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April 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach box growth tops still bigger than LA's, but gap closes
  • OOCL cancels A-E sailings in response to mainland's May Day holiday
  • South Carolina ports up 4pc to a record 199,659 TEU in March
  • Sino-US trade talks said to have stalled on thorny high-tech issues
  • Prince Rupert cuts dwell time, clears obstruction, restores productivity
  • Oakland slips 2.9pc in March to 193,341 TEU on Chinese New Year
  • Persian Gulf faces overcapacity risk with too many terminals: Ti study
  • China's billions upgrade Pakistan's crumbling railway infrastructure
  • GOP congressman brings in trucking bill to mitigate stringent HOS rules
  • Alibaba-backed Malaysian FTZ makes US$13.5 million in sales this year
  • Shipowners turn screws on carriers as charter market tightens
  • Hong Kong airport cargo dips in March but still remains world top performer
  • LAX cargo up 8.1pc to 2.16 million tonnes, breaking all-time 2000 record
  • Delta quarterly cargo sales soar 23.9pc to US$202 million - best since 2015
  • Anchorage moves up from 6th to 5th place in world cargo rankings
  • Early Easter, late Lunar New Year means flat growth at Frankfurt Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics' subsidiary ECU Worldwide appoints Rene Wernli as Regional CEO
  • DNV GL launches alternative fuels white paper
  • New Indonesia to Singapore / Malaysia service to be launched
  • APSEZ inks long-term LNG regasification agreement with IOC at Dhamra Port
  • Essar Ports looks to expand Hazira port capacity this fiscal
  • KPCT almost doubles throughput in 2017-18
  • Nitin Gadkari announces new highway alignment between Delhi & Mumbai
  • Nitin Gadkari emphasises on need for reduction in logistics costs to increase exports
  • TCI & Insurance Institute of India release joint report on the insurance requirements of India's logistics & warehousing sector
  • Thought paper calls for integrated end-to-end logistics to enhance efficiencies
  • Commerce & Industry Minister launches digital platform for MSME exporters
  • World Bank sees India growing at 7.3 pc in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Laredo quite a hotspot
  • US short line railroad wins three awards at one go
  • New crane for port of Genoa
  • Sonoco Thermosafe signs with Cathay Pacific
  • Baker for Geodis in USA
  • Honold banking on solar power
  • Funds to support US freight projects
  • LAX breaks 18 year old cargo record
  • New distribution centre in Saudi desert
  • Two global heads for Kerry Logistics in Asia
  • Green power for container transporters
  • Good times for Savannah
  • Another comeback at Volga-Dnepr
  • Volga-Dnepr Group has big plans for Leipzig
  • Camion Transport expanding in western Switzerland
  • Railway hauls 80 million t of goods
  • CMA CGM commits to Nigeria

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Nord LB ahead of plan in portfolio clean-up
  • South American west coast ports boosted by domestic growth
  • Indian refinery and petrochemicals complex holds huge promise for Bahri
  • SITC International reports higher first-quarter profits
  • NYK Line to issue USD93.5 million in green bonds
  • PIL swings to profit on improved market conditions
  • Polaris and Daelim may jointly order VLOCs
  • Hyundai HI sees LNG carriers as growth engine

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Volga-Dnepr to pull out of NATO airlift contract for AN-124 capacity
  • Agility's Shipa Freight joins the ranks of the online booking platforms
  • Lynne Embleton interview: new products take off in a busy first year at IAG Cargo
  • Analysis: Damco a prime takeover target if Hapag-Lloyd looks for a forwarder
  • Hapag-Lloyd explores priority baggage concept for container shipping
  • Investor Gatemore pushes for break-up of logistics firm Wincanton
  • Hyperloop could be up and running in Europe this year

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Lürssen awards Civmec significant Australian OPV contract
  • With Exmar on board, ballast-free LNG carrier project enters Phase II
  • Crowley completes acquisition of SeaRiver tanker trio
  • Ingalls awarded $27 million for DDG 51 follow yard services
  • DNV GL issues white paper on alternate fuels
  • Fjord1 orders Rolls-Royce Autocrossing system for more ferries
  • Queen Elizabeth 2 finally set to open as Dubai hotel
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to power 11 MSC mega-box ships
  • Monitoring scrubber wash water just got easier

