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BRIEFS
June 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of NY/NJ handles record 593,625 TEU in May
  • Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group joins IAPH
  • DP World inks deal to expand its Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
  • Space coast projects awarded US$16m from US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Melbourne port receives green light to handle larger containerships
  • UPS reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters union over wage rises
  • INTTRA sets record transaction volume breaching 4m mark in May
  • Air New Zealand fined US$11m after global cartel investigation
  • BIFA fears more delays loom over London Heathrow expansion plans
  • Istanbul's new airport attracts the likes of UPS, DHL and FedEx

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Concerns expressed in survey on container shipping lines' service
  • Global Logistics organises blood donation camp in Kolkata
  • MANSA commends Mumbai Port for removing age-old obstruction in the channel
  • NYK container vessel receives Japanese pilots' Best Quality Ship Award
  • Ban on milk products from China further extended
  • 'GST is a significant regulatory change with positive impact for logistics sector in the long term'
  • Credit profiles in Indian logistics seen remaining strong
  • Export movement by road commences from ICD Panki, Kanpur to Nepal/Bangladesh
  • GATI-KWE announces partnership with IKEA for home delivery solutions using electric vehicles
  • Cabinet approves a corpus for National Export Insurance Account Trust
  • South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 to be a confluence of the fraternity at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai today
  • US sets Nov. 4 ultimatum to India & other countries to stop buying oil from Iran or face sanctions

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Parking metres for lorries
  • Lights on military veterans' logistics skills
  • Intermodal Wuhan-Ningbo sea-rail train introduced
  • B&H strenghtening Oceania team
  • DHL ensures logistics for three F1 races in three weeks
  • Gefco growing in Valencia and Granada
  • DB Schenker expanding in Augsburg
  • Saudi Arabian Bahri Group goes Haropa
  • ACS pushing ahead with OBC
  • More capacity on Rwandair's Lusaka / Jo'burg service
  • Bud Spencer's airline throwing out passengers
  • Arthur Welter expanding in France
  • Increasing intermodal terminal capacity in Poland
  • Cooperation in the Bahamas
  • CFR Freight making changes at the top
  • Emirates upgrading in Angola; Air Namibia launching West...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Container Ship Safety Forum to evolve for smaller box ship owners
  • Frontline backs scrubbers as it seals deal with Feen
  • Tanker markets sceptical of OPEC deal benefits
  • Cargill confirms mini-Cape deal with CSSC Leasing
  • KOGAS may help develop Novatek transhipment terminal
  • Radziwill's GoodBulk pulls the plug on its New York IPO
  • Declining revenue reflects stiff competition among salvors
  • Charterers urged to address business disruption cover

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Can't get no satisfaction: latest customer survey reveals poor carrier service levels
  • Clouds may be gathering to darken the heady days of air freight growth
  • Analysis: Who is holding who hostage as bunker prices wreak havoc with P&L?
  • XPO Logistics gives customers an 'augmented' view of their online buy
  • Retirement tribute to Tony Berkeley is literally on track... and on time
  • Eddie Stobart snaps up The Pallet Network
  • Infrographic: do you need to apply for the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme?
  • East Europe border town strains under Silk Road train boom
  • Frank Yau to take over as head of cargo sales HK for Cathay Pacific

