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BRIEFS
April 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-South Africa rate US$200/TEU from May 15
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-Pakistan/Sri Lanka rate US$100/TEU May 1, May 15
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern Africa rate US$250 per TEU from May 15
  • Containerisation celebrates 60 birthday as box that changed the world
  • Maersk starts direct Cork to Cuba service calling at Mariel port
  • IRISL runs services to Hamburg, Antwerp and Genoa, next to South America
  • Nearest deep water to Panama, Manatee increases box volume 36pc
  • French national rail strike disrupts freight to and from major ports
  • Cass Truckload Linehaul Index on downward slide, falling 0.6pc in March
  • Port Elizabeth's Maher container terminal to be sold by Deutsche Bank
  • Hiab to beat on-road load handling with interoperability connectivity
  • Kalmar to deliver 9 diesel-electric straddle carriers to Hamburg
  • Drewry air cargo index upticks 0.3pc, bringing cheer to unhappy sector
  • Hactl wins gold at Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
  • Uzbekistan Airways to begin cargo Navoi-Tehran flights with Korean Air
  • India mulls allowing importing planes of up to 18 years for regional flights

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • A crucial trigger point for container shipping seen looming in 2016
  • Importance of anticipating market changes in shipping stressed
  • MOL inaugurates maiden CIS service vessel at JNPCT
  • India restricts some imports from China
  • DP World Nhava Sheva carves path towards a bright future for school & college students in Uran
  • Feeder service to Colombo commences from Kakinada Container Terminal
  • JN Port's NSIGT berths 2nd longest, deepest vessel
  • Significant rise in Major Port modernisation projects approved so far in 12th Five-Year Plan
  • Ministry aims at doubling road construction

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Food logistics specialist favours the railway
  • Europa's sizzling pact for BBQs
  • Longer trains and high utilisation rate
  • Swedish Orient Line on track
  • More important role for Polaris in Mississauga BoT
  • Agility publishes CSR report 2016
  • Earnings up despite shrinking revenues
  • Virgin Atlantic re-introduces daily cargo flights to Chicago
  • New berth for Cuxhaven
  • Baca welcomes four new governors
  • Under starter's orders: 24 hour breakdown service
  • Helmswoman replacing Peters at HHLA
  • Etihad adds regional maindeck capacity
  • PD Ports splurging out on hoisting gear
  • "Happy" drinks from "Spirit Valley"
  • CKYHE reshuffling Asia-US east coast services
  • Asian cargo volumes remain soft after Lunar New Year

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Scorpio Tankers buoyant amid strong product tanker market
  • Hamburg forwarders laud infrastructure plans
  • Pirates target crew off West Africa
  • Euronav 'strongest' quarter fails to boost share price
  • Great Eastern re-works Kamsarmax order at Jiangsu
  • Growing public demands will test salvage sector, warns expert
  • South Korea urges its businesses to seek Iranian offshore work
  • Hyundai Glovis' first quarter profit up over 48% year on year
  • Hanjin Shipping sells its last stake in H-Line Shipping
  • Concordia Maritime upbeat after strong start of year
  • Seoul unveils plan to save shipping lines and shipbuilders
  • Avance Gas optimistic for VLGCs despite dip in profit
  • Market prepared for Sete Brasil bankruptcy, says investment analyst
  • CKYHE confirms alliance until March 2017
  • CSSC (HK) Shipping obtains financing for six Newcastlemaxes
  • Tanker blaze injures two crew off Indonesia

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Seaspan has 'no worries' Hanjin will default on charters; while HMM wins some rate cuts
  • ITF and IMEC invest $3m to support maritime training in Ukraine
  • Call for mediation as pilots' dispute with Atlas Air management over contracts escalates fast
  • Haiti makes new bid to find an operator interested in developing port of Cap Haitien
  • Amazon opens first Colorado facility - development in Denver next?
  • Virgin Atlantic appoints Ryan Ellis new head of GSA management
  • Kenya's Astral Aviation set to introduce commercial delivery by drone
  • Toyota's 'quake-proof' supply chain that never was

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Third EBDG designed ATB barge joins Harley fleet
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of DDG 121
  • PSV newbuild being transformed into expedition yacht
  • Ecuador crewboats built with Incat Crowther design and kit
  • KBB to present new turbocharger solutions at CIMAC
  • ABS reports another year of strong performance
  • Lloyd Werft Group: new player in mega cruise ship market

