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November 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate slips 1.2pc to US$752/TEU, but rises 0.7pc to USWC
  • China hurting as Sino-American trade war tariffs weaken PMI numbers
  • APL ships cargo to aid recovery and relief efforts in typhoon-hit Saipan
  • Russia's exports grow 16.6pc, making near box recovery to pre-crisis levels
  • Matson cuts Marshall Islands transits by up to 8 days with new loop
  • 11-Pacific nation Japanese-led free trade pact to activate in 2019
  • United Parcel Service names woman head of Global Freight Forwarding
  • Yilport orders 6 quay cranes and 18 RTGs for Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar
  • DHL provides end-to-end solution in shipping rubber for tyres
  • Singapore chandler stokes plans to become 'Amazon of shipping'
  • Bankrupt Alitalia attracts bids from EasyJet, Delta and Italy's. railway
  • Qatar's automated airmail management systems goes live worldwide
  • Korea's Jeju International Airport upgrades baggage screening system

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO
  • CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector
  • Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port
  • Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
  • Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry
  • Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector
  • Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration
  • Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed
  • Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding
  • Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London
  • Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector
  • Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded
  • Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis
  • Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Getting the balance right
  • Russian group acquires South African rail facility
  • IDS Logistik enlarges hub
  • Forty years of Samba for Leschaco
  • Rising volumes at Port Everglades
  • Bioethanol truck hits Nordic roads
  • Singpost launches Smart Post and last mile solution
  • Geodis fills freight forwarding MD post in Germany
  • XPO banks on strategic expertise won from Goldman Sachs
  • Third runway in Munich - dream on till 2023
  • APL reorganises Asian network
  • Basel airport celebrates Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
  • Hudson Bay railway line reopening at end of November
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Railfreight expert bowing out of DB Cargo
  • Eurogate Tanger terminal receiving new cranes
  • More LCL services for road and rail sectors
  • Bangalore, Brazil and Ho Chi Minh City

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Saudi port operator expects 18% volume boost this year
  • Brexit won't affect London's status as leading arbitration centre, say law firms
  • SITC adds three more box ships at Yangzijiang
  • Hunter Group raises VLCC orders to 10
  • SPP Shipbuilding factory sold to marine engineering business
  • TMS Cardiff Gas adds two more LNG carriers
  • Nissen Kaiun adds more feeder units at Hyundai Mipo
  • South Korean shippers pledge to support compatriot shipowners

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • 2M confirms reintroduction of AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop next month
  • Freighter airline Swiftair continues its upward trajectory with purchase of Cygnus
  • Good news and bad for UK rail freight: more funding, but higher user fees
  • Analysis: days of reckoning loom for AP Møller Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd
  • NEW Loadstar Long Read: Gateway Georgia
  • Jack Ma bemoans 'stupid' trade war; but South-east Asia is upbeat
  • Antje Lochmann is new MD of Geodis freight forwarding in Germany

