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BRIEFS
August 23, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk mulls splitting itself in two - transport and energy divisions
  • SITC first half profit flat as revenue slips 7.5pc on poor rates
  • Yen's rise leads to 14pc slump in July Japanese exports
  • ICTSI asks Oz minister to speed Melbourne box terminal expansion approval
  • No sign of dredging in the Elbe despite surge in mega ships in Port of Hamburg
  • PIL signs deal with China Merchants, China Machinery to prioritise each other
  • Beijing Automotive to invest US$819 million in South African car plant
  • Top UK economist mulls today's robust labour, retail results vs Brexit vote
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports 'extremely high' VGM compliance - MSC reports 100pc
  • North Sea oil rebounds as glut of floating crude finds buyers as demand rise
  • Hapag commercial chief to keynote at Cool Logistics meet September 27
  • Sichuan Airlines launches Chengdu-Prague run, adds to Moscow flights
  • Does Freightos have what it takes to lower costs, boost transparency?
  • Latam Airlines Group's Q2 revenue plummets 12.5pc to US$2.1 billion
  • IAG Cargo upgrades European freighter operation
  • Manchester Airport's cargo grows 14pc in July to 10,118 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • APL enhances Latin America service network with new Island Bridge Express service
  • BBC Chartering launches office in Esbjerg, Denmark
  • Bhavani Shipping expands its stevedoring wings at Cochin
  • Braemar Adjusting in strategic partnership in Iran
  • Jebel Ali Port voted Best Sea Port - Middle East
  • SCFI spot rates fall
  • Transworld Feeders FZCO is the new name of Orient Express Lines FZCO
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia wins exclusive 3PL provider contract with Mahindra Susten for 260 MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh
  • CBEC merges ACP & AEO programmes
  • CII delegation makes learning visit to Adani Kattupalli Port
  • DP World rating upgraded by Fitch
  • Seminar on 'Port Administration & Management' inaugurated at refurbished JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre
  • FIATA becomes part of sustainable development goals platform
  • Lines 4 & 5 commissioned at ICD-Khodiyar
  • Customs organises AEO outreach programme
  • National Committee on Trade Facilitation constituted

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GW now representing PCN in Hungary
  • HGV efficiency in UK improves further
  • Yet another Dreamliner milestone for ANA
  • Industry veteran leads Agility's Australasian division
  • New lorry facility in Calais
  • Tauranga: results and expansion scheme news
  • Fine for incorrectly packed hazmat
  • Nigeria plans to revitalise old rail lines
  • DAL/JTE continues management restructuring
  • July strong in Marseille Fos
  • Tunisian cargo carrier selects MRO provider
  • New transport offer for Iran
  • Sri Lankan shipper joins GSF board
  • Finnlines delisting from Helsinki Nasdaq exchange
  • China publishes logistics plans
  • Baltic Exchange and SGX advancing acquisition scheme
  • Food delivery start-up withdraws from Indonesia

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Private equity giant KKR buys Nord LB shipping loans
  • Crude tanker rates out of sync with Middle East production
  • Caribbean adapts to container weighing rule with ease
  • Puerto Rico ferry fire extinguished at port
  • Essar's Sharma to head Shipping Corporation of India
  • Hafnia beats revenue expectations but asset value concerns remain
  • G6 transpac service merger proves food for thought for Incheon Port
  • Reduced shipping costs boost Fortescue profit
  • Alliance competition will depress freight rates in 2017, says analyst
  • MOL to cap off-contract Capesizes at 10% of fleet
  • Taxes deferred for HHI's Gunsan yard and co-operatives
  • Shipowner urged to accept responsibility for crew abductions
  • Bohai Rim ports post mixed first-half results
  • CSSC Chengxi lands four-ship order for asphalt carriers
  • Sembmarine acquires Norwegian ship design firm LMG Marin

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Supply and demand imbalance only part of the problem for 'predatory' carriers
  • Honeywell - Blackstone battle for JDA shows logistics automation on the rise
  • Hanjin misses deadline for financial rescue
  • UK road freight and logistics 'more efficient than ever', according to DfT
  • How global carbon offsetting would work for aviation

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • BIW gets another $8.7 million for DDG 1000 work
  • Fednav claims a Lakes BWTS first
  • SGX takeover of Baltic set for November
  • Gas carrier giant inks VSAT contract with EMC
  • VIDEO: World War I U-boat wreck found off Denmark
  • New fast transport ship christened at Austal

