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BRIEFS
October 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim offers Pacific north west service to US and Canada via Prince Rupert
  • Panama tender Corozal call goes out to APMT, Terminal Link, PSA and TIL
  • Only Hong Kong's OOCL and Maersk Line escape Drewry's 'distress' zone
  • Korea's corporate giants Samsung and Hyundai drag down nation's exports
  • Kingston Wharves takes in Liebherr Maritime Crane, biggest in Caribbean
  • ATA economist forecasts continued growth in US trucking volume
  • EU-Canada trade pact provisionally cleared by German top court
  • NYK jointly develops anti-rust agent that reduces costs and workloads
  • Heathrow cargo meet November 22-23 focuses on pharma ground handling
  • Delta's quarterly net profit down 4pc to US$1.26 billion, sales off 6pc
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo signs with Zodiac for 2,000 light weight ULDs
  • Cathay feels pressure from competition from over the border
  • In-house researcher sees good times ahead for Nippon Express after slump

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up
  • BCHAA elects office-bearers & managing committee members for 2016-18
  • Consolidation & risk management seen as new industry model for dry bulk shipowners
  • DP World recognised as 'Best Company for Investor Relations, Middle East'
  • Glander International Bunkering boosts its global footprint by merging with Scandinavian Bunkering AS
  • Liberia trials class & statutory e-certificates on ClassNK ships
  • ZIM to offer additional Asia-Pacific North West service
  • Port of Antwerp inaugurates striking new headquarters
  • Stakeholders deliberate on better container traffic movement between Chennai Port & hinterland
  • PSA invests in China's largest inland railway container terminal network
  • Sabari Logistics Solutions partners with DLI for domestic rake movement between Delhi & Chennai
  • Schenker India to handle warehouse operations for Volkswagen Group Sales
  • Exports show signs of revival
  • Govt committed to reducing logistics challenges & facilitating exports
  • Rationalisation of procedures in handling exporters' obligations under EPCG authorisations
  • New batch of Export Import Workshop from Nov. 19

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Austempered ductile iron bulk production launched
  • Next big IPO of Chinese logistics company
  • ATA: Total truck volumes to grow
  • Liberian Registry on its way to e-certificates
  • Emergency delieveries by drones in Rwanda
  • Increasing safety by investing in rail improvements
  • St. Louis 3PL welcomes logistics veteran
  • Yacht for the Gulf
  • Atlas Air extends B737 fleet through conversions
  • Delivering latest Harry Potter all across France
  • New CFO for CMA CGM
  • Investments in rail line through Mississippi
  • Emirates Skycargo now with freighter in Norway
  • Arkas and Seago running REX together

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • MPP ship operator Flinter files for insolvency
  • Bunkering back to normal in South Korea
  • Prepare for years of excess capacity pain, say carriers and analysts
  • Ocean Yield cancels ethylene carrier from collapsed Chinese yard
  • STX O&S needs to cut personnel costs by 50%
  • Ezion Holdings reschedules loan repayments and delays rig deliveries
  • Korean lawmakers want more Seoul support for Hanjin
  • Seorae Sea Merchant Corp seeks bankruptcy protection
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transhipment volumes

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • SEKO signs on with Alibaba as retailers and forwarders link up to boost e-commerce
  • Hanjin under fire in US court over lack of liability insurance for chassis
  • Overcapacity may hit Caribbean transhipment ports following Panama Canal expansion
  • Hyperloop One nets $50m more investment as first full transport system test looms
  • Consumers trust Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the post office over Google for drone deliveries
  • President opens new air cargo handling facility in Accra

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • NNS names Mary Cullen VP nuclear propulsion
  • Gateway Dredging takes delivery of TSGI designed towboat
  • Cammell Laird lays research ship keel
  • Havila sells PSV for aquafarming operations
  • TAO-205 oilers to have Rolls-Royce propellers and gensets
  • Another Navy officer pleads guilty in Fat Leonard case

