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BRIEFS
June 8, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL suspends transpacific CC1 service for six weeks from June 19
  • Alphaliner: More capacity cuts on the way - it's the only thing that works
  • CMA CGM makes expected formal offer for all shares in Singapore's NOL
  • CMA CGM ups rate from Asia to Red Sea, then from N Europe to US/Canada
  • China vows to ignore Hague court's South China Sea judgment
  • Inexplicable delays mar Pakistan's first deepwater container terminal
  • Couple arrested in Los Angeles, Long Beach trucking insurance fraud case
  • Pirate attacks involving kidnapping up 119pc off Nigeria from January-April
  • INTTRA web app goes offline on weekend for maintenance
  • India and US mull pact to expand maritime cooperation next week
  • Maersk signs with Russia's RUSAL on moving 10,000 TEU a year
  • Black Sea box terminals handled 587,168 TEU in first quarter
  • Wal-Mart's in-house DC drones stands to cut headcount in warehousing
  • Shanghai Yigian Trading buys Germany's Frankfurt-Hahn as air cargo base
  • Atlanta-Doha flights boost Qatar's US cargo capacity to meet demand
  • US$15 million helicopters move through JAXPORT for refurbishing
  • DB Schenker opens first owned logistics centre in the Middle East
  • TIACA forms shipper advisory panel, improves advocacy knowledge bank

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • CMMI organising seminar on implementing the mandatory SOLAS amendments for safe container transportation on June 16
  • Freight forwarders urged not to be complacent on SOLAS 'grace' period
  • Liberian Registry introduces cost-saving measures
  • MOL launches study to equip in-service vessels with SO2 scrubber system
  • Potassium Bromate - The Baker, Carrier & Safety
  • Singapore's Goodwood Ship Management launches new training centre & office in Mumbai
  • Tankers getting a fillip from Iranian oil
  • Dumping made difficult for chemical imported from China & Russia
  • Kandla Port presented Special Achievement Award for handling 100 mt in 2015-16
  • Paradip Port gets new CVO
  • Impact of the amended warehousing provisions assessed at awareness meet organised by MCCI & NACFS in Chennai
  • RBI keeps repo rate the same

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More storage space in Hamburg
  • Enhanced safety for fuel transport in Ireland
  • FFE's diamond cross for Karau
  • Virgin Atlantic and Delta go for "one roof" strategy
  • HHN's purchaser to revive freight business
  • Koper working on new rail infrastructure
  • US and Thai companies set up partnership
  • Physicist takes top slot at RLC Packaging Group
  • Breaking ground in Gelsenkirchen
  • New haulage contract for Polish freight railway
  • Agent in Argentina appointed
  • DHL India ushers in new CEO
  • Celebi handling SIA in Mumbai
  • Chancellor visiting Northern Ireland
  • Rail sections refurbished in Serbia
  • K Line sets up JV to participate in tender
  • Women helming CBFCA and NCBFAA
  • Qantas freighter serving DFW

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • P&I cover driving Iranian oil exports
  • Three Norwegian offshore groups unveil refinancing plans
  • Cemre shipyard wins Havyard designed MPV order
  • Swiber wins new contracts in Middle East and South East Asia
  • 'K' Line explains medium-term plan
  • Zhonggu Shipping orders four 2,500 teu ships from Jinling Shipyard
  • Insurance issues hamper Iran's slow return to LPG market
  • Wellington plans USD27.7 million dredging project
  • ICBC to set up Singapore ship leasing, project financing centre
  • Southeast Asian infrastructure benefits heavily from One Belt One Road
  • World's largest oil tanker fleet gathered under new COSCOCS energy unit
  • DP World wins concession to develop new billion-dollar port in South America
  • Posidonia 2016: shipping magnates unbowed despite challenges
  • Paperless oil record book attempts to cut ship detentions
  • Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • OOCL launches the first capacity cuts on the transpacific as freight rates sink to unsustainable levels
  • DP World unveils $1billion project to develop greenfield container port in Ecuador
  • Singamas warns investors it's in for a bumpy ride as demand for new containers slumps
  • A more comfortable berth for live lobsters
  • Wal-mart looks to warehouse drones to speed distribution
  • Cargo theft now a tougher nut to crack

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • ABB introduces dedicated auxiliary engine turbocharger
  • Foss christens second Arctic Class tug
  • DNV GL to class Stena gas ready RoPax ferries
  • BAE San Diego awarded $53.4 million for DDG-59 SRA
  • Paris MOU plans crackdown on air pollution from ships
  • Project aims to bring LNG fueling into shipping mainstream
  • NTSB set to launch El Faro VDR recovery mission

