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October 11, 2019

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IMO 2020 silver lining for shippers and carriers alike, Shenzhen TPM conference told IMO 2020 rule to leave container shipping lines with US$11b fuel bill US places 28 Chinese organisations on Entity List for alleged human rights violations US export figures show China no longer 'a developing nation' Phase 1 of DP World's deepwater port in Ecuador is operating successfully Busan New Port starts dredging work costing US$20.4m to attract mega box ships CITPL raises the bar for terminal productivity in south and east India Grounded B737 Max to resume service in mid-January: American Airlines FAA gives the go-ahead for UPS drones to operate Logistical headache in Vietnam with booming air freight exports to US

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Container cash guarantees seen needing updating Ocean Network Express (Europe) accredited AEO Robust ocean exports seen driving India's trade Steel exports up during first 6 months Ports in Holland & partners preparing for possible no-deal Brexit Sagarmala aims at over 3,300 mtpa of port capacity by 2025 Truck operators seek more specific support to tide over difficult time India down on global competitiveness index, but high in macroeconomic stability & market size Gujarat Maritime Horizon 2019 is where the fraternity is headed to in Ahmedabad today

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Large ships need help New intermodal services in East and Southeast Europe Europa starts work on GBP 60 million logistics project USA: more than 6,000 vehicles to join natural gas fleet Founder of the Huettemann Group dies Dry ice replenishment in the Arabian desert Panattoni invests in Leipzig New Street Scooters with a higher additional load Shipowners better prepared for sulphur cap than expected? Rainer Liebhart to manage air cargo logistics Free passage restored for 15,000 vessels a year Atran Airlines grows fleet to six full freighters "Curiosity of the Day" Avon Freight Group to use new facility in Redditch Preparing for UK's peak bridge strike season in October Jaxport's board of directors elects new officers First flat rail operation in the Philippines Salzburg airport makes a stand

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Supply chain radar: Is XPO Logistics back on the M&A trail? HMRC estimate of post-Brexit customs bill for shippers 'wide of the mark' Panama Canal use by box ships slows only slightly, but there's worse to come Astral drones wait on African runway for green light to take off El Al books first online freight shipment after joining cargo.one UPS makes $450m investment in gas-powered trucks Why lightning strikes twice as much over shipping lanes Analysis: Kuehne versus Kuehne just as the Danes close in...

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Ingalls expands Shipbuilder Academy program Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for its new Shipbuilder Academy site in Gulfport, Miss. The Shipbuilder Academy was established in 2016 at Ingalls' AIDA Cruises to trial fuel cells on AIDAnova By early 2021, Carnival Corporation's German market brand, AIDA Cruises, aims to be the world's first cruise company to test the use of fuel cells on a large passenger ship on board "Trade war wreaks havoc on U.S. exporters," says LA port exec The Port of Los Angeles moved 779,903 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, a 2.7% decrease compared to 2018's record-breaking September. "The ill-advised U.S.-China trade war continues to wreak havoc on American New risks add to pressures on container market "The mood-music surrounding the container market has deteriorated further in the last three months," says Drewry Shipping Consultants, which has downgraded its outlook for world container port throughput for the current year Ferry arrives in Scotland after epic delivery voyage Scottish operator Pentland Ferries' new vessel Alfred arrived in Orkney yesterday after completing a 5,481 nautical mile voyage from shipbuilder Strategic Marine's Vung Tao, Vietnam, shipyard that began August 29. Designed by Finland signs corvette project construction contracts The Finnish Defense Forces and shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) have now signed a construction agreement for the Finnish Navy's new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes. The agreement, valued at EUR 647.6 million (about $714 Shipyard ceremony marks start of LCS 27 construction Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine have marked the start of construction on Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 27, the future USS Nantucket. In a ceremony at the shipyard, a

