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January 28, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM sells 49pc of Terminal Link port operator to China Merchants
  • Asia-Europe rates slip 1.7pc to US$1,326/TEU, Shanghai index off 1.4pc
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy US$750/TEU Asia-Europe rate hike from March
  • HKLSA, HKSOA seek regulation, renew voluntary low-sulphur fuel switch
  • HSBC China manufacturing purchasing managers index at two-year high
  • Cosco Pacific buys 39.04pc Taicang terminal stake from parent company
  • South Korean 2012 port volume hits new high, transshipments up 9.5pc
  • Shantou port's container volume up 13.6pc to 1.25 million TEU in 2012
  • Russian enclave Kaliningrad volume up 14.6pc to 360,000 TEU in 2012
  • Cargotec faces US$34.6 million special costs in restructuring in Q4
  • Yangtze River's shipping volume soars fourfold in past decade
  • China Post says 2012 express sector cuts delivery time by 5.5 hours
  • Panama Canal expansion 50pc done, faces year's delay, opens 2015
  • American truck tonnage increases 2.8 per cent in December: ATA
  • Emirates SkyCargo boosts freighter capacity in three Boeing 777Fs
  • WCA's Slade shipping flies 20 tons of oil & gas gear from US to India
  • Dreamliner fires spark doubt about eco-friendly lithium ion batteries

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Container swaps attracting keen interest
  • Standard & Poor s extends upgrade to UK P&I s Europe Club
  • WISTA India represented at Hong Kong meet
  • MMTC invites bids to export 1.5 lakh t of wheat
  • NTPC to import 5 lakh t of coal for Simhadri plant
  • Diesel price hike unlikely to hamper box trailer movement at Cochin Port
  • JNPT bags award for contribution to Maharashtra economy
  • KPT should take over ABGKCT, employees: KPKS
  • Le Havre port s RORO MAX project recognised as King of the Supply Chain 2013
  • TIL bags O&M contract from CONCOR
  • INR ends week almost flat at 53.69
  • SC takes up case involving parallel imports
  • Bureau Veritas Certification France unveils guide on offshore wind farm projects
  • PPG appoints new project forwarding members in Asia
  • Slade proves a winner for oil & gas projects

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • VW Nutzfahrzeuge sets new record
    The German vehicle maker Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sold 550,400 commercial vehicles worldwide in business year 2012, thereby achieving the best result in the company's history. Deli...
  • Europart Polska: sale of majority shareholding
    Europart, Europe's market leader for commercial vehicle parts and workshop supplies, is reinforcing its presence in Poland by taking over a majority shareholding in Europart Polska...
  • Thirteen expansion projects launched in Algeria
    Algeria's ministry of transport launched thirteen projects over the last two months to expand and upgrade the railway system in several regions across the country. In November seve...
  • CN to construct new intermodal ramp
    Canadian National Railway (CN) plans to construct an intermodal ramp at its freight yard in Joliet IL (USA). The full-service intermodal ramp will ease the cross-loading of contain...
  • Italy sees minimal increase in containers: throughput figures for 2012
    Italy's container throughput registered an overall 1% increase in 2012. It is not an exciting figure but neither is it a bad one given the ongoing economic crisis. Among the larges...
  • AB Transatlantic names interim CFO
    The Swedish carrier Rederi AB Transatlantic has appointed Erik Hansen as its interim chief financial officer. He has replaced Heléne Malquist who was promoted to CEO of AB Transatl...
  • Boeing delivers Indian Air Force's 1st C-17 to flight test
    Boeing delivered the first of ten 10 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) on schedule this week (week 4). India's first C-17 will now enter a US Air Force...
  • PPG appoints new project forwarding members in Asia
    Project Professionals Group (PPG), an international project forwarding network, has three new members in Asia. PPG's general manager Kevin Stephens said the network's new member fo...
  • SkyCargo boosts capacity with three new B777Fs
    SkyCargo, the freight division of Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing international airlines, has significantly boosted its total cargo capacity and expa...
  • Volga Dnepr wants to resurrect AN-124 freighter
    The Russian cargo airline Volga Dnepr wants to start building the AN-124 "Ruslan" transport aircraft in Leipzig (Germany). The carrier's president, Alexey Isaikin, justified the de...
