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BRIEFS

January 20, 2015

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HK port down 0.3pc in 2014 to 22.3 million TEU, Singapore up 4pc Chinese December exports up 9.7pc while imports rise 2.4pc Canadian Pacific railwaymen vote to strike on February 15 Boxship reliability slips, alliances expected suffer learning curves NY-NJ truckers protest terminals' refusal to pay for cargo delays Shipping needs to be more positive to face 2015 challenges Canada-EU trade deal said to be deeper and broader than NAFTA Intercargo warns of taking on cargo with liquefaction risk at sea ICHCA to hold second session in UK on cargo transport unit packing Cathay, HK Chamber praise CY Leung's Policy Address Frankfurt 2014 cargo up 1.7pc to 2.2 million tonnes, December slips 1.4pc IAG Cargo expands Cargo Connector service to 10 cities worldwide

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JANUARY 19, 2015
BCHAA holds written practice examination for candidates appearing for Rule 6 CBLR exam DNV GL certification helps Hapag-Lloyd prepare for MRV Netherlands first to implement digital signing of Bill of Lading Seaways Shipping honours employees as part of Silver Jubilee celebration TOP & Europe Cargo merge Top shipowners & regulators line up to speak at flagship European Shipping Week conference TSA lines announce rate increase from Feb. 9 Vanguard Logistics opens offices in Indonesia Wan Hai to launch independent Kansai-Haiphong Service II Buffalo meat takes lead in agri exports India imports 42 pc more Iranian oil Palm oil imports rise in Dec., trend may continue DCI divestment likely soon Normalcy restored at Nhava Sheva after stir by RTG operators at GTI Rajasthan CM comes calling at Mundra Port Need 50 rail links to evacuate mined coal: Coal Secy. NSLAA organises 7th annual cricket tournament for trade Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver Govt to address exporters' hassles soon India & China discuss trade deficit Maharashtra working on faster approvals for industry Exim India's Vibrant Gujarat 2015 Special Issue released

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Another strong year for Scania in the UK Alstom modernising in Egypt LA port bounces back to pre-crisis highs Jungheinrich UK welcomes trio of experts CRC and Taylor-DeJongh set up strategic alliance Amerisource Bergen taking over MWI Veterinary Supply Linz remains Austria's leading regional cargo airport Encouraging emerging markets logistics index Norway's NRA and RailCombi ink contract Max Siep returns to TX Logistik Eurogate Bremerhaven welcomes new service Precision begins first conversion for APA Hactl director takes up global ambassador role Containership reliability ebbing at end of 2014

