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BRIEFS

March 27, 2013

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OOCL increases westbound Asia-Europe rate US$525/TEU from April 15 Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg-Sud merger talks end as Oetker family bows out Wan Hai to boost intra-Asia network by joining YML and PIL's PA2 APMT, BAL, Bouygues now leading Abidjan container terminal bidders China's express sector sales fall 11.3pc, first revenue slide in 4 years Meizhou Bay navigational channel phase 3 project gets World Bank loan Cargotec's Hiab gets EU funding to research roadside truck loaders DHL's double-deck racks increases safety and volume for seafreight GAC Egypt joins anti-bribery body TRACE after stringent practice review IATA revises cargo profit forecast up to as much as US$10.6 billion United Airlines extends San Francisco maintenance hub lease at SFX UTair Aviation extends help to disabled children stranded in Moscow

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MARCH 26, 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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Terminal Container Ravenna investing to improve TT-Line executive expanded Vopak commences operations in Spanish oil terminal Toll opens intermodal terminal in Australia DHL Express to build new facility at Stuttgart airport C2K airlines and forwarders increase commitment to quality Saudia Cargo incorporates two B747-8Fs Oman Air increases cargo capacity with DHL joint venture Port of Felixstowe to double rail capacity Carriers accelerate drive for economies of scale in ships Warning for US truck drivers 20 million t of goods through the Channel Tunnel Belarus-Ukraine railfreight increases IRU to partner UNECE on secure parking areas

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MARCH 26, 2013
Prospector Offshore hit by Cyprus banking woes Latest 112 m Incat wave piercer heads for Denmark Oro Negro back at PPL Shipyard for two more jack-ups HHI wins TLP and FSU orders worth $2 billion

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MARCH 26, 2013
Port of Bellingham funds support small city projects Hamburg Sud ups number of ships flying European flags Panama Canal Authority adds all-electric car to fleet AAPA taps Tay Yoshitani as incoming chairman Evergreen Line plans to add South China/Philippines/Malaysia run

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MARCH 26, 2013
Carriers achieve a disappointing end-of-term report Top 10 box lines lost some $3.3bn last year Emergency funds keep Cyprus tonnage on the move Although fleet is unaffected, some firms will take a haircut P&I endures its toughest renewal for a generation PL Ferrari club poll makes for a gloomy read Skuld chalks up a decade of positive underwriting results Club's unbeatable combined ratio stays below 100% for 10th year Nickel peril Latest liquefaction incident reaffirms urgent need for improved checks at loading ports Shipping confidence hits two-year high Latest Moore Stephens survey finds owners more optimistic Safety first for mariners While the Bristow contract creates welcome jobs, it is hoped the excellent level of service will be maintained Why Bristow is the best choice to take over UK search and rescue services As the military ends 70 years of service, a private helicopter contract brings advantages Shanghai expects throughput growth to slow But expanding Chinese consumption could come as a boost CSCL returned to profit in 2012 State-owned carrier supported by large non-operating gains Rongsheng posts net loss for 2012 Private shipbuilder pursues offshore orders Why we must all embrace intelligent shipping Lloyd's List Global Summit will challenge inefficiency and spearhead industry recovery New dawn for container terminals Change is a chance for the industry to sharpen its focus, says DP World Profits wiped out at China State Shipbuilding units Chinese state giant vows to enhance non-shipping and offshore business One loud voice Regional shipowners, ports and other lobby groups need to co-ordinate a response to legislation Yang Ming scrapes into the black on asset sales Company posts $1.7m net profit on $3.7bn operating income Felixstowe takes delivery of rail cranes Equipment installed at nine-track intermodal terminal that opens this summer China signs Russian Arctic oil and gas supply deal Rosneft agreement sees Beijing step up its Barents Sea presence Chinese leasing companies offer new, longer-term opportunities European lenders' exit has been exaggerated, says DVB's Steeman Asia owners slam Brussels ship recycling proposal European levy would undermine Hong Kong Convention, say critics Cosco Pacific forecasts 5% annual growth Ports firm will not confirm interest in increasing its stake in Piraeus Aponte holds out MSC president is right to halt boxship orders APL names its first 14,000 teu ship Boxship owner in drive to improve fuel efficiency Coscol fails to meet semi-submersible profit target Multipurpose vessel arm of Cosco makes loss on investments

