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BRIEFS

February 27, 2019

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Cosco's European and Near East box shops do well overall Enforcement will be hardest part of US-China deal as 'there is no WTO jail' Hapag-Lloyd 2018 profit up 7.6pc to US$1,28 billion as sales rise 15pc Hapag-Lloyd to transform 15,000-TEUer into dual fuel, clean-burning ship Bilfinger wins US$115 million in contacts to fit scrubbers in 70 vessels Interorient fined US$2 million for dumping oily wastewater into US waters Adelaide box terminal handles 322,558 TEU in 2018 amid flat growth Container Terminal St Petersburg 2018 volume up 12pc to 722,000 TEU Auckland box terminal tries out new 3rd berth to handle 11,000-TEU ships Virginia Terminal nears completion as stack yard becomes operational Atlas pilots call Amazon Air's contract a 'ticking time bomb' Viet's 20pc air cargo spurt little to do with trade war: Amcham Transpacific rates decline in January, though pickup expected in March Saudia Cargo ties up with new mega port 100 kilometres north of Jeddah Saudia signs with Air Charter Service to fly dock fenders to Dhaka Suparna Airlines - ex-Jinpeng - applies for Shanghai to Osaka licence

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd achieves higher operating result MOL inks long-term charter contract to operate Asia's largest LNG bunkering vessel UK freight association issues warning on switch bill of lading APM Terminals Mumbai welcomes new service Draft e-commerce policy for export promotion is timely, but seen requiring many improvements All-time high participation in CONquest 2019 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2019

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Exports in the front row Ownership change for US short line freight railroad Sascha Kusche succeeds Axel Falk Partners making CV exhaust systems in India DHL building new parcel centre near Berlin Major facility expansion at Canadian airport APL introduces cargo monitoring system Four new members join Arpin's management committee Bigger premises for Tigers in Miami Railfreight and ecology do go arm in arm New technology for ship inspection by K Line Online booking increase and product range alignment CTI Group chooses new head for global maritime business Panalpina to hold extraordinary general meeting "Curiosity of the Day" Emirates uses technology to raise KBL capacity First Europe - China TIR transport takes 12 days Favourable figures for the American Club

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Panalpina shareholders launch battle for more control as merger talk fills the air Air freight operators get together to step up contingency plans for no-deal Brexit IMO 2020 fuel restriction may prove a 'windfall' for the charter market WiseTech acquires box tracking platform Containerchain Importers boosted US-China shipments ahead of tariff deadline Peel Ports launches recruitment drive for more 'bold business leaders' Marc Porta to lead Kerry subsidiaries in Spain and Portugal Lineage Logistics Preferred Freezer Services Takeover Talk Supply chain radar: Panalpina is 'not up for sale' if a fully fledged, unfriendly takeover is on the cards Market Insight: The DSV/Panalpina show must go on - is a deal now 'almost a certainty'?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
New factory opens to ramp up production of Ecochlor BWMS Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor reports that, due to a significant upsurge in orders for its ballast water management system (BWMS), its manufacturing partner, ProFlow, Inc., has opened a new factory in North DataPath enters maritime satcom market with advanced antenna solution Duluth, Ga. headquartered communications solutions specialist DataPath, Inc. has entered the maritime satcom market today with the signing of an exclusive reseller agreement with Advanced Stabilized Technologies Group (ASTG) of Stockholm, Sweden. Scania names Karin Rådström EVP and Head of Sales and Marketing Södertälje, Sweden, headquartered Scania AB has appointed Karin Rådström, currently Senior Vice President Buses & Coaches as Executive Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing. She takes up her position on Keppel gets set to start Gimi FLNG conversion Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ: GLNG) reports that through a new subsidiary, Gimi MS, it has entered into a 20-year lease and operate agreement ("LOA") with BP for the charter of an FLNG Cyber security solution will help U.S. ports comply with USCG guidance ABS Advanced Solutions has launched a first-of-its-kind cyber security solution to aid regulated maritime facilities in complying with U.S. Coast Guard guidance. The suite of services provides a turnkey solution for port "FONAR" does not spell free pass for non-compliance with sulfur cap Another horrible new acronym has surfaced at the International Maritime Organization: FONAR. It stands for Fuel Oil Non-Availability Reports. And already, shipowner are being warned not to use a FONAR as a Wärtsilä and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co ink optimized maintenance agreement Wärtsilä has signed a long-term optimized maintenance contract with Japanese LNG shipowner Tokyo LNG Tanker Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Tokyo Gas. The agreement is the first of its kind between Wärtsilä Ulstein develops "future proof" wind turbine installation jack-up While 10 MW offshore wind turbines are only now starting to be marketed, the Ulstein Group has developed a design for a "future proof" heavy lift jack-up installation vessel able to carry Viking takes delivery of sixth ship with Thordon water-lubricated system The 930-passenger Viking Jupiter, delivered earlier this month by Fincantieri's Ancona, Italy shipyard, is the sixth cruise ship delivered by the shipbuilder to Viking Cruise. It is also the sixth in the

