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BRIEFS

October 21, 2014

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Shipping lines maintain services in Ebola-hit countries Ports worldwide restrict ship entry from Ebola hit countries Grandfathering older ballast water systems edges closer Lloyd's Register says 24,000 TEU ships will soon be ply trade lanes Virginia port erases quarterly loss as monthly volume hits 201,113 TEU CSAV buys slots on G6 services ahead of merger with Hapag Lloyd India has until today to back Bali deal before it likely dissolves 13,808-TEUer delivered to Evergreen - last of 10 postpanamaxes Ending ship pollution fund too soon risks damaging litigation: ICS ATA urges rejection of misleading 'push poll' data on truck safety US claims of surpassing Saudi oil production will prove hollow: expert HK vehicle emissions grace period extended from 12 to 25 working days Oman's Sohar port soon to begin offering ship-to-ship LNG services Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference to be held in HK November 18-19 Maritime Corporation Information Officers meet in Rotterdam November 18 Air cargo expects short, heavy peak season starting this month Volga-Dnepr moves choppers to Sierre Leone on UN Ebola mercy mission US safety board takes over 747 Bagram crash probe from Afghans

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
AADA to increase China/Hong Kong to Australia rates from Nov. 15 CMA CGM extends TBL coverage of Democratic Republic of Congo Croatia joins ranks of European shipowners' community Drewry all earnings shipping index slumps 25 pc in Sept. European ports take Ebola precautions InterManager re-elects Gerardo Borromeo as President for second term Korean training ship on global expedition makes maiden call at Mumbai Port MOL recognised as a leader in climate change transparency & corporate action NYK starts inland transportation service in Myanmar SSA highlights marine insurance & finance as areas to develop Suez Canal revenue up 12 pc in Aug. Transworld Group, NAWAH partner to serve Iraq's growing cargo demands Oilmeal exports plunge 73 pc in Sept. on reduced crop: SEA Cochin Shipyard pays dividend for sixth consecutive year KoPT handles record TEUs Port & dock workers to get pension similar to Central govt employees Regular connectivity from Cochin Port to Maldives being mulled Union Cabinet approves Indian participation in augmenting strategic Chahbahar port in Iran Govt may widen SFIS scope to give exporters tax sops

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EPAL brings new half pallet to market Strong growth in Scania's service revenue Waco System joins WiseTech Global's partner programme Ex-Im Bank to finance export of locomotives to Indonesia K Line earns laurels for its climate performance Swiss Worldcargo goes live with new eBooking tool Bremen's Stabenau celebrates 31 and 80! ICS welcomes IMO's progress on ballast water issues New rail track for cars at port of Gothenburg Hawn moving to WGMA Imperial to transport loads of chips and peanuts Heathrow operator agrees to sell three airports Long Beach adds 'free time' for cargo to ease congestion

