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August 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts first fall in 13 sessions
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, fell for the first time in 13 sessions on weaker demand to charter iron-ore carriers.
  • Iran feels sanctions heat at UAE ports: sources
    Ships carrying petroleum to Iran face greater scrutiny at ports in the United Arab Emirates as new Western sanctions bite, leaving the Islamic republic to seek alternative hubs, trade and shipping sources say.
  • Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack on tanker
    A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed yesterday that a suicide bomber from its organisation was responsible for an attack on a Japanese supertanker last week in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Overseas Shipholding loss widens in Q2

Sched Netweb site
  • Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement reduces CAF
  • Jiangxi's first export LCL service launched
  • Khorgas near Kazakhstan border doubles trade value to US$152.6 million
  • Cosco receives last of twelve 5,100-TEU ships
  • GPA handles 10pc more boxes in fiscal 2010
  • Expeditors Intl sees Q2 revenue rise 17pc
  • NOL clinches innovation award
  • Slow steaming, high rates equal lower, slower service to shippers
  • Cathay back with positive interim results
  • Airline shippers' launches in-house screening
  • Europe's freight sector recovery is running out of steam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HLV Fairplayer plays pivotal role
  • Mercator posts 39 pc growth in Q1 net
  • WCA Family switches focus on dynamic Africa
  • Idling VLCCs now at record 93!
  • 100 pc box scanning seen possible only in 2015
  • More awaken to aroma of coffee
  • CSL delivers PSV to Purple Fleet of US
  • Govt wakes up to ports' capacity limitations, preparing contingency plans
  • BPCL now offers bunker fuels at competitive rates
  • MoS charting out consolidated, comprehensive Port Act
  • Now, new maritime policy for decade being given shape-Mohandas
  • User fee for fliers
  • Planners ask Rlys to factor in cost overruns in new funding strategy for freight corridors
  • New airport terminal at Mangalore opened
  • Move to make tribals stakeholders in mining
  • Bill passed to trim govt stake in SBI
  • $222-m ADB aid to upgrade roads
  • Directorate of Currency formed to curb circulation of fake notes
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1.03 bn
  • Argentina's storage tech to be sought
  • WTO chief to hold meet to assess progress of Doha Round
  • Adani scales new peak with major coal deal Down Under

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Emons takes over Mauter Spedition KG
    The German forwarding company Emons Spedition GmbH, based in Cologne, has acquired all the shares in Mauter Spedition KG, which is located in Neustadt-Glewe and Neubrandenburg (bot...
  • US authorities settle civil complaint against Panalpina
    The US authorities have settled a civil complaint against Panalpina Houston. The service provider had been named as a defendant in a qui tam civil complaint filed several...
  • DSV on the right track in H1/2010
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Br'ndby near Copenhagen (Denmark), has published its interim results for 2010. The consolidated turnover for the...
  • Agility launches operations in Cambodia
    The logistics service provider Agility has officially launched operations in Cambodia by opening an office in Phnom Penh. The move supports Agility's network growth strategy and fu...
  • CMA CGM on the brink of obtaining fresh capital
    CMA CGM, the highly indebted French shipping company, may be able to increase its capital through external investors in August. The search for new capital had been ordered by the 6...
  • Peter Vogl joins M&M Militzer & M'nch's management board
    The Swiss logistics company M&M Militzer & M'nch, based in St Gallen, reported that Peter Vogl bcame its new executive vice-president and a member of its on 1 August. Vogl ...
  • Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) names new regional sales manager
    The Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) reported that Harm Emaus became its regional sales manager ' key accounts, effective 1 August. Emaus is concentrating on project key accounts in Southe...
  • Gulftainer opens multipurpose facility
    The UAE-based port operator Gulftainer recently opened a multipurpose facility at berth 8 in the port of Umm Qasr (Iraq). The service provider welcomes new and present cu...
  • Plane crashes in Alaska and Canada - update on LH Cargo crash
    On 1 August, a Fairchild C-123K Provider cargo plane, operated by All West Freight, crashed on the southern flanks of Mount Healy, about 2 km from Denali National Park AK (USA). Th...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington State postpones first sailing of new ferry
  • Naval architect Jack Gilbert dies at 80
  • INTERTANKO slams decision to release Bow Saga attackers
  • Good news on Gulf spill
  • WSDOT promotes Carpacci
  • Terrorist group claims to have attacked M Star

