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BRIEFS
May 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • San Pedro ports slip in April, LA boxes down 1pc and LB off 22.1pc
  • Strikes over new labour laws, working conditions hit French transport
  • HHLA Q1 profit up 44.6pc to US$20.4 million as box volume falls 7.7pc
  • APM Terminals signs crane extension contract for Pier 400 Los Angeles
  • First quarter container equipment prices fall 15pc, hitting record lows
  • Fire-ravished 4,650-TEU Safmarine Meru towed into Ningbo
  • Horizon Terminal Services starts operations in Port Everglades
  • Patrick Ottensmeyer succeeds Starling as CEO of Kansas City Southern
  • Trump says Britain outside EU wouldn't be last in line for trade
  • Chemical product shipping rates expected to be firm, says Drewry
  • TOC Europe conference in Hamburg to explore digitalisation of supply chains
  • FNC Group hold forwarders convention from June 17-20 in Colombo
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume better than expected, but yields poor
  • Hong Kong airport's April air cargo increases 1.2pc to 365,000 tonnes
  • False alarm fire in cargo hold brings 747F back after Hong Kong takeoff
  • Lower cargo yields hammer SIA Cargo performance as losses widen
  • UK forwarders 'mad as hell' as government dallies on London runway

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Baltic Dry Index sees impressive gain
  • BIMCO to refer to new York-Antwerp Rules 2016 in future documents
  • John Banaszkiewicz elected FFABA Dry Chairman
  • Manpower report predicts potential shortage of almost 150,000 officers by 2025
  • Ministry of Shipping puts in abeyance dollar-linked coastal tariff
  • NYK Line India's Mobile Medical Vans serve the needy
  • Car exports from India going north
  • Oilmeals export slumps in April
  • Chennai Port organises RTI training programme
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust introduces water sports to Tuticorin
  • Rlys removes freight rate difference between iron ore meant for exports & domestic consumption
  • Warehouse (Custody & Handling of Goods) Regulations, 2016
  • CommMin steps in to facilitate garment exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • XXL load flown from Prague to Perth
  • CeMat showcasing alongside Hannover Messe
  • Former XPO manager helming JF Hillebrand UK
  • Two rail leasing companies join forces
  • Still no end to Chinese expansion
  • Plethora of services for online retailer
  • Widening export range of Japanese perishables
  • Austria: shifting another 100,000 HGV trips to the railway
  • CSafe appoints sales director for France and Spain
  • Wu named DHL country manager for Cambodia
  • Armenia to improve road infrastructure
  • K Line withdraws from Moody's
  • Air Côte d'Ivoire ups Pointe Noire frequency
  • World's first co-branded B777 delivered
  • Four hands make light work of deliveries

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • 'K' Line drops Moody's rating following downgrade
  • Container ship fleet's capacity to reach 20 million teu, but weak demand prevails
  • Bourbon backtracks on gas tanker diversification
  • Buy used ships and keep capacity down, leading financier urges shipping industry
  • In pictures: Harmony of the Seas cruise ship arrives in Southampton
  • LafargeHolcim opens shipping office in Singapore
  • Pan Ocean's profit falls 39.2% in 1Q
  • Adjusting chief call on London to launch review of hull clauses
  • SPP Shipbuilding sale hits snag
  • Final shipments arrive for Australia's fully automated Melbourne terminal
  • Shortfall in ship officers set to grow
  • Courage Marine narrows first quarter loss by 37%
  • 'Devil in the details' for box-weighing compliance
  • KGI: OSV firms to recover from the bottom
  • Third party ship managers see their time come
  • Ezion's investment in windfarms may start paying off this year
  • New China-Australia service creates both joy and jitters

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Is buying CEVA the key to the global expansion ambitions of CJ Korea Express?
  • There will be winners and losers as the game of shipping alliance musical chairs speeds up
  • More new technology for complying with VGM rules a weight off shipper minds
  • Thieves 3D-print keys and locks to bypass container security
  • The history of the SCFI - the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index
  • JD.com eyes smarter logistics ecosystem with robots and drones

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Canada ferries now eligible for federal funding
  • LNG fueled cruise ferry carries its four millionth passenger
  • Russia's USC to build first cruise ship in decades
  • Tuco books another wind service workboat order
  • U.S. and Denmark sign MOU on offshore wind
  • Bouchard unveils new corporate logo
  • Manpower report sees seafarer shortage ahead
  • Bourbon puts ethane ambitions on back burner
  • Indian Navy picks MAN engines for stealth frigates

