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March 4, 2013

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Asia-Europe rates off 7.9pc to US$1,104/TEU, Asia-Med down 10pc Global freight rates stabilise with 4pc hike expected in 2013: Drewry NDRC delivers blow to Chinese logistics - 13pc rail freight rate increase EU wins WTO backing in row with China over duties on x-ray scanners Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains to start thrice-weekly service Maersk ends its participation in LA-Australia Oceania PSW service Hamburg's Russian boxes up 13pc in 2012, becomes 2nd trading partner Hungary seeks Chinese financing for rail link to bypass busy Budapest DHL opens warehouse in Indonesia as part of US$52.6 million investment Hactl moves its largest-ever horse charter - 63 mounts from Liege to HK JAL net profit declines 5.3pc despite a 3.6pc increase in revenue Russian AN-2 takes it longest ever flight from Siberia to Cape Town

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MARCH 1, 2013
CMA CGM offering cruises on world's largest containership! G6 cancels slow steaming on eastbound return leg of Asia-Europe service ICS to publish eBooks Mystic Shipping facilitates record bulk loading of millscale at Kandla Port Shore leave: ISF proposes new pragmatic approach to visa requirements UASC s GEM1 service makes inaugural Hazira call Sugar to attract 20 pc export duty Yarn exports may touch record high on strong Chinese demand Antwerp Port building world s biggest lock VOC Port s Outer Harbour project finds mention in Budget Forex reserves plunge to $ 292 bn INR at two-month low No change in normal rates of excise duty & service tax Shipping & ports related proposals in Budget 2013-14 Budget 2013-14 Reactions FM allocates INR 5,000 cr. to boost warehousing capacity African knowledge & experience key to minimising risks & increasing South African project & break-bulk business to West Africa Heavy steam drum sails from Italy to Germany Project forwarding training rings in Year of the Snake

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MARCH 1, 2013
Qatar Cargo replacing A300-600 freighters Scheduled for today (1 March), Qatar Airways is launching operations with its first of three A330-300X freighters. The new mid-size long-haul cargo aircraft will gradually replace ... Cargolux to add Port Harcourt to African network The Luxembourg-based cargo-only airline Cargolux is adding the new destination Port Harcourt (Nigeria) to its African network. The inaugural service will be operated by the carrier... New roadside facilities for truck drivers in South Australia Truck drivers in South Australia will benefit from more and better roadside facilities, after the Federal and South Australian governments each agreed to provide around AUD 4 milli... Safmarine MPV appoints Socopao as liner agent in South Africa Safmarine MPV has appointed Socopao as its full liner agent in South Africa, effective from April 2013. Deploying a dedicated fleet of multipurpose vessels, Safmarine MPV connects ... Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp planning 40 market launches in 2013 The Asian commercial vehicle producer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), headquartered in Kawasaki (Japan), grew global sales by 18% to a total of 174,600 sold unit... Titagarh FreightCar enterprise to be wound up Titagarh Wagons Ltd (TWL) and FreightCar America Inc (FCA) have agreed to wind up and dissolve their Indian joint venture company Titagarh FreightCar Private Ltd. The latter was in... Intercontinental change at the head of UPS International Jim Barber will be president of UPS International from May 2013 on. His predecessor Dan Brutto, in charge of UPS's international strategy over the past six years, will retire by th... Railway freight charges to increase in India India is set to increase railfreight rates by 5%-6% from 1 April, due to higher fuel prices. The increased tariffs will also help raise funds for modernizing the country's rail net... Agility Europe appoints Pietro Albarelli as managing director area south Logistics service provider Agility has named Pietro Albarelli managing director of the area South Europe. In his new role, Albarelli will be in charge of a region that covers Italy... Swissport selects new CEO for Argentina Swissport International, a global aviation services group, has appointed Marcela Gaboda as the new CEO Swissport Argentina. She assumes her duties today (1 March). Gaboda started h... Gefco Germany gets new HR management Francisco Rodrigues has become HR manager of the German affiliate of Gefco. Rodrigues has served the company since 2005 and was once in charge of the Gefco affiliate in Portugal. P... IAG Cargo posts Q4 and full year results for 2012 IAG Cargo announced that its commercial revenue for full year 2012 came to EUR 1.217 billion, 2.3% more than in 2011. The volume of freight in 2012 reached 6.080 billion cargo tonn... Norbert Dentressangle reports good figures for 2012 The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) recently announced its figures for financial year 2012. The company grew its 2012 turnover to EUR 3.8... Asstra boosts turnover in 2012 In 2012, Assttra achieved an overall turnover of EUR 200 million for the first time in company history. The result equates to a 12.5% increase compared to 2011. The largest growth ... Panalpina - first in industry to be globally certified to OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety standard Experts from the Swiss inspection and certification company SGS have audited the forwarding and logistics services provider Panalpina across the globe. After completing a thorough ...

