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July 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Swire Shipping to stand trial over oil spill
    A Hong Kong shipping company was yesterday ordered to stand trial over one of Australia's worst ever oil spills which blackened a string of popular tourist beaches last year.
  • Supertanker surplus shrinks, rental fall slows
    The supply of supertankers competing to haul 2 million barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil has shrunk, and a more than two-week slide in rental income has slowed.
  • JFE unit rides on iron ore wave
    JFE Holdings Inc's shipbuilding unit, Japan's second-largest by output, is aiming to win orders for as many as five vessels, mostly to be used to carry iron ore, by October amid rising seaborne trade of the steelmaking material.
  • Yemen faces Al-Qaeda, pirate threats in vital strait

Sched Netweb site
  • EU-Asia container volume down, but Asia-EU increases
  • Drewry optimism rises, but 'next six weeks will tell us more'
  • Sino-Russian trade surges 56pc in first five months
  • Alataw Pass trade value up 31.2pc in first five months
  • DHL rolls out multi-modal services for China's export freight
  • Mumbai's JN Port hit with congestion surcharges on inbound boxes
  • Vietnam restructures Vinashin away from container shipping
  • APL transports Cleopatra's treasures for US debut
  • CP Rail strikes deals with Vancouver container terminals
  • CEVA to supply BMW Italia dealers from Milan base
  • Hactl appoints ex-Hongkong Land chief managing director
  • Timing, cost concerns persist, but forwarders okay with 100pc screening
  • JFK's big runway re-opens on time, on budget, boasts PANYNJ
  • TIACA, World Customs Organisation to talk about clearances

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Lift & Shift in rare feat!
  • Landmark ruling says vessel remains on hire even if held by pirates!
  • GCC maritime experts to confer on MidEast fleet expansion at SMEM 2010
  • Shipping industry's confidence sails thru' Eurozone crisis to crest a peak
  • AEPC drafting code to eliminate child labour in garment factories
  • Posco on expansion mode at Raigad, to open distribution centre near Dighi port in Dec.
  • Dhamra port to draw anchor this month
  • MoS, Rlys bend heads over Sagar port connectivity issue
  • Road sector needs investments of $ 90 bn in 5 years, says Minister
  • Mamata assures effective links with KoPT projects
  • M&A deals worth $ 36 billion in H1 of 2010
  • ICICI Bank to set up infra fund
  • Q1 direct tax mop-up sees fastest growth in 5 years
  • Lanka to lose preferential access to EU market...and more

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Sale of Tirrenia taking shape
    Mediterranea Holding di Navigazione is the only company to have submitted a purchase offer for Italy's state-owned shipping company Tirrenia di Navigazione SpA. The holding company...
  • JCL Logistics enters e-commerce market
    The Austrian logistics company JCL Logistics acquired a majority stake in the pan-European IT and customer service provider Nekom Informationstechnik GesmbH at the beginning of Jul...
  • Agility inaugurates logistics centre in Stuttgart
    The logistics corporation Agility recently held a ceremony to mark the opening of a new logistics centre in Korntal-M'nchingen, northwest of Stuttgart (Germany). The 9,000 sqm faci...
  • Geodis Wilson and Sivom expand in Africa
    Geodis and the Ivory Coast group Sivom have announced the creation of a joint entity, Movis International, to broaden their offering and strengthen their position across central an...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Avtron upgrades third WTGB icebreaking tug
  • Two missing after barge hits Ride the Ducks tour boat
  • Ensco buys high-spec jack-up from Diamond Offshore
  • BIW gets $105.4 million more for Zumwalts
  • Total Marine Fuels adds to bunkering capacity in Le Havre

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • President Obama reports on National Export Initiative gains
  • APL transports history with Cleopatra exhibit move
  • Bellingham Port Commisioners talking to public over coffee
  • Laboratory teams with VeriTainer for container scanning research
  • Congressman Cummings pleased with Coast Guard Academy diversity progress

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Bulker binge sparks fears of oversupply
    More than $6bn of new orders placed as bullish owners secure newbuilding prices at seven-year lows
  • Bullish Eagle Bulk boss declares the days of distress are over
  • Global iron ore giants adopt different strategies to supply chain investment
  • Asian crude demand fuels tanker recovery
  • Debt threatening stability of market warns Rickmers
    Industry could suffer second catastrophe unless governments and private companies...
  • Grounded panamax threatens Great Barrier Reef
  • German-flagged ships face subsidy cuts
    Goverment to slash subsidies for owners who have vessels under the German flag
  • Dropped Owners desert German flag
  • Iron ore output slumps in China
    Lower grades and mine closures point to increasing reliance on iron ore exports
  • Rio Tinto fourth-quarter iron ore sales hit...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • FESCO plans private placement
    FESCO'S CEO Sergei Generalov has announced plans to hold a private placement of newly issued shares
  • Fall kills Spanish yard worker
    A SPANISH worker was killed today in a fall at the Navantia public shipyard in Cadiz
  • Sevilla port access blocked
    HUNDREDS of Spanish yard workers today blocked road access to Sevilla's port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Jaxport Harbor Completes Deepening Project
  • Obama Backs Free Trade Agreements
  • Obama Names Executives to Export Council
  • House Panel OKs Oil Spill Accountability Bill
  • West Coast Container Volume Grew 14 Percent
  • Virginia Cuts State Inspections for Interstate Trucks
  • Maher Takes Stake in Melford Terminal
  • BDP International Completes Euromodal Acquisition
  • Truckload Rates Rise in Canada
  • Asia-Europe Ocean Container Volume Surges
  • U.S. Economic Growth to Slow Down, Says Analyst
  • Truck Capacity Tightens in West, Southeast
  • TNT Raises Europe Express Rates
  • TNT Adds Freighter to China-Europe Route
  • Japanese Air Cargo Grew in May
  • CMA CGM Hikes Rates Across Network

