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BRIEFS
September 20, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore court gives near-bankrupt Hanjin a break by stalling creditors
  • Hanjin Shipping's last ditch hope to save itself by selling most of its ships
  • Creditors in court to have Hanjin ships in US waters to stay put
  • World Shipping Council: VGM compliance 95pc, but more time needed
  • Seaspan 14,000-TEUer adrift in Taiwan typhoon, hits 2 shipyard cranes
  • ICTSI tops all in August performance among world port operators: Drewry
  • ICS thorough-going pilotage, towing and mooring survey gets underway
  • UKHO warns of ship detentions for e-chart avoidance and/or foot-dragging
  • Houthi port authorities seize two Singapore vessels in Red Sea Yemeni port
  • Japan to privatise railway in biggest rail sector IPO since 1993
  • Singapore Air's lease on Airbus A380 is not to be renewed in 2017
  • FAA re-issues airline guidance on recalled lithium powered devices
  • Malaysian airports to be upgraded under 5-year US$1 billion plan
  • Pro-bureaucrat GSF again favours compulsory carbon credit trading
  • Jettainer starts JettCare for ULD expertise training

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • "K" Line again chosen for Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index
  • APL expands Trans-Atlantic service coverage with new Atlantic Gulf Express service
  • Asia Marine Insurance Conference on Oct. 24, 25 in Hong Kong
  • Call for global e-trading platform welcomed
  • DP World partners with Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 5,750 state-of-the-art reefers
  • HPA & DNV GL sign letter of intent for implementing green technologies on Hamburg's fleet
  • PDP Shipping & Projects gets CONCOR's 'Freight Forwarder - North Central Region' award
  • Rates show improvement on Asia-N. Europe trade
  • JNPT recognised for promotion of Hindi
  • Nepal trade assured all support for moving cargo thru' HDC
  • Cathay Pacific carries more cargo in Aug. 2016
  • KWE India launches country's first dedicated GDP-compliant warehouse in Hyderabad, exclusively for pharmaceutical industry
  • Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones for 12 National Highways projects
  • CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • Govt striving to make India an investor-friendly destination: Commerce Minister
  • Indian Institute of Foreign Trade celebrates successful completion of one year of 'Niryat Bandhu@ Your Desktop' programme
  • New import policy for marble & travertine blocks notified
  • Avashya Foundation partners with UK-based cricket clubs to promote cricket academy in Dharavi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Research funds to build innovative wagons
  • Doubleton for Abbey Logistics
  • Railway benefiting from Hanjin tragedy
  • APL goes for AGX
  • More storage space for Gist
  • Lease agreement signed
  • Deep water port augments rail facilities
  • Port of Duisburg celebrates tercentenary
  • Kewill enhancing connectivity/joining WCA
  • Hapag-Lloyd investing in equipment
  • Another round of fundraising
  • More trains between Switzerland and North Sea ports
  • UAL and DHL doing more for Puerto Rico
  • General cargo alliance elects new advisory board
  • Thorco Projects sees the light of day - with UHL
  • World's first and largest GDP certified multi-hub airport
  • Geis preparing for baton handover

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Navios resuscitates controversial related-party loan
  • Tanker owners surprised by severity of rate downturn
  • Rolls-Royce rewrites equipment health management solution business strategy
  • IUMI 2016: We're making progress, Berg says
  • IUMI 2016: Global marine premiums sink as economic woes continue
  • Hyundai HI's banks resume refund guarantees
  • DSME subsidiary DSEC wins USD120 million contract from NASSCO
  • IHS Fairplay Maritime Cyber-security Survey - the results
  • Hanjin collapse a loss for shippers, a gain for container lines
  • Asia-Europe rail services gather steam but maritime transport remains vital, shippers say
  • Seoul forms task force to assist Hanjin Shipping's stranded ships
  • Kaohsiung port damage from typhoon Meranti may top USD1 billion
  • Swiber defaults on interest payments on second series of bonds
  • Port of Melbourne 50-year lease fetches USD9.7 billion

