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May 10, 2017

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Shanghai port box throughput rises 5pc to 3.3m TEU in April Oversupply in shipping to remain for next 2-3 years: DBS Strong fiscal year start for India's JNPT with box volume up 12.6pc Taiwan's Premier wants 'friendly' ties with China Raising of Bayonne Bridge to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule US rail traffic continues to grow for the sixth month in a row in April XPO Logistics posts Q1 net profit after being in the red in Q1 last year IAG Cargo sees Q1 revenue drop 2pc to US$281m despite volume growth Ceva in the red for US$57m despite increase in revenues and volumes Etihad extends life line to Air Berlin after Alitalia bankruptcy Air France-KLM suffers wider Q1 loss despite revenue growth Budapest Airport handles record tonnage of Q1 cargo

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Fleet makeover at Schuon Increased capacity in mid-Atlantic region May - the maritime month for New Orleans port One step further Efficient booking tool for port-hinterland transport Logistics base for Paragon's offshore operations completed Cargologicair welcomes third B747F McLane promotes Maurici Acquiring local expertise in Italy AA Cargo adding several seasonal routes Unveiling multimodal carbon calculator Inter Manager welcomes three new members Roberts to retire from Columbus airport authority Strategic operational partnership established at ACE 144 new wagons for log transport

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MAY 9, 2017
Gard scraps USD90 million deferred premium Box ship charter rally loses momentum Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell set up pre-merger VLCC alliance DHT goes for USD300 million bank loan Euronav orders two Suezmaxes for Valero charters Expert panel to review DSME restructuring China to increase controls on Belt and Road investments Singapore offshore companies issue Q1 profit warnings Addax terminates disputed BW Offshore FPSO China Aviation Oil eyes more bunker volumes in Singapore Bulk carrier prices continue upward trend despite freight weakness

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MAY 9, 2017
Union warning as DHL warehouse staff call off strike over transfer to Great Bear Charter rate upswing means a reprieve for box ships bound for the breakers Analysis: Swiss forwarders K+N and Panalpina have ambitious targets Global volume vs rate debacle What in the world is causing the retail meltdown of 2017? New Loadstar LongRead: How to benefit from freighter and belly partnerships

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MAY 9, 2017
VIDEO: Zero emissions, zero ballast - and zero crew DFDS RO/RO newbuilds to have ABB shaft generators Fairbanks Morse to supply diesel generators for LHA 8 VIDEO: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on sea trials after RICOH New FRS cat to have MTU engines and Kamewa waterjets Saam Smit adds Damen ASD 2411 tug to Panama fleet Drone helps cutter make major drug seizures Spanish operator orders 109 m Incat wavepiercer JonRie commissions new Double Drum Escort Winch VIDEO: P&O Ferries four return from Remontowa refits Euronav orders two at HHI, backed by seven-year charters Sarah Kenny to be next BMT Group Chief Executive

