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August 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • US-Mexico trade talks breakthrough raises hopes of Nafta deal with Canada
  • MSC to lease 2,000 SeaCube containers
  • Hamburg's H1 traffic drops to 4.3m TEU with transshipments, empties down
  • Port of Hamburg heading for improved air quality
  • Gothenburg H1 volumes surge 19pc after resolving labour dispute
  • NYK holds annual meeting to enhance safe ship operation methods
  • Royal Mail develops new shipping tool for retailers to manage orders, return goods
  • China seeks billions of dollars from private investors for 28 aviation projects
  • AeroLogic fleet boosted with new leased freighter from Boeing
  • Max Phillip Conrady is promoted to senior VP for cargo at Frankfurt Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • Cochin Shipyard pays dividend to the govt for the tenth consecutive year
  • Dredging Corporation declares 20 pc dividend
  • HMM registers new record in cargo processing at Busan Port
  • MANSA to hold 40th AGM on Sept. 28 along with awards for staff of member companies
  • ZIM announces significant upgrade of its independent India-Med Express Line
  • Customs implements Electronic Cargo Tracking System for Nepal-bound containers at VCT
  • Dispensing with the requirements of documents being submitted at the time of "Registration" and "Out of Charge" at "DPD/RMS Facilitation Centre" and CFSs in view of implementation of e-sanchit
  • JNPT organises 'Dredging Strategies & Technology for Ports' training programme
  • New flexible storage solution being trialed by APM Terminals
  • Record containerised imports at major US ports
  • Shell to acquire 100 pc equity in Hazira LNG & Port venture
  • Trading outlook for Turkey seen as positive despite difficulties
  • US sanctions reportedly impacting forwarding & logistics firms' business with Iran
  • Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2018 set to dazzle the entire fraternity tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Compatibility between Swiss and European toll systems
  • Jost extends global network
  • Port of Oakland reinforces technical department
  • Smiles all round in Jaxport in July
  • 10,000 trips in seven years
  • Heathrow attracts tenth direct Chinese connection
  • Seko hires CFO to tackle future acquisitions
  • UPS launches Ware 2 Go
  • IMX draws in the reins
  • Hauling construction waste through Zurich city centre
  • Leipzig airport ready to cope with more capacity
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Circle - legal transformation to trigger growth
  • Alpega adds Wtransnet to freight exchange portfolio
  • France-Helvetia Express starts with three rotations
  • RWE investing in Duisport
  • A400M delivers relief material to Lombok

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • Sovcomflot: Tanker markets no longer in freefall
  • Jinhui lacks faith in scrubbers
  • Polaris, SK Shipping issue bonds
  • Indian ship scrap rates rise with steel prices

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • 'Too little, too late': haulage groups hit back at Whitehall's 'no-deal scenario'
  • Intermodal wrangles just making the pain worse for US shippers using rail
  • Zim looks to change tack, with 2M partnership and premium services
  • Analysis: how likely is a leveraged buyout of John Menzies?
  • Leading air freight operator calls for more from African airports

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • American Cruise Lines' latest ship passes sea trials
  • Gulf Island to build second 3,300 hp towboat
  • Mercy Ships announces goal for Cargo Day
  • Q-LNG and VT Halter in LOI for second, larger LNG bunkering ATB
  • Pilot project uses 3D CAD for class design review
  • WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT team up on LNG fueling
  • Harvey Gulf International to go global
  • MAN wins contract for first RoPax ferry LNG conversions
  • Island Offshore to provide Titanic expedition support ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red
    But bank is now on course for recovery, Ermisch assures, albeit with next to no new shipping business
  • Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings
    Russian carrier eyes more revenues from industrial shipping segments as business conditions for conventional tankers are bearish
  • New appeal for release of bulker held in Iraq
    Handymax Royal Arsenal detained in August 2017 after fatal collision with dive support craft in Umm Qasr, which claimed 21...
  • UN highlights negative effects on shipping in Yemen
    A UN-commissioned report claimed that requests to call at Yemen's Red Sea ports fell by more than half after November's...
