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BRIEFS

January 30, 2013

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Cosco faces de-listing risk after warning of 'significant' 2012 loss Suez Canal transits under threat as violent unrest in Egypt worsens Guangdong to spend US$11.5 billion on transport infrastructure this year 'K' Line upgrades intra-Asia, adds Thai, Philippines, Vietnam links Singaporean-Dutch trade in 2012 makes Netherlands No 3 EU trade partner Agility expands in Malaysian renewable energy with bonded warehouse Hapag-Lloyd to increase export reefer rate out of Mexico February 23 Damco reshuffles top management, moves HQ from Copenhagen to The Hague ESC: Europe needs rail sector liberalisation ahead of EC policy package DHL expects stable growth in Africa's air freight sector in 2013 OHL takes to Descartes cloud-based ASAC for US-bound high risk cargo IATA urges teamwork in European action plan to reduce runway accidents

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JANUARY 29, 2013
MOL gets go-ahead to install packaged container ballast water treatment system in cargo hold Rickmers-Linie successfully recertified as per latest ISO standards Cotton exports to increase on rising Chinese demand Wheat exports may touch 9.5 mt in current fiscal Antwerp Port Authority road show in India early next month New Mangalore Port attains MoS target for 2012-13 CAG commences performance audit of highway projects ICD-Khodiyar organises tree plantation drive on Republic Day RBI cuts repo rate, CRR by 25 bps

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JANUARY 29, 2013
New Sydney freight line opens The new 36 km long southern Sydney freight line has commenced operations. The AUD 1 billion (EUR 790 millios) track will speed up train movements through Sydney and improve the ove... BNSF to invest USD 4.1 billion in 2013 BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest around USD 4.1 billion this year, some USD 450 million more than in 20... North America's commercial vehicle market expanding The new state of the industry report compiled by ACT Research Co (ACT) reveals that orders for medium duty commercial vehicles in the USA in Q4/2012 was the best since Q1/2008. The... CMA sells 49% of Terminal Link to China Merchants Holding The French shipping company CMA CGM and China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Ltd (CMHI) have signed a share purchase agreement on the sale of a 49% equity interest in ... Würfel rejuvenates fleet The German forwarder Würfel, a specialist for transport on outsize trailers and whose holding is in Bremerhaven, acquired 52 new Mercedes and MAN trucks over the past 18 months, th... AirAsia X extends ULD contract with Chep Aerospace Solutions AirAsia X, the Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost airline affiliate of the AirAsia Group, and Chep Aerospace Solutions are extending their unit load device (ULD) outsourcing and man... Gulftainer to invest in Ust-Luga Gulftainer, a privately owned port operator based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed an agreement to become a shareholder in the Russian port of Ust-Luga, which is located nea... VBC changing in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Volvo Bus Corporation (VBC) is expanding Thomas Hartmann's area of responsibilities, with effect from 1 February. Hartmann, who already began to manage sales of Volvo buses in Germ... Ram Menen's retirement now definite Ram Menen, one of the most distinguished personalities of the global air cargo business, is retiring from Emirates SkyCargo in June 2013. Menen took charge of the air cargo divisio... KLM transports masterpieces for "Amsterdam 2013" KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its cargo division have become the proud sponsor and official carrier of "Amsterdam 2013". 2013 is a very special year for... ADB Airfield Solutions upgrades Basra international airport The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority has selected Belgium-based ADB Airfield Solutions to modernize Basra international airport, the country's second busiest airport. The upgrade wil... Agility receives ISO 9001:2008 certification in Europe and Central Asia Agility, a leading global logistics provider, recently acquired ISO 9001:2008 certification for its area east region, which includes Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. T...

