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December 1, 2014

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Asia-Europe Shanghai box rate fell 8.7pc last week to US$739/TEU West coast congestion surcharge withdrawn as phalanx of liners crumbles APM Terminals first to open for business at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 19,100-TEU CSCL Globe, world's biggest, named at HHI yard Low-sulphur fuel rule claims another victim as Transfennica ends service Port of Ningbo 2014 volume hits 16.9 million TEU by November 25 Cosco signs new deal with Piraeus Port to almost double container capacity HK needs to boost cross-border supply chain visibility to stay in the game Malaysia's Westports expects 5-10pc hike in revenues in 2015 Philadelphia docks biggest box ship yet - 8,089-TEU MSC Judith China's forwarders told to build international relationships to prosper Mombasa city defies Nairobi in levying import/export box tax to fix roads Hapag-Lloyd to issue US$311 million bond via Luxembourg Airplane lookalike party truck joins Hong Kong Airlines' 8th birthday German Fraport consortium wins concession for 14 Greek regional airports US west coast congestion boosts tranpac air cargo, ups Asia-Europe pricing

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NOVEMBER 30, 2014
DNV GL examines trends in container & bulk shipping Govt seeks alternative route for Sethusamudram ship channel Hanjin India expands agency network Rajive Kumar appointed Shipping Secretary Dip in Chinese demand drags down India's cotton exports Govt to make boxship docking cheaper Höegh Autoliners car carrier makes first trial call at Mumbai Port's Offshore Container Terminal State Environmental Appraisal Committee visits JN Port to expedite proposed SEZ project ACHAA opposes congestion surcharge Control overloading to boost revenues: CAG to Rlys Govt has to bear half of Mum-A'bad high-speed train project cost: Experts Rail container movement charges likely to go up BHEL to undertake Russian power projects worth INR 3K cr. Forex reserves drop by $ 672.4 m to $ 314.878 bn Indian, Chinese firms ink MoUs worth $2.5 bn INR ends sharply weak at 62.02 on firm dollar Moody's projects Q2 growth at 5.3 pc JBS Academy publishes books on Customs clearance & port management SAARC countries sign energy cooperation deal WTO member countries question subsidy for sugar exports BBC Chartering's Low Sulphur Surcharge Project Cargo Network announces record attendance for 4th Annual Summit Terex crane facilitates ease of operations at project site

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Industry stalwart moves into CIO role at Railinc Man overboard at SAL New extension of the Russian TIR guarantee pact Emes launches intra Black Sea service Kerry expands UK supply chain team DHL extending pan-European day-definite service network Belgian royals honour PSA chairman L.I.T. steps up Scandinavia services New traction for FECR Air Canada Cargo - more capacity to Golden Gate and beyond Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA Private railway start-up in Finland UASC names first ever LNG-ready ULCV Verlagerung der Schifffahrtsrouten - Richtungswechsel UK providing safety and security recommendations to Brunei Hermes Transport bonding with Intralog and Richard EU anti-piracy naval mission extended until 2016

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Bremerhaven invests for car export surge Bremerhaven port is undergoing major construction to serve Germany's growing finished vehicle exports, driven by demand in China and North America. Throughput volumes at the leading ro-ro port are expected to total 2.3M cars this year, up from 2.1M in 2013. Local terminal operator BLG Logistics Fund managers hold off over oil jitters As Asian stocks in the oil and gas sector take a beating, North American fund managers are passing up cheap stock valuations as they await greater clarity on oil prices. While oil and gas stock prices have collapsed globally by 30-50% in the last two months on falling oil prices, fund managers are MISC sells $66.28M stake in port operator Malaysian state-run shipowner MISC has sold its 15.73% equity in port operator NCB Holdings (NCB) to MMC Ventures (MMCV) for a cash consideration of MYR221.98M ($66.28M). MISC stated that the disposal follows the company's initiatives to divest or exit its non-core, non-energy related businesses BHIC to design and construct six frigates Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Boustead HI (BHIC) has received a letter of award to design and construct six units of second-generation patrol vessels (Frigate-class) with littoral combat capabilities for the government of Malaysia. The contract was offered to a joint venture between BHIC and ICTSI to increase Manila capacity International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) plans to expand yard capacity at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the company said on 27 November. The move looks set to ease ongoing concerns about capacity at Manila where there have been severe congestion problems in the past Taiwan container fleet index launched Taiwan Strait Containerized Freight Index (TWFI), co-developed by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) and Xiamen Shipping Exchange (XSE), was launched on yesterday. With the aim of demonstrating the demand-supply and climate index of container shipping across mainland China and Taiwan, the index

