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February 6, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate falls 1.7pc to US$1,023/TEU, up 1.2pc to Med ports Seattle port CEO quits as audit suggests 'unlawful gifting of public funds' Sinkhole opens up at Liverpool2 -Britain's newest container terminal Cancelled post-Chinese New Year capacity up 50pc in transpacific trades Charleston port extends gate hours after ILA automation slowdown Greencarrier Freight Services opens Polarbase to serve Norway Singapore to host Maritime HR & Crew Management Summit on March 8-9 Arctic shipping progress focus of Montreal conference March 8-9 Cargo Dubai's Al Maktoum airport drops 0.8pc in 2016 to 898,000 tonnes Air cargo industry's adoption of electronic air waybill misses target China has huge potential for pharma market growth if facilities improve

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FEBRUARY 5, 2017
'Maersk welcomes the Budget's proposed increase in expenditure on infrastructure' Baltic Dry Index down 18 points Chinubhai Kalidass & Bros. reaches the 100-year milestone of logistics services that deliver customer delight Hanjin Shipping to be officially declared bankrupt IRClass supports industry in complying with ballast water convention requirements Mundra Port Shipping Agents Association appoints new office-bearers for 2017-18 New digital application for surveyors launched Progression & prioritisation of maritime liens & ship mortgages Tom Boardley appointed Chairman of Mission to Seafarers Transworld Shipping recognised as Top Steamer Agent at Cochin Indian rice exports to Iran may get a boost All India Service Officers delegation visits JN Port JNPT becomes first Major Port to have radiological detection system at all gates Port of Antwerp lands new banana contract BIFA urges forwarding community in UK to get behind apprenticeship initiative GVK MIAL Cargo awarded 'Certificate of Merit' Multimodal transport hubs & new modes of mass rapid electric transport to soon become reality Customs Notification You ask.. We answer...

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A massive long-term increase Patrimonium goes on major shopping spree Murray - the man for the Middle East Chep Aerospace Solutions renamed Unilode Spotting opportunities in e-commerce Acquisition strengthens automotive ops in Europe Second step in Korea Robert Widmer now airfreight manager Dachser CH Office inauguration at Dusseldorf airport Two new directors at UIC HQ India and Italy collaborate in rail safety sector Port of Antwerp goes bananas Baca flying ever higher Local company joins Dettmer Group Fercam: from father to son US railroad investing in Louisiana New start for India's inland waterway network? Mumbai international joins Pharma.Aero initiative Fiata comments on India's new service tax amendment rules

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Russia invests in Arctic icebreakers Wah Kwong joins Navig8's Aframax pool Marine insurer sees 95% renewal rate as political risks spook shipowners Algeria plans new deepsea port at El Hamdania Fincantieri's VARD stake falls as investors withdraw acceptance Loss for Kawasaki HI's shipbuilding division

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Capacity cuts reward container lines as rates hold steady on east-west trades Amazon eyes savings as shipping costs soar Analysis: Maersk-Alibaba tie-up 'a sign of the changing times' Dynamic new IAG Cargo chief brings a breath of fresh air and warmth UK government details Heathrow third runway conditions Logistics companies fear the return of hard borders New reefer traffic pumps up box volumes at port of Koper

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Clean Gulf Associates adds advanced response vessel Damen now operating Curacao shipyard MHI ponders shipbuilding spin-off Metalships & Docks to build new factory freezer trawler Fuel treament specialist commits to marine market DOF Subsea wins three year IMR agreement

