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April 5, 2019

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APRIL 4, 2019
Allcargo Logistics appoints Mathew Cyriac & Eddy Bruyninckx as Independent Directors on Allcargo Logistics & ECU Worldwide Boards Amendment to Consortia Block Exemption Regulation sought APL boosts services on key trade lane Avoiding overcapacity & unsustainably low freight rates still remain major challenges in shipping, summit told Hapag-Lloyd to optimise rotations of few services Alternative container handling capacity possible post-Brexit, says study GMB ports handle 400 mmt of cargo in 2018-19 Kolkata Port achieves highest-ever cargo throughput in 2018-19 Vamaship joins hands with PikMyBox to strengthen e-commerce exports through India Post CBIC constitutes Working Groups to study & recommend measures to facilitate trade, promote exports & improve compliance Exports expected to touch $ 32.38 bn in March: Minister RBI goes in for second consecutive rate cut under new Governor

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Singaporean foot in Gdansk Railfreight goes from strength to strength in Europe Prologis enlarges portfolio in Sweden Sass takes on MD role at KDS RMI: 15 years of qualship 21 certification UK haulier boosts bulk commodity chemical business Azul - strong enough to go it alone Spot unveils new tracking service Jonas S. Fredriksen moves to Greensteam ABC adds second weekly service to Ohio Blocktrain carries storm-damaged timber over Brenner Svitzer for Suez "Curiosity of the Day" New headquarters in Zaandam Go launches Go freight Cosco also goes for Anfield Regular China-Europe trucking service launched New light transport aircraft in the East

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APRIL 4, 2019
OOCL launches e-commerce platform joint-venture with JD Logistics MacAndrews sinks after almost 250 years as it becomes part of Containerships Schiphol 'local rule' may debut in winter, with freighters landing cancelled slots Strong calls to stamp out huge disparities in foreign mail delivery charges Poor infrastructure hobbles improvements in West Africa container terminals NEW Loadstar LongRead: Chasing animals No wall yet, but wait times worsen at the US border: 10 hours to cross Qantas switches 747-400Fs for 747-8Fs in new deal with Atlas Air Air Partner appoints Oscar Thwin vice-president of freight in Asia Pacific Over the hedge - Ceva & DSV/Panalpina share movements don't prove traders interest in logistics Supply chain radar: Headhunting Panalpina staff - bulls vs bears

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APRIL 4, 2019
Foss newbuild tugs feature MTU Tier 4 diesels Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has set an aggressive time table to deliver four 90-short ton bollard pull tugs to Foss Maritime that represent the company's push to enhance its fleet with vessels Giant Brazil repair yard project moves ahead Plans to open a major new shipyard in Brasil have taken another step forward. In a ceremony held Tuesday, a Protocol of Intention was signed by Governor João Azevedo on behalf of Aegean emerges from Chapter 11 as Minerva Bunkering Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a fully-owned subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group Limited and will now operate as Minerva Bunkering, a leading global physical supplier Mark Ford promoted to IMCA Technical Director IMCA, the International Marine Contractors Association, has promoted Mark Ford from Technical Manager to Technical Director of the global organisation. "Mark has been with IMCA for the last seven years and knows Wärtsilä and Samsung JDP targets LNG carriers and shuttle tankers Wärtsilä Corporation has signed a joint development project agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) aimed at finding a more efficient solution for LNG carriers and shuttle tankers. An important BIMCO looks to open Athens office BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, with around 1,900 members, and Greek owners control more tonnage than any other group of BIMCO members. Now BIMCO plans to open an office Christopher Drees takes helm at Mercury Marine Mettawa, Ill., based Brunswick Corporation has promoted Christopher Drees, president - marine parts and accessories, to president - Mercury Marine. Drees will report to Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David M. Foulkes. The Ex-NOAA vessel to become Experimental Craft - Electric A former NOAA marine sanctuary research vessel is to have a new life-as advanced technology demonstrator Experimental Craft - Electric (XC-E). The vessel has been purchased by Anacortes, Wash., headquartered Lavle USA Yara scrubber on 80 MW ship engine sets new record Oslo, Norway, headquartered Yara Marine Technologies reports that an in-line hybrid scrubber system installed on vessel with an 80 MW two stroke main engine has successfully completed MARPOL testing. This is the

