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BRIEFS

January 18, 2013

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G6 Alliance sticks with five loops for Asia-north Europe in 2013 MSC raises US$43 million to build Lithuanian deep-water Klaipeda port Los Angeles port up 1.7pc to 8 million TEU in 2012, but strike hurt Hamburg Sud-Hapag Lloyd merger talks stymied over control and layoffs Fujian ports box volume increases 10.6pc to 10.7 million TEU in 2012 Mediterranean Shipping Company joins Zim in Tampa-based Latin loop Guangdong to build highway network to cover all its counties by 2015 Shaanxi road builders put 4,000 kilometres in service from 1986-2013 Port of South Carolina post 10pc container volume increases in 2012 Port of Los Angeles US$137 million intermodal rail yard breaks ground Singapore's APL introduces feeder service between Germany and Poland NYK Shipmanagement relocates New Delhi office to suburbs in Gurgaon China Logistics Group launches Shanghai-based truck-to-port service Chongqing to build intermodal base for Chongqing-European railway Hactl cargo up 2.1pc in 2012 as it faces 2013 without Cathay Pacific Cathay and Dragonair December cargo up 3.4pc to 146,897 tonnes Frankfurt's Fraport air cargo volume shrinks 6.7pc on global downturn Belgium's Liege Airport suffers 14.5pc cargo traffic decline in 2012 Suspended Kashgar-Islamabad charter flights to resume after 2 year lull

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Baltic index up on higher Capesize rates Cosco reportedly considering taking controlling stake in Greecen s Piraeus port G6 Alliance to maintain current 5-loop product structure for Asia-North Europe service in 2013 MANSA s 2nd training programme on shipping logistics concludes MSC launching three new services at Petronet LNG net profit up 8 pc in Q3 Essar Ports registers impressive performance in Q3 & nine months Port of Singapore handles 31.6 m TEUs in 2012 USTDA representative discusses possible grant with JNPT Chairman Global air cargo security market to surge in 2013: Report Indo-Bangla rail link projects to be expedited Fieo seeks refund of state taxes, creation of Export Development Fund in pre-Budget memorandum India joins worlds largest trade technology platform India pushes for easier norms in trade pact with developed nations

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JANUARY 17, 2013
New railway link in Cambodia The China Railway Group and the Cambodia Iron & Steel Mining Industry Group have signed a USD 11.2 billion agreement to build a new railwayline in Cambodia. The new 405 km long... Port of Ilyichevsk increases cargo handling in 2012 The port of Ilyichevsk (Ukraine) handled 5.37 million t of general cargo, 1.66 million t of liquid bulk and 7.5 million t of dry bulk cargo in 2012, according to Alexander Grygoras... Etihad Cargo opens new China route Abu Dhabi (UAE)-based Etihad Cargo is inaugurating a new direct weekly freighter operation from its hub to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou today (17 Janua... First biogas recovery truck in Sweden Sweden's first recovery truck powered by biogas has now gone into service. Svempas, a recovery service business, will mainly use the truck for customers who want to be associated w... Pioneer Railcorp purchases rail line from Maumee & Western Railroad USA-based Pioneer Railcorp's wholly owned subsidiary Michigan Southern Railroad Company has purchased the rail line formerly known as the Maumee & Western Railroad Corporation ... Volvo Trucks' US dealer network strengthens support capacity in the Southeast Investments by Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the south-eastern USA have resulted in a nearly 21% increase in work capacity in that region since January 2010. During that time, th... Cargolux Airlines International's new board of directors elected Cargolux Airlines International (CAI) has made several changes to its board of directors following the State of Luxembourg's acquisition of Qatar Airways' 35% stake in CAI on 31 De... PAL shelves planned Toronto service increase Philippine Airlines (PAL) returned to North America's east coast at the end of last November, by starting flights to Toronto (Canada). The carrier, which had intended to boost the ... Japanese carriers ground "Dreamliner" fleet after new incident Following the emergency landing of an All Nippon Airlines (ANA)'s domestic flight operated by a Boeing "Dreamliner" on 15 January, both Japanese Boeing clients - ANA and... Grimaldi invests in port of Barcelona A ceremony to mark the laying of the foundation stone of the new 63,000 sqm Grimaldi Group terminal was held at the Muelle Costa in the port of Barcelona on 14 January. The Italian... Spedition Kukla opens agency in Berlin Spedition Kukla, a Munich (Germany)-based forwarding company that specialises in multimodal traffic, opened a sales agency for sustainable transport solutions on Potsdam Square in ... Rhenus Port Logistics now in Weil am Rhein Rhenus Port Logistics GmbH & Co. KG, a member of the German Rhenus Group, recently raised its flag in the inland port of Weil am Rhein (Germany), close to the Swiss border. The... Airland Projects transports railcars from China to Sierra Leone Airland Projects A/S, the Danish member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC network, was recently contracted to move 600 iron ore rail wagons from China to Sierra Leone. As th... New manager for Ontime Logistics Ontime Logistics Speditions GmbH has selected Mario Geir to head its branch office in Innsbruck (Austria), with immediate effect. From that location, Geir and his team provide air ... Second managing director of Fraport Cargo Services appointed Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) appointed Andreas Helfer as its managing director, together with Diana Schöneich, with effect from 1 January 2013. Helfer replaces Winfried Hartmann, w...

