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BRIEFS

January 10, 2017

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Cosco to acquire 10pc stake in Shanghai bank from ANZ for US$660m Top box lines suffer US$13b loss in first 9 months of 2016: Dynamar China warns of probes into US firms in retaliation for Donald Trump's vitriol Pricing cuts at JNPT yet to fuel rail demand Union Pacific buys out Railex reefer distribution to boost service William Villalon takes over as president of APL Logistics Port of New Orleans gains Brandy Christian as new president and CEO Asian cargo carriers look to strong year end with November demand up 5pc Ethiopian Airlines to open 1.2 million tonne cargo terminal in April Bidding for second cargo operations at King Khalid airport to begin in February

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JANUARY 9, 2017
APL begins 2017 with APL Saipan's maiden voyage to Guam GEODIS recognised as 'Investors in People' in Denmark InterRail has new structure in Europe JBS Academy provides 100 pc placement to students of Certificate Course Maersk Line & Alibaba in e-commerce shipping partnership Newbuilding orders significantly down in 2016; idle containerships see marginal fall Potential seen for new vessel orders from Iran, Middle East SCFI rates down Seaways handles first vessel under Indo-Bangladesh Coastal Shipping Treaty South Korean govt steps in to lend helping hand to shipping & port industry Chennai Port achieves deep draught at container terminals Mumbai Port invites e-bids for maintenance dredging in Indira Dock Basin Paradip Port registers coal discharge of 62,730 t, exceeding previous peak in 24-hour time-frame Port workers oppose giving majority stake in Hambantota Port to Chinese co. PSA's CITPL welcomes new Far East Chennai service ICD-Sahnewal, GatewayRail begins 2017 by flagging off full train load of 45 FEUs from Ludhiana to Mundra Port India's Buying Propensity Index falls precipitously in Dec.

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Tandem trucking services introduced Diversification into bank shares? Ready to manufacture box cars Silver laurels awarded in Denmark President elect names USTR nominee Rail electrification axing costs Joint approach for inland navigation Acquisition of Canadian 3PL Millan to lead aviation practice in USA Canada's e-manifest transition period ends Pacific Basin CFO resigning this year UPS strengthens position in UK New contract for round wood transport by rail Two new Tiaca members already this year Finnair continues to Miami with wetleased A330

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JANUARY 9, 2017
Dover awards VolkerStevin-Boskalis Westminster JV GBP115 million contract IMO urges EU to reconsider regional carbon trading scheme Box ship charter market shows signs of life Lack of liner profitability means more M&As, says forwarder GS Caltex unit orders MR tanker from HMD Cosco delays delivery of drilling rig to 2018 Wisdom Marine Lines' profit falls by 33% Sembcorp Marine and NADL extend rig standstill a third time Financial woes continue to hit marine insurers and their clients Gulf Navigation looks to expand Singapore moves closer to autonomous freight movement on public roads SFI books LR2 tankers at Daehan

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JANUARY 9, 2017
UPS boosts European presence with purchase of UK haulage broker Freightex Pemco won't fly straight into 767 conversion market after ATSG deal Hanjin Shipping postpones first meeting with creditors claiming $26 billion Analysis: time for a u-turn and a DP-DHL forwarding spin-off Test case dispute after UK cycle courier wins 'worker's rights' The 'On the Waterfront' culture remains in New York's dockyards Check out how scientists are building the next-generation logistics industry

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JANUARY 9, 2017
MV Werften cuts first steel Crystal River Cruises duo DHT finishes fixes to newbuild VLCC rudders Gladding-Hearn delivers first of three for Circle Line IMO SecGen not happy with EU emissions proposal VIDEO: Offshore vessel capsizes during launch Wartsila-CSSC JV opens new engine factory Emergency rudder repair gets tanker back in action

