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BRIEFS
June 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong to require more insurance compulsory for local vessels
  • Baltimore boxes up 18.6pc in April but imports slip 3.9pc
  • New Orleans box volume up 6.1pc to 99,568 TEU - best 2 months ever
  • 62 managers sacked at coal-starved Burlington Northern Santa Fe
  • Teamsters seek Socal port ban on misclassifying 'illegal truckers'
  • HK's MTR said to raise borrowing to US$3.2 billion for China rail link
  • Trucker couple arrested in LA- Long Beach trucking insurance fraud case
  • Felixstowe port expands service after achieving rail freight record
  • Sino-Global to set up China-North America supply chain platform
  • BIFA to survey trade on mandatory educational qualifications
  • Emirates SkyCargo starts weekly freight service linking HK-Delhi-Dubai
  • African airlines narrow losses to US$500 million in 2016: IATA
  • Alibaba's rural service centres register rapid growth

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Bureau Veritas launches My VeriSTAR mobile application
  • CMA CGM S.A. launches all-cash voluntary conditional general offer to acquire NOL
  • Directorate-General of Shipping develops feedback module
  • Euronav NV in Suezmax JV
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • NYK uses big data to achieve CO2 reduction goal from vessels
  • RUSAL & Maersk Line announce long-term cooperation
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe rate up
  • Shreyas Shipping partners with SCI to strengthen coastal shipping
  • APM Terminals implementing truck safety procedures
  • CONCOR honoured at Dun & Bradstreet Top 500 Companies & Corporate Awards 2016
  • Manner of payment of interest on warehoused goods

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Railfreight carrier invests in six axle locomotives
  • Jensen named CEO of Postnord Denmark
  • Trucks powered by liquid gas
  • New regular services between Hungary and Germany
  • Wow Air takes over first widebody aircraft
  • G6 Alliance adjusting services
  • Ceva snaps up Alibaba man to bolster technology expertise
  • New contract for Stef Iberia
  • Liberian Registry aiding the shipping industry
  • Leasing company places major locomotive order
  • Iata says respect international agreements
  • Look out! Drones about in warehouse
  • CMA CGM turns to NOL shareholders
  • USA: purchases expand first-to-final-mile-delivery
  • Ruud promoted to global airfreight boss
  • AFKL renews RFS contract with Jan de Rijk

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • CMA CGM launches all-cash offer for NOL
  • Faster voyages, fewer ports the new Asia-Europe battleground
  • Greenland's 'lifeline' shipping fleet gets investment
  • South Korean seafarer numbers fall
  • 'K' Line wins coal contract from Malaysia's TNB Fuel Services
  • Hanjin takes its place at the table as tough charter talks begin
  • Eos signs supply agreement for new offshore terminal in Chile
  • Second hijacking incident occurred off Malaysia, ReCAAP says
  • Chinese company to invest in Darwin Port expansion

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Pilots flying for DHL suppliers in US warn of strike should airlines 'make a wrong move'
  • 'Outlook dim for Latin America trade in 2016', but Mexico is still shining
  • 2M takes advantage of lull in competition to revamp services for faster transit times
  • 'Auckland's port will have to be moved'
  • On south-western fringe, China's Silk Road ambitions hit a bump
  • Maersk is abusing dominant position at JNP, says Indian Competition Review

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Esvagt orders Havyard 832 MPV to support Hess contract
  • Estonian shipyard books EUR 16 m patrol vessel order
  • ABS launches NS Vessel Performance
  • Damen delivers two ASD tugs to Chile
  • CMA CGM launches all cash offer for NOL
  • New York offshore wind lease sale a step nearer
  • Shipowners: EU must align its CO2 reporting with IMO
  • Grounded laker: lightered, refloated, anchored

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Port of Seattle taps Leavitt for senior director position
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Oks terminal construction application
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vessel rescues six castaways
  • Port Angeles Port Commissioners open timber board application process
  • G6 Alliance partners announce suspension of Loop 6 service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Angola LNG loads first cargo in more than two years
    Export project in Soyo is back at last, with shipowners hoping it might eventually help lift freight rates for LNG carriers
  • Letters of Undertaking must bind clubs to pay whatever court orders, judge rules
    Mr Justice Blair interprets 'liberty to apply' clause
  • Ripples in handysize market
    Overall decline but some bright spots remain
  • Ignore the analysts - buy now and buy cheap
    Greek shipping leaders forget the forecasts and look for opportunities at Posidonia
  • Is India demand big for shipping?
    George Procopiou and John Coustas have different views
  • HMM in breakthrough deal with Zodiac Maritime
    Agreement reached on charters for 10 ships in move that paves way for restructuring conclusion
  • No time to relax for charter shipowners
    Summer may be here but there will be no break from ailing charter rates, leaving owners with much to ponder during the holiday period
  • Nigeria piracy smashing all records, Control Risks warns
    Attacks in first four months up 20% on previous peak year, as kidnaps run to three a month
  • Posidonia pushes VLCC rate up $11,000
    Owners see spot earnings edge closer to the $50,000 per day level
  • Container charter rates are now cheaper than a gin and tonic
    Box rates on the rocks: CPO Holding chief Hermann Klein points out that $1 per day teu charter rates are equivalent to a round of drinks
  • BIFA advises members to take box weighing seriously
    Freight forwarders urged not to be complacent on box weighing grace period
  • Port of LA budget boosted to $1.2bn for 2016/2017 fiscal year
    Funds for day-to-day port operations rise 5.7% as cargo volumes and related shipping service revenues expected to grow
  • CMA CGM formally launches all-cash offer for NOL
    Shareholders have until July 4 to accept, with NOL to be taken private on completion of the takeover
  • ICS lobbying EU to blunt regional MRV regulation
    Chamber calls for European Union CO2 monitoring, reporting and verification to align with recently agreed IMO rules
  • Time to buy dry?
    Sentiment begins to warm in the dry bulk sector, but optimism could push the recovery away
  • One eye on the future at ABS as the role of class evolves
    Class society is also benefiting from new centralised approach, say senior executives
  • CIMC Enric to purchase UK's Briggs Group
    Deal would allow group to expand its geographical presence in the UK and US
  • China Cosco management shufffle brings new chairman for China Shipping Development
    CSD proposes company name change to Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co Ltd
  • Singamas Container Holdings expects significant first-half loss
    Conclusion is based on preliminary assessment of unaudited consolidated management accounts
  • ACL boost as UK prepares to wave the flag at Posidonia
    Grimaldi subsidiary to register at least one more newbuilding in the UK

