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September 12, 2019

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US retail imports surge again ahead of more tariffs as inventories soar ICTSI Ecuador launches first-ever transport banana insurance scheme US Commerce data shows a strong economy just as Trump promised USCG rescues remaining three crewmen from car carrier off Georgia Scores of containers overboard when 2,470-TEUer lists off Zhoushan Ban on exporting of hazmat waste to developing countries goes into law SITC buys 1,700-TEU Stellar Windsor from Laurus for US$8 million Governments need to do more to enforce regulatory compliance: Insurers OOCL wins the Singapore Regional Environmental Achievement Award Navtor and ScanReach connect ship and shore data in unique system British Airways pilots' strike enters 2nd day as IAG labour woes spread Yamaha Motors joins Astral Aerial to promote helicopter drones in Kenya Korean Air Cargo expands freighter net, shifts production to SE Asia Russia-connected CargoLogic Germany gains air operator licence in Europe

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Chennai Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-21 Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid vessels for Kochi Metro IMO focusing on safe handling of bulk cargoes India & Russia to explore connectivity between Chennai & Vladivostok Schenker India launches Connect 4.0 for a streamlined global shipping experience Shanghai Shipping Exchange & CargoSmart join forces to establish a new shipping index Chinese Taipei initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian tech tariffs Import policy revised for 215 iron, steel products, says DGFT notification Prime Minister to inaugurate India's second riverine multimodal terminal at Sahibganj on Sept. 12 VOC Port achieves 31 pc cargo handling growth in Aug. 2019 India & ADB sign $200 m loan to improve rural road connectivity in Maharashtra Subhash Desai to grace MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

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An American in Europe Increasing the number of freight trains within Belgium Liquid gas replaces diesel for port vehicles Bastiaan de Bruijne appointed general counsel at ACI Europe Another Anglo-French sea service launched Kerry Logistics gives two sea lions a lift to China Saudia Cargo extends multi-station contract with WFS Changes in Finnlines' management Kontainers and Ceva sign contract New intermodal hub in Texas for Watco's short line New global shipping index on the agenda Japanese drones to work in Kenya "Curiosity of the Day" Rich Corrado is elected president of ATSG Logipower takes over staff coordination for Musashi The champions of Eurasian road transport are crowned Yang Ming satisfied with new express service Opening a new cargo facility in South Carolina

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Major cuts and job losses could be on the cards at DB Cargo With no slots, Kalitta Air may be forced to end 15-year residency at Schiphol Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but 'go digital' is the message US retailers continue to scramble to bring goods in to beat new tariffs Analysis: CMA CGM's tightening liquidity signals rising default risk Amazon's 'market power' probed by US antitrust officials New appointments complete a 'strong leadership team' at Delta Cargo M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - bits and pieces after 'the biggest dip on red day' On the wires: Tech-driven CH Robinson gets a boost - how come?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
USCG Marine Board of Investigation to probe deadly dive boat fire The Coast Guard assistant commandant for prevention policy, Rear Adm. Richard Timme, announced Wednesday that he has convened a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to investigate the loss of the small Great Lakes Dredge books contracts work $141 million Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) reports that he has been awarded several major dredging contracts totaling $141 million. The awarded work includes: Jacksonville Deepening Contract B Option (Capital Deepening, Florida, ABB solution means Corsica Linea ferries will berth emissions-free in Marseille Three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution when berthed in the Port of Marseille, France. The three - Paglia Orba, Jean Nicoli and Pascal Paoli - are being modified Does the U.K. need a "shipping czar?" Though the U.K. has long claimed a global lead in the provision of professional maritime services, it faces increasing competition from Singapore, the U.S., China and Norway. A new report from trade Fortescue takes delivery of Schottel equipped Rotortug sextet The Damen Song Cam shipyard has delivered six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Rotortugs to Perth, Australia, based Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue). The advanced tugboats - FMG Dusky, FMG Tawny, FMG Spinner, "FMG

