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February 22, 2013

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Asia-Australia carriers to adjust bunker surcharge from March 23 US delay in passing UN's marine loss Rotterdam Rules puts treaty at risk Charleston's container volume up 7.7pc in January to 121,286 TEU Baltic Dry Index I falls again in Chinese New Year holiday Associated British Ports wins permission to dredge Southampton channel Eimskip calls at Portland, drops Norfolk on Iceland-America-Norway loop CEVA to manage logistics for Nardi appliances in Italy U-Freight sets up facility in Lion City handling fine art of shipping Turbulence ahead, but wide accord that African air cargo boom in here Lion City's air cargo edges up 2.5pc in January Miami International Airport 2012 cargo up 4.6pc, beats 2007 record Icelandair Group orders sixteen new 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
The best of the best were in the limelight Maharashtra CM stops by at JN Port MoS proposes 50 pc grant to ports for capital dredging Strike affects port operations for second day Vallarpadam ICTT receives direct main line vessel from Africa CRWC scouts for plots, plans cold chains Goods transport on trunk routes unaffected during strike HAL-Ozar Airport successfully handles its first B747-400 freighter Rlys plans to double number of long, heavy-haul trains Hiranandani Group in race for Bangladesh s first LNG terminal

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
World's most fuel-efficient Canter Eco Hybrid rolled out in Australia Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, launched its latest generation Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty tr... Truckers waste billions in US traffic jams Traffic congestion and delays in the USA are costing the trucking industry an estimated USD 27 billion for the time and fuel wasted by trucks alone. According to an urban mobility ... Early lunar New Year benefits Singapore's freight traffic January airfreight movements at Singapore's Changi airport registered an increase of 2.5% year-on-year, as air shipments picked up ahead of the lunar New Year period. A total of 14... MOL establishes wholly owned subsidiary in Myanmar As one of the first companies in the shipping industry, the Japanese carrier MOL has set up a wholly owned subsidiary called Myanmar MOL Ltd in Yangon (Myamar). MOL has been offeri... Watco purchases Ann Arbor Railroad The US service provider Watco Railroad Company Holdings (Watco) has purchased Ann Arbor Railroad (AA). AA serves southeastern Michigan and the Toledo OH markets, focusing mostly on... Jet Professionals celebrates 30 years serving the aviation industry Jet Professionals, a US-based global aviation staffing company, is celebrating its 30th year in business. Jet, originally based in Shelton CT, was created in 1983 by a pilot and hi... New regional director Europe for Hong Kong Trade Development Council On 1 March 2013, Stephen Wong will take over the position of regional director Europe of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). In this cap... JAL Group airlines were number one for on-time arrivals in 2012 Two JAL Group airlines received the highest recognition for their on-time performance in 2012. The rating was done by FlightStats, an independent aviation performance-tracking comp... Groupe Eurotunnel to challenge competition commission's provisional findings The EU's competition commission has announced its provisional findings in relation to the acquisition by GET SA of assets previously owned by SeaFrance and the creation of a new co... Airbus reconsiders battery use After the concerns over the lithium-ion batteries that lie at the heart of the current Boeing B787 Dreamliner issues, the comparable Airbus A350s will use traditional nickel-cadmiu... Rhenus Contract Logistics receives AEO certificate for all locations in Switzerland The Swiss Federal Customs Administration awarded the authorised economic operator (AEO) certificate to Rhenus Contract Logistics, a member of the German Rhenus group, on 13 Februar... DB Schenker sets up Swarovski's first regional distribution centre in Singapore Swarovski, the world's leading producer of cut crystal, genuine gemstones and created stones, has chosen Schenker Singapore (Pte) Ltd to set up its first regional distribution cent... Blue Dart Express expands activities in India Blue Dart Express opened a new office and service centre in Jodhpur, in northwest India on 20 February. DHL's domestic Indian subsidiary said the new facility would strengthen its ...

