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March 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf piracy still a major concern: Asian shipowners
    Asian shipowners have once again reiterated their concerns over the problem of piracy in the Gulf of Aden while also highlighting remaining operational concerns ahead of the imminent implementation of the Ballast Water Convention of 2004.
  • Philippine port operator to list corp note on SGX
    AN internationally known Philippine-listed port operator will list its US$250 million corporate note on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) late this month following roadshows in Manila, Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Finnish port strike ends after new deal struck
    Finnish port workers and operators agreed on a new wage deal on Friday, ending a two-week strike that has cost industry 1.5 billion euros (S$2.8 billion) and crippled the Nordic country's exporters. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow at 0400 GMT at the latest, said Markku Hakala, Labour Market Leader at Finnish Port Operators Association.
  • Recession hurting cruise ship builders

Sched Netweb site
  • ELAA shuts down July 1, World Shipping Council takes over
  • Shorter charters, smaller ships dominate 2010 market
  • Add 24 hours, says Drewry after linking steaming with delays
  • Asia-Europe rates drop by US$47-$60 routes over 13 weeks
  • Box shortage, rate hikes thwart US west coast farm exports
  • Alphaliner expects Far East-Europe rates to fall
  • UK Treasury committee blasts handling of backed-dated charges
  • Firm markets razor wire and sea marshals to thwart pirates
  • China Southern to be first China airline to join SkyTeam Cargo
  • Mississippi air cargo CEO sees Gulf port boom with canal expansion
  • Poll marks coming corporate social responsibility worries

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim introduces AME service
  • SCI, SAIL JV to set sail on pact-signing
  • Major international participation at CARGO SHOP 2010 expo and conference
  • Deal inked to buy 15 surveillance ships
  • Fieo initials MoU to boost trade & economic ties with Burkina Faso
  • India, US sign trade policy framework
  • Export ban on pulses may continue
  • Gems, jewellery exports up
  • Cotton exports seen surpassing forecast
  • Paperwork done, now Port projects will come up fast-Mohandas
  • Stir plan at JN Port deferred
  • ACHAA, Exim Club interact with govt officials
  • Rlys earn more from carrying commodities
  • 10,000 km roads to be turned into highways
  • Uniform tax on vehicles now on Centre's agenda
  • Rail freight rate for iron ore export hiked
  • Major NHAI project in L&T pocket
  • Rating major S&P upgrades India's outlook to 'stable'
  • Spadework done for excellent trade ties with US-Sharma
  • We escaped full-blown recession
  • Govt may not join anti-yuan brigade
  • Himachal textile park cleared
  • CII (WR) meet to focus on growth on March 26

