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BRIEFS
October 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC joins others boosting reefer rates - US$1,500 per box from January
  • Prince Rupert Port evacuated after 7.7 earthquake struck offshore
  • One in five containers are late due to lack of schedule reliability: ESC
  • Dalian's Dayaowan new north port area expansion starts construction
  • NYK's LNG carrier Lusail rescues Sri Lankan fishermen in distress
  • Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Rail starts first individual service operation
  • Shandong provincial port volume up 10pc in 9 months to 14.19 million TEU
  • Haikou container volume up 30.9pc in the first nine months to 720,000 TEU
  • Health and safety fears send Russian nuclear containership to scrap yard
  • Zim adds Ashdod on transatlantic to extend reach to south, central Israel
  • Global Shippers Forum backs NZ proposal to cull liner cartels, price fixing
  • NZ fines Costamare unit US$247,000 for Rena pollution and negligence
  • FedEx to build new US$100 million air cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong
  • US Customs and Border Protection expands advanced cargo screening pilot
  • Airbus to double US investment as WTO row with Boeing subsidies continues
  • United starts building US$45 million hanger to serve US-Middle East routes

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates rise an impressive 22.4 pc: SCFI
  • BBC Chartering strengthens Turkish presence
  • Call for system to verify weight of loaded boxes before change in stacking rules
  • CMA CGM's Jacques Saadé receives Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Containership fleet growth slowing: BIMCO
  • DB Schenker Logistics establishes own logistics academy in China
  • Evergreen receives sixth 8,452-TEU vessel under fleet augmentation plan
  • GCS adds new feeder & short-sea links
  • KPCHAA calls for stopping levy of cess on exports
  • London P&I Club warns on unsafe Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
  • Maersk Line to commence new India-Med service in Nov.
  • SCI wins WIPS recognition
  • Commissioning of RMQC to hamper operations at JNPCT: JNPT
  • KoPT warns of termination if HBT fails to commence operations soon
  • Industry exhorted to be economic & efficient
  • INR hits low of 54.04 against dollar

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Washington state/Coast Guard join forces for spill prevention
  • Washington State Ferries schedules community meetings
  • Corps sets maintenance closure for large Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • Old Dominion Freight Line moves to larger Pasco location
  • Port of Vancouver, USA making progress on pathway

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asian players move into ship leasing
    Opportunities and challenges both exist for lessors
  • The firebrand who is ready to listen
    ITF president Paddy Crumlin's image is that of a champion of workers' rights, but he is willing to engage with those ready to talk
  • Maersk in drive to persuade owners to use its fuel-efficiency systems
    Danish line unveils performance-monitoring programmes to assess chartered-in tonnage
  • Ro-ro owners seek closer dialogue with scrubber makers
    After years of distrust over exhaust-cleaning systems' performance and cost claims, shipowners seek talks as 2015 deadline looms
  • Nobu Su given days to respond to contempt case
    Taiwan-based owner faces threat of jail in NewLead charter dispute
  • Shipowners budget for 3% opcost hikes for both 2012 and 2013
    Lubes most likely to increase significantly, Moore Stephens survey finds
  • Adopt the brace position
    How does Moore Stephens' predicted 3% rise in prices relate to economic theories?
  • Marshall Islands flag fleet tops 85m gt in September
    Registered tonnage volume rises almost 14%
  • Scorpio bunker consumption figures strengthen case for eco-design vessels
    Newbuilds offer fuel savings of up to nine tonnes a day laden, tanker firm says
  • US propane exports boost LPG shipping
    Cargoes needed amid concern about global supply growth
  • Employing unarmed security teams has 'no benefit'
    New York Star attack could have been avoided, claims former guard
  • Shale gas will boost LNG shipping
    IEA says rise of unconventional gas triggers shift in global trade
  • Scorpio Tankers banks on fuel savings
    Lauro optimistic despite deeper third-quarter loss
  • Tankers boost Pakistan breakers
    Reports show three large vessels sold to buyers, ending weeks of inactivity
  • Eitzen Maritime Services presses ahead with refinancing
    Name-change sees company distance itself from troubled past
  • Evergreen Marine posts third-quarter recovery
    Taiwanese container operator recovers from losses incurred earlier in the year
  • DSME to merge energy subsidiary by year-end
    Move aims to boost efficiency for South Korean shipbuilder
  • US shuts up shop as it waits for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall
    New York Stock Exchange shut down as ports and cruise firms brace for 'frankenstorm'
  • More carrot, less stick
    Brussels must to more to help shipowners to meet low-sulphur regulations
  • Brussels approves sulphur directive
    Commission urged to support work on alternative compliance methods
  • Third-quarter result sees FSL Trust post a loss
    Figures reflect exposure of Singapore-listed lessor to Berlian Laju Tanker and Torm
  • P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk to Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
    Safety compromised as moisture content exceeds transportable limits
  • Wanted: maritime apprenticeships
    Officers are 'sponsored' for training, rather than employed, and that must change
  • Omega goes on the offensive in Chapter 11 row
    Company browbeats lenders with dormant US sanctions and Greek lawsuit
  • CSBC's nine-month net profit plunges 62%
    Weak margins and limited orders hurt Taiwan-based shipbuilder
  • Beluga faces arms investigation, alleges German TV
    Stolberg denies claims that bankrupt heavylift firm carried weapons to DRC and Burma
  • Ningbo increases its third-quarter profit
    China's number three port benefits from transfer of land use right
  • Nanjing Tanker on course for third consecutive annual loss
    Barring last-ditch rescue bid, firm faces suspension from Shanghai Stock Exchange