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Port of Portland holding contest as part of anniversary celebration
  • Association of American Railroads releases weekly traffic numbers
  • V.Ships Offshore nets deal to manage SURF/IMR vessel
  • Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of new 'Eco' VLCC tanker
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel CLIO

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Royal Bank of Scotland toppled as largest lender to Greek owners
    Petrofin survey identifies Credit Suisse as new top banker to Greeks in overall tighter lending market
  • Yang Ming president dies, aged 59
    Companies mourns loss of Hermann Yu , 'a highly capable person with vision'
  • Product tanker rates soften, but pockets of strength hold out
    Market participants anticipate demand upswing and new inquiries, oil products glut building up gradually
  • Navios Midstream grows first-quarter profit
    Strong VLCC market brings $1.7m from profit-sharing
  • Weak spot rates weigh on Avance Gas quarterly results
    Pure player suffers as VLGC bull runs appear over
  • Operating loss lies beneath Polarcus restructuring profit
    Revenues slide as seismic market competition remains high
  • Ocean Alliance poised to dominate transpacific trades
    New alliance would outstrip 2M in the world's two biggest trade lanes, says Alphaliner
  • New LNG investment decisions 'could take 10 years'
    Low crude prices are discouraging investment
  • Idle box fleet figure creeps upwards
    More than 4% of containership capacity is in lay-up
  • CKYHE to exploit expanded Panama Canal for US east coast services
    Alliance will employ 49 ships of up to 8,500 teu on route
  • Euronav first-quarter profit rises 40% on strong market and lower costs
    Updated: Paddy Rogers eyes expansion, undaunted by recent falls in VLCC rates
  • POSH secures $167.5m long-term charters for eight vessels
    Singapore-listed POSH says contract was awarded by Middle Eastern national oil company
  • Malaysia's TNBF awards contract of affreightment for coal shipments
    Contract worth $537m signed with four Malaysian shipping units
  • Keppel deems $170m provision for Sete Brasil rigs as 'sufficient'
    Singapore-listed Keppel stopped work on the Sete Brasil rigs last year
  • Viking Offshore & Marine appoints new chief executive and chief financial officer
    Former chief executive to remain at company as senior advisor to board of directors
  • Digitalisation will hit marine insurers 'like tsunami', Peermohamed warns
    Norwegian Hull Club chief sees improved efficiency and simplified processes
  • El Faro voyage data recorder located during second NTSB search mission
    Retrieving VDR to help with further investigation is the next step

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • California senate proposes port equipment tax break
  • Oakland cold storage provider expands with port
  • Hub improves intermodal volume outlook after high profits
  • LaGrange to retire as New Orleans port CEO, successor named
  • Potential merger puts Hapag-Lloyd on negative credit watch
  • Ocean Alliance would be largest in east-west capacity
  • JNPT shippers urge authorities to step in to improve cargo clearance
  • Idle box ship fleet shrinks slightly
  • Deutsche Bahn starts Schenker IPO move
  • Lower transport rates bolster C.H. Robinson's first-quarter profit
  • Shippers await short-haul rail option to LA-LB ports
  • Dimensional pricing? Get used to it, LTL CEOs say
  • CKYHE Alliance isn't going anywhere right away

