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July 21, 2015

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JUNE 21, 2015
Rotterdam first half box volume up 1.6pc to 6 million TEU Mega-alliances work for Antwerp as Far East boxes rocket 28.2pc Port of Dunkirk first half marked by more laden and fewer empties US transport sector outlook stable, but faces challenges: Fitch Hapag-Lloyd picks banks for planned IPO as rumours rife of NOL takeover Egyptian authorities foil alleged Suez Canal plot to bomb the waterway First Iranian ship sets sail for Asia with 2 million barrels of oil aboard Expected termination of sanctions against Iran to add to global oil glut Hour-long LA-LB truck turn times thing of past - 90 minutes is new normal Schenker unit fined while K+N gets off despite colluding in rail cartel Marine insurers hit by mega claims, expect new regulations to cause more American discount chain Dollar Tree to build big DC at Charleston CMA CGM adds 2 ships, 6 European Med ports to EURAF 4 West African loop Canadian National tells shareholders to shun TRC Capital's 'mini-tender offer' China beef bans, duties mean big money in meat smuggling despite crackdown Alaska to hold August Arctic shipping meeting in Anchorage Worldwide Flight Services to buy 51pc of Fraport Cargo Services Hainan's HNA Group looks to buy Swissport International from PE firm Delta quarterly profit up 22pc to US$1 billion on flat sales of US$10.7 billion Blue Dart plans to buy 6th aircraft to increase cargo capacity

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JUNE 20, 2015
GIFT City may establish first maritime finance centre Liberian Registry selected as finalist for Lloyd's List innovation award Simatech takes delivery of mega feeder vessel SIPG wins bid for concession of port of Haifa's new terminal operations for 25 years from 2021 Govt shortlists four private shipyards to build next indigenous aircraft carrier Indian rail port co. to be set up for last-mile connectivity Iran offers India bigger role in strategic port Kandla Port Trust's Gandhidham-Tuna-Tekra rail line inaugurated TN govt hold parleys with Addl Shipping Secy for implementation of Sagarmala project 3M to increase investment in India, make export hub ADB projects India's economic growth at 7.8 pc for 2015-16 CCEA approves infra projects Forex reserves down by $ 156.90 m to $ 354.36 bn INR ends weak against dollar Lifting of sanction on Iran may encourage auto component exports Reliance to make additional investment of INR 5K cr. in Pipavav Defence

