BRIEFS

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07 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 7, 2017

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24-hour strike to halt pilot vessel at Ports of Jackson, Botany Nov 8 Iranian box ship veers off to starboard and rams HK's Magazine Island China's pollution rules appear to slow manufacturing in October Incheon volume up 15.8 per cent to 781,000 TEU in biggest quarter ever Hyundai Merchant Marine mulls orders for 20,000-TEU ships to keep up Houston port third quarter volume surges 11pc to 1.8 million TEU UK-flagged Ever Smart loses 42 boxes overboard - cause unknown XPO quarterly profit soars 316pc to US$57.5 million as revenue rises 4.7pc MISC wins Tanker Operator of the Year in Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards Double stacking CSX Baltimore tunnel plan comes unstuck when CSX pulls out China's Haier signs Yusen Logistics to distribute entire product range in UK Opening the Med: Marseille Fos agrees new Distriport logistics project CP engineers and conductors vote to reject one-year contract renewal Qatar Air buys Kingboard Chemical's 9.61pc of Cathay in surprise move United said to be near a deal to buy 40 used Airbus jets to cut costs Liege Airport to spend US$23.3 million on warehouses, cargo handling gear Spirit Air surges most in four years after curbing growth plans Ex-Etihad Cargo vice president David Kerr appointed CEO of CargoLogicAir

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
APM Terminals Vado aims to be new gateway to central Europe's 70 m consumer market Bright future seen for dry bulk charter market CMA CGM Group offers customised intermodal solutions from Ludhiana Maritime Security Transit Corridor established through Gulf of Aden MOL enhances operation data collection & monitoring functions for development of 'Next-generation Ship Management Support System' Shreyas Shipping's recently acquired 4,253-TEU vessel makes maiden call at Mundra Adani Terminal Indian Chamber President expresses concern regarding trailer strike at Cochin Port terminal JNPT welcomes high-level Latvian delegation led by the Prime Minister New oil berths to be developed at Visakhapatnam Port Paradip Port berths longest vessel Govt committed to providing world class transport & logistics infrastructure within two years: Nitin Gadkari Railways attracting more freight Velogic India wins two awards at 'Rogers Leaders Award - 2017' GSTN facilitates better claiming of refunds by exporters

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Managing 355,000 railcars Freight network opens second hub in Germany Fast last-mile logistics for new Xbox High climate ranking for K Line Next investment for Qatar Airways Kazakhstan augmenting double-track line Thuringia's logisticians eying up the west Edgerly joins Oakland port's board of commissioners Sugar sweet for Haropa Sean S. Fitzgerald new CEO of MCI Bangladesh enlarges railway to Indian border Cosco partners with MOL LNG subsidiary for Yamal Cartonplast acquires Demes France Wataniya starting new route today

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Ross belatedly under fire for keeping his Navigator stake Financial impact of July cyber attack looms over Maersk's Q3 result Crude tanker inflow already 'deeply affects' fundamental market balance RCL books two feeder ships at Jiangsu New Yangzi COSCO Shipping Port to build container freight station at Khalifa port DBS Bank raises provisions for offshore sector Seoul forms committee to probe shipbuilding accidents Supramax players eye sand cargoes for Penta-Ocean Wilmar scraps young but damaged bulk carrier UK ports compete for rising car business

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Xpediator buys Regional Express - its second takeover after fundraising IPO Early adoption of London ultra-low emission zone just money-grabbing, say hauliers Tough times ahead for North American port terminals as investors review their options Impact of cyber attack and weaker rates on Maersk earnings unveiled tomorrow ABC gets more slots at Schiphol after threat to close Russian airspace to KLM The best intentions, but TUPE can prove unsuitable for smaller logistics operators Ecommerce and Amazon are changing the perishables logistics market

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
BAE Jacksonville gets $22.4 million for LCS work Gondan launches first of four eco fast ferries for Baleària Wilbur Ross under fire in Paradise Papers "revelations" Wärtsilä North America donates engine to Montana State Dry bulk shipping charter rates to rise in 2018 Damen to build two "hybrid-ready" ferries for Great Lakes Ingalls Shipbuilding christens Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Smith Maritime joins Puerto Rico relief efforts

