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April 14, 2014

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Shipping costs to rocket as low-sulphur fuel mandates hit next year Container prices rise for first time in two years, vessels remain flat Russia has till July to fix US$2.2 billion customs trucking dispute Crowley to manage Accord to boost crew and technical management Oman maritime college purchases classroom shipboard simulators Amazon launches Dash barcode scanner for computer grocery shopping Sino-Kazakh border 2-month farm import value hits US$2.3 million Japanese shipbuilders lead way building 'green' ships of the future Temasek invests US$250 million in Shanghai Yupei warehousing giant American Airlines' March cargo increases 11.2pc, growth tops rivals Trucks highly vulnerable to thieves without prevention, says expert DB Schenker to handle logistics for Embraer parts in EMEA region Norbert Dentressangle Overseas expands presence at London Heathrow

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CFL Cargo stepping up international operations China ploughing more cash into railway infrastructure Cargolux sets daily aircraft utilization record Globe Express Services with new man for Asia Pacific Oslo airport welcomes new managing director Tough times for shippers on east-west trade lanes Hoyer to supply HEM gas station network until 2018 FAA considers Philippines safe again New north Pacific regional hub for FedEx Express Creation of SDV Fiji UNECE, EC and IRU promote ADR agreement in Algeria Shift of air cargo security responsibilities in UK Kranich rechnet mit Auftrieb New board member for Flughafen Zürich Umweltfreundlicher Bunker lohnt sich nicht WCI: rates expected to hold firm Mitsubishi enters container business with Grup TCP

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APRIL 11, 2014
Harley adds new tug to New York fleet Asymmetric hulled icebreaker nears completion Ezra receives LOA for Gunflint Project subsea work Damen gets order for shallow draft ASD tug April 11, 2014 Hoffer flow measurement systems gain NAVSEA approval AMC appoints James E. Caponiti President

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APRIL 11, 2014
Port of Longview inks option for propane/butane export terminal Port of Grays Harbor calls for manufacturing facility proposals Portland Merchants Exchange seeks scholarship fund applications Kalama Port Commission Oks lease deal for methanol plant US rail freight traffic count makes positive move for week

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APRIL 11, 2014
Very Large Crisis Coming Tanker owners are heading for trouble unless they stop ordering the biggest crude carriers Helsinki shipyard benefits from renewed interest in icebreakers Finnish and Russian orders for icebreakers offer promise for once struggling yard Capesize rates drop as supply builds in the Pacific Underlying demand will support a rebound in several weeks, brokers say GasLog eyes net proceeds of $95m from offering LNG carrier owner's fundraiser prices at $23.75 per share Globus Maritime returns to an annual profit Dry bulk owner says 2014 may be a key year for recovery Australia's refinery pain is product tankers' gain Shrinking refining industry down under boosts demand for seaborne imports Helsinki shipyard benefits from renewed interest in icebreakers Finnish and Russian orders for icebreakers offer promise for once struggling yard Nigeria frees British security guards detained in bunker-theft row Port2Port says employees held for 19 days must return to Africa next month for a hearing Polar Code will be delayed until 2017 at the earliest, says Norwegian official Talks stall at Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting at IMO in London Searching for the key to success Which lines were the winners and losers in 2013, who outperformed and by how much, and what will happen in 2014? Russia's growth divergence Container volume growth slowed last year, but still outpaces the global average Asian banks' cheap credit promotes overcapacity, says von Oesterreich Shipping finance giant HSH Nordbank will meet Brussels officials to discuss its future Data Hub: Trade Statistics Positive trade performance not accompanied by positive utilisation performance All together now Free to read: Commission calls for merger of Los Angeles and Long Beach ports Shortsea shipping's wake-up call Why squeezed profit margins add up to danger at sea GasLog agrees to buy another three BG LNG carriers Additional trio also chartered back to BG for six years Klein calls for new relationship between boxship owners and operators Head of ER Schiffahrt says old-style tonnage providers must become service partners Week on Wall Street \| April 11 BLOG Free to read: Investor pricing quibbles quash fundraisers Port security must stay on top of a changing world Recent developments highlight the need for ISPS to evolve, seminar hears

