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BRIEFS

May 3, 2013

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Talks go on, but non-striking dockers walk out after vowed rise no-shows Seaspan Corporation first quarter profit up 8.3pc as revenue rises 7.4pc AADA lowers bunker surcharge as fuel prices fall in HK and Korea MOL launches MZX Mozambique Express service from Singapore on June 7 MOL joins PIL to unveil new Indian Ocean Island service June 7 Pearl River Delta air pollution has decreased, says Hong Kong Government 'K' Line and NYK back in black, but MOL continues to make losses Antwerp boxes off 2.8pc in first quarter, but overall cargo up 1.4pc Busan New Port turns up capacity to handle 18,000-TEU vessels IMF's Asia chief downplays China's lower-than-expected GDP growth WWPC member firm, Express Global Logistics in India's Top 100 SMEs Economist editor keynotes ministerial International Transport Forum National Air Cargo denies faulty loading claims in 747 Afghan crash Hainan cargo with flights from Beijing to Seattle-Toronto, now adds Chicago Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou now tops Shanghai in air cargo: Cathay Braathens approved to try electronic system leading to paperless cockpit

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MAY 2, 2013
Bureau Veritas slashes MLC compliance time European Parliament rejects shipbreaking tax HANSA HEAVY LIFT's Tomas Dyrbye to interact with customers during India visit Indo-Bangla shipping trials expected to take off this month Lack of due process breeds fear of criminalisation among seafarers: IMO Legal Committee MOL earns high rating as 1st company to receive SMBC sustainability assessment loan Surge in piracy off West African coast Govt forms committee to help exporters 'We have great expectations from the Indian market' AP HC holds back VPT's upgradation plan Govt increases dredging allocation for Major Ports Truck rentals on trunk routes up 3-4 pc in April

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K Line announces change of directors and auditors MOL reshuffling management in June CEO of MAN Truck & Bus Switzerland changes Next US secretary for transportation in sight Maersk Line and Inttra team up More maritime transport in EU countries in Q2/2012 Kuehne + Nagel extend logistics facility in Geel (Belgium) Norway Post sees hefty earnings decrease in Q1/2013 TNT Express: drop in revenues and operating income in... MOL and PIL launch new service in Indian Ocean UIC initiates project to strengthen railways' position March cargo traffic soared at DXB More penalties in long-running air cargo cartel case Turkish Cargo to serve Turkmenistan capital Burg Silvergreen changes name to CIMC Silvergreen More shipments for System Alliance Europe NS reports lower income from railway operation

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MAY 2, 2013
Goods/Services exports drop during month of March Mitsui joining PIL in new Indian Ocean run Port of Brunswick delivers first shipment of Toyotas Drewry report predicts further orders for ULCVs Alaska Airlines announces new Portland to Atlanta flights

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MAY 2, 2013
Product tanker profit-sharing nudges Navios Acquisition into profit Tanker firm will grow responsibly, says Frangou Tanker owners cautioned over offshore expansion Gap between traditional ship operating and offshore activities can ensnare unsuspecting owners Asia taps demand for offshore wind vessel newbuildings Strategic Marine sees its business pick up Shell revives Browse LNG gas venture Shell revives Australia gas venture - but at what cost to Woodside? Greece shipowners learn to live with new laws and levies Threatened exodus a no-show as tonnage tax extends to foreign-flag ships Greece waits for registry boost as flagging-out tax advantage ends Red-tape reputation makes owners reluctant to fly the sky blue-white Picking a happy medium Midsize boxships are the perfect choice for emerging-market ports Star Bulk targets $75m for eco-bulkers Greece-based owner unveils rights offering backstopped by Oaktree and others Product tanker owners wait patiently for an upturn Although earnings are static, forecasts point to improvement Box rate slide continues Latest World Container Index shows further erosion on Asia-Europe route Sustained recovery in large capesize fleet is still 'a long way off' Overcapacity will persist even if surplus tonnage falls 25% by 2015 as DVB predicts Bourbon's revenues rise as new ships enter fleet Demand for offshore vessels climbs NewLead fixes five-year business for panamax Profit-sharing element adds to escalating rate for Newlead Victoria Southeast Asian piracy drops but resurgence is still possible Pirates are 'small scale opportunists' compared to West African counterparts, says Gray Page Hanjin narrows its losses South Korea boxline increases its volumes but at 'unsatisfactory' rates Carriers slam Suez toll hike Shipowners threaten to reroute after 2% increase BG Group sees LNG profits rise Company's major growth projects are on target Hutchison and CMA CGM square up over Melbourne box terminal Winner to be named next year after four bids make the shortlist Defining a terrorist Disputed ties between West Africa militant groups and pirates are troubling for insurers Cuts reduce Horizon Lines' losses Profit eludes Jones Act carrier as it tackles fuel use, charter costs and salaries Deadly shortcomings Scathing casualty report highlights Hong Kong's need for independent marine reform What next for German ship finance? As the KG crisis continues, Rickmers seeks upside potential Shipping can rise from deepest downturn to glory days, says Rickmers EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Upturn likely from 2015, but access to capital will be key says German owner DSV in the market for acquisitions Danish forwarder seeks ways to grow after poor first-quarter performance

