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BRIEFS

December 17, 2020

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
CMA CGM strengthens presence in Europe- Mediterranean-Middle East & Indian Subcontinent trades with improved EPIC, EPIC2, MEDEX & MEGEM services AYUSH Export Promotion Council on the anvil Exports down by 8.74 pc in November Major expansion underway at Port of Gothenburg UK's inbound supply chains reportedly facing problems due to congestion at key container ports Availment of exemption on temporary import of Durable Containers in terms of Board Circular No. 51/2020 dtd. 20.11.2020 - Provisions in ICES Liladhar Pasoo presented 'Overall Excellence Gold Award' for supply chain & logistics excellence Cautious optimism for Q3 growth: FinMin Industry & government should partner for $5 trillion economy target: Goyal India's first services based Gujarat Maritime Cluster to house arbitration & mediation centre focused on maritime & shipping sector Webinar organised to promote the centre

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ITJ Video News - 17 December 2020 Four for Rostock The Alliance - January sailing schedule Swedish Club's 40th anniversary in Greece Cooperation between Champ and CargoAi National vaccine distribution plan for Italy New combination of rail, road and ship DP World integrating Indo-European offering Paolo Pellegrini takes charge of Italian terminal WFS welcomes Asiana Cargo at MXP Stockholm Norvik Port now fully open Estonian railway to be electrified New chair and board for Frankfurt cargo community "Curiosity of the Day" Delivering the first ATR 72-600F Working for Thyssenkrupp Schulte

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
New drone footage shows the ONE Apus loss could be worse than first feared Carriers with 'money to burn' will pay 'whatever it takes' to secure chartered tonnage IAG Cargo under fire amid claims of lengthy delays and a strike threat Box shortage in India may be easing a little, but trade imbalance widens IT developers move in to support logistics through post-Brexit 'fallout' DP World links with P&O Ferrymasters for integrated India-Europe logistics How the charter and container markets have collided UK Supreme Court overturns block on Heathrow's third runway Market insight: Cashing in on logistics woes - a win-win for the C-suite

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
VIDEO: Keel laid for first Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Richmond, Va., headquartered Dominion Energy reports that it has reached a major milestone-the keel laying-in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), currently being constructed Latest Marine Log digital edition now available The full content of the December issue of Marine Log is now available. Notable features include our first ever Top Women in Maritime profiles and our traditional year-end selections, including coverage on Buttigieg nomination points way to greener Department of Transportation In a sign that under the Biden administration, the Department of Transportation will play a prominent role in helping push the greening of the American economy, President-Elect Joe Biden has announced that Key banks disclose the climate alignment of their ship finance portfolios In a first-of-a-kind climate finance report, 15 financial institutions that are signatories to the Poseidon Principles on green shipping finance have disclosed the climate alignment score of their ship finance portfolios. Announced GE gas turbine chosen for Constellation-class frigate propulsion system GE Marine reports that it has been awarded a contract to provide shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navy's first Constellation class (FFG VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Worldwide access opens to unique Panama registry and crewing services Applicants can make payments, track their application's progress and receive electronic certificates directly from the Panama Embassy in Singapore March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing The Lloyd's List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and... Why we should all be concerned about seafarer mental health A rise in bullying and harassment at sea can be linked to weak leadership, a reduction in community spirit, and... Ship finance bounces back after Deutsche Bank retrenchment 'We really didn't want to be one of 25 lenders in a syndicate and not really be meaningful. A view... Shipping fund has seen record year ahead of new environmental strategy The EnTrust Global maritime outfit has deployed over $600m in 2020 while raising $925m since April. Now, the fund is... UK plans to rival Singapore are more proposal than policy The timing of a leaked set of proposals to bolster the UK flag next year has ruffled feathers and the... Eight crew kidnapped by Gulf of Guinea pirates So far 27 ships have been boarded and 130 crew kidnapped in waters off West Africa, Dryad Global reports Can a bipolar tanker market find equilibrium in 2021? The old shipping adage that cargo is king applies more than ever for 2021. A rising east-west divide, post-Trump geopolitical... Tonnage providers celebrate with a boxship bonanza The surge in demand for containerised freight has seen every available ship put into service. A shortage of tonnage is... Norden shifts exposure from tankers to bulkers Danish owner and operator says it has sold two tankers in recent weeks and bought two secondhand bulk carriers as... UK Ship Register set to take offshore units and revamp tonnage tax after Brexit Singapore repeatedly referenced as comparator for UK flag's future Shell charters four newbuild LNG carriers The LNG tankers, to be built by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, are worth more than $740m. They will be... TOTE Services cut steel at Philly Shipyard for new training vessels The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Ship finance climate report revealed \| Oil heads lower for longer \| Rina ruling sparks class concern \|... BW Group becomes largest shareholder in Navigator Holdings The operator of the world's biggest VLGC fleet is now extending its reach to the smaller LPG carriers segment with... Russian miner to boost Elga coal exports to China The company wants to further boost the volume to 50m tonnes per annum in the longer term, according to general...

