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July 1, 2015

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Shippers find cheap spot rates a bother, fear revenge if space gets tight Kazakhstan to join WTO after 20 years of talks - longest in history Taiwan's CSBC wins US$485 million orders from TS Lines, Evergreen Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang visits CMA CGM's headquarters Maersk still to call Houston despite APM Terminals' shutdown Poseidon Containers seeks US$100 million in IPO to buy box ships Kuehne + Nagel Group buys ReTrans, US multimodal solutions provider RTL orchestrates 206-tonne reactor delivery across Black Sea Dar es Salaam box volume surges 9pc annually over past six years US meat sector urges Senate to repeal labelling or risk retaliation SCI launches new Gulf loop to boost Visakhapatnam as container hub Los Angeles international airport's air cargo traffic in May rises 7.9pc Saudia Cargo deploys 747-400F on Shanghai-New Delhi twice weekly service World air cargo increases 3.3pc, Latin American growth decline ending Groundhandler expects e-commerce to change air cargo world

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JUNE 30, 2015
MANSA's first-of-its-kind conference to focus on ethical business practices Packing of Dangerous Goods in Containers Ship crude oil on Saudi tankers to cut cost, Saudi Arabia asks India Basmati exports hit on high cost of processing & low realisation Cashew exports decline in May Cochin Port to improve cargo unloading methods Gammon Infra to commence RoRo operations at Mumbai Port terminal JSW Jaigarh Port signs Concession Agreement with Konkan Railway Corporation CONCOR slashes rail freight rates for transportation of empty containers between ICD-Whitefield & Chennai Port Govt to invest INR 8.50 lakh cr. for infra development in Railways: Prabhu DGFT launches mobile app & revamped website INR bounces back against US currency on fresh dollar selling L&T receives orders worth INR 2,035 cr.

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Terrific times for trucks Intermodal / Strasse Things really set to take off in Paris Aviation Heading for Vienna? RIP on A6 New high flyers at Crane Worldwide Logistics centre filling up nicely New toll system in Belgium Facelift for Yusen in LA Canadian company plumps for new CEO/president Emirates now 47 times per week to Karachi Growing with the client EU purse strings opening wide for transport projects Rina remains optimistic Finnish company brings up new cannon To Russia with VN...not love Management buy-back Oiling the wheels for railfreight in Far East O3 surprises industry From South Africa to South Pacific International feelers going out from China

