BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 28, 2010

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*Shipping News* Whale watching worth billions: study Whale-watching revenue topped US$2 billion in 2009 and is set to grow 10 per cent a year, according to a new study.

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CSCL levies US$400/FEU surcharge because of box shortage US prosecutors seek fraud charge launch against Agility MSC drops Asia-Europe imbalance surcharge until July 14 Industry plots 'roadmap' at supply-demand conference Wednesday CSAV American Express string calls at Charleston from Shanghai UN enlists Panama to stop container contraband trade Gulftainer sees rise in box traffic in UAE ports Rotterdam volume drops 10pc in 2009 to 9.7 million TEU SembCorp Marine launches new yard in Singapore Ningbo E-port adopts CargoSmart software cargo processing CP and DP World Vancouver sign productivity agreement TNT to inject US$5.5 million in Asia Road Network Lufthansa Cargo wants night flights - an end to bans Nigeria probes airlines' US$33 million debt to agencies Air Transport Services Group buys 3 Boeing 767-300s Royal Jordanian Airlines extends WFS Heathrow contract

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Allcargo brings in 1st LCL import consol to Ludhiana Awards launched for seafarers' welfare facilities Newbuildings entry pull down spot charter rates to five-yr lows Hindustan Cargo skillfully loads mammoth export consignment Jag Pavitra delivered to buyers Idled boxships down to just 380,000 TEUs IACS Council focuses on common rules & surveyor safety Low rates, oversupply to hit chemical carriers for a year MMTC floats tender to import RBD palmolein 19 pc growth logged in export of handicrafts in May Probe into chemical dumping by China MoS asks JNPT to submit corporatisation plan Maharashtra govt scripts port policy to develop 254 million tonnes more capacity Port officers' fed. draws up protest programme KoPT officers to join stir on July 5 Service tax on railway freight only from Jan. 2011 Transporters to pay dearly for losing goods under proposed Act Railways invites pvt. cos to develop terminals for auto, ancillary hubs Mega industrial park for Mohali cleared EoIs invited for non-Basmati rice purchase Spadework begun for India-EU labour mobility pact Board of Trade to meet in July

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JUNE 24, 2010
Loxx commences collaboration with new Italian partners Loxx, a German logistics service provider, has two new partners in Italy, commencing collaboration with Turin-based Sittam Piemonte for the Piedmont/Liguria region and the well-kno... NFI acquires Canadian logistics company IPD Global NFI, a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider offering logistics, distribution, transportation, intermodal and real estate services in the USA and based in Vineland NJ, h... Gefco extends services in Turkey The French logistics service provider Gefco is extending its logistics network in Turkey and now offers a 24 hours a day seven days a week service from its new warehouse in Ankara....

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JUNE 25, 2010
DSS Holdings on tanker newbuild spree McCain introduces legislation to repeal Jones Act Bourbon unveils $2 billion newbuilding plan Genco to acquire 16 Supramax bulkers for $545 million

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JUNE 25, 2010
Longview Port Commision eyes lease for steel facility Weekly rail freight numbers reach highest level for year Sea-Tac Airport earns top recycler honor Truck tonnage index drops during May Evergreen joining Wan Hai in new Hwa-Bei Strait service

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JUNE 25, 2010
Ships failed to act on distress calls A number of vessels ignored multiple distress flares and maydays from a sinking ship in the Channel last December How some ships responded to the incident State support preventing box sector consolidation State support is hindering box sector consolidation How some ships responded to the incident Lloyd's List speaks to operators of vessels in the area of Etoile des Ondes sinking Ships failed to act on distress calls Ships failed to act on crabber's distress calls MAIB document at no point names any ships said to have been in dereliction of duty Distress messages: Obligations and procedures Solas Chapter V Regulation 33

