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BRIEFS
May 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Greece to seek increased Chinese investments in port projects
  • One CMA CGM vessel leaves China every 3 hours within OCEAN Alliance
  • Expanded Panama Canal welcomes biggest box ship to date
  • US trade deficits with Mexico and Japan in goods hit decade high
  • Malaysia's Wesport to spend US$180 on building out new terminal at Port Klang
  • Indonesia's New Priok terminal set to transform south-east Asian shipping
  • Somali piracy returns costing shipping US$1.7 billion
  • Maersk innovation pioneer to drive disruptive sustainability for Nor-Shipping
  • UPS names Mark Vale as growth and emerging markets president
  • HK mobile smuggling racket busted in India, 11 officers transferred
  • Cargo plane carrying UPS packages crash in West Virginia killing two
  • Schiphol Cargo handles record volumes in Q1

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • 'No hiding place' for sub-standard shipping
  • Baltic Dry Index falls 10 points
  • Business restructuring at COSCO Shipping International (Singapore)
  • Dachser introduces weekly LCL railway service from China to Europe
  • DP World wins Dubai Quality Award
  • Global maritime piracy up in first quarter of 2017
  • InterManager expandsglobal membership, including first ship registry member
  • International publication lists Ganga cruise as one of the 'six river cruises to take in 2017'
  • New CMA CGM agency in Iran
  • SCFI rates fall
  • NMPT saves life of ship crew
  • Roundtable discusses ways to expand US-India collaboration in supply chain & infrastructure initiatives
  • Finance Minister calls upon Japanese companies to set up facilities in India
  • India & Georgia to complete feasibility study for proposed Free Trade Agreement in 6 months
  • Mid-term review of Foreign Trade Policy to be completed early to synchronise roll out with GST
  • Monitoring of export obligation fulfilment under EPCG & Advance Authorisation Schemes
  • Update on GST roll out

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "In times of change"
  • Foundations for digitalisation in place
  • Expanded intermodal service capabilities in UK
  • Four times larger
  • Chinese investing in wagon plant in Canada
  • Thome opens new training grounds
  • New rail competence centre in Stuttgart
  • Two new long-term leases signed
  • Budapest airport to open new express freight facilities
  • Hugo Trumpy on the move for Intermarine
  • Saddle Creek adds new business development director
  • Presenting favourable figures for 2016
  • Up to 120 freight trains per day
  • EIB warehousing loan for Barcelona port
  • Air Cargo Europe starts under good auspices
  • Opening up in Munich

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • North Korean shipping sanctions take on urgency in US
  • Goldin portfolio management platform seals its first deal
  • New player shakes up the e-procurement pricing model
  • RCCL confirms two Icon-class orders from Meyer Turku
  • Cracks found on another Polaris ore carrier
  • Crew fears prompt benchmarking move
  • DP World launches investigation into Jebel Ali accident
  • Marine sector warned of physical cyber threat
  • Nordic American Tankers swings to loss in Q1 2017
  • DHT board rejects Frontline offer - again
  • Regional port overcapacity a necessity to beat congestion, says Erasmus professor
  • US maritime commission clarifies Big Three merger decision
  • Vallianz Holdings issues profit warning for 2016, Q1 2017
  • Samsung HI resumes work partially, DSME, HMD continue with cost cuts
  • COSCO Shipping International widens losses, sells yards to parent
  • Pan Ocean pursues Sinoriches for USD1.4 million
  • Baltic Dry Index marks third consecutive week of falls

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • Contship Italia eyes growing intermodal business as Gioia Tauro battles for transhipment traffic
  • Nerves jangle as shippers and forwarders wait to hear who is bankrolling Yang Ming
  • CarPal helps logistics operators break into e-commerce last-mile services
  • KLIA Customs seizes record haul of pangolin scales from Africa
  • Training gears up as port of Liverpool eyes a return to its glory days
  • Etihad calls up Ray Gammell as interim CEO to replace Hogan
  • VIDEO: Quay crane collapse at Jebel Ali causes only minor injuries

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • UAE bulk port orders Damen ASD 2913 tug
  • VIDEO: OSU picks Gulf Island to build research vessels
  • FMC clarifies why it rejected Tripartite Agreement
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo steps up cooperation with Mitsui
  • OSV fleet's DCF value is 2.5 times its market value
  • Wartsila invests in turbocharger service capabilities

