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BRIEFS

September 29, 2014

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'K' Line fined US$67 million for ro-ro price fix, July share sale pays bill Asia-Europe off 9.9pc to US$822/TEU, transpac down 7.5pc to $1,930/FEU OOCL cancels Asia to US west coast sailing on CC2 Service Shenzhen to offer US$32.6 million annually to cut ship, port emissions Piraeus-Taranto shuttle from Evergreen, Piraeus-Marmara reorganised US Commerce Department ups GDP estimate 4.6pc in second quarter US protectionists appeal to Obama Administration to end fast track trade deals Asia to US container traffic surpasses 1.3 million TEU in August Air France caves to pilots on low-cost airline as Lufthansa strike looms Nippon Cargo Airlines settles with class action plaintiffs in New York court American Airlines expands cargo services in Florida, adding Jacksonville

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Allcargo Logistics completes phase II of environment conservation campaign in tribal hamlets of Mumbai Ashish Pednekar elected BCHAA President for 2014-16 Capt. K. Devadas appointed SCI's Director (Technical & Offshore Services) CSLA AGM held Maersk Line plans sizeable capex on newbuildings MOL continues to be included in green, social indices SAL vessel deftly loads super ODCs at Adani Hazira Terminal NTPC to import 5 mt of coal for seven power plants Plexconcil to tap West Asian, African markets Spices exports up by 35 pc at 2,71,280 t during April-July Govt asks Major Ports to deepen draught to 18 m Tea traders worry over Cochin Port's decision to hike lease rent rates Trade unions oppose corporatisation of Major Ports VPT handles all-time high 22,053 t of manganese ore in a day DHL Express announces 2015 rate adjustments Konkan Rly's earnings from RoRo service up by INR 15 cr. in 2013-14 Road projects to be fast-tracked Forex reserves drop to $ 315.59 bn Govt extends period for duty-free import of pulses MSRA urges govt to check imports of non-standard steel from China Simplify procedures in new FTP: Fieo urges govt State elections to delay FTP Textile buying agents urge govt to waive service tax CMA CGM at Breakbulk Americas Jacksonville port gains in heavy lifting Mammoet lifts space shuttle to new height Port of Everett boosts break-bulk handling capability Underwater rescue in US by Crane Rental Corporation

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And the international truck of the year 2015 is...? BDP strengthens India presence Elflein an eco champion Railway technology market - robust growth and fierce rivalry Maskargo to serve Zhengzhou Kielgast adds NPorts to his roster AAS embracing Nippon Express Port of Esbjerg launches tender for new combi terminal New PPL Net member in China Investments to augment Poland's rail operations New director for Yusen Brazil Kuka snaps up Swisslog Full AEO status for port of Felixstowe Saudia Cargo selects new GSSA in India US railroad investing in Nebraska's rail infrastructure Flächen deckende Investitionen Evergreen expanding Asia-South Africa network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Edison Chouest Offshore's new 300 ft Class PSV K-Line cops plea, agrees to $67.7 million fine DDG 1000 marks another milestone Panama Canal Authority issues Ebola advisory DNV GL issues guidance on jacking gear Siem to acquire German shipbuilder FSG HII awarded $11.4 million for nuclear sub work NASSCO Earl awarded $14.4 million contract mod BAE San Diego gets $35.2 million for DDG 91 work Electric Boat awarded $310.7 million contract mod

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Port of Seattle releases August container numbers US rail freight traffic delivers weekly gains Evergreen expanding presence in Asia/South Africa market Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of July Inchcape Shipping Services gives Chile oil spill report

