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April 12, 2019

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APRIL 11, 2019
Shanghai container port still the busiest, but gap with Singapore narrows Cosco Shipping Ports to build mega logistics park at Guangzhou port US import trade starts recovery ahead of summer season Record March box throughput at Savannah port Israel's ZIM joins 2M service and returns to Seattle's Terminal 46 Kerry Logistics set up JV with Sitthi Logistics to develop dry port in Laos CBX Global opens subsidiary in China with four offices SriLankan Airlines' 5-year plan aims to boost cost-efficiency and productivity Virgin Atlantic appoints new cargo handler in Lagos to meet growth Saudia set to become 12th SkyTeam Cargo member

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APRIL 11, 2019
Box imports into the US seen on the rise Liberian flag added to QUALSHIP 21 NYK in new LNG carrier contract Singapore retains position as top maritime capital Wan Hai Lines launches China India Express 2 service at Cochin Port Yang Ming to charter four more 11,000-TEU newbuildings EU seeks dispute consultations with India regarding duties levied on ITC products Kamarajar Port's strategic disinvestment process commences Malaysia & Singapore suspend implementation of their overlapping port limits Exports likely to attain new high in 2018-19 Vijay Kalantri re-elected as Board Member of World Trade Centers Association for record sixth term

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APRIL 11, 2019
Highs and lows - side by side UK: Turntable technology for Severfield girders Austrian Post tests autonomous courtyard logistics Gefco contracts manager for its Innovation Factory Refurbished rail terminal will load 48 railcars daily Investigation into Transaero bankruptcy APL banks on enhanced China loops Fevzi Gandur opens warehouse at Istanbul airport Noatum Maritime forms special division New locomotives for central and eastern Europe Giant gantry crane inaugurated in Port Guadeloupe Sifax Sahcol handling Virgin's daily Lagos flights Militzer & Münch investing in new location Isago premiere in Pakistan "Curiosity of the Day" New team to chair BBGA First rail link between Xi'an and Budapest launched Spliethoff Group augments fleet Opening of New York's first GDP compliant facility

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APRIL 11, 2019
Ceva Logistics hits the road to Marseille as new owner begins its 'transformation' LNG, the forgotten fuel, makes its case as the 'greenest' alternative to oil Shippers need to focus more on 'demand chains' and less on supply chains Best revenue performance in five years for bullish Virgin Atlantic Cargo Analysis: is corporate America in the T&L world lagging in the M&A stakes? Shippers should be 'careful what they wish for' on block exemption regulations Thousands of Amazon staff urge Bezos to adopt climate change plan Closing drug-test loopholes could hit driver availability Istanbul's new international airport now fully open Supply chain radar: DSV Panalpina - the game of hide and seek has just begun Supply chain radar: Pacific International Lines - a takeover target worth up to $4.5bn

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APRIL 11, 2019
Global offshore wind regulators meet in NYC In another indication that the U.S.offshore wind industry is off the starting blocks, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday hosted the first meeting of the Global Offshore Wind Regulators South Africa approves scrubber use The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020) has welcomed a decision by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to accept all types of approved exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), or scrubbers, Royal Caribbean orders fifth Edge class cruise ship Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a fifth Edge-class cruise ship for delivery in the ABB and SINTEF cooperate on plan to convert ferry to battery hydrogen hybrid ABB and SINTEF Ocean are cooperating with Norway's Fiskerstrand shipyard on a project that plans to convert an existing ferry to run on a combination of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. The Scrubber-equipped Suezmax goes to work for BP Athens headquartered tanker operator Top Ships Inc. reports that its scrubber-fitted Suezmax M/T Eco Bel Air, recently delivered by the Hyundai Samho shipyard in South Korea, commenced time charter employment with BP Vigor to build Camarc pilot boat pair for Port of LA The Port of Los Angeles has recently awarded Vigor a contract to build two 56' pilot boats. The boats are being built to a design by Camarc Design of the U.K. and

