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January 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line sets up affiliate dedicated to intra-America trades
  • Second national Sino-Laos Mengkang checkpoint opens for service
  • 'Dismal market' has Hanjin exit CKYH's north Atlantic service
  • China fails to reach official annual export targets in 2013
  • Sichuan Nanchong port on Jialing River starts operation
  • Xiamen port navigation channel phase 3 project passes inspection
  • Xi'an-Kazakhstan Railway destinations increased
  • Mainland-Taiwan cold chain cooperation project opens at Xiamen
  • Guangzhou Sunshine handles cranes shipment China to Indonesia
  • Singapore world's No.2 port after handling 32.6m TEU in 2013
  • Egypt to choose winning bid to build Suez Canal logistics hub
  • 14 boxes on CMA CGM ship are swept overboard off France
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX combine transpacific LCL networks
  • Colombo port's 2013 box throughput rises 2.8pc to 4.3m TEU
  • PSA's global box volume grows 2.9pc in 2013 to 62m TEU
  • Hanjin Shipping to stop offering direct Asia-Black Sea service
  • Overcapacity to stay despite record scrapings as deliveries surge
  • DGX boosts services to Latin America
  • Air cargo continues moderate recovery with Middle East taking the lead: IATA
  • Shippers' buying power curtailed by growth in price of air cargo transportation services: report
  • Lufthansa Cargo's B777F lands in Mumbai on 1st Asia flight

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates
  • Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost
  • Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement
  • Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers
  • KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector
  • Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry
  • Quick Take
  • Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award
  • SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1
  • Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty
  • Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec.
  • US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood
  • Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold
  • ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel
  • Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013
  • eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President
  • Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry
  • Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec.
  • Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn
  • Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved
  • INR ends better at 61.91against dollar
  • Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman
  • A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea
  • Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Former US transport secretary LaHood joins BAF
  • Pacific National Coal signs new rail haulage agreement
  • Steve Gunning appointed to IAG management committee
  • New American marks a good take-off in cargo business
  • ITX Cargo establishes new partnerships in Scandinavia
  • CSX customers invest over USD 3 billion in 2013
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000 teu vessels
  • Kieserling hives off EKB and takes over A. Hegeler
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Fourth Moscow airport project takes off
  • Clifford to lead Iata in Asia-Pacific
  • Big order for Scania in UK
  • VW to build new logistics centre in Poland
  • From Lübeck to GLS
  • Moore Stephens: shipping industry improving in 2015
  • Stansted airport to leave regulation scheme
  • IRU promotes sustainable development transport goal
  • Mourning John Barnett

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Signet Maritime invests $7.2 million in shipyard upgrades
  • OSG to outsource management of international fleet
  • Costa Concordia tow away set for June
  • Yantai CIMC Raffles books jack-up orders
  • Wind farm win for L-3 SAM
  • Damen starts fitting out STV for Oman
  • Imtech Marine to supply systems for LNG fueled ferry
  • ICS paper looks at lessons learned on piracy
  • Rowan drillships to be fitted with Nautronix systems
  • USNS Fall River christened at Austal USA

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Pacific International Lines to begin Port of Seattle calls
  • Totem Ocean Trailer Express making executive-level changes
  • Evergreen Oks charter deals for ten new container vessels
  • Carriers boosting service on Far East/India routes
  • G6 Alliance members announce cancellation of two sailings

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Costamare and York Capital increase their boxship orders to nine
    Partners book two more containerships from Hanjin Subic
  • Nakilat and MAN Diesel retrofit Q-Max vessels to use gas
    Conversion will enable carriers to run their engines off their cargoes
  • Baltic Trading exercises ultramax options
    Tonnage will be delivered next year
  • OSG hands non-Jones Act vessels to V.Ships
    Separation of international and domestic business could signal formal split
  • Evergreen Line confirms charter contracts for 10 14,000 teu vessels
    Update: Costamare books five vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries at $116m each
  • Teekay Offshore seeks to tap Norwegian bond market
    Firm's quarterly filings point to nearly $2bn long-term debt
  • Indonesia's mineral export ban hits supramax bulk market
    Move to protect domestic processing has halted shipments of nickel and bauxite
  • The readers' choice
    P3 alliance leads the field in the five most-read Lloyd's List stories of 2013
  • GasLog launches master limited partnership
    Shipowner has begun a fundraising drive to support its new vehicle
  • Secondhand demand reduces tonnage sold for scrapping
    Rates are buoyant as Indian subcontinent breakers stock up on ships
  • China approves domestic LNG shipping operations
    Demand in fledgling market is 'very limited'
  • Ageing VLCC finds new life as a storage unit
    Sale for oil storage offers alternative to scrapping
  • G6 cancels two more February sailings
    Alliance cuts capacity to reflect lower volumes during Chinese new year
  • Geden Lines sells suezmax Hero for $50m
    Price reflects continued improvement in tanker asset values
  • Forecasts point to 3% increase in inbound US box volumes last year
    Global Port Tracker sees a more positive outlook from improved economic growth
  • Asia-Europe 2013 box volumes look likely to beat 2012
    Container Trades Statistics figures show November up nearly 4% on-year at 12.7m teu
  • Reality bites the capesize market
    Brokers say the fundamentals have improved despite seasonal storms