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
US East Coast ports avoid gridlock despite rising volumes BNSF again rations space in Los Angeles, Chicago New logistics park to drive Mobile export resins Fluor returns to profit, but COVID-19 blurs project pipeline Scarcity of vaccine-certified airports raises bottleneck concerns Market challenges delay PSA expansion at India's JNPT CloudTrucks nabs $20.5 million amid VC interest in small carrier software

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
War-risk rates set to rise after Red Sea 'terror attack' on Hafnia LR1 Owners face higher premiums as security threat spreads Capesize rates get boost from low supply in Atlantic Basin Stronger cargo flow in Atlantic may cause counter seasonal rally in capesize rates, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas said Hot LNG carrier charter rates can climb higher, Poten says 'Seasonal bump' set to last through winter period as wildcards could cancel out fleet growth concerns Study finds LNG-fuelled VLCCs can save $8,000 per day With LNG much cheaper than conventional fuels, Channoil Consulting and Gibson Shipbrokers see dual fuel vessels as a good investment Scorpio Bulkers sees higher price for latest ultramax sale New York-listed owner deals 28th vessel of the year as sales march continues GEV working on Brazilian deal for 'large fleet' of CNG ships Potential contract is second project Australian owner is preparing for in South America Diamond S Shipping parts ways with top commercial officer after tough year Michael Fogarty had been a veteran of the old OMI Corp and was recruited to Diamond S by chief executive Craig H Stevenson Jr GNMTC on the prowl in S&P market for fleet renewal move As its oldest aframaxes walk out the door, the Libyan state company is actively looking for modern, high-specification ships to replace them Singapore-on-Thames? UK eyes tonnage tax changes but not everyone is happy Sources have said the proposals were mistimed and could create greater friction with Europe during a critical time in Brexit negotiations Shipowner pair moves into top Greek construction firm Altomare principals Dimitris Bakos and John Kaimenakis deepen their close partnership, emerging as joint shareholders in one of Greece's biggest onshore companies Engine makers warn zero-emission marine fuels need green electricity Renewably sourced power is needed for net-zero emission fuels to make well-to-wake reductions in greenhouse gases, says engine makers' association 'The currency of 2021 is emissions': Parker plots way forward for banks Citi's shipping head sets out his hopes for the coming months, including Chinese lenders joining the Poseidon Principles Probunkers applies for LNG bunkering license in Singapore Athens-based company set to revive bunker vessel newbuilding plans in the New Year Norden continues tanker sales and bulker acquisitions Danish player has been shifting its market focus as it sees better earnings prospects on the dry side Eight more seafarers kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria Second successful boarding in two days emphasises need for utmost caution in Gulf of Guinea 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for the sector As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Grimaldi taps Spain's Caixabank for $42.5m in newbuilding finance New loan will fund second of series of new ro-ro vessels due from China Merchant Jinling Shipyard Diana Shipping offers first share buy-back since January New York-listed bulker owner to use cash from ship sales in 'one-off' repurchase deal New Louis Dreyfus venture orders French offshore wind vessels French owner teams with UK's Tidal Transit for crew transfer operations Bullish Swedish Club to set up shop in Singapore Marine insurer is hopeful of expanding further in Asia following the success of its Hong Kong outpost U-Ming pumps $20m into Chinese bulker joint venture Taiwanese shipowner eyes long-term investment in ground-breaking service across Taiwan Strait SM Line back in profit as it bids for Hanjin Heavy yard South Korean container line part of group hoping to take over domestic shipbuilder HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches 'This is the new normal': Read 40 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Greater arbitration transparency expected after UK Supreme Court move Court clarifies the law on appointing arbitrators and apparent bias where multiple appointments overlap Turner Holm: Consensus says there's years of growth ahead for wind vessels Head of research at Clarksons Platou Securities says that while rates are modest in the sector this year, there may be more investments in new vessels