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
OSI to provide ECPINS-W for Ship-to-Shore Connector Interpol issues Red Notice for former shipyard owner Royal IHC launches a Subsea 7 pipelayer Billionaire orders a second mega yacht at Kleven Former OW Bunker traders staff new Dan-Bunkering office November 28, 2014 ExxonMobil helps operators meet lubrication challenges

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Port of Astoria marks start of 5-year dredging project CMA CGM Group to purchase German short sea/logistics firm Sulpher regulations enforcement group adding number of new members US rail freight traffic posts up/down week Alaska Airlines boosting PNW menu through partnership with SkyWest

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Asia-Europe rates fall for a fourth week, erasing November price push Carriers delay next week's planned GRIs as the spot market remains weak NordLB shipping losses rise despite threefold growth in earnings The German bank's exposure increased although it cut the number of ships on its books Strike Club imposes 5%-10% rate hikes for 2015 Release call set at 30% as claims climate worsens Copenhagen Malmö Port launches öresund shuttle Daily barge service will reduce movements of cargo by road EU navies extend Somalia piracy mission for two years Shipowners welcome the decision, saying east Africa pirates are down but not out Debottlenecking and productivity drives will raise Rio Tinto's iron ore output Mining giant halts Silvergrass mine but predicts growth out of Pilbara Sulphur rules claim another casualty as Transfennica ends Spain-north Europe ferry service Brussels emissions legislation kills off European Union-backed bid to shift freight from road to sea

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Nov. 28 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in November, December and January, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Maersk Line intends to raise rates on cargo from all Far East origins to Middle East... EU vessel emissions rule draws ire of shipowners The European Union has agreed a regulation compelling all ships sailing in its waters to monitor their carbon emissions, and it immediately drew criticism from shipowner bodies for complicating, and possibly jeopardizing, ongoing efforts to reach a global accord. The EU's new rule includes a mechanism for monitoring, reporting and checking... Cosco Pacific gets nod for $285 million investment in Piraeus container terminal The port of Piraeus has approved a long delayed-agreement with Cosco Pacific under which the Hong Kong-based company will invest a further 230 million euros ($285 million) in container facilities at Greece's largest port. Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific, which won a 35-year concession to operate two of the port's three container... Ports forum makes headway in tackling Manila congestion HONG KONG - There is optimism that the congestion choking the port of Manila since February may finally be addressed after Philippine government officials and the shipping industry came together in the capital to tackle the crippling problems. At a high level Manila Ports Forum hosted by cabinet secretary Jose Rene... Trade facilitation deal finally reached by WTO members HONG KONG - The World Trade Organization's trade measures approved this week in a historic agreement could cut the cost of trade by up to 15 percent, boost the global flow of goods, accelerate economic growth and add up to 20 million new jobs, most of them in developing nations. An... UASC names industry's first LNG-ready mega-ship HONG KONG - United Arab Shipping Co. today named the industry's first-ever liquefied natural gas-ready ultra-large container vessel at Ulsan in Korea, with Sajir becoming the first of 17 vessels ordered by the carrier. Sajir will begin operating on the Asia-North Europe route after delivery, the line said in a statement.... SCFI latest: Trans-Pacific spot rate plunge erases all GRI gains The busiest U.S. port complex, Los Angeles-Long Beach, handles more than 14 million 20-foot container units of cargo each year.HONG KONG - Shipping lines on the trans-Pacific saw all gains made by the Nov. 15 general rates increases fall away as the spot rate plunged $253 per 40-foot container in... Port congestion here to stay, MOL executive says MOL is a member of the G6 Alliance.HONG KONG - There will be no speedy solution to the congestion that is creating bottlenecks at ports around the world as terminals battle to cope with growing trade and surges in container volume. Stanley Smulders, senior vice president for Asia-Europe and West Africa... OOCL joins the list of carriers withdrawing congestion surcharges HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) became the latest carrier to postpone a port congestion surcharge for cargo entering North America via West Coast gateways, reversing a decision to impose the levy announced just days ago. OOCL has put on hold a West Coast port congestion surcharge.With carrier schedules...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Sizing up a broking giant Clarksons has offered investors a flavour of its potential profit power following its $441m takeover of RS Platou as the scale of the enlarged company became clearer. Atlantic sinks in Q3 Atlantic Offshore has seen its third quarter bottom line turn red. Costamare shortlisted Boxship power Costamare has been shortlisted for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned ultra-large containerships (ULCs). New Swedish pool formed Sister companies Concordia Maritime and Stena Bulk have introduced a new pool for four products tankers. Dof fixes five Norway's Dof group has fixed five platform supply ships (PSVs) on long-term deals. Fitness test failed Bangladesh has found no suitable vessels to launch a new coastal shipping service to India. Alternative lifestyles We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. NCA arrests Ingvild The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has arrested a cargoship owned by bankrupt operator Storesletten Rederi. ESSA orders in China Mexican salt exporting giant Exportadora de Sal SA de CV (ESSA) has placed an eco newbuilding order in China. Global Carriers cuts loss Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has reduced its third quarter loss as it fights delisting in Kuala Lumpur. Maersk Broker to join the fun Maersk Broker is considering joining in the wave of mergers and acquisitions which is reshaping the European shipbroking scene. Three-year high The Baltic Exchange's Clean Tanker Index has reached its highest point for three years in an improving products market. Flex sees red John Fredriksen takeover target Flex LNG has posted a small loss for the third quarter as it seeks charterers for its two newbuildings. Sales boost Daiichi view A raft of asset sales appears to be paying off for Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo. OW meetings delayed Creditors will have to wait another two months to enter talks over collapsed Danish group OW Bunker's Asian debts. OPEC boosts tankers OPEC's decision not to cut production to prop up the oil price means investors should turn to the tanker market, analysts say. Deutschland trip axed A lack of new investors has led to the cancellation of a round-the-world voyage for bankrupt German owner Peter Deilmann's Deutschland. First for Rolls-Royce UK designer Rolls-Royce has won a deal to design a new type of offshore vessel for Norway's Myklebusthaug Management. Subsea 7 shares go Offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has cancelled shares worth $39.25m after a series of buybacks. Ro-ro route axed Dutch owner Transfennica has blamed new low-sulphur fuel rules for the dropping of its route between Spain, the UK and Belgium. Jinhui doesn't disappoint Jinhui Shipping has reported a loss of $15.7m for the third quarter as forecast at the beginning of November. Forex losses dent WWS World Wide Supply, the fledgling Norwegian PSV start-up, has posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 76.7m ($11m) for the third quarter. UASC names first of 17 United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has named the first of 17 pioneering containership newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Icon Offshore profit slides Icon Offshore has reported a 15% decline in third quarter net profit on the back of lower utilisation and vessel disposals. Vogemann's reef fine H Vogemann has been handed an $840,000 bill by US authorities for damages caused to a reef off Hawaii by one of its ships.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Newsflash: Carriers postpone surcharges