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APRIL 11, 2019
Owners and operators 'gambling' on future fuel price spread Eastern Pacific Shipping commercial director Thomas Hansen says that a scrubber-fitted fleet can be used by major liner shipping carriers... LNG could cut emissions by up to 21% Study finds LNG can reduce tank to wheel GHG emissions by up to 28% in two-stroke engines Thomas Miller German affiliate makes fixed premium P&I insurance Brexit-proof 'Hanseatic have rearranged security structure with effect from April 1. This was part of integration process with Thomas Miller and... Brexit will hit UK seafarer jobs, warns Nautilus UK seafarer numbers were down 1% in 2018, while the numbers of officer cadets and uncertificated officers have fallen ... PSA International ties with Israeli tech accelerator PSA International is looking to scout, screen and invest in promising start-ups in its latest tie-up with an Israeli business and... Pacific Basin confident of supramax and handysize market in the long term Hong Kong-listed dry bulk owner says IMO 2020 will lead to a contraction in supply and potentially more scrapping Stephenson Harwood appoints two new shipping partners Tom Adams based in London and Stuart Burrell is based in Seoul Dry bulk charterers shun ownership Industry agribusiness giants have no intention of changing their current business models and expanding fleet ownership as costs of ships... Yang Ming charters four more 11,000 teu boxships Yang Ming has extended its order for 11,000 teu newbuildings in line with the company plan to gradually replace some... Daily Briefing Sulphur switch spotlights fuel quality \| Sinopec eyes bunkering role \| Beware smart ports hype Scrubber investments challenged by recent fuel price spread Shipowners generally invest in scrubbers because they expect price spread between dirtier and cleaner fuels to dramatically widen but there is no... Viewpoint: Too clever by half The sales hype around AI in the shipping industry overlooks complaints from pilots about systems that have a mind of... Port of Mobile promised new tax funds to retain competitive edge The existing depths and widths of the Mobile Shipping Channel limit vessel cargo capability, restrict many vessels to one-way traffic... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Day 2 - Live from Singapore Maritime Week The technology discussion may finally be morphing into a pragmatic conversation about the realities of the industry as it is...

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APRIL 11, 2019
Intermodal falters in Q1, service wanes Spliethoff adds five more ex-HHL ships Steel tariffs: A matter of national security? Infographic: Rolling freight crisis grips Southwest US border Video: How is productivity developing at ports globally? Automakers look to put the brakes on potential US tariffs Trade tensions drag on air cargo Port of Virginia expects 'healthy' growth in 2019 Few signs of economic spring for US truckers LA-LB congestion easing, but empties remain an issue