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APRIL 4, 2019
Shipping high-flyer Nobu Su jailed for contempt Taiwanese shipowner sent to Pentonville prison Former Ince & Co offices join expanded firm Deal brings in 12 offices in seven countries, after former Ince & Co partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Greece... India and China seen lifting imports of US-sanctioned crude The two countries are also the largest buyers of crude from Venezuela, whose national oil company has been subject to... NordLB to exit ship finance after 'painful' losses 'Ridding ourselves of bad loans from ship financing will give us a new start,' says chief executive Thomas Bürkle Jera agrees Maran Gas newbuilding charter Jera, one of the largest buyers of LNG worldwide, has rarely tapped non Japanese-owned ships for such long contracts in the... Maritime to face greater environmental demands Individual governments, lenders and shippers may use their positions to pressure the maritime industry on climate goals US maritime colleges fret about the future while living in the past CMA Shipping 2019 has heard that US maritime education is turning out cadets for an industry in a state of... BIMCO to open Athens office Move reflects a bid to expand an already significant Greek membership at the same time as strengthening organisation's appeal in... Stolt-Nielsen feels impact of Houston Ship Channel fire First-quarter net profit slumps to $6.6m from $38.8m a year earlier Scrubbers and new fuels are changing the business landscape Owners choosing to fit scrubbers on their vessels are risking a depreciation of the asset value as well as potential... The Tung family: Dealmakers par excellence Hong Kong's OOIL is now owned by China's Cosco Shipping, but the group leaves a lasting legacy in the container... British maritime's path to a zero emissions future needs energy A Clean Maritime Council working group has identified four key constraints on the development of the energy infrastructure needed to... Daily Briefing Protectionist politics could yet plague LNG deals \| China super-sizes LNG design \| Cosco expands logistics reach \| Brexit boost... San Pedro Bay ports to see decreased throughput Robert Loya, vice-president, CMI West at CMI Transportation expressed his deepening concerns over the frustrations felt by truck drivers at... Monjasa says Panama will struggle to supply all fuel types The 31 barges working the canal must adapt to new demand for an additional fuel type and there are simply...

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APRIL 4, 2019
LA-LB: Battery, natural gas best fits for 2021 truck goals Longtime NY-NJ trucking, port advocate Bader dies at 63 India cabotage reform accelerates cargo growth 04 Apr 2019 US-Mexico freight slows as potential shutdown looms Terminal operators take action after Australia competition probe Australian dockworkers call off DP World strike Brazil truck strike spurs intermodal surge Port truckers battle over 'detention' pay