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Court accepts BP's Deepwater Horizon plea deal Vane Line wins $13.1 million TRANSCOM contract Mack Boring to distribute Steyr marine diesel engines LaHood to step down Mermaid Maritime wins subsea contracts worth $30 million Mat-Su Borough tries to give Susitna away Kings Point welcomes new Deputy Superintendent EU funds study of barriers to LNG fueling IHC Merwede introduces new OSV series

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JANUARY 29, 2013
General Dynamics NASSCO nets TOTE vessel conversion deal Derelict vessel sinks in Tacoma waterway New PDX Starbucks store offers look at Portland's past Transportation Secretary LaHood not returning for second term Inchcape Shipping Services gives update on Egyptian ports

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Philippines to test the law of the sea in South China Sea dispute Can the Philippines take China to tribunal and win a long-running territorial spat? US dockers and employers return to bargaining table February 6 contract expiry looms as federally mediated talks resume Nordic Insurance Plan gets provisional thumbs-up Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland policy terms from are amalgamated Who will benefit from the new Nordic Insurance Plan? Clauses improve clarity for owners, operators and insurers of mobile offshore units Appeal decision upholds shipowner's right to limit liability Landmark ruling comes 22 years after the event Enrica Lexie case moves to Delhi Case will set precedent for future incidents involving private armed guards Enrica Lexie legacy Italy battles for jurisdiction as landmark case moves to Delhi The truth behind oil tanker spills Most oil is spilled during loading and discharging cargoes at port Scorpio expects healthy earnings for two new tankers Expectation of $19,250 per day signals a brighter spell for product tankers China Merchants' Terminal Link deal gets mixed response Moody's changes its outlook from stable to negative but S&P rating stays the same Seafarers to strike as Greece seeks to ease restrictions on ferry firms Draft law aims to lift the burden on loss-making sector Low-priced orders see Daewoo's net income plunge But strong orders in 2012 signal better annual results for 2014 PwC urges shipping to improve its sustainability reporting Few companies declare their emissions despite the benefits this delivers 'There are no easy fixes any more' PwC benchmark survey tracks shipping's fall and foretells new troubles ahead Mother of all ratios Shipping companies are destroying shareholder value, finds PwC Cosco Corp wins $54m orders for two platform supply vessels Deal with unnamed European owner carries two options DP World posts 2.4% rise in volumes Container terminal specialist highlights improved efficiency and productivity Virginia bidders left in limbo Port authority postpones privatisation decision

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Floods choke off Australia's coal shipments BROKERS told Fairplay today that coal movements from Australia are still almost zero because flooding still grips Queensland, even though storms have moved on COSCO expects $1.68Bn in 2012 losses COSCO said it expects to lose RMB10.45Bn yuan ($1.68Bn) for full 2012 Scorpio lowers guidance NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has pared Wall Street expectations for 4Q12, but confirmed positive charter-rate momentum for 2013 Georgia LNG export plan gathers steam A SHELL-Kinder Morgan joint venture has energised LNG export plans for Elba Island, Georgia, one of the few remaining LNG import terminals in the US Abbot Point control shifts IN A DEAL worth more than $2Bn, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone has sold its 100% control of Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Queensland, Australia, to APSEZ's own controlling stakeholder Lauritzen lent $75M TWO EXPORT finance banks have issued a $75M term loan facility to J Lauritzen, the Copenhagen shipping group Peril seen in export credit financing SHIPPING'S dependency on export credit finance is threatening the sector's recovery by fuelling excessive ordering, a shipping analyst warned today Product tanker balance tightening SUPPLY and demand balance will tighten from this year to 2015 in the product tanker sector, an Oslo investment bank predicted today Ningbo drops into red SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine said today it expects net losses of 120M yuan ($19.3M) for full-year 2012, mainly because of depressed freight rates Modern VLCCs drive scrapping of older tonnage BETTER fuel efficiency of modern VLCCs is likely to promote the scrapping of older ships, with the sector's tonnage balance and capacity utlisation challenges growing, shipping analysts predicted today Baltic traffic disappoints CONTINUING economic problems in the eurozone keep dampening cross-Baltic Sea cargo flows, according to German port figures Belize flag unfurls incentives THE BELIZE ship register has announced new incentives to build on gains achieved by the flag in 2012 Mechel buys out Vanino minority stakeholder MECHEL, the Russian speciality steel and coal-mining group, has agreed to buy out the remaining minority stakeholder in Vanino port Neste could lose 130 jobs NESTE Shipping, the tanker arm in the Neste oil group in Finland, has started a programme to improve its efficiency that could lead up to 130 job losses, almost one-third of its workforce Hess to exit downstream HESS HAS revealed plans to sell its refining, terminal and storage holdings and focus instead on exploration and production

