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August 20, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • SIPG to sell 20pc of Mingdong joint venture terminal with Hutchison
  • Asia-Europe spot rates plunge 10.7pc to US$1,198/TEU for a second week
  • California protesters hit Zim Line in Oakland for Israel's Gaza invasion
  • Wan Hai profit up 157pc to US$36.1 million as revenue rises 12.8pc
  • Yang Ming back in black with US$7.9 million profit in second quarter
  • China extends Shanghai-boosting export tax rebates to many new cities
  • No mass exodus of containers from US west coast to eastern ports: Drewry
  • Canadian Solar back in black after US duty payout eliminated profits
  • EU subsidise fruit and veg sector suffering from Russian food import ban
  • Russian veterinary authorities now allow pork imports from China
  • Airport data shows world cargo up 3.7pc - Hong Kong leads, up 6.3pc
  • Discreet Phoenix Air Group's special Gulfstream flies in Ebola victims
  • Air Charter Service names Jamie Harris vice president in New York

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Gadkari to visit TN, discuss Sethusamudram project
  • Car exports dip 5 pc in April-July
  • Adani to expand Dhamra port capacity to 100 mtpa
  • Kandla Port retains top position in 2013-14, achieves more landmarks & plans ahead with new projects
  • Several road projects stuck due to land acquisition, other issues
  • ...acquires Lanco Infratech's Udupi power plant for INR 6,000 cr.
  • Adani Group promoters to sell Abbot Point coal terminal in Oz
  • Exports to surpass target of $ 350 bn this fiscal: Fieo
  • Govt plans to revive SEZs
  • Govt to take several steps to boost MSME sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Maersk expecting growing demand till the end of 2014
  • Transnet secures diesel locomotive funding
  • Shipowners' Club change of power
  • Danone Poland retains current logistics partner
  • Australia: Cowra lines' reopening goes ahead
  • A top award for Monte Belger
  • MOL invests in generation to come
  • Accomplished new executive director for port of Pittsburgh
  • Waberer's to establish companies in UK, Netherlands and...
  • New role for CSX Transportation's Ed Jenkins
  • Globe Tracker and RTI join forces
  • ACI Asia-Pacific sees traffic increase in H1/2014
  • New port alliance targets growth in Manawatu-Whanganui...
  • Freight train accident shuts down Arkansas highway
  • Jacking up turnover and profit
  • France's Airnautic brings new charter sales manager on board
  • New Basel to Dubai freight flight
  • Port of Stockton wants partners for M-580 marine highway
  • Ein schlafender Riese

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Iron Man technology comes to shipbuilding
  • Oil spill closes 15 mile stretch of Ohio River
  • Rolls-Royce inks agreement with Polish ship repairer
  • U.S. ship destroys Syrian chemical weapons
  • Swiber puts five vessels under Mexican flag
  • Rajang Maju delivers six tugs to Coastal Contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement carriers eye across-the-board general rate increase
  • Port of Olympia gives update on stormwater system project
  • Federal Maritime Commission plans US port congestion cause forum
  • Port of Bellingham adding tenant to Squalicum Harbor's Marina Square
  • Mitsui builds first vessel using highly ductile steel plate

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Star Bulk grows to mighty oak among US-listed owners
    With acquisition of Excel fleet, Greece-based owner may offer enhanced market play
  • Container industry faces several more years of oversupply, warns Maersk's Andersen
    Danish line unlikely to order more tonnage before 2017 and rules out acquisitions despite strong profits
  • Star Bulk takes over Excel fleet
    Deal funded through Oaktree and Angelo Gordon loan
  • Hanjin Shipping achieves nearly 80% of restructuring target
    But repayment pressure is still high for loss-making carrier
  • Navios Acquisition posts loss for second quarter
    Owner hails 32% leap in revenues as fleet expands
  • UPDATE: Maersk says 2M will not require approval in China or Europe
    Simpler vessel sharing agreement only needs US clearance, Nils Andersen confirms as line posts better-than-expected profits
  • Owners face tougher insurance stipulations for Arctic routes
    Lack of data complicates risk pricing, Marsh warns
  • APM Terminals sees double-digit profit growth
    New Maasvlakte terminal not expected to impact accounts
  • SCI denies planning to exit box business as profits slip
    India's largest shipping company says it would only consider quitting certain services
  • Boxship numbers shrink
    Tally of vessels afloat could fall for first time in 20 years as average size of newbuilds rises
  • StealthGas warns on second-quarter profit
    Analyst sees move to bigger LPG carriers as 'positive development'
  • TSA plans $600 hike from September
    Transpacific lines to push rates up again claiming that lines are struggling to return profits
  • Cosco International upbeat after strong first-half results
    Shipping services arm of Cosco Group supported by increased commission income
  • Bergen Group offloads shipbuilding division
    Noryards joint venture sold to Ukrainian business partner Calexco
  • Terminal and liner divisions drive up Maersk profits
    Boxline efficiency drive helps overcome freight rate challenges

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Maersk Line cautiously optimistic
    Maersk Line has forecast that container volumes will continue to grow, but that it is unlikely to need new capacity until at least 2017. It has also warned that the industry cannot sustain any fall in freight rates. The company has so far taken delivery of 10 of the 18,400teu Triple-E ships it has
  • Bergen Group exists shipbuilding
    Bergen Group, the listed Norwegian offshore and maritime services group, has exited shipbuilding by selling its 30% share in NorYards for $4M. The buyer is the Ukrainian Zaliv group, to whom Bergen sold controlling interest in its former shipbuilding division in two tranches. In July 2013, Bergen
  • India moves to enact new admirality law
    India has started work on enacting a new admiralty law called the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims). This seeks to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the Admiralty Jurisdiction of Courts, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention and sale.