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • New mission required to recover El Faro VDR
    Investigators will have to wait to find out whether device has answers to the mystery of ro-ro's sinking.
  • Seadrill sells off SapKen stake
    John Fredriksen-led firm seeks liquidity as debt talks continue forward.
  • DryShips pays just $67m to related parties
    More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year.
  • RBS loses Greek shipping crown to Credit Suisse
    Research shows state-backed lender is no longer the dominant lender to Greek shipowners.
  • DryShips lenders declare debt in default
    UPDATE: Auditors express concerns about ability to continue amid covenant breaches and unpaid loans.
  • Avance keeps door open for consolidation
    Christian Andersen extends open invite for talks as US exports to Asia keep his view upbeat.
  • Greek ministry 'surprised' by listing
    Water influx on the Panagia Tinou occurred half an hour after specialist inspection.
  • Navios Midstream edges up earnings
    Greek VLCC owner boosted by arrival of two new ships, albeit at lower rates.
  • Samudera books lower revenue and profit
    Weaker contribution from Indonesian owner's diversified fleet hurt its top and bottom lines.
  • Arkas Line behind boxship purchase
    Turkish owner adds former Chinese vessel to its fleet as it teams up with Seago.
  • Ferry flooded in German shipyard
    Wega II partially submerged after sudden water ingress.
  • Sembcorp profit halved due to oil crisis
    Singaporean shipbuilder sees first quarter earnings fall by 48% as rig building slows down.
  • Scorpio Tankers first quarter results in line
    New York-listed products tanker owner matches Street forecasts in opening three months of 2016.
  • Rodgers: Prices support more deals
    Euronav boss says lower asset values are a positive for the company.
  • Tanker with Libyan crude barred from Malta
    Elektrans ship not authorised to enter port in row over oil cargo.
  • Hapag-Lloyd on negative watch at S&P
    Ratings agency outlines negative implications of potential merger with UASC.
  • AHTS rates crash back to earth
    Tonnage builds in North Sea ports as market takes turn for the worse.
  • Troubled WWS books quarterly profit
    Norwegian PSV owner returns to black but still faces financial difficulties.
  • Death ship unsold at French auction
    Ocean Jasper unwanted after 2007 accident that killed trawler skipper.
  • Chappell cuts Capital after payout sliced
    Analyst says move to the sidelines given owner's reduced payout.
  • BW LPG in sale-and-leaseback deal
    Oslo-listed owner puts pen to paper with Nissen Kaiun for the charter of three VLGC newbuildings.
  • ABS grows classed fleet by 5% in 2015
    US class society's total tonnage surpasses 230m gt.
  • Hanjin Shipping cashes in H Line chips
    Share in venture with Hahn & Co added to the line of asset disposals by South Korean owner.
  • Cammell Laird set for job losses
    UK shipbuilder could lay off 98 workers despite landing big new contract.
  • Seacor starts 2016 with bigger loss
    New York-listed owner takes a hit from the tough offshore market but boosts tanker revenue.
  • Cosco Pacific aided by mega merger
    Hong Kong-listed port group sees bottom line rise in first three months of the year.
  • Nordea's shipping loan losses rise
    Nordic bank reduces overall figure in first quarter, but marine performance worsens.
  • Euronav in the money in first quarter
    Tanker owner confident on the market, suggesting orderbook can be absorbed.
  • CKYHE rejigs US runs with 49 ships
    Boxship line's restructuring follows European reorganisation in March.
  • Seasonal slowdown hits Avance Gas
    Oslo-listed LPGC player sees profit chopped in half as revenue plunges in Q1.
  • Drewry downgrades Orient Overseas International
    A further fall in contract rates predicted during the second quarter following weak start to 2016.
  • BW and Hoegh tipped for Singapore FSRUs
    Hong Kong has also emerged as a potential user of floating technology to import natural gas.
  • Keppel comfortable with Sete Brazil provisions
    Singapore rig builder says it will continue to monitor situation with its advisers to best protect its interests.
  • Sky's the limit for new container storage facility
    Company thinks out of the box when it comes to storing empty containers in land scarce Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Port of New Orleans's LeGrange to retire next April
  • SCPA: Let ports provide VGM data
  • CKYHE restructures Asia-U.S. East Coast service network
  • Panama Canal to select first neopanamax ship for transit this Friday
  • Pasha to import cars through San Francisco
  • 24-hour strike action to impact UPS hub in Cologne
  • NTSB locates El Faro's 'black box'
  • C.H. Robinson increases income despite decreased revenues
  • Executive Moves: Satellite Logistics Group and Integrity Logistics
  • Heartland Express sees Q1 profits tumble
  • Marten Transport's net income falls 19.6% in Q1
  • Carriers look to tamp down shipper concern over certifying container tare weights
  • Ryder manages growth story
  • Commentary: Time to heed Foltz's call for terminal utilization
  • South Korea vows more steps in revamp of ailing shipbuilders
  • U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges to 1-year in March
  • CN continues to grow profits in tough rail environment
  • North American freight market a mixed bag in March
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index falls 'back to earth' in March

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2016
  • Singapore's Equatorial Marine Fuel Management buys barges from Golden Lights
    Barges bought for marine gasoil operations.
  • IFO 380 CST 3.5%S Balboa assessment hits five-month high
    Strong competition for business was reported on both sides of the Panama Canal.
  • HSFO arb from NWE to Med seen opening in next week or two: traders
    The pool of Mediterranean supply has also been restricted by lower exports from Russia.
  • Panama Canal to hold lottery to pick first vessel to transit expanded waterway
    Earlier this month, the ACP had started taking reservations for Neopanamax vessels effective June 27.
  • Oil complex settles higher despite oversupply concerns
    While the durable goods data often vacillates, the data likely undershot most analysts' expectations.

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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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