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MARCH 26, 2013
Russia-China deal affects Kozmino cargoes RUSSIA and China have agreed to ramp up their oil trade immediately and start overland shipments of natural gas within five years VINASHIN selling ships to pay mariners VIETNAM Shipbuilding Industry reportedly plans to sell seven vessels, all arrested overseas to settle unpaid crew wages RSHI's profits reversed to FY12 losses HONG KONG-listed RSHI said today it is scrambling to replenish cashflow after falling hard to FY12 losses, from profits in 2011 Cheniere and Centrica sign LNG deal CENTRICA, the UK-listed energy group, said it has signed a 20-year, £10Bn ($15.21Bn) deal to import 1.75M tonnes of LNG per year from Louisiana to the UK VLGC rates defy pick-up RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers are remaining stubbornly unprofitable even though chartering picked up last week COSCO Pacific profits rise COSCO Pacific's core business unit posted a rise in profits in FY12 of nearly 15% year on year, on steady growth at its terminal and box units PNOC shuts shipping unit LOSSES have forced government-owned Philippine National Oil to dissolve its shipping unit, PNOC Shipping & Transport Ex-Crowley VP indicted by US CROWLEY'S former VP of price and yield management Thomas Farmer has been indicted on charges of price fixing in the US/Puerto Rico box trade CSBC Taiwan's net profits drop 59% y/y CSBC Corp, Taiwan, said today FY12 profits were NT$707M ($23.7M), a 59% drop from NT$1.73Bn in 2011 HMD grows as mid-sized builder HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard is gaining strength as a builder of small to mid-sized ships and is likely to be insulated from the drop in ship prices, said an analyst today ASF opposes EU breaking audit THE ASIAN Shipowners Forum has criticised the EU's recent proposal to audit breaking yards Panamax rates softening RATES to haul cargoes on Panamax bulkers from the Atlantic basin to the Pacific basin are showing signs of softening Product tanker rates soften PRODUCT tanker rates began softening this week as charterers resist the bullish tide HHI wins $2Bn offshore contract HYUNDAI HI said today it has clinched orders for two offshore facilities from Total E&P Congo for a total $2Bn