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JANUARY 19, 2015
DEME orders two ships for offshore energy work DEME has ordered a self-propelled jack-up vessel and a multipurpose fall-pipe vessel for serving the offshore energy sector. Apollo, the jack-up vessel, has been ordered from Uljanik in Croatia for the Belgian dredging and engineering group's Geosea offshore engineering subsidiary. Living Stone, the Hansa Heavy Lift secures MPP refinancing Hansa Heavy Lift has secured a refinancing deal with new terms and principal amounts for most of its multipurpose (MPP) heavy lift vessels. A long-term financing arrangement has been agreed with the firm's core banking group for 18 of the 21 ships it operates, said the Hamburg project shipping German hull insurers' claims drop German hull and machinery insurers seem to have bounced back from a dismal 2013 with solid profits last year. Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT), their joint claims-handling unit, said claims in 2014 plunged to about EUR54M ($63.2M), down from EUR138M in the previous year. While VHT Cargo ship vanishes on Lake Tanganyika No trace has been found of a small cargo ship that sank on Lake Tanganyika last week with the loss of 14 lives. Mbaza departed Kasanga port, Tanzania, near the southern end of the 670km-long lake at 23.45 on 10 January. About two hours later the Burundi-flagged ship sank near the village of Kala, K-sure loans Golden Union $28.9M for bulker Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-sure), through Korea's Marine Finance Center, is providing $28.9M of financing for a bulk carrier. K-sure's financial support is for one of two 179,800dwt Capesize bulkers ordered in October 2013 by Greek owner Golden Union at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Nigerian piracy set for election surge A general election in Nigeria on 14 February is poised to bring a spike in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea as politicians seek campaign funding, say analysts. This assessment could tally with a reported hijacking of a tanker in Ghanaian waters at the weekend. "Pirate attacks are likely to rise before Pakistan's breakers welcome steel duty Pakistan's shipbreakers have welcomed a new 15% tax on imported steel products, while cautioning it may fail to stem cheap imports from China. A 15% tax on imports of billets, bars, and wire rods has been introduced in Pakistan to counter perceived dumping. "The regulatory import duty is Grimaldi launches Med-North America car carrier service Grimaldi aims to start the first direct ro-ro car carrier service between the Mediterranean and North America at the end of this month. A regular line - which the Italian group hopes will become weekly - is launching between the Italian port of Civitavecchia and the ports of Baltimore in the US and Fremantle fire report reveals death risk A fire on the Ocean Drover livestock carrier in Fremantle last October would have killed a crewman without a daring rescue by an officer, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Only the bravery of the second mate, identified in local media as Mario Curkov from Croatia, News insight: Ship glut portends continued low freight rates, consolidation Prospects for the global shipbuilding industry in 2015 do not appear overly positive. With an already large order book in the three major merchant ship sectors- bulk carriers, containerships, and tankers-there appears little opportunity for shipyards to increase their relatively low, China's Arctic guidance due in October China's Navigation Guidance for the Arctic Route (Northwest Passage) is in preparation and scheduled to be released in October, according to the country's Ministry of Transport. The publication's writers - from the East Sea Navigation Security Centre - have referred to all existing documents on the Tyne picks 125m quay project contractor Port of Tyne, in northeast England, has appointed Southbay Civil Engineering as the main contractor on a 125m quay extension, under way to upgrade 118m of existing quay and renew 90m of quay wall. Tyneside-based Southbay's contract in the $38M project at the former McNulty site on the Mombasa begins second phase of expansion Japan today released funds for the second phase of expanding Kenya's port of Mombasa. Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is providing a KES25Bn ($273M) loan for reclaiming land and building three berths and a container terminal at West Kipevu. There are also plans to deepen channels, Pilbara ports evacuated Ships have been evacuated from the Pilbara ore ports of Dampier and Port Hedland in anticipation of a cyclone brewing over the Kimberley. At 11.00 hours this morning the tropical low was located inland, just East of Broome, and tracked towards the coast. The Pilbara Port Authority issued an alert Busan completes new cruise terminal A new 93,000m² international cruise terminal, part of Busan Port's redevelopment, was completed last Friday. The six-storey terminal took two years and six months to complete and cost KRW234.3Bn. The terminal can simultaneously accommodate a 100,000-tonne cruise ship, five 20,000-tonne cruise Singapore retains top bunkering port Singapore remained the world's top bunkering port in 2014, despite a slight dip in bunker sales volumes. The country sold over 42.4M tonnes in 2014, down 0.7% as compared to 42.7M tonnes in 2013, according to the data from the Maritime Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore. There was a hike of 1.9%

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JANUARY 19, 2015
Crowley adds to Puerto Rico trade capacity Wärtsilä two-stroke biz has new owner, new name BP still faces possible $13.7 billion Gulf spill fine EPA publishes ECA penalty policy Hyundai Heavy merges after sales service units CARB fines four for fuel switch failures

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JANUARY 19, 2015
Department of Transportation Oks loan for Puget Sound light rail extension project Port of Los Angeles releases year-end container numbers Panama Canal Authority works deal with Louisiana port TSA member carriers plan $600 per FEU rate increase Hyundai Heavy Industries opening marine service center

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JANUARY 19, 2015
Italy expects Norman Atlantic toll to rise Prosecutor estimates at least 27 lives lost as firefighters continue work on the charred ferry International Group signs wreck removal agreements with two governments Discussions ongoing with other states as Australia and South Africa back memoranda on role of clubs Rotterdam returns to the growth trail Europe's largest container port reports near 6% increase in box traffic for 2014 Wärtsilä two-stroke business changes name to Winterthur Wärtsilä joint venture with CSSC takes ownership of all Finnish firm's two-stroke engine technology Three Hanjin boxships in queue to enter gridlocked LA/Long Beach Number of vessels at anchor touches 18 on Friday, dipping to 16 on Sunday Ships should avoid Libyan waters, ICS believes Caution also advised in and around Suez Canal Smith to return as Golar LNG's chief executive after Arnell steps down With Doug Arnell returning to Canada, former chief executive Gary Smith returns to the helm of the Nasdaq-listed gas-carrying company TSA plans February rate increase Transpacific urged to push up prices following largely unsuccessful mid-January GRIs Senator hits back at attempts to repeal Jones Act Hawaiian Senator argues Act supports US shipbuilding industry and national security China confirms 14.2% drop in newbuilding orders in 2014 But Japanese yards record 1.6% gain, partly due to weakening yen P&I clubs still unable to board Norman Atlantic Stricken ro-pax still too hot and search for corpses not yet completed PSA sees 5.8% global growth in volumes Chief executive Tan describes structural shift to larger vessels as a challenge for the ports sector CMA CGM to broaden range of logistics activities Rodolphe Saadé sets out plans for 2015 as Ocean Three starts and French line prepares to take over OPDR Strong year for Los Angeles despite congestion woes US port urges the ILWU and PMA to resolve contract dispute following its busiest year since 2007 Shortlist announced for Lloyd's List North America Awards 2015 Awards will recognise the best developments in shipping that have happened in the region over the past year Hyundai yards combine after-sales services in Ulsan Loss-making conglomerate's new centre to take over functions of several overseas offices Golar LNG secures charters for two new ships to haul gas out of Nigeria Rate for each 12-month charter estimated to be around $55,000-$60,000 per day Shipowners challenge Brussels to listen before legislating Region's shipowners hope European Shipping Week will strengthen two-way dialogue with policymakers Brussels tells EU member states how many ships to check for sulphur rule compliance At least 10% of vessels calling in European ports to be monitored for compliance, with results being made public Singapore reports 2014 bunker sales fell to four-year low World's largest bunkering port sees sales fall for three straight years Capes fluctuate as trade trends prove fickle Sector has showed some bounceback, but any substantial recovery may be some way off Cyclone threat to the Pilbara region Authorities on cyclone alert in Australian region key to the global iron ore trade Recognise your danger New system for warning of danger in enclosed spaces raises a wider question of looking at how other industries tackle safety

