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May 17, 2019

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Panama Canal transits biggest ship ever - 15,313-TEU Triton Beijing's tariff exclusions cushion trade war pain for certain sectors China restricts Canadian pork exports from 2 plants over Huawei affair Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows loss as revenues rise 18pc Piracy, sea robbery falls 70pc, but Sulu Sea abduction still a risk Charleston April boxes up 10pc, docks biggest ship - 13,892-TEUer Ship speed limits sly way to boost rates cloaked in green virtue: Splash JNPT seeks bigger ships with completion of harbour deepening Is S'pore's Tuas port too big for its britches in today's environment? CN expands in western Canada, agrees to acquire link to Prince Rupert Ex-APTM Brazil head to take the helm at Brasil Terminal Portuario Air ground handling system market to soar to US$190 billion Boeing stock slides after tweet raises prospect of lost China sales Brussels Airport pilots self-driving shuttle in short-run trials

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MAY 16, 2019
APL marks commitment to Hawaiian market by adding Honolulu to Eagle Express X service APM Terminals Inland Services to be integrated into Maersk Logistics & Services from Aug. OOCL introduces new Asia-South America East Coast & Caribbean direct services SCI inks MoU with Ministry of Shipping for 2019-20 Industry wants govt to raise safeguard duty to stop flooding of Chinese steel APM Terminals Pipavav registers net profit & revenue increase in Q4FY19 Foreign investors see growth opportunities in industrial warehousing hubs, says ICRA In Support of World Trade & a Rules Based Multilateral Trading System New Volkswagen Group packaging centre opens at Wilhelmshaven Merchandise exports begin the new fiscal on a positive note Moody's report says India's crude import bill will increase despite numerous measures Industry's first offshore decommissioning contract to be published Sangeeta Sharma receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI

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Russian haulier almost triples cargo pipeline fleet AGCS names new executive team Keeping the show on the road Coal accounts for 50% of Russia's export cargo traffic Germany launches master plan for inland navigation Cool chain partner shows how to fight food loss Golden hat trick for Swain Group Europa gives green light to upgrade Birmingham site US class I railroad transforming operations Big brownfield project in Hunterston Between South Africa and South China UPS triples international destinations for U.S. businesses "Curiosity of the Day" Linking up the entire supply chain Militzer & Münch granted AEO status in Morocco Shipowners call on WTO for free trade Air Hong Kong extends MRO contract with Haeco

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MAY 16, 2019
Carriers getting increasingly nervous as protectionist policies gain ground Maersk's inland terminal network to be integrated into Logistics & Service Wincanton sees profits rise as 'the Adrian Colman era' comes to an end Bullish Danaos reports hike in revenue and healthier charter market for larger ships Hank and his 'human hands' set to revolutionise warehouse operations John Abisch and Bob Goldenberg new vice-presidents at Crowley Logistics Why Amazon is giving employees $10,000 to quit DHL launches automated and intelligent urban delivery drone Data sharing a recipe for helping reducing food waste in the cool chain Supply Chain Radar: 120% headline growth for Alibaba in logistics - how about that? Under the radar: You have £400m to spare? Try Wincanton

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MAY 16, 2019
Converting "LNG ready" box ship to gas fueling will cost $30 million Converting "LNG ready" box ship to gas fueling will cost $30 million Hapag-Lloyd has revealed a few more details about its plans to convert its 15,000 TEU containership Sajir to LNG propulsion Fincantieri Bay books ferry contract Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Washington Island Ferry Line have signed an agreement to construct a new, year-round passenger/vehicle ferry for service across Wisconsin's Death's Door Passage. To be named Bunker fuel testing specialist launches Singapore operation West Deptford, N.J., headquartered marine fuel testing specialist Seahawk Services is now offering marine fuel analysis and bunker quantity and investigation surveys from a new base in Singapore, where it is set Lake Assault fireboat enters service on 835-acre Georgia reservoir Homes and power stations around Lake Rabun, an 835-acre Georgia reservoir with 25 miles of shoreline, are now being protected by a 26 ft fireboat built by Superior, Wis., based Lake Assault Pushing Hope charity tournament set for August This year's annual Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament is set for August 15, 16 and 17 in St. Louis. The tournament is held in support of the Mary Crowley Cancer Red ink quarter for Conrad Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder and repairer Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported first quarter 2019 results that included a net loss of $307,000 and loss per diluted share of Tests on Viking Grace confirm rotor sail's fuel saving potential Finland's Norsepower Oy Ltd. reports that the rotor sail installed on the Viking Line cruise ferry Viking Grace has the potential to deliver annual savings of around 300 tonnes of LNG fuel.