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 3 - The cost of zero-carbon shipping How do we fund zero-carbon shipping and accelerate it beyond the current IMO targets? Double freight rates and use the... Carbon fund and cargo collaboration can fund zero-emission shipping Tovald Klaveness chief Lasse Kristoffersen believes shipping should create a $20bn carbon fund modelled on Norway's NOx fund to plough... Hydrogen will not drive emissions reduction, DNV GL warns LNG as a fuel could take up over 40% and ammonia 25% of marine fuel market in 2050, according to... Zero-carbon shipping to double freight costs Shipping is one of the most expensive sectors of the economy to decarbonise, says the chair of the UK's Energy... Owners should watch media coverage of sanctioned countries, lawyer advises 'One of the things you can say about Trump is that he is pretty open about everything he doesn't like... IMO 2020 refining gains to give way as economies slow David Fyfe of Argus Media says that while IMO 2020 is supposed to fuel a bull run for refiners' yield... Government says Brexit is 'opportunity' for UK maritime Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari says Britain's shipping sector has survived other periods of disruption and will survive Brexit US box imports surge ahead of tariffs Retailers are attempting to minimise the impact of the US-China trade war on consumers by boosting stocks before each new... Shipping's green road is littered with regulatory hurdles Partners at shipping law firm fill audience in on technology, regulations and practicalities of meeting new responsibilities to the planet Hapag-Lloyd adds online marine insurance Quick Cargo Insurance product will provide tailor-made cover that takes effect immediately upon conclusion of the contract P&O to launch new cross-Channel freight service New ferry service is designed to bring fresh produce to the UK's southeast with shorter road haulage distances CEBR says maritime sector contributes $57bn to UK economy New report shows that as well as direct contributions from the sector, shipping provides a multiplier effect to the wider... Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil sees scrubbers as viable mid-term option According to general manager Mitsuyasu Kawaguchi, about 2,800-4,000 scrubber installations are expected by January 2020 Daily Briefing Owners open to fuel carbon pricing to curb emissions \| Shell urged to share GHG emission savings \| Former UK... Piracy problem is a threat to Nigeria's maritime economy Nigeria would welcome a naval coalition in the Gulf of Guinea as part of efforts to stem the piracy tide... Indian oil refineries to supply IMO 2020 compliant fuels by October IOC's Gujarat and Haldia refineries are set to produce 700,000 tonnes and 300,000 tonnes per year respectively of low sulphur... Torm claims scrubber investments can help boost green credentials Torm has invested in installing scrubbers on board 34 tankers out of its 82-strong fleet UK summons Iranian ambassador over oil sale The oil sale has been called out as part of a pattern of behaviour by Iran's government designed to disrupt... Evergreen scraps chartering plan and orders ten 23,000 teu newbuilds Taiwanese carrier is said to be in talks with lenders, including the large bank-backed Chinese leasing houses, to finance the...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Jones Act hampers US offshore wind projects UHL, Ocean7 team up amid strengthening MPV/HL market US surface indices falling, but positive signs emerge M&A signals a healthier heavy transport sector Change resistance hindering digitization in project logistics New financing terms clear way for changes at YRC Carriers in no rush to make low-sulfur switch Tech providers urge broader vision for 'visibility' Long Beach exceeding emissions reduction goals Asia-Europe ocean capacity cuts come under fire US intermodal poised for a rebound?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
AM Nomikos lifts fleet size with South Korean supramax pair Greek company resumes expansion with pair from SK Shipping Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vessels Bulker specialist Chengxi has emerged as a prospective builder of a first LPG carrier and added a pair of self-unloaders Tallink sails to Singapore with plans to expand in the region Senior executive Taavi Tiivel to be based in the city-state to explore opportunities in Asia for the Estonian ferry company Chevron time charters Sun Enterprises' aframax newbuilds US oil major also adds one MR product tanker newbuilding to existing order at Hyundai Mipo Chinese Maritime Transport poaches OOCL fleet management boss Taiwanese capesize owner has new president in wake