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Baltic Trading exercises Ultramax options
    NYSE-listed Baltic Trading has exercised options for two additional fuel-efficient Ultramax newbuilds as it continues to grow its fleet
  • Wärtsilä's shares rise over Rolls-Royce offer
    The share price of Finland's engine maker soared more than 11% yesterday when it became public that Britain's Rolls-Royce had made an offer to buy Wärtsilä
  • GasLog green-lights MLP IPO
    NYSE-listed GasLog is moving ahead with plans to spin off a portion of its fleet into a separately listed master limited partnership (MLP)
  • OSG streamlines international operations
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to outsource technical management of its international-flag tanker fleet to V.Ships and to heighten its focus on pooling
  • Container shipping volumes fell 4.7% in November
    The volume of seaborne container trade fell by 4.72% to 10.38M teu in November from the previous month, figures gathered by UK-based consultancy Container Trades Statistics (CTS) reveal
  • Transfennica steps up capacity
    European shortsea carrier Transfennica is expanding its north European continent/Iberia con-ro service following significant volume gains last year
  • BW Offshore wins FPSO Polvo contract extension
    BW Offshore, the Oslo-listed unit in the Singapore-based BW Group, has signed an agreement with HRT Participações em Petróleo (HRT), the Brazilian oil company, for a one-year extension to the lease and operation of the FPSO Polvo
  • Insurers fear Concordia's final voyage
    Two years after the Costa Concordia made its fateful journey, the question of where the vessel should be broken up has yet to be decided
  • Bullishness pervades shipbreaking markets
    Shipbreaking markets turned bullish last week amid a stabilising political situation in Bangladesh, rising steel prices, a dearth of available ships and the upcoming Lunar New Year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Asian Exports on Growth Track, But Risks Remain
  • Customs Awaits New Chief, Many Initiatives
  • Contship Italia's Container Traffic Surges Nearly 20 Percent
  • Teamsters Employees Approve UPS Freight Contract
  • Hanjin to Drop Trans-Atlantic Service
  • Hapag-Lloyd Close to CSAV Takeover
  • NVOCCs See Future Growth in Latin America
  • P3 to Change Global Maritime Landscape

