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November 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war
  • Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs
  • Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact
  • IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term
  • CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door
  • MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase
  • BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing
  • Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year
  • Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila
  • Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe
  • Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems
  • E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance
  • Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve
  • Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet
  • Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL
  • Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
  • World's first iVLOC delivered
  • Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China
  • Paradip Port working towards new high
  • Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel
  • NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu
  • Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe
  • Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market
  • AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day
  • MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Optimistically into next year
  • Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport
  • Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk
  • SOL adds call to another Finnish port
  • Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland
  • Logistics for toys
  • Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents
  • Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts
  • More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus
  • Goodman acquires UK site for logistics
  • New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F
  • Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines
  • Giving birth to giant tanker fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet
  • GS Group supplying Posten Norge
  • Paris Vatry banking on international experience
  • Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy
  • Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan
  • Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs
  • Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata
  • Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next?
  • DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ
  • British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case
  • Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles
  • Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract
  • Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs
  • Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine
  • VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii
  • This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too
  • VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon
  • MJP books first order for new X series waterjets
  • MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire
  • Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax
  • PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore
    Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure
  • Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers
    Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification
  • Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger
    Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO
  • This time, it's different?
    The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is
  • Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019
    Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018
  • Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme
    The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions
  • Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits
    Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow
  • US ports call for more multimodal funding
    Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next...
  • Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports
    Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists
  • Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes
    Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits
  • Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects
    Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up
  • Viewpoint: Smoke signals
    An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk
  • HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet
    HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes
  • Daily Briefing
    Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners | Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit | Maersk...
  • Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing
    The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing
  • Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court
    The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes
  • Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships
    Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value
  • US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week
    The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes
  • LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches
  • Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch
  • Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share
  • Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors
  • KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down
    Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement.
  • Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution
  • Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship
  • China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership
    Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state
  • Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals
    Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy
  • Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research
    TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future
  • Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum
  • Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund
  • Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap
    New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business
  • Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces
  • Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme
  • Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell
    But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships
  • Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP
  • Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m
  • Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train
  • Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't
  • 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed
    Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models
  • Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector
    Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates
  • Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates
    US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020
  • Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87
    Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding
  • Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs
    Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer
  • Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback
    New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme.
  • NCL owners selling stock worth $962m
    Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares.
  • Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change
    Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported
  • Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping
  • Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss
    Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes.
  • Gibraltar set to start LNG imports
    Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities.
  • Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports
    Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says.
  • Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years
  • Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women
    Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool
  • Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers?
  • German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house
  • Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market
    Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers
  • Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations
  • Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business
    Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners
  • Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition
    Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector.
  • Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda
    Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge.
  • Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025
    Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway
  • Meet the world's first 'iVLOC'
  • Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract
  • Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan
    VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot.
  • Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault
    Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service.
  • ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit
  • Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case
    Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe.
  • Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding
    Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard.
  • Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers
  • S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker
  • HMM: we will fill mega-containerships
    Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share.
  • Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result
    FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC.
  • Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page
    Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB.
  • Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse
    Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia
  • Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet
    But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks
    Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute.
  • Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box
    Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages.
  • Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry'
  • Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary
  • Crowley says restructuring essential to compete
  • Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston
  • Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board
  • Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  • AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020
    Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said.
  • Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018
    There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said.
  • Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources
    "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said.
  • UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects
    It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year.
  • Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec
    "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said.
  • Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping
    DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders.
  • Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports
    The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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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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