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May 12, 2014

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Panama's nationwide construction strike ends, canal work resumes New Orleans docks its longest containership - 8,000-TEU MSC Judith Construction begins on Xinjiang Railway International Logistics Park Huanghua port box volume up 135pc to 106,674 TEU in first four months Agility quarterly profit up 11pc to US$39.9 million, sales fall 11pc More major shippers benchmark shipping costs to find best rates Africa retail potential ripe as middle class growth explodes: DHL FedEx acquires Johannesburg's Supaswift businesses in southern Africa China Airlines settles its share in price-fixing suit at US$90 million IAG Cargo revenue in line with weak market, down 7pc to US$345 million Container technology causes perishables modal shift from air to sea DHL Express helicopter does early morning deliveries for LA banks

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MAY 9, 2014
Ameera Shipping & Logistics on the path of service excellence Carriers schedule reliability increases for the first time since Nov. IMO to amend SOLAS to make container weighing mandatory More shippers benchmark their shipping costs, says Drewry Sitara Shipping's Sanjam Sahi Gupta wins IWLF award Steep rise in Aframax & Suezmax prices Garment exports from Tirupur up by 30 pc in FY14 Groundnut oil exports to surge on lower MEP APSEZ shares may zoom up soon, say experts Concor to develop multimodal logistics park in Vizag CWC's ICD-Dashrath celebrates 14th anniversary Sabari Container Terminals commences operations in Mundra Exports up 5.26 pc in April after two months of fall Goa to e-auction iron ore soon INR shoots up to 59.92, ends strong at 60.03 Moody's says 7-8 pc growth unlikely even with strong reforms Punj Lloyd bags order worth INR 1,270 cr. from Yemen CEE network ready for 5th Membership Conference in Antwerp Nordana introducing new RoRo service OSD-IMT develops range of wind-farm vessel designs SAL Heavy Lift's MV Annagret delivers heat exchanger for use in Bintulu LNG Train 9 project

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Victoria ploughs record sum into freight network Monika Ribar's new position USA and Europe continue to show positive momentum SBB improving marshalling yards for single wagon traffic Thorco Shipping installing dual spearhead Freja increases focus on European groupage Finnlines banks on environmental technology More boxes hauled by rail in CIS Hahn and Zhengzhou airports set up partnership Cargoline honours international partners Terex to supply Kalimantan with three floating cranes Commercial vehicle expert hired for fleet Poland extending road toll system Xiamen Airlines select Boeing's AHM system Zim to cooperate with G6

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MAY 9, 2014
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Oasis Class cruise ship Three U.S. offshore wind projects get DOE funding Dutch shipyards and suppliers on the rebound Huntington Ingalls reports strong first quarter

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MAY 9, 2014
Vessel sinks following collision with Mitsui-operated containership Hapag-Lloyd set to begin Med/US East Coast service Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE returns to Port Angeles homeport Construction work set for roadways near Portland International Airport U.S. rail freight traffic sees positive month of April

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MAY 9, 2014
MISC net profits rise 62% to $150.6m in first quarter Tanker recovery lifts Malaysian player Clarksons hails the shipping upturn Major broker and trader expects 2014 results to be significantly up on last year Plotting Fredriksen's next move Will the enigmatic Norwegian spin off his product tankers into a US-listed entity? DSME posts stronger first-quarter profit South Korean shipbuilding giant continues earnings momentum Major Japanese yards post weaker yearly results Fewer vessel deliveries and weaker margins hurt shipbuilding divisions of KHI and others Seoul charges former STX executives with embezzlement and malpractice Founder Kang could face $2.5bn criminal case, district prosecutors claim Asia to Europe box volumes show double-digit growth in March Trade lane sees 13.7% surge to 1.24m teu, says Container Trades Statistics GasLog orders two more LNG carriers at Samsung Owner confirms it has priced options for two additional newbuilds Horizon Lines' losses deepen Jones Act carrier sees first-quarter net loss slip to over $26m from $20m a year earlier Knightsbridge's transformation into capesize owner gets off to solid start Company believes it is well positioned to capitalise on expected dry bulk recovery Finland, STX and Meyer Werft discuss sale of Turku Shipyard Seoul tight-lipped as Helsinki and German builder confirm preliminary talks Odfjell reviews its business model after a weak first quarter Chemical tanker company bemoans 'slow and disappointing' pace of growth Teekay Tankers sells two VLCCs Sale emphasises focus on smaller vessels Week on Wall Street \| May 9 Free to read: Shipping's letter from America Data Hub: Trade Statistics - Asia Asia-Europe trade remains dominant, with increase in demand and fall in capacity Evergreen embarks on new growth path Former number one box line orders new ships and joins a major alliance

