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BRIEFS
April 8, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine needs help from charter parties to survive
  • Tuticorin's PSA Sical posts monthly throughput record of 50,225 TEU
  • Australian trade mission to visit China to boost exports, investment
  • EU forwarders look with dread on uncertainties of UN box weigh-in rule
  • Box weigh-in rule timing very bad - just as peak season opens: J&J
  • Port of Tampa Bay receives 2 new gantry cranes to handle 9,000-TEU ships
  • Tensions rise near Spratlys as 5,000 US, Filipino, Oz troops work out
  • January-February import growth uneven at US ports, but volumes to rise
  • US Secretary of Commerce slams Trans-Pacific Partnership critics
  • UK ban on Dhaka-London cargo flights to be lifted once security tightened
  • US drone sightings by jetliners increased 408pc in 2015: FAA
  • Qatar Airways launches air cargo service to and from Boston and Doha
  • Delta World Charter airlifts 15 vehicles from Dubai to Congo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Line or vessel size matters
  • Austria - Iran in ten days
  • Customs clearance agency expanding
  • Convert the old and forget the new
  • Swift new services in Middle East
  • Big Lift from South Korea to Myanmar
  • BRU update
  • New leadership for Central and Eastern Europe
  • Ready to sail the Atlantic
  • HGV drivers still sitting tight in Belgium
  • Martin Bencher extends management team
  • Sievert starts shipment tracking
  • 33 new trucks at one fell swoop
  • Duties fulfilled
  • Singapore offers incentive to bulk carriers
  • ABC offering new Friday service to Singapore
  • Programme for start-ups in the logistic sector
  • LH Cargo - Moscow and more

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • Bunker tanker owner charged for MARPOL violations
  • West Africa adds port capacity but supply chain efficiency is a distant dream
  • PSA to issue bonds worth USD500 million
  • Triyards revenue up 15% in second quarter of 2016
  • Stolt-Nielsen first quarter profit falls but exceeds forecasts
  • Sembcorp Marine sues Marco Polo Marine over breach of contract
  • Nord LB to slash shipping loan book
  • KDB may dispose of DSME stake early
  • HMM to complete charter renegotiations this month
  • Fleet strategies in flux
  • Sainty Marine assets to be sold in online auction
  • Tianjin port begins terminal construction
  • Keppel O&M bags FPSO contract from MODEC
  • Cruise orderbook surges as owners vie for market share
  • US lawmakers to take on SOLAS container weight rule

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • Rates hit rock bottom: 'shippers will have to pay more or boxlines will go broke'
  • Suez cuts transit fees for US-Asia ships to combat cost-saving allure of Cape of Good Hope
  • Analysis: is ATSG an attractive prospect for private equity now it has Amazon on board?
  • Virgin Australia deal with TNT will boost FedEx footprint in Oz
  • Kenya Airways axes 600 jobs in restructure after heavy losses
  • UPS asks EU court to annul EC veto of 2013 TNT bid
  • UPS appoints Cindy Miller president of global freight forwarding
  • SAL Heavy Lift names Mischa Tchang MD of Singapore office

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • VIDEO: DARPA christens sub-hunting super drone
  • Huntington Ingalls makes a promotion at AMSEC
  • Five year analysis shows effectiveness of Jotun HPS system
  • Island Offshore vessels get Norske Shell contracts
  • Triyards reports increased profits, new orders
  • Rig dispute heads for arbitration
  • LNG carrier to have permanent magnet shaft generator

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • New vessel taking shape for Washington State Ferries
  • Columbia River rail service to increase to weekly run
  • Port association survey finds big gap in spending plans
  • Energy project lease amendment hits snag with Port of Vancouver staff
  • Vancouver, BC port authority dropping Port Metro from name

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • VLGC rates inch down on lackustre chartering and lack of arbitrage
    Owners could start to look for longer-term deals if falls continue
  • Niels Stolt-Nielsen: chemical tankers ripe for consolidation through M&As
    A good time to consolidate a fragmented industry, but actions speak louder than words
  • HMM seeks to complete charter negotiations by end-April at earliest
    Korean carrier to meet with bondholders in June to restructure public bonds
  • Asia-Europe traffic down nearly 12% in February
    Volume figures maybe skewed by the late Lunar New Year, but all signs point to another disastrous quarter for lines operating the vital east-west route
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Capacity cuts help, but carriers will have their work cut out to keep slot space at a premium with yet more ultra large containerships on the way
  • Brazil looks to gain market share for iron ore exports
    Most analysts agree the country's increasing iron ore exports could lift rates
  • Eurogate achieves double-digit profit jump for 2015
    Profits up 13.4% to €73.5m amid 'more difficult' market conditions
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Global trade (excluding intra-regional flows) estimated to have grown by 1% in 2015 with the last quarter seeing a contraction of 0.3% versus the same quarter of 2014
  • Triyards secures $17.8m worth of new orders
    New contracts are for the building of three wind farm support vessels and one luxury river cruiseship
  • Latest MOL car carriers will have energy-saving foredeck designs
    Hull design improves on wind resistance-reducing feature used by MOL since 2003
  • Stolt-Nielsen's net profit falls
    However, chemicals from the US Gulf are the reason for "good" tanker earnings
  • Oman Shipping Co launches feeder service
    Linking Salalah, Duqm and Sohar with UAE aims to boost Gulf states' trade links
  • MSC Cruises to order up to four LNG-driven cruiseships from STX France
    First two ships expected to be delivered in 2022 and 2024 respectively
  • Pacific Basin reports robust first-quarter time charter earnings
    Group relying more on larger owned fleet, complemented by ships on shorter-term and index-linked charters
  • PSA Sical handles record boxes in March at India's V.O. Chidambaranar Port
    PSA Sical exceeds 50,000 teu monthly throughput mark for first time amid capacity constraints
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine unit wins another FPSO project
    New MODEC deal is worth more than $137m
  • Sembcorp Marine to enter into arbitration with Marco Polo Marine
    Both parties in notices of arbitration to each other over rig-building termination