  • Singapore Post acquires Famous Holdings
    The mail service provider Singapore Post (SingPost) has acquired a 62.5% stake in freight forwarding company Famous Holdings (FH) for SGD 60 million (EUR 36.7 million). Both compan...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Shipbuilding suppliers association names new President
  • Rolls-Royce installs MT30 gas turbine in new U.K. carrier
  • ABS releases new DP systems guide
  • Norwegian Cruise Line IPO raises $477.6 million
  • Wärtsilä wins repeat order for EGC and SCR system
  • Polymers used in clean up of tanker grounded by Sandy
  • Austal partners with Sembawang on LCS, JHSV support

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Port of Portland industrial park nets Business Oregon certification
  • Maersk Line beats schedule for CO2 emissions reduction
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of new Kamsarmax vessel
  • Boeing gives update on 787 investigation
  • Rail freight traffic count sees gains/losses for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Why not just pay off the pirates?
    'Roving bandits' affect shipping in a similar way to tax authorities, say economists
  • Offen's boxship sales focus attention on German banking
    Ship finance problems could have systemic consequences
  • Shipping to get industry-wide tool to measure existing ship efficiency
    Index to allow ships to be readily compared prompts fears of a two-tier market
  • Efficiency schemes are already in use and offer rewards to owners
    Flag administrations use existing vessel data to determine ships' fiscal benefits
  • Newbuilding sea trials overhauled to improve accuracy
    Guidelines on trial conduct and analysis should improve trust in performance data
  • You've got spam
    Shipowners' inboxes are besieged with offers, real and fake
  • 'Burgeoning' legislation tests P&I resilience
    Executives split on whether sector will retain its shape in next 10 years
  • Dole eyes reefer fleet renewal
    Fruit specialist hints at reefer newbuilding orders
  • Walk the walk
    Brussels discussed fighting piracy this week but empty words are not enough
  • China Merchants to buy 49% of CMA CGM's Terminal Link - Exclusive Interview
    UPDATED: Debt restructuring deal is imminent between French line and its banks
  • Keppel's offshore margins threatened by China and South Korea rivals
    Division of Singapore-listed giant posts lower annual profit despite surge in revenue
  • Cosco Pacific buys Yangtze River Delta terminal stake from parent
    Acquisition of Taicang International Container Terminal will complement its business portfolio
  • Frontline agrees four capesize orders at STX Dalian
    Fredriksen's latest shopping spree costs $47m apiece
  • Clubs defend general increases as claims rise
    But differences emerge between clubs' policies
  • Paris tribunal tells SNCF to pay $12.5m to fledgling ro-ro firm
    Rail group to pay €25,000 per ex-SeaFrance employee hired by My Ferry Link
  • Clock ticks for China Cosco as it faces Shanghai delisting
    World's top dry bulk owner warns of 'significant' 2012 loss
  • OSG Chapter 11 judge issues a slew of orders
    Several procedural elements in place after omnibus hearing in Delaware
  • Dangerous gaps in legislation must be filled, says Kallas
    EU member states told anti-piracy legislation needs updating
  • Brussels must end piecemeal approach to piracy, say employers
    Tackling the problem demands 'appropriate mix' of trade, aid, reconstruction and a military presence
  • Bunker costs stay stubbornly high
    Brokers urge hedging as alternative protection against rising fuel costs
  • No sign of near-term improvement for capesize rates
    Australia cyclone dampens trading but China's iron ore stocks point to February lift
  • TEN sheds two laid-up VLCCs
    La Prudencia and La Madrina expected to do storage duty for Far Eastern buyers
  • Cargo receivers must be accountable, say Cinsnet box lines
    Firms that place orders and issue shipment instructions are responsible for safety too
  • Hong Kong on track to mandate sulphur content of bunker fuel
    Government makes positive response to industry calls
  • A day in court
    A UN tribunal is as good a place as any for China to make its case to the Philippines, and the world, for ownership of a tiny island
  • NewLead seeks to rebuild its fleet
    Restructured firm talks to backers about tonnage for commodities contracts
  • Wärtsilä forecasts slow and steady growth
    Engine maker 'cautiously optimistic' for 2013 as offshore sales dominate

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Wärtsilä profits from Hamworthy acquisition
    THE OUTLOOK for the ship power sector remains cautious but better than 2012's, according to Wärtsilä, which today reported a rise in profits
  • OSG runs winning streak
    A DELAWARE bankruptcy judge has sided with OSG on a range of contested issues during an omnibus hearing
  • SFI raises offering to $350M