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Dolphin signs rig contract worth nearly $1.1Bn
    FRED OLSEN Energy of Norway said today its Dolphin Drilling unit has signed a five-year contract worth nearly $1.1Bn to employ a semisubmersible drilling rig being built in South Korea
  • Omega fights back
    BANKRUPT Omega Navigation Enterprises is seeking a protective ruling following lender HSH's withdrawal of support for cash-collateral disbursements
  • FSL Trust posts 3Q losses
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today it ran up $186,000 in losses in 3Q12, reversing $152,000 in profits year on year
  • Will Rena stay on reef?
    DIANA Shipping and its insurer Swedish Club might be looking at a bill for a final bill for NZ$104M ($85.26M) in the Rena disaster
  • Drybulkers seen nearing turning point
    THE DRYBULK market that has endured its weakest three quarters for more than 25 years is nearing a turning point, shipping analysts predicted
  • Asia/Europe box rates rise
    ASIA/Europe and Asia/Med rates appeared today to reflect some of the rate increases carriers are seeking as of 1 November
  • Mystery gold ship vanishes in snow gales
    A GOLD-laden ship is missing today in Russia's Sea of Okhotsk
  • NOL to issue bonds
    NOL SAID it plans today to offer a bond under its $1.5Bn euro medium-term note programme
  • OSV builder Nam Cheong to double profits
    MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong said today it would be doubling net profits over the next two years because of its build-to-stock business model
  • Three seafarers rescued in Chinese sinking
    THREE seafarers rescued from a general cargo ship over the weekend were recovering today in China's Shidao port
  • Arrested ship replaced in Oz
    CIC TODAY said it has chartered a ship to replace its arrested Athena to carry out its planned Australian cruise programme
  • NYK and ISC swap PCCs
    NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has swapped one of its pure car carriers for a smaller unit from one of its tonnage providers
  • Modec pays premium for VLCC
    JAPAN's FPSO specialist Modec has paid $35.8M for Euronav's 1999-built VLCC Algarve, a high price in context with recent similar transactions
  • $3Bn in Ichthys ship financing agreed
    KOREA Eximbank and the Korea Trade Insurance said they will provide $3Bn to compatriot yards Samsung HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • French port creates combined-transport hub to boost transhipment traffic
    Port operator Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM) is positioning its eastern basin as the major transhipment hub for the Mediterranean, by creating a combined-transport ...
  • COSCO to pump the bond market
    Hong Kong-listed China Cosco Holdings said it plans to raise up to USD2 billion from the sale of offshore bonds in a bid to replenish capital and to pay down its ...
  • US growth boost for Obama
    US economic growth moved ahead by 2% in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by its Commerce Department on Friday, giving a further boost ...
  • Good news for Asia - Europe liners
    The weekly Shanghai Containerized Freight Index [SCFI] saw the troubled liners serving the Asia to Europe tradelanes regain some ground last week on the back of ...
  • Spain still feeling the pain
    More than 800,000 workers have lost their jobs in Spain in the past year raising the total unemployed in the Iberian nation to 5.78 million equating to a disturbing ...
  • USEC battens down the hatches
    With Hurricane Sandy packing 85mph winds and expected to make landfall anywhere between Virginia and southern New England on Monday evening, states of emergencies ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • FOE ties up newbuild
    Fred. Olsen Energy has entered into a contract for its newest semi-submersible drilling rig.
  • Eco ships impress
    Scorpio Tankers' eco newbuilding performance numbers have won a thumbs up from the market.
  • CSSC earnings shrink
    Chinese state shipbuilding group CSSC has endured a tough third quarter as profit was chopped.
  • OW in Asia drive
    OW Bunker has added another experienced face to its global management team.
  • Mind the rate gap
    A widening rate gap between capesize bulkers and smaller vessels means something will soon give, Jefferies says.
  • UK in SeaFrance probe
    Eurotunnel's purchase of three ferries from the defunct SeaFrance will be the focus of a UK competition investigation.
  • Iran softens stance
    Iran's defence minister says the potential closure of the key Strait of Hormuz is a separate issue from the sanctions that have hit the country.
  • Disney runs into Sandy
    Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with cruiseship schedules along the east coast of the US, as passengers on a Disney vessel revealed the power of the storm.
  • Scorpio shows eco sums
    Scorpio Tankers has moved to silence the cynics casting doubts about the capability of eco ships.
  • Stolberg's smuggling probe
    Former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg has been caught up in a weapons smuggling investigation, according to a flurry of media reports in Germany.
  • Ferries collide off France
    Two cross-Channel ferries have collided in bad weather off France.
  • Petrobras keeps Dof vessel
    Dof has stretched a period deal for one of its platform supply vessels in Brazil.
  • Sandy spur for products
    A huge hurricane set to impact the US east coast may not be good news for residents of the area but it should play out favorably for products tanker owners.
  • Bonaparte escapes
    An SNCM ro-pax has broken free of its moorings and hit a dock in a storm at Marseille.
  • NewLead gets tough
    Nobu Su could face possible jail time unless he complies with a London court ruling related to unpaid charter fees.
  • FSL on firmer footing
    First Ship Lease Trust slipped to a narrow loss in the third quarter as revenue fell away.
  • German aid increased
    Germany will be handing over more money in subsidies to domestic shipowners next year.
  • Omega fights cash cap
    Omega Navigation has hit back at its lenders for attempting to curb the use of its remaining cash reserves, claiming such a more will kill the lights at the tanker owner.
  • IHI ups forecast
    IHI Corp expects to post higher first half profit than previously expected.
  • Sasebo switches focus
    Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries is refocusing more on shiprepair and naval business as the shipping slump continues.
  • Indonesians bag boxship
    A Herman Buss-linked containership has been snapped up by Indonesian buyers, brokers said.
  • Cargoship goes missing
    Russian authorities are searching for a cargoship that went missing with a cargo of gold in the Okhotsk Sea.
  • Evergreen back to black
    A stronger third quarter has erased losses so far this year at Taiwanese boxship giant Evergreen.
  • Third death on Sagittarius
    A superintendent newly appointed to oversee safety on the Hachiuma bulker Sage Sagittarius has been killed - the third death on the ship since August.
  • NADL makes US filing
    John Fredriksen-controlled North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has moved one step closer to listing in the US.
  • K Line boxship hit twice
    A K Line containership has been the victim of a double robbery during a single visit to a port in Indonesia.
  • Dynacom drops singles
    Dynacom looks to have sold the last of its single-hull VLCC tankers for scrap, according to broker reports.
  • NOL back at bond table
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is returning to the bond market for the second time this year to raise fresh capital.
  • MOL scrap young cape
    Another young capesize bulker has been reported sold for demolition, according to broker reports.
  • Modec linked to Algarve
    Modec is reported to be behind the purchase of a modern VLCC from tanker owner Euronav brokers say.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Kapsch names Freund VP sales
  • Report says water infrastructure funding inadequate
    A new report from the National Research Council says that due to insufficient funding, many portions of the Army Corps of Engineers' water infrastructure program are not being maintained at acceptable levels of performance and efficiency.
  • East Coast ports close as Hurricane Sandy approaches
    Ports from Virginia to New York have closed facilities Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's landfall.
  • Freightwatch reports Brazil electronics heist
    "Warehouse robberies typically are the largest value incidents due to the high volume of product stored in a single location. Brazil has recorded several multi-million dollar losses this year due to warehouse invasions," the security firm said.
  • TNT's 3Q income rises
    The integrated parcel delivery company said Monday its third quarter operating income rose 43.8 percent year-on-year to 46 million euros ($59 million). Revenue in the quarter rose 2.1 percent to 1.8 billion euros.
  • TNT vet Lombard named Geodis CEO
    Former TNT Express Chief Executive Officer Marie-Christine Lombard has been named CEO of Geodis, the forwarding arm of France's state-owned railway SNCF. She left TNT in September ahead of a proposed UPS takeover.
  • DHL to build new parcel center

