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July 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index extends longest drop since 2005
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, extended its longest slump in five years on speculation Chinese steel mills are cutting imports of iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000-TEU ships from Samsung for US$1.7 billion
  • Safmarine buys more slots on Asia-east coast South America loop
  • MOL consortium's renews Asia-Latin America service
  • Incheon Port sees container throughput grow 28.5pc in June
  • Tacoma fears death by Panama and useless bond issue
  • South Africa's Transnet CEO sacked for misconduct
  • CMA CGM berths its largest box ship ever to call in the US
  • CMA CGM, CSAV upgrade North Europe-Latin America service
  • Savannah container volume increases in May by 25pc
  • Active box ship capacity rises to 13.32 million TEU
  • Hactl tonnage increases 38.4pc in the first half to 1,389,059 tons
  • Ban lifted, Garuda Indonesia returns to Europe
  • FedEx transports rare Tibetan artefacts to Taiwan
  • Global Aviation Holdings to use IPO earnings to expand fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA partners C-Team Systems to streamline shipping logistics
  • CSAV Norasia to hike rate on IMEX service
  • SCI expanding fleet, says Hajara at 72nd AGM of CFBA
  • GTI pushes for safety culture even among contract workers
  • KoPT hopes to raise higher revenue from revised land lease policy
  • Ispat jetty at Dharamtar gets Customs approval for handling ex-im cargo
  • Hard patch in basin stalls vessel bringing quay cranes to Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Bhuj mango exports limited by absence of air freighters
  • Fliers begin paying service tax
  • Heavy vehicles to screech to a halt on July 5
  • Impact of fuel price hike: Inflation to go up by 0.9 pc
  • DTC proposals unnerve jewellery exporters
  • RBI allows sub-base rate loans to exporters, SMEs
  • US unveils initiative to tap immense market potential of Pune, Nagpur

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Ceva Logistics wins contract with BMW in Italy
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year agreement with BMW Italia SpA for the operation of the new Dealer Metro Distribution Center...
  • Dachser building new logistics centre in Mannheim
    Dachser, a global logistics provider based in Germany, is rebuilding its branch in the Friedrichsfeld-West industrial estate in Mannheim. The official ground-breaking ceremony was ...
  • Raben Logistics Germany investing in Wuppertal
    Raben Logistics Germany, a member of the international transport and logistics company Raben Group, is constructing a new forwarding terminal on a 26,600 sqm tract of industrial la...
  • EU Commission starts legal proceedings against Germany
    The European Commission has decided to initiate legal proceedings against Germany and some other countries in the European Court of Justice. The EU claims that Germany has failed t...
  • Arrow Air ceasing scheduled service operations immediately
    Arrow Air Holdings Corp. (Arrow), operating under the trade name Arrow Cargo, a US all cargo air carrier operating out of Miami international airport FL, announced that it will cea...
  • CMA CGM launching new Morocco-Marseille reefer service
    The French shipping company CMA-CGM will launch a new weekly direct reefer container shipping service aimed at Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters from Casablanca-Agad...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • NCDOT fires Ferry Division chief
  • Rickmers names four 13,1000 TEU box ships at HHI
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU box ships at SHI
  • Ulstein delivers seismic vessel Oceanic Vega
  • Somali pirates use new boarding techniques

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Puget Sound ScRAPS program removes 200th polluting truck
  • US rail freight carloads increase during week
  • Crowley presents Midshipman with maritime security award
  • Washington State Ferries set to sail new vessel
  • Evergreen places order for ten new container ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Iran sanctions fail to halt NITC charters
    London brokers continue to fix deals but one European energy company to consult legal advisers before chartering further ships
  • Iran considers IMO appeal over 'unfair' sanctions
  • Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions'
  • Vale could use five capesize ships to store iron ore
    Brazil miner could use recently-chartered vessels to store as much as 885,000...
  • Vale's latest investment takes total to over...
  • Rickmers names 13,100 teu ships as container confidence grows
    Rickmers names four vessels, destined to join Maersk Line
  • Box sector heading for major round of...
  • Highest quarterly suezmax spot fixtures since 2008
    Fixtures between April and June reach 404 voyages reported
  • Markets guarded after recent European turmoil

Fairplayweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Obama signs Iran sanctions
    SHIPPING companies linked to Iran refined products imports could be barred from US dollar currency transactions from today
  • US cruise safety law passed
    US CONGRESS has passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 in response to incidents of passengers falling overboard and shipboard assaults
  • Russia relents on Kiev's chickens
    THE RUSSIAN government has reportedly dismantled import barriers for Ukrainian poultry
  • Eitzen sells ship management arm
    NORWAY'S Eitzen Maritime Services announced today that it has sold its ship management business in order to focus on ship supplies
  • Islands face box shortage
    THE GLOBAL shortage of container equipment is now affecting smaller liner trades in the Caribbean, spurring a peak season surcharge in the region
  • A Whale joins Gulf cleanup
    A TAIWANESE VLCC converted to an oil skimmer has a good chance of making a dent in the Gulf oil spill, according to National Incident Commander Thad Allen
  • Evergreen orders 10 box ships
    TAIWAN'S Evergreen Group today confirmed its order of ten 8000teu container vessels from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Financial Industry Confidence in Container Shipping Slowly Recovers
  • Should Shippers Hold Onto Assets or Choose Flexibility?
  • Virginia Port Authority Signs APMT Terminal Lease
  • Governor Reappoints N.C. Ports Chairman
  • Is There an Alternative to Depending on China's Supply of Goods?
  • The Battle Continues Between Shippers and Surface Carriers
  • Must A Carrier Pay Excise Tax on Missing Goods?
  • The Importance of Researching your 3PL's Financial Health
  • CMA CGM Close to $1B Deal; Safety Group Aims to Decrease Driver Hours
  • New York to Expand Off-Peak Truck Program
  • Factory Orders Declined 1.4 Percent in May
  • CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Two New Ships
  • U.S. Fund Eyed for CMA CGM Investment
  • Transportation Hiring Edges Upward
  • Dell May Cut Dependence on Air Freight
  • Weak Jobs Report Points to Slowing Economy
  • U.S. Likely to Miss Air Cargo Scanning Deadline
  • HHLA Opens Poland Inland Box Terminal
  • Rickmers Christens Four Ships for Maersk
  • CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Evergreen Orders 10 Post-Panamax Ships
  • LA-Long Beach Ports Open Despite Strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • The double-dip express or a slow-steaming recovery?
    There is disagreement on the likelihood of a crippling second global slump. A double-dip recession would derail the recovery and stymie growth; potentially plunging the world into a 1930s-style depression and making the 2009 annus horilibus look like plain sailing for the shipping industry.
  • Evergreen launches aggressive newbuild programme
  • FMC proposes Shipping Act changes
  • 150 years and still steaming
  • Q2 10 'worst since 2008' for bourses
  • Ireland exports its way out of recession