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Box lines feel supply chain pain in US Congestion at US ports and along the supply chains that link them to inland destinations is forcing trans-Pacific container lines to charge shippers higher rates to recover increased costs. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) announced on 20 October that most of its 15 liner members will Khalifa Port's productivity soars 36% Only two years after starting its commercial operations, Abu Dhabi's flagship Khalifa Port now ranks fifth in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region for productivity, which has leapt 36%. Khalifa's crane productivity has reached 34 gross moves per hour (gmph) - up from 25gmph in September 2012, LNG hybrid barge powers up at Hamburg Cold ironing of cruise ships at Hamburg started this weekend with the christening of Hummel - an LNG hybrid power barge developed by Becker Marine and AIDA Cruises. Hummel - which means 'bumblebee' in German - is a self-contained power station. Running on natural gas, which it can store as LNG, the Economou reassures on debt deadline DryShips has secured a new loan to close the funding gap on its looming bond payment, lifting the company's stock price. George Economou-led DryShips has $700M in convertible bonds maturing 1 December. But the company has admitted that if bondholders were to declare a default, triggering Feeder service brings hope to Calabar Nigeria's eastern port of Calabar has received a boost with the inauguration of African Independent Feeder's new liner service from Tema in Ghana. The development of Calabar - a river port with a free trade zone - has been held back by shallow draught and hazardous road links. Despite several Suez expansion project signs $2Bn deals Suez Canal Authority head General Mohab Memish has announced contracts totalling $2Bn for expanding the canal with a partly parallel waterway. A consortium of Boskalis, Van Oord, National Marine Dredging, and Jan De Nul won a $1.5Bn contract for three of six lots in the expansion, while a DEME and Ebola scare reveals cruise complications The Carnival Magic's return to Texas after a cruise overshadowed by panic over a passenger's potential exposure to Ebola reveals the dangers for the cruise industry from health scares. Carnival was advised on 15 October that one of its passengers may have processed fluid samples from an Ebola Onne port propels Nigerian oil and gas Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated last week the fourth phase of the Onne Port Complex in Rivers State. The port forms part of the Onne Oil and Gas Export Free Trade Zone, which currently comprises three berths of 15m alongside depth, 800ha of reclaimed land, and new access roads. Mogadishu port handover sparks protests A Somali federal government decision handing the operation of the Port of Mogadishu to Turkish company Al Bayrak has surprised the Somali parliament, triggered protests by dockers, and raised concerns from UN monitors. Transport minister Yussuf Maalim formally transferred management to Al Bayrak on Euronav upbeat on tanker market outlook Euronav continued to lose money in the third quarter but sees the fourth quarter's outlook as the tanker market's best for four years. In its third quarter, the Antwerp-based tanker operator's after-tax result was a shortfall of $20.61M, following a $21.25M loss for the entire first half. However, SIGP wins first A1 issuer rating from Moody's Shanghai International Port (Group) (SIPG) has been assigned an A1 issuer rating by Moody's Investors Service, the first Moody's rating given to SIPG. The rating outlook is stable, a statement of Moody's said today. SIPG's A1 issuer rating is on par with the company's baseline credit assessment Chinese industrial zone to open for foreign trade Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone in North China is to open up for foreign trade by the end of the year. The industry park already has built up three terminals, and 13 of the 48 planned berths have been completed. "The terminals there are able to accept 10,000dwt vessels," stated Liu Jinlu, Director CSDC and Wuhan Steel swap shares Shanghai-listed China Shipping Development (CSDC) announced a share swap deal with Wuhan Iron and Steel (Wuhan Steel) last Friday. CSDC will transfer 142M shares (4.17% of its total equity) to Wuhan Steel and the latter will transfer 3M shares (2.97% equity) to CSDC. The swap is free, according to Pan Ocean settles for debt-for-equity swap Deutsche Bank and Barclays Banks are among the creditors to have been handed shares in another round of debt-for-equity swap executed by South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean. Pan Ocean, formerly known as STX Pan Ocean, has been in receivership since June 2013 after incurring over $5Bn in debts, MOL looks to recruit more Indian seafarers Japan-based shipping liner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has established MOL Synergy Marine Singapore in Chennai, India jointly with ship management services company, Synergy Group, to increase its recruitment of seafarers from India. MOL Synergy will provide crew training services, as well as ship Tax exemption on HK carriers in South Africa Hong Kong carriers will be exempted from taxation levied on profits in South Africa as the city has reached an agreement with the African country to avoid double taxation. Profits from international shipping transport earned by Hong Kong residents that arise in South Africa, which are currently Sembcorp Marine wins $174M in contracts Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has secured two offshore energy related contacts valued at SGD222M ($174M). The contracts were sealed by Sembcorp Marine's subsidiaries, Sembmarine SLP and Jurong Shipyard. Sembmarine SLP will design and build the offshore substation Vallianz secures $64M from offshore contracts Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings has won new charter contracts and clinched a letter of award worth $64M. Vallianz will supply vessels ranging from anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), platform supply vessels (PSV) and barges for periods of up to three years under Rio, Fortescue ramp up iron ore shipments Fortescue boasted a 60% hike in iron ore shipments in its September quarterly results released this month compared to the same period last year. The Australian miner also marked its 8th consecutive shipping record out of the Pilbara - 41.5 tonnes for the quarter and an annualised rate of 166 tonnes

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
LNG America and Buffalo Marine to cooperate New Bouchard tug and barge simulator at SUNY Maritime Foss tug tows disabled Russian vessel to safety Virginia awards ferry design contract to Alion Science Stern trawler to have Rolls-Royce design and equipment

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Foss Maritime tugboat tows drifting cargo vessel Department of Transportation updates transport statistics Boeing employees ratify new eight-year contract Port of Vancouver celebrates call of maiden voyage vessel CSX Corporation releases third fiscal quarter numbers