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JUNE 20, 2015
US warns LNG exports at risk America's promised bounty of LNG exports could be at risk if ship channels aren't properly maintained, a government official has warned. Melanie Kenderdine, director of the Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis at the US Department of Energy (DoE), said government budget constraints are Colombo Port to get cruise terminal Sri Lanka Ports Authority has decided to convert the Bandaranaike Quay (BQ) in Colombo Port into a fully-fledged cruise terminal to cater to growing post-war cruise ship calls, chairman Lakdas Panagoda told a Ceylon Chamber of Commerce forum. The BQ is now used as a breakbulk terminal. Part of the Scorpio sells Dorian stake NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has agreed to sell six million shares of Dorian LPG to a subsidiary of the BW Group. BW will pay USD15.34/share, a 6.24% discount to Dorian's closing price of USD16.39 on 17 July. Scorpio Tankers will garner USD92.04 million in gross proceeds from the sale and will still London Gateway opens logistics park The common user facility, the first building constructed by London Gateway operator DP World as the anchor for its logistics park, was opened on 20 July by UK transport minister for shipping Robert Goodwill. London Gateway deepsea container terminal on the lower Thames began operations in Q1 2014 Wärtsilä to cut 600 jobs Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä is to cut 600 jobs in its new Marine Solutions business unit. The jobs will be lost across the entire business, with 7,217 currently employed globally in Marine Solutions. The company's home country of Finland has had 160 jobs earmarked for loss. Wärtsilä said the Libya claims attack on two ships, sinking one Libya's internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An air force spokesman was quoted as saying that the vessel was sunk "because it had loaded fighters, weapons and ammunition to support terrorism in the Harim Group chairman takes over reins at Pan Ocean Harim Group's chairman, Kim Hong-guk, has been named as co-CEO of bulker outfit Pan Ocean. The move follows the South Korean poultry processor's acquisition of Pan Ocean with private equity firm JKL Partners. Pan Ocean said in a Korea Exchange filing on 20 July that STX Corporation's former CEO Chandris Group books another LNG carrier at DSME Greek ship owner Chandris has exercised an option for another LNG carrier at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). DSME said on 20 July that Chandris signed for another 173,400 m³ LNG carrier to service a joint venture the Greek company has with Japan's 'K' Line. The ship, to be fitted Shipyards in Jiangsu receives 86.8% fewer new orders in 1H15 Shipyards in Jiangsu, China's largest shipbuilding province, received 1.93 million dwt in new orders the first half of 2015, slumping 86.8% year-on-year, showed data released by the local government. Newbuilding output in Jiangsu for 1H15 amounted to 8.46 million dwt, and the order book held by Sainty Marine calls off NMHI takeover bid Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has called a halt to its plan to take over insolvent Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI) due to lack of funds. After repeated studies, Sainty Marine had found it was unable to allocate funds to continue to support the restructuring of NMHI, a stock filing of the Hyundai HI and KIOST develop sea weather forecasting system Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, said on 20 July that it has developed a sea weather forecasting system with Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology. The system will facilitate the arrangement of sea trials for the ships built at HHI's Ulsan yard. The system will Hong Kong hits 12 months of falling volumes Hong Kong port reached a dismal milestone in June, posting its 12th consecutive monthly decline in throughput for the first time, handling just shy of 13% fewer containers than in the same month last year. The port handled 1.7 million TEU in June, down from 1.97 million TEU in the same month in Japan ship orders up 38% in June Orders at Japanese shipyards went up in June 2015, as ship owners rushed to build ships that would comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards that will take effect from 1 July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member shipyards Vallianz secures charter extensions Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Vallianz Holdings said on 20 July that has won extensions of existing charter contracts that are worth up to USD458 million. The contracts are for 15 anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels and four platform supply vessels (PSVs) that are NOL: No definite sale yet Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines has said that it has neither decided on selling itself nor made any agreement with a potential buyer. In a filing to the Singapore Exchange just before midnight on 19 July, NOL said, "The company is focused on returning its core liner business to sustainable growth Australia-China FTA could be scrapped The Australia-China Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) could unravel this week, as Australian unions intensify the attack on a key clause. In response, China has threatened to retaliate by requiring changes to a deal that has taken 10 years of negotiations. Unions have taken umbrage to a provision China Oilfield Services branch to raise $3.5 billion Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services (CSCL) announced on 20 July that its subsidiary COSL Singapore Capital will issue Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) to raise USD3.5 billion from professional investors. Notes issued under the EMTN Programme may be denominated in any currency, stated the company UK P&I cautions on nickel ore liquefaction The UK P&I Club has issued an advisory about the liquefaction risks of nickel ore cargos, after a bulker belonging to one of its members listed on 15 July. The club was referring to Malaysian Bulk Carriers' Supramax bulker Alam Manis, which listed three days after loading nickel ore in Surigao,

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JUNE 20, 2015
ABC still interested if AF-KLM wanted to sell Martinair - 'a sin if it disappeared' Boost for VICTT, but Indian ports need upgrades to cope with increasing traffic Analysis: Brookfield offer for Asciano may not 'be in Australia's national interests'

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JUNE 20, 2015
LR partners with Penn Oak to help make LNG retrofits happen LNG ship for tomorrow could be ordered today LCS 9 launched at Marinette Marine shipyard P&I Club warns on continued low sulfur fuel concerns Genting pulls out all stops at Crystal Cruises

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JUNE 20, 2015
Puget Sound gateway see rise in June box numbers Sea-Tac Airport breaks record for June passenger numbers Crowley boosts LNG business with new 40-foot ISO tanks Department of Commerce grant set for Port Angeles composite center New commanding officer for Seattle Coast Guard Base

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JUNE 20, 2015
We've been watching all major growth paths, says BW LPG boss BW LPG has five weeks to buy 10% of Dorian LPG from BW Euroholdings Economou inks four aframax newbuildings with Jiangsu Hantong Deal with yard includes two options and adds to owner's major tanker spree in recent months VLGC spot rates dip on relets No risk of freight market collapse Tough road ahead for China's small and medium-sized shipowners Owners' association could face revolt as smaller players consider forming breakaway group Never again, promise technical experts after MOL Comfort casualty Top class societies bring in new rules to ensure containerships of the future are able to withstand more extreme weather and load conditions Epic Gas to open $120m credit line Singapore-based specialist in pressurised LPG sector to use newbuilding orderbook as security Suezmax sales reveal rising values Opportunities mount for sellers able to secure a willing buyer Ship reportedly sunk by Libyan airstrike Second vessel subjected to attack on Sunday NOL says no decision yet on sale Share price of Singapore-based box carrier rises 7% in to day's session Chandris returns to DSME for a second LNG carrier Greek owner teams up with K Line to operate 173,400 cu m ship Scorpio Tankers sells 10% of Dorian LPG to BW Emanuele Lauro-chaired owner continues to cash in red-hot sector to focus on product tankers Data Hub: World Fleet Update Cosco lines up for 20,000 teu vessels as Maersk adds nine 14,00 teu ships Passages to India The complicated business of a government effort to bring LNG shipbuilding knowhow to India's shores Design for the unexpected Solutions are required to make maritime equipment less vulnerable to forced entry

