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BRIEFS

February 28, 2013

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G6 abandons slow steaming to speed up Asia-Europe round voyage transit Container Throughput Index: Global box volume rises 2.3pc in January China-Australia Express (CAX) scrapped as Hainan PO Shipping exits Oz TS Lines slot hops on China-Australia run after Hainan PO exits Oz Chinese scrap yards rival India's as retired box tonnage rates rise Guangdong January container volume increases 17pc to 2.36 million TEU Baotou to spend US$320 million on 800 kilometres of roads old and new E-invoicing road ahead for carriers, shippers to cut costs: INTTRA report Hampton Roads ports post 2.9pc increase to 158,766 TEU in January St Petersburg boosts container volume in 2012 at 2.5 million TEU Matson to acquire Reef Shipping assets to grow in South Pacific CEVA appoints Thai manager to become chief of operations for China WWPC pair to move heavy pressure vessels from Malaysia to Mississippi American Trucking Associations posts highest January tonnage in 5 years Hong Kong ground handler AAT moves 19pc more air freight in January China's air cargo shifts from Shanghai to Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou SDV joins Air Works India to manage MRO providers' supply chain needs Beijing Capital International Airport gets whole-car import approval Tight air cargo capacity situation to ease in Istanbul with GSA deal

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Bahri launches 26,000-DWT Bahri Abha at Mumbai Port Hamburg Süd publishes Responsibility Report Kerala High Court orders arrest of Indian-flagged vessel presently in Ghana New container design promises more volume & higher payloads UASC adds Hazira to its GEM1 service Cotton exports may rise on low global supplies Bansal proposes allocation of INR 3,800 cr. for port connectivity projects Supreme Court relief for CHALR 1984 licencees Growth likely at 6.1-6.7 pc in 2013-14: Economic Survey INR shoots up enthused by favourable survey predictions

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
More overtaking lanes for state of Victoria's western highway The company Cut and Fill Pty Ltd has been awarded a contract to install new overtaking lanes along the Western Highway in Victoria (Australia). Work is expected to begin later this... Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will increase the rates on its trade route from East Asia to Mexico and the west coasts of Central America and South America by USD 500/teu... Federal Freight and Knorr-Bremse set up JV in Russia JSC Federal Freight, a major Russian rolling stock operator, and the German company Knorr-Bremse have set up a joint venture in Russia to produce equipment for rolling stock. The t... Fewer jobs in US airlines US airlines had 582,401 full and part-time employees on their books in December 2012, or almost 5,000 less than in comparison with the like-for-like period in 2011. The official fi... VTG to augment railcar fleet Hamburg (Germany)-based VTG Aktiengesellschaft, a European global wagon hire and rail logistics company, is planning to make more investments in its rolling stock fleet this year. ... CP Group's cargo traffic rises in January The combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for January 2013 show a significant year-on-year increase in cargo and mail tonnage. The two Hong Kong airlines carried 13... Green Cargo nominates CEO successor Sweden's rail transport service provider Green Cargo AB will be managed by Jan Kilström as new CEO from May 2013. He replaces the interim CEO Mats Hanson, marketing director of Gre... Growing lack of truck drivers may affect Canada's Economy In Canada, tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada r... New press officer for HHLA The German service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Karl Olaf Petters as its new press officer, with effect from 1 March. HHLA's communication departme... Swiss Post to launch automated parcel terminals Switzerland's national postal operator Swiss Post is extending its parcel services with its first introduction of automated parcel terminals, under the brand My Post 24. The free M... Post Nord reports decrease in 2012 profit The Scandinavian mail service provider Post Nord reported significant falls in its operating and net profit for the full year 2012. Although revenues only shrank by 1.4% year-on-ye... Pantos Logistics and Ebay Korea announce global delivery service Pantos Logistics, a global logistics business operating 164 global networks, has opened ePantos, a new-concept global delivery service that will be jointly operated with Ebay Kore...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Shell pauses Alaska drilling program Stevens Towing elects new president Meyer Werft floats out Norwegian Breakaway Wärtsilä opens new workshop in Brazil Fiskerstrand to build two LNG-fueled fish feed vessels Obama visits NNS to warn of sequester dangers STX OSV directors to shareholders: Reject Fincantieri offer

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
ILWU, TEMCO agree to new 5-year labor agreement Port Metro Vancouver adding Smart Fleet trucking scheme Port of Port Angeles improves web site Oregon governor praises house for vote approving bridge funding Toyota using Port of Brunswick as crossover vehicle export terminal