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MARCH 1, 2013
Seaspan to use GL HullManager for entire fleet Capital Product Partners agrees new charters with OSG Electric Boat awarded SUBSAFE contract LNG bunkering could be available in Australia by 2016

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MARCH 1, 2013
Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of December Railroads top record for crude oil carloads DOT gives notice of upcoming time change Port of Seattle honors customers with Green Gateway Partners Awards AAPA seminar to cover port technology issues

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MARCH 1, 2013
Timely warning When HSH chairman warns that ship finance could head east, Europe needs to listen Exploitation on ice The new Arctic frontier is further away than many think Shortcuts for road miles Yeoman Bridge delivery of aggregate prompts thoughts of a coaster revival Platsidakis slams rules that raise the cost of shipping Intercargo chairman has harsh words for emissions regulations that 'tax trade' North European ports on course for 2013 growth But poor Mediterranean performance will drag down the Continent as a whole Chen reasserts Cexim lending pledge Now is the time to expand ship finance, says policy bank German shipping industry heads for massive structural changes Economic recovery will come too late for many shipowners, warns Widdows Economist warns of 'stock exchange effect' on shipping markets Commodity prices create misleading signals, says Karakitsos US cutbacks target dredging, border protection and coastguards Maritime industries targeted, say critics, as Washington slashes public spending First cranes arrive at London Gateway DP World prepares Thames terminal for fourth-quarter launch Uggla seeks higher returns for Svitzer Exclusive interview: Maersk towage and salvage division seeks stability through longer-term relationships D'Amico eyes product tanker orders Improved market will see Italian owner replace older tonnage with newbuildings Standard & Poor's raises CMA CGM credit rating French giant improves its liquidity with restructuring and equity deal HSH warns of ship finance exodus to Asia New chairman stresses that top industry lender remains committed to shipping Asia-Europe spot rates in freefall Indexes tumble 8% to north Europe and 10% to the Mediterranean Goldenport keeps chartering focus on short deals Stronger freight rates needed to lock in vessels for longer, says Dragnis China seaborne iron ore demand to grow Capesize rates hit lull following Australia cyclone and as Colombia strike continues Capital Product and OSG halve product tankers' charter rate Conditional deal needs approval from directors and bankruptcy court Nanjing Tanker agrees sale and leaseback on four chemical tankers Troubled owner unlocks asset values to raise funds for operations Mapping cargo crime A Joint Cargo Committee guide to global flashpoints for theft, political strife and unrest Piracy threat will increase in West Africa, says Joint Cargo Committee Political tensions and criminal gangs fuel cargo theft in Nigeria Iran is unlikely to close the Strait of Hormuz JCC says tougher sanctions hurt Tehran but fail to dent its nuclear drive

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MARCH 1, 2013
Pirates face life sentences FIVE SOMALIS convicted in the US of piracy and other offenses will face life in prison when sentenced in July Indian coal imports likely to resume COAL IMPORTS to India are likely to resume shortly after Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram clarified the issue of mis-classification of different kind of coals Jiangnan Heavy Industry to transfer shares to CSSC CHINA'S state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission has given permission for Jiangnan Shipyard to transfer shares in Jiangnan Heavy Industry to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for no charge, it was announced yesterday AMPN dumps Panama tank venture NYSE-listed Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has confirmed that it will exit the Panama storage-tank business, although its bunkering operations there are increasing OOCL implements new rate hikes OOCL HAS announced a series of rate hikes to implement a new phase of revenue recovery programme with effect from April 1, 2013 Jinhui Shipping is back to black HONG KONG-based Jinhui Shipping returned to the black in the fourth quarter of 2012 from a year ago, with $6 SMM upgraded to 'buy' CIMB HAS upgraded Sembcorp Marine from "neutral" to "buy" after clinching a deal from a non-Petrobras client CPP slashes OSG rates NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners has agreed to halve rates paid by bankrupt OSG rather than lose the charters altogether Antwerp to prepare ports for LNG THE PORT of Antwerp said today that it had taken on the chairmanship of a new international port grouping set up to prepare ports for the arrival of LNG-powered vessels from 2015 onwards Seadrill remains bullish SEADRILL remains bullish today about offshore's outlook, but noted that its deepwater drilling unit slipped to unsatisfactory end-of-year results Chemoil triples profits SINGAPORE-listed bunker supplier Chemoil Energy reported profits of $153M for FY12, up 233% from 2011 profits of $46M Courage trims losses SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine said today it trimmed full-year losses to $11M in 2012, from $30M lost in 2011 Finnlines to issue shares GRIMALDI'S Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said today it plans to issue 4.6M new shares to existing holders, equivalent to 10% of its capital Ezion weighs share offering with $76M target SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings said today it would expect to raise about S$94M ($76M) from a proposed issuance of 50M new shares Fuel oil arbitrage hauls to Singapore increasing THREE VLCCs are hauling fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore, in arbitrage trips from Europe to the Far East