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Paradise Papers: Wilbur Ross hits back after press coverage 'reveals' what the industry already knew Glencore shrugs off Paradise Papers spotlight on SwissMarine stake Partner Victor Restis tells Lloyd's List of frustration at 'sensationalist' resuscitation of quashed allegations Herbjorn Hansson sneaks in shareholder proposal to keep paying dividends Reclassification of $215m in share premium to give NAT greater flexibility to declare future dividends Daily Briefing Bertram Rickmers established second holding company in 2015 Commission approves Belgian tonnage tax changes Flags of EU's 28 members and three more to benefit from amended rules Brokers divided on bulker newbuild price recovery Chinese yards take orders on hopes the steel price will fall Food for thought: Shipping's One Percent Challenge George de Paula Ribeiro explains his new initiative to encourage the cold supply chain to do more in the fight... Asian players help liquidity in the dry bulk FFA market Activity has risen since Singapore Exchange's buy-out of the Baltic Exchange last November Wilbur Ross is innocent, OK? #ParadisePapers charges don't hold water Between the Lines: Fourth-quarter capacity overhang Expected blankings to reduce capacity after the peak season have yet to materialise My Rubik's Cube challenge Piecing together the Lloyd's List Top 100 South America to Europe trade on the mend Northbound east coast export container volumes finally showing signs of improving thanks to Brazilian fruit exports Singapore's MPA revokes bunker licence of Transocean Oil Transocean was penalised for falsifying records in stock movement logbooks while in August, MPA had not renewed the licences of... Liverpool2 sinkhole repaired ahead of expansion Peel Ports claims operations continued smoothly despite sinkhole's presence Data Hub: World Fleet Update World fleet treads water as deliveries put on hold Iran-flagged vessel runs aground off Hong Kong Boxship collides with uninhabited islet about 400 metres off Ap Lei Chau Losses widen for Shipping Corporation of India Company weighed by losses in the bulk carrier, tanker and offshore segments Indian authorities extend funding support for coastal berth projects Projects will help to promote India's coastal shipping and increase domestic cargo movements Mitsubishi Heavy Industries appoints senior officials to standalone shipbuilding unit The company is set to establish a separate shipbuilding company, tentatively named MHI Shipbuilding, on January 1 next year Gothenburg port box volumes hit record low on industrial action concerns Port authority says many firms are choosing more costly but less efficient transport solutions to ensure smooth cargo flows Seoul prosecutors demand three-year sentence for former Hanjin chairwoman over alleged insider trading Ms Choi was indicted in December last year for disposing of Hanjin Shipping's shares shortly before the ailing firm announced a debt... SM Line announces merger with parent's construction unit The merger is expected to take place by December 31 COSCO Shipping Ports to develop container freight station at Khalifa port Move comes as the company breaks ground for the CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal at Khalifa Port NAT continues to focus on Asian markets amid low oil prices Company dividend policy unchanged, despite softer tanker markets Eisbeinessen forges global links for Hamburg Personal contacts underpin city's success as top maritime hub, but sale of Hamburg Süd hurts

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Even largest shippers struggle with real-time visibility FTZ to enhance DP World's Somaliland port development Cyber-attack impact hangs over Maersk's Q3 earnings Trucker strike cripples DP World Cochin supply chains Carriers' pursuit of co-loaders adds to rate volatility India to phase in customs reform through January India steps up funding for coastal shipping infrastructure No sign of canceled Q4 sailings from oversupplied carriers