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • Port of Tacoma files lawsuit against water use ballot initiatives
  • Contractor gives passing marks to new Panama Canal locks
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets new Navy ESB-5 contract
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance replaces 200th truck with ScRAPS 2
  • Port of Seattle names Jeffrey Brown as aviation facilities, capital programs boss

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • Do not drink and order
    Shipyards and brokers peddling fresh tonnage in Posidonia might well be disappointed, despite their spacious and well decorated stands in the exhibition halls
  • Technology is a tool, not the ultimate objective
    Future-gazing research projects have met reality, says DNV GL
  • Supramax market ebbs despite strong period activity
    Modern tonnage fixed at $7,000 per day on time charters
  • Trafigura profit dips but traded oil volumes hit record
    Charterer's record traded oil volumes reflect global oil glut
  • London Stock Exchange on the prowl for shipping listings
    London's second act based on the city's expertise in maritime services
  • Suezmax rates hold on to gains on West African exports
    But aframax rates at lowest since October 2014
  • DNV GL targets 20% Greek growth as shipbuilding slows
    Global newbuild orders to date in 2016 are down sharply at 300 vessels, says class society
  • Tankers: the battle to convince investors
    American Shipping Co and other tanker owners face an uphill battle, but might just win in the end
  • Time for banks to consider shipping technology investment
    IACS chairman Christopher Wiernicki says shipping's future lies in technology-driven efficiency and productivity
  • Greek PM opens Posidonia with plea for trust
    Shipping provides an example to follow for troubled country, says Alexis Tsipras
  • Bremer Landesbank facing hundreds of millions of dollars in shipping losses
    Rescue speculation mounts as bad loans to industry make huge dent in balance sheet
  • Suez Canal offers up to 65% discount for Asia-North America east coast carriers
    SCA ups the ante to ward off competition from its soon-to-be-enhanced Panamanian rival
  • Swiber clinches $215m worth of new projects in Middle East and Asia
    Middle East deal is group's first offshore construction project in the region
  • Survival of the fittest or survival of the 'fleetest'?
    Focus on size and industry consolidation steers passionate responses
  • Port Hedland's iron ore exports rise in May
    However, volumes to China drop 0.1% on year
  • Buy preferred shares, there are not many of them
    Investment in preferred shares beats long-term average returns
  • Gleeson resignation: BW Group's management shake-up last year was catalyst
    Former BW Group CFO will probably turn up as chief executive of a much smaller company
  • North Atlantic Drilling extends standstill period for rig delivery with Jurong Shipyard
    Original standstill agreement inked in December 2015
  • What happens next?
    International shipping looks to Athens to answer its questions
  • DP World wins concession agreement for greenfield port in Ecuador
    Deepwater facility to serve Guayaquil city and Ecuador hinterland
  • Asia, Latin America to account for bulk of global port investment, says BMI Research
    New port projects will proliferate in emerging markets that are on strategic trade routes or close to growing consumer hubs
  • BW Group's Nicholas Gleeson resigns
    Chief financial officer previously held senior management positions at BW LPG and BW Gas
  • Gunvor, Oiltanking start new oil terminal in Indonesia
    Karimun terminal is latest in series of new oil storage terminals built around the oil trading hub of Singapore
  • NTSB to launch mission to retrieve El Faro data recorder
    US naval vessel to sail for wreckage site in early July
  • Berlian Laju Tankers gets more time to report first-quarter results
    Company will have until June 30, 2016, to come up with its financial statements for the previous quarter
  • ITIC launches cyber liability extension
    Professional indemnity members to be covered against hackers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • US retailers plan to ramp up imports amid uneven volume patterns
  • Rates slip at Swift as truckload demand softens
  • Trucking company offers NY-NJ port shippers SOLAS weighing service
  • Panama Canal Authority reviewing completed new locks
  • CN CEO Mongeau to step down
  • Biggest Indian port one step closer to truck tolls
  • UASC chooses Inttra VGM platform
  • Chinese firm buys Frankfurt-Hahn airport, eyes freight market
  • Indian carriers join forces to tap coastal demand
  • China's Belt and Road drives Southeast Asia port development
  • New facility to boost auto vehicle volume through Baltimore port
  • DP World bets big on deep-water Ecuador port
  • US-Canada freight demand puts pressure on crossing points

