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BRIEFS
August 30, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings due to 'low demand' in October
  • Shippers, transport providers brace for long Harvey recovery
  • Gothenburg port traffic down 22pc due to APMT dockworkers' dispute
  • Rotterdam consolidates its position as Europe's leading container port
  • Bodies of missing sailors recovered from warship-tanker collision in Singapore
  • Dockworker crushed to death by two boxships at UK's Portsmouth port
  • DHL to spend US$83m to expand in Asia, especially Cambodia, Thailand
  • Kalmar wins orders for 38 container handling machines from DP World Australia
  • Changi Airport's air cargo volume soars in July
  • Major airlines post improved earnings on back of strong Asia air freight volumes
  • American Airlines Cargo flies sharks from US to new home in Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • COSCO SHIPPING International registers impressive profit in H1
  • Hapag-Lloyd achieves significantly better operating result in H1; to complete integration soon
  • Indian Register of Shipping develops class rules & cyber safety guidelines
  • NYK Maritime Museum & NYK Hikawamaru receive National Maritime Award
  • Westports plans to double container handling capacity
  • Kerry Indev Logistics wins award for highest exports from FTWZ
  • Clarification on issues related to furnishing of Bond/Letter of Undertaking for Exports
  • India & EFTA working on free trade agreement
  • NITI Aayog launches Ease of Doing Business report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logistics are home-made at Metro
  • Battling the lack of safe parking slots for HGVs
  • "Geto" renamed "Geto"
  • Startup presents new conveyor system
  • 56 million t of coal shipped in Kazakhstan
  • CILP in Livorno goes digital
  • Rwandair paves its way to West African hub
  • Hahn welcomes old acquaintance
  • Schulz to succeed Müller at Duss
  • Railcar rentals and rail logistics drive results up
  • Developing massive new logistics platform
  • IHS uneasy about sulphur impact from 2020 on
  • Qantas Group reorganises executive leadership team
  • China train carries German art to Beijing
  • UASC merger dominates Hapag-Lloyd's H1 results
  • AEO certificate for Nelt
  • Solomon Airlines starts new international route

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Japanese shipping, trade and finance groups in blockchain consortium
  • Rickmers Maritime notes to delist 30 August as winding-up completed
  • S-Oil signs LNG purchase contract with PETRONAS
  • Singapore and Japan explore LNG bunkering for car carriers
  • Russian physical supplier Nakhodka-Portbunker bankrupt
  • SM Line to merge with affiliates
  • US hurricane could have major product tanker impacts

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Most powerful hurricane to hit the US in a decade wreaks havoc with supply chains
  • Hapag-Lloyd H1 results and average freight rate hit by integration of UASC
  • Swiss eyes narrowbodies for Africa, but longhaul cargo market won't be affected
  • Typhoon Hato making waves in the east
  • Cosco still on the acquisition trail, with a $900m war chest
  • All you need to know about today's liner shipping health

