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March 18, 2013

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Asia-Europe rates soar 42.4pc to new high in 2013 - $1,423/TEU South African anti-corruption body probes Chinese locomotive deal German authorities demand HS Code for all cargo at German ports OOCL signs 40-year, US$1.2 billion Long Beach deal with ILWU support Stifel shipping confidence index up 0.4 points to 52.5 in March Late Lunar New Year causes Long Beach February box volume to soar 37pc China Shipping unit buys 24pc of APMT Zeebrugge Terminals operation Philippine January exports suffer first fall in 5 months as tech slips Chinese commercial shipping forecasts greater use of Arctic routes Singapore's NOL appoints leading senior counsel Alvin Yeo to board Southeast Asia to Australia trade to consolidate from April 19 Tanjung Pelepas Port's new CEO to lead US$450 million expansion China Post: Express GDP proportion to match developed world by 2020 Ports of LA and LB create working group on common pool for chassis NYK stages fuel-saving seminars for shipowners and shipmanagers Korean Air launches Seoul-Sri Lanka-Maldives thrice weekly flights Oman Air increases cargo capacity with DHL Block Space Agreement Air Transport Services will merge two airlines into one to cut costs

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MARCH 15, 2013
ACHAA makes it a memorable silver jubilee year APCS e-Desk permits paperless exports GAC International Moving opens office in Kolkata MANSA delegation calls on MbPT Deputy Chairman Navigators Logistics inaugurates new office in Mumbai NSB Chairman meets the President Ships reportedly declining unprofitable cargo to check rate plunge Somali pirates release oil tanker after ransom payment MMTC issues global tender for wheat exports China investing further to boost infrastructure at Sri Lanka s Hambantota port Mukesh Balani to take charge as KPT Traffic Manager today North European ports mulling LNG bunkering Paradip Port handles record traffic, coal rakes in a day Railways introducing heavy haul goods trains Forex reserves fall sharply to $ 290.35 bn INR ends higher at 54.01 to a dollar Planning Commission earmarks budgetary support for dedicated freight corridor projects India Factoring goes worldwide Mytrah Energy to install 300 MW wind farms in Andhra Pradesh by end-2014 Clipper Projects transports windmills to Musselroe Wind Park in Tasmania PCN members jointly moving break-bulk shipment from Poland to Brazil

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MARCH 15, 2013
Germany gives go-ahead for equipping corridor A with ERTMS Germany's ministry of transport has taken a fundamental decision to equip the country's section (Emmerich-Basel) of the European freight corridor A (Rotterdam-Genoa) with the Europ... Reconstruction of Sena railway in Mozambique now underway The USD 45 million reconstruction work on the Sena railway line in central Mozambique has started and should be completed within six months. The line runs from the port of Beira to... Switzerland investing heavily in national highway maintenance and construction Switzerland's federal government is investing around CHF 2 billion in the country's national road network this year. Out of that sum CHF 660 million has been allotted to the constr... Two Canadian trucking companies receive awards The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has honoured Brian Kurtz Trucking LTD, of Breslau (Ontario), and Bison Transport, based in Winnipeg (both Canada) with the National Fleet S... Juan Carlos Garcia new general manager Swissport Cargo Spain Juan Carlos Garcia became the new general manager for Swissport Cargo Services in Spain today (15 March). He reports to Nils Pries Knudsen, senior vice-president Cargo Europe. Garc... Belarus to implement hefty increase in road tolls Belarus is raising the rates for the use of its toll roads from 1Ju... New rail link between Russia and Turkey Russia and Turkey are now officially linked by a regular train service between the Russian port of Kavkaz on the straits of Kerch, the sea passage between the Black Sea and the Sea... Transco expanding management The Transco Group has chosen Isabella Kirschbaum to be its new commercial director. She has shouldered responsibility for the following sectors: finance, controlling, insurance, le... British Aztek Logistics celebrates tenth anniversary Hertfordshire (UK)-based Aztek Logistics Ltd is set to mark its tenth year of trading in April 2013. The company, which is owned and managed by its founder, Stuart Charter, is base... Management reshuffle at ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH in Dresden Jérôme Méline will become the managing director of the railway company ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH (ITL), a member of the Dresden (Germany)-based Captrain Deutschland group, on 1... Rickmers-Linie establishes westbound round-the-world service The German shipping company Rickmers-Linie is launching a westbound round-the-world service, connecting areas of economic growth in Asia and South America and then sailing on ... Aqaba Container Terminal's expansion programme making progress Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan has completed the first part of its berth expansion project's second phase. The quay length has been expanded to 200 m and two ship-to-shor... Hapag-Lloyd upgrades South East Asia - Australia service The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is enhancing its South East Asia-Australia service (SAL) with effect from 17 April 2013. The newly enhanced SAL will be a joint product of t... Logwin doubles storage capacity near Barcelona The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based logistics services provider Logwin has expanded its storage capacity on the northeastern coast of Spain. Operations began at a new, around 5,000... SkyCargo strengthens "cool chain premium service" SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has strengthened its "cool chain premium service" with the appointment of an... Boeing and Swiss announce commitment for six B777-300ERs Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines announced a commitment for six B777-300ER (extended range) airplanes yesterday (14 March). The airplanes, valued ... Iata says good-bye to Doha and hello to Los Angeles The International Air Transport Association (Iata) concluded the seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) yesterday, 14 March, in Doha (Qatar) with a renewed commitment to improve air c...