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JUNE 30, 2015
Van Oord wins EUR100 million Dubai contract Dutch dredging and offshore giant Van Oord will return to Dubai at the end of this year to create an entirely new waterfront for the Deira Islands that it built for developer Nakheel between 2005 and 2008. Valued at EUR100 million, the new contract has again been awarded by Nakheel. Speaking to IHS Chinese Prime Minister to visit CMA CGM Prime Minister Li Keqiang will lead a ministerial delegation to French shipping giant CMA CGM Group's iconic Marseilles HQ tomorrow and conclude two major economic agreements. Under the first, Chinese shipyards will deliver three flagship 18,000 teu container vessels to CMA CGM during the latter IMO elects South Korea's Ki-tack Lim to top post South Korea's Ki-tack Lim, president of the Busan Port Authority, has been elected as the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). He will take the helm from incumbent, Japan's Koji Sekimizu, on 1 January 2016, for an initial four years. Ki-tack Lim served as the DryShips divests final tankers NASDAQ-listed DryShips has sold its remaining six tankers to founder and chief executive officer George Economou, concluding a sale process that began in March. On 30 June, DryShips confirmed that Economou exercised his options to purchase six Aframaxes - the Alicante, Belmar, Calida, Daytona , Two more rigs booked at Huangpu Wenchong China's Huangpu Wenchong shipbuilding yard has been contracted to build a further pair of jack-up rigs from a returning customer. Hong Kong-listed TSC Group has ordered, through it daughter company Alliance Offshore Drilling (AOD), two Zentech-designed R-550D jack-up drilling rigs with deliveries Offshore wind terminal plans kick off on MV2 Sif Group, an offshore foundations manufacturer, and Verbrugge International, a logistics service provider, have signed an agreement in principal with the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the construction of a production and storage/handling terminal. This is to better serve the North Sea's emerging Ferry strike adds to Greek woes Ferry services in Greece are being disrupted today as the result of a 24-hour strike called by the Pan-Hellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO). The union claims that some shipping firms have violated collective labour agreements. PNO has called on seafarers aboard Greek-flagged ferries to take Samsung HI clinches Statoil platform orders Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has clinched orders for Statoil's Sverdrup Topside project, as analysts predicted. South Korea's second biggest shipbuilder said in a Korea Exchange filing on 30 June that it has clinched two platforms related to the project. The contract is worth about USD1.05 Update: Port of Calais still closed to all ferry traffic Ferry traffic at the French port of Calais was at a total standstill this morning as action by MyFerryLink crews protesting over the cessation of the company's activities went into a second day. The crews, who belong to the employee cooperative SCOP SeaFrance, were meeting this morning to discuss CH Offshore receives USD60 million from charter dispute Singapore-listed offshore services provider, CH Offshore, has recouped USD60 million from unpaid charter fees from Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA's subsidiaries. CH Offshore stated in its filing to the Singapore Exchange that the company has received the outstanding USD60 million from PDV Marina and Tanker, box ship collide near Tanjung Perak Port A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker caught fire after it collided with a container ship near Port of Tanjung Perak, Indonesia, on 28 June. Indonesia-flagged, 2008-built LPG tanker Navigator Aries was leaving Tanjung Perak port after discharging its cargo when it collided with Panama-flagged, Wärtsilä tunnel thruster approval Wärtsilä has successfully obtained a Lloyd's Register (LR) 'Type Approval' Certificate for the Wärtsilä WTT11 tunnel thruster, which means the unit will not have to undergo a design review for each individual vessel or hull number. Wärtsilä says approval certification will also mean cost savings, as Beijing audit reveals underreporting in COSCO accounts COSCO recorded CNY298 million (USD48 million) less in its revenue and CNY169 million less in cost for the 2008-13 period, leading to an understatement of CNY116 million in its profit for 2013, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report. The report, released on 28 June, revealed that COSCO Plans to demolish South Korea island announced An island off Busan, South Korea will be demolished to make it easier for ships to call at Northeast Asia's biggest transshipment hub. The island, called Tohdo, is situated at the entrance of Busan New Port. Due to its location, Tohdo has been regarded as an obstacle for vessels especially Slower marine, coal growth hampers XMH performance Slower Indonesian marine and coal industry growth has affected Singapore-listed marine engine maker XMH Holdings' performance for financial year (FY) 2015. XMH posted a net profit of SGD5.43 million (USD4.02 million) for FY 2015 that ended on 30 April 2015, down 11.4% from SGD6.13 million in FY UOB Kay Hian: Offshore, marine industry yet to bottom Singapore-based brokerage house UOB Kay Hian has suggested that the offshore and marine industry downturn has not bottomed yet. Analysts from UOB Kay Hian highlighted that the offshore support vessel (OSV) tender activities are recovering gradually despite oil companies asking for a 30% cut in day Bank of Jiangsu files second lawsuit against Sainty Marine Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has been sued by the Bank of Jiangsu in a second dispute, this time over CNY112 million (USD18 million) of loans and refund guarantees. On 21 May, the bank filed the lawsuit against Sainty Marine at the Wuhan Maritime Court and demanded the repayment of CNY60 million Twenty six rescued on board five vessels in Bohai Sea A total of 26 crew members were rescued from five vessels hit by gusts in Liaodong Bay of Bohai Sea in the afternoon of 29 June, according to China's Beihai Rescue Bureau. Two of the five vessels sank while three others took on water, the Beihai Rescue Bureau said on 30 June. At 15:20 h local time VLGC rates near $130/tonne Rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers (VLGCs) are inching closer to the USD130/tonne mark, having averaged USD128.156 /tonne on the Baltic Exchange on 29 June. That had come up from USD121.875/tonne on 22 June. At current bunker prices in Fujairah, the latest rate works out to daily earnings KfW IPEX-Bank finances Petredec's LPG carriers Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is working with compatriot credit insurance provider Euler Hermes to provide USD186.3 million in financing Singapore-based LPG trading house Petredec for the building of four 21,000 m³ LPG carriers. There is a German component in the deal, as German-made gas and tank systems Kobe port's traffic up in March Cargo traffic increased by 5% in the port of Kobe, western Japan, in March from a year earlier to 8.608 million tonnes because of a big improvement in domestic trade, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. Of the 8.608 million tonnes, 4.536 million tonnes came