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • EMS sells ship managment arm
    Eitzen Maritime Services has sold off its shipmanagement business to Sanary of Bermuda.
  • Nordea boost for Stolt-Nielsen
    Norwegian bank places strong buy tag on shipowner following its bumper second quarter showing.
  • Owner spots silver lining to BP oil spill
    TMT's Nobu Sue sees opportunity for more VLCC sized pollution clean up vessels if A Whale passes US test.
  • NATS has cash to spend
    Herbjorn Hansson says New York-listed owner has the fire-power to pick up two more vessels without tapping shareholders.
  • Parry takes post at Globus
    Former Aries chief Jeff Parry lands non-executive director role at George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner.
  • Scorpio receives bosses' backing
    New York-listed tanker owner's CEO and president both buy 30,000 shares.
  • Slow-Steam Packet Company
    Isle of Man vessel running on three engines for next three weeks after fault found in fourth.
  • MSC closing but Maersk is still top
    AP Moller-Maersk holds onto its position as world's largest boxship player as Evergreen slips below APL and MOL outflanks NYK.
  • Quotes of the week
    Jester-in-chief Robert Bugbee shows his studs as he tackles Teekay and George Economou off the park.
  • USC in talks over Nordic
    Russian shipyard holding company could add former Wadan Yards to growing empire.
  • Gazprom signs in St Petersburg
    Russian energy giant agrees 10-year deal to build rigs and vessels at UIC's two yards.
  • Sydfynske wins Belt work
    Danish owner signs on until 2018 to run ro-ros between Langeland and Lolland.
  • Ferry furore in North Carolina
    New boss sacked after he made claims of waste and nepotism at US' second-biggest ferry company.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Craig Stevenson gets a heavyweight partner in Glencore while the insurance market shows no ill effects after Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
  • Forex gain lifts Russia's NCSP
    Black Sea port group sees quarterly profit soar on better foreign exchange items while revenues also grow.
  • Bank wins China go-ahead
    Norwegian ship finance bank DnB NOR says it has been awarded a Renminbi currency licence.
  • Ugland pens supramax order
    Norwegian owner picks up yet another bulker at Tsuneishi's Chinese yard with $33m price tag.
  • Evergreen comes clean
    Bronson Hsieh confirms to TradeWinds that Taiwan owner has ordered containerships at Samsung.
  • Samsung signs tanker deal
    Korean yard enjoys another newbuilding rush as two Asian owners spend $670m.
  • Jitendran in at Pipavav
    Indian yard brings in former Cochin Shipyard boss and navy commodore as new CEO.
  • Nkossa deal extended
    SBM Offshore says charterers of LPG FSO have lengthened fixtures tenure by up to 10 years.
  • Evergreen starts box binge
    Taiwanese shipowner said to be a third of the way through its planned 100 ship order plan.
  • Siemens eyes A2Sea stake
    German engineering giant takes 49% stake Danish wind and wave farm installation vessel owner.
  • Evergreen linked to STX
    Korean yard likely to be third piece in Taiwanese owner's huge newbuilding jigsaw.
  • Carnival ship loses power
    Fascination delayed by technical problem as it returns to Jacksonville in the US.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Evergreen places 10-ship order with Samsung
  • Caribbean carriers raise rates, surcharges
  • Hapag-Lloyd to charge low water fee in Montreal
  • Arrow Cargo goes out of business
  • Con-way Freight trucks sport safety features
  • NYK Logistics adds China branches
  • Port leases APM Terminal in Virginia
  • L.A.-Long Beach terminals operate despite pickets
  • Correction: Largest CMA CGM ship to call U.S. ports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Keel laying on the first Scandlines newbuildings
    Scandlines has held a keel lying ceremony for their two first newbuildings ever. It took place at P+S Werften G.m.b.H (former Volkswerft Stralsund) which builds the two double ended
  • Siemens buys a large stake in A2SEA
    The wind turbine producer Siemens takes over 49 per cent of the shares in A2SEA from the Danish energy giant DONG Energy. A2SEA has around 200 employees and a fleet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2010
  • Bunker prices quick to move lower
    Weaker fundamentals allowing prices to slide to low levels.
  • Friday sees further price drops
    Lower numbers as crude approaches $72.
  • Ireland issues advice on sulphur regulations
    Says 'all those concerned with shipping and the supply of marine fuel oil should be aware of, and fully implement, the requirements'.
  • Prices tumble across the board
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading Friday.
  • Markets fall for fourth day
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • Abu Dhabi to ban single hull tankers
    Only double hulled vessels will be allowed entry to oil loading ports.
  • Chile's bunker market recovers from quake
    2010 bunker sales likely to be 'similar or better' than 2009 volumes.
  • FOBAS debunks ISO 8217:2010 claims
    Most fuels in the market today would meet revised standard, no 'entry into force' date as adoption is voluntary.
  • IBIA certifies first Bunker Graduates
    Bunker Cargo Officer Course has been developed in consultation with the MPA.
  • Supplier 'suspends' offshore deliveries in Fujairah
    Reports say ENOC has told customers that it is 'temporarily' pulling out.
  • Key ports end week largely soft
    Demand 'above average' in Hong Kong, traders say.
  • Bunker Holding posts profit in 'crisis' year
    Retains volume and increase its market share in the fiscal year 2009/2010, says Vice CEO.
  • Dan-Bunkering celebrates staff's silver jubilee
    International Sales Manager Søren Høll's contributions recognised.
  • Peninsula eyes 1 million mt sales in Japan, Korea
    Japanese and Korean bunker suppliers 'closely monitoring' company's impact.
  • MRPL offers 380 cst cargo for August loading
    Two other Indian refiners found buyers for their 380 cSt and 180 cSt cargoes.

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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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