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March 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to raise capacity by 7%
    Neptune Orient Lines, owner of South-east Asia's largest container line, plans to boost capacity about 7 per cent this year as a rebounding global economy revives trade and freight rates.
  • Kenyan police arrest 11 Somali pirates
    Kenyan security forces have arrested Somali pirates in Kenyan waters for the first time, taking 11 suspected gunmen into custody after a failed attempt to hijack a fishing vessel, police said on Sunday.
  • Dalrymple port opens after cyclone
    Coal shipments from Australia's giant Dalrymple export terminal were returning to normal yesterday after shutting last week before a cyclone hit the eastern coast, while damage to sugar crops was still being assessed.
  • Recovery seen in specialist areas
  • Cruise firms balk at emissions zone
  • Beware threat of Al-Qaeda off Yemen coast: US

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL to raise capacity 7pc as trade and rates rise again
  • Chongqing's second largest container terminal starts operation
  • MOL switches UK ports on West African (ARN) service
  • Global transport union federation demands real action on pirates
  • Geniki Lines to extend coverage of Malaysia-Brunei coastal service
  • Hanjin to streamline box transactions with INTTRA software
  • St Petersburg January-February containers up 32.8pc
  • India's Container Corp sees flat FY10 profit, expects FY11 growth
  • DHL's Russian cargo plane forced down on frozen Estonian lake
  • ECS Globe Air Cargo extends Air China scope in France, Scandinavia
  • Continental and All Nippon begin US-Japan codeshare flights

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping sector seen stabilising though at low level
  • Volumes peak on Asia-Europe routes in January
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades NWX & Loop B services
  • Hamburg Sud to hike US/Canadian-Europe rate
  • APM Terminals wins bid for 25-year concession in Liberia
  • China Cosco forecasts rising rates for box shipments
  • Xiamen starts dredging to accommodate 150,000-ton vessels
  • Singapore offers sops for quick turnaround
  • CAROTEC wins order for Kalmar equipment
  • Carotrans joins Freightgate Rate Network
  • Estonia launches second Sillamse Container Terminal
  • ISS to launch China desk
  • NYK Logistics opens in Nanjing
  • SCHENKER launches dedicated IT SSC in Nanjing
  • ...opens 1st rep office in Kazakhstan
  • The Containership Company to rely on simplicity to cuts costs
  • Humane deal for seafarers seen as need of the hour
  • New federation formed for betterment of maritime sector
  • LNG seen as ideal ship fuel to cut CO2 emissions
  • China agrees to import more from India
  • Qatar to supply 4 m tonnes of LNG by 2014
  • PFinMin grants Rs 267-cr. to dredge Haldia Dock waters
  • Paradip Port leads from front with enviable growth rate
  • Day for the women at Kandla Port
  • NM Port cargo right on track
  • CONCOR to bank on value-added services to swell bottomlines
  • Overseas truck makers pull out India roadmaps
  • New FTP by May
  • Official hints at fresh hike in petro-product prices
  • Supplies from DTAs to SEZs eligible for duty sops, clarifies CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • US transport ministry seeking to improve road safety through new weather data
    The US department of transportation (DOT) has stressed the need to provide timely, high-quality road weather information to the public, and will sponsor innovative ideas for the us...
  • APM Terminals Tangier wins work safety award
    APM Terminals Tangier recently won a Moroccan national award for safety at work in the largest of three categories in the competition. Ahmed Reda Chami, minister of industry, trade...
  • Upper Rhine now closer to Western European ports
    Contargo, a Duisburg-based German specialist in hinterland transportation for containers, is augmenting its activities in the Upper Rhine region. The number of ships connecting ter...
  • FedEx reports higher profits and revenue
    The US CEP provider and integrator FedEx has reported a 146% increase in net income on a 7% increase in revenues in the third quarter. Consolidated operating income was up by 129%,...
  • Gazeley hands logistics centre over to Yves Rocher
    The global logistics real estate developer Gazeley has completed a EUR 11 million, 18,000 sqm turn-key delivery logistics centre with several green logistics elements for the inter...
  • Fiege signs long-term diesel engine logistics contract with Claas Erntemaschinen
    The German logistics service provider Fiege has signed a long-term contract to collaborate with the German firm Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH in the field of sequential ...
  • HRCI on the rise
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) increased from 364.2 points (12 March) to 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March. The 10 point gain in the HRCI represents a rise of 3% ...
  • KLM set for first direct Europe-Hangzhou connection
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching a thrice-weekly scheduled Boeing B777-200ER service between Amsterdam and Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport (China) on 8 May. KLM will become the firs...
  • ACI posts preliminary world airport traffic figures, with cargo down
    Airports Council International (ACI), a non-profit organisation representing the interests of more than 1,600 airports in 179 countries, reported that global air cargo traffic tota...
  • Jet Airways expanding network
    The private Indian carrier Jet Airways is improving its national network and adding links to the Gulf region. It will increase frequencies on some routes and add daily Kochi-Bengal...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Energy efficient Variable Speed Drive for shipboard motors passes Navy test
  • Kvichak appoints Art Parker sales manager
  • Wärtsilä and SHI to develop LNG-fueled ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma director speaks at Congressional hearing
  • Port of Seattle highlights barge trade with Alaska
  • Navios Maritime Holdings sells Capesize vessel for $110 million
  • Port of Bellingham begins search for permanent executive director
  • Marine Response Alliance nets contract nod from Coast Guard

