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April 19, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index climbs for 4th day on BHP speculation
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, climbed for a fourth day on speculation that mining company BHP Billiton Ltd booked a coal and iron-ore transporter.
  • Australia to extend Barrier Reef tracking system
    Australia yesterday said it would extend a satellite ship-tracking system to cover all of the massive Great Barrier Reef after a Chinese ship ran aground threatening an environmental catastrophe.

Sched Netweb site
  • PIL, Wan Hai resume Far East-northern Europe service
  • MSC adds 2 calls, 2 ships to its Asia-Mideast-Med Falcon run
  • Jakarta port riot kills three, but shipping resumes
  • Seaspan boss: Deeper downturn needed to force consolidation
  • Australia's Mariana Express Line calls at Tianjin port
  • HK customs seize US$2 million in UK-bound cigarettes
  • CSAV volume up 44pc to 204,100 TEU in March
  • Virginia Ports March container volume rises 22.3pc
  • OOCL adds eFolder to its My OOCL Centre's ePouch
  • Slovenia's Luka Koper retains Infinity as south-east Asian rep
  • Volcanic ash closes north European airports, costs US$200 million a day
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo increases 22.9pc in March
  • US$439.5 million logistics facility opens near Guangzhou airport
  • China Eastern resumes Taiyuan-Taipei service
  • BA forecasts 10pc growth in African traffic in four years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV NORASIA to upgrade IMEX service
  • Smashing into Great Barrier Reef, ship stuck for a week
  • 53 years young, JBS group looks ahead to new challenges
  • Dhaka spinners oppose yarn imports from India
  • USDC begins review of shrimp anti-dumping duty
  • FTA with Israel seen trebling trade
  • HCC to build dry dock for Navy
  • Krishnapatnam port sets a 'fine new loading record
  • Major Ports directed to instal radiation detectors
  • Gati sails' into Rs 4.11 cr. profit in 4th quarter
  • Skies clear for take-offs
  • Major global logistics park to come up in Raigad
  • Only slight fall in cargo traffic at ICD-Tughlakabad after blaze
  • CMIE sees robust 9.2 pc growth in 2009-10
  • Move to deter cotton yarn exports decried
  • Pulses export by SEZ issue sent to CCEA
  • Optimistic on exports, Khullar still sees grey areas
  • Garment producers to raise prices in phases
  • CBDT panel weighing MAT options
  • Move to ease SEZ land contiguity norms
  • IMC taking team on 'Shalom Israel' from April 24
  • Saudi King may come calling
  • Seminar on telecom supply chain

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • ID Logistics opens new logistics centre
    The French logistics enterprise ID Logistics recently opened a new logistics platform in southern France for its customer Leroy Merlin, a French do-it-yourself chain store. The 54,...
  • FedEx Express launches first overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, has become the first provider to offer an overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe, according to the company. To accomplish this FedEx ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics obtains greenhouse gas certification
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a global shipping and logistics company based in Scandinavia, has become the first shipping company to receive formal third-party verification of it...
  • New Ulm'Melzo shuttle with stop in Niederglatt
    Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has been operating a new overnight shuttle service between Ulm (Germany) and Melzo (Italy), with ...
  • Crash of Mexican A300F kills six people
    An A300B4-200 freighter operated by the Mexico City-based cargo carrier AeroUnion crashed on approach to Monterrey (Mexico) at around 23.00 local time Tuesday, hitting a roadw...
  • Marc Y. Bruneau joins Montreal Port Authority board
    Michel M. Lessard, chairman of the board of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), said that the government of Quebec (Canada) has asked Marc Y. Bruneau to join the boar...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Coast Guard District Commander temporarily relieved of duties
  • NASSCO begins construction on thirteenth T-AKE vessel
  • Port of Seattle honors ties to Japan with cherry tree planting ceremony
  • Northwest firms in-line for MarAd grant funds
  • US rail freight traffic continues upward swing

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Panamax surplus forecast to send rates crashing to 2002 levels
    Surplus of up to 261 panamax bulkers by the end of 2010
  • Iranian VLCCs back on storage duty
    As many as 18 vessels owned by national tanker company now deployed off coast
  • Newbuildings find work but single-hull phase-out to keep rates buoyant
    Third of new suezmaxes delivered this year from shipyards found employment on the spot market.
  • APL charters MISC newbuilding pair
    Singapore line charters two 8,500 teu ships originally committed to Malaysia's MISC
  • UASC to revive Asia-northern Europe service
    Line to re-launch its Asia-northern Europe AEC1 service, suspended in December 2008

