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October 7, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2019
  • FIATA updates model rules on freight forwarding services
  • Maersk empowers small & medium enterprises in Odisha with new trade opportunities & simplified cargo movement
  • NYK celebrates 134th anniversary in challenging environment
  • Online technology platforms seen improving vessel utilisation levels & reducing freight rate volatility
  • India records double-digit increase in income from tea exports till Aug.
  • Limited trade deal with India could be signed quickly: US Commerce Secretary
  • Shrimp farmers join Walmart's blockchain pilot for exports to US
  • Mansukh Mandaviya attends 3rd Annual Award Function & inaugurates seminar on Furniture Park at DPT
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces track & trace containers
  • Transporters' stir at JNPT called off
  • Work of solid waste processing facility at JN Port awarded under Swachhta Pakhwada
  • G2B MoUs signed between India & Bangladesh
  • Govt determined to bring economic growth to 7-8 pc, says Minister
  • Repo rate cut welcomed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Navigare necesse est
  • Boosting intermodal trade with new containers
  • American Airlines Cargo transports a true cosmopolitan
  • RIO digitalises Volkswagen Group Logistics
  • New governance for Portsynergy-Euro Fos
  • Eurogate and TIL opt for new cranes in Hamburg and Bremen
  • More shuttles between Alsace and Rotterdam
  • New warehouse for e-commerce logistics
  • Winds of change at Siemens Gamesa
  • Spain: One in every five driver positions remains unfilled
  • Dokasch's Opticooler FAA approved
  • PSA lightening up its project Tuas Port
  • AN-12 cargo plane crash in the Ukraine
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Blockchain pilot between Lyon and Marseille
  • DB Schenker in charge of logistics for Nissens Automotive
  • New president and vice president for ECSA
  • Global railway industry bucks the trend

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Stressed carriers hold their breath during Golden Week as contract talks loom
  • Anger as Lufthansa pays 'the wrong recipient' to settle air cargo cartel case
  • New standards published to advance the use of data from smart containers
  • Vietnam anxious to attract US exports before catching Trump's tariff eye
  • Long Beach port terminals show off new zero-emissions equipment
  • Robert van de Weg joins ECS as chief commercial officer
  • Supply chain radar: Here's what Ceva's new China-Europe trucking service means for freight routes

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Port of Mobile deepening and widening project moves ahead
    An agreement signed October 2 by the Alabama State Port Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marks another step forward in plans to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile.
  • Canal Barge agrees to buy PBSG towboats
    New Orleans headquartered Canal Barge Company reports it has reached agreement with Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel (PBSG) to acquire five of its towboats and to offer employment to its 80 professional
  • Transocean rig is world's first hybrid floating drilling unit
    Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) reports that it has successfully deployed the world's first hybrid energy storage system aboard a floating drilling unit. The system is now operational on the Transocean Spitsbergen, engaged
  • Foremost Group takes delivery of eco-friendly bulker
    Privately-owned American dry bulk shipping company Foremost Group has taken delivery of a new 85,004 metric tons deadweight post-Panamax bulk carrier, the M/V Ting May The eco-friendly post-Panamax ship will be immediately
  • All American launches Duke research vessel
    The All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) shipyard in Bellingham, Wash., has completed construction and launched an aluminum research and survey vessel for Duke University. AAM is the exclusive North American builder of
  • Officer of Watch watched videos: ship grounded
    The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report on the July 18, 2018 grounding of the Netherlands registered general cargo vessel Priscilla on Pentland Skerries, Scotland. For about two

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Alkyon owner sues bank and broker
    Stallion Eight Shipping is seeking more than $4m in compensation, alleging that under Greek tort law the valuation of the...
  • The allure of carbon offsets and transitional fuels
    Tristan Smith presents the argument to Lloyd's List that investing in the wrong decarbonisation options could be dangerous
  • World boxship fleet update: Fall in orders
    A slowdown in order contracting will come as a welcome step towards rebalancing the market
  • Asia-Europe freight rates continue steady decline
    Platts report spot rates from North Asia to Northern Europe lost ground by a further $200 last week
  • Thailand eyes LNG bunker possibilities
    LNG bunkering - which involves trades of the fuel in smaller volumes - offers an avenue for the Southeast Asian country to...
  • Maersk and Cargill aim for 100 tankers in MR pool
    The new partnership is unique, executives tell Lloyd's List in an interview, as most pools are run by shipowners
  • Traxens drives development of box industry's first smart container exchange
    French box-tracking manufacturer joins forces with UN/CEFACT to draw up a set of smart container standards
  • Black Quay draws up South Australia port masterplan
    It is expected to be one of the most complex and far-reaching port development plans in Australia, taking in multiple...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shrinking fleet may aid smaller dry bulk segment | Singapore stockpiling IMO-compliant fuel in floating storage |...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Everything you always wanted to know about LPG (but were afraid to ask)
    This week we're taking a deep dive into the too often overlooked LPG sector with Epic Gas chief executive Charles...
  • Cyprus shows commitment to shipping sector
    The loyalty and resilience of the shipping sector in Cyprus, which is chiefly known for its strength in shipmanagement companies...
  • Outlook is bright for Greece's major ports
    The money associated with China's One Belt, One Road strategy and the strong links Greek ports have to central and...
  • Singapore stockpiles IMO-compliant fuel in floating storage
    An estimated 4m tonnes of low-sulphur fuel oil is being stored on board 18 very large crude carriers around Singapore
  • Golden Week holidays cast shadow over capesize chartering
    The decline in iron ore and coal imports by China has come on the back of a government order to...
  • Liverpool posts significant growth in maritime economic contribution
    Shipping and marine engineering provide financial reward for Liverpool as investment in the region's maritime sector tops £1.4bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Trucker protest hampers cargo flow at India's JNPT
  • Integrated carriers to benefit from vehicle market rebound: Drewry
  • Maersk deepens India integrator push with new rail offering
  • Georgia Ports ro-ro volumes grow amid expansion
  • 'Muted' 2019 trucking peak seen ahead

