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BRIEFS
May 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port box throughput rises 5pc to 3.3m TEU in April
  • Oversupply in shipping to remain for next 2-3 years: DBS
  • Strong fiscal year start for India's JNPT with box volume up 12.6pc
  • Taiwan's Premier wants 'friendly' ties with China
  • Raising of Bayonne Bridge to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule
  • US rail traffic continues to grow for the sixth month in a row in April
  • XPO Logistics posts Q1 net profit after being in the red in Q1 last year
  • IAG Cargo sees Q1 revenue drop 2pc to US$281m despite volume growth
  • Ceva in the red for US$57m despite increase in revenues and volumes
  • Etihad extends life line to Air Berlin after Alitalia bankruptcy
  • Air France-KLM suffers wider Q1 loss despite revenue growth
  • Budapest Airport handles record tonnage of Q1 cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fleet makeover at Schuon
  • Increased capacity in mid-Atlantic region
  • May - the maritime month for New Orleans port
  • One step further
  • Efficient booking tool for port-hinterland transport
  • Logistics base for Paragon's offshore operations completed
  • Cargologicair welcomes third B747F
  • McLane promotes Maurici
  • Acquiring local expertise in Italy
  • AA Cargo adding several seasonal routes
  • Unveiling multimodal carbon calculator
  • Inter Manager welcomes three new members
  • Roberts to retire from Columbus airport authority
  • Strategic operational partnership established at ACE
  • 144 new wagons for log transport

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Gard scraps USD90 million deferred premium
  • Box ship charter rally loses momentum
  • Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell set up pre-merger VLCC alliance
  • DHT goes for USD300 million bank loan
  • Euronav orders two Suezmaxes for Valero charters
  • Expert panel to review DSME restructuring
  • China to increase controls on Belt and Road investments
  • Singapore offshore companies issue Q1 profit warnings
  • Addax terminates disputed BW Offshore FPSO
  • China Aviation Oil eyes more bunker volumes in Singapore
  • Bulk carrier prices continue upward trend despite freight weakness

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Union warning as DHL warehouse staff call off strike over transfer to Great Bear
  • Charter rate upswing means a reprieve for box ships bound for the breakers
  • Analysis: Swiss forwarders K+N and Panalpina have ambitious targets
  • Global volume vs rate debacle
  • What in the world is causing the retail meltdown of 2017?
  • New Loadstar LongRead: How to benefit from freighter and belly partnerships

Marine Logweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • VIDEO: Zero emissions, zero ballast - and zero crew
  • DFDS RO/RO newbuilds to have ABB shaft generators
  • Fairbanks Morse to supply diesel generators for LHA 8
  • VIDEO: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on sea trials after RICOH
  • New FRS cat to have MTU engines and Kamewa waterjets
  • Saam Smit adds Damen ASD 2411 tug to Panama fleet
  • Drone helps cutter make major drug seizures
  • Spanish operator orders 109 m Incat wavepiercer
  • JonRie commissions new Double Drum Escort Winch
  • VIDEO: P&O Ferries four return from Remontowa refits
  • Euronav orders two at HHI, backed by seven-year charters
  • Sarah Kenny to be next BMT Group Chief Executive

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Innovate or die
    Container shipping drags itself into the digital era, at last
  • We're proud and in control, says DHT
    Tanker outfit says it is now in the 'premier league' of VLCC owners and refuses to be pushed around by others
  • Ballast water rules to help bigger owners in US trade
    Smaller players will not be able to compete due to compliance costs, says Eagle Bulk's Gary Vogel
  • Gener8's VLCC sales are opportunistic, says Georgiopoulos
    Tanker owner's first-quarter results beat forecast
  • Macron border control shake-up could hit ferry operators
    UK Chamber of Shipping warns over threat to end Le Touquet treaty
  • New guide aims to help seafarers affected by stress
    Charity issues guidelines for seafarers and close ones as stigma over seafarer trauma persists
  • Supramax rates ebb to two-month low amid weak Pacific and Atlantic trades
    But some expect market to recover on the back of increased grain movements
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    As supply and demand balance stabilises, carriers and owners will need to maintain discipline on orders
  • New VLCC orders already more than double 2016 total
    Low prices at yards driving wave of ordering
  • Gener8 Maritime offloads VLCC pair to AET at $81m apiece
    Prices at a premium to market valuations
  • Shippers scrutinise carriers over Europe-Asia congestion
    Eastbound rates subside after two-month spike, but shippers are unhappy due to 'unjustified' surcharges, low-value cargo being priced off the trade, and ongoing backlogs
  • Emerging markets help to lift ICTSI first-quarter volumes by 11%
    Operations in Iraq and Democratic Republic of Congo boost total throughput numbers
  • Euronav inks two more charter deals with Valero Energy
    Tanker operator now has four long-term charters with refineries giant
  • China Merchants boss: 53 VLCCs is not enough
    CMES dismisses fall in freight rates as strong market fundamentals stir appetite for expansion
  • Maersk defends Alibaba trial
    Danish group dismisses reports of little interest in online platform for cargo bookings
  • Ocean Rig unit debt restructuring hits a snag
    Major stakeholder of unit opposes proposed restructuring scheme
  • Genco narrows first-quarter losses
    Company sees boost in rates and continues to improve the age profile of the fleet
  • Eagle Bulk reports narrower first-quarter loss of $11m
    Improved time charter rates and more chartered in vessels lead to higher revenue
  • Tepid tanker market and higher voyage costs hit DHT net profit
    Earnings per share come in below forecasts
  • Parakou founder CC Liu dies
    Mr Liu started his career as a ship engineer