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MARCH 1, 2013
Melbourne, Australia, Port Project Gets Green Light The Port of Melbourne's $1.6 billion port capacity project has been given the green light, following a decision by Matthew Guy, planning minister, to provide the planning approval for works to commence at the Australian city's Webb Dock. "This decision means that the works at Webb Dock can now proceed, enabling... Konecranes Lands Equipment Order for Indonesian Terminal 3-D image of Konecranes' container yard.Konecranes today signed an agreement to deliver container-handling equipment to PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, an Indonesian state-owned terminal operator. The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes and five straddle carriers. Delivery is scheduled for 2014 and 2016. The value of the order was... U.S. Lines to Add Another Rate Hike From Canada U.S. Lines will implement a general rate increase for dry container cargo from Canada to North Asia and Southeast Asia, effective April 1. The increase on the ocean carrier's Columbus service will be in the amount of US$160 per 20-foot container and US$200 per 40-foot standard and high-cube and 45-foot container. The... US Steel Imports Rose 4.6 Percent in January U.S. steel imports in January totaled 2.58 million tons, rising 4.6 percent from 2.47 million tons in December 2012, according to the American Institute for International Steel. "Import levels improved in January in a normal seasonal rebound from the end of the year declines, as many consumers and distributors delay purchases... Lufthansa Cargo to Launch Services to Guadalajara Lufthansa Cargo will launch new MD-11 freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, starting March 2. The cargo airline will then be connecting the metropolis in the Mexican highlands with the Frankfurt, Germany hub. The twice-weekly flights from Frankfurt will be routed via Chicago and Mexico City and will be operated on Wednesdays... NITL: Switching Plan Benefits Shippers, Doesn't Harm Class I Railroads The National Industrial Transportation League today provided the U.S. Surface Transportation Board with a study of NITL's July 2011 proposed new rule to govern competitive switching between railroads. NITL said the study shows that its proposal would add reasonable competition into the freight rail market for the benefit of shippers, without... Hactl Moves Largest Horse Shipment in Its History Hactl ships 69 show-jumpers from Belgium to Hong Kong.Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals has handled the largest horse shipment on a single flight in its history. The shipment of 63 show-jumpers were flown in from Liege, Belgium, as arranged by Lufthansa Cargo on a B747 chartered freighter, to take part in... US Commerce Department Finds Most Chinese Plywood Imports Subsidized The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination in the investigation of imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China. As a result of the affirmative determination, the majority of imports of plywood from China will be subject to a cash deposit requirement for estimated countervailing... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Japan Rates Hapag-Lloyd has announced several rate increases that will take effect on April 1. The ocean carrier will increase rates for all cargoes and container types on its trade from Japan to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf by $500 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. From Japan to East Asia, and vice versa, rates will... SCFI Rates Continue to Decline The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to fall this week across many trade lines with European lanes seeing the largest drops, according to data issued by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. Shanghai Containerized Freight IndexCompositeSource: Shanghai Shipping Exchange For a larger version of the chart, click on the image. During the week ending Mar.... OOCL Belgium Stuck in Ice in Eastern Canada OOCL Belgium, a 225 meter (about 738 foot) container ship, has gotten stuck in heavy ice on the Strait of Belle Isle in eastern Canada on its way from Montreal to England, CBC News reports. The ship called the Canadian Coast Guard for assistance yesterday, and icebreaker CCGS Henry Larsen is... Hapag-Lloyd to Boost Latin America-North America Rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for all cargo in its trade from intra-Latin America and Latin America to North America, effective April 1. From the Port of Vitoria, Brazil, to the U.S., Canada and Dominican Republic, the hike will be $200 per 20-foot and 40-foot container. From Mexico to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay,... CargoWise Partners With Asvinta in Sri Lanka Logistics technology company CargoWise has entered into a distribution partnership with Asvinta Solutions to enhance delivery of CargoWise's ediEnterprise service in Sri Lanka. Asvinta specializes in delivering information technology solutions to the logistics and freight forwarding sector in the Asian region.... Standard & Poor's Raises CMA CGM Credit Rating Standard & Poor's raised CMA CGM's long-term corporate credit rating, citing the French ocean carrier's improved liquidity following its recent financial restructuring and equity deal. But CMA CGM still remains on CreditWatch "with positive implications," the U.S. ratings agency said as it raised the Marseilles-based carrier's rating to "B-minus" from "CCC-plus." Standard... Special Delivery: FedEx to Ship Pandas to Canada Er Shun is one of two giant pandas that will head from China to Canada.This spring, FedEx Express will ship two giant pandas from Chengdu, China, to their new home in Toronto. FedEx Express will ship Er Shun, a 5-year-old female panda, and Da Mao, a 4-year-old male panda, via a...

