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BRIEFS

February 8, 2017

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Hanjin's five new panamax boxships up for sale in Hong Kong Cosco Shippping Holdings warns of US$1.4b net loss in 2016 MSC launches new faster service to Hamad Port for Qatar bound cargo WTO rules against Russia in dispute with EU over duties on LCVs Haifa is first port in Israel to handle 13,000 TEU box ship EU and Mexico to hold more talks on new FTA Shipping returns to normal with rising water levels on Rhine and Danube Air cargo soars to five-year high but turbulence awaits industry in 2017 Siginon Aviation to service Qatar Airways Cargo in Kenya Launch of Florida's first ocean-to-air perishables shipment at MIA

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Bahri adds 37th VLCC to multipurpose fleet of 84 vessels Evergreen recognised for protecting blue whales & blue skies FFFAI's 23rd Biennial Convention concludes in Cochin on a high note NTC Logistics successfully executes coastal movements Yashpal Sharma appointed Managing Director of Skyways Group Massive surge in soyameal export APSEZ organises trade meet in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand Belgian Deputy PM inaugurates JNPT-APEC Training & Consultancy Foundation Changed US stance on Iran seen as a factor delaying Chabahar port project DP World reports 3.2 pc volume growth in 2016 & 6 pc volume growth in 4Q 2016 Major Ports handle more cargo post-demonetisation Nitin Gadkari holds meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium; seeks greater Belgian participation in maritime sector

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Changing markets Swedish truck maker expanding in Thailand Rishi takes top job at JDA Goodman active in Hamburg and UK Midlands Green light for new generation tank cars Port of Seattle CEO resigns amid pay-out probe APL enhances South America west coast service Florida's first ocean-to-air perishables shipment Inland rail - the right rail investment for Australia Italy eager for Liebherr equipment DFW installs new cold chain storage equipment VIIA Britanica rail motorway in service again Life sciences centre opens in Hyderabad Gburek takes on spokesman role at Timocom NWSA comes back on containers Honey and sweet dreams: long air links to Auckland

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Bankruptcies continue to pare public shipping field Spanish dockers to strike over government dock labour decree UK Chamber of Shipping emphasises Brexit benefits Second Rickmers Maritime vessel sold to clear debts Scorpio stock rise highlights investor refocus on dry bulk Tonnage growth, demand headwinds to hit tanker rates and earnings in 2017 Sungdong workers face unpaid leave as orders fall Ezra could be wound up over subsidiary's unpaid charter Maersk 2016 loss expected to narrow on Q4 Hanjin effect KDB: No autonomous restructuring for DSME

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Hamburg Süd gets closer to Maersk with new east-west slot charter agreement Jebel Ali hit by less transhipment, but new facilities give DP World a boost 'No' to corruption starts to pay off as major shippers seek out Nigerian forwarder AMG Analysis: declining UPS share price overlooks strong fundamentals Debt level fears for Korean Air as the won grows weaker Is the supplier-retailer relationship at breaking point? Dennis Lutwin new US automotive chief at DHL Supply Chain Rachel Morley joins BIFA board as Carson McMullan steps down Tilbury's £1bn drive to expand into Thames 'global trading port'

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Hyundai Heavy marks production of its 5,000th propeller Fincantieri submits its proposal for Army's MSV-L New jack-up design targets next gen wind turbines Octopus will help Klaveness meet new emissions regs Drewry introduces credit research service Ultrapetrol files for Chapter 11 VIDEO: USS Enterprise decommissioned

