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January 23, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong loses million TEU as mainland re-orders Pearl River Delta
  • Box fleet to hit 24 million TEU with return of scrubber-fitted vessels
  • Japan, EU and US seek new WTO rules to curb Chinese subsidies
  • CEVA shakes up senior executive line-up as part of restructuring
  • Vancouver extradition hearing of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou commences
  • San Francisco Bay area town votes to shut main US coal export terminal
  • Hamburg conducts study on offshore wind energy, decommissioning
  • Maersk to drop Hamburg port call temporarily from ME1 service
  • MSC fully backs block chain to increase supply chain traceability
  • BIFA hails expanded access to apprenticeships for local SMEs
  • Sinokor Hong Kong now offers daily China-Korea short sea service
  • Ex-Martin air cargo vice president extradited to US court in Atlanta
  • IAG Heathrow groundhanding runs strike risk if dispute escalates
  • International Airport Review lists world's top 20 cargo airports
  • Hong Kong airport in 2019 sees cargo fall 6.1pc to 4.8 million tonnes
  • Shanghai's YTO adds Kyrgyzstan freighters to Hebei province
  • Swiss court rules on sale of Panalpina shares in DVS acquisition

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • New training sessions launched at JNPT-CIDCO-Allcargo Multi Skill Development Centre
  • Relatively smooth transition to 0.50 pc sulphur limit: IMO
  • Call to increase import tariff on paper & paperboard
  • Grape exports surge
  • Import of vegetable oils down in Dec.
  • Exim India's Special Issue on Deendayal Port released
  • GMB planning brownfield port in Bhavnagar
  • Hans Infomatic wins 'IT Service Provider of the Year (Cargo & Logistics)' award
  • Current season sees decline in sugar production
  • Govt notifies structure of National Startup Advisory Council
  • Indo-Afghan Business Society launched

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting the new year with new intermodal equipment
  • Flying paper from Ancona to Athens
  • UK: Green Truck technology boosts cold store's efficiency
  • New lobbyist for Deutsche Post DHL Group
  • Takeover in New Orleans
  • MOL Logistics strengthens services in Thailand
  • Newly-adapted wagon fleet to transport aggregates
  • Basel-Mulhouse airport can count on express segment
  • More boxes going via Trieste
  • One Sea chooses new chairman
  • Chartersync increases platform capabilities
  • Bertschi Group posts gains in difficult market environment
  • Companies gain funding for quiet trains
  • A new platform for investors in maritime
  • Network partner for TT Club in Qingdao
  • Havi opens new facility near Hanover
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Biggest investment in widebody equipment

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • Cargosprint stole our tech to set up as a competitor, claims software developer
  • On the wires: Expeditors feels the hurt, sheds $1.4bn value in three days
  • Supply chain radar: JB Hunt - 'never say never' on going big in the final mile
  • THE Alliance launches 20-21 network schedule, with fewer weekly services
  • US transpacific imports from Asia decline for the first time in a decade
  • K+N restructures Asia Pacific operations for 'a new dimension of growth'
  • Comment: it may have fallen on hard times, but FedEx is not for sale...
  • New digital platform Cargocast will be a 'real game-changer' for logistics
  • Cocaine find on Martinair freighter leads to multiple arrests
  • Katherine Harper appointed CFO at logistics group BDP International
  • Greg Sebolt joins Transplace to lead its truck brokerage business
  • Supply chain radar: I love you Brad Jacobs
  • On the wires: Klaus-Michael Kuehne focuses on capital strength ahead of a 'large' M&A transaction?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • Wärtsilä launches LNG bunkering/supply simulator
    Wärtsilä is launching a new LNG bunkering & supply system simulator. It says the simulator will promote greater safety onboard LNG-fueled vessels by improving the level of training for operators of LNG
  • Two more big lenders commit to aligning shipping loans to IMO GHG goals
    The world's largest lender to global shipping, BNP Paribas, and leading wealth manager Credit Suisse have become the fifteenth and sixteenth financial institutions to sign on to the Poseidon Principles. With BNP
  • LNG-fueled icebreaking RO/ROs to have MAN Cryo FGSS
    The two LNG-fueled icebreaking RO/ROs on order at China's Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard (see earlier story) will each have MAN Cryo LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) and two MAN 9L28/32DF dual-fuel
  • IMO calls transition to 2020 sulfur cap "relatively smooth"
    The International Maritime Organization says that information from various sources has indicated there has been a relatively smooth transition to the 0.50% global limit on sulfur in marine fuels that came effective

