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October 1, 2010
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU ships from Samsung Heavy
  • Slight slip noted in Shipping Confidence Survey
  • Standard & Poor's boosts Zim's credit rating 4 grades
  • WSC: End to US antitrust immunity risks instability
  • ESC backs Oberstar bill to scrap US liner antitrust immunity
  • Philadelphia-sparked ILA strike ends, NY-NJ dockers resume work
  • MISC revamps its Halal Express, adds Shanghai and Chennai
  • Call to accept that carbon emissions are six times higher with ships
  • Vanguard Logistics Antwerp CFS gains upgraded hazmat licence
  • Savannah handled 22pc more containers in August
  • Martinair to become all-cargo carrier from 2012
  • Bahrain's state carrier demands officials use airline by law
  • Evergreen faces US$5 million fine in pilot training case

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship shortages by 2012 seen
  • DIESL holds conferences of 'Captains of Logistics' in Chennai & Bangalore
  • Jiangsu to build 4 bulk carriers for SCI
  • MALA 2010 sees unprecedented response
  • Maritime and logistics awards 2010
  • Box throughput vaults by 10 pc in April-August at Major Ports
  • Centre rejects states' alternative GST model
  • Core sector growth turns sluggish
  • Major changes in tax rates unlikely
  • Organisation & culture

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • China wants to participate in port of Odessa's development
    China wants to participate in the development of the port of Odessa (Ukraine), according to members of a Chinese delegation, shortly after a visit to Ukraine. China is interested i...
  • Port of Rijeka: new terminal near Zagreb?
    The port of Rijeka in northern Croatia is planning a new logistics terminal near the country's capital Zagreb. Negotiations are currently in progress. The project, w...
  • H. Essers inaugurates new pharmaceuticals warehouse in Belgium
    The Belgian transport and logistics group H. Essers has phased in a 21,000 sqm pharmaceuticals warehouse in the Cargovil industrial zone in Zemst, south of Mechelen (Belgium)....
  • Bartolini augments branch office network in Italy
    The Italian transport and CEP service provider Bartolini has augmented its branch office network in Italy. Bartolini opened three new offices in September: a 2,200 sqm br...
  • PT Serasi Logistics awards warehousing contract to Damco
    Damco has been awarded a one-year warehousing contract with PT Serasi Logistics Indonesia, part of Astra International. Under this contract, Damco will manage the full spectrum of ...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Crowley to build double hull cargo/tank barges for Alaska
  • Salazar unveils new offshore drilling rules
  • Stanships to pay $700,000 in pollution case
  • Keppel FELS books semisub contracts worth $101 million
  • Jacksonville takes delivery of fireboat
  • STX Europe considers Singapore listing for OSV unit
  • Nuclear power for LNG carriers?

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Coast Guard analysis finds no need for Umpqua Lighthouse
  • Boeing bumps delivery date for first 747-8 Freighter
  • Congressman holds hearing to discuss US-flagged vessels
  • Trade between NAFTA partners increases during month of July
  • Genco takes delivery of new Supramax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Ferrer confident of getting IMO top job
    Philippines candidate says he has the right qualities to lead the organisation
  • Trio lined up for IMO top job
  • Wanted: Machiavellian diplomat with iron fists
  • Race to find new IMO head begins
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
    Solutions to reduce greenhouse gas should be done via IMO, says International Chamber...
  • IMO has mandate to find emissions solution
  • VLCC earnings drop to new 2010 low in spot market
    Lowest voyage and time charter rates seen so far this year as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Gloomy fourth quarter looms for tanker sector
  • Brokers question whether kamsarmax vessels can compete with panamaxes
    With kamsarmaxes typically at about 82,000 dwt, there are concerns they will be...
  • Big ships recast dry bulk landscape