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Matson reports increased earnings
  • Tototheo to market TMS environmental compliance solution in Cyprus
  • Stena Bulk vessel deters pirate attack off Yemen
  • Conrad Shipyard to build second Olmsted wicket lifter
  • Wärtsilä integrated solutions chosen for Baleària's LNG fueled 125 m cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Total could partner on Sempra Energy's North American LNG export projects
    Total may also acquire an equity interest in ECA LNG, a development on Mexico's west coast that will have a significant shipping cost...
  • Golar LNG expects growing project pipeline to fuel cashflow
    Tor Olav Troim company expects average rates to reach $70,000 per day to $80,000 per day for all ship types...
  • Down but nicht raus
    Hamburg celebrated its 70th edition of the infamous Eisbeinessen on Friday
  • Expanding Monjasa announces credit line from JP Morgan
    Sales volumes in the Americas grew to 650,000 tonnes in 2017 from 400,000 tonnes a year earlier
  • Controversy grows with India's new cabotage rules
    India's transhipment business has emerged as a beneficiary of the changes
  • Asia-Europe capacity cutting must go deeper, says Drewry
    Addressing the supply/demand imbalance on the Asia-Europe trade will prove even more vital in the coming weeks as contract negotiations...
  • Daily Briefing
    Aegean Marine Petroleum reveals huge fraud losses | EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances | Iran's...
  • China Merchants signs port deal with Liaoning province
    CMG, via a subsidiary, will pay Yuan99.6m ($14.4m) for the new shares to be issued by Liaoning North East Asia...
  • Idan Ofer eyes BW chemical tanker fleet
    Acquisition would make Singapore-based Ace-Quantum the largest player in the chemical tanker shipping sector, with a fleet of 33 vessels
  • Xi pledges to further open up China's economy
    Xi pledges China's imports of goods and services will top $3trn and $1trn, respectively, by 2033, from about $1.7trn and...
  • POSH cuts losses as offshore sector slowly revives
    POSH claws back some losses on good performance in offshore accommodation sector
  • Murmansk Shipping teams with VostokCoal affiliate for Arctic coal transport
    First shipment by strengthened ice-class vessels is due for next year
  • Intra-Asia specialist SITC adds to fleet with Yangzijiang trio
    Latest order adds to feeder operator's fleet expansion
  • APM Terminals Bahrain to list on that nation's bourse
    The listing will be the first for a transport and logistics company on the local stock exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • India starts inland waterway container service
  • US truck employment breaks records but shortage remains
  • Top carriers serving US trades see share shrink
  • Brunswick expands to meet increasing roll-on, roll-off demand
  • Tech innovation to transform logistics; just not yet
  • Agriculture giants eye blockchain amid shipping industry skepticism

