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August 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cuba readies to dive into oil exploration
    A Chinese-built drilling rig is expected to arrive in Cuban waters in early 2011, likely opening the way for full-scale exploration of the island's untapped offshore fields.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk fined US$3.09 million for evading US Iran sanctions
  • Steady recovery forecast for world trade 2010/11
  • NYK quarterly box revenue up 39.7pc, profit at US$131.9 million
  • Tanker 'blast' investigators see other possible causes
  • Maersk ups rates US$250/TEU-$500/FEU Mideast/South America
  • NYK takes on TSK's intra-Asia business
  • Tianjin-Haikou container shipping line launched
  • Manzhouli checkpoint half-year trade volume up 17.6pc
  • IMF scraps 'substantially' undervalued from yuan assessment
  • Hamburg Sud to raise US west coast, Canada to Europe rates
  • Canadian Pacific's quarterly profit hits US$161 million
  • Canadian National Railway quarterly revenues rise 25pc
  • TAL second quarter profit falls 661pc to US$4.7 million
  • Major airlines face South African competition tribunal fines
  • Air cargo processing accelerated by HK PolyU software
  • Anchorage air cargo back to good old days: airport boss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Promising fiscal for SCI with fair weather Q1
  • Lack of direct shipping services & stiff duties hamper trade with LatAm: Report
  • TT Club continues support to FIATA's training initiative
  • GE Shipping's Q1 net swells
  • Dumping duty slapped on chemical used in toys
  • Yellow fever swells gold import figures
  • Dumping duties on VSF & PVC paste resin notified
  • Onion MEP hiked by $ 20/tonne
  • CSL delivers another PSV to Vroon
  • Demands day observed at Major Ports
  • Karnataka bans even transport of iron ore to ports
  • Vizag Port betters unloading record
  • More freight flown in June
  • Govt asks truckers not to strike
  • Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs completes 10 years
  • Petroleum Ministry wants govt to bear two-thirds of subsidy burden
  • NMDC chief all for national ore policy
  • Trade course with Japan Trips
  • Core sector loses steam
  • States insist on CST continuing under GST regime for some years
  • Trade with UK to be doubled in 5 years
  • KASEZ & EPCES hold open house to highlight issues of export conclaves
  • ADB proposes pan-Asia FTA & Asian Monetary Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • DB Schenker helps Deutsche Bahn to make a profit
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) was able to improve its results from operations (adjusted ebit) by 26.1% to EUR 846 million in H1/2010 in comparison with the same year-ago figure. Freight opera...
  • Hub Group reports higher income and revenue in Q2/2010
    The US intermodal and logistics enterprise Hub Group Inc has reported its results for the quarter ended 30 June, generating income of USD 9.6 million in said Q2. This represents a ...
  • Agility launches new service in Australia
    Logistics service provider Agility is set to launch a new domestic shipping service in August in Australia, running between Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Bell Bay, in Tasm...
  • Greek transport industry strike
    The Greek transport industry, including its oil haulage segment, has gone on strike. The German freight forwarders' association has warned operators that loading or discharging con...
  • Japan Airlines shifts to new terminal in New Delhi
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has relocated its flight operations at Indira Gandhi international airport in New Delhi to the airport's new terminal 3. The construction of the modern termina...
  • Airbus wins commitments worth billions at Farnborough
    Airbus received commitments for 255 aircraft worth around USD 28 billion at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010. These developments signal a clear upturn for the aviation in...
  • AF-KLM reports Q1 results
    AF-KLM's activities in the first quarter of financial 2010/2011 saw a strong recovery in both passenger and cargo figures, in spite of the five-day closure of European air space fo...
  • PD Ports creates two new managerial positions
    The British port operator PD Ports is bucking the trend and creating two new positions. One of the posts is entitled group IT development manager and this job will go to Jan Loland...
  • Hamburg S'd and dbh cooperate in ENS system
    The German shipping company Hamburg S'd and dbh Logistics IT AG have agreed to work together on the pan-European Union's entry summary declaration (ENS). As of 1 January 2011, it w...
  • RTL receives ferry with Ford cars in St Petersburg
    Russian Transport Lines (RTL) is expanding its activities in the St Petersburg Big Port (Russia). RTL received the first ferry with Ford automobiles at quay N37 of St Petersburg Bi...
  • UN Ro-Ro establishes Istanbul-Marseille trailer service
    The Turkish company UN Ro-Ro has established a new liner service for unaccompanied trailers between Istanbul's Pendik and Ambarlin terminals and the French Mediterranean port of Ma...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Small commercial vessels exempted from incidental discharge regulation
  • ACL promotes Braman
  • MOL investigates M Star damage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Port of Kalama names interim Port Commissioner
  • Matson Navigation expanding China/Long Beach Express run
  • Genco Shipping & Trading receives new Supramax ship
  • Port of Seattle truck registry now up and working
  • Rail traffic numbers jump during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • US shippers wary as box shortages continue
    Large shippers concerned about supply as back-to-school and pre-Christmas peak season gets underway
  • European shippers face chronic box shortages
  • South African crisis
  • US rapid response teams to settle box shipping disputes
  • Vale rejects fears of falling Chinese iron ore demand
    Miner assures investors over deliveries and sales
  • Fears over capesize spot rates as Chinese...