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JANUARY 29, 2013
East to West Intermodal Rates Up for Week East to west spot intermodal rates shot up last week, partly because of a shortage in the New York-New Jersey to Los Angeles lane, but overall spot rates remained relatively flat compared to last week, still hovering at levels roughly 25 percent lower than in early October. All-in, door-to-door -53-foot domestic... Suez Convoys 'Continuing' Despite Unrest in Eqypt Civil unrest in Egypt is not impacting operations at the key Suez Canal ports of Ismailia and Suez and Port Said. A state of emergency has been declared in a number of Suez Canal cities, but Inchcape Shipping Services advised that terminals are operating normally and canal convoys are continuing. "The Egyptian... Carriers Advise Shippers on ILA Strike Contingencies Container ship lines serving East and Gulf Coast ports are urging customers to pick up import containers and return empty boxes before the International Longshoremen's Association contract expires Feb. 6. Maersk Line issued an advisory encouraging customers with dry or refrigerated containers on terminals "to take every available opportunity to have... Port Freeport Channel Deepening Project Moves to Congress Port Freeport in Texas received a positive report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' chief for its Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project, which will deepen and widen the Freeport channel. The report will be transmitted to Congress. Port Freeport's next step will be to begin the estimated three-year preliminary engineering... ATA Asks FMCSA to Delay New Driver Hours Rule The American Trucking Associations wants the starting date for new federal hours of service rule for truck drivers delayed to give trucking companies more time to train drivers and adjust operations. In a letter to Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrator Anne S. Ferro, ATA President and CEO Bill Graves asked for... Ex-Im Bank Opens Detroit Office (L-R) Rep. John D. Dingell; Rep. Gary Peters; Fred P. Hochberg, Ex-Im Bank chairman, president; Senator Debbie Stabenow; Michigan Governor Rick Snyder; and Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber president, CEO. The Export-Import Bank of the United States has opened its new regional export finance center at the U.S. Export Assistance Center... DHL Express Renews Lease at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol DHL Express has renewed its lease agreement at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for another 10 years. Wouter van Benton, managing director of DHL Express, and Andre van den Berg, director of Schiphol Real Estate, signed the agreement on Jan. 28. DHL Express has been located at Anchoragelaan, at Schiphol Southeast, since 2006.... US Steel Imports Rose 16.9 Percent in 2012 U.S. steel imports in December 2012 totaled 2.3 million tons, a decline of 13.9 percent from 2.7 million tons in November, according to American Institute for International Steel. Imports plummeted month-to-month because many buyers minimized inventory and reacted cautiously as the "fiscal cliff" approached at the end of the year, said David... LaHood to Step Down as US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation since 2009, today announced that he will not serve a second term for President Obama's Cabinet. He said in an e-mail to DOT employees that he plans to stay on until his successor is confirmed. LaHood was the only Republican in the president's... Canadian Pacific's Profit Plummets 93 Percent Class I rail carrier Canadian Pacific Railway reported profit in the fourth quarter of 2012 was C$15 million (about US$14.9 million), plummeting 93 percent from $219.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Quarterly revenue was $1.5 billion, rising 6 percent from $1.4 billion in the same quarter in 2011. A $185... ILA Negotiations: Not Over Yet What's remarkable about the latest twists in the longshore labor negotiations for East and Gulf Coast ports is the muted reaction from shippers. Maybe shippers are simply weary of being whipsawed by five months of contract expirations and strike deadlines since last September. Maybe they've decided they're ready with contingency plans... MSC Hikes Europe-Asia Rates Ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced general rate increases from Europe to the Middle East and Asia for the first quarter of 2013. Effective immediately, the rate hike will be $1,500 per refrigerated container originating from Europe to any destination in the Middle East or Asia. Beginning March 10, the increase... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: U.S. Customs and Border Protection This coming year we will continue to see substantive new benefits for the trade community and our economy as a result of the ongoing transformation of U.S. trade facilitation. Government continues to partner with stakeholders to achieve joint solutions that reduce the length and cost of transactions, enhance coordination and... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America One initiative the NCBFAA has worked on for the last several years that will continue into 2013 is the ongoing co-development with Customs and Border Protection of the functionalities needed to make the Automated Commercial Environment a practical operating system. In 2013, we expect ACE to include border/cargo release and... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp What happens in the regulatory arena over the next year depends in great measure on how disciplined Congress becomes. For example, where will budget cuts hit the various regulatory agencies? Will new laws be enacted that require agencies to take on significant new responsibilities but provide no additional funding, staffing... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Jacksonville Port Authority Among the many issues of critical importance to the nation's seaports in 2013 will be more vigorous coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congress on prioritizing, funding and actually completing projects to maintain the nation's competitiveness on the international stage. This will require leadership and vision to... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: International Projects Basel III, a global standard that significantly increases the amount of capital and liquidity that lending institutions must maintain to support their operations, is likely to make trade finance less available and more costly in the foreseeable future. The Third Basel Accord increases the capital ratio to 4.5 percent, plus an... UK's Tyne Port to Invest in Wood Pellet Business The port of Tyne, Europe's biggest handler of wood pellets, announced plans to invest £180 million ($283 million) in additional facilities to handle, store and distribute imports for the UK's power plants. The port in northeast England, which has capacity for 1.4 million metric tons of wood pellets annually, said it... High Level of Asia-Europe Cancellations Expected Ocean carriers have become adept at reducing capacity on an ad hoc basis when cargo volumes drop, and this operating strategy could reach a new level next month during the annual Chinese New Year celebration. With indications that factories in Asia will begin closing in early February and remain shut for...