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Fuel costs create conflict of interest between LNG charterers and owners Total questions shipping firms' lack of incentive to boost their vessels' fuel-efficiency Pirates free Armada Tuah crew Analysts questions release without ransom Tindall Riley launches fixed-premium P&I product Carina opens new revenue stream by targeting smaller tonnage Independent STX OSV directors urge rejection of Fincantieri offer Warning follows financial advisers' assessment that S$1.22 per share is 'not attractive' Acquisitions strengthen Damco's annual results AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm moves closer to its customers Awilco LNG seeks charterers for ice-class newbuildings Vessels near completion at Daewoo shipyard New fears of KG bloodbath as Vega declares three funds insolvent But 40-strong fleet is safe, says finance manager SinOceanic posts $20.3m loss Company seeks refinancing on three of its four-ship fleet Private armed guards enter West Africa at their peril Myre Seadiver arrest in Nigeria highlights pitfalls facing security firms Delays drive JES International into the red China-based shipbuilder says customers 'less keen to take delivery' Profits decline at Samudera, but Indonesian coastal business to increase Singapore-listed intra-Asia specialist will look to grow Indonesian segment and explore new routes Windfarms threaten North Sea shipping Accseas highlights risk from location and number of proposed turbines Bankruptcy judge stymies BP's attempt to liquidate Alaska joint venture with OSG But has stage been set for sale of OSG's 37.5% stake ahead of April court hearing?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Shell spends $4.4Bn in Repsol LNG deal SHELL bolstered its LNG export capacity in the Americas by acquiring equity stakes in Repsol's Peru and Trinidad & Tobago subsidiaries for $4.4Bn US suit accuses union on the waterfront LABOUR corruption can be stopped quicker at New York's docks by exposing shady influences on particular business sectors, a former box executive has told Fairplay STX OSV advised to reject Fincantieri STX OSV was today advised to reject Fincantieri's offer for its remaining shares, and STX OSV's independent directors concurred Loss-making Bergen seeks yard unit buyer BERGEN, the Oslo-listed engineering group, said it expects to sell its majority stake in its shipbuilding unit during the next quarter NTS to issue $449M in bonds CHINA'S New Times Shipbuilding plans to issue 2.8Bn yuan ($449M) in medium-term notes in 2013 Rem weighs bond issue REM OFFSHORE said today it considering issuance of an unsecured bond on the Norwegian krone market Ex-Comanav boss to appeal COMANAV'S former chairman has filed an appeal against a five-year prison sentence in a Moroccan labour dispute Impairment loss widens NOCC's losses NOCC, the Oslo-listed provider of vehicle carrier tonnage, said today its losses deepened in 2012 despite 4Q narrowing Weaker cyclone bypasses key ore ports AUSTRALIA'S Port Hedland and Dampier were today spared the eye of Cyclone Rusty, which made landfall east of them as a downgraded Category 3 storm SHAFFE assails rate rises SHAFFE has warned today that hefty reefer box freight rises will cause a slip in trade growth China widens fishing boat insurance CHINESE fishing vessels of at least 1,000gt will be obliged to be insured against spills at the end of this week BV's profits drop 10% BUREAU Veritas said today adjusted operating profits from its maritime business dropped 10% year on year in 2012 to €84.7M ($110.7M) LPG prices slashed SAUDI ARAMCO has slashed LPG contract prices again, to, a six-month low, traders said today LR1 rise shocks brokers RATES to ship naphtha on LR1 tankers have risen to a one-month high of Worldscale 116.25, or $10,996 per day, on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route Awilco LNG 4Q12 profits fall but rise in FY AWILCO LNG today said net profits for 4Q12 fell to $6.6M, from $7.7M year on year