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Ferry jumper hit with $2,500 USCG civil penalty
  • LNG fueled tug is first vessel with new Schottel thruster nozzle
  • Nigerian offshore fields get third Guardian security vessel
  • VIDEO: Uljanik launches powerful cutter suction dredge
  • Skagit County eyes all-electric ferry
  • Online reporting platform will combat maritime crime
  • McLaren Engineering adds to leadership team
  • Harvey: Oil & gas industry starts to assess the hit
  • Framo wins another FSRU pump system contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Supramaxes gain on US Gulf delays
    Finely-balanced market reported as vessels stay tied up for longer
  • Harvey hampers dry bulk loadings
    Some bulkers facing delays of up to 10 days
  • Will seasonality be enough to pull VLCCs out of a rut?
    Rates have dropped further below operating costs, with Middle East-Japan earnings less than $9,000 per day
  • Westports Malaysia gets preliminary approval to expand container terminals
    Proposal to extend facilities at Port Klang projected to require investment of $2.3bn
  • Tanker markets to remain challenging, says China Merchants Energy Shipping
    Giant VLCC owner warns that market is very cautious about the strength of the conventional rebound in the winter season
  • Growing clout of US energy sector magnifies Harvey's market impact
    Harvey is first major storm to hit Gulf Coast energy hub since shale boom began, says Barclays Capital
  • Ernst Russ takes Marenave stake to just below takeover threshold
    Mahnke out to scupper Offen, Hamburg sources believe
  • Largest neo-panamax on the US east coast calls Virginia first
    CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt stops at Virginia before officially inaugurating the new Bayonne Bridge
  • Hurricane Harvey pounds US Gulf grain exports
    Delay and decay threaten wheat shipments out of Texas
  • Efforts to board overheated bulk carrier still underway
    Salvors hope to board the vessel on Wednesday
  • Container prices to rise further as demand remains strong, says Singamas
    Hong Kong-listed box manufacturer reports a net profit of $16.6m versus a $36.6m net loss for the year-ago period
  • Deadline imminent for South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards
    Awards will showcase region's notable achievements in a challenging year
  • SM Group to merge boxship and construction subsidiaries
    Group aims to increase SM Lines to half the size of flagship carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • Hapag-Lloyd rules out new orders
    German carrier is focusing on completing integration of UASC, which is expected by the third quarter
  • DSME halts sale of defence business
    Decision comes after Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reviewed the proposal and viewed it as not feasible
  • Enterprise marine terminals stay shut due to Harvey
    Several other energy and petrochemical processing and storage facilities stay closed due to the storm
  • Brightoil takes bunkering into the digital realm
    Group unveils online platforms to allow shipowners to lock in fuel prices as well as charter vessels
  • Dry bulk market recovery to be slower than was hoped, says BIMCO
    New vessel deliveries could hinder the recovery
  • Singapore partners Japan to research LNG-powered car carriers
    Working group to comprise port authorities of both nations as well as Japan's K Line, NYK Line and MOL
  • Hapag-Lloyd shrinks losses
    German carrier continues container shipping's recovery narrative
  • SS Teo says PIL is not for sale
    Chairman asserts Cosco Shipping has not approached him with a bid for the business
  • US Gulf ports oil terminals reel from Harvey floods
    Corpus Christi and Houston area ports remain shut
  • Daily Briefing
  • South Korean authorities form company to support maritime sector
    New organisation will have up to $4.4bn in capital to assist domestic shipping industry
  • Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding to defer $570m rig payment via yard-owner partnership
    Deal involves three jack-up drilling rigs ordered by Chinese state-owned company three years ago

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Impact of Harvey flooding ripples through logistics networks
  • US exporters scrambling to make West Coast port delivery
  • Hurricane Harvey resource fact sheet
  • HPH signs deal to operate Basra port terminal
  • Higher Asia-Europe spot rates still trail historical levels
  • Alliances advise market of blanked Golden Week sailings
  • Higher railcar demand boosts VTG results
  • Hapag-Lloyd swings to profit on jumping volume
  • Qatar carrier continues Indian feeder expansion