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 18, 2010
  • Transalpine freight traffic declines
    Transalpine freight traffic through the Swiss Alps declined massively last year on account of the slump. The railways continued to lose market shares. The Swiss government said thi...
  • Flemish freight haulage association renamed
    The freight haulage association SAV, which concentrates on the Flemish part of Belgium, is changing its name to reflect the structural changes taking place in the industry. Instead...
  • MAN and T-Systems start service initiative for trucks
    MAN and the German communications service provider T-Systems are to develop MAN's telematics solution together in accordance with a new three-year contract the two partners signed ...
  • Geodis acquires Ciblex
    The French logistics group Geodis has acquired Ciblex, France's fourth-ranked groupage operator and a specialist in small parcel express delivery. The takeover adds a parcel soluti...
  • DHL opens new facility for Sony in Sidney
    DHL Supply Chain has opened a new purpose-built facility for Sony in Australia. The 20,000 sqm in Erskine Park (Sydney) warehouse was built in six months and will improve efficienc...
  • CBI International Transport joins AerOceaNetwork
    The Turkish intermodal transport specialist CBI International Transport recently became a member of the AerOceaNetwork. CBI was established in Istanbul in 1997 and has focused on p...
  • Austrian post office registers slight sales decline
    The Austrian post office recorded a 3.5% or EUR 84.4 million drop in sales to EUR 2.4 billion in 2009. The corporation's ebit fell by 11.9% to EUR 149.4 million.
  • DB said to be considering offer for Arriva
    The German railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is said to be assessing an offer for its British competitor Arriva. The Financial Times Germany has said that the deal could be worth up to EU...
  • British airports handle 10% less cargo in 2009
    The British civil aviation authority has reported that total freight tonnage and mail carried from UK airports in 2009 amounted to 2.3 million t, a decrease of 10% vis-'-vis 2008. ...
  • London Thamesport boosted by new MOL West Africa service
    The northern loop of the Africa Rainbow service, operated by Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), made its first call at London Thamesport recently. Africa Rainbow's northern loop serves port...
  • Open sky agreement between USA and Zambia
    The USA and Zambia have signed an open skies aviation agreement, liberalising air services between the two countries for carriers from both countries. The agreement is the first av...
  • Belavia to link Minsk with Yekaterinburg
    The state-owned carrier Belavia Belarusian Airlines will open services on the route between Minsk and Yekaterinburg (Russia) in summer 2010. The flights between the Belarusian capi...
  • LH Cargo experiences hardest year in corporate history
    LH Cargo, the airfreight division of the German flag carrier Lufthansa, closed 2009 with an operating loss of EUR 171 million. Sales collapsed by almost a third to around EUR 1.95 ...
  • Panalpina reorganises its corporate structure
    Panalpina has restructured its organisation in order to be able to react more flexibly and rapidly to changing market conditions, on the one hand, and to simultaneously be able to ...
  • Evergreen to increase rates in Europe-Far East trade
    On 1 April the Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is increasing its rates by USD 250 per container in the trade from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Far East (including ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Coastal cruise ship gets Haiti mission
  • Keppel in new Azerbaijan yard JV
  • Titan completes Port-au-Prince clean-up
  • STX Europe reports cost overruns at French shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Tacoma Port Commission Oks Thurston County land deal
  • NAFTA partner trade plummets during 2009
  • Titan Salvage completes Port-au-Prince crane removal
  • Air cargo industry showcased by Port of Seattle
  • US rail freight traffic down during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Auditors turn to Hamburg formula
    Firms use formula to determine vessel prices for crisis-stricken KG funds and companies
  • Investors keen to prop-up ailing German firms
    Government co-ordinator Hans-Joachim Otto sees this as a solution to rescue sector
  • Shell warns of rising piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
    Fears over spread of attacks copying Somali model
  • Norway boxship pool launched
    Lloyds Containership Pool will target vessels of between 1,000 teu-3,000 teu
  • Intertanko looks for new managing director
    Trade association advertising for new managing director

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • STX Europe sounds warnings
    STX EUROPE of Norway warned today about record cost overruns from a cruise liner project in France
  • German summit lists options
    GERMANY'S crisis summit over ship funding has failed to deliver a breakthrough on aid ' but all parties agreed today that this is no dead end
  • UK coastguards attempt rescue
    THE SHETLAND coastguards are trying to establish a tow to rescue a general cargo ship stranded in bad weather off Scotland
  • Oz coal exports in turmoil
    A WEEK of bad weather and the looming threat of Tropical Cyclone Ului are playing havoc today with Australian coal exports
  • Kleven storms 2009
    NORWAY'S shipbuilder Kleven Maritime told Fairplay today it sailed through 2009 with its best-ever operating profits
  • Bangladesh strike ends
    A STRIKE by water transport workers in Bangladesh is over after vessel owners and government authorities agreed to devise a new pay deal for employees
  • Irish Lights defends director pay
    IRELAND's government-subsidised lighthouse service Irish Lights today defended the size of its director salaries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Hutchison Ports to Develop Fos Terminal
  • Lilly Seeks Drugs from $75 Million Heist
  • Motor Carriers Increase Spending on Driver Recruiting
  • BA Strike to Go Ahead at Midnight
  • Last Marad Ship Returns from Haiti
  • Orient Overseas Posts $400 Million Loss
  • Home Depot Nearly Done With Supply Chain Overhaul
  • Rotterdam 2009 Profit Fell 4.4 Percent
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eyes 2010 Profit
  • Finland Dock Strike Ends
  • ELAA to Close with Mission Accomplished
  • Clipper Projects Opens Office, Names Chairman
  • Flatbed Carrier Doubles Driver Referral Bonus
  • World Business Group ICC Revises Trade Rules