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Keppel to take 30% stake in Golar FLNG project The LNG carrier Gimi will be converted at Keppel Shipyard in Singapore and is slated to start production under a... Container lines face collusion suspicions despite lack of evidence The container shipping industry has been subjected to several competition probes since the conference system was outlawed in Europe more... IMO makes progress on sulphur cap non-compliance Regulators make progress as the world's largest shipowner lobby warns against non-compliance US Gulf-Asia VLCCs drive global tanker patterns Some 89 tankers called in January 2019, more than double the 40 tankers that called back in the corresponding month three... Trump's tariffs create uncertainty in US west coast ports The latest throughput figures on the US west coast show that the surge to beat tariffs may have peaked and... Panalpina's biggest shareholder moves to lift voting restriction Panalpina has accepted EGF's request for an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to discuss the vote change ICS condemns crude shipments ban in northern British Columbia Tanker shipping boasts 'impressive' green credentials, according to the ICS, with major spills down to fewer than two a year... Fujairah offers low-sulphur fuel oil The Port of Fujairah is in a position to offer 0.5% sulphur fuel as of this month US investigation clears Box Club lines of wrongdoing No charges or penalties to be imposed after two-year investigation following Box Club raid in 2017 New law tackles division of authority between US regulators Recent consolidations in the industry do not amount to enough concentration to justify greater antitrust concerns, according to FMC acting... Landmark year for US LNG Growing demand is being met by ever-larger liquefied natural gas projects on the US Gulf China's soyabeans commitment offers relief to dry bulk sector An additional 10m tonnes in exports would support the drawdown of the massive US soyabean stocks that have depressed prices... Hyundai LNG Shipping teams with EPIK for FSRUs Project investment is estimated to range between $400m and $430m Baltic Exchange to launch LNG index and new tanker routes The new LNG 1 index, which was trialled in July, covers the Gladstone to Tokyo round voyage on a 160,000... Daily Briefing New scrubber regulations must be convincing \| Shipping Act revisions revitalise FMC \| The Lloyd's List Podcast: The IEA's head...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
LA-LB port congestion finally easing Fastest-growing US truckers don't expect slow 2019 Matson: Trans-Pac contracting at 'stalemate' over fuel costs Australian renewables thrive despite policy uncertainty Concerns delay India's advance manifest rules again US antitrust probe of container shipping ends UPS doubles down on Asia-Europe network

