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September 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More vessels expected to go into lay-up
    The demand and supply imbalance in the global container shipping fleet is so severe that at least another 5 per cent of ships need to be laid up in the next six months before equilibrium is achieved, said an industry specialist at the Marine Money Asia conference yesterday.
  • EU renews liners' antitrust exemptions
    European Union competition regulators will continue to exempt liner shipping groups from the bloc's strict antitrust rules for another five years to 2015, the European Commission said yesterday.
  • Surplus of M-E tankers falls for third week
    The oversupply of supertankers waiting to collect crude oil from Middle East ports shrank for a third week.
  • Chinese, S Korean help for shipyards may hurt industry

Sched Netweb site
  • NANZDA carriers up rate US$300/TEU from China-NZ on November 1
  • Box ship capacity to rise at lower than expected 7.3pc in 2009
  • UK hovers on Rotterdam Rules as Canada, Europe drag feet
  • Maersk's new transpacific service to call Da Chan Bay
  • Yantian barge feeder service cuts shipping costs
  • TNT Shanghai to hire 'hundreds', and send staff overseas for training
  • Penang harbour credit at risk as ministerial and port stats differ
  • MSC ups calls at ICTSI's Syrian terminal after Maersk goes weekly
  • Damco extends links from Zimbabwe to southern and east Africa
  • Thai Ports Shipping biennial shipping conference October 29-30
  • Los Angeles airport cargo tonnage decline slows
  • Zhuhai Airport cargo throughput up 27.7pc in August
  • China Eastern Airlines resumes Shijiazhuang-HK service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping to launch FIX service calling India in Nov.
  • Thailand International Logistics Fair 2009 proves major draw
  • Pirate attacks may resume as monsoon draws to a close, warns expert
  • DAMCO unveils new LCL service from Asia to Baltic states
  • Hanjin and Hyundai to cooperate in transpacific trade
  • Zim's ADX service calls at Alexandria
  • MSC increases rates from Mexican Gulf
  • EVERGREEN LINE unveils Adriatic-Levant feeder run to Trieste
  • Port of Ningbo's box throughput breaks record in August
  • APM TERMINALS signs JV pact with Vinalines to develop Vietnam's ports
  • Saigon Newport Company orders 6 more top-rated Kalmar RTGs
  • Luka Koper gets its first post-Panamax crane
  • DP World Jeddah receives three post-Panamax cranes
  • Zhuhai's Gaolan Terminal launches first inter-provincial box shipping line
  • Coscon buys COSCO Shanghai
  • Non-trade issues delay signing of FTA with EU
  • And govt goes Down Under for free trade pact
  • Duty-free sugar imports likely till June
  • Apeda eyes 150 pc growth in exports of processed food items
  • Rubber, cashew figure in negative list of Asean trade pact
  • Arecanut figures in negative list of FTA with Asean
  • SAL deftly delivers 6 harbour mobile cranes to Haldia Port
  • Feasibility report on Beypore port submitted
  • Sunken ship: PPT seeks spot quotation to plug possible leakage points, salvage oil
  • Nissan to make Chennai major car export hub
  • GTI betters own productivity record
  • VDSPL moves 8 export FEUs in lot for first time from RCT-Vadodara to Pipavav
  • Special courts to try commercial disputes on cards
  • Fieo chief calls for increased emphasis on farm produce exports
  • MoF implements most FTP proposals
  • August figure shows exports rebounding!
  • Kamal Seth elected IVCCI President, G. D. Agarwal V-P
  • FM, India Inc to discuss direct tax code on Oct. 9
  • 23rd batch of Export Import Workshop from Oct. 10

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
  • Volkswagen now via St Petersburg to Russia
    The Volkswagen group is setting up new logistics corridors to offer high-quality service to its customers in the east, despite the current challenging situation in Russia's automob...
  • Increase in capital for Flensborg and Associates GmbH
    Flensborg and Associates GmbH and Flensborg International GmbH, based in Munich (Germany) were recently merged in the process of raising capital. The name of Flensborg and Ass...
  • Toyota extends contract with Ceva in Italy
    Ceva Logistics has secured a three-year extension of its partnership with BTCESAB, a forklift truck manufacturer in Italy that is merging with Toyota Forklift Italy. Ceva will beco...
  • Fret SNCF's nine-point plan
    The French state-owned railway SNCF has announced a thorough restructuring of its freight division Fret SNCF. The new "ecological cargo transport scheme" for SNCF covers ...
  • ICTSI China names new officers
    Yantai Rising Dragon International Container Terminals Ltd (YRDICTL) recently appointed Shiti Pang as deputy general manager and Jianjun Li as technical and security director for Y...
  • PortGround loads first horse at Leipzig/Halle airport
    PortGround, a subsidiary of the German stock company Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, recently loaded a valuable dressage horse bound for Bahrain on schedule at Leipzig/Ha...
  • 16 countries accept Rotterdam Rules
    Sixteen countries have officially expressed their support for the new UN convention known as the Rotterdam Rules. The convention brings more clarity regarding who is resp...
  • Germany's Ruhr Basin ahead of Hamburg
    The German logistics consultancy SCI has published a review of Germany's logistics regions in which it found that the Ruhr Basin and the Mannheim/Ludwigshafen region have surp...
  • Still no growth in cargo volumes for port of Helsinki
    The August traffic volumes for Finland's port of Helsinki do not indicate an improvement in the economic situation. The amount of unitized cargo in August was 25% lower than i...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Master killed in pirate attack
  • Jamaica plans to develop shipping centre
  • Willis gets Panama Canal contract
  • Singapore hands out hampers