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MAY 2, 2013
China's ship plate output drops 35.5% CHINA'S steel manufactures produced 639,000 tonnes of ship plates in February, down by 35.51% year on year, CSSC said Excel granted reprieve NYSE-listed shares of Excel Maritime are rising today on news that its 30 April debt-negotiation deadline has been extended until 31 May Iran fuel oil export bonanza reported IRAN was reported today to have exported nearly 8.7M barrels of fuel oil in April, more than five and half times the April total a year ago Orion reduces losses ORION MARINE GROUP reported today $1.1M losses in 1Q13 due in part to underutilised dredging assets Waratah terminal scheme effectively frozen PORT Waratah Coal Services today said it has accepted voluntary reductions in contract tonnage from most Hunter Valley coal producers in Australia, according to IHS McCloskey Private equity investing in Star Bulk PRIVATE equity firms Oaktree and Monarch Capital will take significant stakes in NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk through a backstopped rights offering and private placement EC orders SNCM's Corsica aid repaid THE EC has ordered Paris to recover aid granted since 2007 to Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM for services to Corsica during peak holiday periods Reeling Daiichi Chuo cancels charters JAPAN'S bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has cancelled seven chartered-in vessels as it declared bigger losses Hanjin cuts losses to $31M HANJIN Shipping posted 34.7Bn won ($31.4M) in net 1Q losses, vastly narrowing 338.4Bn won in net losses in 1Q12 BV newbuildings slump FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said today its 1Q maritime orderbook fell 27% year on year, standing at 15 Minsheng's IPO application terminated Minsheng Shipping's IPO application has been terminated, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said HPH Trust keeps 'buy' WITH RESULTS from a fifth round of talks in Hong Kong between port contractors and dockers yielding no progress today, UOB Kay Hian maintained its 'buy' rating for HPH Trust shares Stable year predicted for Yangzijiang YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding's profit margins will remain decent as long as the yard works on orders secured before the financial crisis in 2008, analysts predicted today SAS awards shortlist revealed THE SHORTLIST for this year's IHS Safety at Sea Awards has been announced Box liners seen losing rates battle BOX LINERS are fighting a losing battle to revive Far East/Europe freight rates as new capacity cascades into the market, a sector analyst has warned