  • Hong Kong seeks to lure maritime industry experts
    The new quota-based scheme does not require candidates to have a job offer or secured employment to enter Hong Kong
  • Hull losses at lowest level since 1996
    On year-to-date trend, 2018 might clock up lowest number of ATLs since the last century, according to numbers from the...
  • Choose your bunker suppliers wisely, industry experts warn
    Due to the prolonged period waiting for advanced analysis results, the opportunity to raise a claim for bunker quality issues...
  • Arctic shipping insurance risks harder to quantify, says IUMI
    Search and rescue capacity, places of refuge, crew experience and operator preparedness should all be taken into account, says trade...
  • CMES feels impact of tanker market slump
    Company says that all of its very large ore carriers will be fitted with the exhaust gas cleaning systems by...
  • Dry bulk fleet growth forecast to outpace trade in 2019
    Trade growth risks prevail amid tariff wars while scrapping has slowed to the lowest level since 2008, says brokerage
  • Campbell Johnston Clark hires two from rival firms
    Shipping law firm boosts admiralty and casualty teams in London and Singapore, with further sign-ups to come, says name partner
  • OOCL drops Felixstowe calls as disruption continues
    Several container lines were forced to cancel some calls at Felixstowe following the introduction of the Hutchison-run terminal's installation of...
  • Scrubber orders surge as 2020 deadline looms
    Carriers face higher fuel costs as the majority of the global fleet heads for low-sulphur fuel use
  • More surcharges as Rhine levels remain low
    European intermodal operators hit again by low-water penalties
  • Container lines struggle to raise Asia-Europe rates
    With attempts to boost rates falling flat, lines look to removing capacity to improve the supply-demand balance
  • Bright Navigation buys cape from NS United
    The 2006-built NSS Grandeur is estimated to have cost $20.5m and means the company now has a fleet of seven...
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets in profit and looking to buy
    Firm now owns four boxships, a handysize bulk carrier and a stake in an LPG carrier, and may raise funds...
  • Overbooking and no-shows disrupt Brazilian exports
    Maersk, which has revised down its expectations for Brazil as the logistics chaos continues, says shippers are having to buy...
  • Fleet Management to concentrate on customer satisfaction and organic growth
    Demand for third-party shipmanagers to increase amid new shipping regulations and trend of vessel ownership, Fleet chief says
  • Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars
    Bob Sanguinetti says it has become "clear very quickly" that trade associations not only have an important role to play...
  • Daily Briefing
    Leaked audit lifts lid on ship lending at NordLB | British marine tech venture eyes government cash pot | Alarm...
  • Jinhui opts for low sulphur fuel oil to meet 2020 regulation
    The company remains cautious about the global political uncertainties and expects trade tensions to get worse before they get better
  • Fotis Kouvelis appointed new Greek shipping minister
    The veteran politician replaces Panagiotis Kouroumplis, who held the seat for less than two years
  • CIMC results weighed by box making and offshore engineering performance
    When excluding one-off items, including gains from government subsidies and disposal of assets, net profits fell 16.8% year on year...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • Heavy-load coalition working to entice cargo to Pacific Northwest
  • Real-time truck appointment system at LA-LB takes shape
  • Tech startups' differing funding paths hold risks, gains for BCOs
  • Asia-US East Coast capacity trim via Zim-2M less than expected

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • CSL crew rescue man on Lake Ontario
    Canadian bulker involved in a rescue operation that saved a man's life while another perished.
  • Seafarers seek reward in MST oil-dumping
    Three engine-room workers aboard handy bulk carrier held by US government after uncovering illegal discharge of oil.
  • Sovcomflot 'contains the bleeding' with tanker seasonality set to return
    Russian owner in the red for the first half thanks to sticky tanker market and vessel impairments.
  • European Iran crude pull-back hits suexmax tankers
    Looming sanctions deadline sees fall in Iran oil shipments accelerate
  • Fitch reaffirms 'A' rating for Panama Canal Authority
    Credit ratings agency cites 'stable value performance' for government-controlled overseer of crucial waterway.
  • James Fisher adds tanker and pushes up profit
    UK shipowner continues fleet renewal as first-half earnings rise.
