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November 3, 2015

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CSCL confirms 21,000 TEU boxships order Panamax box ship charter rates continue to fall NOL posts Q3 net loss of US$96 million amid weak freight rates Changes in regional container trades and implications for ports: TOC conference Study shows box ship add on 300 slots by removing engine room Better China-Europe rail links could boost Chinese imports of fresh goods LA/LB port drivers go on strike over misclassification issue Inventories drag down US Q3 growth amid strong domestic demand Toll Global Forwarding expands branch network in Germany Double honours for APL at Lloyd's List Asia Awards 2015 JAL's H1 earnings soar 28.7pc in spite of weak air freight revenue Air France-KLM makes drastic cuts in freighter capacity as losses continue Pilot union slams UN for failure to ban lithium battery shipments on all planes

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
CMA CGM temporarily suspends TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi Competition intensifies in UK logistics sector Hyundai Merchant Marine denies speculation about possible merger with Hanjin Shipping Lighthouses to become beacons of tourism, says Gadkari SCFI spot rates skyrocket Seashell Logistics displays its capabilities at Break-Bulk Americas 2015 in Houston Tanker vessel supply not to increase with return of Iran to global oil market, say analysts World Shipping Council explains SOLAS Container Weight Verification Requirement ZIM to again offer Black Sea reefer service APSEZ posts impressive PAT for Q2 & H1 Dutch cos ready to fund Bangla port Investment in Chabahar only if Iran lowers natural gas prices: Gadkari La Spezia Container Terminal wraps up tour of Asia in Shanghai Essar Projects bags $ 1.6 bn order from Kuwaiti co. IDF to invest in more projects with CBDT widening scope of tax exemption INR turns sharply weak against dollar No stock limits for pulses importers: Fadnavis Remove export duty on iron ore, urge Goa miners

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TIR brings financial benefits to Southeast Asia NOL: weak freight rates cause high losses Summer sun shrivels coal demand and Q3 results No shortage of Simpson gum for chewers in Germany Enlarging terminal facilities in Jubail Costs inflating this year and next First biomass freight train delivering pellets Livio Selva takes over Transtir Fedex and TNT: about volumes, shares and revenues New Shenyang-Hamburg blocktrain rotation Financial lowlights in Q2/3 Air Canada to Delhi and Dubai China confirms massive Airbus order BLG and Engelbert Strauss receive German SCM Award