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Newbuild uncertainty reigns That is the view of Braemar Seascope's research director Mark Williams. The executive told delegates attending a recent Marine Money conference that there were ... OOCL launches GRI in 'bastion of stability' tradelane Assuming that the current US east coast labour contract negotiations have been resolved by that date, OOCL is intending to apply a general rate increase effective ... DP World posts 2.4% rise in volumes DP World handled 56.1m teu across its global terminal network in 2012 - a 2.4% increase over 2011 and up 3.7% when adjusted for the divestment of four ... New Evergreen service banks on Turkey Taiwanese ocean carrier Evergreen Line is launching a new feeder service in the eastern Mediterranean at the end of January. Offering an improved 10-day service ... Kranich predicts 2013 peak season for box trades as conditions stabilise Early indications suggest that 2013 could shape up into a considerably better year for container lines than 2012, which failed to match promises in the latter half.That ... CMA CGM retains calls at terminals sold to China Merchants

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Spill totals slide Accidental oil spills from tankers hit a record low in 2012, according to statistics released by the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF). Great Lakes gold mine? Calumet Specialty Products Partners of the US is exploring the feasibility of building and operating a crude oil loading dock on Lake Superior. Trans Power targets IPO Indonesian tug and barge operator PT Trans Power Marine is planning to list on the Jakarta Stock Exchange next month. Cash for Turkish ferries The EBRD prepares EUR 33m loan towards three new ships for city of Izmir. Two vie for run Two US companies are bidding to operate a ferry service down the east coast of Canada to Maine. Siem ices Garnet lay-up? There is confusion over whether Siem Offshore has shelved plans to put one of its high spec anchor handlers into warm lay-up. Veteran ro-pax sold Danish ferry company Danske Faerger has offloaded a laid-up ro-pax to compatriot Petersen and Sorensen. Hanjin Shipping Holdings slips Korean owner Hanjin Shipping Holdings has posted a 25% drop in earnings for 2012 despite revenue rising. Seaspan to supersize Big spending Seaspan is ready to supersize its already formidable 2013 newbuilding tally, its CEO says. KDM volumes shrink Ukrainian cargoship owner KDM Shipping has posted a slide in volumes in 2012. New name on DSX roster Manning & Napier has taken a significant position in Diana Shipping in what is a rare move in the sector for the US investor. Hanjin closes on orders Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction is closing in on orders for up to 20 ships. Chios buys panamax Dino Caroussis has stepped into the sale and purchase market to pick up a panamax bulker, brokers say. Scorpio warning 'minor' A profit warning from Scorpio Tankers has been brushed aside as a minor issue by analysts tracking the tonnage hungry owner. Mermaid boosts backlog Mermaid Maritime has added to its recent flurry of contracts wins with more work across Asia. K Line selling again? Japanese owner K Line is reported to have offloaded more bulkers as it trims its fleet. Schulte ship released A German boxship that grounded on a reef in the Maldives has been allowed to leave. Provisions cap DSME Provisions which scarred another quarter of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's balance sheet will keep the shipbuilder's stock capped, a leading analyst says. Tokelau gifts ferry The government of Tokelau in the Pacific has handed over a laid-up ferry to Samoa. K Line's rating cut Standard & Poor's (S&P) has downgraded the debt rating of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) due to doubts over the speed of its recovery. Clarksons charts China loss China's shipbuilding industry has seen its newbuilding orderbook cut in half in the past two years with a staggering 90 yards running out of work, Clarksons says. Sembcorp settles Singapore's Sembcorp Marine has reached a deal to end a row over unauthorised foreign exchange transactions with its former auditor Ernst & Young. Orlova tug recalled An attempt to re-fix a tow line to a cruiseship adrift off Canada has failed. China Merchants bags $1bn China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has secured a $1bn loan from its parent company. Polaris plotting IPO Polaris Shipping of South Korea is rumoured to be lining up an IPO just a few months after the biggest deal in its history. Norway top spenders Norwegian shipowners spent the most money on newbuildings last year latest research from Clarkson shows. DP World inches up DP World has reported modest growth in the numbers of containers handled worldwide, it emerged Tuesday. Scorpio set to miss Scorpio Tankers is set to miss analyst's fourth quarter earnings estimates for 2012 it emerged Tuesday. Biomass to boost bulk Wood pellet exports from the US to Europe have jumped 70% year-on-year, latest industry figures show. ICTSI raises $100m International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has tapped the bond market for the second time in a month raising $100m. Shell eyes US exports Shell is teaming up with Kinder Morgan have joined the growing number of companies looking to export LNG from the US.

