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April 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • China exports up 11.5pc in March, experts expect 6.7pc quarterly rise
  • Singapore container volumes declined 8pc in March to 2.52 million TEU
  • Port of Los Angeles quarterly throughput rises 11.3pc to 2.03 million TEU
  • Mergers to remake shipping alliance structure as carriers make plea to regulators
  • New York State, six China zones form group to boost business, investment
  • Australian agribusinesses bulk under new China rules on e-commerce trade
  • UKHO warns of dangers posed to safety of crew, vessels by fake hydrographics
  • BNSF mulls killing LA intermodal yard in the face of eco court ruling
  • Nigerian leader keen to forge economic, infrastructure ties with China
  • Hiab and Hydco Givati expand customer service centre in Israel
  • Shipowner arrested outside London court in insurance fraud case
  • Brussels Airport controllers strike after bombings over retirement age
  • Frankfurt Fraport's cargo volumes dip by 1.3pc in March to 187,063 tons
  • Europe's top air cargo carriers post lower gains than smaller newcomers
  • Korean Air Cargo, Uzbekistan Airways sign cooperation deal on Tehran service
  • HNA buys Swiss air travel logistics firm, Gate Group for US$1.5 billion
  • US and Azerbaijan sign open skies agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Indev Logistics & Kerry Logistics Network launching Kerry-Indev in New Delhi today
  • IRClass lends support to 'Make in India' at Maritime India Summit
  • Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adopted
  • Maritime India Summit seen providing huge investment opportunities for Korea
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate Maritime India Summit 2016 tomorrow
  • TT Club alerts Baltic transport professionals to new demands of SOLAS
  • Cargo handling private workers pool at Visakhapatnam Port to be closed
  • Gopalpur port scaling up operations
  • DICT bags another prestigious award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Express customs clearance
  • Vladivostok-Karakul in eleven days
  • Swiss terminating four European routes
  • Partial closing of the Betuwe route
  • Nagel Nederland opens second Dutch location
  • Only dedicated Canada-Latin America freighter service
  • Rapid succession for French road hauliers
  • Inland navigation plans in North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Hansa Meyer receives Unilever award in Mexico
  • Morocco secures AfDB railway loan
  • Kinga Réthy head of UTA in Hungary
  • Airbus balances A380 order book
  • Tacoma to expand by 2018
  • First quarter quite weak in Europe
  • Fleet tests for electro-trucks
  • Ibia appointment supports growth
  • Major ship management merger in the pipeline?
  • Shaheen launches second East Asian destination

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • US lawmakers take on maritime programmes
  • CMA CGM vessel attack signals a rise in kidnappings in Gulf of Guinea
  • Global crude supply is nearing balance with demand
  • Half of LNG shipment volumes could be spot in 2020
  • Busan Port offers cheap loans to help struggling smaller users
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to sign MoU with Cochin Shipyard for GAIL tender
  • Seoul to start hoisting Sewol in May
  • Noryards BMV files for bankruptcy
  • Zhejiang Shipping Group may launch restructuring due to insolvency
  • Indian owners eye LPG carriers as demand surges
  • Changhang Phoenix profit slumps 97% y/y in 2015
  • DP World signals interest in Silk Road investments
  • Criminal offence to violate new container weight rule, warns UK law firm

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Atlas weighs into US air traffic control debate: 'modern technology could save $30bn'
  • Container lines "aggressively target" breakbulk and project cargo with 'rock bottom' rates
  • Forwarders move in as new government brings an air of optimism to Myanmar
  • Two crew members kidnapped from CMA CGM ship off Nigeria
  • IEA predicts oil oversupply almost gone in H2, after shale drop
  • Your iPhone's 500,000-mile journey to your pocket

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • VIDEO: Kongsberg survey team finds Nessie
  • WindFloat gets AIP for floating wind turbine foundation
  • VIDEO: Ovation joins Royal Caribbean fleet
  • Ship managers set to merge
  • Liberian flag still tops with Greek shipowners
  • McDermott names DLV 2000 in Singmarine ceremony
  • Damaged LCS to return home under own power

