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February 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA to hike rate US$600/FEU March 9 and again on April 9
  • Maersk Line boxes deliver nearly half the profit for entire group
  • Filipino seamen warned not to bring arms into Hong Kong
  • Panama hopes to keep diverted box increase flowing through canal
  • British PM marvels at wonders wrought by Hong Kong's Hutchison group
  • Investment opportunities in SE Asia ports as box volumes rise
  • Dalian-built 9,365-TEU CMA CGM Rhone joins company's Asia-Black Sea
  • Revised bunkering guidelines for Singapore from September
  • China-to-Spain train completes 16,156-mile backhaul bearing olive oil
  • Key Oz wine forwarder pleased China volume back after austerity eases
  • Union calls for newly named Vancouver trucking czar to step down
  • Plan for US$12 billion Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel would cut out Russia
  • Hong Kong starts on third runway in 2016, but won't open till 2022
  • Swissport International takes on groundhandling at Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Dial to sell 26pc stake in Delhi Cargo Service Centre to IDFC
  • DHL's Blue Dart Express adds 757 freighter, taps India's e-commerce boom
  • Panalpina drops B747-8F order for second under new Atlas ACMI

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Maersk Line launches India-Middle East-Mediterranean ME-5 service at DP World Chennai
  • MSC announces main line service call at Chennai
  • SCI's Worldwide Agents Meet 2015 deliberates on key issues
  • Freight earnings of SC Rlys up by 35.2 pc in Jan.
  • Rail connectivity in partnership with ports under Coastal Connectivity Programme envisaged: Prabhu
  • Railway Budget proposes increasing freight carrying capacity
  • AIPMA bats for higher import duty on Chinese goods
  • EPCES urges govt to remove MAT & DDT on SEZs in Budget
  • Import duty hike opposed by rubber industry
  • INR firms up further on increased dollar selling
  • Private power cos pitch for duty-free coal imports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Schwarzmüller expects sales to spiral this year
  • Martin Bencher Sweden moves to new office
  • DSV makes continent-spanning move
  • Transpark makes Russian roads safer
  • Volga-Dnepr flies vibration tester to Chelyabinsk
  • No sale of real estate allowed
  • Reaching out to China and the USA
  • Industry veterans reinforce port management
  • Faster Rotterdam-St Petersburg link
  • Securing box handling capacity
  • Danser launches Alsace-Hollande Express
  • Chapman Freeborn arranges first B777F Budapest landing
  • Samskip extends Swedish rail services
  • Des Vertannes becomes strategic adviser
  • GSSA opens Austria office
  • Hansa Heavy Lift sets up Shanghai office

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Economou weighs tanker IPO vs sale
    DryShips chairman George Economou has confirmed that a sale of the company's tanker fleet is possible if a stock offering does not receive a high enough valuation. NASDAQ-listed DryShips reported a loss of USD24 million for 4Q14 versus a loss of USD24.4 million in 4Q13. Excluding a one-off
  • Pacific Radiance full-year profit up 22%
    Singapore-listed integrated offshore marine services provider, Pacific Radiance posted full-year profit of $69.42 million, up 22% year-on-year for the financial year that ended 31 December 2014. Revenue increased slightly by 2% to $172.2 million in FY14, as compared to $168.58 million in FY13. The
  • Seadrill sees consolidation opportunities in downturn
    A weak cycle in the offshore drilling business may create opportunities for Seadrill, the London-based listed drill rig and ship operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, to consolidate the sector, it said in a statement. Group net profit fell to $150 million in 4Q15 from $283 million in the
  • BV reports 10.1% revenue rise
    French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has reported a 10.1% rise in its marine and offshore revenues to EUR323.8 million (USD368.1 million) last year as the group benefited from recovery in newbuilding activity. Excluding acquisitions, organic growth in marine and offshore was 7.1%,
  • Bangladesh ferry death toll rises to 79
    The death toll in Bangladesh's MV Mostafa ferry disaster rose to 79, according to the latest official count of bodies recovered. On the river Padma, near Shivalaya Upazila sub-district, the motor launch Mostafa carrying over 200 passengers capsized after being hit on 22 February by the 330 gt cargo
  • Rickmers Trust Management posts full-year loss
    Singapore-listed container ship business trust Rickmers Trust Management (RTM) posted a loss of USD15.96 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, as compared with a profit of USD23.4 million in FY13. Revenue decreased 9% year-on-year to USD130.32 million in FY14 from USD143.49 million