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JANUARY 9, 2017
Oakland sets box record Loaded containers reach all-time high in 2016 Minoan Lines puts more focus on Greek market as Grimaldi giants depart Ending a 35-year presence in the Adriatic Sea trades may slash turnover but could soften slap from stiffer fuel costs LNG tankers' spot rates near two-year high Market outlook optimistic with Gorgon and Angola projects back online and new import terminals up in France and Turkey Handysize bulkers slide 11% on week with Atlantic weakness Earnings hovering just slightly above $7,000 per day DryShips exercises option for first Shell-chartered VLGC Rebooted George Economou-led company cracks on with diversification into gas DHT defers VLCC newbuilding DHT finds rudder issue on inspection of new vessel Liner pressure easing at northern European ports New alliance networks suggest the trends of low-frequency services and relentless vessel upsizing are on the wane, says new report American Hellenic tops 1,000 insured vessels New American P&I Club hull venture sails ahead of projections in first six months IMO slams Brussels over revised emissions trading system Kitack Lim warns of danger to IMO's agreed greenhouse gas reduction roadmap in letter to EU institutional heads Eagle Lyon Pope relaunched as marine and port consultancy Well-known brand name revived as part of Global Maritime Great Eastern Shipping buys suezmax pair for $75m Fresh price marker laid down in latest crude tanker deal Iran brings more idle tankers out of oil storage mode Move coincides with higher oil prices and charter rates Maersk integration plan to boost fortunes Jefferies lifts outlook as focus on transport and logistics set to boost carrier's results Gadani fire reportedly claims multiple lives Ship-breaking yard sees second fire in less than a month as local media report up to five deaths Cosco Shipping Energy bids for six-year-old LPG carrier Vessel priced at about $5.2m on the Chongqing Assets and Equity Exchange Pacific Basin finance chief Andrew Broomhead resigns Executive director wants to to relocate with his family to the UK this summer Growing iron ore supply to push prices down to $49 a tonne Capesize earnings improved significantly this year on Chinese demand Hanjin Shipping reschedules court meeting Postponement to take into account upcoming sale of assets Hyundai Mipo clinches product tanker order from GS Caltex arm Deal was sealed last month Iran's Chabahar port seeks cargo handling equipment proposals Developing port looks to rival China-funded Gwadar port in Pakistan Courage Marine looks to raise cash via shares placement Net proceeds to be used for general working capital and/or to fund business or investment opportunities Gulf Navigation inks pact with Polimar Turkish Holding Both to co-operate on maritime agencies, vessel services and marine products Sembcorp Marine extends standstill deal with North Atlantic Drilling a fourth time Agreement period has been pushed back to July 6, 2017 Zhonggu Shipping to raise $87m for fleet expansion Company looking to tap growing box trade in the domestic market Cosco Singapore postpones rig delivery Agreement comes amid challenging conditions in offshore oil and gas markets

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JANUARY 9, 2017
Strong restocking forecast to fuel January import surge Shippers, Vancouver decry port authority privatization Slideshow: Top waves hitting ocean shippers in 2017 UPS enters European truckload market New smuggling tactics risk to Brazil shippers Alliances to curb North Europe service scale-back Singapore port pushes automated trucking Top Indian port doubles program target for faster imports Immediate US trucking capacity crunch unlikely Forwarders see liner profitability years away

