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BRIEFS
October 31, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate soars 25.9pc to US$958/TEU, up 41.2pc to Med ports
  • OOCL lifts 5.4pc more boxes in third quarter, but earns 15.8pc less revenue
  • Chinese overseas investment faces resistance over security concerns
  • United Nations' IMO; January 2020 start date for stringent sulphur cap
  • Warning to mariners as works begin on third runway at HK airport
  • Jaxport volume to record 1 million TEU because of Asia trade growth
  • Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka
  • Germany joins UK, US in calling for sanctions against Russia, Syria
  • Shanghai's ZPMC to provide 12 cranes for APMT port facility in Morocco
  • CH Robinson Worldwide quarterly profit falls 7.5pc as sales slip 1.9pc
  • Mundra sets productivity record of 49.5 moves per crane per hour
  • Port of Gothenburg's intermodal terminal moves to port area
  • IAG profit up 9.7pc to US$1 billion, but IAG Cargo earnings fall 7pc
  • Perishables to be main air cargo commodity in coming years
  • Finnair wet leases an Airbus A340 from Hi Fly for its New York route
  • Northern Air Cargo now offers Miami to Caribbean destinations
  • Panasonic Avionics to provide Wi-Fi to China Eastern's new A350s, B787s

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Hanjin to close European operations
  • Mandaviya calls for more international exposure for IMU students
  • MSC announces revisions to five services operating between Asia & US West Coast/Canada
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 14th consecutive year
  • Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka
  • Shipping industry meets in Tokyo to discuss mutual challenges
  • Suez Canal Authority considering advance payment toll structure
  • Cabinet approves new productivity-linked reward scheme for all Major Port Trust & Dock Labour Board employees/workers for 2015-16 to 2017-18
  • JNPT joins hands with RNTCP to organise health camp for Sheva villagers
  • Tariff hike at ICTT Vallarpadam a unilateral decision contrary to the prevailing scenario: Prakash Iyer, President, CSAA
  • Bombay Goods Transport Association elects office-bearers for 2016-18

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Freight welcome
  • Shenzen signs pact with Bordeaux and St Nazaire
  • Another quality standard from DQS
  • Pet food company moves in
  • Europe's largest part load network celebrating
  • BGT banking on new equipment
  • Flying fish and more from Oslo to Luxembourg
  • Distributing healthcare products in Europe
  • New timetable for Swiss railfreight provider
  • Port Americas to handle Seagirt in Baltimore port
  • Grimaldi announces "revolution" in national cabotage
  • XPO sells North American truckload operation
  • Trailer train now connecting Paris and Izmir
  • New director for US east coast appointed
  • Emirates terminates Abuja service
  • Abbey recruits industry stalwart

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • Grimaldi to order LNG-ready ro-ros and ro-pax vessels
  • China COSCO slips into loss
  • Concordia Maritime in second sale and leaseback deal
  • End of an era as Evensen steps down from Teekay helm
  • Exmar pursues talks with Vopak
  • UPDATE: HMM and Korea Line among five bidders for Hanjin's trans-Pacific, intra-Asia networks
  • EU shipowners back IMO sulphur cap
  • HHIC pledges properties as collateral for refund guarantees
  • Study shows extent of illegal payments problem at Nigeria's ports
  • Bondholder seeks to wind up Perisai Petroleum, more defaults from Swiber
  • Precious Shipping head calls for increased dry bulk scrapping
  • Picking the winners and losers after IMO sulphur cap vote

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • XPO Logistics committed to maintaining European trucking network and fleet, says chief
  • UPS orders fleet of 747s, dashing carrier hopes of more e-commerce contracts
  • Prospect of higher spot rates puts pressure on shippers for 2017 contract talks
  • IMO announces new global fuel sulphur cap - CO2 emissions next on cleaner air agenda
  • Comment: One Belt, One Road the future for trade between east and west
  • Politicians must stand up for the glories of globalisation
  • XPO Logistics sells Con-way trucking business to TransForce for $558m

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • Concordia prepares for "subdued" tanker market
  • BIMCO: Sulfur cap "no walk in the park"
  • Fishing firm pleads guilty to illegal oil discharges
  • U.S. Coast Guard: Record year for drug busts
  • Maersk Supply Service sells two more PSVs

