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May 16, 2019

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OOCL launches two new Asia-South America east coast Caribbean loops APL adds Honolulu to boost its Eagle Express X (EXX) service China Merchants' Colombo port commissions new quality hazmat yard IMO now seeks new ways to impose further shipping emission reductions Partial reopening of Houston Ship Channel after tanker, tug collision Major box ship lessor Danaos Q1 profit soars 37.9pc, revenues up 0.9pc CMA CGM cancels port congestion surcharge for Kuwait's Shuwaikh Huawei CFO seeks to quash US extradition, citing Trump comments Agility quarterly profits up 7.3pc to US$66.7 million, revenues rise 1.9pc Malaysia respects Thai decision to check Kra Canal project feasibility Melbourne Q1 boxes up 1.09pc, leading otherwise flat Aussie result ICTSI net profit soars 77pc to US$72 million as volume rises 7pc HNA's Swissport profit up 24pc to US$306.4 million as sales rise 6.7pc Antonov Airlines joins Bollore getting relief to cyclone-hit Mozambique DB Schenker renews agreement with CHAMP Cargosystems

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MAY 15, 2019
Sadan Kaptanoglu elected President of BIMCO Coastal bulk freight index of China surges in April More lines keen on enabling digital standardisation in container shipping industry Cancellation of port congestion surcharge at Shuwaikh, Kuwait PSA India showcases its terminals at Hyderabad trade meet Rotterdam & Guangzhou ports to share expertise & best practices Cogoport adds new product in major boost for Indian importers Automatic GST refund for exporters expected from June India extends deadline to impose retaliatory import tariffs on 29 US products till June 16

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USA: Go-ahead for Uinta Basin Railway in Utah Leasing business augmented by railcar repair branch Tigers to be logistics partner for K&N Filters in China MIA wins five Naco awards Schulte Group introduces Innoport Latam Cargo for Mother's Day Extending Russia's broad gauge railway to Turkey? Gefco testing Duotrailer Too much fish for Oslo airport? Imperial Logistics holds first ever safety week Cargotec picks start-ups as partners SBB Cargo introduces automatic coupling Strong growth in France "Curiosity of the Day" Emirates "Equine" helps 100 horses make big jumps Ansgar Brockmeyer is Stadler's new sales manager APL goes for the Sandwich Islands

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MAY 15, 2019
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, Temasek, rescues debt-laden carrier PIL PeP failures were of our own making - now we go forward, says DP-DHL's Appel As China-US trade spat heats up, transpacific container trades will suffer $1.5bn Amazon Air freight hub breaks ground, but the pilots have misgivings An improved first quarter for HMM this year, but rising costs still the challenge Bright ideas meet the #NextGen air freight innovation challenge Supply chain radar: Is bellwether Kuehne + Nagel losing its mojo? Mahindra Logistics looking for buys in freight forwarding space Trump's new trade war tariffs: 'This will kill my US market' Supply chain radar: Yang Ming's growth accelerates, losses narrow, but those cash flows...

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MAY 15, 2019
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding christens next-gen LNG carrier Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's Nagasaki, Japan, Shipyard & Machinery Works yesterday held a christening ceremony for a next-generation LNG carrier that will serve the Freeport, Texas, LNG project. Named Bushu Maru, the vessel is Helsinki Shipyard: New name, different Russian ownership Finland's Archtech Helsinki Shipyard is to get a new ownership and a new name. The yard's efforts to win new orders have been severely hampered by the fact that it is currently MAN inks service deal covering 111 dry bulkers MAN Energy Solutions has signed a service agreement covering 111 bulkers owned by Hong Kong headquartered Pacific Basin Shipping. The contract will be managed by MAN PrimeServ from Hong Kong in close NASSCO lays keel for T-AO 205 The keel for the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy's first John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was ceremonially laid at General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, May 13. New marine louvered panel has integrated damper Passive airflow through a louvered panel is a common way to maintain adequate airflow to an engine room or machinery space. But there are times, such as during heavy weather or a Alfa Laval inaugurates PureSOx training center Alfa Laval has inaugurated a PureSOx training center in Shanghai, China, featuring a full-size PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber. Though it will be focused on the training of commissioning engineers, it will also MAN Engines offers IMO Tier III compliant workboat engines MAN Engines - a business unit of MAN Truck & Bus - is now offering 12-cylinder workboat engines meeting IMO Tier III emission standards. Spanning a power range from 551 kW to