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Where do vessels call after leaving Ebola-hit West African ports? Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals which states may be most exposed to seaborne spread of the disease African ports take the strain in containing Ebola Terminals least able to screen for the disease are under pressure to halt its spread by ship High Court finds for IOPC against Gard Move to wind up 1971 fund to be debated this week Shippers fight Hong Kong congestion charge Hong Kong Shippers' Council says carriers should compensate shippers for delays caused by congestion Scorpio Bulkers nets bank financing Company secures $411.2m from group of lenders that includes Kexim DryShips lines up $120m loan from Ocean Rig Drilling subsidiary cash to act as 'stop-gap' to help meet bond repayment Strong rates secured in Pakistan VLCC sale High-priced transactions emerge despite rates pressure in demolition market VLGC spot rates return to winning ways Rates rise after recent dip, now standing at $107 per tonne Transpacific lines seeks higher charges as congestion worsens Carrier group after compensation for increased costs across the supply chain Frontline Management has new chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod takes over from Jens Martin Jensen German banks will survive stress test, Wiebers argues But KfW warns that pain is likely Long Beach waives demurrage to ease congestion Cargo owners given extra time to pick up overseas import containers Lower bunker prices will not persuade vessels to pick up speed Drewry says vessel slowed to tackle excess capacity as well as to cut fuel use Brussels maritime official faces UK House of Lords grilling Baltic and North Sea unit boss will give evidence on policy co-ordination Dredging heavyweights share Suez Canal contract Boskalis, Van Oord, NMDC and Jan de Nul split the $1.5bn contract to widen vital trade artery Transport union slams countries that bar ships over Ebola fears Turning vessels away goes against law and common humanity, says ITF VLCC spot earnings surge as bunker bills drop Owners reap the benefits of lower fuel costs Drake loses Liverpool stevedoring contract Blue Arrow wins tender to provide dock workers Samsung Heavy Industries reports a 12% drop in operating profit South Korean shipbuilder blames weak markets for its lacklustre performance Jiangsu Rongsheng in $532m nine-month loss Hong Kong-listed company's struggles continue as debts mount

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Business groups renew appeal for ILWU-PMA deal More than 100 national, state and local organizations have signed a letter urging a speedy agreement on a West Coast port labor contract "to allay growing concerns of thousands of businesses" that rely on the ports. The supply chain stakeholder letter was organized by the National Retail Federation and signed by the American... Katoen Natie opens $50 million Singapore terminal extension Officials celebrated the opening of Katoen Natie's new $50 million terminal extension with a ribbon cutting at its Jurong Logistics Terminal in Singapore. The add-on to its original facility brings the Belgium-based company's investments in Singapore to $200 million. Katoen Natie increased its logistics capacity by 45 percent to accommodate three... India venture gets go-ahead to develop, operate Iranian port India will invest $85.21 million in the development and operation of cargo facilities at Iran's Chabahar port, as New Delhi seeks to enhance its strategic interest in Central Asia. India's federal Cabinet Council approved the investment plan at the weekend, an official statement said. "Chahbahar port, located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province on... Drewry: Asia-Mediterranean trade falling victim to overcapacity A sharp drop in spot rates from Asia to the Mediterranean was facilitated by slowing cargo volumes and overcapacity, Drewry Maritime Research says. In its latest edition of Container Insight Weekly, Drewry said the trade lane's volumes peaked in May, several months earlier than the Asia-North Europe trade lane. Because of... New service brings larger ships to Charleston The South Carolina Ports Authority today received the first ship call of a new consolidated South American east coast service that brings additional post-Panamax vessels to Charleston. The new "New Tango" weekly service includes Hamburg Süd and Aliança, Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV, as well as two carriers new to the trade lane:... Harbor Trucking Association warns LA-LB, Oakland of legal action The Harbor Trucking Association will explore the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit against terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland as congestion worsens at the California ports, the association announced today. In three identical letters sent to the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and... Port of Boston: $200 million needed to upgrade port State and federal politicians are balking at the potential privatization of the Port of Boston's busiest terminal, an option brought forth by the port authority as it continues to look for ways to erase a funding shortfall totaling $200 million. Massport already received $310 million in state and federal funding for... GAO: Customs should improve use of border security data The U.S. Customs and Border Protection should improve its analysis and circulation of border security data, a new report from the Government Accountability Office says. The 45-page report, released last week, says Customs' Operational Field Testing Division, a covert unit, probes U.S. border facilities for potential illicit nuclear material being smuggled... Federal Regulatory Update: Preparing for the Road Ahead The federal regulatory environment continues to change rapidly, particularly in the area of U.S. trucking. With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continuing to seek an inventory of data-driven regulations in an effort to further increase U.S. roadway safety, many feel these new requirements place an already struggling industry on... TSA carriers seek another general rate increase Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have filed for their 11th general rate increase this year in a continuing effort by carriers to shore up spot rates from Asia to North America. TSA members will seek an increase of $600 per 40-foot container, effective Nov. 15. The carriers have filed for... Canadian truck freight volumes spike in September, TransCore says A stronger, steadier North American economy is generating more intra-Canada truckload freight and cross-border shipping demand from U.S. partners and customers. The number of loads moving through the Canadian truck spot market accelerated in September after two consecutive months of decline, according to TransCore Link Logistics. The company's Canadian Freight Index, which... Is the Nicaragua canal driven by geopolitics? Nicaragua has dreamed since 1826 about building a canal connecting the Caribbean with the Pacific. It was then that U.S. Secretary of State Henry Clay presented the idea to Congress, and Congress turned it down. The U.S. almost started work on one in 1899 before a convenient revolution in Panama opened... Carriers reaping benefit from slump in oil prices The slump in crude oil prices over the past three months has sharply reduced ocean carriers' unit costs as they face declining cargo volumes in the seasonally slack fourth quarter. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading at around $86 a barrel today, down 25 percent from a peak of $115... Ebola impact: Shipping delays, health screenings, preventive measures Click here for full-size infographicTwo months ago, the largest container carrier in the world, Maersk Line, issued a statement to its customers concerning the Ebola crisis in West Africa, meant to calm fears. The release did not mince words, and stated one undeniable fact at its start: Ebola has never been transmitted... CP says merger talks with CSX are off Canadian Pacific said its exploratory discussions with CSX Corp. about a possible merger have ended and that no further talks are planned. CP had raised the possibility of a business combination it said would improve service through the intermodal bottleneck of Chicago, but the overture was rebuffed by CSX. The merger, which... KCS works to expand cross-border capacity, ease customs clearance Kansas City Southern Railway said it's investing in its network at a higher rate than most other Class I railroads, as the company expects to increasingly handle more U.S.-Mexico cross-border intermodal, vehicle, crude oil and agriculture and mineral shipments. The railroad, which has the only U.S.-Mexico cross-border network, is also working... TSA members moving forward with intermodal surcharges The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said most of its member lines are moving forward individually with previously surcharges on intermodal store-door deliveries from Asia to North American points in an effort to offset higher costs. TSA members have recommended charges of $100 per 40-foot container and $90 per 20-foot container. The carriers... 35-hour pilot strike to impact Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo said all its freighter flights will operate as scheduled as pilots began a 35-hour strike at midday that forced the parent airline to cancel 1,450 short- and medium-haul passenger flights. The all-cargo carrier originally said the walk-out would have "only very limited" impact on shippers because it did not... CMA CGM Group Executive Officer Farid Salem to Give Keynote at JOC Port Performance Conference Europe in London, Nov. 19 NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 20, 2014 - Farid T. Salem, who is the current CMA CGM Group Executive Officer and Board of Directors Member, will deliver the keynote address at Port Performance Conference Europe, organized by JOC Group Inc. The two-day London event, on Nov. 19-20, will explore the growing productivity challenges facing...