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MARCH 26, 2013
Holiday Hit Hong Kong's Trade in February Hong Kong's exports and imports of goods both decreased year-over-year in February, Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported. In February, the value of total exports of goods fell by 16.9 percent from February 2012 to HK$215.7 billion (about US$27.8 billion), following a year-over-year increase of 17.6 percent in January 2013. The value... Bahri Announces the Sale of One of Its General Cargo Vessels (Saudi Diriyah) The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) announces that in connection with the fleet replacement program for the general cargo, the Company has sold on Saturday 23rd March 2013 its general cargo vessel (Saudi Diriyah) for scrapping after completing her useful life for a sum of SAR. 30,257,136 generating... Mexico's Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit This event represents a cooperative effort between MexicoNow and the new Borderplex Alliance. A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials and components into a... Coalition of NE Companies for Trade Conference Next Week The Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) hosts its 17th Annual Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference ("T&T") on April 2-4. The two-and-a-half day conference features dozens oftrade and transportation executives covering critical industry issues via keynote addresses, live webcast, panel discussions, "town hall" meetings and a packed Off-the-Record... IMarEST 110th Annual Dinner a Resounding Success Around 400 guests from over 15 countries attended the 110th Annual Dinner of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on Friday 22 March in the Great Hall of London's historic Guildhall. The dinner marked the first public duty of the 111th President of IMarEST, Andreas Chrysostomou, who committed... OOCL Unveils 8,888-TEU Vessel in Shanghai OOCL Memphis.OOCL today unveiled its new OOCL Memphis in Shanghai. The 8,888 20-foot-equivalent unit vessel will be used on the Super Shuttle Express service in the trans-Pacific trade connecting Asia and North America. It is the fourth of eight 8,888-TEU vessels that OOCL has commissioned Hudong-Zhonghua to build. The ship's 42-day port... Customs Looks Outside the Box Washington appears to be finally waking up to the growing need to speed up the movement of goods across the U.S.-Mexico border. Long and capricious wait times for trucks cost both economies billions of dollars annually and hinder the advantages - shorter supply chains and cheaper transportation costs - manufacturers have... Long Beach Breaks Ground on Green Port Gateway LONG BEACH, Calif. - Demonstrating the importance of intermodal rail to Southern California, the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday broke ground on an $84 million project to add tracks and a support yard for on-dock rail operations. Chris Lytle, executive director, said Long Beach in the coming decade will spend more... AAPA Names Yoshitani as Chairman The American Association of Port Authorities' board of directors has elected Tay Yoshitani, CEO of the Port of Seattle, as chairman. Yoshitani will assume the uncompensated position at this fall's AAPA convention in Orlando, Fla. He has been CEO of the Port of Seattle since 2007. Yoshitani is former chief executive of... FedEx Express Adds Electric Vehicles in Hong Kong FedEx Express has added 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles in Hong Kong. The 10 vehicles will be deployed this month, forming the first fleet of zero-emission, all-electric vehicles for FedEx in the Asia-Pacific region. They join more than 650 alternative-energy delivery vehicles already in the FedEx global fleet. FedEx expects to have about... Vallarpadam Terminal Gets Transshipment Service DP World's Vallarpadam terminal in India today received its first transshipment mainline service. This follows the Indian government's waiving cabotage regulations for the terminal. Until now, those regulations have prevented mainline services from transshipping at Vallarpadam and instead made them transfer to local carriers. The International Container Transshipment Terminal, also known as... US Diesel Prices Down for Fourth Consecutive Week U.S. diesel prices fell for the fourth straight week during the week of March 25, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Diesel prices have dropped 3.7 percent or 15 cents in the past four weeks. U.S. diesel prices through March 25, 2013. Full-size image.The average price, $4.006 per gallon, is... Virginia Port Authority Spurns Privatization Bids The Virginia Port Authority's board of commissioners turned down two bids to buy the leases of the ports' container terminals and voted instead to restructure its operating company and overhaul the port's long-term strategy. The VPA commissioners' decision at their board meeting Tuesday follows an extensive 18-month review of port operations,... Survey: Shipping Confidence at Two-Year High Overall confidence levels in all sectors of the shipping industry recovered to their highest level in two years in the three months ended February, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. The survey found an improved expectation of freight rate increases over the... Evergreen Line to Launch Intra-Asia Service Evergreen Line will launch a new service linking South China, the Philippines and East Malaysia in mid-April. The new loop will also connect to Evergreen's network via Hong Kong. Two ships with capacity of 1,700 20-foot-equivalent units will be deployed on the service. The first sailing is planned from Shekou, China, on... Apples Lead US Organic Exports Higher U.S. exports of certain organic products expanded 8 percent year-over-year to nearly $450 million in 2012, driven by gains in apple shipments, which offset declines in grapes and cherries. Canada and Mexico remained top markets for most of the selected organic trade, although exports to the European Union could expand following... Ex-Im Bank, California Trade Association Sign Marketing Deal Monterey Bay International Trade Association has signed a City/State Partners program contract with the Export-Import Bank of the United States to accelerate export business by connecting bank products and services to the organization's network of entrepreneurs and financial institutions in the counties around San Francisco and its ports. The purpose of... Rotterdam, Inland Shippers Aim to Increase Efficiency NextLogic will launch at the Port of Rotterdam at the end of 2013.At the end of 2013, representatives of inland shipping operators, seaport terminals, depots, shipping companies, hinterland terminals, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Netherlands' Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment will launch a trial aimed at reducing inefficiencies... Harold, Hunter and Hockey Depending on your age, the recently announced contract between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance could be considered "your father's" (or grandfather's) labor deal. Labor received wage and benefit improvements, while management achieved minimal concessions on other issues. This is reminiscent of the postwar era, when organized labor... AdvanFort Names Angelopoulos Business Development Manager AdvanFort has named Dimitrios Angelopoulos, a retired Hellenic Navy submarine commander, as its new business development manager. His initial focus will be on maritime security opportunities in Italy, Greece, Germany and Spain. Before joining the maritime security company, Angelopoulos worked for Hellenic Shipyards as the project manager for the 214-type submarine contract...