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JUNE 30, 2015
Ferry chief's fury at 'double standards' as strikers force port of Calais to stay closed As IMF deadline looms, would a Grexit be a Greek tragedy for its shipping firms? US east coast ports dig deep to reap the rewards from an expanded Panama Canal

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JUNE 30, 2015
South Korea's Lim to be next IMO Secretary General Jotun welcomes progress on ISO Standards Wärtsilä WTT11 tunnel thruster gains LR Type Approval Austal lays keel for LCS 14

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JUNE 30, 2015
Port of Seattle names Freiboth labor relations senior director Georgia Ports Authority reports record cargo numbers for May Corps to close Chittenden Locks for drain screen structure inspection Crowley adding new equipment for service to Caribbean region Port of Los Angeles to start Yusen Terminals expansion work

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JUNE 30, 2015
Lim promises a pragmatic period of regulation for shippin The election of South Korean candidate Lim Ki-Tack as the next IMO secretary-general is good news for shipowners wary of costly red tape Samsung Heavy Industries wins first major offshore order this year South Korean yard takes $889m order from Norwegian state giant Statoil Greek owners confirm tanker newbuilds Thenamaris has finalised VLCC orders while Callimanopulos order envisages up to 10 vessels Monjasa takes credit line with ABN Amro Bunker supplier signs revolver deal with Dutch bank Aframaxes set to build on vigorous first half Forecasts point to an even better second half of the year as tanker fundamentals remain in place Dim view cast on carrier-freight forwarder relationship Carriers and freight forwarders must escape a 'zero-sum mind set' that is damaging not only their relationship, but also the entire supply chain China Shipping Development books four aframax tankers State carrier fixes 114,000 dwt vessels at compatriot yard at $50m each Economou exercises option for six DryShips aframaxes Move is part of expansion for Greek owner's privately held tanker fleet Lim Ki-Tack next IMO secretary-general Voting went through five rounds to decide who will replace Koji Sekimizu at year end CMA CGM strengthens ties with China New financing framework worth $1bn and strategic partnership with CMHI to be signed off when prime minister Li Kepiang is in France this week Willis to merge with Towers Watson Marine insurance likely to remain integral to new diverse professional services giant Second Calais walkout hits cross-Channel ferries MyFerryLink seafarers repeat last week's jobs protest Smaller vessels rates look ready to head south Dry bulk market rally for handies and supras has reached the crest of the wave South Korea wins election Lim Ki-tack has been elected secretary-general of the IMO and will assume the post at year end