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Volcanic boon for ferries
    Ash from Icelandic volcano has disrupted flightsP&O FERRIES told Fairplay today demand for its services is "unprecedented" after volcanic ash closed down airports across Britain and northern Europe.
  • US Navy: follow the pirate loot
    A TOP US military official has reportedly recommended tracking the spoils of piracy as a way of cracking down on attacks against commercial vessels
  • Tallink reduces losses
    ESTONIAN ferry group Tallink has announced losses of 255M kroons ($22M) for the second quarter of its financial year
  • Croatia extends yard deadline
    CROATIA today announced that it has extended the deadline for prospective investors to bid for its six government-owned shipyards
  • Spat over JWP rekindled
    THE TUG-of-war over timing for the planned 2.7M teu deepsea box terminal in Wilhelmshaven is becoming more acute
  • Iran sanctions move closer
    US CONGRESS appears poised to advance its unilateral plan to sanction international companies importing refined products to Iran
  • Tax break electrifies Gothenburg
    GOTHENBURG'S port told Fairplay today it welcomes the Swedish government's proposal for a tax break on onshore power supply for vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Oil Distillates Market Improves
  • Electro-Motive Opens Refit Center in Mexico
  • Hoffa Backs Bid to Block Mexican Trucks
  • Wan Hai Joins India-Far East Service
  • Short Line Volume Spikes
  • LaHood Views Panama Canal Expansion Work
  • Inventories to Stay Lean
  • Housing Construction Shows Life
  • U.S. Manufacturing Growth Accelerates
  • DOT Workers to Receive Back Pay
  • Shipowners Swap Fees for Stake in CSAV
  • CMA CGM Ups Black Pearl Frequency
  • Japan Ship Orders Fell Steeply in 2009
  • LA-Long Beach Container Volume Gains
  • Canadian National Promises Better Attitude
  • Volcanic Ash Shuts European Airports for Second Day

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Fledgling liner gets ready to roar
    With the echo from the last delegates to leave CI's Global Liner Shipping Conference in London this week beginning to fade, and keynote speeches already electronically transcribed into shipping headlines around the world, there is nevertheless no lull in industry news; it is after all a big week for the new carrier kid on the block, The Containership Company (TCC).
  • Taipan pirates to test Dutch & German legal minds
  • IMO inches forward on shipping emissions
  • US west coast ports continue bounce
  • UASC confirms new Asia/N.Europe service
  • Holed boxship to undergo temporary repairs