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Deep Sea Supply in Brazil PSV and AHTS joint venture Rolls-Royce appoints new President Naval - Marine New head of Alaska ferry system Pride of America to get exhaust gas scrubbers

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JANUARY 17, 2013
G6 Alliance members stick with 5-loop service menu FAA grounds Boeing 787s following in-flight battery mishap CSX Corp. taps Glassman as Operations Finance V.P. Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel Mediator reports progress made in Maritime Alliance/ILA labor talks

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Reefership sector hits back at claims it is a dying industry- Operators do not want to fight for market share with container lines Bank finance shortfall restricts reefership fleet renewal- Specialists must convince lenders that the segment is less overbuilt than bulk Fruit traders reap what they sow- Having grabbed box carriers' low prices firms struggle to find specialist-carrier capacity Erria uses energy to carve out a new niche- Former chemical tanker owner moves into energy shipping consultancy The future of energy shipping: the debate continues- ICAP responds to Lloyd's List Carnival set for $1bn share buyback programme- Arison-led cruise major repurchases stocks listed in London and New York Attack of the shipping zombies- Many companies meet their interest payments but cannot repay the principal Plight of the living dead- Learning how to spot a 'zombie' company is no easy matter BP to pull staff from Algeria after attack on Sahara plant- Move will affect energy giant's North African oil and gas exports Snakes and ladders- Shipowners face uncertain times as energy importers rethink the commodity mix Mozambique mining - can it deliver?- Rio Tinto is not the only mining giant to struggle with a promising emerging market Privately contracted armed guards in west Africa would lead to 'bloodbath'- Corruption makes it hard to trust anyone, says Gulf of Aden Transit Group boss NewLead inks US coal shipping deals- Company shifts from pure ownership into supply contracts and reserve acquisitions Maersk Maya booked amid rise in diesel trade ex-US Gulf- Product tanker experts expect backhaul trade to strengthen Chinese and Indian oil imports growth spurs tanker demand- New Asian refineries boost prospects for fixtures Nordic American cuts dividend to fund expansion- Hansson-led suezmax firm eyes new or secondhand tonnage G6 retains its capacity on the Asia-north Europe trades- Weak season sees alliance opt not to reinstate Loop 3 Stay vigilant- Although pirate attacks have fallen, piracy remains largely unchecked S&P awards A- rating to UK P&I's Europe Club- Entity will become a main direct insurer next month Fat-cat furore- Greek moves to tax brokers and average adjusters will be counterproductive Hong Kong's annual box volumes fall for the first time since 2009- Third-busiest port hit by manufacturing dip and competition from south China rivals New box services boost Long Beach throughput- Volumes revive in December but full-year figures fall short China aircraft giant expands shiptrading foothold- AVIC sets up base in Xiamen Brightoil Petroleum warns of loan covenant breach- Updated: Hong Kong-listed fuel supplier and owner flags six-month 'material loss'