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JANUARY 9, 2017
Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator gets upgrade Wells Fargo likes the name for exposure to chemical gas exports, along with LPG. Hanjin creditors question bidding in terminal sale to MSC In addition to seeking more information on sale of Total Terminal International shares, some creditors want cash to stay in US court. Oman moves forward on LPG export project State-owned oil company awards contract with view towards first exports by 2020. Axia signs new chief for shipping research Cyprus-based investment bank replaces former analyst who bolted for TMS Cardiff. Gener8 Maritime aframax sale fails New York-listed owner now expected to keep vessel in Navig8 pool. Edison Chouest wins AHTS extensions Chevron keeps on two of US owner's vessels in Brazil. Koch locks in Greek-owned capesize Trader fixes cape for a year at a shade above the present spot market level. Probulk targets Eregli owner with US lawsuit New York bulker owner chasing unpaid arbitration award from Levent Karacelik and his Turkish shipping group. IMO warns Brussels over emissions Kitack Lim hits out at European Union move to involve shipping in emissions trading DryShips makes maiden VLGC purchase George Economou-led company acquires first gasship for $83.5m. 2017 starts in decline for crude tankers Average day rates in all major crude tanker sectors. MR and LR2 earnings inch upward, but LR1s pull back. OSEC Shipyard to be liquidated OEL (Holdings) receives winding up order from Singapore high court. DHT Holdings fixes VLCC rudder problems Shipowner says HHI will pay for repair work as final tanker in series is pushed in 2017. Cai plots IPO for heavy-lifter GPO Singapore owner's founder aims to go public this year as fleet nears delivery. Kollakis connected to Hanjin bulker brace Greek owner tipped to have picked up pair of dry cargo vessels in deal worth over $26m. China Shipbuilding raises profit forecast Chinese shipbuilder focuses on operational efficiency and is now projecting a positive result. Cammell Laird's annual profit falls UK shipyard hurt by drop-off in military work in year to March 2016. Korea cracks open egg shipping fund Government to subsidise cost of bringing in supplies as it tackles bird flu. Gulf Navigation seals third alliance Agency deal sees Middle East tanker owner team up with Turkey's Polimar. Fredriksen rig pushed back again North Atlantic Drilling says Jurong newbuilding now expected in July as hunt for work goes on. Three killed in second fire on beached LPGC Tragedy strikes Gadani breaking yard again - the third major incident in three months. HSH hopeful of finding a buyer, CFO says Privatisation of German bank with large shipping book can be secured before early 2018 deadline. Creditors oppose Hanjin's US terminal sale Bankrupt Korean owner reveals potential problems over disposal of Long Beach port shares. Minoan exits the Adriatic after 35 years Emanuele Grimaldi-led ferry owner redelivers two ships serving the Greece-Italy route to sister company. Fearnley forecasts bulker price rise Asset values to pick up by around 30% over coming years, analysts say, suggesting orderbook smaller than nominal figures suggest. Spetalen PSV spree 'cheapest ever' Norwegian investor has taken a different path to rivals in OSV sector and it seems to be paying off. Broomhead exiting Pacific Basin Shipping Chief financial officer set to depart Hong Kong-listed bulker owner by close of 2017.

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JANUARY 9, 2017
Port of Wilmington, N.C. to receive new cranes North Carolina Ports has ordered two new ship-to-shore cranes from designer Shanghai Zhenjua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) for the Port o... Port of Oakland sets record in 2016 The Port of Oakland handled a record amount of loaded containerized cargo in 2016 at 1.83 million TEUs, topping the previous record of 1.82... NWSA objects to terminal sale The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which encompasses marine terminalsat the ports of Seattle and Tacoma,said Friday that it filed an ob... Senate tabs Thune for second term as chairman of transportation committee The U.S. Senate last week officially ratified Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., for his second straight term as chairman of the Senate Committee on ... Questions raised by ILWU lawsuit referred to Oregon Supreme Court The Oregon Supreme Court is being asked to look at the legality of subsidies the Port of Portland gave to ocean carriers in 2012 and 2013. ... IMO's Lim speaks out against including shipping in EU-ETS Kitack Lim, the secretary-general of the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO), has spoken out against plans on including shippi... UPS acquires U.K.-based truck broker United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has acquired United Kingdom-based truck broker Freightex, according to a statement from the

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JANUARY 9, 2017
January USGC distillate arrivals to Europe seen at 700,000 mt so far Only three Medium Range-sized vessels, totalling around 120,000 mt, have left the USGC in the last week bound for either Northwest Europe or the Mediterranean. ANALYSIS: Refinery repairs, imports likely pushed US stocks higher With a major US Gulf Coast facility starting planned repairs last week, the start of the seasonal slowdown in refinery activity could be underway. First February HSFO VLCC on subjects for Rotterdam-Singapore: sources "The arbitrage is looking very interesting, especially in the North but we are also seeing increasing interest in the Mediterranean," one arbitrage trader said. Suez out of bunker fuel, no resupply date set: supplier "We have no firm date for resupply. We are waiting," MISR Petroleum said, adding the port has been out of fuel for over two months. Bunker sales at Gibraltar up 2% in 2016: port authority Bunker-only calls by ships were up 3%, the GPA said. REFINERY NEWS: FCC at UK's Grangemouth offline: sources Last week, one of the three CDUs was also offline but has since restarted. External: Wired Bunkering UAE's Gulf Navigation Holding partners with Polimar Turkish Holding for marine business Agreement part of GNH's strategy to diversify its operations and increase its assets through both internal growth and global collaborations. TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 10,000 mt fuel oil for Jan 21-23 FUTURES 2: Oil lower as market awaits OPEC output numbers post deal FUTURES: Crude edges lower on rising rig count, stronger dollar Crude oil futures were steady to lower as the dollar inched back to 14-year highs

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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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