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BRIEFS
September 1, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim back in the black in Q2 but remains red in H1
  • Trans-Pac spot rates to US east/west coast fall despite rise in Asian imports
  • Seaspan time-charters newbuilds to 2 separate carriers and sells four boxships
  • Japan's container trade growth to be led by exports in 2017, index shows
  • NYK to test autonomous box ship in the Pacific Ocean in 2019
  • First retrofitted LNG containership takes to the sea
  • Wan Hai Lines plans direct services from Taiwan to Cambodia
  • Brazil explores proposal to privatise dredging operations at seaports
  • Airlines support relief efforts for victims of tropical storm Harvey
  • Suparna starts new B747 freighter China-Germany service
  • Air transport associations demand action to cut delays at EU airports

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Bahri Ship Management complies with EU CO2 emission plan requirements ahead of schedule
  • Container equipment leasing rates seen under stress
  • Maersk Line enables first ever import of fresh fruits into the NCR region
  • OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III), MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA
  • ZIM achieves improved results in Q2
  • Developments in port calls on Asia-Europe trade
  • Port of Houston remains closed in Harvey aftermath
  • Qatar Airways Cargo enhances pharma product offering
  • Demonetisation was immensely beneficial to the Indian economy & people, says Finance Ministry
  • India & China ask WTO to consider eliminating the trade-distorting farm subsidies of developed countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More than «American first»
  • Introducing new generation of toll terminals
  • Icelandair DC-3 accompanies Breitling globetrotter
  • 22,311 pallets set new single-day record
  • DHL shoulders fair and event logistics in Frankfurt
  • Duisport ever higher in list of world's top 40 ports
  • United Cargo implements e-AWB at SEA and SFO
  • Mexican railway to serve new US rail terminal
  • K Line going for zero emissions in ports
  • Danske Bank sums up positively
  • Tackling the lack of HGV drivers in Switzerland
  • Russia's biggest air cargo terminal opening this month
  • Enns - Piraeus port direct
  • Gqabu elected VP of intercontinental maritime body
  • Is 2017 the turning point for global container market?
  • Maiden trip for Bertschi's 30'000th tank container
  • Qatar Airways continues service upgrades in South Asia

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Hurricane Harvey hits US refineries
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to reduce capacity of one dock
  • HHIC may not sell energy units after all
  • HMM books VLCCs at DSME, large container ships at HHIC
  • Maersk offshore vessel sinkings caused by multiple collisions
  • Oil tankers drag Sovcomflot to 2Q17 loss, but play key role in its future recovery
  • Polaris Shipping to issue USD62 million of bonds
  • Yangzijiang raises USD154 million for new business from share placement
  • What Hamburg Sud deal means to SeaLand, Caribbean hubs
  • Singapore's top bunker suppliers lose licence for dishonest practices

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Mumbai supply chains still tangled after worst rain for a decade
  • Peak season demand reduces laid-up container tonnage to two-year low
  • Benoit Dumont succeeds Ludwig Bertsch at the helm of Unilode
  • Bis Henderson recruits new consultants to extend its global reach
  • MPC boosts its containership feeder fleet

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • VIDEO: LCS 9 sucessfully completes acceptance trials
  • Blank Rome issues guidance on Hurricane Harvey insurance recovery
  • USCG continues post-Harvey port assessments
  • Damen Shipyards Sharjah lays keel for ASD tug
  • TxDOT awards ferry design contract
  • PPL Shipyard cancels two jack-up contracts
  • DryShips gets an SEC subpoena
  • Three more LNG carriers to have Wärtsilä reliquefaction units

