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BRIEFS

March 26, 2013

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CMA CGM Florida sails to Shanghai leaking oil after bulker collision OOCL unveils 13,208-TEU Berlin, offering cleaner, meaner bunker burn Hanjin abandons plans to build new container terminal in Jacksonville Eco-craze: US truckers find costly natural gas trucks uneconomical British budget receives positive response from BIFA freight forwarders NAFTA surface trade up 6pc in 2012, hitting a record US$960 billion India's US$14 billion e-retail sector turns to niche logistics firms Hong Kong airport February cargo falls 13.3pc, but rose 3.6pc in 2013 'Merging China's big air cargo units good idea, but too many obstacles' Court: Staff must tell non-commercial shippers rules before they apply

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MARCH 25, 2013
Allcargo Logistics launches Medical Support Center at Lokmanya Tilak Hospital Bahri announces sale of general cargo vessel as part of restructuring segment CEVA announces daily Suzhou/Shanghai Netherlands container train service CMA CGM sees positive growth, successfully implements action plan in 2012 CSL launches second FPV for Coast Guard Evergreen Line s China-Philippines-Malaysia service from April 14 Hanjin Shipping expands intra-Asia box services MOL, Mitsui & Marubeni Corp. to participate in ultra-deepwater FPSO chartering project in Brazil Moore Stephens says UK Budget generally good news for shipping sector Rate hikes boost demand for smaller vessels Holy presence at APSEZ & Adani Power ONGC signs MoU for Mangalore LNG terminal Plan for AIDS testing at Major Ports Stricter inspection of second-hand cars & secondary goods having desired impact at Antwerp Port Focus was on e-freight, security at Doha World Cargo Symposium Co-financing scheme to boost exports on anvil Govt mulls insurance fund for import of Iranian crude INR remains strong against dollar A bad idea known as Move Count Ford hopes to repeat Figo success with EcoSport R. Mukundan elected Chairman & Chetan Tamboli Deputy Chairman of CII Western Region

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More sales likely despite shrinking market in 2012 Scania and Siemens researching electrified road haulage RZD interested in Greek port privatisation UTair Cargo certified as aircraft services supplier to UN 2015 emission limits pose threat to UK shipping First newbuilding in NOL's fleet renewal programme Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd merger talks stalled New terminal for Norwegian post office Kuehne + Nagel builds logistics terminal in Leipzig TNT Express planning to cut 4,000 jobs Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to open transport funding summit Canada and US announce cross-border pilot project

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MARCH 25, 2013
NOL adds new 14,000-TEU "Eco ship" Bollinger delivers fifth FRC to Coast Guard NPT Propeller delivers impressive results Bibby COO warns: Eco ships won't arrive overnight Glosten to develop offshore wind TLP demonstrator for U.K. Vigor completes Seattle fireboat renovation Conservancy warns SS United States could be scrapped MHI and Imabari form LNG ship JV to compete with Korea China Rongsheng secures first jack-up orders Fast cat can morph into liftboat

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MARCH 25, 2013
Contract talks breakdown between ILWU, grain handlers Talks on hold between Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Sud NYK included in list of top ethical companies Seattle Port Commissioners to meet with prospective applicants Hanjin backing away from dedicated JAXPORT terminal

