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April 11, 2019

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CMA CGM to delist CEVA Logistics from Zurich Stock Exchange World shipping bodies agree to team up to better lobby for member interests Hapag-Lloyd's Dublin Express leaked up to 100,000 gallons of fuel oil ONE lauded for vessel speed reduction in USWC Japanese firms plan to expand in Bangladesh over next two years ICTSI opens TecPlata box terminal to boost operations in Argentina Rotterdam enhances the role of rail between the port and its hinterland IATA reports 4.7pc overall drop in global air cargo volumes in February UK forwarders briefed on CITES rules on endangered species trading ECS beomes first general sales and service agent to join TIACA board

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APRIL 10, 2019
Amitabh Kumar appointed Director-General (Shipping) CMA CGM consolidates its position as a leading worldwide transport & logistics group EU ship recycling rules seen as disadvantageous to European shipowners Proposed US auto tariffs seen having adverse impact on carriers Survey shows satisfaction with container carriers to be mixed AILBIEA celebrates 20th anniversary with participation of key Customs & industry officials Commerce Ministry to impose anti-dumping duty on Indonesian Saccharin Indian Customs Cooperation Fund to assist least-developed countries in trade facilitation & Customs modernisation

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Brussels holds the balance Elsen goes for LNG trucks Chep reboots its hub in Vienna Chapman Freeborn recruits Neil Dursley as CCO Reducing tyre-related breakdowns Port of Antwerp pushing barge shipping Green light for the world's first all-electric airline Finsterwalder takes over Webopac-logistics Chinese coal hopper wagons for Australia Matthew Camm joins Europa Road Vopak sells three terminals King Tut: from the City of Angels to the City of Lights CMA CGM acquires Ceva after successful tender offer "Curiosity of the Day" Petra Adrianowytsch says goodbye to Kögel Albatros Express extends network Imperial Logistics improves barge safety Indonesian airport has high hopes in e-commerce

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APRIL 10, 2019
US automotive tariffs would have a serious impact on global supply chains Good news for shipowners as the charter market perks up at last Shanghai still world's busiest container port, but Singapore is climbing back Panalpina's Peter Ulber still determined to quit after DSV takeover WFS seizes Jet Airways Mumbai-bound aircraft in Amsterdam IMO 2020 doomsday predictions are overblown, claim - 'box lines will cope' Spain's Lusat is West Atlantic's new majority shareholder Market Insight: WiseTech may be today's leader, but it's not a one horse race Supply chain radar: Toll Group rules out drastic restructuring but break-up speculation mounts

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APRIL 10, 2019
Kongsberg wins major power-by-the-hour service contract When Norway's Kongsberg Group acquired the Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM) business, it took on board an operation that in 2018 reported an underlying loss of about $45 million. It is understood that WinGD and ExxonMobil put their smarts together Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) and ExxonMobil are collaborating to integrate WinGD's Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) predictive maintenance technology and the Mobil Serv cylinder condition monitoring service. They say that this will enable Giant box ships face Houston Ship Channel limits Faced with growing traffic through the Houston Ship Channel, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met in special session Monday and, as an interim measure, adopted a resolution putting Viking and China Merchants plan new cruise JV Viking Cruises and China Merchants Group plan to set up a joint venture focused on building a cruise line with worldwide cruise offerings for the Chinese cruise market. China Merchants Group's shipbuilding France seeks speed restrictions on ships France has submitted a proposal to IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) calling for speed restrictions to be placed on ships as an initial first step to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions USCG cuts holding time requirement for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Alfa Laval PureBallast 3, the third generation of Alfa Laval's ballast water treatment technology, has received an updated type approval from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The new certificate makes it possible Keppel Nantong delivers ultra low emission dredge Keppel Singmarine's Nantong, China, shipyard has delivered the world's first dredge to meet European Union Stage V emissions requirements for inland waterways vessels. The dredge, named Afonso de Albuquerque, is the first

