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BRIEFS
August 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line back in black, but energy units drag group into loss
  • Clarkson sees shipping improving after years languish in doldrums
  • South Carolina handles 1.3 million TEU in 7 months, increases 13pc
  • Oakland handles 209,883 TEU in July, increasing port's volume 1.6pc
  • Port of Virginia's volume increases 7.5pc in July to 234,230 TEU
  • Cosco box terminals increase July volumes 17.3pc to 7.6 million TEU
  • MOL gives itself good marks for being on-time on most trades
  • Russian shipping benefits most from thawing ice in Arctic Ocean
  • HMM mulls Arctic Sea route for Asia-Europe shipments from 2020
  • Serbia seen to supply 10pc of world's lithium batteries: Rio Tinto
  • Petersburg Ring Road better serves Bronka and Moscow-bound cargo
  • Cathay posts US$262 million first half net loss as revenues rise 4pc
  • Cargolux to move headquarters next to Luxembourg airport hangar
  • Delta expands its cold-chain with Envirotainer RAP e2

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Consolidation in container liner shipping seen reducing number of major players
  • Maersk Line registers profit in Q2
  • Niche carriers are riskier, but offer higher rewards
  • PIL, PSA & IBM collaborate to envision & trial blockchain-based supply chain business network innovations
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics reports exceptional growth in PAT in Q1
  • TT Club provides insurance cover to Russian forwarder among first to use 'Uber-style' business model
  • UK freight forwarders want more detail on Customs proposals
  • Cochin Shipyard completes landmark IPO
  • Foreign operators to be invited to develop Bangladeshi ports
  • JNPT's achievements highlighted at Independence Day celebration
  • Port & dock worker federations defer strike at Major Ports
  • Amrit Seair Express, in association with Hind Terminals & Innovative B2B Logistics, moves block train from ICD Kanech to Mundra
  • CFSAI members hold offsite meeting in Lonavala

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A family enterprise with a future
  • Rhine valley closure "life-threatening" for freight...
  • Combating the blind spots with MAS
  • Port of Vancouver happy with H1
  • Neill & Brown celebrate centenary in style
  • Cargologicair to launch first scheduled service
  • Outdoor dealer outsources logistics
  • More rail infrastructure improvements in East India
  • New ECX service from Hapag-Lloyd
  • Virgin Atlantic extends ground handling contract in USA
  • Orr to manage sales and ops at CFI
  • New box train crossing point on Polish/Belarusian border
  • Promoting the CTU code
  • Emirates Skycargo's new temperature protection solution
  • A.P. Moeller-Maersk's results and hacker impact
  • New voice at port of Long Beach

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Insurer warns Antwerp grounding indicative of bigger threat
  • Strong first half volume puts ports on track for robust 2017
  • Viking Line struggling in face of tough regional competition
  • Growing Torm posts small 2Q17 loss, profit for 1H17
  • Golden Ocean optimistic about continued dry bulk improvements
  • Eight state-owned companies to invest USD3.2 billion in CSIC
  • Decade of challenges for handymaxes
  • Cargo volumes up 17% at Dubai's Jebel Ali facility in 2016
  • HHIC moves with engineering subsidiary sale as loss hits
  • TTA back in black as dry bulk market recovers
  • Wan Hai Lines cancels eight ship order

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • APM Terminals and Damco slip into the red after first six months of the year
  • Major players plan expansion as Japan's air cargo volumes soar
  • After a successful IPO, Delamode gets back on the acquisition trail
  • Flood of cheap Chinese imports may hurt India's factories
  • New service between Qatar and Kuwait aims to beat cargo blockade
  • FedEx veteran Mark Allen to take over from Christine Richards in October

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • TOTE plans new Hawaii service with Philly newbuilds
  • Kirby starts looking for new CFO
  • Thales wins contract to support Canada's AOPS and JSS vessels
  • Historic coal-fired steamboat back in action
  • HII's Proteus shows its battle space capabilities
  • USCG guidance aims to make LNG bunkering safer