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Slow clean-up begins for Houston port
    Officials assess damages to port facilities with no specific time set for reopening.
  • Spot tanker rates soar due to Harvey outages
    Uncertainty around extent of downtime at US refineries has charterers worried.
  • Hapag-Lloyd places balance sheet ahead of place in record books
    Rolf Habben Jansen rules out major investments including latest giant newbuildings.
  • Hapag-Lloyd lines up first dividend payment
    German boxship specialist will return cash to shareholders should it post a profit in 2017.
  • Solvang in the red amid weak LPG rates
    Olso-listed owner turns a loss in the second quarter as it renewes expired contracts for smaller returns.
  • China Shipbuilding books $95.2m profit
    State-run Chinese shipbuilder delivers positive result in the first six months of the year.
  • Olam wins race for Greathorse quartet
    Singaporean trading house seals first shipowning deal with $80m bulker series.
  • No Harvey drama for Odfjell Houston hub
    Chemical tanker owner suffers no damage from the hurricane but expects a small impact on its revenue.
  • Swan signs up for FSRU
    Indian developer finally goes it alone with HHI newbuilding
  • Boxship demolition slowdown 'striking', Bimco says
    Containership demolition activity has experienced a striking slowdown despite loss-making conditions in the market, Bimco says. Lead analyst Peter Sand says while freight rates are back from the abyss, the rise seems a magnitude beyond their actual performance. Sand says that in June only seven small boxships were scrapped, some way from the 29 ships of 99,899-teu that left for the beach in Janu
  • Salvors wait to board Bibby Line bulker
    Resolve Marine team expect the weather to clear up tomorrow to get onto the ship.
  • Rickmers notes set to delist from SGX
    German shipping company draws the curtains and says no further payments will be made.
  • Troim's Borr Drilling cleared for Oslo Bors
    Drilling newcomer set for main board listing in Norwegian capital despite its short history.
  • Reach Subsea looks to set war chest to work
    Expansion on the cards for Oslo-listed company despite frustration at quarterly results.
  • Hapag makes 'good progress' in first half
    German owner improves its operational figures and will complete the integration of UASC in the third quarter.
  • Avance Gas results measure up with forecasts
    Oslo-listed VLGC specialist says 2018 will be tricky on path to market recovery.
  • BW Offshore squeezes out second quarter profit
    BW Group's FPSO arm returns to the black helped by sizeable drop in operating costs.
  • Drillship blocks entrance to Corpus Christi
    Paragon Offshore rig runs aground in US Gulf of Mexico port following Hurricane Harvey.
  • ST Engineering pays $25m for US Gulf yard
    Singapore group says acquisition offers long value and will enhance its capabilities.
  • Singapore and Japan in car carrier LNG study
    Project will focus on technical details such as fuel tank capacities and refuelling requirements.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • President Trump's $1t infrastructure spending plan still in limbo
    To say that in some parts of America, the infrastructure that helps goods flow in and out of the country's airports and seaports is in disr...
  • Port of NY/NJ container volumes jump 8.4%in July
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 576,947 TEUs in July 2017, an 8.4 percent increase from the same month a year ago, according to...
  • Grain carrier splits in two en route to Turkish shipyard for repairs
    The 11-person crew of the Mongolian-flagged grain carrier Leonardo had to be rescued over the weekend after the vessel broke in half as it ...
  • Singapore, Japan team up to study LNG-fueled car carriers
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, an...
  • 'Big 3' Japanese carriers join country's first blockchain consortium
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will participate in a Japanese consortium aimed at developing a trade data sharing platform using blockchain tech...
  • Ports, railroads suspend operations as flooding from Hurricane Harvey continues
    The effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to delay industry operations in the Gulf. The Port of Houston remains closed Tuesday as port auth...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports ups profits in first half 2017
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. reported profits attributable to equity holders of the company of $384.7 million for the first half of 2017, up 1...
  • Breathing room for U.S.-Canada softwood lumber talks
    The Commerce Department has postponed its final determinations for the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into softwood lum...
  • SeaIntel: Excess capacity could cause shuttering of Asia-Europe loops in Q4
    Excess capacity may force container carriers to shutter or skip sailings on at least two loops between Asia and Europe in the fourth quarte...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2017
  • Harvey pushes bunker prices higher on Gulf Coast and in Panama amid uncertainty
    Tropical Storm Harvey is driving up bunker prices on the US Gulf Coast and in Panama as uncertainty mounts over how long the Houston Ship Channel will remain closed and as ships divert to nearby ports including New Orleans.
  • TANKERS: Partial maintenance at Italy's Trieste port until Sep 10
    Scheduled maintenance is underway on berths one and two at the crude discharge terminal in the Italian port of Trieste.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Sep Eagle Ford crude delivery to S Korea delayed 1-2 weeks
    Hurricane Harvey to impact deliveries of some North Asian refiners.
  • FUTURES: Oil products extend gains as traders assess Harvey fallout
  • Bomin Group closes Hong Kong office, strengthens Singapore bunker hub
    Bomin Hong Kong's representative offices in Shanghai, Tokyo and Nakhodka will also be affected by the change.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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