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JANUARY 19, 2015
US ag shippers applaud truck border-crossing decision U.S. agriculture shippers are welcoming Washington's recent decision to finally open up the border to more Mexican trucking companies as the move will end retaliatory tariffs on their products and will help them find truck capacity. Through the U.S. meeting a major requirement of the North American Free Trade Agreement, U.S. agriculture shippers... US West Coast port congestion hampers furniture retailers' exhibition Some furniture retailers aren't able to show off their complete lines of products at a major Las Vegas exhibition this week because of U.S. port delays, an example how congestion isn't just hurting shippers' current sales but also their future business prospects. New Classic and Emerald Home Furnishings, for example, had... Truckers serving major Chicago-area intermodal complex face longer trips Trucking companies serving a major intermodal complex in the Chicago area face longer trips after the Illinois Commerce Commission ruled that a key route must be shut down to commercial traffic because of safety concerns. Last week's ruling that the Walter Strawn Drive crossing must be closed to commercial trucking by... On tap at TPM: A potent mix As we approach the TPM Conference in March, it's hard to recall any year in the 15 years of this event when the industry was more unsettled, more dissatisfied and more uncertain of what the future holds. Such is the result of a monumentally troublesome 2014, when shippers and their providers... Sea Star, Crowley raise ante in Puerto Rico trade with new capacity Sea Star Line and Crowley Maritime are adding container-on-barge capacity to the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade lane that Jones Act competitor Horizon Lines exited at the end of December. Crowley said it will add a flat-deck barge that will carry up to 400 forty-foot-equivalents between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, and... Trans-Atlantic trade lane prepares for shakeup Among the world's largest trade lanes, the trans-Atlantic rarely grabs the headlines, but it can still spring a surprise. Final figures aren't in yet, but the route grew faster than its larger east-west rivals and the much-hyped north-south trades through most of 2014. Traffic between North America and Europe, including the Mediterranean,... Allcargo Logistics begins coastal feeder service between West and South India Allcargo Logistics has kicked off a coastal container feeder service between West India and South India, expanding its core multimodal transportation portfolio. The port coverage is as follows: Mundra, Cochin (Vallarpadam Terminal) and Mundra. Coastal shipping services have proven "commercially competitive and logistically quicker than road and/or rail movements," the company... Contship container volume rises on Morocco terminal traffic surge Contship Italia, Italy's biggest container terminal operator, boosted traffic by 5.7 percent in 2014 as surging volume at its part-owned Morocco transhipment hub more than offset flat traffic at its once high-flying domestic terminals. The company, which is 33 percent owned by Germany's Eurokai group, handled 6.6 million 20-foot equivalent units... Drewry: Canal expansion will boost Panama transshipments by double digits Panama transshipment activity is expected to jump by double digits after the new Panama Canal locks open in 2016 and will be followed by longer-term annual growth of about 5 percent, Drewry Maritime Research said in the latest issue of its Container Insight Weekly. Such a growth pattern would increase Panama's... Rotterdam outpaces rivals, with box traffic up 5.8 percent Container traffic jumped 5.8 percent in 2014 at the port of Rotterdam, putting it on track to post one of the highest increases in the fiercely competitive Le Havre-Hamburg port range after years of the port trailing its rivals. Europe's largest container port handled just short of 12.3 million 20-foot-equivalent units... Sea Star to launch Puerto Rico barge service Jan. 29 Sea Star Line will expand its U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico service on Jan. 29 by launching a weekly container-on-barge service in addition to the carrier's roll-on, roll-off ships. The carrier previously announced plans to add a barge service to the route, which is in transition following Horizon Lines' year-end exit from the... Asia-Europe rates face steep slump on plunging oil prices Hapag-Lloyd today became the latest carrier to implement a general rate increase - of $850 per TEU - in the Far East-Europe trade just days after rivals, including market leader, Maersk Line, were due to hike rates on the world's biggest liner route. The planned hikes, which were announced in December, seem... Refrigerated hauler C.R. England raises pay for truck driver trainers As the battle among carriers to attract and keep truck drivers becomes more intense, some carriers are increasing compensation not just for drivers but for driver trainers. Temperature-controlled truckload carrier C.R. England is raising pay for driver trainers by as much as 14.5 percent, bumping up per mile pay for all... US West Coast port crisis seen spurring shipper technology spending Shippers will increasingly turn to technology to find ways to cope with extreme delays and disruption caused by port congestion, labor disputes and other crises and build more flexibility into their supply chains, says an executive at software provider Descartes Systems Group. However, when a crisis reaches the size and scope... APMT Mumbai forced to close gates after truck protest turns violent APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India closed its gates Sunday after truck drivers protesting intermittent gate closings at the facility violently clashed with police at the Nhave Sheva port complex. Shippers are concerned that the operations at the two other terminals at India's largest container gateway could be negatively affected, as many... Asia's emerging markets top Agility logistics index HONG KONG - Asian countries dominated the 2015 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index released today with four nations ranked in the top 10 emerging markets - China, Indonesia, India and Malaysia. Out of the seven Asian countries among the top 20, five are Southeast Asian nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines... US West Coast marine terminals suspend Monday vessel shifts to reduce backlog U.S. West Coast marine terminals will suspend vessel operations on all shifts Monday so they can concentrate their resources on clearing containers from the dangerously congested facilities, the Pacific Maritime Association reported Sunday. PMA spokesman Steve Getzug said marine terminals continue to experience severe congestion "due to the ILWU's on-going slowdowns." The... Falling bunker price will help liner reliability, carriers say HONG KONG - Low bunker fuel prices are helping container shipping line balance sheets, but another impact will be improved schedule reliability as carriers can afford to speed up vessels to make up time lost to rising congestion at many ports around the world. Several carrier executives contacted by JOC.com said... Hong Kong port declines as Singapore grows 2014 throughput HONG KONG - Hong Kong port ended a year it would rather forget with annual container throughput falling for a third consecutive time, registering 22.2 million TEUs in 2014 that was down 0.3 percent on the previous year's numbers. By contrast, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said the city's... China Merchants reports double-digit growth in 2014 HONG KONG - China Merchants Holdings (International) handled 80 million TEUs in 2014, a 13 percent increase over the previous year and a continuation of the double digit growth annual that has been recorded since 2012 by the mainland's largest container port operator. CMHI's throughput mirrors that of China's second largest...

