal) reported a consolidated container throughput of 338,769 teu in the first nine months of the cur... Russian Railways puts new rail car transporter into service Russian Railways, together with its subsidiary JSC FPC, now offers a new service for the carriage of private cars in specially designed rail car transporters. To fulfil the new off... Professional drivers want good resting areas Like elsewhere, Denmark is faced with an increasing numbers of lorry and goods thefts. Last year 151 lorries were reported stolen and most of them were never found. A new report sh... Geodis Wilson receives Innovation Process Award 2012 The French freight management company Geodis Wilson has been granted the Innovation Process Award at the Global Freight Awards 2012 in London. To the delight of the company's chief... Etihad Rail Signs MoU with Sharjah Cement Factory Etihad Rail - the master developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network - has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Cement Factory, a venture of Sha... Nalcacilar reinforces fleet with Renault trucks The Turkish haulage company Nalcacilar International Transport has added 20 Renault Premium 460 18T trucks to its fleet, bringing the total number of vehicles to 67. The new units ... Leipzig-Halle's logistics region acts as role model for Moscow Passenger and freight volumes are steadily raising at Moscow's three airports Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. Given this situation, the former military airport Yermolino in K... Dubai International tops 2 million t in October Dubai international airport (UAE) handled 202,619 t of cargo in October, an increase of 2.4% over the 197,841 t recorded during the same period in 2011. The year to date freight vo... Obama signs bill to back EU ETS reticent US airlines The US president Barack Obama signed the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 this week. The act requires the US secretary of transportation to prohibit ... Port of Corpus Christi appoints new managing director The commissioners of the port of Corpus Christi TX (USA) appointed Frank Brogan, former deputy port director - engineering, finance and administration services, to managing directo... DB Schenker Logistics creating 700 new jobs in Leipzig logistics centre Germany-based DB Schenker Logistics has been commissioned by car maker BMW to more than double its capacity in the new logistics centre in Leipzig. For well over a year now, the lo... Seko Logistics expands into East Africa Seko Logistics, a global provider of supply chain solutions, including transportation, logistics and technology solutions, has opened two new offices in Uganda and Ethiopia. This l... Kuehne + Nagel providing services for handball champion's league EHF Marketing GmbH, the marketing arm of the European Handball Federation has signed a new partnership with one of the world's leading logistics companies, Kuehne + Nagel. The agre...

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Hyundai Heavy develops new LNG tank design Petrobras pulls out of negotiations for five Ocean Rig units Sembcorp Marine gets seventh Brazil drillship order Damen to build rescue ship to support RAN sub fleet WSS makes sales appointment Maersk Line, Limited wins environmental awards NAPA supplies loading computers for 55 Bourbon OSVs Jaya Holdings delivers advanced AHTS to Atlantic Towing

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Matson Navigation plans Hawaii service rate increases Schnitzer Steel releases first fiscal quarter numbers International Maritime Organization honors past secretary-general Retail group asks President to help with LA labor woes Jensen Maritime taps Gulkus as New Orleans senior administrator

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
LA and Long Beach container traffic grinds to a halt as strike spreads UPDATED: No end in sight to stand-off between employers and clerical workers Forget peak oil, it is all about peak capability Global oil and gas projects create up to 30% less production than promised All change in the energy industry It's the age of the unthinkable, says Statoil A window into Plumbe's world Shipbroking's big personality locks into Lloyd's List Take note for a cheap and easy way to measure ship emissions The mandatory bunker delivery note could have a role in curbing CO2 Four methods to calculate a vessel's CO2 footprint Brussels and the IMO make the first moves towards a market-based measure Big boys muscle in on the aframax trades Torrid times for the sector as suezmax tonnage encroaches on its trades Rising LNG carrier prices to hit $220m next year South Korean yards to benefit most, says JP Morgan Shipping faces 'critical' economic outlook, says NordLB But German bank pledges industry will remain core business BG poised to split newbuildings between Greek pair Maran and GasLog expected to share five new ships for charter to UK group Costa Concordia investigation update recommends changes to Solas Lessons learned focus on navigation, safety management and stability Operations halt in Los Angeles as strike spreads Dispute closes seven of LA's eight terminals and three in Long Beach