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Port of Portland Commissioners Ok PDX Logistics Center lease
  • Drewry predicts slow recovery for multipurpose shipping segment
  • Port of Los Angeles starting transportation Fellows Program
  • New Terminal 1 restaurant approved by Vancouver port board
  • Rail freight traffic total heads lower during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • WSC defends box weighing to congressional committee
    Legal and practical reasons to not make carriers provide tare weight of containers
  • K Line looks for new alliance
    Japanese carrier seeks partners with 14,000 teu ships
  • VLGC earnings below cash cost breakeven levels
    No need to panic just yet as summer may bring seasonal rates spike
  • 'Writing is on the wall' for bunker suppliers caught by OW Bunker fallout
    Settlement offers should be accepted after adverse court rulings, warns US lawyer
  • Technomar buys six ex-Hartmann supramaxes
    Vessels boost Greek owner's bulker fleet to 26
  • Tanker support as China's crude imports climb 22%
    Forecasts of China's fall in domestic oil production support seaborne imports further
  • Sea Japan 2016: Japan to renew focus on technology innovation and talent training
    High-ranking government officials set the tone for this week's Sea Japan 2016 conference
  • TCP extends Paranagua concession
    Brazilian terminal operator adds 25 years to current agreement and pledges $310m to increase capacity to 2.5m teu
  • Global steel demand projected to fall in 2016
    Decline due to slowing demand in China, but increased use in other regions will lead to a return to growth in 2017, says WSA
  • Rickmers brothers investigate tie-up for shipmanagement
    Family plan to reunite in new joint venture
  • Sainty Marine seeking to enter arbitration with Precious Shipping
    Chinese shipbuilder looking to determine whether owner entitled to cancel bulk carrier contract
  • South Korea inks pact with India to develop ports
    Both countries will jointly participate in construction, building and engineering projects
  • Singapore port authorities unveil measures to boost maritime industry
    Initiatives will aid research and development, and increase manpower to support maritime firms
  • Singapore port moves 8% fewer boxes in March from year earlier
    Box handling down 9% in first quarter at world's second-busiest container port
  • India to build five additional major ports
    Five new major ports will add to three already announced
  • Religion and politics block development of new deep water route between India and Sri Lanka
    Ruling party blocks Sethusamudram project despite Modi's maritime vision
  • Top five LPG trends
    Worries of oversupply worsen amid newbuilding deliveries, while longhaul trades and Panama Canal are under focus

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • US Congress shows little appetite for wading into SOLAS waters
  • BNSF to serve new Texas plastics export facility
  • Captain Timothy Brown, ex-MM&P union president, dies at 73
  • Savannah's Foltz urges end of scattershot approach to port funding
  • Long Beach's March traffic in line with expectations
  • Slide show: Top 50 trucking companies - Five key trends
  • Coastal traffic surges at last Brazil container line
  • Ports must change to survive in volatile market, APMT CEO says
  • Idle container ship fleet remains at 'alarmingly high' level
  • DP World planning expansion in Georgia
  • Despite traffic decline, Virginia sets new records in March
  • Germany's Rickmers, ER Capital mull ship-management merger
  • France's Bollore investigated over West Africa port contracts
  • Non-compliance with box weight rule in UK a criminal offence, lawyer says