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JANUARY 19, 2015
Magnussen buys AMSC stock New American Shipping Company chief executive Pal Magnussen has paid a little over $70,000 for shares in the shipowner. Teekay ship still stuck Teekay LNG Partners' laden 165,500-cbm LNG carrier Magellan Spirit remains hard aground off Nigeria 15 days after running into the mud as it exited LNG's Bonny Island terminal. No answers yet Australian investigators are still trying to find out what caused a fire that injured four crew on a livestock carrier in Fremantle last October. Batting for owners? Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga is the country's new ports and shipping minister. Arnell quits Golar LNG post Gary Smith is returning to the chief executive's seat at Golar LNG after Doug Arnell resigned today. January joy for VLCCs VLCC owners are heading for the most successful start to the year since the onset of the financial crisis, Arctic Securities says. Vindskip a wind winner? A Norwegian design company is hoping to revolutionise green shipping with a new design for a ship whose huge hull will act like a sail. Courage in profit warning Following three quarters in the red, Courage Marine has issued a profit warning for the financial year ended 31 December 2014. At least 27 dead An Italian prosecutor has said the death toll from the fire on the Atlantic Norman is likely to be at least 27. Owners in capesize scrap spree Capesize bulkers are stacking up for scrap amid a depressing start to 2015 with Meandros Lines of Greece believed to have exited the sector. Pan Ocean hands out more Restructured Korean shipowner Pan Ocean has awarded $123m of new shares to creditors as part of its emergence from bankruptcy. Charger in at Costamare Funds controlled by The Charger Corporation have amassed a major shareholding in Greek boxship specialist Costamare. PSA volumes inch up PSA International has seen its container traffic increase in 2014 thanks to larger ships and a consolidation trend in the liner industry. Rem fixes out OCV Norway's Rem Offshore has entered into a charter agreement with DeepOcean for the 6,600-dwt construction vessel Rem Forza (built 2008). Delphis tipped for trio Alexander Saverys-led Delphis is tipped to have made a near $50m move for a trio of containerships. Owners fined over fuel California has fined four shipowners for not using low-sulphur fuel. Trio vie for SNCM At least three bidders have lodged offers for bankrupt French ro-pax group SNCM. Drewry takes up dry giants Drewry has initiated coverage of some of the world's largest public bulker owners amid the expectation of a modest rise in stocks this year. Brillante Virtuoso loss not fraud The owner of the suezmax tanker, Brillante Virtuoso, rendered a constructive total loss by a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden in 2011 has won a key ruling from London's High Court. Livestock ship barred A ship carrying thousands of live cows was turned away by Fiji after failing to declare its cargo. Debut for Turkmen route Kazakhstan national owner KazMorTransFlot will start transporting oil from Turkmenistan ports this month. DEME adds another Belgian dredging group DEME has ordered a self-propelled jack-up vessel at La Naval shipyard in Spain. MAIB to survey Cemfjord The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has begun work to survey the wreck of the cargo ship Cemfjord. CHO deal reaches impasse Falcon Energy Group's bid to take control of CH Offshore has suffered a potentially fatal blow. Some Osaka water removed Svitzer removed a substantial amount of water from the lower decks of the Hoegh Osaka over the weekend. Fund lifts DCIX stake A hedge fund now controls over one quarter of the shares in US-listed Diana Containerships, latest disclosures show. Hedland faces closure Port Hedland may be forced to close as a weather system off the Australian coast threatens to turn into a tropical cyclone.

