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May 8, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • STX Pan Ocean's Q1 profit soars to US$285m
    STX Pan Ocean Co, South Korea's largest bulk shipping line, said that first-quarter profit surged almost five-fold as demand for transporting raw materials to China allowed it to boost prices.
  • Shell hires tankers to ship jet fuel to UK
    Royal Dutch Shell plc, Europe's biggest oil company, has hired two tankers to transport 140,000 tonnes of jet fuel from Asia to the UK after a strike at a refinery in Scotland cut supplies.
  • TUI cuts operation losses on shipping activity
    The biggest European travel company TUI yesterday said it had slashed an operating loss during the first quarter with a strong performance from its shipping operations.
  • Airships for Subic Bay Freeport

Sched Netweb site
  • TUI's embattled Frenzel tells restive shareholders Hapag Lloyd sale is only way
  • Bridge height to limit size of ships calling at Hong Kong
  • Cosco quits, but Evergreen sticks with Asia Mexico Panama service
  • Ningbo Bonded Logistics Zone reduces time and costs for re-imports
  • PTP and MISC sign deal to form JV at Malaysian box port
  • DP World's Jebel Ali to absorb all Port Rashid's cargo trade
  • Sinotrans Container Lines celebrates decennial in Japan
  • Aeko Kula names chief operating officer of Aloha Air Cargo
  • Qantas sets up Perth base for 80 pilots to serve Western Australia
  • Brunei to promote air, sea freight growth through policy initiatives

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Silver lining spotted for shipping lines
  • Greatship orders 2 construction support vessels
  • Licences of 6 global ship classifying firms revoked
  • Tata Power poised to charter & acquire ships
  • West Asia maritime charters 2 Handymaxes from Mitsubishi Corp
  • Tolani Maritime Instt. charts new course from July
  • Indonesia still stumbling block to FTA with Asean-Nath
  • US review of anti-dumping duty on shrimp imports enters 3rd round
  • Demand boosts oilmeal exports
  • 4 luminaries get berth on MbPT Board
  • JNPT's Maurya anchors at Geetapuram Port Services
  • DHL seeks space in Jet Airways for cargo
  • Gati off to flying start with AI tie-up
  • CIL & Railways form task force to monitor coal transport
  • BCHAA unveils general management training/lecture programme
  • State govts agree to cut CST by 1 pc
  • Courts may decide Goa SEZs' future
  • NCAER more optimistic than RBI & govt!

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • BLS: Tromp stepping down
  • APL launches Asia-Australia service loops
  • ANA freight division doing well
  • UK: Allco sells European rail business
  • BLG Logistics posts record results for 2007

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Cosco ship, "arms still onboard"
  • Strong Q1 for Wilh. Wilhelmsen
  • Aker Yards profit down
  • GL sales up 16%

Marine Logweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Austal USA gains key security clearance
  • Atlantic Marine lays keel for first AHL tanker
  • Pride International to sell its platform rigs
  • Ezra orders two OSV newbuilds
  • Arms ship leaves Angola without unloading weapons

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • New phase of Bellingham project moves ahead with lease approvals
  • TOP Ships takes delivery of drybulk vessel ASTRALE
  • Port of Olympia reminds public that boating/chowder event cancelled
  • Port of Tacoma set to host Northwest Intermodal Conference
  • APL adding new loops serving Asia/Australia trades