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JUNE 25, 2010
Bourbon selling 16 bulkers FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon told Fairplay today it will stay in drybulk shipping despite planning to sell 16 Supramax bulkers to Genco Shipping & Trading for $545M McCain seeks Jones Act repeal REPUBLICAN senator and former presidential candidate John McCain today introduced legislation to repeal Jones Act protections of US coastwise shipping trades US clean-up crews fear storm A CARIBBEAN low-pressure system intensifying today has a good chance of developing into a tropical storm that could worsen the Gulf of Mexico spill disaster N Korea said to bar shipping NORTH Korea has reportedly declared a shipping ban off a section of its West Coast, on today's 60th anniversary of the Korean War's opening shots NewLead growth spree continues NEWLEAD confirmed today that it will acquire five more bulkers from controlling shareholder Grandunion and is eyeing three more newbuildings IMO adopts Manila amendments THE IMO Diplomatic Conference in Manila today adopted major revisions to the 1978 Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention Red Sea spill mystery deepens EGYPT has said oil washed ashore in the Red Sea was either leaked by a tanker or was the result of oil seeping from the ground, IHS Global Insight reported today

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JUNE 25, 2010
Rail Intermodal Extends Volume Gain in June Exporter Pleads Guilty to Fraud McCain Seeks Jones Act Repeal Senate Confirms Pistole to Head TSA U.S. Steel Imports Rise in May Truckload Index Shows Freight Demand Cooling NY-NJ Port Authority Acquires Global Terminal Truck Tonnage Falls 0.6 Percent YRC Sells Part of Logistics Unit for $37 Million "K" Line America Names Saeki CEO FedEx Ground to Build Fifth Chicagoland Sort Station Aircraft Tax Would Hit Cargo, Says Airline Group Logistics Industry Faces Post-Crisis Challenges Shipowner Goldenport to Sell Shares German Ship Financiers Take a Break Three Lines Start Asia-Europe Sharing Agreement Keep Trust in the Trade Marketplace Finding Asia's Economy Collecting Damages for Piracy Losses Maritime Shipping Carriers Hold Off on Increasing Services Container Ship Demand Up; Hershey Sweetens Its Supply Chain An Early Peak Season for Shipping? NY-NJ Port Authority Buys Bayonne Land for Terminal Two Lines Launch Singapore-Malaysia-India Service Japanese Ship Orders Surge for Sixth Month in May Con-way Freight Cuts Deal with Cat Logistics Stevens Transport Buys 500 Heavy Trucks Evergreen, Wan Hai to Launch China-ASEAN Loop OOCL Hikes Asia-Europe Rates Nike Plans Costlier Air Freight to Meet Demand

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JUNE 25, 2010
Is keeping box supply shy of the equilibrium the new liner strategy? Some buyers who cannot obtain the product are willing to offer more, and sellers are always willing to accept a higher price: so says the law of supply and demand. It is fast becoming the new ocean carrier mantra. 'World Cup boost' for Safmarine Containers perform well for Braemar UASC to enter SE Asia/Australia trade FMC set for congressional hearing Virginia terminal handover set for July