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MARCH 1, 2013
Geodis Wilson on the case for Delsey Geodis Wilson has signed a two-year contract to manage the global logistics operations for international luggage manufacturer Delsey. The contract involves management ... DFDS 'caught in a headwind' DFDS is a robust business that got caught in a headwind, according to CEO Niels Smedegaard. He was speaking as the Danish ferry and logistics operator announced ... London Gateway's first cranes arrive The DP World $1.5bn London Gateway received its first behemoth gantry cranes this morning, thus enhancing the visual appeal of the River Thames boxport to potential ... US east coast local talks extended The deadline for finalising local issues on the new US east coast dockworker master contract has been extend by one week until March 8, by mutual agreement of the ... Asia - Europe spot rates in freefall Ocean carriers plying the over capacity-plagued Asia to Europe trade lane will need to react quickly to the latest spot rate data after indexes tumbled by a further ... CMA CGM gets credit boost from S&P Marseilles-headquartered CMA CGM has had its credit rating raised by Standard & Poor's to reflect its improved liquidity since the closing of the French ...

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MARCH 1, 2013
OSG dumps Diamond S Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group is handing back seven medium-range products carriers it has been operating on charters from Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping after failing to agree on reduced pricing terms. Safe stacks the shelf Safe Bulkers of Greece has set the stage for a share offering after filing a shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Admanthos sheds MR trio Admanthos Shipping Agency of the US appears to have sold all three of its medium-range products tankers en bloc. ADM comes clean Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has emerged as a victim of Iran's efforts to evade US sanctions. Yard tender imminent Croatia is planning to ask yards to bid for five patrol ship newbuildings for the coast guard. Veolia in big scrap move The big French group Veolia Environment is planning a huge $160m industrialised ship demolition facility in southern China. Berge Bulk buys cape Berge Bulk has bought a third capesize bulker from K Line in under a year, brokers say. Krasnoye adds 10 Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard has bagged a deal to build 10 barges. Glencore back for more Glencore has stepped back into the panamax period market today to add another Greek-owned vessel to its roster. MR window to close Prospective buyers of MR tanker newbuildings may want to get contracts signed soon if they are not to miss their window, a leading shipbroker suggests. Titan rescue thwarted The restructuring of troubled Hong Kong tanker group Titan Petrochemicals has been blocked by shareholders. L&S duo depart TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Golden oldies We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Limarko chops loss Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko has reduced its net loss in 2012 as the second six months saw an improvement in rates. Crewman severs finger A Burmese seafarer has been evacuated from an STX Pan Ocean bulker after losing his finger in an accident. Pac Basin plots extra buys Cash-rich Pacific Basin Shipping is targeting second hand vessels despite the huge fuel saving incentives shipyards are advertising for eco newbuildings. Davie on the way back The reborn Davie shipyard in Canada is hiring workers again as it pursues a new ferry order. Shin Yang slips Malaysian liner and shipyard group Shin Yang Shipping has fallen to a loss in the first six months as costs grew. Better by half Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has recorded a big increase in annual earnings as revenue improved. EU wants cash back Greece's Skaramangas shipyard will have to pay back EUR 310m ($406m) in state aid granted since 1992. Dragnis plays short game Greek owner Goldenport is focusing on shorter-term charters until rates strengthen. KHI plans LNG power Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is aiming for an edge over competitors with the production of LNG-powered vessels in 2015. OOCL Belgium ice-bound An OOCL containership has reportedly become trapped by ice off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Perisai back at PPL SembCorp Marine has won a repeat order for a jack-up drilling rig from Malaysian oil and gas player Perisai. Capital agrees OSG cuts Capital Product Partners LP has agreed to rate reductions on three product tankers fixed to bankrupt tanker owner OSG. Awilco may need loan Awilco LNG may need a bridging loan to cover a shortfall in funding caused by the off-hire of two of its older LNG carriers. Bumi confirms four Bumi Armada has put pen to paper on a series of four multi-purpose PSVs at compatriot shipbuilder Nam Cheong Dockyard. Trygve lines up IPO Norwegian shipping mogul Trygve Seglem has emerged as one of the architects of an initial public offering (IPO) that is taking shape in Manhattan.