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
China pays more than $3m to charter a suezmax to carry Libyan crude Unipec books Teekay tanker to load a larger than usual shipment at Es Sider on Saturday West Africa-Europe fixtures highlight a shift in suezmax crude trades Oil shipments to the US dominated previous deals Pangaea poised for reverse merger pathway to Nasdaq US-based operator takes delivery of first of six newbuildings ahead of key vote Felixstowe gains Authorised Economic Operator status Recognition marks simplified customs procedures and brings commercial benefits Carriers team up on Asia-South Africa Coscon and Evergeen join forces with K Line, MOL and PIL on respective services Asia-Europe rates hit an 11-month low No let-up as key trade lanes' container prices continue to slide ahead of Golden Week West African suezmax earnings soar $6,000 in a day Spate of charters creates hot market Mediterranean trafficking gangs dump boat people near passing ships Norwegian Shipowners Association says its vessels rescue hundreds of stranded migrants Let the ballast water convention carry weight Governments must shore up standards for systems that block the spread of alien species Australian union plans stop-start working at DP World terminals Operator says the disruption is neither required nor deserved Scorpio Tankers newbuildings start charters at $14,750-$30,000 per day New York-listed owner agrees to charter in a 2015-built product tanker Ocean Three on target for 2014 launch Carriers hope to file agreement with US regulators soon Höegh LNG extends charter for vintage vessel by 12 months Gas Natural deal offers a decent rate despite a challenging freight market Waiting for Vale's shot in the arm Brokers see possibility of a boost if miner's spot market appetite returns Week on Wall Street \| September 26 Math in a vacuum in the box line market, as the dry recovery looks all wet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Pangaea nears US stock listing Dry bulk operator Pangaea Logistics could soon begin trading on NASDAQ, pending a reverse merger with blank-cheque company Quartet. Quartet Merger Corp raised $98.5M via an IPO and private placement in November 2013 and listed on NASDAQ. Proceeds are being held in escrow until an acquisition is OSG presses suit vs Proskauer Rose New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing has ruled that OSG's malpractice claim against its former outside counsel Proskauer Rose can proceed. As previously reported by IHS Maritime, tanker owner OSG initially filed suit against Proskauer Rose in US federal court in November 2013, alleging Singapore ramps up challenge to London Singapore is stepping up its challenge to London as a shipping hub by boosting its involvement in marine insurance and ship finance. Singapore Shipping Association president Patrick Phoon told the association's annual dinner today that working groups had been established to look into the issue. In UPDATE: Nunavik attempts Arctic Northwest Passage voyage - day 8 As predicted Canadian icebreaker Nunavik did meet continuous new ice coverage yesterday and as we can see from the chart, the speed has dropped slightly from 12.5 to 9.8 Knots. Next part of passage is through the Prince of Wales Strait which is only 4 miles wide at the narrowest. Fednav believe Vale and CMES strike VLOC deal Brazilian mining company Vale and China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) have agreed to co-operate in iron ore shipping, with the latter to order 10 very large ore carrier (VLOC) newbuildings. Vale and CMES have agreed a contract of affreightment for 25 years. This will be serviced by the 10 new World Maritime Day urges convention ratification This year's World Maritime Day has underpinned the importance of ratifying key safety and security conventions. The theme, 'IMO conventions: effective implementation', was chosen as a way to shine a spotlight on IMO treaty instruments that have not yet come into force. Koji Sekimizu, CMA-CGM sets up support centre in Sri Lanka CMA-CGM is investing $2.4M to set up a shared service centre in Sri Lanka. This will initially have 750 staff and will support the group's back-end operations for the Asia-Pacific and European regions. It will later expand to serve clients globally. The facility, to be called CMA-CGM Shared China yard official calls for cheaper labour China's shipyards should learn from their global competitors and tap cheaper foreign labour, a yard executive has urged. Dengpan Gao, chief engineer of Fujian Southeast Shipyard, told the Offshore Support Vessels Summit China forum that subcontracting new orders to "foreign countries awash with Australia gets tough on groundings