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
DryShips surges after loan DryShips saw its share price rise sharply Monday after the New York-listed shipowner announced a loan from spin-off Ocean Rig. Cautious on condensates Significant US exports of condensates will not hit the water soon to bolster long-haul tanker demand, Poten & Partners says. Shipping's cyber burden Governments are sounding the alarm on cyberattacks but the onus falls on the shipping industry to take steps to prevent them, lawyers at US firm Blank Rome say. ECA to hit arbitrage US shipbrokerage Charles Weber says the fuel premiums associated with looming sulphur limitations next year will hurt charterers' arbitrage opportunities on smaller tanker trades more so than routes for larger vessels. Maersk makes history Huge containership becomes the largest vessel ever to enter the Thames only 30 miles from central London. Drillship deals stretched DryShips-owned Ocean Rig (ORIG) has extended two drillship charters in a deal worth $1.1bn. Maersk scraps AHTS Maersk Supply Services has followed up a rush of newbuilding activity with the disposal of one of its anchor handlers for demolition. RCCL faces fine Royal Caribbean Cruises could face a heavy fine after Dutch authorities suspect a breach of the Dutch Foreign Employment Act. Navico buys MARIS Marine electronics company Navico Holdings has acquired Maritime Information Systems (MARIS) from the Grieg group. New man, new direction? Robert Macleod's appointment as chief executive of Frontline has increased speculation that the company is to combine with fellow John Fredriksen vehicle Frontline 2012. ORIG lends a hand Nasdaq-listed DryShips is getting a cash injection of $120m from subsidiary Ocean Rig (ORIG) to help pay off a bond bill. Vinalines keen to sell Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines is trying to offload the costly floating dock at the centre of a fraud case that ended with two former executives receiving the death penalty. Cochin connection A new shipping service between India's Cochin and the Maldives is under consideration from the two countries' port authorities, the Deccan Chronicle reports. Scorpio scoops $411m loan New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers has fixed a loan of $411.26m to finance 12 new capesizes. Goldman out of ABP Goldman Sachs could sell its stake in major UK terminals player Associated British Ports (ABP). Macleod takes Frontline reins Robert Macleod is to succeed Jens Martin Jensen as chief executive of Frontline in a top management shake-up at the tanker owner. Stowaways jump A man has died after a group of nine stowaways leapt from a PIL cargoship in Ghana. Atlantic mobilises fleet Singapore's Atlantic Navigation Holdings has agreed to provide eight vessels to work at an infrastructure project off Qatar. Tanker refloated A Seychelles-owned tanker has been refloated after nine days stuck in the Amazon river, Brazil. NAO dividend holds firm Nordic American Offshore has kept its dividend unchanged for the third quarter. Gotland sells again Sweden's Rederi AB Gotland has sold another tanker as it trims its fleet. Buffalo in LNG alliance Bunker specialist Buffalo Marine Service has teamed up with LNG America in a bid to develop LNG fuel services in the US. More bonds bought Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has splashed another $27m on buying back its own bonds. Polemis sheds oldest VLCC Adam Polemis is believed to have scrapped the oldest of his six VLCCs. Carnival Ebola panic over A Carnival cruiseship has returned to the US after being refused entry to Belize in an Ebola scare. TIL to buy back? A sharp rise in the value of its ships could have set the scene for a share buyback plan at Teekay spin-off Tankers Investment Ltd (TIL). COSL orders AHTS trio China Oilfield Services (COSL) has been linked to a new order for anchor-handlers at Wuchang Shipbuilding. Samsung edges up Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has posted a slightly stronger third quarter profit despite a drop in revenue. Charters net Vallianz $64m Vallianz Holdings has added a further $64m to its order backlog thanks a series of new deals announced Monday. Suez contractors picked A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium has secured a contract to construct part of the 'new' Suez Canal. SMM bags double order Sembcorp Marine has secured two offshore energy related contracts valued at a combined SGD 222m ($173.4m). York MR sale falters York Capital Management's plan to offload a series of five medium-range (MR) newbuildings looks to be floundering.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
CP ends merger talks with CSX Long Beach gives shippers extra free time Port of Virginia records 8.6% box gain in Sept. Transpacific carriers imposing fee on intermodal cargo Port of L.A. reports September container volumes 9% higher Avoiding train-tractor collisions U.S., Mexico enter mutual recognition arrangement CMA CGM adds 7,000 refrigerated containers IMO moves toward mandatory Polar Code More normal winter predicted this year for eastern U.S. Russian container ship towed to Prince Rupert Hactl reports strong 2014 growth Americold adds Idaho warehouse Executive moves