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals
    Parker, architect of the Poseidon Principles that launched in June last year, tells Marine Money that he expects a number...
  • Dry bulk market remains challenging, says 2020 Bulkers chief
    The Olav Troim-backed company is expecting its last two newbuilding newcastlemaxes to be delivered in May
  • Cosco Shipping units cheered by profit surge
    Both the state conglomerate's boxship and tanker units see net profits jump sharply in 2019 compared to the previous year
  • North P&I signs up to Concirrus data platform
    North P&I Club has become the latest marine insurance provider to sign up to the Quest Marine platform from insurtech...
  • Samudera tanker crew repel attack
    Incidents have been increasing in the area, with three boardings in the Singapore Strait in January so far
  • Vafias agrees $126m deal for LPG carriers
    Three medium-sized fully-refrigerated LPG carriers from Hartmann Reederei will come with remaining charter periods to Geogas, Total and Mexican charterer...
  • French ports hit by strike action
    Container terminals at Le Havre and Marseille are under pressure from union protests as they decry the plans of President...
  • Ince adds Bentleys to boost shipping team
    London shipping law firm Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless is ending more than 80 years of independent existence, with its fee...
  • Transpacific sees first contraction in a decade
    Dismal final quarter leads to first decline in full-year eastbound transpacific volumes since 2009
  • Fafalios urges care over R&D fund scheme
    GSCC leader takes IMO to task for 'imperfect' 2020 regulation and warns that $5bn research proposal could lead to 'bottomless...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: West African pirates hijacking larger vessels to maximise ransom returns | Marubeni and Klaveness merge panamax pool...
  • Brightoil agrees $2.3bn debt restructure with lenders
    Privately-run Chinese oil firm has disposed of all of its 15-ship fleet to reduce debt pressure
  • Inchcape launches bunker survey services in Singapore
    Inchcape claims that its newly available service offerings will result in cost savings and standardised reporting for customers of the products
  • Pacific Radiance rescue talks stall
    The unnamed firm is one of the interested parties that had previously expressed interest in extending debt financing to Pacific...
  • HHI signs tanker orders worth $229m
    The South Korean shipbuilder expects the market to improve this year in certain segments. The improved prospects are helped in...
  • US west coast coal export terminal row heads to court
    Montana and Wyoming may be able to count on support from the Trump administration, which favours the export of coal and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • Federal preemption precedent narrows path for AB5 victory
  • Nine former Zeamarine ships added to UHL's fleet list
  • Top container makers warn on profits as trade slump bites
  • US East Coast port growth dragged to three-year low in 2019
  • US manufacturing upturn may boost spring freight volumes, truck rates
  • US trucking market stabilizing, but jitters remain
  • APL Logistics aiming to bridge data quality gap
  • Cosco's $1 billion profit forecast for 2019 includes LBCT sale

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • Seamen's Church Institute hires new director
  • IMO leader 'shares concerns' with environmentalists
  • Shipowners gear up for ESG demand despite strong challenges
  • Cosco tanker and boxship companies to post $1bn profit
  • Brazil-to-China capesize earnings plunge to 10-month low
  • Oraziman family drops down drillship to Caspian Sunrise in $25m deal
  • Samskip to recycle reefer in Norway in 'breakthrough' deal for green yard
  • Bureau Veritas executive: France is flying the flag for decarbonisation
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys space from 2M rivals Maersk and MSC
  • Marfin becomes first user of bunker DNA tracking system
  • Pirates release kidnapped crew of Eastmed tanker
  • Tankers dock in Benghazi as other Libyan ports remain shut
  • IMO 2020 is here, but the true cost to shipping is yet to come
  • Navig8 Chemical buys back Ocean Yield tanker at bargain price
  • Victims go to court over historic abuse claims at Sailors' Society home
  • Pavilion Energy eyes Saga LNG Shipping's newbuilding
  • North P&I joins push for insurtech with Concirrus technology deal
  • Marine picked to act as a guinea pig for Lloyd's reforms
  • Tanker crew captures robber during raid off Indonesia
  • Brightoil born again as it wins $2.26bn restructuring deal with Chinese banks
  • Skuld chases a buyer for Lloyd's syndicate after $93m of red ink
  • StealthGas steps up presence in midsize LPG carrier segment
  • Okeanis VLCCs earning 'staggering' $121,000 daily as scrubber savings kick in
  • ICBC Leasing order puts Chinese metals company on the large bulker map
  • Ince Group acquires London shipping legal firm's 10 lawyers
  • Greece says goodbye to elderly ropax ferries
  • Master convicted after delay in reporting main engine failure
  • $100bn global asset manager eyes Pacific Radiance rescue

