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April 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese navy build-up no threat to Asean
    CHINESE military experts have told their counterparts from members of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will never be a threat to the region.
  • Piracy insurance premiums take a breather
    STIFF competition and moves by owners to protect ships better has taken the edge out of insurance costs after pirate attacks off Africa's east coast created a two-year boom for specialist cover.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants profit off 12.6pc, but sees 2010 volume up 10pc
  • Shanghai's foreign trade up 36pc in February
  • MOL revises forecast to account for profit surprise
  • Start up TCC puts fourth ship on 'Shanghai', Shenzhen, LA run
  • Hanjin Shipping to open third Algeciras CT April 28
  • UN nearer to imposing higher bunker costs on industry
  • Zim skips Colombo on Asia-Med loop, uses fewer, smaller ships
  • Feeder operators fear flood of laid-up vessels
  • Cost-cutting software for smaller terminals offered by Zebra
  • Yantai launches air cargo service to Taipei
  • Changi wins three 'Best Airport' awards in first quarter
  • Tianjin Customs Express Package Centre starts operation
  • TIACA offers general shippers free membership

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Maersk Line launches new transatlantic service at Petrolesport container terminal
    The Petrolesport container terminal, a Global Ports Investments company located in Russia, held a ceremony to mark the inauguration of the new ECUBEX freight route betwee...
  • PD Ports welcomes extra BG Freight Line link to Rotterdam
    BG Freight Line (BG) has launched a second weekly direct service linking Teesport (UK) to Rotterdam (Netherlands) to meet rising demand on the route. In April 2009, BG, p...
  • HHLA with double-digit return in crisis year 2009
    The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) reported a high double-digit return and met its forecast for the financial year 2009, despite the ...
  • Kerry Logistics opens new hub in Vietnam
    Kerry Logistics closed a strategically important gap in its Vietnam network when it opened the first phase of a new logistics centre in Danang in Central Vietnam. The facility...
  • Ceva Logistics announces plans for a new facility in Jafza (Dubai)
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, recently announced that a new state of the art warehouse and office facility will be built in Dubai's Jebel Ali Fr...
  • Strategic merger between Overseas Group and Globe Express
    The management teams of Overseas Group and Globe Express Services have announced the merger of the two companies. The move was commemorated at a signing ceremony at the Mandarin Or...
  • Delamode selects Horoz as new partner in Turkey
    The transport and logistics group Delamode Romania (formerly Tibbett & Britten Delamode Logistics and then Exel Delamode) recently began an alliance with the Turkish logistics ...
  • French railway workders set to strike on 6 April
    French railway workers are to strike on 6 April. It is the third time since the beginning of the year. As a date to end the strike has not been set for Fret SNCF, the cargo ar...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • VT Halter Marine to build two tugs for OSG
  • Tidewater makes senior management appointment
  • USS Nicholas captures pirates
  • Austal wins Oman service contract
  • MARAD to remove Suisun Bay "ghost ships"

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Foss Maritime earns ISO 14001 designation
  • Crowley takes home award from Toyota Logistics Services
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum completes bunkering firm deal
  • Maritime Administration inks increased piracy advisory
  • FreeSeas announces new vessel time charters

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Nine seafarers wounded in pirate attack
    Violent attack on North Korean vessel the most brutal to date
  • Boxes pile up at Chinese ports
    Carriers keep a tight control on capacity in the run up to annual contract negotiations and May rate increases
  • Rickmers Trust clarifies boxship 'rescue'
    Singapore-listed company still in negotiations with Rickmers Group and lending banks over ship finance
  • Hapag-Lloyd reassures shippers over transpacific capacity
    Hapag-Lloyd America president Wolfgang Freese says vessel capacity for the second half of 2010 will be 'sufficient to meet all space requirements'
  • South Korea shipbuilders see first quarter order jump
    Top four builders have more than five-fold increase

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • H-L sees 'sufficient' tonnage
    THE SURGE in demand for box ships during the peak fall season is unlikely to snarl the container sector, Hapag-Lloyd has predicted
  • Drill plan fuels Jones Act debate
    JONES Act operators serving America's offshore oil and gas sector fear that foreign operators will reap the benefits of President Barack Obama's new strategy
  • Climate levy on shipping mulled
    THE UN'S panel on climate change has reportedly discussed a levy on shipping as part of a plan to raise up to $1 trillion to address environmental changes
  • Police guarding ferry services
    HUNDREDS of French police officers were deployed today at Corsican ports and at Toulon in southern France as ferry workers went on strike
  • Azerbaijan LNG plan unveiled
    SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state oil company, is to start processing LNG transported by ship from its refinery in Baku to its Petkim plant in Aliaga, Turkey
  • TBS scores brief reprieve
    BULKER and 'tweendecker owner TBS International has another month to cure the loan covenant issues that have dogged the company for the past year
  • Coast Guard upheld on spills
    A FEDERAL court has thwarted efforts by Massachusetts to curb US Coast Guard authority in oil spills

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Canadian Pacific Inks Coal Deal
  • Marad Settles Suit to Remove Rotting Ships
  • Parcel Carriers Claim Bigger Share of Trucking
  • Autos, Metals Push Rail Traffic Higher
  • MSC Hikes US Export Rates
  • Floods Close I-95 in Rhode Island
  • Manufacturing Business Surged in March
  • U.S. Navy Frigate Captures Pirate Mother ship
  • MOL Targets Revenue Growth
  • Prime Leads Top 50 Truckers in Revenue Gain
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hikes India Rates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • HMM fiscal results sink in 2009
  • US harbour trucking reaches decisive phase
  • APM T to standardise its equipment inventory
  • Reduced port calls in India are usual in March
  • RCL to issue more shares