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • Grimaldi to order four new ro-ro vessels
    UPDATE: Italian family-run shipowner has plans to enlarge capacity of some of its current G4 fleet
  • Ahrenkiel Steamship KGs declare insolvency
    Three panamax boxships to join long list of single-vessel owner legal entities to go under
  • DHT sheds another 2001-built VLCC
    DHT Chris sold to Far Eastern industrial group for $23.7m
  • Weak rates hit OOCL
    Liftings and load factors improve, but earnings still fall
  • Tougher type approvals for ballast treatment agreed
    Stronger type approval processes for ballast water treatment to give shipowners more reassurance
  • Shipping split over digitalisation
    Old fashioned interaction goes head-to-head with smarter working
  • Asia-Europe rates surge on back of November GRIs
    Transpacific spot market continues upwards trend
  • Woman aged 90 accused over German shipowner kidnap
    Victim held for 30 hours and threatened at knifepoint, court told
  • Five initial bids in for Hanjin Asia-US assets
    HMM among those to submit letters of interest
  • Pertamina-led consortium to seek newbuild FSRU for Indonesia project
    FSRU with a gas storage capacity of around 170,000 cu m could cost over $250m to build
  • Teekay names Kenneth Hvid as new chief executive from January 31
    Peter Evensen to retire after more than 13 years with Teekay
  • CIMC nine-month results sink into the red
    Losses due to botched acquisition deal and slowing global trade
  • CMA CGM eyes sale of NOL's terminal assets
    Deal could be worth up to $1bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • LTL trucker YRC Freight expands network, adds profits
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates jump on late peak season surge
  • Port of NY-NJ bonds awarded favorable credit rate for 'stable' outlook
  • HMM among five bidders vying for Hanjin ships
  • Rising volumes, falling revenue continue to plague OOCL
  • IAG cargo volumes, revenue still sinking
  • Illegal payments make up half of Nigeria import-export costs
  • Strike by customs financial auditors adds to Santos pain
  • Sharp rise in Asia-Europe spot rates as Nov. 1 increases bite

