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May 13, 2011

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*Shipping News* Boat Asia 2011 opens large and luxe Boat Asia 2011 opened yesterday, larger and more luxurious with several more firsts under its belt. Norden keeps outlook after Q1 profits fall Danish shipping line D/S Norden reported a smaller-than-forecast drop in operating profits for the first quarter, hit by a steep drop in dry-bulk spot rates, and said 2011 remains a challenging year. Earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) fell to US$30.0 million in January-March from US$68.6 million in the first quarter last year, the dry cargo and tanker shipping company said yesterday.

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OOCL and NYK cement charter deal for four 13,000-TEU ships Maersk increases piracy surcharge to US$200-$500 to pass on rising costs Hapag-Lloyd pre-tax profit up 140pc, but obligations drag net into loss Hanjin loses US$11 million on low rates, oversupply - despite rising volumes Shanghai container index up on all routes, but Asia-Europe FMC to hold secret session on value of freight rate derivatives China coastal shipping suffers from overcapacity and high yuan Shanghai's Japan import growth declines in March Chongqing handles 85,000 TEU of international cargo in first quarter Doha trade round fails to deliver, say US trade groups Emirates adds south China calls to Asia-Africa loop Deutsche Post DHL posts first quarter profit of US$462 million American Feeder Lines to make weekly calls on once mighty Halifax Bunker surcharges expected to surpass record highs this summer Feb NAFTA trade increases 11.8pc, US-Can up 10pc - US-Mex up 14pc Sri Lanka's Colombo struggles with capacity, expansion plans underway Drewry air freight index recovering after year-on-year decline China Southern's Xiamen Airlines orders six 787 Dreamliners from Boeing Qantas engineers call off strike, but flight cancellations remain TIACA appoints four more heavy hitters to 'already strong' board

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A. S. Shipping Agency donates mobile van to Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Arshiya registers 56 pc jump in FY 11 consolidated revenue Hindustan Cargo is truly a company with a social cause Maersk vessel makes maiden call at ICTT as part of new service Maritime security firms form code of conduct & ethics NSCSA adds Mundra call to regular liner service NYK & OOCL finalise charter agreement for four 13,000-TEU vessels Adani Enterprises net profit zooms in Q4 & FY 11 Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approves dry bulk terminal off Tekra Nhava Sheva CFS blaze put out Govt to limit cotton yarn exports once again New PPP policy will not be too rigid: Gopalan

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MAY 12, 2011
Call for third Hong Kong runway The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics (Haffa) believes that the two runways at Hong Kong airport, the world's largest airfreight hub, will only be able to h... Transaero fleet expands to 60 aircraft Russia's Transaero Airlines has increased its fleet to 60 aircraft after taking delivery of new generation Boeing B747-400 wide-body long-haul equipment. With its 15th aircraft of ... AA Cargo adds direct uplift between Finland and Chicago American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has launched a new direct service between the Finnish capital Helsinki and Chicago IL (USA). The route, operated by B767-300, is the latest expan... Railcargo Austria posts loss again Railcargo Austria, the railfreight arm of Austria's state railway OeBB, posted a loss of EUR 353 million in 2010. The result led to a consolidated deficit of EUR 330 million f... Australian railway company orders new locomotives The rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Australia has ordered nine 4,400 hp locomotives and plans to order more rolling stock and other facilities. This takes the company's... Germany: increase in new truck registrations A total of 31,000 commercial vehicles were newly registered in Germany in April, 13.7% more than in the same month in 2010. The number of new tractors leapt by 48.5%, and... Renault Trucks opens branch office in Tunisia The French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks is opening a branch office in Tunisia called 'Renault Trucks Tunis. To date Ennakl Automobile Importeur was the official r... The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w... Martin Bencher Group opens new office in Sao Paulo The Martin Bencher Group, a Denmark-based professional shipping and forwarding service provider, opened a new office in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on 6 May. The facility is managed by Mikk... Presented: Antwerp-Chongqing rail connection for cargo A rail connection for moving cargo between Antwerp and Chongqing (China) was recently presented in Antwerp (Belgium). The project was established in 2010 by POM Antwerp (Devel... The European Marine Equipment Council elects new board The European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) has appointed its new board as follows: Lars Gorvell-Dahll (Kongsberg) was chosen as president and Dirk Lehmann (Becker Marine Systems)... Duisport and Currenta step up collaboration The duisport group (Duisburger Hafen AG) and the chemical park operator Currenta GmbH, a joint venture between Bayer AG and Lanxess Deutschland GmbH, want to intensify their excell... Japan's shipping lines' prognoses for current financial year down The three Japanese deepsea shipping lines, NYK, K Line and MOL, are all expecting to have their 2011 profits dented by the impact of the earthquake that hit the country in Mar... Maersk Line to raise rates on Asia-Europe route The Danish carrier Maersk Line is raising the rates on the Asia to Europe route by USD 250 per teu on 1 June 2011. The increase will apply to all dry and reefer cargo moving from a... VW wants to take over MAN entirely Germany's Volkswagen corporation (VW) and Scania want to take over the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN. VW already owns around 30% of MAN's shares and has made a suitable takeo...

