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February 15, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore port starts off new year with 5.2pc surge in box throughput
  • Maersk Line introduces new Asia-Europe and Transpacific services
  • Rotterdam box volume up 1.2pc as freight throughput slips 1.1pc in 2016
  • Commerzbank warns of continuing losses with shipping loans
  • FESCO starts fast freight train service between Vladivostok and Moscow
  • FedEx launches 'Fulfilment' product for SMEs e-commerce services
  • K + N launches new packaging solution for consumers
  • HACTL handles 60 show jumping horses from Liege for HK equestrian event
  • New Super Hercules freighter is to target e-commerce sector
  • Etihad Cargo's 2016 cargo volume remains flat at 592,700 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • Allcargo Logistics reports increased revenue from operations in Q3 2016-17
  • CMA CGM upgrades offer between Northern Europe & Eastern Mediterranean Sea with improved NC Levant service
  • New ISO standard for safe bunkering of LNG-fuelled ships
  • Shreyas Shipping acquiring new vessels for coastal deployment
  • APSEZ PAT grows by 38 pc in 9M FY17
  • Busan delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Mumbai trade bids farewell to Eddy Baron Bruyninckx at Port of Antwerp's reception in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Second hybrid shunting loco in action
  • Stronger through an acquisition
  • Sensors send wagon information
  • UECC names LNG-powered car carrier
  • New faces for IT firm Inet Logistics
  • Belarusian airlines mark big cargo surge
  • Rising sales
  • Papendick leads Talke's German business
  • Eastern Mediterranean update by CMA CGM
  • Swiss railways and intelligent freight cars
  • Ural Airlines expanding cargo reach
  • Stand-out year for road haulage
  • 2 new for 2M
  • RZD to invest in Russian north-south corridor
  • Law firm's new counsel in Singapore
  • Qatar Cargo adds "Pharma Express" options

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • Tanker sale-leaseback transactions on the upswing
  • India's Petronet buys 26% stake in LNG carrier
  • January vessel orders drop to 26-year low
  • Concordia Maritime announces third sale-leaseback deal
  • Avance Gas expects improvement after a tough 2017
  • Singapore to import spot LNG in second half of 2017
  • HMM to get USD632 million from state-backed ship finance company
  • DPW plans Jebel Ali-style integrated port and zone for Senegal
  • Charter revenues weigh down Singapore Shipping Corp's profits
  • Box supply threat as lessors put orders on hold until Hanjin units recovered
  • Oil market still cautious despite OPEC-led cuts in January
  • Dynamics change in nickel ore trade
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings to collaborate with property developer and steel mill

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • London Gateway wins first Asia-Europe liner service in shipping alliance reshuffle
  • Cargolux eyes partnerships with belly carriers in bid for new ACMI business
  • Analysis: acquisitive DSV - market predator or prey for PE?
  • Dockers' union issues threat to Spanish trade over employment law revision
  • Walmart cuts contracts with Korean shipping after Hanjin collapse
  • 'Major blaze' on APL containership off South Africa
  • EU sharpens competition tools to face Gulf carrier challenge

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • Lake Assault Boats to build powerful fireboat for Pittsburgh
  • Failed to use USCG approved BWMS, faces civil penalty
  • Lifejacket issue keeps Majesty of the Seas in port
  • Tropical newbuilds to have MAN propulsion packages
  • Aker BioMarine orders NOK 1 billion krill vessel at Vard
  • BUKH names Laborde as U.S. marine diesel distributor

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • Concordia inks third sale and leaseback deal
    Unnamed Japanese buyer to pay $36m for product tanker and re-sell in nine years
  • Navios Maritime shifts to net loss
    Fourth-quarter results include a $10m impairment loss on the sale of its 2000-built 52,073 dwt ultra handymax vessel
  • Supramax rates fall in Atlantic but flourish in Pacific
    Port disruption hampers coal shipments to China
  • Avance cash cushion to soften VLGC fleet capacity crunch
    Avance boss stays relaxed despite 2017 storm clouds
  • Vessel gas leak kills crew member
    Three more are injured on board general cargo vessel Vimaru Pearl
  • Gulf of Guinea piracy doubles
    Dryad Maritime report highlights regional perils in West Africa as Yemeni civil war poses new threat in the Indian Ocean
  • London Club loses Cosco account in wake of China Shipping fusion
    State-owned giant to change P&I providers
  • Avance falls into the red
    Difficult to see short-term recovery of freight market, says Oslo-listed VLGC owner
  • Singapore LNG terminal to expand capacity by 2018
    City state is on track to develop LNG trading and shipping hub with expanded SLNG terminal, minister says
  • Korean state ship finance firm to buy HMM shares and debt
    KSC also plans to enter sale and leaseback deals for about 10 of HMM's boxships
  • Calls for extra vigilance in Sulu Sea as crew abductions continue
    Two reported cases in January, with 16 crew members still being held for ransom
  • Troubled Gulf Navigation wins boost from casting off liabilities
    Group seeks external debt financing and disputes resolution to shore up its future
  • Mexico corn bill could spur seaborne trade
    Supramax and panamax vessels could take advantage of potential growth in grain trade to Mexico from Brazil and Argentina
  • Crackdown on Southeast Asia terrorists forces criminals out to sea
    Politics may be stumbling block to recent concerted regional efforts to tackle issue
  • Unipec moves mega tanker TI Europe to China's eastern coast
    Chinese trader moved world's largest tanker from Middle East to China's Zhoushan port
  • India should build port industrial zones to slash transport costs
    Industrial zones would avoid infrastructure bottlenecks and cut average inland logistics costs by up to 68%
  • CMA CGM upgrades NC Levant service
    Group to operate service along with Seago and Hamburg Süd
  • Golar LNG eyes $400m private bond offering
    Updated: Bonds can be converted into cash, common stock or a combination of both
  • Mandatory flow meters fail to damp Singapore bunker volumes
    Latest figures confound fears that requirement for bunker sellers to install mass flow meters would drive away volumes
  • Singapore Shipping Corp seeks acquisition opportunities
    Shipowner on the prowl despite sluggish agency and logistics business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • US watchdog: No way to tell if importers gain from C-TPAT
  • Rising fuel prices driving up US trucking costs
  • Everglades faces headwinds in targeting Mexico, Asia growth
  • Longshore pension fund can seek Hanjin debts from parent
  • Adani Ports outpaces public Indian port growth
  • Coastal cooperation benefits top Indian carrier
  • DP World seeks to replicate Jebel Ali in Senegal
  • Slow recovery of Hanjin boxes sparks shortage fears