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Cargill launches "CO2 Challenge" to help decarbonize shipping
  • McQuilling: Canadian supply shortages could hit U.S. crude exports
  • Volvo Penta unveils hybrid IPS propulsion system
  • How to avoid main engine damage
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline takes 20% stake in scrubber manufacturer
  • Norsafe launches new fast rescue and patrol boat series
  • ABS in JDP with LNG bunkering start-up with global ambitions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Global LNG trade breaks record for third consecutive year
    New liquefaction projects and demand growth in emerging Asia are expected to continue driving trade growth
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees redundancies deal with head office staff
    Headcount will be reduced as German carrier seeks to make efficiency gains
  • Frontline agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 36 tankers
    The tanker owner buys 20% stake in Feen Marine Scrubbers in memorandum of agreement
  • Euroseas sells last bulker to focus on containerships
    Pittas vehicle boosts shareholding to 35.8% with new share buy
  • Africa has potential to grow seaborne volumes
    Africa has a role to play and there is optimism with new gas projects being developed, said Clarksons managing director...
  • ABS and Probunkers sign pact to develop LNG bunkering fleet
    Joint programme is 'key' to Greek start-up's vision of network spanning significant international ports
  • Search on for Safetytech innovators
    Successful entrepreneurs will receive trial funding and the chance to work with commercial businesses
  • US road freight shortages set to worsen over summer
    Increased demand is coming up against seasonal demand as fuel costs surge
  • Box carriers failing on customer service, survey shows
    ESC survey backs customer dissatisfaction with carriers
  • US port says tariffs dispute will hit shipping volumes
    Chinese imports through US ports down 3.8% in April and 8.7% in May, says Seroka
  • Daily Briefing
    Total reveals blueprint for LNG bunkering's future | Selling LNG 'feels like logistics business', says Cheniere head | Transpacific trade...
  • Kuganiga Kuganeswaran joins Informa Fertecon team
    Launched in 2017, three-month programme is fully sponsored by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and is supported by maritime...
  • Panama Canal lifts restrictions on LNG transits
    The third set of locks will allow night transits and vessels to navigate Gatun Lake at the same time
  • 'Asia premium' could curb LNG flows to the world's top demand centre
    LNG needs to be cost-competitive to realise its potential as the preferred fuel of the future, Asian buyers warn
  • GoodBulk pulls Nasdaq IPO citing 'adverse market conditions'
    Company has decided to postpone offering shares until market conditions improve

