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BRIEFS
April 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies US$200/TEU Asia-Red Sea rate hike May 5
  • CMA CGM charges US$50/TEU for overweight boxes over 18 tons
  • 'K' Line plunges into US$457 million net loss as revenues shrink 8.1pc
  • NYK profit falls 61pc to US$168.4 million as revenue falls 5.4pc
  • Cosco Pacific profit rises 31pc on box stake sale while revenues slip 2.2pc
  • China's FTZs in Tianjin, Fujian, Guangdong, Shanghai pilot reforms
  • Idle containership fleet shrinks 2.1pc with panamaxes having worst of it
  • India retaliates: Starts 177 dumping probes after China slows India exports
  • Hamburg Sud's container volumes in 2015 up 21.5pc to 4.1 million TEU
  • CMA CGM at the heart of Huang Yong Ping's Monumenta 2016 show in Paris
  • Long Beach CEO sees near-shoring in Mexico next big economic trend
  • HAFFA's AGM marks start of the second year for executive committee
  • CMA CGM develops Aquaviva, a new container to transport live lobsters
  • Davies Turner to double capacity of Scottish hub at Cumbernauld
  • SF Airlines takes delivery of latest converted freighter
  • UPS pilots make common cause with striking Cologne groundhandlers
  • Groundhandler dnata hits million ton mark at Dubai World Central
  • Bengaluru airport holds skills training session for cargo handling staff

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' in Delhi
  • Baltic Dry Index at a new recent high
  • Bureau Veritas slashes design review times with digital 3D model
  • CMA CGM Group develops AQUAVIVA, a new generation of containers to transport live lobsters
  • National Waterway-1 being enhanced to ferry more cargo & passengers
  • Steel imports up in 2015-16
  • DP World reports 3.7 pc gross volume growth in Q1 2016
  • Essar Ports' Hazira Terminal to handle 15 mt of third-party cargo
  • JNPT & APEC ink MoU at Maritime India Summit 2016
  • Kolkata Port looks at handling vehicles, starting Bangladesh operations
  • MICT introduces next-generation terminal operating system for ease of doing business
  • CMTL & DLI ink MoU to launch rail service between Chennai Port & CMTL-Thimmapur in Hyderabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing - together with partners
  • «Everything is in motion»
  • New facility to cater for "click and brick" customers
  • Automation to improve efficiency
  • Csafe welcomes new US northeast sales director
  • US MRO takes part in Saab 340B cargo modification program
  • Enhanced logistics control centre in Singapore
  • VHSp elects steering committee
  • Migration crisis: call for more secure parking areas
  • AF KLM Cargo flies Ivorian mango for Spanish forwarder
  • Dual-fuelled "Lindanger" down the slipway
  • Sixth BLG Interrijn ro-ro barge named in Duisburg
  • K Line adjusts medium-term management plan
  • Less freight for JAL in fiscal 2015
  • Made a million times over
  • Swiss says good-bye to Urs Stulz
  • Record Q1 result for US integrator
  • Internal and external experts to direct K Line

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Kirby hit by weak demand in US coastal trades
  • Antwerp and ENGIE to build Belgium's first LNG-CNG energy hub
  • Seadrill exits Sapura Kencana in USD195 million share sale
  • Two major Scandinavian banks warn of offshore impairment rise
  • Shell terminates three FLNG contracts at Samsung HI
  • DP World throughput expands 3.7%
  • Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker licences after investigation
  • NYK, the only profitable among Japan's Big Three
  • Korea EXIM to examine ship orders before granting refund guarantees
  • Hanjin and HMM discuss alliance reshuffling
  • Rig supply and demand imbalance widens in southeast Asia
  • Korean carriers heading for state control under restructuring plans
  • Vessel equipment 'at risk' if ISO fuel standard revisions passed
  • COSCO Shipyard delivers China's largest livestock carrier
  • Hermawan Herman, Executive Director of Finance of Samudera Shipping
  • Incheon expands throughput as new Vietnam service launched

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • As summer approaches, ports and governments prepare for a 'new season' of illegal immigration
  • Is Maersk ready to reinvent itself?
  • Could an e-commerce boom and 'the Amazon effect' be the saving of smaller cargo airports?
  • Union warns of danger to bigger boxships carriers plan to send into new Panama Canal locks
  • CH Robinson plans 'aggressive' expansion into Europe and Asia to help grow global forwarding business
  • Fewer pirate attacks on ships, but violence and kidnapping on the increase, says IDB
  • Etihad announces 41% rise in net profit, but is quiet on cargo revenue
  • Flights resume at Manta as Quiport builds emergency terminal after Ecuador earthquake