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Union rejects SeaFrance plan
    A UNION rejection of SeaFrance's latest recovery blueprint has again threatened the group's survival
  • Kenya gives pirates 5 years
    ELEVEN Somali pirates received five-year prison sentences in a Kenyan court yesterday
  • How US act affects shipping
    LEGISLATION has passed Congress that would seriously impair future marketability of remaining single-hull tankers, such as those serving the LOOP offshore terminal
  • Valencia loses HS transhipment
    HAMBURG SÜD will switch its transhipment operations from Valencia to Tangiers-Med, raising fresh fears over Spain's ability to compete with Morocco over port and handling charges
  • VLCC rates rebound by 5.4%
    VLCC RATES recovered today on the benchmark Saudi Arabia/Japan route
  • Pirates target tug off Indonesia
    TWELVE pirates armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge off Indonesia this morning, the International Maritime Bureau reported
  • NYK to replace slurry carrier
    JAPAN'S NYK will build a new 175,000dwt ironsand slurry carrier to service a 15-year contract extension with Australian controlled New Zealand Steel Mining
  • Bankers urge consolidation
  • Knightsbridge prices follow-on
  • DryShips regains loan compliance
  • Capesize sector studies yuan
  • Marseilles warns on strike
  • Germans seek French leave
  • Now Fincantieri sees layoffs
  • NATO warns: pirate risk up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • DOT Pushes Out Passenger Rail Grants
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Approves Auto Processor Lease
  • Boeing to Delay 747-8 Freighter Delivery
  • Major Forwarders Fined in Air Cargo Price Fixing
  • Maritime Expert Cullather to Retire from Congressional Staff
  • YRC Shares Dive on Wall Street
  • US Rails Set Second Container Count Record
  • NAFTA Trade Climbed 18 Percent in July
  • OOCL Hikes Rates from Northeast Asia to Australia
  • Balkan Nations Launch Joint Rail Cargo Service to Turkey
  • NY-NJ Port Struggles to Clear Strike Backlog
  • Port Nehru Truck Strike Cripples Cargo Movement
  • Hamburg Stevedore HHLA to End Short Time
  • Houston Steel, Container Volumes Increase
  • GDP, Jobless Claims Improve
  • China Airlines Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing
  • T.S. Lines Joins China-U.S. Service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • MS report reveals lower vessel operating costs
  • Eurozone hit by anti-austerity protests
  • Bitumen tanker added to pirate lair
  • US votes for duty powers on Chinese imports
  • Asian shippers: US antitrust immunity bill 'music to our ears'

