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January 30, 2015

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CMA CGM sets demurrage-detention fees for Antwerp, Zeebrugge March 1 ILWU shuts Portland's container port when terminal boss fires dockers California Cartage CEO: SoCal harbour truck rates will soon soar 50-100pc US north east box terminals reeling from box backlog after snow storm Mega shipping alliances bring better A-E service, lower rates, says Drewry Maersk Line to add Adelaide to Asia-Australian service from April 18,980-TEU CSCL Indian Ocean sets for to service Asia-Europe trade Japanese December exports up 12.9pc, signalling recovery from recession Shipping giant NYK looks to schools to provide seafarers from Japan International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators move meeting to Hong Kong US forwarder security programme makes national changes to improve ties Cross-border trucking up 19pc as US recovery buoys Canadian trade Cayman island airport shuts down after Convair 580 slips off runway Express delivery firms urge cuts in fuel surcharge as crude prices fall Alitalia aims to become profitable in 2017 by boosting cargo Qatar Airways Cargo starts Ahmedabad, India service IAG Cargo joins British Museum in Australian aboriginal exhibition

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Maersk vessel loads a record over 18,000 TEUs NYK & Mitsui & Co. conclude time-charter contract for second new LNG carrier for US project OOCL deploys vessel to join MD1 & MD2 service Schedule reliability ends 2014 with a decline Unrest at US West Coast ports creates harbour congestion Gateway Distriparks' consolidated net profit up 70 pc Truck rentals slide in Jan. Goa industry wants export duty on iron ore scrapped NRI factories

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Scania sales hit new high FCA picks Mosolf group as supplier of the year Supreme results for Norfolk Southern Port of Dunkirk and consortium work on LNG project Skycargo adds Ouagadougou to network GAC Indonesia blazing a cold chain trail Emo Trans founder retools USA team Game changer for Tasrail MOL and NYK sign second LNG charter Strong year again for HK's major air cargo handler Yusen Logistics expands Sydney operations Stronger bonds between Fiege and Camion Transport Rhenus adds Algiers and Shanghai to global network 21st Interlaken Airfreight Symposium - Celebrating, but... IMS Cargo introduces currency adjustment factor Zeeland companies drive port throughput An end to the tax dispute in sight for Basel airport