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MAY 12, 2011
House reverses Gulf drilling moratorium Olympic Shipping orders third MT 6015 at Kleven MAIB issues report on containership elevator fatality

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MAY 12, 2011
The Greenbrier Companies making management changes NYK joining OOCL to charter four box chips Port Metro Vancouver expects big surge in cruise passengers ATA taps Jamie Hammons as regional vice president US inks deal with China for enhanced trade security

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MAY 12, 2011
Pick-up in Indonesia coal demand keeps supramaxes afloat Bright spot in a languishing market is pickup in coal demand bound for India's east coast Transatlantic medium range tanker rates set to fall further Earnings nudge down as ballasters crowd into northwest Europe Norden predicts daily MR tanker earnings of $13,000 Denmark's Norden, which has 37 product tankers alongside its dry bulk fleet, has predicted that earnings for its tankers will total around $13,000 per day in the next two years Panamax charter rates lose ground Prices fall despite optimistic mood from dry bulk owners at Mare Forum Italy China eyes more Arctic business Norwegian shipowner also keen to encourage two-way traffic on northern sea route MAIB warns of danger in lifeboat davits proximity switches Malfunction identified as cause of fatal accident on car carrier Tombarra Maersk boss cautions against fair-weather investments Weaker players who seek short-term returns can undermine market, but are then more likely to disappear Teekay Offshore Partners promises bigger dividends Boost to cash distribution in the first quarter Teekay LNG Partners hints of asset acquisitions Activity picking up in LNG sector, says chief executive Peter Evensen Contract cover allows Teekay Tankers to sustain dividends Company achieves $0.25 a share against weak spot market Wilh. Wilhelmsen profits ride a rollercoaster First quarter surges 31% year on year but is down sharply on last three months of 2010 Hapag-Lloyd in the red as soaring bunker costs hit earnings Carrier warns of tougher competition to come in second quarter Higher revenues for Aegean but profits fall Bunker operator posts solid first-quarter results, though rising fuel costs hit operating profit APMT hit by political and climatical events Unrest in Arab countries and Japan's quake cost terminal operator $12m Teekay losses double amid low spot rates and tonnage oversupply Diversity prevents company from being worse hit as 'challenging' year begins, says new chief executive Gratsos urges owners to insist on 'more profitable' fuel-efficient ships Yards 'need a kick' to abandon gas-guzzling designs, claims chamber president MISC full-year profits more than double from previous 12 months Malaysian shipping group posts improved bottom line after selling ships and subsidiary HCI Capital and Lloyd Fonds end first quarter still in the red KG companies continue to suffer Analysts back Transocean despite weak results Dahlman Rose blames perception of potential Deepwater Horizon liability for low ratio enterprise value Time is ripe for new LNG pricing model in Japan The case for cutting the link between natural gas and oil prices may seem incontrovertible, but there is is no alternative mechanism on the drawing board Sale of Malta Freeport proves tricky As CMA CGM seeks buyer for transhipment hub, wisdom of shipowners investing in ports is questioned Croatia's shipyards struggle to find investors Efforts to find backers hampered by constraints imposed by EU membership Amlin concerned over Netherlands-based insurance unit While London marine market rates rise, ACI's prospects are poor as premium tumbles in first quarter STX Pan Ocean reports $48m loss South Korean shipping company blames dry bulk market depression and rising fuel costs for hitting sales increase of 4.7% Norden weathers dry bulk 'perfect storm' Hedging strategy helps company return first-quarter net profit of $69m Hanjin Shipping sees net loss of $97m Asia-Europe competition hits boxship business, but bulk operations record $17m operating profit ICTSI net profit jumps 25% to $28.5m Growth due to economic recovery in key markets and solid performance in Asian ports

