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BRIEFS

February 21, 2013

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Suez January transits down 15.9pc, revenues fall 9pc to US$405 million Idle fleet increases from 739,000 TEU to 804,000 TEU within a week China plans massive infrastructure upgrade along 22,000-kilometre border Hebei ports container throughput up 65.5pc to 78,000 TEU in January Jilin Hunchun border trade value with Russia increases 25pc in 2012 UPS expands global LCL network to 300 lanes with focus on Latin America Cargotec re-organisation cost cuts profit to 67pc to US$119 million Starbucks expands sourcing from Yunnan to open roasting plant in India Inchcape warns Iberia air strike will hit crew logistics services Cathay Pacific, Dragonair cargo up 14.2pc in January to 132,792 tonnes Eight gunmen crash Antwerp airport fence, grab US$67 million in diamonds IATA urges authorities to embrace global Secure Freight principles Cargolux poised to embrace drastic cost and fleet cutting strategy Lyon logs solid air cargo growth, though bellyhold slips as trucking grows

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
INSA-Service tax points for Budget memorandum NYK completes winter safety campaign Kandla Port operations unaffected Strike impacts operations at Mumbai Port, JNP Indev Group inaugurates freight & integrated logistics division in Pune

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Cargolux with today's special service to unusual Swiss airport Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines is operating a charter flight from Payerne airport (ICAO Code LSMP), located between Berne and Lausanne (both Switzerland) to the US west coast. ... Initiative brings three key issues closer in-line with Ontario's regulations Quebec (Canada) made several regulation changes affecting the trucking industry that took effect on 14 February. Permits will no longer be required for: vehicles equipped with wide... Armed robbers attack Swiss aircraft in Brussels Armed robbers stole diamonds worth EUR 37.5 million while the gems were being loaded onto a Helvetic Airways plane at Brussels airport (Belgium) on Monday evening, the news agency ... Port of Bilbao set new container traffic record For yet one more year container traffic at the Spanish port of Bilbao reached a record high of 610,131 teu in 2012. A boost in container exports brought about this significant incr... European Barge Union elects new president The board of directors of the European Barge Union (EBU) has elected Lubomir Fojtu, president of the Czech barge owners association, as its new president, and Didier Leandri, repre... InRail offers new freight traffic service between Italy and Slovenia InRail, a private Italian railway company based in Udine that primarily focuses on transporting iron products, scrap-iron, steel, timber and coal, has started its first freight tra... One rulebook for all truck drivers in Australia Historic reforms creating Australia's first national heavy vehicle regulator have been passed by the Queensland parliament The heavy vehicle regulator is a key part of the governme... Port of Gothenburg expands rail transport system The Swedish port of Gothenburg plans to further expand its rail shuttle system. During 2012, five new routes were added and the proportion of freight transported by rail rose by 10... Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies appoints agent in Netherlands Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies has selected GvanB Logistics Ltd. to act as its official booking agent in the Netherlands. The task encompasses bookings for the shipping lines represent... Iberia celebrates arrival of new aircraft and bemoans labour dispute On 15 February, the Spanish airline Iberia took delivery of the first of the five Airbus A330s that will go into service this year. The delight ensuing from the arrival of the new ... Ceva opens first centre of logistics excellence in Jacksonville SCM and logistics specialist Ceva Logistics has opened its first centre of logistics excellence in Jacksonville FL (USA). The facility demonstrates 'real world' logistics innovatio... FedEx Express expands operations in Canada USA-based FedEx Express has expanded its operations in the Canadian Prairies, with a new state-of-the-art service centre in Saskatchewan. The new multi-million dollar facility in t... SDV joins hand with Airworks India SDV has linked up with Airworks India, a prominent maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider, to manage all the latter firm's worldwide supply chain requirements to India. ...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Obama unveils plan for rebuilding infrastructure EC unveils new strategy for shipbuilding USCG marks temporary route for Hatteras - Ocracoke ferry "Perception gap" in seafarers' view of shoreside... Shipowners to EU on CO2 monitoring: "Yes, but ..." Swiber completes India's first offshore floatover... EU project develops balloon-based ship rescue system