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NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Crew arrested in Singapore for stealing bunkers Stolen fuel worth roughly $44,000. Gazpromneft: Direct-to-vessel bunker sales up CEO reveals plans to develop a new market sector in LNG bunkering. Why we don't like ECAs There were several reasons why we thought ECAs may not be a good idea. FortisBC forks out $5 million to help build two LNG-fuelled ferries Vessels are for Seaspan Ferries. New roles in London for two OW Bunkers UK traders UK office one of several subsidiaries where employees were left in limbo. Banks and private funds approach OW creditors Deutsche Bank and private fund SC Lowy named as two players offering to 'buy' OW debt. India: Extend tax-free period for bunkers Six months is not long enough, say Indian ship owners. OW: Creditors meeting postponed 'Disappointing' development, says trade source with exposure to the OW collapse. ICS highlights shipping's CO2 progress to UN climate conference Stresses that any MBM that might be linked to the Green Climate Fund should be a matter for IMO. ECA rules blamed as another shipping route is axed 'Transfennica has decided to cease its Ro-Ro service between Bilbao, Portsmouth and Zeebrugge.' Crude oil prices 'could fall to $55 a barrel' No return to $90 a barrel 'any time soon', says analyst as prices tumble in bunker hubs. Authority issues renewal reminder for bunker certificate Most certificates based on P&I insurance need renewal before February 20, 2015. Trident Alliance grows stronger 14 shipping companies join alliance weeks ahead of new ECA regulations. World's first 'LNG-ready' box vessel named Vessel also fitted with approved ballast water treatment system and cold ironing system, says owner. More worries over proposed EU MRV scheme SSA and FSA join chorus of concerns over the pending EU MRV scheme. ICS 'disappointed and concerned' over EU's MRV scheme Inclusion of cargo data in the EU regulation will need to be handled with 'particular sensitivity', it says. New clause adds 'safety-net' against defaulted bunker bills BIMCO's Bunker Non-Lien Clause for Time Charter Parties seeks to reduce vessel arrests.

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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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