  • Box lines attempt west coast rate increase
    Liner operators in the trans-Pacific trade will attempt to raise rates after losing money amid a prolonged labour battle at American west coast ports. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA), a discussion forum of the 15 major container lines serving the trade, reaffirmed on 25 February its
  • World's latest large ro-ro box ship delivered
    The STX Offshore & Shipbuilding shipyard in Jinhae, South Korea, has announced the delivery of ro-ro container vessel Jolly Cobalto to Italian shipping company Ignazio Messina & Co. The new vessel, claimed by Messina to be largest such vessel in the world, will be Italian-flagged and will make its
  • Contract for first US LNG bunker barge signed
    Construction of the first dedicated LNG bunker barge for the US market has been announced. WesPac Midstream (WesPac) and its affiliate Clean Marine Energy (CME) said the newbuilding contract for the vessel had been signed with Conrad Orange Shipyard, a division of Conrad Shipyard. The Orange
  • Pacific Basin in the red in 2014
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping sank to losses of USD285 million in 2014 on non-cash impairments and provisions for significant changes in dry bulk and bunker fuel markets. Its revenues were little changed from 2013 at USD1.7 billion due to increases in fleet size and lower freight rates, a
  • Stage set for Frontline's comeback
    The board of Frontline, the listed VLCC and Surezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has set an objective to rebuild the company into a major tanker operator after clearing financial hurdles, despite losses both in 4Q14 and FY14. In 4Q14 and in the 1Q15, the company reduced the
  • Modern ports need 'more focused' welfare centres
    The imminent closure of a mission-run port welfare centre at the UK's Port of Milford Haven has called into question the impact of rapid port turnaround times on key shore services for crews. "Recent years have seen turnaround times rapidly increase, with seafarers often spending only 6-24 hours in
  • Impairment charge hits Frontline 2012
    An impairment charge hit Frontline 2012, the John Fredriksen controlled company that will transform itself to a crude and product tanker owner. In 4Q14, the company booked a loss of $123.9 million compared to a profit of $12.5 million in the same period a year earlier. A $149.5 million impairment
  • EU sulphur non-compliance cases 'very few'
    Cases of non-compliance with the new 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit in north west European sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) have been "very few" to date, the European Commission has told IHS Maritime. Commission environment spokesman Enrico Brivio said that 200 inspection results had been
  • Qube profits up 32.8%
    Australia's Qube Holdings boasted a 32.8% lift in net profit to AUD54.7 million (USD42.9 million) for the six months that ended in December 2014 through an aggressive growth and acquisition strategy at a time competitors were cutting costs. In its interim report to the Australian Stock Exchange,
  • Bumi Armada profit plunges 93%
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada posted full-year net profit of MYR224.36 million (USD62.07 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2014, down 93% from MYR435.09 million the year before. Its revenue, however, increased 15.6% to MYR2.39 billion in financial
  • GSI wins 18 new vessel orders for 2014
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) said it has won 18 new vessel orders for 2014, totalling 2.6 million dwt. The new orders were made up of MR tankers, as well as 50,000 dwt product and chemical tankers, a stock filing of GSI said. In its non-shipbuilding business, new orders comprising steel
  • FSL Trust back to the black in 2014
    Singapore-listed First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) posted a full-year net profit of USD4.05 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014, contrasted with its loss of USD65.2 million in fiscal year 2013 (FY 2013). The company's revenue went up slightly by 3.8% to USD93.4 million in fiscal
  • Vessels laden with smuggled rice, firearms seized off Sulu
    Vietnamese vessel MV An Bien 89-ALCI and three Filipino boats loaded with 3,275 tonnes of smuggled rice and high-powered firearms were seized off Sulu on 23 February, Philippines military officials have confirmed. A naval task force unit headed by Lieutenant Commander Richard Rosales and Lieutenant
  • Zoullas poised to exit
    Sophocles Zoullas, founder of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, has threatened to leave the company, the board of directors has confirmed. Zoullas has delivered written notice that there is "good reason" to terminate his employment agreement, which was finalised upon the company's restructuring in October

