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December 24, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2018
  • Angus Procter elected Wet FFABA Chairman
  • BCBA celebrates 82nd Foundation Day
  • CMA CGM receives highest distinction in CSR for fourth consecutive year
  • European Commission urged to extend consortia block exemption regulation
  • MOL & Uniper SE enter into agreement on FSRU project in Wilhelmshaven
  • OOCL named 'Company of the Year'
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese chemical
  • GCPTCL's jetty maintenance in Jan.
  • Logistics Development Committee prepares comprehensive logistics & trade facilitation reform agenda
  • Development of new return filing system by GSTN
  • Exports from SEZs in manufacturing sector in the last three years & current year
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 seeing tremendous delegate interest, including shippers

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Try the Loadstar Festive Quiz 2018 - trickier than padding an Amazon box
  • 'Success story' Gefco formally applies to launch IPO next year
  • Deadline looms for UK hauliers' post-no deal permits to take goods to the EU
  • A festive rate respite, but carriers may be in for 'a bumpy ride' in 2019
  • Maersk switches shortsea service to Europe from Immingham to Hull
  • Market Insight: executive roulette - time to pay the bill for all the window dressing
  • Eizo Murakami and Yukikazu Myochin lead reshuffle at K Line
  • Amazon Air to take on 10 more aircraft
  • A 'no-deal' Brexit will slow air connectivity

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Turkish tanker operator to install Alfa Laval BWTS fleetwide
  • Detyens wins $11.7 million Navy contract
  • Port State Control sends early warning on sulfur cap compliance

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Getting Closer to the Customer
    There is growing interest and investment in Port Tampa Bay, the port closest to Florida's fastest growing region.
  • Hafnia Tankers-BW Tankers merger pushed for mid-Janauary 2019
    Hafnia shareholders have to approve a merger plan that would give them common shares of par value $0.01 for each...
  • Paris MOU will not rule immediately on exemptions to data restrictions
    The port state control authority confirms that restrictions to bulk data beginning in 2019 include IACS
  • Höegh LNG wins contract for Australia FSRU
    The likely vessel for the contract is the recently-built Höegh Giant
  • Congestion builds at US west coast ports
    Pacific Merchant Shipping Association has reported recent dwell times at Los Angeles-Long Beach of up to 3.5 days compared with ...
  • Greek owner loses 'Alkyon' security appeal
    UK appeal court upholds NatWest Markets arrest of bulker in Falmouth and denies owner's claim for cross-security from bank for...
  • Maersk Line seeks to avoid transpacific rate slump
    Avoiding contracting mistakes of 2018-19 uppermost in the minds of many liner executives, says Pedersen
  • Vessels face 'early warning system' ahead of IMO 2020 deadline
    Paris and Tokyo MOUs will identify vessels that appear not to be on track to comply with the 0.5% sulphur...
  • Advantage Tankers signs deal for ballast water treatment retrofits
    The order has a value of approximately $10.6m
  • Court sets Prestige compensation bill at $1.9bn
    Ruling in effect sends the bill to the tanker's master and its insurers
  • Pacific Radiance close to receiving investment lifeline
    OSV company earlier signed non-binding term sheets for up to $85m in equity injections, but those investors have either backed...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Top 100 People
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive interview with Christine Mavromichalis | Box shipping faces turbulent start to new year | Greeks lead the league in...
  • K Line names chief executive Murakami as new chairman
    The new management will build on the foundations of K Line's three-year medium-term management plan as the Japanese company celebrates...
  • Exxon and Shell cast shadow over Canada's LNG export hopes
    ExxonMobil gave no reason for its withdrawal, while Shell argues against continuing restrictive government policies on steel imports
  • The Interview Christine Mavromichalis
    Christine Mavromichalis, vice-president commercial at NAAS Group and Wista member, describes how more attention needs to be placed on disrupting...
  • Woodside and RWE sign two-year LNG supply deal
    Latest contract marks growing business relationship between Woodside and RWE
  • Monjasa hopes to shake up Red Sea market with new Djibouti bunker operation
    Monjasa expects a 200,000 tonne increase from its Djibouti supply location