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Hercules Offshore buys jack-up from KCA Deutag Kvichak Marine books order for pilot boat Offshore Alternatives expanded into new December event AEU adds merchant mariner to loss control staff EC allows more state aid to ease Brodosplit privatization Rolls-Royce delivers advanced waterjets for LCS 5 Dubai crew boat gets non-toxic antifouling system Sembcorp Marine reports higher turnover, lower profit Hyde Guardian BWTS ordered for Russian icebreaker

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Last piles below OHW driven for Port of Vancouver project Matson Logistics opens Savannah distribution center Inchcape Shipping Services eyes Brazilian port strike FMC releases Carnival plans for CARNIVAL TRIUMPH compensation LA Harbor Commission Oks Ports O'Call Village negotiations

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Hamburg Süd and Evergreen score highly for their customer service Asian shippers praise experienced staff, prompt response and exceptional service From Russia... with LNG Partnerships with Asian buyers revive prospects for seaborne exports Unique moment when the lion lies down with the lamb Will charterer Unipec swallow owner Genmar? So what does the state do for you? Debate continues over Asian nations' backing for owners and yards German banks drive threefold increase in forced ship sales Small investors hit hardest as funds shed 86 vessels last year Offshore and gas subsidiaries prove their worth for Teekay Tankers business hints at expansion StealthGas soars to best quarter in four years LPG has avoided the plague of oversupply, says chief executive Harry Vafias Teekay tanker impairment is a wake-up call for owners Heavy write-down for suezmaxes acquired in 2007 Stop worrying about LNG, says Awilco The market is stronger today than for the last decade Cruise lines can learn from Lord Mountbatten's views on safety We need realistic team training led by trainers with experience STX Pan Ocean posts record losses despite a sound fourth quarter South Korea dry bulk operator squeezed by lower revenues and higher bunker prices US Gulf product tankers' earnings dip below $1,000 per day Refinery maintenance removes cargoes from region Cabotage law improves prospects for Marco Polo Marine Indonesian offshore player enjoys higher rates as non-national vessels exit Sembcorp Marine posts 28% fall in profit on weaker margins Singapore-listed rig giant faces pressure from Chinese and South Korean rivals Demolition firm buys salvage tug for Tsavliris GMS move creates a ground-breaking partnership Still in the woods Bargain hunters may yet have their day Safe Bulkers confirms brace of bulkers Secondhand swoops follow results boost from early redelivery cash Bundestag denies plan to impose insurance tax, say shipowners German association seeks clarity over revenue pools Cosco Corp profits tumble 24% Singapore-listed builder blames dip in shipbuilding revenue Ezion earnings jump on liftboat demand Singapore-listed group expects 13 additional service rigs to be delivered this year Bourbon, straight up The French offshore shipping firm is right to warn against the rush to invest in OSVs China Merchants expects US to approve Terminal Link deal Port operator is optimistic about box throughput prospects

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Leadership shuffling shakes Hanseatic Lloyd A MAJOR leadership shuffle at Bremen shipowner Hanseatic Lloyd today fuelled speculation about its coming restructuring 'Merciless' bloodshed warned for Panamaxes PROSPECTS for charter Panamax box ships are quickly deteriorating, London shipbroker Howe Robinson warned today Navios raises tanker cash NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today reported three equity offerings expected to generate gross proceeds of $100.5M Greeks hold 52 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK officials are holding 52 people in connection with migrant smuggling attempts during the past week Moroccan sentences spark ITF outrage A MOROCCAN court has sparked outrage by sentencing five men arrested after a port conflict Zhuhai unveils share plan SHENZHEN-listed Zhuhai Port said it plans to allot 186,298,607 shares to its original shareholders within six months Gujarat Pipavav's profits grow by 33% GUJARAT Pipavav today reported 33% year on year growth in net profits for its October-December 2012 quarter Ezion's 2012 profits rose 36% y/y SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings said today its net profits for 2012 grew 36% year on year Safe Bulkers embroiled in newbuilding dispute NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers is demanding a full refund from a Chinese yard for a Capesize newbuilding, alleging "excessive construction delays" Tax might frustrate Beijing's register push CHINA's tax authorities are implementing a new tonnage tax this month Conversion deal awarded COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard today said it has won a VLCC conversion contact from Brazil's EEP COSCON seeks more box rate rises COSCON said today it plans to seek a rate increase of at least $500 per teu for some cargoes, starting next month Ship towed to safety A DRIFTING general cargo ship is being towed to safety today after a week of danger for its 16 seafarers