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Hanjin saga could redefine the container shipping landscape, says analyst
  • National Airlines needs US safety rule exemption to fly more oversize cargo
  • K+N under orders to quick-march British Army logistics into the 21st century
  • AirBridgeCargo takes off for Seattle as its US ambitions continue
  • Alexander Tonn to head up European logistics Germany business at Dachser

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • NASSCO's Matson order gives DSME a $120 million boost
  • Shippers "reeling" from Hanjin collapse
  • LR and MarineCFO team on Subchapter M compliance
  • VIDEO: Lockheed Martin LCS team launches another
  • Optimarin BWM "on brink" of USCG approval

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • No clear road to marine insurance profit, say IUMI chiefs
    Sector should soldier on and underwrite smart, say experts
  • Hanjin Bosal arrives in port after three-week wait
    Update: Noatum terminal in Valencia receives ship that is expected to discharge all its cargo
  • Olympic Ship gets two more weeks for debt restructuring deal
    Offshore carrier must find a solution to its debt burden by September 30
  • Marine premiums drop 10% with more pain to come, IUMI told
    Year ahead could see fall of same magnitude, as capacity pressures pricing
  • Great Barrier Reef oil spill settled at $29.7m
    China-based company will pay Australian government for 2010 vessel grounding and subsequent oil spill
  • Handysize earnings rates ease further as Pacific trades outperform
    Earnings squeezed due to week long holidays in different parts of the world
  • Thorco teams up with United Heavy Lift
    Profiles of the two companies complement each other, say executives
  • Port of Melbourne leased to Lonsdale Consortium for 50 years
    Bulk of $7.3bn proceeds will be used to remove dangerous and congested level crossings
  • BW closes in on Aurora LPG, but what's the end-game?
    We cannot disclose investment plans, BW spokesperson tells Lloyd's List, as company ups its stake in Aurora
  • Major challenges ahead for marine insurers, Berg tells IUMI
    Billion-dollar boxship losses possible, insurers warned
  • Container lessors fight to regain locked Hanjin assets
    The knock-on effect of Hanjin's collapse is being felt further down the logistics chain
  • HHI inks refund guarantee deal with seven banks
    Banks will split the cost of the refund guarantees
  • Hanjin ships yet to call at Singapore
    PSA remains in talks
  • Vard vessel design picked for US Coast Guard newbuilding programme
    Newbuilding programme is for a total of 25 vessels worth more than $10bn
  • Swiber defaults on bond repayment
    Company received $231m in claims from creditors as of September 15

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Too rosy forecasts of import gains coming to US East Coast risky
  • Dockworker strike compounds Santos woes
  • Houston port halts movement of Hanjin boxes, citing non-payment
  • Record Savannah imports surge amid peak season
  • Container-handling fee dispute threatens Russian port recovery
  • Prince Rupert studies breakbulk terminal
  • Hanjin scrambles to rescue remaining third of fleet
  • Shippers: rail beats air, sea in Asia-Europe reliability
  • BCOs warned not to expect long-term, low-rate Asia-Europe contracts
  • Consortium pays $9.7 billion for 50-year Port of Melbourne lease