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • US warns shipping: do not deal with NITC and IRISL
    While naming the receipts for waivers on Iranian crude imports sanctions, Washington has boosted the sanction list and 12 newbuildings are subject to secondary sanctions.
  • Matson raises expectations for fourth quarter
    Matt Cox-led company sees better shipping business as year closes out.
  • Yard suspects sabotage on ferry newbuild
    Flensburger contacts police over valve "manipulation" on Irish Ferries' WB Yeats.
  • Kim Heng improves quarterly results
    Singaporean OSV owner boosts revenue on more chartering and towage contracts.
  • Ro-pax demolishes Swedish lighthouse
    Tallink ship crashed into structure at Remmargrund, coast guard says.
  • Witness in Greek scuttling case fears he will be killed
    UK court rules identity of exiled whistleblower can be revealed in insurers' legal battle over Brillante Virtuoso
  • Equinor set to take pick of anchor-handlers
    Free tonnage list grows for rig move, but rates up on last year.
  • Flares fired at suspicious Red Sea skiffs
    UKMTO issues second warning in two days after approach by two boats to cargoship.
  • Nanjing Tanker on track to become the first relisted A-Share stock
    Chinese state-owned tanker owner has received approval from the SSE to be relisted following improvements in business operations.
  • ESL Shipping adds another bulker
    Finland's ESL Shipping has added another bulker to its fleet in a deal carried out by its recently acquired AtoB@C. ESL targets Baltic biofuel cargoes It said the Swedish subsidiary had acquired an unnamed ice-class 1A 4,100-dwt ship built in 2000. AtoB@C operated the vessel under a long-term time charter previously. It also owns the sistership. The two units in question, Transforza and Transl
  • Vitol and IFM take control of energy storage company
    Trader and shipowner Vitol is teaming up with IFM Investors to take control of Dutch energy storage company VTTI. Its Vitol Investment Partnership II (VIP) and the fund manager have agreed to acquire Buckeye Partners' 50% interest in the company. VTTI will then be owned 50% by IFM and 50% by Vitol and VIP. It will continue to be managed by an independent management team led by CEO Rob Nijst.
  • Fredriksen says farewell to two Seatankers directors
    Departure of two men linked to equity investments continues period of active staff turnover.
  • Kuok's POSH expects further OSV impairments
    Singapore-listed owner cuts loss but sees challenges ahead.
  • SCI loss grows despite ship sales
    Indian owner sees more red ink in second quarter.
  • Noble Group claims could hit $4.2bn
    UK court reveals Vitol and COFCO as creditors, while restructuring returns could be only 25% if those owed money don't guarantee new finance.
  • Transmed enters suezmax tanker market with Teekay deal
    Greek owner buys its first conventional crude tanker in transaction which shows firming prices
  • Golar LNG Partners sees third quarter profit rise
    After cutting quarterly distributions last month, Golar LNG Partners posted net income attributable to owners of $49m for the third quarter. The Tor Olav Troim-lead company posted quarterly operating income of $62m, with the Golar Maria starting a 10-month charter in August and the Golar Freeze beginning a 15-year charter offshore Jamaica. Both figures represent growth from the second quarter.
  • Golar LNG boosts dividend on back of Hilli Episeyo cash flow
    Tor Olav Troim-led company also expected to reap the rewards of improving spot market.
  • Odfjell-managed drillship sold for $262.5m
    Deepsea Metro I going to Asia after deal signed.
  • Cruise industry concerned about skills shortage
    With 120 cruiseships on order, cruise executives are wondering who is going to operate them.
  • Monjasa inks debut JP Morgan Chase loan
    Bunker and tanker group strikes deal with new lender after US growth.
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to Nisshin capesize
    Eyal Ofer company believed to have paid $29m for bulker.
  • Murmansk Shipping signs five-year Arctic coal deal
    Russian owner will ship bulker cargoes for VostokCoal affiliate.
  • VIDEO: Tanker hits two ships in Taiwan
    Tanker and boxship bashed in incident at Kaohsiung.
  • Mokster PSV signs up with NATO
    Stril Mar takes time out from usual operations to join operation Trident Juncture.
  • H Vogemann makes it three bulkers at Taizhou Kouan
    German owner adds another open-hatch ship at Chinese yard.
  • Germany's MST fined $3.2m over US oil pollution
    Previously convicted shipowner committed environmental crimes while on probation.
  • Petronas completes first LNG bunker loading at Johor
    Malaysian oil major says successful operation makes it a "front runner" for regional market.
  • APM Terminals Bahrain set for domestic IPO
    Public offering a proxy on the Kingdom's growing non-oil economy, says lead manager.
  • SITC back at Yangzijiang for more feeder boxships
    Hong Kong-listed liner firm takes newbuilding tally at favourite Chinese shipbuilder to nine.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • UPS Freight halting LTL pickups ahead of contract vote
    Teamsters are expected to weigh in on an agreement with the freight division later this week.
  • Tech Connections: How do we clear up visibility issues?
    Drewry's Philippe Salles says the sheer volume of data required to provide granular track-and-trace details is a challenge to manage and decipher.
  • Trump drops Mauritania from trade preference roster
    A required annual review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act found that hereditary slavery in the country remains a concern.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
  • Sanctions waivers, expected US crude build drive crude off intraday highs
    Oil futures dipped in a late-session selloff to settle mixed on Monday as the market continued to digest the impact of US sanctions on Iran while also eyeing a potential stock build last week.
  • Nigeria set to export first Egina crude cargo in January
    The first cargo from Nigeria's newest oil field Egina will be exported in January.
  • NuStar sees opportunities in Permian Basin takeaway crunch
    NuStar, a liquids terminal and pipeline provider, is ramping up its project inventory, including truck and rail projects in the Permian Basin.
  • ANALYSIS: Asian sour crude markets bearish on possible sanctions waiver
    Market participants said medium grades would take a hit if additional supply emerges from waiver of Iran sanctions.
  • Tanker companies DHT, Frontline order more scrubbers as IMO 2020 rule looms
    Scrubbers momentum continues to build in the run up to 2020.
  • States should report on availability of compliant fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule: IBIA
    Some "commercial realities" make it challenging for states to report availability in an effective manner, IBIA said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls as Iran sanctions impact worries recede
    "We will provide the list of the eight jurisdictions on Monday," Pompeo told reporters on Friday.

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