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with aframax tanker off Singapore, leaking butane
    The MPA says there is no risk to shipping and no reported injuries to crews but both ships have sustained...
  • ExxonMobil to supply low sulphur fuels in 2020
    Ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore will provide sulphur-cap-compliant fuels
  • Cargill's new grains terminal in Ukraine to aid long-haul trades
    The terminal will be operated by food giant Cargill, which has a 51% share in the project while local firm...
  • Nord/LB cuts shipping portfolio by almost 30%
    German bank shifts focus from commercial shipping to ferries and cruises as portfolio falls to €12.1bn
  • Gender pay gap
    Companies based in the UK with more than 250 employees were legally obliged to report their gender pay gap by...
  • Nigeria's 30-ship tanker fleet project faces challenges
    Nigeria can benefit from a national tanker fleet but political will is required to make the project a reality
  • Maersk and MSC block business with blacklisted Russians
    The US Treasury imposed sanctions earlier this month in response to alleged election meddling and what it calls "malign activity"
  • Argentina's soya woe is Brazil's gain
    Argentina focuses on exporting processed soyabean meal rather than raw beans, and has been forced to top up domestic supplies...
  • Britain's world-class ship's officers underpin maritime credentials
    The UK has increased funding for cadet training in recognition of the need to retain seafaring skills
  • A day in the life of... Alex Chinchen, Associated British Ports divisional port manager
    From marine conservationist to ABP divisional port manager
  • Buoyant PIL expects more after it posts a profit for 2017
    Shipping volumes and average freight rates rose by about 11.6% and 9.4% respectively
  • NYK to issue close to $100m of green bonds in industry first
    NYK will also participate in a shipping industry working group to be formed by the Climate Bonds Initiative

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Vancouver stakeholders invest to prevent 2018 congestion repeat
  • US rail service delays spark frustration from shippers, lawmakers
  • NY-NJ port works to secure logistics workforce
  • US exports decline - even before China tariff impact
  • 3PLs hope JNPT speedy import customs change attracts shippers
  • US truck shippers urged to seek 'mutually assured' capacity in contracts