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • US detains Royal Caribbean cruiseship
    Coast Guard says Majesty of the Seas held up due to lifesaving equipment deficiencies.
  • Poten to expand Houston broker desk
    Additional employees come in response to growing US role as energy exporter.
  • Aframax and LR2 tanker rates bounce
    Caribbean markets tighten for aframaxes, easing pessimism that reigned last week.
  • Steadily improving
    Boxship rates continue to be marginally on the rise and ConTex gains one more point this week.
  • Golar LNG in $350m 'growth capital' raise
    Pricing of notes issue has Tor Olav Troim-linked company with funding to support three FLNG projects.
  • Romania's SNO swells profit score
    Hull builder pushes up annual earnings after winning 12-ship deal in 2016.
  • Navios Partners profit tops estimates
    Owner takes loss on vessel sale, but debt lowered and charter rates show improvement.
  • Diana Containerships edges rate up
    Greek owner fixes post-panamax to CMA CGM for extra $690 per day.
  • Farstad sends two PSVs to Egypt
    Norwegian owner finds at least three months of work for offshore duo.
  • Diana Shipping loss smaller than feared
    New York-listed bulker owner beats quarterly forecasts but 2016 marks its fourth annual loss in a row.
  • China Shipbuilding cancels yard injection plan
    Parent company of Chinese state-owned group will not complete current streamlining project.
  • Shipping forces Credit Suisse provisions higher
    Swiss lender blames maritime market for rise in fourth quarter loan losses.
  • Korea Shipping to buy 10 HMM boxships
    Korean state fund also pumping in $633m through debt and share purchases to shore up owner's capital base.
  • Morgan Stanley upgrades Scorpio Tankers stock
    Increased rating comes as dividend overhang has been removed and president Robert Bugbee believes it's time to go 'risk on'
  • Dof Subsea lands Prelude FLNG contract
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner enters into agreement with Technip for one of its MSVs.
  • One dead, three hurt after gas leak
    Seafarers overcome by fumes on Vietnamese cargoship in Malaysia.
  • Dohle boxship suffers 50-metre hull gash
    Danish military says it cannot be sure oil spotted on beach is from grounded Victoria.
  • Concordia Maritime in third leaseback deal
    Chief executive Kim Ullman says the owner has freed up $50m from the transactions which could support opportunistic investments.
  • Viking loses more with its PSVs idle
    Offshore vessel owner posts bigger fourth quarter loss as utilisation plummets.
  • Fire under control on APL Austria
    Firefighters stayed on burning vessel overnight following incident off South Africa.
  • Bourbon wins African pipelay work
    French offshore group sending MPSV to Gabon for Total contract.
  • Cash comfort for Avance Gas amid quarterly loss
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner posts quarterly numbers slightly ahead of forecasts with bank balance a positive factor.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • Virginia Port Authority begins work on terminal expansion
    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA)said work has commenced on a $320 million expansion project at the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) co...
  • Commentary: Managing risk in the global supply chain
    The World Economic Forum defines global risk as an uncertain event that, if it occurs, can cause significant negative impact for several co...
  • FMC reviews 33 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 33 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • ILA, USMX to hold informal talks this week
    Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)will meet with management representatives in Florida starting Wednesday for in...
  • Reverse logistics takes off
    As consumers are turning away from purchasing products in traditional brick-and-mortar stores in favor of buying those same goods online, t...
  • Executive Moves: CFI and Armitt Group
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock CFI appoints vice president, logistics and vice president, sales, while the Armitt Group names new finance ...
  • Walmart ends contracts with Korean shippers
    Walmart, the United States' largest brick and mortar retailer, has terminated all contracts with Korean shippers, according to the Korea Ti...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Prima Marine trader to join Oldendorff Carriers as bunker manager
    Veryan Bell, formerly a senior bunker trader at Dubai-based Prima Marine, will join Oldendorff Carriers' Hamburg office as bunker manager
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Brightoil posts surprise positive profit alert on growing bunker margins
    Company reports growth in trading and bunkering sales volumes and margins
  • FUTURES: Crude stable amid cut compliance, focus on global balance
  • ISO 20519:2017 LNG bunkering standard to promote safe, sustainable shipping
    New standard will provide more clarity on key aspects of LNG bunkering as shipowners turn to LNG to meet stricter regulations
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • DRY BULK: Capesize TCE falls below $1,000/day on Australia-China iron ore route
    Demand-supply fundamentals continue to dominate
  • OPEC sees 2017 call on its crude at 32.14 million b/d
    Total non-OPEC supply will increase 200,000 b/d in 2017 to 57.4 million b/d, OPEC projected

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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
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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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