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BRIEFS

February 12, 2013

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Harbin's first bonded warehouses saves time and money on Russian timber Yunnan to spend US$1.59 billion on China-ASEAN bonded logistics port Speedy Guangxi highway builders to reach 6,000 kilometres in 5 years Tibet spent US$11.14 million on checkpoint infrastructure in 2012 China UnionPay cooperates with express industry to streamline payments Maersk pushes EU reefer legislation and its foam insulator product CMA Ships joins online platform TradeNet to assist in crew management CN to spend US$1.9 billion in capital improvement to upgrade network UK freight forwarder Davies Turner invests in greener logistics to Turkey Cathay Pacific adds fifth daily flight to London Heathrow on June 27 Frankfurt Hahn's long-time chief quits debt-laden airport as cargo falls United Airlines wins award for being open to employing homosexuals

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
AADA hikes China-Australia rate from March 15 AMTOI hosts interactive session with local trade in coordination with Port of Antwerp Contract negotiations increasingly using container price indices Govt should fund IWT, suggests Parliamentary Committee ISAA holds first-ever regional meeting in India MOL announces launch of new China-Middle East Express (CMX) service OOCL increases per reefer box rate on Far East-MidEast lane from March 15 P&I Club correspondents under pressure to take out indemnity insurance ShipServ signs CMA Ships UK forwarders welcome news of tentative US port labour agreement WCA expands management team Port of Antwerp holds annual reception, reaffirms commitment to India Throughput at Major Ports drops by 3 pc in April-Dec. Quick Take

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
After good 2012, Finnair cargo volumes decrease in January The Scandinavian airline Finnair was able to turn the whole year 2012 into a profitable one for the group for the first time since 2007. The carrier's operational result was EUR 44... HHLA fulfils expectations The German service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) generated provisional corporate revenues of around EUR 1.125 billion in business year 2012, compared to EUR 1.217... New operator for Telford international railfreight park DB Schenker Rail has officially become the new operator of Telford international railfreight park and has integrated the terminal into its existing terminal network throughout the ... US ban on Afghan carrier lifted The Afghan carrier Kam Air has commended the US Central Command for its decision to suspend its recent contracting ban on the airline (cf. ITJ Daily of 31 January 2013) after its t... Ewals Cargo Care participating in Green Freight Europe programme The Dutch service provider Ewals Cargo Care has joined Green Freight Europe, a voluntary scheme to improve the environmental performance of road freight transport in Europe. Over a... Securing air cargo supply chain Speaking at the Secure Freight Forum held at the offices of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) in Geneva (Switzerland), the trade body's director general and CEO, T... UPS to rollout electric vehicle fleet in California The US integrator UPS is set to deploy 100 fully electric commercial vehicles for parcel delivery in California. These electric trucks will reduce the consumption of conventional m... USA: hundreds of transport infrastructure projects now underway The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced that the USA's major freight railroads plan to invest an estimated USD 24.5 billion in 2013. The money will be used to bui... Commercial vehicle registrations increased in UK Commercial vehicle registrations in the UK rose by 5.6% to 18,931 units in January 2013, according to the latest data of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Van registr... CCO of Maersk resigns Lucas Vos, the chief commercial officer of the Danish carrier Maersk Line, is to leave the group by 1 May 2013. Vos, who has been a member of the company's management board since 2... Fresh blood for EMS Chartering EMS Chartering GmbH & Co. KG has taken on another six shipping agents. They include Latvian national Anna Bockareva, Patrick Brunjes, Andrea Ahrenholz and Liguo Wanga (from Chi... Nippon Express takes over Franco Vago in Italy Nippon Express (Europe) GmbH signed a purchase agreement for all shares in the Italian forwarding and logistics firm Franco Vago SpA at the end of January. Florence-based Franco Va... SDV adding Colombia to global network The French logistics service provider SDV is creating a subsidiary company in Colombia, thereby extending its current network in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay to ano... Conqueror the latest member of Elite Association of Logistic Networks Conqueror Freight Network has joined the Elite Association of Logistic Networks (Elite) after passing the qualifying criteria for membership. Conqueror becomes the tenth network to... WCA expands management team On 1 February, airfreight industry specialist Reha Erman joined the WCA Family as regional manager for the Americas, after spending the previous seven years as director of sales fo...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Harvey Gulf gets $100 million charter for newbuild Carnival Triumph gets some shipboard power back Yale docs report first results from seafarer health study Technip names newbuild medium construction vessel OceanSaver offers BWT "future-proofing" deal BIW awarded $6.8 million LCS-2 contract Engine room fire disables Carnival Triumph