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • NAT's difference of opinion
    Nordic American Tankers' annual report and first-quarter results make for two very different reads
  • Merchant ship fired upon by skiffs off Iran
    Attack followed by suspicious approach on second vessel in same area
  • Onassis buys new suezmax duo from Arcadia
    Legendary tanker name takes 2017 spending to about $275m as seller welcomes fourth of six-ship HHI tanker series
  • Scorpio Tankers sells another two MR product tankers
    Continued asset disposal by bullish owner could raise eyebrows as total sold this year hits 10 vessels
  • Capital Maritime fixes first of five ex-Hanjin containerships
    Neo-panamax Hanjin China is renamed Athenian and fixed for four to six months at $33,000 per day
  • Handysize bulker earnings post weekly loss again amid weak Pacific demand
    Weighted average at 19-day low but some trades could recover later this month
  • Data Hub: Charter Rates
    Fixture activity on the wane and rates stagnating, but owners will go into the quiet summer period better prepared than last year
  • NAT posts first-quarter net loss
    But result is substantially improved from the fourth quarter of last year
  • Trafigura unlocks Myanmar market for bigger product tankers
    Subsidiary Puma Energy opens the country's largest fuel terminal and largest marine jetty for MR tankers
  • SHI to unveil comprehensive safety plan by June
    Move comes as shipbuilder resumes partial operations after crane accident that claimed six lives
  • Rotterdam port authorities take over container rail service
    Goal is to boost service competitiveness and ensure further environmental sustainability
  • Vopak inks joint venture to develop gas terminal in Canada
    Location will allow shorter shipping times for gas carriers to Asia as compared with the US Gulf coast
  • Algoma net losses widen on a lack of vessel contract gains
    Weaker seasonal demand and vessel dry docking schedule also to blame
  • DHT shoots down latest Frontline offer
    DHT walks Frontline through its reasoning to show 'just how off the mark' the offer was
  • FMC clarifies stance on Japanese lines' pre-merger talks
    Proposed tripartite agreement falls outside the Shipping Act's scope

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • Amazon, CVS, DollarTree fuel Kansas City distribution boom
  • Fewer 'no shows' key to service contract evolution
  • E-commerce imbalance tips ArcBest into loss
  • Japanese container trade shows signs of improvement
  • Panamax ship values jump on rising charter rates
  • Shippers partly to blame for port congestion, report argues
  • DP World probes Jebel Ali crane collapse
  • Maersk adds Pipavav to North Europe service
  • March air freight growth hits seven-year high