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Transpetro confirms LPG order
    Brazilian shipyard scores massive tender for eight LPG newbuildings ordered by transportation arm of domestic oil giant Petrobras.
  • Boyden buoys Safe on bulker buy
    An analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald says Safe Bulkers is well positioned for further fleet foray following company's kamsarmax kick.
  • Rex rests conflict fears
    Rex Harrington says his dual directorships at Navios Acquisition and Genmar will not violate a US anti-competition law.
  • Reef short cut turns costly
    Officers of Japanese owned handymax fined $195,000 for risking Australian spill.
  • Safe slates two in China
    Polys Hajioannou-led shipowner taps cash from March equity issue to pen a pair of kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • Maersk ship held in Nigeria
    Danish boxship detained in Lagos after one container suspected of carrying toxic waste.
  • D'Amico crewman rescued
    USCG rushes to aid of Italian seafarer taken ill onboard suezmax off coast of Texas.
  • Volcanic eruption hits TradeWinds
    Distribution of this week's edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper is delayed by European flight cancellations.
  • Troim takes up Seadrill stock
    John Fredriksen's lieutenant buys 10,000 Seadrill shares on its New York debut.
  • Michelet nets farewell pay rise
    Imarex founder Herman Michelet books bigger salary and bonus in his final year in the CEO's seat.
  • Royal approval for Acergy
    Royal Bank of Scotland raises full-year estimate for offshore player by 25% and upgrades to buy.
  • Camillo Eitzen redraws loan terms
    Oslo-listed shipowner makes $20m payment and must "monetize" assets as new bank pact kills off need for share sale.
  • Qatar Nav takes over Q-Ship
    Chairman hails growth prospects as container line completes merger with tanker compatriot.
  • Gdansk yard claws its way back
    Tough-going for iconic Polish shipbuilder but new outsourcing orders ease the pressure.
  • Cleaning up their act?
    Hong Kong detained only one vessel during March, a Cambodian-flagged general cargoship.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Nobu Su's TMT ends two-year ordering freeze, while Sophocles Zoullas remains top of the US-execs' pay league.
  • Davie lays off more workers
    Restructuring Canadian shipbuilder to lose another 100 jobs, albeit temporarily.
  • Ugland estate divvied up
    Grandson of recently-deceased Norwegian shipowner Johan Jorgen Ugland gets majority share.
  • Shih Wei way short of profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner posts big drop in earnings after tough 2009.
  • Gearbulk to stay anchored in UK
    Open hatch bulker operation will not follow other Jebsen ventures in moving to Norway.
  • Quotes of the week
    Aristotle Onassis' bipolarity revealed and US president Barack Obama takes the fight to Somali pirates.
  • BLT slips to large loss
    Dip in revenues and high costs sent Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker into the red in 2009.
  • Daesun bags bulker orders
    Handysize deals could cost $120m at South Korean yard as Europeans pen five firm and optional contracts.
  • Weather hits Shen Neng inspection
    Divers may have to wait days to survey hull of Chinese bulker which grounded on Australian reef.
  • Malavika oil cleaned up
    Indian authorities recover nearly all fuel oil that spilled from Essar bulker hit by barge.
  • Croatia extends yard deadline
    Government gives potential buyers another month to grab six shipbuilders.
  • Pipavav eyes rig deal
    Indian shipyard wants entry into oil and gas market as it lines up takeover of western European owner.
  • Seadrill in US trading debut
    Thursday saw John Fredriksen's oil rig company start trading in the US after gaining NYSE listing.
  • CSAV seals equity swap
    German shipowners take stake in troubled Chilean liner company in return for $360m investment.
  • Tallink cuts costs and losses
    Second quarter more positive for Baltic ro-ro player, but deficit still $22m.
  • Xiamen Port's profits slide
    Full year results at Chinese port group impacted by harsh trade conditions and fierce competition.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • NYK in coal deal
  • Coast Guard: Ship master appeared intoxicated
  • FMC's Dye suggests caution on reforms
  • Service focus pays off, Deutsche Post DHL CEO says
  • Cathay air freight up 22.9% in March
  • Landstar: Freight environment improving
  • Hub Group to buy 2,000 containers
  • New company to take over Agility-U.S. contract
  • Descartes completes Porthus acquisition
  • Report: Port truckers can't afford maintenance
  • Rotterdam sees cargo volumes rise

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 16, 2010
  • Hammerodde back in service
    Bornholmstrafikken's Hammerodde is back in service between R'nne and K'ge after a two months long refit at the STX Europe Shipyard, Helsinki. The ferry has been outfitted with an extra''
  • Shen Neng 1 ship owners apologise ' accident caused by fatigue
    Hu Wei, spokesmen of Shenzhen Energy Transport who owns Shen Neng 1, apologize for the problems caused by the ship grounding on the Great Barrier Reef. 'We are fully committed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Bunker prices close in on $500
  • Bunker markets see crude prices plunge
    Oil markets spooked, bunkers mostly wary.
  • Stable prices across Europe
    NYMEX showing losses of almost $2 in early trading.
  • Softening prices in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading.
  • Quarterly oil price forecast turns bullish
    New 'oil strength' index from Global Risk Management upgraded from 'neutral' position.
  • Middle East and East Asia fuel oil markets both heavily supplied
    Another Saudi cargo comes onto the market as Fujairah bunker prices hold well below Singapore.
  • Algeciras bunker sales buck overall port trend
    Decline in first quarter bunker volumes despite more than 6% increase in port throughput.
  • Brightoil to start Rotterdam operations within three months
    Executive director says long-term plans call for expansion to Houston.
  • Bunker prices generally firming
    Busan bunker market sees some of the sharpest increases.
  • IBIA appoints vice chairman
    Bob Lintott will succeed Mike Ball as chairman in 2011.
  • Sinopec (HK) to get first bonded fuel cargo in Shanghai
    A 380-cSt fuel oil cargo is due to arrive on April 20.
  • Ship operators must not underestimate impact of lubes
    Proper use of marine lubricants can make the difference between profit and loss.
  • Brightoil subleases Horizon Terminal storage
    Brightoil clarifies it has no direct contract with the terminal in Singapore.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at fresh high
    More than 25 million barrels have accumulated.

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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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