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JANUARY 29, 2015
News insight: Wellness at sea wins industry buy-in A pioneering alliance between four shipping companies and a social welfare provider has launched a programme that aspires to update seafarer training to meet the psychological demands of the 21st century. A five-module training programme, 'Wellness at Sea' is designed to promote awareness about the MOL signs LNG-carrier charter contract with Mitsui Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to charter a 177,000m³ LNG carrier to trading company Mitsui. The charter period will begin in 2019 and could run for up to 25 years. This is the third newbuilding LNG carrier chartered by Mitsui. It secured two LNG carriers last September. All the News insight: Attack on Mariupol is severely hampering Ukrainian trade of coal and other supplies Key Points: On 27 January rockets struck the port city of Mariupol, killing at least 30 civilians. The attack is the first serious bout of fighting since the establishment of dug-in positions last year. Both sides are blaming each other for the shelling, although the OSCE (The DHT stages strong recovery on bigger fleet and firmer rates DHT Holding, the NYSE-listed VLCC owner managed from Norway, has staged a strong recovery and returned to profit in 4Q13 on a bigger fleet and firmer freight rates that resulted in reversal of an earlier impairment charge. The group reported 4Q14 net profit of $28.5M compared with a profit of Boskalis and Van Oord win $395M island contract Boskalis and Van Oord, the two Dutch dredging majors, are to create a 160ha artificial island off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia, under a joint venture contract worth $395M. The contract was awarded by Indonesian real estate development services company PT Muara Wisesa Samudra. It will be split Wärtsilä 2014 profit dips Wärtsilä, the Finnish lifecycle power solutions supplier to the marine and parts of land-based electricity generation industries, has reported a dip in 2014 net profit, but says the demand for long-term service agreements remains firm. Group net profit fell to €389M ($428M) in 2014 from $425M China COSCO profits up at least 50% in 2014 China COSCO, the flagship listed shipping unit of COSCO Group, has revealed profits up by at least 50% in 2014. It attributed this largely to cost cutting. A company stock exchange filing said various measures had been taken to increase revenues and cut costs as the imbalance between supply and CSDC back to the black in 2014 China Shipping Development (CSDC), a bulk shipping arm of China Shipping Group, will return to the black in 2014 with profits of about CNY300M ($48M) on the back of government subsidies for ordering new vessels to replace old tonnage. In the second half of 2014, CSDC received CNY456M in such Frontline raises ATM offer to $150M Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has raised the ceiling of its at-the-market (ATM) share offering to $150M from $100M. The company has filed documents with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for this purpose. "Sales of Stolt-Nielsen profit falls Stolt-Nielsen, the London based chemical parcel tanker, tank terminals and tank containers group, has reported a fall in both 4Q14 and FY14 results. Its CEO has warned about the impact of the high orderbook for new parcel tankers. Group net profit fell to $13.6M in 4Q14, which ended on 30 November, Marine Money: positive outlook for 2015 Despite the current economic outlook, it's a ripe market for shipping investment, today's Marine Money conference was told. "2015 has started with a bang, with opportunities ... to invest," Mia Jenson, Marine Money director, said at the opening the 6th annual Marine Money forum in London today. MOL and NYK Line order LNG carriers Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Japan's two biggest shipping companies, said today they have each ordered an LNG carrier from compatriot shipbuilder Mitsubishi HI. The ships, to be delivered in 2018, will serve long-term timecharter contracts with Japanese Sainty Marine likely to post losses for 2014 Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine is likely to sink to losses for 2014 as its lending of CNY182M ($29M) to compatriot companies are not to be repaid as expected. As of September 2013, Sainty Marine had lent a total of CNY182M to compatriots Nanjing Hengshunda Shipping, Nanjing Huahai Shipping, Nanjing FMG going steady through December 2014 quarter Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) shipments out of the Pilbara in Western Australia for the December 2014 quarter remained steady at 41.1M tonnes compared with the last quarter. The figure also shows a 47% increase from the same time last year as the Australia's third-largest iron ore miner battles to Mercator's Q3 loss deepens to $7.46M Singapore-listed dry bulk shipping company Mercator Lines Singapore deepened into a loss of $7.46M for Q3 ended on 31 December 2014 from loss of $3.28M in 2013. Revenue fell 43% to $13.25M in 3Q14 as compared with $23.18M year on year. The fall in revenue was mainly due to the decline in spot LR2 freight rates exceed W100, a first in 2015 Rates to ship clean products on LR2 tankers crossed the Worldscale 100 mark on the benchmark Gulf-Asia Pacific route for the first time this year. These tankers typically ship naphtha, jet fuel and other clean products in cargo sizes of 75,000-119,999 tonnes. A Singapore-based broker told IHS

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Keystone bill passes: Without Jones Act repeal amendment Giant box ships booked, Imabari adds giant building dock GE unveils GE Marine organization Faked BOP test chart could bring five year prison term Maintenance deficiencies eyed in ferry grounding MHI to build "apple tank" LNG duo for Cameron shale exports Kirby beats Street expectations Euronav U.S. IPO raises $229 million

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Department of Transportation releases NAFTA freight numbers for November US rail freight traffic count delivers gains during week Department of Homeland Security supports Super Bowl XLIX security Evergreen Group plans to charter eleven new 18,000 teu containerships Alaska Airlines taps Woerner as marketing vice president

