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February 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January
  • LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU
  • China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results
  • CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services
  • CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop
  • Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth
  • New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April
  • CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January
  • Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January
  • Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system
  • Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure
  • Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017
  • Liberian Registry launches innovative new website
  • Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels
  • HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year
  • Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd
  • Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year
  • Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out
  • Exports rise again in Jan. 2017
  • Plea to again allow pulses exports
  • Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stable results
  • Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents
  • Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK
  • Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development
  • Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor
  • New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service
  • MD picked for Palletways Poland
  • Expansion work begins at port of Virginia
  • Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch?
  • Less weight per consignment
  • Cooperation on north-south corridor
  • Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains
  • YTO orders three B737-300 conversions
  • Europa to augment employees' donations
  • ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend
  • NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri
  • HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo
  • Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike
  • Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime
  • Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses
  • STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt
  • World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered
  • Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships
  • Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival
  • Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong
  • Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise
  • HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers
  • Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach
  • Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China
  • Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount
  • With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals
  • Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter
  • Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut
  • Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman
  • uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches
  • CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat
  • Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair
  • Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy
  • Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates
  • Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding
  • BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri
  • Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost
    New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017
  • Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs
    Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low
  • BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate
    But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade
  • Greek owners aim to keep top spot
    Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland
  • LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market
    Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route
  • Spanish ports strikes postponed
    Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week
  • Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns
    Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes
  • Consolidation and disruption
    Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right?
  • Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund
    Fund to target central China overland logistics projects
  • Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging
    Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping
  • Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique
    Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers
  • New financial sanctions in force in the UK
    Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
  • Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman
    Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider
  • Rickmers Maritime losses grow
    Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade
  • MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel
    Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000
  • DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China
    China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder
  • Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval
    Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project
  • Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10
    No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement
  • LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out
    LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels
  • South Carolina box volumes rise 8%
    Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month
  • German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS
    Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO
  • Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects
    Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI
  • Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders
    Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month
  • RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down
    Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive
  • HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double
    Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin
  • Concrete proposals
    Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start
  • More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast
  • Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible
  • FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule
  • HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals
  • 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile'
  • Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal
  • No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws
  • Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery
  • ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract
  • Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Dof sees wider loss at year's end
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter.
  • ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement
    Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities
  • Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign
    Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg
  • German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector
    Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history
  • Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions
    George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels.
  • Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards
    Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders
  • Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs
    Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move
  • Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion
    New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job
  • Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant
    Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference
  • Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings.
  • El Faro: safety experts question stability rules
    Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards
  • Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival
    German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping
  • Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries
    Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design
  • UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX
    Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void
  • Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China
    Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit
  • Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet
    Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week.
  • Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg.
  • MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina
    Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist
  • Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships
    Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement
  • Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker
    Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank.
  • Diana Shipping finds work for capesize
    New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement.
  • Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake
    Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale.
  • DSME claims victory in patent case
    Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed.
  • Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths
    Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered.
  • DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn
    Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank.
  • HMM in talks with Walmart
    Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin.
  • Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra
    Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks.
  • APL Austria damage revealed
    South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold.
  • Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship
    Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria.
  • Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever
    Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM.
  • PGS expects better 2017 but stays red
    Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery.
  • RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit
    Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount.
  • Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL
    Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more.
  • Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit
    New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers.
  • Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV
    Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful'
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu...
  • Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr...
  • DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech
    Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua...
  • SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment
    SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash....
  • HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals
    South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal...
  • NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016
    Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to...
  • Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates
    Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port...
  • SCPA's box volumes soar in January
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks
    The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks
  • Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships
    Rates rise on fundamentals
  • TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze
    The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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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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