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May 3, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Decline in piracy incidents in Asia in Q1: report
    THE number of piracy incidents in Asia has fallen significantly compared with a year ago, according to the first quarterly report of the newly established ReCAAP anti-piracy Information Sharing Centre .
  • Royal Caribbean Q1 gain dives
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises, the world's second-largest cruiseship operator, reported first-quarter profit that fell more than analysts estimated on lower demand in the Caribbean and the purchase of a Spanish company.
  • LA port tightens security, emissions policy
    THE port of Los Angeles in southern California is tightening its ship emission policy and boosting maritime security, the port's executive director said in an interview on Tuesday.
  • US needs more port capacity: Gutierrez
  • Newcastle cuts coal shipping quotas to ease congestion
  • Shenzhen port workers on strike

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen, Cosco offer peak season Straits-Red Sea service
  • Ports of Seattle and Dalian sign friendship accord
  • Philippines customs to introduce container scanners
  • Vietnam shipyard builds US$5m Danish containership for river service
  • Agility gains new president and CEO of GIL unit
  • TNT named Asia's best road haulier for third year
  • Growth in global freight forwarding industry declines in 2006
  • China Southern hosts SkyTeam meeting in full membership bid
  • MASkargo looks to increase MAS earnings in 2007
  • Volga-Dnepr revenue up 55pc to US$725m profit in 2006

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GDL posts steady increase in gross income & net profits
  • 4 global investors angling for 40 pc stake in Pipavav Shipyard
  • Sea freight costs for dry bulk commodities nudging all-time records again
  • SKS Logistics registers robust 38 pc Q4 increase in topline growth
  • Vini Container Lines awarded coveted ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Seaways transports fert. cargo via coastal route from Paradip to Chennai
  • K Line unveils Asia-ECSA service
  • Maersk Line optimises North America inland services
  • OOCL wins CIFFA Forwarder's Choice Award
  • Kuehne + Nagel Q1 net profit soars by 28 pc
  • PSA, NYK & K Line to operate 1st JV car terminal in Singapore
  • OOIL orders five boxships from Samsung
  • TSA review shows shipping lines bracing for record peak season
  • APL charters five 7,000-TEU ships for transpacific trade
  • Hanjin signs deal with Danaos to charter 5 new containerships
  • GGL launches direct LCL service from Singapore to Busan
  • Eitzen Chemicals orders 2+2
  • CIMC named top corporate governance performer
  • WTSA to hike rates for Asia-bound wastepaper
  • King of fruit makes regal re-entry into US
  • Railways plan to cement pact for dedicated cargo platforms
  • Special boxes to transport cars on drawing board
  • Lok Sabha passes Railway Budget
  • IATA survey sees airlines continuing to fly into profits
  • Rlys to announce haulage charges for smaller double-stack containers
  • India joins trillion-$ club
  • 20 hubs may dot Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor
  • RBI to ensure parallel financial, real sectors' growth-Y. V. Reddy
  • $ 48 m Exim Bank loan for Sudan
  • PSTS Group draws up Rs 50-cr. expansion plan
  • AMTOI celebrates its annual day in grand style

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Whistleblower loses appeal
  • ICAP buys JE Hyde
  • Jones Act fleet "strong and vibrant"
  • Europe talks about maritime policy

Marine Logweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Arrests in marine hose price-fixing case
  • China Shipping enters newbuilding market
  • Chiquita Brands in fleet sale and leaseback deal
  • Seadrill orders another deepwater semi
  • Justice subpoenas OSG vessel documents
  • Heerema releases more details on $1 billion crane ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Puyallup Tribe teams with SSA to build private container terminal
  • Bellingham port board Oks new lease for startup airline
  • Coast Guardsmen eating well at Yaquina Bay dining facility
  • Boeing marks 40 years at company's Everett site
  • US steel imports jump 12 percent during February