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • VIDEO: Stanford develops humanoid diving robot
  • ExxonMObil's five top tips for fuel switching
  • Langh to supply scrubbers for two cruise newbuilds
  • VIDEO: Study questions Panama Canal maneuvering safety
  • VIDEO: Ulstein launches first offshore wind service vessel
  • Recovering El Faro VDR requires new mission
  • Harley Marine orders two ATB tank barges from Gunderson

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • CKYHE Alliance member lines announce several service changes
  • Two lactation rooms now open at Portland International Airport
  • Three listening sessions scheduled for transport industry sleep apnea concerns
  • Service updates scheduled by G6 Alliance member carriers
  • Alaska Air Group delivers record first quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Forth Ports to offer container weighing
    Tilbury and Grangemouth to offer VGM service for shippers
  • GasLog Partners secures cash flow visibility through 2020
    Parent company to support 10%-15% annualised growth in cash distributions
  • El Faro data recorder to remain on wreck for several months
    New mission to retrieve VDR requires specialist deepwater salvage equipment
  • Results round-up
    Japan's big three share their woes while offshore gloom continues and a tanker giant tries to change
  • Subsea 7 lays up two ships and maintains profit
    Delays in client investment decisions bring uncertainty to new contract timings
  • Small is 'beautiful'
    While the charter market remains depressed on the whole, owners are making the most of a surge in Mediterranean feeder activity
  • DP World's volumes up 3.7% in the first quarter
    But domestic fall as UAE operator switches focus to higher margin cargo
  • VLGC rates bounce as market hopes for rebound
    Owners hope for seasonal up-pick in demand
  • UASC aims to speed up freight rate notices to customers
    Middle East line deploys CargoSphere cloud-based technology
  • V.Group gets Brazil oil recovery ship management boost
    Shipmanager to provide 90 crew for oil spill recovery vessels
  • Data collection progress unlikely to blunt EU MRV regulation
    Industry faces possible duplication of monitoring systems in Europe
  • Charleston sets $25 fee for weighing shipping containers
    South Carolina port aims to be the first in the US to provide VGM weighing service
  • Scorpio Tankers to focus on debt deleveraging
    Company aims to reduce net debt to capitalisation ratio to under 50%
  • ITF raises safety concerns over Panama Canal expansion
    Simulator study finds new locks are too small for safe operation
  • NYK reports 62% decline in profits
    Group hopes to see improvements in liquefied natural gas and offshore segments
  • K Line predicts smaller loss and unveils a fresh medium-term plan
    Japanese carrier to consider initiatives for stability and competitiveness as top priority, while strategically investing for growth
  • MOL posts $1.5bn losses for 2015 fiscal year
    Container shipping losses widened while dry bulk business deteriorated significantly
  • West Africa blip on global piracy downturn
    Nigeria and Ivory Coast account for two of the three hijackings in first quarter
  • Peristent offshore weakness hits Sembcorp profit
    Customers' rig delivery deferrals weighed on revenue
  • Samudera Shipping reports 53% fall in first-quarter net profit
    Fierce competition in industry will keep freight rates depressed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • NY-NJ port volume decline latest sign of reduced import demand
  • Brazil political crisis claims port minister
  • Ukraine seeks to lower costs of trans-Caspian rail route
  • India works to clear up container weighing rule confusion
  • No VGM, no admittance at Port of Houston
  • Japan's 'Big Three' container lines suffer
  • Non-Russian trucking companies face steep border fees
  • Global regulators to zero in on Ocean Alliance market share
  • Charleston tacks away from other US ports in container weighing
  • Global piracy attacks decline, but new hot spots flare
  • Slowing volumes hit India logistics provider's profit
  • Profits at top Japan airlines mask cargo weakness
  • CMA CGM takes aim at air cargo market with new lobster container
  • DP World defies market in first quarter
  • Inventories remain full, depressing US freight demand
  • Regional trade fuels traffic rise at Incheon port
  • Cash-strapped carriers bank on Korea's biggest new shipowner

