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December 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach terminal has no shortage of suitors
  • 10pc of boxships fleet have scrubbers, which have been sold out
  • SCPA wins US$25m federal grant to expand Inland Port Greer
  • South Asia Gateway Terminals sets new record in 2018 breaching 2m TEU
  • APM Terminals Mumbai handles record 2m TEU in 2018
  • Asia-Europe overland transport rises in popularity
  • Keep flying post Brexit: UK Transport minister says
  • Shanghai Pudong implements IATA's dangerous goods processing system
  • Alibaba's logistics arm turns to Volga-Dnepr's freighter fleet for air capacity
  • UK's East Midlands Airport due to handle 1m packages per night before Xmas

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Ministry of Shipping gives a positive year-end review - V
  • Old-school approach to identifying problems advocated
  • PSA & Ocean Network Express launch joint venture container terminal in Singapore
  • Deputy Chairman Alok Singh given fond farewell on his repatriation from DPT
  • Economic significance of Rotterdam port shown to be twice as high as previously calculated
  • JNPT organises training programme on engineering & procurement
  • Paradip Port communiqué for vessels
  • Performance of Major Ports improves in key parameters
  • Port call optimisation takes another step forward
  • Govt asks sugar mills to adhere to export quotas
  • Govt mulling setting up trade promotion bodies in 15 countries to promote export from MSMEs
  • Marginal export growth attributed to high base effect
  • Shippers, LSPs & other stakeholders gear up for Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 on Jan. 4 in Gandhidham

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Early presents

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Container shipping industry calls for five-year extension to block exemption regulation
  • ATSG buys 20 more 767s as Amazon Air plans expansion - despite shareholder concerns
  • Charter market ends 2018 on a gloomy note but hopes for low-sulphur silver lining next year
  • Flowerbox pilot boosts efficiencies as shippers hit with "dramatic" rise in Kenyan air freight costs
  • UK supply chains set to lose 20% of workforce if there is a no-deal Brexit
  • 'Operation Brock' plans to keep freight moving at Dover if there is no Brexit deal
  • European airlines call for tougher laws and enforcement for drones

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Shell in 50/50 JV to develop New Jersey offshore wind lease area
  • ABS introduces remote surveys
  • Nichols Brothers wins order for two high speed passenger-only ferries
  • Crowley names Parker Harrison SVP procurement and risk management
  • Boston Ship Repair wins $10.9 million Navy contract
  • J-ENG wins first order for engine with Low Pressure EGR system
  • Turkey's Tersan Shipyard boosts its dry dock capacity

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Golden Ocean authorises $54m in share buybacks
    The stock's rapid decline in the past three months offers attractive valuations
  • Optimisation will be the focus for 2019
    The Lloyd's List 2019 Outlook webinar has identified the need to push on with optimisation across shipping in the face of a...
  • Maersk moves Immingham-based operations to Hull
    From early in the new year the Hull container terminal will provide the short-sea service that currently operates out of...
  • Box shipping faces turbulent start to new year
    Volatile bunker costs, low-sulphur rules, trade wars and Brexit offer uncertain outlook for containership operators in 2019
  • Calls for EU to extend consortia block exemption rule
    Submissions claim VSAs are still competitive despite consolidation and that exemption sets out clear rules that allow efficient transport and...
  • ONE agrees Singapore terminal deal with PSA
    Joint venture will see ONE utilise four deepwater berths at Pajir Panjang terminal with an operating capacity of 4m teu...
  • Greeks lead the league in secondhand deals
    Numbers three, four and five are Norway, the US and South Korea
  • Viewpoint: Distraction dangers
    In the same way that car users face penalties, it is time that shipping clamped down on the dangerous use...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greeks head 2018's LNG order binge | 2M alliance revamps Asia-Europe network | Iran fuels boxship idle fleet
  • US energy department reporting rule change streamlines LNG export process
    US Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the change would enable US exporters to get their LNG to market faster
  • Par Pacific Holdings banks on differentials ahead of IMO 2020
    Par Pacific sees its logistics acquisitions as key to its success
  • Indonesia CPO exports get boost from levy relief
    Domestic freight rates have risen however as biofuel use mandate drives local demand for CPO