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Port of Seattle provides grants to support tourism in Washington
  • Matson logistics expanding China to New York LCL service
  • INTTRA taps Jeff White as CFO, head of strategy
  • Port of Bellingham helps with startup of economic development website
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of Panamax dry bulk vessel MAERA

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Navios Partners earnings miss pinned on ill-fated support strategy from parent company
    Loss sharing from related party charters weighs heavily on revenues.
  • CMA CGM enhances Asia-north European connections
    New port calls for FAL1 and FAL23 in addition to the reintroduction of the FAL7 service from June
  • Supras slide
    Few new cargoes from South America adds to weaker tone in the Atlantic
  • Navigator Holdings' profit drops 16%
    Wilbur Ross-controlled gas shipping company was hit by idle days due to softening market and a collision
  • Aronnax: Putting the lessons of Costa Concordia into practice
    After the 2012 disaster, a European study into damage stability was all the more pertinent; results are finding their way into design requirements and operational guidelines
  • K Line withdraws issuer rating from Moody's after downgrade
    Shipping company keeps ratings from Japan Credit Rating Agency and Rating and Investment Information
  • Battle for Latin American trade heats up
    Competitiveness between the region's key economies is set to increase as they are forced to seek alternatives to their traditional trading partners, claims report
  • Demand for officers will continue to outpace supply, say BIMCO and ICS
    Improvements in training and recruitment are insufficient to meet demand from future fleet growth, report claims
  • Epic Gas posts narrower first-quarter loss of $1.4m
    Company stemmed losses by controlling operating costs
  • Dry bulk downturn continues to weigh on Courage Marine
    Cost-cutting efforts reduce losses as revenues tumbled
  • Suezmax, aframax rates lose steam after brief surge
    Rates on West African routes softened across the board due to supply outages in Nigeria for all major crude streams
  • OOIL secures Japanese loans for ULC newbuildings
    OOIL now borrows from five to six Japanese banks
  • Box fleet set to hit 20m teu this year
    BIMCO report says ULC fleet growth boosts total capacity
  • Weaker steel prices push scrap rates down
    Demolition market to remain in doldrums in run-up to the monsoon season and Ramadan
  • Yilport appoints new chief executive
    Christian Blauert takes over from Sean Pierce
  • Correction
    York-Antwerp changes
  • Nigeria oil supply outages hurt West Africa tanker trade
    Most West African crude comes from Angola and Nigeria
  • Marco Polo Marine reports 60% fall in second-quarter revenue
    Ship chartering and shipbuilding and repair operations weighed by industry downturn
  • Coscon and CSCL to further integrate container shipping operations
    Integration of transpacific and Asia-Europe routes will start from July 18 and July 25 respectively
  • Pan Ocean posts 40% fall in first-quarter net profit
    Results weighed by persistent tepid conditions in dry bulk market
  • Tanker floating oil storage surges on port delays
    Rates on benchmark routes find support
  • Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine slips into first-quarter loss
    Carrier's revenue fall 18.2% year on yea,r while operating costs drop 6.5%
  • Port of Cleveland attracts business from major European exporter
    Lubrizol Corp will reroute its specialty chemicals containers from rail to coastal ports to St Lawrence Seaway through the Port of Cleveland
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds Port Everglades to Mediterranean Gulf Express service
    Revised service will significantly improve company's transit time to South Florida
  • June cargoes lift VLCC spot rates
    Activity in Middle East picks up from last week amid fresh cargoes for June loading
  • US California ports see lower throughput in April
    Transpacific routes returning to seasonal trade flow patterns

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • In strike vote, Teamster cargo pilots seek 'leverage' with DHL, airlines
  • Port Everglades terminals take varying approach to container weight rule
  • US ag exporters reject liner attempt to ease SOLAS liability fears
  • SOLAS approach in Latin America, Caribbean varies widely
  • LA-LB port complex faces unique productivity challenges
  • NY-NJ port drayage operators tap tech to boost efficiency
  • Industry shocked by scrapping of Brazilian port ministry
  • Matson unveils expedited trans-Pacific service to New York
  • Distribution demand speeds freight growth in Indianapolis
  • French ports, railways, airports, trucking face rolling strikes
  • Ocean freight to be a critical link in e-commerce supply chains
  • LA-LB terminal automation a necessity to handle growth
  • E-commerce revenue sends SingPost first-quarter profit soaring