  • DSME secures BoCom boxship pair
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has secured an order for two more very large containerships from China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co (BoCom). The two 19,000teu vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and bring BoCom's total on order at the yard to five. The
  • Star Bulk emerges as sector giant
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has announced the acquisition of 34 bulkers from Excel Maritime, making it by far the largest US-listed dry bulk company. The vessels - six Capes, 14 Kamsarmaxes, 12 Panamaxes and two Handymaxes - will be paid for with 29.917M Star Bulk shares and $288.39M in cash - equating
  • Jiangsu Hongqiang wins Navibulgar bulker sextet
    Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry has won an order for up to six eco-friendly handysize bulkers from Bulgarian owner Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar). The four firm 42,300dwt vessels will have an overall length of 185m, beam of 31m and will be Finnish designed by
  • North P&I Club issues Ebola information sheet
    The north of England P&I Association has published an information sheet to help its members cope with the Ebola virus outbreak in west Africa. The quick reference factsheet (Ebola Virus Disease Information Sheet) includes a summary of the advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other
  • Honghua wins orders for ten vessels
    Chinese shipbuilder Honghua Offshore Oil & Gas Equipment has won an order for up to four semi-submersible drilling rigs from Orion Engineering and an order for six oil tankers from Korean company UDIN Engineering. Orion has ordered one European designed rig at a cost of about $320M and has options
  • Australia politician rails against China in port dispute
    The Australian government today distanced itself from comments made by mining magnate and politician Clive Palmer alleging unfair dealings on the part of Chinese state-owned company CITIC Pacific. Palmer has been embroiled in legal battles with CITIC over mining royalties and port control in the
  • Dae Sun secures two pairs of boxships
    Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering has secured an order from an unknown Hong Kong based owner for two containerships and a second order for two from compatriot owner Nam Sung Shipping. All four will be 1,000teu eco-friendly vessels with optimised fuel consumption. An exact delivery schedule has not
  • Ningbo's shipping fund ambition frustrated
    Ningbo Ocean Industry Fund Management, a government-backed shipping fund manager, has been unable to achieve its multibillion yuan fund-raising ambition due to the persistent shipping recession. The Ningbo-based company, with a registered capital of CNY60M ($10M) and set up in November 2011,
  • Marco Polo Marine shares trade at discount
    Singapore-listed marine logistics company, Marco Polo Marine (MPM)'s shares are trading at 30% discount to book, according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners. He sets a target price of SGD0.65 ($0.52) per share, while the company's stocks currently traded around SGD0.35
  • DSME's slow improvement to continue
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will show weaker-than-expected earnings improvement into 2015, said Daishin Securities' analyst Feynman Jeon in a research note. In 2Q14, South Korea's third-biggest shipbuilder's profits plunged by 85% year on year to KRW7.6Bn ($7.4M). DSME posted
  • Maersk Line raises 2014 forecast
    Maersk Line the container shipping unit in A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) group of Copenhagen, has raised its full year profit forecast on strong 1H14. "Maersk Line revises its expected result from being above 2013 ($1.5Bn) to being significantly above the 2013 result following a strong financial
  • Icon Offshore, Zell form OSV JV
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine service provider Icon Offshore has formed a joint venture with Zell Transportation for the provision of offshore support vessels (OSV) to service contracts and operations in Brunei. The JV was signed by Icon Fleet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Icon Offshore, and will
  • KSS Line orders VLGC
    South Korean specialised LPG and chemical shipping company KSS Line today said that it has ordered a very large gas carrier. Company officials told IHS Maritime that the 84,000m3 VLGC was ordered at Hyundai Heavy Industries for a price of KRW79,380,600,000 ($77.9M). The ship would be delivered by 30
  • Unclear future for HHIC
    If South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) is unable to overcome its weak operating profits and high interest costs, losses are likely to continue, said Samsung Securities in a research note. The mid-sized shipbuilder's 2Q14 loss grew to KRW88.8Bn ($86M) from a
  • COSCO International half-year profit up
    Hong Kong-listed COSCO International Holdings, a shipping service unit of Cosco Group, said today that its profits had gained 45% year on year to HKD$190M ($24.5M) in the first half of 2014 due to surge of finance income and ship trading commissions. Revenues also rose 6% y/y to HKD$4.7Bn, a stock

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • July container volumes up at Tacoma, down at Seattle
    Double-digit year-over-year changes for the Puget Sound ports: up for Tacoma, down for Seattle. Full-size chart Two ports on the Puget Sound, separated by less than 40 miles, saw very different results in container volumes in July. The ports of Tacoma and Seattle each reported July volume totals this week, and while Tacoma...
