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BRIEFS

February 10, 2016

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North American intermodal container movement up 2.8pc in 2015 UTi opens multimodal hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh to link, Europe, US East-West box shipping rates to decline in 2016 & volatility to remain: Drewry Poland continues to be Europe's No 1 trucker by volume East and Southern Africa box traffic rises 9pc a year since 2010 FedEx relocates to larger station in Nanjing to ramp up sorting Port of Virginia signs 40-year lease on Richmond terminal Best Buy will no longer ensure certified recyclers get electronic waste Despite shift to Dubai World Central, DXB cargo volume up 3.4pc Kansas City International Airport cargo volume up 1.4pc in 2015 WFS win JFK job - first-ever cargo handling for Japan Airlines Brussels Airport enjoys 7.8pc cargo surge in 2015 to 489,000 tonnes

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
LNG shipping rates seen remaining under pressure in 2016 Maiden coastal RoRo service flagged off from Chennai Port Safety of Life at Shore 1.5 lakh t of onion being exported every month Grape exports double from a year ago Maruti Suzuki exports Baleno to Japan for first time JNPCT extends Direct Port Deliveries facility to all ACP clients DICT excelling in providing reefer services Govt reviewing regulations to boost infra investment Highways Ministry to invite tenders from steel producers India may impose 10 pc safeguard duty on aluminium India presents a great opportunity for investors: Finance Minister Iron ore exporters demand removal of export duty

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Creating more space for boxes Short sea specialist opts for Black EBRD funding new vehicles in Turkmenistan Kaplan Fox announces Air China settlement Dangerous goods declaration still problematic Maximising warehouse space Thilo Schäfer co-managing Leisure Knorr-Bremse acquires TMD Friction Singapore obtains majority stake in Airbus subsidiary Will VGM cause trade disruption? Growing need for cooling perishables New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard comes closer New train between Hamburg and Gottingen Guadeloupe welcoming bigger vessels Yusen strengthens management set-up New logistics facility reinforces CDG

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Fake TWIC card makers stir US port security concerns The arrest of two men for allegedly making fake ID cards used to access terminals at the Port of Los Angeles has uncovered potential security threats at America's ports. Brian Allen Dunmore was arrested on 3 February by agents with the... Comment: Is the dirty tanker market in for another strong year? IHS Maritime & Trade believes the tanker market is in for another strong but volatile year. The expected Worldscale (W) rate drop occurred and even though Worldscale rates are reasonable, actual earnings are lower. The low... Is the dirty tanker market in for another strong year? IHS Maritime & Trade believes the tanker market is in for another strong but volatile year. The expected Worldscale rate drop occurred and even though Worldscale rates are reasonable, actual earnings are lower. The low bunker and overall operational and capital costs should see owners remain in the positive. As... CSCL Indian Ocean safely berthed after refloating The 19,000 teu CSCL Indian Ocean reached a berth at Hamburg's Predoehlkai this morning following its successful refloating last night by 12 tugs under favourable tidal conditions. The ultra-large vessel, which was grounded on the River Elbe some... Renewal key to P&I clubs' ambitions, says Standard & Poor's Protection & Indemnity (P&I) clubs have been warned that the upcoming 2016/17 renewal will be a litmus test for their ability to achieve their wider aims. Speaking in London to an audience of senior management from across the international Group of P&I Clubs, Standard & Poor's insurance ratings director Mark Nicholson said that the... Polarcus to book USD242 million impairment charge against assets Dubai-based seismic services vessel owner Polarcus Limited is to book a USD242 million non-cash impairment charge against its assets in its final quarter 2015 (1Q15) results, due on 29 February. The company started the process to look at the valuation of its assets in its books after the Financial Supervisory Authority... Dredgers to aid rescue of CSCL Indian Ocean Several dredgers have been chartered to help refloat the grounded container ship CSCL Indian Ocean. The vessel went aground on 3 February on the river Elbe near Lühesand about 30 km from Hamburg. The re-floating operation is being carried out by Boskalis' subsidiary SMIT, in co-operation with Kotug, under the responsibility of... Royal IHC and DEME in EU deepsea mining project Called 'Blue Nodules', the EU project will also involve 12 other European industry and research organisations apart from Netherlands-based shipbuilder and offshore innovator Royal IHC and Belgian dredging and offshore giant DEME in a consortium aimed at sustainable harvesting of polymetallic nodules from the... German bulker insolvencies piling up Insolvency filings for bulk carriers under German ownership and management have surged over the last week, as court documents show. Hamburg-based shipowner Reederei Oskar Wehr had insolvency proceedings opened against its ship asset holding Wehr Bulkcarriers and eight one-ship companies. In total 12 of... 'Lost decade' for public shipping sector Despite all of the deals, financial engineering, hope and hoopla, the US-listed shipping sector has actually shrunk in value over the past decade, according to a new data analysis by IHS Fairplay. At the close of trading on 8 February - yet another day... US foresees potential "black box" changes in wake of El Faro Stricter standards governing the use of voyage data recorders on commercial vessels may be necessary based on what's so far known in the investigation into the sinking of the El Faro, according to the US Coast Guard. The TOTE Maritime-operated ro-ro vessel, which went missing on...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Air cargo in India set to take off as the economy grows and carriers expand services XPO Logistics decides to keep Con-way full-truckload unit to capitalise on growing US-Mexico traffic CSCL Indian Ocean finally refloated after running aground in the Elbe Analysis: CH Robinson and UPS could be safe havens for investors in a volatile market Here's how we should re-think the value chain YTO Express and SF Airlines plan more cargo flights from Beijing