of Cosco's OOCL takeover Turkey's Arkas Holding clinches Chinese financing agreement Deal with Minsheng Financial Leasing underlines growing Chinese financing for Turkish shipping DNV GL predicts nearly 40% growth in shipping demand by 2050 While coal and crude shipping demand is expected to fall amid energy transition, the classification society forecasts strong growth in LNG trade Decision day for Worldscale looms to set 2020 bunker prices Tanker freight rate association has lacked real data to cost-in low-sulphur fuels amid fears of losses for owners if prices surge as forecast in next few months Paschalis Diamantides linked to new outfit Velos Tankers Paschalis Diamantides, the son of major Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides, is believed to be behind Velos Tankers, a new company said to have two tanker acquisitions under its belt. Paschalis has so far been known as an executive at his father's companies Marmaras Navigation and Delta Tankers. Last November, it was Paschalis who announced the two companies' decision to order 10 scrubber syste Director of Maritime swaps Westminster chaos for City calm UK's maritime director comes to London International Shipping Week for light relief in time of political turmoil John Fredriksen makes a profit on sale of panamax bulker Private fleet also includes newcastlemaxes but Norwegian shipowner is undecided on future sales SunStone Ship's first Infinity cruiseship comes sailing in China Merchants Heavy delivers first Chinese-built expedition cruiseship ahead of schedule Sixth car carrier accident of 2019 prompts urgent safety questions Latest loss raises serious concerns over fires and capsizes after expensive run of incidents this year DNV GL: LNG will be top marine fuel by 2050 as ammonia beats hydrogen One needs to be "nearly crazy" to predict wide adoption of hydrogen in the short run, says DNV GL's maritime chief executive Knut Orbeck-Nilssen DryShips legal foes dispute weight of Top Ships ruling Judge's rejection of securities fraud allegations looms over parallel case against Greek owner and Kalani Investments Top Ships prices $10m share offering Top Ships has raised $9.95m after selling 1.58 million shares at $6.30 each. The pricing reflects a 28% discount from Top's previous closing price of $8.74. The $9.95m is a gross sum before underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Each share will be sold with one warrant to allow the purchaser to buy the unit at $8.19 per share by 31 December. The buyer may also acquire the sh Top Ships still answering queries in US SEC probe over Kalani As Evangelos Pistiolis' company seeks new money from US investors, it is still answering questions from securities regulators over past raises US ethane exports wave nudges Ineos further into the public eye Privately owned Ineos has kept a low profile, but that probably will not last Pacific Green Technologies hires ex-broker to sell scrubbers Former SSY, Skaarup Chartering and Torvald Klaveness executive joins expanding Oslo sales office George Economou paying 21% discount to NAV for DryShips shares Investment advisor says $5.25 price to public shareholders nonetheless is 'fair' and in line with expectations on economic basis GasLog sees LNG carrier newbuilding prices rising Company says 2050 emissions targets will shorten ships' useful life, pushing up financing costs and charter rates Bulker captain dies as mooring line snaps Report says master killed on vessel in port of Ilo, Peru. Three more Dof Subsea directors quit Norwegian OSV owner names two replacements as FRC appointees depart. Baltic Exchange launches operating costs index UK organisation will cover bulkers initially, before widening scope of new tool. Small LNG producer NorthStar Midstream plans raft of vessels Company aims to build on first order for an LNG bunker barge and become a first Jones Act mover Navig8 Chemical cuts loss as revenue rises Norway-listed tanker owner keeps lid on operating costs but finance expenses rise. ICBC finance exec seeks to strengthen post-Brexit UK ties Wang Zhenyong, deputy chief executive of lease financing at ICBC Leasing, said he is hoping to build on the Chinese bank's already strong relationship with the City of London post-Brexit. Speaking at the Chinese Shipping Association of London (CSAL) event during London International Shipping Week (LISW) he described the UK as a "key partner" in China's belt and road initiative. "In the shipping Britannia P&I bullish as S&P reaffirms 'A' credit rating London-based P&I mutual buoyed by 'financial snapshot' as pressure mounts on peers Shipping can go even further on emissions cuts, green groups say Shipping can have zero carbon emissions by 2050, as long as the IMO leads the way Iran: Adrian Darya 1 sold oil at sea to private company Envoy to London says country has not broken assurances over Syrian