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Davie lays keel for LNG fueled ferry
  • Michigan shipyard faces $242,940 in OSHA fines
  • Detyens awarded $12.5 million MSC contract
  • Robert Allan Ltd. names Rollie Webb Senior VP
  • Zuhai fast cats to have Rolls-Royce propulsion package
  • Philly Tankers newbuilds find charterer
  • NTSB reports on ITB allision with USCG buoy tender

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Port of Seattle names Caplan director of strategic initiatives
  • Drewry report gives update on state of LPG shipping
  • Rail freight traffic numbers see negative total for week
  • TSA member carriers plan March general rate increase
  • Insurance club gives list of top five claim causes

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Milaha rides high on strong year for gas and oil
    Profit for Qatari owner rises 10%
  • Ship Finance International posts $122m net income for 2014
    Consistent performance from John Fredriksen company that holds dry bulkers, tankers, boxships and rigs
  • Capital Product Partners plans $520m fundraising
    Notes issue and additional credit facility will allow tanker and containership owner to repay outstanding debts
  • Navios signs $148m option for 13,100 teu boxship
    Company has until June 5 to take up the option for delivery in the third quarter
  • UK Defence Club gains 4.8m gt on renewal
    Premium freeze and continuity credits boost membership, says FD&D specialist
  • London Gateway handles ad-hoc Triple-E call
    Munkebo Maersk makes call to pick up empties before heading off to Asia
  • Senior APM Terminals' personnel depart after breaching 'internal business policies'
    Terminal operator's former CFO, CCO & head of global project implementation asked to leave the company
  • New Maersk Line ships could carry more than Triple-Es
    Vessels will be the same generation as Triple-Es but new technologies will allow for capacity increases
  • Yamal LNG 25% complete as Chinese money saves the day
    Some $10m per day being spent on construction of the ambitious LNG export project in Russian Arctic waters but delays to completion could occur
  • RBS cuts shipping book a further 9%
    One in five 'good bank' vessels in negative equity
  • Wisdom Marine to raise $80m with overseas bond issue
    Taiwan-based bulker owner will sell convertible non-guaranteed bonds
  • Rickmers Maritime slips into the red in 2014
    Singapore-listed trust with focus on panamax boxships was hurt by impairment charges and lower charter revenue
  • Charles Taylor to manage Strike Club
    Move comes as part of strategy to expand in mutuals
  • Pacific Basin hit by $285m loss for the year
    Figure includes $130m in write-offs applied to dry bulk business and for bunker hedges gone sour
  • Hoegh LNG posts loss due to $44m impairment charges
    But Oslo-listed LNG player is sanguine as it believes lower energy prices should eventually lead to greater demand for LNG
  • J Lauritzen posts reduced losses for 2014
    Danish dry bulk operator admits to 'very difficult year' following 'misplaced optimism' at the start
  • Frontline 2012 to exit gas and dry bulk to focus on becoming tanker giant
    Update: 'Various options' being considered, says Frontline Management chief as speculation grows over possible merger of two Fredriksen entities
  • TSA sets April GRI level at $600 per feu again
    Transpacific carriers say increase will cover higher operating costs as US west coast ports return to normal operation
  • First Ship Lease reports $7.3m profit for fourth quarter
    Singapore shipping trust's turnaround continues, as better tanker spot market supports results
  • DryShips narrows full-year losses to $47.5m
    Results driven by another excellent quarter by Ocean Rig, says Economou

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • ISIS could bring piracy back to Mediterranean, officials say
    Militants loyal to ISIS could bring Somali-style piracy to the Mediterranean, threatening the world's largest trade lane, European officials warn. It's been 200 years since pirates operated in the Mediterranean, but recent developments in North Africa suggest the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could launch attacks on commercial and passenger...
  • Equipment, labor availability hamper West Coast port productivity
    Terminal operators are committed to return West Coast ports to normal operations as quickly as possible, but their ability to eliminate the backlogs of containers and vessels that are choking their facilities will be capped by constraints on the availability of dockworkers, harbor truck drivers and chassis. "Terminals are set up...