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Memo to carriers: remember, the customer is always right
    'The customer is always right', the slogan arguably penned by the American, Harry Gordon Selfridge [the founder of London's Selfridges store] has been a successful and sustainable mantra for the iconic store since its 1909 opening.
  • Slow-steaming row brews
  • Mothballed boxships begin to move
  • Doing well; but World Bank cautions on China's 'asset bubble'
  • Finnish dock strike to end today?
  • ELAA to be wound-up

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Hunter bags bite of Baltic
    New York investment giant grabs 6.6% slice in Genco spin-off Baltic Trading.
  • Megacore charter rate revealed
    Confidential rate for three-year time charter to NYK Line brought to light.
  • StealthGas sells LPG duo
    Mystery Asians snap up Gas Prophet and Gas Texiana from Harry Vafias-led Greek which books profit.
  • Eitzen: Equity issue unlikely
    Camillo Eitzen is unlikely to revive plans for a share sale despite collapse of BLT takeover, says CEO.
  • ITF fights 'social dumping'
    Leading offshore owners under fire for ditching Norwegian flag and crew.
  • Hanjin expects profit in 2010
    Korean container line believes its operating result will be positive this year after huge loss in 2009.
  • Storm batters Wilson ship
    Attempts to tow Wilson Dover to Orkney fail as steering lost in "really lousy seas".
  • Kleven yards in the black
    Norwegian shipbuilder posts record operating profit in 2009 on the back of record revenues.
  • Three in battered MMM boat
    Counter, operator and office administrator left to keep wobbling Malaysian Merchant Marine afloat.
  • Quotes of the week
    Ship crews get bored with all the games and could Stamatis Molaris be moving from the Med to the merde?
  • Swedish Club sailing north
    Marine mutual seeks further growth as it confirms profitable year has lifted free reserve to record level.
  • Double blow hits STX for $60m
    Europe's largest shipbuilder hurt by Wadan bankruptcy and newbuilding cost overruns.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Chinese fund readies $1bn splash on 20 new capes while Sammy Ofer gets seven idle-boxships back to work.
  • BLT ends Camillo Eitzen chase
    Berlian Laju Tanker has axed plans to takeover Norwegian shipowner Camillo Eitzen.
  • Big bonus for Ulstein staff
    Gunvor Ulstein-led shipbuilder and designer pays nearly $7m in bonuses after strong 2009.
  • Finnish port strike over
    State mediator brokers deal with dockers to end crippling two-week walk-out on 23 March.
  • Court reinstates SCI "schizophrenic"
    Crewman Edward D'Cunha wins back job with Indian owner 10 years after being forced to quit over mental health.
  • Intertanko readies Swift exit?
    Intertanko boss Peter Swift set to leave post as association starts search for new managing director.
  • Car carrier and trawler collide
    Two fishermen lucky to escape injury after smash with giant Wilhelmsen ship.
  • Aksay fined over "magic pipe"
    Turkish owner agrees $750,000 deal with US prosecutors after crew of Kerim told authorities of sludge discharges.
  • SCI offloads ageing tanker
    Another single-huller heads for scrap as Shipping Corp of India continues tonnage clear-out.
  • OOIL flags more box woe
    "Fresh rounds of rate cutting" possible in liner markets as Hong Kong player sinks to massive loss.
  • Crewman critical after blast
    27-year-old suffers severe burns escaping from fuel tanker that exploded in Guyana.
  • Safe Bulkers targets $63m
    Greek owner prices share offering at $7, a 5% discount to New York closing on Thursday.
  • Cargoship listing off Philippines
    Windstar thought to be taking on water through hole in hull off Guimaras.
  • Fistfight delays Canadian ferry
    Police called as brawl on car deck keeps passengers in their cars on BC Ferries' Coastal Celebration.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • ELAA to cease operations
  • OOCL parent records $401 million loss
  • Maritime hall of fame taps 5
  • FedEx profit soars
  • U.S. grant supports Caribbean aviation safety
  • Stalled confirmation for CBP top post stokes frustration
  • USDA adds cold storage to loan program
  • Port Manatee approves LNG deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • The Finnish port strike is over
    The Finnish port strike ended on Friday, March 19, when both parties approved the proposal for a settlement presented by the national conciliator Esa Lonka. The stevedores will return to
  • Ulstein employees share NOK 40 million bonus
    The around 800 Ulstein Group employees will share a bonus of more than NOK 40 million for 2009. The yard group increased its profit in 2009 to NOK 520.9
  • No Indonesia for Camillo Eitzen
    The Indonesian tanker owner Berlian Laju Tanker, BLT, has withdrawn its offer for Camillo Eitzen & Co, as the parties have failed to establish a mutually binding commitment. The Norwegian tanker
  • Floatel Superior delivered ' 43 days early
    Keppel FELS in Singapore has delivered the semisubmersible accommodation rig, Floatel Superior, 43 days early to Floatel International. The Floatel Superior will leave Singapore shortly for Bayu Undan in the
  • Mærsk wants longer docking intervals
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk is conducting full-scale tests in order to extend the docking interval from 5 to 7.5 years. The project is a joint one between the
  • Intermanager slams legislation
    Shortages of skilled and qualified seafarers could have an immense impact on the global economy and are being exacerbated by the negative impact of crew criminalisation and the escalating problem