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Moller at it again
    Bjorn Moller sits in the hot seat as Teekay spin-off targets nearly $122m in public offering aimed at chopping debt.
  • Hornbeck files $250m float
    New York-listed offshore outfit says "strategic acquisitions" are in the crosshairs as it paves the way for period securities sales.
  • Is speed killing your bottom line?
    Throttling back may have kept listed owners in the black in the third quarter, RS Platou says.
  • Polarcus flies Bahamas flag
    Half of Oslo-listed seismic owner's ships bag a bargain with Bahamas flag but clock can still chop deep discounts.
  • Keppel secures $100m payday
    Keppel Corporation has emerged victorious in a race to refurbish a pair of deepwater drilling rigs.
  • GSL dodges debt bullet
    Ian Webber-led owner puts off $15m loan payment as it hunts for the cash to bankroll boxship newbuildings.
  • Jo deal plugs newbuilding gap
    Six-ship charter with Jo Tankers has eliminated the need for Stolt-Nielsen to fill newbuilding void.
  • Greek polluter fined in US
    Manager of bulker Doric Glory also handed probation term after 'magic pipe' sting in New Orleans.
  • Eleven jailed for Safmarine attack
    Kenya slaps 11 Somalia pirates with five-year terms after failed hijacking of Safmarine Asia.
  • Stolt storms in the third quarter
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led company smashes analysts' forecasts but warns sustainable tanker market recovery has not yet arrived.
  • Vinashin ship sale continues
    Vietnamese government says near-bankrupt company to offload 35 vessels by year-end.
  • STX Europe comes clean on IPO plan
    Europe's largest shipbuilder, STX Europe, confirms speculation its offshore and specialized vessels division will be listed in Singapore.
  • Solstad in Nor Offshore swap
    Oslo-listed owner takes command of Nor Offshore following debt for equity swap deal.
  • Fos-Lavera tanker backlog builds
    Twenty-nine tankers waiting outside French Med oil port as strike enters fourth day.
  • 'It's all about BMP'
    EU's Buster Howes blames lack of lookouts and failure to follow best management practice for many hijackings.
  • Piracy task enormous for navies
    Vast expanse of Somali pirate territory tests limited resources of navies who are "not fighting a losing battle".
  • Russian cruiseship held over debt
    ITF says crew of Lyubov Orlova in Canada has not been paid for four months.
  • SCI eyes port punt through JVs
    Sabyasachi Hajara-led Indian owner could include LNG terminal management in planned port splash.
  • Stolt says settlement is close
    Antitrust dispute with AnimalFeeds International will soon be resolved in full, shipowner says.
  • Hoe Leong makes tanker move
    Singapore offshore group takes big stake in Malaysian shipowner Semua.
  • Owners kop new funding streams
    Standard Chartered launches new leasing scheme to help owners build up fleets.
  • CSC auctions off three veterans
    Russian-built general cargoships going cheap as Azeri owner calls time on trio.
  • First Steamship inches up
    Taiwanese bulker owner increases first half profit as costs fall.
  • Seadrill bags another $350m
    John Fredriksen-backed company boosts war chest after trip to the bond market.
  • Hamworthy builds orderbook
    UK LNG ship systems company adds 15% to backlog over last five months.
  • Paragon upbeat on bulk
    Paragon boss says financial crisis may have saved dry bulk sector from even more turmoil.
  • Fincantieri wields axe
    More jobs headed to the chopping block as Italian shipbuilding group buckles despite billion-dollar backlog.
  • Delphin seized in France
    Cruiseship passengers disembark as owner claims EUR 2.4m in charter fees from Germany's Hansa Kreuzfahrten.
  • Wilson wins $670m OSV loan
    South American offshore alliance finds the firepower it needs to grab a piece of Petrobras' 250-ship OSV requirement.
  • Knightsbridge pins price on offering
    More acquisitions could be in the cards for John Fredriksen-led owner if investors sink their teeth into $80m stock offering.
  • Ferry ramp collapses in Norway
    No injuries reported as cylinder cracks during Tomma's approach to Vikholmen.
  • DryShips ends HSH debt drama
    George Economou-led owner closes in on covenant compliance as bank rubber stamps amendments to $520m loan pact.
  • Seaspan makes tug play
    Washington Marine company orders four vessels from Turkey's Sanmar shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • MarAd questioned about cargo preference laws
  • Containership operating costs fell 9% in '09
  • CTSA to keep Nov. currency fee at 6%
  • Importers: China currency bill could spark trade war
  • Longtime U.S. WWL executive named deputy CEO
  • ILA longshoremen return to work
  • Houston port, Asia agency sign deal
  • Port Everglades wins clean diesel grant

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Lauritzen Kosan sells one and charters two
    Lauritzen Kosan is reported to have sold one of the ships in its Sekwang series to a Chinese operator and taken two Turkish newbuildings on long-term time charters
  • State aid to lengthen L's' ferry
    Færgeselskabet Læsø K/S has been granted DKK 37 million in aid to lengthen the ferry Margrete Læsø. The money comes from the Governments fund to improve domestic ferry services

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Workers try to contain spill in St Lawrence River
    Petroleum products including bunker fuel and diesel believed to have leaked from Suncor Energy Inc. refinery.
  • Rotterdam MGO prices gain $20
    Weak demand in Hamburg.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban
    NYMEX showing further gains in early trading.
  • Russian port operator sees bunker sales grow
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port reports 20% rise in profits.
  • MEPC reelects Chairman for 2011
    Andreas Chrysostomou receives full support to continue his Chairmanship of IMO committee as it grapples with the GHG issue.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at 3-week high
    Distillates drop to 14-week low.
  • Experts move ahead with 'Slow Steaming Clause'
    BIMCO expects shipping to come under more environmental pressure.
  • Bunker prices continue upswing at most Asian ports
    Supplies mostly ample at key Asian bunker ports.
  • South China fuel oil stock up 18% on-year
    Onshore stocks up 10,000 mt from a fortnight ago, report says.
  • Bunker avails to improve in Far East Russian ports
    Bunker prices expected to fall on improved availability, say local traders.
  • Barging 'most fuel efficient' form of transport
    Barges emits fewer air pollutants compared to railroads and trucks, says American firm.
  • New trader joins Dan-Bunkering
    Supporting bunkering operations from Middelfart office.

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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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