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Penske, NFI to road test Freightliner electric trucks
  • New India import plan's goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time
  • Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us
  • Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term
  • Nippon Express expands rail, air services to Europe
  • US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility
  • Brokers must consider minutes in new way under ELDs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • IM Skaugen given more time
    Singapore court grants three more months of protection from creditors as gas carrier reorganises its debt and business.
  • Cargill, DNV partner up on 'CO2 Challenge'
    The initiative, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, is aimed at reducing ship carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
  • After stalking Inmarsat for years, decision day looms for EchoStar bid
    'Golden share' held by IMSO adds spice to interest in satellite communications company
  • Nissen adds to feeder boxship spree at HMD
    KMTC charters two more feeder containerships as diversified Japanese tonnage provider continues growth drive
  • Yamal Trade extends search for LNG tonnage
  • Russia seeks huge FSU for Kamchatka
  • ENI aims to offload last LNG carrier duo
  • Sovcomflot and TMS Cardiff may be sidelined by NYK talks
  • Opec provides the headlines but gas delivers growth story
    Rising oil output overshadows increasing LNG volumes, but European gas demand is expected to slump up to 2050
  • Clarksons raids rival to expand Hamburg wind desk
    Broking giant poaches Rouven Willner to grow in German 'offshore renewables hub
  • Divers bag over 100kg of litter in Singapore marine cleanup
  • Greek owner's Empire Navigation poised to sign first tanker order
    Empire plans to charter out up to eight Hyundai Mipo Dockyard newbuildings to Cargill
  • Toisa sales take off with Greeks feasting on fleet
    Dimitris Diamantides now linked with six purchases as fellow Greek buyers move in on Clarksons-led mass disposal
  • Weak yuan hits secondhand bulker prices
  • Modion lines up sale for its two oldest ships
  • Golfers feel the heat at McIlvaney's annual event
  • NLNG looks at ship need on next LNG train
    Africa's second largest LNG producer readies to add additional capacity, but buyer input will determine shipping.
  • OFE gets $3.3m in seed money
    John Hahn-led online provider of predictive analytics to dry bulk and tanker markets looks to expand operations.
  • Euronav adds to crude tanker demolition tally
    New York-listed shipowner is parting with a 1990s built suezmax, sources say.
  • Costs awarded against insurer after "tactical" battle
    UK high court orders Ingosstrakh to pay up in row over lost vessel.
  • Olympic MSV back for Van Oord deal
    Taurus back in action after short winter layup.
  • Thorco Lineage adrift after tow line snaps
    Refloating of cargoship off remote Polynesian atoll hits a snag.
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline goes scrubber shopping
    Purchase of stake in Feen Marine comes amid plans to install scrubbers on up to 36 tankers.
  • EMAS Offshore rescue in doubt
    Investor BTI reconsidering $50m investment in OSV company.
  • Port of Los Angeles counts up cost of Trump's tariffs
    Executive points to falling shipments in the past two months as reason to be mindful.
  • Hyundai Heavy tipped for quick sale of F Whale
  • Golden Energy Offshore set to double fleet with newbuilds
    Arctic Securities and Fearnley Securities called in to help arrange funding for Chinese brace.
  • Lloyd Fonds forming capital management offshoot
    Hamburg asset manager to shift focus to "liquid retail funds."
  • Vinalines targets $214m from IPO, share sale
    Vietnamese state owner to list in September.
  • Maersk Supply Service teams up with Vestas
  • NOC issues warning over rival Libyan exports
    Oil company says Libyan National Army has no right to determine control of terminals.
  • Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot
    Russian tycoon diversifying shipping company with addition of VF Tanker and Volgo-Balt Tanker.
  • Subsea 7 scoops Total deal worth up to $300m
    Norwegian owner to install flowlines and umbilicals off Angola from 2020.
  • ISU members see 2017 revenue jump by 20%
    Trade body says while industry has seen an improvement, it is still down on highs of two years ago.
  • PSA boosts stake in Hong Kong rival HPH Trust
    Singapore port operator taking advantage of competitor's low share price to build up shareholding.
  • GoodBulk pulls New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.
  • GoodBulk said to pull New York IPO
    Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Chassis pool plan draws praise
    Shippers and other stakeholders have written to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to express support to l ast week's announcement by the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority that they are planning to create a new container chassis pool, the Southern States Cooperative Pool (SSCP).
  • Lawmaker: ZTE deal could 'put Americans at risk'
    Testifiers before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday expressed concerns related to national security and unfair competition about ZTE and its association with U.S. companies.
  • El Faro safety legislation clears committee
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation aimed at raising safety standards for U.S.-flagged cargo ships. The proposed regulations stem primarily from recommendations made following the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro .
  • FedEx Express operations at California airport grow
    FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport.
  • Commerce downgrades Q1 U.S. GDP estimate again
    United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate from the Department of Commerce.
  • Vote to limit presidential import power blocked
    Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Wednesday blocked a vote on an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill that would have required congressional approval for any presidential action to adjust imports on the basis of national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
  • Commentary: Navigating a tight truck market
    Shippers navigating the capacity crunch need to understand its causes, how new technology solutions can help, and perhaps most importantly, how to gain "shipper of choice" status with their carriers.
  • National Economic Council deputy director departing
    Everett Eissenstat is resigning from his position as deputy director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), effective next month, Politico reported Wednesday.
  • Panama Canal unlocks opportunities for LNG transits
    The Panama Canal will lift daylight and encounter restrictions on LNG vessels effective Oct. 1.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2018
  • Tanker owner Frontline buys scrubber company stake ahead of IMO 2020
  • Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation
  • ABS, probunkers partner to develop LNG fueled ships ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    ABS will work with probunkers to provide regulatory compliance guidance for the fleet as well as define applicable rules and standards.
  • Mexico's port of Dos Bocas seeks to build new oil terminal
    The winning company will have a 20-year contract to operate the 332,500 sq. meters facility.
  • Japan alerts UN to suspected STS transfer to N Korean ship in East China Sea
    In March, the Security Council Committee identified Yu Phyong 5 as a vessel subject to an assets freeze.
  • Japan's JXTG settles Apr-Jun HSFO price at 3.5% higher on quarter
    But has yet to settle LSFO price for April-June with domestic industrial customers.
  • TANKERS: European freight rates hit 2018 lows, lack of long haul trade
    Lack of US Gulf shipping demand has seen tonnage build of in US waters; ballasters have been moving towards Europe for business.
  • Asia steps up efforts to diversify away from Iranian oil
    Around 60%-65% of Iranian oil shipments head to Asia.

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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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