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BRIEFS

October 25, 2016

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Liberia seeks to delay UN's ballast water treatment rule beyond 2020 WTO rules for China against US anti-dumping 'zeroing' methodology Port of Antwerp volume up 4pc in first 3 quarters to 7.55 million TEU South Carolina ports quarterly volumes increase 1.4pc to 520,276 TEU IMO urged to set up 'clear ambitious' ship emission rules Kuehne + Nagel takes hit from higher rates caused by Hanjin's collapse DHL readies hubs in Frankfurt, Istanbul to meet rising Iranian import demand China to deepen UK links post Brexit, trade deal talks to start within weeks Hapag's South America east coast 5,447-TEUer withdrawn for maintenance Jettainer develops 'intelligent' container with Lufthansa Industry Solutions World's first national drone delivery service launched in Rwanda Forwarders given grace period after Canada's eManifest rule implemented Indian airport authority chief seeks to make profits through air cargo

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Bengal Chamber's conclave to deliberate on maritime infrastructure developments in East & North East India on Nov. 11 DP World signs MoU to develop logistics in Ukraine Hanjin Shipping looking to sell Long Beach terminal Maersk Line back in Iran Panama Canal records third highest annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2016 SCFI's Asia to Northern Europe, US West Coast & US East Coast rates up Antwerp port's market share for containers increases in nine months of 2016 DP World Mundra partners with TAI Foundation to open first multi-specialty hospital in Mundra taluka MoS intends withdrawing Monopoly Policy at Major Ports Govt keen on facilitating private investment in rail infrastructure Centre, states put off decision on GST rate structure to next month Govt. reduces tariff value of gold & silver & hikes it for edible oils India & US commit to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade & investment JBS Academy organises seminar on Employable Education

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Meat exports give rise to hope Competence centres for transport to Iran More freighters for China Postal Airlines Shop till you drop online Transport group confirms positive outlook OPDR linking UK and Norway to European continent Konecranes recruits new MD from own ranks Posti investing in food logistics And the shortline of the year is ...? Rotterdam's total throughput down after Q3 Trio of senior appointments at Pall-Ex Alaska Airlines building in Anchorage Viracopos launches scheme to foster cargo hub Pallets for an egg supplier Top tier changes at Ceva Another green light for Ocean Alliance Raising trains speeds on track in India

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Suezmax ship orders fall in 2016 Reefer owner Siem Shipping reports quarterly loss DIS fleet tops record with three new arrivals Uncertain future for SPP Shipbuilding India's Reliance to get funding to buy ethane carriers Denmark adapting to shipping's 'nimble normal' UPDATE: Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal Restructuring South Korea's maritime industry could cost USD27 billion, says IMF Luxury cruiseship delivered to cater for China market Vessel hijacked south of Philippines as ordeal ends for Somalia hostages China yard orders plunge in September UPDATE: Court approves Hanjin application to shut down four of its European subsidiaries Pan Ocean sells Newcastlemax for scrap Pacific Basin to swap shares for USD12 million cut in charter rates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Hanjin announces operations in Europe will be axed - but staff are the last to know Brexit with no trade deal will prove more expensive for EU exporters, says report Qantas Freight rejects lack of air cargo capacity claims as Cathay launches freighter service Port of Mariel eyes new transhipment volumes as US lifts time ban on vessels from Cuba PODCAST: in conversation with Allen Gina First blockchain global trade transaction, as PwC urges logistics firms to use new technology Peter Waller named new chief financial officer at CEVA Logistics

