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BRIEFS
April 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL lowers THC at mainland Chinese ports
  • Search continues for S Korean cargo ship that went missing off Uruguay
  • Yusen ordered by Japanese authority to shut down customs operations
  • APM Terminals Mobile to benefit from Walmart's new distribution centre
  • BIFA says it will assist British government on up-coming Brexit discussions
  • Repairs to typhoon shelter in Hong Kong for dolphins
  • Belt and Road talk topped Xi meetings in Micronesia, Nepal and Madagascar
  • Samsung ends Note 7 output, and Vietnamese GDP growth slips to 5.1pc
  • China's newest all-cargo carrier takes to the skies
  • IATA's e-AWB penetration rate falls in February
  • Swiss Post, Matternet to launch drone delivery of hospital supplies in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Arshiya Group restructures debt with Edelweiss ARC
  • Maersk Line leads the way in ease of doing business for ex-im trade in North India
  • Safmarine exports first shipment out of Pangaon in Bangladesh
  • Small Indian vessel hijacked & taken to Somalia
  • Natural rubber import down
  • Essar Ports registers impressive 25 pc throughput growth in 2016-17
  • E-Visa entry operational through Cochin, Mormugoa & New Mangalore ports
  • India can collaborate on port development in Sri Lanka, says Minister
  • Major Ports' throughput over 647 mt in 2016-17
  • ACCI executes remarkable project cargo movement
  • Air cargo traffic up in Feb. 2017 y-o-y
  • March sees increase in truck freight rates
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LHVs about to take to roads in Switzerland
  • Leadership change at IAG Cargo - yet again
  • "Virtual cargo airline" appoints GAC as Dutch GSA
  • Central Asian railways join forces
  • Teesport welcomes new Liebherr STS crane
  • Large-scale expansion programme
  • Dnata commences operations on São Paulo A380 service
  • New long length rail facility in Italy
  • TGP appoints Joerg Roehl as CEO Europe
  • "Proximity to the port"
  • Eimskip and Nor Lines marriage to be called off?
  • Two Isago certifications in West Africa
  • UK: autonomous shuttle begins London trials
  • Shouldering e-commerce fulfilment in Malaysia
  • Duisport rock solid in 2016
  • Another B747-8F for Silk Way West Airlines
  • Shipping registry makes key appointment in Japan
  • Swiss Worldcargo rolls out new organisational structure

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • New heavy-lift 'workhorse' concept unveiled
  • BLG defies ro-ro and breakbulk slump
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics merger completed, as shares begin to be traded
  • Wan Hai's profit down 71% in 2016
  • Wilmar buys two Supramaxes as buyers move in improving market
  • Shipping firms warned over 'self-heating' soya concerns
  • Lloyd's must end face-to-face transactions, warns Macquarie
  • MMC Corp buys out unowned stake in Penang Port for USD50 million
  • UPDATE: MSC container ship blaze contained
  • DSME's creditors discuss refund guarantee for Angelicoussis' recent order
  • Singapore's Pavilion Gas to supply LNG bunkers to Total unit
  • Scrap prices firm as shipowners hope for more
  • Shipping posts near record-breaking quarter on Wall Street

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Capacity-stricken box lines under fire from European shippers over lost contracts
  • Food logistics the star performer as Dachser drives ahead
  • Exporters face business loss in Asia as Europe's capacity crunch continues
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box switching from road to rail freight
  • Dear Donald: US freighter pilots take anti-DHL fight to the White House
  • Panalpina quits its Gabon operations as oil and gas sector declines
  • Why billionaire Brad Jacobs is putting deal-making on hold