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APRIL 10, 2019
Smart ports require smarter thinking Lloyd's List Forum exploring the opportunities and challenges in connecting 'smart ports' concludes that technology is achievable - getting buy-in... Claritecs signs deals to pilot web-based BunkerMaestro platform The owners of the product claim it can boost efficiency by at least 30%, increase bunker tanker utilisation rate by... Sinopec to harbour Hambantota's bunkering ambition Saliya Wickramasuriya, senior adviser to the HIPG chief executive, tells Lloyd's List that the port is also looking to bring... Singapore wins fourth consecutive maritime crown Maritime experts who took part in the report predicted that Singapore would continue to retain its top position in the... Vessel mortgage hindering scrubber finance, WFW argues Banks are reluctant to lend without security interest in collateral, and once a scrubber is installed it becomes an 'appurtenance'... France pushing for mandatory speed limits The country wants to tackle greenhouse gas emissions with official proposal to the IMO A Norway-style deal for UK shipping Norway uses an incentive programme to coax shipping companies into lowering nitrous oxide pollution. A similar incentive measure could be... No major disruption for freight market from lower-sulphur fuel switch SwissMarine's freight analyst Joe Tobin says he fears more for future fuel supply rather than the initial sulphur switch Maran Gas agrees further LNG carrier option with Daewoo DSME has so far landed four LNG carriers this year - all from Angelicoussis Floods hamper US Gulf coast grain shipments US Gulf loading activity, especially of corn, will be negatively influenced well into June 2019 to the tune of 2m... Golden Ocean invests in Singapore Marine Golden Ocean has provided $10m in equity and $10m in a subordinated shareholder loan to Singapore Marine US car tariffs could bring more pain to box lines Additional charges on imported vehicles and components threatens to add more pressure on carriers and container terminals NORD/LB sells $2.9bn shipping loan portfolio German lender cut its non-performing loans to $5.5bn after portfolio sale to Cerberus CMA CGM completes tender for CEVA Swiss logistics operator will be delisted as it is merged into CMA CGM operations Panalpina proposes Thomas Kern as new chairman Annual meeting will vote on new chairman and on dropping dividend ahead of sale to DSV Former Baltic Exchange chairman Hugh McCoy dies, aged 80 McCoy served as the Baltic Exchange chairman between 1998 and 2000 Daily Briefing Terrorist tag incentivises greater due diligence on Iran \| ONE reluctantly joins scrubber ranks \| Singapore must 'adapt to survive' Singapore keeps up digitalisation drive with slew of initiatives Innovation, change and digitalisation are broad areas of focus and over the next three years MPA will concentrate on digitalisation... Port of Houston restricts containerships at request of energy companies The port of Houston is reached by a 50-mile channel from the Gulf of Mexico, with hundreds of ships traversing...

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APRIL 10, 2019
LA-LB congestion easing, but empties remain an issue Port of Virginia expects 'healthy' growth in 2019 Small shippers targeted for new Mexico rail services Growing high and heavy shipments lift ro-ro sector RZD moves massive steam chambers across Russia No-deal Brexit would boost Chinese, US exports