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APRIL 4, 2019
Nautilus Labs secures $11m in Microsoft-backed funding Maritime artificial intelligence developer Nautilus Labs has secured $11m in financing from a group of firms led by a Microsoft-backed fund. The New York-based start-up, which whose customers include Dorian LPG, Teekay and Eagle Bulk Shipping, announced the deal Tuesday, bringing their fundraising total to $14.5m. Shipping sails into age of digital transformation "Nautilus is creating an econom US Coast Guard approves seafarer shoreside access rule In a rule years in the making, seafarers and others from adjacent organisations will have access to US facilities in a timely fashion at no cost. The US Coast Guard announced the new rule, which applies to seafarers with US visas, other covered individuals, representatives of seamen's welfare and labor organizations, Monday. It was mandated nine years ago by Congress and goes into effect 1 May. Fears and opportunities at New York forum Key executives from across the shipping scene were highlighted on stage this week at New York's Metropolitan Club for the 13th annual instalment of the Capital Link International Shipping Forum. Organisers estimate some 900 turned up for the event. Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020 As TradeWinds reported, d'Amico International Shipping chief executive Pao John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Flex LNG is set to become the latest company backed by shipping billionaire John Fredriksen to list in New York. Fredriksen's Flex inks time charter with super-major Flex LNG linked to Chevron charter in flurry of deal-making Flex, which already trades in Oslo, has filed a draft registration with US regulators to float in the world's largest capital market. The company will join siblings Front Lloyd's Register officials sees HSFO availability as the 'bigger question' in North America Shipowners should let suppliers know how much high-sulphur fuel oil they will need and where, says Tim Wilson.\ International Windship executive: Shipowners want proof of savings Shipping industry needs 'third-party verification' that the alternative power cuts bunker costs by up to 60%, says International Windship Association official. Meiji Shipping back at Hyundai Mipo for Shell product tankers Japanese owner's latest order makes it eight firm MRs at South Korean shipyard Meghna Group purchase marks first physical step into ultramax bulker sector Bangladesh's Meghna Group continues to expand its bulker fleet, concluding a deal this week to acquire a modern ultramax from an Oslo Bulk affiliate. Meghna orders first bulk carrier newbuilding Meghna subsidiary United Shipping Lines has bought the 62,500-dwt Adventure II (built 2018). Prices quoted in different broking reports this week varied from $25.5m to $26.5m. The Oshima Shipbuilding-co Peter Georgiopoulos targets shipping return with debt fund New York shipowner Peter Georgiopoulos is exploring a comeback to the sector as leader of a debt fund that would provide alternative financing. Work on the fund - to be called General Credit Corp - is understood to have been in the development stages for months, although there is no guarantee that it ultimately will be launched. Georgiopoulos is working with two trusted lieutenants from his days LNG buyer landscape becoming more diverse and complex Analyst Wells Fargo Securities tracks how the market has changed and identifies the key players GEV shortlists three yards for CNG quartet Australia-listed Global Energy Ventures (GEV) is ready to award shipbuilding contracts for four new compressed natural gas (CNG) carriers. It said it had received "comprehensive technical specifications" from three shortlisted shipyards to construct the new CNG 200 Optimum design. The unnamed yards had until the end of March to come back with their plans. GEV's shipping team, led by non-execu Baltrader orders dual-fuel cement carrier duo Hamburg owner Baltrader Capital is expanding its fleet with an order for two eco-cement carriers in China. Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding will deliver the ships from the end of 2020. The units will be optimised for the European shortsea trade, Baltrader said. The CemCoaster and CemClipper will carry 4,650 tons of cargo and will be capable of running on gasoil or LNG. Brise helping out Designed EU reveals no-deal shipping plans The European Union has unveiled plans to tackle the shipping elements of a no-deal Brexit by the UK. European Commission transport commissioner Violeta Bulc presented contingency and preparedness measures on Thursday. UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole They have been agreed by member states and the European Parliament in record time and aim to limit the most significant disruption Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shuttle tanker designs Finnish technology group Wartsila and Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries are teaming up to optimise LNG carrier and shuttle tanker costs with new designs. A joint development project will look to "establish a more efficient solution" for the vessels. Wartsila building bioLNG plant in Norway They want to lower capex and opex costs through the sharing of knowledge and experience. Jin-Ta Atlantis hoax sounds as plausible as fish-powered ferries What would On Watch do without the noble tradition of April Fool's Day? Why scour the shipping world for daft stories when made-up stuff is staring you in the face? Hats off to the British Ports Association (BPA) for its press release claiming that the possible discovery of the Lost City of Atlantis off the coast of Cornwall will lead to the construction of a revolutionary new floating port. UK Losses rise at Lloyd's for Standard and Skuld clubs P&I mutuals suffer worst year so far on their Lloyd's syndicate business, adding to already substantial accumulated losses Marine insurance heading for further Lloyd's retrenchment Lloyd's of London insurance market to maintain pressure on poor-performing syndicates after £1bn loss, which could mean trouble for the marine sector Maran Gas boosts LNG fleet after locking ship into JERA charter Greek owner has a further outstanding option at DSME that is due to be declared shortly Maersk Line hedges bets with longer-term fixtures An improving charter market sees leading containership operator make its move by increasing the number of vessels taken on period contracts Dorian LPG sees steady growth as VLGC spot rates mount short-term surge John Hadjipateras and John Lycouris see US infrastructure improvements bringing more volumes into next year. Eastern Pacific places supramax fleet in CTM pool Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping has placed its supramax bulker fleet in C Transport Maritime's (CTM) pool. CTM said it was "very happy to welcome Eastern Pacific Shipping back to the Supramax Revenue Sharing Agreement (RSA)". C Transport Maritime adds d'Amico Dry duo to supramax pool The Singapore company first joined the RSA for a year with one ship in June 2017. Nine months after leavin Cruiseships lift agony as Saga takes stock market beating Shares plunge 32% because of tough insurance market but cruise activities remain bouyant Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greece's Alafouzos family has paved the way to transfer two suezmax newbuildings it has ordered privately to public venture Okeanis Eco Tankers. Kyklades Maritime, controlled by Ioannis Alafouzos, has booked two 158,000-dwt crude tankers at Hyundai Heavy Industries with options for two more, TradeWinds revealed this morning. Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai H Grieg Star remains in the red despite improvements Grieg Star of Norway has registered another loss for 2018 despite some improvements. Parent Grieg Group said overall net profit was up at NOK 685m ($80m) from NOK 464m, on revenue of NOK 9.73bn, down from NOK 9.9bn in 2017. Grieg Shipbrokers gears up for next order-boom powered by emissions game-changer Grieg may have got $1.6m less for green recycling "2018 was a good year for the Grieg Group Grieg Shipbrokers gears up for next order-boom powered by emissions game-changer Grieg Shipbrokers Group is gearing up for the next newbuilding order-boom driven by incoming emissions laws, its managing director says. The Norwegian outfit has historically been strong in the newbuilding market and has been hiring naval architects and duel-fuel specialists during the past 18 months to boost in-house expertise. Grieg Shipbrokers aims to get closer to clients in Asia Finn Engel Ince Gordon Dadds adds foreign outposts Ince Gordon Dadds will incorporate five law firms from the former Ince & Co global network and bring in an additional £23m ($30.2m) in revenue to the newly merged firm. Ince & Co was acquired by Gordon Dadds for £27m in December last year. The deal was immediately followed by Ince & Co being placed into administration in a so-called pre-pack deal. Gordon Dadds places Ince & Co into administratio Promise of six-figure summer rates sparks VLGC stocks in Oslo Resurgent VLGC rates could pass $100,000 per day this summer, analysts at DNB Markets believe. Commodore-to-be John Hadjipateras has no regrets after baulking at BW LPG takeover bid Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights Its bullish read sent shares in Oslo's two listed VLGC owners skywards on Thursday. DNB Markets analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik have been positive on a VLG Nord/LB exits ship financing as it eyes $3.9bn capital injection German lender pulling out of sector after taking huge hit on remaining $11.5bn maritime book. Aug Bolten joins MPC's bulker management venture Hamburg owner Aug. Bolten is joining MPC Capital's bulker technical management joint venture Ahrenkiel Vogemann Bulk (AVB). MPC said the merger will be completed shortly to expand AVB's market position "significantly". The managed fleet will grow to 17 bulkers from 12, with an average age of six years. "With the accession of Aug Bolten, the company is renamed as AVB Ahrenkiel Vogemann Bolten," Panama Canal can meet neopanamax ship demand by 2030, says Cheniere Energy There will be sufficient Panama Canal neopanamax ship transit slots available to meet the demand for containership, LNG and LPG carrier transits by 2030, according to US LNG producer Cheniere Energy. Speaking at the LNG2019 meeting in Shanghai, Cheniere Energy manager commercial structuring Serena Xiaotian Su said about 45% of the the additional 120-million tonnes per annum of new LNG due onstrea VEB eyes $1.5bn finance for Zvezda newbuildings Russian state development corporation VEB.RF is considering a huge financing package for the Zvezda Shipyard orderbook. According to its press service, first deputy chairman Nikolai Tsekhomsky said: "VEB.RF is currently reviewing projects of shipbuilding at the Zvezda Shipyard amounting to over RUB 100bn ($1.5bn) in total." Cash for six tankers, including two aframaxes, have already been approve Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greek shipowner strengthens ties with yard by booking up to four newbuilds Briese Schiffahrt stacks up more MPP newbuilds in China Briese Schiffahrt of Germany has tripled its tally of multipurpose (MPP) vessels on order at China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to six. Shipbuilding sources said the Leer-based owner added four more 12,500-dwt newbuildings some time ago but the deal went unreported. Briese snaps up pair of project carriers cancelled by Zeaborn A source familiar with the deal said Briese is scheduled to take It doesn't seem fair, but hard times are here to stay for dry bulk shipowners Even if Vale's iron-ore export volumes revive, and the US and China resolve their trade differences, the sector can expect another 10 years and more of depressed markets Houston Ship Channel fire clouds outlook for Stolt-Nielsen Norwegian tanker owner Stolt-Nielsen saw profit fall in the first quarter, but it expects markets to strengthen this year. Last month's petrochemical fire and spill near the Houston Ship Channel is complicating the picture, however. Tankers back up after Houston Ship Channel spill The Oslo-listed company said net earnings were down at $6.6m to 28 February, against $38.8m in the same period a ye IMO 2020: Singapore could jail non-compliant owners and masters Owners and captains who fail to comply with IMO 2020 regulations could face two years of jail time in Singapore. This is according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), which was cited by Bloomberg. Scrubber association 'disappointed' by Singapore ban It did not clarify which specific offences would receive a jail term, with other penalties including a fine of up to SGD 10,000 Kiwi court prosecutes bulker master over unsafe work practices But captain of J Lauritzen-chartered vessel walks away with fine of just over $4,000. Samudera reports further delays in securing Kapuas release Indonesian shipowner says it hopes to have bulker freed by the second quarter of 2019. Dong-A Tanker files for court receivership Korean owner has been struggling for years and bank's declaration of event of default prompts legal move. JERA takes Angelicoussis LNG newbuilding on long-term charter Greek titan believed to among first non-Japanese gas carrier owners to work with energy giant. Seafarers' Happiness Index sees across-the-board declines Happiness aboard the world's ships is down across the board, Mission to Seafarers director of advocacy Ben Bailey said at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Wednesday afternoon. Giving attendees a preliminary look into the organization's Happiness Index for the first quarter of 2019, Bailey reported drops in overall happiness, connectivity, diet and exercise and shoreside welfare fac US adds Seychelles to security watch list Vessels calling at East African island face greater scrutiny when visiting ports in America. Saga LNG launches itself into the LNG bunker vessel sector David Wu's baby is branching out as delivery of its first "A Box" newbuilding nears

