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BRIEFS
December 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West Africa rates US$500/TEU January 1
  • Today most US Christmas lights come from Cambodia - not China
  • Shippers are bewildered by inconsistency of IMO 2020 surcharges
  • Modern Terminals donates crane to Hong Kong Museum of History
  • China trade deal to 'nearly double' US exports: US trade rep Lighthizer
  • Trump to ease restrictions on Canadian prescription drug imports
  • Jamaica now offers two new services via Panama to Med/Caribbean
  • China pins hopes on Europe trade, declares Foreign Minister Wang
  • New Normal: Looking at growth of China-EU rail freight links today
  • FAA hits Boeing CEO for thinking 737 Max will soon return to service
  • Amazon becomes its own biggest deliverer, shipping 3.5 billion parcels
  • Airlines queue up to buy Made-in-USA Airbus jets to avoid US tariffs
  • Alaska Airlines resumes flights after Israel cites 737 bulkhead issues
  • Russia's Aeroflot again named most punctual among leading airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • 'The basic requirement in the upcoming year is to reduce the cost of logistics'
  • 2019 seen ending on positive note for container shipping
  • All class dangerous goods prohibitedfor operations at Port Maoming
  • Coa elects Chairman & Vice-Chairman
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Lianyungang New OrientalInternational Terminals goes live on N4
  • MOL signs first green loan; to partially finance construction of world's largest LNG bunkering vessel
  • ONE's new Korea Haiphong Express service
  • Swire Shipping extends South Pacific network
  • Restriction on import of pulses
  • Chabahar port project to be accelerated: S. Jaishankar
  • DMICDC Logistics Data Services extends services to Kamarajar Port
  • PSA India donates INR 14 lakh for mid-day meal scheme as part of CSR
  • Govt to finalise e-commerce policy after passage of Data Bill in Parliament
  • ONE India supports social empowerment with Rugby India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pushing e-commerce in Jeddah

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz 2019: Part 1
  • The Loadstar Festive Quiz: Part II
  • IMO 2020: the curved ball that acted as a counterweight for box shipping
  • Air cargo 2020: a combination of luck and strategy to sort the best from the rest
  • CMA CGM finalises terms of sale of 10 terminals to Terminal Link JV
  • 'Think carefully' Felixstowe dockworkers warned, as strike looms
  • Premium - keeping you up to date over the holiday

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Responders remove rudder and propeller from Golden Ray
    The Unified Command (USCG, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Gallagher Marine Systems) working to remove the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Georgia, successfully completed the removal of the
  • VIDEO: Stena Estrid arrives in Holyhead
    Stena Estrid, the first of a new generation of Stena Lina E-flexer RoPax vessels has arrived in Holyhead, Wales, following its delivery voyage from the China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding Weihai Shipyard in
  • Congress members object to CBP Jones Act move
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is going ahead with changes in its interpretations of the Jones Act that it first proposed October 23. causing considerable concern in some areas of the
  • Banks take control of Bourbon assets
    The assets of French offshore services giant Bourbon, which filed for court protection in back in July disclosing liabilities of over $1 billion, have been sold to a group of leading banks.
  • Arnout Damen takes CEO role at Damen Shipyards Group
    Arnout Damen, oldest son of Damen Shipyards Group Chairman Kommer Damen, will become CEO of the shipbuilding group on January 1, 2020. At the same time, the group will switch to a