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MAY 2, 2013
Virginia, Ningbo Ports Sign Cooperation Agreement The VPA's Russell J. Held (left) and Port of Ningbo's Chang Boaping signed the memorandum of understanding this week. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (standing row, fourth from left) helped facilitate the agreement. The Virginia Port Authority and China's Ningbo Municipal Port Administration signed a memorandum of understanding this week to promote the all-water... Obama Nominates Froman for Trade Post President Barack Obama today said he will nominate Michael Froman to serve as U.S. Trade Representative. The pick was welcomed by business groups, Politico reports. Peter M. Robinson, president and CEO of the United States Council for International Business, praised the selection of Froman. "This is an excellent choice," he said. "Michael... US Trade Deficit Narrowed in March In March, the U.S. goods deficit shrank to $56.1 billion, down $4.6 billion from February, as imports declined more than exports. The total deficit, including trade in services, decreased $12.9 billion year-over-year to $38.8 billion. Capital goods and industrial supplies and materials led the year-over-year decline in exports, partially offset by... Toyota Ships First Venzas From Brunswick to Russia The first Toyota Venzas departed the Port of Brunswick, Ga., today, bound for Russia and Ukraine. "The export of American-built Venzas to Russia and Ukraine further solidifies Toyota's commitment to establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations as a key supplier of vehicles for global markets," said Corinne Akahoshi, national manager of marine... Hanjin Shipping Narrows Loss Hanjin Shipping cut its loss in the first quarter of 2013 to 34.7 billion won (approximately US$300 million), an 89.7 percent improvement year-over-year. Container volume grew 9.3 percent, to 1,109,285 20-foot-equivalent units. This resulted in a 14.1 percent year-over-year increase in revenue for the segment to $1.9 billion. Looking ahead, the shipping... Mexican Intermodal Volume Down Nearly 12 Percent Mexican rail volumes through April 27, 2013 Full-size image Mexican intermodal volume fell 11.7 percent year-over-year in the week ending April 27, according to the Association of American Railroads. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, dropped 1.7 percent from the same week in 2012 to 372,815 carloads... Profit Plunges at Yusen Logistics Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics said its group net profit plunged 55.7 percent in fiscal 2012, which ended on March 31, from a year earlier to 1.119 billion yen ($11.42 million) despite sound revenue growth. The company saw its group operating revenue rise 9.7 percent in fiscal 2012 from... IAG Cargo to Expand Capacity With Airbus Order IAG Cargo will be expanding its per-plane capacity when it adds at least 18 Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet beginning in 2018, subject to shareholder approval. These planes have three more pallets of cargo space apiece, providing for a maximum payload of about 30 metric tons, IAG said. In addition, the... WCI: Rates to Asia from Northern Europe, West Coast Fall World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Backhaul rates dropped from both northern Europe and the U.S. West Coast to Asia in the week of May 2, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate from Rotterdam to Shanghai inched down 0.4 percent or $4 to... WCI: Trans-Atlantic Eastbound Rates Slide World Container Index Between New York and Rotterdam Full-size image Trans-Atlantic eastbound rates fell for the first time in six weeks, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Rates were flat last week after rising 11.2 percent or $175 over the previous four weeks. This week's rate from New York... MOL and PIL Partner on Indian Ocean Service MOL and Pacific International Lines have announced a new joint Indian Ocean Islands Express Service. The IOX/IOI weekly service, which is scheduled to begin on June 7, will employ four 1,100-TEU ships, with each carrier contributing two vessels. The port rotation will be: Singapore; Port Louis, Mauritius; Tamatave, Madagascar; Reunion; Singapore... OOCL Adds Khalifa Call to China-Mideast Service Abu Dhabi Terminals has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based container carrier OOCL to include a call at the Port of Khalifa on its China-Middle East Express (CMX) Service, a weekly intra-Asia loop. The first OOCL vessel calling Khalifa Port Container Terminal is currently scheduled to arrive on June 11. The CMX... Big Ship Orders Depressing Rates, Drewry Says New orders for ultra-large container ships are undermining carrier efforts to limit the surplus of capacity that is depressing freight rates this year. "While these latest new orders won't actually hit the water for years, their psychological impact is to keep the focus on capacity and the big question of how... How Khalifa Port Could Evolve Into Mideast Hub Abu Dhabi's new Khalifa super port could eventually rival DP World's neighboring Jebel Ali for Middle East container shipping hub status. In December, the first phase of the United Arab Emirates' new port was opened offering state-of-the-art container-handling facilities, 2.5 million TEUs of capacity and the ability to serve the world's... Descartes Acquires KSD Software Descartes Systems Group has acquired KSD Software Norway AS, an Oslo-based provider of electronic customs filing solutions for the European Union. The all-cash purchase price for the acquisition was 190 million kroner (approximately US$$33 million), with Descartes using approximately US$13 million of cash on hand and US$20 million from an acquisition... DSV Reports Flat Revenue, Lower Profit DSV's profit fell and its revenue stalled in the first quarter on declining cargo volumes and increased competition, but the Danish logistics and freight forwarding group said it is still looking for acquisitions to spur growth. Operating profit dipped 8 percent to 509 million Danish kroner ($89.3 million) from 555 million... Suez vs. Panama: A Canal Comparison Container shipping lines are shifting more of their all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast to the Suez Canal route, instead of sailing through the Panama Canal, to take advantage of lower slot costs they can realize on the big post-Panamax ships they are cascading onto the route... Q&A: Crossing Borders Into a Whole New World Q: I've been in transportation for quite a few years, and I thought I was pretty familiar with the industry. But we're just now opening up an international market, and I feel like I'm starting all over. We're shipping to an Asian subsidiary (a recent acquisition) in fairly large quantities, as... Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Q1 Profit Lufthansa Cargo boosted operating profit by 35 percent in the traditionally weak first quarter and said it expects full year earnings to better its 2012 result as it continues to cull capacity in line with weak global demand. Profit rose to 27 million euros ($35.4 million) from 20 million euros ($26.2... CargoSphere Launches New Rate-Tracking Service CargoSphere, the cloud-based rate management system, launched a new freight-rate quoting service that logistics providers can use to keep rate quotes up to date. CargoSphere said Floodgate Quote Refresh automates the tracking and management of freight rate changes on most global trade lanes, with quotes that reflect rate hikes, surcharges and...

