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BRIEFS
September 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Fears intensify with increasing blanked Asia-N Europe sailings
  • Cosco takes delivery of 14,500 TEU 'Cosco Shipping Andes'
  • Yang Ming launches new 14,000-TEU boxship 'YM Wellbeing'
  • US retail federation slams new US tariffs against China
  • Long Beach port obtains US$50m for zero emissions project
  • FedEx fiscal year off to flying start with earnings up 40pc
  • Florida businessman accused of misbranding hazard material
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo completes major IATA safety audit
  • Turkish Cargo to enjoy faster shipments with AEO status
  • Iraqi planes land in Damascus following 7-year-hiatus

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk takes next steps in integration to improve customer experience
  • Econship celebrates 10th Foundation Day & launches chatbot 'iWant'
  • ODeX launches Blockchain-based eKYC platform for Indian shipping industry
  • SCI observes 'Swachhta hi Sewa' Abhiyan
  • Cancellation of Port Congestion Surcharge in Bangladesh
  • Container throughput at Rotterdam port up in H1
  • JNPT observes Swachh Bharat Pakhwada
  • Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd is now Navayuga Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd
  • Customs Clearance service of ACCI conferred with prestigious AEO status by CBIC
  • Thar Dry Port-ICD Sanand boosting delivery services with 30 new trucks
  • IRCON IPO subscribed over 9.5 times
  • Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum to bring together all stakeholders on Oct. 13 in Pune

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanding delivery services in the Nordics
  • Capacity gains through digitalised railway system
  • Dutch-German JV for inland waterway services
  • Spicexpress details Afghanistan flight operation
  • Bifa bumps up customs specialist team
  • Honold investing locally
  • Guadeloupe banks on research
  • Private Turkish rail operator invests in new traction
  • Technological tasks for new VP at AA Cargo
  • Ten more QEP accredited Qatar Cargo stations
  • New sorting system for Posten Norge
  • Saga Italia transformed into Kerry Logistics
  • BSM Offshore now official
  • UAE operates first intermodal transport under TIR
  • Rumours and facts about Etihad Airways
  • Founder of BLG Autorail and BLG Railtec detrains
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Marine insurers face gathering storm as dust settles on IUMI 2018
  • Safety at Sea announces Amver awards partnership
  • Maersk Line completes freight forwarding reshuffle
  • Southern Africa cargo hijacking needs to be tackled, says risk expert
  • Marine insurers seek clarity on Iran sanctions
  • Canadian market set for change as it gears up for IUMI 2019
  • Scorpio fixes Ultramax pair to NYK affiliate following leaseback
  • Chinese ship lease growth shows no sign of slowing

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Gloomy outlook for container charter market as cautious carriers cut capacity
  • Etihad confirms freighter network to reassure customers it still has faith in cargo
  • ABP signs up to test blockchain technology across UK port operations
  • Fears over future container terminal capacity as investors get cold feet
  • First TIR intermodal shipment from Middle East to Europe is on its way
  • New Loadstar LongRead: A chapter of turmoil in The Flower Story
  • Finnair Cargo to end Brussels freighter partnership and add widebody flights
  • Jessica Tyler to lead strategy and development at American Airlines Cargo

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Volaris Group acquires Helm Operations from ClassNK
  • LNG carrier operator orders advanced Kongsberg simulator package
  • Final rule eases 2018 BWMS reporting for some
  • MAN power and propulsion packages picked for giant factory trawlers
  • MJP names Damian O'Toole Executive Vice President
  • Tersan Shipyard wins another milestone order from Norway