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • United Airlines expects spending spike to cover new aircraft deliveries
    The airline plans to take 17 new cargo-friendly widebodies this year but doesn't know when it will see any new 737 MAXs.
  • FMCSA resolves Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse glitches
    Agency recommends repeating queries to ensure compliance.
  • FedEx's LTL unit imposes 'California compliance' surcharge
    FedEx Freight levies $7 'California compliance' surcharge on all LTL shipments in, out and within the state
  • US Bank sees freight payments dip in fourth quarter
    US Bank reports declines in freight payment transactions during the fourth quarter. The report signals an improvement on the horizon as truck capacity declines.
  • Fueled by concerns over the 'China virus,' oil markets tumble
    Jet fuel demand could be impacted by a drop in air travel, which would work to push down diesel prices.
  • CDL trainers caution against lifting hearing-impaired restrictions
    Difficulty communicating instructions while in the cab cited as safety risk.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/22
    Strength in the West region nudges National Trucking Freight Futures higher on Tuesday.
  • Winter storms keep trucking across Midwest, Northwest this week (with forecast video)
    More snow, ice returning to the Midwest after only a brief break earlier this week.
  • Today's Pickup: An old foe, Canadian winter, menaces trucks
    As record-breaking snowfall put freight movements on ice in Newfoundland, wintry weather turned the Toronto roads into a scary place.
  • Prologis posts solid 2019 numbers, raises 2020 guidance
    Prologis posts solid 2019 results, hikes 2020 guidance
  • Airfreight industry seeks stronger enforcement of rules for shipping lithium batteries
    Misdeclared cargo is a big problem for air carriers when it comes to dangerous goods like lithium batteries. Regulators are too complacent when it comes...
  • Prospective Amazon delivery robot would navigate air, land and sea
    The e-commerce giant won a patent for a theoretical multimodal vehicle designed to deliver and pick up items from online shoppers.
  • Commentary: The WTO's parenting skills need improvement
    Darren Prokop writes about international trade and the World Trade Organization. Are disputes among member countries being handled correctly?
  • Freight transportation stakeholders grapple with big uncertainties
    Geopolitical tides, e-commerce and technology are today's "disruptors" in freight transportation, say panelists at Transportation Research Board convention.
  • Drilling Deep: What a trucking lawyer thinks about 'nuclear' verdicts
    Rob Moseley is an attorney at Moseley Marciniak in South Carolina. He's defends trucking companies in the courtroom, and he's watched as verdicts against trucking...
  • Shippers get boxes rolled on strong spot ocean freight rates
    High number of canceled sailings butts up against post-holiday restocking demand in the U.S.
  • Jacobs to exit most of XPO the way he entered - unconventionally
    Brad Jacobs enters rich, leaves richer
  • Uber Freight taps Amazon alum Christenson to run Europe
    Christenson will focus on scaling UF Europe "at speed and responsibly."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2020
  • Crude slides more than 2% as coronavirus spread weighs on demand outlooks
    Futures dip as API supply estimates show bearish build in US crude and product stocks.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures lower as Wuhan coronavirus spreads to US
    "It is too soon to say the coronavirus is SARS 2.0, but the outlook for oil is quite negative should that situation escalate seriously," OANDA's analyst said.
  • Greek Probunkers, S Korean Hyundai Mipo ink deal for two LNG bunker barges
    The LNG bunker vessels will have storage capacity of 7,600 cubic meters, it said Tuesday.
  • Naphtha East/West spread at near 6-month low on lower freight, firmer Europe market
    Improved petrochemical margins in Asia could whet appetites for naphtha as a feedstock.

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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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