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Cochin Terminal Gains Zim Asia-Europe Call Zim Integrated Shipping Services said it will add a weekly call at the Port of Cochin, India, in March to its independent Asia-Med-Europe Service, known as the AME service. The call brings the number of mainline services at Cochin's new private container facility, Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, operated by DP... Q&A: Fine-Tuning Carrier Liability Q: We have an agreed FAK ("freight all kinds") rate with a motor carrier at Class 70, and have been shipping under this agreement for some time without problem. Recently, though, a load arrived with damage. We documented the damage and filed a claim with the carrier for the dollar amount... Logwin Sees Growth in Eastern China-Vietnam Trade Logwin witnessed record growth on its Eastern China to Vietnam trade lane in 2012 across a range of industries. "Our customers from industries as diverse as IT hardware, computers, furniture and garments are now moving raw materials, components through Eastern China to Vietnam for assembly," said Tomas Sonntag, managing director of the... 'Project Honeygate' Stings Alleged Anti-Dumping Duty Evaders U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations-led investigation, known as "Project Honeygate." Five individuals and two domestic honey-processing companies have been charged with federal crimes in connection with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations-led investigation, known as "Project Honeygate," regarding illegal imports of honey from China. The charges... Cathay Pacific Begins Operations at New Cargo Terminal The first consignment of air freight, carried by flight CX138 of Cathay Pacific from Sydney, arrived at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal.Cathay Pacific Services today began the first stage of operations at the new Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport. The first consignment of air freight, carried by... Report: Canada's Truck Driver Supply-Demand Gap 'Could Be Costly' The gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them could be costly to the Canadian economy, according to a Conference Board of Canada report. The study found that the expected gap between the supply and demand of drivers is 25,000 by 2020, but it could exceed 33,000. It... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike East Asia-Red Sea Rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for all cargoes and container types from East Asia, excluding Japan, to the Red Sea, by $500 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective March 15. The Red Sea includes the ports of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Aqaba, Jordan; Ain Sukhna, Egypt; Port Sudan, Sudan; and Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The ocean carrier... GCT to Add Terex Container Carriers in Bayonne Terex NSC 624 E sprinter carrier.In 2013, Terex Port Solutions will supply 17 Terex NSC 624 E sprinter carriers to Global Container Terminals for its operations in Bayonne, N.J. The diesel-electric sprinter carriers will transfer containers between the quayside and the container stackyards. The 1-over-1 carriers can travel up to about... Survey: Most Shippers Want to Cut Costs Via E-Invoicing More than 80 percent of ocean shippers are looking to cut costs through e-invoicing in 2013, according to a survey of high-volume shippers and freight forwarders by INTTRA. The study by the ocean shipping network also found that 77 percent of the shippers rated "managing disputes" as their greatest invoicing challenge,... Montreal Port Employers, Dockers Sign Six-Year Accord The Maritime Employers Association and longshoremen in Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 375 have signed a six-year collective agreement. The memorandum of agreement signed by both parties on Jan. 4, 2013, was presented to union members attending the union meeting on Feb. 20. The deal focused on workload flexibility and job... Strike Shuts India's Jawaharial Nehru for Second Day ontainer terminals in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) remained closed on Thursday as local dockworkers continued to participate in a 48-hour nationwide general strike called by major trade unions. The two-day stoppage, protesting the union government's labor policies, was scheduled to end at midnight. "There are no activities inside the... Shapiro Names Burdette Strategic Development VP Robert Burdette, Samuel Shapiro & Company's new vice president of strategic development.Samuel Shapiro & Company has promoted Robert Burdette to vice president of strategic development at its headquarters in Baltimore. Burdette joined the logistics company in 1999 as regional director of sales, and currently oversees the company's sales, marketing, pricing and... Liebherr Debuts Double Boom Ship-to-Shore Crane Liebherr's new double boom ship-to-shore crane at Grup TCB's TCEEGE container terminal in Turkey.Liebherr Container Cranes has introduced a double boom ship-to-shore crane at Grup TCB's TCEEGE container terminal in Nemrut Bay in Aliaga, Turkey. Until now, in order to service container vessels on both sides of the 360-meter-long (about 1,181-foot-long)... Matson Logistics Opens Distribution Center in Savannah Matson Logistics has opened a new distribution center in Savannah, Ga. "Our new operation expands on our ability to move retail goods in through the Port of Savannah," said Mark Ferzacca, assistant vice president of sales for Matson Logistics Warehousing, in a written statement. The company has contracted for 65,000 square feet,... WCI: Eastbound Trans-Atlantic Rates Remain Flat Trans-Atlantic eastbound and westbound rates remained flat this week, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates Between New York and RotterdamSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click the image.Rates from New York to Rotterdam slipped $1, or 0.05 percent, per 40 foot... UPS Triples Worldwide Expedited Service Coverage UPS has tripled the coverage area of its UPS Worldwide Expedited air service for international shipments. The service now provides delivery in two to five business days to more than 220 countries and territories, the company said. "Companies that expand beyond their domestic borders are better insulated from economic downturns at home,"... WCI: Backhaul Rates Largely Unchanged Backhaul east-west container rates were largely unchanged this week in the Europe-to-Asia and trans-Pacific westbound lanes after slipping in both lanes the week before, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates to ShanghaiSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click the image.Europe-to-Asia eastbound... Denmark Forwarder DSV Forecasts Flat Volume This Year DSV forecast flat transport volumes in a weak global economy will cap earnings this year as the Danish freight forwarder and logistics group's 2012 profit fell short of market expectations. Operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization edged up to 3 billion Danish kroner ($530 million) in 2012 from 2.98... New Penn's Gast 'Optimistic' for 2013 At the Lebanon, Pa., headquarters of New Penn, President and CEO Steve Gast discusses the outlook for LTL trucking and his Northeast regional trucking company in 2013, Gast says he is "frankly optimistic" about New Penn's prospects this year, as the economic recovery trends toward stable growth. Contact William B. Cassidy...