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Minister opens Felixstowe food examination centre Minister Goodwill opens the ATFE. Credit: Port of FelixstoweUK transport minister Robert Goodwill formally opened a new, GBP4 million (USD6.2 million) ambient-temperature food examination facility at Britain's largest container port, Felixstowe, on 29 October. "This facility will ensure that vital imported products stay as fresh as possible," Goodwill commented. "Some 40%... DP World signs MoU with Senegal to develop logistics free zone The port of Dakar. Credit: OT Africa LineDP World has signed a deal to develop a logistics freezone at Senegal's port of Dakar. The free zone investment will not only benefit DP World's container terminal in the port of Dakar, but will be developed close to the new Blaise Diagne... Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Global organizations are operating their supply chains in an environment of increasing complexity and ever-changing regulatory constraints. The product safety and compliance risks involved are especially persistent and costly, and achieving supply chain excellence in these areas is a journey with... Port Productivity: The Cooperation Revolution at the Port of New York and New Jersey With winter weather delays a steady weekly occurrence this year, the impact on port productivity is high. One way to combat this, as well as setbacks that arise unrelated to weather, is a simple one that is complicated to put into practice. Timely and continual communication between all stakeholders can... Port of NY and NJ Inaugurates TIPS System Inportant!: The Terminal Information Portal System, or TIPS, will make your working day easier. The first system of its kind in the United States, TIPS was developed by Sustainable Terminals Services Inc. (STS), a nonprofit company created by a consortium of port terminal operators. The tool compiles information from all six... U.S. Import and Export Trends for Specialty Chemical Intermediaries PIERS, the Standard in Trade Intelligence, has partnered with InformEx, to offer a one of a kind report available for free download that examines some of the most important early-stage intermediates for the specialty chemicals: naphthalene, maleic anhydride, gyloxal and adipic acid. Shipping records reveal top U.S. importers and exporters,... Letter from the Editors: Richard Clayton and Neil Wiese Welcome to Fairplay.IHS.com! For over 130 years, IHS Fairplay magazine has delivered news and analysis focused on the shipping industry to enable readers to make informed decisions about everything from day-to-day operations to long-term financial investments. Now, with the launch of this website, we are taking an important next step in... Mitsuibishi wins LPG carrier order Newly launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Company has won its first shipbuilding order since its launch on the 1 October. The new order placed by Astomos Energy Corp is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2018.This latest order is identical to the four vessels Astomos Energy has placed with... Stock market still open to smaller players The NASDAQ. Credit: NASDAQPryxis Tankers has secured a US listing via a reverse merger, not an IPO, confirming that smaller owners can still access the public markets. Led by Valentios 'Eddie' Valentis, Greece's Pryxis has an initial fleet of six product tankers: four medium-range (MR) vessels built in 2006-2015 (three either... Found wreckage believed to be El Faro A screengrab from a short video released by the US Coast Guard shows a severely damaged lifeboat from the missing cargo ship El Faro floating in the Atlantic. Credit: PAWreckage of a vessel believed to be the missing ro-ro container ship El Faro has been found by a US Navy... Recycling regulations could offer lucrative owner benefits Priya Blue Industries' internationally compliant recycling yard in Alang. Credit: Priya Blue IndustriesOne day, shipowners may recycle ships themselves and follow in the footsteps of product manufacturers such as General Motors, which in 2013 reportedly made USD1 billion from selling on by-products for use in other industries. This is the vision... Siem Offshore to lay up two more AHTS ships as market conditions bite Siem Offshore (SIOFF), the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator has said it will lay up another two anchor handling tug supply vessels. The decision was made due to the "soft market conditions", the company said. The AHTSs will be placed in cold lay-up, and by doing so, SIOFF is only... Container lines must do more to rebalance market The flirtation of freight rates with the lows seen in the summer highlights a continuing very poor balancein the market, says Jacob Pedersen, senior shipping analyst at Sydbank. Photo: SydbankThe container shipping industry needs to take more drastic action to rebalance the market than it has attempted so far, Jacob... Chinese steel exports meet with resistance China steel production. Credit: PAExports may be providing some relief to China's oversupplied steel industry but protectionistic reactions by receiving countries may become a hurdle, said Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. China's steel exports went up by 27.2% year-on-year in the first nine months of the year, as the country found a... Pan Ocean profit dives in poor market South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean posted its third quarter 2015 profits of KRW50.9 billion (USD42.28 million) today. The company's earnings plunged 78% year-on-year due to the weak dry bulk shipping market. Pan Ocean officials told IHS Maritime that following the Baltic Dry Index's deterioration to a historic low in February, the... Samsun Logix declared more valuable alive than liquidated Samsun Logix could stave off liquidation yet again as it is worth more as a going concern than if it were liquidated. Following the registration of creditors' claims and a declaration of the company's assets to Seoul Central District Court, it was determined that Samsun Logix was worth KRW87.5 billion (USD76.7... Iran container growth prospects seen Iran's Bandar Abbas port. Photo: PAContainer throughput at Iran's ports should grow by up to 25% per annum over the next half decade as a confluence of benefits are realised from the expected relaxation of sanctions, a senior Iran-based industry researcher and commentator told IHS Maritime. "Within the coming five years,...

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Cargolux unions divided over possible strike and new collective work agreement DP World takes over ABP's stake in Southampton's container terminal Maersk decision to lay-up a Triple-E is 'a wake-up call' to the industry, says Drewry

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Crystal ups river cruise orders at Lloydwerft, buys Mozart Cat Marine inks milestone LOI with Turkish tug builder Costamare and York Capital order two 3,800 TEU newbuilds Alfa Laval gives EGR water treatment a smaller footprint BW Pacific IPO set to raise at least $250 million Construction of new Shanghai Wartsila factory begins Rolls-Royce wins power and propulsion order for DP3 DSV

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Port of Tacoma schedules meetings to discuss 2016 budget, finance plan Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter returns from historic Arctic expedition NOL releases numbers for third fiscal quarter Greenbrier breaking records with quarterly, fiscal year numbers David Ridge presented with 2014 Thomas Crowley award