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO facing emissions deal snag
    Deal on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping still proving elusive
  • UK unveils National Maritime Information Centre
    Agency to co-ordinate responses to terrorism, piracy, collisions and environmental threats at sea
  • Crude Carriers bosses snap up shares as price drops
    Company's stock price closes at $16.80 per share on Friday, well below IPO price of $19
  • Cargo backlog as Finland dockers strike ends
    Two-week long action has led to cargo pile-up at northern European hubs and had a crippling effect on Finland's export industries

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • OSG taps junk bonds
    TANKER major OSG revealed today that it will sell $300M in junk bonds, just two weeks after a $158M follow-on equity sale
  • OSX shares slump on opening day
    SHARES in the Brazilian shipbuilder OSX slumped today, on their first day of trading on the Bovespa stock exchange
  • Lawyer's death questioned
    COLLEAGUES of a Latvian shipping lawyer have called into question reports that his death was a suicide
  • UK plans security data centre
    THE UK government has announced plans for a new centre aimed at fighting maritime security threats including piracy
  • Tying markets to green push
    THE IMO was urged today to form a panel on developing a market-based approach to fighting greenhouse gas emissions
  • Egypt gains $183M for ports
    EGYPT plans to build and develop three ports on the Nile, reportedly using $183M private equity from Citadel Capital
  • LUKOIL delays Caspian start
    RUSSIA'S LUKOIL has again postponed the start of shipments from its Caspian offshore crude project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Diesel Price Climbs Fifth Straight Week
  • Seattle, Tacoma Urge Coordinated Export Plan
  • High Court Turns Down Second Carp Petition
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Predict Strong Volume
  • Oil Spill Shuts Savannah River
  • CEVA Extends Transitions Optical Partnership
  • DHL Wins $45.2 Million Birds Eye Contract
  • Navistar International Profit Plunges 64.6 Percent
  • Port Vancouver Sees Strong Early Recovery
  • Forth Ports Profit Falls 8.5 Percent in 2009
  • Electronics Suppliers to Maintain Tight Inventories
  • Arbitrator Sets CN Wage Hikes
  • Flatbed Trucker C. Bean Transport Shut Down
  • Lufthansa Pilots Call Fresh Strike
  • Zim Launches Asia-Europe Service
  • Maersk Launches Russia-South America Service
  • N.C. Ports Names Liner Sales Executive
  • Korea to Cooperate on E-Freight
  • Cultural Divide
  • 'Trashing' Freight Claims
  • TPM's Passion Play
  • A Taxing Debate
  • Exporters' Tall Order
  • Rails Sprouting Growth
  • Greatwide Looks to Broaden Business
  • Ray LaHood's Confidence in Collaboration
  • Navigating the Straight Lines
  • Counting on a Third Coast
  • NY-NJ's 'First Step' on Trucks
  • LA, Long Beach Punch Back
  • Black and Blue (and in the Red, Too)
  • Cooler Heads Prevail
  • LaHood Backs Ports and Marine Highways
  • Crossing Borders on Mexican Trucks
  • Peak Planning