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
APL behemoths to improve NOL numbers That is the view of Asia Pacific specialist research analysts Macquarie ahead of Singapore-headquartered Neptune Orient Lines' full-year results on Friday. It expects ... Master Line at Port Manatee March 8, 2013 will see the niche US Gulf ports to Venezuela and Colombia carrier Doral, FL-headquartered Master Line put down roots at the Florida Gulf port of ... China Merchants expects US to approve Terminal Link deal China Merchants (Holdings) International is sanguine about the US authorities approving the port assets it recently acquired from Pedersen steps up at Geodis Wilson Effective March 1, 2013, Kim Pedersen has been appointed executive vice president of French SNCF logistics arm Geodis Wilson.Pederson [47] also becomes a member ... Indian strike into second day A strike called by India's trade unions in protest over the government's economic 'big bang' reforms entered its second day today with port movements at its largest ... Ultra-large OOCL boxship is damaged during tests

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
GLNG in the lead Golar LNG has emerged as the preferred bidder in a tender tied to the Jordan LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project. Tugs to aid grounded bulker Authorities in Argentina are struggling to free a Pegasus Maritime handymax that grounded in the Parana River Wednesday morning. Who won the P&I race? As the deadline passed to renew protection and indemnity cover this week there were big winners and losers in the tonnage stakes. TGP hungry for more Teekay LNG Partners is in no mood to call time on its recent expansion drive into the thriving LNG sector. PNSC pushes up profit Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has seen profit soar in its second quarter as costs fell. Navios bags $100m Navios Maritime Acquisition has bagged a shade over $100m from a series of stock offerings. Concordia hit by spot Concordia Maritime has seen its fourth quarter earnings hit by its rising exposure to the spot market. TNK eyes expansion Teekay Tankers is ready to move for cheap newbuildings or second-hand vessels despite its fourth quarter loss growing. Harry happy with Q4 StealthGas has turned in what CEO Harry Vafias says is the company's best quarterly result in four years. Teekay Corp misses Teekay Corp has reported in a weaker than expected set of fourth quarter numbers. Cargoship hits the side A German cargoship has been pulled off a breakwater in Australia after losing power. Farstad fight flares again A dispute over a fatal fire on a Farstad platform supply vessel more than a decade ago has become the subject of a new legal battle despite an out of court settlement of the core claim. Marco the big winner Singapore-listed Marco Polo Marine is in prime position to take advantage of Indonesia's cabotage law which has seen around a fifth of modern AHTS tonnage forced out of the country, analysts say. PRGN's waiting game Paragon Shipping will resist the temptation to jump at fresh period business despite the majority of its fleet coming off contracts this year. 30 days to save Sietas A decision on whether to liquidate insolvent German shipyard JJ Sietas has been delayed to give it more time to win two new orders it has been pursuing. Serco buys out P&O UK shipmanager Serco has taken full control of Australian marine services group DMS Maritime. Reefer crewman lost The US Coast Guard (USCG) has called off a search for a reefer crewman lost overboard off North Carolina. Energy back at Cosco Cosco Corp (Singapore) has added a $200m deal to its growing offshore orderbook. Pirates nabbed A Dutch warship has arrested nine suspected Somali pirates off the town of Eyl. Sembcorp margins curbed Sembcorp Marine has seen its bottom line chopped in the final quarter despite a big surge in sales. Baby on board... A Canadian ferry had to turn back to port after a mother was left behind with her baby already on board. Cosco Sing slumps Blues in the bulk market and declining returns from its shipbuilding wing have dragged down profit at Cosco Corp (Singapore). Bauxite crew "trapped" Survivors of the Harita Bauxite sinking have revealed some of the missing