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JUNE 25, 2010
Minerva pays out $111m for VLCC Andreas Martinos clinches deal for 320,000-dwt Daewoo newbuilding set for August delivery. AET orders at Samsung MISC-owned tanker firm pens over $270m deal for four suezmaxes at South Korean yard. NewLead buys five bulkers Michael Zolotas-led Greek spends $148m on GrandUnion ships with another three newbuilding additions possible. Shipping sages buoy Genco buys Analyst emails flood investor inboxes as Peter Georgiopoulos-led Genco makes $545m wave on Wall Street. Fairstar Heavy pockets $33m Dutch shipowner's CFO says capital market cash is key for heavy-lift outfits as investors launch Fairstar feeding frenzy. DOF Subsea grabs Aussie outfit Mons Aase-led shipping clan expands 'down under' after taking bite of Australian offshore player. Boskalis battles for BP berm Dutch shipowner facing class suspension just weeks after scoring Deepwater Horizon dredge deal. Tufton sells Eitzen Chemical stock Tufton Oceanic has cashed in around $4.5m worth of shares in Eitzen Chemical. SBM lands an extra $250m World's largest FPSO owner expands existing loan to help fund vessel construction. Alaska lowers cruiseship levy Controversial "head tax" cut following legal pressure from cruise association. Quotes of the week Peter G reveals the subtleties behind asking for cash as George Economou is in a distressed mood. Bourbon plans $2bn spending spree Offshore powerhouse will add an extra 144 newbuildings to take its fleet to 600 by 2015. Fjord1 orders LNG-fuelled ferry Norwegian owner signs $61.5m deal for country's biggest gas-powered ship at Fiskerstrand. Rieber gets funds for seismic pair Norwegian owner nets $70 to pay for two newbuilds snapped up earlier this month. New5 in Numb3rs Arthur Regan is in seventh heaven while George Economou wants a whopping $120m for a VLCC. Peter G bags 16 bulkers Genco's Peter Georgiopoulos beats George Economou to Setaf-Saget's supramaxes in $545m deal. CH Offshore lets AHTS go cheap Singapore-listed owner sells anchor handler to joint-venture company at $2m below broker's valuation. Goldenport to spend $85m John Dragnis says Greek owner eyeing both dry-bulk and container vessels as share offering hatched. APM clinches $865m port deal Maersk's terminals division to lease Portsmouth facility to Virginia Ports Authority for 20 years. IRISL facing EU ports ban Malta's foreign minister says new sanctions likely to bar Iranian vessels from European terminals. Hanjin shipyard hiring in Subic Korean-controlled Philippines yard recruits more than 400 welders ' but still needs 4,000-plus. Small tanker boost from Opec Crude cartel will ship an extra 160,000 barrels per day to 10 July, analyst says. SapuraCrest results leap Rohaizad Darus-led offshore contractor, in which John Fredriksen has a stake, sees profits jump 44%. Odfjell wins Tanzania drill deal Norwegian owner's new Daewoo-built rig bags $50m contract with Ophir Energy. Privatisation possible for WSF Washington state's governor exploring options for hiving off largest ferry fleet in the US. Robot recon for US wreck USCG sends ROV to bottom of Lake Champlain to assess fuel leak risk from tug that sank in 1963. Cheng Lie in expansion push Taiwanese intra-Asian liner operator is launching three new services and upgrading a China route. Lay-offs coming at Aker Phil US shipyard's boss warns that redundancies are inevitable as it searches for finance to build more tankers.

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JUNE 25, 2010
McCain bill would repeal Jones Act India considers easing cabotage laws FMC to report on one study; begins another German air cargo industry seeks night flights World Airways, Nigerian carrier expand partnership Two new board members for RILA VPA authorized to sign APM terminal lease N.Y.-N.J. port authority acquires 130 acres

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JUNE 25, 2010
Early trading sees variable prices in the Americas Increases seen in US Gulf and on the West Coast. Prices across Europe lack direction Rotterdam market 'very quiet'. Little movement in Fujairah market One player advising tight distillate avails in Fujairah. Players repeat their commitment to fuel efficiency Cutting emissions 'significantly' improves competitive edge, says MOL chairman. Sustainable Shipping announces award winners Prestigious awards in London celebrate companies making great strides to improve the environmental legacy of shipping. Verification service for 'Clean Shipping Index' 'Logical next step' to instill confidence in index ranking ships' environmental performance. External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V Bulker released after collision Hebei Loyalty was arrested after collision in Singapore bunker anchorage. Singapore IFO prices, demand weak Bunker prices at other key ports also soften, except for Busan. Refinery shutdown halves Taiwan bunker supplies Refinery to shut in June due to 'an accident', says company source. Ecuadorian bunker supplier expands bunker storage capacity Also set to take delivery of a new bunker tanker in August.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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