  • After tumultuous first half, US truck rates are poised to rise
    Supply chain disruptions caused by extreme winter weather set the stage for truck rate hikes that pushed transportation costs higher in the first half of 2014, and on through July. After the strongest first half for truck pricing since the end of the recession, shippers are poised for a costlier peak...
  • Anti-Israeli protest morphs into ILWU action at Oakland
    The SSA Marine terminal at the Port of Oakland remained closed Tuesday because longshoremen refused to report to their jobs, even though the anti-Israel demonstrators who had blocked entrance to the facility on Sunday were long gone. Meanwhile, three additional vessels have docked at the terminal, so the Zim Integrated Shipping...
  • Companies urged to reassess sourcing as manufacturing costs shift
    Ten years ago, some might not have believed Brazil could become one of the highest-cost countries for manufacturing, or that Mexico could be cheaper than China. But, according to a new report released today by The Boston Consulting Group, traditional views of where low-cost and high-cost manufacturing regions are located...
  • Canadian ports group head stresses need for infrastructure projects
    The Association of Canadian Port Authorities is warning Canadian policymakers that inadequate development of port infrastructure could hinder the country from taking full advantage of its growing international trade. Comments in a column written by ACPA President Wendy Zatylny, contributed to The Globe and Mail, touched on the country's recent expansion...
  • Port of Virginia reports $17 million loss in fiscal year
    The Port of Virginia's operating loss expanded to more than $17 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The port noted that although revenue for the 2013-14 fiscal year increased 12.6 percent to $396.8 million, its operating loss grew 9.4 percent to $17.1 million. The port reported a loss...
  • 2M needs no approval from China, Maersk says
    Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. do not require regulatory approval from China for their proposed "2M" vessel sharing agreement on the east-west trades, Maersk Line said today. Taking Stock of "2M" [Infographic]Since the agreement is only a vessel-sharing agreement and not a full-fledged alliance with its own joint vessel...
  • Shippers increasingly opening distribution centers near intermodal hubs
    Distribution centers and manufacturing plants are increasingly springing up around U.S. intermodal terminals, as shippers aim to reduce drayage costs and overall tightening truck capacity fuels intermodal volume growth. Estimates are now that as much as a third of all new U.S. distribution centers are located near an intermodal rail...
  • FMC to hold US East and West Coast port congestion forums
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is moving forward in a fledgling effort to reduce long truck wait times at some ports in the U.S. by holding a forum in Southern California next month and another in Baltimore in the fall. FMC Chairman Mario Cordero will moderate the Sept. 15...
  • JOC Inland Distribution Conference Confirms Key Industry Speakers
    NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 18 - An expanded program for JOC Group Inc.'s 2014 JOC Inland Distribution Conference contains more shipper-focused case studies, interactive Q&A sessions with industry leaders and keynotes by influential decision-makers, such as YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch. Speakers will address strategic initiatives and such critical topics as...
  • Cargo moves to East Coast, crimping LA-Long Beach volumes
    Container volumes in Los Angeles-Long Beach were flat in July as uncertainty about the International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract negotiations resulted in cargo diversion to East Coast ports. The Port of Los Angeles reported a year-over-year increase of 0.25 percent in total containerized imports and exports. Imports declined 1.98 percent,...