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MAY 9, 2017
Innovate or die Container shipping drags itself into the digital era, at last We're proud and in control, says DHT Tanker outfit says it is now in the 'premier league' of VLCC owners and refuses to be pushed around by others Ballast water rules to help bigger owners in US trade Smaller players will not be able to compete due to compliance costs, says Eagle Bulk's Gary Vogel Gener8's VLCC sales are opportunistic, says Georgiopoulos Tanker owner's first-quarter results beat forecast Macron border control shake-up could hit ferry operators UK Chamber of Shipping warns over threat to end Le Touquet treaty New guide aims to help seafarers affected by stress Charity issues guidelines for seafarers and close ones as stigma over seafarer trauma persists Supramax rates ebb to two-month low amid weak Pacific and Atlantic trades But some expect market to recover on the back of increased grain movements Data Hub: World Fleet Update As supply and demand balance stabilises, carriers and owners will need to maintain discipline on orders New VLCC orders already more than double 2016 total Low prices at yards driving wave of ordering Gener8 Maritime offloads VLCC pair to AET at $81m apiece Prices at a premium to market valuations Shippers scrutinise carriers over Europe-Asia congestion Eastbound rates subside after two-month spike, but shippers are unhappy due to 'unjustified' surcharges, low-value cargo being priced off the trade, and ongoing backlogs Emerging markets help to lift ICTSI first-quarter volumes by 11% Operations in Iraq and Democratic Republic of Congo boost total throughput numbers Euronav inks two more charter deals with Valero Energy Tanker operator now has four long-term charters with refineries giant China Merchants boss: 53 VLCCs is not enough CMES dismisses fall in freight rates as strong market fundamentals stir appetite for expansion Maersk defends Alibaba trial Danish group dismisses reports of little interest in online platform for cargo bookings Ocean Rig unit debt restructuring hits a snag Major stakeholder of unit opposes proposed restructuring scheme Genco narrows first-quarter losses Company sees boost in rates and continues to improve the age profile of the fleet Eagle Bulk reports narrower first-quarter loss of $11m Improved time charter rates and more chartered in vessels lead to higher revenue Tepid tanker market and higher voyage costs hit DHT net profit Earnings per share come in below forecasts Parakou founder CC Liu dies Mr Liu started his career as a ship engineer

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MAY 9, 2017
Alliances cause US West Coast port delays Free container database offers collaboration springboard US import growth forecast to slow after strongest surge in year Europe-ECSA rally makes southbound new headhaul China steps up Belt and Road investment oversight Productivity gains lift volumes at India's major ports Rotterdam Port Authority acquires container rail shuttle Rising China-Europe backhaul demand spurs new services

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MAY 9, 2017
Genco moves to offence with focus on M&A Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner sees focus on capesizes, ultramaxes and supramaxes. Shell testing restart of Forcados exports Restart of major Nigerian tanker terminal could help suezmax market. Eagle Bulk upsizes in charter swap and eyes more renewal New York-listed bulker owner switches handysize on long-term charter for ultramax as focus on the larger class grows. DHT Holdings opens up on Frontline pursuit Co-chief executives discuss their position in takeover saga. Navios Partners keeps up buying spree with another cape New York-listed bulker owner picks up third large bulker in as many weeks. Black Sea Shipyard's loss mounts Ukrainian plant sees annual deficit grow threefold as revenue falls. GasLog Partners tries for $121m in unit sale LNG carrier owner wants cash for potential drop-downs from parent. CFO quits at yard group Cosco Shipping Singapore-listed company looking for permanent successor as Ma Hong Han steps down. Restructured Havila reports big profit Offshore owner lifted by redemption of debt but utilisation remains low. Bahri in major Shell VLCC deal Consolidation steps up as Saudi operator ties up deal to use Shell tankers for its Arabian Gulf exports. Probe begins after crewman "stabbed" on cargoship Dutch police investigating incident on Universal Marine vessel. Gener8 Maritime swells coffers with triple sale Peter Georgiopoulos points to important decisions providing significant flexibility. Kenny replaces French at BMT Group UK engineering company appoints QinetiQ director as French departs after 12 years as CEO. Alaska Tanker set to retire 2004-built ship Report claims that BP-affiliated company looks to withdraw suezmax that has faced technical problems in the past. Moody's turns more positive on Navios Maritime Holdings Ratings agency encouraged by bulker market upturn and end of dispute with Vale. Owner and staff jailed over ferry sinking Bangladesh court convicts company and nine workers after accident claimed 81 lives. Brazilian OSV phoenix to rise from flames Broker Westshore cautiously upbeat on prospects as tenders increase. Loading issues blamed for cargoship capsize Salvage plan being drawn up for Southern Phoenix in Fiji. Bugbee back for more Scorpio Bulkers shares President picks up more stock in bulker owner amid positive comments from analysts. McDermott gets 100% of Oceanteam vessel US owner buys remaining 25% stake in joint venture with restructuring Norwegian company. Lone bondholder holds up DSME Korean yard trying to persuade opponent of restructuring to drop objection. Commerzbank loan losses hit $212m First quarter provisions rise at German lender due to shipping woes - with more to come. Euronav orders suezmaxes for long-term charter New York-listed owner says Valero Energy taking duo to be built at Hyundai Heavy. Incat wins Spanish ro-pax newbuilding deal Australian fast ferry wins repeat business from Naviera Armas with third ship in as many years. Top Spanish investor buys into Teekay Corp Kenneth Hvid-led tanker and offshore company says hola to be new significant shareholder. China bauxite demand driving up ton-miles World's largest aluminum consumer having to go further afield for commodity, says Torvald Klaveness Ezion Holdings set to post first quarter loss Singapore-listed offshore vessel firm says results impacted by depreciation of US dollar. Denmark to help combat resurgent pirates Danish military to supply spy in the sky to counter renewed threat to shipping off Somalia.

