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BRIEFS
April 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mid-East rates may drop as Rotterdam oil fills up
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude may drop as onshore tanks at Rotterdam, Europe's largest refinery centre, fill with oil.
  • Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng plans IPO
    Privately-held Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries Co Ltd is aiming for an initial public offering possibly in Hong Kong this year, its president said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates US$500/TEU from Far East June 15
  • Laid up fleet rises to 506 ships from 486 two weeks ago
  • Container shipping shows signs of recovery in March
  • CSCL expands AEX 1 service with new Xingang, Dalian, Busan calls
  • Shanghai quarterly container volume expected to fall 15pc
  • 'K' Line profit falls 61pc as revenues decline 7pc
  • APL's four-week container shipping volumes fall 22pc
  • ESC opposes Rotterdam Rules as too much risk for shippers
  • Petraeus on pirates: Arm yourself and don't rely on navies
  • Xian-Frankfurt all-cargo flight service launched
  • Sydney airport completes US$36.27 million upgrade
  • Agility opens AsiaPac logistics hub, chairman to join Singapore's EDB

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line wins 3 major awards
  • The big opportunity in coastal shipping
  • TKM opens office in Shanghai
  • Mercator Lines wins 2 awards at Singapore
  • Atlas Shipping Group holds interactive managers' meet in capital
  • Grand Alliance bestowed 'Best Container Shipping Alliance' Award
  • NYK's liner division achieves AEO status in Benelux
  • Textile exporters scout for alternative markets to US & Europe
  • Apeda issues fresh guidelines for mango exports
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on cold-rolled steel products imported from EU, US & China
  • Safeguard duty on uncoated & copy paper imports proposed
  • MoS asks Major Ports' Chairmen to enforce reduced manning scales
  • 10 pc growth in direct tax collections seen
  • India weathering economic storm-Ahluwalia
  • Govt ready to buy bonds worth $ 10 bn to enhance capital base of IMF
  • BRIC seeks increased role in IMF affairs
  • OECD too calls for crackdown on tax havens

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • TNT to acquire Brazilian delivery partner Expresso Araçatuba
    The Dutch service provider TNT is to acquire Expresso Araçatuba Transportes e Logística, a key delivery partner of TNT Merc'rio in Brazil's Central West and North regions since 200...
  • Karl Dischinger receives licence to pack foodstuffs
    Karl Dischinger, a specialised forwarding company based in Ehrenkirchen-Kirchhofen near Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), has taken a major step towards assuring quality in the foods...
  • Con-way reports loss in Q1/2009
    The US-based freight forwarding group Con-way reported that revenue in Q1/2009 was USD 962.9 million, down 19.9% from USD 1.2 billion in last year's first quarter. Q1/2009 resulted...
  • DHL opens new gateway in Taipei
    The German service provider DHL recently inaugurated its new TWD 210 million Taipei Gateway located at the Farglory free trade zone at Taoyuan international airport (Taiwan. Shipme...
  • Ceva Logistics to manage European warehouse for Dr Scholl's shoes
    Ceva Logistics has extended its partnership with SSL, a consumer brand company managing the leading global brands Durex and Scholl plus a diverse portfolio of locally owned brands....
  • ECT best container terminal in Europe
    For the fourth time in a row, the readers of an Asia trade magazine have chosen the Dutch facility ECT as the best container terminal in Europe. This confirms the leading role...
  • Hamburg welcomes the CMA CGM Andromeda - its biggest containership caller ever
    On 20 April 2009 the new flagship of the French shipping company CMA CGM docked at the port of Hamburg. With a slot capacity of 11,356 teu and 800 reefer plugs, the CMA CGM Androme...
  • Höegh Autoliners adds New York as port of loading
    Höegh Autoliners (Oslo), a private Norwegian shipping company jointly owned by Leif H'egh & Co (62.5%) and A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (37.5% per cent), has announced that, in addi...
  • Hamburg Süd's results are positive thanks to bulker business
    Dr Ottmar Gast, the chairman of the German shipping company Hamburg S'd, told the press at its annual press conference in Hamburg that his company had a relatively good year i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Jurong seeks buyer for Petrorig I semi
  • Maersk strengthens defenses against piracy
  • Colonna's starts on five-year S.I. Ferry contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Coast Guard makes decision on Oregon LNG facilities
  • Truck Tonnage Index sees big drop during March
  • Puget Sound Safety Committee looking for possible candidates
  • Port of Tacoma places 2008 Annual Report online
  • Panama Canal Authority upgrades tugboat fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Danaos chief detects first signs that worst is over for box trades
    PIRAEUS-based containership owner believes worst of the container shipping crisis may have passed.