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • C-Job provides design package for advanced installation vessel
  • Finnlines to lengthen up to six ships at Remontowa
  • LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Southwest Alaska Pilots
  • ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M
  • GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system
  • Viking Line signs shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard
  • Damen Dunkerque completes dry dock refurbishment
  • WinGD unveils new piston ring concept
  • $11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Venezuela adds new twist to Atlantic MR product tanker trades
    Rate rally slows but USAC gasoline demand likely to stay firm for summer demand
  • South American grains exports pin panamax bulker earnings near 2017 high
    Chinese coal imports from US can further add to the tonne-miles
  • Cosco Shipping eyes VLCC expansion
    Acquiring other operators and ordering newbuildings are on the table
  • Stellar Daisy: What went wrong?
    Six serious deficiencies were found in the vessel this February but it was allowed to sail without any detention
  • Marenave kisses fleet goodbye under deal with banks
    But agreement could pave way for Offen and DEVK to step in as investors
  • LPG index holds at highest levels this year
    Owners maintain momentum by going for rates well-above last done
  • Hanseatic Underwriters adds three Lloyd's syndicates to P&I offering
    XL Catlin, Sompo Canopius and Hamilton join consortium
  • Evergas' new fleet ready to gorge on US shale gas revolution
    Danish gas carrier owner's eight new vessels are first to haul shale gas-derived ethane to Europe
  • Eastern China shipbuilding city to shut zombie yards
    Plan to close 17 facilities comes after Beijing officials say nation's vessel building capacity should be cut by 30%
  • DSME yet to secure refund guarantee for Maran VLCC order
    News comes ahead of meeting with stakeholders on April 17-18
  • APMT opens Lazaro Cardenas terminal
    First stage of build out launches with 1.2m teu of capacity
  • Finnlines to spend $75m on vessel expansions
    Ro-ro owner will use Polish shipyard to lengthen four ships by May 2018
  • MSC boxship catches fire off Colombo port
    Updated: MSC confirms no injuries sustained by crew of 22, with the fire extinguished
  • Sovcomflot to add more LNG-fuelled aframaxes during fleet renewal
    Chief executive Sergey Frank expects further development of LNG bunkering facilities in the coming years
  • HNA and Chinese class society join rush to develop unmanned ships
    Alliance aims to deliver the first self-driven cargo carrier by 2021
  • EU Navfor investigating reports of another piracy incident off Somalia
    Potential incident is the third in four weeks after years of calm
  • Seadrill extends loan maturity amid restructuring plans
    Company warns that shareholders could see minimal recovery of their investments
  • Maersk boxship collides with general cargo vessel near Antwerp port
    No containers lost and no injuries sustained due to the incident
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius complete merger
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics commences trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today
  • Japan's Astomos could run entire VLGC fleet on LPG fuel
    Move to install LPG dual fuelled engines on all 22 vessels would be largest ever undertaking of its kind
  • The UK Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know
    Making the most of the levy's opportunities will take preparation
  • Are you ready for the UK Apprenticeship Levy?
    It is time to decide whether to take the hit or try to make it work for you
  • Education department 'intransigence' blocks officer cadet apprenticeships
    But boost for ratings training wins widespread UK industry plaudits

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • SSAT to serve Tacoma terminal after APMT leaves
  • HMM narrows 2016 loss on year-end revenue gains
  • Penske aims to guide shippers, truckers via ELD maze
  • Outlook for carriers seen worsening on overcapacity, debt
  • Damco launching new tech portal amid startup boom
  • MSC vessel blaze highlights mega-ship risks
  • CBP: No launch date for unfinished ACE functions
  • Chennai Port struggles to drive up rail volume

