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February 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai to start fast Asia-Europe loop using old 4,700-TEUers in April
  • Top 10 ocean liners now control 90pc of global box shipping market
  • US cracks down on North Korean shipping, China, UN seem cooperative
  • Charleston's plans for 5 million TEU container capacity by 2032
  • Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low-sulphur shipping
  • Amazon showing signs of taking on UPS and FedEx at their own game
  • Horizon Spirit sets record for single commodity sent by box ship
  • US: Russia behind cyberattack that brought port of LA to its knees
  • Russia becomes world's top grain exporter, topping US and Canada
  • Pharma Changi picks up air cargo as its ranking rises in the world
  • Cathay Pacific to fly non-stop to Cape Town from November
  • US tax reform boosts Atlas Air profit 426pc annually, 630pc quarterly
  • Expeditors gets extra tax boost in an otherwise high performance year
  • South African Airways suspends B737 freighter aircraft services

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • APL injects X Factor in Trans-Pacific portfolio with Eagle Express X service
  • BIMCO relaunches ship benchmarking system
  • Govt of Djibouti has illegally seized control of Doraleh Container Terminal, says DP World
  • HMM reaches over 10,000 TEUs of volume on its US Premium Service
  • Maersk Line to offer OBL switching facility in India for cross trade shipments
  • Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts at IIT Chennai
  • Yang Ming implementing major fleet expansion plan
  • PSA Marine partners EY to leverage data analytics & machine learning to achieve higher productivity for terminals, vessel operators & charterers
  • CMA CGM Group to set up multi-temperature logistics facility at DP World London Gateway
  • NHAI planning Intermodal Stations in 15 cities
  • Skeiron Logistics wins two coveted awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Our major expansion is over now"
  • Stadler locomotives for freight services in Bolivia
  • Monitoring the eco-conditions of sensitive cargo
  • Sky Cell welcomes new COO
  • UPS sues EU
  • CMA CGM banks on multi-temperature in the UK
  • Intermodal services shrink carbon footprint
  • Imperial Logistics standardises transport management
  • DHL continues to heat up business in Africa
  • Arkas Bunkering strong in 2017
  • 30 new freight locomotives for Ukrainian Railways
  • Aircraft charter specialist with 39% revenue increase
  • Certification for environmental consciousness
  • Turkish Airlines: blooming connections with Africa
  • CEO role goes to Schneider Group insider
  • Scepticism re HMM's re-engagement in Europe
  • Powerful traction for Indian Railways

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Public owners opt for alternatives to common-share sales
  • Private equity comes back to the shipping table
  • Seadrill and creditors in bold overhaul bid
  • Cash-starved Otto Marine seeks judicial management
  • COSCO Shipping fund to invest in technology
  • BP Shipping offloads MR tanker trio
  • Nissen Kaiun books feeder quartet for KMTC
  • Changing oil export dynamics could buoy tanker owners

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • DP World turns to UK court as Djibouti government seizes control of its box terminal
  • Record year for Atlas Air, but it needs more aircraft to meet capacity demands
  • Container shipping demand may dip this year, but market balance still improving
  • DHL Express admits Amazon could become a competitor in logistics arena
  • Maritime sector missing out on skills and talents of outstanding women
  • UPS sues EU for $2.1bn after botched veto of TNT bid

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tanker operator, master cop plea in pollution case
  • Vane Brothers Company takes delivery of ATB tank barge
  • Vard Marine design chosen for new South African survey vessel
  • All American to build two high speed, low wake cats for Kitsap Transit
  • Corvus solution picked for SEACOR PSV retrofits
  • MME names Blansjaar GM of Cathodic Protection & MGPS Division
  • FTC moves to block Wilhelmsen acquisition of Drew
  • Seadrill at "pivotal moment" in restructuring plans
  • Latest U.S. North Korea sanctions target shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Skuld gains 9% in renewal tonnage
    Norwegians head the pack of this year's winners
  • Navios Containers picks off extra boxship
    New $11.8m acquisition brings fleet to 22 vessels
  • CTM eyes further consolidation across dry bulk sectors
    Monaco-based manager reveals supramax RSA grew 25% last year
  • Wall St Note | The rebirth of Teekay LNG Partners
    Scrapping a high-dividend policy and focusing instead on internal growth has proved a winning - and prudent - strategy
  • EU adds to decarbonisation pressure on IMO
    EU member states want to draw up a five-year strategy in line with the Paris Agreement
  • Cryptos can succeed in shipping, but investors need to be careful
    Interested ICO investors should look for warning signs before splashing out cash
  • Mid year outlook: Fleet update
    Global fleets of the main types of merchant vessels are expected to continue moderate expansion towards year-end. Dry bulk f...