  • Wang to assess link between spending and demand
    Seaspan boss seeks to disprove assumption there is a close link between the two
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe...
  • Capital Product adds tanker as profit dips
    Company posts net profit of $5.1m for second quarter of 2010
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • CMA CGM safety nearing?
    A FRENCH union leader told Fairplay this afternoon that a '500M recapitalisation ($651.23M) of debt-laden box shipping group CMA CGM looks "imminent".
  • Maersk pays for sanction breach
    MAERSK Line Limited has paid $3.1M to settle violations of US sanctions that bar shipments to Sudan and Iran
  • SCI profits jump 60%
    SHIPPING Corp of India today reported a 60% year-on-year rise in profits in the April-June quarter
  • Box surcharges are only delayed
    DENMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk told Fairplay today it has merely delayed additional peak season container surcharges on Asia/Europe routes, rather than scrapped them
  • Port Klang charges filed
    MALAYSIA has charged a former minister with graft in one of its biggest-ever financial scandals, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Key Brazil ports stave off closure
    SISTER ports in Brazil have reached a deal with environmental agency IBAMA to allow them a further 30 days to submit compliance papers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Philippines halts rice orders
    THE PHILIPPINES reportedly announced today that it is 'swimming in rice' and has stopped new import orders for this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Delta Fined $38 Million For Air Cargo Price-Fixing
  • Group Aims to Reduce LA-Long Beach Terminal Congestion
  • House Panel Approves Water Development Act
  • SCI Profit Soars 60 Percent
  • ANA Group Cargo Revenue Soars 94.5 Percent
  • Vancouver Port Container Volume Up 12 Percent
  • LA-LB Ports Honor Environmental Efforts
  • NS Pushes Fast Track Work in Coal Country
  • Debating Ideas
  • Time Is Money in Claims
  • Locking In Growth
  • Empty Miles
  • Great Lakes Carrier to Upgrade Bulk Ship
  • Truck Tonnage Slips 1.4 Percent
  • Acquisitions, Stock Sales Boost Universal Truckload
  • GDP Growth Slows to 2.4 Percent
  • BA Adding Three 747-8 Freighters to Fleet
  • Groups to Host Air Cargo Pavillion
  • Yusen Air & Sea Posts $13.4 Million Net Profit
  • UP Names Fritz as Operations Chief
  • Matson Profit Jumps 75 Percent
  • Finnlines Profit Jumps on Ro-Ro Freight Recovery
  • CMA CGM in Talks to Sell 30 Percent Stake
  • Matson Adds Second China Vessel Service
  • Greek Truckers Defy Order to End Strike
  • Air Freight Rate Index Dives 10.3 Percent
  • House Panel Backs Charleston Port Deepening Studies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Will more VSAs be annulled?
    In many countries in the western world it is estimated that up to 50% of marriages end in divorce. Business partnerships can also degenerate, and in liner shipping VSA [vessel sharing agreements] are often a marriage of convenience that may not survive the 1st 'paper' anniversary.
  • China's Hainan Pan enters transpac trade
  • Philadelphia shortlists operators for new box terminal
  • NYK takes intra-Asia carrier TSK Line back into fold
  • Sines' first half surge
  • CMA CGM helps Seattle to record

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Olsen repels NATS attack
    Fred Olsen secures suezmax resale hours after Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American issues arbitration warning.
  • Cido Shipping banks $225m
    Smoke clears as sources shed light on five-ship spending spree tied to mysterious Middle Eastern owner.
  • CPLP eyes acquisitions
    Evangelos Marinakis-led cartel snatches $32m from tanker arm as CPLP ignites Q2-inspired products play.
  • Greek rebuffs products pact
    Byzantine Maritime denies it's in talks with Peter G to sell products quintet.
  • Ultragas share offer declared 'fair'
    Chilean shipowner's tender that values Eitzen Bulk at $125m wins qualified endorsement.
  • NATS warns Olsen on delay
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American could begin arbitration against Fred Olsen over suezmax resale delay.
  • Quotes of the week
    IRISL brings a Butcher to London's High Court but there'll be no slaughterhouse for boxship owners.
  • Amur snaps up Sovgavan
    Russian shipowner plans fleet expansion after taking over Okocha Bay bulker terminal.
  • Cracks appear in M Star hull
    No water ingress as small breaches appear near 14-metre dent in MOL tanker at centre of 'explosion' probe.
