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BRIEFS
September 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships
  • ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service
  • Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms
  • Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer
  • Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31
  • Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021
  • Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August
  • MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence
  • Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Repairs to Mumbai Port berth
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience
  • Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August
  • Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari
  • SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad
  • Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport
  • CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee
  • July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand
  • MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24
  • MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Always on the ball"
  • More hinterland connections for Kiel
  • Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong
  • Fast weekly rail service
  • Helena Melnikov now leads BME
  • Contract for very large gas carrier
  • Panattoni Europe conquers Paris
  • BLR breaks three records in August
  • Field test for e-truck in rough conditions
  • Car carriers set a trend
  • Reopening borders with historic GSA partner
  • Digital CRM customised for logistics business
  • Head of network for Pall-Ex
  • Terminal manager for Hams Hall region
  • Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs
  • Mixed results in Auckland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss supplies for Ukraine
  • Russia to containerise postal items

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move
  • Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon
  • Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung
  • Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities'
  • Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization
    The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut
    Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8,
  • FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders
    Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through
  • How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track?
    Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move
    Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen...
  • Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires
    Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks
  • LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys
    One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with...
  • Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse
    Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster...
  • BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for...
  • CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension
    Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp
  • Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive
    Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist
  • Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires
    The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since...
  • Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks
    World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they...
  • Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient
    Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with...
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO
    Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July...
  • Daily Briefing
    China is starting to dominate marine insurance | The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on...
  • Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low
    Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of...
  • China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup
    A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity
  • ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports
  • Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale
  • MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call
  • Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates
  • New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit
    The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit
  • Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector
    Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed
  • VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player
    Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal
  • Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines
    Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint
    US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks
  • End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way
    Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds
  • Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market
    Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships
  • Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down
    Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet
  • Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m
    Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise
  • Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say
    Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases
    Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate
  • 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers
    Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys
    New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors
  • Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet
    New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point
  • Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits
    At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020
  • Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta
    Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic
  • Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest
    Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday
  • Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy
    Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions
  • GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push
    Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings
  • China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value
    Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform
  • Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach
    Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer
  • LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations
    As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels
  • KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank
    Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year
  • Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals
    Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market
  • New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet
    Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds
  • Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say
    China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas
  • Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping
    Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step
  • Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators
    Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers
  • Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade
    But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient
  • Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey
    ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game
  • Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest
    South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share
  • Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments
    Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands
  • LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures
    But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022
  • Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood
    Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright
  • Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation
    State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers
  • CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four
    Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan
  • Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on
  • Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility
    Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state.
  • Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power
    Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
  • TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic
    Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report
    Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery.
  • Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand
    **Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps **Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side
  • UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project
    **Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields **Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery
  • Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row
    **Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports **Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates
  • NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends
    **Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level **European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level
  • Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer
    **240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins **$7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues
    Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan.
  • Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital
    **Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 **Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030
  • CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d
    **Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year **Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness
    The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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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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