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Exmar's first-quarter profit holds steady
    Nicolas Saverys-led company sees impact in medium gas carrier market.
  • Harley Marine orders two barges
    Harley Franco-led diversified services firm is growing fleet this year.
  • Kirby reports Q1 profit drop of 24%
    US-based owner of inland and coastal tank barges sees weak, but stable market.
  • Half of VLGCs head from US Gulf to Asia
    US energy logistics firm also sees potential for ethylene export terminal
  • Geden Lines fixes handy chemical quartet
    Trafigura reportedly hires Malta-flagged ships for three months at $10,250 per day.
  • United Nations blacklists Elektrans tanker
    Security council agrees to Libyan ambassador's request in row over crude cargo.
  • Piracy off West Africa gets worse
    A report from IMB suggests 44 seafarers have been kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea so far this year.
  • Global Ship Lease notches Q1 profit
    Ian Webber-led company sees revenue gain in wake of last year's OOCL deals
  • Precious axes three more ultramaxes
    Thai owner tears up Taizhou Sanfu bulker contracts and wins discounts on remaining five ships.
  • Mitsui Engineering makes less
    Japanese shipbuilder beats its own forecast for the 12 months to 31 March, but reports weaker result.
  • LNG momentum keeps GasLog payout stable
    New York-listed partnership starts 2016 with a bigger net profit in line with the company's forecast.
  • Iino sees earnings slip in year to 31 March
    But Japanese tanker and bulker owner more hopeful for current year.
  • Meiji forecast chopped by a fraction
    Diversified Japanese owner expects slightly lower full year revenue and net income.
  • Namura nearly doubles profit forecast
    Japanese shipbuilder raises its expectations for full year after securing a VLCC slot last month.
  • Yusuf Cepnioglu battle
    Read the latest news and the backstory of this containership grounding and wreck removal.
  • CSDC delivers on forecast to double profit
    Chinese state tanker owner pushes up earnings in the first quarter as revenue edged up.
  • Sinokor places products pair up for sale
    Major Korean owner looking to offload tanker brace following conclusion of time charters.
  • Shell cancels huge $4.6bn FLNG order at Samsung
    Three floating units due by 2023 axed due to worsening market conditions, shipyard says.
  • BBC teams with Peters & May on yacht transport
    German owner offers deck space on its 150 ships to UK logistics group.
  • ITF raises concerns over Panama locks
    Safety study highlights potential dangers of transit in the expanded canal, but canal chiefs reject findings.
  • NS United hit by bulker slump
    Japanese owner sees annual earnings chopped in half as revenue falls.
  • Hyundai Heavy to carry out white-collar cull
    Newly profitable yard to chop a quarter of its executives, with the rest taking a 50% pay cut.
  • ADSB makes more in 2015
    Abu Dhabi shiprepairer working on new floating dock as profit rises.
  • Subsea 7 stacks seven as profit dips
    Oslo-listed offshore operator's cost-cutting keeps earnings drop to minimum.
  • Impairments push K Line to JPY 51.5bn loss
    Write downs related to fourth quarter restructuring takes its toll at the smallest of Japan's big three.
  • Loan impairments double to $144m at DNB Bank
    Norwegian lender says first quarter saw deterioration of shipping and offshore portfolio, with more losses to come.
  • NYK sees full-year numbers slump by 62%
    Shipowner says steady appearance of new ULCS has been driving an oversupply of tonnage.
  • DVB and HSH grant Globus Maritime breathing room
    Greek owner agrees deal to relax loan covenants as well as defer instalment loan payments.
  • DryShips pays nearly $67m to related parties
    More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • The money chase
  • Global TMS Comes of Age
  • Staying nimble
  • Progress on port productivity
  • The Bottom Line: Underused supply chain process options
  • Executive Summary: Transportation Procurement Report
  • CIO Insight: Let technology be a brand builder
  • Compliance 360: Ports gain DOT respect
  • Ocean Transport: Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees beyond gloom
  • Container Analytics: 2016 transpacific container rate negotiation primer
  • Air Transport: Cuban cargo crisis?
  • Executive Moves: COSCO Pacific and "K" Line
  • U.S. DOT: Fatal truck crashes on the decline
  • UPS increases Q1 net income, revenues
  • Port of Houston: No VGM documentation, no load
  • Japanese carriers report losses in container operations for 2015-16
  • California bill aims to help marine terminal operators reduce emissions
  • NTSB: Specialized equipment needed to recover El Faro's 'black box'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • NWE to Asia fuel oil arb set to open in May as VLCC rates hit 21-month low
    The route was last cheaper in July 2014.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Indian arrivals double with record demand
    China landings fall to 20 from 25.
  • UN adds Libyan tanker to sanctions list after 'illicit' loading
    The vessel will remain on the list until July 26, "unless terminated earlier," the UN said in a statement.
  • Competition intense for heavy fuel oil in St Petersburg: sources
    Wide range exists between indicated prices.
  • Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker craft operator license holders
    Discrepancies, wrongful declarations in records found.
  • BMS United Bunkers merges with International Bunker Services
    Merger will strengthen BMS United's position in Asia.
  • Panamax container ships to add to glut as Panama Canal widens
    Many of them will be redeployed in the intra-Asia routes, Asia-Oceania, Asia-India subcontinent and North Asia-Southeast Asia routes.
  • BW LPG signs charter deals for three VLGCs with Japanese firm
    Company also agreed to time charter-in two VLGC newbuilds.

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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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