Australia Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Mick Kinley has warned that the Australian public has a zero tolerance to any environmental damage by shipping. Kinley was speaking on his first official engagement as CEO at an Australian Shipowners' Association luncheon commemorating World 'K' Line sets up cold storage business in Vietnam Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, will establish a cold storage business in Vietnam with Cool Japan Fund and Japan Logistics Systems. The business will be in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. In Vietnam, further expansion of Japanese retail businesses, such as TSC Group to raise $19M Hong Kong-listed TSC Group, an offshore solutions provider of drilling packages, plans to raise about HKD$144M ($19M) by selling bonds to replenish its working capital. The bond will carry a coupon rate of 5% and mature on 3 April 2018, a stock filing of TSC Group said. The company needs capital Capesize rates fall on dearth of cargoes Capesize rates slid for a third straight week due to thin cargo volumes in Australia and Brazil. The Western Australia-China rate averaged $7.418/tonne as of yesterday's Baltic Capesize Index, compared to $7.85/tonne last week. The Brazil-China route averaged $19.775/tonne yesterday, down from Hanjin Shipping to issue $9.2M in convertible bonds Hanjin Shipping, South Korea's biggest shipping company, announced on 26 September that it would issue convertible bonds to raise KRW9.6Bn ($9.2M) for working capital. KDB Daewoo Securities, Samsung Securities, Woori Investment & Securities, Mirae Asset Securities, and Hyundai Securities will each 'K' Line eyes offshore expansion Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, has revealed plans to build up its capabilities in the offshore marine sector. Company CEO Jiro Asakura stated in its latest annual report that while 'K' Line has stable earnings from its strength in drybulk carriers, car Hanjin Shipping sells Algeciras terminal for $140M Hanjin Shipping will sell 75% of its stake in its dedicated terminal in Algeciras, Spain, to a consortium comprising IBK Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Partners for KRW146.1Bn ($140M). The South Korean biggest shipping company will hold on to its remaining 25% stake by investing Asia-South Africa trade network expands Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced yesterday that it would adjust its current joint service with COSCO and contribute vessels to the services operated by K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL), starting October. The carrier will deploy two 4,200teu vessels on the Dawei port plans revived Dawei, the long stalled mega-port in Myanmar looks set to be revitalised with an official visit by Thai prime minister, the military general Prayuth Chan-ocha. Next month's official visit, the first overseas trip since the Prayuth-led coup seized power in May, will have Dawei on the agenda Chinese company wins Israel port construction deal China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a global leading engineering contractor, has won the contract to build a new port in Ashdod, Israel, reported local media. The NIS3.3Bn ($930M) port will be built about 1km north off the current Ashdod Port, consisting of a 1,000m pier and 2,80m breakwater. Direct India-Myanmar shipping link imminent There will be a new cargo ferry service next month between India and Myanmar, as trade links between the two countries start to grow. "I am happy to share that the Liner Division is poised to launch a new container service to Myanmar in the first week of October 2014," Arun Kumar Gupta, chairman and Old large gas carrier secures record rate A 21-year-old large gas carrier has secured a historically high rate for a year-long timecharter. Brokers told IHS Maritime that BW Group's 1993-built 57,139m³ BW Havis has been fixed to Singapore-based LPG trading house Petredec for $1.5M per month for 12 months. LGCs typically carry between Chemical tanker rates to pick up Chemical tanker brokers expect upwards movement in freight rates for Southeast Asian palm oil shipments to China and India, especially the west coast of the latter country. Singapore-based chemical tanker broker SPI Marine has assessed average freight rates at $35.50/tonne for 12,000-tonne parcel Nha Trang Port to come under provincial control Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has told Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) to complete transferring Nha Trang Port to the provincial government next month, the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) has said on its website. The port would be developed to handle international cruise ships and