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MARCH 25, 2013
Divided they fall Hamburg Süd and Hapag-Lloyd will work to overcome their differences Outlook for older post-panamax boxships is dire DVB research questions whether less fuel-efficient tonnage will retain its charters Poor cable penetrations blamed for Emma Maersk flood The world's largest boxship's engineroom is stripped, dried and cleaned in Sicily If I am not for others, what am I? Sailors' Society chief executive outlines the struggles of seafarers and their families Containership market cannot take more vessels, says Klein Boss of world's largest non-operating owner argues for retrofitting existing ships Return of Italian marines to India raises stakes for armed guards New Delhi's tenacity shows that maritime security companies must tread carefully Is the EU here to help? Brussels bossiness targets Europe's shipping and port sectors Aponte rules out new ship orders for years to come Exclusive: MSC boss expects 2014 to bring box recovery as deliveries slow and US trades pick up Green joins Clarksons board New senior independent director led P&O Nedlloyd's stock market flotation Pakistan breakers back on form Gadani recyclers dig deep for the right tonnage London Gateway to be UK's most utilised box terminal within first year DP World has yet to name a customer but voices confidence in port's prospects Singamas forecasts rising container demand and prices Update: SS Teo predicts shipping lines volume pickup earlier than expected Asia-Europe carriers launch fresh push for rate rises Hanjin and Zim announce $500 per teu mid-April general rate increases CSBC sees its annual net profit more than halved Taiwan yard pins its hopes on order for eight 1,800 teu boxships MHI and Imabari plan LNG carrier partnership Japanese yards launch yet another combined project to improve economies of scale Retrofit financing is available: MAN Diesel Enginemaker offers owners low-interest credit to install fuel-saving ideas Bunker fuel leak stopped on CMA CGM Florida French line and Chinese authorities seek to limit environmental impact after collision Hyundai Mipo Dockyard lands order for four car carriers Israel's Ray Shipping pays $70.5m apiece for 7,500 ceu vessels APMT consortium is preferred bidder for Abidjan box terminal AP Moller-Maersk ports arm teams up with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues A box shipping industry powerhouse Lloyd's List and Containerisation International now share digital platforms

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MARCH 25, 2013
Remontowa wins double-ended ferry POLISH shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding SA has won a contract for a double-ended ro-pax ferry with gas-electric propulsion worth about $35M DryShips admits 'going concern' risk GEORGE Economou's DryShips has once again garnered an ignominious 'going concern' warning from its auditor in its latest annual report HMM appoints new CEO HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has appointed Yoo Chang Keun as its new CEO, replacing the resigning Lee Suk Hui Wan Hai to start PA2 service TAIWANESE Wan Hai Lines (WHL) will expand further on its already extensive intra-Asia network by joining Pan Asia Service II (PA2) on 3 April 2013, to provide an express service from North China to Singapore and Malaysia, the company told Fairplay today Rongsheng secures two EPC contracts CHINA Rongsheng Heavy Industries has secured two CJ46 jack-up rigs EPC contracts, with a total value exceeding $360M, the company announced today Asian liners plan second rate hikes CHINESE container liners announced this year's second round of rate hikes of about $500 per teu on the routes from Asia to Europe for all shipments, effective mid-April COSCOL expands heavy-lifter fleet SHANGHAI-listed COSCOL plans to complete the expansion of its heavy-lifter fleet within 2013 by adding up to eight 28,000dwt such vessels Decade-old VLCC see values flatline SECONDHAND VLCC sales resumed last week after almost a month of inactivity. However, the prices suggest that asset values are plateauing as the freight market remains unprofitable amid overcapacity Mayfair marks first VLCC demolition sale of 2013 KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers' last VLCC has become the first VLCC to be sold for demolition in 2013 Box maker posted full-year slump HONG KONG-listed Singamas Container, a box maker, posted a 56.5% year on year slump in net profits to $60M in 2012, due to declining orders and lower average box prices Big ships displaced from Asia-Europe trade THE CURRENT lull in ULCV orders does not indicate that ocean carriers' appetite for bigger ships is over; rather they just don't have the necessary finances at present to speed up the process HMD bags four PCTC orders HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard has clinched an order for four 7,500 ceu pure car/truck carriers from Israel based Ray Shipping MHI, Imabari in JV to design LNG carriers MITSUBISHI Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding will jointly establish MI LNG Company to handle the design and marketing of LNG carriers Mixed chemical market in Asia THE ASIAN chemical market has been mixed, with the southeast Asia-northeast Asia trade doing better than the intra-northeast Asia routes