  • PORT OF LONGVIEW C.E.O. NAMED TO STATE BOARD
    Longview, WA- Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Geir-Eilif Kalhagen, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Longview, to the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board on July 11, 2014. Kalhagen, the Port of Longview's CEO since September 2012, will serve as FMSIB's Port Districts representative until June 30, 2018. He replaces FMSIB...
  • Forbes Ranks Agility No. 65 of Top 500 Companies in Arab World
    KUWAIT- August 13, 2014 - Agility, a leading global logistics provider, ranks No. 65 on Forbes' recently released 2014 Top 500 Companies in the Arab World and comes in at No. 2 in the magazine's 15-company Transport sector. "The Forbes ranking is further recognition of our achievements in providing an exceptionally high level of service and customer-specific...
  • LTL Outlook Brightens
    Better operating margins are finally on the horizon for the less-than-truckload industry. LTL profitability has been dismal for years, with most large carriers reporting operating ratios above 95. Such performance barely generates enough cash to pay for replacement trucks needed to stay in business, and during this period, carriers were criticized...
  • Carriers await outcome of Beijing probe into China-Japan trade
    The findings of a Chinese Ministry of Transport probe into rate filing by container lines and NVOCCs in the China-Japan market are expected to be released shortly. The case is being watched closely by foreign carriers to see whether China applies the same standard to its own carriers as it...
  • Time for a peak-season surcharge in US-Mexico trade?
    The imbalance in trade between the U.S. and Mexico, with significantly more northbound versus southbound freight between Mexico and the U.S., was intensified during the recent peak season and left shippers scrambling to find truck and rail capacity in order to move the increasing amount of northbound freight. As a...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • DryShips bulker detained
    A bulker controlled by the jewel of George Economou's shipping empire appears to have landed in hot water with the US Coast Guard (USCG).
  • Molaris IPO under fire
    Product Shipping Limited is planning to pursue a US listing but not everyone is convinced that the campaign will bear fruit.
  • Sizing up Star Bulk
    Star Bulk has pushed itself onto the coat tails of Japan's big three in the dry cargo rankings after its second merger with an Oaktree-linked company this summer.
  • Ireland gets busier
    Irish shipping and port activity rose by 2% as four of the five principal freight segments grew in the second quarter of 2014.
  • Bumi's billion-dollar deal
    Malaysia-based Bumi Armada has received a letter of intent (LOI) for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel worth $1.18bn.
  • LEG pioneers unveiled
    German shipowning group Hartmann and Ocean Yield have unveiled details of a trio of liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carriers building in China to ship ethane from the US to Europe.
  • Star Bulk swallows Excel
    Star Bulk has swept up the 34 strong bulker fleet of fellow Oaktree-backed company Excel Maritime Carriers to expand its position as the largest US-listed owner in the dry cargo sector.
  • DSME nets 19,000-teu duo
    DSME has secured an order for two more mega containerships from China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co (BCLC).
  • Box alliance bears fruit
    Participation in the CKYHE alliance since March has had an immediate positive effect on Evergreen Marine, as shown in its second quarter result.
  • Navibulgar splashes on eco-bulkers
    Bulgaria's Navibulgar has kicked off its fleet renewal with an investment in new super-sized eco-handysizes in China.
  • 'Never say never'
    Maersk Line is hopeful its 2M project will not face the same regulatory fate as its scrapped P3 alliance.
  • Navios Acquisition loss rises
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has seen its second quarter loss increase.
  • Ezra merger okayed
    Singapore's Ezra Holdings has agreed to the consolidation of its offshore support services division, EMAS Marine, with its associated Oslo-listed EOC.
  • Sino-Global in takeover
    US shipping agency Sino-Global Shipping America has acquired Hong Kong-based Longhe Ship Management (LSM) in a deal to broaden its interests.
  • U-Ming stronger
    Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has pushed up earnings as revenue doubled in the second quarter.
  • Bulker runs aground
    A Greek bulker broke down in the middle of the Dardanelles while leaving Istanbul.
  • Weapons destroyed
    The US Marine Administration (MARAD) has succeeded in neutralising Syria's chemical weapons.
  • Triple spur for Maersk stock
    AP Moller-Maersk shares gained traction Tuesday as the world's largest shipowner posted strong second quarter earnings, raised its full year profit forecast and revealed a $1bn share buyback scheme.
  • Four feared dead
    One crewman has been killed and three more were missing after an explosion and fire ripped through an Indonesian tanker.
  • Oceanografia keeps contracts
    A legal ruling in Mexico will allow Oceanografia to keep its contracts with oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) while in bankruptcy.