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JUNE 30, 2015
25 ports earn awards in AAPA's 2015 Communications Competition The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) ... the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas...will recognize 25 seaports for exemplary communications projects and programs at its annual convention and awards luncheon this fall. Winning entrants in AAPA's 48th annual Communications Awards Program will be recognized at a Nov. 4 ... Hapag-Lloyd trans-Pacific rate push suggests past attempts failed Hapag-Lloyd's seeking of a rate increase in August on its eastbound trans-Pacific services after pushing for identical increases in the last two months suggest recent attempts fared poorly. The German carrier notified customers that effective Aug. 1, rates per 40-foot-equivalent unit will rise $600. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement - a discussion... Shippers told to prepare for global container weight verification rule In exactly one year new global regulations requiring every packed container have a verified container weight will go into effect, and shippers need to be prepared, an industry trade group warns. "One year from today, global containerized maritime commerce will need to comply with new international regulations that require every packed... CEVA wins Best Seafreight award at AFLAS Awards 2015 Singapore - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading non-asset based supply chain management companies, was presented the Best Logistics Provider - Seafreight award at the Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards held in Hong Kong.The awards, organized by Asia Cargo News, are designed to honor leading organizations... HAMAG Harbour & Maritime Services Agency in Morocco joins XLProjects HAMAG, Harbour & Maritime Services Agency, born as ship agent turned quickly into a global and integrated operator with the wholechain of maritime transport: agency, freight forwarding, chartering and brokerage. HAMAG, with its expertise and its network of international partners, is committed to: Provide its customers a daily support and a high quality... Georgia Ports Authority launches 'Gateway to the World' Savannah, Ga. - The Georgia Ports Authority has launched a four-part video series, "Gateway to the World," in which logistics experts from companies such as Caterpillar, Georgia Pacific, Home Depot and Lowe's describe why Georgia's ports are critical to their supply chains. "This initiative speaks through the voices of those who have... Research Note: US containerized exports to fall again in 2015 The Port of MiamiWhile a large share of the first-quarter 2015 decline in U.S. containerized exports can be traced to the conflict at U.S. West Coast ports, the economic slowdown in Asia and in emerging markets cannot be dismissed. Emerging markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Commonwealth of... Charleston port revises Saturday gate hours Saturday hours for truck gates at the Port of Charleston will be revised to eliminate the lunchtime closure, the South Carolina Ports Authority said. Beginning July 11, gates will be open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They now are open from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1... Challenges to China ports' slowing growth unprecedented Port of QingdaoThe Chinese economy has said goodbye to high-speed growth as well as stable foreign trade volumes, which is putting pressure on the operations of Chinese ports, Tong Mengda, chief economist of Ningbo Port Group, told delegates at the Intermodal Asia 2015 conference in Shanghai in March. These ports' situation... DOT report fuels push to overhaul US truck safety program WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is under renewed pressure to overhaul its key truck safety initiative after a 2014 study only recently made public found the program's safety metrics don't always align with the real risk of accidents on the road. According to the study, there is a significant... New York seeks to reactivate South Brooklyn terminal Red Hook Container Terminal, Brooklyn, NY. New York officials are seeking a tenant to reactivate the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, which recently was designated as part of the U.S. Maritime Administration's Marine Highways initiative. The city's Economic Development Corp. recently leased the 88-acre terminal, a former automobile import facility, and plans to... Strong US dollar, low oil prices hurting US-Canada trade The value of goods shipped across the U.S.-Canadian border dropped 12.5 percent in April, thanks in part to a weaker Canadian dollar and a shrinking Canadian economy. In April, all transport modes carried a lower value of U.S.-Canada freight than a year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics said in... New vessels give Alianca Navegacao cabotage edge Alianca Navegacao's Vicente PizonThe christening last week of the Vicente Pinzon marks the completion of Alianca Navegacao's reais 700 million ($224.5 million) cabotage and coastal fleet upgrade aimed at securing its dominance in the Brazilian cabotage market. The vessel with a capacity of 4,828 twenty-foot equivalent units and its identical sister,... CMA CGM to sign $1 billion financing agreement with China Ex-Im Bank LONDON - CMA CGM will sign a $1 billion financing agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China on Wednesday when Chinese premier Li Keqiang visits the French carrier's headquarters. The Marseille-based carrier said the agreement provides for loans and guarantees for ship and container orders from China as well as strategic... Island removal aimed at boosting Busan transshipment productivity As part of Busan's larger effort to shore up its transshipment business amid fierce competition, the Korean government has announced plans to remove an island to allow the port to better handle mega-ships. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has set aside $357 million to remove the island of Tohdo... Shippers await report on Heathrow, Gatwick airport expansion LONDON - The U.K.'s air freight shippers are nervously awaiting the publication of a long-delayed report that will recommend either London Heathrow or nearby Gatwick as the best site for a new runway in the crowded southeast of the country. The majority of export and import shippers back expansion at... Shippers question multiple surcharges levied by Asia-Europe lines HONG KONG - Shippers on Asia-Europe have never been fans of the host of surcharges levied by carriers on the trade and have routinely levelled complaints that the ad-ons were more boosters of revenue rather than a cost recovery mechanism. One major global shipper compared the container shipping freight market... G6 adds more Asia-Europe port calls as other alliances cut sailings HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance continues to add port calls to its Asia-North Europe services, this time in China, in a bid to secure additional cargo loads on the trade during the much hoped for peak season.China's ports of Fuzhou in the Taiwan Strait and the Guangzhou's Nansha will... Air freight shippers await key report on Heathrow, Gatwick airport expansion LONDON - The UK's air freight shippers are nervously awaiting the publication of a long-delayed report that will recommend either London Heathrow or nearby Gatwick as the best site for a new runway in the crowded southeast of the country. The majority of export and import shippers back expansion at... DHL deal with Kazakhstan rail to grow China-Europe services HONG KONG - Kazakhstan's national rail operator and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide the logistics operator with additional block trains on the fast-developing land bridge between China and Europe.The forwarding unit of DHL inked the MOU with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Express, a holding... Shippers question multiple surcharges levied by Asia-Europe lines HONG KONG - Shippers on Asia-Europe have never been fans of the host of surcharges levied by carriers on the trade and have routinely levelled complaints that the ad-ons were more boosters of revenue rather than a cost recovery mechanism. One major global shipper compared the container shipping freight market... G6 adds more Asia-Europe port calls as other alliances cut sailings HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance continues to add port calls to its Asia-North Europe services, this time in China, in a bid to secure additional cargo loads on the trade during the much hoped for peak season.China's ports of Fuzhou in the Taiwan Strait and the Guangzhou's Nansha will... US Labor chief rejects bills seeking port labor-management system reform U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez said Monday that bills before Congress seeking to avoid lengthy negotiations marked by labor slowdowns and employer retaliation that recently plagued West Coast ports aren't the answer. His statement poured cold water on any hopes that the Obama administration would provide support for...