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Port of Seattle announces finalists for commission post Commerce Department finds US exports reach all-time high Maritime Administration starts Port of Guam improvements Work begins in Budd Inlet to remove toxic derelict pilings Squalicum Harbor Boat Launch closed for pile driving/float work

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Beyond the blame game The industry must look more deeply into casualties and stop criminalising seafarers Rules for Use of Force article has error Sceg is not included in drafting team for ongoing development Tomasos secures Chinese funding for tankers China Development Bank in bilateral finance for Guangzhou newbuild brace Rightship EVDI backer welcomes IACS move on efficiency index Shipping can learn from energy efficiency financing models, says Carbon War Room PSV to be given futuristic Rolls-Royce bridge system Platform supply vessel employs an innovative Rolls-Royce bridge design Dim sum bonds set to attract maritime issuers again this year Following a lacklustre period of almost no interest, companies are eyeing the offshore yuan market again LDA buys four handies for Roullier joint venture Vessels due for delivery this year and next Greeks buy small tanker pair for $8m Price for combined chemical and oil vessels in line with market levels Carisbrooke confirms hijacking Three crew kidnapped off Cameroon Hijacking reignites debate over ransoms P&I clubs consider their involvement in paying pirates Replacement found for damaged Emma Maersk Maersk Line shuffles ships around after engineroom flood VLGC rate stagnation ends as charterers enter market Ships booked to take cargoes to Asia, where LPG prices have risen P&O Ferries protests over Eurotunnel bid to run Calais and Boulogne Channel Tunnel operator's move could lead to 'substantial lessening of competition' in shortsea services between the UK and France Impairment widens Nordic American loss Suezmax spot market specialist insists it is on solid footing as reported TCE rate posts decline Maersk Line holds on to top performance spot in 2012 SeaIntel's container carriers' schedule reliability report sees MSC as most improved line Scrapping activity slows to a crawl Meanwhile prices in the Far East close in on the Indian subcontinent market Five crew dead in lifeboat drill accident in Canary Islands - Updated Lifeboat falls 51 feet into sea after cable snaps during Thomson Majesty call in Santa Cruz de la Palma Mercator Lines sells VLOC at $23m loss to pay debts Singapore dry bulk owner needs to pay compensation to other owners The industry's lifeblood Pious talk from shipowners about the attractions of a career at sea means little unless the industry lives up to its obligations to seafarers Can industry learn from lifeboat loss? A range of possible failures raises the issue of a more holistic approach to lifeboat safety Antwerp seals pact with Rosmorport Five-year collaboration is part of strategic development plan for Russian ports Taking it onshore Support by several shipping giants for a drive to create jobs for younger people in Somalia is a laudable first step

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Grimaldi sees ro-ro edge over shortsea boxes ITALY'S Grimaldi is aiming to capture significant volumes of reefer perishables from box lines on intra-Med routes US investigating coal export royalties ROYALTIES for exports are being audited over allegations that traders are bilking US taxpayers out of money paid in connection with coal mined on federal land Many lifeboat risk factors highlighted A RANGE of factors could have caused failure of Thomson Majesty's lifeboat winch cable, a technical authority told Fairplay today US docker deal buoys box forecast for 2013 US BOX importers have raised their volume growth prediction because of the tentative labour accord reached earlier this month Fire cripples cruise ship CARNIVAL Triumph remained adrift and waiting for a tow off Mexico today after an engine room fire knocked out its propulsion system Seadrill-SapuraKencana rig deal completed SEADRILL has completed the merger of its rig tendering unit into SapuraKencana Petroleum, the Malaysian offshore services group Bremerhaven sees recovery from reefer slip LIFTINGS of conventional fruit from Central America into Germany are expected to recover this year, as US multinational Chiquita juggles its delivery policies Sugar refinery to be built at Hambantota INDIA'S Shree Renuka Sugars signed a deal today to build a $220M sugar refinery Hambantota's port in southern Sri Lanka East/west box rates again drift lower BOX RATES on east/west trades are drifting lower for the second successive week Damen takes Shipdock helm DUTCH shipbuilder and repairer Damen Shipyards has taken control of fellow Dutch ship repair group Shipdock Loan to aid PNG's maps ASIAN Development Bank said it has agreed to lend Papua New Guinea's government $41.5M to pay for its a maritime safety scheme