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MAY 16, 2019
Marine insurers defer war risk premium decision over tanker attacks Shipowners are reportedly reviewing security arrangements for Fujairah and the Strait of Hormuz Proposed ban on anti-fouling systems pushed back Japan gets its way as EU proposal to force removal of cybutryne anti-fouling systems by 2026 is stalled DryShips begins 'future proofing' fleet with scrubbers and ballast water systems DryShips says "future proofing" plan is estimated to incur 1,100 to 1,300 off-hire days from 2019 to 2020 and cost... Pavimar acquires Triton panamax Greek owner brings fleet to 16 bulkers but reports of double purchase from Netherlands-based seller are incorrect Trade spat with China slows FIDS on new US LNG capacity The US will still overtake Qatar as the world's largest liquefied natural gas exporter eventually, but expansion of US LNG... Large claims behind string of P&I deficits, chief executives confirm 'I wouldn't call it luck, but there is some randomness in the business that cannot be fully explained as a... Bangladesh breakers under spotlight after fatal blast NGO Shipbreaking Platform calls for the Bangladesh government to regulate its shipbreaking industry Taking the next steps in digitalisation Why haven't smaller shipping companies enthusiastically embraced digitalisation? What should be done early to prepare for the digital transformation? A... Shippers brace for further US-China tariffs New set of tariffs on Chinese imports to the US is likely to lead to another round of front-loading in... Lloyd's Register gets recognised organisation status in Italy The classification society will establish an Italy branch of LR Group to allow it fully to service Italian customers, it... K+N urges carriers to follow environmental lead K+N senior vice-president and head of global trade Paulo Montrone said the group wants to show how it is possible... Dangerous goods require digital solutions Information flows around the carriage of dangerous goods need to be improved to avoid further containership casualties How to innovate in shipping If the predicted 'Uberisation' of shipping comes to pass, shipowners who have not managed to adjust their business models from... Frontline expects tanker volatility The Bermuda-registered company expects full-year time charter earnings at higher levels than last year for all the sectors it operates... Singapore sets up cybersecurity centre The new centre has been launched about six months after the MPA and ST Engineering embarked on a joint cybersecurity... Adani Ports gets Myanmar container terminal approval There are already several container terminals in Yangon Port but rapid GDP growth in Myanmar is expected to raise demand... Boskalis loses test case on BIMCO charterparty invoicing period 'While this issue always seemed clear to me, the court has once again confirmed that parties should be held to... Sovcomflot swings to profit as conventional tankers gain The company expects a sustained recovery in the conventional tankers market towards the end of the year and through 2020 Maersk moves inland terminals into logistics business Danish carrier takes another step in the reorganisation of its business to promote its integrated logistics plan Daily Briefing How to decarbonise shipping \| West African ports slow on the low-sulphur uptake \| IMO sees sluggish emissions measures negotiations\|... Viewpoint: The new religion Although the maritime industry should think about how to bring about more efficient power generation in ships, it should not... AVIC International Maritime blames drop in new orders for 22% slide in first-quarter profits AVIC sees its Deltamarin design unit's strength in high-tech, green vessels as giving it a competitive edge during volatile market... Seaspan seals $1bn financing programme The move is billed as a significant step forward in building up Seaspan's capital structure and the ship lessor expects... One dead after Los Angeles port blast Three CMA CGM containerships - APL Thailand, APL Esplanade and the President Eisenhower - that are currently berthed at Pier... Malta ratifies Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling Malta becomes the 12th country to ratify the IMO convention, which still lacks sufficient support Santos deal paves way for PNG LNG expansion Santos is after a stake in the P'nyang field, which holds some 4.36 trillion cubic feet of gas resources that...