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
NTSB confirms wreckage belongs to El Faro Focus now will be on retrieval of voyage data recorder Cai Mep receives first ULC CSCL Star container vessel deployed in Ocean 3 Alliance for first Vietnam/Northern Europe direct service Liverpool2 welcomes ZPMC cranes Opening of £300m Liverpool2 deepwater terminal phase 1 is pushed back to January 2016 VLCC spot rates spike as Middle East cargoes soak up tonnage Benchmark TD3 rate at 10-day high after roller-coaster week Berlian Laju Tanker to double fleet size Indonesian chemical tanker owner plans to double its size from nine to 18 in the next five years following expected completion of financial restructuring Siem Offshore lays up two more vessels Dire North Sea market hits anchor handlers Viking Supply Ships to lay up vessel as fleet impairment charge looms Owner looks to cut costs further in poor market Shipowners do not need to be subsidised Size of European market and existing framework of support is enough to ensure shortsea shipping success, European Commission administrator for transport Anselmo tells Euromed XIX Scorpio Bulkers third-quarter net loss narrows on year Company has lower write-down on assets held for sale Grimaldi enhances west Africa frequency Two new direct calls planned and another vessel to be deployed on Mediterranean Express Service Costamare orders two 3,800 teu boxships for Hamburg Süd charter Peter Döhle said to have done similar deal with German liner operator Deep Sea Supply lays up two as blocking bites Two ships enter lay-up as six others are blocked in Brazil DP World takes sole control of Southampton box operations UAE operator purchases ABP's remaining 49% stake in UK box facility MHI wins Astomos very large LPG carrier order Order will be the first under conglomerate's reorganised entity BW Pacific launches $250m Oslo listing Offering will comprise up to 48.7m new common shares and up to 9.7m existing common shares CSCL leases six ULCs from parent unit for $41,000 per day Vessels will be built by Shanghai Waogaoqiao Shipbuilding Australia unveils new Antarctic-bound icebreaker New vessel set to replace Aurora Australis as Antarctic Division flagship Origin Energy's first Australia Pacific LNG cargo delayed Project has been hit by dramatic decline in Asia LNG prices Gulf Navigation nine-month net profit surges 123% Healthy contributions from all business segments underpin gains US Navy may have found El Faro wreckage Remains found in 15,000 feet of water in vessel's last known area Dive in European re-exports takes toll on LNG shipping Asia will continue to be the main hub of LNG demand and trade Captains in the cells Why do some authorities feel it necessary to threaten professionals with custodial sentences, when a reasonable person might assume that a large financial penalty might suffice?