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Cochin Trucker Strike Enters Second Week A strike by truck drivers at India's Port of Cochin has entered its second week, preventing the movement of containers in and out of Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, operated by DP World. Unionized drivers walked off the job on Feb. 4, calling for wage increases and additional benefits. "Despite intense conciliatory... Indian Railways' Revenue Rises 20 Percent Indian Railways reported its revenue from April 2012 to January 2013 was Rs. 101,223.95 crore (about US$18.8 billion), increasing 20 percent from $15.6 billion during the corresponding period from 2011 to 2012. Total goods earnings rose 25 percent year-over-year to $13.0 billion for April 2012 to January 2013, from $10.4 billion... States Committed Nearly $120 Billion for Transportation in 2012 State departments of transportation and local governments committed more than $117 billion in funding for highway, bridge, transit, port and other transportation-related construction projects in 2012, according to new analysis of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. ARTBA's monthly report, "Value of... US Challenges India's Domestic-Content Requirements for Solar Program The U.S. has requested World Trade Organization dispute settlement consultations with India's government regarding domestic-content requirements in India's national solar program, according to Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative. India's program allegedly discriminates against U.S. solar equipment by requiring solar energy producers to use Indian-manufactured solar cells and modules and by offering... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: World Customs Organization Governments around the world are taking action to improve the external environment of their trading community by, for example, improving existing infrastructure, creating a better general business environment and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their national economic, institutional, regulatory and competition policies. High-performing customs services, well equipped to meet the... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Waterways Council The inland waterways industry looks ahead to 2013 with optimism. The inland system's locks and dams are aging rapidly, and this critically important infrastructure requires capitalization. Momentum for positive change is moving forward in Congress. We await action on a Water Resources Development Act in the Senate that could offer a... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: U.S. Coast Guard For more than 222 years, we have been America's lifesavers. We protect people on the sea, protect against threats delivered by sea, and protect the sea itself. We're proud of our unique service and the thousands of lives we save. But we are more than a response organization. We also save... U.S. Lines to Hike Rates on Westbound Trade From Canada U.S. Lines will hike rates on its Columbus service loading in Vancouver, British Columbia, to all destinations, effective March 1. The increase will be $160 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container. The rate hike will apply to dry containers only. It will not be applicable for refrigerated,... Zim Restructures Asia-Med-Europe Services Zim Integrated Shipping Services will restructure its network this month to enhance the carrier's Asia to east Mediterranean and Black Sea service. The Asia Med Europe Service route will be as follows: Xiamen, China; Shanghai; Shenzhen, China; Port Kelang, Malaysia; Nhava Sheva, India; Mundra, India; Alexandria, Egypt; Ashdod, Israel; Haifa, Israel;... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Transplace We must fight the regulatory war on business. Now that the election is behind us, we know there will be no voluntary slowdown in the regulatory war on business. The supply chain industries are no exception, and we need to pursue multiple strategies to prevent unwarranted economic damage to our... US Cargo Thefts Near Record Set in 2011 A new report from logistics security services provider FreightWatch International shows the total number of cargo thefts in the United States last year was close to the record set in 2011 - and the number of stolen meat shipments continued to climb. Shippers beware: FreightWatch predicts meat, poultry and seafood will be popular... US Trade Deficit Dropped to $540.4 Billion in 2012 The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, reported that for the full year of 2012, exports of $2.2 trillion and imports of $2.7 trillion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $540.4 billion, which is $19.5 billion less than the... Seattle Port Commission Names Finalists for Open Spot The Port of Seattle commission has announced the finalists for the commission vacancy. The six candidates are expected to attend two moderated forums on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, with a final selection expected by early March. The finalists include Stephanie Brown, executive director of Washington ABC; Courtney Gregoire, attorney for the... EU, US Fully Implement Mutual Recognition of C-TPAT, AEO U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the European Union recently implemented a mutual recognition decision between Customs' Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program and the EU's Authorized Economic Operator program, which provides reciprocal benefits to C-TPAT members when exporting to EU member states. These benefits, which include lower risk score and fewer... USDA Seeks Comment on Dairy Import Licensing he U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking comments on the Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing Program. Import licensing is one of the tools the USDA uses to administer the tariff rate quota system for U.S. imports of dairy products. For dairy products subject to tariff rate quotas, an... 2012 Container Volume Slipped 1.7 Percent at Hamburg Hamburg's container traffic slipped 1.7 percent in 2012 from 2011 on sharply lower Asian imports, but Germany's largest port expects cargo to grow again this year on rising European demand and stronger trade flows in its key overseas markets. At 8.