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Bunkers see double-figure price swings
    Volatility in the middle of the week, but prices little changed.
  • Markets following downward trend
    Weakening conditions across the board see lower bunker prices.
  • Is LNG the answer?
    IMO sub-committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases expected to present a provisional agenda on this 'greener' fuel at MEPC 60.
  • US and Canada joint exercise to improve Arctic spill response
    Dealing with cross border concerns and possible shoreline impacts.
  • Prices falling for a second day
    Market activity 'terribly quiet' in Rotterdam.
  • New Head of Finance at KPI Bridge Oil Valparaiso
    Santiago Aravena has more than 'eight years experience in the marine and shipping business'.
  • Ultrasound will determine hull corrosion after fuel sheen spotted
    US Coast Guard to review latest data to determine the possible environmental threat of the Princess Kathleen.
  • Fuel oil prices weaken in Fujairah while distillates firm
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading.
  • More fuel oil cargoes for Middle East market
    Middle East 'still quite tight' say traders.
  • Closing date for Glencore offer
    Offer on outstanding Chemoil shares open until mid-April.
  • Negotiations continue for release of hijacked bunker tanker
    Sources say talks are likely to be protracted.
  • MPA rejects charge of 'overcrowding' at bunker anchorage
    The Special Bunkering Anchorages are highly utilised but not congested, says MPA official.
  • Bunker trends confused
    Bunker demand in Singapore was mixed.
  • Gazprom - gas company or Russia's battering ram?
    Market capitalization is exceeding $120 billion.
  • China and the 'deniers'
    Why climate change issues are problematic for the Chinese.
  • Slow steaming keeps surplus ships employed
    OOIL 'saves costs' from slow steaming; reports losses for 2009 due to lower freight rates and demand.
  • Brightoil acquires second aframax for $52.5 million
    Move in line with its strategy to expand its vessel fleet.

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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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