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BRIEFS

February 8, 2013

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Emirates increases Far East, SE Asia-Mideast rate US$500/TEU March 15 Cosco chairman Wei under pressure to step down after 2nd big annual loss MOL on time arrival performance on Asia to US trade lanes suffers setback Cosco, KHI joint shipyard's 13,000-TEUer given trial run on lower Yangtze ICTSI wins Honduras bid for 1.8 million TEU capacity container terminal Shanxi highways now exceed 5,000 kilometres linking 90pc of province Zim splits FE-India-Med-N Europe into 2 with slots with MSC, Maersk MOL weekly feeder service Peru-Ecuador links with New World Alliance CP Rail poaches 2nd top executive from CN, though US law suit settled Korean Air back in black as 2012 profit up 3.7pc to US$235 million JAL quarterly cargo up 4.8pc as profit falls 5.3pc on 2.2pc fewer sales Tests start on airship to carry cargo to military bases, disaster zones

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
CBEC & WCO bestow Certificate of Merit on Navkar Corp. Shipping Secretary to grace international conference as Chief Guest Antwerp Port organises business meet in Chennai GDL acquires new CFS in Chennai; posts 9 pc revenue growth in Q3 INR remains firm on increased dollar selling AEPC seeks flat 5 pc duty on cotton fabric varieties

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
LOT cancelling this and next month's B787 inaugural services LOT Polish Airlines is cancelling its planned Boeing 787 operation for all of February and March 2013. The move impacts the B787 inaugural service to New York JFK (USA), scheduled ... Wabash expands tank trailer portfolio and geographic footprint US-based Wabash National Corporation has agreed to acquire certain assets of the tank and trailer business of Beall Corporation, a Portland OR (USA)-based manufacturer of aluminiu... Kombiverkehr launches more than 30 new trains Frankfurt (Germany)-based Kombiverkehr KG is adding an extra 32 train departures a week to its network to enable it to meet the sharp increase in demand for intermodal transport op... Norfolk Southern invests in freight rail service, safety, and sustainability Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS), a US-based transport provider, plans to spend USD 2 billion on capital improvements to its rail transportation network this year. The largest exp... Memphis: "Recat" increases capacity significantly Capacity at Memphis TN (USA) airport has increased significantly since the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) revised wake turbulence separation standards on 1 November 2012. The... Volvo Trucks investing in China AB Volvo has signed an agreement with the Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG) to acquire 45% of DFG's new subsidiary, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicl... G6 Alliance expands cooperation to transpacific trade The six member lines of the G6 Alliance are expanding their cooperation to the Asia-to-North America east coast trade. They will deploy more than 50 ships in the transpacific trade... Aeroflot finally gets long awaited permission for B777-300ER commercial flights The Russian carrier Aeroflot has finally received permission to operate its new long-haul Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and has immediately put it into service. The company got t... Ceva appoints new head of operations for China Ceva Logistics appointed Jaap Bruining as its new head of operations for China, effective 1 February 2013. Bruining will be located in Shanghai after eight years of operational exp... UPS expands healthcare network in key locations across North America The US integrator UPS is significantly expanding its global healthcare distribution network in five key markets in North America. Locations to be enlarged include facilities in Bur... Davies Turner and Ekol Logistics cooperate Some 45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, the British forwarder Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the U... DSV Air & Sea launches express and courier service DSV Air & Sea Ltd has launched its own courier and express service so that customers can use one company for all their logistics needs. Online pricing enquiries, booking, track... Hertzog and Partner opens new branch office in Germany Hamburg-based Elmar Hertzog and Partner Management Consultants GmbH has opened a new branch office that is responsible for Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and the Saarland regions in G...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Port of Portland business delivers gains during 2012 Firm finds Quincy rail service leaves smaller carbon footprint Drewry performance report finds reliability numbers on rise Port of Bellingham joins team calling for support from legislature Port of Vancouver sees progress on Alcoa site capping project