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units, Hamburg's throughput was sufficient for the port... US Customs' Aguilar to Retire in Late March Customs and Border Protection head David Aguilar will step down at the end of March, ending a 31-year career in which he served as deputy commissioner and then acting commissioner of the agency. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano didn't name his successor in her announcement of Aguilar's retirement. The... UPS Expands LCL Service Worldwide UPS expanded its direct less-than-containerload offering to more than 300 additional ocean lanes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America in 2012. The company added 139 Asia outbound lanes; 91 Europe, Middle East and Africa outbound lanes; 42 intra-Asia lanes; 36 intra-EMEA lanes; 33 North American outbound lanes;... Barkerding Appointed to Port of New Orleans' Board Louisiana's Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed Robert "Rusty" Barkerding Jr. as the newest member of the Port of New Orleans' board of commissioners. Barkerding will serve a five-year term, succeeding Valerie S. Cahill. Bakerding joins the board with 47 years of experience in the maritime industry. He is president and CEO of... Milwaukee's Total Cargo Declines, But Overseas Tonnage Grows The Port of Milwaukee reported a decline in total cargo tonnage in 2012 because of winter weather that led to smaller volumes of salt and coal arriving at the port. However, the port saw an increase of 34.5 percent in the amount of cargo traveling to and from foreign ports in...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Kalmar inks order for 11 cranes at ECT Finnish cargo handling manufacturer, Kalmar, part of the Cargotec group, has signed a deal to supply 11 automatic stacking cranes to Hutchison Port Holdings' ECT ... China Cosco responds to shareholder rebellion against Wei China Cosco Holdings has said any measures conducive to the company's operation can be exercised after thorough consideration, after some minority shareholders ... Bunker prices creep up again More bad news for ocean carriers: bunker prices are heading north again. Indeed, Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 was up $4.50 per tonne in today's trading taking the ... Maersk hold on to top performance spot in 2012 According to SeaIntel's container carriers' schedule reliability report covering the whole of 2012, Maersk Line was the top performer, but Mediterranean Shipping ... FESCO containers up 14.1% Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company [FESCO] saw its sea container transportation grow by a year-on-year 14.1% in 2012 to 342,700 teu while its intermodal freight ... China pips the US in trade As the Year of the Snake arrives in China, new data suggests that the nation has overtaken the US as the world's top trader.Official figures from the two countries ...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Crude charters trickle in The Lunar New Year holiday in the Far East has taken a toll on the spot market but the celebration hasn't derailed at least one leading charterer's appetite for tonnage. Otto issues warning Otto Marine has warned investors that it expects to turn in a full-year loss following a series of familiar setbacks. Rumours resurface Navigazione Montanari of Italy is back in the spotlight this week amid reports that it is moving forward with the sale of two aframax tankers. ISC readies fundraiser International Shipholding Corp of the US is getting ready to reactive idle tonnage with funds from a share sale. Target strikes again Target Marine looks to have found period work for a second bulker in under a week. NPCC ties up funding National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) of Abu Dhabi has tied up a $100m financing package to fund a multi-purpose jack-up vessel. WIS worsens Shiprepairer Western India Shipyard (WIS) has fallen to a loss in the first nine months of its financial year. DNB lifts Wilhelmsen DNB Markets has upgraded Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA after revising its view of the car carrier market. Chang Myung sells again Korea's Chang Myung is thought to have sold its last 1980s-built bulker. Shooting for stock John Fredriksen has tightened his grip on Archer Energy following the offshore company's $250m private placement. Turkish delight for Polarcus Seismic shipowner Polarcus has completed the sale of one of its advanced vessels to state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corp (TPAO). India's coastal boost India is to back its coastal shipping industry with a new cargo subsidy, plus discounted port fees and loans. Lawless broke the law Actress Lucy Lawless has been fined in New Zealand for boarding a drillship in an environmental protest. NAT red again Nordic American Tankers slipped to a deeper than expected reversal in the final three months of 2012. Snake could prove tricky China traditionally sees the year of the snake as a good omen but those in shipping may not be so keen to cheer its arrival. Atlantic takes Blue sistership Atlantic Offshore has penned another management agreement with Ulstein's shipowning vehicle, Blue Ship Invest. GNV fills the gap French operator SNCM has chartered an Italian ro-pax to