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APRIL 10, 2019
Gerry Wang recruits Sinochem crew for start-up The former head of containership giant Seaspan has raided competitor for LNG box project Path cleared for sale of China's largest chemical tanker owner Financial sources say obstacles to takeover of Sinochem shipping division have been overcome Newly-built MSC boxship caught in cross-fire of HNA sell-off row Jinhai yard's failure to to repay $18.6m advance leads to charterer MSC missing first loading Nakilat looks to grow fleet as it shifts into chartering play Chief executive Abdullah Al-Sulaiti tells TradeWinds how the company has made a 'step change' with new four-ship Maran Gas Maritime joint venture BlackRock cuts Nordic American Tankers position BlackRock, the top institutional investor in Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers, has cut its stake just below 5%. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the New York asset manager rolled back its position from 7.4 million shares to just over 7 million, bringing its position to 4.97%. It remains the leading investor in the tanker owner, ahead of Morgan Stanley by roughly Navios Maritime Holdings shareholder lawsuit dismissed New York-listed shipowner's attorneys call the case 'completely baseless' V.Ships partners with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Monaco-based ship manager will handle crew recruitment, procurement, nautical operations and safety for the fledgling cruiseship owner. Morgan Stanely: Tankers to come up short in first quarter Morgan Stanley is expecting public tanker owners to fall short of consensus forecasts in the first quarter, but it shouldn't scare off investors ahead of the seasonal downturn. Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis expects Ebitda for the peer group to come in roughly 6% lower than expectations, even though spot rates were up year-over-year. Investment? Shipowners told they need to earn it Bugbee says inve Market watches Sanko ship to see if record capesize sales drought can come to an end Dry cargo players are closely watching to see if the long wait for a capesize sale will be ended this week, potentially opening the door for an acceleration in deals and establishing a clear new benchmark on price. Alpha Bulkers 'scraps cape pair' in rising demo market Peter Weernink assembles all-star shipping investor list for comeback venture No capesize has been sold for further trading thi Claims from Bow Jubail bunker spill top $50m Legal row over which international oil pollution compensation regime should apply to Rotterdam chemical tanker incident goes to appeal Shipowners must stick together - for the many, not the few Increased teamwork on a global scale should not focus on resisting progressive policies Alpha Bulkers 'scraps cape pair' in rising demo market Healthy prices and slumping freight rates encourage owners to recycle big bulkers Knutsen OAS Shipping trims 'non-core' product tanker fleet Norwegian shipowner Knutsen OAS Shipping has sold a small product tanker to Algoma Central of Canada. Knutsen director Jon Einar Dalsvag confirmed the sale of the 16,500-dwt Louise Knutsen (built 2010), which has reportedly gone for between $15m and $16m. It has already been renamed Algoterra. "This is not core business for us," Dalsvag said of the product tanker sector. Klaveness Marine takes Shanghai sees top turnout at LNG conference as growth spurt looms There was a significant whiff of expectation in the air at the huge LNG2019 meeting in Shanghai last week. Or as one shipyard chief put it: "The rice has started steaming." Company officials dropped extensive hints about how close they are to taking final investment decisions on their new liquefaction projects. Nigeria LNG even named the time, date and place - 11.20am on 31 October in Port Harco Public offshore firm was never the plan, says Emanuele Lauro Scorpio group boss says he never intended to take offshore assets public, but taking control of Nordic American Offshore has created a platform for growth Brunel letters show there's nothing new about shipping's eco concerns Concerns over shipping's impact on the environment are nothing new, as a recently discovered cache of letters has illustrated. Writing 175 years ago, British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel noted his fears that ships, trains and factories were harming the natural world. The top-hat-wearing polymath worried that factory waste was polluting water supplies, but seemed to be more concerned over ho Celsius Shipping strikes $53m deal for product tanker trio Jeppe Jensen's Celsius Shipping has struck a three-ship deal to extend the expansion of its product tanker fleet. The Danish shipowner has bought a trio of medium range vessels from a joint-venture between Glencore and Transpetrol. Celsius Shipping cuts new turf in the product tanker market with Interorient deal Heated secondhand MR tanker market favours young tonnage Jensen, chief executive o US auto tariffs to hit boxships, car carriers Proposed US car tariffs will hit container lines and car carrier owners if implemented in the second quarter. This is according to shipping consultancy Drewry. "In our analysis we assume tariffs will be imposed in the second quarter (mid-May) and that US importers will start passing extra costs to consumers and supply chain stakeholders by the fourth quarter," said Neil Davidson, Drewry's senior Stowaways call 999: "We're stuck in a container" Six stowaways were caught on a Finnish ro-ro in the UK after calling emergency services in desperation. The Sun reported that the African men had boarded owner Bore's 25,600-gt Bore Song (built 2011) in Zeebrugge, Belgium, last month. When it reached Teesport in England, they dialled 999 and said: "We are stuck in a container." The migrants had become desperate by 2 April after being locked in Steamship issues Venezuela sanctions warning UK insurer Steamship Mutual has issued a warning to members over trading with Venezuela. The move comes after an apparent widening of US sanctions against the South American country to include shipping oil to Cuba - and potentially elsewhere. Greek tanker caught up in Venezuela sanctions net Greek operator Proper In and its 72,000-dwt tanker Despina Andrianna (built 2000) were blacklisted last Monjasa expands board with DFDS' Pedersen Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa has strengthened its board with the appointment of DFDS' Peder Gellert Pedersen. Monjasa boosts bunker volumes but profit dips The acting executive vice president of DFDS' ferry division, Pedersen brings 40 years of hands-on experience in international shipping. His is the fifth name on the list of Monjasa directors. He "will engage in the further develop Asian owners call on India and China to back HKC The Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) has "warmly welcomed" Japan's ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) on ship scrapping - but is pushing for more sign-ups. EU recycling list smacks of protectionism, says Bimco It said there have been significant improvements in recycling facilities around the world and it "firmly believes that now is the time for action." Japan rati Iran seizes tanker suspected of smuggling Iran has seized a tanker suspected of smuggling fuel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Tasnim news agency said the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted an unnamed 131-metre vessel in the country's southern waters on Wednesday. The cargo of 78,600 barrels was confiscated and 21 people of different nationalities were arrested. IRGC navy commander rear admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said on We LR reveals world's biggest autonomous ship project UK classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) has teamed up with two Asian partners to develop what it claims will be a "world-first" autonomous navigation systems for ships. It will work with Singapore IT player ST Engineering Electronics (STEE) and trader Mitsui & Co on the project. The agreement forms part of the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA)-funded "World's Largest Ocean-Goin Peter Weernink assembles all-star shipping investor list for comeback venture Peter Weernink has assembled an all-star cast of shipping investors to secure his long-anticipated comeback in the dry cargo business. Weernink quits as SwissMarine chief executive SwissMarine sells fifth capesize as values hold steady John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean, Theodore Veniamis's Golden Union, the Martinos family's Thenamaris and John Michael Radziwill are all onboard. Former Glencore IMO: France proposes mandatory slow-steaming France has proposed compulsory slow-steaming for ships to the IMO. The French delegation wants speed limits introduced as soon as possible, according to a proposal document for the IMO's greenhouse gas emissions working group seen by the Platts news agency. IMO 2020 could slow down boxships It suggests speeds would be differentiated by shipping sector. France has also suggested imposing indivi Former Nordic American Tankers finance chief Turid Sorensen wins $2m pension dispute Nordic American Tankers and chief executive Herbjorn Hansson lost on all counts in a Norwegian legal battle against his former chief financial officer, Turid Sorensen. In the dispute waged in a local court in Sandefjord, Sorensen succeeded in her request for a bank guarantee for her NOK 17.6m ($2m) pension that Hansson had denied her, claiming her behaviour towards NAT was disloyal. Sorensen l Harvey Gulf PSV gets a hybrid facelift US owner Harvey Gulf is upgrading the first US LNG-fuelled platform supply vessel (PSV) with a new hybrid energy storage kit. Fear on home front sees Harvey Gulf turn M&A sights overseas The retrofit by Finnish group Wartsila will increase the efficiency and environmental performance of the 5,400-dwt Harvey Energy (built 2015), Wartsila said. This will be the first hybrid retrofit on a US PSV. Nord/LB confirms $2.9bn sale of "Big Ben" ship portfolio to Cerberus German lender Nord/LB has confirmed it has sold a huge ship-loan portfolio to Cerberus Capital Management. The 263-vessel book - known as "Big Ben" - is worth more than EUR 2.6bn ($2.9bn), it said. Nord/LB exits ship financing as it eyes $3.9bn capital injection 'Big Ben' transaction signals time for shipowners to strike and buy back loans Nord/LB, which last week decided to exit ship financin New York-listed Ardmore tipped to sell ship which launched the company Ardmore Shipping is believed to have sold off the first ship it bought back in 2010 following its foundation. New York-listed Ardmore has sold the 45,744-dwt Ardmore Seafarer (built 2004), according to shipbroking sources. Gurnee maps out Ardmore Shipping game plan A price of $9.7m is being placed on the vessel, which Ardmore bought as the Zao Express for around $25m. While no specific buyer h Drugs gangs infiltrate Panamanian port A report has claimed infiltration by drugs gangs at a Panamanian port is increasing the problem of cocaine being smuggled to Europe on cargoships and container vessels. The InSight Crime website cited a report by the La Prensa daily that said terminal staff can earn up to $10,000 per shipment they facilitate at Colon. US reveals boxship cocaine seizure The traffickers are local gangs - "cuadril VLCC earnings barely cover opex due to Asia refinery maintenance Large newbuilding tonnage and traffic disruptions in the US Gulf also aggravate owners' troubles Shehab assumes the helm at KOTC Newly installed CEO says Kuwaiti tanker giant is not interested in scrubbers. Tankers must cool decks during Panama Canal transits Tankers have been issued with new deck-cooling orders by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). The directive applies from this month and involves all crude, product and chemical tankers carrying cargoes with flashpoints of less then 18 degrees C. In a note to members, Bimco said the move was being made to ensure the safety of canal operations, as well as to reduce disruptions in transit scheduling. Markets are priced for good news, says Pictet 'Green shoots' in China underpin guarded investor confidence, although investment quality remains paramount, writes Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO office and global strategist for Pictet Wealth Management Independent shipbrokers unlikely to stop data flow for Baltic Exchange indices Focus remains on stopping brokers being cut out of deals and extracting value from market information Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding seeks shipowners for pair of VLCC slots China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) is marketing two VLCC newbuilding berths with early delivery at an "attractive price". Industry sources said the state-owned shipyard is seeking about $84m apiece for the 300,000-dwt crude tankers that would deliver in September 2020 and March 2021. Officials at SWS declined to comment on the berth slots. John Fredriksen's Frontline excited by upsi Interlake orders first new Laker in 36 years A US owner has ordered the first new Great Lakes bulker since 1983. Italian-owned Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin will deliver the cargoship to Interlake Steamship of Ohio in the middle of 2022. The new river-class, self-unloading bulker is believed to be the first laker built in the Lakes area for 36 years. Industry coalition sues over Great Lakes pilot rates It will transport raw m BSM boosts offshore division with ex-Toisa hires Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has expanded its BSM Offshore business with new recruits from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Toisa OSV fleet sale complete as China Sunrise buys sextet Greek and US owners move for two more Toisa PSVs The company formed the unit last September to target the developing oil, gas and renewable energy markets. Now it has taken on a "core team of ex-employees" RFI orders $54m ro-pax in Italy Italian railway network manager Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has ordered a new ropax at the domestic T Mariotti yard. The shipbuilder said the 5,500-gt vessel will be delivered in June 2020 and is designed to carry rail carriages and wagons, as well as passengers and vehicles. It involves a total investment of €48m ($54m). The ship will be the owner's biggest. Rome-based RFI already has nine Edgar Go to stand trial over fatal ferry sinking The owner of the former Sulpicio Lines is to stand trial in the Philippines over the sinking of the Princess of the Stars in 2008. The ferry went down off Sibuyan Island in a typhoon, killing more than 800 people. Edgar S Go will be tried for criminal negligence, according to a ruling in the supreme court. The Inquirer daily said the Manila regional trial court (RTC) branch 5 has been ordered t NYK orders LNG carrier at Samho on back of Edison charter Japanese owner says dual-fuel newbuilding is due to be delivered from Korean yard in 2022. Angelicoussis books another LNG carrier at DSME Contract represents first gas carrier order under Korean yard's new CEO Lee Sung-Keun. Eastern Pacific fleet grows by nearly $700m in 12 months Idan Ofer-backed owner remains top dog in Singapore and looks to maintain position with $1.8bn worth of ships on order. Grand Bahama Shipyard CEO: We will keep working Yard will be 'one dock down for some little while' following the Oasis of the Seas crane accident, chief executive David Skentelberry says.