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Labour pledges to reopen seafarer pay differentials debate Party will revisit Carter review if elected, says Marsden DHT sticks with VLCC spot market but is tempted by time charters Crude tanker owner also believes converting dry newbuilding orders to wet will happen, but not be overly significant GasLog Partners hikes distribution by 16% Expected payout increase comes as new vessels boost revenues and cash Beijing scrapping subsidies boost China Cosco and China Shipping Development Both companies forecast 2014 figures to show a rise in earnings SHI net profits for 2014 show 77% fall South Korean shipbuilder suffers from offshore shipbuilding woes Two Chinese shipping giants to scrap total of 46 vessels China Cosco and China Shipping Development will benefit from state demolition subsidies with further 'vessel retirements' in 2015 Boxship investment slides in 2014 Braemar ACM Shipbroking reveals that shipowners spent $10.6bn on vessel orders last year, down from $18.5bn in 2013 Box line reliability down in December West coast congestion and winter slack season disrupts service schedules Bomb alert delays Lithuania's LNG import operation Hoax call causes 'several hours' of disruption at terminal that is cutting reliance on Russian piped gas Stolt-Nielsen hit by disappointing 2014 Chemical tanker owner's financial results fall below expectations but lower bunker prices could be positive for its large fleet Wärtsilä profits steady following sale of two-stroke engine business Company reporting now excludes two-stroke operations but could benefit from acquisition of marine electronics firm Mitsui & Co charters two more LNG carriers for Cameron shipments MOL and NYK order 177,000 cu m ships at MHI for trading house's shipping requirement Yard Talk \| A look around South Korea's virtuous circle Figures from VesselsValue show how South Korea and China have edged up the value chain Imabari Shipbuilding confirms 20,000 teu boxship order Japan's largest shipbuilder to invest $340m in new dry dock for construction of mega ships in Evergreen-linked deal Exmar and partners push ahead with LNG exports from Western Canada to Asia New LNG trade lane will be created when exports start in 2018 DHT boosts bottom line through bigger fleet and sturdier tanker earning power Fourth-quarter net profit rises to $28.5m from $11.4m Euronav's US IPO secures gross proceeds of $229m Offering seen as positive for Euronav, as it will likely increase shareholder base and liquidity of the share

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Virginia port summit targets congestion at terminals Stakeholders in the Port of Virginia maritime community huddled last week for the second time in three months to hash out new strategies to tackle congestion outside port container terminals. Truck delays are nothing new at the state port. In the past year, the number of trucks coming and going from... China again delays 24-hour advanced manifest filing rule China once again delayed implementation of its advanced vessel manifest filing rule, putting off a requirement that if and when implemented will require shippers to submit shipping instructions to their carriers days earlier than they do currently. Though China has been talking for years about implementing its own version of the... Amid delays, Long Beach director sees a technology-based future In an industry obsessed with container volumes and market share, the new chief executive of the Port of Long Beach on Thursday unveiled his plans for the port amid continuing delays tied to still-unresolved West Coast longshore negotiations and other issues that have crippled container movements at Long Beach and... Vancouver shippers await drayage drivers' response on whether they will strike VANCOUVER, British Columbia - When it comes to whether Port Metro Vancouver will experience a crippling drayage strike like it did last March, the ball is in union and non-union drivers' court. The provincial government on Wednesday said it would make two changes to minimum drayage rates set to take effect... Investors to propel 'Uber-like' Cargomatic into new U.S. transport markets Cargomatic, the purveyor of "Uber"-like truck and shipment matching technology, is ready to expand rapidly nationwide following an infusion of investor and private equity capital. Venice, California-based Cargomatic closed an $8 million dollar round of investment led by Canaan Partners, a global venture capital firm with a sharp focus on technology. The... Inland port near Vancouver aims to begin container transload service VANCOUVER, British Columbia - With transloading capacity scarce in Vancouver, an inland port 200 miles away aims to give forestry exporters the consistency in stuffing their products into containers they might not find in the greater Vancouver area. Starting in the second quarter, forest product shippers will be able to transload... Global Freight Consolidation Flexibility and Control Advantages Air and ocean consolidation can provide strategic benefits for shippers. This white paper explores global consolidation options and the outcomes companies can expect when consolidating their freight. It's not always possible for companies to fill an entire container with their own export freight. Both small organizations that cannot wait to fill... Kryptonite for global trade If you missed what Moffatt & Nichol economist Walter Kemmsies told the SMC3 Jumpstart Conference in January, his words bear repeating. As reported by JOC Group Senior Editor Bill Cassidy, Kemmsies said the biggest threat to global trade isn't protectionism, war, terrorism, disease or natural disaster. Instead, it's mounting congestion... FTZs a stable alternative to stalled tariff bill process President Obama's recent State of the Union address included calls to strengthen American business and increase exports by improving infrastructure and approving new trade agreements. Despite their opposition to much of the president's agenda, leaders of the new Republican majorities in both houses have pledged to work to spur economic... Greece may freeze privatization plans for rails, airport and Thessaloniki port Greece's new radical left wing government is set to freeze the planned sale of the state's stakes in Athens airport, the port of Thessaloniki and rail companies as it seeks to tear up some of the conditions of its 240 billion euro ($271 billion) bailout agreement. The newly installed government, headed... Philadelphia reports double-digit container growth Container volume at the Port of Philadelphia jumped 22.2 percent last year as the port recorded its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth in total cargo volume. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said its facilities handled 449,122 20-foot-equivalent-unit containers in 2014, up from 367,499 TEUs in 2013. Cargo tonnage increased 16.7 percent,... Ryder natural gas fleet program logs miles, gains momentum Global equipment lessor and supply chain company Ryder System passed a significant milestone in its effort to test and field natural gas-powered trucks. The company's natural gas trucks in the U.S. and Canada hit the 30 million mile mark in total miles travelled. Ryder began adding natural gas vehicles in 2010,... China Cosco follows parent with 2014 profit HONG KONG - China Cosco Holdings ended 2014 in profitable territory, growing its net earnings by 50 percent to $56 million on the back of cost cuts, improved revenue and lower bunker fuel prices.In a profit warning to shareholders, the Hong Kong-listed flagship of giant state-owned Cosco Group said the... China slowdown will have limited impact on container trade, carriers say Container carriers such as OOCL expect to see continuing growth in volumes out of China, despite the country's economic slowdown.HONG KONG - Container carriers and logistics service providers in Asia are confident that the steady growth in exports from China will not be heavily impacted by a slowing of the... Strong 3Q results for India's largest private port infrastructure developer Capacity additions and a significant acceleration in cargo volumes helped drive strong third-quarter results for Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India's largest private port infrastructure developer. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, APSEZ reported net earnings in the October-to-December period were Rs. 512 crore (about $83.5 million),... At 125, Kuehne & Nagel vows to grow faster than the market The world's largest ocean freight forwarder, Kühne + Nagel, has vowed to expand its leadership position as it launched a series of global events to commemorate its 125th anniversary in Bremen on Wednesday. "Our goal remains to grow faster than the market, as the world's No 1 in ocean freight, No... Vessels backing up at an alarming rate on the West Coast Vessels are backing up at an alarming rate at West Coast ports due to congested marine terminals and work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported Wednesday that 17 container ships were at anchor and awaiting berths in Los Angeles-Long Beach. Oakland reported...