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OCTOBER 20, 2014
Freight surcharge to reflect bunkers' price differential Cross Channel routes to see surcharge imposed from January 1. Bunker prices stage recovery Singapore 380 cSt material has climbed for two trading days in a row. Bunkering hit by falling vessel calls Visits down by 20%. Global bunker fuel sulphur averages down in 2013 IMO sulphur monitoring programme shows close to 80% of distillates would meet new ECA limit. LNG Conference 'to tackle the burning questions' Delegates to discuss prospects for LNG aboard an LNG-fuelled cruise ship. LNG America hooks up with bunker supplier Moving towards viable gas bunker market in US Gulf. Awash with oil As prices fall, some oil companies now seem to be at a loss as to what to do next. Call for at sea bunkering ban Fuel oil spills draws sharp response in Russian Far East. Quadrise sees losses widen But chairman says company has passed 'key milestones'. IMO study: Shipping's actual CO2 emissions down less than 20% Only the share of emissions has fallen by 20% because global CO2 output grew while shipping stemmed growth. Shipping's CO2 emissions to rise despite improved efficiency Potential for increase if slow steaming stops, while even major efficiency improvements won't mitigate impact of future trade growth. Tallinn nets ferry contract Ferry tender includes LNG power option. Analyst: LSFO-HSFO price differentials to narrow Most vessels will switch to MGO within ECAs instead of consuming LSFO, says Shell spokesman. Rotterdam: LNG as marine fuel faces 'business challenge' 'Viable' business case needs to be present for LNG bunkering to take off, says spokeswoman. USCG gains training and competency on LNG bunkering Organisation has sent staff to Scandinavia for training on LNG bunkering. French port to start bunkering study Project to assess feasibility of bunkering with low sulphur fuels.

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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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