BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 6, 2016

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Confusion: SCFI A-E rate up 5.6pc while Drewry's WCI soars 99pc G6 Alliance announces range of Asia-Europe schedule changes Top 22 North America ports see box traffic fall in March and April Rotterdam gets big first call/last call boost from 2M re-scheduling Average ship size calling at US east coast to rise 25pc, but slowly UPS warns shippers of delays when box VGM weigh-in rule applies July 1 LA/Long Beach truckers strike seeking an end to freelance status Australia's GDP grows 1.1pc, led by exports which alone rose 4.4pc Canada's GDP up 2.4pc as exports and consumers drive growth Swiss GDP up 0.1pc as exports lead what little growth there is Cartel activity could land European truck makers record fines Henan Civil Aviation Development Investment said to buy Hahn Airport DHL goes galactic, targets brave new world of space freight FAA certifications hold up Hawaiian air cargo expansion plans

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JUNE 5, 2016
DB Schenker sets up 100 pc-owned logistics entity in Myanmar Guidelines for evaluating/awarding tenders for shipbuilding, dry-docking & ship repair works issued SCI almost doubles net profit in 2015-16 UASC shareholders generally supportive of ongoing discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Coffee exports see Robusta-led growth India keen on developing port in Bangladesh JN Port records highest inter-terminal movement of trailers in May 2016 Port of Amsterdam & VCK Group break ground for fourth all-weather terminal PSA Terminals all set for SOLAS implementation Sagar port development to get rolling soon V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for excellence in cost management BIFA seeks to 'trailblaze' freight forwarder qualification Common user domestic terminal run by GSEC Ltd inaugurated at Raipur airport

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Three year contract lands in Downton net Betuwe: timetable change during construction work Oil and gas fuel GAC's expansion in Namibia New services and locations for Air Canada Cargo 9 million trucks in 29 years UK railfreight operator gets funds for new traction Four new faces adorning BVL board Textron Aviation reveals superior SETP performance Deep water quay open for business Logistics centre now fully let Sustainability award for agri-produce transport James and James appoints non-executive director US-Japan cargo JV launch in less than one month's time Straight from XI International Railway Forum in Sochi New subsidiary in Poland

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JUNE 3, 2016
US to crack down on water, air pollution violators Panama Canal expansion: bulker and tanker sector outlooks Panama Canal expansion: container sector outlook Marine insurers warn on slip and trip costs Jan De Nul USD2 billion deal to dredge Payra ICTSI's new Congo terminal to open in mid-June Shipbuilder DSME quiet on talk of more self-help Offshore specialist Otto Marine receives potential takeover offer Singamas heading for first-half loss of USD25 million Suezmax joint venture raises prospect of tanker mega merger Hyundai Merchant Marine to dilute affiliates' share holdings STX O&S customers concerned about ship deliveries Tramp container ships miss charter peak Capacity cuts and rate hikes see slight gain in Asia-Europe spot prices CIMC Enric terminates Sino Pacific Offshore & Engineering acquisition Frontline to use USD328.4 million China Exim loan for eight tankers Maersk signs three-year transport deal with RUSAL Tanker majors launch Suezmax info-sharing platform Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

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JUNE 3, 2016
Yngve Ruud appointed global head of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel Doomed BHS owes logistics companies £2.6m - with DHL topping the list G6 extends Asia-Europe Loop 6 suspension indefinitely to sustain freight rate gains Analysis: a CEVA IPO - will the stars line up or would fingers get burnt? No end in sight for Bangladesh congestion as garments fail to sail EU finally starts talks on aviation agreements with Gulf countries Interesting times for Cargolux as shareholder HNCA eyes Frankfurt-Hahn

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Great Lakes bulker gets underway Liberian Registry offers owners some cost savings help Ardent celebrates its first birthday Eastern delivers Z-Tech escort tug Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo LR provides AIP for HMD design LNG bunkering vessel Wartsila adds to its range of Genius services Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan

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JUNE 3, 2016
Construction project underway for Bellingham manufacturing facility Los Angeles port board Oks fiscal year 2016/17 budget Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter departing on mission to Arctic Ocean Independent review panel formed for Roberts Bank terminal project DOT awards grant funding for US border crossing projects

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JUNE 3, 2016
Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality? Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC urged to decide if major SOLAS breakthrough gets a shot LA port approves fiscal-year budget to fund ongoing expansion Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates strengthen Trucking hiring shrinks as warehousing continues gains Congo terminal first of four to open in ICTSI global expansion Air cargo traffic rises, but demand still soft Singamas issues profit warning for first half as demand, prices fall GRIs, capacity cuts keep Asia-Europe spot rates up Maersk signs transport deal with Russian aluminum giant

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground. Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive' New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon. Liberian Registry feels owners pain Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate. Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV. Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end. STX France yard blocked by workers French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder. Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each. Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant. Suilven salvage to cost $20m Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax. Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger. Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards. CSDC changes both chairman and name The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation. Olympic keeps targeting renewables OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification. Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day. Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry. UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard. HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing. MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia. Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations. Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping. Boa Offshore adds more bonds Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018. Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors. St Helena heading to Channel Islands? Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport. Noble Group plans discounted rights issue Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer. Marine MLPs mount share price recovery Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC praises West Coast terminal effort to ease VGM compliance Commentary: Windmills, world trade and the environment Power Edison looks to deliver batteries by truck, rail or barge HMM reduces ownership stake of affiliates U.S. trade deficit trending down Global food-import bill to tumble to 7-year low Executive Moves: SCCC, XPO Logistics and ICS UASC: Owners 'generally supportive' of merger discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Maersk to transport aluminum for Russian producer FTR: Class 8 orders stabilize after fourth-month decline U.S. to ban trade of ivory across state lines AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic slide continues in May West Coast terminals to continue weighing containers after July 1 SOLAS implementation Bezos: Amazon looking to supplement parcel carriers, not replace them

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JUNE 3, 2016
West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan Poor demand in West Japan. Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering. TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23 The buyer was Gulf Petrochem. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18. SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding. Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Warsaw

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

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

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

Washington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

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

CRUISES

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

Los Angeles

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

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

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

CRUISES

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

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

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

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

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

Szczecin/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

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

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

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

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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