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April 4, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate increases 37pc to US$339/TEU, jumps 104pc to Med ports
  • CMA CGM to levy US$500/TEU hike from Asia to West Africa from May 1
  • Shipping lines keep to slow steaming despite rock bottom oil prices
  • US west coast ports bounce back from early-2015 slump: Datamyne
  • Box volume flat at Houston after last year's spike from diverted cargo
  • Panama Canal Authority starts streaming online, includes expansion news
  • Leaders of China, Israel meet in Jerusalem to start free trade talks
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to borrow US$400 million from DBS, SBI
  • Big volume shipping no longer translates into big value rates: Xeneta
  • Dublin's Firstcom to add sparkle to Georgia's Silk Road Black Sea port
  • Cops okay Brussels airport re-opening, but Islamic Statists still work airside
  • Japanese, Dutch firms develop containers for lithium batteries
  • BJP MP blasts AAI for 2-year delay in international air cargo operations
  • Branson's balloonist to invest in 12 Lockheed Martin airships for remote work

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 3, 2016
  • "K" Line establishes Panamax Fleet-allocation Center (PFC) for dry bulk vessels
  • ASIC Colossus Star Award Night in Kolkata sees fraternity turn out in strength
  • Concerns expressed about new container weighing rule
  • Consistent underwriting performance in a challenging year for The Swedish Club
  • Maersk Line & Electrolux join forces for sustainable transport
  • Ocean Exchange launches 2016 call for solutions
  • ZIM achieves strong operating margins in 2015
  • Anti-dumping duty on certain types of tiles from China likely
  • Antwerp Port Authority saddened by death of Zaha Hadid
  • KPKS President congratulates Kandla Port on its 100 mt throughput achievement
  • Nhava Sheva India Gateway Terminal docks longest vessel to berth at any Indian port
  • VOC Port handles record throughput in 2015-16
  • Work stoppage by RTG operators at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Rajiv Kochhar of WWILPL bestowed Lifetime Achievement Award at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Award 2016
  • Forex reserves fall after record high
  • India wants Iran to iron out discrepancies in tea imports
  • India's merchandise exports, trade deficit down

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New approaches
  • Juan Perez to tell UPS tales
  • Ramping up Murray Basin rail project
  • Luxembourg investing in rail communication system
  • MOL investing in structural reform
  • First client for Lockheed Martin airship
  • Founder's great-grandson to head Schmitz Cargobull
  • Own siding to combat congestion
  • G6 overhauls schedule
  • APA cargo traffic down 12% in February
  • First Air settles into new cargo office
  • Association criticizes Belgian toll system
  • Ex Microsoft executive named Avianca CEO
  • New vehicles for energy transport
  • New JV for cargo handling in Muscat
  • Princely investment in Tanger Med II
  • Takeover in archive service sector

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Kandla and Jawaharlal Nehru ports set cargo handling record
  • Beware of the glare
  • Industry fighting multiple hurdles to meet ballast water standards
  • Dead tired
  • US casts off paper navigation
  • Work to start on Indonesia's Kuala Tanjung Port
  • Fincantieri wins Norwegian Cruise Line ship order
  • Tackling the silent assassin
  • 'K' Line expects 2015 loss following bulker fleet rationalisation
  • South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders should merge, says ex-minister
  • Dry bulk market shows further signs of life
  • KB Financial Group named as preferred buyer for Hyundai Securities
  • Deeper draught sought at India's Mormugao port
  • Taiwan's big three container shipping companies in the red for 2015
  • Two bids for GAIL LNG shipping tender
  • Durban's ambitious container port expansion plan
  • COSCOCS to order 10 Valemaxes at Waigaoqiao
  • India's major ports book throughput growth

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • APM Terminals' Tangier investment could turn the Straits of Gibraltar into a new global logistics hub
  • Now Amazon buys containerships, and with drones will redefine the concept of 'near-shoring'
  • DHL under fire as American pilots eye strike action over German influence on US airlines
  • Are carriers over the worst? Asia-Europe box rates stage a recovery as new GRIs come in
  • Analysis: following a successful IPO, Kerry Logistics maps out its global growth path
  • Can Amazon stop Target learning its supply chain secrets?
  • An interview with Marc Levinson, author of 'The Box'

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Dockwise gets $40 million Johan Sverdrup project job
  • And now ... Boaty McBoatface of the Seas?
  • Union slams "two watch system" study
  • Navy funds FY 2016 LCS construction