Oil companies urged to go easy on idled tankers Owners struggle to meet oil companies' stringent requirements Loss-making Frontline rules out tanker lay-ups EXCLUSIVE: Market spikes offer incentive to keep trading Box lines aim for Pacific cost cuts TSA members seek to cover entire round trip through enlarged discussion agreement Jakarta sunset Can BLT rise from restructuring or will it crash and burn in a blaze of inglory? Seanergy reduces its losses as restructuring continues New chief executive sees brighter outlook in dry bulk Port disruption could boost paperless operations Clerical workers' dispute at LA-Long Beach could have an unintended outcome Corruption and criminal networks drive West African hijacking wave Thefts of refined fuel cargoes could spread to Ghana and Cameroon, says Bergen Independent Tankers loses $1.4m Frontline subsidiary wants more long-term charters after being hit by weak spot market Frontline slides to $49m loss Tanker giant scraps third-quarter dividend

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
US ports seek dredging priority US PORTS are urging the new leader of the House panel overseeing shipping to give priority to dredging Frontline sounds tanker rate alert FRONTLINE has warned of serious problems for the entire tanker industry, not just individual companies, if freight markets remain weak Tax fear spurs early dividends NYSE-listed Ship Finance International today announced a special dividend of $0.39 per share, joining a growing queue of companies that are accelerating payouts due to US tax-change fears NOCC sees US driving vehicle carrier market NORWEGIAN Car Carriers reported losses for its third quarter and predicted that the US market would be the key driver of its sector's freight market next year, when Europe is likely to remain mired in economic downturn German mini-bulker collective winds up A GERMAN co-operative of mini-bulker owners said today they have decided to wind down operations, a fortnight after the surrender of a sister co-operative for feeder box ships China offers own indexes CHINA has launched its own variants on the Baltic Exchange's drybulk and crude indexes Seanergy's woes worsen VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today reported significant quarterly losses, more impairments and ongoing breaches of its debt facilities Jinhui's profits drop 47% HONG KONG-based Jinhui Shipping today reported a 47% year on year drop in net profits to $12M for 3Q12 Shipping risks sap Nord profits GERMANY's state bank Nord LB, one of the country's biggest shipping lenders, saw its profits crushed by heightened default risks in shipping this year Höegh LNG seals $250M funding for FSRU plan FOUR BANKS have closed a deal with Norway's Höegh LNG Holdings to create a $250M corporate facility for financing an FSRU Rig order strength seen stretching into 2013 INCREASING ultra-deepwater oil exploration and the need to replace ageing rigs will continue to drive short-term rig orders, Keppel predicted today SCF's 3Q losses total $8.6M SOVCOMFLOT, the Kremlin-owned tanker giant, has reported worse results across the board in the third quarter Unifeeder's takeover of Feederlink approved EUROPEAN feeder and shortsea box carrier Unifeeder's acquisition of UK feeder specialist Feederlink has been approved by the Office of Fair Trading in London Tracking seen speeding movement of containers TRACKING devices would speed the movement of containers off stacking yards and cut dwell times, an Amsterdam conference has been told Chinese iron ore imports to remain steady CHINESE iron ore imports will remain high even if the tax on domestic iron ore production is reduced, US drybulk consultancy Commodore Research predicted today

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
LA-Long Beach Employers Put Ball in Union's Court The lead negotiator for employers in the ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach said shipping and terminal executives are prepared to resume contract negotiations immediately with striking office clerical workers. In a letter Thursday afternoon to John Fageaux, president of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63, attorney Stephen Berry said employers... Barnhart Opens New Branch Offices Memphis-based heavy lift and heavy transportation company Barnhart Crane & Rigging recently opened three new branch offices in Charleston, S.C.; Owensboro, Ky., and Richland, Wash., continuing its strategy to build a national network. The Charleston and Owensboro branches will focus on heavy transportation, rigging and lifting services for regional nuclear and... Study Shows Growth in Port Freeport's Economic Impact Port Freeport generated $17.9 billion of economic activity in Texas in 2011, surging 76 percent from $10.2 billion in 2008, according to a report from port consultant John C. Martin Associates. During the same three-year span, jobs related to the port grew 21 percent to 66,689; associated personal income jumped 35 percent... Norfolk Southern Completes $18 Million Upgrade of Export Coal Facility Class I railroad Norfolk Southern has completed a major upgrade to its Lamberts Point export coal transload