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BRIEFS

March 12, 2013

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Transport minister signals Beijing bailout of troubled shipping sector G6's 50-ship Panama-Suez US east coast fleet plan awaits FMC approval Asia-Europe rates reach new low for 2013 down 9.5pc to US$999/TEU China denies it is No 1 in world trade, respects WTO saying it is No 2 Milk powder export ban not about shortage, but cartel control: report Commerce Minister says 2013 foreign trade will be better than in 2012 US freight rail investment to hit record high of US$24.5 billion in 2013 Panama Canal expansion hits new milestone with Culebra Cut dredging China to become big Australian beef importer after Japan turns to US DHL plans its biggest Mideast distribution centre in Dubai for 2014 Beijing's whole-car import approval poses no threat to Tianjin business Saudi Airlines Cargo builds fast expanding cargo volumes in UAE market Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines flies a boat from Jordan to Tanzania

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MARCH 11, 2013
Allcargo Logistics efficiently executes handling & transportation of generator Cosco Shipping commences China-Brazil RoRo service HPH Trust acquires 100 pc stake in Hong Kong s ACT OOCL announces KTX Suite enhancement Russia planning to sell Novorossiisk port Shipping industry initiative to wean Somali youth away from piracy Shipping interests among those affected by draft UK residential property tax changes Feb. exports up 4.25 pc to $ 26.26 bn Draft Guidelines for tariff setting in Major Ports, 2013 Railways planning five new freight corridors Forex reserves ease by $ 1.341 bn to $ 290.574 bn INR extends last week's gains, rises further on increased capital inflows KASEZ celebrates 49th Foundation Day

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MARCH 11, 2013
Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Baghdad service Today (11 March), Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, is launching non-stop services to Baghdad, its fourth destination in... EU co-financing helps increase Netherlands' railfreight capacity The European Union will provide more than EUR 3.5 million from the TEN-T Programme to further the development of a key railfreight corridor between Meteren and Boxtel in the Nether... New Atego BlueTec Hybrid joins Norbert Dentressangle fleet The French logistics company Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has just taken delivery of its second Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid, the first hybrid truck specifically intended for t... CD expands fleet to record numbers and introduces new connections The Czech railway company CD added a record number of new trains and carriages (83) to its fleet of rolling stock in 2012. Thanks to this, CD's flotilla of accessible carriages and... India plans to install electronic toll collection system India's road transport and highways ministry aims to roll out an electronic toll collection (ETC) system across all the toll plazas on national highways throughout the country by 3... Kuenz creates post of team leader sales for French-speaking regions Kuenz, an Austrian family-owned crane manufacturer, created the position of team leader sales in order to promote its activities in the French-speaking world. This post was then aw... Swissport to take over SAS Ground Handling Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport) and Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS) have signed a letter of intent that paves the way for continued negotiations between the two compani... Latam chooses oneworld as its global alliance The Latam Airlines Group recently confirmed its selection of oneworld as the global alliance for all its (passenger) airlines. The decision, announced at a oneworld governing board... UK Chamber of Shipping deeply concerned about MLC ratification The UK Chamber of Shipping (CoS) is urging the UK government to quickly ratify the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC). The MLC received the requisite 30 ratifications last summe... HPH acquires 100% stake in ACT Hong Kong Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH) has acquired Asia Container Terminals Holdings Limited (ACT Holding) from DP World and PSA International for USD 506 million in cash. This deal ... Orient Overseas (International) notes rising profit for 2012 Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the parent company of liner carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and its subsidiaries (the group), announce... Mehdorn to pull the chestnuts out of the fire in Berlin Hartmut Mehdorn, a former head of DB Deutsche Bahn and the airline Airberlin, is the new CEO of Berlin's troubled and delayed new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport project (BER). The nomi...