  • Shippers go on alert for box line bankruptcies
  • Irish Continental shares slide as Moonduster scraps bid
    MOONDUSTER and any parties acting in concert with it will not be proceeding with an offer for ICG.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Another shipping bubble rising?
    SHIPPING will remain highly cyclical despite of lessons from the global recession, a Lloyd's Register-Fairplay manager has warned ' which could mean a new bubble
  • Breaking watchdog gets green prize
    A LAWYER has won an environmental award for promoting a ban on Western nations from depositing ships laden with hazardous waste in Bangladesh
  • Oakland offers discounts, too
    OAKLAND, California's third-biggest box port, is matching Long Beach and Los Angeles with incentives and discounts, with the aim of keeping customers and maintaining throughput
  • Investors pummel Seaspan stock
    SHARES of box shipowner Seaspan have plummeted since the company announced that dividends would be slashed and newbuildings delayed
  • US maritime appointments needed
    THE NEED for the White House to make key maritime appointments became more critical today with the announced departure of another member of the Federal Maritime Commission
  • Fortescue volume and profits fall
    PILBARA floods and changed mining techniques harmed third-quarter production for Fortescue Metals, according to figures released today
  • Asian coal falls predicted
    DEMAND for thermal coal imports from key Asian buyers will fall this year as industrial output slows, a sector analysis has predicted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Martinair Exec Agrees to Jail Time
  • Montreal Drops Tariff Increase
  • Fuel Hedging Cuts LAN Profit
  • Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps 34 Percent
  • Consumer Confidence Bounces Back
  • Vancouver Tonnage Drops in First Quarter
  • CN Brings in Jobin as Finance Officer
  • Steel Imports Drop in March
  • EU to Probe Chinese Postal Law
  • Canada Disputes U.S. Meat Labeling
  • Vancouver Port to Stay Open despite Strike
  • "K" Line Logistics Disputes Anti-Monopoly Fine
  • Shipping Lines Fight California Emissions Rule
  • Senator Seeks 'Opt Out' For Highway Trust Fund
  • Canadian Trucker Mullen's Profit Sinks
  • Maersk Tightens Anti-Piracy Measures
  • Mumbai to Maintain Rates through July
  • Danaos Delays Container Ship Delivery
  • Amsterdam Boosts Cargo, But Not Boxes
  • Port of Mobile to Get Stimulus Funds
  • Panalpina Profit Plunges 95 Percent
  • Lack of Stimulus Angers Great Lakes Shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • ICG deal off: shares in freefall
  • APLL renews contracts with Dow Corning
  • Hapag hikes rates and trims staff costs
  • Fired HSH Nordbank executive to face criminal charges
  • Container truckers threaten strike at Vancouver

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Casualty File
    WebTV roundup offers dramatic footage of rescue from Chinese junk after collision with chemical tanker.
  • Bottom sighted
    Danaos CEO says the containership market stopped spiralling downward and began an upturn in the first quarter.
  • Ro-ro escapes
    The Italian Jolly Smeraldo was no so happy while under pirate attack, as the IBF expands "high risk" area.
  • Revenues slump
    Michael Ryan-led American Commercial Lines suffers $5.46m loss in the first quarter as revenues plunged.
  • ISC revs up
    US shipowner reports 54% leap in first-quarter revenue as profits nearly double, but board vote marred by concerns over independence.
  • '09 outlook cut
    Steel demand's slow return leads Jefferies analyst to slash rate projections by 40%.
  • Cecon bags loan
    Vote by Norway subsea player's bondholders allows the company to draw on $200m in financing from Export Development Canada for Davie newbuildings.
  • Swine flu halt
    Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corp halt all sailings to Mexico in wider response to swine flu.
  • Reflection time
    Delegates relax by the Huangpu River at the end of TradeWinds Shipping Energy 2009.
  • Calmer seas?
    Dino Caroussis in hopeful mood as massive refinancing of UK Club boosts reserves.
  • Hammer time
    Odfjell's COO Jan Hammer to take temporary charge as incoming CEO Haakon Ringdal takes sick leave.
  • A green agenda
    DNV boss says a new green awareness is sweeping through China
  • Belships cut
    Norwegian bulker player's first quarter net result still positive, but down from 2008.
  • Okean on slide
    Wadan Yards' Ukraine plant sees losses widen in 2008 as revenues slump 42%.
