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BRIEFS
October 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 8pc to US$755/TEU, off 3.1pc to Med ports
  • BIMCO hits UN's 0.5pc marine sulphur cap timing as 'irresponsible'
  • MSC goes it alone, resuming transpac loop October 28 without Maersk
  • TraPac 14-year lease would boost Port of Oakland container capacity
  • Conference told expanded Panama Canal yet to fill box ship transit goals
  • Boxship values plunge further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
  • China is keen to strike trade deal with post-Brexit Britain
  • PSA International invests in Chinese Yangtze rail container terminal network
  • Multipurpose shipping sector unlikely to recover before '18: Drewry
  • ICTSI inaugurates Basra Gateway Terminal expansion area
  • Court to rule on whether government alone can trigger Brexit Article 50
  • Globelink NVOCC Phils Inc sets up new branch in Philippines
  • DP World Mundra sets crane productivity record on Maersk vessel
  • Canadian Pacific says its ready to move Canada's delayed grain crop
  • Cathay posts 7.1pc rise in September cargo volume, but yields slip
  • Cathay discards bright forecast to conduct critical review of challenges
  • London Heathrow cargo grows 5.9pc in September to 126,109 tonnes
  • Sparks fly as supply chain players fret over start-ups and disrupters

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2016
  • Avvashya CCI Logistics handles project logistics of refinery water treatment plant in Oman
  • Cosco Shipping bullish on India, says Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman
  • MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign
  • Germany to collaborate with India to improve rail connectivity of ports
  • Forwarders welcome signs of movement on expanding UK air cargo capacity
  • NACFS elects office-bearers for 2016-18
  • Forex reserves see steep fall
  • Govt reaffirms support to exporters
  • Rosneft & investment consortium led by Trafigura sign agreements to acquire 98 pc in Essar Oil
  • BRICS Trade Ministers stress on enhanced economic partnership
  • Containerised trade of BRICS seeing healthy growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mid-60s operating ratio is longer term target
  • New logistics terminal in southern Germany
  • Greater scale in railfreight markets
  • New Asia-Pacific northwest service launched
  • Removing obstacles
  • 200 hybrid electric vehicles added
  • Peel Ports hires Harvey and Hinton
  • Gecas gets launch customer for B737-800NG P2F conversion
  • Another industrial logistics site at port of Duisburg
  • Order from Colombia
  • Contract for 96 more hinterland transports
  • WACO's Saudi Arabia member announces new name
  • Tangier Med first Pers certified port in Morocco
  • Two more air cargo boosts for Leipzig airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Bomin in U-turn on LNG fuel
  • Ship detained off Australia for MLC breaches
  • NYK and 'K' Line enhance car carrier services to Vietnam
  • New round of job cuts for Royal IHC's Dutch workforce
  • Not all Asia-bound VLGCs using expanded Panama Canal
  • Hanjin Shipping has close to 4,000 creditors
  • CG Rieber and Rasmussengruppen join forces to weather offshore sector storm
  • Tramp owners stare down the abyss as boxship oversupply gets worse and worse
  • Falling level of maritime attacks prompts optimism
  • Japan yard orders down in September
  • Perisai Petroleum declares insolvency, Ezra Holdings to monitor situation
  • Hurricane hit to Bahamas will force lengthy 2M diversions

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Creditors chase supply chain operators 'overpaid' before National Air Cargo bankruptcy
  • Cargolux appoints Bannerman as EVP & CFO
  • Silver lining for carriers may be in sight as clouds over Asia-N Europe rates begin to clear
  • Court orders sale of Hanjin's Asia-US network and other assets to pay debts
  • China's major logistics companies seek listings to compete with global rivals
  • Government urges Kenya Airways pilots not to strike
  • Peel Ports adds Rachel Hinton and Amanda Harvey to management team
  • Delta posts profit despite rising expenses - but cargo plummets

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • MARAD looks at Merchant Marine "shipboard climate"
  • Cat to power four Carnival LNG-fueled cruise ships
  • Euronav makes two newbuild VLCCs a year younger
  • Spill from grounded Kirby ATB threatens BC clam beds
  • Wartsila to power Mediterranean's first gas-fueled ferry
  • ONR sponsors barnacle busting hydrogel research