    SHIP Finance International said today it has increased the public offering of its convertible senior notes due 2018 by $100M, to a total $350M
  • Indonesia scraps export ban for low-grade coal
    INDONESIA has scrapped a plan to bar lower-grade coal exports, which had sparked fear that it would have harm mining activity
  • VLCC rates plunge
    VLCC RATES on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route have dropped into negative territory, as the tonnage overhang continues to weigh on earnings
  • Sweden runs tonnage tax up the mast again
    SWEDEN is again considering a tonnage tax, the Swedish Shipowners' Association warned, as a government minister today visited the Gothenburg maritime cluster
  • China's crude cap leaves growth room
    BEIJING'S raised cap on crude imports will still allow 8% growth of inbound cargoes this year, an Oslo shipping analyst has predicted
  • CMA CGM sells 49% of Terminal Link
    CMA CGM said today it has agreed to sell a 49% stake in its terminal operating subsidiary, Terminal Link
  • COSCO Pacific issues $300M in notes
    HONG KONG-listed COSCO Pacific said it has issued $300M in 4.375% guaranteed notes
  • Behind Yangzijiang's lower price
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding told Fairplay today it had to give Seaspan a 10% discount to entice the Canadian shipowner to exercise options for four 10,000teu ships
  • 2012 China newbuilding orders fell 43.6%
    CHINA'S newbuilding orders dropped 43.6% year on year in 2012, trade data showed today
  • Bulker stall seen hurting Singapore yard
    CREDIT Suisse said today Cosco Corp (Singapore) might be in for a "more difficult" year, during which bulker sector improvements are "unlikely"
  • Canadian iron ore exports to China hit record
    CANADIAN iron ore shipments to China have set a monthly record

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Maersk Line Reaches 2020 CO2 Target
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, has reached its 2020 target of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% from its benchmark 2007 levels. "We are proud to hit this mark 8 years ahead of schedule. It is confirmation we're on the right track. And to...
  • Industry Innovation Celebrated in London
    Milton Keynes, U.K. - CargoWise®, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), is delighted to have been part of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Service Awards 2012, held this week at The Brewery in London. Now in its 24th year, the award ceremony celebrates professionalism...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Increases Far East-Europe Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates on its Far East westbound trade, effective March 15. The rate hike will be $750 per 20-foot container, and it will apply to all shipments from East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Separately, the German ocean carrier announced it is revising service fees in Canada, effective...
  • Volume Climbs at Malaysian Ports
    Malaysian ports boosted throughput by 2.8 percent last year. Total throughput reached 20.8 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from 20.2 million TEUs a year earlier, with rising intra-Asia traffic cited as a major driver of trade by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha. Port Klang was Malaysia's leading port last year, as...
  • New Container Terminal Opens in Cambodia
    Cambodia has opened a new container terminal near the capital Phnom Penh. The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port is located along the Mekong River in Kean Svay district, about 30 kilometers east of Phnom Penh, and offers 120,000 20-foot-equivalent units of capacity per annum. Cambodia's low land and labor costs are increasingly proving...
  • CSX to Build $100 Million Intermodal Terminal in Quebec
    CSX will build a new 89-acre, $100 million intermodal rail terminal in the Perron Industrial Park in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, to connect the region with CSX Transportation's rail network in the U.S. Michael J. Ward, CSX's chairman, president and CEO, annnounced the project at a press conference today with Quebec's Transport Minister...
  • Asia's Growth Comes From Within
    That Wan Hai Lines attributed its third quarter profit turnaround to its decision to shift resources from the destitute Asia-Europe market to growing intra-Asia trades is testament to the strong fundamentals underpinning Asia's regional trade. Asia's regional container business, which includes more than 3,500 port pairs, has always been complex. For...
  • SCFI: Spot Rates Stable
    Container rates edged downward but overall were stable this week, showing that gains earlier in the month based on scheduled rate increases are holding, but tenuously. West Coast rates dipped by $23, or less than 1 percent, per 40-foot container to $2,497 according to the Friday release of the Shanghai Containerized...