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Market conditions push OOIL into red for 2009
  • Maersk makes first direct call in St Petersburg
  • Finland's dockers return; but forest industry fears lost orders
  • NAFTA trade off 23% in 2009
  • Forth Ports 'resilient' as TCS 'disappoints'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • RBS rules Greek lending roost
    Loans to Greek owners fall for the first time in a decade but Royal Bank of Scotland ups market share.
  • Euronav bags $15m from VL sale
    Tanker owner nets tidy profit from VLCC sale as full-year loss shrinks.
  • Difficult debut for OSX Brazil
    Eike Batista's shipbuilding startup sees its stock take a buffeting during its first day's trading.
  • Stealthgas slips to loss
    Costly fourth quarter for Harry Vafias-led LPG player after it takes hit from scrapping purchase of tanker.
  • CMA 2010 off and running
    Prominent players talk to TradeWinds WebTV as they gear up for the CMA annual conference.
  • Greatship mulls Bombay IPO
    Great Eastern Shipping's offshore arm ready to join flood of owners going public.
  • Veder orders gas trio at Sekwang
    Dutch owner goes to Korea to boost its LPG/ethylene carrier fleet from 2011.
  • Putin offers Danes hope
    Russian prime minister says Moscow could cooperate on reviving Danish shipbuilding industry.
  • Crew saved from bulker fire
    Twenty-one men evacuated from Theodore Jr in Strait of Gibraltar after engine room blast.
  • Navios cape fetches $110m
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime offloads bulker to spin-off in exchange for cash and shares.
  • Skarga 'beholden' to Nikitin
    Corrupt payments to Yuri Nikitin agreed by former Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga, court told.
  • Shot Norden master back home
    Captain of Nord Butterfly safe and well after being hit in the chest by robbers' bullet in Brazil.
  • Owner liable for charter loss
    Progress Bulk Carriers wins compensation for inadequately maintained grain ship that cost it valuable ConAgra deal.
  • Forth Ports to meet suitors
    London-listed group to sit down with Northstream consortium after return to profitability.
  • Concordia's suezmax splash
    Swedish owner orders new $69m tanker to join Stena and Sonangol's pool in 2012.
  • China scoops half new orders
    Government says shipyards enjoy eight-fold boost in newbuilding deals in January and February.
  • Bulkers bashed in Bosporus
    Giant Pescadores loses power in Turkish strait and suffers damage in collision with Bora, which grounded.
  • Royal woos $1.1bn from banks
    Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean secures monster loan to pay for newbuilding, Allure of the Seas.
  • MMM admits defeat on loan
    Struggling Malaysian owner closer to the edge after saying it cannot pay back $12m borrowing.
  • OSG hunts $300m more
    Morten Arntzen's Overseas Shipholding Group plans notes issue just two weeks after $160m share sale.
  • VLCC demo total grows
    Another two reported scrap sales takes large tanker recycling for the year-to-date to a total of ten.
  • NOL pledges end to lay-ups
    CEO Ron Widdows says all of liner giant's idle assets will be back at work by June.
  • Paris pockets modest payout
    Goldenport chief awarded shares worth '49,000 after tough 2009 produced net loss.
  • STX snares nine bulker haul
    South Korean shipbuilder lands $260m worth of bulker newbuildings from three separate owners.
  • Nathalin takes another VL
    Thai shipowner acquires South Korean VLCC in second major tanker acquisition; as BW sells Suva.
  • Tsakos ship hit by robbers
    Third incident in just five weeks raises fears of potential piracy hotspot off tip of southern Malaysia.
  • EMS handed short-term waiver
    Bondholders offer Annette Malm Justad-led company breathing space on near $70m debt.
  • Bulkers trapped in Huron ice
    Tugs and US Coast Guard vessel free Great Lakes ships after unseasonal ice blocks channel.
  • Keppel in new Baku yard
    Singapore offshore group set to build new jointly owned shipbuilding and repair facility in Azerbaijan.
  • Wartsila signs gas pact
    Finnish engine maker teams with Korean yard to produce next generation of greener LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • Petredec in record VLGC low
    LPG company is boosting its fleet of very large gas carriers (VLGCs) with period charter.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • IMO takes up greenhouse gas emissions
  • Grand Alliance restarts 4th Asia/Europe loop
  • Maersk adds Ecuador/Russia link
  • Air China gains majority stake in Shenzhen
  • Highway trust fund rescues carry risk
  • Truck broker sets standard for bond coverage
  • $75 million in drugs stolen from Eli Lilly DC
  • China reopens market to U.S. pork
  • Agility shedding jobs
  • U.K. forwarders: Ports policy inadequate
  • TCC ties up China terminal agreements
  • Hutchison wins Marseilles terminal concession
  • Houston lobbies IMO on emissions zones

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Wärtsilä and Samsung develop LNG-fuelled ships
    Wärtsilä and Samsung Heavy Industries have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the next generation of LNG-fuelled ships that will meet the demands of future environmental regulation. Wärtsilä's contribution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2010
  • Prices still weakening
    Rotterdam: Weak demand and ample avails.
  • Bunker prices weaken in Fujairah
    Durban market marks national holiday.
  • Canada's MARPOL VI ratification 'at hand'
    Accession near as MEPC 60 prepares to formally adopt North American ECA.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints accountant for UK office
    Appointment 'reflects the strong performance and expansion' of London office.
  • Demand for cutter stock will keep prices firm
    Players says they have 'ended up with too much high viscosity material'.
  • New investment in LNG power
    Wartsila and Samsung to develop dual-fuel ships as 'liquid fuels' become 'increasingly expensive'.
  • Soft start to the week
    Singapore sees weak demand on Monday.
  • Trader advises new bunkering facility in Djibouti
    Fuel grades on offer in compliance with ISO standards.
  • Saudi Aramco offers April-loading fuel cargoes
    Traders expect the 180 cSt cargo to remain in the Middle East.
  • Australia increases 'pollution' levy
    Ups levy with effect from April 1, following bunker spill in Queensland.

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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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