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Bottiglieri says rates and regulators pushed shipping company to the edge 'We had to face all the proceedings and the competition of other shipowners who wanted to take advantage of situation,'... Unipec joins Exxon embargo on vessels linked to Venezuela Unipec, the world's largest dirty tanker spot charterer, appears to have halted chartering vessels that have had any business links... Seafarers concerned over prosecution risks Seafarers' fears include becoming scapegoats in environmental disasters, as the public and media campaign to hold someone to account Cosco's Piraeus investment plan handed partial approval Fate of proposed new 2.8m teu box terminal extension still hangs in balance Shippers eye lower contract rates Weak rates present an opportunity for negotiation of base costs, but shippers are warned to expect higher bunker costs Class NK joins decarbonisation coalition Class NK joins competitors Lloyd's Register and ABS in cross-industry coalition to develop zero emissions vessels by 2030 Forum to consider hazardous cargo concerns Panel of experts from industry and regulators to seek solutions on containership fire issue LNG oversupply forcing floating storage, says Poten In the short term, a contango market is supporting shipments, while in the long term, demand growth is dominated by... Viewpoint: Speed or power? Slowing down to save the environment is an easy fix that produces instant results, but it does not encourage the... Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco Shipping woos forwarders as it clarifies end-to-end strategy \| Registry calls for review of IMO's casualty... MISC seals two-vessel long-term LNG charter deal with ExxonMobil Delivery of the two vessels, worth $405m, is scheduled for 2023 but no details of the charter contract were disclosed Deadly pig disease to bog down soyabean trades The fall in volumes from the US and Brazil to China has led to an 8.5% drop from last year... DryShips to de-list from Nasdaq after Economou buyout approval On closing of the merger, DryShips will become a privately-held company within Mr Economou's private empire and the shares will... Port of Charleston sees record growth and builds for more The port remains focused on increasing business and investing in its infrastructure, especially the Hugh K Leatherman Sr Terminal now... Port of Virginia sees 9% growth in September container traffic over last year The port also is progressing with its channel deepening and widening project that will create the deepest port on the...

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
US railroads nudging shippers away from trailers DHL looks to capitalize on growing El Paso market Flexport adds visibility capabilities with Crux buy Logistics market awash in unhelpful 'solutions' Trucker Tools rolls out automated booking for brokers WeWork debacle reveal logistics startups' sustainability challenge Driver problems top latest list of trucking woes US-China trade war drags air cargo down