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MARCH 11, 2013
Ports respond to growing interest in LNG as ships' fuel Meeting marine fuel sulfur targets could up carbon emissions Otto Marine shipyard books first newbuilds in two years MEO Batam shipyard completes upgrades to MPSV Endeavour Statoil FSU to have Wärtsilä pump packages

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MARCH 11, 2013
Port of Olympia adds PacArctic to list of marine terminal tenants Satnam Johal named member of Vancouver Fraser port board Rail association announces gains in safety numbers for 2012 Outer rail line completed for Vancouver, USA expansion project Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize dry bulk vessel

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MARCH 11, 2013
GSL agrees loan covenant wavers New York owner bets on stable earnings from CMA CGM charters Maritime jobs at risk as SOx emission rules loom UK Chamber of Shipping report highlights commercial and environmental risks of 2015 emission rules Somali pirates free Royal Grace and Smyrni captives Releases free 47 hostages, 21 held for more than a year China Cosco Holdings to sell logistics arm to sidestep stock suspension Move to shore up company finances follows reports of shareholder rebellion Embdena becomes the second KG house casualty this year Intermediaries who sold funds to retail investors face legal action Making the Baltic a NOx emission-control area faces many challenges IMO committee will not debate Helcom submission until next year ICTSI posts 10% annual revenue hike Manila-based port operator expands in emerging markets Class NK approves new VLCC hull design Japanese design stabilises VLCC using less seawater while in ballast Start spreading the teus Ports seek technical solutions to meet new box weighing rules Denholm steps up BIMCO's incoming president to focus on environmental challenges Truck appointments plan on drawing board for LA and Long Beach PierPass appointment system will encourage more night-time box deliveries Hedging its bets Whether Qatar or Australia emerges as the leading LNG player, Shell comes out on top Boxship clear-out continues Alang breakers pay strong rates as India demolition prices firm Early adopters stung with huge scrubber installation costs Chamber of Shipping raises similar concerns as global responses to Lloyd's List survey Shell looks to bolster its position in gas sector Oil major's vision of a floating future has LNG shipping at its core CKYH axes suspended Asia-north Europe service Alliance will not reactivate NE4 loop halted last autumn BIMCO adapts Guardcon for West Africa Changes expected next month will focus on mandatory use of local guards Gard launches policy for box loss and damage New product will cover general average Boxlines will struggle to make latest Asia-Europe rate increases stick Low volumes are depressing rates, say derivatives brokers Ningbo Port plans $160m bond issue Three-year notes will replenish working capital Plans for a grey chassis pool gather pace LA and Long Beach hope to end costly repositioning SITC profits steady as intra-Asia volume growth picks up pace Hong Kong-listed box specialist doubles its South Korea revenues The right incentive Government aid to shipping should be a matter of degree Leopard Tankers lands Standard Chartered loan Funding is for medium range product tankers ordered from SPP Shipbuilding

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MARCH 11, 2013
US imports seen rising despite sequestration US BOX imports are expected to increase despite potential delays predicted from a 10% cut screening workers, importers said today 'Can-kicking' aids banks GERMAN shipping banks are reportedly making progress in pushing out painful asset write-downs through 'platform' solutions for over-indebted ships India to halt Iran oil imports INDIAN companies are being forced by reinsurance hurdles to halt crude imports from Iran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today TTA raises $132.2M TTA SAID today it has raised 3.964Bn baht ($132.2M) through a rights offering Second pirated vessel confirmed free THE SHIP most recently hijacked by Somali pirates has been freed, EU NAVFOR confirmed today Box rate decline worsens BOX rates on long-haul routes have continued their post-Lunar New Year decline, with the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and World Container Index registering lower freight rates last week Cancellations axe 100,000teu BOX LINERS cancelled nearly 150 sailings on Trans-Pacific and Asia/Europe routes over October-February, according to a study issued today Box ship supply-demand gap widens MAERSK Line CEO Søren Skou said today the supply-demand gap in container shipping is certain to widen this year Seadrill repurchases 150,000 of its own shares SEADRILL said today it has repurchased 150,000 of its common shares at an average price of 212 Indian breakers thrive while others squeezed CASH BUYERS are continuing this week to fork out top dollar to demolish box ships in India, even as the scrapping market eksewhere in Asia is tanking because of the tonnage glut Beijing shuffles offices BEIJING plans to restructure the maritime police and the State Oceanic Administration as part of a five-office shuffle, China's State Council said Product tanker rates firm FREIGHT rates for products tankers in east of Suez are continuing to firm this week, as the tight MR market forces charterers to take LR1s and LR2s CKYH-Green Alliance again cuts Asia-Europe capacity THE CKYH-Green Alliance has moved to further trim capacity on its Asia-Europe services Sinokor buys Dr Peters feeders SINOKOR Merchant Marine has reportedly bought three feeder ships from German owner Dr Peters, which is struggling with the insolvency of KG funds Leopard lent $109M SINGAPORE'S Leopard Tankers today secured $109.35M in lending from Standard Chartered Bank to acquire four tanker newbuildings