facility, commonly known as Pier 6, in Norfolk, Va., which transfers coal hauled by train from Appalachian coal fields to ships bound for international markets. The $18 million investment, completed during a 90-day period... David Oxner, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Gateway Secretariat, Discusses Halifax's Strategy for Attracting Logistics Business The Nova Scotia Gateway Secretariat works to develop trade and transportation through the Canadian province. David Oxner, the secretariat's executive director, discussed those efforts in a Journal of Commerce interview in Halifax.... Federal Highway Administration Selects Rayman to Head Freight Office The Federal Highway Administration today selected Caitlin Hughes Rayman, Maryland Department of Transportation's Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy and Freight, to be the director of the FHA's Office of Freight Management and Operations, succeeding Tony Furst. As an active member of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors while at... Dubai International Airport Sees Growth Dubai International Airport saw volume increase last month as it continued to buck bearish air freight markets. Dubai handled 202,619 metric tons of cargo in October, up 2.4 percent compared to a year earlier and also higher than the 193,261 metric tons of throughput recorded in September. In the first 10 months... S&P Switches CMA CGM Credit Outlook to Positive From Negative Standard & Poors changed its credit watch for CMA CGM to positive from negative saying the French ocean carrier's liquidity has "rebounded" in recent months due to its improved operating performance. The ratings agency, which maintained CMA CGM's CCC+ long-term corporate credit rating, said it expects the carrier's liquidity to improve... Supply Chain Council to Host Conference on Cutting Logistics Costs The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, an education organization for the logistics sector, will hold its annual Europe Conference at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from May 15 to May 17, 2013. The conference will offer educational sessions and networking opportunities to global supply chain executives. The theme of the event will... USDA to Lead Trade Mission to Russia The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Michael Scuse, undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services, will lead a mission to promote U.S. agricultural exports in Russia from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7. Representatives from Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Kansas, plus 23 U.S. companies, will attend. The goal is to... OOCL to Boost Asia-to-Europe Rates Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL will implement a general rate increase and a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from Asia to Europe on Dec. 15. Rates will increase $550 per 20-foot-equivalent unit for shipments moving from the Far East (including Japan), the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to North Europe,... ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Nov. 27 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 11/27/2012 U.S. WEST COAST... OCU Strike Threatens Gridlock in LA-Long Beach Striking office clerical workers continued to cripple the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Thursday as 10 container terminals remained shut down. A crisis has not yet developed at the nation's largest port complex, but if the terminals remain closed through the weekend, some cargo interests and industry executives are... Dockworkers Await Response From PNW Grain Handlers A midnight Wednesday deadline for action by grain handlers and longshoremen in the Pacific Northwest came and went with no action taken. Employers, represented by the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, on Thursday were each reviewing contract proposals designed to head off an employer... Descartes Systems Group's Income Up 15 Percent in Quarter Supply chain management company Descartes Systems Group today reported that income in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Oct. 31, was $3.1 million, surging 15 percent from $2.7 million in the third quarter last year and 24 percent from $2.5 million in the second quarter. Quarterly revenue was $32.7... JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index The JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index was developed by the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) and is a leading indicator of inflation based on a broad assortment of raw materials used in industrial production. The IPI growth rate compares the latest week's index with the IPI's average over the past year.In... Transportation Insight Acquires CPA International Third-party logistics provider Transportation Insight today acquired CPA International, a Connecticut-based logistics company. CPA will operate as a new division of the Hickory, N.C.-based company, and Bill Titone, CPA's head executive, will serve as president of the division. CPA's legacy clients will have access to Transportation Insight's offerings. The acquisition will expand...