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MARCH 25, 2013
North American Lumber Production Rose in 2012 Lumber production in the U.S. and Canada improved in 2012, with total output being 8 percent and 5 percent higher year-over-year, according to Western Wood Products Association, Wood Resource Quarterly reports. The global timber and wood products market update by Wood Resources International also showed that sawmills in the western region... U.S. Lines' Trans-Pacific Westbound Rates to Rise U.S. Lines will increase rates on its trans-Pacific westbound trade for cargo originating from interior point intermodal points or container yards via the U.S. East Coast, excluding Gulf Coast ports, to North Asia and Southeast Asia, effective April 21. The hike will be $160 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot,... Old Dominion Relocates Two Service Centers Old Dominion Freight Line has relocated and expanded two of its service centers in Cheyenne, Wyo., and Allentown, Pa. The less-than-truckload carrier opened its Cheyenne Service Center to expand in the western U.S. The relocation boosted the terminal's size from four to 21 doors. The facility's service area includes Cheyenne, Laramie,... Japan, EU Agree to Launch FTA Negotiations Japan and the European Union formally agreed on Monday to kick off negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement aimed at eliminating import tariffs on most products traded between them. The agreement came when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held telephone talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European... M&M Cartage Operating Its First CNG Truck M&M Cartage has received delivery of its first dedicated compressed natural gas powered truck, supplied by Kentucky Truck Sales. The 2013 Freightliner is powered by a Cummins ISL GM2 9L engine. Agility Fuel Systems provided the 100-gallon behind-the-cab fuel system for the unit. Don Hayden, president of the Louisville, Ky.-based regional truckload... India Cuts Charges to Boost Rail Container Traffic India's Ministry of Railways has decided to reduce haulage charges for containers transported by rail in privately owned railcars, effective April 1. For containers weighing between 10 metric tons and 20 metric tons, the rate will be reduced 5 percent to 15,638 rupees (about US$287.94) per 20-foot-equivalent unit. Rates for empty... Work Advances on Port Mackenzie Rail Extension Work on $88 million worth of construction for three segments of the Port Mackenzie Rail Extension project in Alaska has kicked off. Contracts were awarded to three construction companies for the 32-mile rail project, which will connect the mainline of the Alaska Railroad near Houston to the deep draft dock at... Andrew Distribution Leases 18 Trucks From Ryder Andrew Distribution has selected Ryder System to provide and maintain 18 new straight trucks under a full-service lease agreement. The trucks will be used to support Andrew's distribution and delivery operations for a major daily newspaper in the Milwaukee market. This is the first time the Illinois-based Andrew Distribution has leased... Louisiana Ports See 'Huge Opportunity' in LNG Representatives from Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority and the Port of Terrebonne have determined that liquefied natural gas will offer a "huge opportunity" for exportation for regional Gulf Coast ports following the widening of the Panama Canal, according to Steve Vassallo, TEDA's CEO. The representatives recently took a trip to... New 14,000-TEU Ship Joins NOL Group Fleet APL Temasek is the first of 10 14,000-TEU vessels on order by NOL Group.The NOL Group has unveiled its new 14,000 20-foot-equivalent unit APL Temasek container ship at the PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore. APL Temasek is the first in a series of 10 14,000-TEU vessels on order by the... Emirates Shipping to Boost Intra-Asia Rates On April 15, Emirates Shipping Line will raise rates on two of its trade lanes: From the Far East and Southeast Asia to the Middle East, the increase will be $300 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. From the Far East and Southeast Asia to the Indian subcontinent, the hike will be $200 per TEU. ... St. Lawrence Seaway's Navigation Season Begins With the transit of Canada Steamship Lines' newly built Baie St. Paul through the St. Lambert Lock, the St. Lawrence Seaway's 55th navigation season has opened, according to the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. The Baie St. Paul is the first of a series of new vessels being constructed specifically for... Port Everglades Sets Its Sight on Guatemalan Trade Port Everglades has announced that Guatemala is a key target market for the South Florida port. The announcement was made at Agritrade Expo & Conference 2013, an international agricultural trade show, in La Antigua, Guatemala, from March 14-15, hosted by the Guatemalan Exporters Association. "Guatemala is our No. 2 trading partner after... TNT Express Seeks to Trim Jobs and Costs TNT Express said it plans to cut 4,000 jobs, slash costs, slim its aircraft fleet and sell its Chinese and Brazilian operations as it focuses on its core European market following the recent collapse of a planned $6.8 billion takeover by United Parcel Service. The sale of the Chinese business is... IBIA Names Hall Chief Executive The International Bunker Industry Association has appointed Peter Hall as its new chief executive. Hall will start his new role in the beginning of April, replacing Cliff Brand, the current chief executive, who has been headhunted to be the marine director of the new King Abdullah Economic City Port in Saudi... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Finland Express Service Hapag-Lloyd's new FIX service.Hapag-Lloyd will launch its new Finland Express Service in April, directly connecting German hubs with ports in the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. The service will extend port coverage in the Baltic and provide a second weekly sailing to and from... Oakland's Container Volume Grows 12.4 Percent Oakland's container volume, February 2013 Full-size chart The Port of Oakland's containerized throughput rose 12.4 percent year-over-year in February, according to data from the port. The total volume in February was 187,701 20-foot-equivalent units, including both laden and empty containers. The last time Oakland's throughput saw double-digit growth was two years ago,... German Carrier Merger Not So Perfect After All The news that Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud have walked away from a merger that would have created the world's fourth-largest ocean carrier didn't come as a major shock to rival container lines or industry watchers. The would-be merger was a perfect fit and would have enabled the two German carriers to... Neither Side Budges: PNW Terminal Talks Break Down Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and three grain terminal operators in the Pacific Northwest broke down at the weekend with each side refusing to consider the other's proposal. It was the first face-to-face meeting between the ILWU and the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association in three months. The... United Cargo Expands TempControl Network United Cargo has expanded its service for temperature-sensitive shipments by adding nine cities to its worldwide TempControl network, increasing the number of locations offering the service to 37. The following new U.S. locations are now certified to transport TempControl: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Boston Logan International Airport. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Cleveland...