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
UASC's CEO says alliances will stabilize market United Arab Shipping Co. expects that as mega-alliances increasingly consolidate the container shipping market, freight rates will stabilize, which could be bad news for shippers. UASC's president and CEO, Jorn Hinge, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal today that he expects less volatility in freight rates as smaller... Ryder expands in Mexico as cross-border automotive business grows For insight into Mexico's economic future, consider a trip to the Bajío. The region of north-central Mexico is one of the fastest growing parts of the country, and the recipient of significant direct foreign investment, particularly from automotive manufacturers. El Baj'o is on its way to becoming one of the... Union Pacific track reopened after freight train collision Courtesy of the Kansas Highway PatrolUnion Pacific has reopened a portion of its central-Kansas railway after two trains carrying containers collided. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were on the ground on Friday in McPherson County, Kansas, about 50 miles north of Wichita, investigating the crash. Officials told JOC.com it... Chassis fingered as biggest of many problems at LA-Long Beach Chassis shortages, huge cargo discharges from big ships and a labor force that is stretched to the limit are contributing to a congestion problem that Los Angeles-Long Beach can't seem to shake. But chassis seem to be the main culprit. "The consensus is that chassis are the most immediate concern," said... Hundreds protest against Nicaragua Canal Roughly 500 Nicaraguan farmers protested against the Nicaragua Canal this week, angered that the $40 billion plan includes the seizure of their land. "We do not want the canal to be built. Nobody should come in here and take over our land," said Ronald Enríquez at a march in the southern... Port Canaveral gets clearance for Gulftainer lease Port Canaveral is proceeding with the 35-year lease of the Florida port's planned container port to United Arab Emirates-based Gulftainer after the Treasury Department determined that the lease does not require a further security review. The Treasury Department declared that the port's agreement with Gulftainer was a simple lease, not an... Georgia ports eyeing No. 1 spot with $1.3 billion plan Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz speaks during his annual state of the port address.The East Coast's fastest-growing port could double its capacity in the next 10 years and plans to knock out nearly all competition along the way. Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz, during his annual State of the... Spain goes to court for inadequate port security The executive branch of the European Union has taken Spain to court over security at its ports. The European Commission said yesterday that 20 Spanish ports have failed to adopt and implement the EU's rules for port security by the deadline which was at the end of 2013. "The main objective of European... Walkout planned at two DP World terminals in Australia next week Australian dockworkers are planning to walk off the job next week at DP World terminals in Melbourne and Sydney as part of a contract dispute, according to a report in Lloyd's List Australia. According to the report, members of the Maritime Union of Australia will cease working at DP World in... Moroccan port poised for investment The blossoming economy in Morocco is presenting opportunities for port investment, and officials are hoping good news could spur up to $8 billion in new port infrastructure. Moroccan Minister of Equipment, Transport and Logistics Aziz Rabbah told a delegation that Moroccan port authorities are allowing public-private partnerships to speed up investment... Another record high for US intermodal volume This week's intermodal volume was a record high for U.S. railroads, breaking the previous record set the week before, according to the Association of American Railroads, again signaling that the peak season is revving up for intermodal shippers as the ocean peak subsides. U.S. intermodal volume rose 5.7 percent year-over-year in the first... Miami reports poor July volumes Volumes at Port of Miami continued to dwindle in July, newly released numbers show, but port officials are hoping that throughput volumes will be boosted in subsequent months by new customers and improved trade opportunities. Port of Miami reported a total throughput of 72,628 TEUs in July, 5.3 percent lower than... Trucking lobby 'not letting go' of battle over driver work rules Efforts to roll back changes to truck driver hours-of-service rules may have faltered this year in Congress, but Philip L. Byrd, Sr., chairman of the American Trucking Associations, says the ATA is "bound and determined to bring about positive change" in federal trucking regulations. Speaking at the annual McLeod Software... Report due on MOL Comfort sinking Japan's ClassNK plans to share findings of its investigation of last year's sinking of the container ship MOL Comfort, which an official of rival classification society DNV GL criticized as having a "non-robust design." DNV GL Vice President Knut Dohlie created a stir with his comments on the MOL Comfort's design... US-bound cargo from Cambodia to face enhanced scrutiny Cargo headed to the U.S. from Cambodia will face added scrutiny due to what the U.S. Homeland Security calls inadequate security measures. According to the Cambodia Daily, U.S. authorities asked Cambodia ports to put additional security measures in place for several Cambodia ports in...