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Wind-assisted car carrier project gets class backing
    LR joins project to build wind-powered ship to carry 2,000 cars
  • Norden revamps dry bulk unit to further reduce losses
    Bulker and tanker owner aims to create more value from dry cargo in future
  • Post-Brexit Irish border must not shift to ports, UK Chamber warns
    Landbridge between two countries vital, says UK shipping group
  • Topaz half-year slides into the red
    Revenue tumbles by a fifth as low fleet utilisation hits MENA and Africa regions
  • Congestion still plaguing two leading North European hub ports
    Hinterland congestion at Rotterdam and Antwerp still slowing box clearance
  • Capesize earnings rocket to almost $20,000 per day
    China's imports of raw materials continue strongly
  • Ernst Russ moves in for kill on Marenave
    Aggressive move will complicate restructuring plans at liquidated KG house
  • Baltic LPG index rebounds on uptick in gas carrier trades
    Middle East Gulf to Japan VLGC spot rates appear to have bottomed out for now
  • Orderly ordering - container shipping's big challenge
    Supply an demand is finally back in balance in the volatile container trades, but could cheap money fuel another ordering...
  • CMA CGM trials NYSHEX cargo guarantee service
    Carrier to offer guaranteed slots from east coast US ports
  • Crew of India-flagged vessel still stranded in Aberdeen
    Seafarers awaiting court order to have vessel auctioned off to pay their outstanding wages
  • By the seaside
    Opposition to plans to dredge Kent's Goodwin Sands is misguided and costly folly
  • Long Beach eyes port-related industries growth via educational outreach
    Port authorities plan to work with educational institutions and government agencies with regard to supply chain logistics and international trade...
  • Norden makes the best of a bad quarter
    Danish company plans to split dry cargo business into two units to increase value
  • Golden Ocean cuts net loss on higher dry bulk spot rates
    Oslo-based dry bulk owner able to pay down some deferred debt as freight rates improve
  • Trump's potential crackdown on steel imports could hurt dry bulk shipping
    Move could have ripple effect on other commodity trades, says Braemar ACM.
  • HMM exploring Arctic sea route option
    Potential route could cut Busan to Rotterdam voyage from 24 days to 14
  • Golar LNG Partners to buy FLNG stakes from parent, Keppel and Black and Veatch
    Master limited partnership expected to pay $178m-$190m net purchase price
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • GE-LA productivity project expanding port-wide
  • Brazil's Log-In reels from boxes lost overboard, lower volume
  • Russia considers ending Belt and Road rail cooperation
  • Roadrunner to sell Unitrans as it reconfigures 'portfolio'
  • Global port volume heads for a six-year high
  • Port Houston adds space at Bayport terminal
  • New alliances unevenly impact Hamburg as traffic stalls
  • Strong demand keeps DFDS rally rolling
  • Idle fleet sticks despite strong cargo demand
  • JOC Top 50 LTL Carriers: Small carriers, fast growth