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Spanish ports braced for union response Government's move to speed up labour reform process could spur industrial action over the coming days Fredriksen boxship caught in Hanjin fallout Detention shows the 'ugly underbelly' of the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, says Frontline lawyer Wärtsilä to focus on services while waiting for green regs boon Expected slow growth in global orderbook forces Finnish company to rethink strategic focus London Greeks eye Brexit boost for UK But government must act fast or see shipping cluster wither, says Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee Fight club The shifting sands of US domestic and international policy are increasing uncertainty for maritime businesses and putting seafarers at risk East-west spot rates prolong period of stability Market could soon come under downward pressure if capacity cuts do not address the demand shortfall post-Chinese New Year MPC confirms substantial cuts to shipping exposure Disposals and valuation falls seen last year, says investment manager Data Hub: World Fleet Update Scrapping needs to maintain its pace to absorb large amount of capacity due in the next two years Diana fixes second panamax charter in a week Athens-based company expects to generate $1.92m in gross revenue from minimum employment period Smaller trade pacts no substitute for TPP, says Moody's Asian countries to lose out from new bilateral deals More impairments ahead for Keppel, analysts warn Group's offshore and marine business posts $98m loss for the fourth quarter Ezra faces $170m write down Offshore services provider is working with advisers on restructuring Indian ports get $103m renewable energy boost Project Green Ports to increase use of solar and wind energy at 12 major ports No new orders for MHI in third quarter Japanese giant restructures and separates shipping business from aviation division

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
US truck firms bump against hiring ceiling E-commerce restarts mega-warehouse building boom BNSF Kansas City logistics park adds big tenant Florida sea-air perishable transshipment begins Capacity discipline steadies trans-Pac spot rates Productivity gains fail to lift JNPT throughput Algeria approves deep-sea port Global fuel regs to raise ocean shipping rates Blockades, strikes hit Gothenburg throughput Russia fines carriers for alleged cartel Yusen Logistics slips to red despite growth Asia-Europe capacity cuts hold spot rates above $1,000