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Singapore and Dubai agents join forces in global ports agency Ben Line Agencies and Sharaf Group to launch WaterFront Maritime Services in April Yang Ming to raise $54m through private offering Offering set to follow significant capital reduction later this month Ultrapetrol files for bankruptcy Company will sell its business to its biggest shareholder after liabilities reach $566m US border tax plan may upend dirty tanker demand Tankers will have to adjust to accelerated US oil exports and falling imports Without ambition we are dead, says NAT's Hansson Suezmax owner eyes expanding fleet from 33 to 40 suezmaxes Heavyweight consortium to boost Pakistan LNG imports LNG carrier owners eye new trading opportunities for into Pakistan DFDS posts 50%-plus surge in profit for 2016 Ferry and ro-ro operator launches $115m share buyback and boosts dividend payments after strong year Pilbara Ports clears vessels ahead of tropical low LLI data shows at least 35 bulkers are due to arrive at port in next few days American Shipping mulls $220m bond Ocean Yield would buy $110m on top of its existing $200m of AMSC debt Supramax rates weaken but recovery signs appear Rates in some Pacific benchmark routes improved week-on-week Cobelfret orders two ro-ro workhorses at HMD Newbuildings are part of the operator's expansion plan VLCC life is a rollercoaster, you just gotta ride it Spot market volatility and hostile takeover bids from tycoon John Fredriksen - what more could you want from the big crude tankers in the course of just one week? Data Hub: Charter Rates Demolition levels hit new heights last year, but will have to double to save what promises to be a thoroughly depressed market in 2017 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding net profit down 29% Japanese shipbuilder forecasts a full-year profit for fiscal 2016 DP World container throughput grows 6% in fourth quarter Terminal operator says ahead-of-market growth due to benefits of globally diversified portfolio Government ban stifles Pakistan's recycling market Gadani recyclers may disappear from bidding tables if permits to come back online are delayed Ezra seeking advice on winding-up threat from Forland Statutory demand is against Ezra as it was charterparty guarantor Citi's Michael Parker sees bright future for container shipping Top shipfinance banker expresses optimism about industry outlook as box lines begin to behave like normal industrial corporations

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Georgia ports works to sate high industrial real estate demand International Longshore and Warehouse Union Itajai gets desperately needed dredging funds NY-NJ terminal doubling capacity ahead of bridge raising Slideshow: Four ways shippers can protect from another Hanjin India ignores import tax opposition DP World volume jumps on Europe, Asia strength DFDS earnings soar on freight surge JNPT volume drop weighs on Indian major port growth Japanese air cargo growth to slow Hanjin collapse to buoy Maersk's 2016 results

