BRIEFS

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07 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 5, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index extends longest drop since 2005 The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, extended its longest slump in five years on speculation Chinese steel mills are cutting imports of iron ore.

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Evergreen orders ten 8,000-TEU ships from Samsung for US$1.7 billion Safmarine buys more slots on Asia-east coast South America loop MOL consortium's renews Asia-Latin America service Incheon Port sees container throughput grow 28.5pc in June Tacoma fears death by Panama and useless bond issue South Africa's Transnet CEO sacked for misconduct CMA CGM berths its largest box ship ever to call in the US CMA CGM, CSAV upgrade North Europe-Latin America service Savannah container volume increases in May by 25pc Active box ship capacity rises to 13.32 million TEU Hactl tonnage increases 38.4pc in the first half to 1,389,059 tons Ban lifted, Garuda Indonesia returns to Europe FedEx transports rare Tibetan artefacts to Taiwan Global Aviation Holdings to use IPO earnings to expand fleet

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INTTRA partners C-Team Systems to streamline shipping logistics CSAV Norasia to hike rate on IMEX service SCI expanding fleet, says Hajara at 72nd AGM of CFBA GTI pushes for safety culture even among contract workers KoPT hopes to raise higher revenue from revised land lease policy Ispat jetty at Dharamtar gets Customs approval for handling ex-im cargo Hard patch in basin stalls vessel bringing quay cranes to Vallarpadam ICTT Bhuj mango exports limited by absence of air freighters Fliers begin paying service tax Heavy vehicles to screech to a halt on July 5 Impact of fuel price hike: Inflation to go up by 0.9 pc DTC proposals unnerve jewellery exporters RBI allows sub-base rate loans to exporters, SMEs US unveils initiative to tap immense market potential of Pune, Nagpur

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JULY 1, 2010
Ceva Logistics wins contract with BMW in Italy The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year agreement with BMW Italia SpA for the operation of the new Dealer Metro Distribution Center... Dachser building new logistics centre in Mannheim Dachser, a global logistics provider based in Germany, is rebuilding its branch in the Friedrichsfeld-West industrial estate in Mannheim. The official ground-breaking ceremony was ... Raben Logistics Germany investing in Wuppertal Raben Logistics Germany, a member of the international transport and logistics company Raben Group, is constructing a new forwarding terminal on a 26,600 sqm tract of industrial la... EU Commission starts legal proceedings against Germany The European Commission has decided to initiate legal proceedings against Germany and some other countries in the European Court of Justice. The EU claims that Germany has failed t... Arrow Air ceasing scheduled service operations immediately Arrow Air Holdings Corp. (Arrow), operating under the trade name Arrow Cargo, a US all cargo air carrier operating out of Miami international airport FL, announced that it will cea... CMA CGM launching new Morocco-Marseille reefer service The French shipping company CMA-CGM will launch a new weekly direct reefer container shipping service aimed at Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters from Casablanca-Agad...

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JULY 2, 2010
NCDOT fires Ferry Division chief Rickmers names four 13,1000 TEU box ships at HHI Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU box ships at SHI Ulstein delivers seismic vessel Oceanic Vega Somali pirates use new boarding techniques

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JULY 2, 2010
Puget Sound ScRAPS program removes 200th polluting truck US rail freight carloads increase during week Crowley presents Midshipman with maritime security award Washington State Ferries set to sail new vessel Evergreen places order for ten new container ships

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JULY 2, 2010
Iran sanctions fail to halt NITC charters London brokers continue to fix deals but one European energy company to consult legal advisers before chartering further ships Iran considers IMO appeal over 'unfair' sanctions Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions' Vale could use five capesize ships to store iron ore Brazil miner could use recently-chartered vessels to store as much as 885,000... Vale's latest investment takes total to over... Rickmers names 13,100 teu ships as container confidence grows Rickmers names four vessels, destined to join Maersk Line Box sector heading for major round of... Highest quarterly suezmax spot fixtures since 2008 Fixtures between April and June reach 404 voyages reported Markets guarded after recent European turmoil

