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BRIEFS
May 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Sustaining HIT's leading role as transshipment hub with barge quay cranes
  • Port of Charleston to weigh boxes for US$25 apiece to provide VGM
  • PSA invests in start-ups to gain innovative logistics via IoT, AI, cloud
  • China vows reciprocal trouble over its claim to disputed South China Seas
  • Agility Q1 profit up 10.9pc to US$43.4 million as sales fall 6.1pc
  • First quarter that no box ship orders are placed since 2009, says BIMCO
  • JAXPORT handles 16pc more Asian container in first half of FY2016
  • APSEZ 's pre-tax profit surges 26pc to US$474 million
  • Another 24-hour Greek seamen's strike as union stages walkout surprise
  • Sri Lankan shipping ministry stresses importance of women's participation
  • HK temporary navigational channels during bridge deck building works
  • Australia withdraws ban on air cargo, UK ban expected to be lifted soon
  • Indonesia's wooing of foreign investors faces transport capacity obstacles
  • Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa see fall in cargo after airport terror attack

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • A weak year for box production seen as prices reach new lows
  • ASIC comments on proposed revision in Kolkata Port's scale of rates
  • IRClass releases IR-HULL software
  • Maersk Line delivers breakeven result despite record low freight rates
  • MOL announces upgrade of Asia services
  • MOL reaches formal agreement towards conclusion of a charter contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU project
  • DP World launches pioneering global education programme
  • Major Ports add highest-ever capacity in 2015-16
  • Seminar on managing change & effective leadership organised at JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre
  • Toll being collected only from port-related traffic at Nhava Sheva
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «A pivotal year for us»
  • Successful presentation of East World Express
  • Singpost net profit hits record high
  • Harnessing up for LNG in Indonesia
  • Lady leading in Liege
  • 2+4 conversion orders for Aeronautical Engineers
  • Rail infrastructure renewal in California and Arkansas
  • New Indian service centre
  • Tonnage up, freight revenue down for biggest cargo carrier
  • Increasing numbers of LHVs on German roads
  • Jaxport's growth driven by Asia volumes
  • Promotion at Air Partner
  • Etihad's management structure amended
  • Chinese drones to deliver manufactured organs for transplant
  • New link from Germany to Moscow
  • Tarros extending Adriatic service
  • Cargo handling costs up in 2015

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • SEA Europe says US is being held back by Jones Act
  • Foreign ships could lose out on Indian coastal work
  • New guidelines aim to cut container fire threat
  • MISC sells logistics arm for USD88.9 million
  • Japan announces further investment in Vietnamese ports and roads
  • HMM to meet bond holders by 1 June
  • MOL, Gas Sayago reach formal agreement for Uruguay LNG FSRU project
  • Two chemical tankers explode off Nanjing, two dead
  • Liners set to lose USD10 billion in 2016 as rates fall, cost savings shrink
  • Profit at MHI's shipbuilding division, loss at KHI and MES
  • HHI to offer voluntary retirement and close docks amid order drought
  • Nine arrested by Indonesian Navy in first oil cargo theft bid of 2016
  • MOL and Wan Hai to launch Indian service
  • No bright spots for container makers this year
  • PSA to invest USD14.6 million in start-ups
  • Astilleros Gondan wins option SOV vessel
  • US crude tanker volumes to rise in Alberta fire aftermath

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Emirates announces record annual profit, but warns against protectionism abroad
  • Equipment lessors suffer along with shipping lines as the weak market pushes box prices down
  • PSA Singapore follows Lufthansa with hi-tech incubator platform for logistics start-ups
  • Analysis: short-term pain for long-term gain at APM Terminals, while Damco shines
  • Questions as FedEx and UPS both announce surcharges on ground packages
  • CMA CGM switches biggest ship on TransPac to Asia-Europe as freight rates sink

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Genting opens new Lloyd Werft Design Center
  • Third LNG fueled PSV goes to work for Shell in Gulf
  • LNG fueled bulkers to have PM shaft generators
  • BAE Norfolk gets $52.4 million LHD-3 award