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MARCH 25, 2013
APMT, BAL and Bouygues consortium named as preferred bidder for Abidjan box terminal A consortium of APM Terminals, French logistics and terminal operator Bollore Africa Logistics, and French civil engineers Bouygues has been named as preferred ... Aponte halts ship orders for years to come Bunker fuel leak stopped on CMA CGM Florida Asia-Europe carriers launch fresh push for rate rises London Gateway 'to be UK's most utilised box terminal within first year' DP WORLD claims London Gateway will have a higher utilisation rate than any of its major UK rivals within its first year of operation, despite the fact it has yet ... Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud merger talks stall MERGER talks between Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud have ground to a halt after the two German lines failed to reach agreement on the structure of a combined group.Hapag-Lloyd ...

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MARCH 25, 2013
Two kings face torch Nanjing King Ship has reportedly bagged $6.85m to scrap a pair of multipurpose ships. SS United States facing scrap The historic passengership SS United States is facing potential scrapping in two months due to mounting costs paid by the conservation group that owns the vessel. Lomar cools chatter Lomar Shipping has cooled rumours linking it with a string of containership buys. CSBC profit crashes Taiwanese shipbuilding group CSBC has recorded a big drop in profit for 2012 despite a rise in revenue. Scorpio seeing stars Scorpio Tankers has continued its expansion crusade by boosting its presence in the LR2 arena. BBR earnings take flight Newly-listed offshore support vessel owner Bina Buana Raya (BBR) has seen its income soar off the back of a bigger fleet. Maersk eyes UK issue Denmark's AP Moller-Maersk is lining up a sterling bond issue, possibly as early as this week. Swedish "apartheid" makes waves Two ferry lines have become embroiled in a row in Sweden over claims passengers were segregated on buses according to skin colour or presumed ethnicity. Slow-ceiling Slow steaming in the containership sector could be approaching its maximum limitations given the weight of newbuildings entering the market, DVB says. Russia mulls SCF issue The Russian government has authorised a sale of tanker owner Sovcomflot's shares. Remontowa adds ferry Poland's Remontowa shipyard has clinched a ro-pax order from Denmark worth DKK 200m ($34.86m). Boyden's double worry A take-off in dry-cargo stocks led last week by Eagle Bulk has come too early for a sector battling low earnings, Global Hunter Securities says. Big bonus from Glencore Glencore's two top executives have picked up a combined pay packet of almost $5m in a year which saw the commodity giant take over Xstrata. Swissco enters rig arena Singapore-listed offshore support vessel owner Swissco Holdings has emerged as the name behind a rig order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries. Oetkers halt merger talks The merger of German container lines Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud is off for now after the two sides failed to agree an ownership structure for the new combined group. Duo go for rate hikes Hanjin Shipping and Zim have announced Asia to Europe rate rises designed to keep the trades sustainable. China Merchants pockets $20m China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has sold development rights for a chunk of land in the Zhangzhou Economic Development Zone in Fujian province in mainland China. Bahri banks sale profit Saudi owner Bahri has banked a profit of SAR 19.52m ($5.2m) from the disposal of a veteran freight ro-ro - and two sisterships are on the sales block. Samco sells again Samco Shipholding has sold its fourth VLCC in a little over six months, brokers claim. Four more for Mipo Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has clinched a KRW 315bn ($283m) deal to build four pure car and truck carriers. Hellenic firms Hudson hire Hellenic Carriers has confirmed period employment for one of its three bulkers. Mini-bulker sinks A mini-bulker has sunk off Vietnam after colliding with a sistership. Changes at the top Former P&O Nedloyd chief executive Philip Green is set to become the next chairman of the Clarksons it was revealed Monday. Ko's message of hope Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering chief Ko Jae-Ho believes a yard recovery is on the cards for 2013. Seven must go Vietnam has cleared the auction of seven idle ships owned by a Vinalines subsidiary. Suezmaxes slide 18% Nordic American Tankers' (NAT) acquisition of a suezmax tanker resale has set a new benchmark for ship values in the sector. Japanese team up Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding are teaming up to take on the South Korean yards in the LNG arena. Hapag charters in Hapag Lloyd has been forced to charter in tonnage to maintain the schedule on one of its transatlantic services.