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JUNE 20, 2015
Atomic Transport strikes 2-year deal with Ecolibrium Solar for FTL Chicago, IL - Atomic Transport and Ecolibrium Solar are excited to announce their two-year commitment to doing business together. Throughout the past year, Atomic Transport has proven to Ecolibrium Solar that this will be a worthwhile partnership by continuing to delivery top-notch transportation solutions. Logan Stillwell, the customer specialist at... East Coast ports lead the pack in US import growth U.S East Coast ports took eight spots on a list of top 10 fastest-growing major U.S. ports in the first half of 2015, edging out all but two of their West Coast counterparts. It's a testament not only to the booming U.S. import market and the investments Atlantic ports have made... Pacific Merchant Shipping Association applauds Gov. Brown's executive order creation of an integrated freight plan John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Jerry Brown's Executive Order B-32-15 issued today. The Executive Order requires the state to develop an integrated action plan by June 2016 that will increase the competitiveness of California's freight system while... C.H. Robinson Introduces Freightview for Small and Midsized Businesses C.H. Robinson has introduced Freightview®, a neutral, cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) software platform which cuts the time and money small and midsized businesses (SMBs) spend on freight shipping by streamlining quoting, booking, tracking, and reporting. Freightview was created to provide an innovative and valuable communication tool to SMBs who remain... DHL Global Forwarding launches U.S.-Mexico LTL trucking service As more international companies open shop in Mexico to serve both Latin American and U.S. markets, DHL Global Forwarding is working to ease complex cross-border transactions for shippers. The air and ocean freight arm of DHL last week launched Trans Border Connect, a service that helps shippers move less-than-truckload freight... Globe Express Services appoints Poonam Datta as CCO Globe Express Services has announced the appointment of Poonam Datta as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The industry expert will be responsible for developing the company's global commercial strategy and building a strong team to further expand its presence in the international market. An accomplished and experienced business leader,... European shippers back FedEx purchase of TNT The European Shippers' Council adamantly opposed UPS' proposed takeover TNT Express, but the group has no qualms with FedEx buying the ailing parcel provider for $4.8 billion. In a survey of the council's members, 90 percent said they supported the merger, with most respondees saying they believe the deal would maintain... FMC investigation could squelch ILWU chassis inspections A recently-launched Federal Maritime Commission Section 15 investigation of a terminal operators discussion agreement could have a chilling effect on the mandatory inspection of chassis by International Longshore and Warehouse Union mechanics at West Coast ports. The provision in the new ILWU contract mandating safety inspections of chassis before they are... Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM raise rates on growing Middle East-East Asia lane Port of Jebel Ali, DubaiHapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have implemented general rate increases on cargo bound for the Middle East from East Asia, as trade is forecast to build modestly. Both increases apply to Persian Gulf ports and will take effect August 1. Hapag-Lloyd's $200 per twenty-foot-equivalent unit increase excludes Japan,... Daggett: ILA ready to talk, but no 'backtracking' Workers unloading a ship at Port of Jacksonville. Source: JaxportSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett promised ILA convention delegates that any long-term contract extension will protect past union gains. "Let's make it clear the ILA has no intention of backtracking on any of these hard-won gains if... Adani Ports powers forward on Vizhinjam deep-sea port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is betting big on the much-awaited Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal project, a deep-water, green-field site in India's southern state of Kerala. Within days of it being selected to build and operate the planned facility on a 40-year concession, the country's largest private infrastructure developer... Trans-Pacific shippers pushing back peak season With the return of a semblance of normalcy to the trade, some beneficial cargo owners aren't shipping their holiday season shipments as early this year as they did in 2014, when they sought to beat West Coast labor disruptions. The peak season has traditionally started in July, but many BCOs... Antwerp container volume growth double Rotterdam's Port of AntwerpLONDON - The battle for market share between Europe's top two container ports is intensifying with second-ranked Antwerp's traffic growing more than two and half-times faster than Rotterdam's in the first half of the year. Antwerp grew volume by 9.5 percent to 4.84 million 20-foot-equivalent units while Rotterdam trailed... Trans-Pacific shippers back to thinking about supply, demand and timing With the return of a semblance of normalcy to the trade, some beneficial cargo owners aren't shipping their holiday season shipments as early this year as they did in 2014, when they sought to beat West Coast labor disruptions. The peak season has traditionally started in July, but many BCOs... Shreyas Shipping fleet grows by two, more to come Shreyas Shipping and Logistics last week said it took delivery of two more container ships that make it the largest Indian short-sea ship operator in terms of fleet size. The company took delivery of the SSL Bharat, which has a capacity of 2,959 twenty-foot-equivalent units, at Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates,... No quick return for Iran trade after nuclear deal, Drewry says Iran's port of Shahid Rajaee, formerly known as Bandar Abbas, handles 90 percent of the country's container traffic.HONG KONG - The nuclear deal reached with Iran has placed container trade back on the radar of carriers, but with all the hoops for the country still to jump through, it could... No decision yet on sale, NOL says HONG KONG - A notice to the Singapore Exchange by Neptune Orient Lines stating that it had not decided to sell has hardly closed the door on the topic.NOL told investors today that it had not entered into any sale agreement following reports last week that its majority shareholder, Temasek,... No quick return for Iran trade after nuclear deal, Drewry says Iran's port of Shahid Rajaee, formerly known as Bandar Abbas, handles 90 percent of the country's container traffic.HONG KONG - The nuclear deal reached with Iran has placed container trade back on the radar of carriers, but with all the hoops for the country still to jump through, it could... No decision yet on sale, NOL says HONG KONG - A notice to the Singapore Exchange by Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) stating that it had not decided to sell has hardly closed the door on the topic.NOL told investors today that it had not entered into any sale agreement following reports last week that its majority shareholder,... Foreign carriers keep pressure on China to relax cabotage Port of ShenzhenHONG KONG - Calls for an end to China's cabotage laws have been growing with Maersk Line one of the loudest voices requesting restrictions on foreign carriers operating in the domestic markets be relaxedForeign carriers, led by Maersk Line, as well as major Chinese ports have been actively...