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers refinances ultramax
    New York-listed bulker owner will offload 61,300-dwt SBI Tango (built 2015) in sale-and-leaseback deal with Japanese entity.
  • Exmar joins hunt for ballast-free ships
    Diversified energy shipping concern will take part in consortium aimed at a new design for LNG carriers.
  • ExxonMobil readies release of 2020 bunkers
    US-based integrated oil companies is one of the few oil majors to invest in needed upgrades for IMO-ready fuel.
  • Tug owner sued for Great Lakes pipeline damage
    Michigan's attorney general alleges that the anchor to a Vanenkevort Tug and Barge-owned tugboat damaged electric and petroleum lines on the bottom of Lake Huron.
  • NS United paying $9m to drop charter early
    Japanese bulker owner reaches deal to re-deliver ship brought in during rising market.
  • Cargill paying more to extend Diana charter
    Trader keeps Greek owner's Santa Barbara at $20,250 per day.
  • NYK selling shipping's first green bonds
    Japanese owner to use $93m proceeds to fund eco-vessels and projects.
  • Queen Sonja picks art for new cruiseship
    Norwegian monarch curating and contributing to display on Hurtigruten's hybrid vessel.
  • Pantheon tanker and Kumiai VLGC crash off Singapore
    Early hours collision off the Lion City as aframax and gas carrier come into contact.
  • Sincere Navigation sees profit fall
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue drop in 2017.
  • WEB TV: Seafarer missing as research ship burns
    Explosion on Geos off Malaysia also injured two other crew.
  • CDB Leasing resale brace shows stable ultramax pricing
    Brokers say lessor has combined with BG Shipping for Sainty pair.
  • Phoenix expects profit of at least $2m
    Chinese bulker owner forecasts jump of up to 269% in first quarter earnings.
  • Nord/LB sheds $5.8bn of shipping loans
    German lender returns to profit in 2017 as provisions slashed to $1.22bn.
  • GOL Offshore AHTS trio sold for scrap
    Indian recycler Priya Blue said to have acquired three laid-up OSVs.
  • Lackluster capesize market leads Morgan Stanley to cut estimates
    Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis lowers forecast after slow start to 2018.
  • Braemar ACM hires David Collins in senior tanker post
    Former Clarksons VLCC chartering chief to return to the fray at rival shop next month.
  • Goldenport in the money on Pangaea bulker deal
    Greek owner sells bulker for more than twice what it paid for the vessel two years ago.
  • PetroVietnam eyes $500m bond sale
    Tanker and LPGC owner also plotting divestment of subsidiaries.
  • Banks block ABG Shipyard bid again
    Creditors reject second offer from steel group Liberty House.
  • Pacific International Lines returned to profit in 2017
    Singapore containership owner reverses year ago loss on increased revenue and container sales.
  • South Koreans miss out on $1bn BP FPSO
    Hyundai Heavy Industries looks to have lost out to Chinese competition for offshore newbuilding.
  • SITC International sees stronger start to 2018
    Chinese intra-Asian containership operator reports an uptick in revenue and freight rates.
  • USCG set to ease burden of marine casualty reporting
    Fewer casualty reports and crew members completing drug and alcohol testing can be expected.
  • Kim Heng fixes AHTS in spot market
    Singapore offshore player has now secured fresh employment for three ex-Swiber vessels.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Dachser's revenues soar in 2017
    Dachser posted record gross revenues of 6.12 billion euros (U.S. $7.57 billion) in 2017, a 7.2 percent increase from the prior year, the co...
  • project44 snares new funding round
    The freight transportation technology provider project44 said Tuesday it has garnered $35 million in new funding from a collection of ventu...
  • BIS nominee 'well-equipped to lead export enforcement'
    Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on Tuesday expressed support for Jeffrey Nadaner, President Donald Trump's nominee t...
  • NWSA container throughput slips following Lunar New Year
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw their combined container volumes drop 9.6 percent to 302,516 TEUs in M...
  • Information security rough going for Surface Transportation Board
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials received testimony Tuesday morning...
  • Côte d'Ivoire cashew industry nets World Bank loan
    The World Bank last week approved a $200 million loan to help Côte d'Ivoire increase cashew productivity and quality and promote the cashew...
  • Port of L.A. volumes recede in March
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 577,865 TEUs of containerized cargo in March, a 26.7 percent decline from the same 2017 period, according t...
  • Agility integrates freight services online
    Dubai-based third-party logistics provider Agility has launched an integrated online service that allows shippers to obtain rate quotes and...
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Geodis and ECU Worldwide
    UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with Trafigura's tanker in Singapore
    Trafigura time-chartered the Aframax tanker.
  • North Asian bunker fuel traders cheer China's plan for free trade port at Hainan
    But competition among domestic and regional ports to intensify.
  • Japan's Feb bonded bunker fuel sales slide 1.8% on month to 2.32 mil barrels
    But bunker sales were up 7.6% year on year.
  • ExxonMobil announces first locations to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuels
    Northwest Europe, the Med and Singapore to offer fuels.
  • Japan shippers to seek alternatives to fossil fuels for IMO 2050 emission target
    Slow steaming, optimizing cargo shipping arrangements are some options.
  • BP reaffirms commitment to low-carbon future, eyes gas, renewables growth
    "We expect around two thirds of BP's direct emissions will be in countries subject to emissions and carbon policies by 2020," the report said.
  • FUTURES: Oil rises after overnight slump amid bargain hunting
    The geopolitical tensions have by no means evaporated, and could soon ignite a renewed price rally, Commerzbank analysts said.
  • ExxonMobil to launch new cylinder condition monitoring service for vessel efficiency, sulfur checks
    This service will also have the ability to measure the sulfur content of marine fuels.

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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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