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MARCH 15, 2013
Report cites problems with Arctic drilling operations U.S. slaps Iran sanctions on Greek shipowner Wärtsilä to set up Brazil manufacturing plant Halliburton chooses Cape Town for stim vessel repair work As Legend skips a port, Carnival reports on first quarter Vantage christens its latest river cruise ship

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MARCH 15, 2013
FMC reports compensation plans for CARNIVAL DREAM passengers Rail association releases monthly traffic numbers Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Gypsy Moth regulations Port of Los Angeles sees gains in cargo volumes for February Evergreen joining carriers to start new IDEA service

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MARCH 15, 2013
The battle for Hampton Roads Will Port of Virginia be privatised or remain in public hands? Agreeing terms Tanker owners need charterers to decide a common vetting standard Lonely fight Emissions rules leave struggling owners between a rock and a hard place UK property tax plans could hit shipping companies Foreign owners could be liable to capital gains tax, warns Moore Stephens Anyone for fair transport? Unions take a lead from Fairtrade to promote ethical shipping International Group demystifies US sanctions Guides seek to untangle a web of laws Greek shipowner and Kish P&I face US sanctions Impire Shipping purchased and controlled eight vessels for NITC Long Beach closes the gap on LA volumes CMA CGM and MSC cargo switch shifts the balance Catalyst fines damage can be prevented Shipping must identify and employ the most effective tools Hi-tech shippers switch from air to ocean Move attributed to 10-fold price difference between the two modes Moving the right way Capesize rates remain low but China steel mill closures could bring better news Evergreen, Simatech and Hanjin target east African growth Weekly service links Kenya and Tanzania with Middle East and Indian subcontinent Japanese yards land five ship orders in February Newbuilding almost halted in the world's third-largest shipbuilding nation Paranaguá gears up for bigger boxships Competition for containers is strong between the seven major ports in southern Brazil Hellenic steers through 'challenging' market Dry bulk owner positions itself for upturn in 2014 Singapore tops the world in box volume during January-February Results likely to have been skewed by lunar new year holidays Need for new funding drives owners to New York Asia-Pacific is now as important to shipping as Europe Shipping bears the brunt of transport downturn Sector carries visible scars despite new signs of optimism Fuel efficiency is shipping's top concern Norton Rose finds 69% of businesses want more cost-effective use of bunkers A litmus test for transport Soaring costs have hit shipping harder than aviation and rail sectors

