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BRIEFS
April 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 14pc to US$291/TEU, down 13.6pc to Med ports
  • US farm lobby wants Congress to revise or revoke UN box weigh-in rule
  • Less than 20pc of member states have agency to enforce box weigh-ins
  • Evergreen joins O3's Phoenician Express between Asia and Mediterranean
  • Wan Hai has best profit margin among container lines
  • US Army warns against Canadian Pacific takeover of Norfolk Southern
  • Global box trade to grow by 4.1pc in 2016: Clarksons Research
  • US retailers expect 'steady climb' after last year's 'roller coaster'
  • Hong Kong Marine Department to crack down on ship pollution in port July 1
  • Hamburg leads development of 'smart' global network 'ChainPORT'
  • Walmart to build the biggest cold chain warehouse in China at Dongguan
  • Fears shipping industry will suffer if UK votes to quit European Union
  • Agility opens new offices in Bogota, Medellin and Cali in Colombia
  • Calls for shipping industry to embrace technology to improve operations
  • Singapore holds 6th Maritime Security Management Summit May 11-12
  • Multimodal show in Birmingham to include air cargo workshop May 10
  • 13th Annual International Trade Symposium in Norfolk, Virginia May 12-13
  • Alaska Air agrees to buy Virgin America for US$2.6 billion
  • Global air freight volumes decline 5.6pc in February, IATA reports
  • FAA: Air cargo to rise 3.5pc a year, fear of terrorists means more freighters
  • IATA ramps up electronic-airway bill adoption in Europe, North America

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 10, 2016
  • Court rejects €1.56 m claim against marine surveyor accused of poor stowage
  • MANSA's proposed conference on 'Ease of Doing Business' gets Ministry of Shipping's support
  • MOL's next-generation car carrier to feature energy-saving rounded bow
  • New voyage charter party for LNG trade issued
  • NYK President stresses on power of communication & curiosity in address to new employees
  • Procam Group moves 24 windmill blades from China to India
  • Schedule reliability declines for third consecutive month
  • Special cell to give fillip to coastal shipping
  • ZIM carries very high-value Salvador Dali art
  • Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry calls for change in policies to retain & develop business on Willingdon Island
  • GMB celebrates 35th Foundation Day & 53rd National Maritime Day
  • PSA Sical Terminals at VOC Port achieves highest ever monthly throughput in March
  • S. Balaji Arunkumar appointed Deputy Chairman of Kolkata Dock System, Kolkata Port Trust
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Sweden on technical cooperation in rail sector
  • CWCNSL's Chennai Red Hills CFS inaugurated
  • East Coast Railway loads the most cargo in 2015-16
  • KASEZ bucks trend to register impressive export growth in 2015-16
  • Three Independent Directors appointed to CONCOR Board
  • Tractors too add to DICT throughput
  • Exim Bank inks MoU with Islamic Development Bank to boost exports
  • Forex reserves now at record high
  • Govt promises further steps to facilitate export turnaround
  • India the world's 19th top exporter: WTO
  • The Adani Group's statement regarding media reports about Indians having foreign bank accounts as per the so-called Panama Papers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The hunt for local airfreight heroes
  • More rail capacity in Kansas
  • Kempf for Kerry
  • India and Sweden cooperate in rail sector
  • Enhancement for Bronka
  • Door manufacturer dishes out major contract
  • New president of European inland navigation
  • Malayan forwarder investing in fleet
  • Next generation on the move
  • Singapore Maritime Week casts offshore shadow
  • No "to let" signs here
  • Adverse headwinds worldwide for freight
  • Twice on winners' podium
  • Iata: De Juniac to succeed Tyler
  • Stef and Toyota MHE working together

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • US ports struggle to break down cyber barriers
  • New Vale shipping deal could spur even more orders
  • German multipurpose startup Zeaborn boosts fleet
  • External finance critical to cut supply chain gap between Africa and other regions
  • Container rates resumed fall in February after two months of rise
  • Korea Line swaps 74% of Samsun Logix's debt for equity
  • Korean shipbuilder DSME breaks two-month order drought
  • 'K' Line books two Aframax tankers at Namura's Sasebo yard
  • China iron ore port inventories reach over 100 million tonnes
  • ICS warns on UNCLOS changes
  • TAS Offshore to go to law as third vessel is cancelled
  • Second wave of strike action hits Australian ports
  • China bans most imports from North Korea
  • Decision-maker: Long-distance runner
  • Warning: Side effects of investing in shipping may include...