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JUNE 20, 2015
Drunk master pleads guilty The master of an Italian chemical tanker has pleaded guilty in the UK to being drunk while in charge of the ship. LR forges LNG team Lloyd's Register (LR) has joined forces with Arizona's Penn Oak Energy to help shipowners raise capital to retrofit ships to run on LNG. Waterway shut after fire The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is closed near Houston after a tug-and-barge collision sparked a fire overnight. BW investment 'welcome' John Hadjipateras has welcomed the arrival of Andreas Sohmen Pao's BW Group as a major investor in New York-listed Dorian LPG. Seamec in $3.8m claim Seamec of India has filed a claim of $3.82m against a Dubai-headquartered company over unpaid charter fees. Genting eyes profit surge Malaysian cruiseship group Genting has forecast a massive increase in first-half profit after selling stock in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Dreyfus does grain deal Louis Dreyfus Commodities has revealed plans to ship grain from a newly acquired terminal in Russia. Dry glass half full Capesize rates continued to power the dry cargo market to new 2015 highs on Monday with stocks responding to the mini-rally in the sector. Wilson keeps selling Wilson has kept disposing of ageing tonnage with the latest sale of a multi-purpose vessel, the second such move in three days. Barge goes up in flames Two barges have collided in the Houston Channel, causing a fire on one of them. Frontera wins LNG work US-based Frontera Resources has won a deal to build a new LNG terminal for gas shipments in Ukraine. Gener8 IPO pot grows Gener8 Maritime has seen its initial public offering haul raise to $236.3m after underwriters took most, but not all, of the shares available to them. MSC boosts bunker charge Italian-controlled container line MSC is slapping extra bunker surcharges on cargo moving between Europe and South America. Sinokor nets box cash Sinokor has secured financing from Investec and Blue Sky Intermodal to buy over 10,000 containers. Seafarer dies on tanker An Indian crewman has died on an Italian tanker off the coast of France. State steps in The Lithuanian government has stepped in to help crews on arrested Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) bulkers. LNGreen ready to go A consortium of shipping industry players has completed the design of a state-of-the-art LNG carrier. JP Morgan: 'cycle has legs' Bank boosts tanker rates view and upgrades both DHT Holdings and Scorpio Tankers. Fugro wins tunnel work Dutch offshore owner to carry out study into Europe's biggest infrastructure project. SSY in 5TC breakthrough SSY Futures has completed the first long term capesize 5TC FFA contract in what is seen as a breakthrough deal. Rotterdam on the rise Major European port rides higher volumes to improved net profit for the first half. Polarcus into Africa Middle East owner Polarcus has won a new 1,500-square-metre seismic survey job off The Gambia in Africa. Green giant Jefferies has placed a buy rating on newly listed Gener8 Maritime amid expectations of a huge hike in profit this year and the promise of savings from its newbuildings. GE eyes fundraiser Indian bulker and tanker owner Great Eastern Shipping is seeking to raise INR 5bn ($78.69m) through a securities sale. Crystal orders trio Genting-controlled Crystal Cruises is ordering three new cruiseships as its new Malaysian parent seeks to expand the business. Epic funds seven in Japan Epic Gas is set to complete the financing of seven newbuildings under construction in Japan. Chandris adds LNGC Greece's Chandris has declared an option for a second eco-LNG carrier at DSME in Korea. Vallianz extends 19 OSVs Singapore OSV player now has order backlog worth close to $1bn following latest deal. NOL future still unclear Neptune Orient Line's (NOL) future ownership remains unclear after it issued a less than categorical denial that it was up for sale. BW buys Dorian stake BW Group has emerged as a significant shareholder in Dorian LPG, according to disclosures made on Monday. Stena ro-ro in tanker smash Ferry sustains damage to portside in early morning collision, but no reports of pollution. Hapag goes it alone Hapag Lloyd is set to go it alone on the Northern Europe to West Africa route after its joint service partner withdrew from the service.