  • Georgia detains Ukrainian ship
    Akkord held for entering territorial waters of breakaway region of Abkhazia.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Fantastic bargains in bananas and bulkers for breaking set the markets talking this week.
  • Russian yard output down
    Major shipbuilders' production drops 15% in first half, but Sevmash, Krasnoye and Okskaya on the up.
  • Liners liven up SCI earnings
    Indian owner's container shipping operations return to profit in first quarter, boosting overall gain.
  • PGS wins second pay-out
    Oslo-listed owner says Spain's Factorias Vulcano shipyard to pay EUR 40m over cancelled order.
  • Tanker crude storage declines
    Traders have shifted the equivalent of 16 VLCC cargoes from ships so far this year.
  • Shinwa stronger in first
    Better tanker and bulker markets propel Japanese owner to higher profit.
  • Oily origins of Maersk fire
    Blaze that injured two on Maersk Tukang thought to have started in lubricants container.
  • Better times coming for Naiko
    Japanese coastal bulker player slips to Q1 loss, but forecasts full-year gain.
  • Daiichi turns it around in first
    Japanese bulker owner set to fill coffers in financial year as first quarter sees it returns to black.
  • Charges sink D'Amico
    Marco Fiori-led products tanker owner sees losses deteriorate further in the second quarter.
  • Pride sees profits plummet
    Louis Raspino-led driller sees 54% fall in second quarter results as revenues decline across all segments.
  • Finnlines feeling fine again
    Finnish ro-ro owner returns to profit in first half as cargo volumes recover.
  • Meiji braced for profit drop
    Japanese tanker and bulker scrapes tiny profit in first period and expects full-year figure to fall.
  • Condor hit by engine trouble
    Channel operator rejigs schedules after Condor Express develops technical fault.
  • Mitsui braced for profit drop
    Japanese shipbuilder posts strong first quarter but looks set for drop in profit for the year.
  • MHI erases red ink in first quarter
    Japanese shipbuilder back in profit to 30 June as revenues grow.
  • Braskem fixes LPG pair
    Brazilian petrochemical player shakes up gas game as Eitzen arm ties up ethylene twins.
  • Pipavav to reveal new identity
    Indian shipyard to change name as it focuses on oil and gas and naval shipbuilding.
  • Kawasaki eyes small profit rise
    K Line ro-ro and bulker subsidiary posts profit in first quarter and aims for slight increase for year.
  • Russia's USC brings in STX
    State shipyard giant signs deal with Korean group to develop arctic vessels in St Petersburg and Helsinki.
  • MCC ends Haiphong charge
    The intra-Asian liner arm of Maersk is stopping surcharge at Vietnam port after congestion improves.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Maersk fined over Iran, Sudan shipments
  • Matson adds second transpacific string
  • CMA CGM names Schapiro replacement
  • BA Cargo 1st quarter revenue up 34.6%
  • Cargoitalia expands to Shanghai
  • World Airways adds two B747-400 freighters
  • House committee calls for Great Lakes dredging
  • Barge line says volumes down
  • Industry applauds tariff bill passage
  • Soybean shippers offer plan to grow exports
  • Texas Instruments is export policy poster child
  • Port trucking bill introduced
  • Phnom Penh port to be expanded

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Little movement for bunkers this week
    Prices remaining good value relative to fundamentals.
  • Markets slightly firmer
    Prices pushing upward in line with crude shift.
  • Port awards recognise companies going above and beyond
    Crowley Marine Services and Matson Navigation Company implement initiatives ahead of regulatory requirements.
  • Prices end the week firm in European hubs
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Fire in lubes container
    Two crewmen injured on Maersk ship.
  • Gains in Fujairah
    'Healthy' demand in Durban.
  • 'Period of adjustment' for new marine fuel specification
    DNVPS will monitor uptake of 'more complex and demanding ISO 8217' and effect of new 1.00% sulphur ECA limit on quality.
  • STS oil transfers 'must be properly regulated'
    UK legislator says 'no one in their right mind' would allow the shipping industry to regulate STS transfers.
  • Lukoil makes first deliveries at Augusta
    Company sees demand at its new supply location.
  • Management changes at Unicom
    New Bunker Manager appointed following Vitalie Davidciuc's departure after a decade.
  • Baltic Exchange changes TCE assessments
    Bunkerworld will continue to provide prices for Baltic Exchange calculations.
  • New Lagos office for KMC Marine Energy
    Move is 'part of expansion programme'.
  • Week ends with upward price movement
    Demand in Hong Kong above average, while other key Asian ports saw few enquiries.
  • News sales and marketing director for Chimbusco
    To oversee global developments for the Chinese company.
  • Fuel oil stock in East China terminals drop 5%
    Volumes at 45% of total storage capacity.
  • Brightoil to seek funds via 300 million share placement
    Funds earmarked for future business developments.
  • South China fuel oil imports drop 37% in July
    China's tax on fuel oil imports dampening demand.

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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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