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BRIEFS
January 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL takes delivery of sixth and final 21,413TEU boxship, the OOCL Indonesia
  • Cosco's new 20,000 TEU vessel first boxship to achieve cyber certification
  • Maersk, IBM team up to develop blockchain 'pipeline'
  • Dredging works around HK's Kwai Tsing box terminal 8 to last 3 months
  • US Navy charges two destroyer captains with negligent homicide
  • DP World Sokhna handles 13,000 TEU PIL ship deployed on Red Sea service
  • Get GO Global to takeover Singapore's LOGIS Consolidators
  • Temasek and Kuehne + Nagel create joint venture to invest in technology start-ups
  • HKIA makes history handling over 5m tonnes of cargo and airmail in 2017
  • Cathay, Cathay Dragon fly 10.2pc more cargo in December
  • Hactl's Mark Whitehead hands over reins to Wilson Kong

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • "K" Line, MOL & NYK announce completion of necessary legal process in all countries/regions for their container shipping alliance
  • BIMCO launches new innovative contract editing solution
  • Canada implements regulation for shipping operations in the Arctic
  • Nitin Gadkari calls on states to cooperate with one another & with the Centre to expedite projects for inter-linking of rivers
  • Deendayal Port plays key role in bringing oil tanker fire under control
  • VOC Port signs concession agreement for developing shallow draught berth to handle construction materials
  • FIATA & FFFAI leaders announce FIATA World Congress 2018 in New Delhi
  • Date of Shipment/Dispatch
  • Eminent logistics solutions providers to grace CTL & BHP 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rastatt? Never again!
  • 20 new trucks for Mansfield transport firm
  • New workshop system with multi-brand expertise
  • Greiwing starts services at new DG warehouse
  • Liebherr crane duo to play for Epas
  • Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse continues to grow
  • D&B - top marks for Gebrüder Weiss
  • GO acquires Logis
  • Speedier trains in Minnesota
  • Volumes at port of Gothenburg stand APM test
  • Ethiopian rewriting chapter of African aviation history
  • SAS searching for new chairman
  • Samskip and DC Logistics Brasil ink pact
  • Kazakhstan purchases 300 shunters
  • Cosco Shipping Ports on the rise
  • Another new rotation from SF Airlines
  • Kelly becomes CCO of Gecas
  • ONE, two, three, go!
  • Emirates to rescue A380

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • Ocean Network Express gets final regulatory approval
  • Insurers play waiting game over Sanchi loss
  • Swedish company plans inland waterway container shuttle service
  • Hijacked tanker released after six days
  • China Steel Express continues fleet expansion with double Capesize order
  • St Lawrence Seaway traffic sees big increase in 2017
  • Crew safe after fire on board oil tanker at Kandla
  • Tokyo aims to commercialise autonomous navigation by 2025
  • Mercator wins first dredging contract of the year
  • SM Line to start solo US

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • IATA to review air cargo load factor calculations after Project Selfie revelations
  • Ocean Network Express cleared for April launch as last regulatory barrier is cleared
  • Idle containership fleet falls below 100 as demand for tonnage remains tight
  • Bad news for 380 XPO staff as M&S announces end to logistics ops in Neasdon
  • Stuck in the 20th century: what globalisation should look like in the 21st
  • 'Code red' storm causes Dutch and German transport chaos
  • The compelling argument for a digital freight platform

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • BAE San Diego awarded $34.7 million Navy contract
  • OSD adds Azistern 2870 harbor tug to its portfolio
  • Turkey's MISHA Shipping to install DESMI BWMS fleet wide
  • VIDEO: Baleària reports progress on LNG fueled smart ferry duo
  • U.S. dredging industry takes delivery of four new vessels
  • SEACOR joint venture to add hybrid PSVs
  • U.S., Canada regulatory policy reform high on 'wish list'

