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May 20, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Industry players turn to Asia for growth
    As heavily indebted Greece slumps into a prolonged economic crisis, shipping industry players like Michael Bodouroglou are setting their course for Asian markets in the hunt for profits.
  • Greek port hit by debt crisis
    The giant container cranes lie still in the haze of a warm spring afternoon in the port of Piraeus near Athens - a vital commercial hub for the economy since the days of ancient Greece.
  • BP plans to grab more leaked oil
    BP plc forged ahead yesterday with efforts to stem its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, amid fears that powerful currents were pushing the slick towards prized US tourist resorts and fisheries.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM announces rate hikes, peak season charges
  • 4,578 TEU OOCL Guangzhou named at Geoje Shipyard, Korea
  • China ports rebound from box slump with strong Q1 growth
  • New gantry operations expands Kerry's Laem Chabang terminal
  • Talks deadlocked as South African strike stops box movement
  • Maersk, Safmarine to start Malaysian Arabian Gulf loop
  • RCL halves loss by cost-cutting, but fears low rates ahead
  • Savannah April box volume up 25pc, fifth month of growth
  • APM Terminals to assume trucking, inland depot operations
  • Guangzhou plans nine more subway lines in five years
  • St Petersburg Big Port boxes up 43.7pc in first four months
  • Korean Air decline ends with robust first quarter
  • Singapore and Philippines expand air transport agreement
  • DHL launches customs brokerage services in South Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipowners face uphill task in 'going green'
  • Essar unit bags prestigious Vietnam order
  • Asia contributes most to Europe's Q1 box volume growth
  • APL adopts INTTRA e-commerce portal
  • Greatship Diya delivered
  • BG vital for carpet exports
  • Seafood exports buck recession to post robust 15 pc growth in value in 2009-10
  • Wheat products exports allowed for another year
  • Sensitive items imports surge by 39 pc in 11 months of 2009-10
  • Slender list of tax-free services at ports & airports may be out in June
  • Orissa govt 'wakes up' to Jatadhari port infringing on Paradip Port's jurisdiction
  • Railways hauls record freight earnings in April
  • Budgetary outlays may be pruned for Ministries missing Plan targets
  • 25 corporate houses' kitty fills to the brim in Q4
  • RBI delves into possibility of rupee as global reserve currency
  • Online filing of I-T returns restored
  • SC against High Courts taking up economic policy issues
  • 24th batch of Export Import Workshop starts from June 5

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 18, 2010
  • Agility sees dramatic fall in Q1 profit
    Agility, a global logistics company based in Safat (Kuwait), had a poor first quarter this year. Its net profit plunged by 50% from KWD 40.8 million (USD 139.64 million) to KW...
  • RH Freight announces GBP 1 million branch project
    The UK-based company RH Freight has launched its most ambitious recruitment drive to date, as part of its long term strategy to boost sales, improve customer service and drive long...
  • Brenntag on a good track in Q1/2010
    The chemical distributor Brenntag, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany), has released its first set of quarterly results since its initial public offering at the end of March. Br...
  • Cuxport increases throughput by around 33%
    The multi-purpose terminal at Cuxport (Germany) raised its throughput by more than 32.6% to 375,665 t of freight in Q1/2010. The rise in tonnage came mainly from project ...
  • A new CFO at Green Cargo
    The Swedish freight railway Green Cargo installed a new chief financial officer in the shape of Mariann Östansjö on 3 May. She is the successor of Gunner Andersson, who h...
  • Shipowner associations welcome support for Rotterdam Rules
    The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO and the World Shipping Council (WSC) have greatly welcomed the clear recom...
  • APM Terminals introduces crane and engineering services
    APM Terminals, an independent division within the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has launched APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services (CES) as an independent service provi...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Salazar splits MMS into three
  • Oil hits Louisiana wetlands
  • Kvichak delivers Yellow Rose to Houston Pilot
  • Foss Maritime makes key management assignments
  • NOAA extends fish ban boundaries

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • National Maritime Day set for observance May 22
  • Somali pirate pleads guilty in MAERSK ALABAMA case
  • Judge renews dismissal of Horizon Lines lawsuit
  • Treasury Secretary talks trade with Washington Governor
  • Navios Maritime Holdings makes payment on fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Baltic Exchange prepares to launch central screen
    Multilateral trading facility for freight derivatives to be up and running by end of year
  • Fears over growing piracy attacks in Cameroon
    Limarko ship master taken hostage in second incident at Douala on Sunday
  • Fastnet's Swansea-Cork service beats target
    Passenger and freight traffic numbers on newly re-launched route has surpassed initial estimates
  • Green Reefers and Silver Sea form venture
    New business to serve North European market using smaller-sized reefer vessels
  • Eurotunnel calls for tax breaks
    Chief executive Jacques Gounon wants parity with seaborne shipping industry

Fairplayweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Baltic plans FFA central screen
    THE BALTIC Exchange has signalled the end of its courtship of the London Metal Exchange by confirming plans for a central screen system for trading dry freight derivatives
  • French ferry support challenged
    A REPORT commissioned by the French government reportedly calls for changes to public subsidies for ferry services to Corsica
  • Shipping seeks anti-piracy action
    A GLOBAL coalition of shipping organisations has formed to demand stronger action from governments to stop piracy
  • Caribbean sees mild recovery
    CARIBBEAN shipping slumped into recession later than other trades and is taking longer to emerge, Caribbean Shipping Association president Carlos Urriola has told Fairplay
  • Export rise cuts Spanish deficit
    SPAIN has posted a 14.8% year-on-year increase in the value of exports to €42.73Bn ($52.8Bn) for the first quarter
  • West Africa anti-piracy hub sought
    WEST AFRICA needs an anti-piracy centre similar to East Africa's MSC(HOA), British Chamber of Shipping president Jan Kopernicki has told Fairplay
  • Gloomy heavy lift market seen
    STRONG newbuilding contracting during the boom years will depress the breakbulk/heavy lift markets for years to come, Jumbo Shipping board member Fred Bedford has warned

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Clean-Trucks Hearing Leads to Probe of Lease Agreements
  • Reliance Network Adds Two LTL Carriers
  • Air Charterer Delivers Help to Oil Spill Fight
  • Driver Pay Falling as Demand Rises, Study Shows
  • Horizon Shareholder Suit Dismissed
  • Cargill Expands Panalpina Contract
  • CDC Software Acquires TradeBeam
  • Maritime Coalition Urges World Action Against Piracy
  • FMC Sets Speakers for NVO Public Meeting
  • Rate Hikes Follow Rising Volume at Indian Ports
  • Breakbulk Freight Rates to Keep Falling
  • Oil Siphon Doubles Capacity
  • APL Joins INTTRA Portal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Agility ponders its future
  • Transnet talks make progress
  • Maersk rationalises Asia/N.Europe services
  • APM T to sign MOU in Chongqing
  • Canadian freight forwarders assail CMA CGM 'low St. Lawrence water surcharge'