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • LSFO premiums easing as supply options grow
    Price of compliant fuels in some markets now significantly lower than when North American ECA took effect.
  • Fujairah prices start the week up
    Suez reports dry market with no fixed date for replenishment.
  • Campaign organisation applauds EU sulphur directive adoption
    'When it comes to air pollution, the EU should follow the USA and Canada by making the entire EU coastline a low-SOx and low-NOx zone.'
  • Singapore arrest ends long wait for payment
    Bunker company had 13-month wait before outstanding bill was paid.
  • EU's sulphur compromise close to becoming law
    Updated Sulphur Directive regulating ship emissions at final stage of the process before official publication of the law.
  • Framework lacking in LNG bunkering, study finds
    Feasibility study covers four Belgian ports.
  • Lubes: Industry expects 3% rise in cost
    Shipowners expect lubes to jump ahead of other costs, survey finds.
  • Former BP and Brightoil executive joins O.W. Bunker
    Paul Bradshaw has been appointed as Regional Manager for O.W. Bunker Asia.
  • Week starts with IFO prices largely down
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Odfjell in move to protect Dutch operations
    Seeks to lay off more than half of local staff to avoid bankruptcy after terminal suspension caused the company to lose major clients.
  • Industry players discuss LNG as bunker fuel
    LNG may cost more than bunker fuel in the future, says NOL executive.
  • Titan delays despatch of circular
    Circular to detail, among other things, subscription agreement with Guangdong Zhenrong.
  • Bunker buyer role 'critical' to shipping
    Shipping crisis changing the way bunker purchasing is being done, say industry players.
  • More suppliers offer LSFO in Singapore
    Eight out of Singapore's top 20 suppliers now offer LSFO to vessels, a Bunkerworld survey shows.

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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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