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Schenker expands BMW service DB Schenker Logistics has been commissioned by BMW to more than double its capacity in the new logistics centre in Leipzig, Germany.For more than a year, the logistics ... Dead cat bounce for boxship charters? Activity in the containership charter market has quietened again after a fairly active period a week ago. 'We have seen 23 fixtures in the last seven days; that ... Zim negotiates to reduce newbuilding prices Zim Line is holding talks with shipyards to further delay delivery of the very large containerships it has ordered and to renegotiate the price.It placed a nine-strong ... CMA CGM gets a positive nod from S&P French ocean carrier CMA CGM has not been a particular advocate of the credit ratings agencies in the past, but after the latest credit report on it from Standard ... LA/LB clerical dispute could escalate to other USWC ports A strike by clerical workers at the APM T terminal in the Port of Los Angeles has spread to seven of the eight other terminals at LA and even stymied three of the ... Germany in the firing line over trade surplus Germany has displaced China as the chief currency villain in the eyes of the US Treasury which in its latest report is damming in its criticism of the largest European ...

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Tug titan expands A joint venture between two of Greece's top tug and salvage contractors has returned to the sale-and-purchase market in search of fresh tonnage. Golar seals fixture John Fredriksen's Golar LNG (Golar) has clinched a five-year contract for one of its LNG carriers. GC Tankers exits TI Tankers International (TI) has lost another member but the pool's roster remains intact despite the bankruptcy of its largest member, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). Last chance to enter The deadline for entering the TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year competition is noon GMT this Friday so if you want to take part it is your last chance to participate. First VL bites the dust John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has killed off the first of its VLCC newbuildings at Jinhai Heavy Industries. Scorpio takes two Scorpio Tankers has chartered in a pair of long-range one product carriers in a move that appears to illustrate its faith in a market uptick. Suezmaxes running late John Fredriksen's Frontline will take in two suezmax newbuildings later than previously expected but the ships are set to squeeze into the water before contractual cancellation dates. Big John's Xmas gift John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has gift wrapped a double dividend for its shareholders which will hit their bank accounts just after Christmas. Korean cape scrapped South Korean shipowner Chang Myung continues to clear out older capesize bulkers. EMGS wins Malaysia gig Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has won a $7m contract Shell to offshore Malaysia. Nice work Workers at Irving's Halifax shipyard in Canada have bagged a 24% pay rise over five years. Nord LB loan losses soar German lender Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB) has seen margins squeezed in the first nine months by growing shipping loan-loss provisions. Kirby swoop wins support Kirby Corp's latest takeover swoop is proving a hit on Wall Street. Atlantic seal Shell deal Atlantic Offshore has bagged another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract in the Norwegian North Sea. Seanergy in breach Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp said on Thursday it was in breach of certain financial covenants as a result of "prolonged negative market conditions." Barge hits reef A laden barge has grounded in bad weather on a reef off Western Australia. Covered for four years Shipyards are already full with more than enough vessels to meet the needs of most markets over the next four years, Drewry says. Blair's maritime misery London lawyer Sarosh Zaiwalla has revealed he sacked former UK prime minister Tony Blair after a single maritime case when the future Labour party leader was merely a trainee barrister in the 1970s. Maria problem solved John Fredriksen's Golar LNG is close to tying up a period charter for one of its spot-trading vessels. Attica cuts loss Greek ferry operator Attica Holdings has reduced its losses in the first nine months, but talks with banks over debt restructuring continue. CMA CGM gets a lift Standard & Poors is looking at CMA CGM in a more positive light after the French company said it was closing in on a debt restructuring package. Hunt on for NITC tanker The Greek coast guard is searching for an Iranian tanker turned away by a bunker supplier over doubts as to the origins of its cargo. Fiori on growth trail Marco Fiori is traversing continents and time zones as d'Amico International Shipping looks to see through its first share offering in over five years as a public company. MPP holed in grounding A German multipurpose (MPP) has been holed on the bottom of its hull after grounding off Sweden. ITC trims deficit Frontline-controlled Independent Tanker Corp has again seen its quarterly numbers improved by two VLCCs plying the spot market. Nobody is immune Financial strife which brought down Genmar and OSG could spread across the entire tanker industry, John Fredriksen's Frontline says. Damen back in China Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has contracted another four ships at its Chinese