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MARCH 15, 2013
Reederei Buss assures on restructuring GERMAN container and multipurpose shipowner Reederei Buss today rejected reports that its restructuring might be in limbo Tanker in contamination dispute ordered arrested COLOMBIA'S High Court has ordered the arrest of a Vietnam-flagged oil product tanker Arison quizzed on safety SENATOR Jay Rockefeller has publicly posted a letter to Carnival Corp chairman Micky Arison seeking answers on cruise safety More consolidation, layoffs grip Germany GERMANY'S consolidation juggernaut keeps rolling for ship managers, with some of Hamburg's biggest players forming a joint company Box rates pick up RATE RISES by Far East/Europe box lines are hitting the market today, with stronger gains than expected on spot rates VLCC gloom seen lingering in April THE VLCC tonnage glut and demand slip were today seen continuing the squeeze on shipowners next month Ultrapetrol's losses widen NASDAQ-listed Ultrapetrol today reported steeper quarterly losses, driven by continued fallout from last year's South American drought Refuge rules studied in Flaminia reaction AN EC PANEL is today to begin reviewing EU policy on provision of refuge for ships in distress Wärtsilä plans facility for Brazilian offshore FINLAND'S Wärtsilä plans a factory in Brazil to meet the increasing offshore and other market demand German thermal coal imports climb THERMAL coal imports into Germany climbed to a new high of 35M tonnes last year, according to VDKI, the association of German coal importers Nam Cheong gains seen MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong is a "key beneficiary" of a recent pick-up in Malaysian offshore activity, UOB Kay Hian said today PSL buys $16M bulker THAILAND'S Precious Shipping said today it has bought a 53,000dwt bulker for $16M Yard financing to weather LNG falls INVESTOR financing for newbuildings is expected to withstand pressure from declining charter rates for LNG carriers, a shipbuilding analyst assured today CSG raises 3.5Bn yuan CHINA Shipping Group said it has raised 3.5Bn ($557.3M) yuan by selling two tranches of short-term notes to repay bank loans and replenish working capital for its box-making and shipbuilding subsidiaries Japan seeks even more LNG JAPAN is reportedly negotiating to import more LNG from Russia and secure new supplies from Mozambique, reported IHS World Markets Energy