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It's Chalos v Chalos in Texas shootout Maritime law's favourite father-and-son team not seeing IMO 2020 enforcement quite the same way. Jones Act proponents fire back at Cato billboards The libertarian think tank's billboards are "pathetic" according to one Positive reviews send Scorpio Tankers shares skyward Scorpio Tankers stocks are up more than 8% in midday trading Thursday after getting the thumbs up from analysts this week. Wednesday, Morgan Stanley's Fotis Giannakoulis bumped the Emanuele Lauro-led shipowners price target up from $25 to $27. Carnegie tips Scorpio Tankers stock to shine as supply growth hits 20-year low in 2020 Scorpio Tankers registers stock from sister play Early Thursday m Coast Guard: scrubbers not 'long term' answer in ports Commander tells Heidmar Houston forum that disposal of effluent from closed-loop units may not have disposal options in US ports over time. Expedition cruise sector: We must protect environment Sector has to be 'very conscious' of impact of sailing ships and passengers to fragile ecosystems, says Ponant Americas CEO Navin Sawhney Mozambique LNG builds its shipping team as FID nears Anadarko-led Mozambique LNG has filled three key positions on its expanding shipping team as the East African project nears a final investment decision (FID). Erick Weston, who is general manager LNG Shipping for Mozambique LNG, told TradeWinds that the company now has a team of eight working on the shipping business for the 12.88-million-tonne-per-annum project, which is expected to require at l China delivers blow to John Koo's bulker order at Wuhu New restriction by the state has resulted in the Chinese shipyard losing newbuilding deal worth $240m Second rudder 'stash' found onboard Teekay LNG carrier Cocaine discovered on Hispania Spirit where four years earlier same substance was accompanied by a stowaway Flex LNG chief executive Oystein Kalleklev says its fleet is 'best on the menu' John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG is taking an open approach to its chartering strategy as it markets its nine open newbuildings. Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev, who spoke to TradeWinds at the LNG2019 meeting in Shanghai, said the company sees there are three uncommitted LNG newbuildings delivering this year of which Flex controls two of them. Flex LNG linked to Chevron charter in flurry of South Korean court issues temporary protection order for Dong-A Tanker Dong-A Tanker has received temporary protection from the Seoul Bankruptcy Court. Bae, Kim & Lee (BKL), the law firm representing the shipowner, confirmed the court protection. "Dong-A Tanker has been granted with interim protection," the firm said. "That is a stay order prohibiting all enforcement, provisional attachment, provisional disposition or auction for execution of mortgage by any credi Trafigura takes Sandong Landbridge VLCC newbuilding on $40m charter Trafigura has locked in a Shandong Landbridge-controlled VLCC newbuilding into a three-year charter worth $40m over the course of the contract. European brokers said the Geneva-headquartered trader has chartered a 305,000-dwt tanker set for delivery next year to the Chinese shipowner for $36,500 per day. The ship is believed to be scrubber fitted, which is believed to have helped push up the d Pantheon Tankers mulls first newbuilding order in China Greece's Pantheon Tankers is in advanced talks to order up to four aframaxes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), in what would be its first newbuildings in China. Both companies declined or were not immediately available to comment on reports that they have already signed a letter of intent (LOI). The order would be for two firm and two optional units at SWS at a price of nearly $44.8m p Seafarer killed in knife fight off India A cook has been killed in a knife fight on a cargoship off India. The body of Yemeni national Abdul Hakim Mohsin, 54, was placed into the vessel's deep freeze following the incident, the Times of India reported. The 7,100-dwt Oasis III (built 1981), the former Yas, previously owned by Galaxy Fleet, left Yemen on 24 February. It was en route to breakers in Alang and arrived on 7 April. The inci SEA\LNG and SGMF unveil results of 'well-to-wake' study Independent consult's research reveals that using LNG as a marine fuel cuts shipping greenhouse gas emissions by up to 21% Tanker captain tells of migrant hijacking ordeal A captain has told a Maltese court how migrants seized control of his bunker tanker after they were told it was going to take them back to Libya. Three youths from Guinea and Ivory Coast aged 15, 16 and 19 are charged with hijacking the 846-dwt Elhiblu 1 (built 2015) last month. Windward raises questions over migrant 'hijacking' of ship Malta recaptures tanker seized by migrants It is alleged Mount Street ups its game in shipping with Aaron Sen-led team of former bankers Loan servicer expands shipping desk, with 15-strong team primed to manage billions of euros of debt Uniper closes in on its Q-Max FSRU for Wilhelmshaven Trader poised to ink contracts on German import facility as its LNG and shipping portfolio grows Mount Street leads well-timed move in German debt market It is barely 18 months since Mount Street emerged as a major player in the shipping loan market. That followed its purchase in late 2017 of EAA Portfolio Advisers (EPA) - the portfolio management arm of "bad bank" assets formerly held by German state-backed lender WestLB. The takeover saw Mount Street - a debt management firm formed by ex-Morgan Stanley executives - inherit a team of 90 WestLB b Grain giants lukewarm on ship asset investments Using FFA markets as a gauge for earnings prospects, some of the world's largest bulker charterers think newbuilding prices are too high for asset investments. Rosneft confirms deal for pilot Arctic 2 LNG carrier Rosneft has confirmed the first LNG carrier contract signing for Novatek's Arctic 2 LNG project. It said its Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex has finalised a deal to build the pilot vessel for state shipowner Sovcomflot, with the newbuilding due in the first quarter of 2023. Sovcomflot signs for first Arctic LNG 2 carrier "The pilot gas carrier vessel for Arctic LNG 2 will meet the design requiremen Culture clash forced Christian Andersen's exit from Avance Gas John Fredriksen acknowledges executive from minority shareholder Stolt-Nielsen not a fit for company controlled by Norwegian tycoon Nord/LB establishes 'bad bank' in order to depart shipping Bank heads for the door after obtaining state guarantee on shipping loans Former BW man Brosnan back in UK with Cambiaso Risso Former BW Group insurance manager James Brosnan has returned to broking, this time for Cambiaso Risso in London. Brosnan made his name in Asia, winning big protection and indemnity and hull discounts in Singapore for the huge fleets of BW Group, and before that at MISC Berhad in Kuala Lumpur. Cambiaso Risso sold to Siaci Saint Honore in marine broking tie-up However, he left BW Group last summe Transmed sales talk around four ex-Konig suezmaxes A quartet of suezmax tankers operated by Navig8 may have found a buyer. The four ships being offered for sale, all built at Hyundai Heavy 'Industries, are the 159,200-dwt Cape Bonny, Cape Bari, Cape Bastia and Cape Brindisi (all built 2005). They used to be in the fleet of Germany's Konig & Cie, which was taken over in 2016 by 'rival HCI Capital. According to brokers in Athens and London, they Tribunal backs "freedom of the seas" in tanker arrest case The freedom of vessels to operate at sea without interference from foreign governments has been reinforced by an international tribunal ruling. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) backed Panama in a case involving the arrest and detention of a bunker tanker by the Italian state 21 years ago. ITLOS, an independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on Shearwater scoops Shell survey deals Norwegian owner Shearwater GeoServices has clinched a multi-project seismic survey deal from Shell. The contract covers 3D and 4D data acquisition in four separate surveys. Three of these are in the North Sea and the other off the coast of Western Australia. The work involves five vessel-months in 2019. In the North Sea, the 4,200-dwt Polar Empress (built 2015) will execute a 4D survey on the Pacific Basin reveals new bulker buys as rates fall Hong Kong owner Pacific Basin has struck deals to buy three more second-hand bulkers as its fleet expansion drive continues. It said: "In the year to date, we have committed to purchase for cash a further three modern second-hand supramax vessels which are scheduled to deliver over the next three months." These acquisitions will increase the owned fleet to 115 by July, but the company told Trade South Africa approves all scrubber types The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has approved the use of all kinds of scrubbers in its waters. The decision was welcomed by shipowners' organisation The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020). IMO 2020: Singapore could jail non-compliant owners and masters In an IMO 2020 advisory notice, SAMSA said open-loop, closed-loop or hybrid systems are accepted until further notice. Newport SA has Transocean Maritime Agencies panamax in its sights Newport SA, a low-profile Greek company, is believed to be close to acquiring its fourth bulker in 16 months. Brokers in Athens and London said the George Chatzis-led company has purchased the 76,900-dwt Ascanius (built 2004) from Transocean Maritime Agencies. It is believed to be fetching between $8.5m and $8.7m. New Greek player appears on dry bulk horizon The price tag falls within the $8.2m Transman Shipmanagers sells last boxship to ER Capital Move comes despite German shipowner's 'disenchantment' with shipping Hoegh LNG sets sights on multiple FSRUs for China Norway's Hoegh LNG believes China will install several more floating storage and regasification units along its coastline as the country's LNG imports grow. Company president and chief executive Sveinung Stohle said: "I have a very strong view that there will be a need for more import capacity in China and that will be covered in part by FSRUs." He added that FSRUs are a likely import solution f Belships snaps up EGD ultramax with new share issue Oslo-listed Belships has bought its second bulker this month in a deal with compatriot Espen Galtung Dosvig's EGD Ultra Eco. The 63,000-dwt ultramax Sofie Victory (built 2016) is costing $24.15m from Sofie Victory AS, in which EGD has an 80% stake. Belships dismisses reports of second bulker buy in two weeks Belships buys first bulker since merger with swoop for Wenaas Shipping supramax The ot KfW IPEX-Bank lending jumps to $20bn German export and project specialist KfW IPEX-Bank has cut loan provisions as profit rose in 2018. New commitments reached EUR 17.7bn ($19.97bn) from EUR 12.1bn in 2017. Earnings rose to EUR 537m, from EUR 469m, while risk provisions shrank to EUR 5m from EUR 78m. KfW inks Royal Arctic newbuilding finance deal New commitments were EUR 0.7bn, down from EUR 1.7bn, for bank refinancing under the BRS tells a tale of two halves for crude tankers Earnings are set to rebound from July on more longhaul shipments and IMO 2020 despite dismal market conditions during the first half of 2019. Cosco orders ro-pax pair at GSI Nansha China's Cosco Shipping Ferry has inked a deal for two new ro-paxes. It has contracted the 43,000-gt, 1,370-passenger vessels at GSI Nansha, brokers said. They are due in March and August 2021. No price has been revealed. The company is part of China Cosco Shipping. The group also ordered four 62,000-dwt multipurpose ships at Cosco Dalian last month. Authorities draw up plans to refloat sorry Solomon Trader Insurers of the grounded 73,600-dwt panamax bulker Solomon Trader (built 1994) are working on a plan to refloat it from a reef off Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands. The vessel has been aground with 11,000 tonnes of bauxite onboard since it was caught up in Cyclone Oma on 5 February. TradeWinds understands that plans are being drawn up by third-party liability insurer Korea P&I Club, salvor Trio of BW LR2s head for time charters under Hafnia banner Three of six LR2 tanker newbuilds ordered by BW Group - and now run under the Hafnia Tankers banner - appear poised for time-charter employment as the shipowner takes delivery of the vessels. The first three of the 115,000-dwt ships have now been delivered and shipbroking sources in Europe claim Hafnia has put them out on 12-month charters. The BW Larissa has been fixed to Cargill at $22,500 pe Peter Weernink sets his sights high with 'large-scale' comeback venture Peter Weernink is plotting rapid and ambitious expansion of his new dry cargo venture after 'returning from a year on the 'sidelines with a project backed by some of the biggest names in 'shipping. Weernink this week launched Singapore Marine, which will 'focus on bulkers from post-panamax through to capesize, after 'securing $105m in investment. Peter Weernink assembles all-star shipping invest Wisdom Marine quadruples 2018 profit Taiwanese owner Wisdom Marine has quadrupled earnings in 2018 as revenue rose. The bulker and boxship player said net profit to 31 December was TWD 1.8bn ($58.39m), compared to TWD 418m in 2017. Revenue increased to TWD 13.06bn against TWD 11.03bn, and operating costs rose more slowly at TWD 9.43bn versus TWD 9bn. Last week, the company unveiled plans to raise almost TWD 2.19bn from the sale of Yang Ming seals deal for boxship quartet with Shoei Kisen Taiwan's Yang Ming has signed a deal to charter four more boxships from Japanese owner Shoei Kisen. The 11,000-teu vessels will be delivered in the first three quarters of 2022. "In order to enhance the company's mid- to long-term operational efficiency and competitiveness, Yang Ming continues its fleet optimisation plan during recent years," it said. Yang Ming had already agreed to take 10 sis Drones set to be maritime game changers, but hurdles remain Unmanned aircraft offenders face hefty fines and potential jail sentences in Singapore, warns M3 Marine. Maritime sector needs to work together to combat cyber "packs" Shipping industry cannot afford to become complacent over cyber-security, warns industry expert.