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MARCH 11, 2013
Port of Tauranga Dredging Project Approved New Zealand's Port of Tauranga has received final approval from the Minister of Conservation for its plan to widen and deepen its shipping channel in order to accommodate larger ships. The project will deepen the waterway from 12.9 meters (about 42.3 feet) to 52.5 feet deep at low water. Ships of... 10 Largest LTL Carriers Grew 4.3 Percent in 2012 The 10 less-than-truckload carriers with more than $1 billion in annual revenue increased combined sales 4.3 percent in 2012 to $23.2 billion, accounting for 72.3 percent of total LTL industry revenue of nearly $32 billion, a study finds. The LTL industry's "billion-dollar club" grew much faster in 2011, when the same... 13,000 Lights on NYK's Car Carriers Changed to Next-Generation Energy-Saving Units TOKYO - To make improvements in energy and economic efficiency, NYK has installed E'COOL, a next-generation energy-saving fluorescent lighting system produced by Optrom, Inc., on six NYK-operated car carriers. Since April 2012, approximately 13,000 fluorescent lights have been replaced by E-COOL. E-COOL uses a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) that has... European Survey Aims to Gauge Perceptions of Marine Litter Scientists are launching a Europe-wide survey which aims to provide the first detailed insight into people's perceptions of marine litter. The survey, being conducted by Plymouth University, will assess how people's attitudes towards the impacts and the potential solutions to this growing environmental problem vary between countries and between those who... Amy Beavers Appointed to Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Amy Beavers appointed to serve in the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Maritime Professional Training today announced that Amy Beavers has received a federal appointment from Secretary Napolitano to serve in the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The committee advises the Secretary of the Department of... Indian Railways' Earnings Rise 20.4 Percent Indian Railways reported earnings from April 2012 to February 2013 were Rs. 111984.89 crore (about US$20.6 billion), rising 20.4 percent, compared with $17.1 billion during the same period in the previous year. Total goods earnings grew 24.4 percent year-over-year to $14.2 billion for the April 2012 to February 2013 period.... India's Trade Deficit Widens to $182 Billion India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported the trade deficit from April 2012 to February 2013 was $182.1 billion, expanding from the deficit of $169.8 billion in the same period in the previous year. Exports in February were valued at $26.3 billion, increasing 4.2 percent from $25.2 billion in February 2012.... ILWU Marches 'Fair' Contract to United Grain International Longshore and Warehouse Union grain workers Monday delivered what they consider to be a "fair" contract to the offices of United Grain Corp. with the hope of ending an employer lockout that has been under way at the Vancouver, Wash., grain export terminal since Feb. 27. "We believe it is... Hong Kong Container Traffic Fell 5 Percent in 2012 The Port of Hong Kong handled 5.6 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the fourth quarter of 2012, falling 9 percent compared to a year earlier, according to Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department. Within this total, laden containers declined 9 percent to 4.8 million TEUs, while empty containers fell 8 percent to... US Imports Expected to Rise Despite Sequestration Import cargo volume at the United States' major retail container ports is expected to rise 2.3 percent in March