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MARCH 15, 2013
Becky Goodrum, China Shipping Manager, Dies at 47 Becky Goodrum, who headed China Shipping's eastbound trans-Pacific service product as national sales manager, imports, died March 11 in Erie, Colo., after a long battle with cancer. She was 47. Before joining China Shipping 13 years ago, Mrs. Goodrum held line management roles with DSR Senator, Inchcape and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.... Dutch Parliament Changes Course on UN's Container Weighing Requirements The Dutch parliament has called for work to stop on an international scheme to weigh each packed container before it is loaded on board a ship. The proposal was developed by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization and seeks to reduce the number of containers lost at sea. Until recently, the Netherlands... Ridermakerz Selects Regal Logistics' California Distribution Center Ridermakerz, a children's toy company, has chosen Regal Logistics' new Garden Grove Distribution Center to import and distribute its toys to its Southern California store, starting this month. Containers with Ridermakerz' products will move through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles on their way to Regal's new facility. From... Norbert Dentressangle's Perishables Service Thrives in Chile orbert Dentressangle reported that its freight forwarding division in Chile, which launched 18 months ago, handled 1,500 metric tons of blueberries and cherries from Chile to the U.S., China and Europe in December 2012, jumping almost 50 percent from December 2011, according to Fruitnet. The provider of perishable air freight management... Graybar and Brocade to Host Nationwide Security Integrator Training ST. LOUIS - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that it will host free IP training for security integrators in conjunction with Brocade. Training seminars will be available in seven cities nationwide. "These seminars... Port of Seattle Honors Green Gateway Award Winners SEATTLE - The Port of Seattle presented its Green Gateway Partners Awards, which recognize the comprehensive environmental achievements of the port's cruise and containership operators. This year's award winners are APL Ltd., Maersk Line, Matson Navigation, COSCO Container Lines America's Inc., Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line,... Bentley Honored by Maryland State Senate BALTIMORE - Former U.S. Congresswoman and maritime authority Helen Delich Bentley was honored by the Maryland State Senate for her tireless efforts to promote Baltimore's port and "make government work for all" by helping the Port realize its economic development potential. Bentley, a past chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, spoke... St. Lawrence Seaway Tolls to Increase 3 Percent The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. has modified its toll schedule for the 2013 navigation season, which includes a 3 percent toll increase, following a five-year freeze on rates. The schedule features a new business incentive program, which offers a 20 percent discount on cargo tolls for three seasons for any commodity,... Soren Skou's Recipe for Rates The undercard is complete, the verbal jousting is done, and it's time to get on with the main event: the container shipping industry's contract negotiating season. For now, shippers and carriers will have to agree to disagree about how supply and demand in the trans-Pacific will play out on the rate... SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Up, Result of March 15 GRI The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index was affected by a general rate increase from Asia to Europe on March 15, with rates on both European lanes jumping 42 percent per 20-foot container mark, according to data issued by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. Carriers achieved 61 percent of the proposed $700 rate... Cabrera Named Head of Jaxport Trade Development, Marketing Alberto Cabrera, Jaxport's new director and general manager of trade development and marketing.Florida's Jacksonville Port Authority has named Alberto Cabrera as its director and general manager of trade development and marketing. In his new position, Cabrera is responsible for the overall management of cargo sales activities and the development of strategic... Japan Says It Wants to Join TPP Talks Japan has announced it will seek to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the BBC reports. The free trade agreement is currently being negotiated among 11 countries. It aims to foster closer ties and boost trade in goods and services between the member countries. However, there have been protests in Japan against the pact,... ILA Contract: Reporter's Notebook Notes and comments after a year of covering the wild ride to an International Longshoremen's Association contract agreement ... - Shippers can exhale. After more than a year of worrying about an East and Gulf Coast strike, they can put their contingency plans back on the shelf. The final agreement by... Terminals Bet on Biggest Bang (for Buck) Theory Container terminal operators worldwide agree that as vessels get larger, survival depends on terminals' ability to increase productivity and reduce costs through automation. Whether to implement automation, however, is a decision based on the annual container volume, the costs of land and labor from region to region, and the time... Preparing for Disruption On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Tropical Storm Nok-Ten made landfall in northern Vietnam, and quickly entered northeastern Thailand. The flash flooding that would begin across Thailand's northern regions soon would spill onto the lower central provinces, fed by weeks of winter monsoon rains. Even after most factory production already had... Chicago 20-Foot Container Availability Shrinks 50 Percent The number of 20- and 40-foot containers available for export in Chicago declined significantly in the week of March 13, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report. Carrier data used in the report indicates the availability of 612 20-foot containers this week, down more than... Restaurant Shippers Drive Reefer Intermodal Growth A supply chain and logistics provider serving major U.S. fast food and sit-down chain restaurants said its customers could double the share of surface freight shipped via railroads to as much as 9 percent in the coming years. Armada Supply Chain Solutions said the roughly 15 restaurant chains it serves... APL Abandons 53-Foot Ocean Containers APL no longer offers vessel space for 53-foot ocean containers in its trans-Pacific services. It has struggled to find sufficient enough U.S. export cargo for them, while revenue on the eastbound leg has not been sufficient to cover the costs of repositioning empties back to Asia. The carrier introduced an ocean-capable,... New Chassis Models Emerge Container lines' rapid exit from intermodal chassis ownership is spawning several equipment supply models that emphasize flexibility and a larger role for lessors and truckers. The percentage of U.S. chassis owned by container lines fell from 51 percent in 2009 to 32 percent last year and is expected to fall to... ILA Contract Creates Shifts for NY-NJ The Port of New York and New Jersey's unique "continuous operation" system will be replaced by work shifts similar to those of other U.S. ports under the new International Longshoremen's Association local contract. The contract negotiated by the ILA and the New York Shipping Association calls for regular work gangs and...