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MAY 15, 2019
How to decarbonise shipping Sidestepping the political hurdles in favour of setting out a pragmatic roadmap, what does a decarbonisation plan look like for... Epic Gas cuts net loss and announces board change With an expected market improvement going forward, the company has chartered-in two vessels following a letter of intent to buy... IMO talks confront emissions measures challenge MEPC negotiations on GHG emissions measures showcase challenge in getting started Time to step back from Tanker War Two Important details are missing from our account of the Saudi tanker attacks, but shipping should now be on guard against... How to decarbonise shipping Sidestepping the political hurdles in favour of setting out a pragmatic roadmap, what does a decarbonisation plan look like for... Higher rates push NAT to quarterly profit NAT expects to benefit from refinery adjustments taking place this year West African ports slow on the low-sulphur uptake With a lack of low-sulphur bunkering available to carriers, they will be forced to bunker elsewhere, says consultant Dr Natalie... Beazley launches marine cyber insurance product Physical damage and loss of hire insurance cover are being offered to the shipping industry by a new product produced... Avance Gas refinances debt as losses mount Oslo-based company expects higher freight rates for the rest of the year due to stronger export volumes from the US... Iran's crude production to tumble to 30-year low, says IEA For May, early tracking shows loadings plunging to around 475,000 barrels per day, but the final destinations are not yet... Thoresen Shipping warns of downside risks amid the optimism However, exceptional factors such as the decline in the global grain trade affected by the continuing US-China trade dispute and... Zhuhai Port Co targets $145m in shares sale ZPC's state-owned parent Zhuhai Port Group has subscribed to 51% of the new offering UK Club hints at rate rise after $32m loss 'Premium rates are at historically low levels and the 114% combined ratio is above the club's acceptable range,' says statement... Gard and Britannia in the red as surplus falls sharply at Skuld 'Our industry is typified by volatility and cyclical behaviour and it is not unexpected that there are years in which... Consortia block exemption lobby sees little market concentration in liner shipping Container shipping lobbyists are hitting back at the argument that their industry lacks unique characteristics that justify an exemption from... Daily Briefing Shipping security tightens as investigations probe Iran links to tanker attacks \| Sanctions paralyse Iran oil exports \| IMO balks... Enesel and Minerva place tanker orders with Daehan The latest deals bring Enesel's series of orders level with that of Angelicoussis tanker arm Maran Tankers that has also... Yang Ming narrows first-quarter loss Yang Ming says its operating costs have been swollen by bunker prices in the period that jumped by 11% year... Californians push back against Trump's plans to boost oil exports The trade war with China has done nothing to lower US exports of petroleum as rising demand comes from India...

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MAY 15, 2019
Despite trade friction, expansion continues at Port of Mobile JNPT dispute over inter-terminal rail escalates LA's Fenix terminal closes after dockworker death Global TMS software streamlining track-and-trace Falling ECSA-Asia spot rates puts shippers on notice New tariffs and threats cast shadow on trans-Pacific HMM, Yang Ming narrow losses on higher volume Prince Rupert port plans to quadruple capacity YRC looks to regain volume lost during Teamster talks Wilmington port speeds up infrastructure projects