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MAY 2, 2013
Stage set for expansion US Shipping Corp is looking to expand following the successful completion of a financial restructuring. TEN tucks away $50m Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) priced a public share offering that will bring $50m in gross proceeds. GNK confirms paper trade Genco Shipping & Trading has confirmed reports that at least two of its lenders have offloaded nearly $300m worth of bank debt. Genco faces heavy fire Genco Shipping & Trading found itself in the hot seat Thursday after reclassifying $1.4bn worth of long-term financing agreements as short-term debt. NNA on the up Greek product tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition posted a modest first-quarter profit Thursday that topped Wall Street forecasts. Bremer provisions jump Bremer Landesbank increased loss provisions on shipping loans to EUR 228m ($298m) in 2012, its highest-ever figure. NewLead inks period pact NewLead Holdings has tied up one of its two remaining bulk carriers on a five-year period deal. 3 Maj sliced up The Croatian government has assumed control of four non-core units of tanker builder 3 Maj to speed the yard's sell-off. Star Bulk targets $75m Star Bulk Carriers is preparing to arm itself with at least $75m to fund a raid for fuel-efficient bulkers. Baltic to break away? Peter Georgiopoulos is laying the groundwork for the separation of his two listed dry bulk companies, according to one of Wall Street's most respected analysts. Language lesson Ship crews must agree on a common language to avoid lapsing into native tongues during a crisis, an accident report said. Hoegh LNG targets China Hoegh LNG is targeting more success in the burgeoning Chinese market after finalising a deal to operate the country's first floating storage and regasifcation unit (FSRU). Horizon hopes for more Horizon Lines has trimmed its first quarter loss despite restructuring issues continuing to weigh on its bottom line. Indian Ocean overhaul Container lines MOL and PIL are teaming up for two new runs from Singapore into the Indian Ocean. Debt costs hurt Hornbeck Hornbeck's earnings took a $24m hit after the company refinanced a batch of bonds during the first quarter. EU wants cash back The European Commision has found subsidies granted to French ferry company SNCM breached aid rules. Jianlong challenge fails John Fredriksen linked companies have won a London high court ruling that paves the way for a high value dispute over charter defaults on five bulk carriers to be resolved in London rather than in China. Cambie quits OOIL Ken Cambie has quit as chief financial officer at Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas International. Fire hits con-ro Firefighters are tackling a blaze on an ACL con-ro in Hamburg. Mega merger complete Commodities trader Glencore International has put the finishing touches to its mega-merger with Xstrata. Mipo takes dry dip Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has secured a rare bulk carrier order after a European owner turned to the yard for a trio of vessels which will employ a new fuel efficient design. Hanjin slashes loss Korea's Hanjin Shipping has cut back its losses in the first quarter as container rates improved. Machete maniac injures 18 A man has been arrested after hacking at passengers with a machete on an Indonesian ferry. Genco's cash hole Genco Shipping & Trading will need to raise around $100m in equity if it can't extend its loan holidays, a leading analyst says. Hanjin follows HMM South Korea's Hanjin Shipping is looking at following compatriot Hyundai Merchant Marine into the bond market. Kexim comes through The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Kexim) has given struggling shipowners and shipyards a boost with a big new funding programme. Pemex buying Barreras Mexico's Pemex has signed a deal to take a 51% stake in restructured Spanish shipyard Hijos de J Barreras. Atlantska cuts loss Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has cut its first quarter loss as revenue grew. Bourbon numbers higher French offshore player Bourbon has reported a double-digit increase in revenues for a second consecutive quarter. ADM ups GrainCorp offer Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is to make an improved cash offer for the shares in grain handler GrainCorp. Baltic's losses grow Baltic Trading has seen first quarter losses deteriorate by almost 15% to a shade over $5m, the company reported late Wednesday.