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • TraPac planning major expansion of Oakland operations
    Agreement to almost double the size of its existing terminal could come before the end of the month
  • Olympic Ship to get $61m from Norwegian investors
    Investment by unknown consortium hinges on Olympic's ability to make debt restructuring deal
  • UK Chamber can stay with Ecsa despite Brexit, Verhoeven pledges
    Leaving European Union is no bar to membership, secretary-general confirms
  • Hanjin New York arrest sets no precedent for creditors, Ince confirms
    Action solely in relation to casualty claims, says law firm
  • Changing Chinese trade pattern 'to cut need for big boxships'
    Michel Looten says shipping lines will be operated more in shorter trade lanes in future
  • Frontline terminates four VLCC newbuilds at STX Offshore
    Tanker giant to focus on buying resales and on-the-water assets
  • Visa 'train crash' arrives at British seafarer training academies
    International students sent home as Home Office refuses three-year visas
  • Transpacific spot rates hit year high
    Mid-month GRIs prove a success, while there is mixed news for Asia-Europe carriers
  • Global crime at sea shows third-quarter third fall
    Dryad Maritime reports decrease in security incidents but warns of rise in the Gulf of Guinea during fourth quarter
  • Sale and leasebacks help owners ride out storm
    Concordia Maritime chief and others are eager to access alternative methods of financing as dark clouds loom
  • Brics 'to bounce back in 2017'
    Maersk forecasts increased trade between emerging economies
  • Marco Polo pushes back $36m note payment to 2019
    Company will pay 1.5% interest for next three years with a shipyard in Indonesia placed as a security
  • Schedule set for Hanjin Asia-US assets sale
    Potential buyers to be allowed to conduct due diligence, deadlines set for letters of interest and offers
  • Euronav to delay delivery of VLCC pair
    Resale vessels pushed back to first quarter of 2017
  • Size cannot determine our fate, says Yang Ming chairman
    Bronson Hsieh will lead the company to diversify its business
  • CMA CGM picks Michel Delville as new finance chief
    Delville was previously chief financial officer at the Saft Group
  • JES's auditor issues disclaimer of opinion
    Shipbuilding firm's financial statements not in order
  • Swiber to subscribe to Vallianz rights issue
    Move intended to offset outstanding debt owed by Vallianz
  • First Chinese teapot-owned VLCCs start crude shipments
    China's Shandong Landbridge Group becomes first independent oil refiner to own VLCCs
  • Vard buys firm to boost its aquaculture vessel building
    Storvik Aqua acquired for $4.3m
  • Brokers form new group to spur metals derivatives trading
    New group sees opportunities for steel mills and end-users to get involved

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Brazil shipping industry joins forces to amend port law
  • Teamsters union wins elections at two XPO facilities
  • Hanjin collapse hits US import volumes
  • Crowley, Miami airport plan ocean-air transshipment of perishables
  • Hanjin ships head to NY-NJ as lawyers squabble
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates rise on GRI hopes
  • TraPac to nearly double size of Oakland terminal
  • Zim to add Asia service to Prince Rupert
  • High costs, weak demand slice truckload carrier's profit
  • Russia plans new fee for border crossings
  • Liner asset writedowns could top $35 billion
  • Dutch flower traders provide glimpse of Brexit consequences
  • Top Indian port expands program to speed exports
  • Kuehne + Nagel exec: 3PLs shouldn't fear supply chain disruptors
  • Asia-Europe spot rate slide arrested as China holidays end