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JANUARY 29, 2015
No SALT please Scorpio Tankers (STNG) is ruling out any further deals with sister company Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) after seeing its own shares plunge 8% today. Economou under fire A growing number of equity analysts are starting to express concerns about how Tankships Investment Holdings will be received if it moves forward with a US listing. KEX beefs up buy-back Shares of Kirby Corporation lost traction in early trading Thursday but forecasters are confident that the operator's stock will gain momentum in the months ahead. ClassNK hits 20m gt mark Japan's ClassNK has hit the 20m gt mark for new tonnage for the fourth consecutive year. The only way to go The head of Russia's property management agency has said an IPO is the only option being considered for the privatisation of state shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF). Scorpio fixes four Scorpio Bulkers has fixed three newly delivered vessels on time charter contracts and has found employment for one of its newbuildings. Stena on the rise Sweden's Stena Line has posted an increase in both passenger and car volumes carried during 2014 on North Sea routes. RCCL profit 40% up Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) has seen its full year profit soar year-on-year as the cruiseship owner sets its sights on an equally productive 2015. CSCL back in black Chinese container line CSCL will return to profit in 2014 according to its latest forecast. Crew unfed and unpaid A bulk carrier has been detained in Australia over serious breaches of the Maritime Labor Convention with regards to lack of food on board and unpaid seafarers. SALT linked to sale US-listed Scorpio Bulkers has reportedly sold one of their ultramax bulker newbuildings it has on order at China's Chengxi shipyard. CSDC turns it around China Shipping Development Corp (CSDC) is expecting a return to profit for 2014 on the back of higher tanker rates. Subjects stall Eletson sale A deal that would have seen Eletson Corp of Greece sell one of its remaining 1990s-built tankers at an attractive price has failed on subjects, TradeWinds has learned. Havila profit slips Havila Shipping has seen its 2014 profit slip following a weak performance in the last three-month period of the year. Euronav's greenshoe dance Euronav has finished its US initial public offering $229.06m to the good. China Cosco expects better China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is forecasting profit growth of more than 50% for 2014. Order joy for Wartsila A strong fourth quarter with increased orders and sales has helped ship systems maker Wartsila end 2014 on a positive note. Galapagos grounding Oil booms have been placed around an Ecuadorian cargoship after it ran aground off the environmentally sensitive Galapagos Islands. Exmar nets FLNG job A consortium comprising Exmar, EDF Trading (EDFT) and a joint venture of AltaGas and Idemitsu has taken full control of much fought-after mid-scale floating LNG (FLNG) production project near Kitimat in western Canada. Samsung profit slashed Samsung Heavy Industries has seen earnings slashed in 2014 as revenue fell. Frontline installs $150m ATM John Fredriksen's Frontline has taken advantage of growing investor interest in the crude tanker sector and upsized an at the market offering for a second time. Stolt finishes strongly Stolt-Nielsen has recorded a strong fourth quarter but its chief executive was unhappy with 2014 as a whole. Freire seals new order Spanish shipyard Freire is to build a research ship for the Peruvian government. SMC inks LPG ship Philippines owner SMC Shipping & Lighterage Corp is adding to its LPG tonnage with a new order in Japan. MHI wins LNG double Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured orders for two LNG carriers from NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). UK seafarers increase The number of UK seafarers has increased for the first time since 2010, new figures released by the UK Department for Transport show. SALT shares crash Shares in Scorpio Bulkers ended Wednesday's trading day down over 21% on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Osaka set for repair Hoegh Autoliners is drawing up plans for repairs to the 52,000-gt Hoegh Osaka (built 2006), it has confirmed. Seamax acquires resale An investment vehicle led by industry veterans Cao Deambrosio and Ron Petrunoff has emerged as the buyer of a containership from Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding.