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Restocking US shippers expect muted freight growth U.S. shippers expect muted freight volume growth through the third quarter of 2016 as they continue to pull from existing stocks before placing new orders after inventories ballooned during the gridlock at West Coast ports. According to a Wolfe Research survey of roughly 600 shippers, those polled said they expect a... Zim, Seago reintroduce Middle East-Mediterranean reefer service Zim Integrated Shipping Services and a European short-sea operator are reintroducing a seasonal refrigerated service aimed at agriculture shippers that connects the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The joint venture between the Israel carrier and Seago Line launches this week, connecting Mersin, Turkey; Ashdod, Israel, and Novorossiysk, Russia. In the second... Vancouver port rail expansion aimed at keeping fluidity when larger ships call A C$285 million ($217 million) expansion of its intermodal yard will allow the largest container terminal at Port Metro Vancouver to maintain a speedy transfer of cargo between the docks and intermodal trains even when larger vessels discharging more containers begin calling the facility in the next few years. Maintaining the... US investigators confirm wreck is El Faro The USNS Apache, which located the wreckage of the El Faro.Federal investigators have confirmed that the wreckage found Saturday is the TOTE Maritime cargo ship El Faro, which disappeared along with its 33-member crew during a hurricane Oct. 1. Authorities are continuing to survey the area and vessel, National Transportation Safety Board spokesman... Little hope for Itajai dredging emergency funding There's little hope the port of Itajai, Brazil's second-largest container port, will receive emergency government dredging help, despite the severe siting that closed the port for days and still causes draft restrictions for container vessels. The crisis has forced dozens of ships to skip calls at the port, costing the port... Customs brokers, forwarders to Uncle Sam: Don't botch ACE roll-out Customs brokers and forwarders are urging the federal government not to botch the late February roll-out of the ACE "single window" program, noting how Australia's implementation of a similar system roiled supply chains in 2005. In an open letter to shippers, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said... 2015 Warehouse Capacity Economics and Trends Don't let the next seasonal peak limit your logistics strategy. 75% of logistics professionals report that their inventory significantly exceeds capacity at some point during the year. These peaks present a host of financial and logistical challenges but solutions do exist. FLEXE conducted a broad survey of logistics professionals to... Qube Logistics buys vote-blocking share in largest Australia stevedore Australia logistics firm Qube Holdings' $1.2 billion raid on Asciano, whose Patrick subsidiary is the country's largest stevedore, has the blessing of shipping industry players and sounds the death knell to Canada management group Brookfield's $6.4 billion takeover bid. The takeover was already under the scrutiny of Australia's competition watchdog, largely... Carriers, shippers team up to prepare for new container weight rules Container lines, U.S. shippers and logistics providers are coming together to figure out the best way to prepare for the July 1 start of new global regulations requiring the weighing of containers before they are allowed to be loaded onto a ship. The Agriculture Transportation Coalition and the Transpacific Stabilization... China's container port operators expected to be more profitable in 2016 China's nine major listed container terminal operators will be more profitable in 2016 with a majority booking high single or double-digit growth in net profit when compared with 2015, according to a valuation report issued by Citi Asia Pacific. Global transportation valuation figures released by the bank today forecast that at... Iran's container trade forecast to grow 25 percent annually Container throughput at Iran's ports should grow by up to 25 percent annually over the next half decade as a confluence of benefits are realized from the expected relaxation of sanctions, a senior Iran-based industry researcher and commentator told JOC.com. "Within the coming five years, Iran can expect to expand its... DP World acquires full control of Southampton container terminal Southampton container terminalLONDON - DP World has acquired full control of the DP World Southampton container terminal after agreeing to buy the remaining 49 percent stake held by Associated British Ports. The Dubai-based terminal operator has also extended the licence agreement for the terminal in the southern U.K. port by a...