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Chemoil fires 9 workers SINGAPORE-listed Chemoil has fired nine people from its bunker trading team, a company official confirmed to Fairplay today ICL agrees to China potash deal ISRAEL Chemicals said today it has agreed to transport 3.3M tonnes of potash by ship to China over the next three years Essar Ports grow by 100% ESSAR Ports Ltd said today doubled its consolidated net profits year on year to 904M rupees ($16.4M) in the October-December quarter Iranian ship 'flees arrest' AN IRANIAN cargo ship arrested in Sri Lanka was reported today to have skipped port and fled EC to help finance LNG bunkering study THE EC has agreed to grant €1.1M ($1.46M) to co-finance a €2.3M study into a proposal to build an LNG bunkering station in Dunkirk, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Pearl River ports log 17.8% cargo rise CHINA'S Pearl River navigation administration said its ports shipped 530Bn tonnes of cargo in 2012, up by 17.8% year on year Ship arrested after two fishermen hurt AN INDIA Coast Guard official told Fairplay that a Japanese box ship was arrested today after a collision injured three fishermen Chinese yards adding offshore abilities CHINESE yards eventually will pose serious competition to Singaporean and South Korean rig builders, Marine Money's Singapore Offshore Finance Forum heard today China's grain surge neared 300% LARGER price gaps between international and domestic markets drove a surge of nearly 300% in China's grain imports during last year's first 11 months, Beijing said Brightoil expects losses HONG KONG-listed Brightoil said it expects to post losses for the 2H12 because of depressed shipping markets and dropping bunker margins Sembcorp lands new cruise refitting deals SEMBCORP Marine said today it has landed contracts to refit eight cruise ships for a total S$60M ($49M) Seadrill wins extension worth up to $1.13Bn SEADRILL said today it has won a contract extension worth up to $1.13Bn G6 stays course on capacity THE G6 Alliance said today it has no plans to reinstate the Asia/Europe service suspended in October 2012 Asia/USWC rates gain from cargo rush ASIA-US West Coast container rates rose 14% week on week to $2,524 per feu, as the January peak season surcharge took effect before the seasonal pre-Chinese New Year cargo rush Chongqing wins deals CHINA'S Chongqing Iron & Steel won contracts to purchase 1.6M tonnes of ship steel from four Chinese builders

