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April 30, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • Crew change vital to maintaining global transportation chain, says INTERCARGO
  • GAC creates Covid-19 lay-up & crew logistics support package as preventive measures start to bite
  • Products tanker market seeing record freight levels due to oil market disruptions, says report
  • Extension of interest equalisation scheme for exporters being considered
  • Cochin Port indexation of charges
  • Deendayal Port change to scale of rates
  • Import-laden containers moved from JN Port terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to April 28, 2020
  • Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to CFSs, and import delivery from CFSs during March 23 to April 28, 2020
  • Ten-point plan outlined to bolster global transport, ease trade during Covid-19
  • Crude steel production down in March
  • I-T audit reports need not include details on GST & GAAR till March 2021, says CBDT
  • Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline presents its final report to Finance Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turkish Cargo first to clinch CEIV hat trick
  • Hupac launches new China-Poland service
  • Night Star Express Hellmann adds new service
  • Bertling Logistics appoints new CEO
  • Autonomous trucks operate at port's terminal
  • New link between Cork and Zeebrugge
  • Benefits from synergies
  • Ceva Logistics deploys automated mobile robots in Australia
  • Reshuffle in the Port of Rotterdam's supervisory board
  • Jordan: Sanitising the city, one street at a time
  • Innovative tools for Termont Montreal
  • Building up Panama's humanitarian hub
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kerry Logistics expands coffee business into Taiwan
  • New interim president for the Port of Santos
  • Rebuilding of Morandi bridge goes ahead
  • Flying for current and future food needs
  • How to swap vessel crews?

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • As red ink begins to flood bottom lines, the mega-airlines begin to unravel
  • Vietnam confident exports can recover, but needs a rebound in global demand
  • March a month of two halves for air freight, with carriers forced to adapt
  • Cargolux profits plunged in 2019, but in 2020 terms, it may not be a bad result
  • UPS sees B2B plummet in Q1, but B2C volumes keeps the trucks rolling
  • Plummeting oil price means carrier investment in scrubbers was a washout
  • On the wires: CH Robinson - How far can it go to keep investors onside?
  • On the wires: UPS splutters, slashes capex - can new CEO do the trick?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • Lindsay-Blee in Colombia marine fuels partnership
    Independent marine fuel company Lindsay-Blee reports that it is has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Master Fuel SAS of Cartagena, Colombia. Effective immediately, under the agreement Lindsay-Blee will
  • USCG commits to flexibility on Sub M during COVID-19 pandemic
    The Coast Guard has responded to a recent request by the American Waterways Operators asking that it suspend in-person Subchapter M inspection activities for a minimum of 30 days, for the mutual
  • Navy to widen inquiry into removal of Roosevelt commanding officer
    The controversy surrounding the removal of Capt. Brent Crozier from commend of the COVID-19 stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt continues. Last Friday, reports circulated that a preliminary inquiry had resulted in
  • Ineos takes delivery of giant Rhine gas barges
    London-headquartered Ineos Trading & Shipping has taken delivery of three of four new barges that will be the largest gas barges operating on the River Rhine and the first to be fully
  • VIDEO: Stena Bulk trials 100% biofuel in MR tanker
    The 49,646 dwt Stena Bulk MR tanker Stena Immortal ran on 100% biofuel during a recent 10-day sea trial. The tanker received the first delivery of GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil during a

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • Weekly briefing: Glimmer of hope for carriers; floating storage at new highs
    Initial concerns over frozen supply chains and port congestion as a result of lockdown measures has not come to pass...
  • Long-term ocean freight contract rates remain stable
    Carriers have been working hard to make adjustments to protect rates, aggressively withdrawing capacity from the market and adopting more...
  • P&I clubs' co-operation 'helps shipping to be sustainable'
    Society's demand that shipping does more to improve levels of safety at sea and environmental protection is an obligation, not...
  • One storm too many for box carriers?
    With combined full-year losses approaching $1bn in the 'best case scenario' for the container shipping industry, lines are in survival...
  • Decision over going private will reflect China Merchants' vision on port business
    CMPH has issued a statement dismissing media speculation that it could go into private hands
  • Tanker rates rebound boosts China Merchants Energy Shipping
    The company says the tanker market has been affected by various factors, but eventually gained momentum in March
  • Scandlines braces for 'severe' hit to passenger traffic
    Scandlines said cost and efficiency improvements helped offset lower traffic volumes last year
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine cuts workforce by 95%
    Keppel's six shipyards in Singapore remain operational albeit with reduced headcounts, while all its yards overseas except those in the...
  • Dutch court overrules London on email charterparty agreements
    Decision flies in the face of commercial reality, leading local shipping lawyer warns
  • Costamare taps $165m in new European bank financing
    Adjusted net income per share beats the analysts' consensus as first-quarter net income reaches $32.8m versus a $1.7m loss last...
  • Cargo cancellations and low prices sink LNG rates
    Owners may hope that a contango market can bolster LNG floating storage in the autumn. For others, the practical problems...