  • Canadian Government to Contribute to Port Metro Vancouver Infrastructure Work
    The government of Canada has allocated a maximum of C$19.9 million (approximately US$19.8 million), through its Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, to a C$45-million overpass on the Deltaport Causeway in British Columbia, part of Port Metro Vancouver's Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project, according to Kerry-Lynne Findlay, parliament member...
  • TSD Logistics Names Muir CEO, President
    Robert Muir, TSD Logistics' new CEO and president. Transportation company TSD Logistics, which specializes in the tire and rubber industry, has named Robert Muir as CEO and president. Muir is responsible for the overall management of TSD operations, including the accounting, human resources and safety departments. He will also be supervising TSD's...
  • Alabama State Port Authority Advances Plans for Intermodal Facility
    The Alabama State Port Authority's board of directors has approved two measures that advance the development of the port's new intermodal container transfer facility. The board authorized $11.5 million for the construction, inspection and testing of a rail access bridge into the intermodal rail facility. The ICTF will service import and...
  • TPM Asia Conference
    Now in its seventh year, TPM Asia attracts close to 600 attendees including top importers and exporters, carriers, 3PLs, ports and terminals. TPM Asia presents a series of in-depth sessions with top-level speakers focusing on container trade and logistics in the Europe-Asia, Trans-Pacific, and Intra-Asia markets, from an Asian perspective. This conference...
  • TransForce Buys Stake in Vitran
    North American trucking company TransForce has acquired about 1.8 million common shares of less-than-truckload operator Vitran Corp., representing 10.75 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares of Vitran. TransForce acquired the shares during the period from Dec. 17, 2012, to Jan. 24, through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Halifax Port Authority
    The economic volatility of 2012 continues to affect cargo business around the world. Undoubtedly, this uncertainty will place added pressure on our carrier partners and all logistics operators including terminal, truck, rail, forwarders and integrators. We will need to work collaboratively together to generate better performance and network optimization. The immediate...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Georgia Ports Authority
    This year, U.S. East Coast ports will be focused on making the infrastructure investments necessary to remain competitive in an evolving international marketplace, especially in light of the expansion of the Panama Canal. Additional terminal capacity and improved transportation via road and rail are critical, as well as the maintenance and...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Galborg USA
    The oversupply of dry bulk vessels weakened charter hire rates weakened considerably during 2012, and this extended into the market for multipurpose vessels used to carry breakbulk cargoes. Expectations are that this will continue until end-2013 when pundits predict demand will slowly catch up to supply. The oversupply of vessels...
  • Q&A: Obama and the Birthers: Are New Laws Valid?
    Q: There have been a lot of changes in the laws and regulations affecting transportation in the last four years, and presumably there'll be many more in the next four. I'm talking about taxes, motor carrier hours of service, road-building, airport and seaport security, on and on. I suppose we all...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Evergreen Shipping Agency (America)
    While we wish there were only two challenges ahead, we prefer to separate the challenges in three silos: capacity supply side, cargo demand and operating cost. These will be our industry's primary concerns. On the capacity supply side, overtonnaging remains a huge challenge for the container shipping industry. This problem...
  • ILWU Files Lawsuit Against Seattle Over Arena
    Sports enthusiasts in Seattle let out a hearty cheer this week when the National Basketball Association gave tentative approval to a plan that would bring professional basketball back to the city, but a proposed downtown arena to house the team could be a loser for the Port of Seattle. The site...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: DP World
    Our experience since 2009 shows clearly that an economic downturn can affect the whole world, including our industry. It has also shown the world is becoming smaller and more competitive than ever before. Meanwhile, the world's population is also growing. This takes us to a new era of sustainability and efficiency,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • CMA CGM sells 49% of Terminal Link to China Merchants
  • OPDR Felixstowe - Casablanca express
    Hamburg based Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) is now offering its customers a seven-day transit direct container service to Casablanca from ...
  • Maersk improves Belfast feeder coverage
    Maersk Line has announced improvements to its feeder coverage for Belfast, saying the services had 'become irregular and unpredictable as a result of continuous ...