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Frontier Airlines bringing back Bellingham to Denver flights ATA truck tonnage index jumps during month of January Charleston memorial committee calling for Fishermen's Memorial names Washington Governor taps Peterson as new secretary of transportation Diana Shipping charters Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
A ship's Achilles' heel As ships get bigger and more complex, the potential threat of previously unknown flaws increases Kidnappers demand $1.3m ransom for Armada Tuah 101 crew Pirates name their price for six seafarers snatched from service ship in Niger Delta Montagu reviews Unifeeder options Review fuels sale speculation Wellington, Legatum and Kensico buy into Scorpio Tankers Institutional investors pile into tanker company stock Analysts flag improved performance from Maersk Parent company AP Moller-Maersk to reveal group's 2012 figures on Friday Back in business Crude exports have now reached a level only slightly lower than before the revolution Reluctant sellers spell a dearth of distressed sales, says Bodouroglou Box Ships posts new profit but expects to trim its dividend Tough P&I renewal terms see brokers scramble for lowest premiums Reinsurance cost 'as significant a premium penalty' as club's specific renewal demands Middle East VLCCs struggle despite healthy flow of cargoes Vessel glut prevents significant rate rises Fools rush in to offshore business, Bourbon warns its rivals Exclusive: It might be lucrative, but offshore support is a very different market to shipping West Africa high-risk area could expand as attacks spread Security experts urge insurers to include Togo and Ivory Coast in trouble zone Sulphur rules need stronger enforcement Cardiff University calls for focus on bunker delivery notes and sniffer technology Port Authority of Thailand chief resigns Corruption claims and union overtime ban put official under pressure Sanko extends the deadline for reorganisation plan Japanese company has until end-July to come up with a proposal Arctic engagement China seeks to join the debate about how to commercially develop the north Ultra-large OOCL boxship is damaged during tests SHI takes the rap as 13,208 teu newbuilding is delayed until April Knowing the ropes A holistic approach to maritime careers will benefit the whole industry Charleston sees box throughput rise Port outpaced its rivals with double-digit growth last year Evitt to head new V.Ships cell created through Costamare pact Former InterManager president 'jumped at' new role in Greece

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
General strike in India stymies ports ALL PORT movements halted today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, in line with the start of India's two-day general strike 'Gangster' rap for Canada A FRENCH environmental group has accused Canada of "gangster" behaviour for allowing a former Russian cruise ship to go adrift unmanned Chongqing's throughput rises 24% m/m CHINA'S Chongqing ports had throughput of 10.94M tonnes in January, up 24% from December 2012 6 held in Guyana smuggling GUYANESE inspectors are today holding six suspects after seizing at least 312kg of cocaine hidden in 20 plastic bags in a container full of timber, IHS Global Insight reported today EC approves privatisation changes for Brodosplit THE EC has authorised amendments to the restructuring and privatisation deal for Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard Otto unit refused shield from creditors OTTO Marine said the Singapore High Court has refused to grant its subsidiary Reflect Geophysical protection from creditors Strike grips Greece CABOTAGE ships and ferries were idled today by a general strike in Greece Penguin's profits fall 49% SINGAPORE shipbuilder Penguin International today posted a 49% drop in profits for full-year 2012 to $4.9M Dandong reveals box surge CHINA'S northeastern port of Dandong said it increased throughput by nearly 118% last month, compared with December 2012 China's exports to non-traditional markets surge CHINA'S export cargoees to non-traditional markets surged in 2012 against the backdrop of declining orders from old trade partners

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Costco Teamsters Approve Three-Year Contract Costco Teamsters have approved a new three-year contract that includes a 9 percent wage increase over the term of the agreement. The annual pay increases over the three years of the contract will bring the hourly wage rate for clerks to $22.87. Additionally, clerks will receive bonuses of $3,750 to $4,000 every... TransCore Canadian Freight Index Hits Record High in January TransCore's Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index showed load volumes in January increased 25 percent from December 2012 and 4 percent from January 2012, surpassing the record set for the month in January 2011 by 3 percent. Intra-Canada loads represented 24 percent of the total load volumes, and cross-border postings represented 71... Survey: Canadian Business Leaders Optimistic for 2013 Canadian business leaders are optimistic about their financial prospects in 2013, despite