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Transpetro bags $483m bank loan
    Tanker arm of Brazilian oil giant secures fresh funds to finance four panamax newbuildings.
  • Pirate skiff versus US Navy?
    Today's armed assault on a US Navy vessel in the Indian Ocean sparks fierce debate among industry experts.
  • FreeSeas frenzied fixture spree
    Ion Varouxakis-led Greek drybulk outfit cashes in on rate rise after fixing three handysize bulkers.
  • Scorpio has $260m war chest
    Newly-listed tanker owner has enough funds for two suezmax and two aframax resales and was profitable in Q4.
  • Pirates spark violent skirmish
    A gun battle off the Seychelles Islands has led to the capture of five suspected pirates, the US Navy says.
  • Fulford second only to Case
    Former chief executive Richard Fulford-Smith was paid over '1m by Clarksons in 2009, with only present boss Andi Case earning more.
  • Crew hurt in bloody battle
    Grenades and gunfire leave nine crew of North Korean ship "seriously injured" in pirate attack off Kenya.
  • Wage spat ship eyes Gaza
    UK charity to bust Israeli blockade with ship auctioned after crew abandoned in Ireland.
  • Trader rejects single hulls
    Trafigura commits to charter only double skinned tankers for international transportation and storage.
  • KIC kickstarts tanker splurge
    Malaysian oil terminal group buys FSOs as it teams with Thais to acquire 22 vessels.
  • Quotes of the week
    Braemar brokers seek greener pastures while Howe Robinson hot foots it to Singapore.
  • Communards yard wins appeal
    Ukrainian court overturns compensation order over unfulfilled newbuilding contract.
  • Trust shares fly on rescue plan
    Singapore-listed Rickmers Maritime sees its market value jump by over one fifth after Bertram Rickmers offers to relieve financial headache.
  • Hyundai leads Korean surge
    South Korean newbuilding orders see five-fold rise in the first quarter with HHI at the head of the pack.
  • Buss boxship evades pirates
    One-hour pirate assault unsuccessful as Hermann Buss' Delmas Nacala escapes hijacking off Somalia.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Diana's boxship move in doubt, Rickmers kills nine HHI newbuildings and Evangelos Marinakis' restaurant tab has him in the gossip pages.
  • Halter hauls in two more
    US shipyard to build another two articulated tug barges for tanker owner OSG.
  • Handysize switch at Mipo
    Bulker order increased but ship size drops at Hyundai Mipo with mystery owner taking later delivery.
  • Nakilat-Damen wins big order
    Qatar-based joint venture shipyard to build 19 tugs and service vessels for Qatar Petroleum.
  • Aban pens $40m contract
    Indian offshore player finds domestic term work for one of its jack-up rigs.
  • Celtic and Forth admit defeat
    UK shipping companies to return cash to shareholders after failing to find suitable tanker buy to re-enter market.
  • Rickmers set to rescue RMT
    German owner says prepared to take back seven boxship newbuildings Rickmers Maritime Trust is struggling to finance.
  • Minoan saved by Hellenic sale
    All of Greek ferry owner's 2009 profit attributable to offloading of shares in compatriot to Anek Lines.
  • Guangzhou Shipyard weaker
    Chinese MR tanker specialist sees full year profits down almost 40% on higher currency and material costs.
  • Nakilat profits up fourfold
    Qatar Gas Transport posts huge hike in full-year net profits and instigates first dividend payment.
  • Austal seals Oman gig
    Aussie fast ferry specialist secures deal to provide maintenance services to Middle East fleet.
  • Ro-ro grounds in Canada
    Ex-Atlantic Freighter forced aground at Port aux Basques after being delivered to new owner.
  • Maersk restores ME3
    Danish liner giant to reintroduce India, Middle East and Mediterranean service and re-jig ME1 route.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Lifting offshore moratorium stirs Jones Act debate
  • FMC to hold hearings
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate hikes
  • O'Leary named Alaska Railroad's interim CEO
  • Miss. DOT chief rips Obama's transport policies
  • USTR issues ag, tech export barriers reports
  • Kerry opens third Vietnam facility in Danang
  • Pacer hires two Ozburn-Hessey executives
  • Vanguard opens Malaysian office, bonded N.J. CFS
  • Hutchison Whampoa profit up despite downturn
  • COSCO Pacific profit drops
  • Long Beach port receives strong bond rating

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Maersk Miami had an engine room fire off India
    Maersk Line has temporary lost its container carrier Maersk Miami, which had its engine room destroyed by fire while on a voyage off the coast of India. En route from

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2010
  • Markets start to move higher
    Many suppliers fully booked upto April 5 in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah prices firm
    Moderate bunker price changes in Durban and Suez.
  • Aegean completes acquisition of ARA bunker supplier
    Verbeke Bunkering acquisition could boost Aegean's bunker sales by more than 50%.
  • Saudi supplier to adopt 'fixed price' offers
    Price will be fixed up to two weeks in advance even if posted prices change.
  • Fuel oil stocks climbing in Singapore
    Trader says market is 'heavily over-supplied'.
  • In-port sulphur limits become UK law this month
    IBIA says failure to comply risks prosecution.
  • Evidence submitted in bunker corruption case
    Surveyor connected to case pleaded guilty to corruption charges late last year.
  • Bunker prices mostly rising
    Singapore 380 cSt at two-week high, Tokyo bucks regional trend.
  • Holloway to head GAC Middle East bunker operations
    GAC says he brings 'a wealth of bunker experience' to the role.
  • Vermont takes delivery of fourth double-hulled tanker
    Hong Kong supplier completes replacement of its large single-hulled vessels for double-hulls.

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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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