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APRIL 4, 2019
Customs brokers balance southern border slowdown "No need to port shop, all southern ports are working the same," the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association said in regard to lane reductions for commercial traffic at CBP ports of entry from Texas to California. Containers could be a Brexit relief valve Drewry study finds lots of capacity at U.K. ports and feeder ships that could help out if the Port of Dover becomes jammed. BIS hopes to roll out new 232 request portal by June The Commerce Department has now processed more than 45,000 of a total of roughly 80,000 exclusion requests, a BIS official told a Senate panel on Tuesday. A cargo wrangler expands to China Subsidiary of CBX Global has opened four offices in China to provide solutions to customers' varied problems. FTA could expand U.S. auto sales in Japan, execs say Even in a tough auto market, a bilateral trade agreement could provide opportunities for U.S. automakers to expand their market share in Japan, executives said during a trade panel. Shipowners told to avoid over-ordering new ships ICS executive says "clouds of protectionism and slowing growth in key economies mean that the avoidance of over-ordering is now more important than ever." Noatum Logistics completes purchase of MIQ South Dakota truck driver declared imminent hazard Senate committee splits on Trump nominations Providence Equity Partners purchasing GlobalTranz OOIL, COSCO, JD Logistics form joint venture Senate confirms DOC enforcement and compliance pick ICONIQ acquires majority stake in Truckstop.com Former Roadrunner CFO charged in fraud scheme