  • Portonave leads the way in Santa Catarina
    The Brazil, Itajai-based Terminais Portuarios de Navegantes - better known as Portonave - processed 620,026 teu in 2012, 13.7% ahead of the previous year. Since ...
  • Boxship owners praying for market uptick
    According to the latest report compiled by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] there are currently 333 containerships idled, representing 6.6% of the global cellular ...
  • CI LinkedIn site tops 4,500
    Containerisation International's LinkedIn site has topped 4,500 members less than 18-months after its launch.With 200,000,000 million members worldwide [a growth ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets hefty Asia-Europe rate hike
    Hapag-Lloyd has taken the lead with plans to levy a hefty Asia to Europe rate increase in March, just as it did 12 months ago.The German line has notified customers ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Hope on the horizon?
    Wartsila believes the shipbuilding market will improve in 2013 but isn't counting its eggs before they hatch.
  • Safe strikes again
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have linked Safe Bulkers of Greece to the acquisition of another kamsarmax bulker.
  • Unipec turns to Nordic
    Nordic American Tankers appears to have cashed in on Unipec's insatiable appetite for tonnage.
  • Ship Finance ups the ante
    Ship Finance International's (SFI's) decision to beef up its convertible bond offering bodes well for a fundraiser that could top $350m, according to RS Platou Markets.
  • Second look proves costly
    The early termination of two time charter contracts will have a deeper impact on the bottom line of Mercator Lines Singapore than previously forecast, the Asian bulker operator warned investors Friday.
  • QGOG closes in
    QGOG Constellation (QGOG) has set the stage for its debut on the New York Stock Exchange with an initial public offering (IPO) that could top $550m.
  • Opportunity knocked
    Private equity investors have already missed the biggest opportunity this shipping generation will ever experience, according to Aristides Pittas.
  • EU piracy action urged
    European Union (EU) countries have been urged to come up with a unified strategy to combat the scourge of piracy.
  • Latvian execs appeal fails
    Three former senior executives of the Latvian Shipping Co accused of conspiracy, deceit and fraudulent misrepresentation over newbuilding consultancy agreements have failed in a bid to challenge the jurisdiction of the English courts.
  • Danske downs GOGL
    Danske Bank has cut John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean to sell at the start of what promises to be a difficult year for the dry sector.
  • Saade seals ports deal
    China Merchants (CMHI) is paying EUR 400m ($538.5m) for a 49% stake in CMA CGM's terminals operating company.
  • Nigeria cries foul
    A Nigerian government committee has warned Chevron over alleged bias against domestic shipowners.
  • Eco or bust
    Performance benefits offered by eco-ships mean owning the latest breed of vessels will become a matter of survival rather than choice, JP Morgan says.
  • Not quite Orlova yet
    A derelict Russian cruiseship has broken free of its tow off Canada.
  • Sweden eyes tonnage tax
    The Swedish government has pledged a new investigation into introducing a tonnage tax - but owners will have to wait.
  • SFL in creative issue
    Ship Finance International is looking to bag $250m from a notes issue aimed at clearing debt.
  • No surprises at Steamship
    A couple of words missing from a report in today's edition of TradeWinds may have caused confusion about the outlook for the Steamship Mutual protection and indemnity club.
  • Ofer empire dividing
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Keppel O&M to improve
    Keppel Offshore & Marine should see better results next year with margins expected to creep up from current levels, an analyst has said.
  • OPDR goes direct
    German short-sea line OPDR is launching a new container service to Morocco from the UK.
  • Maersk makes the cut
    Maersk Line says it has reached its 2020 emissions-reduction target nearly eight years early.
  • Aponte buys ro-pax
    Gianluigi Aponte's SNAV has snapped up a Stena Line ro-pax for an Italy to Croatia run.
  • Big John backs tankers
  • Cosco Pac to raise $300m
    Cosco Pacific has launched its expected fundraiser to expand its terminal and container leasing businesses.
  • SHI edges FPSO job
    Samsung Heavy Industries is said to have beaten compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries to the contract to build a $3.3bn floating production storage and offloading unit.
  • Exim Bank opens vaults
    Export-Import Bank of China is pumping another $3bn into ship finance this year.
  • Frontline clinches capes
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has sealed its move into bulkers with a deal for up to eight ships.