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • When there's smoke...
    A long-range-one (LR1) products tanker controlled by Enterprises Shipping & Trading of Greece has landed on the US Coast Guard's (USCG's) latest list of port detentions.
  • Prime pounces
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have tipped Prime Marine Management as the buyer of two long-range-one products tankers that are among the first to change hands in 2014.
  • Augustea tied to buy
    Augustea Atlantica appears to be picking up the pace of a campaign to expand its fleet of bulkers.
  • Cashing in on the crash
    Deutsche Bank is urging investors to accumulate shares of well capitalised companies with exposure to the dry-bulk market on the back of a sell-off fuelled by the seasonal dip in freight rates.
  • Capes crash again
    Capesize rates tumbled for a second successive session today with over one fifth being shaved off quoted earnings.
  • Dof Subsea bags more
    Norway's Dof Subsea has clinched fresh contracts worth around NOK 150m ($24.5m).
  • Bulker held over pay
    A German bulker spent 24 days under detention in Canada over crew wages.
  • TOO eyes more bonds
    Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) has launched yet another fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market.
  • Costamare chasing cash
    Costamare has unveiled plans for its second preferred stock issue in under 12 months at the same time as confirming a huge containership order to meet a contract with Evergreen.
  • Scorpio gets Active
    Scorpio Tankers has expanded its chartered LR2 fleet with the addition of an Active Shipping vessel, brokers say.
  • OSG brings in V.Ships
    Restructuring owner Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is handing its international fleet over to V.Ships for technical management.
  • Nakilat starts engine upgrade
    Qatari shipowner Nakilat and its Q-ship LNG charterers Qatargas and Rasgas have finally opted to go ahead with a long mooted engine modification that will allow one of their Q-Max vessels to burn LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil.
  • BALT pulls the trigger
    Baltic Trading has taken its recent spending on new tonnage past the $250m mark after exercising options for a pair of ultramax newbuildings in China.
  • ASR sale scrapped
    Belgium's court of appeal has torn up a deal that saw a consortium take over Antwerp Ship Repair (ASR) last year.
  • ODC thinks big
    Oman Drydock Company (ODC) has called 2013 its "strongest year" since beginning operations in Duqm in 2011.
  • BW in bond buy-back
    Singapore-based BW Group is offering a premium to some bondholders who agree to early redemption.
  • Dead cow mystery solved?
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has been accused of dumping dead cattle at sea after corpses started washing up on Danish and Swedish beaches.
  • GasLog sets MLP rolling
    GasLog is ready to spin-off a master limited partnership (MLP) vehicle more than a year after the plan first came to light.
  • Tanker loses power
    The Irish coast guard has begun an operation to assist a Hellespont tanker after it lost power off the west coast on Sunday.
  • Precious scraps oldie
    Khalid Hashim has continued fleet renewal efforts at Precious Shipping with the disposal of its oldest vessel.
  • Hercules hits Maersk boxship
    A Maersk vessel lost 33 containers during a run-in with winter storm Hercules last week.
  • Later but cheaper
    Icelandic line Eimskip has suffered a further delay to a Chinese boxship newbuilding, but has knocked the price down again.
  • More for Pipavav
    India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering has clinched another government contract for a coast guard vessel.
  • VLCC scrapping spikes
    A jump in the disposal of VLCCs have taken crude tanker scrapping to a 10-year high.
  • Hanjin seeks bond backing
    Hanjin Shipping looks set to become the second Korean shipowner to apply for a government-backed scheme to refinance debt.
  • Coscol back in black
    Chinese owner Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has made a return to profit for 2013, despite a fall in revenue.
  • Goldman set to sell
    Goldman Sachs has registered to sell a $56.37m slice of Teekay Offshore Partners.
  • HRT extends BWO deal
    BW Offshore has secured a contract extension for one of its FPSOs.
  • Western Marine adds ferry
    Bangladesh's Western Marine has clinched a New Zealand government contract for a new ferry, angering domestic yards.
  • Evergreen takes 10 more
    Evergreen has continued its expansion effort with the charter of 10 more large containerships.
  • Kouan wins duo
    Chinese owner Guangdong Shuangtai has returned to its favourite shipyard for two more ro-pax newbuildings.
  • Bulker crewman hurt
    A US Coast Guard (USCG) aircrew has taken an injured Star Bulk Carriers crewman from a vessel off Washington.
  • Indo export ban in place
    An Indonesian law banning the export of unprocessed minerals, specifically nickel ore and bauxite, took effect Sunday.
  • Swiber set to vote
    Swiber Holdings has called an EGM for shareholders to vote on the proposed disposal of its stake in Kreuz Holdings.
  • Collision in Channel
    Two ships collided in the English Channel early on Saturday morning, but fortunately there were no casualties.
  • VTG confirms order cull
    Vantage Drilling has confirmed that Sigma Drilling has terminated a drillship newbuilding contract at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Freight shipments up 1.2% from October to November
  • Employees vote to ratify UPS Freight contract
    Nearly 70 percent of Teamsters came out to cast the in-person vote over the weekend, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The new master agreement covers 13,000 UPS Freight employees.
  • G6 cancels some Asia-Europe sailings
    Members of the G6 Alliance today announced the cancellation of two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand.
  • Evergreen will charter 10 14,000-TEU ships
    The Taiwanese carrier said it had signed charter agreements with both Costamare and Shoei Kisen Kaisha for each to provide, on charter, five 14,000-TEU containerships to be delivered during 2016 and 2017, respectively.
  • Leung named Hong Kong commissioner for U.S. trade
  • Qatar Airways expands cold-chain capabilities
  • International airports see November freight growth
    The growth in freight traffic was primarily fueled by the international market, up by 5.4 percent in November, while the domestic market remained sluggish at -1 percent, according to Airports Council International.
  • Europe-wide bank freeze rule could benefit shipping firms
  • Man engines will power Crowley's Puerto Rico ships
  • Menlo's 'Pick to Light Carts' improve order productivity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Indonesia releases detained Chinese bulkers
    Indonesian authorities say incompletion of paperwork caused delays.
  • Fuel management system helps firm cut costs
    Firm reported fuel savings of 4.5%, when under ballast, and 3% when loaded.
  • Chinese JV to develop energy-saving propulsion systems
    Ship-design firm to invest roughly $4 million towards research, and development.
  • Endofa says first year turnover reached $235 million
    Bunker supplier and trader says loss of $500,000 'satisfactory' for first year of operation.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Cape Town distillate prices fall by just under $10 per tonne.
  • European prices start week on soft note
    Prices down in Istanbul.
  • Qatari firm to convert carrier to run on LNG
    Q-Max: 'World's first' low-speed marine diesel engine to be converted.
  • MPA says December bunker sales were highest for 18 months
    Bunker calls up month-on-month.
  • Sentek buys tanker
    VLCC buy reportedly for storage purposes.
  • New UK storage terminal on track
    Base for fuel tanks completed, says company.
  • Singapore's top suppliers listed by MPA
    BP Singapore has been named as the hub's largest bunker supplier by volume for the 10th year running year.
  • UK backs marine tech
    But with less cash than last year.
  • Norwegian firm expands presence in emissions abatement market
    Move aimed at strengthening position in NOx reduction segment.
  • Players 'optimistic' as merger talks continue
    'Weak freight rates and high bunker costs' are driving consolidation in container sector.
  • Asian prices start week without direction
    Meanwhile, offices in Tokyo Bay were closed for a holiday.
  • US owner selects MAN Diesel for engines
    Investment is 'significant' for the firm, says chairman and CEO of Crowley.
  • South Korea backs ships powered by electricity
    Ships able to cut operating costs by some 90%, says report.
  • Energy supplier to adopt LNG-powered fleet
    Firm to start tests on engine prototype.

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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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