  • Carriers likely to face high seas after coronavirus crisis
    If carriers resort to chasing market share in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, they face losing more than $23bn...
  • Singapore bunker premium rises as fleet tightens on Hin Leong fallout
    Hin Leong-linked bunkering unit accounted for about 10% of Singapore's marine fuel sales last year, according to industry estimates
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Hin Leong insolvency leaves traders and shippers exposed | Ports accused of denying hospital treatment for seafarers...
  • Shipowners look to force majeure as BI cover fails against coronavirus
    Inconsistent coronavirus-related port and border closures or entry restrictions have led to goods being rerouted via ports different from those...
  • Singapore approves commercial BVLOS drone deliveries
    Singapore-based start-up F-drones is the first company to receive authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore for such deliveries
  • Vale to phase out 25 converted VLOCs from its fleet
    Vale has also revised its guidance for iron ore fines production in 2020 to 310m-330m tonnes from 340m-355m tonnes
  • Court bid fails to halt Maersk's New York terminal exit
    A GCT spokesperson said the firm will continue legal proceedings 'for full damages against Maersk in order to protect our...
  • Bocomm Leasing signs tanker charter deal with Shell
    Deal is expected to give a fillip to the order-thirsty Chinese yards amid a severe demand downturn battering the broader...
  • California urged to avoid port air control rules delay
    The purpose of the so-called 'At-Berth Regulation' is to reduce emissions from diesel auxiliary engines on container ships, passenger ships...
  • Port of Houston to expand as it faces declining throughput
    The expansion work is considered imperative in order to ease the passage of larger containerships which last year faced limited...
  • US to review 'primary purpose' of detention and demurrage
    The FMC says this 'final interpretive rule' results from a process initiated by a coalition of shipper groups in December...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • COVID-19 freezes US truckload contracts, bids
  • NS focusing on intermodal efficiencies rather than chasing freight
  • Cosco lifts unit revenue even as volumes drop
  • COVID-19 knocks trucking recovery back years
  • Global recession will weigh on air cargo recovery: IATA

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • Virus crisis gives shipping golden opportunity to 'build back better'
    This is the moment for the industry to assertively lead change and show how it can bring benefit from the adversity of a pandemic recession
  • Seanergy signs third long-term cape charter with Glencore
    Rate will be based on Baltic Exchange Capesize Index, company said
  • Vale's phase-out of VLOCs to have 'positive impact' on bulker rates
    Iron-ore giant currently charters-in more than 50 VLOCs, according to VesselsValue
  • Bunker prices hit record lows, but scrubbers are 'not entirely dead'
    Exhaust gas cleaning technology has a long game to play even as shipowners enjoy low bunker costs for now
  • Saudi 'armada' begins arriving in US with 43m barrels of oil
    A total of 28 tankers will carry oil from Saudi Arabia to US shores over the next month
  • 'Ghost' LNG shipping capacity haunting charter market
    Poten & Partners Jason Feer says freight markets in the sector are 'behaving strangely'
  • Tanker owners: don't fret, even our bad numbers are good
    Three major public tanker executives counsel investor perspective on a day when buyers don't like their shares very much
  • Bunker spreads behaving strangely under pressure from low oil prices
    Negative values have spread into the marine fuel arena but insiders do not expect to bunker for free or for the situation to last
  • India opens the door for crew to return home
    Government outlines new protocol for national seafarers entering and leaving the country under lockdown
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping poised for VLCC order at Dalian yard
    Shanghai-listed shipping conglomerate achieves strong first-quarter results on buoyant tanker earnings
  • A tale of two fortunes for Cosco box and tanker units
    Cosco enjoys strong tanker earnings but container volumes drop during the coronavirus pandemic
  • Dan Olsson says many lost jobs will not return after pandemic eases
    Stena supremo sees more redundancies coming and admits lasting problem with drilling operations.
  • Keppel Corp marine division posts profit but group anticipates bumpy road ahead
    Keppel Offshore & Marine has exited the first quarter in profit, but the group expects a difficult operating environment during the rest of 2020
  • Kumiai places wager on tankers as it eyes dry exit
    Kumiai goes after niche newbuildings at competitive prices as it readies sale of bulkers
  • Jones Act waiver could be in offing as oil prices languish
    The waiver would likely be temporary and could be expedited if futures contracts collapse for the second consecutive months, TradeWinds is told
  • Kumiai Senpaku lays wager on MR tanker as it eyes dry sales
    Kumiai goes after niche newbuildings at competitive prices as it readies sale of bulkers
  • Concordia Maritime halts Oslo listing plan due to pandemic
    Stena-controlled tanker company says the pandemic has made the outlook too uncertain to migrate its shares
  • Modion Maritime buys Borealis panamax as bulkers hit value pressure
  • Stena Bulk to press on with biofuels after successful trial
    Boss Erik Hanell says test on MR went 'very well' using recycled cooking oil
  • Cosco's tanker arm posts strong results despite sanctions hurting cash flows
    Chinese tanker giant rides on strong tanker earnings amid floating storage demand
  • Money talks, and it's shouting about tanker stocks
    One day after trading nearly $1bn-worth of shares, Herbjorn Hansson and the tanker crowd are getting used to being in high demand
  • Profitable Costamare sticks with dividend as it braces for coronavirus hit
    Company says has $268m cash buffer and no big debt payments left this year to cope with 'severe market disruption' from coronavirus
  • Bimco: Time to sharpen up contracts as tanker storage increases
    Danish organisation advises members to examine questions of hull cleaning, engine impact and crew supply as more vessels sit at anchorage
  • Bocomm Leasing inks Shell-backed order for LR2 tanker dozen
    Bocomm Leasing's LR2 newbuildings are ordered against charter contracts to Shell.