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Port of Olympia taps Jamison as environmental programs boss
  • Port of Seattle hires Peck for tourism director post
  • G6 Alliance member carriers to extend Loop 6 void sailings
  • Portland Airport advisory committee schedules April 6, public meeting
  • Diana Shipping draws down funds to purchase pair of dry bulk vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Aframax crude tankers outperform all other tankers in Q1
    Investment opportunities start to look attractive as new trade patterns emerge for aframaxes
  • M2M Pool Management is up and running with panamax pool
    Outfit formed by former GMI duo with Reederei Nord and Active Shipping starts with 13 bulkers
  • Goldenport fleet sale receives shareholder approval
    Greece-based owner likely to be wound up if banks approve transfer of loans to private Dragnis group
  • Fate of April 1 GRIs no laughing matter for carriers
    Latest GRI failure only goes to highlight the ongoing supply/demand imbalance
  • Dramatic rise in capesize rates
    Although the rates are up from historic lows, they are still well below last year's levels
  • Is shipping's éminence grise in plain sight?
    Who are the real vessel-owning power players?
  • Recent fundraising deals in dry cargo are bad but necessary
    Shareholders are faced with massive dilutions but companies will be better capitalised to fight the crisis
  • Lloyd's List North American Awards shortlist finalised
    Eleven independent judges whittle down 136 nomination to the North American Awards
  • Dance of the alliances
    Consolidation in the container industry is forcing a rethink on alliances. Who will emerge stronger and who will lose out?
  • Vessel alliances play musical chairs
    This time next year, the alliances covering the east-west trades may undergo yet another metamorphosis
  • Tom Leander, Lloyd's List's Asia editor-in-chief, dies at 61
    Role as mentor to many of the team now responsible for producing Lloyd's List that had the greatest impact on the direction of maritime journalism as we know it today
  • Fincantieri reports loss for 2015 as offshore business weighs
    Shipbuilding segment was bright spot in results
  • K Line expects to incur loss on dry bulk business reforms and box line woes
    Japanese carrier seeks to hasten dry bulk fleet rationalisation
  • China Ocean Industry Group reports higher 2015 revenue on new shipbuilding orders
    Company diversifying into businesses outside of shipbuilding, such as car park operations and financial leasing
  • China Huarong Energy swings to 2015 revenue gain
    Revenue mainly came from shipbuilding segment contributions
  • Courage Marine completes acquisition of Chinese logistics firm
    Company's unit paid $876,911 in cash for a 70% stake in Hope View International
  • Petrobras extends POSH Xanadu charter for one year
    Extension would bring contract value to more than $144m
  • Ezra Holdings and Chiyoda Corporation establish joint venture
    Joint venture to enable both parties to take on larger-scale subsea construction projects

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Strong February for US West Coast ports signals recovery from 2015 strife
  • Motor carriers face hodgepodge of regs in EU for oversize loads
  • JNPT handles largest ship to ever call in India
  • Chassis pool adopts tracking technology
  • Slight signs of recovery in Russia's transport sector
  • Traffic at most leading Japan ports shrank in 2015
  • Russia state railway offers discounts to compete with trucking
  • Carriers stick with slow-steaming despite fuel-price plunge
  • India's top port overcomes strikes, congestion to set fiscal-year record
  • Technology eases problems in moving oversize cargo on US roads

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Mirae sells supramaxes as prices stay low
    Pair of Vietnamese-built bulkers reported sold to undisclosed buyer as values in the sector remain in deep slump.
  • Libya to boost exports as ports reopen
    War-torn country may be able to double current export levels, but will not hit earlier highs.
  • Tug crews lodge claims over bulker crash
    Legal filings claim Gard should be on the hook for up to $30m policy on Bariba's Privocean.
  • Polembros adds to cape demolition spree
    Shipowner becomes the latest to send a 1990s-built capesize bulker to the breakers.
  • Morch: 'Project Felix lives on' at Odfjell
    Odfjell chief executive says the hunt for cost savings and other improvements continues.
  • Cambiaso Risso unites insurance and agency arms
    Genoa-headquartered Italian group looking to optimize costs through re-consolidation.
  • Libya to boost oil exports as ports reopen
    War-torn country may be able to double current export levels, but will not hit earlier highs.
  • Sato sheds panamax to Indian owner
    Apeejay Shipping picks up bulker from Japanese seller.
  • Drewry upgrades Scorpio Bulkers
    Improved rating comes after equity issue boosts owner's financial position.
  • CMA CGM to see earnings 'constrained'
    S&P report projects that French liner's profitability and liquidity will be affected due to the tough market.
  • China Steel Express completes clear out
    Taiwanese owner sells final vintage capesize.
  • Former shipowner Jaya buys micro-lender
    Two years on from offshore exit, Singapore-listed company is taking a new path.
  • Li loses billionaire's throne in Asia
    Li Ka-shing slips to number two in Asian rich list, Bloomberg says.
  • PE could break into Norwegian offshore market
    Sturla Henriksen says tight capital markets and companies' restructuring could attract institutional investors.
  • Hyundai Securities sale to spur HMM
    Long-awaited asset disposal will reduce strain on South Korean shipowner.
  • Four face charges following Brazil blast
    BW Offshore says federal police suggest action after Cidade de Sao Mateus incident.
  • MOL targeting overseas customers
    CEO of Japanese giant says stronger international ties is route to recovery.
  • K Line in dry overhaul after profit warning
    Handysize fleet will be reduced to adjust for new bulker market dynamics.
  • Boskalis to transport Johan Sverdrup platform modules
    Dutch group to undertake transport of three modules from South Korea to Norway.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • Fairchild Freight partners with ORBCOMM on cold chain system
  • Maersk Line's CRX service begins calling Cuba
  • XPO proposes urban freight rail shuttle for retail distribution in Paris
  • Crowley adds $32.7m in cargo equipment to fleet
  • 2M Alliance to launch new Asia-U.S. Gulf service to handle resin export boom
  • Container spot rates on the rise on major east-west trades
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine sells stake in securities arm
  • Report: Jones Act has national security benefits
  • Port of New York/New Jersey reports 12.4% container growth in February
  • SEC accuses Navistar of misleading investors
  • MOL implements 'drastic' structural reforms
  • SOLAS implementation date could be a case of bad timing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2016
  • ANALYSIS: South Korea's oil demand posts sharpest growth in 44 months
    Low Bunker C prices prompt switch from natural gas
  • Crude futures inch higher as supply glut offsets dollar decline
    The US Dollar Index sank to 94.3 points, a low not seen since October, lending support to the oil complex.

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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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