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Global Port Holdings sails into the Bahamas with $250m Global Port Holdings (GPH) has arrived in the Bahamas, having begun operating its first cruise port in the region with plans to run more landings within the vacation paradise. The London-based port operator on Wednesday opened Nassau's Prince George Wharf Cruise Port with plans to carry out a $250m expansion over the next two years. Nassau Cruise Port, a consortium made up of GPH, Bahamas Invest Liberian Registry opens new office in Japan The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry has continued its push into Asia, opening an office in Imabari. The office, its fifth in Asia since 2017, will be run by the registry's Japan president Eiji Okazaki and will handle ship registrations and technical issues locally. Okazaki had been the head of the registry's Tokyo office since its opening. "Opening the Imabari office was a natu Hudson Shipping Lines joins IMO 2020 enforcement group Hudson Shipping Lines (HSL) has doubled down on its stance against using exhaust gas scrubbers to meet pending IMO 2020 regulations. The US ship operator has joined Trident Alliance, a group of shipping companies focused on ensuring full enforcement of pending IMO 2020 rules. Four months ago, it said publicly that it would boycott scrubber-fitted vessels on the premise that they transfer airborn T Rowe Price takes pole position in Tidewater T Rowe Price has bumped up its holding in Tidewater, crossing the 10% threshold and leapfrogging into the top spot. The asset manager now owns 3.9 million shares in the Houston offshore player, up from 2.3 million. T Rowe Price now owns 10.1% of all shares, up from 8.6%. It was previously the fourth-largest shareholder behind BlackRock's 2.7 million share stake, Third Avenue Management's 2.6 mi VLCC earnings near $160,000 per day with charterers in "panic" mode Vessel demand from Chinese players drive up VLCC rates with trickle-down effects in aframax and suezmax markets SFL looks to sell its $100m stake in Fredriksen sibling Frontline SFL Corp could be looking to divest itself from sibling Frontline in a move that could net the shipping and offshore asset owner more than $100m. John Fredriksen's tanker owner Frontline disclosed in Securities and Exchange Commission filings Wednesday that fellow Fredriksen-backed company SFL might be looking to sell its entire 11 million share stake. Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers T Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair Diana Shipping has fixed a post-panamax bulker to Al Ghurair Resources for a year at a rate in line with the market. The Simeon Palios-led shipowner has entered into a time charter contract with the UAE-based company for 98,704 dwt Polymnia (built 2012) at $14,500 per day, for 12 to 14 months. The charter is expected to make about $5.22m of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the t Egypt orders 12 dredgers and work vessels at IHC Dutch shipyard secures big order from ministry of defence Panama Canal sees record year for tonnage The Panama Canal exceeded tonnage expectations for fiscal 2019, setting a new record for the globally important waterway. The canal saw 469 million Panama Canal tonnes (PC/UMS) transit for the year ended 30 June, beating the prior year's results by 6.2% and projections for 2018 by 4%. "These record-setting results reflect the Canal workforce's commitment to efficiency and ongoing investments in Brazil's Enseada files for preventive bankruptcy Shipbuilder seeks protection in Rio with debts of $557m Vroon: scrapping PSV breaches sales agreement VOS Primrose among several offshore vessels heading for recycling Gunvor reveals tanker fleet details as profit rolls in Trading giant says it now has 17 ships through joint ventures; calls off refinery sale Cosco denies Iranian STS involvement as Beijing pushes for sanctions relief Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation says its Dalian subsidiary does not own the CCPC Voyager, suspected to have carried Iranian crude via STS transfers Average anchor-handler rates hit year-high in North Sea Seabrokers says September's average fixture level was the best so far in 2019 Sea World sells vintage MR tanker in fleet renewal move The Greek tanker owner Sea World Management & Trading has sold its first vessel in the sale-and-purchase market in six years in a deal that contributes to fleet renewal. Brokers in the US said the company has sold the 47,000-dwt Sea Halcyone (built 2001) to an undisclosed buyer. The the Onomichi Dockyard-built tanker has fetched a price of $8.3m. That's somewhat higher than VesselsValue's estim Ocean Yield buys dual-fuel ethylene carrier from Navigator The LEG carrier will become the third Ocean Yield vessel able to run on ethane. Container lines opt for 'tandem sailing' Tight market forces lines to take smaller ships to compensate for shortage or larger ones Lemissoler sells bulker trio from Diolkos arm Cyprus-based Lemissoler Navigation has quietly sold the three supramax bulkers owned by its Diolkos Maritime arm. European brokers said the Diolkos the 56,000-dwt Anogyra (built 2011), Lefkoniko and Leonarisso (both built 2010) have all gone to an undisclosed buyer. The ships