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JANUARY 19, 2015
PMA says shipside operations suspended Monday in LA/Long Beach Carriers plan rate hike in Asia-U.S. trade Hoegh Osaka salvage efforts 'progressing well' El-Erian: Congress can reduce U.S. economic vulnerability Sea Star finalizes barge lease agreement Agility: Non-BRICs to drive emerging market logistics growth PSA 2014 throughput up 5% despite 'challenging year' Port of Oakland broke cargo handling record in 2014 Panalpina opens new offices in Africa

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JANUARY 19, 2015
Low oil prices unlikely to last long, says UAE oil minister But the timeline for a recovery in prices still remains unclear. Australian ports receive evacuation order as cyclone nears 'Short closure' to affect the ports of Hedland and Dampier. BP stays number one in Singapore Oil major is top supplier for eleventh consecutive year. 'Cheap bunkers' make ECA compliance more likely Costs of meeting sulphur rules are easier to bear. Crude prices slide in early trading Singapore bunker market 'dead quiet'. IBIA event in Gibraltar Includes workshop and social events. Chinese shipping giant to spend $1.75 billion on newbuilds Shipping group plans to retire older and less fuel-efficient vessels. Gulf Petrochem expands UAE supply Customers to get 'wider portfolio of bunker products'. Tanker detention in Singapore Vessel controlled by Vietnamese interests. Asian cruise giant buys newbuilds In move to save on operating costs. 'Fuel-efficient' newbuilds win charter contract Nigerian LNG producer replaces three smaller LNG tankers in chartered fleet. Tesoro eyes creation of largest US west coast refinery Refinery to produce all fuel oil grades, among others. LR method reduces energy used for scrubbers Ships will be able to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint, says LR spokesman. Cheaper bunkers point to better performance As analyst upgrades NOL shares to 'buy'. Singapore in move to cut port emissions Installs what it claims will be the 'world's largest' solar system when complete. Mastermind of US Navy bribery scheme pleads guilty Leonard Francis 'has taken accountability for his actions', his lawyer said. Norway 'well equipped to lead the world' in eco technology 'We envisage a fleet of vessels run on batteries, LNG or other green fuels.' Bunkerworld App proves popular in dynamic market Downloads pass 20,000 from February launch. ECA violators 'should face 15 days detention' Unprecedented use of detentions suggested to ensure broad compliance. Fishing giant mass orders bunker-saving device Device saves up to 9% of fuel, firm says. Kenya bags $270 million in funding to expand port Money will be leant by Japan. ICS warns of shipping threat in Libya Airstrikes will be carried out against any ships calling at militant-held Misurata port.

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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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