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Hapag-Lloyd Postpones North America-Asia Rate Hike German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has postponed its general rate increase for dry shipments from Canada and the U.S. to East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. The rate hike, which was set to take effect on Jan. 15 and had already been postponed until Feb. 15, will now be postponed... TransContainer's Traffic Rose 5.4 Percent in Fourth Quarter Russian intermodal company TransContainer reported its rail container volume in the fourth quarter of 2012 was about 381,400 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 5.4 percent from about 362,000 TEUs in the same quarter of 2011. The year-over-year rise was mainly due to an increase in import and transit transportation, which jumped 14.0 percent... Slot Shortages Seen Likely on Some Asia Loops Ocean shipping slot shortages are likely to develop on some high demand loops from Asia in the run-up to Chinese New Year, according to one leading forwarder executive. Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Damco North Asia, said overall cargo moves at the moment are "quite smooth." But she added: "With China's PMI... APL to Implement Trans-Pacific Peak-Season Surcharge Singapore-based container carrier APL said it will implement a peak-season surcharge on trades from Asia and the Middle East to the U.S. and Canada, effective March 1. The planned surcharges on shipments bound for ports in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands will be $360 per 20-foot container, $450 per 40-foot... Tulsa Port of Catoosa's 2012 Shipping Volume Set Record The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Okla., reported shipping volume of 2.7 million tons for 2012, beating the previous record of 2.4 million tons set in 1998. The port's cargo reached an all-time high despite lower-than-average shipping totals in December caused by drought and low water conditions on inland river systems. The port's... Cathay Pacific Airways' Cargo Traffic Rises 3.4 Percent Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways reported combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair cargo volume in December 2012 was 146,897 metric tons, rising 3.4 percent compared with December 2011. The cargo and mail load factor fell by 0.4 percentage points to 67.4 percent in December 2012. Capacity, measured in available cargo-mail metric ton... Joint Inspection Scheme Proposed for Da Chan Bay Terminal One China's Shenzhen Customs and Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau met today at Da Chan Bay Terminal One to advance the pilot program for a new joint declaration, inspection and release clearance service. The program reduces the number of required inspections for importers and exporters using Da Chan Bay and thus... Rederi AB TransAtlantic Appoints Hansen Interim CFO Swedish shipping company Rederi AB TransAtlantic has appointed Erik Hansen as interim CFO, effective immediately. The CFO position was held by Helene Mellquist since the beginning of 2012, until she was promoted in October 2012 to CEO of industrial shipping. A search for a permanent CFO has been initiated. Hansen has held various... Port of Hueneme Appoints 2013 Commission Leaders For 2013, Port of Hueneme's board of commissioners elected commissioners Jason Hodge as president, Mary Anne Rooney as vice president and Jess Herrera as secretary. The board also welcomed Arlene Fraser, who is a first-time commissioner. Hodge succeeds Manuel Lopez, who served as board president in 2012. Hodge also mentioned during his... Truckers Increasingly Gloomy Over Volumes, Rates Truckers who were "cautiously optimistic" in 2012 are tilting toward pessimism. For the first time since the first quarter of 2009, more motor carriers expect freight volumes to remain about the same - roughly 45 percent - than think they will increase over the next 12 months, according to Transport Capital Partners. Remember that... Port Everglades Names Stribling Assistant Director of Business Development Fred Stribling, Port Everglades' new assistant director of business development. Port Everglades in Florida has hired Fred Stribling as assistant director of business development, according to Steven Cernak, the port's chief executive and director. Stribling will be responsible for the port's marketing efforts. He will report to Michael Vanderbeek, Port Everglades' business... AASHTO's Retiring Horsley Calls for Finance Reforms John Horsley, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, will retire on Feb. 1, after 14 years leading the organization. During his recent keynote address at the Transportation Research Board's annual chairman's luncheon, Horsley called on Congress to enact additional economic stimulus through transportation investment and... Greece to Tax Tonnage of Foreign-Flag Ships Greece will tax merchant ships managed by companies based in the country and sailing under foreign flags to raise revenue to reverse the nation's debt crisis, according to Bloomberg. The government aims to raise 80 million euros (about US$107 million) in 2013 and about $80 million in 2014 by taxing vessels'... Portland Sees Drop in Container Volume, Ship Calls Port of Portland, Ore., reported tonnage through the port in 2012 totaled 12.4 million tons, falling 7.7 percent from 13.4 million tons in 2011. The port's total container throughput in 2012 was 183,203 20-foot-equivalent units, down from last year's 198,179 TEUs. Containerized imports totaled 82,095 TEUs and export volume was 101,108 TEUs... IAG Cargo Appointments to Expand Global Reach IAG Cargo, created from the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has appointed Rodrigo Casal as vice president of Latin America and Tony Snell as regional commercial manager of the Middle East and Africa, in order to drive growth in those markets. Casal will be responsible for continuing... Mediator Cites 'Progress' in ILA-USMX Talks A federal mediator said three days of bargaining on an East and Gulf Coast dockworker contract yielded progress and that the International Longshoremen's Association and employers have agreed to continue negotiations. The ILA and United States Maritime Alliance "made progress and have agreed that the negotiations will continue under our auspices,"... G6 Alliance to Maintain Five Asia-Europe Loops The G6 Alliance today announced that it will maintain the current five-loop product structure for its Asia-North Europe service in 2013. "We anticipate the current supply and demand balance will continue and we will not be reinstating the Loop 3 Asia-Europe service," said members of the alliance in a joint statement.... FMC'S Lidinsky to Push Export Rate Index in Spring Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky spoke with The Journal of Commerce this week on the issues facing the agency in 2013, including a renewed push for an agriculture export index. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. JOC: Following the release of the divided FMC report on Canadian cargo... Developing Countries: Trans-Atlantic's New Blood When does a market go from mature to emerging? In the case of the trans-Atlantic ocean trade, it happens when shippers and manufacturers recognize the benefits of sourcing and selling their wares in developing countries such as Russia, Turkey and West Africa. For an ocean trade lane long dependent on two...