crew were trapped in the engine room when the vessel went down off the Philippines. Market expects better A stronger showing from Maersk Line should lead AP Moller-Maersk to a more hefty fourth quarter profit tomorrow, analysts believe. Bergen thinks big Bergen Group has teamed up with Australian giant WorleyParsons in a move that will allow it to take the next step in its quest to become a major player in the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Hanjin loss narrowing Hanjin Shipping CEO Kim Young-min is expecting a narrower loss in the first quarter as US-Asia demand recovers. Safe to bank less Chopping of three charters has seen Credit-Suisse lower its profit forecast for Safe Bulkers. Red rain for STX PO Korea's STX Pan Ocean has revealed a big increase in its 2012 loss as volumes fell and fuel prices jumped. Zhenhua's order boost China's Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has secured new vessel orders worth a combined $367m. Costs dent Floatel Floatel International has swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as operating costs at the company escalated. Daewoo wins Statoil rig Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering said on Thursday it will build a new fixed platform for Statoil. NOF back in the black Northern Offshore has returned to profit in the fourth quarter on the back of better rig utilisation and charter rates. Japan imports inch up Japan's LNG imports continue to increase with volumes coming into the country reaching a new record in January. NLNG 'picks' bankers Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has reportedly selected two banks to source $1.6bn in loans for its planned LNG newbuilding program. Ezion profits double Ezion Holdings has seen a blockbuster fourth quarter with net profits almost doubling from a year ago. Safe cans one, buys two Safe Bulkers has confirmed that it has cancelled a capesize newbuilding citing "excessive delays" as the reason for the decision. Safe charters chopped Safe Bulkers has had three long-term time charters cancelled prematurely and the ships returned to the shipowner. Baltic swings to loss Baltic Trading has booked a loss for the fourth quarter due to the weaker freight rate environment. Genco flatlines in the fourth Genco Shipping & Trading turned in a fourth-quarter deficit Wednesday that was deeper than many forecasters had feared. Grounding paralyses Parana A woodchip carrier controlled by Pegasus Maritime of Japan has grounded in the Parana River.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Longshore clerks approve contracts with LA/Long Beach employers Late Wednesday the OCU bargaining units voted and agreed to ratify the terms of tentative agreements reached with the Harbor Employers Association member companies on Dec. 4, 2012. Energy report weighs benefits of alternative fuels When exploring alternatives to gasoline and diesel, carriers have to consider the benefits of fuel economy versus the cost of onboard energy storage and fuel density, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said. New Website connects C-TPAT, AEO compliant shippers Analysis: Va. looks to user fee-alternatives for highway funding Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's proposal to scrap the state gas tax in favor of a dedicated hike in the sales tax has the legislature on the verge of passing a transportation funding bill for the first time in many years. U.S.-flag carriers, unions alarmed by possible changes to food aid programs "Any move to eliminate these important U.S. commodity donation programs would be shortsighted, ineffective, and could ultimately jeopardize national security and merchant mariner jobs," warned the USA Maritime chairman. Va. official insists Gov. McDonnell has power to privatize port U.S. importers charged in 'honeygate' investigation Newspaper reports feeder line on the block UPS adds to global expedited service Matson Logistics steps into Savannah Executive moves U.S. herd 'negligible risk' for mad cow disease Commerce says China dumps steel sinks on U.S. ITC starts second digital trade investigation Chicago Trade Accelerator launched ESC wants more from railway package SolarEdge signs with Schenker DHL launches European app