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Maersk Tankers enters the West Africa danger zone BP charter of Maersk Katarina raises controversial issue of premiums for owners willing to risk piracy Warmer times ahead for tanker workhorses Good news for aframaxes as Russia increases its exports this year Who will swoop for BG Group? Shell and ExxonMobil have been named likely suitors Crunch time looms for the KG market 'Hysterical' lenders have not learned from their past mistakes Japanese gas demand keeps LNG bubble bouncing Falling imports would deal a serious blow to tonne-mile demand Hanjin Shipping ranked most reliable carrier Daily Maersk loses competitive advantage as South Korean line takes the top slot Case dismissed Good news for Carnival as a Florida judge rejects a Costa Concordia family filing Scorpio orders four handymaxes for $120m Feverish expansion sees attention turn to financing Blowing bubbles Is a slump in Japanese imports about to scupper LNG tonne-mile demand? New Braemar Adjusting chief to focus on 'burgeoning' markets Loss adjuster to open Dubai office in April US shippers ask FMC to scrutinise plans for transpacific merger NITL demands due diligence on move to unite carrier groups Jaya quarterly net profit surges fivefold to $6.5m Rise in offshore chartering combines with delivery and disposal of three vessels Zombie shipping firms - a spotter's guide Follow the Lloyd's List Intelligence crib sheet to avoid surprise nasties Varun slips back into the red Troubled Indian tanker operator reports a quarterly loss to end-December HHI sees 2012 net profit dive 62.2% World's largest shipbuilder slips into the red in fourth quarter MR product tankers lifted by transatlantic rate spike US refiner Valero charters vessel at new high of W192.5 HHLA posts weaker results despite box volume growth Hamburg port firm earned a premium on capital costs, says chairman Hijacking, the debate Attacking, holding and robbing a vessel by any other name... DNB increases shipping impairments Profits fall 7% in fourth quarter, Norwegian bank reveals MOL to join APL's China-Middle East service Move follows G6 expansion into transpacific trades

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Scorpio newbuilding order frenzy continues NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today pulled the trigger on four more options, bringing its confirmed newbuilding slate to 20 HHI plunges into red HYUNDAI HI today posted losses of 348.1Bn won ($318.7M) for 4Q12, reversing profits of 71.3Bn won in 4Q11 SK decides not to pursue STX Pan Ocean STX CORP'S attempt to sell control of STX Pan Ocean became more confused today, when SK Holdings told Fairplay it no longer planned to bid Varun crashes to losses MUMBAI'S Varun Shipping, which is undergoing deep restructuring, today crashed to quarterly net losses, from profits year on year GES profits jump 119% BETTER earnings from tankers and a foreign exchange gain of 730M rupees ($14M) helped Great Eastern Shipping to report today a 119% jump in net profits Thai growth predicted THAILAND'S Kasikorn Research Centre expects growth this year for the Thai maritime transport sector Russian 'pig needs help' RUSSIA'S pork sector is squealing to the Kremlin for feed subsidies South Pacific heats up MAERSK Line's withdrawal from the New Zealand/Tahiti trade has sparked a range of initiatives aimed at seizing its former market share Shipping: hands off EU transport budget EUROPE'S shipowner and port bodies called on leaders of EU governments to shun transport cuts when two days of budget talks resume today Beijing approves oil imports BEIJING was reported today to have approved a deal granting access to 10M tonnes of imported crude to government-owned ChemChina Ningbo to spend 3Bn yuan on port schemes NINGBO plans to invest more than 3Bn yuan ($476.5M) to complete six 10,000-tonne-plus port berths in 2013 ASL's quarter profits jump 40% ASL MARINE Holdings of Singapore today posted a 40% year on year increase in net profits during its second financial quarter Jaya's profits surge 186% JAYA HOLDINGS said today high revenues from its offshore segment increased its first-half profits by 186% year on year to $16.6M Seadrill can buy back transferred shares SEADRILL said today it has financed an allocation of shares in Sevan Drilling by transferring them to a bank, with an option to buy them back in May LR tanker investments may rise this year INTEREST is rising in LR product tankers this year, ICAP Shipping said today, following up the surge in MR product tanker newbuildings of 2011-12