  • Darwin's Rule
    Shanghai shipping boss says the market is all about the 'survival of the fittest'.
  • ICG deal dead
    Moonduster pulls interest in Irish Ferries owner citing credit crunch and poor markets.
  • ESL shake-up
    Top dog at Emirates Shipping Line has handed over the reins to counterpart at Taiwanese-owned TS Lines.
  • Axed rig on block
    SembCorp quashes PetroMena's rig newbuilding contract and advertises finished unit to the market.
  • Eitzen axes again
    Oslo owner rids itself of last newbuildings, cutting its capital expenditure program to zero.
  • Fesco gets Sly
    Sylvester Stallone boards captive Russian cargoship and shoots all the pirates ' in new Hollywood blockbuster.
  • Nothing doing
    Fred Olsen Production says no new FPSO contracts were awarded worldwide in first quarter as its losses widen.
  • Russia nabs 29
    Talks on over what to do with suspected attackers of Sovcomflot tanker off Somalia.
  • EMS slips
    Drop in profit despite soaring sales sends shares in Annette Malm Justad-led Eitzen Maritime Services down.
  • Tragic risk
    UK accident report finds danger of deck repairs in typhoon underestimated as chief engineer killed by wave on Maersk Kithira.
  • Chowgule strong
    Indian bulker owner increases operating profit in year to 31 March, despite slump in autumn.
  • Maintain course
    Shipowner's boss says the industry has not lost sight of green issues amid the crisis.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • MOL prepares for another tough year
  • Reports: Emirates in deal with TS Lines
  • Maersk reviews piracy policy
  • Army Corps leaves Soo Lock off stimulus project list
  • McLeod Software acquires iLENS
  • U.S. GDP falls 6.1% in 1st quarter
  • Shippers cautioned about growing supply chain risk
  • U.S. says pork supply is "safe"
  • Panalpina reports sharp drop in earnings
  • CBP to start broker self-assessment pilot program
  • Ahern: Broker license processing delays "unacceptable"
  • PMSA sues to stop Calif. offshore fuel law
  • Gelderland to head Bremerhaven terminal
  • Felixstowe to chill out in June

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • SEK 40 million loss for SRAB
    Stockholm-based owner SRAB reports a SEK 40 million loss in the first quarter. Net revenues increased from SEK 18 million in Q1 2008 to SEK 22.2 million. The
  • Concordia close to zero
    G'teborg-based tanker owner Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 400,000 profit for the first quarter this year, after writing down of the company's USD 3.6 million holding in Weavering
  • Nine suspected pirates released
    Nine suspected pirates were apprehended by the EU Navfor Spanish warship Numancia 200 nautical miles north of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean shortly after the attack on the cruise
  • Brand new car carrier lost in China
    The brand new car carrier Dyvi Pacific has been declared a total loss only a few weeks before its delivery from the Chinese shipbuilder Samjin Shipbuilding Industries Co at Weihai
  • Novoship tanker NS Commander in pirate attack
    During the afternoon of 27 April, pirates attacked Novoship's Aframax tanker NS Commander 300 nautical miles from the coast in the Gulf of Aden while the vessel was en route
  • Smyril Line expects profit in 2009
    Smyril Line P/F expects to generate a profit of DKK 13 million this year. Last year, the company posted a loss of DKK 207 million after substantial depreciation in
  • Five newbuildings to Laurin
    Laurin, through its company Anglo-Atlantic Steaamship Company, has taken over three newbuildings from Eitzen Chemical. The three newbuildings at Trogis Shipyard in Craoaia are sister vessels of two vessels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 29, 2009
  • Northern European bunker prices firming
    But price movements in Southern Europe are more sluggish.
  • 'Resilient' crude may ignore US inventory build
    Crude oil holding around $50 despite US inventories rising to 19-year high.
  • Shipping companies still paying for Aleutian bunker spill
    Alaska's attorney general warns shipping companies of the 'tremendous costs' arising from marine casualties.
  • Blending system claims $6-10 pmt savings
    Fuel oil blender and viscosity system cut costs in Namibian port, says Jiskoot.
  • Singapore bunker prices bounce back
    Mixed picture in other Asia ports.
  • China's bunker market has 'huge potential'
    Guangdong Province to fuel growth that could see China's bonded bunker sales reach 20 million mt.
  • China fuel oil imports up in April
    Traders stockpiling products ahead of China lifting geographic restrictions on bonded bunker market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
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
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› 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
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
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.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
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
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