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JULY 2, 2010
Obama signs Iran sanctions SHIPPING companies linked to Iran refined products imports could be barred from US dollar currency transactions from today US cruise safety law passed US CONGRESS has passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 in response to incidents of passengers falling overboard and shipboard assaults Russia relents on Kiev's chickens THE RUSSIAN government has reportedly dismantled import barriers for Ukrainian poultry Eitzen sells ship management arm NORWAY'S Eitzen Maritime Services announced today that it has sold its ship management business in order to focus on ship supplies Islands face box shortage THE GLOBAL shortage of container equipment is now affecting smaller liner trades in the Caribbean, spurring a peak season surcharge in the region A Whale joins Gulf cleanup A TAIWANESE VLCC converted to an oil skimmer has a good chance of making a dent in the Gulf oil spill, according to National Incident Commander Thad Allen Evergreen orders 10 box ships TAIWAN'S Evergreen Group today confirmed its order of ten 8000teu container vessels from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries

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JULY 2, 2010
Financial Industry Confidence in Container Shipping Slowly Recovers Should Shippers Hold Onto Assets or Choose Flexibility? Virginia Port Authority Signs APMT Terminal Lease Governor Reappoints N.C. Ports Chairman Is There an Alternative to Depending on China's Supply of Goods? The Battle Continues Between Shippers and Surface Carriers Must A Carrier Pay Excise Tax on Missing Goods? The Importance of Researching your 3PL's Financial Health CMA CGM Close to $1B Deal; Safety Group Aims to Decrease Driver Hours New York to Expand Off-Peak Truck Program Factory Orders Declined 1.4 Percent in May CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Two New Ships U.S. Fund Eyed for CMA CGM Investment Transportation Hiring Edges Upward Dell May Cut Dependence on Air Freight Weak Jobs Report Points to Slowing Economy U.S. Likely to Miss Air Cargo Scanning Deadline HHLA Opens Poland Inland Box Terminal Rickmers Christens Four Ships for Maersk CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates Evergreen Orders 10 Post-Panamax Ships LA-Long Beach Ports Open Despite Strike

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JULY 2, 2010
The double-dip express or a slow-steaming recovery? There is disagreement on the likelihood of a crippling second global slump. A double-dip recession would derail the recovery and stymie growth; potentially plunging the world into a 1930s-style depression and making the 2009 annus horilibus look like plain sailing for the shipping industry. Evergreen launches aggressive newbuild programme FMC proposes Shipping Act changes 150 years and still steaming Q2 10 'worst since 2008' for bourses Ireland exports its way out of recession