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APRIL 11, 2014
Tallink Q1 passenger totals fall 1% Estonia's largest privately owned company and the biggest ferry company in the Baltic, Tallink Grupp, recorded lower passenger totals in the first three months of 2014 compared with the previous year Mombasa vows to clear port of container freight stations Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is to relocate all container freight stations (CFSs) at Mombasa in an effort to decongest the port and make space for transhipment cargo Seaman Guard Ohio men ask court to drop charges Seafarers and counter-piracy guards from Advanfort's patrol vessel Seaman Guard Ohio yesterday petitioned the Madras High Court to have all charges against them dropped Ghana students to get improved engine training Maritime students at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Ghana will enhance their operational experience and skills with Kongsberg Maritime's K-Sim Engine simulator from next month Port2Port guards released on bail after 19 days Maritime security guards Vincent Haywood and Piers Eastwood have been released on bail by the High Court of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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APRIL 11, 2014
Broker Group Asks Congress for CSA Guidelines TUCSON, Ariz. - Legislation that would create a national "standard of care" for how freight brokers use federal safety data when hiring motor carriers will be introduced in Congress in about two weeks, the head of the Transportation Intermediaries Association said. A national standard of care is needed to provide clarity... Deadlock Continues on Baltimore ILA Pact A standoff continues between Baltimore port employers and the International Longshoremen's Association over a local contract covering non-containerized breakbulk and automobile shipments. ILA Local 333 struck for three days last October but resumed work after Arbitrator M. David Vaughn ruled the union had violated the no-strike clause in the ILA's coastwide... ILO Backs Protection for Abandoned Seafarers The International Labor Organization voted to support amending an international labor convention by requiring shipowners to provide financial security to compensate seafarers abandoned at ports away from their native countries. Representatives of seafarers, shipowners and governments approved the amendments to the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention without opposition at a Geneva meeting... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Fall Post-GRI Spot container freight rates measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index were mixed this week, as the Asia-Europe lane observed declines while the Asia-U.S. route saw gains. The SCFI for North Europe dropped 6.9 percent in the week ending April 11. Full-size image Asia-Europe rates fell by about $85 per TEU for the... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 11 Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. While general rate increases achieving 75 percent of the intended increase are regarded as acceptable by the carriers, industry observers say even that... Railroads Promise End to Intermodal Delays TUCSON, Ariz. - Intermodal service delays at Union Pacific Railway and CSX Transportation will end in roughly two to four weeks following a harsh winter that wrecked havoc on the railroads' networks, rail representatives said at a conference on April 10. UP increased its intermodal business in the first quarter even... NTSB Team Investigating Deadly FedEx Crash National Transportation Safety Board investigators are working to determine why a truck driver crossed a highway median and slammed into a charter bus, killing 10 people yesterday. A "multi-disciplinary" team led by Highway Safety Investigator Robert Accetta left for the accident scene in Orland, Calif., early today, according to the federal... Etihad Close to Deal for Alitalia Stake Etihad Airways is on the verge of buying a 49 percent stake in Italy's financially troubled national airline Alitalia in a move that would increase the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's access to Europe's second largest air freight market. Talks between the two airlines were close to breakdown earlier this week over Etihad's... Bipartisan Senate Group Seeks Six-Year US Highway Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will pursue a six-year transportation bill that will to tap tax reform to pay for highways and restore the Highway Trust Fund to solvency, senior committee members said April 10. "We have worked to act across party lines before the highway trust fund cannot... ICTSI to Upgrade Iraq's Port of Umm Qasr International Container Terminal Services, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ICTSI (M.E.) JLT, has signed an agreement with General Company for Ports of Iraq to operate, develop and expand container facilities at the Port of Umm Qasr. "The contract grants ICTSI the rights to manage and operate the existing container facility at Berth... Osaka Container Trade Hits Record High The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Osaka in western Japan rose 3.5 percent in 2013 from a year earlier to a record high of 2.194 million 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs), according to preliminary figures released by the Osaka municipal government. The 2013 number was 21,000 higher than...