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Kuester is Schenker's new CFO DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Petra Kuester as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Schenker in the UK, replacing Per Holst-Nielsen who has moved ... G6 conservative view leaves Asia - Europe loop mothballed In contrast to liner rival Maersk Line - which has reactivated its Asia - Europe AE-9 loop on the back of a bullish cargo prediction - the members of the G6 Alliance ... Mixed fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports The neighbouring San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw the former's throughput suffer a year-on-year 9.44% decline in December to 588,154 teu, while ... Transpac spot rates climb 14% Drewry's Hong Kong - Los Angeles container rate benchmark jumped by 14% in week 3 to $2,524 per FEU - the result of a partially successful January peak season surcharge ... MSC boosts Le Havre feeder links Yang Ming lands record low charter rate for ultra-large newbuildings Taiwan's Yang Ming has clinched record low charter rates on a series of 14,000 teu ships to be delivered in 2015, but the market could have even further to fall.South ...

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Investors rack up rewards While some shipowners have been forced to slash dividends and abandon share buybacks in a bid to free up cash others are doing just the opposite. Mind the gap A dividend reduction will help Nordic American Tankers (NAT) free up funds for fleet expansion but it will need to raise a lot more cash to consummate a meaningful coup, according to an analyst at Evercore Partners. Earnings season opens Belgian bulker operator Bocimar has been forced to overhaul its chartering strategy in response to a downturn that has pushed some of its peers to the brink of insolvency. Amina flies the coop Iranian bulker reported to have escaped arrest in Sri Lanka. Coal coup cometh NewLead Holdings of Greece has struck $66m worth of deals to acquire coal reserves in a bid to expand its fledgling commodities business. Mellquist gets help Rederi AB TransAtlantic has named a new interim chief financial officer while it continues the search for a permanent executive. "Get back to work!" The owner of a bug-infested tug detained in Canada has told his unpaid crew to fix the problem so that the vessel can sail. NAT cuts divi to buy Nordic American Tankers has sliced its quarterly dividend in half as it mulls an order for new suezmax tankers, it tells investors today. Seadrill extends West Leo John Fredriksen's Seadrill has won a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs. Polarcus seals charter Oslo-listed Polarcus has secured a six-month charter for a seismic survey ship off Liberia. Deutsche's order doubt Deutsche Bank has questioned the chances of South Korea's shipbuilding titans hitting their ambitious order targets give the difficult market. Sembawang nets eight Sembcorp Marine's Sembawang Shipyard has kicked off 2013 with a fresh batch of cruiseship repair contracts. Ceyhan exports cut Azerbaijan's oil exports from the key Turkish terminal of Ceyhan fell 8.7% in 2012, limiting recovery opportunities for tankers. Demo spins new record Ship scrapping shot up by one third last year with an increase in all of the major markets, Clarksons says. Ships probed after smash Two cargo vessels are being investigated after an Indian fishing boat was sunk by a collision. QE2 to Asia The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), one of the most famous cruiseships afloat, is heading to Asia to take up a new role as a floating hotel. Rio Tinto boss toppled Tom Albanese has departed as CEO of the world's second largest bulker charterer Rio Tinto by "mutual consent". DESSC in Brazil push John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply (DESSC) is expanding its footprint in the burgeoning Brazilian offshore market with the creation of a new shipowning venture worth over $850m. Chowgule falls to loss Indian bulker owner Chowgule Steamship has posted a loss in the first nine months as revenue dropped. Cape pair fixed Chang Myung of South Korea has seen two of its capesize bulkers picked up on period contracts with major charterers. Bahri falls in fourth Saudi tanker owner Bahri's fourth quarter profit has been slashed, but its 2012 result has improved. PE rumour sparks Rongsheng Rumours of a pending private equity investment sent shares in China Rongsheng on a run today. MHI turns to turbines Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formed a Chinese joint venture to build marine turbines. Hongguan bows out China's Baibuting Group has called time on shipbuilding at its Liaoning Hongguan yard. Murmansk to order 10 Russia's Murmansk Shipping plans to order 10 new vessels through to 2015. Nam Cheong profit boost Nam Cheong is expected to report a significant jump in fourth quarter profits, according to Singapore investment house OUB Kay Hian. BP retains top spot BP Singapore has retained its number one ranking for the tenth in a row as Singapore's top bunker supplier by volume.