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Yantai Raffles completes 12,000 ton deckbox lift

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Truck tonnage index posts positive numbers during August
  • Lloyds taps NYK vessel as 2009 Ship of the Year
  • Tacoma kids paint cargo box headed for Busan, Korea
  • Crowley Maritime executive named salvage union president
  • Diana Shipping inks charter for Panama bulk carrier, TRITON

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd wins vote for government guarantees
    COMMITTEE distributing the national Deutschlandfonds bailout fund gives approval.
  • Hapag-Lloyd edges closer to aid bailout
  • CMA CGM said to be seeking debt moratorium
    FRENCH container line reported to be looking for one-year moratorium on debt repayments.
  • Diana secures one-year charter for panamax
    COMPANY fixes Triton for 11- 13 months at daily rate of $17,000.
  • Brussels extends consortia exemption
    BUT European Commission adamant liner conferences will not be allowed to return.
  • US report slams Bangladesh breakers
    CALL for G20 nations to take action as shocking standards are documented.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Berlin votes Hapag guarantees
    AILING German box line Hapag-Lloyd succeeded today with its application for a huge loan guarantee from Berlin
  • River re-opens after grounding
    THE tanker Eagle Tucson ran aground in the Lower Mississippi River, but restricted deep-draught vessel transits resumed late Monday
  • Jan de Nul undercuts rivals
    Belgium-based Jan de Nul N.V. was today awarded the contract to dredge the Atlantic entrance of the expanding Panama Canal
  • $41M seized from containers
    US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced a record seizure of $41M in drug money hidden in containers in the ports of Manzanillo, Mexico and Buenaventura, Colombia
  • German owners hail Merkel win
    GERMANY'S shipowners' association VDR told Fairplay today it expects steady progress in maritime and shipping regulation because of last night's election win for Chancellor Angela Merkel
  • Daewoo wins 4 ships for Vale
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won a new order for four VLOC newbuildings from Brazilian mining giant Vale, newbuilding sources told Fairplay today
  • CMA restructuring, not fishing
    CMA CGM today said it is working with its financial partners to restructure the finances of the company

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Lower Mississippi River Re-opens
  • Jan De Nul to Dredge Panama Canal Entrance
  • Norfolk Southern Unveils Electric Switcher Engine
  • YRC Worldwide's Gilbert Retires
  • FedEx Elects New Director
  • Shippers Decry "Fast Statements" on Clean Trucks
  • Cruise Lines Sue over Gal-Tex Pilot Rates
  • UPS Gets Retailers Close to Consumers
  • Canadian National Upgrades Memphis Facilities
  • Vessel Grounding Closes Lower Mississippi
  • Port of Houston Commissioners to Name Director
  • APL Opens Phoenix Headquarters
  • Mediterranean Shipping Switches NY-NJ Terminals
  • EU Extends Ocean Carrier Anti-Trust Exemption
  • YRC Worldwide Cuts More Jobs
  • Lamy Urges Flexibility on Doha Talks
  • Germany Ready to Guarantee Hapag-Lloyd Loans
  • Dockworker Union Renews Contract Talks
  • MOL Raises Loss Forecast
  • China Challenges U.S. Chicken Imports
  • Asia Air Freight Slowly Recovering
  • Oil Spill Closes Houston Ship Channel

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Zim's boxship postponements boost recovery plan
  • DCCHC takes delivery of new cranes
  • Jamaica aims for one-stop shipping shop
  • US trucking volumes edge up
  • CMA CGM probe state aid options