economic uncertainty, according to a quarterly survey of Canadian businesses commissioned by UPS Canada and conducted by Leger Marketing. The survey found that three in five business leaders believe they will see more revenue in 2013 than they did... Cathay Pacific Reports Jump in Cargo for Month Cathay Pacific Airways reported that Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 132,792 metric tons of cargo and mail in January, an increase of 14.2 percent year-over-year. The cargo and mail load factor in January rose 3.1 percentage points to 63 percent. Capacity, measured in available cargo per mail metric ton kilometers,... U.S. Lines to Adjust Pacific Express 3 Service U.S. Lines will adjust its Pacific Express 3 service, effective March 12. The shipping company will add Ningbo to the rotation in China, prior to Shanghai; drop Xiamen as a direct call in China, which will be serviced via Hong Kong or Pusan for all U.S. East Coast destinations; and add... Quest Navigation Prepares for Canada-Maine Ferry Service Quest Navigation has leased a ship in anticipation of restarting ferry service between Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and could, if awarded the contract, begin offering ferry service as early as this summer, according to Maine's Bangor Daily News. The Eliot, Maine-based company is one of only two companies that... Gulf Intermodal Services Announces Management Promotions Linda Johnson.Jim Gillis.Saul Ramirez.Gulf Intermodal Services has promoted Linda Johnson to regional vice president of the New Orleans office, Jim Gillis to regional vice president of the Houston office and Saul Ramirez to safety and recruiting supervisor of the Houston office. Prior to this position, Johnson held various roles at the... New Century Transportation Names Olszewski President New Century Transportation has named Mark Olszewski its new president. Olszewski will oversee the New Jersey-based trucking company's management and operations, in addition to the design and implementation of revenue growth strategies. He has more than 25 years of related experience in the transportation industry, beginning his career with less-than-truckload carrier Roadway Express... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Shanghai Shipping Exchange I expect three major events in shipping this year: The volatile shipping market could stabilize during a transition year for future resurrection. Neither carriers nor shippers are happy with the fluctuation of rates in 2012, and neither side wins in such a market. A less volatile but more energized market could... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Shanghai International Shipping Institute The shipping market in 2013 may hardly see a fundamental rollover of its current downturn, but the industry will definitely experience a transition that will feature a reshuffling of shipping companies and innovations in their operation and management. A noticeable event is Maersk Line's attempt to employ Triple E containerships... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Safmarine North America I anticipate our industry will see several changes and forms of evolution this year as all sectors try to find a solid foundation for sustained success. One of the most important developments I suspect we'll witness will be one of increased internal focus by relevant stakeholders, and that won't necessarily... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Ports America The economic environment remains challenging and volatile. We must use this time to leverage stakeholder management across the supply chain with an emphasis on increased public-private partnerships and strengthened cooperation. Vital capital investments toward structural enhancements and upgrades in infrastructure, along with additional equipment purchases already have demonstrated value in such... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Port of Tampa 2013 promises to bring considerable uncertainty, as well as opportunity for the shipping and ports sector. While the U.S. economy appears to be on a slow path toward recovery from the Great Recession, Europe and Asia face challenges such that the long-term global trade outlook is for more tempered growth... Fuel Surcharges Drive US Intermodal Prices Up U.S. intermodal rates rose slightly last week across multiple lanes, according to weekly data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. This increase was largely due to the continued rise in fuel surcharges, IDS said. All-in 53-Foot Door-to-Door Spot Intermodal RatesWest to East... Port Metro Vancouver's 2012 Container Traffic Hit All-Time High Port Metro Vancouver in British Columbia handled a record 2.