Andrew Yeoman: 'The digital version of the insurance market is just getting started' Concirrus chief executive says 2020 was the 'end of the beginning' as digitalisation and new operating models are being embraced Elina Papageorgiou: The industry has only 'scratched the surface' of remote surveys' possibilities Lloyd's Register's UK and Ireland marine and offshore president says the ability to carry out surveys from afar is not new, but Covid-19 made it vital Stamatis Tsantanis: 'The day after tomorrow will not look the same' Chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings says economic stimulus efforts will fuel massive infrastructure projects Nikos Triantafyllakis: 'We must not reach the point of transferring ashore responsibilities that must stay on board' Chief executive of bulker operator W Marine says traditional seamanship values must be preserved, despite Covid-19 accelerating technology change Korinna Tapaktsoglou: 'We have seen firm evidence of positive sentiment and higher rates' Chief financial officer of Pioneer Marine says sale-and-purchase environment will allow bulker owners to renew their fleets Gary Vogel: 'The table is set for a continued rebound' Chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping says path is unchanged for the shipowner, with 2020 standing out as a 'lost year' Thomas Wilhelmsen: 'The New Year will continue to pose uncharted psychosocial challenges for all of us' Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding chief executive says group's people must remain in focus as dedication takes its toll Iro Gidakou: Out of the challenges for seafarers, some opportunities can emerge Maran Gas Maritime master mariner says seafarers are facing challenges in Covid-19, but some new procedures are positives Jens Martin Jensen: Why shipping's future makes it worth going back to chemistry class Athenian Holdings chief executive explains need to decipher NH3, H2, C3, C4 and CH3OH 'This is the new normal': Read 41 shipping players' perspectives on what's changed for shipping As shipping looks toward the post-pandemic world, a cross section of the industry told TradeWinds what's in store. Click on any of the names below to read their views. Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Now is the time to 'act strategically with a long-term vision' Chief executive of Adnoc Logistics & Services says shipping should not lose sight of environmental focus as it rides the rebound Anthony Gurnee: Remember the full meaning of 'sustainability' Ardmore Shipping chief executive says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that financial resilience is key Mikael Skov: Pandemic has 'accelerated the energy transition' Chief executive of tanker owner Hafnia excited for product carrier sector to be better positioned for a post-Covid-19 world Hu Keyi: History shows shipbuilding can overcome the challenges Chief of corporate technology at Jiangnan Shipyard says industry faces continued uncertainty SY Park: 'Favourable opportunities will be created after Covid-19' Chief operating officer of Hyundai Heavy Industries says rising regulation and the Joe Biden administration in the US will fuel demand for new ships and technologies Mohammed Zahirul Islam: 'There is a huge appetite to buy vessels for demolition' Managing director of PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling Industries sees 'hope and opportunity' in the post-pandemic rebound Jasmin Fichte: 'Restructuring, insolvencies and mergers will keep the legal industry extremely busy' Managing partner of Dubai-based law firm Fichte & Co says legal work related to Covid-19 will continue to flow in Mark Friedman: Market will support 'companies that are strong enough to be countercyclical' Senior managing director at Evercore sees a silver lining to the pandemic's impact on shipping Kristin Holth: 'We need to make a deep dive into how resilient we are' Board member at Maersk Tankers and GasLog asks whether shipping has built in enough flexibility to tackle the challenges of the future Paivi Haikkola: Pandemic has 'highlighted the need' for autonomous technologies Senior ecosystem lead at autonomous shipping alliance One Sea says the pandemic has increased demand for technological solutions Chris Moncrieff: Remote work has enhanced the challenges of the 'old ways' The chartering advisor and co-owner of VesselAdmin says a common digital chartering platform is inevitable in offshore Su Yin Anand: Year of challenges 'resulted in a flight to innovation' Maritime lawyer and founder of The Captain's Table innovation programme says it is a great time for people who want to make a real impact to get on board with