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Thorco MPP disabled off Eastern Canada Coast Guard said to be monitoring the situation; towing set for Wednesday. Battle rages behind Ultrapetrol Chapter 11 Copernico Argentina Fund targets shipowner's directors and executives claiming $880m in assets being sold for just $75.5m. Defendants challenge valuation claim. ConTex holds firm over 300 Upward trends among containership rates continue, bringing back some optimism. Trafigura takes on Teesside LNG terminal Trader takes downstream LNG position by taking long lease on UK import facility. Ardmore in sale-and-leaseback move Product tanker specialist refinances vessel in transaction that generates almost $10m in cash. Hapag completes $213.7m notes offering German liner company taps the bond market for the second time in less than a month. Ben Line and Sharaf launch WaterFront New global shipping agency formed through the cooperation of traditional companies. Panama Canal volumes hit new record January total is best ever at expanded Panamanian waterway. Ardmore quarterly loss in line with Wall Street Anthony Gurnee looks for stronger market this year after owner records red ink in final three months of 2016. Global Offshore falls to bigger loss Indian owner hit by falling revenue in third quarter. Essar linked to panamax quartet Indian owner said to be buying bulkers to cope with growing steel demand in Hazira. Samudera Shipping reveals string of sales Samudera Shipping has collected $5.73m from the sale of a string of older vessels. Singapore-listed Samudera says the 4,630-gt Sinar Jimbaran (built 2006) is the last of six ships to be sold in the past 12 months. In a statement to investors the shipowner explains the ships were largely sold after they became unprofitable. One of the vessels exiting the public company, the Amanah, has been scrappe Yang Ming banks $54m from share sale Loss-making owner raises more money through stock offering. Hoegh LNG claims a first on Pakistan project Norwegian owner joins big-name consortium to go beyond its involvement in previous schemes. MES slashes forecast after profit drops Japanese shipbuilder expects lower annual result after nine-month figures weaken. DP World keeps rising in 2016 Port terminal operator posts 3.2% annual increase in volumes thanks to strong fourth quarter. New offshore giant nursing debt headache Clarksons Platou says Solstad Farstad faces "Trump-sized wall" of maturities in 2021. Swan Hellenic to sail again G Adventures buys cruise line from bankrupt All Leisure and seeks new ship. Samsung shares fall over delay concerns Shipyard sees biggest intraday decline since April as investors cast doubt on Fredriksen's newbuilds. Eimskip building transatlantic capacity Icelandic line bringing in extra ship to cope with substantial growth in imports. DFDS makes more and boosts dividend Danish owner finishes 2016 on a strong note and is keen on exploring digital opportunities. Hapag-Lloyd launches new notes offering German liner company shoots for $160m to repay debt maturing in 2018. Ultrapetrol files Chapter 11 papers in New York Shipowner in pre-packaged deal that will see two remaining divisions sold to its main shareholder. Hyundai Merchant chief charts return to profit Yoo Chang-keun talks about a return to the black next year for the Korean shipowner. Fredriksen: more opportunities with Rokke Offshore merger could be just the start for cooperating billionaires. Farstad launches share and bond offers Norwegian owner selling new stock and convertible notes as part of restructuring.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
YRC Worldwide posts $7.5m net loss for Q4 2016 Source: YRC Worldwide For the full year of 2016, YRC Worldwide posted a net income of $21.5 million. YRC Worldwide had a net loss of $7.5 m... Detention and demurrage petition gains strong support Source: Ralf Gosch/Shutterstock The Coalition for Port Practices filed a petition with the FMC in December, asking the agency to address fee... Lottery process for ILWU workers to proceed The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), said an arbitrator has ordered the resumption of a lottery that gives workers a chance at becoming ... Intermodal growth engine stalls The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) said intermodal volumefell 2.1 percent in 2016, driven down by weak international volume... QuestaWeb to use FedEx customs content The global trade management software provider QuestaWeb and FedEx's freight forwarding division will partner to offer QuestaWeb customers a... Executive Moves: DHL Supply Chain, WSP \| Parsons Brinckerhoff and Greenbrier DHL Supply Chain appoints president of Automotive, North America, while WSP \| Parsons Brinckerhoff names new head of maritime practice and ... DP World grows volumes 3.2% in 2016 Port terminal operator DP World handled 63.7 million TEUs at its container terminals during the year in 2016, a 3.2 percent increase from 2... NHTSA proposed rule aims to accelerate connected vehicle tech Source: Karsten Neglia/Shutterstock The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued notice of proposed rulemaking that... USCG: Multiple flood points likely cause of El Faro casualty Multiple sources of flooding were the likely cause of the 2015 sinking of the El Faro , according to an analysis released during the third ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Fog clings to Houston Ship Channel; no vessel boarding: dispatcher External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Monjasa appoints new head of credit Previously he worked for Danske Bank as deputy head of credit. Monjasa withdrew credit from Hanjin 6 months before collapse "A punctual credit assessment process saw Monjasa withdrawing from granting trading credit to Hanjin Shipping six months prior to the company's bankruptcy filing." Russian export duty hike makes bunker market preferred outlet for fuel oil "The difference between the export and bunker market is turning in favor of the bunker market." External: Wired Bunkering BP says getting back to growth after Q4 output drops ANALYSIS: Saudi Arabia's forceful strategy lifts Japan crude sales to 10-year high - Supply to Japan at 10-year high of 1.18 million b/d - Lifts market share to 36% in 2016 Open interest for ICE front-month Singapore HSFO contracts rise by 1.09% in Jan FUTURES 2: Crude firms as OPEC compliance continues to hold sentiment FUTURES: Crude rallies amid fresh signs of compliance to cuts OPEC Jan output 32.16 mil b/d, down 690,000 b/d from Dec - Platts survey The survey shows that several OPEC countries covered by the agreement still need to make some progress in lowering output to their allocations

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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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