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Yard Talk | How much is Beijing willing to pay?
    After the South Korean shipbuilding haemorrhage in offshore, now it is China's turn
  • Barge waiting times still fluctuating at Rotterdam and Antwerp
    Congestion surcharge remains despite situation improving in the last few weeks
  • HMM orders $162m boxship pair from Hanjin Heavy Industries
    11,000-teu duo to be deployed on Asia to east coast of South America routes
  • HSH increases lending to shipping industry
    Bailed-out lender 'increasingly becoming normal bank', says Ermisch
  • Grounded bulk carrier in Baltic Sea refloated
    Star of Sawara will proceed to Kalundborg for inspections
  • Consolidation is driving digitalisation
    Container shipping has been slow to digitalise but is rapidly seeing the benefits
  • US-Asia VLGC trades disrupted by Harvey
    Middle East VLGC markets get a boost as buyers seek to plug supply gaps
  • Capesize earnings dip but optimism prevails
    Despite the slight week-on-week fall, market sentiment is still strong on loadings from Brazil
  • Container losses fall despite major incidents
    Regulatory efforts and moves by lines themselves have seen the number of containers lost overboard fall in recent years
  • Confidence in shipping's risk management improves
    Industry pats itself on the back but market threats persist
  • MPC Capital first-half numbers fall
    Parent of rapidly-expanding MPC Containerships registers reduced earnings before tax
  • Cosco Shipping to introduce new investors for OOIL acquisition
    Recruiting investors from shipping and related industries will help maintain OOIL's Hong Kong listing
  • The great 22,000 teu ship race
    MSC and CMA CGM push the bigger is better agenda
  • Data Hub:Trade Statistics
    Outlook for third-quarter trade is positive
  • DVB loses $600m in first half, with shipping to blame
    Provisions raised five times over, says Bedranowsky
  • Extrapolating Murphy's Law
    There is enough to worry about in all the things that can go wrong in a ship at sea, without...
  • China Merchants Port profit boosted by stake sale in CIMC
    Group saw $103.9m gain from sale of CIMC shares
  • Monsoon floods hit port operations in Mumbai
    Operations are expected to be suspended until further notice
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard closes dock at Ulsan amid dearth of projects
    Dock to be temporarily closed for three months following a dock closure at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Gunsan facility
  • Ship Finance International shrinks dividend by 22%
    John Fredriksen-linked company prepares for tanker market weakness and sister firm Seadrill's upcoming restructuring
  • Strong currents hamper Corpus Christi drillship salvage operations
    Port has opened internal waterway to small vessels but remains closed to commercial traffic
  • Cosco Shipping Development forms joint venture microfinance firm
    New venture to offer financial services to small and medium firms in the shipping and logistics industry
  • Yangzijiang to raise over $150m from share placement
    Proceeds to be used to finance new investments and business expansion
  • Daily Briefing
  • Belships extends time charter with Cargill
    Extension to bring in $2m in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation
  • MPC Container Ships adds six to fleet
    Vessels purchased from various owners for $57m in total
  • New Zim boss keeps focus on profitability
    Chief executive Eli Glickman says small niche carriers can be more flexible than lines stuck in alliances
  • SEC issues subpoena to DryShips
    Inquiry covers stock purchase agreements with Kalani that raised nearly $700m for George Economou-led firm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Rising demand cuts down idle ship numbers
  • Houston to reopen container terminals Friday
  • Itaguai port pins hopes on extra trans-Atlantic calls
  • Hurricane Harvey logistics resource fact sheet
  • Kerry Logistics bets on Asia-Europe rail after strong quarter
  • MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels
  • Maersk expands Indian temperature-controlled service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Port Houston readies to accept boxships
    Two major container terminals serving the US Gulf Coast expect to be open Friday.
  • JX Ocean VLCC sale shows stable asset values
    Sinokor tipped to have taken veteran tanker at between $21m and $22m.
  • Hurricane Harvey hobbles major shipping corridor
    But operational problems and short-term reduced cargo demands could give way to positives elsewhere for shipping
  • Storm triggers much needed support vessel work
  • Atlantica buys boxship and inks kamsarmax at China's Jiangsu Hantong
  • Blackstone seeks out buyers for trio of veteran aframaxes
  • Coral Shipping expands again
  • Flex locks away sublet LNG carrier duo on term deals
  • Jamaica set for upgrade to FSRU as power needs grow
    One of two small-size, unemployed floating regas units rumoured to be in the running for a new role in the Caribbean
  • Cyprus revisits FSRU solution 10 years after plan scrapped
  • Nexans expands cable layer fleet with sub-$150m order in Croatia
    Another cable maker gearing up with vessel investments to cash in on rise in offshore renewable energy
  • Foremost Maritime back at Oshima for kamsarmax bulker pair
  • Bahri Dry order ends Hyundai Vinashin bulker drought
  • Olam International finally takes plunge into shipowning
    Trader with a previous dislike for owning vessels has followed industry trend and swooped for four ultramaxes costing $80m
  • Oldendorff buys Chinese bulker for firm $14m
  • Bangladeshi MPP set for auction to settle yard claim
  • Kmarin sells supramax sistership
  • Singa Star offloads another cape
  • Chios readies sale of cash cow bulker
  • Stealth seeks to sell second MR tanker
  • Repsol takes RS Tankers suezmax long-term
  • Sale of ex-Livanos chemical tankers nears completion
    String of bank-led auctions leaves single unit of Zhenjiang-built sextet to go
  • Genco goes in pursuit of a $1bn marriage
    President and chief executive John Wobensmith says shipowner's focus is on gaining 'bellwether' market cap primarily through the mergers-and-acquisitions channel
  • CWR takes fresh approach to carbon
  • Hammonia fuel savings retrofit test falls short
    Insufficient operating information prior to modification blunts results but fuel savings sufficient to trigger profit-sharing clause
  • Online auction start-up aims to cut bunker costs
    Start-up aims to drive down further already squeezed margins in bunkering industry.
  • Airbus is helping maritime cyber security site take off
    Deal with European aircraft manufacturer promises security and performance for anonymous maritime information portal
  • Iliopoulos linked to Maersk Tankers handy buy
  • TS Shipping posts another strong year
  • Soechi buys Torm tanker for close to $11m