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MARCH 25, 2013
TNT to cut 4,000 jobs as part of improvement plan As part of its initiative to raise profit levels, TNT Express will sell its Chinese and Brazilian domestic operations, ramp up technology investment and strive to generate 220 million euros ($283 million) in savings by 2015. Averitt expands paperless invoicing to email inbox FAA starts tower closures on April 7 The agency is sparing 24 towers that had initially been targeted for closure, and 16 towers partially funded by Congress will remain open. Earlier this month, the FAA proposed closing 189 towers to meet the $637 million cut. APL receives first 14,000-TEU ship The Singapore-based liner carrier on Monday received its largest ever containership, the 14,000-TEU APL Temasek, the first in a series of 10 such ships the company will receive into its fleet in the coming months. Lines raise Asia-Europe rates Chapman takes over charters for Lufthansa "We will continue offering customers flexible and high-value charter solutions in the future," Lufthansa's Andreas Otto said. "With the newly adapted structure, we are leaner and more focused, and can offer our own aircraft even easier and faster." Dachser on target for 5-billion-euro goal Drewry Air Freight Index - February transpacific rate uptick St. Lawrence Seaway opens after winter upgrades Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd merger talks break off FMCSA orders 2 carriers closed Amerijet rolls out Caribbean barrel service

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MARCH 25, 2013
Monjasa buys tanker from Aegean 1990-built vessel formerly used as floating storage destined for West African market. MAN Diesel's retrofit financing scheme finds favour Financial support for retrofitting is thin on the ground. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Prices soft in Suez. Week starts with upward trend in north-west Europe Congestion returns to Gibraltar. Jamaica hears results from 'bunkering hub' study Advised to 'take note of the policies pursued in major bunkering centres' to boost prospects. LNG bunker tanker launched in Stockholm Experience will inform future LNG infrastructure solutions, says port. KPI Bridge Oil hires credit manager Andrew Burton steps up to managerial position at KPI. Survey: Demand for LSFO in Singapore to rise Sales could reach 60,000 metric tonnes a month due to North American ECA. Asian bunker prices strengthen to start week Only Tokyo Bay saw prices soften. IBIA appoints new chief executive Former port authority CEO says IBIA has 'unique and crucial voice'. Nordic Hamburg orders more fuel efficient bulkers Ship's NPT propellor will deliver 'higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption'. 'Ferry of the future' to use Azipull propulsion system Vessel will operate on lithium-ion batteries. NOL welcomes largest 'environmentally friendly' vessel Company claims the ship can save 16%, or $3 million in bunker fuel, when travelling between 15-18 knots. Vopak opens Algeciras storage terminal Facility, owned by Vopak and Vilma Oil, able to support bunkering operations in the region. Fuel efficient windfarm vessel gains charter Vessel operator WTGS chooses to charter CTruk 20T for operations. Cosco International eyes share of Chimbusco Considers acquiring parent firm's 50% ownership of Chimbusco, as part of other investment plans. Golden Ocean narrows profit for 2012 Dry bulk shipping firm makes loss on bunker hedging. High bunker costs changing shipping operations It might be 'better to lay off a ship' rather than deploy it, says PIL.

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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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