fill the gap left by its holed Napoleon Bonaparte. VLs lowest this century Falling Asian demand and an abundance of vessels have taken VLCC rates down to the lowest level this century, analysts say. Crank killed seafarer A Romanian crewman was killed on a Maersk boxship by a metal handle that came loose during a bunkering operation in the UAE. MISC bid "too cheap" Petronas' takeover of MISC has hit resistance from two minority shareholders. Five hurt in clash Five people have been injured in a collision between a ferry and a cargoship off Istanbul. Kyoei back in profit Japan's Kyoei Tanker has revealed a positive result in its first nine months, but the fourth quarter is looking negative. Harkand thinks big A new company backed by private equity heavyweight Oaktree Capital Management is aiming to make a splash in the burgeoning subsea services sector. Greek buys again AM Nomikos is being linked with its second panamax bulker buy in as many weeks. GasLog gets mixed review GasLog's double newbuilding swoop at Samsung Heavy Industries against long-term contracts with BG has received a mixed reaction in the market. Third bulker for Kuok Robert Kuok-controlled Pacific Carrier Lines (PCL) has bought another K Line supramax, according to brokers. Uljanik's binding bid Croatia's Uljanik Shipyard has made a final offer to take over the loss-making 3 Maj yard. Fancy a free ferry? An Alaskan borough wants to give away its unused ice-breaking ferry Susitna for nothing. Fire disables Triumph Carnival Cruise Lines says an engine room fire has disabled one of its cruise ships about 150 miles off Mexico. Damen buys Shipdock Damen Shipyards Group has continued its yard acquisition spree, this time hoovering up compatriot facility Shipdock. Vos to exit Maersk Lucas Vos, a key figure in Maersk Line's extensive budget cut plans last year, is to leave the Danish liner giant. Lifeboat fall claims five Five seafarers have been killed and another three injured after a lifeboat drill on the cruise ship Thomson Majesty ended in tragedy.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Cargo carriers prepare for Valentine's Day Illinois men charged in UPS fraud case Panama Canal tries 'just-in-time' transits The service allows booked vessels to arrive much closer to their scheduled transit times, instead of arriving earlier and having to remain for several hours at anchor before actually beginning their transits. Commentary: Lines struggle to cut capacity in Asia-Europe ILA to meet in March to consider tentative master contract The union said its Wage Scale Committee, a group of about 200 delegates, will meet in Tampa, Fla., on March 12-14. The committee is the group that decides whether or not to recommend to union members to approve the union's master contract with employers. US Airways-American merger coming soon The ownership of the combined company, which would generate $38 billion in revenues, is to include a 72 percent stake for creditors of American's parent company. US Airways shareholders would take the remaining 28 percent. Aguilar to retire as interim CBP chief David V. Aguilar is taking retirement and will step down as the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security announced late Friday. His retirement takes effect at the end of March. IAG pledges to minimize strike disruptions NIT League continues push for rail reform The U.S. shippers' group said its proposal, submitted in 2011 to increase rail competition, "represents one of the best efforts to achieve rail regulatory reform since the passage of the Staggers Act over 30 years ago." FMC to consider NVO NRAs at meeting FedEx to test hydrogen tractors at airports UPS increases LCL offerings Study finds shippers happy with their TMS U.S. 2012 exports hit record $2.2 trillion Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013
New arrangement for Cockett in ARA region Former management of ABC forms new service company providing barge management for the group. MGO prices stay flat in Fujairah while tight avails continue Markets were firming in South African ports. Sovcomflot predicts increasing use of LNG as ships' fuel Sovcomflot executive highlights LNG's advantages as bunker fuel. Weak demand in Hamburg But Rotterdam market firms. Shell looking at mini-LNG plants for Russia System used to fuel mines and ships in North America. OW Bunker welcomes new trading manager in UK office John Tsogas left Aegean Marine Petroleum late last year. Oil storage at Fujairah to rise this year But pace of construction slowing, say market sources. Polish LNG terminal bunker option 'attracting interest' LNG bunkering still under consideration at terminal due to open next year. LNG takes priority in initial IGF Code Developing IMO regulation to include all alternative low-flashpoint fuels could hold up adoption of LNG fuel solutions. Strike looms over US West Coast ports The ILA clerks union didn't ratify its contract with its employers. LNG as bunker fuel reaching 'bottleneck breakthrough' Sources say there is growing interest but more needs to be done to improve LNG's takeup rate as bunker fuel. UK Chamber of Shipping supports ECA route exemptions The organisation says implementing route and time specific exemptions would help protect the shipping industry. Winter storm to delay bunker deliveries at US ports A 'weather-permitting' clause was added to bunker fuel oil suppliers' deals.

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CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

Trieste

Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock

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.

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.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

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