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Bimco sees little uplift for tanker rates Ship oversupply stymies any gains from increased oil demand during strongest seasonal period. NAT seeks share markdown for dividend Moving $215.4m in share value to surplus account, releasing earnings early perplex some analysts. Viking Supply board okays new equity plan Olso-listed offshore vessel owner to get new injection of equity capital from founder to fix covenant breach. Navios Holdings to tap debt market for $300m Parent of Navios subsidiaries looks to refinance debt in new private placement; logistics unit gets term loan. New Vision tipped for profitable bulker sale to Akij New Vision Shipping of Greece is said to have sold one of its three vessels. London brokerage sources say the company has sold the 53,000-dwt bulker New Era (built 2003) to the Akij Group of Bangladesh for $9.7m. The price for the Iwagi Zosen-built ship is slightly higher than expected, although brokers described it as a "steady" level. It is higher than the $8.5m that New Vision paid for the Seaspan opens the door to $100m stock sales Boxship owner hires investment banks to conduct offerings from time to time. Shipping impairments fall at Danske Bank Corporate loan losses drop to $21.5m as offshore stabilises. Gondan scoops Balearia fast-ferry order Spanish yard reveals deal to build eco-ships for domestic owner. Two dead as two ships sunk by typhoon Storm in Vietnam grounds or damages another six vessels; 11 seafarers missing. EU extends Belgian shipping support Commission says country's EEA tonnage tax regime will last until at least 2022. Monjasa takes SKS tanker for storage Danish owner sending 119,000-dwt Kristian Gerhard Jebsen-owned ship to West Africa in 'pioneering' bunkering move. Fearnley Securities: Dry recovery set to enter second leg Analysts forecast further rise in asset values and dry cargo equities in coming year. SwissMarine defends Restis 'error' Paradise Papers: owner admits mistake in declaring no directors were under investigation. Saudi coalition shuts down Yemen's ports Airports also closed following Houthi attack on Saudi territory. Ross looks to shrug off links to sanctioned Russians Commerce secretary in the spotlights given Navigator Holdings' business with Sibur. Swissco gains more time for restructuring Singapore owner's court management will run until September after buyer lined up. Frangou sees further growth for Navios Containers Chief executive says targets are in its sights after profitable third quarter. Spetalen's SD sells out $24.5m offering Norwegian owner issues new shares to fund PSV buys from ER Offshore. New loans edge up at KfW IPEX-Bank German lender's commitments in the third quarter hit $10.2bn. Iranian boxship grounds on Hong Kong island Touska ploughed straight into rocky shore en route to China. RCL orders containership double Thai owner picks Jiangsu New Yangzijiang for pair of new vessels. DBS hikes provisions on offshore exposure Singapore bank says decision "removes uncertainty over residual weak oil and gas services exposures" South China Sea dominates LNG trade Malaysia and Qatar most vulnerable to supply disruption in strategic Asia-Pacific waterway. Craig sells North Star Shipping to PE firm Scottish firm ends lengthy links in the maritime industry with sale of North Sea rescue arm.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Commerce chief: 'Nothing improper' about Navigator interest U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross found himself on the hot seat this weekend when papers leaked to a German newspaper by a Bermuda law fi... EU firms fear Brexit standstill will wreak havoc on U.K. supply chains Over 60 percent of European Union (EU) businesses expect to move some of their supply chain out of the United Kingdom as a result of Brexit... Alphaliner: COSCO to surpass CMA CGM after acquiring OOCL fleet, 29 newbuilds Chinese government-owned ocean carrier COSCO Shipping could hit a total fleet capacity of 3 million TEUs by the end of 2018, which would va... U.S. trade deficit inches up in September The U.S. trade deficit ticked up another 1.7 percent between August and September to $43.5 billion as rising exports were offset by an even... Qatar Airways purchases minority stake in Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways will purchase 378 million shares of Cathay Pacific Airways, or 9.6 percent of the total issued share capital, on Monday, the ... AAR: U.S. rail traffic rises 3.1% in October on record intermodal volumes October 2017 was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history, according to newly compiled data from the Association of American R... Euronav sinks into the red amid 'challenging' freight market Independent tanker company Euronav NV posted a net loss of $28.1 million for the third quarter of 2017 amid headwinds from a "challenging f... Blackstone buys logistics portfolio from Principal Financial Iowa-based financial investment management firm Principal Financial Group, which in September bought out its co-owner of 16 million square ... U.S. transportation employment rises in October United States transportation and logistics companies added another 8,400 jobs for the month in October 2017, according to the latest prelim...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Implied volatility rises in NYMEX crude on Saudi news Implied volatility in NYMEX crude options rose Monday as oil futures jumped in response to a series of headlines out of Saudi Arabia over the weekend that injected geopolitical risk into the market. Bunker supplier Monjasa charters tanker for WAF floating storage Danish bunker supplier Monjasa has chartered a ship owned by SKS Tankers to use as floating marine fuel storage off West Africa, the company said Monday. Maxcom Bunker plans 'severe review' after CEO arrested over fuel smuggling investigation "The company is undergoing a severe review of its policies." Singapore's MPA revokes Transocean Oil's bunkering license "MPA's investigations revealed that there were several falsifications of records." Risk to oil grows as Saudi crown prince purges old guard Saudi Arabia's unprecedented government purge over the weekend, with 11 high-ranking princes detained in an anti-corruption crackdown, pushed crude price to new two-year highs in European trading early Monday. Fuel oil storage costs fall in Singapore on overcapacity, tight margins Leasing fees for onshore storage tanks to store fuel oil in Singapore are being renewed at much lower rates, because of ample availability of floating storage capacity and narrowing margins between cargo and ex-wharf prices, industry sources said over the week. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: ICE Brent holds above $62/b as supply risks ensue Oct traded volume of oil product swaps during Singapore MOC falls 10.1% on month Traded gasoil swaps fell 20.8% month on month to 38.05 million barrels. Rolls Royce adds new module to help comply with EU monitoring rule The new energy management system will help ship onwers reduce fuel costs and comply with the EU MRV rule.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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