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • RMS: Damage from Harvey could reach $90b
    According to global risk modeling and analytics firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS), economic losses from Hurricane Harvey could cost as m...
  • Kerry Logistics thrives in first half 2017
    Kerry Logistics recorded net earnings of $576 million Hong Kong (U.S. $73.6 million) on revenues of HK $13.7 billion for the first half of ...
  • Cargo shipping tech specialist MTI completes blockchain pilot
    Seattle-based logistics company Marine Transport International (MTI), in conjunction with London-based technology company Agility Sciences,...
  • IATA-FIATA joint air cargo program takes off in Canada
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have introdu...
  • U.S. investigates Canadian paper imports for dumping
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations to determine if uncoated groundwood paper...
  • Narvar acquires Indian logistics startup
    San Francisco-based Narvar, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm, has acquired Indian logistics startup GoPigeon. Financial terms of the de...
  • Llamasoft, Zipline partner on drone deliveries of medical supplies
    Supply chain optimization technology firm LLamasoft has partnered with drone delivery system company Zipline to deliver urgent medical supp...
  • TRAC expands premium chassis pools, services at largest U.S. ports
    New Jersey-based intermodal chassis pool manager and equipment supplier TRAC Intermodal is expanding the availability of its relatively new...
  • New training program developed to help reefer truckers meet regulatory requirements
    The International Refrigerated Transportation Association has developed a free new training program that it says will help drivers of tempe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • ARA fuel oil inventories surge to 21-week high on closed arbitrage to Asia
    Fuel oil inventories rose by 27% or 296,000 metric tons to 1.374 million mt in the week to August 31.
  • Mixed effect on European, African bunkers from Brazilian supply glitch
    Suppliers have reported increased buying interest at Port Elizabeth South Africa, Walvis Bay, Namibia and Las Palmas, Spain as a result of the Brazilian supply glitch.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel premium over HSFO barges reaches four-week low
    The premium of bunker fuel at Rotterdam over high sulfur fuel oil barges narrowed to its weakest point in over four weeks Wednesday amid increased buying interest for barges.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Persian Gulf vs Red Sea freight premium disappears as Harvey disrupts trade
    There is more demand to load distillate cargoes for delivery into ports in the West, and this has completely reversed the situation.
  • Libya detains 20 Filipino seafarers for alleged fuel smuggling: report
    The Liberian-flagged tanker Levantwas carrying more than 6 million liters (1.6 million gallons) of gasoline.
  • FEATURE: LPG bunkering - debate intensifies, but ground reality not so near
    "Split incentives" acts as an impediment to LPG bunkering.
  • Japan may seek UN oil embargo against North Korea
    - China unlikely to go along with proposed embargo - North Korea relies on decades-old aid deal for crude supply - President Trump pushes for stronger response

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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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