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September 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July
  • UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU
  • 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports
  • SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results
  • Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade
  • Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks
  • Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August
  • Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador
  • Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal
  • Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20
  • United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers
  • DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • "K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry
  • Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement
  • Denmark takes step to boost tonnage
  • Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel
  • HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability
  • India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs
  • Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO
  • Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment
  • Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia
  • Harvey-impacted ports reopen
  • I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
  • Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation
  • New Hamad Port inaugurated
  • Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva
  • India's air cargo traffic up in June
  • Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift
  • Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Diesel - out, hybrid - in
  • 17% more volume for WFS in North America
  • Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port
  • Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows
  • UK to launch truck platooning trials
  • Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes
  • DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts
  • (No) choice in Berlin
  • JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service
  • Kössler to drive Audi logistics
  • Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth
  • Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair
  • Surefreight opens new depot in UK
  • ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia
  • First post-quake freight services starting soon
  • Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan
  • First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process
  • Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC
  • COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers
  • Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders
  • Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue
  • 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry
  • South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end
  • COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal
  • STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard
  • Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market
  • Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year
  • Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong
  • Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive
  • Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade
  • Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON
  • Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology
  • Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS
  • U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy
  • Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship
  • MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants
  • Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract
  • Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities
  • Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries
  • Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility
  • Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains
    Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected
  • Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path'
    Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner
  • US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma
    Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey
  • US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches
    NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal
  • Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn
    Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards
  • Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter
    Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June
  • Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS
    Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp
  • Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line
    First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m.
  • British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit
    Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector'
  • Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push
    Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW
  • Global box demand maintains upward trend
    Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017
  • NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards
    Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more
  • Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book
    German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months
  • Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man
    Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it
  • Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought
    Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments
  • Zim Korea appoints new chairman
    Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales
  • Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks
    How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned
  • Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation
    Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game
  • Lack of innovation threatening container shipping
    New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia...
  • Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban
    Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong
  • Marine insurance blockchain platform launched
    MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance
  • Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive
    Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers
  • Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals
    Charter deal worth about $18.8m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike
  • US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage
  • Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal
  • Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service
  • Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components
  • Average ship size in port jumps double digits
  • Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping
    Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend.
  • Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships
    US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998.
  • UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter
    Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates.
  • Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen'
    Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors.
  • Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains
    UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded'
    Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline.
  • Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS
    Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends.
  • Mermaid ties up $12m of deals
    Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts.
  • Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding
    Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner.
  • Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance
    Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform.
  • Carnival takes a "step into the future"
    Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding
  • Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home
    Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan.
  • Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates
    Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade.
  • Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs
    Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage.
  • Mercator Lines to be wound up
    Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through.
  • JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons
    Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market.
  • CSIC readies restructuring agreement
    Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon.
  • Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates
    Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters.
  • Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring
    UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders.
  • NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan
    Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal.
  • Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike
    Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard.
  • Gulf Marine extends MENA charter
    UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa.
  • Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel
    Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding.
  • K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry
    Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project.
  • Triton International looks to raise $175m
    Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company.
  • StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018
    Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry.
  • Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact
    Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge
    A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ...
  • Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop
    After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c...
  • Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme...
  • U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma
    Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is...
  • Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi
    A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ...
  • COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement
    China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi...
  • FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por...
  • New rail cargo route links China and Iran
    Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi...
  • NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month
    The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman
    TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday.
  • Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO
    Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday.
  • Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms
    NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns.
  • Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high
    The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers.
  • Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent
    Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand
    Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports
    Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29.
  • ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar
    - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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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
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%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
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
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
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
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
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
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%)
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
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
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.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
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
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
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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%
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
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
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
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
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
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%
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
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
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
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%
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
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%)
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
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
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%
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
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
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
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
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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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.
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
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
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
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.
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
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
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
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
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
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
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
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.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
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%)
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%
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
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
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
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
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
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.
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%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
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
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
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
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
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.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
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
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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