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
OSD develops new series of tractor tugs Foss VP honored as Diversity Champ Eidesvik gets first offshore wind sector contract Surge in demand for biotech based antifouling agent ICS releases latest flag state performance table Fratelli Neri takes delivery of Damen ASD tug Harvey Gulf newbuild to have Cathelco BWTS Giant box ship towed into Hamburg

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Crowley marks christening of second LNG-ready tanker Port Angeles Port Commissioners take steps to fill District 2 position Department of Commerce releases international trade numbers for 2015 Global Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes Diana Shipping Oks charters for three dry bulk vessels

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Floating storage required amid bulging onshore inventories It is a good time to be a vessel owner, says Vitol's Bake Tankers to benefit from cheap oil Days of oil at $60 per barrel are now over, say industry experts at International Petroleum Week A weight on their minds Compulsory container weighing comes into force in less than six months' time. Eagle Bulk Shipping reaches new waiver extension until February 23 Lenders agree to temporarily lower minimum liquidity requirement in exchange for receiving missed $3.9m loan payment Avance Gas sees 2015 profit more than double High US exports combined with robust Asian demand boosts coffers for the spot market player 'China effect' passes by tankers Slowdown is not affecting China's appetite for oil imports Newbuilding investments up by $8bn in 2015 Ultra large containerships dominate orderbook, which grew by a further 2.3m teu Polarcus to record $242m fourth quarter impairments Norwegian financial authority scrutinises oil service industry asset values Odessa posts big fall in cargo volume Ukrainian seaport blames poor performance in January on political and foreign policy factors and global trends CSCL Indian Ocean refloating successful Operation required 12 tugs and was led by Smit Salvage Lapse in 'safety culture' contributed to loss of seafarer on Cape Splendour Australian Transport Safety Board issues safety advisory Get ready for a difficult year in ship financing Precious Shipping chief executive Khalid Hashim sees limited options to recapitalise for dry bulk owners in 2016, and bankers less willing to 'pretend and extend' Tough dry bulk market deepens Precious Shipping's loss Lower rates pinch daily average vessel earnings by 23% Port of New York and New Jersey 2015 cargo volumes rise 10% Loaded container imports boost throughput at east coast's busiest port Yard Talk \| The five most popular newbuilding types in 2015 ULCVs top Clarksons table, while all crude tanker segments draw large investments

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Obama budget would dramatically cut port funding, again Rise in improperly declared hazmat cargo highlights supply chain risk Ag exporters want US congressional inquiry into box-weight rule Imports expected to grow in first half after tumultuous first quarter CP to ask NS shareholders to pressure its board to consider merger offer Rail competition intense for even modest US intermodal growth Mega-ship refloated in Elbe River, but ship size concerns remain Traffic surges as Brazil's Itapoa increases capacity Panama exec on Nicaragua canal: There isn't enough cargo for both India public ports record modest container growth