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Maua order halt
    Reports indicate Petrobras will not place new orders at Niteroi's Maua Shipyard because of 2007 fraud investigation.
  • Windstar swaps
    Cruiseship owner's parent, Ambassadors International, launches exchange offer for $97m in notes.
  • Diana bulker fixed
    Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping lands $5.6m panamax charter with Intermare as Cargill deal comes to an end.
  • Arrests denied
    London-based operator Union Maritime rebuffs reports four of its tankers arrested in Nigeria.
  • US move hailed
    Bill approved in House of Representatives committee could bring a new ice breaker to the Great Lakes.
  • Bulker blitz
    Three large panamax bulkers escape capture by pirates in Gulf of Aden raising spectre of increased attacks.
  • Sale spree
    Finnlines takes over four shipowning offshoots but no money changes hands.
  • Turkish delight
    Siem Offshore lands $25m charter for PSV pair in the Black Sea.
  • Russian renewal
    Oligarch Vladimir Lisin's holding company plans 30-ship newbuilding spree.
  • No grounding
    Grimaldi denies Repubblica di Roma car carrier went aground off US after suffering electrical failure.
  • Wei down
    Taiwanese bulker player Shih Wei sees first half profit almost halve in weaker markets.
  • Second cull
    DFDS slashes another 28 jobs with crew numbers cut by four on Lithuanian-flagged vessels.
  • Strike two averted
    Chian Spirit bulker approached by pirates in Gulf of Aden a fortnight after Irene EM released.
  • MISC rescues four
    Malaysian LNG tanker pulls four Filipino fishermen from sea after three days in tropical storm.
  • Gas clash
    Repsol loses battle over Golar LNG carrier that proved unacceptable to Qatargas.
  • Liner reprieve
    EU gives liner consortia the go-ahead until 2015 but cuts market share threshold.
  • Limit lifted
    Indian shipyard Bharati wants to up borrowing potential to INR 70bn in battle for Great Offshore.
  • Western's second
    Bangladesh shipbuilder planning new $100m yard at Anwara as it expands operations.
  • Mercy mission
    Philippine shipowners' association offers free shipment of relief goods to typhoon-hit areas.
  • Vision impaired
    Oil spill two miles long spotted from chemical carrier Stolt Vision after anchor bursts hull off US.
  • Cost-conscious
    Taiwanese container line limits losses in first half by keeping lid on operating expenses.
  • Big issue
    China's Nanjing Tanker to sell $366m of shares to fund newbuilding spree.
  • Deal sweetened
    Eitzen Chemical offers bondholders cash incentive to back revival plan.
  • Yang Ming falls
    Losses mount at Taiwanese container line as revenues plunge in first half.
  • Ro-ro stretched
    Eidsiva vessel stays with DFDS for a further two years at a "satisfactory" rate.
  • Star turn
    Star Reefers grabs "profitable" term work for four newbuildings to release mounting spot market pressure.
  • Bleak prospects
    Keith Denholm and Tim Huxley both downbeat on future prospects for the dry bulk sector.
  • Liberty leak
    US Coast Guard tackles fuel seep from cargoship that sank off Texas during World War Two.
  • Indian impetus
    Alang breakers take lion's share of dry tonnage on offer in last week.
  • Yards fined
    Inspectors find safety faults at nine Singapore shipyards as Indian worker dies at Keppel over weekend.
  • Forced aground
    Vietnamese cargoship grounded by tropical storm Ketsana off the Philippines.
  • PCL shuffle
    Kuok group sells handysize bulker to Malaysia Bulk Carriers and Mitsui & Co joint venture.
  • Out cold
    Passenger rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in hot tub of Carnival ship off US.
  • Deadlines nears
    Bidding for five Croatian yards will close on 30 September, as state denies date will be extended.
  • State aid?
    Reports say French liner group CMA CGM may be about to ask the French state for financial help.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Europeans extend liner shipping regulation
  • Israeli shippers urge government help for Zim
  • Jamaica works to become regional shipping center
  • U.S. truck tonnage shows August improvement
  • More job cuts reported at YRC Worldwide
  • Demand for DOT infrastructure grants exceeds supply
  • Overstimulated?
  • CSX Intermodal links Buffalo with ports
  • Oil spill closes part of Houston Ship Channel

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
  • Record number of cruise passengers to Tallinn
    Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn) recorded 307 calls by cruise ships with a total of about 415,000 passengers on board during the cruise season ' an increase of 10.7 per
  • Norwegian seafarers getting fatter
    At a conference on safety at sea in Haugesund recently, marine physician Torleiv Kvalvik said that obesity is a serious safety risk at sea. Since 1965, the percentage of Norwegians
  • State support to Danish ferry newbuildings
    The Danish Ministry for Interior and Social Affairs will give a DKK 210 million subsidy to eight island ferry services spread over the country. The island ferry services are mainly

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
  • Prices trading lower again to start week
    Meanwhile, crude oil prices start the week firm.
  • Middle East bunker prices falling
    Fujairah market quiet.
  • UK may use industry paper for IMO submission
    One approach in 'cap and trade' proposal would be linked to countries' international bunker sales.
  • Mass Flowmeter Accuracy
  • Port authority backs low-sulphur bunkers
    New York and New Jersey to offer owners cash incentives.
  • New EU proposal may be linked to fuel tax
    Tax on shipping and aviation fuel would help generate billions in annual funds for climate change mitigation.
  • Asia: Weak demand and weakening prices
    Tokyo Bay, however, sees prices firm.
  • Pollution charge 'part of anti-Gibraltar bandwagon'
    Attack on port's bunker record is 'without justification'.
  • Aramco offers sixth fuel oil cargo
    More fuel oil cargo offers amid tightening Middle East and East Asian markets.
  • Goldman Sachs sees firmer oil prices, rising demand
    European integrated oil firms may struggle to sustain current output.
  • Typhoon 'may hit' Hong Kong
    Number 1 standby signal has been raised.
  • Spill closes Houston channel
    Barge spills heavy fuel oil after a collision.

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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
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- 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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