were all built at Jiangdong Shipyard in China. Belships offloads oldest bulker with bareboat-sale deal Indonesia report Chellaram gets 'top dollar' for supramax Hong Kong-based bulker owner Chellaram Shipping has fetched a higher-than-expected price for a Japanese-built, 11-year-old supramax bulker. Belships offloads oldest bulker with bareboat-sale deal IMO 2020: 'positive hurricane' or cold shower? US brokers said the company has sold the 56,000-dwt Darya Mahesh (built 2008) for $12.5m, which is described as a "top dollar" price. VesselsValue says Danaos Corp resumes growth with post-panamax boxship buy US-listed shipowner makes first purchase in five years, following successful debt restructuring Hyundai Samho clinches new European VLCC order South Korean yard banking $94m for conventional tanker. Ariane orders sail-powered ro-ro for rocket transport French group picks VPLP design for new low-impact ship LNG carrier rates jump again as vessels vanish from market Modern ships blast through the $100,000 per day market with expectations of further rises to come Broker brought in to sell Remontowa's Arctic newbuildings Two new former Royal Arctic Line multipurpose boxships offered for $13m each Greek banks gain EU approval to offload €80bn in bad loans The state has guaranteed to help Hellenic lenders unload oodles of bad loans in a project code-named Hercules. Greek insurance broker Andreas Karaindros dies Legendary insurance man passes away after long illness PV Trans steps in as AET scales back small chemical tanker fleet Vietnamese operator looks to Malaysia for more tonnage Horses and umbrellas: seafarer superstitions still prominent Ostensjo Rederi officers unpick the origins of some strange beliefs common among crews H Schepers prepares to exit market with sale of last ship German shipowner reaches the end of the line after 51 years Is seven-year, $77m Iliopoulos 'scuttling' case finally at an end? Appeal or criminal probe appear unlikely after High Court ruling, but questions remain unanswered Game is finally up for small-cap stocks after five years in desert Painfully poor returns mean a whole class of small capitalisation public shipping companies face tough choices due to a dearth of investor interest LNG cargoes set to keep rolling out in oversupplied market Project sanctions hit new heights with South East Asia a key focus for sales in the longer term, Poten says Shell returns to the market for slew of LNG carriers Energy major keen to home in on one yard in effort to get the best deal on newbuildings it requires Affinity is right: Big Oil needs to stand behind LNG as a fuel The industry does not want to wait for a zero-carbon solution to emerge MISC orders $405m LNG carrier double for ExxonMobil charter Malaysian owner picks Samsung Heavy Industries for new gas ships 71 days: the inside story of the Stena Impero seizure Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Hanell reveals the 'controlled chaos' and concerns behind the scenes as the Swedish shipowner's tanker became embroiled in the summer's simmering geopolitical tensions Tufton Oceanic pounces again with $8.75m boxship buy UK owner spends more of its share-issue windfall Sasol finances first South African-owned chemical tanker Energy company says deal is significant investment into localising and diversifying its supply chain TMS Cardiff Gas LNG carrier quartet up for grabs A quartet of five-year-old LNG 'carriers from Greek shipowner TMS Cardiff Gas' fleet is being 'offered around the market for sale. Industry players and brokers named the tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) vessels as the 160,000-cbm sisterships Corcovado LNG, Kita LNG, Palu LNG and Yari LNG (all built 2014). TMS Cardiff's 'opportunistic exposure' to spot lays foundation for long-term approach They Gibraltar puts German boxship up for auction Admiralty Marshal to take bids for Spica on 30 October Anglo International strikes another bulker deal with Kambara Kisen Anglo International Shipping is expanding its fleet with a seven-year-old post-panamax bulker from Kambara Kisen of Japan. Brokers said the company has purchased the 98,700-dwt Jo Jin Maru (built 2012) for $19.8m. Training is no game as increasing autonomy trickles into shipping The Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding-constructed vessel is due for special survey in June 2022, and the price Woodside Energy zones in on provider for LNG bunker vessel Australia's Woodside Energy has selected a preferred shipowner for its planned LNG bunker vessel. Those working closely with the project declined to name the owner involved, but others in the wider industry pointed to Dutch shipowner Anthony Veder as the company left in the running for this project. BHP: LNG bunkering will see 'quantum leap' The LNGBV is understood to be advancing on the back o Singaporean bunker players take delivery of Brightoil ships Six tankers that were put up for auction in Singapore last month have been sold DFDS agrees cold-ironing initiative with Copenhagen port CMP joins growing number of ports offering plug-in power sources for passenger ships POSH buys out stake in Asia-focused harbour services firm Singapore offshore vessel operator ends 15-year relationship with Sembcorp Marine subsidiary