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Bonanza $100,000 VLCC rates as Cosco sanctions bite deeper
    Cosco sanctions, seasonal demand and IMO 2020 continue to push up spot and period rates
  • Kelso entities update number of Global Ship Lease shares under their control
    The number of Global Ship Lease shares controlled by private equity firm Kelso & Co entities has been revised to reflect a one-for-eight reverse stock split carried out in late March. The entities took control of voting on 1.25 million Global Ship Lease (GSL) shares when the deal closed 15 November. The units are actually held by CMA CGM and Michael Gross. Ian Webber says expensive $340m bond i
  • Chemicals and products broker Odin Marine ties up with RVB in Europe
    Connecticut-based chemicals and tanker brokerage Odin Marine Group has signed a letter of intent to combine operations with Rotterdam's RVB Company in Europe within the year. Odin-RVB Europe BV will operate as a full member of the Global Odin Marine Group, with a target set for integration of the offices in the first quarter of 2020. Odin Marine Spain and RVB Shipbrokers Singapore also will be p
  • Panama Canal bans scrubber effluent, green groups cheer
    Panama Canal Authority implemented restriction this year to protect nearby fresh water reservoirs
  • Trafigura officially takes Scorpio Tankers stake after ship deal
    The 5.8 million shares are held by the same companies that hold Trafigura's Frontline shares
  • Grimaldi blasts speculation by refiners ahead of IMO 2020
    Leading Italian shipowner Emanuele Grimaldi has hit out at speculation by oil companies looking to cash-in ahead of 2020 regulation. Speaking at the Euromed convention in Giardini Naxos, Sicily today, he said that massive increases in the price of low sulphur fuel was not justifiable and had placed the burden of environmental compliance onto shipowners instead of the refining industry. Grimaldi
  • Master feared stowaways were Boko Haram terrorists
    Grimaldi captain tells court why he locked group of four men in quarantine room
  • Wreck of Osfjord cut up and removed off Norway
    Boa Offshore handles salvage of general cargoship that grounded last year.
  • Modern PSV sold out of market for Cargill work
    Eidsvaag snaps up former World Wide Supply ship to service trader's joint venture with Skretting.
  • Exmar increases LPG spot exposure as market rises
    Belgian owner wants to capitalise on $20,000 per day increase for VLGCs
  • K Line linked to VLCC sale for $48m
    Japanese and Greeks among potential buyers of 2010-built tanker
  • Two crew jump from cruiseship in bid to enter Canada
    Authorities rescue men from St Lawrence after plunge from Celebrity Summit
  • Subsea 7 lands Shell FPSO contract worth up to $150m
    Kristian Siem-backed company to transport and install 30km gas export pipeline
  • Crewman dies from leg injuries on Dutch cargoship
    Seafarer suffers accident on Amsterdijk at Ipswich in UK
  • Wijnne Barends books four more scrubber retrofits
    Dutch owner buying additional exhaust gas cleaners from Value Maritime
  • Indonesia reported to have located wreck of Nur Allya
    Elderly supramax bulker loaded with nickel ore cargo finally found after six week search
  • MPA teams up with IMarEST to boost industry training
    Maritime regulator says initiative with marine engineers body will benefit raft of sector professionals
  • Coal to remain a major part of Southeast Asia's dry cargo mix
    Vietnam main driver of trade as it turns from exporter to importer on increasing industrial growth