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • El Faro boiler could go out 'unexpectedly'
    Former master of sunken TOTE Maritime ro-ro explains vulnerabilities.
  • Heidmar aims arbitration at Tesoro
    Blue Fin Tankers pool pursuing demurrage claim against US refining giant.
  • APM gearing up for more ULC traffic
    Busiest US West Coast port readying for the shift to ever larger boxships.
  • Jurong Aracruz carries out first repair
    Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian shipyard adds line of business amid order drought for local market.
  • ER anchor-handler heads to Angola
    Transocean fixes German ship for cargo run to Las Palmas.
  • Chandris VLCC locked in for one year
    Greek owner takes period work for tanker after previous deal failed.
  • DCIX posts bigger loss as rates fall
    Greek boxship owner's expanded fleet not enough to reduce red ink.
  • Yilport names ports guru Blauert as new CEO
    Robert Yildirim's company promotes ex-CMA CGM man to handle its growing portfolio.
  • Bulker prices face 'sticky point', broker says
    Allied argues upturn in secondhand values could dilute asset play buyers.
  • DSME strikes deal with Iranian yard Isoico
    Korean shipbuilder to help partner build offshore structures through technology transfer.
  • Martin Midstream places $300m on shelf
    Filing shows any cash raised will fund buys and help trim debt.
  • Yang Ming slumps to $112m Q1 loss
    Operating costs rise above revenue for Taiwanese container line.
  • CSSC denies double VLCC deal
    Chinese owner was said to have spent around $50m on second hand tankers in a couple of weeks.
  • CSSC tipped for double VLCC purchase
    Chinese owner said to have spent around $50m on second hand tankers in a couple of weeks.
  • Tankerska founder Pasa dies aged 90
    Tributes paid to Croatian maritime legend in home city of Zadar.
  • LSC launches 'turnaround project' after loss
    Philippines boxship owner tries to immediately react to first quarter's negative bottom line.
  • Fincantieri scrapes into profit for first quarter
    Italian shipbuilding group says it has left crisis behind with "solid" result.
  • Libyan factions agree export deal for tankers
    Shipments to resume from Marsa El-Hariga after Viennese talks.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo's Q1 earnings cut back
    Russian shipbuilder increases revenue, but bottom line weaker.
  • K Line cuts Moody's in wake of downgrade
    Japanese owner ends coverage with ratings agency after fallout.
  • K Lline kicks out Moody's
  • Diamantides tied to cape amid price upturn
    Marmaras said to have added modern capesize in latest transaction to show improving asset values.
  • Pemex terminates Aban's rig contract
    Indian owner becomes latest casualty of Mexican oil company's cost reduction scheme.
  • Owners 'offered shares for HMM rate cuts'
    Korean owner's creditors prepared to give counterparties stock in exchange for fee reduction.
  • Sonatrach inks LPG order in China
    Subsidiary Hyproc picks Jiangnan for $40m contract including option.
  • Bourbon's gas dash hits finance hurdle
    Offshore owner fails to secure cash for $320m takeover of Jacques de Chateauvieux's gas carrier company Jaccar.
  • Epic sees better start to 2016, but still ends in the red
    Move to larger vessels looks to be paying off for LPG specialist as rates for small ships continue slide.
  • Vallianz secures more charter coverage in Middle East
    Singapore offshore vessel operator's order back log hits record $1.2bn with multi-ship deal.
  • Master asked to sail below stability mark
    TOTE Maritime executive requested more cargo than stability margin called for, but master says there was no pressure.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • More container cargo moving with NVOCCs
  • BNSF operations chief to retire in August
  • Tulsa Port of Catoosa completes major dock renovation project
  • Great Southern Shipping to commence China-Australia loop
  • Matson Logistics launches new LCL service from China to New York
  • Port Everglades offers VGM support services
  • Rivigo leans on technology to dominate trucking in India
  • Maersk stock jumps 24% as 'Perfect Storm' warning ends
  • Crude oil rebounds to near seven-month high
  • Executive Moves: INTTRA, Halifax Port Authority and CAGTC
  • FDA filing deadline in ACE set for June 15
  • BIMCO: Container shipping fleet capacity to grow 3.4% in 2016
  • HNA enters exclusive talks to acquire Singapore logistics firm

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2016
  • Bunker supplier Gulf Petrochem awarded stay of execution in cargo payment case
    On condition that bond is paid within 14 days.
  • Crude futures reach six-month highs after Goldman forecasts $50/b
    "The physical rebalancing of the oil market has finally started," Goldman Sachs said in a research note.

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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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