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MAY 12, 2011
Two killed in yard blast TWO MEN were killed in a shipyard blast in western Singapore this afternoon Qatargas threatens Europe QATARGAS has threatened to redirect LNG supplies away from Europe if importers there continue to rely on spot markets, IHS World Markets Energy reported today StealthGas selling four ships NASDAQ-listed StealthGas is selling four LPG carriers for a total $26M as it works to purge older vessels from its tanker fleet Norden defies its gloomy '11 forecast DS NORDEN today reported a 10% first-quarter rise in profits, defying its own February prediction of "a mediocre year" LNG unit powers Repsol REPSOL of Spain said today its net profits rose in the first quarter, powered by a 238.2% rise in operating income from its LNG division France to replace rescue tug FRANCE is planning to move a rescue and assistance tug to the Dover Strait after the UK decided not to renew the charter of another rescue tug covering the area STX Europe swings to black STX EUROPE returned to profits in the first quarter, despite a drop in revenues STX Pan Ocean slips STX PAN Ocean said today it lost $48.7M in 1Q2011, reversing profits of $20.17M for that quarter last year IEA turns negative TODAY'S monthly forecast from the International Energy Agency has trimmed the oil demand outlook, citing higher pump prices and weaker economic growth LNG shipping feels impact from Medgaz SPAIN'S LNG imports dropped 9% in April, the first full month that the alternative Medgaz pipeline has operated, IHS World Markets Energy reported today MISC loses $102.7M MISC SAID today that it lost 307.9M ringgit ($102.7M) for its fourth quarter ending 31 March, reversing net profits of 196.4M ringgit for the same period last year Hanjin to cut after losses HANJIN Shipping said today it plans "cost-cutting measures" after revealing operating losses for the first quarter of $11M - despite total sales of nearly $2Bn Seven bid for Vanino RUSSIA'S FAS anti-monopoly office has said seven companies have formally applied to bid in the auction - closing today - of the government's 55% port shareholding in Vanino Tallinn boosts volumes ESTONIA'S port of Tallinn has announced that it handled 3.63M tonnes last month, a 12.7% rise year on year Wilh Wilhelmsen posts jump in profits NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding today said its net profits rose to $22

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MAY 12, 2011
Panama Canal Receives Bids for New Bridge The Panama Canal Authority received six proposals Tuesday from design and engineering companies or consortia around the world for the... Railroads Bulk Loads Fall, Intermodal Grows Carload traffic on North America's largest railroads slipped 1 percent in the most recent week, extending a slide the rails... Senators Propose Extending TIGER Grant Program A bipartisan group of senators is proposing legislation to extend the Department of Transportation's TIGER grant program through fiscal 2018,... Panalpina Adds Second Hong Kong-Huntsville Flight Forwarder Panalpina is expanding its scheduled freighter operations through Huntsville, Ala., with a second weekly service connecting the city to... DHL Converting Aircraft for Europe Fleet DHL Express will modernize its fleet in Europe with the acquisition of 13 A300-600 passenger aircraft and conversion of the... Cargo Rebounds at Hong Kong Airport Hong Kong International Airport's freight volume 6.2 percent in March over the same month a year ago as expedited shipping... Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent in April Retail sales rose for the 10th straight month in April, driven by higher prices at gasoline stations and grocery stores,... Greenbrier Taps Eitzen to Head Rail, Marine Units Railcar and barge manufacturer Greenbrier Companies named Mark Eitzen as vice president and general manager of its Gunderson factory in... Japanese Exports Still Declining After Disasters Japan's exports to the rest of the world are still sinking in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami... Japanese Freight Forwarders Expand in Indochina Two Japanese international freight forwarders expanded their operations into Indochina, a Southeast Asian region sandwiched by two Asian giants --... ILWU Working to Keep California Ports Competitive The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has a reputation of militancy, but a Southern California union official said recent history... Hanjin Container Losses Grow to $28 Million Hanjin Shipping lost $28 million on container operations in the first quarter, compared with $23 million a year earlier, as... NYK to Charter New OOCL Ships in Grand Alliance Upgrade NYK will charter another four vessels with capacities of 13,000 20-foot equivalent units from OOCL under a new agreement between... India's Tariff Authority Orders Port Rate Reduction India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports ordered a 35-percent reduction in the scale of rates currently applied by Chennai Container... CMA CGM Discussing Sale of Stake in Malta Hub French ocean carrier CMA CGM is in talks over the sale of a minority stake in Malta Freeport Terminals, one... Hapag-Lloyd Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates Hapag-Lloyd announced general rate increases effective July 1 for all cargoes and container types for the North Atlantic and Europe-Mexico... Hapag-Lloyd Slides to $31.8 Million Loss Hapag-Lloyd fell to a $31.8 million loss after interest and taxes in the first quarter despite an improvement in operating...