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JUNE 20, 2015
Port of Dunkirk's YTD traffic surpasses 2014 level Labor Secretary Perez: Companies that misclassify workers are 'cheating' the system GRI roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO and MOL WTO expands Information Technology Agreement AMAC Logistics using MacroPoint with Aljex TMS Diamond company to use Descartes for import documentation MatchBack Systems release update to street turn solution Air cargo on edge of seat All-in at TraPac China, plus one: From textiles to microchips Commentary: Worker misclassification debate crosses industries Commentary: Avoiding 'Fly By Night' truck capacity preparations Marseille Fos Port reports increased throughput in first half 2015 NTSB: 747 freighter crash due to improperly loaded military vehicles Port of Antwerp sees growth in freight volumes FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Setting the benchmark 2020 vision for bunker BNSF crude oil train derails in Montana Too many Florida container ports? Modal shift for performance gains

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JUNE 20, 2015
LR, Penn Oak partner to help shipowners with LNG retrofits Aim to help companies raise capital for conversion projects. GTT to supply LNG carrier's containment system Vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2020. Dry bulk operator's 'entire fleet has been detained' Lithuanian Shipping Company 'close to collapse'. MSC raises bunker surcharges On Europe to South American routes. Chandris opts for second gas-fuelled carrier LNG carrier to be built in Korea. Russian terminal wins new bunker client Zim switches to Slavyanka terminal in bid to cut costs and improve turnaround times. Analyst gives tanker owner good report Eco fleet efficiency contributes to upbeat assessment. New operation sells 4,000 mt of product in less than a month Lanka IOC sets target for Trincomalee. Walking a tightrope blindfolded Even for bunker players with years of experience the market is an unpredictable and unforgiving place. Gothenburg ship collision: Pollution fears But leaks not ruled out. City authorities take closer look at bunker quality Compliance checks conducted in Chinese city of Shishi this month. Russian port sees growth in bunker demand H1 marine fuel sales volume strengthened. The Global Cap The question is not when it will be introduced, but if it can be enforced. Chinese city tightens bunker quality control efforts Compliance checks conducted this month. Data confirms vessel was 'responsible' for Vancouver bunker spill Team examined more than 100 hydro carbons from the oil. Lawyer extols 'ship arrest-friendly jurisdiction' 'Judges can be approached with a ship arrest application outside normal working hours and during weekends.' Australian oil slick: Ships suspected as possible leak source 'We know the ships that went past the area,' official says. European ECA compliance monitoring pilot underway Project aimed at assessing tools for long term strategy to target sulphur cheats. China: JV to build inland LNG refuelling stations Company also looking to develop 'clean energy propulsion technologies'. Iranian oil's global debut remains 'far from certain' Several 'potential roadblocks' may get in the way. Shell: Oil price recovery could take 'several years' Due to 'persistent global oversupply and receding Chinese demand growth'.

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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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