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MAY 15, 2019
MOL ups LNG carrier tally at DSME to three Japanese shipowner MOL has declared an option for an LNG carrier newbuilding at DSME in South Korea, bringing its total haul at the yard to three. DSME bags order for LNG carrier newbuilding This week, DSME announced it had secured an order for an LNG newbuilding for delivery in the second half of 2021, without disclosing the name of the contracting party. MOL's account Industry sources follow Formosa Plastics Marine drawn to stainless-steel chemical tankers Taiwanese owner approaches shipyards in South Korea and Japan for newbuildings Industry faces remember 'visionary' and 'innovator' Eisbrenner Shipping industry names who knew NextDecade founder and LNG regasification innovator Kathleen Eisbrenner have been remembering and detailing her contribution to the business following the news of her death last week. Eisbrenner's family said in an obituary that the 58-year-old had died on 9 May after suffering a "devastating head injury" from a fall in her home. Those in the industry who met Eis Barges in tanker clash taken from Houston Ship Channel The waterway is now fully operating without restrictions, officials said. Worker dies in accident at Port of Los Angeles The incident, which caused serious injury to another worker, happened at Fenix Marine Services. After positive Q1, Nordic American Tankers shares soar Nordic American Tankers shares are up big after its first quarter results beat analyst expectations. The Herbjorn Hansson-led shipowner was trading up more than 16%, or $0.36, to $2.56 in midday trading Wednesday after it reported $5.6m in profit for the first tree months of 2019 after the close Tuesday. Nordic American Tankers posts best results in years The performance was good for $0.04 earn Shipowners unfazed by Trump tariff hike China will send their factories to other countries if trade war continues, according to boxship player Global Ship Lease. Pangaea stays in black despite tough quarter Rhode Island-based niche player says contracts-heavy approach helped it outperform general market despite headwinds. Sovcomflot posts big first-quarter profit as tanker market recovers Sovcomflot is back in the black for the first quarter thanks to an upswing in the company's tanker business. The Russian state shipowner posted $70.1m in profit for the three months of 2019, a marked improvement over the $16.1m loss reported for the same period last year. Novatek advances Arctic LNG 2 project before taking FID Sovcomflot seals newbuilding financing with new loan Sovcomflot, a DFDS plans unsecured offering to refinance maturing bonds DFDS is considering a new bond issue that would refinance its existing DKK bonds, which are set to mature in June. The company intends "in the near future" to issue new DKK- and/or NOK-denominated senior unsecured bonds with an expected maturity of five years. The issuance is part of the "continuous pursuit of improving the financing cost of DFDS", a release said on Wednesday. DFDS posts profit Epic Gas plots purchase of larger vessels backed by BW Group 'halo' effect Epic Gas is eyeing up further growth opportunities in the larger pressurized LPG segment as it looks to extend expansion efforts under the 'halo' of the BW Group. Epic has boosted its fleet by 23% in capacity terms with the $106.5m addition of four vessels and time charters for two modern ships this year. Andreas Sohmen-Pao takes the chair at Epic Gas as loss cut Epic Gas opens book on $60m eq All paths lead back to Norway for growth, says Horizon Maritime COO said growth in the North Sea only part of the reason why the Canadian firm opened Aalesund office Portline bulker's oily water separator 'just for show' Portuguese owner Portline Bulk International has been fined in a US pollution case after crew admitted a bulker's oily water separator (OWS) was "just for show." Portline has agreed to pay $1.5m after it admitted in a plea deal that engineers on the 51,000-dwt Achilleus (built 2001) had falsified entries in a record book used to track the disposal of bilge water, the Post and Courier reported. d Yang Ming Marine eyes $193m bond to repay debt Taiwanese container line plans bond sales for debt repayment as business environments remain volatile amid US-China trade tension. Landbridge seals long-term charter with Trafigura Chinese industrial company Landbridge Group is extending its cooperation with Western partners by locking one of its VLCCs into a time charter with trader Trafigura for up to five years. European brokers said the Geneva-headquartered trader has fixed the 308,000-dwt Landbridge Glory (built 2019) for three years at $36,500 per day, with options to extend at undisclosed rates. The charter is in Pipe-layer owner turns to US courts to free arrested vessel The owner of an arrested pipe-layer is taking legal action in the US to free the ship and recoup millions of dollars in damages before a Nigerian company can have it auctioned off in Ghana. Wartsila: crew may be to blame for tanker fire Second Gourdomichalis bulker seized in ship abandonment case Dallas-based WAG SPV I and New York lender Hark Capital allege Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Environmentalists call for scrubber moratorium Numerous groups, including Stand.earth and WWF, send letter to IMO in light of Carnival Corp scrubber violations One dead and five injured in blast at breakers One worker has died and another five were injured in an explosion at a ship recycling yard in Bangladesh. Worker killed in Bangladesh yard blast The accident happened on Wednesday at Premier Trade Corporation and Mahinur Ship Recycling in Sitakunda, the UNB news agency said. Watch footage of the incident here Cutter Mohamamd Rubel was pronounced dead at hospital. A police official said the si Transocean expands loan facility to $1.36bn New York-listed drillship owner Transocean has expanded a loan facility to $1.36bn. The Swiss-based company said it has built the revolver from $1bn when it was arranged last year. It can also add another $500m. The facility matures in July, 2023. An additional $140m remains available under its accordion provision. Transocean has a fleet of 48 mobile offshore drilling units. HMM cuts loss to $89m and sees rates rising Korean boxship line HMM has reduced its first quarter loss as revenue rose. The operating deficit was KRW 105.7bn ($88.8m), down from KRW 170.1m a year ago. It blamed high bunker costs, the US-China trade conflict and a delay in the rate of regional recovery for the red ink. Revenue was up 18% at KRW 1.31 trillion, led by higher transport volumes and load factor. It carried 11% more containers Heated US-China trade war threatens to squeeze car carrier market Operators will face more operational challenges and demand uncertainties, even though the absolute trade volume between China and the US is small Indian owners busy in tanker charter market Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is finally set for decent rates on two LR2 tankers after chartering out the duo amid a flurry of new term fixtures for Indian shipowners. SCI gas carrier damaged in collision goes for repairs LNG carrier and VLCC in collision off Fujairah European brokers said the 104,900-dwt Swarna Jayanti (built 2010) is fixed by Petro Diamond for eight months at $20,500 per day, Goulandris sells oldest ship to Chinese buyer Greece's Goulandris Bros is selling its oldest ship, an 18-year-old panamax. Oldendorff wins settlement but Bank of China fight goes on Beijing puts brakes on lucrative trade in ageing Greek bulkers The sale appears to be a renewal move for the bulker owner. European sources said the 74,000-dwt Rodon Amarandon (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $6.6m. Although bulker prices a Gard reports first loss in 