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APRIL 4, 2019
Crude futures diverge as market seeks next direction Oil futures were mixed in midmorning trading Thursday as the market weighed a US crude build against a generally tightening global supply picture. Oil trading industry faces a Middle East shake-up Some of the world's biggest producers are increasingly focusing on extending the reach of their crude and products trading arms in the first major shake-up for the industry since banks shut their commodities trading desks in the wake of the financial crisis, say experts. Rising barge rates from ARA to Germany, Switzerland hamper diesel, gasoil demand Any potential uptick in demand for 10 ppm diesel, 50 ppm or 0.1% gasoil was being dampened by more expensive freight rates to bring oil products from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub to inland demand centers in Switzerland and Germany, traders said Thursday. Fujairah heavy residue stocks dip from 15-month high; bunker outlook stable Stocks of heavy distillates and residues in Fujairah have dipped from a 15-month high this week amid a slight uptick in bunker fuel demand LSFO struggles with supply overhang despite strong Urals market, bullish LSSR The strength in demand for Russia's medium sour Urals crude has had a contrasting effect on the availability of low sulfur bottom-of-the-barrel products CMA 2019: US will not push to delay IMO 2020 compliance date: Coast Guard official The US does not support a delay or a rollback to the proposed January 1 start for the IMO 2020 sulfur cap, a Coast Guard official Japan sets fuels surcharge guidelines for coastal shipping ahead of IMO rules Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on Thursday said it has set its fuels surcharge guidelines for coastal shipping companies CMA 2019: Panama to face challenges post-IMO 2020 rule, says Monjasa IMO 2020 compliant marine fuel availability will not be an issue but logistics, high supply for certain grades and lack of storage could be potential hurdles Petrotrin refinery closure turns Caribbean eyes to Gulf Coast The shut down of Trinidad and Tobago's Petrotrin refinery late last year has forced surrounding nations to reconsider their trading patterns

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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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