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • India softens digital container portal use requirement
  • Expansion sets Veracruz port for growth
  • Extended port gates come slowly to North America
  • Exports offer darkening Brazil container outlook hope
  • Virginia port's faster truck system comes with cost
  • Low inventories drive emergency air cargo
  • ONE extends Singapore footprint via PSA pact
  • Container lines make case for EU consortia exemption

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Piracy continues decline, but Gulf of Guinea raises concerns
    The shipping industry and world governments helped quell piracy in East Africa, but on the other side of the continent things are quite a bit different
  • The year of mergers, Trump's trade war and scrubber mania
    It has been 12 months of money chasing consolidation deals, Wall Street investors remaining aloof, and the IMO finally facing up to sulphur and carbon
  • Fredriksen turns focus to plan succession strategy and mergers
    Norwegian shipping tycoon is working to organise his group of companies for his daughters as he celebrates Christmas in the UK capital for the first time in 50 years
  • Minsheng to sell portfolio of financial leasing vessels
    Chinese lessor is circulating a swathe of its ship-finance fleet to raise funds to buy trading vessels
  • Offen's Conti Group takeover is performing 'a bit better than our expectations'
  • Putin honours Zybko for work on Yamal LNG's Arc7 flagship
  • Dynagas Arc7 turns back to shipyard on maiden voyage
  • LNG shipowners set to home in on yard options as year ends
    Market commentators puzzle over 2018 newbuilding tally as decisions loom for those sitting on slots
  • Chinese tankers involved in STS transfers of Iranian crude and LPG
    Several VLCCs and VLGCs have completed STS transfers in South East Asia and the Middle East in the past few weeks, which Kpler claims is Iran's latest strategy to get around US sanctions
  • Gazprom Neft signs up to first small-scale LNG carrier
    Ice-class newbuilding inked with Singapore shipyard for upcoming Russian export project
  • Norwegian trio leads pack for Toisa subsea newbuild pair
    Kristian Siem, the Saevik family and Rem Offshore are going head-to-head for Chinese-built vessels that are up for grabs after the Greek shipowner's bankruptcy
  • Scientists weigh up potential impact of exhaust gas scrubbers
    Marine biologists are calling for more research into the effects of heavy metals from IMO 2020 devices on sea life
  • Scrubber backers claim 'no measurable harm' to oceans
    But Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association says it 'welcomes dialogue and evaluation based on science and evidence'
  • Trafigura seeks exposure to rising freight market
    Trading giant plans to time charter scrubber-ready tankers, but will also maintain its position as a major spot charterer and is open to contracts of affreightment
  • Trafigura's tanker newbuilding payload set to land in Q1
  • Charterers deploy product tankers in face of fuel glut
    Nearly a dozen vessels have been used as floating storage in East Asia due to weak diesel demand in China
  • Aksoy poised for profit on supramax bulker sale
  • Niovis buys resales and sells veteran bulkers to renew fleet
  • Diana Shipping extends tender offer for Bush mourning
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner looks to grab 4.2 million shares at $3.60 each.
  • Carnival meets Wall Street consensus on higher revenue
    Arnold Donald-led company hits full-year revenue record, 2019 bookings ahead of last year's results so far.
  • Clarksons gives Maersk Line slow steaming thumbs up
  • Amendments to Global Ship Lease debt buyback approved
    Boxship owner sought bondholder consent to change dividend guidelines and affirm GSL control in light of proposed merger with Poseidon Containers.
  • CEO Helmut Ponath's son takes over at Reederei NSB
    German group completes transformation from shipmanager with executive succession plan.
  • Four ice-class boxships fetch $30m
    A flurry of year-end containership sales caps a busy year
  • Topaz fixes subsea newbuild for wind farm work
    Middle East owner charters out Topaz Tangaroa in North Sea renewables sector.
  • Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad
    Rokke company giving OSV giant time to work on restructuring.
  • Taiwan Navigation unveils bulker newbuilding projects
    Taipei-based owner plans to return to Japan to book up to four 80,000-dwt bulkers and install scrubbers on two newbuilding units.
  • ICBC Leasing sells two Pacific Gas VLGCs
  • Final Prestige ruling: Spain to be paid $1.7bn
    Supreme court hands down definitive verdict in controversial tanker spill compensation case involving London Club and vessel's captain.
  • Old Chandris shop resurfaces with ex-Toisa kamsarmax
    Dominion International emerges as manager of last Toisa ship unaccounted for
  • Diamantis Lemos torches 15-year-old tanker pair
    Hudong Zhonghua-built panamax sisterships sold to cash buyers