  • Navios terminal to be down for months
    Fire started in conveyor belt as flames spread to entire 100-metre-long pier, Agencia Maritime Nabsa saays.
  • Sir Adrian Swire dies aged 86
    Swire Group patriarch said he was a shipowner first, despite wide airline and property interests.
  • Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy
    Valuation of US-listed stock is 'undemanding', says Deutsche Bank analyst.
  • HSH Nordbank boosted by restructured shipping loans
    German lender releases $95m of provisions as it books $350m of new maritime business in first half ahead of privatisation.
  • Schoeller stalwart Schulz hangs up his hat
    Veteran broker steps down after three decades with Hanse Bereederung.
  • CM Lemos gets firm price for final VLCC
    Greek owner sells 12-year-old tanker for more than its sister vessel fetched this summer.
  • Cosco boxship hit by hold blaze
    Crew extinguish fire in Cosco Shipping Thames en route to Singapore.
  • South Korea arrests Russian tanker crew
    Master and others handcuffed for 'resisting authorities' in repair row.
  • Norden takes Greek panamax at higer rate
    Danish owner fixes Fundador Naviera ship on longer deal at higher rate in stable market.
  • Tanker clash shuts PDVSA dock
    Vessel allision causes damage at Jose offshore facility, curtailing exports.
  • Maersk executive says 2020 may add $2bn to fuel bill
    Maersk Line could see its fuel bill jump by $2bn a year when new sulphur emissions rules arrive, according to a company executive. Skou keeping a lid on spending at Maersk and retains a dislike for scrubbers That would mark a significant jump from the $3.37bn the company paid for bunkers in 2017, according to Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs at AP Moller-Maersk. Bergulf told Bloom
  • Hull losses hit 22 year low
    Good news for insurers as low claims environment continues.
  • DSD Shipping orders ro-pax double
    Norled unit contracts two more vessels at Remontowa in Poland.
  • Arctic cruiseship passengers safe after grounding
    Sistership despatched to aid Akademik Ioffe as authorities launch investigation
  • Genting Hong Kong cuts cruiseship loss
    Revenue rises in first half at owner of Star, Crystal and Dream brands.
  • Party veteran Kouvelis is new Greek shipping minister
    Cabinet reshuffle sees left-wing politician assume shipping portfolio
  • NS United of Japan sells one of its oldest capesize bulkers
    Transaction offers latest evidence of firm asset prices in the dry cargo market.
  • Zim speeds up Indian run
    Israeli container line introduces new faster rotation from Med.
  • CJC adds another director in Singapore
    Law firm raids HFW again to take Asian activities 'to next level'.
  • Autonomous shipping sparks mixed emotions
    Is the spread of automation a redefining of roles to increase efficiency or a threat to the livelihood of seafarers?
  • Greek ferry evacuated after fire breaks out
    ANEK ferry El. Venizelos returns to Piraeus, all 875 passengers get off ship safely
  • Enesel lines up one-year charter with Vitol for new VLCC
    Potential 12 month deal fits with the Greek shipowner's typically conservative approach
  • Jinhui Shipping shares jump on first dividend in a decade
    Resumption of payouts to shareholders extends stronger run for the bulker owner's shares.
  • Golden Energy fitting battery system to PSVs
    Norwegian owner contracts Rolls-Royce to upgrade pair of vessels.
  • Borr Drilling dips into reserves as $20m buyback begins
    Troim-led offshore vehicle is investing in its own stock.
  • Ultra Deep Solutions goes for sixth newbuild
    Singapore company designing new hybrid OSV for subsea operations.
  • Brussels to visit Shree Ram yard as Europe's demo deadline nears
    First signs emerge that the European Commission is ready to recognise beaching yards under its recycling regulation in the face of capacity shortfall, beginning with yard in Alang
  • Cheer abounds despite dreaded doldrums in Arctic regatta
    Fourteen sailing boats took to an exceptionally calm Oslo fjord last week for the sixth-annual regatta held by Arctic Offshore, the in-house shipbrokers at Arctic Securities. Team spirit was unquestionably high, as usual, even though sails remained mostly empty this year. John Fredriksen has sold out of shipbroking joint-venture The 117 competitors represented a broad slice of the industry - in
  • Maersk Line reveals port chaos in Brazil
    Boxship giant says truckers' strike creating 'out of control' situation and hitting exports.