10 years, with $53m of red ink Gard, the world's largest dedicated marine insurer, has reported a surprise loss - its first in 10 years. Its post-tax loss for the 12 months to 20 February 2019 was $53m, compared with a $193m profit in the previous year. It earned premiums of $798m, up from $775m. Gard made an investment loss of $3m. It also recorded a technical underwriting loss, reporting a combined ratio of 110%, indicating Mercuria signs EDF trio to launch London LNG desk Swiss-based commodities giant also eyes structured finance opportunities including funding US yards Malta ratifies Hong Kong Convention Malta has become the 12th country to accede to the IMO's Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) as the convention today marked the 10th anniversary of its adoption. The convention requires ratification by 15 states and 40% of the world's tonnage. Malta's inclusion lifts the total so far to around 28.8% in tonnage terms. Accession to the conventio Beazley launches cyber cover Leading marine insurer Beazley has launched a cyber product to protect owners against physical damage and loss of hire resulting from cyber attack. Marine insurers had been reluctant to provide cyber cover but such products are now growing in number. Tim Turner takes Beazley's reins from Clive Washbourn Beazley said the cover, named Cyber Defence for Marine, would help owners meet the IMO's req IMO ruling on toxic coatings could cost shipowners dearly Owners could be forced to recoat the hulls of thousands of ships if revisions to anti-fouling convention are approved Shipping brings 'hope and healing' to Africa's poorest Geneva ball hears how shipping and trading communities have thrown their weight behind Cargo Day fundraising Klaveness Combination Carriers raises $40m for new ships Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has completed a new stock issue that will see it bank NOK 350m ($40m). Klaveness raising cash for more combination carriers It will issue 7.36m shares at a price of NOK 47.50 each. The company was targeting a figure of between NOK 200m and NOK 400m to pay for two optional Cleanbu combination carriers at China's Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. It ha Eidesvik Offshore sees seismic boost after smaller first-quarter loss The offshore support shipowner said its result exceeded the expectations of both the company and its lenders. PSV recovery sees profit rolling in at Standard Drilling Platform supply vessel (PSV) investor SD Standard Drilling has been boosted by the North Sea sector recovery in the first quarter. The Norwegian company said net earnings to 31 March were $2.98m, against $0.14m in 2018. SD Standard Drilling buys PSV at bargain-basement price It attributed this to an unrealised gain of $2.9m on the revaluation of financial assets. Revenue and EBITDA from charte Turkish owner Arkas lands $800m refinancing deal Turkish shipowner Arkas Holding has clinched an $800m refinancing package in a deal with banks. The company said the facility was arranged by lender Yapi Kredi. Arkas, Cosco team up for reefer service The loan matures over five years with a 12-month grace period. The company said it is taking measures to strengthen its balance sheet and reduce financial costs in a time of high interest rates. PSV trio reactivated after combined 11 years A trio of platform supply vessels (PSVs) have re-entered the buoyant North Sea spot market after a combined 11 years - 4,178 days - in layup. The moves once again demonstrate the trend for bringing units back into play as rates rise. Anchor-handlers have been booked for supply work as the PSV supply ran low in recent weeks. Anchor handlers step in as PSVs sell out in Norway Broker Westshore sai Angeliki Frangou eyes up VLCC options to renew Navios Acquisition fleet Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition is looking to the optional newbuilding slots it holds in Japan for the next stage of its VLCC fleet renewal programme. Imabari confirms four VLCC newbuildings for Navios Frangou's Navios eyes rare VLCC order at Imabari Frangou merging VLCC vehicle into Navios Acquisition New York-listed Navios has sold two veteran VLCCs this year and took its orde VLGC owner Avance Gas banks $515m refinancing package John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas has refinanced debt of more than $500m in a reshaping of its balance sheet that overshadowed a weak first quarter performance. Culture clash forced Christian Andersen's exit from Avance Gas Andersen replaces Andersen at head of Avance Gas Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber decision nears Christian Andersen, then president of Avance Gas, told Trad DSME profit down but beats estimates Korean shipbuilder DSME has topped analysts' profit estimates in the first quarter, despite weaker results year-on-year. Operating earnings were KRW 199.62bn ($167.8m), compared to KRW 298.6bn a year ago. The forecast range was between KRW 66.56bn and KRW 110bn, according to Bloomberg data. Net earnings came in at KRW 195.18bn, against a range of KRW 43.17bn to KRW 86.49bn. It made KRW 226.3bn Mikelis fears plurality of standards for global shiprecycling Consultant and Hong Kong Convention architect concerned at consequence of Alang recyclers chasing European list 'carrot' Jotun records sharp increase in results for first quarter Jotun, the a leading producer of marine paints, has delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2019. The privately owned company has said it also expects better results in the coming quarters than it achieved last year. Jotun paints a brighter picture over IMO changes Jotun's financial performance brightens The improved outlook comes after the Sandefjord-based outfit was hit by the colla Saudi tanker attacks reveal dangerous geopolitical waters Holing of Saudi vessels, trade wars and the rise of nationalism spell trouble for shipping Sea Stallion Pool sets sights on up to 40 bulkers Managers confident of growing Hamburg-based handysize operation, which is outperforming indices Norway raises security level after Gulf attacks The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has raised the security level for its ships following the attack on tankers at Fujairah in the UAE. At least four vessels were targeted in what appeared to be a mine attack on Sunday, including two from Saudi Arabia and Norwegian manager Thome's 47,000-dwt Andrea Victory (built 2005). No one has yet admitted responsibility. Mystery deepens as tanker attack Sabrina Chao in female line of succession at Bimco Sabrina Chao will follow Sadan Kaptanoglu as Bimco president as the organisation embraced change at its annual meeting. The world's largest shipping association elected the managing director of HI Kaptanoglu Shipping as its first female president last night in Athens. "It is a great privilege for me to chair the Bimco board of directors in this crucial time of change for shipping," Kaptanoglu sa Andreas Sohmen-Pao takes the chair at Epic Gas as loss cut BW Group supremo Andreas Sohmen-Pao has been appointed chairman of Epic Gas following its takeover. LPG carrier owner Epic said Charles Maltby had stepped down from the role, but remains CEO and a director. Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights New chapter unfolds in Epic saga Epic Gas confident fleet renewal efforts will fuel profit Sohmen-Pao is already chairman of BW Diamond S product tanker targeted by robbers off India Incident follows similar boarding of Stena-Sonangol suezmax pool vessel last month. Thoresen Shipping makes weaker start to 2019 Higher operating costs and lack of impairment gains dent results at Thai-backed bulker owner. Horizon Maritime eyes Norwegian market with Aalesund office Canadian offshore vessel operator launches expansion drive as ex-Bourbon OSV joins the fold.