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
WCI Index Shows Jump in Pacific Westbound Rates Trans-Pacific westbound rates shot up this week; backhaul Europe-Asia rates also climbed but by a lesser amount, according to the Thursday release of the weekly World Container Index. Trans-Pacific westbound rates were up 9.4 percent this week to $921 per 40-foot container and are up 5.4 percent since the beginning of... Nippon Express (Europe) to Acquire Franco Vago Nippon Express (Europe), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based logistics business Nippon Express, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of Franco Vago, a Florence, Italy-based apparel-related logistics company. Nippon Express acquired Franco Vago to augment its own apparel logistics operations in certain markets, particularly in emerging countries in Asia... Working With, Not Against, China There's a lot of negative rhetoric being spouted about China around the world these days. Frustrated European policymakers, for example, complain because Beijing has been unwilling to jump in and bail out the debt-laden European Union without some assurances. In Washington, lawmakers in Congress are concerned the Chinese are deliberately holding... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: North Atlantic Alliance Association The high tide of containerized U.S. exports in ocean shipping will continue to ebb in 2013. Overcapacity is returning to levels of the last decade, when ocean freight rates plummeted to record lows. The economic weakness in Europe and the U.S., coupled with a slowdown in China's manufacturing, create a... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Ports and Waterways Initiative, University of New Orleans Coastal shipping refers to container and trailer services routed along the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. All attempts to provide such services have failed. The most recent failed effort, despite a generous grant, was SeaBridge, between Port Manatee, Fla., and Brownsville, Texas. In contrast to the United States, coastal... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Montreal Port Authority The state of the global economy will likely continue to preoccupy decision-makers during 2013, especially as the maritime sector continues to struggle with financial and capacity issues. Of particular concern for East Coast ports is the enduring debt crisis affecting the eurozone, set against a backdrop of modest gains expected... Parties Scramble in Wake of Mixed OCU Vote Three of the more than a dozen bargaining units representing office clerical workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach sent employers and union leaders scrambling Thursday by rejecting a tentative contract agreement that was reached in December. The Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and waterfront employers were... Dubai World Central's Air Cargo Volume Soars Dubai Airports, which owns and manages Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central International Airport, today reported Dubai World Central handled 219,092 metric tons of air freight in 2012, a jump of 144 percent from 2011, the airport's first full year of operations. Dubai World Central's average monthly air cargo volume in... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: MOL (America) One of the underestimated developments we saw in 2012 was further slow-steaming. Transit times of three to four days longer prevailed in 2010 and 2011. Eventually, many customers embraced this reality. In 2013, the trend will likely continue if a few key facts remain in place: Shippers' debt ratio is low. Interest... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Metro Group Maritime Collaboration will be the theme for the container steamship lines this year. Container ship owners and management are making comments such as, "Four or five years ago, we would have never considered such things (as collaborations), but now we must." The lines are looking more and more to the outside... Catapult International Opens Office in Hong Kong Kansas City, Kan.-based logistics software provider Catapult International has opened an office in Hong Kong to better serve clients in Asia. Vince Fung, a 20-year veteran in the ocean shipping industry, will serve as managing director of the new office. The company also plans to open an office in Hamburg, Germany, in... 'K' Line (India) Begins Triple-Decker Motorcycle Truck Service "K" Line (India)'s new triple-decker motorcycle carrier. "K" Line (India), "K" Line's subsidiary in India, has launched a transportation service with a triple-decker motorcycle carrier from the distribution center of a motorcycle manufacturer in the Delhi area to its domestic depot. The company began trial operations with the three-level motorbike truck in... Consolidators International Promotes Pazsternak U.S.-based Consolidators International has promoted Les Pazsternak as senior vice president for the Southeast. The freight forwarder also hired Brad Reybourne as development manager for the Southeast at CII's Atlanta facility. Pazsternak, based in Chicago, will continue his vice president duties for the company's Southwest and Midwest regions. He is a... Port of San Diego Board Takes Up Shore Power Project Moored vessel at Port of San Diego. Following a 30-day public review period, California's Port of San Diego will release its final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Port Capital Improvement Project, an environmental document relating to the proposed shore power project at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, on Feb. 12 at... A-1 Express Launches Long-Distance Freight Services Atlanta-based courier service company A-1 Express has launched long-distance freight services across the U.S. The company said the service can deliver freight without restrictions on size or weight. Long-distance freight services include commercial freight and residential freight deliveries.... US Reps. Richmond, Grimm Form Maritime Caucus U.S. Reps. Cedric Richmond, D-La., and Michael G. Grimm, R-N.Y., have established the Congressional Maritime Caucus, which will work to raise awareness among members of Congress on maritime-related topics. "I am confident that this caucus will be a voice for the entire maritime industry, one that stresses how critical this industry... North American Intermodal Container Volume Sets Record High Intermodal container volume reached a record high in 2012 with 13.1 million moves, surpassing the previous year by 5.9 percent and the former high in 2007 by 9.8 percent, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report. For the third consecutive year, domestic containers were... IBEW Workers Ratify Canadian National Contract Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council 11 at Canadian National Railway have ratified a four-year labor collective agreement that provides improvements in wages and benefits for about 700 CN signal and communications employees. The agreement is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2013. It was negotiated before the former contract... Barloworld's Dedicated Logistics Unit Merges with Manline Johannesburg-based Barloworld Logistics' Dedicated Transport Services division has concluded its merger with the Manline group, a logistics provider in Southern Africa. The merged business, called Barloworld Transport Solutions, has become a 50.1 percent-held subsidiary of Barloworld Logistics. The transaction involved the disposal of DTS together with a cash contribution, in exchange... Belgium's Damen Shipyards Delivers Freighter Damen Shipyards Bergum's Combi Freighter 3850 for Hartel and Hudig & Veder. Damen Shipyards Bergum, a subsidiary of Damen Shipyards Group, has delivered the Hoogvliet, a Damen Combi Freighter 3850, to Hartel Shipping and Hudig & Veder. The carrier for oversize cargo was launched at Cruise Terminal Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The vessel...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