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Drop in China's PMI Causes Concern China's manufacturing growth and new orders both fell sharply in February. HSBC's flash purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped from 52.3 in January to 50.4 this month, taking most analysts by surprise. The new orders sub-index fell to 50.9 from 53.1 in January, and new export orders to 49.8 from 53.7. Commenting, a... Saudi Airlines Cargo Adds Freighter Capacity Saudi Airlines Cargo will add additional flights to selected routes in its existing freighter schedule, effective from March and April. The new schedule will include one additional weekly B747 freighter from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Frankfurt, Germany, bringing the total number of freighter flights to four from Dhaka. It will also include... MIQ Logistics Names Carr President and CEO John Carr's role as president at MIQ Logistics is expanded to include CEO responsibilities.MIQ Logistics has expanded John Carr's role in the company, naming him president and CEO, effective immediately. He will retain his current position as chairman of the board of directors. Carr joined the Kansas-based supply chain management company... Transportation Infrastructure Bill Introduced Sens. John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller, D-W.Va., and Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., have introduced legislation that they say would leverage federal investment to rebuild and expand transportation infrastructure. The American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act of 2013 would establish a $5 billion fund to provide incentives for private, state and regional investments in... DHL Supply Chain to Invest $52.5 Million in Indonesia DHL Supply Chain has announced it will invest €40 million (about US$52.5 million) in Indonesia over the next few years. The announcement was made at the launch of the logistics company's 17,000 square meter warehouse in Cimanggis in the Jakarta area of Indonesia. It has enough docks to accommodate 176 containers... Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Rose 4.3 Percent in January The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reported preliminary traffic figures in January showed demand for air cargo strengthened in advance of the Chinese New Year holiday period, which fell in February this year, versus January last year. Asia-Pacific international air cargo demand, measured in freight metric ton kilometers, recorded a 4.3... Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Experiences Largest Drop of 2013 Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates dropped 3.9 percent in the week ending Feb. 27, which was its largest week over week drop so far in 2013. Spot eastbound trans-Pacific rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped to $2,436 per 40-foot container, down $100 from last week, according to the Wednesday... Transporeon Group Asia Pacific Names Business Development Director Han Hee Ting, Transporeon Group Asia Pacific's new business development director.Transporeon Group Asia Pacific has appointed Han Hee Ting as its business development director. He will be part of the senior management team based in Singapore to further strengthen the e-logistics company's presence in the region. Han has more than 20 years... United Grain Locks Out ILWU Grain Handlers United Grain Corp. on Wednesday locked out the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from its export terminal in Vancouver, Wash., charging that a member of the Labor Relations Committee at ILWU Local 4 attempted to sabotage equipment at the facility. The incident comes at the same time that another terminal operator,... Pacific International Lines Fined for Criminal Oil Pollution Pacific International Lines has been sentenced in U.S. federal court under the terms of a plea agreement that requires the Singapore-based container shipping company to pay $2.2 million in criminal penalties, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Pacific International Lines previously pleaded guilty to three felony charges that it made... ILA, USMX Extend Deadline for Local Talks The International Longshoremen's Association and employers have set a new March 8 deadline for negotiation of local contracts that supplement a coastwide master agreement covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports. When the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance reached tentative agreement earlier this month on a Maine-to-Texas coastwide contract,... Top U.S. Trading Partners in 2012 In goods, in billions of U.S. dollarsThe U.S. goods trade in 2012 reached $3.8 trillion, 59.5 percent in imports. While the top 10 partners held 64.2 percent share of the trade, the top 5 trade partners held 52.8 percent. Rank Country Total Market Share Total U.S. Trade U.S. Exports U.S.... Going Global: Building a Sustainable Logistics Model in the Age of Globalization Be Prepared for TPM You can accelerate your speed to market in the global economy and achieve a competitive advantage. Find out how-and prepare to get more ideas at the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference March 3-6-by downloading this white paper. Globalization puts forward opportunities to companies of any size who can effectively provide... U.S. Intermodal Container Traffic Monthly year-over-year percent change in domestic and international containers moving through U.S. intermodal networks.December domestic container traffic increased 5.4 percent year-over-year yet tumbled 12.1 percent sequentially. December international container traffic fell 7.7 percent year-over-year and dropped 5.5 percent sequentially. Domestic container traffic surged 12.2 percent year-over-year in calendar 2012... U.S. Trade In billions of U.S. dollarsAgricultural GoodsIn calendar 2012, U.S. agricultural exports were up 3.6 percent, imports advanced 4.1 percent, with overall agricultural trade ahead 3.8 percent year-over-year. The December 2012 agricultural trade dropped 6.1 percent sequentially while advancing 5.7 percent year-over-year.Roll Over Data Points for Exact FiguresData Included: 12/2012 The chart... Customs' Insect Find in Texas Is a Nation First* Pronotacantha armata, which measures about seven to eight millimeters in size.U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists at the Laredo, Texas, port of entry have intercepted a pest not previously encountered by Customs. The interception occurred at the import lot at World Trade Bridge. The specialists examined a commercial shipment of... U.S. Intermodal Shipments Monthly year-over-year percent change in intermodal shipments of 20-foot, 40-foot and 53-foot units in the United States.December 53-foot traffic tumbled 12.1 percent sequentially, 40-footers dropped 5.9 percent and 20-footers were off 5 percent. Year-over-year December 53-foot traffic advanced 5.8 percent, while 40-footers dropped 6.7 percent and 20-footers tumbled 10.4 percent.... U.S. IMC Intermodal Yield Average revenue per intermodal load by intermodal marketing companies by month and monthly year-over-year percent change. The average IMC intermodal yield in December was $2,669 per load, $97 or 3.8 percent above November and $26 or 1 percent above December 2011. The average calendar 2012 IMC intermodal yield...