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MAY 16, 2019
Shippers warned to plan for more US-Mexico border congestion Maersk's inland move builds on integrator strategy US tariffs reveal the dangers of 'sole' sourcing LA's Seroka urges immediate action on port fluidity Slow market hampers open-deck, semi-submersible carriers Container lines target track-and-trace standardization

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MAY 16, 2019
Seaspan expects to save $400m off $1bn loan programme The new debt will 'fundamentally change the way business can be done', chairman David Sokol said. Flex LNG nears spot deal for newbuilding Shipowner Flex LNG is closing in on spot business for its next-to-deliver, speculatively-ordered LNG carrier newbuilding. Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing Market sources said energy major BP has fixed the 173,400-cbm Flex Constellation on subjects for 20 to 40 days on an ex-yard basis. Delivery voyages No rate details were given, but shipowners pointed out that lower-than-market ST Shipping time-charters Euronav VLCC for trading Glencore's ST Shipping & Trading has taken a modern VLCC on time charter in what brokers said is its first move on a trading vessel of this size in many years. Market sources said ST Shipping has fixed Euronav's non-'scrubber-fitted, 299,999-dwt Dia (built 2015). Glencore fixes Zenith aframax duo for three years The trader's chartering company has taken the vessel for 12 months at a reported ra Koo boosts comeback with $390m in newbuilds Three Chinese shipyards have signed letters of intent with Glory Maritime Rates for modern LNG carriers approach six-figure levels Term-charter rates for large modern LNG carriers are shifting up and are expected to break the six-figure mark soon. Brokers this week quoted a recently concluded deal for Teekay LNG Partners and Marubeni Corp's 165,500-cbm Arwa Spirit (built 2008), which is reported to have been fixed to Cheniere Energy for 12 months at a rate in the low $80,000-per-day range. BP sets time charter rate tone wit Scorpio Tankers gets upgrade as IMO rally nears JP Morgan is bumping up its Scorpio Tankers rating ahead of the expected sector rally brought on by the incoming IMO 2020 emissions regulations. Noah Parquette, analyst at the investment banking giant, upgraded the New York-traded shipowner to overweight from neutral and raised the target price to $34 from $29. Scorpio: Tanker upswing will hit all product segments Scorpio Bulkers to hold onto s Launch of Cold Water Shipping causes a splash in offshore Offshore shipowners are giving new outfit the cold shoulder, but one of the company's backers says the scepticism is unfounded Big names grapple with challenge of lifting diversity and inclusion Senior industry professionals from Cargill and Bahri share their experiences on changing company culture Croatia is going for broke flirting with China's bold ambitions China's Belt and Road Initiative could save Croatia's strike stricken Uljanik Group from almost certain bankruptcy, but such an investment would come at a price Middle Eastern tension boosts tanker sentiment Heightened tension in the Middle East has prompted optimism in the tanker market even though its actual impact on vessel operation remains muted. On the benchmark Middle East-China route, spot VLCC earnings have risen over 50% this week to nearly $13,000 per day, according to brokers. Among recent fixtures, pool manager Tanker International's 298,330-dwt Ridgebury Artois (built 2001) is provisio Maersk Product Tankers cuts sale-and-leaseback deal Maersk Product Tankers has hashed out a sale-and-leaseback deal for a quartet of MR tankers with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The company did not disclose which ships were included in the agreement - simply that they were built in 2015 and 2016. Maersk Tankers posts loss in tough product market "The agreement will increase financial flexibility and strengthen the financial position MPC Capital expands with tanker, bulker deals German asset and investment manager MPC Capital has revealed growth in its shipping activities during the first quarter. Aug Bolten joins MPC's bulker management venture MPC Capital snaps up $42m boxship trio The Hamburg owner said it had expanded "its range of services in the technical management of tankers." And last month Hamburg owner Aug. Bolten said it was joining MPC Capital's bulker te Electromagnetic Geoservices wins another Barents Sea survey contract Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has struck an agreement with an unnamed client to conduct more survey work in the Norwegian Barents Sea this quarter. Its 103-metre vessel Atlantic Guardian (built 2001) will work on a multi-client 3D controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) survey in the region. EMGS signs off upsized Barents Sea contract The contract has a value of $1.25m, which has been fu Arctech yard reveals $1.7bn order hope under new owners Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard (AHS) is lining up fresh orders under its new owners. The company has been sold by Russia's state United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) to Algodor Holdings, owned by two Russian businessmen, Rishat Bagautdinov and Vladimir Kasyanenko. Ex Russian minister Olersky to buy Arctech yard USC in talks for 50 newbuildings AHS said the pair have "strong backgrounds" Offshore rate surge helps Hornbeck refinance Hornbeck Offshore is not done pushing back some of its upcoming debt maturities, the company's chief executive said. After staving off bankruptcy during offshore's multi-year downturn, the Louisiana-based, New York-listed company has been working out deals to refinance or clear bonds coming due over the next three years - moves enabled by the sector's expected turnaround. Hornbeck losses deepen Recycling gains will be lost if we dither, so what are we waiting for? Japan warns that recent environmental and safety improvements in shipbreaking could reverse if momentum towards enforcement of a global deal fades Greater change is needed to make seafaring attractive for women International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) project manager Caitlin Vaughan has seen and heard a pushback on female seafarers. And that, she said, is something that "still needs to change" in the industry. Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Vaughan, who joined the panel session on diversity and inclusion (D&I) at HR Consulting's Maritime HR C AP Moller-Maersk doubles down on its logistics focus AP Moller-Maersk is beefing up its logistics focus by merging APM Terminals Inland Services into Maersk Logistics & Services. The Danish giant is transitioning away from being a conglomerate to becoming an integrated transport and logistics specialist. The business combination will be effective from 1 August and will provide customers with "seamless access to a wider range of logistics and servi Minerva Marine makes it five LNG ships with latest newbuild Greek shipowner joins those cashing in on LNG options this year while also inking aframax tanker deal Cleaves says the only way is up for capesizes Equities analysts for once are predicting a prolonged upturn for capesize bulk carriers, thanks to depressed asset values and historically low orderbook levels. Cleaves Securities anticipates the "longest expansionary dry bulk cycles" in its records, which go back to the 1740s, according to a research note on Thursday. "I believe the cycle will contract in 2022 at the earliest, but potentially n Bimco draws up first decommissioning contract Shipowners' organisation Bimco has drawn up the industry's first offshore decommissioning contract. Sabrina Chao in female line of succession at Bimco The aim is to provide a balanced set of terms and conditions to both parties in the process. The contract, known as Dismantlecon, will be released at the end of June. "Dismantlecon is a marine services contract designed to appeal equally to the Samsung to appeal $180m Ensco drillship award Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is to appeal a $180m damages award to Ensco over a cancelled drillship charter contract. The shipbuilder said a London arbitration tribunal had ordered the payment as compensation to the UK-based company. Ensco had started proceedings against Samsung in 2016 after its charter deal with Brazilian oil major Petrobras was cancelled over corruption charges. It claim MPCC brings in Pareto to boost liquidity Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is bringing in Pareto Securities to boost its liquidity. The expanding boxship owner has entered into a market-making agreement with effect from 20 May. "The purpose of the agreement is to increase the liquidity of the company's shares," it said. Such deals involve market makers quoting prices for a guaranteed number of shares. They make it easier for tra Yard conditions condemned after fatal aframax blast Pressure group NGO Shipbreaking Platform has condemned working conditions after a fatal blast on a tanker at a Bangladeshi breakers. The explosion took place on the 106,000-dwt Bunga Kelana 4 (built 1999) on Wednesday in Sitakunda, killing two men and severely injuring five others. Watch the aftermath of the blast here Flames spread from abandoned waste oil near to the engine room where workers Frontline profit soars as tanker rates rise John Fredriksen's Frontline has logged a big return to profit in the first quarter as rates jumped. The tanker owner said net earnings to 31 March were $40.11m, against a loss of $13.55m in 2018. Revenue grew to $238.27m from $169.62m as average spot daily time charter equivalent rates for VLCCs, suezmaxes and LR2/aframaxes reached $35,700, $28,200 and $24,000, respectively. Shipowner John Fred BW LPG loss grows but recovery underway BW LPG is hopeful of rates rising back above break-even this year after it posted a bigger loss in the first quarter. The Singapore owner said the net deficit was $23.5m compared to $8.4m in 2018. Revenue grew to $118.1m from $117.9m, but voyage expenses rose to $57.84m from $44.68m. BW lifts Epic Gas stake to 83% with latest share deal Depreciation was also higher. VLGC time charter equivale BP swoops on BW LNG gas carrier newbuild in period deal Major set to spread risk by taking a vessel from an established player on a multi-year charter Buyers swoop on cut-price classic panamax boxships Borealis Maritime, Sinokor and Celsius Shipping among names to enter fray for discounted secondhand boxships Paul Newton's exit from AXA XL leaves hole in hull body For second time in a year, the chairman of the Joint Hull Committee is forced to step down after losing their job. Boskalis loses appeal in OSV charter time-limit battle Dutch group Boskalis has failed in a bid to overturn a UK tribunal ruling that it must hand over EUR 1.47m ($1.64m) in a row over a time limit contained within an OSV charterparty. Sir Ross Cranston, sitting as a UK high court judge, said the case involved UK owner Atlantic Marine and Aviation's 3,200-dwt multi-functional support ship (MSV) Atlantic Tonjer (built 1983). The appeal related to a c NYK to fit scrubber to cruise ship Asuka II Japanese largest cruise ship set to enter Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty yard in early 2020. Grimaldi car carrier hit by fire off Spain A Grimaldi Group car carrier has suffered a fire off Spain. The blaze broke out on Wednesday morning on the 3,320-lane-metre Grande Europa (built 1998) off Majorca. Spanish authorities said the ship was loaded with 1,843 vehicles, according to AFP. Fifteen of the 25 crew were taken off the vessel by helicopter. The rest stayed to tackle the fire, which was brought under control and Dryad down plays fears of further Iranian threat to tankers Security firm says incidents, such as those off Fujairah, are likely to be "less frequent". SunStone confirms Silver Discoverer sale Miami-based cruise company says two more of its cruiseships are still up for grabs. Singapore flags risk of increased maritime security threats Defence minister also reveals concerns about security threats during Trump-Kim summit on Sentosa. Ezion Holdings slashes the red ink in first quarter Singapore firm's road to recovery hampered by delay in securing additional revolving credit facilities.