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Container shipping needs better information exchange says Slangerup March start-up planned for 'gray' chassis pool in LA/Long Beach ILWU workers walk off job at container terminal in Portland Asian Airlines show healthy cargo growth in 2014 Foxx speaks with senators about transportation bill CN increases net income in Q4, 2014 New CBP app provides window into border wait times Service Announcements: AAL, TNT and CenterPoint Executive moves: C.R. England and Port of Houston

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Low oil prices may cause 'more shipping accidents', says Skuld May lead to premium increases. Report: Chemical tanker missing off Malaysia Search narrowed down to area south of Tanjung Ayam. Potential ECA fuel problem highlighted in new guide Cold flow properties need to be monitored as fuels could block filters or even solidify during operations in colder regions. Ex-OW man joins Bunker Holding Former global alliance manager joins operations. Registry proposes 'no capex' scheme on green tech Participating vessels would qualify for tonnage discounts. 'ECA rules have teeth' Violating emission control area (ECA) regulations exposes shipowners to serious consequences, says marine insurer. New hires in Dubai GAC adds to its bunker trading team. Fuel oil stocks at a four-month high Weak demand in Singapore bunker market. A third of cruise fleet committed to scrubbers Extensive sailing in ECAs has seen several operators adopt aggressive technology development programmes. Lower bunker prices will 'gradually have positive effect' But tanker operator says part of the savings on fuel costs will be passed on to customers. BP Marine's Panama exit: A small event, say traders Company estimated to have under 10% of bunker market. Maltese player seeks vessel arrest Bunkering firm claiming almost $178,000. GDF SUEZ preparing next step in LNG bunkering 'Intermediate bunkering solution' due later this year, ahead of barge supply out of Zeebrugge. Bunker Trader joins Dan-Bunkering Petersen has many years of experience in the oil industry, says company. Singapore: Tug crew arrested over illegal bunker sales Case to be heard on Thursday. Bunkering facilities to be built at Malaysian port Malaysian firm to invest over $3 million in project. Profits up for US barge operator Income for marine transportation segment hit by fall in oil prices. Crude decreases as US supply glut deepens Crude output increased 27,000 barrels per day to 9.21 million last week.

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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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