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JANUARY 29, 2013
ATA requests hours of service compliance delay NS budgets $2 billion for asset improvements The largest expenditure, $831 million, will go to maintenance and replacement of tracks, crossties, ballast and bridges to ensure reliable and safe operations. Another $420 million will be used to buy new locomotives and other equipment. Commentary: English football and liner shipping LaHood confirms he'll step down from DOT The U.S. transportation secretary has been coy about his intentions in recent months, but department watchers expected him to leave after one term. A few months ago he said he hadn't decided on whether or not to stay. VPA to hold hearing on terminal privatization Both APM Terminals and a group that includes Maher Terminals and JPMorgan IIF Acquisitions LLC have submitted bids to privatize the VPA terminals under the state's Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995. Washington Notebook: Report provides update on U.S. export strategy U.S. exporters praise Japan beef trade agreement Japan is currently the No. 2 market for U.S. beef exports in terms of value and No. 3 in volume (143,900 metric tons or 317.2 million pounds) valued at $969.8 million through the first 11 months of 2012. OOCL hiking transatlantic rates Durable goods manufacturing grows in December NRF expects 3.4% sales growth in 2013 Corps gives nod to Freeport channel deepening Evergreen launches Greece-Turkey-Malta feeder DP World container volumes up 2.4% Ex-Im Bank opens Detroit export finance office U.S. steel imports in December fall 13.9% U.S. supports solar exports to Mexico Miller trade group's head steps down

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JANUARY 29, 2013
Rotterdam needs LNG bunker tanker Port authority could help procure the investment. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Markets generally stable. Prices show mix movements across Europe Congestion eases in Rotterdam. Seaspan: 'We don't have enough fuel efficient ships' 'As soon as fuel efficiency is taken care of, other things are taken care of accordingly,' says CEO. Rotterdam annual bunker sales down by a tenth Only MGO sales show year-on-year growth in 2012 in Dutch bunkering hub. Fuel oil 'supply glut' continues Overhang 'may continue until the start of regional refinery maintenance season.' Refiner to start offering low sulphur product in March Hyundai hopes to be selling 5,000 mt of low sulphur material a month. Asian bunker activities to pick up ahead of Chinese New Year Buyers face surcharges in Hong Kong. Asian IFO prices lack direction Singapore benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel lost $1.50 pmt. Rewarding risk If bunker providers play the role of banks in the shipping casino, there has to be something in it for them. Conference to discuss ways to build US LNG bunker market Forum will look at end-user challenges. US-based firm to sell New Jersey refinery Hess Corporation will close the refinery by the end of February 2013 and exit the refining business.

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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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