compared with the same month last year, despite federal spending cuts that could slow down cargo processing, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and... AirBridgeCargo Airlines Adds Third Moscow-Milan Weekly Flight AirBridgeCargo Airlines has added a third weekly service between Moscow and Milan to handle rising Asian cargo flows. Russia's largest cargo carrier will operate the 747 freighter service on Tuesdays in addition to existing flights on Thursdays and Saturdays to the Italian city which it has served since 2009. The Volga-Dnepr subsidiary... Ryder, Eagle Distributing of Shreveport Ink Natural Gas Deal Eagle Distributing of Shreveport has signed a lease agreement with Ryder System for 23 compressed natural gas tractors. Eagle is an Anheuser-Busch distributor in northwestern Louisiana and Ryder's first natural gas lease customer in Louisiana. The CNG tractors will replace nearly all of Eagle's existing diesel-powered delivery fleet. Ryder, a commercial transportation... Lufthansa in Double-Digit Cargo Slump Lufthansa Cargo's freight traffic fell 12.9 percent in February from a year ago, slightly outpacing a sharp reduction in capacity as Europe's largest scheduled cargo airline continued to align supply and demand in a bid to remain profitable. The decline, to 125,000 metric tons, was also in part attributable to the... IAG Accepts Compromise to Prevent More Strikes Following negotiations between Iberia airlines and its workers, IAG, created from the merger of British Airways and Iberia, has accepted a compromise proposal put forward by a government-appointed mediator. The proposal would save the jobs of 666 workers and increase redundancy payouts for others, Reuters reports. Iberia had originally planned to... IAG Cargo Adds Capacity to India-UK Route IAG Cargo will provide additional cargo capacity on flights from Hyderabad, India, to London. The capacity will be generated from an additional weekly passenger flight originating at Hyderabad International Airport, serviced by a Boeing 767 aircraft. The additional flight begins on March 31. "We have seen an increase in demand for products... Copenhagen Malmö Port's Container Volume Down Copenhagen Malmö Port reported turnover in 2012 reached 725 million Swedish krona (about US$113.2 million), increasing 4 percent year-over-year. Annual operating profit was $15.9 million, rising by $2.5 million from 2011. "The results reflect the fact that the operation is developing steadily, despite the economic situation," said Johan Röstin, CEO of... Asian Carriers Ditch Suspended Asia-Europe Service The CKYH alliance of four Asian ocean carriers will not revive its NE4 Asia-North Europe service that was suspended last October, following moves by rival lines that have also axed loops amid sluggish cargo growth and softening spot freight rates. The alliance, comprising South Korea's Hanjin Shipping, "K" Line of Japan,... Report: Shippers Concerned About Sailing Cancellations Almost 150 sailings on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes were cancelled between October 2012 and February 2013, which has significantly affected freight rates and the regularity of service provided to shippers, according to Drewry's new Container Insight Weekly. The ocean carrier strategy has boosted average ship utilization and spot market freight... ICTSI's Profit Rose 10 Percent in 2012 International Container Terminal Services reported its net income attributable to equity holders in 2012 was $143.2 million, rising 10 percent from $130.5 million in 2011. Annual revenue from port operations increased 10 percent, too, from $664.8 million in 2011 to $729.3 million in 2012. The port management company handled 5.63 million 20-foot-equivalent units...