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Venezuela cocaine bust ship appeal refused
    B Atlantic owners left with ruling that standard war risk policies do not cover drug smuggling
  • Golar Power charters FSRU Golar Nanook for 25 years
    Deal will generate earnings of $39m per year for burgeoning new company
  • Cosco Shipping takes stake in Italian port
    Vado Container Terminal set to be a semi-automated facility that can host ultra large containerships
  • Odfjell sells stake in Oman tank terminal for $130m
    Focus is on growth in core markets Houston and Rotterdam
  • US Gulf and South America strength supports handysize bulker earnings
    But European and Pacific markets see little activity
  • Teekay sells last MR product tanker
    Earning power of product tankers in 2016 has not been as strong as last year
  • CIMC warns of net losses ahead
    Terminated SinoPacific Offshore acquisition and weak global economy could mean losses of up to $51.2m for container leasing company
  • International operator sought for new Egyptian box terminal
    Damietta Port Authority looks to global player for proposed second box facility with developer on board
  • HMM eyes Hanjin's Asia-US assets
    HMM currently reviewing the fit and feasibility of an asset purchase
  • Rising bunkers to hit liner operators in third quarter
    Box lines expected to suffer $1.2bn cash flow blow from higher costs
  • Non-payment of hire: a clear message to charterers
    A UK Court of Appeal ruling brings welcome clarity for shipowners facing defaults in time charter hire
  • Rosneft and Trafigura buy Indian oil refinery and port assets for $13bn
    Takeover of Essar Oil includes $2bn for Vadinar oil port in western India and paves way for Russia-India oil flows
  • Nakilat nine-month net profit weighed by operating expenses
    Higher operating expenses outweigh rise in total revenue
  • Profit slumps 91% at Cosco's specialist shipping business
    Weaker performance comes amid dismal shipping market
  • Oldendorff buys eight secondhand dry bulk carriers
    Company has acquired 17 secondhand bulk carriers for delivery over 2016 and 2017 over the past 12 months
  • Maritime UK outlines opt-out clause in Brexit tonnage tax blueprint
    'Menu-based' scheme would let owners pick and chose tonnage tax details
  • Ocean Yield terminates vessel order at Sinopacific yard
    Move comes amid Sinopacific's bankrutpcy proceedings
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co deputy manager quits
    Chinese shipbuilder has yet to win any new commercial vessel orders this year, Clarksons data shows.
  • K Line makes adjustments on North Vietnam ro-ro service route
    One of the changes includes an additional sailing per month