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Aframax market looks to be climbing out of its trough
    Inefficiencies said to be creeping into the market, keeping vessels employed for longer, according to VesselsValue analyst Court Smith
  • Sulphur cap demands 2020 vision
    A proposal to meddle with the 2020 sulphur cap could institutionalise lenient enforcement from the outset
  • Analysts place their bets on different shipping sectors amid trade conflicts
    Drewry warns that the secondary impact of Sino-US tariff conflict should not be underestimated
  • Industry heavyweights fire salvo into sulphur compliance crisis
    A controversial political push to ensure a 'pragmatic' enforcement approach to looming low sulphur rules for shipping may represent a...
  • New Mexican administration aims to reducing dependence on US refineries
    US gasoline exports to Mexico make up more than half of total exports. Reduced demand from Mexico would have significant...
  • Diana raises $100m from unsecured bond offer
    Greek bulker owner is latest to tap Norwegian debt market
  • US targets Germany for LNG exports
    Germany will need to find other supply sources as Dutch gas facility shuts down, says Wood Mackenzie expert
  • Viewpoint: Keep the change
    London International Shipping Week next year is to have as its theme international trade in a changing world. Our industry...
  • Owners warned about over-ordering LNG vessels
    There is a danger that fleet growth will come before LNG supply expansions, warns consultancy Wood Mackenzie
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk confirms integration of Damco into Maersk Line | Hamburg Süd and Safmarine survive branding review | Bigger is not...
  • DNV GL and partners unveil LNG-fuelled ore carrier design
    Three Australian mining giants BHP, Fortescue Metals Group and Rio Tinto are members of the project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • US 25 percent China imports tariff scrambles supply chains, strains warehouses
  • GPA targets 8 million-TEU capacity by 2028
  • US carriers using trucker feedback to size up shippers
  • New labor classification law at NY-NJ prompts trucker concern
  • China-Europe rail on track for long term despite headwinds
  • Rapid tech 'transformation' tests shippers, carriers

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Benelux expands VLGC fleet with Astomos buy
  • Seglem's TS Shipping logs record profit
  • Hunter Group aiming to score with speculative DSME order
    CEO of Arne Fredly-backed shipowner believes scrubber-fitted VLCCs will have a 'huge competitive advantage'
  • DHT and Scorpio find technique to tackle bond refinance conundrum
    Private exchange presents a flexible option when bonds mature in down market, writes Park Partners' Aran Williams
  • Tsakos teams up with HMM for potential feeder boxship order
    Partnership to be strengthened as Greek shipowner and South Korean carrier discuss long-term charters
  • Liner industry seeks to share $15bn sulphur hit
    Shippers set to pay extra as liner operators propose ways that they can pay part of higher bunker prices after 2020
  • WinGD claims rising take-up for low-pressure dual-fuel engines
    Emission legislation puts new twist on long running battle between engine makers
  • Novatek set to slash Arc7 ship tally for Arctic LNG 2
    Ambitious producer plans to play shipping differently for second Arctic project as it teams up to grow icebreaker capacity
  • Stolt-Nielsen set to increase small-scale vessel total
  • Tschudi signs up with Novatek for LNG transshipment base
  • Hoegh sees scope for LNG carriers in rising market
    Boss Sveinung Stohle says the company remains fully focussed on FSRUs, but if the numbers work for a shift, then 'why not'
  • Cheniere scores six-figure charter rate with LNG carrier relet
    LNG producer inks short-term relet charter deal that confirms rates above the $100,000-per-day mark
  • Returning PSVs and winter set to trample recent spike in demand
    Recent gains for platform supply vessels in the North Sea are likely to take a step back as 79 term vessels return to the market, according to Westshore Shipbrokers
  • Navy contract could open EU door for Indian shipbreakers
    New Zealand demolition job at Alang shows owners can recycle ships there in line with Basel Convention
  • Outgoing ICS chief Hinchliffe says goodbye
  • Pillarstone starts process of rebuilding Premuda fleet
    Jens Martin Jensen takes on top job for Italian shipowner as private equity outfit aims for upwards of 30 ships
  • Blue-chip Greek trio vie to supply Chevron newbuilds
    Maran Tankers, Consolidated Marine and Tsakos Group in competition over a tender for suezmax charters lasting more than five years
  • Big names set sights on Brightoil VLCCs
  • Ardmore tipped to part with modern chemical tanker quartet
    Cork-based owner said to have placed its four smallest ships on the market, brokers say
  • Greece's Load Line linked to supramax from Nautical Bulk
  • Diamantis Lemos bulker to go under the e-hammer in Piraeus
    Second-oldest vessel to be auctioned online to help pay off Orix debt of nearly $3.26m
  • Polforce takes Goldenport supramax to replenish fleet
  • New boss set to grow Cara Shipping as cape operator
    Jian Rui says he has big plans for Singapore subsidiary of Chinese steel maker
  • Wenaas' retreat from shipping continues
  • NewLead suspended over filing silence
    Greek shipowner's shares barred from trading on US-based OTC Link for filing late with regulators.
  • Odfjell banks $100m from terminal sale
    Norwegian tanker owner completes disposal of Rotterdam storage facility.
  • TRF adds second VLCC to Navig8 pool
    US owner the latest to add big tanker tonnage to VL8 system.
  • Freightos eyes box derivatives market after fundraiser
    Funding from Singapore Exchange (SGX) brings dream of container derivatives marketplace closer.
  • Bangladesh casts doubt on Gunvor, Vitol and Exmar FSRU deals
    Petrobangla focusing on bigger LNG import projects, placing question marks next to traders' vessel plans.
  • Thoresen Thai aims for $46m bond sale
    Thai bulker owner wants cash for debt payments and expansion.
  • Top brass buy Ocean Yield shares
    CEO Lars Solbakken among those adding to holding as part of incentive programme.
  • Nationalised Gdansk yard eyes shipbuilding return
    Polish state aims to revitalise operations on Ostrow Island.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets snaps up handysize
    UK owner spends last of IPO cash on bulker chartered to leading operator.
  • SM Line forges alliance with Vinalines
    Korean boxship start-up will cooperate and share cargo in Asia.
  • Australia, N Zealand crack down on stink bugs
    ONE says boxes from US, Russia and Europe must be fumigated to remove pest risk.
  • Close Brothers wins payout after disputed OSV sale
    UK court says London bank can recover mortgage cash from defunct AIS (Marine) after Braemar carries out ship disposal.
  • Political woes dragging down growth on Asia-Europe route
    UK's pending departure from EU and problems in Germany and Turkey all contributing factors, say Clarksons.
  • Uncle Sam extends American Petroleum Tankers charter
    US Jones Act tanker sees third one year option exercised by the US military.
  • Glencore and Vitol bag LR2s in period deals
    Also, ExxonMobil tied to charter of Concordia Maritime tanker.
  • Deutsche Bank downgrades Seaspan amid tariff war risk
    Escalating US China trade war and approaching IMO 2020 deadline prompts downgrade for containership owner.
  • Arntzen says its time to get smarter about IPOs