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MARCH 11, 2013
ICTSI posts 10% annual revenue hike Triple-Es to call DCT Gdansk BALTIC Sea container terminal DCT Gdansk has unveiled it will handle Maersk Line's Triple-E vessels from August. The first of these vessels is expected to be named ... March Asia-Europe rate increases 'unlikely' to succeed THE planned rate increases for the westbound Asia-Europe trade in March are 'unlikely' to succeed as shipping lines have begun to chase cargo, according to container ... CKYH bites the bullet In the face of soft forward demand and falling freight rates the CKYH alliance of COSCON, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping has decided not to resume its October ... LA and Long Beach hope to end costly respositioning Steps are being taken to eliminate a major source of inefficiency within the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by creating a common pool of chassis.Until few ... Truck appointments plan on drawing board for LA/Long Beach ONCE gridlocked freeways serving the Long Beach and Los Angeles port complex are now relatively congestion-free, thanks to investments such as the Alameda railfreight ... Cargotec's Kalmar boosts Venezuela box port capacity Venezuela's state-run container terminals at Puerto Cabello and La Guaira are to receive a significant consignment of quayside equipment from Finland's Cargotec ...

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MARCH 11, 2013
Check please! CMA CGM has been forced to refund passengers who were on a cargo cruise when one of its containerships broke down in the Bay of Biscay last month. What's in a name? Cowen Group has completed the acquisition of boutique investment bank Dahlman Rose. Pribor abandons board Jeffrey Pribor has left Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) board of directors to dedicate more time to his new role as the head of maritime investment banking at Jefferies & Co. Excel breaks silence Greek bulker owner Excel Maritime Carriers has been given more time to hammer out a financial restructuring with its lenders. BLT's last stand Berlian Laju Tanker is hopeful that creditors will approve its restructuring plan when they return to the polls for a second round of voting in Indonesia on Thursday. CSG plots $400m raid State-owned China Shipping Group (CSG) is lining up a quick sale of short-term debt. Skou's fair play hope Maersk Line is hopeful of avoiding a rate war despite double digit growth in the containership fleet this year. Strike two for Statoil Age Remoy's Rem Offshore has become the second Norwegian owner of the day to sign a period pact with oil and gas company Statoil. Ferry pulled off rocks Passengers were evacuated from a high-speed ferry that ran on to rocks off Italy. Wintermar eyes more Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine could extend its fleet expansion beyond the eight ships it is already targeting. China Cosco mulls sale China Cosco Holdings is in talks to offload its logistics wing to its parent company as part of a bid to nurse itself back to financial health this year. Cargill takes Diana cape Diana Shipping has taken a pay cut on a second capesize in as many weeks. Havila pair taken Havila Shipping has signed two period contracts with Statoil which will reduce its spot market exposure. Aussie bulker boost? Indian conglomerate GVK and Australian railfreight group Aurizon are planning to develop an AUS 6bn ($6.13bn) rail and port project which could export 60m tonnes of coal a year from central Queensland. One missing after clash A crewman is missing in Singapore following a collision between a coastal cargoship and a ferry. Sinotrans growth charted Sinotrans Shipping has been tipped to add new vessels to its dry-cargo fleet despite a disappointing second half of 2012. Ugland sheds oldie Norway's JJ Ugland has offloaded one of its oldest barges. Venezuela to boost flow? The death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez could provide a boost to crude production if the country decides to plot a new political course, according to analysts at Poten and Partners. Price drop key for capes Iron ore prices need to come down by up to one fifth to spark capesize chartering activity, a leading analyst says. KDM earnings edge down Ukrainian cargoship owner KDM Shipping has posted a drop in 2012 earnings as revenue fell. Cruiseship patched up A Greek-operated cruiseship has suffered a gash in a ballast tank after hitting an unmarked shoal off Norway. GE sheds bulker Great Eastern Shipping of India is tipped to have offloaded its oldest bulker which has been on the sales block for the past few months. Boskalis in APAC double Royal Boskalis Westminster has bagged a pair of dredging contracts in Australia and Vietnam worth around EUR 70m ($91m). Pratibha licences revoked India has cancelled the operating licences of troubled Pratibha Shipping's nine vessels. Superfast VI sold Greece's Attica Holdings is banking EUR 54m ($70.21m) from the sale of a 2001-built fast ferry, but will still book a loss. Who is selling their VLs? Rumours are rife in the tanker market of a pending VLCC fleet sale. Nakilat profit trimmed Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has seen a dip in full year earnings. Hanjin trims again Depressed containership markets have led Hanjin Shipping and its alliance partners to trim back their Asia-Europe offering once again. Jiangnan falls to loss CSSC's Jiangnan Heavy Industry has slipped to a loss for 2012 as revenue fell. Afai clinches ferries China's Afai Southern Shipyard has won a deal to build seven ferries for Brazil. Hanjin bags boxships Hanjin Heavy's Philippines yard has won more containership orders from Europe. Vopak terminal backed Vopak has received a letter of intent from the Port of Long Beach for a new crude importing terminal at the US west coast facility. SITC beats sector woes SITC Shipping looks to have escaped 2012 largely unscathed after its results were largely unchanged on a year ago. Otto seals AHTS pair Singapore's Otto Marine has broken a two-year order drought after it won a contract to build two anchor handlers. Leopard gets loan Leopard Tankers, the Vitol and Grindrod tanker joint venture, has secured a $109.3m loan facility from Standard Chartered Bank. Somalis release two Two tankers held for almost a year off the coast of Somalia have been released by pirates over the weekend.