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APRIL 11, 2014
Seawolf sets sights A campaign to expand Heidmar's VLCC pool, Seawolf Tankers, appears to be gaining momentum. VLCCs dive into pool Two of the fifteen vessels that Euronav acquired from Maersk Tankers have formally enrolled in the Tankers International (TI) VLCC pool. Street applauds GLOG GasLog watched its stock gain traction in early trading Friday after pricing shares linked to its latest follow-on equity offering. Cape hope amid spot gloom A crash in the capesize spot market this week has left period rates at more than double spot levels. Fire hits Grimaldi ferry The crew of a Grimaldi ro-ro/containership were rescued after their vessel caught fire yesterday off the coast of West Africa. Cape prices defy crash Crashing capesize spot rates have failed to dent buyers' enthusiasm in the second hand market in which values continue to rise. Frontline 2012 to shine John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has been tipped for a sharp rise in first quarter profitability thanks to a strong crude tanker spot market. CSC Nanjing delisted CSC Nanjing Tanker has become the first Chinese state controlled company to be delisted after racking up four straight years of losses. Uni-Asia boss to retire Uni-Asia Holdings is under new management after its long-serving chief executive officer and co-founder called time on his career. Subsea ambitions We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Swissco to double up Swissco Holdings' venture into the rig owning arena should see the company double earnings straight away, analysts say. Window ajar, not closed Shipowners hoping to raise cash for the first time in the capital markets will find the IPO window is still open - but it will be more difficult to climb through than it has been of late. Keppel can take stake Keppel Offshore & Marine has the option to buy a 10% stake in Titan Petrochemical as part of a new shipyard management agreement between the pair. Goldman ups Dynagas stake Goldman Sachs Asset Management has increased its strong position in George Procopiou's Dynagas Partners by taking a batch of securities worth over $5m. Crude looks sweet in Q1 Recovery in the crude tanker market will see widespread first quarter profitability for the first time in four years, Evercore Partners says. Star wins bank finance KfW IPEX-Bank has teamed up with Credit Agricole and DNB to fund Star Cruises' latest cruiseship newbuilding in Germany. Oz coal ports spared Australia's main coal exporting facilities in Queensland are expected to avoid the worst of tropical cyclone Ita. Huxley rules out VL orders Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong has no plans to join the VLCC newbuilding craze following the sale of its oldest tanker this week. Ezra suffers in Q2 Ezra Holdings has reported a 33% decline in its 2014 second quarter profit despite revenues increasing year-on-year by 22%. ICTSI in Iraq deal International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has tied up with the Iraqi Port Authority to help expand Umm Qasr. Nissos Amorgos spill battle Read the latest news about the landmark legal dispute and catch up on the backstory of one of the most controversial tanker pollution incidents. Globus remains upbeat Investors appear to be growing increasingly concerned about the near-term future of the dry-bulk market but the chief executive of Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime is confident that freight rates will rise in the months ahead.

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APRIL 11, 2014
Railroads, shippers spar at STB hearing During the Surface Transportation Board's April 10 hearing on service issues, railroad officials took issue with the proposed competitive switching plan, saying it would equate to a "perpetual winter" for railroads. Shippers take issue with CP toxin rule The American Chemistry Council and two other groups have called for an injunction to stop Canadian Pacific Railway's "arbitrary, unilateral and illegal" rule that nearly bans the shipment of chlorine and other toxic chemicals starting Monday. Rail agency to propose crew-size standards The Federal Railroad Administration said it will soon propose a rule setting minimum crew sizes for rail operations and requiring two-person crews on trains transporting crude oil. Marine Hull insurance losses at record low in 2013 The International Union of Marine Insurance said the percentage of hull "total losses" fell to a record low last year, following a marginal increase in 2012, and said this continues a 15-year trend of reduced total losses. CMA CGM offers weekly shuttle between Jamaica, Haiti Dachser gets big revenue boost in 2013 Houston to fund deeper container terminals HSH Nordbank: No shipping recovery before 2015 WiseTech Global adds functionality to handle Japan's filing rules Weekly GRI roundup

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APRIL 11, 2014
Bunker prices down in Houston Good demand and avails reported at the US Gulf port. Brazilian police raid Petrobras's headquarters As part of a money-laundering probe. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Middle East markets stable Suppliers quoting for IFO in Durban. Bunker markets soft as holiday season approaches Tight avails in Rotterdam. 'No 2014 recovery' for shipping sector Major lender points to 'persistently tense situation in the shipping sector'. WFS: Change at the top Stebbins makes way for Kasbar at board level. New power source applicable to shipping US company claims breakthrough with production of non-polluting energy. Dealing with the unintended consequences of progress New efficient engine designs at higher risk of corrosion from sulphuric acid. Six vessels held after failing UK Port State Control Inspections None of March detentions was for bunker fuel violations. Hybrid fuel to undergo months of sea trials 'Diesel and glycerol mix will be targeted at mid-sized commercial vessels'. Spill disrupts shipping at Richards Bay Environmentalists question size of spill. Week ends with Asian bunker prices down Supplies at Tokyo Bay were limited. Two ships arrested in Singapore Vessels were detained mid-week. Boxship makes bunkering debut at Russian port Russian player plans to add more anchor points for bunkering at Zarubino. Offshore company buys multipurpose bunker vessel Vessel to feature new design concept. LNG bunkers 'makes sense' in suitable regions, says Bourbon Shipowners need to be 'very selective' when choosing newbuilding engine options, Jacques de Chateauvieux tells Bunkerworld. Danish firm bags award for fuel-saving ship design New design brings 45% bunker savings, according to naval architect. Mass flow meters trialled extensively Minister details run up to MPA announcement on MFM.

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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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