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JULY 2, 2010
EMS sells ship managment arm Eitzen Maritime Services has sold off its shipmanagement business to Sanary of Bermuda. Nordea boost for Stolt-Nielsen Norwegian bank places strong buy tag on shipowner following its bumper second quarter showing. Owner spots silver lining to BP oil spill TMT's Nobu Sue sees opportunity for more VLCC sized pollution clean up vessels if A Whale passes US test. NATS has cash to spend Herbjorn Hansson says New York-listed owner has the fire-power to pick up two more vessels without tapping shareholders. Parry takes post at Globus Former Aries chief Jeff Parry lands non-executive director role at George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner. Scorpio receives bosses' backing New York-listed tanker owner's CEO and president both buy 30,000 shares. Slow-Steam Packet Company Isle of Man vessel running on three engines for next three weeks after fault found in fourth. MSC closing but Maersk is still top AP Moller-Maersk holds onto its position as world's largest boxship player as Evergreen slips below APL and MOL outflanks NYK. Quotes of the week Jester-in-chief Robert Bugbee shows his studs as he tackles Teekay and George Economou off the park. USC in talks over Nordic Russian shipyard holding company could add former Wadan Yards to growing empire. Gazprom signs in St Petersburg Russian energy giant agrees 10-year deal to build rigs and vessels at UIC's two yards. Sydfynske wins Belt work Danish owner signs on until 2018 to run ro-ros between Langeland and Lolland. Ferry furore in North Carolina New boss sacked after he made claims of waste and nepotism at US' second-biggest ferry company. New5 in Numb3rs Craig Stevenson gets a heavyweight partner in Glencore while the insurance market shows no ill effects after Deepwater Horizon tragedy. Forex gain lifts Russia's NCSP Black Sea port group sees quarterly profit soar on better foreign exchange items while revenues also grow. Bank wins China go-ahead Norwegian ship finance bank DnB NOR says it has been awarded a Renminbi currency licence. Ugland pens supramax order Norwegian owner picks up yet another bulker at Tsuneishi's Chinese yard with $33m price tag. Evergreen comes clean Bronson Hsieh confirms to TradeWinds that Taiwan owner has ordered containerships at Samsung. Samsung signs tanker deal Korean yard enjoys another newbuilding rush as two Asian owners spend $670m. Jitendran in at Pipavav Indian yard brings in former Cochin Shipyard boss and navy commodore as new CEO. Nkossa deal extended SBM Offshore says charterers of LPG FSO have lengthened fixtures tenure by up to 10 years. Evergreen starts box binge Taiwanese shipowner said to be a third of the way through its planned 100 ship order plan. Siemens eyes A2Sea stake German engineering giant takes 49% stake Danish wind and wave farm installation vessel owner. Evergreen linked to STX Korean yard likely to be third piece in Taiwanese owner's huge newbuilding jigsaw. Carnival ship loses power Fascination delayed by technical problem as it returns to Jacksonville in the US.

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JULY 2, 2010
Evergreen places 10-ship order with Samsung Caribbean carriers raise rates, surcharges Hapag-Lloyd to charge low water fee in Montreal Arrow Cargo goes out of business Con-way Freight trucks sport safety features NYK Logistics adds China branches Port leases APM Terminal in Virginia L.A.-Long Beach terminals operate despite pickets Correction: Largest CMA CGM ship to call U.S. ports

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JULY 2, 2010
Keel laying on the first Scandlines newbuildings Scandlines has held a keel lying ceremony for their two first newbuildings ever. It took place at P+S Werften G.m.b.H (former Volkswerft Stralsund) which builds the two double ended Siemens buys a large stake in A2SEA The wind turbine producer Siemens takes over 49 per cent of the shares in A2SEA from the Danish energy giant DONG Energy. A2SEA has around 200 employees and a fleet

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JULY 2, 2010
Bunker prices quick to move lower Weaker fundamentals allowing prices to slide to low levels. Friday sees further price drops Lower numbers as crude approaches $72. Ireland issues advice on sulphur regulations Says 'all those concerned with shipping and the supply of marine fuel oil should be aware of, and fully implement, the requirements'. Prices tumble across the board NYMEX showing further losses in early trading Friday. Markets fall for fourth day NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. Abu Dhabi to ban single hull tankers Only double hulled vessels will be allowed entry to oil loading ports. Chile's bunker market recovers from quake 2010 bunker sales likely to be 'similar or better' than 2009 volumes. FOBAS debunks ISO 8217:2010 claims Most fuels in the market today would meet revised standard, no 'entry into force' date as adoption is voluntary. IBIA certifies first Bunker Graduates Bunker Cargo Officer Course has been developed in consultation with the MPA. Supplier 'suspends' offshore deliveries in Fujairah Reports say ENOC has told customers that it is 'temporarily' pulling out. Key ports end week largely soft Demand 'above average' in Hong Kong, traders say. Bunker Holding posts profit in 'crisis' year Retains volume and increase its market share in the fiscal year 2009/2010, says Vice CEO. Dan-Bunkering celebrates staff's silver jubilee International Sales Manager Søren Høll's contributions recognised. Peninsula eyes 1 million mt sales in Japan, Korea Japanese and Korean bunker suppliers 'closely monitoring' company's impact. MRPL offers 380 cst cargo for August loading Two other Indian refiners found buyers for their 380 cSt and 180 cSt cargoes.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

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

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

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

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

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

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

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

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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

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

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.

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings 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

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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