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud agree to share on west coast
    Liner giants to share four vessels on weekly service calling at ports between California and Colombia.
  • Costa Cruises secures best charterparty ever
    Carnival subsidiary charters out passenger ship for wedding of billionaire's son.
  • Tidewater sees progress in debt talks
    New Orleans-based offshore vessel owner gets short-term waiver from lenders
  • Ocean Rig gets creditors to agree on plan
    George Economou's drillship company can move forward with restructuring.
  • Smaller bonuses for Clarksons executives
    Top management at giant shipbroker see payouts adjusted due to fall in profit.
  • Matson drops APM Terminals at major hub
    US-based ro-ro and boxship operator plans to work with joint venture partner SSA instead.
  • Norden adds MR pair to orderbook
    Chairman says additional chartered ships take its medium range newbuilding count to six vessels.
  • Containerships wins $23m for LNG shipping
    Grant from the EU and NEFCO helps owner push on with gas-powered boxships.
  • Joerg Roehl leaves Hansa after six years
    German owner's managing director appointed as CEO Europe of Natco.
  • Podiumspot lines up $560m Crusino newbuild
    Malaysian group wants to launch world's biggest casino cruiseship.
  • Viking Line finalises Xiamen newbuilding
    Last year's letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder is now a firm $207m contract.
  • ENTMV orders $175m ro-pax in China
    Algerian shipowner picks GSI for its new car ferry.
  • Euronav: 'time to put a bell on the cat'
    New York-listed owner says single inspectorate needed in supply driven crude market.
  • Socar buys three more from Palmali
    Azeri trader forms new shipping arm to handle expanded tanker, LPGC fleet.
  • U-Ming falls to loss in 2016
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue sinking below costs last year.
  • A1 Offshore acquires Ocean Zephyr
    Danish newcomer snaps up walk-to-work vessel from Germany's OWS Off-shore Winds Solutions.
  • Rolls Royce nets LNG ferry engine deal
    Kjell Harloff says the development represents 'a big contract in a tough market'.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells final handysize
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed bulker owner offloads loss-making vessel to Inui Steamship.
  • IGU: LNG trade hit record level in 2016
    Global gas business jumped 5% - the third year of growth.
  • Suez Canal offers perks to bulk carriers
    Vessels bound from Australia and South Africa to Europe are given 75% and 40% discounts.
  • ESG to build three New York ferries
    Florida yard wins deal for 4,500-passenger Staten Island ships.
  • Emas Offshore delays annual report
    'Financial challenges' leave Singapore owner uncertain over results.
  • Finnlines to lengthen four ships for $74.8m
    Profitable Emanuele Grimaldi-owned company keeps spending money on upgrading its fleet.
  • EMGS ship utilisation soars
    Norwegian seismic player enjoys busier first quarter.
  • MSC containership hit by fire off Sri Lanka
    Blaze on MSC Daniela extinguished; no injuries reported.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • FMC to look for additional opportunities to provide regulatory relief
    Source: Federal Maritime Commission FMC Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ActingChairman Michael Khouri s...
  • Hapag-Lloyd comments on Europe-Asia booking crunch
    Source: Oliver Hoffmann/Shutterstock A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson said space is tight on the Europe to Asia trade right now from an uptick in ...
  • Containerships receives funding for LNG project
    Finnish logistics company Containerships plc. has received funding for plans to build four ships that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
  • Congress expresses concern over liner shipping concentration
    Members of Congress expressed concern over the growing concentration in the container shipping industry and its regulation by the Federal M...
  • Matson to partner with SSA Terminals in Tacoma
    Matson Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Matson Inc., will partner with SSA Terminals (SSAT) for stevedoring and terminal services at the...
  • Estes Express transitions Canada service into direct LTL route
    Estes Express Lines is transitioning its Canada service into a direct less-than-truckload (LTL) route in order to pick up and deliver Canad...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • N Sea Sullom Voe loadings up at 85,307 b/d in week to Tuesday
    The terminal loaded 597,150 barrels during the week, or an average 85,307 b/d of Brent crude.
  • Norway okays Statoil Trestakk project, boosting Asgard oil volume
    The project is going ahead after a reluctant Statoil came under pressure from the authorities.
  • China Q2 products export quota set at 3.34 million mt, down 77% on year
    China has allocated the second round of oil product export quotas at 3.335 million mt for the processing trade in 2017, down 77% from the 14.59 million mt for the same round last year.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO cancels LSFO buy tender for April
    When: Buyers option to declare
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks lowest since July 2015
    Imports of fuel oil into the US jumped 25% from last week to 142,000 b/d.
  • Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker MOC has first trade in over 5 years
    During and outside the MOC process however, offers for delivered 380 CST bunker were heard at $315-$316/mt.
  • Mild congestion for bunkers in Gibraltar may intensify: sources
    Small numbers of ships have been waiting to get into the port every day this week.
  • Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil at five-month low, while diesel ticks up
    Last month's announcement that Saudi Aramco was to resume supplying oil products supply to Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. has helped to ease differentials.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Full-year loss narrows, revenue up: Ecoslops
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy hires Per Funch-Nielsen
  • Global LNG trade up 5%, new markets fuel increase: IGU
  • Oiltanking to build new terminal in Texas City
    The Texas Independent Deepwater Expansion terminal will have 1.6 million cu m of storage.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 6.8% on week to 22.29 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 11.45 million barrels, down 7.1% from a week earlier.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum bunker trader leaves Singapore desk
  • Nigerian oil output slumps to 1.676 mil b/d in March: ministry
    Sources said output down mainly due to maintenance at the Bonga field, which averages around 150,000-200,000 b/d.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
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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