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • D.J. Powers acquires N.D. Cunningham
  • Owner-operators: Governor's damage claims 'absurd'
  • CalCartage will pay $3.57 million for wage violations
  • Damco supply chain business merging with Maersk Line
  • Gulftainer signs deal to operate Delaware port
  • Wilmington, Morehead City reopen after Florence
  • Belgian newspaper reports Antwerp pilots walked off job
  • Long Beach and Los Angeles driving toward clean air
  • USA Truck joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
  • Oil settles lower after early session declines
    Early session losses in crude and products futures extended into afternoon trading and the market settled
  • Iran sanctions overshadow price cuts to lure buyers
    Iran is striving to price its crude more attractively even as the country's exports continue to plummet
  • Med HSFO market seen weakening on increased availability
    The Mediterranean high sulfur fuel oil market has begun to show signs of weakness as Turkey's Tupras has increased fuel oil export activity
  • At Algiers summit, OPEC will keep a wary eye on Donald Trump
    OPEC and its partners will meet in Algiers this weekend to discuss production policy with yet another scolding via Twitter by US President
  • Singapore ex-wharf premiums to stay firm on quality concerns
    Singapore 380 CST ex-wharf bunker fuel premiums are likely to hold at supported levels due to ongoing quality concerns and supply tightness
  • BIMCO aims for standard form for non-compliant marine fuel use
    Shipping association BIMCO and other organizations are working closely with the International Maritime Organization to ensure a standard procedure
  • Fuel oil barge spread liquidity ticks up as IMO 2020 approaches
    An uptick in bids and offers for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge spreads for the year of 2020 has been seen on the Intercontinental Exchange as market participants

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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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