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Corps' Seattle District Commander denies Gateway Pacific Terminal permit
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority presents annual environmental awards
  • Off-duty CBP officers respond to three car accident
  • Drewry container equipment report sees drop in average box prices
  • Inchcape Shipping Services promotes Stacie Speckman

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Chinese lessors eye cheap financing from overseas bond markets
    Interest rates can be as low as 2%
  • View from the Bridge: Christian Razon Gonzalez
    From forklift operator to heir apparent, ICTSI's Christian Razon Gonzalez has seen enough of container terminals to have strong views about the business
  • Suezmax and aframax rates endure double-digit falls in May
    Mood generally lacklustre amid oversupply of tonnage in benchmark trades
  • Supramax rates reverse into a steady decline
    Rates across all major routes fall with weaker east coast South America trades
  • Norway offshore and shipping may face consolidation, Holth warns
    Economic downturn deep and rapid, according to DNB banker with $25bn industry exposure
  • Analysts stand by multi-billion dollar loss forecast for carriers
    Carriers' efforts to reduce units costs will be unable to compensate for unprecedented low freight rates, says Drewry
  • Libyan crude loadings continue to suffer on lack of stability
    Shipments in single digits expected to continue as wrangling persists
  • York-Antwerp changes could cut insurance general average exposure by 20%, IUMI claims
    Comité Maritime International backs YAR 2016 rewrite
  • Indonesian Navy arrests product tanker hijackers
    Tanker crew found unharmed with cargo intact
  • Roppestad hails steady Gard surplus despite $53m investment hit
    Biggest payout was on another club's pool claim, chief executive reveals
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries faces tougher restructuring cuts
    Group has streamlined operations and cut 25% of its management but faces a further drop in new orders
  • Havila out of the red but not out of the woods
    OSV operator returns a quarterly profit as debt repayments remain on hold
  • Philly Shipyard's rise in earnings is subject to accounting method
    IFRS rules would hit the value placed on four out of eight vessels under construction at end of first quarter
  • Gard sees surplus steady at $85m
    Combined ratio falls to just 83%
  • Iran April oil exports hit highest level since sanctions removal
    More room for exports in coming months
  • StealthGas secures financing for gas carrier quartet
    Newbuildings to be delivered in 2017 as $140m funding gets green light
  • Berlian Laju Tanker reports net profit for 2015 fiscal year
    Improved results follow a number of restructuring measures
  • Genco posts wider loss for first quarter of 2016
    Weak spot market rates in dry bulk weigh on results
  • Swissco expects first-quarter net loss
    Prolonged downturn in oil and gas industry weigh on results
  • Discharge delays and fresh cargoes push VLCC earnings up 50%
    List of available spot vessels not excessively long for this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • NY-NJ port terminal to offer SOLAS weighing to shippers for a fee
  • Third major shipping alliance on the cusp of announcement
  • LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle expands dedicated logistics business
  • Largest terminals at India's leading port join productivity-boosting initiative
  • Low oil price fuels big profit gain at Nippon Express
  • Israel to scrutinize SOLAS verified gross mass declarations
  • Diversified buys Savannah, Charleston breakbulk terminals
  • US containerized importers forecast to pull back slightly
  • Virginia port revises approach to SOLAS container weight rule
  • Florida port plans forest products terminal
  • HMM sets creditor meeting to propose debt repayment plan
  • MOL, Wan Hai team up to target intra-Asia trade
  • North Europe ports tapped as best gateways for Asia cargo
  • Japan bets on Vietnam port business
  • Carriers face losses billions in 2016 as rates and cost savings fall
  • No escape from bad year as box makers hit by falling prices

