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BRIEFS

January 12, 2016

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Tianjin blast has less impact on insurance than fall in commodity prices APM Terminals takes over Petlim Turkish container port in Izmir China may well have a 'hard landing' amid credit bubble, says Marc Faber Dark days ahead for container shipping, say Drewry analysts Dairy giant Fonterra exports record volumes, but 2016 outlook glum S&P cuts Hong Kong's Noble Group rating to junk after Moody's downgrade Great Lakes and Seaway carriers expect another bleak year Women in Trucking contracts MindShare Strategies to build skills IATA: Carriers must brace for air cargo surge when July box weigh-ins apply Air China to buy six Boeing 777-00ERs for less than US$2.05 billion Forward Air shares are given sell rating by Zacks Investment Research Slowdown in China's manufacturing output drags down air cargo demand in Asia

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JANUARY 11, 2016
BIMCO's analysis of the shipping market in 2015 & looking forward East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates Go-slow continues to impact operations at NSICT JN Port does well in a challenging 2015 Krishnapatnam Port Co. inks agreement with govt of Andhra Pradesh & Petrogas Pvt. Ltd for setting up a LNG Regasification Terminal Work on Sagar deep sea port project to commence in March: Gadkari DFC likely to award contracts worth INR 10K cr. by March Highway Ministry to use aircraft to observe projects Devaluation of yuan to make imports from China cheaper: Sitharaman INR plunges on heavy dollar demand IVRCL bags contracts worth INR 351 cr. in Karnataka

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ITJ exclusive: Stern replaces Kunz China planning high-speed freight train Seasoned executive joins NGL ITF turns its eyes on Portland BBC Chartering sets up shop in London UAE: rail operator and forwarder ink pact Aeromexico nonstop Mexico-Narita Expanded intermodal facility in Gdynia EU splashing out on plethora of projects Port of Vienna implements managerial change Fatal West Atlantic crash near Norwegian border Decline in airfreight volumes bottoms out Senior advisor for Röhlig Resigning but remaining Rising demand for transport to Scandinavia Myanmar concession awarded to Kerry China's NDRC fining international shipping companies

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JANUARY 11, 2016
SK Shipping seen as stable SK Shipping, South Korea's third biggest shipping company, has maintained its credit rating at A2- by the Korea Ratings Corporation. Since December 2013, when it was downgraded from A2 to A2-, SK Shipping has maintained that rating, a positive sign considering that its two bigger compatriot peers, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai... Regulation insight: Steadying the ECDIS course As 2015 drew to a close, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) unveiled statistics revealing that more than half of the world's international trading fleet was living with electronic chart information display systems (ECDIS). Figures indicate that 58% of vessels are using an electronic navigation chart (ENC) service on the... XSI secures order for first chemical tanker China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The contract also... Transpacific ship sizes on a steady upward trend, says maritime analyst No increase in South Korean port fees Container freight rate fall slows in November United Ocean Enterprises files for bankruptcy protection Bergen port asks ships to relocate due to air quality problems Australian trade union cleared of crime but tactics questioned Australian union supporters on a march. Greek shipowner debuts ethylene tankers Othoni, first in Eletson's newbuild programme liquefied ethylene carriers Tanzania denies suspension of USD10 billion mega-port project President Jakaya Kikwete held a ground breaking ceremony in October. MR spot rates to ease in near term Tanker market expected to have another strong showing. XSI secures order for first chemical tanker China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The...

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JANUARY 11, 2016
IATA puts on brave face and believes decline in air freight demand is bottoming out Drone testing zooms to next stage as Matternet begins trials with payloads 'Reckless' orders for ULVCs by carriers to blame for boxship charter market crash HGV training firm launches Young Truckers campaign to inspire next generation Using fewer ports can mean cost saving and efficiency gains for shippers

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Horizon to build two Tier IV escort tugs for McAllister Cat twin fin propulsion system wins prestigious Platts award Pioneer takes delivery of second Green Dolphin LNG fueled bulkers are a double first for DNV GL Vard Promar delivers its first ship ABB ships 20.5 MW Azipod XO

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes Port of Portland schedules hearing to discuss draft improvement plan Bureau of Transportation Statistics publishes Pocket Guide for 2016 Port of Grays Harbor seeks comment on recreational lands and facilities plan Diana Shipping Oks new loan to partially finance three newbuilds