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APRIL 10, 2019
Ways and Means chair outlines Dems' USMCA concerns Labor, environment and affordable health care among the priorities laid out by Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal in a letter to to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Drewry: U.S. auto tariffs would hurt east-west trade Drewry's white paper predicts, if the tariffs are imposed, a rush of U.S. imports of finished vehicles and auto parts in 2019 before declines in 2020 and 2021. U.S.-Peru environment consultations resolved The successful talks will re-establish Peru's forestry and wildlife supervision agency as an independent entity. Univar shelling out $62.5 million for antidumping evasion British bank pays $1.1 billion for sanctions violations Singapore remains top maritime capital Mandatory electronic information exchange in effect FM Logistic breaks ground on Bac Ninh facility 'Threat of escalating tariffs' slows Long Beach activity CN to invest $505 million in projects across four states Analyst doesn't buy dire fuel price predictions Bad weather blows liner schedules off course SAS Cargo delivers pandas to Copenhagen Zoo

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APRIL 10, 2019
OPEC points to tighter market but wary of slowing growth The global oil market is set to tighten in the coming months as OPEC's output curbs along with dramatic, involuntary declines from sanctions-hit Venezuela, see supplies struggle to keep up with rising demand, the producer group's analysis arm said Wednesday. Singapore's APEX to launch 380 CST HSFO futures contract on April 11 Singapore's Asia Pacific Exchange plans to launch futures contract of 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 3.5% sulfur on Thursday, the exchange said Wednesday. NWE RMK 500 CST bunker fuel weakens on inactive arbitrage east Sluggish movement of fuel oil east from Rotterdam has dampened RMK 500 CST bunker fuel prices, as availability of the higher viscosity fuel lingers in Northwest Europe. Singapore retains top spot as leading maritime capital for fourth time Singapore has retained its spot as the top maritime capital for the fourth time in a row, according to Menon Economics' Leading Maritime Capitals of the World 2019 report released Wednesday at Singapore Maritime Week 2019. Rotterdam-Singapore fuel oil arbitrage closed on Singapore oversupply The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore has closed in April, following high volumes shipped on the route in March. FUTURES 5: RBOB notches six-month high amid steep inventory draw Front-month RBOB futures settled at a six-month high Wednesday following after US Energy Information Administration data showed US gasoline stocks moved sharply lower last week. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks rise 8% on week to record 25.088 mil barrels FUTURES: Oil stable on tight supply; global economic growth weighs Singapore's MPA releases compliant fuel suppliers list ahead of IMO 2020 France proposes mandatory slow steaming to cut shipping emissions France's delegation to the International Maritime Organization has proposed mandatory slow steaming as a means of cutting the shipping industry's greenhouse gas emissions. External: Global Risk Management

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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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