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MAY 12, 2011
APM T's Fejfer demands 'above market' rates of growth Maersk expects 'challenging Q2', but 'above market profitability' Seacube stays strong CMA CGM confirms Malta talks NYK to charter 13,000TEU newbuilds from OOCL

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MAY 12, 2011
Cido sale ignites buzz Market chatter fingers AP Moller-Maersk and Navios as top contenders in acquisition of 20 Asian products tankers. StealthGas cleans house Harry Vafias at the helm as Nasdaq-listed owner sheds four LPG carriers in anticipation of reinforcements. Offshore helps STX Europe Korean-owned yard group boosted in first quarter by increased demand in oil and gas support vessel sector. Teekay margins squeezed Peter Evensen-led tanker player's woes continue as first quarter deficit spirals downwards. Navios repeats notes trick Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner plots $105m swoop to fund the last of its seven VLCCs. TOO war chest intact Teekay Corp shuttle tanker wing poised to pursue growth with $380m worth of firepower following first quarter win. Tough for Teekay LNG Tanker and gas carrier arm of Teekay group sees Q1 profit slashed as exchange loss hits home. Teekay Tankers tops bets Bruce Chan-led owner toasts lending coup and also thanks Libyan trouble for stronger than forecast first quarter. Hurtigruten stays upbeat Record passenger numbers in the first quarter but Oslo-listed company remains in the red. Olympic back at Kleven Stig Remoy-led owner contracts third supply ship at Norwegian shipyard. Yard sale helps MISC Malaysian shipping giant's annual profit boosted by Malaysia Marine listing, but fourth quarter proved a struggle. 'No Maersk LNG bid' Carsten Mortensen says Danish owner will not be in the running to buy rival's gas ships as it sights bulker and tanker openings. Olsen loses wind charter Oslo-listed company has $40m wind vessel contract blown away but gets $1.35m compensation. Two killed in blast Workers die in explosion on barge at Haosen Marine in Tuas area of Singapore. U-Ming earnings slump Taiwanese bulker owner's profit slashed in first quarter as revenue falls. Oslo blow for quoted pair Jinhui and BW Offshore slip off prestigious Oslo Bors Benchmark Index to be replaced by a couple of companies from the Fredriksen Group.

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MAY 12, 2011
OOCL expanding Scandinavian loops Liner carrier OOCL said Thursday it is adding two calls and capacity to its two-loop Scandinavian Express (SBX) service. The line said the SBX2 loop will add a call at Kotka in Finland and a second call in St. Petersburg to give a revised rotation... MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers MOL's Q1 transpacific reliability suffers Liner carrier MOL said this week its on-time performance worsened in the first quarter on the transpacific and transatlantic trades, but improved between Asia and ... NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK to charter 4 of OOCL's new big ships NYK Line said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with fellow liner carrier OOCL to charter four of the 13,000-TEU ships OOCL has ordered in recent weeks. OOCL... Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 loss Korean container line Hanjin Shipping suffered a $28 million first quarter operating loss, despite revenue increasing 19 percent to $1.6 billion. The loss was more acute than the $23 million the line lost in the first quarter of 2010. Hanjin's con... Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profit German container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Revenue for the line increased 16.5 percent to $2.1 billion (1.5 billion euros) a... Japan/North America capacity drops Allocated capacity from Japan to North America has fallen markedly since early April, according to figures from American Shipper research affiliate ComPair Data. Allocated capacity -- that is, ComPair Data's estimate of the portion of vessel capac... 'A cultural change' Ports and Terminals Carriers' 1st quarter Hapag-Lloyd books $23 million Q1 profitGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd said Thursday it made $22.9 million (16.1 million euros) in the first quarter, a 140.3 percent increase on the same period in 2010. Hanjin sinks to $28 million Q1 lossKorean c... US trade grows U.S. exports up 4.6% in MarchThe U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday reported the country's exports of goods and services in March increased 4.6 percent from February 2011 to a record $172.7 billion. The monthly increase in the export value for ...