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • Ardmore Shipping swoops for six MRs
    New York-listed shipowner preps share issue to fund $173m deal.
  • Suezmax spot rates in Posidonia plunge
    Average time-charter equivalent earnings falls 24% in one day amid quiet activity.
  • New line Victory born with Saint Laurent
    Cruiseship to become Victory I in Bruce Nierenberg's new cruise line.
  • Puerto Rico Jones Act exemption sought
    Shipbuilder outcry follows proposed amendment to extract troubled island from cabotage law.
  • Victory Cruise Lines born with Clipper ship
    Saint Laurent to become Victory I in Bruce Nierenberg's new cruise line.
  • Aiteo website ordered seized in ship fight
    Affiliate of Sea World Management files suit in US over charter dispute.
  • Ecuador to see new $1bn boxship port
    World's largest port operator to invest in new containership facility for regional trade.
  • Court clears STX restructuring bid
    Troubled shipyard to file rehabilitation plan by 9 September.
  • Uljanik seals order for two rail ferries
    Croatian shipbuilder signs deal with Kazakhstan for firm vessel, plus one option.
  • Greece discusses Ukrainian ferry route
    Ministers meet to talk about potential service to boost trade.
  • Buy now or buy later?
    Big names like Marinakis, Frangou and Rodgers split on whether to acquire cheap assets.
  • HSBC raises SITC target price
    Analyst believes Chinese boxship owner can make more money this year.
  • No more room to kick can, Deutsche says
    Klaus Stoltenberg warns German financiers will become more assertive.
  • Tidewater wins intervention work
    US offshore giant clinches subsea job in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Stolt-Nielsen eyes bond issue
    Tanker owner looking to tap existing Norwegian notes for new debt sale.
  • DP World set to invest $1bn in Ecuador
    Dubai-based terminal owner wins 50-year concession agreement for Posorja port.
  • Trafigura earnings drop 10% in first half
    Charterer and shipowner took $80m impairment hit on Brazilian iron ore terminal investment.
  • Japan Marine United inks ro-ro order
    Japanese shipbuilder to hand over 10,000-gt vessel in 2018.
  • DSME asset sales 'delayed' to 2018
    Creditors say non-core disposals halted to achieve fair price in two years time.
  • North Atlantic Drilling secures extra rig delivery delay
    John Fredriksen-backed drilling company postpones delivery of semi-submersible until September.
  • Rokke moves in at Solstad Offshore
    Tycoon's Aker group investing $61m in new shares and convertible loan as offshore owner targets consolidation in slump.
  • Swiber in Middle East first as part of $215m contract haul
    Singapore offshore vessel operator has also fully redeemed a SGD130m bond due this month.
  • Zhonggu Shipping bolsters boxship order backlog
    Chinese owner adds newbuilds at Jinling Shipbuilding to those already on order at Shanghai Shipyard,
  • Nicholas Gleeson in sudden exit from BW Group
    Singapore shipowner losses second major executive in 2016 with sudden departure of CFO.
  • DOF unveils major refinancing package
    Norwegian shipowner plans rights issue, bond restructuring and cost cuts in bid for survival.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • Pasha leases 21 acres from Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore for automotive processing
  • Great Lakes iron ore volumes sink in May
  • JaxPort joins movement to weigh outbound containers
  • CAI International acquires truck broker

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2016
  • UAE's DP World wins bid to build port in Posorja, Ecuador
    Construction is expected to start in the next six to nine months and take around 2 years to complete.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC offers 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for July 2-4
  • Shipping industry companies team up to design LNG-powered dry bulk carrier
    Designed for full-range operations.
  • Mumbai-Colombo 380 CST bunker fuel spread widens to 6-month high
    Pompt supply tightness in Mumbai.
  • TRADER NOTE: BW Group CFO Nicholas Gleeson resigns
    Gleeson had been with the company since May 2008.
  • MGO prices in Panama hit highest level since November on rise in ULSD
    MGO Balboa prices were assessed at $495/mt ex-wharf, the highest since November 11 when it was at $501/mt ex-wharf, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • ICE Brent settles above $50/b on Nigeria attacks, US dollar slide
    NYMEX July crude settled $1.07 higher at $49.69/b. ICE August Brent settled up 91 cents at $50.55/b.
  • FEATURE: Last Med LSFO utility users seek new energy mix as EU rules near
    The three main European buyers of LSFO in the Med, Greece's Public Power Corporation (PPC), the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and Malta's Enemalta, are facing the new Industrial Emissions Directive for combustion plants to be enforced by 2020.

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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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