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Doha inaction a plus for tanker shares
    Analyst expects sands won't shift at oil freeze meeting, helping tankers but hurting MLPs.
  • Golden Ocean delays newbuilding duo
    Fredriksen bulker owner pushes back delivery of capesizes by several months.
  • Bibby wins Norway deal with ConocoPhillips
    Project is first Norwegian contract for UK sub-seas service provider.
  • Charges pull Ezra into deep quarterly loss
    Tough offshore market leads owner and builder to hike allowance for doubtful debts and log impairment on fleet value.
  • P&I club group hikes Iran 'fall-back' cover
    Limit to plug reinsurance gap for journeys to Iran hiked 43% to EUR 100m.
  • EMGS axing 15% of its workforce
    Norwegian seismic shipowner cutting costs through redundancies.
  • Tokyo Gas to use US LNG by next year
    Japan's largest gas utility sees overall volumes flat this year.
  • Ferry made wrong turn before hitting rocks
    New Zealand probe into 2011 Monte Stello grounding criticises crew.
  • Fifths for Franklin with latest Clarksons buy
    Shipbroker's leading investor grows its stake with near £4m purchase.
  • Okean Shipyard declared bankrupt
    Ukrainian plant fails to overturn earlier court decision as liquidation begins.
  • West Africa fixture shows VLCC spot jump
    Statoil takes Athenian Tankers ship to Far East at WS 70, a one-week gain of 10 points on route.
  • Carnival Corp dials up dividend again
    Cruise giant delivers 17% rise shareholder payout.
  • Karadeniz buys laid-up Mokster AHTS
    Turkish group buys veteran offshore ship for possible conversion into power-station vessel.
  • Union opposes foreign crew on Indian ships
    NUSI campaigns for employment of domestic seafarers as owners plan to bring in overseas workers.
  • Fresh bulker price pressure from Japan cuts
    Brokers and analysts wary of fresh wave of available bulkers in the market.
  • Singapore's shipping wish list
    Owners, charterers and brokers still give bulkers the thumbs up at the Norway-Asia Business Summit in Singapore.
  • Bollore: no link to Pefaco in port probe
    French group denies involvement with Spanish company as investigation looks into African terminal concessions.
  • Two crew seized from CMA CGM ship
    Pirates boarded a vessel owned by Dioryx and chartered by French giant, kidnapping duo off Nigeria.
  • IEA: global oil surplus declining quickly
    Non-Opec production falls by the most since 1992 as US shale oil boom slows.
  • ER Schiffahrt and Rickmers ponder merger
    New German global joint venture could see the formation of a company with 220 vessels if deal goes through.
  • Quo vadis 2017's LNG?
    E.ON-Uniper global LNG head says NW Europe may not be the answer.
  • DNB Markets raises rating on LPG sector
    Analysts see rates picking up and potential for share price rises.
  • Quintet bid for new Darwin yard
    Australia's Northern Territory city to get ship maintenance facility.
  • 111-year-old ferry raised from seabed
    New Zealand's historic Kestrel salvaged after sinking last month.
  • Noryards BMV files for bankruptcy
    Norwegian shipbuilder to lay off 96 workers as it fails to find solution to cash problems.
  • Singapore's Keppel Corp focuses on R&D
    World leader in rig and offshore building explains strategy for riding out the bad market.
  • Singapore box volumes fall for third month
    However, the world's largest bunker port saw quantities sold increase nearly 16% year-on-year.
  • Mermaid Maritime CEO increases stake in the company
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri makes first acquisition of stock since August 2015 in show of confidence.
  • Singapore increases MINT financial resources
    Fund's focus set to be expanded to include big data, modelling, autonomous technologies and sensors.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • GT Nexus: SOLAS container weight regulations remain unclear
  • APM Terminals sees need for port 'shake-up'
  • Port of Virginia posts 2nd best March for containers
  • CBP detains Chinese goods on suspicion forced labor was used
  • XPO Europe secures contract logistics deal
  • Oman Shipping Company launches new intra-Mid East service
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port sees growth in container traffic
  • Executive Moves: AAPA, UPS and Flagler Global Logistics
  • "K" Line to cut small bulk carrier fleet in half
  • PACTL enhances cold storage at Pudong International Airport
  • Cuba likely to determine pace of U.S. trade, tourism
  • IMF: Global financial risks rising as growth outlook weakens
  • Baltic Dry Index crawls back to life
  • Bolloré HQ raided in corruption investigation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iraqi sailings edge up to 18-week high
    VLCC departures from OPEC's second biggest producer totaled 10, marking the highest level since the week ending December 9.
  • IBIA hires Unni Einemo as IMO representative
    Will also handle communications for IBIA.
  • Bunker fuel supply tightness at India's Kochi port eases: HPCL source
    HPCL and BPCL did not anticipate port's growing demand.
  • China's Qingdao bunker fuel tightness, prices ease on cargo replenishment
    Fresh supplies led to softening in prices.
  • NWE HSFO arb to Med closed despite positive physical Med-North cargo spread
    Handysize tankers in short supply in the UKC for the current fixing window.
  • RMG 380 Buenos Aires-Montevideo spread at its widest since January
    Due to lower offers from suppliers at the Argentinian port.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at lowest since January
    Stocks fell across every major US region for the week.
  • Oil futures weaken after EIA reports build in US crude stocks
    US crude stocks rose 6.634 million barrels last week to 536.531 million barrels. Analysts were looking for a build of only 1 million barrels.

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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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