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MARCH 26, 2013
Yang Ming scrapes into the black on asset sales TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine Transport reported slender net profit of $T51.4m ($1.7m) for 2012, versus a loss of $T9.4bn in 2011, but managed to return to the black, ... Felixstowe takes delivery of rail cranes THE Port of Felixstowe has received three Liebherr manufactured rail-mounted gantry cranes as part of an expansion of its rail facilities that will double capacity.The ... Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud halt merger talks [update] Disappointing end of term report for carriers Most ocean carriers that report have now posted their 2012 full-year results - some container lines did well, but many underperformed and must do better in the ... APL begins its slot cost squeeze The Singapore-headquartered Neptune Orient Lines' container arm APL has officially named the first in a series of ten 14,000 teu ships which it claims will help ...

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MARCH 26, 2013
FBI probes cruise death The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the death of a passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruiseship. Exmar to book $56m gain Exmar said it will log a $56m gain as a result of its joint venture with Teekay LNG. 'Credible recovery' started A credible recovery in the shipping sector is starting to take hold, Moore Stephens suggests today. SeaMar adds a third SeaMar Subsea of the Netherlands is adding a third vessel to its owned fleet with a newbuilding order at a compatriot yard. Neste axes 124 Finnish tanker owner Neste Shipping is chopping 124 jobs in a bid to secure its operations. Norden adds another Norden has hoovered up another panamax bulker on a period contract. Alam wins subsea gig Alam Maritim has bagged a major subsea contract from an independent oil and gas operator. Maersk sells out bond Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has raised £300m ($454.7m) from its UK bond issue. Manila mission Taiwan's Evergreen is launching a new boxship run to the Philippines and Malaysia as intra-Asian demand grows. Scorpio scores six Scorpio Tankers has continued its buying spree with a $300m product tanker order across two South Korean yards. Gamble set to pay off What do you get if you cross a $2.6bn investment in eco ships and one of the industry's shrewdest investors? From Gaddafi to Loren A ship originally ordered by Muammar Gaddafi's deposed Libyan regime has been christened by Italian actress Sophia Loren after being bought by MSC. Unibaltic adds one Poland's Unibaltic has expanded its fleet by buying a modern Turkish tanker. Yang Ming raising cash Taiwan containership owner Yang Ming is lining up a bond sale to reduce other debt. Claren in Scorpio strike Claren Road Asset Management has taken a major slice of rapidly expanding shipowner Scorpio Tankers. Cosco Pac profit dips Cosco Pacific has blamed its container manufacturing division for a drop in full-year earnings. GSI's profit battered Crashing ship values have clobbered full-year profit at Guangzhou Shipyard International. Cargoship abandoned A Chinese cargoship has been abandoned by its crew after a collision with another vessel off Taiwan. SBM seals the deal SBM Offshore has closed out a lucrative deal with Petrobras for a pair of floating production and storage units. CSCL bounces back China's CSCL has returned to profit for 2012 as rates improved. Greeks fled Cyprus banks Greek shipowners were proactive in moving cash away from accounts in debt-ravaged Cyprus, according DNB. Guards back in India Italy has sent two of its marines back to India to stand trial for the murder of two fishermen from the tanker Enrica Lexie last year. Nakilat in Algeria venture Qatari shipping company Nakilat has teamed up with Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach on a broad agreement covering transportation of LNG and LPG. Rongsheng turns red Sluggish orders, falling prices and delivery delays added up to a first annual loss in almost half a decade for China Rongsheng Heavy Industries. Reduced visibility Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in Singapore waters due to reduced visibility caused by haze. Georgia frees Turkish ship A Turkish cargoship has been released by Georgian authorities after it was held while leaving the breakaway region of Abkhazia. New line to Jeddah Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are setting up a new shipping line for runs between Tunis and Jeddah. 3 Maj eyes aframaxes Croatian shipyard 3 Maj is close to winning a key domestic order for two aframaxes. Hyundai in $2bn haul Hyundai Heavy Industries has won orders for two offshore newbuilding projects worth $2bn, it said Tuesday. Ray behind HMD PCTCs Ray Shipping has emerged as the likely owner behind a series of pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. CNCo back at Chengxi China Navigation Company has returned to Chengxi Shipyard in china to order four more handysize bulkers. Sabine signs up Centrica British energy firm Centrica has signed a long-term deal to import US LNG from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass.