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MAY 12, 2011
Fujairah market softens In Cape Town deliveries available for supply up to and including May 26. Move to subsidise fuel costs under attack Help for European fishing fleets will encourage 'fuel intensive, environmentally damaging fishing practices.' Prices fall in Rotterdam and Hamburg Some suppliers fully booked in Piraeus. Onshore fuel oil stocks slightly lower Arbitrage volumes to slacken in June. Hedging deals boost Norden's Q1 results But 2011 'is still expected to become a challenging year'. LNG supply network 'will come quickly' Small Norwegian company that has pioneered LNG supply to ships demonstrates potential for more widespread use. Wilh. Wilhelmsen back in profit despite rising bunker prices 'The underlying market development is positive,' says Jan Eyvin Wang, president and CEO of WWASA. Captain was playing video games in run-up to grounding Tugboat spilled 6,400 gallons of bunker fuel after hitting Exxon Valdez reef. Double-digit losses in key Asian ports 'Average' demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday. Marine biofuel programme takes off in France Ennesys SAS working in project financed by state authorities to produce marine biofuel for fishing vessels. TEN posts narrowing net profit in Q1 Company's aframaxes and product carriers 'hard hit' by rising bunker costs. NYK fleet introduces improved version of IMO's EEOI Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) issues Prime Ship-GREEN/EEOI to NYK fleet. Mexican bunker supplier secures funding for expansion Fund to be used for installation of additional infrastructure. Japanese company starts study on solar, wind power for large vessels 'Aquarius System will play an important role,' said Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power. Rising bunker prices hit TBS International earnings 'Continued weakness' of freight rate, together with other factors further affect TBS earnings.

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In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue

Miami

Decrease in passengers embarked

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%

Palermo

Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

INDUSTRY

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

Genoa

Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

Singapore

The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

SHIPPING

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

Gothenburg/Vaasa

The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå

PORTS

Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.

London/Ferrol

30-year concession contract

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding

Seongnam/San Francisco

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%

Ankara

In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%

Panama

They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)

PORTS

Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter

Beijing

Containers also reach their maximum peak

PORTS

The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.

Hong Kong

Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%

TRADE

US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year

Washington/Beijing

Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector

Brussels

Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers

INDUSTRY

Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Trieste/Naples

They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors

PORTS

A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.

Rome

Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping

PORTS

CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah

Marseille

An investment of 450 million dollars is planned

ACCIDENTS

The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.

Ismailia

Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

Miami

Good prospects also for the 2026 season

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

PORTS

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

Rotterdam

Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

TRADE

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

Dhaka

A direct air link between the two countries is planned.

SHIPPING

The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.

Shanghai

Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.

Berlin

Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

SHIPYARDS

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

Gyeongju

HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement

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.

Rome/Salerno

The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.

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

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

CRUISES

Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta

Geneva

Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites

PORTS

Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months

Livorno

In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino

INDUSTRY

Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders

Helsinki

The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPPING

COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels

Shanghai

Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs

PORTS

Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.

Genoa

The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.

CRUISES

Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.

Genoa

An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem

Trieste

It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships

Keelung

They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships

PORTS

Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened

River

It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic

PORTS

New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports

Tirana

2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape

Bari

The designations of some local administrations are still missing

PORTS

The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.

Rome

Parliamentary process completed

COMPANIES

Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco

Genoa

Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area

PORTS

The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.

Gioia Tauro

The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033

PORTS

In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%

La Goulette

Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines

Atlanta

Revenues down by -3.7%

ASSOCIATIONS

Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry

Victoria

The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Cagliari

Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

SHIPPING

The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.

Naples

It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs

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

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

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

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%

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

››› 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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text moves 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

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

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

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%)

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