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MAY 16, 2019
BNSF breathes new life into Portland terminal Shuttle trains now move ocean containers between the Oregon port's Terminal 6 and Seattle and Tacoma following a series of labor disruptions and shutdowns. Fitch: U.S. ports' revenues insulated from tariffs Credit rating agency says while traffic may fall, revenues are not likely to be affected in the medium term. Trade momentum picks up at U.S. southern border Customs brokers facilitating imports from Mexico into the U.S. have witnessed improved cargo processing by CBP at the southern border ports of entry. MARAD bill includes $600 million for port, intermodal work A Senate committee on Wednesday approved the Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Roger Wicker on Tuesday. Port of L.A. accident kills dockworker, injures another A container top loader reportedly exploded Wednesday morning at Fenix Marine Services' Pier 300 container terminal. Two fires break out on Grande Europa The Grimaldi Group ship was taken to the Spanish port of Pama de Mallorca Thursday following the incident, which came about two months after the Grande America sank. Pelosi: 'Pivotal moment' for infrastructure The House Speaker said Tuesday during the Transportation Construction Coalition fly-in she is optimistic about a possible infrastructure package. Trump order aims to cut off Huawei from U.S. tech While not named in the executive order, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its affiliates will be added to the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List. DP World acquires another British Columbia terminal Deutsche Post DHL 'will take a big step forward' in 2019 DHL Express launches fully automated drone delivery in China Containerization & Intermodal Institute to fete Shea, Lytle Executive Moves: Long Beach, UTC, Virgin Atlantic Maersk seeks faster growth in logistics services Houston Ship Channel reopens without restrictions

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MAY 16, 2019
FUTURES: Geopolitical tensions push crude futures higher Crude oil futures remained bullish midday Thursday as geopolitical tensions outweighed uncertainty about demand. UPDATE: Denmark's Monjasa sends tanker to support bunker ops in English Channel Denmark-based fuel trader and supplier Monjasa said Wednesday a new 10,300 dwt tanker, C Force, would be sent to join bunker supply operations in the English channel, covering the UK and ports in northern France. Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker still tight The spread between Singapore delivered and ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel prices has remained narrow over the second quarter to date, with weak demand capping recovery in delivered bunker premiums, sources said. Bad weather in Malta impacting bunkering operations Bad weather in Malta has led to delays for bunkering operations in the port, market participants said Thursday. Singapore port authority classifies exhaust gas cleaning residues as toxic waste "Ships that wish to dispose of exhaust gas cleaning residues in Singapore are required to engage a licensed TIWC for the collection and disposal of such residues," MPA said. External: Global Risk Management TRADER NOTE: Epic Gas appoints Andreas Sohmen-Pao as chairman These changes come after BW Group in March said it had acquired a majority stake in Epic Gas. FUTURES: Oil remains higher on supply woes, Middle East tensions "Asia can expect a consolidative session as Middle East tensions support the downside while trade tensions cap gains," an analyst at OANDA said. Japan's NYK Line, J-ENG partner to develop biofuels for decarbonization J-ENG plans to carry out the engine test using the biofuel from GoodFuels. Global oil supply uncertainties 'being managed': IEA "The IEA is reassured to see that the challenges posed by the supply uncertainties are being managed," it said. Environmental groups urge IMO for immediate moratorium on use of scrubbers Scrubbers have been referred to as "emissions cheat" systems and for "good reason", the groups 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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