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October 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Logistics players facing security challenge
    SUPPLY chain security remains a key challenge for third-party logistics (3PL) players, as there still exists a gap between 3PL users' expectations and the security capabilities of 3PL providers.
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd in 4.45b euro deal
    TUI AG, the German owner of Europe's largest travel company, agreed to sell Hapag-Lloyd to a Hamburg-based investor group in a deal that values the shipping company at 4.45 billion euros (S$8.9 billion).
  • Tanker rates for Nov shipments likely to halt slide
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia may halt the biggest drop in two months as demand accelerates for next month's shipments.
  • PSA container traffic up by 10.5%
  • STX wins 161b won order for 2 bulk carriers

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold to Hamburg investors, but TUI to hold 33pc
  • Shipping due for 'severe correction': ship financier
  • September brings rail record at Hutchison's Felixstowe CT
  • Qingdao Qianwan Bonded Area to handle 11.5 million TEU
  • Capacity to fall more than expected on eastbound transpacific: TSA
  • Kuehne + Nagel starts work on new Hamburg logistics hub
  • Deutsche Bahn logistics IPO dropped, awaits better days
  • Intermodal pioneer, Hub Group founder Phillip Yeager dies
  • Globe Express opens Dunkirk and Los Angeles offices
  • Panalpina withdraws from Nigerian domestic business
  • US air cargo falls 6.6pc in August, worst since 2001
  • India's Mesco mulls international air cargo offering despite slump
  • Cyprus passengers volume rises but air traffic is erratic
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines aids Hurricane Gustav victims

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capt. Deepak Tewari elected CSLA Chairman, Anil Devli Vice-Chairman
  • Puhai launches TSC service at Chennai
  • Globelink WW strengthens its presence in Gujarat
  • Nol pulls out of Hapag Lloyd bidding
  • Rules of engagement tie pirate pursuer's hands
  • Bonus for the bold
  • Slowing demand prompts CKYH Med service suspension
  • Credit crisis dries up funds sources for shipowners & shipyards
  • Evergreen Line overhauls Asia-Australia services
  • Evergreen, Zhenli, Yang Ming launch intra-Asia service
  • 4 nations join hands to launch new Sea of Japan liner service
  • CTSA to reduce bunker surcharge 10 pc from November 1
  • GGL Line starts new Singapore-Upper Gulf direct consol
  • Panda launches Qingdao-to-Budapest express consolidation
  • India, Uzbekistan commission for trade boost
  • Excellent hinterland links, quick train turnaround set to transform Mict into Nhava Sheva-II
  • 11-m draught ship sails smoothly into Vizag harbour
  • Net direct tax collections up by 26 per cent in Sept. 2008
  • CII spells out monetary formula to insulate economy from gathering gloom

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Another tanker hijacked
  • IMO and industry in piracy talks
  • Hamburg group set to buy Hapag-Lloyd
  • Euro unions protest over jobs
  • IMO finalizes recycling convention
  • IMO to adopt MARPOL Annex VI revisions
  • New sulphur limits "will hit ferry operations"
  • New US box rule comes into force

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Vessel arrives in Seattle with smoldering containers
  • IMO committee adopts new emissions regulations
  • Trailer Bridge earns SmartWay designation
  • Federal government eyeing new Marine Highways system
  • Lumber output for 2007 drops for second straight year