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Trade body 'alarmed' by US LNG exports
    Business league says it is seeking to block further agreements to ship US LNG to certain countries.
  • Pacific Basin keen for closer ties to new investors
  • Kassidokostas-Latsis opts for a different strategy with Ivy Shipping
    Swoop into the dry cargo market with secondhand tonnage marks a switch from focus on newbuildings in tankers and gas
  • FLNG deal to sustain Golar Partners payout
    Delivery of floating LNG project is behind stated schedule, but analysts still see economics as sound.
  • Qatar's Milaha joins panamax buying fever
  • Bergen Box in black but huge debt persists
  • Tender for trio of feedership newbuildings flops
    Bargain hunters circle three modern boxships
  • Boxship portfolio weighs down Germany's 'bad bank'
    Losses and cost of establishing HSH Portfoliomanagement is put at nearly $600m in its first year due mainly to its container shipping loans
  • Ballast water technology throws up owner concerns
    Some shipowners continue to delay systems installation as findings show technology fails to function as expected
  • Asiatic Lloyd pursues 'scrap and renew' policy
    Latest purchases take tally bought this year to six traditional panamax ships
  • Latsis opts for a different strategy with Ivy Shipping
    Swoop into the dry cargo market with secondhand tonnage marks a switch from focus on newbuildings in tankers and gas
  • Golar LNG's ongoing tussles with Safe Haven over laidup Gandria move into court
  • Hong Kong approves vessel sharing
  • Ningbo Xinle seeks buyer for Chinese-owned LNG newbuild
    Beijing's anti-corruption push leaves LNG newbuildings adrift after they lose CNPC charter contracts
  • Wenaas group cuts losses in shipping
  • V.Group deal will drive dry cargo growth, says Graig
    Sale of shipmanagement arm is the beginning of a 'collaboration' rather than a simple divestment of an asset
  • LNG shipping tightens as new supplies hit market
    But newbuildings and additional LNG volumes mean outlook is far from clear
  • BoCom buys Vale's last Valemaxes
    Charterer Shandong Shipping finally consents to sale agreed last year
  • Shell fixes suezmax tanker pair from Nordic American
  • Cido trims fleet again with bulker sale
  • Peter Anker's Langebru profit margin at 40%
  • World's largest driller gets larger with takeover
  • Clarksons drives growth with new hires and offices
    Further expansion likely to be organic rather than via M&A, says Andi Case
  • Transocean views $3.4bn Songa deal as a stepping stone
    US group says the quality of the Songa Offshore deal puts it in a stronger position for buying more assets as the market improves
  • ROV alliance between M2 Subsea and Harvey Gulf
  • Centrofin doubles money on Coral Island supramax
  • Pemex plays hardball with Oro Negro
  • Oldendorff snaps up ultramax at an attractive price
  • Petrobras keeps chipping away at its massive debt
    One of offshore shipowners' most important clients is showing some signs of turning itself around
  • Global sends ex-AET unit to breakers
  • Judge wants 'total immersion' into Flaminia complexities
  • Eastern Pacific orders feeder containerships
  • CSCL Jupiter focuses on mechanical failure
  • VLCC rush continues as Japan unveils fresh orders
  • Ocean eyes Japanese panamaxes and plans VLOC cargo bonanza
    Ocean Longevity back in secondhand market and making plans to serve its owner's new Australian mine output
  • EU rows back on plans for green recycling licence
  • Ghandour tipped for return to the tanker market
  • Skou flags up strongest box market in years
  • Wan Hai's Naikai feeder newbuild deal collapses
    Taiwanese liner operator backs out of $236m boxship orders after change in strategy led to larger design requirements
  • Australia in clampdown of flag of convenience shipping
    Foreign-flag vessels trading to Australia will face tougher scrutiny over wages and security and operate under a tighter legal framework
  • Pacific keen for closer ties to new investors
  • WhatsApp came in handy at Maersk after cyber blackout
    Commercial chief Vincent Clerc reassures customers that Danish giant is not going back to pen and paper.
  • Maersk Tankers chief: 'We will not win every quarter'
    Christian M. Ingerslev stands by owner's digital drive after finding its ships out of position in the second quarter.
  • Topaz sights recovery after turning red in second quarter
    Dubai-based owner delivers negative result in the second quarter but expects more opportunities next year.
  • Norden narrows 2017 guidance after second quarter loss
    Danish owner tunes forecast for the full year as quarterly figures measure up with expectations.
  • John Su completes bulker S&P score
    Erasmus joint-venture secures strong price for veteran bulk carrier.
  • This is the winter of tanker discontent
    DNB Markets tips the traditionally strong fourth quarter VLCC market to fall short of expectations.
  • Golden Ocean sees encouraging signs in dry bulk market
    Bulker owner backed by John Fredriksen expects asset values to climb on back of rate rise.
  • Milaha launches Qatar-Kuwait feeder service
    Doha-based shipowner says it is also actively evaluating further expansion of services.
  • Singapore bunker sales hit six-month high
    Shipowners said to be buying larger parcel sizes due to introduction of mass flow meters.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Lloyd's Register joins project to build world's largest sailing cargo ship
    The Quadriga sustainable shipping project - an initiative to build the world's biggest sailing cargo ship - has added a new partner: engine...
  • New MarAd administrator Buzby sworn in
    Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mark Buzby has been sworn in as head of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Buzby ...
  • U.K. proposes borderless customs procedure post-Brexit
    One post-Brexit customs proposal involves eliminating all border checks for imports and exports. The U.K. government has proposed a customs...
  • FreightHub extends FBA forwarding platform for European sellers into U.S.
    The European-based digital freight forwarder FreightHub has begun offering European companies who want to sell to U.S. buyers through the F...
  • Amazon to build distribution facility outside of Charlotte
    Amazon plans to build a one million square-foot distribution center in Kannapolis, N.C. E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to open a one m...
  • Navig8 acquires 32 chemical tankers
    British shipping company Navig8 says it now has more than 30 new chemical tankers in its stable of vessels. London-based chemical shipping ...
  • Budapest Airport to build live animal transport facilities
    Budapest Airport is planning to build live animal facilities on site after helping Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux successfully...
  • Roadrunner to sell cold chain logistics subsidiary to Quick International Courier
    Downers Grove, Ill.-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., an asset-light trucking and third-party logistics company, signed a defi...
  • Despite cyber setback, sunshine on horizon
    It's always news when the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group announces its quarterly financials. Being the biggest fish in the sea means every devel...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • TRADER NOTE: Total reshuffles clean product tanker team
    Minguet has been with Total for more than a decade.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories higher on low liquidity, lack of fixtures
    This week's build in stocks was relatively small, and total fuel oil inventories still remain well below their 2017 high of 1,545,000 mt.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC caught in limbo as options to change status quo limited
    OPEC forced to be patient with current oil policy
  • Platts Hong Kong bunker fuel MOC process sees first-ever LSMGO trade
    The trade was the first concluded during the MOC process since the Hong Kong LSMGO assessment was launched on June 1, 2017.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Monjasa Europe appoints Mikkel Kannegaard as new general manager
    Kannegaard will join Monjasa from his current position as chief commercial officer of global logistics company Damco's IMEA region.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues to tick up in afternoon Asian session
  • Singapore's PIL, PSA, IBM explore blockchain-based solutions in shipping
    The MOU comes at a time when many shipping companies are looking to enhance their cargo processing capabilities using cost-saving measures.
  • S African Grindrod's shipping division recovers on firmer dry bulk rates
    Grindrod's shipping division includes bunker companies Cockett Marine Oil -jointly owned with Vitol -- and Unicorn Bunkers
  • TANKERS: Freight rates in Americas surge as cargoes met by thin tonnage
    Along with Noble, also in the mix were cargoes from Valero, Shell and Eni.

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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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