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Vessel oversupply pushes VLCC earnings below $20,000 per day
    Some six very large crude carriers added to list of those competing for Middle East cargoes over next four weeks
  • Baltic Exchange sale to SGX could complete in November
    It has taken months to solicit support from Baltic shareholders, but the deal is now one step closer to being finalised
  • Handysize bulker earnings rise to 11-month high
    Minor bulk and coal trades contribute to further weekly gains
  • High boxship load factors fail to lift freight rates
    Shippers and forwarders benefit from predatory pricing by container lines
  • NordLB signs $1.5bn shipping securitisation deal
    Deal with KKR and unnamed wealth fund covers 100 vessels and will bolster bank's balance sheet
  • Misdeclared cargo causing one-third of incidents on boxships
    Calcium hypochlorite misnaming is still a major issue, says UK P&I Club risk assessor
  • KDB mulls short-term loan to DSME
    Loan is likely to help shipbuilder repay its corporate debt maturing in September
  • Cosco Shipping orders four asphalt carriers at Chengxi Shipyard
    Vessels are scheduled for delivery starting in 2018
  • LNG vessel rates raise hopes amid wider tanker rout
    Short-term imbalances and rising shipments boost LNG rates to $40,000 per day
  • Otto Marine files court application to have Hoe Leong Corp wound up over debt
    Hoe Leong has enough resources to pay the sum claimed, say directors
  • Singapore unveils incentives to encourage sustainability reporting
    Funding for the first 10 approved applications will take place on a reimbursement basis
  • New Indonesian box terminal starts operations
    New Priok Container Terminal One's latest facility will be able to handle 1.5m teu annually
  • Sembcorp Marine buys LMG Marin for $20m
    Group is looking to ramp up expertise in vessel design and engineering

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Road, rail access to LA-LB ports fully regained after wildfire disruption
  • Trucks bought under NY-NJ replacement program probed for malfunctions
  • ACL gears up in weak trans-Atlantic market for containers, ro-ro
  • Idle fleet back to more than 1 million TEUs
  • Kia deal hints at greater potential for inland port network feeding Savannah
  • North Europe short-sea growth fuels DFDS profit gains
  • G6 service merger to boost Incheon reefer volumes
  • Competing alliances forecast to keep lid on container rates next year