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MAY 2, 2013
Obama nominates Commerce, USTR chiefs President Obama on Thursday nominated long-time campaign contributor and Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker to be secretary of commerce and Michael Froman to lead the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Descartes acquires Norwegian customs solutions company Hanjin records $31.5 million loss in 1Q The South Korean liner carrier predicted "even though some difficulties are inevitable due to supply growth, numbers in the second quarter will improve through continued rate restoration efforts and active cost reduction, etc." IAG Cargo beefs up fleet IAG Cargo is planning to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 planes, which will enter service starting in 2018 given shareholder approval. The European air carrier, which is modernizing its fleet, also holds options for an additional 18 planes. Drewry cites 'psychological impact' of big ship orders Domestic intermodal rises by 10% in 1Q TIA drops $8,000 bond deposit requirement Greencarrier buys Trana Spedition Virgin Atlantic reopens Chicago leg Shippers bemoan proposed California ports tariff increase CAPA recommended the 11 ports in the state raise tariffs by 1.7 percent by July 1 as part of its annual rate increase guidelines. Recent or pending hearings on the increase are occurring in Oakland, Los Angeles and Long Beach. Wilhelmshaven says rail rates will match other ports U.S. trade deficit fell in March Horizon lost $20 million in 1Q SBA to showcase export services in L.A. Friday Allegretti to chair American Maritime Partnership Executive moves FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

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MAY 2, 2013
Demand building in Fujairah Cape Town still dry. Control of H2S may have led to other fuel quality problems High levels of sodium and potassium could be linked to use of H2S scavenges. European prices follow softer trend MGO in Hamburg lost just under $20 per metric tonne. Egypt raises canal tolls Spokesman for the Suez Canal Authority denies hike will cut traffic. 'Eco' orders proving attractive Two companies ordering newbuildings go for fuel-efficient option. Surge in Iranian fuel oil exports Prices undercut Singapore benchmarks. Sydney to get fuel-efficient ferry Catamaran passenger ferry built to Incat Crowther design. Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven week high Influx of cargoes from the West. Caribbean refinery faces calls for closure Plant closure would be third to go in region. Asian bunker prices soft Offices at Tokyo Bay will be closed on Friday for a public holiday. Fishing vessel owner faces bunker spill penalty Chief engineer 'failed to follow written instructions and spill plan', says Washington Department of Ecology. Freight rates continue to tumble Analyst warns of 'structural overcapacity.' International Bunkering promotes trader Jesper Porsmose has demonstrated 'his dedication to hard work', says CEO. TOP Ships decrease losses for 2012 It has managed to reduce losses on the back of a $4.5 million reduction in bunker expenses. Philippine tugboat firm upgrades fleet Bunker fuel accounting for 40% of Salvtug's operational cost, says Chairman and CEO. Alaska: ECA could 'drive vessels away' Officials voice concerns as first cruise ship season under new regulations begins. Dual-fuel gas engines a 'milestone', says MAN Diesel ME-GI engines allow shipowners to deal with stricter emission regulations and rising fuel costs.

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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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