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2012, rising 8 percent year-over-year. The port also moved 124 million metric tons of cargo in 2012, rising 1 percent from 2011. The gain was mainly driven by growth in Asian economies and continuing strength in the... Teamsters Gain Support Among American Airlines Mechanics American Airlines mechanics and related workers have reached a majority of cards signed for Teamster representation at many locations, according to the Teamsters Airline Division and the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition. The Teamster Union is nearing majority support throughout the system and is one step closer to filing for an election... MIQ Logistics Opens Service Center in New Orleans MIQ Logistics has opened a new service center in the Lakeway Business Center in New Orleans. The facility, which specializes in import and export services, is positioned between the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the Port of New Orleans. The Overland Park, Kan.-based logistics company has also hired Tony Ponder...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Maersk Line: profits up in Q4? That seems to be the consensus of opinion of analysts ahead of A P Moller-Maersk's full-year results on Friday for its flagship liner business.William Foggon of ... Peak season: to be or not to be? As the dragon made way for the Year of the Snake the jury was still out on the prospects for a traditional peak season in the Asia - Europe trade lane. Indeed, ... Idled box fleet grabs bigger fish According to the latest report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of containerships in hot or cold lay-up now reads 319 units for ... Charleston sees box throughput rise in January Container volumes at US east coast port Charleston rose to 121,000 teu in January 2013, a 7.7% increase over the same month last year.For the first seven months ... Bids for Unifeeder? Just months after it acquired rival operator Feederlink , European shortsea, feeder and logistics group Unifeeder's owners Montagu Private Equity and senior management ... Shipping crisis threatens German banking system, Bundesbank warns German shipping is in 'deep crisis' and financiers' three-digit-billion-dollar exposure to the sector represents 'a significant regional and sectoral risk' for ... US trucks on a roll The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index advanced by a further 2.9% in January after an adjusted jump of 2.4% in December. ...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Delos targets Omega trio Delos Shipping of the US appears to be closing in on the acquisition of Omega Navigation's stake in three products tankers. Rem's profit plunges Age Remoy's Rem Offshore has blamed the weak North Sea spot market for a slump in fourth quarter earnings. Lomas wants action Bulker owners association Intercargo has called for a quick investigation into the fatal sinking of Harita Bauxite off the Philippines on Saturday. BW pays Pemex BW Group has paid Mexican oil company Pemex $13.6m in arbitration costs in a row over the price of an FPSO. German ship sales treble Troubled German shipping funds sold three times as many ships in 2012 as in the previous year. Diana signs with Glencore Diana Shipping has tied up a charter deal with Glencore for a kamsarmax bulker recently picked up at auction. Fornaes buys another Danish shipbreaking yard Fornaes has snapped up another elderly vessel for demolition. DeepOcean in Statoil coup DeepOcean's long-standing relationship with Norwegian oil powerhouse Statoil has reaped dividends after the pair entered into a mammoth long-term offshore services contract. DCIX to cut dividend? Diana Containerships will scale back its dividend this year, two leading Wall Street analysts warn. Crewman injured by wave Bermudan authorities are on standby to evacuate an Odfjell crewman hit by a large wave. Sanko buys more time Troubled Japanese owner Sanko Steamship has been given five more months to finalise its reorganisation plan. Finnish strike threat Finland's icebreakers could be kept in port next month as the country's ship officers association protests against redundancies. Billung gets serious Golden Ocean boss says talks over acquisitions have ramped up a notch. Unifeeder for sale? Maersk Line has been linked to a takeover move for Danish shortsea and logistics operator Unifeeder which has been put up for sale by its private equity owner, reports say. Fortuna master fined The Russian captain of the cargoship Fortuna has been fined in Denmark for not reporting its grounding quickly enough. Nanaimo restructures Canada's Nanaimo Shipyard is undergoing a financial restructuring to make itself viable once more. Aker Philly bounces back Work on a two-vessel order for ExxonMobil helped tip Kjell Inge Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard back to profit in the fourth quarter. Hostage count mounts Nigerian pirates now have 10 foreign seafarers in captivity after details of the latest West African attack emerged on Wednesday. Time to buy Nam Cheong Investors should pounce on shares in Singapore-listed Nam Cheong before the company announces record results, according to analysts. Eurotunnel hits back France's Eurotunnel will contest UK anti-trust findings that its purchase of three former SeaFrance ferries could push up cross-Channel prices. Bonheur profit shrinks Red ink from its shipping, cruise and renewable energy activities dragged down fourth quarter profit at Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur. Bahri fixes merger funding National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has clinched bridge financing worth SAR 31.8bn ($848m) to fund its merger with Vela. Korea's 10-year low The combined order backlog of nine major Korean shipyards is at its lowest level for 10 years. PE buys Cosalt Offshore A European private equity and venture capital firm has agreed to buy Cosalt Offshore from its struggling parent company. PACD ties up $1bn loan Pacific Drilling has signed a $1 billion senior secured credit facility agreement to plug a gap in the funding of its newbuildings. Teekay adds tug trio Teekay Shipping Australia has secured three more high powered tugs for its operations in Port Hedland. OOCL newbuild damaged An OOCL containership newbuilding has been damaged while under construction at Samsung Heavy industries. Endeavour back in action Northern Offshore has secured a short term charter contract for its jack-up drilling rig Energy Endeavour. Judgment day draws near Equity analysts are starting to take a closer look at the Teekay family of companies in anticipation of fourth-quarter earnings reports that are due out later this week. Inner circle still intact Stephen Kaplan will continue to serve as a close advisor to shipping mogul Peter Georgiopoulos after relinquishing a seat on Genco Shipping & Trading's board of directors late last week.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Diamond heist has 'significant impact' on Brink's The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has put the value of the goods - both rough and polished stones - at $50 million. Brink's employees were loading the plane at Brussels Airport in Belgium when the robbers struck. Ship financing in 'troubled waters,' banker says Andreas Dombret, board member at Deutsche Bundesbank, said in a speech in Hamburg Monday that "the financing of shipping undoubtedly represents a substantial regional and sectoral risk in the banking industry." Maersk hiking transpacific rates April 1 Truck tonnage soars in January MIQ Logistics enters New Orleans Draymen as port employees called bad idea Rep. Roger Freeman, the prime sponsor of the bill, H.B. 1719, said "there are injustices in the Port of Seattle and trucking business" and was introducing the bill to help underpaid drayage drivers who are independent contractors. AMI takes on India DHL signs maintenance agreement Transplace, CombineNet keep procurement platform Semiconductor maker uses Amber Road for screening E-invoicing on the rise Irish forwarder signs up with CargoWise India to get new air regulatory agency The Indian government is eyeing the creation of a nine-member Civil Aviation Authority, which would set aviation standards and oversee air safety, regulation and licensing. It will replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Fuel price risk goes beyond mainstream shipping sphere Single-tonne contract allows organisations to tailor hedging strategies to match exposure and trade smaller clip sizes, as and when risk arises. Teekay evaluating potential LNG bunkering sites Teekay's LNG bunkering plans could potentially lead to a facility in Vancouver and Seattle. Wartsila to host webinar focused on LNG 'Invested in correctly, LNG can deliver advantages such as lower operating costs, fewer exhaust emissions, greater fuel flexibility and a fast return on investment.' Canadian refinery 'could close' East coast plant produces a range of products, including bunker fuel. IFO prices firm in Fujairah South African market records fall in prices. Mid-week bunker prices soften in Europe Weak demand in Gibraltar. 'No doubt' that more companies will go down in 2013 Entities owned by German KG houses may be 'the biggest black hole' among companies that cannot service debts. Player outlines pricing structure for LNG LNG bunker fuel should be benchmarked against conventional alternatives. Korea Line's debt talks fall through Korea Line said to have accumulated debts of more than $942 million. Fuel oil trains delayed by winter weather Cargoes are heading to the Russian ports of Nakhodka and Slavyanka. Odfjell in the red for 2012 The company made a net loss of $111 million in 2012, down from a net profit of $269 million in 2011. Singapore bunker sales at 'eight-month high' MPA releases new data on low sulphur sales. Asian bunker prices a mixed bag midweek WTI futures displayed gains in electronic trading. Chemical tanker owners ordering bigger ships Shipping analyst says average sizes for new chemical tankers to be above 38,000 dwt. Thai vessel crew arrested for oil smuggling Vessel owner had provided untaxed fuel oil. US Senate clears the way for investment in alternative fuels Senate scraps rule that limited Pentagon's scope to invest in alternative energy. Singapore-listed firm's profit plunges 82% But revenue was up 6.5% on ship repair, chartering and bunkering activities.

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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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