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Alliances cause US West Coast port delays
  • Free container database offers collaboration springboard
  • US import growth forecast to slow after strongest surge in year
  • Europe-ECSA rally makes southbound new headhaul
  • China steps up Belt and Road investment oversight
  • Productivity gains lift volumes at India's major ports
  • Rotterdam Port Authority acquires container rail shuttle
  • Rising China-Europe backhaul demand spurs new services

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Genco moves to offence with focus on M&A
    Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner sees focus on capesizes, ultramaxes and supramaxes.
  • Shell testing restart of Forcados exports
    Restart of major Nigerian tanker terminal could help suezmax market.
  • Eagle Bulk upsizes in charter swap and eyes more renewal
    New York-listed bulker owner switches handysize on long-term charter for ultramax as focus on the larger class grows.
  • DHT Holdings opens up on Frontline pursuit
    Co-chief executives discuss their position in takeover saga.
  • Navios Partners keeps up buying spree with another cape
    New York-listed bulker owner picks up third large bulker in as many weeks.
  • Black Sea Shipyard's loss mounts
    Ukrainian plant sees annual deficit grow threefold as revenue falls.
  • GasLog Partners tries for $121m in unit sale
    LNG carrier owner wants cash for potential drop-downs from parent.
  • CFO quits at yard group Cosco Shipping
    Singapore-listed company looking for permanent successor as Ma Hong Han steps down.
  • Restructured Havila reports big profit
    Offshore owner lifted by redemption of debt but utilisation remains low.
  • Bahri in major Shell VLCC deal
    Consolidation steps up as Saudi operator ties up deal to use Shell tankers for its Arabian Gulf exports.
  • Probe begins after crewman "stabbed" on cargoship
    Dutch police investigating incident on Universal Marine vessel.
  • Gener8 Maritime swells coffers with triple sale
    Peter Georgiopoulos points to important decisions providing significant flexibility.
  • Kenny replaces French at BMT Group
    UK engineering company appoints QinetiQ director as French departs after 12 years as CEO.
  • Alaska Tanker set to retire 2004-built ship
    Report claims that BP-affiliated company looks to withdraw suezmax that has faced technical problems in the past.
  • Moody's turns more positive on Navios Maritime Holdings
    Ratings agency encouraged by bulker market upturn and end of dispute with Vale.
  • Owner and staff jailed over ferry sinking
    Bangladesh court convicts company and nine workers after accident claimed 81 lives.
  • Brazilian OSV phoenix to rise from flames
    Broker Westshore cautiously upbeat on prospects as tenders increase.
  • Loading issues blamed for cargoship capsize
    Salvage plan being drawn up for Southern Phoenix in Fiji.
  • Bugbee back for more Scorpio Bulkers shares
    President picks up more stock in bulker owner amid positive comments from analysts.
  • McDermott gets 100% of Oceanteam vessel
    US owner buys remaining 25% stake in joint venture with restructuring Norwegian company.
  • Lone bondholder holds up DSME
    Korean yard trying to persuade opponent of restructuring to drop objection.
  • Commerzbank loan losses hit $212m
    First quarter provisions rise at German lender due to shipping woes - with more to come.
  • Euronav orders suezmaxes for long-term charter
    New York-listed owner says Valero Energy taking duo to be built at Hyundai Heavy.
  • Incat wins Spanish ro-pax newbuilding deal
    Australian fast ferry wins repeat business from Naviera Armas with third ship in as many years.
  • Top Spanish investor buys into Teekay Corp
    Kenneth Hvid-led tanker and offshore company says hola to be new significant shareholder.
  • China bauxite demand driving up ton-miles
    World's largest aluminum consumer having to go further afield for commodity, says Torvald Klaveness
  • Ezion Holdings set to post first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel firm says results impacted by depreciation of US dollar.
  • Denmark to help combat resurgent pirates
    Danish military to supply spy in the sky to counter renewed threat to shipping off Somalia.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • Trump signs H.R. 244 into law
    President Donald Trump signed H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 into law on Friday. The U.S. House of Representatives ap...
  • NRF: Major U.S. retail container ports can expect imports to rise
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million TEUs in March, up 6.8 percent from February ...
  • St. George Logistics acquires Dicom's Extra Express division
    St. George Logistics (STG), North America's largest provider of outsourced container freight station services, has acquired the Extra Expre...
  • Antonov Airlines sets sights on overseas expansion
    The Ukrainian heavy-lift air carrier Antonov Airlines is preparing its aircraft fleet and expanding cargo sales for future operations in th...
  • LLamasoft lands new investment from TPG
    The supply chain modeling and design software provider LLamasoft said Tuesday it has received an investment by the global private equity gr...
  • Puerto Rico trade outlook uncretain following debt restructuring
    It's too early to tell how the decision last week by Puerto Rico to restructure $123 billion in public debt and pension obligations, essenti...
  • EC adopts measures within EU Single Market plan
    The European Commission (EC) adopted a package of measures last week within the "EU Single Market" to ensure European Union (EU) regulation...
  • Werner to implement MacroPoint's visibility platform