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • IRU 'hid' $554 million of members' funds through TIR carnet scheme, claims whistleblower
  • Hapag-Lloyd first ocean carrier to ditch GRIs and go FAK in bid to stop falling box rates
  • Freight forwarders see their future growth and profitability in value-added services
  • Alibaba overtakes Wal-Mart as world's biggest retailer
  • Comment: ships flagging out in Europe
  • Atlas Air closes $100m acquisition of Southern Air

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Kirby takes delivery of ATB tug from Nichols Brothers
  • Springer named President of Glosten
  • Father and son indicted in fishing vessel pollution case
  • DNV GL updates Nauticus Hull and Sesam GeniE
  • Latest cruise ship toys: tourist subs
  • MOL's FLEXIE car carriers will have new bow shape
  • 13,500 TEU box ships to have Wartsila Auxpac 32 gensets

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Alaska Airlines to begin flights from Bellingham to Kona, Hawaii
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reveals new car carrier hull design
  • Agreement targets four dams for removal from Klamath River
  • Crowley Maritime adding over $32 million in new gear
  • Ports America takes delivery of two post-Panamax cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Brexit risk for UK cargo ports if border controls imposed
    Forth Ports' Perry Glading warns that freight would back up within hours if customs checks on EU imports were reinstated
  • View from the Bridge: Rolf Habben Jansen
    A merger, an IPO and the first profit since 2010 - Hapag-Lloyd chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen has plenty to be pleased about
  • Reefer Quarterly: Leading from the front
    The first of a new series of quarterly updates from the refrigerated container market
  • Capesize market picks up pace as demand gallops
    Iron ore shipments trigger capesize market recovery
  • #PanamaPapers: Steak at home
    Shipping companies are so far ahead of the tax game that they have little to fear from Panama Papers
  • April GRIs proving to be short-lived
    Asia-Europe and transpacific rates fall to put a significant dent in carriers' latest price push
  • New tanker trade created as Saudi Arabia ships crude to Poland
    Saudis driven by desperate desire to grab new market share to get ahead of oil producing rivals
  • Data Hub: Trade Routes
    Lines look to placing ULCs on the Asia-US trade but risk the same overcapacity found on Asia-Europe services
  • Lion's share
    MPA chief Andrew Tan wants to forge Singapore's core maritime capabilities into an unbeatable whole. But regional competition is fierce
  • Casualties of war
    The Singapore War Risk Mutual cover was introduced in the wake of alarms raised over sea robbery in the Malacca Strait, but is it the better option?
  • TAS Offshore receives contract termination notice for another offshore vessel
    Ship had been scheduled for delivery in December 2015
  • AgTC to make fresh call for box weighing changes
    Farm and forest product shippers want Congress to accept 'rational method' for verifying gross mass
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers inks sale and leaseback agreements with Chinese leasing firm
    Net proceeds from tanker sales will come to $140,025,600 after a 12% sellers' credit
  • US ports looking to spend $154.8bn on infrastructure projects, says AAPA
    US government needs invest more on infrastructure in seaports and intermodal networks
  • China Ocean Industry Group gets government approval for Shenzhen joint venture
    Venture will be involved in public car parks, electric vehicle charging facilities and commercial real estate
  • Automation arrives in Long Beach with first ship call at new terminal
    OOCL's Long Beach Container Terminal sees start of vessel operations at Middle Harbor facility
  • Forth Ports ready to look at Thamesport
    Tilbury owner sees no future in containers for Hutchison's beleaguered UK facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • No shortage of small fleets, drivers, TIA chair Tucker says
  • BNSF uncertain it will pursue LA-Long Beach terminal
  • US imports forecast to rise, but not spectacularly
  • ILA's Dennis Daggett questions lessors' support of NY-NJ chassis pool
  • US Customs can't guarantee ACE won't have more 'stumbles'
  • Seattle-Tacoma's first investments as alliance will aid mega-ship handling
  • Financing may be tallest hurdle for Africa ports
  • Rising exports have Oakland hoping for a rebound
  • St. Petersburg terminal gains market share on lower prices
  • Port workers plan to expand strike from Fremantle to Sydney
  • Greek dockers strike as Athens inks Piraeus sale to China's Cosco
  • Spot rate rally runs out on Asia-Europe route
  • India refrigerated provider expands to meet growth
  • FMC's Doyle: Solutions needed on SOLAS compliance