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Decision on sulfur cap limit looms at IMO MEPC GTT to supply containment systems for two LNG carriers U.S. Navy commissions newest Littoral Combat Ship C&C Marine completes Shearer Group-designed tank barge Rolls-Royce to equip new Chouest mooring/escort tugs FORAN used to design new boxship at Chinese shipyard HHI signs contract to build Philippine Navy frigates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Data Hub: Trade Statistics Handies earnings gain 4% on week to 13-month high Most areas driving rates up Last chance to enter 2016 Greek Shipping Awards Prestigious panel representing the Greek shipping community has been lined up to choose winners Spot market revival to trigger rise in Asia-Europe contract rates Drewry says shippers can expect contract rates to increase in 2017 on the back of a third-quarter spot rate rally HPH Trust sees double-digit profit jumpp But one-off monetary gains last year hide a disappointing result for the first three quarters of 2016 IUMI opens Asian hub in Hong Kong Move set to expand the organisation's membership in the region Giant crane order for APMT in Africa Twelve STS and 32 ARMG cranes procured for APM Terminals' new Tanger Med box facility Ballast point Ballast water rules are a mess, and may be getting worse Forwarding profits hit by Hanjin collapse Freight intermediaries were caught out by the sudden increase in rates following removal of capacity Marine insurers diversify to stay afloat Despite choppy market conditions, insurers still see a long-term future in marine business Staying focused Zim chief executive Rafi Danieli reflects on the challenges of running an independent niche carrier in the age of mega alliances Hanjin Shipping mulls winding down of European operations Approval from Seoul Central District Court still pending SITC reports weaker nine-month revenues amid tepid freight rates Average rate fell despite higher total shipping volumes Sainty Marine sells shipbuilding assets, mulls debt-to-equity swap State-owned parent acquired shipbuilding assets HHI clinches defence-related newbuilding orders from the Philippines Vessel deliveries to take place from the start of 2020 Pacific Basin unit offers $12.5m new shares Subsidiary issues new shares to compensate shipowners for reduced daily charter hire rates Sembcorp Marine to expand UK foothold with share acquisition Rigbuilder to take remaining 30% stake in Sembmarine North Sea Ltd

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Massive US Southeast container terminal project moves forward Volume guarantee could complicate Hanjin's sale of Long Beach terminal Swift slices more capacity as pricing pressure persists Baltimore trumpets need for double-stack rail access to port DHL settles on 2017 rate hike Impacts of mega-ships on US ports spread unevenly Russian containerized rail shippers face steep rate hikes Fesco revenue, earnings in freefall as Russian economy struggles APMT places big equipment order for automated Tangier terminal Rotterdam box traffic dips but outlook improves CEVA gets second new CFO after just more than a year Asia-Europe shippers prep for rate increases in 2017 contracts