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Royal Caribbean cranks up dividend
    Cruiseship giant increases payout to shareholders by 28%.
  • Spot pain to follow expected Hanjin cuts
    Analyst says owners of Hanjin-chartered ships may now face 20% to 40% rate reductions if threat made good.
  • OW Bunker USA chases Hudson cash
    Orphaned subsidiary of collapsed bunkering giant sues Illinois operator in Houston.
  • Wells starts on sidelines with Dynagas
    LNG carrier owner's New York-listed MLP offers 'balanced' risk/reward profile.
  • Capesize rates click up again as BDI rises
    Cape rates reaching towards cash breakeven with potential help to come from coal shipments.
  • Xeneta: shippers in for a shock after Hanjin
    Owners have more power in boxship rate talks following collapse of Korean line.
  • Tesoro challenges SCF's Prisco plans
    US charterer says planned change of technical management would breach charter for tanker.
  • Precious close to old handysize clear-out
    Thai owner keeps disposing of ageing tonnage with latest sale of 1997-built unit for $2.35m
  • Udenna stretches reach with Nenaco buy
    Philippines group eyes shipping expansion with investment in 2Go owner.
  • Golden Destiny adds Moutafis to S&P team
  • South Korean trio lagging order targets
  • Tanker withdraws as Libyan port attacked
    Signal's Seadelta moves to safety after rival factions clash near Ras Lanuf.
  • SCF completes Arctic oil mission
    Russian owner's new specialised ice-class shuttle tanker loads first cargo after navigating Northern Sea Route.
  • Olympic Ship gets two extra weeks
    Stig Remoy-led company is granted vital breathing space in order to reach restructuring agreement.
  • All chartered ships being returned by Hanjin
    Judge says vessels will return to owners once cargo unloading is completed.
  • Seasure grows with Cambiaso hire
    Former Banchero Costa man heading for Hammersmith-based brokerage.
  • Hansa Treuhand set to close up shop
    Jobs to be cut and managed fleet trimmed as German owner falls victim to collapse in containership sector.
  • Second Hanjin ship arrested in Canada
    DP World seizes Hanjin Scarlet over unpaid bills.
  • Sagale pockets Deep Sea Supply shares
    John Fredriksen company hands over stock worth $4.8m to take over Brazilian joint venture.
  • Singapore stays proceedings against Hanjin Shipping
    High Court joins those in UK and US to recognised the Korean bankruptcy protection order.
  • Hansa Treuhand boxships seek court protection
    German owner and KG house latest company to fall victim to collapse in containership sector.
  • Indonesian cement carrier suffers blaze
    The port of Jakarta escapes series threat of pollution after fire fighters bring fire under control.
  • Uni-Asia's top two bosses increase share holding
    CEO and COO at Japanese bulker leasing outfit latest directors to lift stakes in company.
  • Tidewater seals covenant waiver extensions
    US-listed offshore vessel operator gets another month's breathing space for debt discussions.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Xeneta: Shippers 'reeling' from effects of Hanjin bankruptcy
    Shippers utilizing ocean freight rate intelligence platform Xeneta are still "reeling" from the knock-on effects of ocean carrier Hanjin Sh...
  • McLeod integrates project44 APIs for LTL
    The logistics technology provider project44 said Monday it has set up an integration with transportation management systems (TMS) provider ...
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have announced general rates increases. Maersk Line will increase rates from: Far Ea...
  • Senior management changes at CP continue
    Senior management changes at Canadian Pacific Railway Corp. (CP) continued last week with the retirement of Guido De Ciccio, senior vice pr...
  • AirBridgeCargo connects Moscow to Seattle-Tacoma
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched a twice-weekly Boeing 747 freighter service from Moscow to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport....
  • WTO sides with U.S. in solar trade dispute with India
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) has sided with the United States in a long simmering dispute with India over its trade barriersthat have...
  • Special Coverage: U.S. ups fuel standards for commercial trucks to fight global warming
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in mid-August released new ru...
  • About one-third of Hanjin's ships have discharged cargo
    About one-third of Hanjin Shipping's 97 containerships have completed unloading cargo at ports around the globe as of Sunday, and another 3...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
  • Americas MR freight spikes 120% on Colonial Line 1 outage
    According to S&P Global Platts Medium Range tanker data, freight on the USGC-Caribbean run rose 120%.
  • Houston-New Orleans IFO 380 CST spread the same for first time in more than a year
    Houston IFO 380 CST was assessed at $234/mt ex-wharf, up $3/mt from Friday, while the same product in New Orleans was assessed at $234/mt ex-wharf, up $1/mt.
  • Hansa Treuhand becomes latest casualty of container shipping crisis
    Hansa Treuhand's cruise line business and its ship broking business is unaffected by the move, the company said.
  • US Gulf Coast Sept distillate exports to Europe at 1.09 mil mt: cFlow
  • Spain's Cepsa plans LNG bunker barge at Barcelona
    Cepsa will develop the design of the vessel with shipping company Flota Suardiaz.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO crack swaps hit multi-month highs on tight cargo supply
    This is the highest the crack spread has been in nine months, since it last assessed any higher at minus $6.889/mt on January 25, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • External: Wired Bunkering

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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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