  • Japan LNG imports jump
    Japan's LNG imports reached a record high in 2012 increasing 11.2% year-on-year to 87.3mt, government data shows.
  • Howling at the moon
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Jebsen confirms trio
    Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi has confirmed to TradeWinds that it has ordered a trio of kamsarmax bulkers in Japan.
  • Tsakos ties-up Propontis
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has tied-up a two-year charter of a modern product tanker that takes its secured revenues to $1bn.
  • Heidmar solicits supporters
    Heidmar appears to be picking up the pace of a campaign aimed at expanding its tanker pools by courting new members.
  • Mermaid seals China job
    Mermaid Maritime, the offshore arm of Thoresen Thai Agencies, has won repeat business in China potentially worth up to $40m.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • ITC says Korean, Mexican washers hurt U.S. industry
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
  • NEWSFLASH: CMA CGM sells stake in terminals to China Merchants
    The liner carrier CMA CGM has sold a 49 percent stake in its terminal operating subsidiary Terminal Link to China Merchants Holdings, the largest public port operator in China, for 400 million euros ($538 million).
  • CN offers new services to leverage intermodal network
    The Canadian railroad has been an industry leader in making intermodal comparable to a truck service to attract shippers that demand fast and reliable freight transportation - and continues to hone its products.
  • Emirates cargo head to retire
    In an email to close associates, Ram Menen wrote that he's taking early retirement from his 27-year Emirates SkyCargo career to spend more time with family and friends and continue to travel the world.
  • Tampa sees benefit from Latin American growth
    The port director of the Tampa Port Authority said robust growth in Latin America presents potentially significant opportunities to ports at the intersection of major East-West and North-South trade lanes.
  • After record year, Alabama port expands
  • Maersk meets internal 2020 emissions goals
    "It is confirmation we're on the right track. And to keep that momentum we're raising the target to a 40 percent reduction in CO2 by 2020," said Morten Engelstoft, chief operating officer for Maersk Line.
  • Swift sets records, looks to 2013
  • COSCO Pacific buys Taicang terminal stake from parent
  • Panama wants canal to be more than a transit point

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Americas bunker prices end week firmer
    Demand was average on the US Gulf, players confirmed.
  • Greek illegal fuel trade turnover remains high
    Study by Merchant Marine Ministry confirmed market estimates regarding a shift in illegal fuel trade from heating oil to fuel for ships.
  • Defueling of standed US Navy vessel almost complete
    As of Friday afternoon, the defueling of the USS Guardian was already 70% complete.
  • Maersk Line reaches CO2 target eight years ahead of schedule
    'We are proud to hit this mark 8 years ahead of schedule. It is confirmation we're on the right track.'
  • Tallinn picks company for LNG feasibility study
    Research part of LNG in Baltic Sea Ports programme.
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    180 cSt prices up nearly $10 per metric tonne.
  • Prices move upward in Rotterdam
    Congestion easing in port, according to reports.
  • Owners need to hedge, says broker
    The rising bunker price is a forceful argument for hedging.
  • Brightoil wins reassurance from lenders
    Lenders have 'agreed in principle' to give waivers for breaches of the company's financial covenant.
  • Fuel-efficient ships 'matter of survival'
    'Widening gap' between eco-ships and older tonnage, says industry analyst.
  • Growing anger at delays in de-bunkering stricken ship
    US Ambassador promises to work closely with Philippine authorities over 'environmental concerns'.
  • German bunker company appoints new staff member
    New recruit comes from tanker background.
  • Chinese shipping giant warns of 'huge loss'
    Cosco blames weak container market and high fuel costs.
  • Wartsila sees growth ahead
    Company's strong position in 'dual-fuel market will support steady profits'.
  • Asian bunker prices end week higher
    IFO and MGO prices recorded gains in key Asian ports.
  • Singapore to invest millions into fourth LNG tank
    Tank will significantly boost terminal's capacity.
  • Scandlines to develop zero-emissions ship
    Ship will use electricity generated from unused wind farms' night-time power.
  • Fredriksen upbeat on oil, fuel tanker market
    Shipping magnate says industry would recover over the next 15-20 months.
  • EC eyes LNG bunkering as credible alternative
    Up to 139 ports could offer LNG bunkering.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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