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MAY 9, 2014
Singapore seafaring union opens training centre The Singapore Maritime Officers Union (SMOU) opened a training centre today, taking another step towards promoting seafaring as a career in the city-state. The SGD4M ($3.2M) Wavelink Maritime Simulation Centre has a 240° full mission bridge simulator, engine room simulator, electronic chart display EU launches Blue Economy innovation action plan The European Commission today launched a 'Blue Economy' innovation action plan aimed at producing a digital map of the seabed throughout EU waters by 2020. Presented by maritime affairs and fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki and research and innovation commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, the plan DNV GL to expand software offering Classification society DNV GL has purchased Marine Cybernetics, a Norwegian company specialised in the testing of computer control systems to ensure safe and stable operations. The deal will enable the class society to broaden its range of services in the offshore and maritime industries. "The Chile's ports need upgrading to handle Asian trade Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has said Chile needs to improve its ports in order to build its relationship with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc. "Chile is a port and a bridge between Latin America and the Asia-Pacific," she said. "This implies improving connectivity, strongly Turku shipyard in joint buy The Finnish government and Joseph L Meyer Werft, the privately-owned German shipbuilder, may be about to jointly acquire the Turku shipyard, currently owned by STX Finland, part of South Korean STX Offshore & Shipbuilding group's STX Europe unit. "The ministry of employment and the economy has Fall in car volumes, weak logistics and bad weather dent Wilhelmsen Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed car carrier and logistics company in the Norwegian Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding group, said its first-quarter 2014 performance was hit by a fall in car volumes, lower returns from its logistics business, and bad weather. Net profit fell to $31M from $54M in first-quarter RCCL to build fourth Oasis vessel at STX France Royal Caribbean Cruises announced today that it planned to build a fourth Oasis-class cruise ship at the STX France shipyard, contributing to a remarkable revival in the French yard's fortunes in recent weeks. The announcement was made by RCCL chairman and chief executive Richard Fain at the SHI wins GasLog LNGs Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won an order for up to six LNG carriers from the returning Monaco based shipowner GasLog. There are two firm 174,000m³ vessels with options for two more and should the first pair of options be taken up, two further options. Delivery of the two firm orders is Kitanihon wins tanker trio Japanese yard Kitanihon Shipbuilding has won orders for three chemical/product tankers from Singapore-based MOL subsidiary Tokyo Marine Asia and Belgian shipowner CMB. An order of two 35,000dwt vessels for Tokyo Marine is scheduled for delivery in February and June 2017, with one optional order for Jiangsu Hongqiang secures Krey multipurpose pair Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry has secured an optional order for two multipurpose heavy-lift ships from German shipowner Krey Schiffahrts. The two 'eco' trader 12,550dwt newbuildings will have an overall length of 144.7m, beam 22.8m and depth 11.3m, and the deliveries ABS forms offshore advisory group Classification society ABS will focus on improving offshore safety equipment through its newly formed Offshore Equipment Advisory Committee to ensure that the society's rules meet current offshore environmental challenges. The committee will meet semi-annually to discuss the technical agenda and its Greece prioritises maritime tech Greece, which is holding the rotating presidency of the European Union, has pledged to make European maritime technology and innovation one of the priorities of maritime transport policy over the 2014-18 period. The commitment forms part of the Athens Declaration that was adopted at an informal Killings and failed states threaten to prolong piracy Delegates who met in London yesterday to discuss the latest report from Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) were told that capacity building is under threat in Somalia. Responding to IHS Maritime on what the killing, in April, of UNODC crime experts Simon Davis and Clement Gorrissen at Somalia's Galkayo Re-launch of Maritime by Holland Damen Shipyards hosted an unofficial re-launch yesterday (8 May) of Maritime by Holland - now known as Netherlands Maritime Technology. The official re-launch will take place in September at SMM in Hamburg. "Netherlands Maritime Technology replaces the following brands: Scheepsbouw Nederland, Sinwa thrives in core offshore business Singapore-based offshore and marine logistics company Sinwa Limited saw organic growth in its core business, thanks to the strong demand for offshore supply and logistics. The firm's revenue continued to grow steadily at 6.5% year on year to SGD36M ($28M) for 1Q14, while its gross profit increased VLGC time charter rates may defy spot market The time charter or period hire rates for very large gas carriers may not be in tandem with spot rates that have breached the $100/tonne level in recent weeks, said Norwegian gas broker Joachim Grieg & Co in its monthly report. Joachim Grieg analyst Steve Engelen wrote: "In academic terms, it is Sewol victims were wearing life jackets A pathologist's report has indicated that a number of passengers on the Sewol ferry died despite wearing life jackets. The report, released by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries last night, described the condition of 269 of the 273 bodies that were recovered. According to the pathologist's report, US box imports on the rise Container imports at US box terminals are expected to increase 3.5% year-on-year in May to 1.44M teu, a major retail import group has predicted. The National Retail Federation's latest monthly forecast, released on 7 May, predicts that June container imports will increase 5.6% year-on-year to 1.43M