  • Monjasa brings in UBAF as it targets Aden supplies
    Danish bunker and tanker group sees opportunities in improved security situation.
  • Greek owner fails in Alkyon bulker arrest appeal
    UK court turns down bid by Stallion Eight Shipping in bitter row over security provisions with NatWest.
  • Mystery owner taking over Pacific Radiance
    Restructuring Singapore OSV owner merging with investor controlling $180m of assets.
  • ONE teams with PSA to run Singapore terminal
  • Palmali to fight Russian bankruptcy ruling
    Owner Mubariz Mansimov vows to contest Sberbank taking over its tanker fleet after court decision.
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares
  • Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares
  • Repaired tanker suffers second fire off US
    Amber Bay hit by blaze two months after incident in October.
  • Gibson chief Richardson reflects on 'first 125 years' of shipbroker
    Strong leaders recognised for steering company through its many highs and lows
  • Golden Ocean follows bond deal with $54m share buyback
  • Pirates release 11 crew from Dohle boxship
  • Samsung inks fourth LNG carrier newbuilding in December
    Korean shipbuilder adds $186m ship, bringing orders to $5.7bn this year.
  • Nomura upgrades Mitsui OSK Lines to 'buy'
    Bank says stock is undervalued, and that the worst of the losses at ONE are behind it.
  • Noble Group finally completes $3.5bn restructuring
    Existing chairman to stay on until replacement can be found for new unlisted company.
  • VIDEO: general cargo vessel runs aground near Bosphorus
    Turkish naval forces and salvage tug Nene Hatun said to have participated in rescue effort.
  • Prima Marine in the market for secondhand VLCCs
    Thai owner believes IMO 2020 introduction will lead to increased demand for floating storage.
  • Pittas family shuffles EuroDry shares
    Shares for Euroseas spin-off moved into separate fund for "cleaner" accounting structure, according to company official.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • WTO panel to review Russia retaliatory duties on U.S.
    The action during Tuesday's Dispute Settlement Body meeting came amid a tense WTO Trade Policy Review of the U.S., which took place Monday and Wednesday.
  • Concerns aired over West Coast container dwell time
    Agricultural exporters concerned about shift to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
  • Industry urges Europe to extend antitrust protection
    The World Shipping Council and three other shipowner groups tell the European Commission consortia block exemption for liner shipping should be extended.
  • DOE halting 'end use' reporting policy for LNG exports
    The department's Office of Fossil Energy is reverting to a policy of requiring authorized exporters to report where liquefied natural gas or natural gas was delivered.
  • Commentary: China's volatile export market
    If the trade war continues, both China and the United States will face economic challenges.
  • USTR officially postpones tariff hike on Chinese goods
    The Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion of Chinese goods had been set to increase to 25 percent at the beginning of the new year.
  • OFAC set to drop sanctions against Russian firms
    En+ Group, UC Rusal and EuroSibEnergo reportedly have committed to sever Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's controlling interests in their operations.
  • Supply chain software pioneer stepping down
  • Executive Moves: Bays, ports and brokers
  • Crowley welcomes second LNG-powered ConRo ship
  • PSA, ONE launching joint venture container terminal
  • Executive Moves: AgTC, Crowley, Dunavant
  • FMCSA declares Arkansas truck driver imminent hazard
  • MOL inspects coal carrier with aerial drones

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Oil prices retreat amid broad market selloff
    Crude futures stepped lower Thursday as steep declines in equity markets exacerbated concerns that a flagging global economy could reduce oil demand growth in 2019.
  • US shale fueling oil market volatility: IEA's Birol
    The increasing role of US production means there is no end in sight to global oil market volatility, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said Thursday.
  • After months of record Bakken oil output, dip expected next month
    Record-breaking North Dakota oil production is expected to level off early next year, but the output peak could still be years away, state regulators and analysts said.
  • Mumbai-Colombo bunker fuel price spread widens to 15-month high on ample supply
    The price spread between Mumbai and Colombo delivered 380 CST bunker fuel widened to a 15-month high of $35/mt Thursday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Stocks fall 1.8% on week, led by light distillates
    Refined product stocks at the Port of Fujairah in the UAE declined 1.8% to 17.419 million barrels in the week to Monday.

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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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