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Tui management slammed over 'strategic U-turn'
    GLOVES come off at AGM as John Fredriksen's right hand man Tor Olav Troim blames Tui managers for sluggish financial performance.
  • Tui moves to fend off Fredriksen bid
  • Fears mount over refund guarantees at Korean yards
    PROBLEMS in securing shipbuilding refund guarantees could now become a major issue for new South Korean and Chinese yards
  • Clarkson contacted by FSA
    SHIPBROKER and UK Financial Services Authority exchange correspondence over alleged delay in reporting $71m Russian claim.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Battle over Hapag future escalates
    TUI chief executive Michael Frenzel is facing a major challenge after a clash with shareholders today over the group's exit strategy for Hapag Lloyd.
  • More MARAD defaults on horizon?
    AMBASSADORS International could potentially default on two US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title XI loans if it cannot find buyers for its Majestic America Line assets
  • US river fleet on the block
    AMBASSADORS International hopes for an orderly but swift sale of the seven vessels of its troubled Majestic America Line, a brand that dominates the US river cruise sector
  • US bearish on tanker imports
    THE US oil demand forecast has been cut in light of "the economic slowdown and high petroleum prices", while a much sharper drop is foreseen on the LNG front
  • 'No bribery' says Hanjin probe
    THE TASK force investigating the bribery-extortion claim and counter-claim in the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard project in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, has found no evidence that bribery and extortion took place
  • SNRH still victim of politics
    THE French offshoot of a Dutch towage company can finally start working in Le Havre after winning the eighth lawsuit in a row trying to stop it
  • Work on HHI shipyard starts
    THE GROUND BREAKING of Hyundai Heavy Industries' Gunsan shipyard started today.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Weak peak container traffic forecast
    Cash-strapped consumers, cautious retailers and record oil prices likely to drive down box volumes at major U.S. import gateways.
  • Battle over Hapag-Lloyd at shareholders' meeting
  • Jones Act probe to include Alaska, Hawaii, Guam
  • Congressman: Pump $1.5 trillion into infrastructure
  • Feds seek more time in ILA RICO case
  • Customs Update: Travel and laptop computer searches
  • ICL joins WSC
  • Bush boosts Panama FTA
  • Maersk changes EC S. America-Europe service
  • W. Wilhelmsen profit drops
  • Fuel helps Pacer net

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • NCC boxes surge 22% on 2007
  • Wan Hai sinks into the red in Q1
  • Cape Town plan on target
  • Yang Ming Q1 2008 profit back to black
  • APL uses CASPER technology