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Rina makes fresh plea for immunity
    CLASSIFICATION society again attempts to extricate itself from the Erika trial.
  • Erika court rules against Rina bid for immunity
  • Middleton calls for more muscle
    FLAWS surrounding Napoli salvage operation forces UK Sosrep to ask for extra powers to cover cargo owners.
  • ICAP swoops for JE Hyde
    ICAP, which claims to be the world's biggest inter-dealer brokerage has bought shipbroker JE Hyde for an undisclosed sum.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Great White Fleet is sold
    CINCINNATI 02 May ' Chiquita has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 12-vessel Great White Fleet to Eastwind Maritime and NYKLauritzenCool for $227M
  • London broker JE Hyde snapped up
    LONDON shipbroker JE Hyde has been acquired by ICAP, the voice and electronic interdealer broker
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    US Coast Guards intercepted a total of 704 Haitian migrants attempting to enter the US illegally in the month of April, with almost half of them rescued and repatriated last week
  • Jamaica LNG scheme shifts offshore
    JAMAICA has announced new plans to develop a floating LNG terminal off Port Esquivel on its southern coast
  • GenMar still in buying mood
    GENERAL Maritime continues to eye possible strategic acquisitions, while reporting lower quarterly results attributed to a smaller fleet and decreased rates
  • Burgeoning orders boost Cosco Corp
    BURGEONING orders of high-value offshore marine engineering projects has boosted turnover and profits for Singapore listed Cosco Corp
  • OSG in magic pipe sequel
  • Commerce secretary favours free trade
  • Engineer pleads guilty to dumping
  • Keppel O&M profit soars
  • German yards hit by strike warning
  • BC Ferries' mis-Adventure
  • Ports recruited to Annev VI debate
  • Wilhelmsen, 'K' Line join stevedore group

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Carriers raise Panama Canal charges
    Lines of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement to increase charges as of June 1.
  • Mining CEO: Dredging crisis hurts Greats Lakes shipping
  • Chiquita sells fleet
  • CMA CGM to start Asia-North Africa service
  • Commerce Secretary urges funding for navigation mapping
  • NWA Cargo sets fee for non-Web bookings
  • Mango shipment heralds U.S.-India trade agreement
  • i2 software sales down
  • Rotterdam rail link to open in June
  • Cochin port hiking charges
  • ANA leases freighters

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • DPW IPO on the cards again
  • CKYH EMX link to launch in May