partner yard. Cuba eyes fleet rebirth Cuba is plotting a return to the fleet strength of the 1980s with new ship orders. LSC wants tonnage tax Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) chairman Simon Blaydes has called for a tonnage tax to lure foreign owners to the country. Hoegh LNG seals funds Hoegh LNG has secured a $250m senior secured credit facility to go towards the financing of an FSRU for Lithuania. Jinhui profits halved Jinhui Shipping has seen its profits sliced in half by the weak dry bulk freight environment, latest figures show. McQuilling in Atlas tie-up McQuilling Partners is teaming up with Asian private investment house Atlas Holdings Hong Kong the US broker has confirmed. Li Ka-shing walks away Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Ports has withdrawn an application to build a new $480m container terminal in the UK. SembCorp makes it seven SembCorp Marine has won its seventh drillship newbuilding order from Sete Brasil in a deal worth $806.4m. CAI shares slide CAI International shares fell over 11% as investors reacted to a planned share sale by the company and three key investors.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
USDA leads trade mission to Russia U.S. major exporter of remanufactured goods, ITC says DHL releases global 'connectedness' index Forwarders could benefit from LA/LB shutdown "If there are disruptions in freight moving through the West Coast ports over the next month, that could lead shippers to increase air freight usage to get goods to market," wrote Dave Ross of Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research. Longshore strike spreads in LA/Long Beach Descartes continues on profitable path CBP turns triple play for trade facilitation U.S. companies that have been certified as operating secure supply chains could soon achieve faster processing of their international cargo by taking advantage of three new measures unveiled this week by CBP. NTSB issues cargo fire-safety recommendations Requiring active fire suppression systems, improving early detection of fires and developing better fire-resistant cargo containers are three recommendations the federal agency has issued to reduce in-flight cargo fires. ICAO readies high-level environmental group "This group has been established to provide senior-level policy decisions on issues relating to the full range of activities ICAO is pursuing in its efforts to mitigate aviation's impact on the environment," an organization spokesman said. Canada seeks volunteers for air cargo pilot NEWSFLASH: Retailers ask White House to help restart LA/LB port talks The National Retail Federation has urged President Obama "to use all means necessary" to restart stalled contract negotiations between management and striking union workers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Matson announces Hawaii rate hike Hellmann names Birnbaum VP ocean development Swissport reorganizes upper management BIS proposed rule revises export controls for some electronics Trade group: Diplomacy over sanctions dealing with Iran NationaLease appoints Spence VP New House T&I committee chairman lines up staff Study supports U.S. food aid 'monetization' NEWSFLASH: ILWU strike spreads to terminals throughout LA/LB A strike by longshoremen in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has now spread to about 10 terminals in the ports.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Brightoil predicts China will 'open door' to private companies 'Bunkering is very difficult because the shipping sector is losing money,' says Group chairman. Prices continue softening in Fujairah But are firm in Suez. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam While Hamburg and Gibraltar saw prices soften. Stena unveils alternative ECA solution Wants to convert all its ECA ferries to run on methanol following pilot project. 'Trust' key to making the deal, says trader 'Trustworthy relationships foundation of validating counterparty risk'. Vopak: Fujairah terminal 'not handling Iranian oil' 'We would like to make it very clear that we don't store any product with certificate of origin Iran,' says tank storage provider. MARPOL revision needed to clarify sulphur enforcement Shipowners need a scalable penalty for non-compliance that would be fair and more equitable, says Chemoil VP. Denmark's pollution control vessels 'nearly useless' Captain who resigned due to poor safety says Denmark is not equipped to combat a major oil spill. Stoppages at US West Coast ports Los Angeles and Long Beach grind to a halt as dockers refuse to cross picket lines. Frontline trims quarterly losses But says that only 'substantial scrapping' can buoy the market. Fuel oil stocks climb for fourth week in a row Imports from the West were high. Zim posts best quarterly results since 2010 Cautious about future results despite profitable quarter helped by recovery in market conditions. Singapore market softens Prices weaken in Asian hubs. New sanctions would focus on shipping Measures would focus on foreign banks acting in the shipping and ports sectors. Man Diesel reporting steady interest in its G-type engines 'Together with an optimised engine design, this reduces fuel consumption and reduces CO2 emissions.' New LNG-fuelled container ship concept unveiled The STREAM 4200 LNG is designed for global operations.

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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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