  • Port productivity is not improving, Maersk CEO says
    The fundamental industry problem identified as soon as mega-ships of 10,000 TEUs and above started hitting the waves remains alive and well -- and wholly unresolved. That is the problem of productivity. There has been little progress in carriers' and terminals' ability to get these ships quickly worked and sent back...
  • Survey asks truck drivers to rate treatment by shippers, consignees
    Shippers and consignees, prepare to be rated. Through Operation Upgrade, the Ontario Trucking Association will ask truck drivers to rate shippers and receivers based on how well they are treated at loading docks and delivery sites - and how often they're delayed. "The way truck drivers are treated by shippers and...
  • LA, LB approved to collaborate in tackling congestion
    WASHINGTON - The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach can begin working together to address congestion after U.S. Federal Maritime commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved an amendment this week allowing the two largest U.S. container ports to work together. The amendment clarifies the roughly two-year-old discussion agreement to allow Los...
  • USA Truck signs stock agreement with investment partners
    Fresh from its first profitable year since the recession, USA Truck signed an agreement with two of its leading investors that will allow those firms to sell some of their stock. The $602.5 million truckload carrier agreed to let Baker Street Capital and Stone House Capital Management sell 2 million shares...
  • Los Angeles container traffic plunged 23 percent in January
    Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles declined 22.7 percent in January as the largest U.S. port was brought to its knees because of congestion, dockworker slowdowns and restrictions on night and weekend work imposed by employers. "The numbers aren't a surprise to us, and last week's announcement of a...
  • DFDS profit jumps on higher short sea freight volumes
    DFDS's pre-tax profit soared 56 percent in 2014, driven by increased short sea traffic on its key North Sea trades and reduced losses on the English Channel. The Danish shipping and logistics group's profit before special items grew to 571 million krone (US $ 86.9 million) from 367 million krone in...
  • No calm after the storm
    It's time for the healing to begin, but like a major surgical procedure, this recovery will be neither quick nor painless. The Feb. 20 tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association brought a measure of labor peace to the U.S. West Coast waterfront. But...
  • Overtime is 61 percent of ILA hours in NY-NJ port
    More than 61 percent of the hours worked by International Longshoremen's Association members employed by New York Shipping Association companies during the most recent ILA-NYSA contract year were paid at overtime rates. The NYSA's annual report for its October 2013/September 2014 contract year showed that ILA longshoremen, checkers and mechanics hired...
  • West Coast congestion boosted Expeditors volume, revenue
    Soaring air freight volume spurred by U.S. West Coast port congestion helped lift total revenue 9 percent year-over-year at Expeditors International of Washington to $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter, while net profit jumped 19 percent to $99.8 million. "Airfreight and ocean freight net revenues both managed double digit increases, up...
  • Rickmers Maritime slides into the red in 2014
    Rickmers Maritime sank to a $16 million net loss in 2014 from a $23.5 million profit in the previous year as impairments and lower containership charter rates in the third quarter offset a profitable final three months. The Singapore-based company's charter revenue from its 16 ships was down 9 percent at...
  • Snowstorm closes Virginia port
    The Port of Virginia closed its Hampton Roads terminals Thursday after a winter storm dumped as many as nine inches of snow in some corners of the southeastern corner of the state. While inland ports in Front Royal and Richmond will reopen Friday, all other terminals will resume normal operating hours...
  • MSC to launch China-India service in late April
    To capitalize on the booming intra-Asia cargo trade, Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans in late April to launch a new container service directly linking India and China. The weekly intra-Asia loop, branded the Falcon, will also connect to MSC's network via Colombo, Sri Lanka. The port rotation will be as follows: Mundra and...
  • Shanghai, Shenzhen handle bulk of China's January throughput
    HONG KONG - The top 20 Chinese ports had a throughput of 15.5 million 20-foot containers in January, with Shanghai and Shenzhen terminals handling almost half of them, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange data.China's busiest port of Shanghai handled 3.16 million TEUs in the first month of the year, up...