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Chassis provider warns of Hanjin sending uninsured equipment on US highways
  • Matthew flooding still slowing truck, rail shipments in North Carolina
  • Low rates cut profits for intermodal trucker J.B. Hunt
  • Authorities blame private terminals for JNPT's import plan problems
  • Virginia ILA official pleads guilty to $1 million fraud
  • DP World invests $50M to develop tube container transport
  • APM Terminals sells stakes in Italy terminals to Cosco, Qingdao Port
  • Used Panamax container ship values plunging
  • Indian public ports accelerate container rail drive to hinterland
  • US forwarders, NVO urged to file Hanjin claims immediately
  • Mombasa vows to rebuild transshipment volumes
  • TPP offers trade boost amid slow growth, economist says
  • No escape from grim liner overcapacity, warn carriers and analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Golar Power deal could deliver value boost
    Analysts say details of first project announcement for Golar LNG joint venture are better than expected.
  • WWS hands PSVs control to Tschudi
    Norwegian owner is left with four idle ships as Dutch firm gets commercial management of two units.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • Paragon pushes back bond swap deadline
    New York-listed bulker owner taking more time to finish debt-for-equity exchange after just 11.3% agree to sign up.
  • STX axe adds to Frontline firepower
    Analysts say Fredriksen-backed owner now has over $300m to support fleet growth.
  • Clarksons surveys depth of market downturn
    Shipbroking giant's rate index hit record low in August amid some of toughest conditions since financial crisis.
  • VLCC prices tick back to two-year lows
    Pending Metrostar sale to Alafouzos would be lowest price paid for a resale VLCC since 2014, data shows.
  • Sewol salvage could drag on into 2017
    Poor visibility could see massive project exceed target deadline by more than six months.
  • Polarcus teams with TGS on seismic surveys
    Oslo-listed company will jointly develop 3D projects aiming at higher vessel utilization.
  • Bakkafrost buys Havila supply ship
    Restructuring Norwegian owner offloads 2005-built ship into the Faroe Islands.
  • Golar Power strikes first big charter deal
    Joint venture of Golar LNG and Stonepeak locks FSRU into new 25-year agreement in Brazil.
  • Varada VLCC going under the hammer
    Veteran ABG-controlled tanker put up for sale again in Hong Kong.
  • Hyundai Heavy in management reshuffle
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder reveals a shake-up in key leadership positions.
  • Gotland sells share in products tanker
    Swedish owner offloads another vessel as profit falls.
  • Oldendorff adds to bulker shopping spree
    German owner has now bought 17 secondhand vessels in just 12 months.
  • Lindsay Blee expands to Colombia
    Marine fuel broker starts up new partnership with Cartagena-based CI Petrobunkers.
  • Laid-up ro-pax sold at auction
    Polish-built Adriatica I leaves Italian port after three years.
  • Cocaine found in box bound for PIL ship
    Mexican authorities seize more than 100 kilos of drugs hidden in container with electric showers.
  • MMA Offshore shifts West African ships
    Accommodation barge also sold as Australian owner copes with downturn.
  • Liner giants in toll talks with Suez Canal
    Maersk Line, CMA CGM and MSC are reportedly negotiating paying fees in advance to get a discount.
  • Wilson Sons clinches $34m loan
    Brazilian offshore player borrows cash from Santander to buy cranes.
  • Radiant snares second LPG carrier order
    Bangladesh shipyard to construct another gas ship for Omera Petroleum.
  • Hanjin denies contacting Maersk, MSC over assets sale
    Korean owner says it did not reach out to overseas lines regarding the disposal of its Asia-US business.
  • Safaei replaced at NITC
    Surprise shake-up in senior management at Iranian tanker giant
  • Pacific Princess prangs Nice breakwater
    Cruise ship reportedly suffers ingress of water after hitting embankment in French tourist city.
  • Nakilat sees minor fall in third quarter profit
    Long-term charters help world's largest shipper of LNG ride out current market turmoil.
  • Ensco takes four jack-ups out of lay-up
    US driller's ability to reactive drilling rigs a sign that the market "is primed for recovery".

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Port of Zeebrugge to expand ro-ro capacity
    The Port of Zeebrugge has plans to grow its automotive volumes by as much as 40 percent, according to a statement from the port authority. ...
  • Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued freight rate increases on various trades. Maersk Line announced FAK rate increa...
  • Airlines ground fire-prone Samsung smartphones
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration put in place an emergency order Oc...
  • ITC begins accepting MTB petitions
    In preparation for the next miscellaneous tariff bill before Congress, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun accepting pe...
  • Executive Moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and an international trade law firm
    Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg (ST&R) has hired Steven Brotherton , a respected authority on export controls and economic sanctions, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2016
  • Bunker prices rise in Peru, Ecuador amid delays, cost increases
    High sulfur bunker fuel prices in Peru and Ecuador climbed on Monday as the result of unexpected production delays and pricing decisions at state-run refineries
  • Oil complex weakens as more Iranian crude set to hit market
    NYMEX November crude settled 41 cents lower at $49.94/b. ICE December Brent settled down 43 cents at $51.52/b
  • ANALYSIS: Run cuts likely to spur US crude build, product draws again
    Potential refined product draws will support the oil complex at a time when upward momentum from a tentative OPEC supply agreement has appeared to run its course.
  • European Q3 indicator refining margin falls to two-year low: Total
    Total, Europe's biggest refiner, said the average Q3 margins indicator fell to $25.5/mt ($3.50/b), down from $35/mt in Q2 and $54.8/mt in the third quarter of 2015
  • Maritime crime declined across world's key hot spots in Q3: Dryad
    Piracy incidents in South East Asia, with the exception of Sulu Sea, are at their lowest since 2009
  • Bad weather halts loading at Novorossiisk's Sheskharis oil terminal
    Sources said bunkering operations are also likely to have been affected by the halt to loadings
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Bunker broker Lindsay Blee teams up with Colombian partner
    Bunker fuel brokerage Lindsay Blee has signed a marketing and distribution deal with Colombia-based CI Petrobunkers
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Oil prices rangebound on US rig count, stable dollar
  • FUTURES: Oil prices a tad lower but hold above $50/b

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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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