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Dry bulk operators are steering into the slow lane to combat slump in earnings With high bunker costs and low charter rates, bulkers are likely to keep watching their speed 'Mega-max' containerships deployed to new trades Cascade of the very largest vessels threatens freight rates in secondary east-west trades Alexander Hansson buys more Nordic American Tankers The day after shelling out for Nordic American Tankers stock, Herbjorn Hansson's son is buying another round. Tuesday afternoon the company disclosed Alexander Hansson spent $113,500 on 50,000 shares at $2.27 a piece. Monday, the shipping scion bought 100,000 shares of the company his father runs at $2.31. Alexander Hansson makes Nordic American Tankers buy In midday trading Tuesday, Nordic Am FONARs not loophole for IMO 2020, ICS says Chamber warning follows key IMO meeting in London. Diana Shipping: Dry bulk fears 'overestimated' New York-listed bulker player has enough cash to sustain down market after buying back almost $15m in shares in December. Brexit and trade war alter VLCC flows to Asia China and South Korea have effectively swapped their US and UK suppliers, resulting in a temporary neutralising effect from Brexit and the US-China trade war for VLCC tonne miles. Changes afoot in LISCR leadership ranks? Longtime CEO Scott Bergeron has vanished from company's website amid market rumours of departure from prominent flag state. LNG tonne-mile balance set to rise on demand pull from Asia Research company Rystad Energy sees LNG supply tightness from 2022-2024 but says expected project sanctions could stem this. OSVs drive Milaha profit up for 2018 Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has increased 2018 profit thanks in part to improvements from its offshore vessels. Net earnings were QAR 516m ($142m) last year, up 10% from 2017. The mixed fleet of LNGCs, tankers, OSVs, boxships, tugs and a bulker brought in revenue of QAR 2.4bn, down from QAR 2.5bn the year before. Milaha builds Nakilat stake to 36.3% with QIA deal Milaha makes first boxship move Diana Shipping returns to profit in fourth quarter New York-listed bulker player's fourth quarter benefits from higher revenue and no impairment loss but still missed Wall Street consensus. Nordic Shipholding offloads veteran handysize tanker Nordic Shipholding of Denmark has sold the oldest tanker in its fleet. It has offloaded the 35,800-dwt Nordic Ruth (built 2000) for $6.1m, it announced today. The ship was one of five handysize tankers in its fleet, which also includes a single LR1. Nordic Shipholding reaches deal over covenant breach However, it was comfortably the oldest ship under Nordic's control, with the remainder of its Wenaas closer to shipping exit as hotels take centre stage Norway's diversified Wenaas group continues to expand its hotel investments, purchasing its 26th property. The Prague acquisition also means the shipping business for the Lars Wenaas-controlled group is becoming increasingly marginal. In 2004, the Manndalen-headquartered company entered shipping with subsidiary Wenaas Shipping and invested heavily until 2010, when it had a fleet of 28 vessels. Profit jumps at Norwegian dry bulk player Wilson Small bulker shipowner Wilson has beaten the downturn in the market, in contrast to those with larger dry cargo tonnage. The Norwegian company, which is controlled by the Kristian Eidesvik outfit Caiano, has reported a pre-tax profit of €16.2m ($18.5m) for 2018, up from €8.2m in 2017. Gross revenue increased from €264m to €274m. The contract coverage for Wilson was 55.8% in the fourth quarter of Equinox adds secondhand supramax pair to its fleet Greeks continue piling into the sector but at a much slower pace than last year Celsius Shipping grows MR tanker fleet with ship number seven Diversified Danish owner Celsius Shipping continues to boost its fleet and this week confirms a purchase of anther MR tanker. Transocean tipped to have taken tanker from d'Amico The deal takes the company's position in the product tanker sub-sector to seven ships. The latest vessel to join the Celsius fleet is the 53,000-dwt High Force (built 2009). The Shin Kurushima built tanker is on short US drops investigation into liner operators Lines react with relief at the decision of the US Department of Justice to call off its long running antitrust investigation Watch the real-time raising of Helge Ingstad Salvors have begun to raise the wreck of the frigate that sunk after a collision with a Tsakos Energy Navigation tanker in November. Two crane ships started on Tuesday to lift the Helge Ingstad from the seabed off the west coast, the country's armed forces said, according to Reuters. The work is expected to take five to six days if the weather stays benign. The army has said it is evalu Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Ole B. Hjertaker says banks pulling back from shipping business have left the door open for further deals. Holed Turkish cargoship taking on water off Italy A grounded Turkish cargoship is taking on water through three holes in its hull off Italy. The 5,800-dwt Efe Murat (built 1977) got stuck on 23 February off Bari. The damage was found by the coastguard and a Dutch salvor during an inspection, the Repubblica website reported. Two metres of water were discovered in the engine room. Fuel removal operations will begin on Wednesday with the J Lauritzen set to remain in the red during 2019 Lauritzen Bulkers has posted a stable result for 2018, but has warned it is unlikely to return to profitability in 2019. Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen Overall, the J Lauritzen cut its loss from $45.4m in 2017 to $24.3m last year. Earnings were impacted by a $25m one-off charge for special items, which it said was mainly related to the use of provisions for onerous contracts DSME workers walk out over HHI merger plan Unionised workers at Korean shipbuilder DSME have walked out over plans to merge the company with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). They staged a four-hour strike on Tuesday, Aju News reported. This took place after their lunch break and involved 2,000 workers marching in the streets after a rally at the yard in Geoje. HHI union leaders have not yet revealed a timetable for action of their own. Fisher reveals Borealis tanker buy with more to come UK tanker owner James Fisher has continued its fleet rejuvenation with the acquisition of a Borealis Maritime tanker, with more on the way. The company said it had bought the 6,100-dwt products/chemicals carrier Bomar Pluto (built 2006) and renamed it Corrib Fisher. James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV The vessel was the second of two acquisitions it sealed in 2018 for a combined £10.6m ($14m) Eurotankers accelerates sales drive with fourth unit on block Greek outfit circulates yet another veteran tanker for sale, with delivery in the UAE Roxana Shipping to keep tanker pool as in-house entity Greece's Roxana Shipping is now concentrating solely on its owned ships in its tanker pool. The focus on in-house commercial management reverses previous plans to open up the Roxana Tanker Pool to third-party shipowners. Roxana cashes in newbuildings under construction at SPP Project and chartering manager Andrea Vaccari told TradeWinds: "Our pool is an in-house one with no other external membe DNB Markets: VLGC shipowners set for largest spur from cooling trade tension VLGC shipowners are in line for the largest boost following the thawing of trade tensions between Donald Trump's government and China, DNB Markets says. BW LPG moves into gas trading to boost ship use China tipped to buy large quantity of US soybeans VLGC giant BW LPG is one of three stocks which the Norwegian investment bank believes has the most to gain from the development. Analyst Nicolay Saudi Aramco outlines plan to become LNG exporter Middle East crude oil giant will invest both at home and internationally to become world number three in gas and one in chemicals. Lauritzen strikes seven-ship ethylene carrier pool deal with Teekay LNG Partners Canadian energy shipping giant puts its full ethylene carrier fleet into Danish owner's system. Fincantieri orderbook hits record high of $38bn Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has revealed a record orderbook of EUR 33.8bn ($38.4bn) as profit rose in 2018. The cruiseship specialist said net earnings were up at EUR 69m from EUR 53m in 2017. Revenue was also at a record level, rising 9% to EUR 5.5bn. Net debt stood at EUR 494m. CEO Giuseppe Bono said: "The results we have presented prove once again that our company is a leader, a landmar Golar strikes 20-year FLNG lease with BP The deal is expected to net Golar LNG $215m per year BRS Group eyes tanker and S&P expansion after Amazonas Shipping takeover Shipbroker BRS Group has confirmed its takeover of Colombian bulker broker Amazonas Shipping, with a move into tankers and S&P on the cards. It said the new name of the South American shop is BRS Amazonas SAS. TradeWinds first broke the story last week. Amazonas was founded in Bogota more than 30 years ago by Eduardo Silva to serve local Latin American and Caribbean clients, mainly cargo custom Satellite imagery reveals Iran building new aframax Embed: Sadra aframax construction Satellite imagery has confirmed Iran's Sadra shipyard is building another aframax tanker, according to the investigative website Bellingcat. It said that footage obtained by Planet Labs shows a vessel under construction at the island site. The report said a keel was laid in April last year but little progress was made until November, the targeted month for the Eitzen back in Japan as Christiania Shipping inks long-term tanker deal Axel Eitzen has tapped into his old network in Japan to grow the fleet of Christiania Shipping. Eitzen, who engineered a takeover of the former Herning Shipping last year, said today's deal is an important step forward for the company. Christiania has inked a long-term bareboat charter with Kitanihon Shipbuilding for the 12,600-dwt Stellar Wisteria (built 2011). Axel Eitzen leads swoop for Hern Growth of Marshall Islands' flag inspires counsel at Ince Senior associate unravelled nation's culture to learn law Latsis Shipping becomes latest to evolve group branding Greek owner adapts naming of shipmanagement outfits to boost their profile Tanker trades may escape the chaos of a no-deal Brexit Trading under the terms of the World Trade Organization is not expected to alter crude flows and may lead to more Atlantic product tanker demand ABG Shipyard creditors vote for liquidation Creditors of India's bankrupt ABG Shipyard have voted to liquidate the company. The Business Standard cited a written submission made on Monday to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Third time lucky for Liberty in ABG bidding? Sources said that the decision was not unanimous, but above the required threshold. Lenders had rejected two bids for the yard from metals group Liberty House. N Seacoral linked to EMAS Offshore PSV buy Singapore owner Seacoral Maritime has reportedly snapped up a platform supply vessel (PSV) previously chartered by restructuring compatriot EMAS Offshore. Dennis Uy pulls out of EMAS Offshore rescue Brokers said the 3,100-dwt Lewek Ariel (built 2010) changed hands for an undisclosed fee. It has been renamed Pearl Ark 1, according to the Equasis database, which lists the new owner as Pearl Ark o Seadrill loses $360m as it eyes notes buyback Restructured drillship and rig owner Seadrill has posted a lower fourth quarter loss following its US debt restructuring. The John Fredriksen-backed company said the net deficit to 31 December was $360m, versus $2.66bn a year ago. Revenue was lower at $292m against $431m in 2017. Seadrill teams with Sonangol for drillship venture It has total cash of $2bn and an order backlog of the same amoun China tipped to buy large quantity of US soybeans US Agriculture Secretary describes it as "good faith move" by Chinese in message on social media. Indonesian presidential hopeful Subianto bad for bulkers Populist politician argues that country must be "self-sufficient in food" and that imports should be stopped. Paint job short cuts blamed for landing crew in casualty Australian accident investigators said poor supervision also contributed to incident.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
U.S. DoJ drops probe of container shipping companies Companies say a nearly two year old investigation has been dropped. Over 200 groups launch USMCA Coalition The coalition will lobby Congress to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Maritime History Notes: The versatile Victories Although intended to be fast cargo ships, the Victories were readily adaptable for conversion. Driving in-bond CBP and the industry continue to bring clarity and control to a significant import process through regulatory changes and automation. Data helps Nordstrom solve supply chain problems The venerable retailer also uses analytics to build customer loyalty. CBP seizes over $6.5M worth of drugs on border OFAC sanctions target four Venezuelan governors Lineage Logistics acquiring Preferred Freezer Services Port of Virginia ready for South American perishables WiseTech Global purchases Counterchain Owner-operator truck group opposes bigger trucks Import ban sought for fish linked to dolphin deaths Delivery firm Roadie raises $37 million Commerce seeks members for Africa advisory council Matson ship being repaired after minor oil leak