discharge. GasLog calls on charterers and owners to seek best-quality deals Peter Livanos-led company rebrands as it looks to a new era for LNG shipping Nasdaq questions Performance's performance Greek boxship owner told to boost share price after falling below $1. Kmarin adds two more VLOC newbuildings at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding South Korean operator has taken two options at around $75m apiece to add to its two firm vessels against a contract from Vale POSH forges management alliance with CIMC OSV owner agrees deal with partner for semi-submersible unit as first step Traditional panamax boxship values predicted 'to rise 50%' Post-panamax boxships are the star performer but mid-sized boxship might be the ones to back Heavy-lift duo UHL and Ocean7 joining forces German and Danish operators opening office in Bergen together, with more to come. Venture unveils plans to tackle tainted fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Insurers hear how tagging and blockchain technology can reduce fuel contamination incidents and claims costs Hybrid cruiseship completes first Arctic crossing Hurtigruten hails voyage of Roald Amundsen through Northwest Passage. New lease accounting rules boost carriers' margins IFRS 16 standard has improved container lines' results, but increased debt. Anthony Veder beats a forward path on LNG bunkering Chief executive Jan Valkier tells shipowners to get onboard and look at their carbon footprint if they want to survive Owners dive into Tankers International's new VLCC scrubber pool Hunter, Hartree and others commit vessels to pioneering venture. Loaded bulker burns off Turkey Kiran Holding ship hit by blaze in Iskenderun. Yards and owners jostle for Ineos' VLEC newbuildings Large vessels will be used to ship US ethane to new facility near Antwerp in Belgium China-to-US box rates spike as demand for Asia-to-Europe trade falls Transpacific rates are surging, but Asia-Europe trade is looking wobbly again Tufton Oceanic plots new share sale for ship buys UK owner going to the investor well again as it seeks further expansion. Gibraltar: Syria discharge would render Iran's word worthless UK territory awaiting confirmation that Adrian Darya 1 has breached EU sanctions. LNG newbuilding demand shifts towards project tenders Will independent owners end up competing for berth space with heavyweight charterers who are looking to secure bulk buys? Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option DP2-rated vessel will join existing Heritage class shuttle tankers working off Canada Indonesian nickel ore export ban set to hurt supramax trade Switch to refined nickel will mean greatly reduced export volumes for the bulker sector, says Banchero Costa TS Lines reaps exchange rate windfall on Wenchong feeders Taiwanese liner operator is said to have saved up to $3m per ship by pushing deal into 2019 MISC gearing up for newbuilding order splurge Malaysian owner preparing for new growth phase, leading to potential multiple contract wins

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Landstar guides lower due to 'tragic accident' and unfavorable market conditions Landstar System warns on earnings due to a "tragic vehicular accident" and weaker than anticipated market conditions. Trump announces two-week delay to planned China tariff increase The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day. Turbo-prop cargo plane crashes in Toledo, Ohio A Convair CV-440 cargo plane crashed outside Toledo Express Airport in Ohio Wednesday (Sept. 11) morning, killing the two people on board, according to the... Fake NBA rings intercepted at L.A. airport cargo facility U.S. Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport recently confiscated 28 counterfeit National Basketball Association championship rings with a retail value of $560,000, the agency... Ships allowed to leave Port of Brunswick Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude... DHL Supply Chain becomes first 3PL to partner with Convoy DHL Supply Chain partners with load-matching platform Convoy, becoming the first 3PL to do so 5G technology could dial back precision hurricane tracking "If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the... 'When rates really suck and drivers take it on the chin' A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli. 