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Globus Maritime switches Nasdaq listing
    Dry bulk owner switches to the Nasdaq's small cap market site
  • Houston Ship Channel unfazed by fire
    Plume of black smoke hits entrance to the channel, but ship transits unaffected.
  • Bondholders give Viking Supply more time
    Investors vote for standstill deal to allow Swedish offshore owner to restructure.
  • Jinhui duo see pay packets stay stable
    Higher salaries mitigate smaller bonus payments for Ng Siu Fai and Ng Kam Wah Thomas.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo pushes up 2015 profit
    Russian shipbuilder adds 14% to bottom line as revenue almost doubles.
  • Big tanker queue builds up at Basrah
    Close to 30 ships waiting to load amid delays at Iraqi port.
  • ICBC clinches Vale charter for 10 VLOCs
    Chinese group becomes the third to confirm long-term deal for newbuilds with Brazilian miner.
  • Stifel raises its VLCC rates view for 2016
    Analyst Ben Nolan sees earnings progressing while stocks will continue to lag.
  • Nuclear fuel ship refloats after grounding
    Swedish waste carrier back in action after getting stuck off Barseback on Friday morning.
  • No trial over fatal Lady Ozge clash
    French prosecutors end investigation into 2012 collision with tanker that killed fisherman.
  • Lykiardopulo tipped for tanker sale
    Greek owner shedding ageing LR2 at strong price, brokers say.
  • Angelicoussis in double suezmax swap
    Greek owner shifting a pair of tankers from Daewoo-Mangalia to DSME's main yard, sources say.
  • Widodo orders launch of new sea routes
    Indonesian president wants better connections between islands.
  • Vroon fixes out new livestock carrier
    Dutch owner's Chinese newbuilding heading to Australia on term deal with Frontier International.
  • Seaspan tipped to make its move for GCI
    Wells Fargo believes takeover of joint venture fleet could help support dividend.
  • Shih Wei ends 2015 with slim loss
    Taiwanese bulker owner hurt by rising finance costs as revenue dipped.
  • NYK set for major pipe-laying play
    Head of the energy division says major investment could be on the way.
  • EMGS Q1 utilisation falls to 55%
    Oslo-listed seismic player's reduced fleet hit by planned drydocking in first three months.
  • TGS revenues plunge in 'severe' first quarter
    Norwegian seismic survey ship charterer forecasting big drop in worst three-month period of downturn.
  • Armed pirates target crude tanker off Nigerian coast
    Vessel reportedly approached by small craft at speed, but evasive manoeuvres foiled attackers.
  • Chileans see Florida International Terminal concession extended
    SAAM-operated facility has option of adding another two contract renewals for five years each.
  • Shipping stocks end lower in US trading
    Shipping equities fell today along with broader US stock indices as investors fled risky assets.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: DOJ opposes CP's proposed voting trust
  • CORRECTION: Executive Moves: UPS and ICAT Logistics
  • DOT chief asks port officials to help win TPP support
  • Oakland's containerized exports increase, but imports drop
  • Port Manatee's container volumes surge 36%
  • MOL joins Ocean3 Asia-Med loop
  • EUROGATE increases net profits 13.4% in 2015
  • SCFI falls back down to earth
  • JLL hires noted industry economist as chief strategist
  • Lineage adds to Charleston's cold storage capacity
  • Drewry finds Maersk stock 'unattractive'
  • CenterPoint adds warehouse near Port of Virginia
  • Deadlines for DOT freight grants, strategic plan move close
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic drops 6.5% in Q1
  • Executive Moves: Port Freeport, IFCO and TruckSmart
  • Port of Zeebrugge loses major container service
  • CP states its case for Norfolk Southern bid (again)

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Second-month selling pushes ICE Brent briefly into backwardation
    The oil complex turned lower Thursday as the market focused attention on bloated inventories and abundant supply.

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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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