NITL calls on FMC to put TSA-WTSA merger under microscope The US 'voice of the shipper' National Industrial Transportation League [NITL] has urged the Federal Maritime Commission [FMC] to 'closely examine the ramifications ... HHLA posts weaker results despite box volume growth Port of London 2012 trade down 10%, but Gateway beckons Trade through the terminals and cargo handling facilities on the River Thames fell by 10% to 43.7 million tonnes during 2012, the Port of London Authority (PLA) ... MOL to join APL's China-Middle East service New Mombasa Dry Port opened by APM Terminals APM Terminals (APMT) has opened a new 7.3ha inland container freight station (CFS) 4km from Kenya's primary port of Mombasa. The new facility ... Sokhna in trouble again After the disruption of seperate industrial unrest in February and October of last year the Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna seems to have more labour problems to ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
GLDD lands dredge job Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has secured a contract that calls for the deepening of the Arthur Kill channel in the Ports of New York and New Jersey. TBS seals scrap pact TBS International of the US has finally parted ways with an ageing tweendecker that was sold for scrap late last year. Peraticos in the crosshairs Pegasus Shipping collapsed during the junk bond crisis nearly 10 years ago but some of its creditors are still entrenched in fierce legal battles with former patriarch Nico Peraticos. Record MR fixtures for US US oil products exports have risen sharply since September with medium-range tanker fixtures from the Gulf Coast reaching a record high in January, fuelling spot rate rises in the Atlantic. Mississippi melee Teekay is gearing up for a legal battle linked to a smash that rocked the Mississippi River nearly a year ago. Glencore gig for Greek Target Marine has picked up a fresh period contract for one of its panamax bulkers. ISC up on vessel sale International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has posted big rise in fourth quarter earnings thanks to the sale of a vessel. Great Eastern stronger Lower costs and rising revenue have spurred India's Great Eastern Shipping to a bigger third quarter profit. Final OBO departs John Fredriksen is waving farewell to the last of his capesize combination carriers. GC Rieber sells oldie GC Rieber Shipping has agreed to sell an ageing 2D seismic survey vessel. Scorpio not done yet Three newbuilding orders during a hectic start to 2013 have yet to use up half of the cash Scorpio Tankers has in its arsenal, sources say. STNG chalks up four more Scorpio Tankers has opened its chequebook for the second time in a week to take up newbuildings in South Korea. Massive misunderstanding? A report from Indonesia last month that the country was planning to order 2,500 small ships in China certainly made the world of shipping sit up and take notice. Pyxis: Guards saved ship Greek manager Pyxis Maritime has revealed that the hijacking attempt on the Pyxis Delta in Nigeria that killed one crewman was foiled by armed guards. Eyssautier sets new course French marine insurance broker, Groupe Eyssautier, is setting course for expansion following a management buyout that sees the company regain its independence. Havyard builds China tally Norway's Havyard has bagged another order from a Chinese shipowner for one of its offshore support vessel designs. Vinashin Ocean to fold Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a restructuring plan for national owner Vinalines, including the bankruptcy of its Vinashin Ocean Shipping (Vinashinlines) subsidiary. MOL joins APL Japan's MOL is teaming up with APL for a new China to Middle East containership service. Wrinkles not concealed We all know it's not polite to ask a lady her real age. Jaya earnings rocket Jaya Holdings has reported a huge rise in final quarter earnings thanks to more vessel sales. Subsea 7 ties up two Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has clinched more pipe-lay work with a deal in Nigeria. Buys tricky for Knightsbridge Knightsbridge Tankers' faces a challenge to boost its capesize fleet given limited growth opportunities available to the company, analysts say. HSH asks for more German shipping lender HSH Nordbank needs another EUR 3bn ($4bn) in loan guarantees to "ensure adequate capital resources" in the downturn. Sembcorp bags topsides deal Sembcorp Marine has secured its first major contract of the New Year. B+H smokes OBO B+H Equimar has sent one of its OBOs to the scrap heap. Tamai turns red Japanese bulker owner Tamai Steamship has slumped to a loss in the first nine months of its financial year. Hyundai Heavy falls to red Hyundai Heavy Industries has fallen to a surprise loss in the fourth quarter of the year. DNB writes down more Trouble in key shipping markets led the industry's largest lender to book its chunkiest writedown of the year in the final quarter of 2012. Stena Line hails record Sweden's Stena Line has posted record passenger and car volumes in the North Sea for 2012. Charged in 10 minutes Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand is developing what is claimed to be the world's first battery-powered electric ferry. Frontline orders double John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has added two more 115,000-dwt tankers to its series of newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. Mercator sells VLOC Mercator Lines (Singapore) has been forced to sell its only VLOC to help pay-off debts on two terminated charters. Hanjin turns it around Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has returned to profit in 2012, despite a fall in revenue. Bulker pile up in Oz Gladstone Port has seen the number of ships waiting to load cargo swell amid weather related disruptions to coal supplies. Diamond upgrades duo Diamond Offshore Drilling is to upgrade two of its semi-submersible rigs to take advantage of higher-spec work. HOS adds to orderbook Hornbeck Offshore has ordered another four offshore support vessel newbuildings in a move which increases its tally to 24 ships. Jindal back at Lamprell India's Jindal Group has returned to Lamprell to order a second jack-up drilling rig newbuilding.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ILWU Local 63 OCU clerks reject some contracts Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's Local 63 Office Clerical Unit rejected some of the proposed contracts that were reached with employers last December during ratification voting on Wednesday night. Stockton takes over stalled marine highway project In December 2011, the Port of Stockton hired Salt Lake City-based Savage Cos. to operate the barge service. Officials planned to begin scheduled service during the first quarter of 2012. U.S. truck orders up in January Drewry finds carrier performance improved "While carriers deserve some plaudits for their improving reliability, a worrying trend for cancelled or blank voyages is emerging as carriers attempt to redress weak supply and demand fundamentals," said Simon Heaney of Drewry. MOL's new China- Mideast express service 'K' Line starts triple-deck motorcycle hauls in India Horizon arranges to buy 3 Alaska ships Con-way's 2012 profits up despite lower 4Q 2012 intermodal container volume at all-time high Tropical expects better earnings in 2013 Transport mergers and acquisitions on the rise Air cargo volumes down in Atlanta DB Schenker builds Singapore warehouse STB approves trucker chassis pool The board said NACPC's 10 current members account for a very small percentage of the estimated 7,000 motor carriers that provide intermodal transportation of marine chassis in the country. ROAR expands to West Coast Executive moves Industry groups want GSP renewal The program is set to expire at the end of July and American companies would face $2 million per day in new taxes if Congress fails to renew GSP by Aug. 1, according to the Coalition for GSP. FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Counterfeit toy importers indicted in New York U.S. takes solar dispute with India to WTO