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JUNE 30, 2015
Teekay hikes payout Teekay Corp swelled its payout to shareholders by 75% after selling a floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) to a daughter company. Teekay's Knarr cash drive Teekay Offshore Partners is poised to issue $550m in shares to purchase a floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) from its parent. Maersk takes precautions Maersk Line took precautionary measures and paid its employees in Greece slightly earlier in order to avoid the capital controls finally imposed by the government yesterday. Handy deal for NewLead Greece's NewLead Holdings has fixed one of its eco-handysize bulkers on a charter of between two and four months. Navios fixes capesize Navios Maritime Partners has fixed one of its capesizes at a premium rate. Petrobras slashes spending Scandal-hit Brazilian oil and shipping group Petrobras has cut its five-year budget by 41%. Economou seals $291m deal George Economou has completed a $291m deal to buy six tankers from DryShips, officially ending the company's IPO spin-off plans. CMA CGM's $1bn deal French container line CMA CGM is to sign a $1bn new financing deal with China Exim bank. Lim new IMO head South Korean diplomat Lim Ki-Tack has won the election to lead the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) from January for a four-year term. HHI closes on orders Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) could be about to book a series of newbuildings including VLCCs. CSDC orders quartet Chinese owner turns to GSI for the construction of four products tankers for $199m. Arsenal neutralised VIDEO: Watch how MARAD's ro-ro destroyed chemical weapons at sea. Edelweiss buying more Bharati Shipyard creditor Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction is poised to snap up a further 15% of the loss-making shipbuilder's debt. Siem-Daya deal approved Siem Offshore has seen an agreement for the sale of an offshore subsea vessel to Daya Material approved by the latter's shareholders. NYK admits collusion South Africa has fined Japan's NYK for collaborating on car carrier contracts with competitors. Tug/barge fleet for sale Russian broker Nova Shipping is seeking a buyer for up to six tug/barge units. SeaZip finds work Dutch owner SeaZip Offshore Service has found period employment for its new fast crew supplier. Premuda strikes debt deal Italian bulker and tanker owner Premuda has agreed in principal a restructuring agreement with its financiers. Rig headache for owners North Sea offshore vessel demand is being hit by a number of rigs being laid up or coming to the end of their contracts. LPGC and boxship collide An LPG tanker has collided with a containership off the port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, Indonesia. Cement carrier aground A veteran cement carrier has reportedly taken on water after running aground off Sweden on Monday night. Otto Marine claim cut A claim for compensation against Otto Marine in a vessel financing row has been reduced. Calais shut again Ferry services between Dover and Calais were cancelled again on Tuesday as MyFerryLink workers blockaded the French port. Tallink finances ferry Loan from Nordea Bank set to cover 80% of costs of Meyer Turku shipyard newbuilding. Grexit fallout limited Greek shipowners remain unaffected regardless of any development in their domestic economy, according to Morgan Stanley. CHO wins charter dispute CH Offshore has successfully recovered $60m of outstanding charter hire in a dispute with Venezuelan oil major PDVSA. GSL secures higher rate Global Ship Lease (GSL) has extended a second containership time charter with Sea Consortium's X-Press Feeders. Logger back on the block A South Korean-owned bulker which failed to find a buyer at an auction in Singapore last week is set to go under the hammer again.