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MARCH 15, 2013
Bollore looks to 'unlock' Africa French conglomerate Bollore has unveiled plans to expand its logistics footprint in Africa.It said it would expand rapidly in Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria and ... Hi-tech shippers switching from air to ocean Cargo that has traditionally utilised air freight is increasingly switching to sea freight as shippers look to capitalise on lower transport costs and the trend ... Singapore tops the world in box volume during January-February SINGAPORE has temporarily taken the crown of the world's busiest port from Shanghai, having handled slightly more containers during the first two months of this ... LA reports double-digit box growth for February US WEST coast box hub the Port of Los Angeles saw February container volumes grow 17% to 615,000 teu over the like month of 2012.For the first two months of 2013, ... New service to capitalise on growth in east Africa Hanjin, Evergreen and Simatech will launch a new service linking Kenya and Tanzania to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent to capitalise on growth in the two ... CMA CGM creates Long Beach volume surge Sanctions data launched in Lloyds List Intelligence SANCTIONS data issued by the US, the EU and the British financial regulator are now included in the risk channels of Lloyd's List Intelligence from this week and ...

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MARCH 15, 2013
Huge savings in system Over $1bn worth of cost cuts can still be found in the Maersk Line system, its CEO says. Prosafe pockets cash Prosafe has raised $130m through a private placement to fund new acquisitions. CSG sells a billion State shipowner China Shipping Group (CSG) has raised CNY 1bn ($161m) through a short-term debt sale. CSCL buys into Zeebrugge China Shipping Terminal Development has established a foothold in Europe after agreeing to buy a stake in the Belgian container terminal of Zeebrugge from APM Terminals. Casualty costs Carnival Carnival Corp has returned to the black in the first quarter but it has pulled down its full-year profit guidance following a fire onboard one of its vessels last month. No buys for LSC Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) can't afford to take advantage of low prices to add tankers to its fleet. 'No magic solution' Shipowners and operators remain in pursuit of fresh finance from non-traditional sources but limited success means a funding gap still exists caused by shrinkage in the bank debt market, according to an new industry survey. Shipping 2013 sneak peek On Monday night shipping's brightest stars will gather at Connecticut's only five-star hotel to celebrate the first day of the Shipping 2013 conference and exhibition over dinner and drinks. Vroon wins wind deal Vroon's MPI Offshore has won a charter in Germany for a wind farm installation ship. Karadeniz gets tough Turkish power ship owner Karadeniz has started arbitration proceedings over a pair of vessels seized by Pakistan. From first ship to sanctions Dimitris Cambis has moved from first-time shipowner to the US sanctions hit list in just six months. Shell's silver bullet TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Near miss in NZ Tugs managed to prevent a PIL boxship slamming into the side at Tauranga, New Zealand, after the containership lost power. Seago goes to Russia AP Moller-Maersk-owned Seago Line is launching a new Russian run. Cambis fights his corner A Greek shipowner hit by US sanctions for allegedly carrying Iranian crude on a fleet of VLCCs says the murky situation has nothing to do with oil. A decade of delays Maintenance works at Germany's Kiel Canal could lead to bottlenecks until 2024, shipping companies fear. Demolition disappointment Great Lakes Dredge and Dock has described its fourth quarter and full year results as a disappointment despite seeing a 30% hike in revenue. Japanese orders plunge Japanese shipyards saw February orders drop 58% as overseas owners stayed away. Bound for Brazil Finnish ship engine maker Wartsila is setting up shop in Brazil. Vinalines ship held Sri Lanka has ordered the detention of a tanker owned by troubled Vinalines of Vietnam in a row over a contaminated cargo. Greek feels Iranian heat A probe into possible Iranian oil shipments has led US authorities to freeze assets of Greek shipping executive Dimitris Cambis. DS quits yard game Korea's DS Steel is closing its shipbuilding division which has racked up an overall loss since it was founded in 2008. Into Africa Container lines Evergreen, Hanjin Shipping and Simatech are aiming to cash in on rising GDP in East Africa. Looming disaster? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Hellenic hammered Weak freight rates and fewer ships have combined to push Hellenic Carriers to a $21m loss for 2012. Ultrapetrol losses treble Ultrapetrol has seen its full-year results deteriorate on the back of higher costs and vessel write-downs. MPA in safety warning Singapore authorities have called on shipowners to maintain safe navigation within the port following a spate of collisions. Sorensen joins Holcim Maersk Tankers' chief executive officer Hanne Sorensen is set to join the board the Swiss cement giant Holcim. Duo trim Clarkson Shipbroker Clarkson has been downgraded by several investment banks in the wake of its recent full-year results.