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Aker wins rate cut
    Top shipbuilder secures premium reduction despite needing cover for world's most costly vessels.
  • Argentina talks break down
    Farmers strikes that put the brakes on Argentine grain exports, and put pressure on dry-bulk rates, are "imminent".
  • Scary scenario
    Human error related claims are rising at an unprecedented rate warns Arne Birkeland.
  • American Club in surplus
    Joe Hughes reveals he will have good news come the annual meeting in June.
  • Eagle to soar in 2009
    After latest big fixture pushes stock near its all-time high, analysts boost profits estimates for Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk Shipping.
  • Teekay Offshore to float
    Teekay Corp offshoot files a shelf registration to gradually issues up to $750m in shares.
  • Marine hat trick
    Singapore underwriters add Pertamina and PT Arpeni gains to the Evergreen success.
  • Log-In in dry-bulk deal
    Brazilian coastal shipping player to book two bulkers to haul 12 million tonnes of bauxite ore for 20 years.
  • Row at TUI meeting
    Reports indicate the shareholders meeting at TUI turned contentious as Fredriksen's right-hand man criticised management.
  • Majestic's loss shrinks
    Operating results for Ambassadors International's cruise line improve by 6.9%, and Windstar Cruise Line adds $19.4m.
  • Eagle charter lifts shares
    New York bulker owner grabs a one-year deal at a higher rate for the supramax Kittiwake, and the company's stock jumps.
  • Mona Lisa evacuated
    Passengers taken ashore from cruise ship stranded off Latvia after Monday's salvage effort fails.
  • Finance costs hold back Finnlines
    Non-operating expenses push down first quarter profit at Finnish ro-ro owner, but freight and passenger volumes up.
  • Barge player at top of range
    After giving warnings of EPS in the 'low single digits', American Commercial Lines posts $0.05 in per share earnings.
  • BV boosted by newbuildings
    Class society's marine division helps swell overall revenues by nearly a fifth.
  • Greatship back at Colombo
    Indian owner bags a brace of offshore vessels at Sri Lankan shipyard.
  • Full ahead for GL
    German class society builds 2007 revenue and hopes for more growth this year.
  • Fredriksen ups the ante
    TUI's number one shareholder ready to snap up 10% stake of nearest rival Alexei Mordashov ahead of crucial vote.
  • Arms ship leaves Luanda
    ITF says Cosco cargoship did not unload weapons intended for Zimbabwe, and has taken on more fuel.
  • Mixed bag hurts Odfjell outlook
    Norwegian shipowner's full-year forecast is lowered by over $0.50 per share after profits halved in the first quarter.
  • SembCorp keeps costs down
    Singapore yard group manages to boost first-quarter profit as costs fall further than revenues.
  • STX Pan Ocean posts record
    Korean bulker giant posts huge first quarter gain on the back of Chinese demand.
  • Ezra at the double
    Singapore owner orders two anchor-handlers at domestic yards for delivery in 2009, 2011.
  • Dehn: lock-in bunker costs now
    OW Bunker's risk management chief urges suffering owners to take control of rising fuel prices.
  • Deep Sea goes long
    Oslo-listed offshore owner fixes four units on period deals to reduce exposure to stormy North Sea spot market.
  • Greek blows whistle on whistleblowers
    Technomar hits out at crew saying "strained relationship" with engineer led to allegations of pollution from MSC-chartered ship.
  • Lloyd Fonds in the red
    Lack of products leads to drop in placed equity and loss in first quarter but German fund manager remains bullish on year ahead.
  • Strong start for Wilhelmsen
    Operating profits rise 12% on higher cargo volumes and greater demand for maritime services.
  • Frenzel favours sale
    TUI chief believes swift disposal of Hapag-Lloyd is best option, as container line's first quarter profit rises.
  • Braemar broking booming
    UK shipbroker boosts annual earnings as sale and purchase and chartering volumes increase in good markets.
  • Red ink for Aker
    Oslo-listed shipyard group's first quarter losses reach $8.08m despite improved showing from its offshore division.
  • Blaze hits Russian yard
    Major fire destoys part of assembly plant at Zvezdochka facility in Arkhangelsk.
  • Stena exercises options
    Swedish owner extends charters of panamax and product tankers from US-listed spin-off Arlington.
  • Mercator sees profits surge
    Fleet expansion plus buoyant freight rate environment help to boost results at Indian spin-off.
  • Sinwa inks barge deal
    Singapore marine supply company to build 300 man accommodation unit at Malaysian shipbuilder.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • Koch joins McCain campaign
  • TUI reports improved shipping result
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen's 1st-quarter operating profit up 12%
  • Barge line posts profit despite weather, oil and steel prices
  • Germanischer Lloyd revenue up 16% in 2007
  • Con-way to fight OSHA penalty
  • Construction on Asia's largest container rail station to start
  • WFP ramps up aid shipments to cyclone-shattered Myanmar
  • ITC report: sub-Saharan Africa sees boost in 9 export industries
  • Pacer net income up 83%
  • Bangladesh joins those banning rice exports
  • Damco joins ocean freight forwarders elite
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • DFDS sells four trampships
    DFDS Group has sold its four tramp vessels from DFDS Lisco in Klaipeda. The four ships have been for sale since the autumn, when it was decided that tramping no longer should be part of the DFDS strategy. The four ...
  • Norwegian campaign to ban the use of fast rescue boats at sea
    A campaign conducted by Norsk Sjøffisersforbund for having a ban on transfer of personnel at sea with fast rescue boat will not have any effect on Esvagt, the Danish standby ship operator. "We are very much aware of the development ...
  • Norden calls for extra ordinary general assembly
    Dampskibsselskabet "NORDEN" has called for an extraordinary general assembly on May 28, 2008, to seek confirmation for a number of changes in the company. One of them is the change of name from Dampskibsselskabet "NORDEN" to Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN. The old ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 7, 2008
  • US crude stocks up more than expected
    Markets surprised but crude prices still closing firmer.
  • No contaminants guarantees 'impossible' to provide
    Leading industry source talks of 'no contaminants' panic in the ship owing community.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Russia fuel oil exports down more than 70%
    Duties and refinery maintenance slash export volumes.
  • Sharp profit drop for Odfjell's tanker segment
    Bank cuts 2008 forecast for company shares as bunker price gains cancel out improved rates.
  • BAF agreements boost first quarter results
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen expects year-on-year profits to climb.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firm
  • New trader at StatoilHydro
  • Goldman Sachs forecasts oil at $150-$200
    Rising demand and slowing supply growth likely to support high crude oil prices.
  • Malaysia shuts down floating fuel station
    Subsidised diesel was sold 'illegally'.
  • Bunker surcharges boost liner's revenue
    Singapore-listed carrier reports a 46% increase in Q1 2008 after-tax profit.

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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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