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MAY 9, 2017
Trump signs H.R. 244 into law President Donald Trump signed H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 into law on Friday. The U.S. House of Representatives ap... NRF: Major U.S. retail container ports can expect imports to rise Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million TEUs in March, up 6.8 percent from February ... St. George Logistics acquires Dicom's Extra Express division St. George Logistics (STG), North America's largest provider of outsourced container freight station services, has acquired the Extra Expre... Antonov Airlines sets sights on overseas expansion The Ukrainian heavy-lift air carrier Antonov Airlines is preparing its aircraft fleet and expanding cargo sales for future operations in th... LLamasoft lands new investment from TPG The supply chain modeling and design software provider LLamasoft said Tuesday it has received an investment by the global private equity gr... Puerto Rico trade outlook uncretain following debt restructuring It's too early to tell how the decision last week by Puerto Rico to restructure $123 billion in public debt and pension obligations, essenti... EC adopts measures within EU Single Market plan The European Commission (EC) adopted a package of measures last week within the "EU Single Market" to ensure European Union (EU) regulation... Werner to implement MacroPoint's visibility platform Omaha, Neb.-based transportation and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises, Inc. will implement freight tracking software provider... Port of Long Beach volumes jump 16.5% in April The Port of Long Beach handled 558,014 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, a 16.5 percent increase from the same month a year ago, a...

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MAY 9, 2017
IFO 380 Buenos Aires fell to lowest level in over one month on ample supplies IFO 380 grades at Buenos Aires were assessed at $349/mt delivered, down $9, based on price indications around $350-360/mt delivered. ANALYSIS: Iran's oil exports slip in April, loses market share in Asia - Exports fall 8% to 2.16 million b/d - Chinese, Indian demand ebbs - Stiffer competition from Saudis, Iraq - Austria to emerge as new customer TANKERS: Sharp rise in inquiry provides firming pressure to freight rates All told, there were at least five cargoes working on Tuesday, with Vitol, Valero, Shell, Koch and PMI being represented. Crude decline pushes implied volatility higher NYMEX June crude settled 55 cents lower at $45.88/b. ICE July Brent settled 61 cents lower at $48.73/b. Med fuel oil blenders opt for Baltic M100 on strong finished-spec demand M100 is typically used as a blend component to produce finished grade fuel oil, especially at times when refinery produced RMG 380 is expensive. NWE set to return from shortage of low metal LSFO: market sources Northwest Europe is set to return from a shortage in low sulfur fuel oil with a low metals content as one of two refinery streams that had been offline return to operations Gothenburg fuel oil prices hit month low despite maintenance Sweden 380 CST fuel oil prices hit a month low Monday, closing at $286.00/mt. The last time levels were lower was March 31 at $285.00/mt. Istanbul bunker market sees heavy congestion following poor visibility There are delays of three days through the Bosporus, both northbound and southbound Gener8 Maritime well-positioned for growth with young fleet: CEO A young, well-positioned fleet gives Gener8 Maritime a comparative advantage over rivals, CEO Peter Georgiopoulos said Tuesday during a first-quarter 2017 earnings call. FACTBOX: Spring refinery maintenance in Europe, Russia drawing to a close External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil largely unchanged on mixed outlook on supply

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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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