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Moody's mulls downgrade for OSG Credit ratings agency puts tanker owner's $1.1bn in debt under review after spin-off approved. Costamare delays Hanjin newbuildings Greek owner pushes back 11,000-teu newbuildings into 2017 as it reports strong third quarter figures. Tidewater plunges on bankruptcy warning New York-listed shares drop 44.2% after offshore vessel owner admits Chapter 11 is possible. Genco offloads another in sales effort Panamax Genco Leader bought by Chinese interests as shipowner continues down scrap candidate checklist in deals with banks. Nigerian troops stop hijacking attempt 'Heavily armed bandits' reportedly attack locally-owned tanker Vajara in Niger Delta. Clarksons pair back for more stock options Andi Case and Jeff Woyda add to their holdings in London-listed shipbroker by exercising share options. Violeta Bulc: Aviation shows shipping the route to CO2 cut European Union transport commissioner Violeta Bulc says landmark airline deal highlights need for global pact to cut shipping CO2. Limited optimism follows VLGC demolition deal Experts say there is not huge demolition potential in the depressed market after second departure of 2016. Tschudi Offshore expands in Angola After many years operating in the region, Norwegian owner establishes new African joint-venture. Jefferies cuts crude tanker rates forecasts Bank's revised numbers come after OPEC decision to cap production levels. Olympic wins more time to find solution Stig Remoy-led company now has until 28 October to strike a restructuring agreement. Polemis latest to scrap capesize bulker Greek owner sends veteran to the beach hot on heels of NYK purchase. Siem Shipping hurt by liner competition Norwegian reefer owner turns red in the third quarter and expects spot market to remain volatile. Hanjin to wind down European business Struggling South Korean company is preparing to close its 10 offices in Europe. IMF says South Korean restructuring to cost $27bn Cost of shipping and shipbuilding stabilization efforts will take a decade to recoup. Byzantine linked to LR2 orders at Daehan Greek owner said to have paid between $44.5m and $45m for one firm ship plus one option. Singapore appoints two new LNG importers Anglo-Dutch oil major and government-backed entity to supply 1mtpa for up to three years each Pacific Basin swaps shares for rate cuts Mats Berglund-led owner set to trim $12.5m from cost base over next two years with deal. Maersk to reinstate Iranian services Danish containership giant says country holds high potential in enabling global trade. Tidewater gets more debt breathing space But OSV giant says latest industry data means debt terms will require further negotiation.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
PierPass evaluates extended gate options Container terminalsat the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are taking a look at alternatives to the current PierPass program. Last Thur... MSC in talks to purchase Hanjin stake in TTI Long Beach terminal Geneva-based ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is looking to buy Hanjin Shipping's majority stake in Total Terminals Internati... IMF: Korean shipping restructuring could cost $27b The total bill for the corporate restructuring of South Korea's troubled shipping and shipbuilding industries could reach 31 trillion won (... OmniTRAX subsidiary acquires frac sand logistics assets OmniTRAX Logistics Services (OLS) has agreed to purchase all assets belonging to Terracor Group, a frac sand logistics specialist Under th... JAXPORT sets new box throughput record JAXPORT transported 968,279 TEUs during fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, beating the previous record of 936,972 TEUs set in 2014, th... APMT invests in automation for Tanger-Med facility APM Terminals (APMT) has ordered 12 remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes and 32 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes to handle containers... Federal judge fines ship owner, operator for oil dumping The U.S. Justice Department on Friday said the owner and the operator of a Greek ship that dumped oily bilge into the Pacific Ocean were fi... IAG Cargo launches new London-New Orleans route IAG Cargo is launching a new direct route between its hub at London Heathrow (LHR) and New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in Louisiana... Eimskip alters Blue Line loop The Icelandic shipping company Eimskip will begin calling Bremerhaven in place of Hamburg on its intra-Europe Blue Line service. The servi... Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL have announced freight rate increases. Maersk Line announced an increase in... Special Coverage: How shippers actually use a TMS Source: LeanLogistics For the past decade, American Shipper has chronicled the way technology intersects with the transportation and logist... CEVA names Waller CFO Third-party logistics services provider CEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Waller chief finance officer and member of its executive board. ... DHL Express announces rate increase for U.S. account holders DHL Express said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2. The express c...

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Petrobras, Total partnership pact could yield deals in 2016: CEOs Brazil's Petrobras signed a partnership deal with France's Total that may see the French company eventually take a stake or invest in local oil fields or power plants yet in 2016 Crude declines as Iraq position casts doubt on OPEC deal NYMEX December crude settled 33 cents lower at $50.52/b. ICE December Brent settled 32 cents lower at $51.46/b. Industry-sponsored study says sulfur cap might raise bunker fuel price The research, on the feasibility on 0.5% global sulfur cap, said the refining sector would struggle to meet the resulting new pattern of demand, forcing up bunker fuel prices. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.6% in Jan-Sep External: Wired Bunkering IMO's MEPC meets in London for decisions on shipping emissions Sulfur cap decision is expected to be made towards the end of this week Downward pressure on oil prices 'dried up' investments, says Qatar's al-Sada FUTURES 2: Oil treads carefully ahead of OPEC technical meeting Singapore's Keppel ramps up exposure to LNG bunkering Marine industry gearing up for adoption of LNG as attention turns to IMO's impending 0.5% global sulfur cap FUTURES: Crude falls after Iraq demands exemption from cuts ANALYSIS: Iraq talks tough on OPEC production quotas, demands exemption Exemption justified on massive reserves the country holds as well as the battle it's waging with Islamic State militants

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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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