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • Charter market starts 2018 on firm footing
    High fixture activity drives unseasonal rate boost and lifts confidence for the year ahead
  • Seacor forms platform supply joint venture with Cosco
    New entity SEACOSCO agrees to buy eight newbuilding ships from Cosco's yard unit
  • Ince chairman Herring relocates to Piraeus
    Star lawyer to head Greek office
  • Between the Lines: Demand growth slowed in late 2017
    Fourth quarter continues to grow but will it continue to meet capacity growth?
  • 'Brain drain' could leave cargo rotting at UK ports
    Shortage of qualified vets could delay mandatory health checks on food and plant products post-Brexit
  • Daily Briefing
    Rolls-Royce is considering selling off most of its struggling marine business as part of a wider restructuring of the company...
  • Countdown begins: Three to ONE
    Within a few weeks, customers will find out whether preparations for the new Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express have gone...
  • Supply remains the elephant in the room for box shipping
    Spectre of overcapacity and cascading hangs over carriers as orders resume
  • Stena Bulk eyes product tanker expansion as earnings prospects brighten
    Rates could push up from the second half of 2018, says Erik Hånell
  • Minister hails UK maritime taskforce to tackle gender inequality
    High-level group to help bolster female representation and promote women in senior roles
  • New Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express gets final approval
    Joint venture between MOL, NYK Line and K Line set to start operations on April 1 following decision by South...
  • China deploys more vessels to tackle Sanchi oil slick
    Four oil patches discovered over an area of 101 sq km, spreading from 69 sq km earlier
  • Dry bulk market well positioned to continue recovery in 2018
    Analyst estimates demand will grow by 3.6% and supply by just 1% this year
  • Oiltanking, Vopak and Gasunie to build LNG terminal at Hamburg
    Joint venture aims to help widen the use of LNG as a cleaner fuel for vessels and trucks in Germany
  • SM Line unveils new transpacific service
    Move comes as compatriot line HMM downplays any potential partnerships on the transpacific trades
  • UK issues new guidance on seafarer minimum wage rights
    Employers who fall foul of the regulations are liable for fines of up to 200% of the underpayment
  • Fire breaks out on oil tanker off Kandla port
    All 26 crew members were evacuated from the burning vessel off the coast of western India
  • Union Maritime confirms release of tanker attacked by pirates
    All 22 crew members reported to be unharmed
  • GasLog Partners raises $111m from public offering
    Units sold in the offering will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange
  • Happy in your work?
    People who are happy in their work are likely to be more productive than workers driven by fear
  • Shipowners are embracing digital technology
    Even naming ceremony goes digital

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • New Orleans studies second container terminal
  • Freight visibility push to trigger automation
  • Intra-Asia carriers beef up India-China services
  • Trans-Pac carriers' contract rate pushes hinge on capacity
  • Air cargo shippers brace for continued high-flying rates
  • Swedish ro-ro carrier plans inland container shuttle service
  • Ocean Network clears last regulatory hurdle

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • Shipbuilding countries must join forces to end vicious subsidy cycle
  • Pacific Richfield sells unwanted AHTS vessel to Vietnam buyer
  • Fukuoka named as builder of chemical tanker duo for Odfjell
  • LR1 tankers still changing hands despite soft prices
  • Mystery shrouds Jamaica auction buyer
  • Greeks pounce on third Chevron aframax tanker
  • Olimpex scraps veteran product tankers
  • Ray Car Carriers sells two PCTCs to Hyundai Glovis
  • Pareto emerges as buyer of TEN suezmaxes
  • Hansa Treuhand tanker set to hit sales market
  • XT Shipping emerges as buyer of K Line bulker
  • Oceanbulk and Augustea bid for Giuseppe Bottiglieri fleet
  • Teekay LNG's Eduard Toll makes Northern Sea Route history
  • Stena Bulk extends MR charters
  • Sigtto convenes floating LNG group
  • Cyprus to launch FSRU tender for 2020 start-up
  • Oriental Energy contracts pair of VLGCs at Jiangnan
  • PLN delays small-scale LNG project bids until May
  • Bunker tanker to go under the hammer
  • Carnival ship gets hip with bespoke onboard brewery
  • AP Moller to lead assortment of top shipowners at Davos forum
  • Shipping heads for another big year in debt markets
  • Middle East to Asia trade set to soar
  • Asian casualties behind rising tide in global tally
  • Lifeboatman and son protest over plans to withdraw vessel
  • Mercy Ships fundraiser tops $670,000
  • Hinchliffe hosts his final Twelfth Night
  • Posco bulker shows off LNG and manganese
  • Oetker brothers join forces to grow dry bulk interests
  • TS Lines turns to Japanese yard for pair of feederships
  • Imabari in new waters with Minaminippon stake
  • CEC review to go ahead
  • DSD boosts HMD orders to $160m
  • Almi Marine offloads oldest bulker in first deal since 2012
  • UK Club gives mooring operation warning ahead of IMO discussions
  • Poseidon Shipping makes new effort to dispose of panamax
  • Demo guru McIlvaney warns of global graveyard of rotting ships
  • VLGC sector faces 2018 'balancing point' ahead of hope for next year
  • How handy is a general shipping index that can't handle handies?
  • Gard wins Hamburg loss of hire battle
  • Passengership safety rules still open topic of discussion at IMO
  • Period enquiries rise but capesize owners wait it out
  • NGM tanker becomes scrap candidate after bulker deal
  • Yamal LNG eyes charter market as Arctic project accelerates
  • Keen buyers gather round Vard's $120m stranded DSV newbuilding
  • Steady rise in OSV demand for first time since 2014
  • Nordisk chief Rygh makes an early exit
  • Clients already playing market against shipowners
  • Vard took in 20% of contract price before Harkand sank
  • FD&D mutuals follow P&I clubs in freezing premiums in 2018
  • Experts sense end to drought for shipping IPOs in New York
  • Betting on Tufton: why pension funds are even looking at shipping
  • Seatankers set to sell Chinese-built bulkers
  • Kmarin affiliate takes steps to join Vale project with 10 VLOCs
  • Probe into tanker disaster should act as catalyst for improvement
  • Fujairah owners quietly grow dry fleet
  • China Steel Express heads back to CSBC for bulker pair
  • Neu family feud exposes claims that stock trades threaten owner
  • Ciner rides high on neo-panamax charter rate revival
  • Bunker prices face volatile year as crude surges and 2020 looms
  • Ramanathan steps down from top role at PCL
  • Tianjin Xingang becomes the latest shipbuilder to enter the VLOC sector
  • Charter market takes unseasonal turn for the better
  • Fredriksen orders kamsarmax bulker quartet in China
  • Neu listing doesn't come cheap
  • Maritime UK sets up task force on gender imbalance
  • Berenberg Capital shipping drive enters research phase
  • BW Dry Cargo denies Newcastlemax order
  • GSL hunts acquisition opportunities
  • Neu family feud exposes claims stock trades threaten stability of shipowner
  • Karlog Shipping bulker remains in India
  • Rebel Italian owners form new assocation
  • Azerbaijan plans $1.4bn of newbuilds by 2021
  • Jefferies: Product tanker owners fair for next two years
  • Fletcher: OSV undergoing survey, not laid up
  • Bondholders complete Bibby Offshore takeover
  • First Ship Lease cashes in boxship to trim debt
  • Mokster PSV secures two-year deal
  • Settlement talks bring hope of Seadrill 'compromise'
  • Malcolm Paul to chair James Fisher
  • Ocean Network Express secures final regulatory signoff
  • More owners pile in for ultramaxes
  • Shearwater scoops big survey contract
  • Crewman dies after India tanker blaze
  • Berge Bulk seafarer thwarts MDO theft
  • Total agrees multi-year PSV deals with Vroon
  • Crude tankers face Red Sea drone threat
  • Hawaii breaks ground on Kapalama Container Terminal
  • Union Maritime says crew and ship released
  • UK calls for minimum wage for seafarers