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Markets react against Italian election deadlock Stock markets around the world were thrown into fresh chaos yesterday as the Italian election fiasco threatened to plunge the eurozone into a new bout of uncertainty.Spain's ... Profits decline at Samudera, but Indonesian coastal business to increase CKYH NE4 resumption threat to rates Reports that the CKYH alliance [Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping] will reactivate its mothballed NE4 Asia - north Europe loop in May could prove the ... Acquisition trail leads to a strong year for Damco AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm Damco reported a 19% year-on-year increase in net revenue last year - thanks in part to the integration of China-based forwarder ... Maersk fires unit cost silver bullet to leave rivals for dead The container arm of AP Moller-Maersk has already shown most of its peers a clean pair of heels at the top of the profitability stakes successfully negotiating ... Rickmers Maritime sees net profits slip in 2012 Containership owner Rickmers Maritime suffered a double-digit decrease in net profits in 2012 and it does not expect increases in time charter rates or vessel values ... Port of Hamburg benefits from Russia joining the WTO The Port of Hamburg benefitted from an increase in its Russian container traffic in 2012 following the country's decision to join the World Trade Organisation.Figures ...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Torm cuts forecast Torm has revised its 2012 earnings forecast in anticipation of disposals that are due to conclude later this year. Maybulk doubles down Malaysian Bulk Carriers appears to have placed an order for another supramax bulker in a move that underscores its appetite for fresh tonnage. Oil spill rocks US Gulf Authorities in Louisiana are racing to contain an oil spill caused by an allision between a crewboat and an inactive wellhead in the US Gulf. Brightoil bets on West Brightoil Petroleum of Hong Kong has pledged to reactive a trading desk in Houston in a bid to expand its presence in the West. GasLog nears new loan GasLog is close to refinancing a loan linked to one of its trading LNG carriers, an executive says. Solvang turns it round Norway's Solvang Shipping has made it back into profit in 2012 as revenue increased. Second guessing Scorpio With Scorpio Tankers now sitting pretty with its newbuilding funded all but sorted, shipping's top analysts are placing their bets on how many more ships the company will order. Ice nice for Germans German wind farm engineering group SeaRenergy is keen on buying three unwanted Danish icebreakers. Second chance for HSH Germany's HSH Nordbank deserves a second chance, according to the financial minister of one of its biggest state shareholders. Provision batters Bergen Losses at its shipbuilding division have pushed Bergen Group to a huge fourth quarter deficit. Maersk bond sales likely AP Moller-Maersk is set for more fundraising in bond markets this year. GasLog lags Street Peter Livanos-backed GasLog has carded a weaker than expected fourth quarter performance. Solstad profit surges Norway's Solstad Offshore has recovered from a loss in 2011 to post a profit last year. Grindrod earnings soar South African tanker and bulker owner Grindrod has posted a much improved 2012 profit despite falling revenue. Deep Sea in the black Deep Sea Supply sounded an optimistic note for its new $850m Brazilian venture after reporting a return to profit in the fourth quarter. Fincantieri rebuffed Fincantieri's efforts to complete a full takeover of STX OSV have hit a snag after the Singapore-listed shipbuilder advised its shareholders to reject the offer. Stowaway's daring escape A Libyan teenager who stowed away on a Safmarine ship has been deported from South Africa after being caught leaving the vessel on a life raft. Rem eyes new sale Norwegian owner Rem Offshore is planning another raid on the domestic bond market. Finance pain endures Norwegian boxship owner SinOceanic Shipping is still being hammered by the cost of debt taken on to pay for its new vessels. NOCC beats bets Norwegian Car Carriers has put in a stronger than expected fourth quarter showing. Golden doubles up Golden Stena Weco has confirmed the acquisition of its second tanker. Subsea 7 scores again Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has clinched another pipe-laying deal in the North Sea. Awilco down to one Awilco LNG has been left with just one of its LNG carriers in full employment as it marks its first year as a listed company. Buss ship listing A German cargoship suffered an apparent cargo shift off Australia on Tuesday, leaving it listing heavily. Fiskerstrand wins duo Egil Ulvan Rederi has inked a deal for two new fish-feed carriers in Norway. Eimskip sells smallest Iceland's Eimskip has sold its smallest freight vessel. Swiber builds backlog Swiber Holdings, the Singapore-based offshore contractor, has secured fresh contracts worth over $150m, it said Wednesday. Delaying tactics hit JES Delaying tactics by shipowners reluctant to take delivery of newbuildings has put a dent into the results of JES International. Rickmers extends boxship Rickmers Maritime has secured six months of employment for a containership that was due to come off charter in March. Samudera profits slump Samudera Shipping was unable to turn things around in the fourth quarter and has seen full-year profits plummet. First Northland cargo sails Northland Resources has seen its first cargo of high-quality iron ore concentrate exported from Norway on Monday.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ILA, USMX extend local negotiations deadline a week The U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) and International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) said they have agreed to extend the March 1 deadline for completion of local negotiations to March 8. Expeditors ends year with a whimper Crude, not charters, cause gas spike, say U.S. shipowners Maersk raising transatlantic rates on April 1 Senators propose $5 billion fund for transport investments The fund would essentially act as an infrastructure bank, an idea that has been previously proposed by President Obama and other lawmakers. But the term "infrastructure bank" does not appear in the proposed bill. Missouri debates forwarder tax credit If passed, forwarders could receive a credit of 40 cents per kilogram for cargo placed on outbound flights from a Missouri airport, starting July 1. The incentive is capped at $7.5 million annually through June 30, 2021. 29 U.S. states set 2012 export records Total merchandise exports from all 50 states helped contribute to the record-setting value of goods and services exports in 2012, which reached $2.2 trillion. Evergreen hiking U.S.-to-Med rates FMC reviews 26 OTI license applications SAP releases TM update early Nestlé uses wind at water bottling plant CMA CGM PEX 3 service to call Charleston APM Terminals says cranes are running faster Aljex releases rail intermodal management tool Rickmers' ship trust sees 2012 profits decline Barber named UPS International president United Grain locks out ILWU after alleged sabotage The Pacific Northwest grain terminal operator said its decision was based on evidence that shows two significant attempts to sabotage export equipment were carried out by a member of ILWU Local 4. DHL invests in Indonesia Turn IT up! Today's non-vessel-operating common carrier faces a tricky task: how to avoid being a jack of all trades but master of none. Any successful NVO - whether large or small, neutral or not - will have a book of business that varies widely in its basic characteristics. Those differences include its customers' volumes, lanes, origins, consolidation needs, and not least, its technological requirements. IAG adds more China capacity