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013
IMO still struggling with response to black carbon No agreement yet on definition or measurement methods; debate continues on justification for regulation. Prices uncertain in Fujairah Mixed outlook in place in most bunkering hubs. Prices follow crude Rising crude values are driving up bunker prices. Norwegian engineering firm in LNG bunkering study Study to determine size of possible LNG bunkering station. Weather disrupts bunkering at Malta Weather conditions expected to worsen. New name on MPA's list of Accedited Suppliers Pacific Bunkering Services brings to 72 the number of players listed on the MPA website. Gothenberg: LNG terminal has industry support Gothenberg 'natural hub' in national infrastructure solution. Fuel oil stocks fall Increased outflows to China. LNG: EU outlines bunkering policy Commission supports 'initial stages' of LNG bunkering infrastructure. High tolls could drive vessels away from Suez Canal Slow steaming has already made routing ships round the Cape of Good Hope 'relatively less expensive'. Asian bunker prices strengthen further Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel rose $3 to average at $654.50 pmt. Sanctions fraud 'probe' centres on UAE company Fujairah serves as route to market for Iranian oil, says UANI. Singapore vessel arrests on the rise Vessel arrests jumped 36% year-on-year. Subsidy on MDO prices for India's fishermen India's Petroleum Minister says fishermen should not be taxed as bulk buyers. MAN Diesel receives orders for VLCC engines The orders were from Greece-based Almi Tankers.

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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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