  • Nigeria to open inland ports to relieve pressure on Lagos
    The Nigerian government is poised to open more inland ports to help decongest the country's overwhelmed terminals in Lagos. President Goodluck Jonathan announced the news Saturday at a meeting with a delegation of ethnically Igbo market leaders at the State House Marina in Lagos. Jonathan, who faces a re-election contest on March...
  • Long Beach commissioners tap duo to enhance cargo flow, service
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners appointed industry veterans Michael Christensen and Glenn Farren to newly-created management positions that were established to enhance cargo flow and improve service, as the second-largest U.S. container port recovers from months of congestion. Christensen, who served most recently as deputy executive director of the...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • Economou's crystal ball
    The chief executive of DryShips believes Asian shipyards that are active in the construction of bulkers may be forced to slash prices in the months ahead.
  • IPO steals the spotlight
    The initial public offering (IPO) of Tankships Investment Holdings appears to be an increasingly important component of a campaign to shore up its parent's balance sheet.
  • Stealth secures fixtures
    Greek operator StealthGas of has firmed up period deals for three of its LPG carriers and an aframax tanker.
  • All in the family
    Capital Product Partners (CPP) of Greece made waves in the bond market today after announcing plans to raise $260m from the sale of secured notes.
  • Solvang finishes strong
    It appears that investments in the expansion of Solvang's very large gas carrier (VLGC) fleet are starting to pay off.
  • Capital seals charters
    Diversified Greek operator Capital Product Partners has lined up period deals for two of its suezmax tankers.
  • Samudera back to black
    Samudera Shipping has returned to the black for 2014 as lower costs outpaced a 7% decline in revenue.
  • Dream year for Vallianz
    Vallianz Holdings has produced a stellar performance in 2014 as it saw revenue surge and earnings double during the last 12 months to December.
  • StealthGas ups the ante
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas boosted its share buyback plan as it revealed stronger than projected fourth quarter performance today.
  • SFL boosts 2014 profit
    A decline in fourth quarter earnings has not prevented Ship Finance International (SFL) from posting a bigger profit for the full year 2014.
  • NMM lines up box buy
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has acquired an option to buy a containership built in South Korea in 2012.
  • Sealink profit slashed
    Malaysia's Sealink International has seen both its revenue and profit trimmed during the fourth quarter..
  • PNSC weaker
    Pakistan National Shipping Corp (PNSC) has posted a drop in second quarter profit as revenue declined.
  • CPLP starts again
    Greek tanker and boxship owner Capital Product Partners (CPLP) is refinancing existing borrowings with a notes issue and a new credit facility worth $520m.
  • Eidesvik sees deep red
    Eidesvik Offshore has posted a big loss for the fourth quarter, leaving its full-year bottom line deeper in the red.
  • Grindrod edges up
    Grindrod has reported a marginally stronger performance for 2014 amid struggles for both its bulker and tanker operations.
  • Kerem S sinks
    A Turkish general cargoship has sunk six days after grounding on rocks off Greece.
  • Wilson finishes in red
    Norway's Wilson has seen red in its fourth quarter bottom line as it took a hit from increased voyage duration amid bad weather.
  • Merger talk intensifies
    Chatter surrounding a potential merger between John Fredriksen's Frontline and Frontline 2012 became louder today as the stars were further aligned by their respective fourth quarter reports.
  • Bulker crewman killed
    A crewman from a bulker managed by Greece's Edem Marine has died during offloading of cargo on Thursday, Greece's coastguard said.
  • Rickmers books Q4 profit
    Rickmers Maritime has bounced back from a loss in 2013, as it overcame lower charter rates to turn a profit in the fourth quarter.
  • Philly fixes two
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard-owned Philly Tankers has fixed two ships under construction on long-term deals.
  • Avance boosts dividend
    Avance Gas has hiked its dividend in the fourth quarter as its VLGCs continued to rake in strong returns in a hot market.
  • Pacific Basin posts $285m loss
    A "dysfunctional" bulker market and impairments have plunged Pacific Basin into the red for 2014.
  • Siem profit soars
    Siem Offshore has finished 2014 strongly as it more than quadrupled fourth quarter profit, making its full year earnings jump.