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • DHT tops estimates as it inks $300m loan
    New York-listed tanker owner sees smaller-than-expected dip in first-quarter earnings.
  • Eagle delivers slimmer-than-expected loss
    Supramax and ultramax specialist sees revenue rise on chartered-in ships.
  • Genco trims loss to just below estimates
    Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner ready to pursue growth.
  • Ocean Yield doubles profit in first quarter
    Kjell Inge Rokke-backed lessor eyes expansion despite weakness in offshore segment.
  • Is TEN's next buy in the VLCC sector?
    Maxim Group analyst speculates that next strategic alliance could translate into large tanker deals.
  • Drewry: vegoil and chemicals fleets rising
    Weak CPP rates push more of fleet to chemical and vegoil trades, but shakeout looms.
  • Analysts pull down NAT targets amid silence on dividend
    Credit Suisse and Maxim respond to tanker owner's quarterly report amid lender restrictions.
  • Bahri looks to team up with HHI on 'big data'
    Leading tanker owner plans deeper relationship with Korean yard for new technology.
  • Axia says size and capes key to dry recovery package
    Three buys and two hold ratings among the five new owners under coverage of Axia analyst.
  • Crane at Jebel Ali collapses after collision
    One man suffers a fractured leg and arm as CMA GMA-owned boxship hits a DP World port wall.
  • LNG carrier evades pirate attack
    Vessel came under fire after leaving Nigeria LNG's Bonny Island plant
  • Seabird secures two-month charter
    Oslo-listed seismic vessel owner set to deploy 1987-built ship in South America.
  • GasLog Partners to raise dropdown cash
    Analysts see potential for a third vessel drop-down before year's end as company raises cash.
  • Seven buyers circle HSH Nordbank
    Anbang Insurance linked to pursuit of restructuring shipping lender.
  • DNV GL in the red
    Shipping blamed for class society's first loss in 30 years.
  • DHT Holdings tipped for profitable quarter
    Analysts expect Frontline takeover target to log black numbers in opening three months of 2017.
  • LNG carrier evades piracy attack
    An LNG carrier and its crew has emerged unscathed from a piracy attack off Nigeria. The BW Group owned and managed 150,000-cbm LNG Lokoja (built 2006), which is on long-term charter to the Nigeria LNG project, is understood to have come under fire after leaving the Bonny LNG terminal at the end of April. A BW Group spokesman said: "I confirm that LNG Lokoja managed to evade pirates with defensiv
  • China hands over three Somali pirates
    Somalia to decide fate of men alleged to have attempted April bulker hijack.
  • Energean to tender for $500m FPSO
    Greek group wants unit for Karish gas project off Israel.
  • ASL Marine expects red third quarter
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner is set to report a net loss for the three-month period ended March.
  • Olympic buys brace of suezmax tankers
    Onassis company picks up pair of new tankers from fellow Greek owner, brokers say.
  • Vernicos expands with Middle Eastern tug
    Greek owner finalises first acquisition for 2017 with deal for 20-year-old ship.
  • Stoic reaction to DHT letter at Frontline
    Robert Hvide Macleod quotes 19th-century Norwegian playwright after opening latest rejection letter.
  • Baltmed reefer abandoned in South Atlantic
    Greek ship took on water after hitting iceberg; crew safe.
  • Scorpio Tankers confirms double sale
    Deal will see debt repaid and draw a writedown in the owner's second quarter numbers.
  • FMC: Big Three did not 'jump the gun'
    US commission clarifies reason for rejecting Japanese owners' boxship merger.
  • Four more ships targeted by robbers
    IMB reveals spate of boardings in Asia, Bangladesh and Venezuela.
  • Clarksons: S&P liquidity at post-crash high
    Rise in bulker, tanker and boxship deals contribute to new benchmark figures, brokerage says.
  • Parakou Shipping's CC Liu dies
    Hong Kong Shipowners Association pays tribute to founder of bulker and tanker group.
  • Analysts positive on dry cargo stock retreat
    Trio of leading analysts decline to ring alarm bells following pullback in bulker stocks and rates.
  • Crew rescued after cargoship sinks
    Oil sheen spotted after Fortuner developed crack off the Philippines.
  • Sea Trucks enters into liquidation
    Insolvency proceedings begin at Nigerian offshore group but operations continue as normal.
  • Nordic American Tankers starts 2017 in the red
    Suezmax specialist's adjusted numbers came in better than Wall Street analysts had anticipated.
  • H Vogemann heads to China for bulkers
    German owner reported to have booked four ships at Taizhou Kouan.
  • Chengxi Shipyard scoops KLC quartet
    Chinese yard wins four new bulkers from Korean owner.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • BNSF picks up steam in Q1
    Source: Angel DiBilio/Shutterstock BNSF's freight revenues from coal for the first quarter of 2017 rose 23.2 percent from last year's first ...
  • DP World inks MoU with India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
    Dubai-based port terminal operator and logistics company DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National I...
  • European Commission approves Toyota-Vanderlande deal
    The European Commission (EC) has approved the acquisition of Netherlands-based Vanderlande by Toyota Industries Corp. under the EU Merger R...
  • Big containerships arrive on both coasts
    Both the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and the Virginia Port Authority have seen record size containerships call their term...
  • ATSG's net earnings, revenues soar in Q1
    Air Transport Services Group, Inc., (ATSG) a provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation, reported net earnings of $10 millio...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments rise in April
    Iron ore shipments in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5.8 million tons in April 2017, an 8.8 percent increase from the same...
  • CargoLogicAir receives third Boeing 747 freighter
    British cargo airline CargoLogicAir (CLA) has received its third Boeing 747 freighter in the last 18 months, the company said in a statemen...
  • FMC reviews 24 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 24 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • Trump would 'certainly consider' raising gas tax
    President Donald Trump said he would "certainly consider" raising the federal gas taxto fund infrastructure development during an interview...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: Traders looking past US crude draws amid major selloff
    - Strong US refinery activity stokes oversupply concerns - Money managers bearish across oil futures complex - Traders downplaying streak of crude stock draws
  • Oil futures rise slightly on possible OPEC supply deal extension
    NYMEX June crude settled 21 cents higher at $46.43/b. ICE July Brent settled up 24 cents at $49.34/b.
  • Panama Canal Gatun locks maintenance postponed: authority
    Routine lock maintenance that had been tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday has been postponed. No date has been set for the maintenance.
  • St. Petersburg bunker prices hit 5-month low on falling crude
    The Russian Baltic port of St. Petersburg is experiencing the lowest price levels for 380 CST fuel oil, used as bunker fuel for shipping, for five months
  • ANALYSIS: Iraq's rising fuel oil exports a sign of refinery issues, growing militias
    - Iraq reduced fuel oil injection into crude stream this year - Now exporting 200,000 mt/month from Khor Al-Zubair - Fuel oil shipped to Fujairah and then Singapore
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude remains higher on Saudi minister's comments
  • ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings completed for 3.037 mil mt traded in Mar
    The loading activity has taken place mostly at terminals in Singapore, and southern Malaysia, which are in the Straits region.
  • ANALYSIS: As prices fall, OPEC looks to Q3 for optimism
    - OPEC officials maintain market is rebalancing - Cut extension details still in flux - Market has priced in extension, say analysts
  • Saudi Oil Minister Falih confident output cut deal will be extended by 6 months or more
  • India's HPCL mid-May bunker stock arrival to ease Mumbai tightness
    About 10,000 mt of 380 CST bunker fuel was loaded from HPCL's refinery in Visakhapatnam Thursday.

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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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