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JUNE 30, 2015
Sea-Tac Airport upgrades cargo facilities Nike opens largest distribution center in Memphis MSC, ZIM restructure East Med-North Europe services Carriers launch two North Europe feeder loops Ki-tack Lim to head International Maritime Organization HighJump integrates warehouse, 3PL support with SAP Business One Obama signs TPA, trade preference legislation FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications Executive Moves: GPA and UPS Export-Import Bank charter expires at midnight Port of L.A. to upgrade Yusen terminal LNG-powered ro/ro vessel runs aground Inland Canadian port completes expansion project Port Everglades gets federal approval for 50-ft. harbor

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JUNE 30, 2015
LNG-powered ferry secures funding Finnish-Estonian project should see vessel ready by 2017. Banks and traders biggest Wiljo creditors Company called 'O.W.B. ARA SC' appears on list of creditors to bunker company that went down shortly after OW bankruptcy. Port operator approves plans for LNG bunker terminal 'Muuga is one of the best locations for an LNG bunkering terminal in Estonia.' 'Slow steaming' returns to Indian Ocean routes 'Threat of piracy altered shipping routes, speeds and costs for vessels.' Bunker player 'doubles its credit facilities' 'We appreciate the vote of confidence in Monjasa's business model,' says CFO. Cleartrade expands market reach Trading hours extended to cover Asia. Gibraltar government still downplaying LNG report 'Report was based on a number of assumptions that are not likely to form part of the proposals.' LNG-powed ferry secures funding Finnish-Estonian project should see vessel ready by 2017. US Navy vessel bunkers at Georgia Batpetrol interested in international partner to develop services. Canada: Pipe leaking oil at Prince Rupert Product believed to be bunker fuel, says Prince Rupert Port Authority. Mitsubishi Corporation to merge subsidiaries Development affects MC Energy which sells bunker fuel. US Navy vessel receives fuel at Georgia Supplier organised warship to receive fuel at berth. Tanker's LNG-electric propulsion conversion complete Conversion provides 'economic and environmental benefits'.

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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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