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Japan's Cosmo to load Iranian Heavy crude early Mar as refiners step up lifting Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil will load around 900,000 barrels of Iranian Heavy crude oil in early March as local refiners are rushing to lift as much barrels from Iran during the current 180-day US sanctions waivers, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. Rotterdam bunker fuel faces supply restrictions due to cutterstock shortage: source The bunker fuel market in Rotterdam in The Netherlands is facing some availability issues, due to a shortage of blendstock required to produce on-spec material, a source said Tuesday. Iraq oil minister says crude exports at 3.75 million barrels/day Iraq is exporting 3.75 million barrels of crude a day and is committed to comply with production caps set under the new OPEC agreement, oil minister Thamir Ghadhban told Iraqi news service Furat. USGC MARINE FUEL 0.5% HAS FIRST EVER PHYSICAL TRADE IN PLATTS MOC PROCESS USGC Marine Fuel 0.5% traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process Tuesday, marking the first global physical trade for the product since it launched in January. Product futures pull higher as market moves beyond Trump tweet The oil complex pulled up from overnight lows to settle in positive territory Tuesday, with prompt March NYMEX RBOB closing 4.11 cents higher at $1.5863/gal. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Japan's Cosmo Oil to start supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel from Oct The coker's capacity will likely be 31,000 b/d, from the current 29,000 b/d, when the refinery is shut for turnaround over July-September. Hype around open loop scrubbers likely to risk IMO 2020 compliance: EGCSA Aiming to influence regulations this way risks leading to a fragmented approach to compliance, Gregory said. FUTURES: Oil slips on expected US crude stock build; Trump's tweets "Oil prices getting too high. OPEC, please relax and take it easy," Trump said on Twitter. S&P Global Platts confirms reforms to key Brent crude oil benchmark Platts began consulting with the industry on the proposed changes to its Dated Brent benchmark in September 2018 .

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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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