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JANUARY 11, 2016
VLCC spot rate slips amid January lull in cargoes Further slides anticipated as list of available vessels builds Navig8 Product Tankers amends loan facility and takes delivery of new vessels Amended facility with CACIB and BNP Paribas built on the $64.3m loan facility announced last year in November Baltic Handysize Index hits fresh lows Pre-Chinese New Year Spot market activity picks up but slide continues Panama plans ratification of ballast water and ship recycling conventions Ratification by largest flag would be big boost for IMO Capesize lay-ups increase as BDI reaches all-time low again Update: Declines in capesize and panamax mostly contribute to Baltic Dry Index falling to record low for the fifth day in a row A new way of looking at damages for repudiation of a voyage charter For the first time, damages increased to reflect detriment that was suffered after an unpeformed charter was due to end Kitack Lim sets first-term agenda as IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu's successor aims to strengthen partnerships and improve communication Five years' hard labour for Seaman Guard Ohio crew UPDATED: Immediate appeal against district court decision expected No respite for Asia-Europe trades as volume decline continues Latest CTS data shows a 4.3% drop in the first 11 months of 2015, but transpacific trades in better shape Box lines may void more sailings due to Chinese New Year weak demand Transpacific routes may see significant number of blank sailings Asian yards' revenue and orderbook to take a hit in 2016 Number of deferred deliveries is higher than in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Nomura says Aronnax: The irony at the IMO While MEPC will be the first time UN officials meet to discuss CO2-related policies after the Paris agreement was struck, society may expect more than the IMO can deliver Unipec ranks as world's biggest dirty tanker charterer in 2015 Shell ranks number two; Indian Oil jumps to fourth place up from 10th POSH and Hmood Al-Khalaf Group seal joint venture New venture signals an increase in POSH's investments and operations in Saudi Arabia Origin Energy ships first cargo from Australia Pacific LNG project Project faced multiple delays amid dismal price environment due to oversupply and weak demand EMAS Offshore incurs first-quarter loss on weak offshore industry Company focuses on increasing vessel utilisation, strengthening balance sheet Autonomous herrings Why is there such current enthusiasm for driverless ships when competent seafarers are paid so little anyway?

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Shippers, lawmakers make case to US regulators against NS-CP merger WASHINGTON - Shippers, lawmakers and other railroads are already petitioning federal regulators to reject the proposed tie-up of Canadian Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway even though the former has yet to file any legal notice with U.S. rail regulators. Since the Canadian railway disclosed its $28 billion bid to buy Norfolk... US retailers cry foul on Long Beach port free time reductions Retailers who ship through the Port of Long Beach urged the second-largest U.S. port not to move forward with its proposal to change free time provisions in its tariff from four days at present to six work shifts until the Southern California port complex gets a better handle on its... Environmentalists blast changes in NY-NJ port's clean-trucks plan Credit: Port DriverAn environmental group criticized as "disgraceful" a plan by the Port of New York and New Jersey to relax a Jan. 1, 2017, deadline for replacement of more than 6,000 port drayage trucks with newer vehicles. The Coalition for Healthy Ports said the revised clean-air plan that the Port... Truck driver pay: How fast will it rise in 2016? Softer demand for trucking services may have dampened pressure on truck driver pay, but it hasn't removed it. With the national unemployment rate at 5 percent, and construction companies hiring tens of thousands of workers, trucking firms will have to pay more to "seat" and keep experienced truck drivers in 2016. Barring... South Korea to reduce port fees over next three years Amid the backdrop of the global shipping downturn, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has decided to hold off on raising fees for using the country's trading ports and plans to reduce port fees by 70 percent over the next three years. Accordingly, all 31 ports in South Korea, including... The Future of LTL: Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy Less-than-truckload shipping is experiencing one of the faster rates of evolution within the transportation industry. The problems that have historically stifled the growth of this segment - coordination between multiple parties and inability to fill extra space on trucks - suit the expansion of Internet of Things type solutions hitting...