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Ship scrapping plunges to 11-year low
    The prices being offered to shipowners for scrap has been consistently low throughout 2019. This has coincided with the build-up...
  • LR chief backs moves to shipping's green transition
    In an interview with Lloyd's List, Lloyd's Register chief executive Alastair Marsh has shared his vision about shipping's decarbonisation path and...
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in Clarksons
    US-based investment firm Invesco has acquired a 5% stake in shipping broker Clarksons. Could this be a sign that investor...
  • Greece seeking up to six LNG bunkering vessels
    Athens government puts out tender for shipyards to take on two firm orders and two more pairs of two options
  • Shell LNG carriers to retrofit hull air lubrication technology
    The shipping unit of the oil and gas giant has signed a deal with a company that specialises in air...
  • International Group freezes pool pricing
    Development comes as welcome news for owners facing high single-digit percentage increases for P&I and hull cover
  • Thai utility to cancel long-term LNG imports from Malaysia
    Petronas won a long-term supply contract that was tendered out earlier this year. This deal is now expected to be...
  • Global trade outlook: The macro view
    The macro trends driving our data forecast point to geo-political and environmental challenges in the short term, but more energy...
  • The Finance Outlook
    While ship finance has fallen out of favour among many traditional lenders, the pain is not equally spread and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping heads hesitantly into a year of uncertainty | IMO chief pledges to reverse casualty reporting deficit...
  • Piracy alert in Singapore Strait after spate of attacks
    The latest piracy attacks bring the total number of such incidents in the Singapore Strait to 29 this year
  • Lucio Tan-led group plans Philippines FSRU-based LNG import project
    The project would also include putting up power plants with a combined capacity of about 1,000MW
  • Navios tanker crew freed off Nigeria
    The crew is undergoing medical tests and debriefing, following which they will return to their families
  • Ørsted to sell LNG business to Glencore at a loss
    Glencore will take over Ørsted's right to regasification capacity at Rotterdam and the latter's five LNG purchase agreements
  • As Maersk maps out a clear strategy, MSC's future is less clear
    The recent departure of Maersk's chief operating officer to Mediterranean Shipping Co could mark the start of a radical shake-up...
  • Ren Yuanlin returns to Yangzijiang's helm
    Yangzijiang chairman has been freed. He has been assisting the authorities in relation to a months-long government investigation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Charleston awarded final portion of federal dredging funds
  • India shrugs off carrier pain points in surcharge regulatory reform
  • US Ex-Im Bank reauthorized for seven years
  • ARO 2020: 3PLs searching for new ways to be indispensable
  • ELDs improve HOS compliance; safety impact less clear
  • ARO 2020: Trucking industry seeks clarity on driver classification issues
  • ARO 2020: Shippers search for balance amid political, economic volatility
  • ARO 2020: Bottlenecks within ports hold back digitization
  • What shipping knows - and doesn't - as IMO 2020 nears

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Hornbeck to appeal New York Stock Exchange delisting
    Company's shares have fallen 37% since Friday's trading suspension
  • Top Ships takes out $60m loan for two MR newbuildings
    New York-listed tanker owner strikes deal to back purchase of nwebuildings from Evangelos Pistiolis
  • Eimskip sells 24-year old containership veterans
    Deal takes tally to five ships sold by Icelandic carrier in as many weeks
  • Ten shipping deals that made headlines in 2019
    A massive LNG carrier newbuilding programme, a changing of the guard in German ship finance, the dash or LNG fuel and Trafigura's fleet-for-shares plays were among the key shipping transactions in 2019.
  • CMA CGM forges $968m deal to sell raft of terminals
    Transaction will reduce French liner operator's debt load
  • Lloyd's Register issues alert over Singapore low sulphur fuels
    Testing company says some bunkers may have excessive sediment
  • French bank consortium takes over Bourbon assets
    OSV giant to be restructured by a joint venture of France's biggest lenders
  • Motia closes deal for $144m debt restructuring
    Deal marks end of 18-month saga amid talk of a comeback by the Zacchello family
  • Idemitsu and Showa Shell formally merge tanker fleets
    Japanese oil companies involved in first tanker merger of the new decade
  • Dr Peters fleet wind-down continues with new sale to NGM Energy
    Panamax crude tanker is the fifth oil carrier changing hands between the two companies since late 2018
  • Invesco buys 5% stake in shipbroker Clarksons
    US investment firm takes a stake in broker as it eyes UK stocks
  • Fund manager DeA Capital snaps up tankers from Italian market
    A new shipping vehicle established with ex-Fratelli d'Amico executives already has four tankers to its name
  • MOL taps green finance for LNGBV newbuilding
    BNP Paribas and CEMIX provide Japanese owner with its first-ever green loan
  • Velos Tankers linked to second S&P deal with MOL
    Purchase of LR1 tanker would bring Paschalis Diamantides venture's total spending bill to about $75m
  • The most shocking shipping moments of 2019
    This year has had its fair share of moments in which we asked ourselves: "What the Fredriksen is going on?" Here, TradeWinds runs down some of the most surprising stories we've published in 2019 (in no particular order).
  • Dramatic rescue as storm pounds Nuova Naviservice ship onto Sardinia coast
    Italian Coast Guard rescues all crew from grounded Nuova Naviservice general cargoship
  • Gangs of knife-wielding pirates attack several ships in Singapore Strait
    Thieves attack three bulkers and two tankers in robbery spree