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MAY 9, 2014
No US West Coast Work Stoppages, Broad Coalition Urges PMA, ILWU On the eve of U.S. West Coast longshore labor negotiations, a coalition of 67 organizations representing manufacturers, farmers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, transportation and logistics providers is urging negotiators to agree on a new waterfront contract without any work stoppages. "It is critical that a new agreement be reached without disruptions to... Contingency Planning in High Gear as ILWU Talks Begin As U.S. West Coast waterfront employers launch contract negotiations on May 12 with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, many beneficial cargo owners are planning to ship their freight through alternative gateways in the event of disruptions or a work stoppage. Prudent BCOs, however, have already put contingency plans into action,... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Up for Third Straight Week Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to climb on the Asia-Europe lane this week, but Asia-U.S. rates slipped. The SCFI for North Europe rose 7.4 percent in the week of May 9. Full-size image Asia-Europe rates increased for a third straight week in the week ending... House-Senate Deal Would Speed Up Projects to Deepen US Ports WASHINGTON - Long-delayed legislation agreed to by House and Senate leaders yesterday will allow U.S. ports to take on deepening projects without congressional approval and obtain federal reimbursement later. Currently, ports that obtained a sign-off on feasibility from the Army Corps of Engineers have to wait - sometimes for years -... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for May 9 Multiple carriers have planned general rate increases in various trade lanes in May and June, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Shipping lines in their global operations have lost billions of dollars in four of the past five years because of overcapacity fostered... CEVA Sees Contract Logistics Outperforming Ocean, Air Freight CEVA Holdings hailed contract logistics as a successful counterweight to flat ocean and air freight markets that drove a 7.5 percent increase in first-quarter earnings even as revenue shrunk. The Netherlands-based supply chain management company, the fifth-largest 3PL by revenue in 2013, posted adjusted earnings of $43 million before interest, tax,... US Ports Take Lead in North America Growth JOC Top 25 North American Ports in 2013: Imports Full rankings What a difference a year makes. In 2012, Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, dominated other JOC Top 25 North American container ports, with double-digit growth in exports, imports and total trade. Lazaro Cardenas registered the fastest year-over-year growth... Zim Upgrades Cooperation With G6 Alliance on Asia-PNW Route Zim yesterday announced the imminent launch of an enhanced service structure between Asia and the West Coast of North America after it agreed to expand its cooperation with the G6 Alliance. The Israeli ocean carrier said the new service, comprising three weekly loops offering improved transit times, increased frequencies and extended... China E-Commerce Boom Leads to Shortage in Warehouse Supply The rapid growth in China's e-commerce market, reflected in the hype surrounding the forthcoming U.S. IPO of Alibaba, is exposing an acute shortage of quality warehouse and distribution center space that developers and governments are rushing to address. Existing international quality logistics stock, including that in Tier 1 cities such as... Time for Automated Trucks The driving public may not know it yet, but its sustained desire to eliminate the risk of fatal truck accidents is leading inexorably to a future of automated trucks on U.S. highways. Jarring as that may seem, it's not a bad thing at all. Everyone will be safer, and the... 2014 Trans-Pac Negotiations: Lower Rates, More Port-to-Port Moves The results of the 2014-15 service contracting season in the eastbound Pacific are in, and from the perspective of ocean carriers, they're not pretty. Unless carriers can score impressive gains on the spot market and with peak-season surcharges, neither of which are guaranteed, it looks like they will lose money again... Shippers See Benefits in Mega-Ships The MSC Bruxelles is among the large ships calling along the U.S. East Coast. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia.Some shippers welcome larger container ships and carrier alliances as a way to add capacity and restore carriers' health, but they warn that ports will have to adjust to avoid bottlenecks and...