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Dry bulk set to rebound next month
    SHIP operators and brokers predict rates will rise from three-year lows in November but fear they will fall further.
  • Dry bulk levels may be close to their 'logical bottom'
  • China steel production 'key to dry bulk revival'
    CHINA'S steel output will grow 9.1% next year, predicts senior analyst Macquarie Securities.
  • Svithoid goes bust
    STOCKHOLM based tanker company calls in administrators after announcing that it was unable to pay off its debts.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • GS walks from Daewoo bid consortium
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringGS has pulled out of the consortium with Posco bidding for Daewoo Shipbuilding after a board meeting today
  • USCG opens cruise ship COE
    US COAST Guard has opened a Centre of Expertise in Miami, where vessel inspectors and investigators working with the cruise industry can refine sector-specific skills
  • Carnival curbs fuel charges
    CARNIVAL Corporation will pull back on fuel surcharges as oil prices fall
  • Caracas plan gets cautious welcome
    VENEZUELA'S shipping industry has responded cautiously to a state pledge to reinvigorate La Guaira, the port serving the capital, Caracas
  • MCA calls for LRIT offers
    THE UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting organisations who wish to undertake Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) ship equipment conformance testing to get in touch
  • NAT start quarter well
    Final quarter of the year has started well for Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) and the debt free company has fixed two of its 12 Suezmax tankers recently at rates that reflect this optimism
  • Blaze probed aboard APL Peru
    INVESTIGATORS in Seattle are working today to determine the cause of a fire that erupted in a cargo hold aboard the APL Peru as it transited from Hong Kong to the US last week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg group
    European travel giant agrees to sell fifth-largest container line to Hamburg consortium of investors for $6.11 billion.
  • APL ship fire in Seattle
  • Vancouver, Wash., to get second heavy-lift crane
  • APL volumes up 6%
  • Port of San Diego appoints maritime director
  • Air cargo off 6.6%
  • Ships ground near Spain
  • Atlas Air cuts forecast
  • TSA: 83% of TWIC cards have been activated
  • Panama Canal secures $400M loan for expansion
  • Seaway talks move ahead

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold and bought back
  • Stock market turmoil puts paid to Ningbo IPO
  • New US box rule warning
  • Helsingborg loses Samskip operation
  • Somali pirates strike again: slow-steaming orders rescinded