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Trailer Bridge increases marine fuel surcharge Increase a result of the recent rise in cost of marine fuel. Fujairah terminal officially opens next week Terminal began operations last month. Tight avails in Fujairah Prices follow softer trend in other key bunker hubs. Market goes quiet in Rotterdam Prices fell at Europe's main bunkering hub on Thursday. Ship visits to Rotterdam fall Port authority says it has examined by-laws 'with an eye to the coming of LNG as fuel for shipping'. New trader for Dan-Bunkering Joins company at HQ in Middelfart. Study finds evidence of rule-breaking in ECAs Price of low sulphur fuel a motivating factor. Lower bunker prices 'only way' out of the doldrums Bunkering companies may have taken the role of 'banks' but shipping industry has become 'cash flow managers' struggling to cover escalating fuel costs. Japanese whalers face questions over IFO Australia's environment minister says report of a breach of the Antarctic Treaty is a 'very serious issue.' Korean shipowner's losses spiral Bunker prices play part in widening losses. German banking facing risk from ship finance Robust economic activity had helped the German banking system cope, said a Bundesbank official. Tougher sulphur limits in bunker fuel will boost catalyst demand Several developing countries to implement low sulphur regulations, says report. Fuel oil stocks climb on strong arbitrage volumes Pick-up in demand from Chinese 'teapot' refiners. Asia bunker prices still sliding down Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel dropped $8.00 to average at $647 pmt. Concord Energy completes sale of share in UAE oil terminal Deal reflects an 'increasing outbound investment from Asia', says Philip Thomson. Japanese whaler 'rammed' activist vessels after bunkering Reports claim Japanese whaling vessel struck two Sea Shepherd ships. Ghana increases domestic bunker prices Subsidies for fuel oil and MGO remain in place.

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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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