    Omaha, Neb.-based transportation and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises, Inc. will implement freight tracking software provider...
  • Port of Long Beach volumes jump 16.5% in April
    The Port of Long Beach handled 558,014 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, a 16.5 percent increase from the same month a year ago, a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 9, 2017
  • IFO 380 Buenos Aires fell to lowest level in over one month on ample supplies
    IFO 380 grades at Buenos Aires were assessed at $349/mt delivered, down $9, based on price indications around $350-360/mt delivered.
  • ANALYSIS: Iran's oil exports slip in April, loses market share in Asia
    - Exports fall 8% to 2.16 million b/d - Chinese, Indian demand ebbs - Stiffer competition from Saudis, Iraq - Austria to emerge as new customer
  • TANKERS: Sharp rise in inquiry provides firming pressure to freight rates
    All told, there were at least five cargoes working on Tuesday, with Vitol, Valero, Shell, Koch and PMI being represented.
  • Crude decline pushes implied volatility higher
    NYMEX June crude settled 55 cents lower at $45.88/b. ICE July Brent settled 61 cents lower at $48.73/b.
  • Med fuel oil blenders opt for Baltic M100 on strong finished-spec demand
    M100 is typically used as a blend component to produce finished grade fuel oil, especially at times when refinery produced RMG 380 is expensive.
  • NWE set to return from shortage of low metal LSFO: market sources
    Northwest Europe is set to return from a shortage in low sulfur fuel oil with a low metals content as one of two refinery streams that had been offline return to operations
  • Gothenburg fuel oil prices hit month low despite maintenance
    Sweden 380 CST fuel oil prices hit a month low Monday, closing at $286.00/mt. The last time levels were lower was March 31 at $285.00/mt.
  • Istanbul bunker market sees heavy congestion following poor visibility
    There are delays of three days through the Bosporus, both northbound and southbound
  • Gener8 Maritime well-positioned for growth with young fleet: CEO
    A young, well-positioned fleet gives Gener8 Maritime a comparative advantage over rivals, CEO Peter Georgiopoulos said Tuesday during a first-quarter 2017 earnings call.
  • FACTBOX: Spring refinery maintenance in Europe, Russia drawing to a close
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Oil largely unchanged on mixed outlook on supply

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South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring 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
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
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
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
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
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
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
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
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
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%
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%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising 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
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
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
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
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%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
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
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
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
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
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
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%)
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
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
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
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
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
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
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
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
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
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
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John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
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
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
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
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
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
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
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
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
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
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
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
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
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
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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.
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
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
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
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.
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
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
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
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
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
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