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • Royal Caribbean rockets after beat
    Cruise industry giant sees share price surge by 9.4% after beating analyst estimates at a time when investors were growing worried.
  • Keeping the faith in post-Evensen Teekay
    Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber says loss of chief executive's experience is substantial, but company has a deep bench.
  • China Cosco heading for full-year loss
    Newly fashioned container giant warns of red ink in 2016 after third quarter loss.
  • CSCL posts another loss in third quarter
    Former boxship owner, now leasing firm, feels ongoing container line slump.
  • BP extends Oceaneering offshore vessel deal for Angola
    BP agrees to charter Ocean Intervention III into next year and continue broader contract until January 2019.
  • RCCL beats estimates in third quarter
    Cruiseship giant sees strong demand for North American cruises and 2017 bookings.
  • Agritrade confirms DHT VLCC deal
    Storage buyer has paid $23.7m for 2001-built tanker from New York-listed owner.
  • Blystad bulk venture targets Oslo Bors
    Herman Billung says the company could upgrade to a full listing within a year.
  • BP extends Oceaneering offshore vessel deal
    BP agrees to charter Ocean Intervention III into next year and continue broader contract until January 2019.
  • Deep Sea Supply PSV pair extended
  • Greeks gobble up second-hand bulkers
    Panamax and kamsarmax bulkers in vogue sale-and-purchase market.
  • Concordia strikes again with sale-and-leaseback
    Stena-backed owner secures $22m liquidity boost from Stena Supreme deal.
  • Dorian: Bottom of VLGC trough passed
    John Hadjipateras's comments come as owner reports a quarterly loss in line with forecasts.
  • Sulphur cap 'no walk in the park'
    IMO move to implement global 0.55 sulphur cap by 2020 will be challenging, says Bimco
  • Scorpio finds period charter for ultramax
    Piraeus-based Ellery Shiptrade hires a 2015-built bulker for up to eight months at $7,350 per day.
  • Maersk Tankers sticks to 24 month timetable
    Products tanker owner says JVs, mergers and IPO options on table amid reports of Energy division listings.
  • Samsung Heavy prices NAT suezmaxes
    South Korean yard reveals further details of latest tanker order.
  • Japan's Namura slides to first half loss
    Shipbuilder feels the force of shipbuilding down turn, revises full-year performance figures.
  • MES defies downturn to post positive result
    Japanese group sees improved first six months, but shipbuilding arm still a drag on finances.
  • IRISL sees business back to normal by 2017
    Iranian container line chairman upbeat on recovery prospects and "positive" fallout from Hanjin collapse.
  • Exmar rides out weak gas markets
    Nicolas Savery-led shipowner dragged down by continued soft freight rate environment in third quarter.
  • Fuel supply an issue in IMO sulphur rules
    Low-cost low sulphur fuel may not be available to meet 2020 deadline.
  • UBS: IMO decision may drive record scrapping
    A new scrubber a tough sell for a shipowner with an older vessel, says analyst Spiro Dounis.
  • Matson taps bond investors in fundraiser
    Proceeds to be used to pay down its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.
  • Fuel supply an issue in IMO rules
    Low-cost low sulphur fuel may not be available to meet 2020 deadline.
  • Teekay CEO Evensen to hand reins to Hvid
    Head of New York-listed tanker group announces retirement after 13 years with the company.
  • Genco raises $38.6m in preferred share sale
    New York bulker owner confirms that top three shareholders and other are buying up more shares.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • U.S. economy on the upswing after sluggish first half
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 2.9 percent during third qua...
  • German bank to take six Hanjin ships, recharter them to Maersk
    German bank HSH Nordbank could take back as many as nine containerships from the now insolvent South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping a...
  • Knight Transportation earnings, revenues continue to fall in Q3
    Knight Transportation, Inc. saw its earnings and revenues continue to tumble in the third quarter of 2016 compared with the same 2015 perio...
  • California's efforts to curb greenhouse gases could harm ports, freight industry
    John McLaurin, the president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is cautioning that a drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in...
  • Teamsters calls ATSG's cargo pilot split a 'charade'
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has asked the National Mediation Board to investigate whether two subsidiaries of theAir Transpo...
  • YRC profits plunge nearly 30% in Q3 2016
    YRC Worldwide Inc. saw its profits in the third quarter of 2016 drop 29.8 percent to $13.9 million compared with the previous year, accordi...
  • EU shipowners say CETA good for industry
    European shipowners were relieved Thursday when the Belgian delegation to the EU and Canadian negotiations involving the Comprehensive Econ...
  • Otto completes world's first shipment by a self-driving truck
    Technology startup Otto and Budweiser have completed the world's first shipment by a self-driving truck, Otto said. Uber announced in Augu...
  • Iranian man pleads guilty to illegal aviation exports
    The U.S. Justice Department said Iranian national Mansour Moghtaderi Zadeh pleaded guilty Thursday to taking part in a conspiracy involving...
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • IAG Cargo's Q3 revenues fall despite higher volumes
    IAG Cargo had revenues of 240 million euros (U.S. $262.2 million) for the third quarter of 2016, down 7 percent from the third quarter of 2...
  • Executive Moves: DHL Supply Chain and Kane Is Able
    DHL Supply Chain has named Jim Monkmeyer president of transportation. Prior to this appointment, Monkmeyer was vice president of supply cha...
  • NEWS FLASH: TransForce buys XPO's truckload business for $558m
    Canadian trucking and logistics provider TransForce Inc. has purchased the full truckload (TL) transportation business of XPO Logistics, In...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2016
  • ICE Brent settles below $50/b as tough OPEC meeting begins
    NYMEX December crude settled down $1.02 at $48.70/b, while ICE December Brent settled down 76 cents at $49.71/b.
  • TANKERS: Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of new ECO-class VLCC
    Gener8 Maritime received a new ECO-class VLCC, the Gener8 Miltiades, earlier this week, the company said
  • PRESS RELEASE: Teekay LNG Partners' CEO, CFO and Board Member Peter Evensen to Retire
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • BIMCO withdraws opposition to 2020 marine sulfur cap
    BIMCO previously said a 2020 implementation would be 'irresponsible'
  • Bunker trader World Fuel Services reports 8.5% drop in marine fuel sales in Q3
    US-based World Fuel Services said its third-quarter marine fuel sales fell 8.5% year on year to 7.8 million mt, while its gross profit in the marine segment dropped 23.4% over the same period to $37.2 million
  • Germany's Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement tapping new sectors, markets: executives
    Companies in the marine industry are finding it more imperative to not only innovate to respond to the tough economic environment but also to sensitize themselves to shipping emissions due to growing concerns for the environment.
  • INTERVIEW: Maersk Line sees higher returns for container shippers in 2017
    - More balance in demand-supply fundamentals expected - Alliances, vessel-sharing arrangements likely to continue - Waiting for Hyundai Merchant Marine to join the 2M alliance
  • FUTURES : Crude futures flat as markets wait for OPEC decision
  • FUTURES: Crude holds steady amid lack of fresh drivers

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
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
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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