  • Charles Taylor strikes deal
    The manager of the Standard Club is adding another shipowner insurance mutual to its portfolio of businesses.
  • DHT fixes duo
    US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings has reportedly fixed out two aframax tankers on period charter to oil major Shell.
  • Portline talk quashed
    Portline sharply denies reports that it aims to sell as many as five of its 12 trading bulkers, including three modern supramax bulkers.
  • Loss grows at Hoegh LNG
    Hoegh LNG has fallen to a bigger loss in the fourth quarter after it took a hit on its unwanted Florida LNG terminal.
  • Tallink profit down 37%
    Tallink has seen its profit for 2014 fall almost 40% but the fourth quarter performance has left room for optimism, according to the company's management.
  • Frontline crosses bond bridge
    John Fredriksen's Frontline expects to have no problem clearing its convertible bond hurdle in April.
  • Ocean Yield adds profit
    Norway's Ocean Yield has produced higher earnings in the fourth quarter as revenue increased.
  • On the FRNT foot
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has continued to build up its newbuilding orderbook while deleting contracts that had run into trouble.
  • Skaugen falls to a loss
    Norway's IM Skaugen Group has posted a loss of $27.1m for 2014 as revenue was slashed.
  • Hy-Line orders fast ferry
    Hy-Line Cruises of the US has ordered a new high-speed ferry at Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.
  • Impairments down Swissco
    Swissco, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, has seen its fourth quarter profit all but wiped out by a series of impairment charges.
  • Pac Radiance down 63%
    Pacific Radiance has seen a dramatic fall in fourth quarter figures as revenue dropped and operating costs came in higher.
  • Lysblink to be moved
    The DFDS general cargo vessel that ran aground off Scotland last week was due to be moved Wednesday due to bad weather.
  • Low crude boosting LPG
    LPG shipping earnings are forecast to remain buoyant on the back of low oil prices and the absence of fuel substitution, say Drewry.
  • Statoil retains LNG PSV
    Statoil has extended its employment of the world's first LNG-powered PSV, the ship's owner Eidesvik confirms.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • TSA confirms rate increases in March and April
  • Customer service, efficiency drive new hires at Long Beach, Seattle ports
  • DHS funding still hangs in the balance
  • Seaspan's profits down despite increased revenue
  • Rep. Hahn questions PMA's tactics during House hearing
  • MSC starts new service from Asia to Middle East
  • Stifel logistics index shows prolonged slump in confidence
  • ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index up 1.2 percent in January
  • Busan sees record throughput in 2014
  • Kevin Kelly named chief executive officer of American Fast Freight
  • Port Disruption Damage Ticker
  • CORRECTION: FedEx world's largest cargo airline, not UPS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
  • US-based think tank to host panels on LNG as marine fuel
    Event to be held on March 3.
  • North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel goes for a test run
    Harvey Gulf shows off groundbreaking vessel to media.
  • USCG publishes guidance on LNG bunkering
    Will help enhance the safety of LNG fuel transfer ops.
  • 'Very few' non-compliance cases in European ECA
    Low sulphur fuel is the 'primary compliance option', says EC.
  • Anti-biofouling research project at Omani university
    To feature nanotechnology.
  • Maersk: 'We will order more Triple-E vessels'
    Container line set to order 11 mega-container ships in the next four months.
  • Profit fall for Tallink
    But fourth quarter more promising.
  • Indian bunker player brings OPL barge to Mumbai
    Global Fuels & Lubricants says move addresses owners' concerns.
  • 'Market feeling pressured' as fuel oil stocks climb
    Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks at seven-month high.
  • Pacific Basin books a loss
    Handysize operator to focus on efficiency going forward.
  • Spanish port to develop LNG bunkering infrastructure
    Authorities seeking EU funding for project.
  • Hybrid electric-LNG ship designed for coastal market
    Ship designer to present findings of feasibility study.
  • Profit drops for Grindrod in 2014
    Bunkering arm posted 25% less profit in the year, shows report.
  • Titan Petrochemicals loses investors
    Two investors have exited from the partnership, says company.
  • 'Growing demand' for oil boosts crude prices
    WTI rises despite buildup of 2.4 million barrels at Cushing, Oklahoma last week.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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