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MARCH 11, 2013
APL discontinues 53-foot boxes in transpacific "We'll keep watching it, but at this time it's just not a viable option," said Gene Seroka, CEO of APL Americas. He explained it was difficult to find exports to match inbound cargo arriving in the containers. With focus on Latin America, AA Cargo moves forward "We're a big part of Latin America, both in people, and in business, and in what makes up American Airlines," President Kenji Hashimoto told American Shipper. "We've been there a long time... and we still see continued upside." Japanese forwarders fined $18.9 million "K" Line Logistics and Yusen Logistics have pleaded guilty to price-fixing, with "K" Line Logistics paying a fine of $3.5 million and Yusen $15.42 million, according to the U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division. XRS names Reidy COO EU rep pushes U.S. free trade agreement Irish Minister Richard Bruton is in Washington today to meet with senior Obama administration officials to generate momentum for a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. Ann Taylor unveils international shipping Maersk Triple E to call terminal in Gdansk Zim to double-call New York to improve Med transit times Drewry expects more sailing cancellations to come Jaxport conference to explore emerging markets Old Dominion moves in Cincinnati IAG Cargo adds capacity from Hyderabad DB Schenker opens new facility in Poland De minimus bill posted in House

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MARCH 11, 2013
Tight avails with small movements in Fujairah Avails improve in Suez. Prices soften across Europe Rotterdam suppliers hold back product despite falling crude values, say sources. Low sulphur rules will hurt shipping industry Consultants point to economic dark side of incoming rules on ships' emissions. Saudi Aramco to lease storage capacity in Fujairah UAE energy hub still receiving requests for new tank farms. MGO main focus as suppliers prepare for 2015 Swedish suppliers are watching LNG development with interest; Stena Group also planning for methanol infrastructure. Running fishing vessels on biodiesel would curb GHG emissions Asian Development Bank forum concludes that biodiesel can make contribution. Ships to sail at 'even slower speeds' Capacity in the container shipping sector is set to grow by 11% this year. Asian bunker prices mostly trending down Traders in Singapore and Tokyo reported low to average demand. Vessel fuel spill averted in Mississippi River Towing vessel Justice was carrying 5,336 gallons of diesel fuel and 100 gallons of lube oil when it sank. Island Oil hires two new bunker traders Traders joined the company in Island Oil Limited (Cyprus) and Island Oil (Hellas) Ltd (Greece). EMSA publishes recommendations for LNG bunkering Gaps in current framework start with the lack of an EU standard definition for the bunkering process, says report. Singapore ship chandlers and bunkering trade fall on weak BDI Strong Singapore dollar hurts foreign wholesale trade for ship chandlers and bunkering sector. Port of Duqm to start bonded bunkering operations Port is currently in 'final negotiations' with players, says Commercial Director.

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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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