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MARCH 15, 2013
Forever 21 under labor investigation FMC allows G6 agreement in Asia-U.S. East Coast Commissioner William P. Doyle said the G6 Alliance will deploy more than 50 ships in the transpacific trade, with three strings through the Panama Canal and three through the Suez Canal, and is scheduled to begin operations in May. SSA to run container-barge terminal in Stockton The marine terminal operator will manage a dedicated facility created for the barge service that will haul export and import containers to and from the Port of Oakland, 75 miles away on the San Joaquin River. Maersk vows to match capacity to demand Soren Skou, Maersk Line CEO, said if there's insufficient demand by shippers for transport when its 18,000-TEU ships enter service later this year between Asia and Europe, the company will trim capacity. Teamsters reviewing YRC's freight network changes The motor carrier sent the union a proposed set of network changes to optimize line-haul density, reduce shipment handling and improve service. YRC would like the improvements to start in May. Japan intends to join TPP talks L.A./Long Beach cargo gets boost from Chinese New Year Kinder Morgan suspends offer for Wilmington, Del. terminal China Shipping invests in APMT Zeebrugge Miami, Chicago top airports for investment New India, Persian Gulf and East Africa service starts Israeli airline gains Environtainer status ModusLink moves Netherlands facility Worldwide Express offers upgraded technology Cleveland port names Krantz chairman Bargteil receives prestigious NCBFAA award Inchcape warns of Asian gypsy moth regulations Toy company moves to new L.A. facility U.S. seeks WTO settlement on Indonesia's ag import rules Marantis named acting U.S. trade representative

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MARCH 15, 2013
Weekly global bunker market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe. LSFO price surges in Houston to close out week WTI crude gained for sixth time in seven days as the dollar weakened and inventories fell at a major storage hub. Dynamic boosts risk management capacity Belle Shafer previously worked for the Hess Corporation. South Carolina marina adds ValvTect marine fuel New products are targeted at East Coast cruisers and boaters travelling along the Intracoastal Waterway. Finnish solutions provider launches fuel-savings applications One monitors speed profiles while the other monitors fuel consumption related to engine power needed. LNG GOT project still ongoing Gothenburg's original LNG bunkering project behind schedule but remains in the running for terminal. Ultrapetrol modifying vessels to run on different fuel Intends to modify its line diesel-powered pushboats to run on heavy fuel oil. Demand strengthening in Fujairah Cape Town prices not moving on lack of product. IFO product tight in Hamburg But prices rising in major European ports. Carnival achieves bunker savings World's largest cruise line has returned to profit in the first quarter. US targets Greek owner's assets over Iran allegations Dimitris Cambis denies any wrongdoing. Itochu to quit Helios terminal Helios move may signal switch in focus to low sulphur product. New marine purchase manager for Dan Bunkering Chan has already worked for a physical supplier. New generation of 'eco-ships' to dominate the market Early adopters of fuel efficient tonnage will derive 'maximum fuel-savings benefits'. Asian bunker prices end week firm Traders in Hong Kong saw above-average demand. Wartsila to maintain LNG dual-fuel cruise ferry The agreement is for five years. Momentum for LNG bunkering 'building', says editor Europe praised for going ahead with LNG infrastructure plans. Decline in global sulphur emissions expected Partly due to change of sulphur content in marine fuels. Russian shipyard building bunker tanker The vessel has been designed to accept and discharge oil products from shore and vessel facilities. Horizon cuts bunker surcharges Competitors on Hawaian shipping routes reduce fuel surcharge. Japan bonded bunker sales up 6.1% in January But year-on-year bonded bunker sales hardly moved. Socar plans 'venture' into bunker trading at Fujairah As part of arrangements to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by Q3 2012.

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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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