  • How the global fleet is developing in 2015-2017
    Lloyd's List Intelligenge updates its fleet capacity forecast regularly, and the latest findings show growth in capacity will pick up...
  • The view from Greece
    Close to one third of the Greek-owned fleet's trading activities are focused on Asia. But the fleet is very well...
  • Year-end projections: Crude and gas tankers
    In our inaugural forecasting survey, 2016 average spot TCE earnings are correcting sharply downwards in all tanker segments except for...
  • Lloyd's List companies: Reviewing US-listed players' performances
    Everything comes down to the bottom line. But how do the shipping companies reach those numbers? Lloyd's List Companies, our...
  • Flag state 2015: Top 10 ship registers
    With 330m dwt on its books, Panama remains the most popular register with a lead of 126m dwt over second...
  • Tankers the power list
    Lloyd's List's inaugural top 10 list of leading tanker and dry bulk personalities who are shaping the industry.
  • The world fleet 2015
    A snapshot of regional ownership
  • Lloyds List Regulatory Timeline
    Over the coming decades shipping will be subject to an array of new legislation, the majority of which is related...
  • The Power List 2018: Tanker & Dry Bulk
    View the top 10 lists for tanker and dry bulk
  • Flag state 2016 / 2017: Top 10 Ship registers
    Could this be a changing of the guard? International Registries Inc would like to think so. In March the Marshall...
  • Shipping meets the environment
    The next two years will see shipowners and regulators put under intense scrutiny, as a series of new requirements kicks...
  • Tanker spills: A journey through time
    March 26, 2017 will mark the 50-year anniversary of the Torrey Canyon disaster off the southwest coast of England. It...
  • Twitter speaks out
    A busy events calendar saw the great and the good of the global maritime industry flock to Singapore this April...
  • Twitter speaks out on US shipping
    From tax cuts to closed borders, President Trump's first 100 days in office have been anything but dull. We asked...
  • LNG imports to double by 2035 led by Asia, Shell says
    But a lack of investment in future supplies may dim LNG's prospects, Shell says in its outlook report
  • Fatal occupation
    The European Maritime Safety Administration overview of marine casualties is a quantitative analysis of data provided by EU Accident and...
  • Saudi 'super-hub' rides coattails of economic reform
    Despite welcoming its first vessel less than five years ago, King Abdullah Port has plans on a grand scale as...
  • CSSC to buy back stakes in four subsidiary yards from investors
    Move is part of the state shipbuilding giant's $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap plan
  • FSL Trust shrinks fourth-quarter net loss
    Securing an acceptable refinancing solution remain the management's top priority, says the trust chief executive Roger Woods
  • Japanese-Australian trio eye LNG terminal in New South Wales
    Jera, Marubeni and Squadron Energy would seek FSRU charter for project
  • Shipping cyclicity and Xi's pursuit of power
    Fear not for the next 10-15 years, but then what?
  • Djibouti claims 'legal right' to take over Dolareh
    Government says removing DP World was lawful, alleging underperformance at the port and the company's attempts to lock sovereign bodies...
  • US set to clamp down on North Korea sanctions violators
    The US and its Asian allies looking to step up maritime enforcement for vessels that violate UN sanctions on the...
  • CMA CGM linked with order for 12 vessels from HHI
    The French containership owner has signed a letter of intent with HHI for six ships, with an option for six...