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MAY 15, 2019
Bill could provide $10 billion a year for infrastructure work The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act, introduced by Rep. Lowenthal, would establish the Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust that would distribute the funds through a formula and competitive programs. Ways and Means panel hearing on USMCA next week House Democrats are seeking beefed-up labor, environment, enforcement and pharmaceutical provisions in the trade agreement. Corps funding would increase in FY2020 House bill The House Appropriations Committee's FY2020 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill also would increase HMTF projects by $147 million. HMM revenue up but volume uncertainty remains The Korean carrier has reduced its operating loss and prepared for IMO 2020 but is still concerned about a global economic slowdown, Brexit and the U.S.-China trade conflict. CBP launching air cargo screening enforcement More carriers join Digital Container Shipping Association Deutsche Post DHL 'will take a big step forward' in 2019 Accident kills dockworker, injures another at Port of Los Angeles Yang Ming reports higher revenue, smaller loss in Q1 OOIDA opposes lower age for CDL holders Teamsters, YRC Worldwide contract takes effect Executive Moves: Crowley, Deutsche Post AG Port of Oakland looks at diversifying revenue DSV offers intelligent supply chain design and execution

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MAY 15, 2019
Greece Piraeus bunker premium to Singapore nears year high Piraeus, Greece, bunker fuel premiums to Singapore prices reached the highest in almost a year. Shell offers VLSFO marine fuel trials, ready for sales Shell is offering trials of its 0.5% sulfur marine fuel oil to customers in key ports in readiness for IMO 2020. TANKERS: India's MRPL taps Aframax tankers for crude supply due to SPM closure "So far six to seven Aframaxes have been taken by MRPL [for the May 20-30 loading window]," a shipbroker said. Portugal's Galp to offer 0.5% marine fuels from November "All of Galp's 0.5% fuel [will] come directly from our own refineries," a company representative said.

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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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