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Witnesses say harbor maintenance funding 'crucial' The House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee also received requests Wednesday for the same cost share for inland waterways that was set up for deep draft ports. NCBFAA president: Expect more CBP enforcement U.S. Customs and Border Protection increasingly is using data to perform "predictive analytics" to more precisely target violations that may occur in the import entry process. Shipping should be on 'red alert' for cyber risks Head of Israeli maritime security firm Naval Dome says the "maritime sector is being targeted by highly motivated cyber criminals." Truck driver shortage may reach 900,000 by 2027 Singapore remains top maritime capital Executive Moves: Port Freeport and Transervice Logistics FM Logistic breaks ground on Bac Ninh facility TOC speakers argue lifting block exemption won't help Maersk building Nansha consolidation, distribution center Analyst doesn't buy dire fuel price predictions SAS Cargo delivers pandas to Copenhagen Zoo Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports best volumes since 2010 Yang Ming charters four 11,000-TEU ships

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APRIL 11, 2019
US oil and gas rig count drops by eight on the week to 1,090: S&P Global Platts Analytics The US oil and gas rig count dropped by eight on the week ending Wednesday to 1,090, resuming a five-month general downward creep even as oil prices remain in the low $60s/b, according to S&P Global Platts Analytics. Brazil-Singapore arbitrage contributes to European FO tightness Flows of Brazilian low sulfur fuel oil with lower viscosity material bypassed Europe in March and April so far, as the arbitrage to send product to Singapore proved to be more economical. FEATURE: Singapore fuel oil onshore tanks fully leased in bid to tackle supply glut "We were considering to take up storage, but the tanks are all occupied now," a trader said. FUTURES 5: Oil prices pull back amid demand growth concerns Crude prices pulled back from five month-highs Thursday as the market searched for fresh indicators amid creeping demand growth concerns and a large build in US stocks. US DATA: EIA says Jan residual fuel oil exports to Panama tripled on year US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 943,000 barrels in January, up more than three times from 303,000 barrels in the year-ago month, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Hamburg dredging works to start in Q2, larger ships to be able to enter port The German waterways and shipping authority (WSV) awarded the contract for dredging operations on the river Elbe to Nordsee Dredging International, a subsidiary of the Belgian DEME group, with works expected to start in Q2 this year, a press release from WSV said. IEA highlights demand concerns amid oil market tightness Uncertainties in Argentina and Turkey loom and higher oil prices had not yet given the Middle East economies a boost in demand. TRADER NOTE: Middle distillates trader Yu Xiaoping leaves Winson Oil Prior to this, Yu was with JP Morgan in a similar capacity. TRADER NOTE: DFDS' Peder Gellert Pedersen joins Monjasa board Pedersen continues his responsibilities at DFDS, a spokesman for Monjasa said. TRADER NOTE: Gulf Oil Marine CEO Keith Mullin retires David Price will be taking over as CEO effective May 14. 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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