  • Wisdom Marine to order two kamsarmaxes for $68m
    Vessels to be built by Japan Marine United and comply with Tier III emissions standards
  • SHI appoints former minister as inspection commissioner
    Move comes as Samsung Group tries to make clear that its outside directors are independent of any internal company influence
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding forms leasing joint venture in Singapore
    Move is aimed at helping the shipbuilder seek out business opportunities amid industry consolidation
  • South Korea supports shipping and logistics firms in globalisation drive
    Scheme aims to help Korean companies obtain overseas business licences and to localise their operations
  • CMPort completes acquisition of Brazilian terminal operator
    The deal, worth almost $1bn, was closed on Friday
  • Nakilat posts lower profit for 2017 in wake of tanker market weakness
    But the company posts a 16% year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter net profit on the back of cost cutting
  • US to block Wilhelmsen deal for Drew Marine
    Federal Trade Commission says both entities are each other's closest competitors in the services they provide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Amid US truck shortage, intermodal demand also rising substantially
  • LA-LB harbor truck drivers sue to secure employee status
  • Shippers, forwarders adjust to sharp decline in trans-Atlantic reliability
  • DP World improves liftings for temporary JNPT Europe call
  • Analysis: China-Europe rail growth belies EU rail challenges
  • Addressing dislocation, DCLI shifts chassis to Chicago
  • Tech, not consolidation, will drive container shipping change

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tote finishes first part of LNG conversion
    Jones Act vessel owner completes first phase to convert first of two ships to run off of both LNG and diesel.
  • Havila's losses narrow after 2016 impairment
    Oslo-listed offshore company's red ink for the fourth quarter and full year diminishes significantly after taking a nearly NOK 1bn writedown on assets off the books.
  • Landslide shuts ships out of Corinth Canal
    It may take 15 days to clear the waterway for traffic, Greek authorities say
  • Maersk Tankers tied to sale of LR2
    Brokers suggest specification and buyer's rapid need for the vessel contributed to price.
  • 2Go falls into the red for 2017
    Ro-pax group also approves unification with parent Negros Navigation.
  • Solstad Farstad fixes CSV for six months
    Fugro takes Normand Flower for northern European operations.
  • The TW+ Quiz Part One
    What can you remember of the last three months in shipping?
  • Seadrill seals 'pivotal moment' with bondholder backing
    John Fredriksen-fronted drilling company free to push ahead with Chapter 11 restructuring.
  • First Ship Lease says most banks on board in loan talks
    Update on debt talks comes as impairments contribute to loss in 2017.
  • Faergen laying off 400 staff
    Danish ferry owner says redundancies due to losing routes to Mols-Linien.
  • CSSC Offshore building yard stakes in $761m deal
    Chinese state group issuing new shares to China Life and others.
  • Son of Cosco partner goes missing in Pakistan
    Incident comes weeks after head of Cosco Shipping Lines shot dead.
  • Nakilat profit down on lower revenue
    Qatar LNG carrier owner logs weaker result for 2017.
  • Uljanik Plovidba sells oldest bulker
    Croatian owner offloads 2006-built dry cargoship in China.
  • Pareto lowers product rate forecasts despite baby steps in 2018
    Analyst Eirik Haavaldsen says new numbers are conservative with inflection point close.
  • Navios Maritime Containers sets up additional purchase
    Buy number 22 is lined up as Angeliki Frangou's latest growth vehicle takes shape.
  • SADR triumphs in OCP bulker trial
    South African court rules charterer does not own disputed phosphate cargo from Western Sahara on AM Nomikos ship arrested last April.
  • Reefer banned by Paris MoU
    Ukrainian vessel barred for three months after propulsion found inadequate.
  • Kumiai Navigation books LPG ship at Sasaki
    Japanese owner follows up VLGC order with deal for smaller vessel.
  • Nomura: Sembcorp Marine sell-off overdone
    Bank says it is tempering its optimism in Singapore rig builder, but is staying positive.