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Philadelphia ILA contract grants six-year stability
  • Chittagong yard to boost container storage tenfold

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Bacardi takes MSC to court over spilled vodka
    Baracrdi is taking MSC to court, accusing the shipping giant of committing a major party foul. In lawsuit filed in New York federal court Wednesday, the US arm of the liquor company alleged a shipment of 480 cases of Grey Goose vodka arrived in Long Beach last winter "in a short, slack and damaged condition." Bacardi said it suffered $15,000 in damages and is seeking the arrest of the 109,495-dw
  • Navios Maritime extends meeting to OK reverse split
    Navios Maritime Holdings is still looking for approval for its proposed reverse stock split. Navios Maritime Holdings looks for reverse stock split The company said Friday afternoon the 1-for-10 split has approval from more than 49% outstanding shares. But the move - designed to get the Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner back over $1 and thus in compliance with New York Stock Exchange rules - nee
  • Seahorse overturns Nautilus claim for Toisa OSV lay-offs
    UK appeal court rules that crew agency did not have to consult with union over staff redundancies.
  • Krasnoye in talks over order for 11 cargoships
    Russian shipbuilder expects to sign deal in first quarter of 2019.
  • London Club 'disappointed' by Prestige pay-out ruling
    UK P&I operation clings to domestic ruling that compensation is subject to lower CLC limit.
  • Atlantska Plovidba sees profit slump
    Croatian bulker owner hit by lower revenue in first nine months.
  • Fjord1 and Schlepp Kiel order ferries
    European ferry owners Fjord1 and Schlepp Kiel have been linked to new orders. Brokers said Saevik family-backed Fjord1 has contracted a 753-passenger ship at Brodrene Aa in Norway. The vessel will be delivered in July 2019. Meanwhile, Schlepp Kiel has ordered a 500-pax ferry at Holland Shipyards for hand-over in May 2020. No prices have been revealed.
  • Rescuers battle to save cargoship from sinking
    Iranian vessel reported to have suffered breach in Caspian Sea.
  • Advantage Tankers fitting ballast systems to 16 ships
    Turkey's Advantage Tankers & Advantage Products has signed a fleet agreement with Alfa Laval for retrofitting of ballast water treatment systems. The company will buy 33 kits for 16 tankers. "After an in-depth evaluation of the solutions on the market, we concluded that Alfa Laval and PureBallast 3 are the ideal solution for our fleet," said Aydin Aydin, energy manager at Advantage Tankers & Adv
  • Paris and Tokyo MOUs start warning crews about IMO 2020
    The Tokyo and Paris MOU port state organisations will start warning ship crews next month about the pending IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel rules. They will start issuing a letter of warning from 1 January on the sulphur content of bunkers during inspections "in order to increase awareness of and to encourage timely compliance with the new requirements," the bodies said. The letters will be handed t
  • Shipping highlights of 2018: Tanker deals, new names and a major dash for gas
    Relive some of your favourite moments of an eventful year in the global shipping industry.
  • USOT wins landmark ruling in OW Bunker spat with Hapag-Lloyd
    Trial will decide whether OW subcontractor can go after owner's vessels.
  • Skov set to lead merged BW and Hafnia Tankers
    Deal will forge $2bn company and Mikael Skov will stay on as chief executive.
  • Fred Olsen Energy becomes Dolphin Drilling
    Norway's Fred Olsen Energy has changed its name to Dolphin Drilling. Shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting voted for the move on Thursday, the drilling company said. Its shares will be quoted in Oslo with the new ticker DDASA from 27 December.
  • Lockton buys stake in Omni Sigorta
    US broker will own half of Turkish P&I outfit.
  • MPCC launches bid to buy back 10% of shares
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is seeking permission from investors to buy back 10% of its shares. The expanding feedership company said shareholders will vote on the plan on 17 January. It wants to repurchase 8.4m shares. These would be worth NOK 275m ($32m) at Friday's price of NOK 32.80. MPCC will pay not less than NOK 10 and no more than NOK 200 for each share.
  • Bimco: smaller bulkers living longer