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Star Bulk stuck in the red
    Greek shipowner Star Bulk Carriers posted a consecutive quarterly loss but top brass says the future is looking bright.
  • Edison Chouest yard under fire
    Taxpayers 'enraged' by US port commission's $10m bid for hurricane cash to build drydock at Louisana-based LaShip.
  • Horizon Lines lands legal victory
    Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit breathes sigh of relief as judge dismisses a class-action lawsuit filed by angry investors.
  • BaltEx to roll out screen trading
    Veil of secrecy lifted as the Baltic Exchange prepares for trading dry bulk futures contracts on central screen.
  • Navios ties up $458m tanker deal
    Navios Acquisition shareholders gear-up to give green light for 13-ship foray funded by its Greek parent Navios Maritime Holdings.
  • Hubbard quits Galbraith's
    Nick Hubbard has stepped down as managing director of London shipbroker Galbraith's less than a year after taking over the reigns.
  • Saudi axes two at SLS
    NSCSA looking for $76m refund as delivery delays put paid to products tanker duo at Korean yard.
  • Fund in second Globus sell-off
    Kairos Investment Management offloads $1.8m worth of stock in London-listed bulker owner.
  • Ceres rings the changes
    Peter Livanos-controlled group appoints new boss at management arm CTM as Gary Weston moves to DryLog top spot.
  • Pori yard jobs cull begins
    Technip to cut workforce at its Finnish shipyard as work runs dry.
  • Tanker torment for DHT
    New York-listed owner slides to a loss in first quarter as revenues contract.
  • Cantor: 'Time to buy TEN'
    Cantor Fitzgerald's Natasha Boyden upgrades Tsakos Energy Navigation after recent stock slip opens window of opportunity.
  • Farstad falls short in first
    Norwegian owner hurt by currency losses and falling revenue as it misses forecasts in the first quarter.
  • More bulker switches at Mipo
    Korean yard agrees to European owners converting chemical tanker orders to eight dry cargo vessels.
  • Nordic Tankers lands $40m
    Tommy Thomsen-led shipowner boosts its balance sheet as Indian conglomerate Siva joins Clipper as a key shareholder.
  • KfW finances ferry newbuildings
    German bank provides 75% of cost of Scandlines' new ships at Stralsund.
  • Golar sets up cargo wing
    Spin-off set up by Oscar Spieler-led Golar LNG Energy to manage and trade gas cargoes.
  • Spliethoff ship refloated by tugs
    Dutch multipurpose vessel freed after grounding off the Netherlands with clay cargo.
  • Tanker crew: "You are our hope"
    Two Ghanaians slip South African officials a note saying their vessel is not safe.
  • Hedges hammer Norden
    Carsten Mortensen-led Dane sent down in first quarter on bunker and FFA contracts but increases full-year targets.
  • Dof sells AHTS newbuilding
    Vietsovpetro Joint Venture pays $65m for anchor handler nearing completion at STX Europe's Vung Tau shipyard.
  • Cargoship grounds on reef
    Australian authorities say Chinese vessel may be leaking oil and is taking on water off Papua New Guinea.
  • Torm defends staff exits
    Recent spate of resignations at Danish shipping giant "part of everyday life in our industry".
  • Currency bites Dof in Q1
    But Helge Mogster-backed company pushes up operating profit in the first three months of 2010.
  • Maersk Alabama pirate guilty
    Somali hijacker of US-flagged boxship faces over three decades in jail after pleading guilty in New York.
  • STX pens JV in Middle East
    South Korean shipowning giant eyeing increased coal cargoes through tie-up with Seatrade.
  • Aboitiz vows to add ships
    Philippines ro-ro player to use debt sale to fund second-hand acquisition drive.
  • US growth set to continue
    US port box volumes continue on road to recovery with 10% projected increase in May, says trade body.
  • Mosvold cans Otto AHTS
    Norwegian shipowner finally pulls the plug on first of four anchor handlers building in Indonesia.
  • Green and Silver merge reefers
    Norwegian owners form joint venture company for 14 of their smallest vessels in northern Europe trade.
  • Titan removes Angeln oil
    US salvor removes fuel from feeder containership that sank mysteriously in Caribbean in February.
  • BW Offshore breaks even
    Oslo-listed FPSO player turns around year ago loss to inch into the black in 2010 first quarter.
  • Jutha profits jump five fold
    Forex gains and reduced costs help Thai multi-purpose vessel operator to bumper first quarter.
  • Moody's affirms Asciano rating
    Rating's agency leaves Aussie port operator's credit rating unchanged following asset value write-down.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • CMA CGM raises rates on multiple trades
  • APL joins INTTRA platform
  • Ship industry says anti-piracy efforts lacking
  • Fisher named to head Border Patrol
  • VeriTainer in deal with Lawrence Livermore
  • ProLogis starts solar panel test site in Denver
  • FedEx forwarding arm opens Poland, Dubai offices
  • N.Y.-N.J. port has ambitious plan for rail yard
  • Broward reaffirms expansion, deepening plans
  • Kerry boosts capacity at Laem Chabang terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • New international campaign calls for action against piracy
    A broad coalition of organisations have joined forces in a new international anti-piracy campaign. They demand concrete action to end the Somalia-based piracy. Under the watchword "Enough is
  • Nordic unions say no to Swedish second register
    The Nordic Transport Workers' Federation, NTF, that organises 50 transport unions in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, has, at its congress held in Bergen, agreed on a statement that is
  • Six pirates sentenced to death by Yemeni court
    A Yemeni court has sentenced six Somali pirates to death and jailed six others for the hijacking of a product tanker in April last year. The pirates were found guilty
  • Two seized vessels appear off the Somali coast
    The Bulgarian-flagged chemical tanker Panega which was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, some 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, on May 11 has anchored in the vicinity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2010
  • Strong price falls in Middle East hub
    One player reported to have tight avails.
  • 'No future' for high-speed ferries
    Operators think future ECA fuel costs would make high-speed ro-ro services in Europe unviable.
  • State oil company to partner Fujairah terminal
    Azerbaijan's state oil company says volumes in Fujairah energy hub likely to 'increase substantially'.
  • European businesses unite to attack ECA regulations
    'We find the rules applicable in the Baltic, North Sea and English Channel unacceptable,' say business groups.
  • Petrobras preparing to sell 1.00% sulphur fuel in Singapore
    Still seeing mostly 1.50% sulphur enquires but expects it to change soon.
  • Grindrod acquires ARA bunker player
    Gains four bunker tankers; Cockett will 'enhance its position in the Rotterdam market'.
  • Key ports see double-digit plunge
    Demand below average at most of the key ports.
  • Bunker hedging losses eat into Norden Q1 profit
    The Danish firm's net profit down 13% due to hedging losses of $1 million.
  • Asia: BP buys large volumes of fuel oil for fourth straight session
    Fuel oil cracks at a two-month high but market remains 'fundamentally weak'.
  • Lubes firm to strengthen position in Asia
    Gulf Oil Marine eyes opportunities in the region.
  • Maersk unit orders two eco-tugs
    Equipped with diesel electric engine and technologies to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 output.

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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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