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Tanker owner, operator and chief engineer guilty in pollution case
    The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.
  • Logistics firm bypasses big China airports with Hanoi-bound trucks
    Austrian freight forwarder cargo-partner says Hanoi Airport is a truck alternative from South China even though the region has massive air cargo capacity.
  • FAA likely to certify Pemco's 737-700 conversion program soon
    Pemco wants to convert newer aircraft.
  • S.H.E. TRUCKING empowers females of freight
    Online community provides opportunities for women seeking success in trucking.
  • Simple ways to protect your company from cyberattacks
    It doesn't take much to compromise your business. It's as easy as opening an email.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/23
    A mostly higher trading session on Friday caps off a strong week for Trucking Freight Futures.
  • Today's pickup: Car hauling's challenging times; Amazon's foray into freestanding logistics
    Car-haulers face challenging times. Kalanick sells out-literally. Will Amazon's free standing logistics model spring forth?
  • Tactile Mobility partners with HERE Technologies to expand tactile data's commercial reach
    Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE...
  • White Christmas ahead for parts of western US (with forecast video)
    A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.
  • China marks Jan. 1 with tariff reduction on 850 products
    The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.
  • Rivian closes $1.3B funding round
    An early Christmas gift for the electric truck maker marks the company's fourth investment announcement this year.
  • Malware hits Truckstop.com sites, services shut days before Christmas (with video)
    One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.
  • Boeing ousts CEO Muilenburg as 737 MAX crisis worsens
    Boeing is in crisis management mode over the 737 MAX grounding and it cost CEO Dennis Muilenburg his job on Monday.
  • Ten things to know before investing in a TMS
    Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose...
  • Spanish shipbuilder Navantia digitalizes supply chain with SAP Ariba
    The digitalization of Navantia's purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.
  • Experts predict more short line railroad mergers and acquisitions
    Private equity firms are likely to continue M&As in freight rail industry next year and beyond, observers say.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 23, 2019
  • Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel price hits record high at Hong Kong
    Delivered low sulfur bunker fuel at Hong Kong soared to new high of $650/mt Friday at Asia close, on tight cargo supply and robust demand for IMO-compliant fuels, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential rises to 7-week high on limited suppliers
    Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential rose to a seven-week high of $11.19/mt Friday as limited sellers could supply the grade, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Rotterdam VLSFO bunkers hit 3-month high as 2020 looms
    Very low sulfur fuel oil at Rotterdam, the Netherlands, reached its highest point in over three months Friday, as demand for the new marine fuel took up most of bunker demand at the port with the new IMO 2020 sulfur cap imminent.
  • Istanbul marine operations interrupted by bad weather
    Rough weather is disrupting bunkering and shipping operations at Istanbul, Turkey, sources said Monday.
  • Fujairah low sulfur bunker price hits new record high as IMO 2020 looms
    The price of low sulfur bunker fuel at the Middle Eastern bunkering hub of Fujairah has soared to a brand new high, as demand for IMO-compliant fuel rose significantly in December, with less than a few weeks to go before the new sulfur limit mandate begins in January 2020.
  • FUTURES 4: Oil pulls back on weak US sales figures, OPEC+ uncertainty
    Oil moved lower in Monday morning US trading following weaker-than-expected US economic data and indications that the OPEC+ group may ease production cuts in March.

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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%
PORTS
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
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%)
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