'Fuller Speed Ahead' spotlights Colombian nearshoring benefits Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries. Percentage of carriers still running AOBRDs could be higher than expected The three-week moving average of surveyed carriers reporting ELD compliance dropped to just 89.1%. U.S. rail volumes still sluggish U.S. rail volumes are down nearly 4% year-to-date amid a 6.6% decline for coal and a 4% drop for intermodal. UBS analyst likes C.H. Robinson's new technology CHRW is facing the toughest competitive landscape in decades, but still has a scale advantage and is investing in tech appropriately. Boeing chief sees US-China trade war as sales risk for big jets Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX and 777X airplanes,... Hours of service and the Alaska exemption Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations. Delta Cargo brings on new senior leadership Delta Cargo taps three new leaders to help oversee operations, strategy and revenue. European automakers to concentrate on affordable, sustainable mobility The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/11 Futures prices being driven by shifting freight flows to the East AB5 passage upends California's independent trucking model Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators Shipping coalition takes aim at IMO 2020 fuel preparations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to "double their efforts" to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel. Shippers press Congress to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank The National Association of Manufacturers wants Capitol Hill lawmakers to pass another long-term extension of the bank's charter before its Sept. 30 expiration. Why digital freight brokers might fail to disrupt the freight brokerage industry Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market. YRC's new financing is part of its latest restructuring YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it's latest restructuring. Uber and Lyft hold their breath in the wake of California bill Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually. Ocean Rate Report: Jitters for bulkers, steady for boxes Dry bulk spot rates have pulled back from recent highs, while trans-Pacific container rates have held their gains. Flooding, severe storms, snow to hit Great Plains (forecast video) Heavy rain, intense thunderstorms, early-season snow could all delay truckers in several states today, tonight. Sticks and carrots drive heavy-duty electric truck adoption Greenhouse gas regulations are the sticks and incentives are the carrots in driving the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle industry to embrace electrification. Shipping cyber terrorism threat heightened by digitalization Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion 'NotPetya' attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million. Rivals, shareholders make bids for bankrupt Aigle Azur France's second-largest airline suspended flights Sept. 6. Cathay Pacific cargo sector takes hit from Hong Kong protests Cathay Pacific saw double-digit drops in both tonnes of cargo carried and cargo and mail revenue freight tonne kilometres. Today's Pickup: Idaho prosecutor drops drug trafficking charges against truck driver hauling hemp Plus: Ride-hailing, trucking companies await likely final passage of California labor bill Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes Solving the jigsaw puzzle of filling aircraft with freight Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo 7-minute, high-impact demos return for FreightWaves LIVE Chicago 7-minute company demos will garner a lot of attention at the upcoming FreightWaves LIVE Chicago conference, November 12-13.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Singapore HSFO backwardation, cash differential hit record high on prompt demand The Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil market in a display of strength hit record highs for both the cash differential and front-month backwardation spread on Tuesday, driven up by limited supply and prompt demand. Rotterdam bunker market sees tight HSFO availability ahead of IMO 2020 Dwindling production of 3.5% sulfur fuel oil is curbing supply for the Rotterdam bunker market and supporting cargo differentials as refiners prepare for the looming 0.5% sulfur fuel cap despite residual demand for 3.5% product. FUTURES 5: Oil complex settles lower on talk of easing sanctions, distillate stock build The oil futures complex settled lower Wednesday on a larger-than-expected build in US distillate inventories, and on a news report that US President Donald Trump had talked about easing sanctions on Iran prior to firing John Bolton, who was his National Security Advisor at the time. APPEC INTERVIEW: Trafigura sees oil slump to $50/b unless OPEC cuts deeper "I think OPEC has been pretty good but...I think they need to do more than they are currently rather than less," Luckock said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes LNG FOB Gulf Coast Marker (GCM) assessment standard terms These terms would form the basis of the GCM assessment, and are being proposed on the back of initial feedback provided by market participants.

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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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