  • Scandlines warns virus will dent profits this year after they held up in 2019
    Baltic ferry operator reports stable 2019 earnings but says coronavirus will have a significant effect on it in 2020
  • World trade may have bottomed out as port calls pick up
    Clarksons Platou says activity has picked up in recent days and rates of decline have slowed
  • Crew arrested after four tonnes of cocaine found on 'dark' PSV
    Spanish police raid offshore vessel that was last spotted in Panama in July
  • Zodiac Maritime gets six-digit term rate for VLCC as storage boosts period charters
    Rates for crude tankers continue to rise on floating storage demand
  • MOL brings together chemical tanker divisions after Nordic Tankers takeover
    MOL Chemical Tankers will get new chief executive as it integrates with latest acquisition
  • Nordea takes cover from coronavirus storm as loan applications surge
    Corporate customers ask to borrow $14bn in March as shipping lender makes provisions for pandemic-related losses
  • Hafnia to debut on Oslo's main board on Thursday
    Stock exchange gives quick approval to upgraded listing for product tanker giant
  • Mozambique LNG hones owner shortlist to four contenders
    Key shipowner names chase 17 newbuildings but country unrest and Covid-19 look set to slow progress on the project
  • Singapore gives the go-ahead for beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone deliveries
    Local start-up F-drones makes first long-distance delivery as it develops larger drones suitable for the marine industry's requirements
  • Odyssey ends for stranded Greek members of Probulk Shipping crew
    Last three officers abandoned on handymax bulkers off Djibouti return home and are ready to sue shipowner who has 'disappeared'
  • Indian cruiseship tipped for evacuation voyages
    Cruise operator says its ship is on standby at the request of the Indian government
  • Sumitomo boosts ties with Yinson with 25% stake in Brazil FPSO
    Japanese trading house also increases exposure to Petrobras with latest deal with Malaysian firm
  • Vale set to remove 25 converted VLOCs from its fleet
    Brazilian miner also cuts 2020 capital expenditure forecast and warns Covid-19 could hinder production
  • Vale set to chop 25 converted VLOCs from fleet
    Brazilian miner also cuts 2020 capital expenditure forecast and warns Covid-19 could hinder production
  • Westports 2020 container volume forecast slashed by analyst
    Covid-19 set to take its toll on Malaysian terminal operator, says UOB Kay Hian

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • Infrastructure money in doubt for next COVID-19 response package
    Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding.
  • Tanker stocks could emerge as COVID-19 relapse hedge
    Shipping analyst Michael Webber sees tanker-stock upside if coronavirus recovery falters.
  • Alaska Airlines poised to use seats for cargo-only flights
    Alaska Airlines may be late to the party when it comes to using passenger aircraft as freighters, but it wants to be an early adopter...
  • Logistics for seed movement
    COVID-19 pandemic challenges American seed producers to secure airfreight capacity to meet spring planting.
  • Port of LA's Seroka helps procure 24 million masks
    Mayor Eric Garcetti grateful for "lifesaving purchase agreement" with Honeywell.
  • Shipping guru crystal ball: less globalization, more tech
    Industry sage Martin Stopford dives deep into the future of global trade.
  • FEMA expands coronavirus relief flights to more airports
    Secondary airports are increasingly being used by all-cargo carriers supporting the government's coronavirus logistics mission.
  • Scheduled cargo flights with passenger planes gain traction
    Virgin Atlantic has an extensive cargo network using passenger aircraft that are flying without passengers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2020
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • VLSFO hits new lows in Europe on muted demand
    Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect global demand.
  • Brazil's Petrobras sees Q1 refined product sales slide 4.9% on year
    Sharp slide in domestic demand caused by coronavirus-related shutdowns at home and abroad.
  • Low oil prices a consolation prize for container, dry bulk shipping
    The coronavirus has crushed global supply chains and destroyed demand for consumer goods, holidays and a raft of key commodities.
  • NYMEX crude settles lower after dip to $10/b level
    NYMEX June contract battered well ahead of expiration as growing inventories meet lack of storage capacity.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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