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Ardmore's top shareholder moves to cash in Private equity firm Greenbriar unveils sale of $68m slice in New York-listed owner. VLCC rate index jumps 20% on sentiment lift Rates on very large crude carriers see gains as owners start month on positive note. Wreckage confirmed as El Faro, NTSB says Object found in 4,600-metre-deep water is the sunken TOTE Maritime ro-ro. Crowley buys rival operator SeaFreight Crowley boosts Caribbean market share in its purchase of the SeaFreight companies. SALT sets out store in Monarch dispute Director Michael Steimler makes owner's case in first public response to critical shareholder. Viking stacks AHTS Norwegian owner joins club of owners to have removed anchor-handlers from the market today. Commerzbank stronger German lender making money in tough market as it sheds another $1.2bn of ship loans. Steamship Mutual forgoes rate rise Shipowners in the Steamship Mutual protection and indemnity club are in for a second year without a general increase. DP takes full control Port operator acquires ABP's 49% stake in Southampton; stretches contract to 2047. Naikai makes more Japanese shipbuilder pushes up first half earnings as revenue increases. Hyundai headache for Wilh Wilhelmsen? Analysts say updated deal adds to negatively ahead of Oslo-listed owner's Q3 report. Boa lays up AHTS Both of owner's anchor-handlers reportedly now removed from dire North Sea market. Iino Kaiun profit slips Diversified Japanese shipowner sees net income trimmed due to the weak dry bulk market. Mercator continues losing streak Singapore-listed bulker owner sees red for the second quarter as its liabilities surge. Buyers pass on Jinglu bulkers Newbuilding panamax duo to be auctioned again after failing to sell at Chinese yard. Costamare and York place double order Greek owner and private equity fund place newbuildings against long-term Hamburg Sud charters. Sanoyas beats own forecast Japanese shipbuilder posts smaller net profit for the half year but still does better than it expected. Pan Ocean profit chopped Restructured South Korean bulker owner sees Q3 earnings decline 78% despite revenue rise. NYK tanker heading to First Ship Lease Trust Ship purchased by Singaporean firm believed to have come from major Japanese owner. Adrift in Greek waters Otto A. Muller-owned multipurpose ship suffers mechanical problem in the Aegean. NS United trims forecast; profit falls Japanese owner pulls back full-year projection after bottom line is cut in half. Meiji profit soars Japanese bulker and tanker owner makes a net $21m in first half as revenue increases. Cosco Corp pays Sevan $26.3m compensation Singapore-listed shipbuilder agrees to refund Norwegian company for rig delay. A 1990s rerun? Martin Stopford asks if shipping over the past five years is retracing the path followed 20 years earlier. Nova Star ferry arrested US Marshal seizes ro-pax after complaint from Portland pilots company over $196,000 debt. ESL down a fraction Finnish bulker owner's third quarter profit edges lower on less revenue from coal transport. Siem lays up AHTS duo Offshore owner removes two vessels from market and is now trading with just one third of anchor-handler fleet. NOL shares drop on downgrade from DBS Singapore's flagship carrier sees stock slide after DBS Vickers chops it back to hold. Bahri shipyard plan is back on Saudi shipowner to renew talks with Saudi Aramco and Sembcorp over new domestic facility. Deep Sea stacks two more supply ships John Fredriksen's offshore shipowner sends another PSV duo into lay-up as October earnings fall. BW Pacific launches $250m Oslo listing Singapore-based product tanker specialist says it expects to list in Oslo within two weeks. Deep Sea stacks two more John Fredriksen's offshore shipowner sends another PSV duo into lay-up as October earnings fall. Samsung hits back Korean yard says there were no grounds for Idan Ofer company PACD to cancel drillship. BW Pacific launches initial public offering Singapore-based product tanker specialist says it expects to list in Oslo within two weeks. Astomos orders VLGCs Japanese LPG specialist takes newbuilding orderbook tally to ten vessels with latest deals. CSCL books 21,000-teu boxship giants Chinese liner company to bareboat vessels from subsidiary of parent China Shipping Group. Gulf Nav profit surges Dubai shipowner rides the road to recovery on the back of the improved tanker market. Hoegh Autoliners extends Berlin deal Marenave forced to take reduced charter rate to extend PCTC for five more years.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
TOTE seeks exoneration or limitation of liability in El Faro sinking Baltic Exchange, Ningbo Shipping Exchange partner to create new freight index XPO begins layoffs of former Con-way staff Cargo 2000 updates air cargo quality standards YRC Q3 earnings grow despite slight drop in revenues Greenbrier increases net earnings 56.3% in Q4 FY2015 Saia's net income falls 27.7% in Q3 Stifel likens Old Dominion to a fundamentally sound basketball team

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Piraeus: Ferry crews strike General stoppage set for November 12. Moody's: Soft bunkers over medium term Shipping industry holds to stable outlook. Shipping 'expects to be target' at climate change summit 'Sooner or later shipping will be regulated on CO2,' says Maersk official. First orders in at new Danish bunker station KPI Bridge Oil's cooperation with port 'bearing fruit. Some OW-related losses still to be declared Anonymous supplier believes 'dire' financial results are in pipeline. MPA steps up efforts to boost green maritime technologies 'The first step we have to cross is 0.5% sulphur requirement.' Arbitrage window closed But flows into Asia could soon pick up. Piraeus: Ferry crews stike General stoppage set for November 12. Singapore accredited bunker supplier changes office Move a result of 'significant growth' over the years, Managing Director tells Platts Bunkerworld. Gulf Petrochem's new terminal starts work Hamriyah-based facility stores fuel oil and other products. Cape Town: Pipeline closure causing problems for bunkering Customers travelling to other ports for bunkering operations. Singapore: Maritime energy testing platform launched Phase two to explore on the use of LNG as marine fuel, says university Professor. Gulf Petrochem inaugurates new terminal Hamriyah-based facility able to store fuel oil and other products, it says. Cape Town: Bunker pipeline closure causes logistical issues Customers travelling to other ports for bunkering operations, says shipping agent. Oil, diesel leaking from bulk carrier grounded in Mexico Vessel became stranded in a rocky area during Hurricane Patricia. ABS to class WesPac Midstream's LNG bunker barge Vessel to supply fuel to TOTE's dual-fuel ships in Jacksonville.

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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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