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Hanjin slams Sumitomo's 'damaging' tactics in box dispute
  • LA clerk strike enters second week
  • TPT restructured
  • Brazil sucks in more Chinese goods
  • Seaspan receives 53rd boxship

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Saipem settles bribery suit
    Subsidiary of Italian offshore giant splashes $240m to squash US corruption charges.
  • JES bags bulker six-pack
    Baosteel firms up two handysize options as Jiangsu Eastern gets other kamsarmax and panamax orders.
  • Boskalis triumphs in class battle
    Dutch shipowner dodges class suspension and hangs on to Deepwater Horizon dredge deal.
  • Analyst: 'Go long on tankers'
    If you favour the long game now is the time to buy tanker stocks, says Oppenheimer as it tees off its coverage of Teekay Tankers.
  • Nigeria launches $100m ship fund
    Shipowners lodge applications for loans totalling $1bn as government seeks to boost domestic industry.
  • Nigerian pirate amnesty 'could fail'
    Militant groups in Nigeria could pose renewed threat to ships and crews if deal with government falters, report claims.
  • Horizon hammered by OSHA
    Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit facing Puerto Rican terminal trouble as whistleblower sparks safety probe.
  • K-Sea tug tied to duck disaster
    US Coast Guard plucks 35 from Philly waterway but two remain missing following 'duck boat' smash-up.
  • Boat capsizes after bulker clash
    Two crew rescued off Denmark as Seanergy ship and fishing vessel in collision.
  • Tug troupe frees bruised bulker
    Canadian cartel calls on tug team to tackle timely refloat as ship battles St Lawrence Seaway setback.
  • Pay rise for Diana bulker brace
    New York-listed owner sees panamax pair land new deals which will contribute nearly $2m extra in revenue during the next two years.
  • Arctia wins state aid
    EU clears government help to compensate new Finnish state icebreaking company for workers' accrued pensions.
  • Essar tax row rumbles on
    Claim dating back to 1990 forex loans for ship purchases goes back to Bombay high court.
  • Humpuss hunts newbuild loan
    Troubled Indonesian owner seeking $15m to beef up tug and barge fleet for coal transport.
  • Universal 'in order talks'
    Japanese shipbuilding stalwart discussing deals for large bulkers and tankers, report claims.
  • Vinashin boss faces 'punishment'
    Vietnamese shipbuilder's chairman to be "disciplined" by communist party for pushing group to brink of ruin.
  • Sevan secures $230m
    Oslo-listed offshore outfit finalises details of loan from ING Bank.
  • Caspian Shipping lines up orders
    Azeri state owner looking to new domestic shipyard to expand fleet.
  • Green Reefers taps investors
    Norwegian owner readies $25m share issue to boost finances, but stock price takes a hammering.
  • UK warns on reefer trailers
    Accident investigator MAIB says ro-ro owners should check electrical cables following Commodore Clipper fire.
  • Siem bags Brazilian funds
    Oslo-listed offshore owner collects $55m from shareholders to pay for South American newbuildings.
  • CSC Phoenix clinches chemicals
    Chinese owner wins long-term tanker transport deal with Hubei Yihua Group.
  • Coal imports surge
    China's imports of coal in the first five months of 2010 have jumped substantially on a year ago.
  • EOC seals double charter
    Singapore offshore player ties up Lewek Chancellor and Lewek Champion on short term projects.
  • Chilean storm grounds cargoship
    Crew evacuated as Cerro Alegre forced ashore at Valparaiso.
  • Colony chases CMA CGM dream
    California-based investment outfit battles for bite of container player's $1bn debt deal, report claims.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • CMA CGM announces rate hikes
  • TUI forecasts higher profits for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Ting to retire from OOCL
  • U.S. allows more raw cane sugar imports
  • U.S. chips in for WTO technical trade help
  • NYK expands car logistics capacity in China
  • FedEx Trade Networks signs deal with Israeli company
  • No deal yet on L.A.-Long Beach clerk contract
  • OSHA cites Horizon Lines terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Scandinavian ferry is converted into floatel
    A former Scandinavian ferry is being converted into a floating offshore hotel vessel at Fredericia Skibsværft. The ferry is the Turkish Cesme, which was purchased by the Danish company C

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2010
  • Mid-week prices mixed in north Europe
    South European prices show strong gains.
  • Prices soften in Middle East ports
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Downward pressure on crude benchmarks
    Implied volatility has been slow to respond to the recent move lower.
  • Management changes at the North Sea Foundation
    Eelco Leemans becomes acting managing director.
  • New bunker barge for Le Havre
    Total says tanker will make it easier to serve spot customers while opening new markets for bulkers and tankers.
  • Book Review: New guide to bunker operations
    An Introduction to Bunker Operations has been written by Nigel Draffin.
  • External: Marine Bunkering (Rotterdam) B.V
  • Bunker spill trials to go ahead
    Captain and shipping companies enter 'not guilty' pleas.
  • IFO prices down mid-week
    Demand generally below average at major Asian ports.
  • Shell Marine Products collaborates with Chinese university
    Extends five-year sponsorship worth $200,000; set to donate lubricants to the university.
  • Dan-Bunkering welcomes two traders
    Rikke Pagh and Jesper Glistrup are working from the company's head office in Middelfart.
  • Titan buys time to complete note exchange offer
    Bags $47.4 million to fund the offer after equity investor agrees to lower minimum requirement.
  • Sinopec Fuel Oil Corp takes over subsidiary refineries
    Fuel oil output from refineries targeted towards domestic market, says source.

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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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