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Two carriers leave U.S.-Oceania discussion agreement
  • Oakland poised to levy fees to pay for night gates
  • Floods again disrupt KCS cross-border, domestic rail network
  • Suez Canal beefs up transit discounts to head off Panama pressure
  • NY offshore wind bid could be 'game-changing'
  • Hanjin begins charter talks critical to its survival
  • Drayage driver classification fight reawakens at NY-NJ port
  • Inter-terminal trucking lifts productivity at India's top port
  • Container shipping industry predicted to muddle through SOLAS
  • DP World facility in Mozambique ranked most improved in Africa
  • UK forwarders warned SOLAS 'grace' period doesn't allow noncompliance
  • CMA CGM's Saadé: All-cash offer for NOL is fair value
  • Asia-Europe lines to lure shippers with faster transit, fewer ports

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Clipper ship to be released from arrest
    Owner strikes agreement with Haimark Line ending $16.1m dispute that started in February.
  • Gunvor opens new tanker terminal in Asia
    Trader commissions new oil terminal outside of Singapore for crude and clean products.
  • Tropical Shipping vessel aids in rescue
    US-controlled multipurpose ship saves two people stranded on dinghy off St Croix.
  • Physical supplier's OW lien rejected again
    Third US judge rules that with no contract with fuel buyer, physical supplier doesn't have power to seize ship.
  • NTSB preps mission to recover El Faro VDR
    Navy ship Apache to leave in July with specialised equipment to recover voyage data recorder of sunken ship.
  • Fierce bank fight for top-performing loans
    Bankers admit there's a scramble to back secure owners, but weak players face capital shortage.
  • Diana Containerships sets reverse split
    Simeon Palios-led company aims to maintain listing through boosting share price.
  • Team Tankers vessel refloated off Uruguay
    Chemical tanker Sisteam Anja freed after more than two weeks aground near Punta del Este.
  • Vietnam reassesses delayed Vinalines IPO
    Ministry of transport says owner's $1bn market value in 2013 now out of date.
  • Suez Canal cuts backhaul boxship fees
    Reductions of up to 65% being offered to vessels heading from US east coast to Asia as waterway chases lost business.
  • Eletson bullish on tankers; cautious on Korea
    Vassillis Kertsikoff says no clouds on two-year horizon, with yard situation vital long term.
  • Vyborg Shipyard's loss increases in Q1
    Russian shipbuilder suffers from falling revenue in first three months.
  • Procopiou: 'Buy anything that floats'
    Veteran owner steals the show at Posidonia in outpouring of hard-won wisdom.
  • CMA CGM launches offer for remaining NOL shares
    After getting approval from European and Chinese authorities, French giant makes final step to acquire owner.
  • Youroukos: 'A question of balls'
    Poseidon and Technomar chief says it takes guts for investors to spend cash on larger second-hand boxships.
  • Tropical places feeder order at Wenchong
    US owner expanding fleet with four container vessels to be built in China.
  • CSBC wins boxship double from debutant
    Taiwanese yard clinches order from unknown newcomer Prevalence Holdings.
  • AHTS units make up bulk of offshore scrapping
    Clarksons says 12 OSVs sent to breakers in first four months.
  • HMM reaches key accord with Zodiac
    Eyal Ofer-led company understood to have agreed reduced rates with South Korean firm.
  • Havyard wins design contract for Esvagt ship
    Vessel will be sixth offshore unit to be constructed in cooperation between the two companies.
  • MOL leads exhaust gas study
    Japanese owner teams up with yards and ClassNK to develop new technologies for existing ships.
  • Credit Suisse third bank on Torm ticket
    Lender joins Morgan Stanley and Evercore as lead underwriters of IPO.
  • Technomar top Greek asset player in 2016
    Six supramaxes captured from Hartmann give George Youroukos Posidonia bragging rights, data shows.
  • Hedgies tap shipping data for investment edge
    Idan Ofer, Google's Eric Schmidt and a clutch of billionaires behind quantitative hedge fund.
  • Hijackers steal 3,000-litre palm oil cargo
    Crew assaulted in second reported oil theft incident in South East Asia in less than a month.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Shipping companies, associations sue U.S. Coast Guard over pilot fees

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 6, 2016
  • Lanka IOC starts bunkering operations at Trincomalee: sources
    Potential to be a bunkering hub.

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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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