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • Why is Europe so absurdly backward compared to the U.S. in rail freight transport
    For decades, the European freight rail system has had no major upgrades with regard to axle load capacity, train length or car vertical height.
  • Down Under Trucking: trucker found guilty of killing two road users
    In this week's Down Under Trucking - death by reckless driving; hill driving; trucker fired; police shoot tow truck thief; logistics industry urges government to...
  • Tesla acquires Canadian battery maker Hibar Systems
    Electric vehicle firm boosts battery capabilities with the purchase of Toronto-area company specializing in high-volume manufacturing.
  • Greening the supply chain: more carrot, less stick
    From blockchain to 3D printing, new technologies have the potential to green the supply chain across industry sectors.
  • Atlas Air pilots authorized to form own local
    Union pilots at Atlas Air authorized to form own local
  • 5 killed in air cargo accident in Ukraine
    An AN-12 freighter made an emergency landing Friday morning (Oct. 4) about a mile short of Lviv International Airport in Ukraine, killing five people, the...
  • Weekly Rate Update: Volumes are high as expected, but will it last?
    FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and associate editor JP Hampstead recap the week in freight.
  • National freight volumes on a tear, notch year-to-date highs this week
    Trucking market keeps rising against easy comparisons
  • Bird raises $215 million in Series D led by CDPQ and Sequoia Capital
    Bird CEO Travis VanderZanden said that for the past year, positive unit economics has been Bird's top priority for a sustainable long-term business. This is...
  • Settlement reached in trucking company's employee stock ownership plan
    A $455,000 settlement has been reached in a case involving a Tennessee-based trucking company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) following an investigation centered around the...
  • Transplace's McGuigan, Schneider's Rourke, Forward Air's Campbell highlight back-to-back discussions at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago
    Three heavy hitters to take the stage at FreightWaves LIVE next month in Chicago.
  • Sunset Transportation expands with new cross-border facilities in Laredo
    Sunset Transportation, a St. Louis-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider, recently opened a new customs brokerage office and warehouse facility at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo,...
  • Tesla Semi electric trucks roll into Frito-Lay plant
    PepsiCo is introducing 15 Tesla Semi electric trucks at its Frito-Lay manufacturing site in Modesto, California.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/4
    National futures forward curve points to potential economic trouble ahead.
  • Walmart graduates first class from first in-DC supply chain'academy'
    Walmart graduates first class from in-DC supply chain academy
  • Market leader Freightliner to cut 900 production workers in North Carolina
    Four of six major truck makers are reducing production line speed and/or laying off manufacturing workers. Market leader Daimler Trucks North America will cut 900...
  • New data standard aims to ease smart container tracking
    Traxens says the new standard will facilitate growth in smart container usage.
  • Fitch: China trade war dims economic prospects
    The outlook for the global economy has deteriorated significantly due to escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, according to Fitch Ratings' Global Economic Outlook (GEO)....
  • Self-driving cars weave through roads on a test run in London's Stratford district
    Self-driving cars from a U.K. startup Oxbotica took to Stratford's streets earlier this week, successfully wading through traffic and proving itself safe to navigate in...
  • Snow, slush, slow downs in northern Rockies (forecast video)
    Five to 10 inches of Friday snow for mountains in the northern Rockies. Slush, light snow in the valleys.
  • US government struggles to assess sanctions impact
    The Government Accountability Office found that Treasury, State and Commerce agencies, which administer U.S. economic sanctions, lack the ability to definitively measure their effectiveness.
  • Weighing driver health
    "Your body is your engine" and needs routine maintenance to prevent a breakdown.
  • Federal safety agency blasts proposed HOS rule changes
    NTSB asserts added flexibility could increase risk of crashes
  • Slovenia's Adria Airways shuts down
    Unable to raise cash to continue operating, Slovenia's flag carrier has ceased operations
  • Platts poised to take on Baltic Exchange in dry freight futures
    The Baltic Exchange has been unrivaled in its creation of indices for dry freight futures. That may be about to change.
  • Uber Works' launch reveals swerve away from transportation
    Enter Uber Works - an app that connects shift-workers with shift jobs. The app officially launched in Chicago on October 2.
  • Today's Pickup: Automation won't eliminate the job of truck driver, study says
    Plus: Silicon Valley parents skeptical of AVs; London completes first self-driving pilot.
  • US tariffs on China prompt manufacturing migration
    The transfer of production out of China to avoid U.S. tariffs of up to 25% is having a tangible impact on global trade flows.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2019
  • NYMEX crude futures pare early gains, close up slightly
    November NYMEX WTI gave up early gains Friday moving into negative territory then closing up slightly.
  • Worldscale details pricing of bunker grades for 2020
    The Worldscale Association has released its much-awaited bunker prices basis for 2020.
  • IMO 2020 to offset economic headwinds for diesel cracks: Bank of America
    Rising demand for middle distillates from the marine sector and questions around supply should outweigh bearish economic signals for diesel.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop 14% on week on steep backwardation
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 14% to 1.15 million mt in the week.
  • Genoa, Augusta draw Med bunker buyers in tight market
    Bunker availability at the Italian ports of Genoa and Augusta is drawing buyers from other Mediterranean ports as the the market remains tight.

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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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