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Cartoon capers
    The world economy may be in turmoil, the dry cargo market sinking and the outlook uncertain but TradeWinds has the answer to all this gloom and doom!
  • Growth eases
    Neptune Orient Lines has seen year-on-year growth in volumes decline to single digit figures.
  • Steady as it goes
    The global economic slowdown is on hold as far as Singapore's two terminals operators are concerned.
  • A rally, finally
    US shipping and offshore stocks regain ground as Dow Jones is poised to end losing streak.
  • OSG defies crunch
    Just days after CEO Morten Arntzen said that "the credit crunch is real", OSG scores a $500m loan.
  • Still working
    Houston still has a problem as the Coast Guard works to restore shipping channels to normal.
  • Master rescued
    Bulker captain suffers cardiac arrest while the vessel was on the Mississippi River.
  • Rate rise warning
    New Swedish Club chief, Lars Rhodin, adopts action plan to address chronic underpricing of hull insurance.
  • Svithoid sunk
    Tanker owner files for liquidation after series of financial difficulties.
  • Brilliance in Dubai
    Royal Caribbean deploys 2,100-berth cruiseship in the Middle East beginning in 2010.
  • Bro nets $5.5m
    Swedish owner Brostrom earns a profit from a chemical tanker despite slow sale-and-purchase market.
  • Ulysses tied up
    Navios Maritime Holdings' latest supramax delivery fixed out on a healthy five-year charter, as the owner ditches plans for it to trade in the spot market.
  • Costs hit Skaugen
    Revenues up at Norwegian owner and Middle East market robust, but shipbuilding costs soar.
  • Holland says 'hola'
    Carnival's Holland America Line deploys revamped vessel for premium South American voyages.
  • Farstad hat-trick
    Karl Johan Bakken-led owner bags possible $107m after fixing three AHTS units on term deals.
  • Jansen steps up
    Denmark's Nordic Tankers has new permanent CEO as deputy chairman Geir Jansen takes top job.
  • Yard clash
    Locals claim compensation payments for loss of land have stopped as construction workers get tough on new Hanjin site in Philippines.
  • Kivalina refloated
    Fednav bulker freed off Norway after grounding with 35,000 tonnes of aluminium oxide on board last week.
  • Dof does it again
    Helge Mogster-led owner fixes another offshore vessel in Brazil after bagging $83m three-year deal.
  • Spill fears grow
    Environmental group reports bunker oil pollution from grounded bulkers.
  • Bouncing back
    Rescue packages breathe life into shipping shares with Norwegian and Danish owners on the march.
  • NAT so bad
    Nordic American boss Herbjorn Hansson says tanker owner is in "very good position" in current bumpy market.
  • Rescue talks flop
    Embattled Svithoid Tankers to file for reorganisation after emergency meeting fails to fix liquidity crunch.
  • GS gone
    Hours after submitting final offer for Daewoo in tandem with Posco, Korean conglomerate pulls out citing "differences."
  • Greek ship seized
    Recently-purchased chemical unit becomes fourth Greek victim of Somali piracy.
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold
    Hamburg-led consortium triumphs in battle for German liner operator after NOL pulls out.
  • Place your bets
    After Hapag-Lloyd deal sealed, focus now switches to Daewoo sell-off as three rival groups submit final bids.
  • Yours for $0.19
    Croatia agrees to sell yards for HRK 1 each, although buyers will have to cover debt and find investment cash.
  • 'We want it all'
    Peter Berdowski-led Boskalis renews interest in Smit saying its official takeover bid will begin by early December.
  • Japan holds 26
    Korea Express cargoship and International Shipping Partners cruiseship feature on September detention list.
  • Malta pay-out
    Government to pay damages of EUR 56,000 to worker left disabled by accident at Malta Shipbuilding.
  • Faina talks stall
    Pirates angry at choice of Somali intermediaries abandon talks on release of arms ship.
  • Boost for STX
    Korean yard's share price shoots up as it books two bulker newbuildings for $130m.
  • Give and take
    Carnival is cutting fuel surcharges in North America, but it is also jacking up prices from 2010.
  • Hot boxes
    Seattle firefighters douse smouldering containers on APL vessel after USCG alerted.
  • Family ties
    George Economou sells a third aframax tanker to OceanFreight, run by his nephew.
  • Dalnave detained
    Greek owner's bulker caught in US with oily-water separator bypass tops September list of detentions.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg investors, retains stake
  • Eimskip sells half-stake in Euro Container Lines
  • CMA CGM starts high-vessel capacity service at Tangier hub
  • Nordic American Tanker chief assures stockholders
  • Sanctioned carrier IRISL to start service to Venezuela
  • STX receives orders for two bulkers
  • TS Lines to start Middle East service
  • Evergreen opens new office in Shanghai
  • FMC seeks public comment on draft strategic plan for 2010-2015
  • Tung named COO of OOCL Group
  • Feds proposes air passenger, cargo security rules
  • Teamsters: Con-way responsible for CF pensions
  • DOT's freight index drops in August
  • U.S. exports, trade deficit decline
  • Korea beef market expands but issues remain
  • USDA expands Cattleman's Beef Board, role of importers
  • AAFA: Importers wary of Chinese textile monitoring program
  • Berlin cancels DB Mobility IPO
  • CSCMP elects new officers
  • Panalpina formally withdraws domestic services in Nigeria
  • IJS names new China country manager
  • Panama Canal secures $400 million loan
  • Zhuhai port receives first batch of cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Svithoid Tankers applies for insolvent liquidation
    Stockholm-based Svithoid Tankers has not been able to secure the company's financing ' the Board of Directors in Svithoid Tankers AB has therefore decided to apply for insolvent liquidation. Until the final moments the company tried to file for a ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd remains in German hands
    The German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd will remain in German hands after Singapore-based NOL having backed from their offer and a German consortia have agreed to pay EUR 4.45 billion for the company. The consortia led by ...
  • IMO agrees on sulphur restrictions
    The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in IMO has decided on a gradual reduction of the sulphur content in bunker fuel. The general limit of 4.5 per cent will be reduced to 3.5 per cent and in the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Carnival to eliminate fuel surcharge
    Cruise group offers fuel supplement refunds and announces 2010 price increases.
  • Growing demand for in-line blending systems
    Jiskoot says there has been a 'quantum leap' in bunker blending technology.
  • 'Credit issues' impact market
    Singapore players say credit problems could depress sales still further.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Asian bunkers start week soft
    Prices down in key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Singapore September sales fall from record levels
    Bunker sales down 9.4% from August, but year-on-year sales remain higher.
  • Spain suffers bunker spills
    Two cargo ships leaking bunker fuel after running aground in bad weather.
  • Maersk coping with operational costs
    No significant impact on operational costs as oil prices fall.
  • Indian supplier aims to double sales
    Inking of a recent strategic partnership with Chemoil would propel growth.

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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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