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
US: Unit of Su's TMT violated Iran sanctions Washington no longer bans non-US companies from doing business with NITC, but filing Houston bankruptcy made B Whale Corp a 'US person'. VLCC futures rise as spot rates seek bottom Baltic forward freight assessments for February rise 4.6% this week even as average day rates lose ground but some brokers doubt near-term rebound. Evergreen tipped for swing back to black Capital Investment says Taiwanese line should benefit from rebound in rates. Carval clears out oldest capesize bulker Cape stable cut to a dozen ships with sale of 2002-built vessel, brokers say. WEM Lines sheds last pair of bulkers Greek owner exits drybulk market with no plans for imminent return to the sector. Island brings AHTS out of layup Shortage of spot ships provides ideal moment to reactivate 2007-built unit after three months. Credit Suisse: Drilling stocks to 'rise from the ashes' of down-cycle Bank believes shares in Seadrill and peers will relive the bounce experienced after 1980s depression. DSME goes again with Welliv spin-off Restructuring Korean shipbuilder relaunches sale of catering unit. Great Eastern sees quarterly profit fall Indian owner says third quarter bottom line retreated by over 30%. DFDS denies 'poverty pay' on ro-ro Danish owner says union claims on wages are 'simply not true'. PSVs recover from mid-week dip A shortage of ships in Norway and the UK has boosted North Sea rates. Nisshin Shipping sells panamax bulker Greek owner identified as likely buyer but rumours linking it with Chartworld are cooling. KfW: IMO rules could send 13% of fleet to breakers German bank believes fuel and ballast water regulations could reduce excess capacity. Pareto downgrade for Dorian LPG Norwegian finance house places sell rating on New York-listed VLGC specialist. Namura Shipbuilding heads for full-year loss Namura Shipbuilding is heading for a full-year loss after seeing its bottom line fall into the red during the first nine months of the year. The Japanese firm is projecting a loss of JPY 11bn ($97.23m) in the year to the end of March, in line with its previous guidance and some way from the JPY 7.3bn profit in the previous year. It comes following a loss of JPY 3.45bn in the nine months to the end Grindrod thinking big on terminals South African owner plans to handle 3.6m tonnes in 2017. Corporate impairments rise at Danske Bank Danish lender hurt by oil sector weakness, but profit increases. Newlead Victoria placed on sales block Greek owner's arrested bulker opened up for bidding until 28 February. Unions welcome UK ferry tender U-turn Nautilus and RMT say government review could bring Scottish services "in-house". Quotes of the week: shipping wit Fredriksen opens up on DHT bid, while Hannibal Gadaffi is the elephant in the room. Pakistan bans tanker, LPGC scrapping at Gadani Government responds to two fatal incidents at breaking yard in last three months. Wah Kwong set to join Navig8's V8 pool Hong Kong shipowner is said to be entering four aframax newbuildings into tanker pool. Ezra faces potential $170m impairment Singapore-listed firm may be pressed into action following writedowns in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea by joint venture partners. China sees record imports of logs in 2016 Surge in volumes comes despite pessimistic forecasts for wood demand earlier in the year. Fincantieri under pressure to lift Vard offer Shareholders who had previously backed the deal, now look to have had a change of heart.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Port Everglades handles record container volumes in December Port Everglades handled 104,590 TEUs in December 2016, a 15 percent increase from the previous year and the highest monthly total in the po... Hub Group's 2016 earnings rise on stable revenues Hub Group, Inc. saw net income grow 5.4 percent to $74.8 million for the full year in 2016, according to the company's most recent financia... AAR: U.S. rail traffic ticks up 0.5 percent in January United States-based freight railroads saw shipment volumes increase for the third consecutive month in January 2017 after several months of... DFW to install cold chain facility Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will install a cold chain facility, giving it the ability to control warehousing temperatures... FMC study finds reduction in container alliances could cut rates Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said research by the agency's Office of Economics and Competition Analysis about the "impending r... COSCO SHIPPING Holdings warns of net loss Source: VladSV/Shutterstock COSCO SHIPPING Holdings expects to have a net loss attributable to equity holders of $1.4 billion for 2016. COS... BWR: Blanked sailings surge on China-North America trade Ocean carriers are voiding several sailings on the China to North Europe and China to North America trades, resulting from the Chinese New ... Commentary: The unnoticed feeder ships Feeder barge serving in the Caribbean Nowadays, when a shipper books cargo, one usually visualizes that container being carried aboard a la... Stifel: Truckload fundamentals not matching sentiment Bullish attitudes among truckload carriers early in 2017 are not necessarily matched by behavior or fundamentals, the transportation and lo...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
European LSFO cargo cracks fall back tracking HSFO market LSFO cargo cracks were assessed at minus $5.87/b to Dated Brent on Thursday, having fallen back from the four-year high touched on January 6 of minus $2.60/b. Jason Silber - Global Head of Platts Ocean Intelligence Meet our Global Head of Platts Ocean Intelligence, Jason Silber. Simon Millar - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence Meet our London-based Maritime Business Analyst, Simon Millar. Himanshu Chopra - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence Meet our London-based Senior Maritime Business Analyst, Himanshu Chopra. Carlos de Campos - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence Meet our Houston-based Senior Maritime Business Analyst, Carlos de Campos. Oil complex strenghtens after US unveils fresh sanctions on Iran NYMEX March crude rose 29 cents to settle at $52.83/b. ICE April Brent settled 25 cents higher at $56.81/b. FEATURE: High infrastructure costs, low returns delay US use of LNG for bunkering The use of LNG for bunkering in the US maritime industry will take some time as shipowners and suppliers consider the costs of building infrastructure and assess the risks TANKERS: NWE-USAC Medium Range rate at seven-week on closed gasoline arbitrage Freight rates for Medium Range tankers sailing to the US Atlantic Coast from Northwest Europe have fallen Worldscale 20 in recent sessions to a seven-week low amid a closed gasoline arbitrage External: Wired Bunkering Trump immigration order may affect shipping crews: sources "There are serious safety and welfare issues at stake if seafarers are unable to join or leave their ships as planned." FUTURES 2: Oil upbeat as investors digest supply cut estimates TRADER NOTE: Vitol Asia fuel oil trader leaves Singapore desk FUTURES: Crude higher amid supply cuts, threat of Iran sanctions

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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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