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Port of Everett concerned about EA for Mukilteo Tank Farm
  • Washington State Ferries names new Deputy Chief
  • Coast Guard celebrating 220th birthday today
  • Seattle Port Commissioners looking to capture tourism cash
  • TSA reports airline industry meets cargo screening deadline

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maruba's future in doubt
    Gebab demands early return of two ships after stricken line fails to pay charter rates
  • Striking a deal More details emerge on Maruba bailout
  • Maruba begins bailout talks with government
  • Maruba fights off creditors as group forced into emergency restructuring
  • NITC seals favourable loans for VLCCs
    Tanker giant obtained favourable funding from Chinese banks for 12 tankers ordered in...
  • NITC orders LNG carriers from China
  • VLCC rates slump to fresh 2010 lows
    Some 75 tankers heading for Fujairah over next four weeks as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud
  • Singapore clearing facilities bring timely boost for box derivatives
    Singapore Exchange follows June debut for LCH.Clearnet in London
  • SGX begins box derivatives clearing service

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Terrorists claim VLCC attack
    A TERRORIST group linked with Al Qaeda has reportedly released a statement saying it attacked the Mitsui OSK Lines VLCC M. Star last week
  • Feared Senate bill stalled
    A US SENATE bill that would have tripled shipping liabilities in US waters failed to gain enough votes to advance yesterday and will be shelved until at least the autumn
  • Guilty plea in Tampa 'magic pipe'
    A TURKISH seafarer has pleaded guilty to contravening US pollution laws and faces up to six years in prison
  • Mundra reports 24% growth
    MUNDRA Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 24% growth in the April-June quarter, compared with the previous year's period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington Port Secures Funds for Rail Construction
  • Indian Ports Move 14 Percent More Containers
  • Ship's Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution
  • T&T Bisso Appoints New President
  • UP Launches Chicago-area Intermodal Terminal
  • Port of LA to Buy Crane With EPA Grant
  • TRAC Intermodal to Provide Short-Term Chassis Rentals
  • Cargolux Adds Weekly Riyadh Flight
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Atlantic Express Shuttle
  • Safmarine to Launch Far East-Africa Service
  • Tropical Shipping Profit Soars 68 Percent
  • DHL Hub Achieves Security Certification
  • Lawmakers Demand Scanning Schedule
  • Antitrust Settlement Undercuts Panalpina Profit
  • Echo Global Logistics Volume Soars, Profit Spikes
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Price Measure Jumps 8.2 Percent
  • LA-Long Beach Terminals Extend Gate Hours
  • YRC Regional Carriers Return to Profit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Marseilles Fos under pressure again
  • Maersk denies 16,000TEU leviathan talks
  • A slow recovery for London
  • German ports winning back Team Lines' business
  • Antwerp boxes up 16% at H1