shipping Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst' Diana Shipping's deputy chief executive says that while Covid-19 has facilitated new communications and technical solutions, it has also highlighted the importance of physical presence Covid-19 drives whirlwind change after year that tested shipping's resilience A year overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to crew welfare standards, but longer-term themes of shipping's future shape also emerged as key messages from our annual survey of leading industry figures Constantin Baack: Changes 'will continue to accelerate the charter rate boom' Chief executive of MPC Container Ships says Covid-19 has created more regional trade and created structural shifts in consumer behaviour Carmelita Hartoto: 'We need to concentrate on our core shipping operation' Chief executive of the Andhika Group and chairwoman of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association says her company is outsourcing and adopting digital technologies to stay focused on what is important Monica Kohli: Covid-19 to lead to overhaul of pandemic clauses Gard senior lawyer says coronavirus has moved digitalisation of insurance forward and will lead to charter contract changes Fabiola Hernandez: A return to the pre-Covid-19 environment looks unlikely Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions' HSEQ and technical director says the pandemic has not been in the way of the march to LNG fuel Philipp Wunschmann: Resiliency in Covid-19 has been 'proof of concept' Head of shipping at Berenberg says bank has had no defaults amid the Covid-19 pandemic Tom Crowley: Providing supply chain resiliency from home Chairman and chief executive of Crowley Maritime says continued support and vigilance is key to crew welfare challenge Zhou Ling: 'Nobody gave us nasty surprises whatsoever' Head of shipping at CMB Financial Leasing is optimistic after even cruise sector managed to avoid causing problems for financier Alexandra Willcox: More arrests and more judicial sales ahead Eggar Forrester Shipbrokers' director explains how Covid-19 has changed the market for court sales Quintin Kneen: Mariners should have priority access to vaccines Tidewater chief executive says mariners were forgotten in the 'fog of war' during Covid-19 crisis Christine Duffy: 'We're seeing pent-up consumer demand' But Carnival Cruise Line's president acknowledges that the passenger experience will change when the sector returns to business Anita Gajadhar: Building resistance in an 'ever-changing global environment' Managing director of Proman Shipping says the pandemic has taught important lessons about volatility of fossil fuels Vincent Lai: 'We do need to take care of the fundamental' Landbridge Holdings chief executive says that as shipowners talk about technology and revolutionary future fuels, focus should be on seafarer well-being Booming boxship markets scupper Samherji's second offer for Eimskip Icelandic company's investors reject attempt by fish processor to buy company Thoresen makes second bulker acquisition of 2020 Singapore shipowner linked to Scorpio Bulkers ultramax first reported sold in late October HOLD chops MPC Container Ships stake but retains trust in bosses Hungarian investment company is sticking around despite recent share sale Clarksons forecasts slight rebound for bulkers in 2021 despite 'headwinds' But the shipbroker warned that 'clear risks remain' Shipping industry sails through storms of 2020 with pride intact Optimism rebounds as news of Covid-19 vaccine gives shipping markets a shot in the arm Dry bulk poised for growth in 2021 amid Covid-19 recovery In 'extraordinary outcome', period charter market robustness points to improvements next year Jordan's Arab Ship Management buys Chinese ropax vessel Purchase is the first non-scrap deal involving an Asian-owned ropax this year Australia plays down talk of retaliatory iron ore levy on China Prime minister Scott Morrison says coal import ban would breach World Trade Organisation rules HFW Singapore gets down and dirty with anniversary beach clean-up Law firm celebrates 30 years in Singapore by helping to clean up its beaches Pacific International Lines sells another bulker as it stages dry cargo exit Dry bulk exit reportedly linked to restructuring that will see Singaporean shipowner focus on core liner business Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers drops down suezmax to MLP US-listed partnership has also entered into a new $25m revolving credit facility with Shinsei Bank The results are in: first Poseidon Principles report reveals banks' green compliance levels Big difference in portfolios' decarbonisation compliance as Michael Parker hails ship finance's pioneers