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MAY 9, 2014
Cal Dive re-jigs loans Cal Dive International has entered a debt refinancing that will bring it additional financial flexibility to help it carry out contracts in Mexico. Sale cuts LSC's loss Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has reduced red ink in the first quarter thanks to a ship sale. Rio deal for Diana Diana Shipping has secured a fresh period contract for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say. Salvage duo unite James Fisher Marine and Mammoet Salvage team up for quicker response to casualties. Four more for Glovis South Korea's Hyundai Glovis is spending $297m on another four car carriers as part of its annual fleet renewal. Teekay targets 25 LNG ships Shipowner Teekay plans to bump up its LNG fleet by a further 25 vessels in the period to 2020. No way to treat a banker We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Clarksons significantly better Clarksons has made a stronger start to 2014 following an improvement in both its finance and shipbroking divisions. Italy scraps 'cartel' fines An Italian court has cancelled fines imposed on four ro-ro companies for alleged price-fixing activities. RCL adds fourth Oasis ship Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a fourth newbuilding to its Oasis-class. Syrians jump ship Two Syrians jumped overboard from a livestock carrier off the US, but were captured by authorities. Baltiysky adds duo Russia's Baltiysky Zavod yard has clinched an order to build two nuclear-powered icebreakers. Danske downs WW ASA Danske Bank has placed a sell rating on Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA after the shipowner missed first quarter forecasts. Grindrod ups offering South African shipowner Grindrod has raised ZAR 2.4bn ($232m) in an expanded share sale. Anchor away An accident report has revealed a Stena ro-pax grounded on rocks off Sweden as the master risked anchoring in winds that were likely to be at the vessel's maximum tolerance. GasLog signs SHI deal Peter Livanos-led GasLog has returned to Samsung Heavy Industries with an order which could extend to six additional vessels. Namura earnings jump Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has pushed up profit in the year to 31 March as revenue grew. Ocean Yield lifts payout A flurry of acquisition activity from Ocean Yield has been followed by a hike in its quarterly dividend. Sasebo falls behind Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries has posted a lower than expected loss in the year to 31 March. DSME continues Q1 trend DSME is the latest South Korean shipbuilder to disappoint the market with its first quarter performance. Rates drive MISC results MISC has reported a 52% year-on-year increase in net profit on the back of stronger tanker freight rates. Wallem snares Hoegh nine Wallem Ship Management is taking over the nine-ship pure car truck carrier (PCTC) fleet of Hoegh Autoliners. DFDS swaps ships Denmark's DFDS is ringing the changes in the Baltic to cope with shifts in demand. MHI slumps to loss Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (MHI) shipbuilding operation has slipped to a full-year operating loss, figures released Friday show. Owners' LNG boxship bid A group led by Finland's Containerships has ordered up to four new dual-fuel boxships for European short-sea trades. GSL fixes panamax Global Ship Lease (GSL) has secured employment for one of its older panamax containerships as it looks to diversify its client base. Ezion in strong start Ezion Holdings has made a strong start to the new financial year thanks to its expanding fleet.

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MAY 9, 2014
IAG Cargo looks ahead after lackluster Q1 AA upgrades U.S.-Europe services American Airlines Cargo is now offering seasonal service between JFK Airport and Rome, and Chicago O'Hare Airport and Dublin through October 25. WRRDA bill advances to final vote Ex-transport official to lead hospital industry group Agility reports higher profit despite lower logistics revenue Va. governor to boost state's ag, forest products exports Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vowed to shipping representatives of the Hampton Roads port area that he will raise the state's East Coast ranking in agriculture and forest products exports from fourth to first place by the end of his term. Drewry product allows shippers to benchmark contract rates London-based Drewry has created a product that it says will allow shippers to share information about trends in contract shipping costs. U.S. shippers foresee 'chassis crisis' Shippers brace for big-ship trickle down While liner carriers laud the benefits of increasingly larger container ships for their operational efficiency and bottom lines, shippers are worried about the impacts these behemoth vessels will have on their supply chains. Weekly GRI roundup

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MAY 9, 2014
Houston bunker prices mostly down Avails said to be tightening in the Houston area. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. SGMF expands team to focus on LNG marine fuel Recruits two experienced technical advisors. Finnish Border Guard receives LNG-fuelled OPV 'Versatile' vessel will operate in the Baltic Sea. Scrubber number seven for DFDS 'Spectacularly simple' fitting followed by 'arduous and lengthy task' to complete scrubber installation. Rotterdam reporting loading congestion Prompt avails remained tight in Netherlands hub. Avails 'fair' in Fujairah Mixed trends in South Africa. Lack of ECA enforcement is 'gambling' Serious concerns that authorities 'have failed to understand the magnitude of the problem'. Sweden could ban use of open loop scrubbers Regulator wants no washwater discharges in Swedish territory, citing environmental concerns. Another ECA operator goes for scrubbers Contracts signed with two suppliers for installation on most of its ships during 2014/2015. Slowdown in Asian economies hits bunker demand 'Trade has slowed not only in China, but also in India.' Asian prices close week with gains Mixed demand seen in Singapore. More dual-fuel containerships on order 'Energy-efficient, eco-friendly ships are the future of shipping.' Fishing company buys electric-hybrid newbuilding Delivery due in 2015. US-listed shipping firm back in profit Company confident a fuel-efficient fleet will further strengthen its bottom line. Brightoil brings more gas wells into operation Nine gas wells now operational at the Tuzi gas field in China.

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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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