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Norden takes two A leading Danish operator has emerged as the patron behind a pair of period deals sealed Friday afternoon. S&P activity slows Asset prices in the dry-bulk segment appear to be stabilising and sale-and-purchase activity seems to be slowing across the board, a leading brokerage told clients Friday. Jumbo jet set Today's topic is the aeroplane. For all you maritime types, just think of it as a ship with wings. Arsenal: Nil No guns. That's the first rule for foreign private security firms operating in Nigerian waters. The second rule: no foreign private security firms allowed. So how does P2P hope to become market leader in West Africa? Andrew Varney explains his strategy to Paul Berrill Speed queen Atoms for seas Jonathan Boonzaier takes a look back at a unique vessel inspired by Dwight Eisenhower. AP Moller disappoints Platou Forecasters at a leading European investment bank have downgraded shares of diversified Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk (AP Moller). For Parakou's patriarch, the family that ships together sticks together Next year it will be 30 years since CC Liu set up Parakou Shipping in Hong Kong. Something to sing about Ion Varouxakis, chief executive of Freeseas, talks opera, sci-fi and art with Andy Pierce onboard his beloved historic yacht, the Aello My walking staff The president of Winning Shipping, the company that dominates the transport of Indonesian bauxite into China, has a second passion - outdoor activities. And he is keen to involve his staff. Service charge included Related-party payments get a bad press, but they have their defenders. Do such arrangements offer value for money and treat all shareholders fairly? Eric Martin investigates. Taking stock Is aggregation the way of the future for maritime spare parts supply, asks Paul Berrill Trust is shipping's most precious commodity For too long the shipping industry has believed its own myth that it is unlike any other business. CarVal ship ordered seized Cal Dive International has secured a court order to seize a pipelayer owned by Cargill's CarVal Investors unit in a dispute over unpaid bills in the wake of Oceanografia's fraud scandal. Subsea 7 cuts debt Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has spent $79.1m on buying back convertible bonds. Zvezda eyes PSVs Russia's new Zvezda shipyard could soon start building supply ships or drilling platforms. On the road to $100m Andy Pierce traces Christian Andersen on an intercontinental roadshow as Avance Gas seeks to raise cash from investors. Siem takes shipyard German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has been taken over by Norway's Siem Industries in a deal that will take effect by the end of October. CMES seals VLOC deal China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has clinched a deal to order 10 new very large ore carriers (VLOCs) for charter to Brazilian miner Vale. Cargoship barred The Paris MOU group of European states has banned a Bulgarian cargoship for a year after failing safety checks. GSI closing in on overhaul State-owned Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is edging towards a "significant assets restructuring" but precise details are still hard to find. Crews warned over lines Australia's safety board has urged seafarers to beware mooring lines after a crewman's foot was severed at Port Hedland. BigRoll adds third Dutch heavy-lift owner BigRoll Shipping has declared one of two options for a module carrier at Cosco Dalian Shipyard in China. Polarcus keeps signing Seismic vessel owner Polarcus has signed its third contract in a week and its fourth since late August. TEN gets into VL swing Tsakos Energy Navigation is set to boost its MLP prospects with orders for VLCCs amid suggestions oil company demand for the tankers is at the highest level in half a century. Cruiseship saves 300 A Salamis Lines cruiseship came to the rescue of a distressed fishing boat carrying more than 300 Syrian refugees off the west coast of Cyprus on Thursday. Bulker under the hammer A Greek-managed bulker is to be sold at auction in Aruba after Commerzbank foreclosed its mortgage on the ship. Ugland fixes newbuild Norway's JJ Ugland has fixed its newly delivered supramax Lunita on a short-term deal. Ferry cash needed A Canadian fast-ferry newbuilding plan hinges on a government grant of CAD 14m ($12.6m). Berth of a Princess As LNG shipping reaches its golden jubilee, Lucy Hine finds the first 50 years reveal parallels with issues facing the industry today. Baltic change Exchange chairman tells Julian Bray how he intends to keep the organisation relevant in the 21st century. My grand ambition Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis tells Andy Pierce how he is helping write a new chapter in the decorated history of one of Greece's most famous shipping names. Hurricane coming? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Hoegh LNGC lives on Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 12 months, the company confirmed Friday. Logindo seals charter Logindo Samudramakmur has reportedly secured a new vessel charter from Italy's Eni in a deal worth $30m. Eyes help to Navig8 Navig8 has amassed a 74-tanker orderbook by buying wisely, economically and with strong knowledge of market trends from its roots as a commercial manager.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Maersk plans to boost capacity by 425,000 TEU Port Canaveral-Gulftainer deal gets government OK NAFTA trade increases in July Fire halts Chicago air traffic PacAvi to convert A320s, A321s to freighters FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications U.S. economy accelerated 4.6% in 2Q U.S. steel imports fell in July Ryder to manage Chrysler's Mexico cross dock at Altamira Thermo King to reduce reefer emissions in Europe Foltz touts Savannah expansion in annual port address

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Carriers: ExxonMobil ECA fuel 'interesting' option Agree price and availability will be deciding factors. ARA fuel oil stocks climb week-on-week Players say arbitrage window to the East still open. Alliance will save UASC $100 million per year Controlling fuel costs is one of a shipping line's biggest challenges. More storage capacity for Fujairah Crude oil storage capacity to grow by another 4 million barrels. More ports will join discount schemes, says Sir Richard Branson Ports may combine to promote ship efficiency. Maersk Line: Dual-fuel an option Higher ECA-related fuel bill makes gas power a possibility. Chinese port joins calls for an ECA in the Pearl Diver Delta Hong Kong backs Shenzhen but warns target date of 2018 is 'very aggressive'. Chinese yard wins order for more LNG-fuelled ships Client already has orders for two similar vessels. Hybrid-electric vessel to start research operations System to reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 75%. Singapore firm eyes Australian bunkering market Enters MoU with a 'large multinational fuel trading and distribution company'. Construction started for LNG-capable tanker Vessel will serve within the US market under the Jones Act. MARAD injects funds into LNG bunkering research Research focused on use of LNG bunkers on the Great Lakes. Maldives bunker player 'close to bankruptcy' But government to 'revive' state-owned concern.

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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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