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Another battering for US shipping shares As China goes, so go the maritime equities as bulkers, tankers and LNG share in the pain. Middle East VLCCs continue sharp plunge As charterers fix VLCC cargoes further afield, TD3 route drops by 15.6% in one day. Fearnley downgrades tankers; forecasts cut Hot market downgraded to neutral as familiar failings resurface and bring rates revisions. US box traffic to slow Report from US's largest retailer advocacy group points to seasonal lull, high inventories. Angelica Schulte takes export cargo to Fos Second US crude cargo since Washington ended export ban leaves Houston for French port. Baltic adds two panellists for indices The Exchange adds two new shipbrokers to assess clean tanker routes and S&P valuations. P&O hits new high Owner's ferries carried record amount of freight in 2015 between Dover and Calais. First ship sails for AP LNG Third Gladstone coalbed methane-backed project finally gets off the blocks. Navig8 funds two more newbuildings at STX Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas club together to provide larger loan for products tanker newbuildings. Paragon sells panamax; another set to follow Michael Bodouroglou-led owner confirms sale of bulker with a second tipped to depart soon. USC eyes Indonesia Russian state shipyard group wants to build tankers and gas carriers in Asia. AdvanFort crew jailed Ten seafarers and 25 guards get five years after being held since 2013 in arms row. NorSea to collect up to $16m from sales Wilh Wilhelmsen-linked company sells off property to HitecVision fronted start-up. Alpha LNGC heads to Sabine Greek-owned, Cheniere-chartered newbuilding on course for first export cargo POSH wins biggest tow Singapore owner to move the world's largest floating structure - Shell's Prelude FLNG - from Korea to Australia. Scandlines aims for zero Baltic ro-pax group steps up emissions-reduction strategy between Germany and Denmark. 'Dry stuck in doldrums for two more years' Morgan Stanley says rates will remain around operating costs for a couple more years. Hoare quits BW LPG Chief commercial officer exits Oslo-listed shipowner after more than a decade with group. Sevan wins LNG work Oslo-listed group providing tech and engineering for Vires' new Philippines terminal. Hafnia Tankers begins as a buy at ABN AMRO Bank expects Danish tanker owner to see profit rise consistently over coming years. Thenamaris joins capesize buying spree Nikolas Martinos adds his name to the list of top tier shipowners snapping up second hand capesizes. DNB buys more AMSC Norwegian bank builds stake in US tanker owner to 16% in $16m deal. Star Bulk on notice Nasdaq tells Pappas-led owner to boost stock price back above $1. EMAS slips to a loss Downturn in oil and gas sector takes its tollon Oslo and Singapore-listed company. Miller back at Philly US shipyard replacing Kristian Rokke as chairman with former CEO. Ship aground off Japan Eighteen crew evacuated from ship by helicopter, vessel's hull reportedly breached. Otto in port tie-up Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with port operator in Batam. CMA CGM keeps buying French liner giant has bought more NOL shares at below its takeover price for the stock. Indian Oil's star rises on Poten tanker table Indian energy company jumps to fourth position while Unipec remains dominant charterer.

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Retailers slam Long Beach proposal to reduce free time Hapag-Lloyd USA CEO sought as Canaveral port chief Canada e-Manifest penalties for highway carriers starts today Drewry: Container shipping companies to lose $5b in 2016 Americold completes purchase of Atlanta, Ga. facility Equasis taps MarineTraffic for vessel positioning data Strong shipping sector growth bolsters December jobs report NRF: U.S. container imports rise in November WLS: Container capacity falls following weak peak season

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Jacksonville LNG bunkering facility slated for mid-2016 opening Plant built to supply TOTE's LNG-fuelled new containerships will also be able to supply other customers. Stena Bulk wary of London court case outcome Puts funds aside to meet potential claims. DNV GL to class ESL dual-fuel bulk carriers Said to be first large LNG-fuelled bulkers. Malta's bunker market share 'not enough' Government reviewing regulations to help sector reach its potential. Singapore's MPA halfway to MFM bunkering target Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore. FACTBOX: Asia Q1 oil products outlook and factors to watch Singapore fuel oil market expected to remain positive in coming weeks. Singapore's MPA reaches half MFM bunkering target Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore. Pioneer Marine receives fuel efficient dry bulk carrier Vessel has been equipped with mass flowmeters on the bunker line. Number of oil spills since 2010 lower: ITOPF Six medium-sized spills reported in 2015; includes bunker fuel.

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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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