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Otto shareholders to weigh takeover bid
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner sets 14 September for vote on offer from executive chairman Yaw Chee Siew.
  • Too broke to report, Mercator gets SGX OK
    Approval comes after shipowner said it did not have enough cash to prepare financials.
  • SGX OKs Mercator annual report delay
    Approval comes after shipowner said it was too broke to prepare financials.
  • BP Shipping said to be selling four tankers
    Move not part of any grand strategy, but more like clearing out old tonnage.
  • VLCCs tick down as cargo splitting in view
    Spot earnings slide for third straight day; Clarksons Platou expects VLCC charterers to take advantage of low suezmax rates.
  • CSDC ups its stake in joint tanker venture
    Tanker unit of Chinese shipping giant Coscocs takes majority stake in clean tanker unit.
  • Primorsk takes $69.2m impairment pill
    Bankruptcy shipowning arm of Prisco delivers $67.5m loss in July after charge.
  • Hansson takes NAT spend past $2m
    Chief executive tops up on stock for third time in a week after hitting back at blogger.
  • TI chartering chief Ron Golding dies
    Tankers International loses well-respected face of VLCC sector just months before his retirement
  • Fire extinguished on Caribbean Fantasy
    Ropax now safely moored in San Juan Harbor after blaze, grounding and evacuation of passengers and crew.
  • Ship Finance dividend safe, Seaport says
    Magnus Fyhr begins coverage of Fredriksen-backed owner with a neutral rating.
  • UK Club warns over mis-declared cargo
    Insurer says 27% of incidents on ships related to inaccuracies over labelling.
  • SGX bid for Baltic wins 'significant support'
    Almost three quarters of shareholders have given their irrevocable backing to SGX offer.
  • Containerships closes on EU funding for LNG ships
    Finnish owner says order for four dual-fuel vessels has been recommended for European financing.
  • KKR snaps up $1.5bn of NordLB loans
    Private equity fund buys debt covering 100 ships from bank.
  • Kogas to order LNG carrier duo
    State-run Korean importer to boost struggling domestic shipyards with new contract.
  • JMU tipped to secure trio of VLCCs
    Japanese owners believed to have placed the contracts at compatriot yard.
  • Class society RS wins Palmali fleet deal
    Russian company to class more than half of Turkish tanker owner's ships.
  • Nigerian hope for winter tanker market
    Credit-Suisse points to growing demand as Nigerian capacity comes back online.
  • Odfjell tanker refloated in Australia
    Bow Singapore grounded on sandbar after steering system failure.
  • Seadrill contract cut not a restructuring game-changer
    SEB analyst explains Pemex move is another data-point in a market where a firm contract is not firm.
  • Capital erosion a threat for DSME?
    Struggling Korean shipbuilder could need fresh capital in order to avoid possible delisting danger.
  • Essar's Sharma takes top job at SCI
    India appoints private sector executive as new boss of state owner.
  • Pareto raises BW LPG as takeover talk swirls
    Market leader expected to grow giant footprint after classic tale of boom and bust for VLGC market.
  • Fred Olsen and HHI end rig dispute
    Norwegian owner and South Korean shipbuilder reach amicable agreement over newbuilding contract.
  • Indian crew to fight shock tax ruling
    Unions opposing decision by tribunal to tax 1.3m domestic seafarers on foreign ships.
  • Navix expands fleet with ship from Arne Blystad
    Mats Andersson-led firm plans to trade latest addition in North West Europe from end of August.
  • Deutsche Bank turns more positive on crude tankers
    Analyst says reduced ordering and more scrapping to have "profound positive effect" from 2018 onwards.
  • Bulk of pollutants removed from Transocean Winner
    Government gives go-ahead for semi-submersible to be refloated on Monday's high water.
  • Perisai Petroleum Teknologi seeks bond talks
    Malaysian offshore vessel company also announces extension to FPSO maintenance contract.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Special Coverage: Container shipping industry likely faces tough times ahead
    Barzan is one of six 18,800 TEU containerships delivered to United Arab Shipping Co. during 2015 and 2016 Source: United Arab Shipping Compa...
  • Amazon to build 13th U.K. fulfillment center in Essex
    Amazon.com, Inc. has confirmed plans to build its 13th United Kingdom warehouse and distribution center in Tilbury, Essex, scheduled to ope...
  • Port of Vancouver volumes decline in first half 2016
    Total cargo volumes at the Port of Vancouver in Western Canada for the first half of 2016 fell 5.9 percent to 66.0 million metric tons comp...
  • Commentary: Is transit time still a service differentiator?
    Whether you're talking about third party logistics services providers or carriers, one thing that comes up regularly in the great rate deba...
  • No end in sight for intermodal rate decline
    Intermodal rates fell another 2.4 percent in July 2016 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price ...
  • Baltic Exchange agrees to be acquired by Singapore Exchange
    The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Baltic Exchange said they have agreed on the terms for the acquisition of the Baltic by SGX in a deal wort...
  • Truckload rates fall for fifth straight month in July
    Truckload rates fell another 1.6 percent in July 2016 compared with the previous year, the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declin...
  • AAR continues to rail against two-person crew rule
    The Association of American Railroads has submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration once again urging the administration to...
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL
    Ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL announced general rate increases. CMA CGM will increase rates from Asia to Panama, Cuba ...
  • JAXPORT takes delivery of new cranes for bigger ships
    Three new super post-Panamax cranes arriving at JAXPORT from China Source: JAXPORT JAXPORT on Friday took delivery of three super post-Pana...
  • Former Norfolk Southern exec to lead Amtrak
    Charles "Wick" Moorman Amtrak on Friday announced that former freight railroad executive Charles "Wick" Moorman will head the U.S. governmen...
  • California woman sentenced for illicit exports to China
    The Justice Department on Friday said Wenxia "Wency" Man of San Diego was sentenced to 50 months in jail for conspiring to export and cause...
  • New U.S.-Mexico air transport agreement enters force
    A new air transport agreement reached between the United States and Mexico entered force on Sunday. The agreement was signed between the t...
  • FAA fines food shipper for illicit hazmat cargo
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Gordon Food Service...

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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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