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Qantas Freight renews domestic air contract with TNT/FedEx Australia FedEx Express and TNT Express are integrating. They will continue to outsource airfreight to Qantas under a new deal. News alert: Regulators warn container lines to stop refusing US exports Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners. Container ports are booming - and not just on West Coast Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade. Delta Air Lines moves Pfizer vaccine on passenger flights (with video) Delta joins the caravan of airlines moving COVID vaccines. Air Canada gets ready. ONE Apus container loss shows need for 'real-time information' Removal of dislodged containers is expected to take more than a month, and none of the 1,816 units that fell into the Pacific have been... No dry ice shortage, FedEx and UPS say The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Crude settles at 10-month highs following US inventory draw Crude futures settled higher Dec. 16 on the heels of a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw. TENDER DATA: Iraq's SOMO sells straight-run fuel oil for Q1 2021 loading SOMO last sold 475,000-871,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil loading in November and December to Shuaa Altaka, PTT and Anlel at a premium of $18-$20/mt to MOPAG 180 CST fuel oil assessments, FOB. US crude exports climb on week, end of year spike expected US crude exports climbed on the week ended on Dec. 11 from a more-than two-year low, according to data released on Dec. 16 from the Energy Information Administration, as a flurry of fixture activity for the end of a year indicates a further jump in flows in future weeks. TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Lanka IOC seeks marine fuel 0.5% for H1 Jan delivery Lanka IOC occasionally seeks marine fuel 0.5% volumes from the spot market via tender to meet bunker demand at Trincomalee. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks reach highest since late August Stockpiles of oil products at the UAE port of Fujairah jumped 6.7% in the week to Dec. 14 to their highest level since the end of August, the latest data from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone shows. Container rates soar on the North Asia-to-Europe trade routes North Aisa-to-UK route sees three-and-a-half-fold increase Rates expected to hold until Lunar New Year CMA-CGM to increase capacity to Europe by 10% in 2021 Equipment shortage issues causing disruption on backhaul trades INDONESIA DATA: October jet fuel imports total 40,890 mt No jet fuel imports over May-Sept. Air travel crippled by COVID-19 INDONESIA DATA: Oct gasoil imports hit 6-month high on looser COVID restrictions Indonesia's gasoil imports up 6.2% on year Inflows from Singapore more than double Poseidon Principles report shows 20% alignment with IMO climate goals Half of disclosing banks showed close alignment Environmental conditions already affecting loans ExxonMobil, Dutch Vopak to study potential South African LNG import terminal Agree MOU to carry out feasibility study S Africa eyeing gas to replace dirtier coal US major says 'well positioned' to supply LNG Angola's Feb crude loadings down on month at 1.096 mil b/d Total of 32 cargoes in Feb, down from 38 in Jan No cargoes of Palanca, Saxi or Mondo to load in Feb Algeria cuts fuel imports to zero in 2020 as demand sinks: Sonatrach CEO Algeria has cut its fuel imports to zero this year as a result of falling demand, Toufik Hakkar, the CEO of Sonatrach, said on the private TV channel Echourouk. S&P Global Platts to publish first voluntary carbon credit price assessments First in a suite of voluntary carbon benchmarks Platts CEC to reflect CORSIA-eligible credits Voluntary markets 'set to grow exponentially' JAPAN DATA: Dec. 6-12 oil product exports drop 25.8% to 1.48 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports fell 25.8% week on week to 1.48 million barrels over Dec. 6-12, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Petroleum Association of Japan. Asian transport fuel demand in for slow recovery despite vaccine hopes: sources Underlying long-term jet demand fundamentals remain poor Influx of Chinese gasoline barrels offsets buying interest: sources **Gasoil demand remains uncertain on rising infections

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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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