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MARCH 1, 2013
NEWSFLASH: NIT League says rail reform could save shippers $900 million The National Industrial Transportation League said Friday it estimates shippers could save more than $900 million if the U.S. Surface Transportation Board would increase competition by giving shippers greater ability to have freight switched between railroads. ILWU claims grain company 'fabricated' sabotage story UGC continued to unload a barge and load a ship with non-union employees on Thursday, despite its ILWU lockout. The facility normally employs between eight and 22 ILWU workers on each of its two shifts. S&P raises rating on CMA CGM Analyst: Con-way might be better apart U.S. Customs explains how budget cuts will slow cargo The $754 million hit that U.S. Customs will take to its budget through Oct. 1 under the automatic federal budget cuts that kick in today will significantly decrease the efficiency of port operations, agency officials warn. Drewry says shippers in for 'choppy ride' in 2013 "We expect freight rate volatility to continue as carriers grapple with increasing overcapacity and resort to their preferred short-term measures of sailing suspensions and frequent GRIs," the London-based firm said. U.S. steel imports up 4.6% in January Canadian truckers sweat U.S. sequestration's impact The Canadian Trucking Alliance is worried about what effects the automatic spending cuts will have on U.S. Customs staffing at the shared border between the two nations, since two thirds of trucked Canadian goods go to the United States. AEI to convert regional jets for cargo Shipowners ask Suez Canal to rescind May 1 toll hike 'K' Line offers mobile container tracking CargoWise partners with Sri Lankan distributor Sen. Casey introduces inland waterways bill GAO: Defense needs more visible supply chain Spot rates fall on major East-West routes Sunland buys South Carolina warehouse Analyst says Saia going strong, but has room to improve

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MARCH 1, 2013
Weekly global bunker market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe. Bunker prices in the Americas end week lower Demand was slow to average on the US Gulf, according to local players. LNG bunkering touted for Baton Rouge US firm wants to have LNG facility operational within the next 18 months. Petrobras appoints new bunker trader Livia Brasil will be in charge of of all bunker inquiries related to the port of Bahia Blanca. MAN Diesel & Turbo locks in dual-fuel engine orders Engines expected to be significantly more fuel-efficient and have lower emission levels than other engines being used in LNG shipping. Alaskan firm hired to develop marine oil spill response 'We are taking an important first step in the creation of a world-leading marine spill plan for BC while respecting federal authority over marine-based protection and response.' Week of falling prices weakens demand in Fujairah Prices mixed in South African ports. Prices show double digit drop in northwest Europe Softer crude values cut off buyers. US exports of low sulphur fuel oil 'beginning to slow' Ability of the US to feed European low sulphur fuel oil demand coming under pressure in 2013. Data suggests Hong Kong would struggle with lower sulphur limit Only tiny share of MGO test results from the port are below 0.10% sulphur, and regional MGO sulphur averages are high. Bunker sales data to form part of updated IMO GHG study Expert group agrees two-pronged approach as both ship activity and marine fuel sales data estimates are problematic. Oil major strengthens its presence in Romanian market Gazprom Neft takes over Romanian supplier's bunker operations in Constantza. No link with Iran, states fund Shipping fund has oil and gas majors onboard. Slow-steaming will make recovery more protracted Average vessel speeds continue to fall but observers say trend will be reversed when rates improve. Bunker prices in Hong Kong, Tokyo end week lower But 380 cSt product rose in Singapore. Vopak profit 18% lower in 2012 Revenues in 2012 were $1.7 billion, 12% higher than figures in 2011, it said. Container ship sold to Indian breaker, with bunkers Sale included 250 mt of bunker fuel, worth approximately $159,000 on the Singapore market. Tanker owner orders up more fuel-efficient tonnage More newbuild options in the pipeline. Japan bonded bunker sales up on year in January Bonded bunker fuel sales in January 2013 stood at 311,650 mt, 1.1% up year-on-year. US-listed terminal firm doubles quarterly profit Acquisition of Talen's Marine & Fuel, L.L.C. boosted its position in the marine fuel and lubricant business. Profits down for Singapore-listed bunker tanker builder Earnings affected by lower margins, higher expenses and increased taxes, says ES Group. LNG bunkering 'feasible' at Australian ports Bunkering possible by 2016.

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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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