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Vacuum cleaner mogul ditches electric car project British billionaire James Dyson has abandoned his dream of building an electric car. Worldwide parcel volume to hit 200 billion by 2025: Pitney Bowes Global parcel activity will hit 200 billion a year by 2025, Pitney Bowes report predicts Ocean Rate Report: Tanker rates just soared past $150,000/day Crude-tanker rates have now reached levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. Fava aims to take FreightWaves global After a successful tenure with a startup freight forwarder, Fava is excited to start a new chapter at FreightWaves. Shippers remain in control of pricing power as carrier sentiment rebounds This Week's Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last Week's Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Three-Month Pricing Power Index Outlook: 50 (Balanced) The trucking industry operates... Kenco works to prove the value of technological investment with real-world test lab When it comes to technology, it can be difficult to differentiate between a good investment and a waste of money. Shared moped startup raises $27.6 million and dodges gig-workers Since 2018, Revel has expanded its fleets into Brooklyn, Queens and Washington, D.C. and plans to reach 10 cities by 2020. Virgin Atlantic and Delta open hi-tech export facility at Heathrow Facility marks initial phase of ambitious plan to double capacity Ike files voluntary safety report revealing details of autonomous truck operation The company is the first to release a safety assessment before testing vehicles on public roads. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/10 Fundamentals continue to drive strength in the East regional freight futures markets. Amazon partner Inpax lays off about 600 after Amazon ends relationship Inpax, a delivery partner of Amazon.com, lays off more than 600 after Amazon cuts ties Heavy-duty brake plant to close, move production to Mexico Haldex Brake Products Corp., a Swedish brake and suspension manufacturer for heavy-duty trucks, announced on October 8 that it is shuttering its manufacturing facility in... SkyBitz tackles wasted trailer space and cargo claims; announces collaboration with Omnitracs SkyBitz has introduced a new sensor with camera that tracks available space and the condition of items inside a trailer. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Today's Pickup: Growth of on-demand mobility comes at the cost of public transport and marginalized people On-demand mobility tramples on public transit; lab-meat will replace large chunks of the conventional meat industry; OPEC cuts oil demand forecast for third consecutive month. Record-breaking snowstorm trudging through Plains (forecast video) Two feet of snow possible for parts of Dakotas, Minnesota as powerful early season storm stalls over northern Plains. Alcohol beverage importers want second round of CBMA Customs brokers say a permanent extension of the 2017 Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act would incentivize Customs and Border Protection to automate the... FMCSA chief Ray Martinez leaves the agency Chief counsel Jim Mullen expected to take over as Acting Administrator on Oct. 28. Large aircraft lessors tap debt capital markets Half of all commercial aircraft are accessed from lessors Rhenus commits to iconic distribution centers and U.S. expansion (WITH VIDEO) European logistics giant could bring its famed, eco-friendly distribution centers to North America as its global expansion continues The unsurprising growth of Hispanics within the trucking industry The Hispanic community has contributed immensely to the new American dream and is currently one of the fastest growing ethnic minorities within the trucking sector. Delta posts strong income gains despite slump in cargo revenue Updated: 3:41 p.m. Delta Air Lines' cargo revenue dropped 37% to $189 million in the third quarter and year-to-date is off 13% to $567 million... Can precision scheduled railroading save the railroads' third-quarter profits? With U.S. rail volumes slumping in the third quarter, can PSR soften that blow to the rail's bottom line? Autonomous electric truck startup raises $25 million (With Video) The Swedish autonomous electric truck startup Einride closes a $25 million Series A round. German electric vehicle automaker sees 'huge market opportunity' in the U.S. Deutsche Post-owned EV major StreetScooter has announced plans to expand to the U.S. market, commencing pilot tests early next year with DHL Express. SmartDrive Video Insights: The State of Convergence This is the first in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large... Convoy touts 45% reduction in empty-mile emissions as its Automated Reloads program grows Convoy launched Automated Reloads in June. Since then, the company said in "top markets," the number of empty miles has been reduced by up to... Covenant Transport among 4 to win Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards The American Trucking Association handed out a number of awards, including the winners of its Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards, at its just concluded Management... Port Report: Port of Brunswick ready for 'substantial new business' Georgia Ports Authority is looking to grow roll-on, roll-off cargo even as work continues on salvaging the capsized car carrier Golden Ray. Asia's merchant ships pollute world's oceans with plastic bottles Asian merchant shipping and major drinks manufacturers are responsible for an increase in the amount of plastic bottles found in the world's oceans. Körber Logistics buys majority stake in logistics-robotics company Cohesio Körber Logistics, the investment and logistics arm of tech conglomerate Körber of Hamburg, Germany, has acquired a majority stake in the warehouse autonomous logistics robot...

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OCTOBER 10, 2019
INTERVIEW: HSFO to VLSFO switch gathers pace as IMO 2020 nears - IBIA director "I expect we will see increasing supply of VLSFO during October, November and December in most markets," Einemo said. Shanghai HSFO bunker premium dips from record high amid tepid demand "Premiums have been sky-high [at Shanghai] and demand has gone to other ports like Japan," a Chinese bunker trader said. Vopak acquires minority stake in Algeciras terminal ahead of 100% divestment The transaction value totals Eur125 million. Huge swell in freight rates sends waves through tanker, crude markets One shipowner active in the West of Suez tanker markets said it feels like "Merry Christmas already."

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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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