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JANUARY 17, 2013
FAA grounds 787s Due to a safety risk involving lithium batteries installed in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the agency has grounded U.S.-registered planes. United is the only American carrier operating the plane. Rail shipper groups call STB rate changes unfair U.S. backs exports for Ghana hospital expansion G6 Alliance to keep just 5 loops in Asia-North Europe "The current supply and demand balance will continue and we will not be reinstating the Loop 3 Asia-Europe service," the alliance carriers said. Loop 3 was suspended in October as part of the alliance's "winter program." NEWSFLASH: Federal mediator reports progress in longshore talks U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen said in a statement today that the U.S. Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association "made progress" during the past three days of contract negotiations held in Galloway Township, N.J. 2012 container volumes at LA/Long Beach flat Drewry reports spike in eastbound transpacific rates Global piracy down Mixed results for spot road freight volume GT Nexus-TradeCard entity only missing compliance piece "First and foremost, they still lack a global trade compliance capability, the third major pillar of GTM. Integration of existing capabilities within the two platforms will be key to achieving an effective system," the Gartner analysts wrote. Cathay volume rises for 4th straight month CMA CGM to cut some sailings during Chinese New Year Before RailAmerica, GWR sees big decreases Modern Terminals signs deal with outsourcing firm WNS Iron ore up, limestone down on Great Lakes Sanchez says Obama administration committed to export goal Francisco Sanchez, undersecretary of international trade at the U.S. Commerce Department, said exports were up 34 percent from $1.5 trillion to $2.1 trillion in 2011. Carboard box alternative comes to U.S. Greene becomes TOTE Services president

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JANUARY 17, 2013
Fujairah firm, South Africa soft But changes remain in single digits. Bunker prices firming Outlook uncertain in Mediterranean. LNG bunkering stop 'missing link' for North Sea ECA Dunkirk to be LNG station for ships heading into North European ECA. Russia's largest refiner sees marine fuel output climb Increase comes despite attempts by the Russian government to limit fuel oil production. Emulsion-based fuel 'on track' to be in commercial production Quadrise 'delighted' by latest test results. Biggest scrubber installation to date Green Tech wins four scrubber order. Fuel oil stocks climbing as Chinese demand slumps Exports to China plunged by almost 97%. Bunker prices firm in Singapore, Hong Kong Bunker prices rose in Singapore and Hong Kong, but fell in Busan and Tokyo. Bunker fuel demand up in Asia Higher demand attributed to a drop in bunker prices. New bunker player becomes fully operational Endofa is a a physical supplier and bunker trader. FIS aims its derivative trading at tanker owners Bunker derivatives trader believes tanker segment is suited to its hedging tool. Reports: Singapore-based Trafigura oil traders resign Both traders were not available when contacted at the office. Norwegian harbour to get LNG bunkering system Cryonorm Systems will engineer, produce, install and supervise the system's installation. Fuel oil stocks in China up 3.8% Stocks' build may be linked to low demand during the Chinese new year period. VLCC earnings increase for the first time this year Baltic Exchange Wednesday showed a 0.4% gain in returns for VLCCs, following a 32% plunge in returns during streak of declines. Piracy in Gulf of Guinea still on the rise Total of 58 incidents were reported last year, according to IMB report. Aegean scales back West African operations Las Palmas now base for West African business.

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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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