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MARCH 26, 2013
NEWSFLASH: VPA rejects outsourcing offers in favor of reorganization The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners voted today to restructure the state-owned operating company, Virginia International Terminals, instead of outsourcing cargo and vessel-handling operations at the Port of Virginia to private terminal management firms, the VPA said in a statement issued this afternoon. Home Depot punches up online sales The building supplies retailer recently achieved $1 billion in e-commerce sales out of its $70 billion of annual revenue, and officials are making strides to connect this aspect of its supply chain strategy with more traditional retail sales. US Air approves OnAsset tracker RFID providers join forces CMA CGM will open inland port in Iraq The French liner carrier said it will manage and operate the terminal, giving customers the opportunity to clear their cargo through customs near Baghdad instead of the Umm Qasr seaport. Saudia adds 747-8 freighters Saudi Airlines Cargo has taken delivery of the first of its two Boeing 747-8 freighters, which will enter service in May. The carrier will add the second aircraft to its fleet by the middle of June. Both will fly on Asia-to-Europe routes. Rickmers to boost vessel calls at Philadelphia February a slow month for Asian air cargo Analysis: Eyes on VA port as it decides today on new business model COSCO Pacific sees growth in terminals, container leasing Emissions, an increasing factor in carrier procurement decisions Ex-Im Bank, California trade group join forces U.S. supports Boeing plane exports to El Al Bahri sells aging cargo ship for scrap DHL opens healthcare shipment facility in Spain Florida Coastal starts logistics, transport law program Hochberg re-nominated to lead Ex-Im Bank Under Hochberg's leadership in fiscal year 2012, the bank for the fourth-straight year set export finance records in a number of key areas. Overall financing for the first time exceeded $35.8 billion in authorizations. Washington Notebook: Tax reform could limit financing tool for ports Ex-Crowley executive indicted in Puerto Rico price-fix probe Executive moves

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MARCH 26, 2013
Environment back on IMO's Polar Code agenda Proposals to ban HFO in the Arctic and address black carbon referred to the MEPC. Little price movement seen in Fujairah Suez prices softer on Tuesday. Tight avails reported in Rotterdam Bunker markets in Europe mostly firm. LSFO supply at South Korean ports increasing Hyundai Oilbank will offer product across county's ports by June. Shipping told: Be careful in Singapore 'haze' Reduced visibility holds possibility of loading schedule disruption. Bunker prices display mixed picture in Asia Prices strengthened across all grades in Singapore. Middle East bunker exports 'not growing fast enough' Widening gap between demand and supply causing rise in bunker prices, says Chairman of Facts Global Energy. 2014 emissions deadline issued to US steamship 'Sophisticated' ash retention system chosen for Badger. Transnet mulls bunkering operations at Ngqura Development forms part of a $32 billion expansion plan. Oil spill cleanup completed on Yangtze River CMA CGM ship involved in spill expected to dock at Yangshan Port. Shipowners at 'operational disadvantage' while slow steaming Ship managers have 'important role' in reducing fuel consumption, says Bibby Ship Management. Frontline 2012 in aggressive orders for 'eco-ships' Firm is investing $2.6 billion to create a large fleet of fuel-efficient vessels. Chimbusco to offer bonded 500 cSt grade at Qingdao Demand for 500 cSt in China increasing, says local source.

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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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