  • Three killed as storm hits research ship
    Chinese technicians die as waves sweep them off Beidiao 993 in Dalian.
  • Uljanik Shipyard boss offers to quit
    Gianni Rossanda ready to step down as strike row over back pay rumbles on.
  • Klaveness opening temporary Tokyo office
    Digital solutions on the agenda when bulker owner heads to Japan next month.
  • Impairments drag Bumi Armada into the red
    Malaysian FPSO specialist also hurt by weaker year-on-year revenue at one of its main divisions.
  • Jinhui back in black as it opts for LSFO to meet IMO 2020
    Hong Kong shipowner also resumes dividends on the back of improved performance.
  • China's slowing crude demand more worrying than trade spat
    Import growth rates down notably from those seen over the previous two years, says Gibson.
  • Improved rates push Pioneer Marine into the black
    Torben Janholt-led bulker owner also confirms new credit facility secured at "improved terms".

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • Greenbrier taps Tekorius for new COO role
    The Greenbrier Companies Inc. on Tuesday announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lorie Tekorius has been named EVP and chief operating officer by its board of directors.
  • CEVA hires chief commercial officer
    CEVA Logistics has appointed Laurent Binetti as its new chief commercial officer.
  • Delta Cargo launches iPad kiosks
    Delta Cargo has launched self-service iPad kiosks in Atlanta and Boston requiring electronic air waybills as standard operating procedure.
  • Oakland crane-raising work finished
    Four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal, the busiest terminal at the Port of Oakland, are 27 feet taller following completion last week of a yearlong, crane-raising project.
  • U.S., Mexico sew up NAFTA textile details
    The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to adopt a CAFTA-style short-supply textile and apparel framework for NAFTA, according to two private sector sources with knowledge of NAFTA textile and apparel negotiations.
  • Union Pacific positive train control progressing
    Class I railway Union Pacific said Wednesday it is continuing to make significant progress in implementing positive train control (PTC) and it will meet all required deadlines for installation on its network.
  • DrayNow raises $5 million
    DrayNow, a Pennsylvania-based company that has developed an app and platform for booking and tracking intermodal freight, has raised $5 million in venture capital funding.
  • ATRI data shows need for HOS flexibility
    The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit organization that conducts research on the trucking industry, released the results of an analysis that demonstrated the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional hours-of-service (HOS) flexibility.
  • U.S. Q2 GDP revised upward
    U.S. gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2014, according to the second

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2018
  • Norway's Alvheim crude to load three cargoes in October
    Total loadings of Norway's Alvheim crude are set to remain unchanged month on month in October, at three cargoes
  • Eni boosts Arctic exploration exposure with new Alaskan blocks
    Eni has acquired 124 exploration leases on the Eastern North Slope of Alaska from privately-held, US-based Caelus Alaska Exploration
  • North Sea Heidrun October crude loadings steady at two cargoes
    Two cargoes of North Sea Heidrun crude are set to load in October
  • Verifavia urges shipowners to submit emissions data, IMO roadmap
    Verifavia urges shipowners to submit carbon emissions and fuel consumption data collection plans to verifiers by September 1
  • US stocks of high sulfur heating oil retreat, losing August gains
    US stocks of high sulfur heating oil fell 6.1% last week, erasing the advances they had registered in the previous three weeks
  • Crude settles higher after 2.57 million-barrel US crude stock draw
    The crude complex settled higher Wednesday after US government data showed a 257 million-barrel decline in the nation's crude stocks
  • Gasoil emerges as winner as India tweaks oil product yields
    New cokers, robust margins in international markets have given refiners an opportunity to lift output and exports of the middle distillate.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable on US stocks data, North Sea strike talks
    "In the energy sector, with very little in the way of data, investors looked ahead to this week's EIA report," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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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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