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Vilma Oil granted ISO certification Vilma Oil granted ISO certifications for management standard and environment management standard. Strong winds distrupt bunkering operations at Falmouth 'For several days up to three ships at a time used the anchorages for taking on fuel oil and stores.' Prices continue softening across Europe Congestion reported at Gibraltar. MGO prices flat in Fujairah while avails remain tight Mixed outlook on prices across markets. Cockett launches V-Marine Fuels Physical supply division to 'strengthen its positions in the Rotterdam and UK and English Channel markets.' Launch of the Fujairah Oil Terminal 'is a major breakthrough' Gulf Petrochem's Fujairah Terminal 'caters to the rapidly growing demand for storage capacity.' Shell-Repsol LNG deal confirmed Nearly $7 billion worth of assets changing hands. Ship that bunkered in Gibraltar 'should have been inspected' New maritime dispute between Gibraltar and Spain. Software saves fuel, says RINA Software requires crew to be trained but will deliver payback. Bangladesh market could open to new players Country's ports need 'sound bunker supply chain'. Bunker prices in Asia on downward trend Demand in Singapore was above average on Wednesday. DNVPS issues bunker alert for New York Higher than expected density levels in low sulphur HFO found at New York and nearby ports, says DNVPS. Samudera reports reduced profit for 2012 Singapore-listed shipowner says bunkers will push up costs. APL: Reducing fuel consumption 'absolutely critical' Bunkers 'a very significant cost item' for APL, says President of firm. Italian ship maker builds profit in 2012 Company's profit rose 67% during the year. Japanese bunker output to fall in March Drop in supply due to Chiba-based refinery turnaround of Kyokuto Petroleum Industries. Tidal modelling can save on fuel Singapore and Malacca Straits have 'complex tides' which affect passage time and fuel consumption. Panama's bunker sales up in 2012 Total of 5,153 ships received bunker fuel at Panama in 2012, up from 4,810 in 2011.

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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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