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • Long Beach port studies expansion to handle growth
  • 'Relief gangs' finally on the way at NY-NJ port
  • Lessors hope to get NY-NJ chassis pool 'back on track'
  • Economist and logistics leader Kemmsies joins Jones Lang LaSalle
  • US exporters want Congress to determine if SOLAS can be revoked or revised
  • Piracy and corruption stalk West Africa supply chains
  • Container lines challenge Russia antitrust ruling
  • Brazil's Mercosul re-establishes Argentina link with new service
  • Ailing HMM aims to reach deal with ship charterers soon
  • Wan Hai has best profit margin among container lines
  • Private equity firm parks at Truckstop.com
  • Direct Chennai-Yangon service gets underway
  • Adani-operated Hazira Terminal in India doubles annual throughput

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • Navig8 in sale and leaseback for MRs
    Navig8 and Oaktree Capital joint venture to have 37-vessel fleet by mid-2017.
  • Jan Rindbo: no dry cargo fire sales
    Norden chief says company will not rush its exit from post-panamax and handysize bulker ownership.
  • Canada urged to protect Arctic from shipping
    New report wants eco-sensitive policies for ships heading into icy north.
  • NordLB to cut shipping loans worth billions
    German state-controlled bank set to reduce its maritime portfolio by as much as $8bn due to crisis.
  • Korean yard backlog hits 12-year low
    Orderbook slumps to lowest level since 2004 as new deals dry up in 2016.
  • HMM misses final bond payment as talks continue
    Loss-making Korean owner says discussions on debt restructuring and charter fee cuts will last into June.
  • Farstad's Stavseng resigns after 28 years
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner replaces shipping veteran with Olav Haugland in CFO role.
  • Qatargas in four-year Kuwaiti LNG deal
    Qatari gas producer set to carry half a million tonnes per annum on Q-flex carriers.
  • Third TAS newbuild contract axed
    Malaysian shipbuilder sees another offshore vessel deal ditched by QMS1 and prepares for legal fight.
  • Drewry Research: Sell Maersk into rally
    Spike in stock is a chance to offload, say analysts, as they predict continued losses for Maersk Line.
  • Panama Papers: ITF says FOCs are also tax havens
    Union draws parallels between shipping registries and offshore shelters.
  • OSK adds design house Steen Friis
    Danish ro-pax design specialist acquires interiors expertise through takeover of compatriot.
  • JP Morgan rises view on Teekay Tankers
    Crash in share price leads to improved rating ahead of first quarter accounts.
  • Time Investments raises $7m for bulkers
    UK investor completes first of four tranches in its campaign to buy ships which will be managed by British Marine.
  • Oman Shipping feeding UAE with new run
    National carrier launches service linking all domestic ports to neighbour.
  • Maybulk questioned by local bourse
    Increased trading activity of Robert Kuok-controlled company's shares provokes queries from stock exchange.
  • Bulker master killed in lifeboat fall
    Three other crew reportedly injured in drill accident on Hyundai Glovis ship in Indonesia.
  • Goodwill talks up benefits of EU for UK shipping
    Transport minister says industry has gained from single market, ahead of Brexit vote in June.
  • Stolt-Nielsen's Q1 profit falls less than expected
    Norwegian tanker owner posts smaller income due to lost operating days but still beats estimates.
  • MOL reveals Flexie bow for car carriers
    Japanese owner says new hull shape will knock another 2% off CO2 emissions.
  • Kinder clears way for Jones Act selldown
    US energy logistics firm says it will consider joint ventures if economics work.
  • MSC books first LNG cruiseships at Elysee Palace
    Gianluigi Aponte takes investment plan to EUR 9bn with STX France contract.
  • Triyards extends diversification effort with latest orders
    Singapore shipbuilder sees order backlog surpass $530m, but interim profit down 13%.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • SOLAS container weight rule to be discussed at Congressional hearing
  • AAPA highlights gap between federal, local investment in ports
  • DAT: Spot truckload volumes rise 11%
  • Atlas Air completes Southern Air purchase
  • Mercator acquires revenue management products developer
  • ITC studies U.S. aluminum industry, trade
  • Port of Ogdensburg undergoes $2.6m expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2016
  • Q1 Review: US fuel oil market sees lowest outright prices since 2002
    Mild winter, low crude prices kept US fuel oil values down.
  • Q1 Review: Latin American bunkers fall on weak demand, plentiful supply
    Steepest price drop seen in Balboa, Panama.
  • Qatar's Nakilat to convert more carriers to run on gas
    Joins SGMF as 'active partner'.
  • Singapore rice trader in talks to buy Malaysian bunker supplier Victory Supply
    Wee Tiong also hired UABT's CEO Colin Wong to head its bunker trading arm.
  • Panama Canal to carry out scheduled lane outage from April 9-10
    The authority said the East Lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service from 6 pm local time on April 9 to 6 am on April 10.
  • USAC-USGC HSFO spread widest since December on absence of sellers
    One USAC source said that even with the premium to USGC 3%S fuel oil, USAC freight costs make selling without a need-based reason a losing deal for the seller.
  • Crude futures remain under pressure as Doha meeting nears
    It was assumed a deal struck at the gathering later this month would constrain output.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
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
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
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
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%
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
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.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
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
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
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