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Dimensional pulls back from offshore owners Texas investment firm cuts Hornbeck stake from 8.5% to 7.5%; GulfMark shares down too. Rand Logistics unveils 'disappointing' loss Customer in bankruptcy protection blamed on surprise profitability slump. Clarsksons ups Avance, Arctic trims outlook Morkedal gets more positive on Oslo-listed LPG owner; Stavseth puts sector under review. Clarksons: offshore drilling at 30-year low Shipbroker drilling market report shows global working utilisation at 73% for offshore fleet. Vatican scammer convicted in London A fraudster who fleeced more than $100m out of Switzerland-based Allseas to be sentenced. Shipping plunges in global stock rout Scorpio Bulkers leads declining US shares; Japanese shipping index plunges. IEA holds view of slower oil growth Demand to slow in 2016, but tankers hope for an undershoot on forecast. Line of dry owners cut by Clarksons Platou Financial arm of major shipbroker resets its ratings on series of bulker owners. Eidesvik wins first windfarm contract Oslo-listed company signs deal with Siemens to secure nine-month employment for laid-up vessel. Lanhai supramax trio on offer at $21m Arrested Chinese bulkers to be auctioned this month following collapse of domestic coal group. Eagle Bulk clock wound on for two weeks Bulker owner given more time to hatch solution to liquidity problems. Hanjin Heavy adding Philippines workers Korean shipbuilder needs more staff to build ULC trio for CMA CGM. BDI down again amid liquidity warning Baltic Dry Index adds to losing sequence as Clarksons Platou Securities sets out recovery timetable. Solvang in game-changing fuel project New system installed on Norwegian LPGC shows NOx emissions can be chopped by more than half. Dutch cargoship breaks down off Orkney UK tug brings Schokland into port after it lost power over the weekend. Navig8 Chemical Tankers surges to profit London-based owner turns around 2014's Q4 net loss to post earnings of $9.1m as fleet grows. Franklin in third strike for Clarksons shares Investor extends its leading position in the giant shipbroker after double buy in January. Bangladesh plots first service to ASEAN country Thai delegation visits Dhaka in bid to open up route to Ranong. DeepOcean ends Volstad charter Eivind Volstad-led company rejects the termination and is set to claim damages. Seagulf splashes shipyard cash Sri Lankan group expanding operations through $40m investment with Malaysian partner. TUI powers to bigger cruise profit German group says earnings rise to $9m in first three months of its financial year. Avance stock dives after dividend switch Oslo-listed VLGC owner's shares hit hard after surprise revision to payout policy. Polarcus takes $242m impairment hit Restructuring seismic survey ship player booking non-cash charge in fourth quarter. Boa Offshore banks 50% yard refund Norwegian owner gets half of the cash owed from cancelled PSV newbuildings. CSCL Indian Ocean refloated in the Elbe Huge Chinese containership will now be inspected after five days stuck in German river. U-Ming bans fishing from ships after fatality Crew did not routinely take all the required safety precautions when working over the side. Big jump in incorrectly declared dangerous goods Tianjin port explosion one of the major reasons for increase as ports clamp down on safety, says Hapag-Lloyd Pan Ocean linked to Nisshin kamsarmax South Korean shipowner said to have beaten off competition from another seven owners.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Ag shippers detail container weight regulation concerns Port of Oakland details plan for handling OHT departure BWR: China-North Europe trade sees surge in skipped sailings Obama signs Coast Guard reauthorization bill Air China Cargo offers $50 million to settle class action U.S. steel exports fall 17.2% in 2015 MIQ Logistics opens global logistics facility in Kansas Logistics Park Kansas City undergoes further expansion Executive Moves: World Trade Center Miami and CEVA Logistics U.S. meat exports decline in 2015

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Regulators move forward on transport emissions standards EC will work with IMO toward adopting a mandatory global system to collect and report emissions from ships. NYMEX crude falls back under $30/b as oil complex weakens Oil futures declined Monday after Saudi Arabia showed no signs of a possible OPEC output cut.

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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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