    Owners' organisation Bimco has revealed only two panamax bulkers were sent for scrap in 2018. Chief shipping analyst Peter Sand said smaller ships are living longer, with recycling activity slow this year. Only 4.2m dwt of all types of dry cargo vessels had reached shipbreakers as of 17 December, down 71.6% compared to 2017. "An almost total halt in panamax demolitions has been an important fac
  • Myochin is new K Line CEO as Murakami moves upstairs
    Japanese shipowning giant K Line will have a new CEO next year as it "rejuvenates" its management for its 100th anniversary. The company said president and CEO Eizo Murakami will become chairman from 1 April, replacing Jiro Asakura, who will remain on the board. The new CEO is Yukikazu Myochin, 57. He has been senior managing executive officer since April. K Line posts $217m loss in first six
  • Subsea 7 lands BP deal worth up to $150m
    Norwegian OSV owner Subsea 7 has clinched a subsea deal with BP worth between $50m and $150m. It said the SURF (subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines) contract for the Manuel project in the US Gulf of Mexico will be carried out by its Subsea Integration Alliance. This is a partnership between Subsea 7 and OneSubsea Schlumberger. The work comprises a two-well development tie-back to the Na Kik
  • Chandris (Hellas) joins CTM supramax pool
    C Transport Maritime (CTM) has welcomed Greek owner Chandris (Hellas) into its supramax revenue-sharing agreement (RSA). Monaco-based CTM, led by John Michael Radziwill, said the 57,000-dwt Serene Jessica (built 2011) is the first Chandris vessel to join the RSA fleet. The Greek owner was founded in 1911 by John Chandris and manages a fleet of 34 ships, including tankers. The total capacity is
  • Cosco executive jumps to his death from hotel window
    A Cosco executive has jumped to his death from a hotel window in Taiwan. Police cited by the CNA news agency said Jia Libin died on Friday morning in Taipei after falling from his room on the fifteenth floor of the Sunworld Dynasty Hotel. He was the managing director of a Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) subsidiary. Jia, 39, had no pulse, was not breathing and appeared to have sustai
  • Hoegh LNG wins second Australian FSRU contract
    Norwegian regasification specialist puts pen to paper on 10-year charter with AGL Energy.
  • Fugro bond sell-off prompts debt repayment fears
    ABN AMRO says company may have to revert to an equity raise to restore financial health.
  • RWE signs mid-term LNG supply deal with Woodside
    German trader says deal marks another key building block in development of its LNG portfolio.
  • Idan Ofer taps 'green loan' market to finance scrubbers
    Unspecified number of exhaust gas cleaning systems will be installed Quantum Pacific tonnage.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Concerns aired over West Coast container dwell time
    Agricultural exporters concerned about shift to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
  • Grassley marks USMCA for quick enactment
    The incoming Senate Finance Committee chairman also expects agriculture to be included in U.S.-EU trade negotiations.
  • Ports America inks New Orleans terminal deal
    The largest U.S. terminal operator and stevedore gets 50-year lease for terminals at the Port of New Orleans and will invest $66.5 million in infrastructure and equipment.
  • GlobalTranz eyeing several acquisition targets
    The rapidly expanding 3PL solutions provider plans to close on a deal in January.
  • Executive Moves: Bays, ports and brokers
  • Missouri firm fined for Belarus sanctions violations
  • Amazon Air leasing 10 more aircraft
  • Supply chain software pioneer stepping down

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2018
  • Reeling Venezuela could sack oil minister, PDVSA CEO in cabinet shuffle
    Oil minister and PDVSA CEO Manuel Quevedo may be on the outs as President Nicolas Maduro is preparing a cabinet shuffle that could put a new ally in charge of the countrys lifeblood industry.
  • OPEC's supply accord commits its 11 participating members to 3% oil cuts: document
    OPEC and its allies have formalized their production quotas under their new supply deal.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks hit 5-month high on quiet fixtures list: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub jumped 10% or 132,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, hitting a five-month high of 1,437,000 mt.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES 1: Crude jumps on Saudi's pledge to lower oil production

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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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