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • Wan Hai, Interasia to launch new loop
    Wan Hai Lines and Interasia Lines are introducing a new service between Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Dubbed t...
  • MTB referred to Senate Finance Committee
    The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Act of 2017 was referred to the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday, a day after the House passed it und...
  • Sen. Tim Scott blocks all trade nominees until further notice
    Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is blocking advancement of all trade nominees until U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer more substantively ...
  • Carriers, terminals tell FMC free time issues are not a systemic problem
    Liner carriers and marine terminal operators on Wednesday laid out their cases for why there's no need for the Federal Maritime Commission ...
  • Commerce finalizes duties on polyester fiber imports from China, India
    The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized countervailing duty rates that it will assess on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber f...
  • Hawaii breaks ground on Kapalama Container Terminal project
    The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division broke ground on the Kapalama Container Terminal project, the largest capita...
  • BDP International opens Kenya offices
    Global logistics and transportation solutions provider BDP International (BDP) has opened new offices in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya. BDP s...
  • PSA inks environmental sustainability agreement with Sunseap
    Port operator PSA Corp. has inked a 21-year solar power purchase agreement with Sunseap Group. The agreement will "enhance the eco-friendl...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2018
  • Crude barely moves as higher US production stifles rally
    US crude stocks fell last week, marking the ninth straight draw, despite a sharp slowdown in refinery activity and higher production, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks up for second consecutive week
    US fuel oil stocks rose 964,000 barrels, or around 3%, to 32.056 million barrels for the week ended January 12.
  • Japan's Nov bonded bunker fuel sales jump 14% from Oct to 2.55 mil barrels
    Japan's bonded MDO segment also recorded robust gains of 247.4% month on month to 40,637 kiloliters in November.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Bunker suppliers may cheer robust S Korean electronics, auto exports
    Uptrend could extend into the early half of 2018 as bunkering demand picks up in tandem with increased cargo and container vessels fixed by domestic exporters.
  • Missing Union Maritime tanker released from pirates
    The MT Barrett was at anchor off Benin, West Africa, when it went off the radar on January 10.
  • EIA expected to estimate 189 Bcf draw: survey
    Responses to the survey ranged for a withdrawal of 166 Bcf to 208 Bcf.
  • Hess to lay off 13% of workforce in cost cutting move
    Hess would eliminate about 300 positions across the company in 2018.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
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%
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
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
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
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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%)
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