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • BlackRock building position at Tidewater
    US investment management firm lifts stake in offshore vessel giant to 10%.
  • Maersk Line boxship suitable for towage
    Danish company says crewmembers of a vessel involved in collision on Saturday remain safe.
  • Navig8 Product Tankers builds profit
    Expanding fleet gives UK-based owner a boost in the first quarter.
  • Gary Smith resigns at Golar LNG
    Oscar Spieler will replace outgoing boss as part of organisational reshuffle.
  • RCCL locks Pullmantur brand into PE deal
    Cruiseship giant to form joint venture with Madrid's Springwater Capital while retaining ship ownership.
  • Fesco skips bond payment as it reviews financing
    Russian shipowner keeps hold of cash during strategic review of balance sheet.
  • OSG profit jumps as tanker rates rise
    US owner's revenue days increase in first quarter after ULCC is reactivated.
  • TNG edges up first quarter earnings
    Croatian owner boosted by having full tanker fleet at its disposal.
  • Egypt clears Iranian tankers to use Suez pipeline
    Government says NITC vessels can now lift oil at Alexandria for European discharge.
  • Tamai Steamship swings to a loss
    Japanese owner sees red ink in full year bottom line as revenue slips.
  • Holland & Knight expands into the UK
    US law firm beefing up maritime finance and aviation operations with Clark Ricketts staffers.
  • Braemar ACM's Charlie Peile dies
    Well-known LNG industry expert and broker's desk head leaves the stage at 62.
  • DOF ties up offshore duo down under
    Norwegian owner wins four-month deals for anchor-handlers with Schlumberger.
  • Solstad turns a profit and amends contracts
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner eases loan covenants as it benefits from currency gains in Q1.
  • The sunken lighthouse: a TradeWinds podcast
    The second episode of this audio podcast series explores the history of the company that owned El Faro.
  • Gard to again cut cost of cover
    P&I premium to be discounted by $37m as Rolf Thore Roppestad reports highly profitable year.
  • Ulstein looks elsewhere after 2015 loss
    Norwegian shipbuilding group sets its sights on wind and patrol vessel markets after weak performance.
  • MOL clinches FSRU charter deal
    Japanese owner is closing on final agreement for LNG project off Uruguay.
  • MOL merges two Asian liner services
    Japanese owner combines Indian and Hong Kong runs.
  • Havila Shipping back in black
    Restructuring offshore owner sees financial costs slashed.
  • Ocean Yield fixes $200m loan for LEG ships
    Norwegian owner finances new gas vessels over 10 years as Q1 profit drops.
  • Hijacked product tanker recovered off Indonesia
    Authorities cite good regional cooperation and collaboration for swift arrest of nine suspects.
  • Navigator Holdings profit heads lower in first quarter
    Higher costs and lower utilization take their toll at Wilbur Ross-backed LPG carrier owner.
  • Icon Offshore ties up two to ExxonMobil
    Malaysian-listed offshore vessel operator adds $10.5m to order backlog with latest charters.
  • Swissco Holdings latest company to issue profit warning
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator expects to report loss in the first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Turkish firm in the running to buy controlling interest in largest U.S. stevedore?
  • Great Lakes limestone trade thrives in April
  • Dry shipping container prices fall to lowest level since 2002
  • Commentary: Can anyone stop Amazon's supply chain takeover?
  • FedEx partners with EBay for spring cleaning project
  • UK preparing to send largest-ever U.S. wheat shipment
  • Hyundai Merchant shares slip amid charter rate talks
  • The difference between visibility and global TMS
  • Fish and Wildlife Service begins ACE data test
  • COSCO, CSCL stocks surge in Shanghai, Hong Kong
  • MISC to divest integrated logistics unit for $63.5m

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2016
  • Maersk Line to move vessel to safe location after collision off China's Ningbo
    The Safmarine Meru was en route from Qingdao to Ningbo when it collided with Northern Jasper.
  • Dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks
    Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal.
  • New Panamax dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks
    Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal.
  • USGC HSFO-Brent spread narrowest since February on exports
    Through Monday, 1.71 million barrels of USGC 3%S have traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process.
  • Oil futures decline as weather aids fight against Alberta fires
    Production losses have included Suncor Canada shutting 300,000 b/d of output, as well as Syncrude Canada lowering production by an undisclosed amount.

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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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