  • Kim Heng trims fourth quarter losses by 30%
    Expanding Singapore offshore vessel owner promises more acquisitions despite red ink.
  • Handymax suffers engine explosion off Oregon
    No crew injured in incident off Portland, but main propulsion system rendered inoperable.
  • D-Day for Pacific Radiance bondholders
    Monday set to see a vote on key restructuring move, but investors are far from happy.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Eimskip's net earnings tumble in 2017 amid higher revenues
    Eimskip posted net earnings of 16.8 million euros (U.S. $20.7 million) for 2017, a decrease of 23.3 percent from 2016, according to the Ice...
  • Trump taps former USTR attorney for ITC nomination
    President Donald Trump intends to nominate Amy Karpel to serve as a commissioner on the International Trade Commission (ITC), the White Hou...
  • C.H. Robinson names new COO
    Third-party logistics services provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Robert Biesterfeld to serve as chief operating officer, effective March...
  • UPS sues EU over scuttled TNT deal
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is suing the European Union over its attempted acquisition of Netherlands-based parcel carrier TNT Express...
  • Intermodal rates hit new high in January
    Intermodal rates grew another 5 percent in January 2018 compared to the same month the previous year, the sixteenth consecutive year-over-y...
  • Truckload rate growth accelerates in January
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload (TL) rates continued to accelerate in January 2018, increasing 6.5 percent compared with the same month a...
  • Wilhelmsen Maritime's planned acquisition of Drew Marine could run aground
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday issued an administrative complaint charging that Wilhelmsen Maritime Services' proposed $400 m...
  • The detention, demurrage fee conundrum
    There's little in this world that's truly black and white, something shippers, intermediaries and drayage providers may want to bear in min...
  • Treasury sanctions Libyan oil smugglers
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals, 24 entities, and seven vessels for t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • South Sudan currently pumping over 140,000 b/d: oil minister
    South Sudan is currently producing around 143,000 b/d of oil despite ongoing security threats in the troubled East African country which have hampered the restart of its key oilfields, oil minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth said Monday.
  • Russian Jan and Feb crude output cut dynamics similar on year: Transneft
    Russian crude production cut dynamics in the first two months of the year are similar to those a year ago, and signal Russia continues to comply with its obligations under the OPEC/non-OPEC output cut deal, according to data from Russian national pipeline operator Transneft.
  • US Treasury issues Libyan oil smuggling sanctions
    The Trump administration Monday sanctioned six individuals, 24 companies and seven vessels connected with smuggling Libyan oil.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil product exports rise 8% on year to 1.46 mil b/d
    Shipments of Bunker C fuel oil surged more than six times to 3.15 million barrels last month from 507,000 barrels a year earlier.
  • Oil edges higher with equities before Powell testimony
    Oil futures were higher Monday, continuing to recover from lows earlier this month, as US equities pushed up amid a busy week on the economic calendar with a focus on central banks.
  • US oil trade flows shift, pushing more barrels abroad
    A combination of fewer imports and more exports has pushed more supply away from the US crude oil market, a development that could weigh on prices unless global demand can absorb the additional barrels.
  • China's Jan crude imports from US hit record high of 474,450 b/d
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil products demand rises 5.1% on year to 2.71 mil b/d
    Demand of bunker C fuel oil climbed 5.6% year on year to 4.12 million barrels in January.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC now frets about shrinking spare capacity
    OPEC has in recent weeks shifted its rhetoric from that of a swing producer managing a supply glut to one trying to prevent a market squeeze.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude moves up on rising supply concerns
    Analysts were, however, quick to caution that the supply disruption in Libya was not just the sole reason for prices to rally.

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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
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%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
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
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
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
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
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
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%)
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
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
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.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
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
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
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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%
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
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
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
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
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
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%
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
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
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
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%
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
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%)
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
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
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%
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
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
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
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
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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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.
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
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
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
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.
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
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
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
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
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
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
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
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.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
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%)
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%
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
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
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
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
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
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.
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%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
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
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
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
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
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.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
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
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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