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Holding steady
    Two US analysts unruffled by Genmar's first-quarter earnings miss, but say no big acquisition appears imminent.
  • Jacobsen takes Green seat
    Norwegian owner Green Reefers appoints CFO Trym Jacobsen as successor to managing director Erik Thulin.
  • Samsung invests in India
    Korean shipbuilder setting up design facility in Delhi to employ 150 engineers by 2010.
  • Campbell in at Clarksons
    Koch man will take over in June from Jeremy Poyntz as head of UK broker's dry cargo division.
  • Rigs lift SembCorp
    Singapore shipyard sees first-quarter profit and revenues go through the roof on strong rig-building activity.
  • MPC shipshape
    German finance house sees marked upturn in shipping projects contribute to doubling of first-quarter profit.
  • WW, K Line snap up Aussie assets
    Norwegian and Japanese owners team with Kaplan Funds to buy into DP World's port operations.
  • Mipo wins chemical quintet
    Unnamed European owner signs for five chemical carriers at Hyundai Mipo in deal worth $245m.
  • Maersk revamps
    Two more direct calls added to Oceania to Americas service.
  • Hyde swallowed by Icap
    Financial broker buys up London-based shipbroker and FFA joint-venture partner.
  • Workers walk out at Chiwan
    Sit-in and strike over overtime causes delay at busy Chinese container terminal.
  • Piracy falls by a third
    Anti-piracy watchdog says there were only 41 incidents reported in the first quarter of 2007.
  • Seadrill makes it three
    John Fredriksen-controlled owner orders another ultra-deepwater rig at Jurong in Singapore.
  • TTA ditches supply ship
    Thai owner's subsidiary Darium to be liquidated after selling last vessel.
  • Chiquita sells fleet
    Eastwind Maritime and NYKLauritzenCool in sale and lease back deal for banana giant's twelve ship fleet.
  • Norden offloads tonnage
    Danish owner in double handymax sale and charter back deal as it exits aframax ownership.
  • Norton jumps to Jefferies
    Veteran shipping investment banker Hamish Norton bolts Bear Stearns to replace John Sinders at rival Jefferies.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Maersk adjusting Oceania/Americas service
  • Chiquita selling reefer ships to Eastwind, NYKLauritzenCool
  • ABS's Somerville: Class societies 'not an adversary but an ally'
  • SCI commissions four ships to meet India container trade demands
  • U.S. government to resume sales from James River "ghost fleet"
  • MarAd signs agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
  • ESPMC-WITASS increasing bunker surcharges
  • K-Sea reports improved results
  • Seaspan gains $13.4 million from overallotment
  • Continental's April cargo down 3.9%
  • U.S., EU sign historic aviation pact
  • Delta leaves bankruptcy
  • Canada, Ireland sign open skies agreement
  • DOT cross-border program faces delay, changes
  • Chamber calls for IPR protection momentum to continue
  • Indian mangoes officially arrive on U.S. shores
  • Logistics official: China/Kazakhstan trade to more than double by 2009
  • China puts heat on St. Lucia
  • Agility opens San Diego office
  • Business leaders sign private San Francisco Bay Area/China pact
  • Marks & Spencer's selects APL Logistics
  • Agistix rolls out all-in-one logistics software platform
  • Summit Global Logistics names Huang to lead Asia Pacific region
  • Broom joins Woodland
  • Arpin International Group promotes Francis
  • Vancouver to raise bar for drayage fleet
  • DP World mulling $2 billion partial float
  • Highway collapse could impact Oakland port traffic

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • IMO safety meeting in Copenhagen
    Denmark and Copenhagen will be the centre for the next meeting in IMO' Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). It will take ...
  • Mitropoulos and Dimas converge on environmental challenges
    IMO Secretary-general Mitropoulos and the European Commissioner for Environment, mr Dimas, agreed on a common approach to ensure global ...
  • Gard will not raise the Bourbon Dolphin
    Norwegian mutual marine insurer Gard has decided against raising the anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Bourbon Dolphin, which sank ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 2, 2007
  • Cruise line predicts higher bunker prices
    Royal Caribbean revising cost guidance higher as fuel prices rise.
  • 'Dispute' hits fuel oil market
    Russian oil firms re-routing fuel oil exports away from Estonia.
  • Promotion at Scandinavian Bunkering
    Trader steps up to managing role.
  • Reform 'unlikely' in South African market
    Players hoping to avoid a repeat of last year's shortages as refinery prepares for downtime.
  • Lower bunker costs boost Samudera
    Asian owner predicts continued pressure on container freight rates and volatile bunker prices.
  • No firm plans for bunker removal
    Greek authorities have yet to approve strategy for removal of oil from sunken cruise ship.
  • Bunker spill in Antarctic could take 'years' to clean up
    British delegation to Antartic Treaty talks says January spill was 'wake up' call.
  • Industry must exploit 'window of opportunity'
    BP Marine's Don Gregory says the chance to influence IMO regulation could soon be gone.
  • Falling crude gives some bunker relief
    Oil prices down as marine fuel numbers pause from bullish trend.
  • Evergreen sees fuel costs fall
    But falling container rates dragging down revenue and profit figures.
  • Ventrin office moves location
  • Six sulphur solutions
    Only one of the options on the table for IMO's MARPOL Annex VI review not accepting abatement technology.
  • Strike still threatening Antwerp market
    Talks resume on Wednesday in bid to head off refinery disruption.
  • Government reforms to cover whole bunker sector
    Nigeria's new licensing regime welcomed: 'It's what we have been clamouring for.'
  • Quiet start for Rotterdam barge market

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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