  • Ebola blocks bulkers
    Two bulker bookings have been cancelled due to the deadly ebola outbreak in West Africa.
  • Lorenzo into red
    Philippines feedership owner Lorenzo Shipping has posted a net loss as revenue fell in the second quarter.
  • Ferry capsizes
    Passengers and crew have been evacuated from a capsized ferry off Chile.
  • Yards to merge?
    Talks are reportedly taking place over a potential merger of Korea's restructuring shipbuilders STX Offshore and Sungdong.
  • AP Moller-Maersk hikes forecast
    AP Moller-Maersk has hiked its full year profit forecast after a stronger than anticipated second quarter performance.
  • Box boost for Dae Sun
    Korea's Dae Sun Shipbuilding has won new orders for containerships from two different owners.
  • Nam Cheong sells four
    Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has secured four newbuilding sales deals worth $90m in total.
  • Conflict cruising
    General Gregorio Pio Catapang, the newly installed chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, wants the next ship in his military arsenal to be a luxury cruiseship.
  • Coal cargoes surge
    Industry forecasters are keeping a close eye on the panamax segment yet again this week on the heels of an encouraging rebound that caught some by surprise.
  • Arntzen lands appointment
    Industry veteran Morten Arntzen has secured a seat on the board of TBS Ocean Logistics.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • NEWS FLASH: Protests in Oakland prevent ships from discharging cargo
    A ZIM vessel, as well as well as several others, waits container handling in the Port of Oakland. The Oakland International Container Terminal's manager hopes to resume movement of this cargo before day's end.
  • Maersk reports higher second-quarter profit
    A.P. Moller-Maersk Chief Executive Officer Nils Andersen said that during the second quarter, "we saw a relatively stable rate environment," but that rates are low, and at some time, customers will have to accept rate increases.
  • Williford to retire from Ryder next year
    At Ryder, Williford, head of Global Supply Chain Solutions, is credited for the successful acquisition of Transpacific Container Terminal Ltd. and CRSA Logistics in Canada, as well as CRSA's operations in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
  • CEVA opens new Los Angeles warehouse
  • UPS expands to Myanmar
  • Old Dominion starts next-day service to Toronto
    The company said the next-day, cross-border service to the Toronto metro area is provided at no additional cost to customers with shipments traveling from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.
  • Flat growth at Port of Los Angeles in July
    Inbound containers were 363,394 TEU, down about 2 percent from July 2013; outbound containers were 163,295 TEU, up 4 percent; and empties were 190,719 TEU, up 2 percent.
  • APEC keeps trade facilitation at top of agenda
  • FMC to hold forums on port congestion
    Industry stakeholders, regulators and the general public are encouraged to take part in the forum, which will be held on Sept. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building.
  • Washington Notebook: USTR Froman stumps for trade deals in four states
  • Air France adds Guatemala freighter flight

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2014
  • Soft sentiment in European bunker hubs
    Strong demand in Gibraltar.
  • Defendant in oil-spill lawsuit claims sunken vessel now rid of oil
    2GO Group also claims to be cooperating in cleanup efforts in the Philippine town.
  • Mid-week prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Markets were mainly soft in South Africa.
  • Navibulgar buys green ships
    Four-ship order from Chinese shipyard includes two options.
  • Cost keeps cruise liners away from port's grid
    CLIA: It's not for us to dictate to our members what the right thing to do is.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage volumes to rise in September
    Fears of a 'tight' Asian fuel oil market have begun to ease.
  • Spanish irritation with Gibraltar bunkering simmers on
    'Spain reserves all the options that are at its disposal within the EU sphere' to avoid actions that could damage the marine environment.
  • Cruise terminal: 'If this was a factory it would be shut down'
    'We must regulate cruise ships to use low sulphur fuel when in harbour,' says Australian legislator.
  • Maersk ups profit forecast
    As bunker fuel costs fall, says shipping giant.
  • Asian prices stay on mixed trading path
    Singapore market softens in Tuesday's trade.
  • Bunker spill at Tauranga port
    Spill involved Seastar Empress during a bunkering operation.
  • Rising bunker sales boost Cosco's performance
    But outlook cautious for rest of year.
  • Total Lubmarine: New challenges for lubes sector
    R&D will feature more and more.
  • Chinese energy giant 'reconsiders' LNG bunker market
    China's economic slow down has weakened demand for LNG as a transport fuel.
  • Rolls-Royce reiterates commitment to LNG bunker fuel
    'No doubt that gas will be available much longer than mineral-based fuels,' says spokesman.
  • IFO prices up in Cartagena
    Good avails reported at the Colombian port.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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