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Eagle soars in the second
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner trumps Wall Street estimates as revenue climbs 24%.
  • Alterna hunts 'perfect deal'
    Brokers race for a bite of $150m treasure chest as private equity player prepares to pull S&P trigger.
  • Bow Saga seven sail home
    Suspected pirates to be set free just twenty-four hours after launching violent attack on tanker.
  • Cecon insider slices stake
    Director dumps 100,000 shares in troubled offshore outfit while top brass continues to court Norwegian financier.
  • Ship smash leaves 12 missing
    One ship said to have sunk after collision off Indonesia with 11 crew members rescued.
  • Adani readying bulker splash
    Indian group eyes $1.5bn bulker binge as part of a wider $30bn spending plan.
  • Courage bulker hits the breakers
    Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner banks $500,0000 as it sheds over the hill handy.
  • Cosco Dalian grabs bulker duo
    Cosco yard gets order for "over $70m" from unnamed Hong Kong owner for post-panamax pair.
  • Flinter strikes deal with banks
    Dutch owner's financial shake-up includes transferring 12 ships to management and affiliated shareholders.
  • OSG tipped for full-year loss
    Analysts forecast 2010 red ink for tanker owner after worse than expected second quarter.
  • Cruiseship whale "already dead"
    Post-mortem reveals humpback probably lifeless when Princess Sapphire hit it off Alaska.
  • Crude to show its true colours
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed company will find Wall Street a happier hunting ground after its second quarter results, analyst says.
  • Do you want a tanker with that?
    Knutsen ship comes within 10 feet of riverside restaurant in Michigan after losing power.
  • Nyborg 'surprised' by orders
    Pac Basin boss Klaus Nyborg does, however, see more value in newbuildings than second-hand units.
  • Cash-rich Greek makes its move
    Kritsas Shipping makes long-anticipated S&P play with $24m bulker buy, brokers say.
  • DVB: 'Too soon to sound all clear'
    Boss Wolfgang Driese says bank remains selective as large orderbook signals volatile times ahead.
  • Terrorists claim M Star hit
    Al-Qaeda-linked group says suicide mission on Japanese VLCC aimed at hurting global oil trade.
  • Jewel suffers engine trouble
    Royal Caribbean cruiseship skips Stockholm after hydraulic motor breaks down.
  • Drydockings clobber Aboitiz
    Scheduled ship maintenance pushes Philippines ferry owner to first half loss.
  • Aberdeen enjoys busier Q2
    Cargo volumes, passenger numbers and shipping traffic all rise at Scottish port in the second quarter.
  • Vroon adds one more wind ship
    Dutch owner's MPI Workboats declares option for wind farm support vessel at UK shipyard.
  • Profit takes a dip at Daewoo
    World's second largest shipbuilder sees its second quarter bottom line slump.
  • China takes more tankers
    Fixtures from West Africa to Chinese ports doubled during July, although it failed to lift rates.
  • World Fuel profits rise
    Bunker player sees strong second quarter as marine arm reports highest gross profits since early 2009.
  • SILK seals Islamic funds
    Malaysian holding company ties up $70m facility to part finance two anchor handler newbuildings
  • SGX in first box swap
    Singapore Exchange has cleared its first container swap trade since launching service on Monday.
  • TAS Offshore weaker
    Newly-listed Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder decline from previous quarter due to higher costs.
  • Six hurt in ferry smash
    Propeller tangle blamed after BC Ferries' Queen of Nanaimo hits dock at Mayne Island, Canada.
  • Signal wins rig work
    US driller Noble takes advantage of Gulf of Mexico drilling moratorium to upgrade semi-sub.
  • Alam in barge venture
    Offshore players Alam Maritim and Pacific Radiance team up in accommodation barge deal.
  • CalMac under fire over breakdown
    Scottish ferry owner takes the flak after Clansman out of action a day after returning from repair yard.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Maersk denies violating Iran sanctions
  • Cathay to buy 36 planes
  • Hong Kong air cargo continues to boom
  • Trucking group opposes pro-freight bill
  • STB forms toxic by inhalation hazmat committee
  • Tutuncu joins PB
  • Shipco continues SeaAir service expansion
  • FedEx forwarding arm opens three European offices
  • SoCal truck congestion meeting yields progress
  • Philadelphia receives Hyundai cars

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Uni Tankers sells the oldest unit to Russia
    Uni Tankers, Middelfart, has sold their veteran tanker Arctic Swan to Russian Luk Oil. The tanker has been delivered and is now engaged in bunker operations in the Black Sea
  • Greece implements extended dry-docking programme
    The Greek flag state will implement Germanischer Lloyd's extended dry-docking programme. GL states in a press release that it "offers owners and operators the chance to extend the dry
  • Spain fails in Prestige claim
    The district court in New York has ruled in favour of the classification society ABS against Spain, which filed a USD 1 billion lawsuit against ABS for the disaster involving

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Stockpile report fails to dent oil's optimism
    Prices firming as markets digesting today's numbers.
  • Rotterdam sees rise in Asia-bound fuel oil cargoes
    Fall in charter rates 'decisive factor'.
  • Outage at Saudi refinery
    Plant uses fuel oil as feedstock.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices stable
    Good demand and avails in Hamburg.
  • Crude continues to defy gravity
    But debate rages over whether economic recovery is meaningful.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing slight gains in early trading.
  • Vancouver honours cleanest shipping port users
    Launches award in recognition of 'commitment to environmental stewardship' by participants in emission-reduction scheme.
  • Judge dismisses $1 billion claim against ABS
    Fuel oil spill: 'Owners must take ultimate responsibility for seaworthiness.'
  • WFS posts 'strong results'
    Marine fuel division sees its highest quarterly gross profit for more than a year.
  • IFO prices continue to firm through mid-week
    Low demand for bunker fuel at most major Asian ports.
  • Bunker supplier to pay pirates $2 million
    Previous figure of $20 million 'misquoted' by Arab-based newspaper.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Dalian
    Full services to resume by Friday.
  • South Korea bunker volumes up 6.25% in August
    Traders signal no need to import bunker fuel.

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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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