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Polemis picks up capesize bulker from NYK
    Greek owner believed to have bought SWS built bulker from Japanese firm.
  • Analysts positive on Golar's MLP 'reset'
    Golar's change in payout plan benefits both parent and subsidiary, analysts say.
  • VLCC spot rates continue to edge higher
    Vessel availability dips well below average as spot market continues upward trend.
  • Ocean Yield cuts last ethylene ship in Sinopacific series
    Oslo-listed owner says cancelled newbuilding will not be replaced at another yard.
  • UBS says other owners may delay VLCCs
    Slippage a common tactic anyway, report says, but newbuilding orderbook high.
  • Modern bulker faces Namibia auction
    High court asks for submissions as to why it shouldn't sell off 2009-built vessel.
  • Local investors give Olympic $61m boost
    A maritime consortium is willing to help the Stig Remoy-led company with its restructuring.
  • Sainty Marine warns on bankruptcy
    Chinese yard admits "high possibility" restructuring will fail.
  • Norwegian suffers downgrade on pricing
    Wedbush Securities cuts cruiseship owner to 'neutral' from 'outperform' as signs of market weakness grow.
  • Frontline confirms STX VLCC order axe
    John Fredriksen-led owner will get its money back with funds directed to new investments.
  • Boxship owners must control order appetite
    Shipbroker Affinity says low newbuilding prices should not tempt companies back to yards.
  • ITF: Boskalis' plans disproportionate
    Report issued on behalf of workers' union denounces Dutch dredging giant's job cuts.
  • Layups continue as PSV rates spike
    Steady fixing and removal of ships is boosting earnings in the North Sea.
  • Hanjin Shipping 'contacts buyers' over sale
    Korean owner reportedly taps up Maersk and MSC over disposal of Asia-US operations.
  • Pan Ocean sends large bulker for scrap
    South Korean owner continues its efforts to dispose of 1990s built tonnage.
  • Kirby tug spills oil after sinking
    A small ship owned by US company runs aground off Canada and reportedly leaks fuel.
  • Eidesvik and CGG tear up charter
    Norwegian owner says Viking Vision has been in layup since July.
  • Marco Polo stretches debt maturity date
    Singapore-listed company wins unanimous support for its restructuring plan.
  • Swiber tries to strike Vallianz debt deal
    Restructuring Singapore owner wants to make use of subscription rights in rival's share issue.
  • EMGS cutting staff costs by 20%
    Seismic survey vessel operator wants to reduce expenses as activity falls.
  • Was Georgiopoulos pushed out at Genco?
    Conflicting accounts surface over whether Georgiopoulos left Genco over disappointment with backers or was forced out.
  • CMA CGM names new chief financial officer
    Changing of the guard at French liner giant as Michel Sirat calls time after five years in the role.
  • Manhattan selling bulk of tug and barge fleet
    Weaker demand for Indonesian coal prompts resource company to make asset disposal.
  • Braemar shares hit new 52 week low
    UK shipbroker's stock falls to levels not seen since May 2012 on concerns over poor markets.
  • Bugbee developing a taste for SALT
    Company president continues to vacuum up shares in US-listed Scorpio Bulkers.
  • MMP: Toss AMO's APL Guam lawsuit
    In battle between US unions over containership jobs, MMP says AMO should keep its complaints within union processes.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • K+N lands Belcorp contract
    Beauty and cosmetic products maker Belcorp, which has a sales network throughout Latin America, has hired Kuehne + Nagel to manage its inte...
  • GAO pumps the brakes on mandatory ECP
    A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging the Department of Transportation to reconsider its mandate for electr...
  • Hanjin Shipping assets put up for sale
    The Seoul Central District Court confirmed Friday that it will put up a public notice of sale for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US network and wil...
  • TraPac to nearly double the size of its Oakland terminal
    TraPac, LLC has reached an agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Calif.-based TraPac pla...
  • SCFI surges 9.8 percent
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.8 percent since two weeks ago, from a reading of 707.68 to a reading of 776.93. No ...
  • Canada launches $55m rail safety program
    The Canadian government is launching a $55 million program aimed at improving railroad safety across the country, Transport Canada said in ...
  • U.S. import, export prices tick up in September
    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday the price indexes for both U.S. imports and exports in September inched up from the p...
  • Tradepoint Atlantic signs real estate deal with Atlantic Forest Products
    Atlantic Forest Products, a wholesale distributor of building materials, has signed a long-term lease at Tradepoint Atlantic. Tradepoint A...
  • FedEx Freight rolls out new CNG fleet
    FedEx Corp.'s less-than-truckload subsidiary is rolling out a new fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas, the company said in a ...
  • CORRECTION: Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity
    The Sept. 19 AS Daily news report "Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity" incorrectly stated that Haag-Lloyd ordered all 5,750 refr...
  • U.S. lifts more trade sanctions against Cuba
    The U.S. government announced on Friday another round of amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regul...
  • U.S. seeks to end China's export restraints on 11 raw materials
    The United States on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization (WTO)to set up a dispute settlement panel to examine and put a final end t...
  • Port of Liverpool gains HGV refueling station
    A new 24-hour heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station is currently being constructed at the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports Group said Tu...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2016
  • Crude slips as dollar rises; NYMEX Nov holds above $50/b
    NYMEX November crude settled 9 cents lower at $50.35/b. ICE December Brent settled 8 cents lower at $51.95/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Nigeria hands 2016 oil lifting contracts to six additional traders: NNPC
    five new beneficiaries of the oil lifting contracts were Chinese firm Sinopec, India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Masters Energy, Sacoil Energy Resources and Strategic Fuel Fund
  • TANKERS: KEY ASIA AFRAMAX FREIGHT UP 24% ON DAY TO THREE-MONTH HIGH
    Platts assessed the key Aframax Indonesia-Japan voyage up 17.5 Worldscale points on the day to w90 basis 80,000 mt
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil gears up to face challenge of new emissions control rules
    To meet new environmental regulations, oil and gas major ExxonMobil was developing additional fuels
  • INTERVIEW: Nasdaq eyes Asia for expanding freight, energy business
  • FUTURES: Oil rangebound as spectre of OPEC deal overshadows US data
  • FUTURES : Crude holds steady in Asia amid mixed EIA stocks data
  • FACTBOX : Russia has history with OPEC, but it's complicated
    Russia, the world's second biggest oil producer behind the US, has said it was ready to join a coordinated output freeze with OPEC
  • Brent-Dubai EFS, rising VLCC rates hamper crude arbitrage to Asia

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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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