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BRIEFS

November 10, 2017

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CMA CGM hikes rates from Asia to Latin America, Caribbean Dec 1 ICS says the world can achieve 'zero ship CO2 emissions' by the year 2100 ITCSI profit up 5pc in first 9 months as revenues rise 10pc Ships still fly tax haven flags of convenience, but trend moderates Charleston volume up 10pc to 184,804 TEU in record-breaking October Regional Container Lines orders two 1,668-TEU feeders from China Cosco Shipping Ports starts on new box terminal at Khalifa port BNSF quarterly profit up 2pc to US$1.95 million as revenues rise 3pc Sea captain tells why there is no safe port in a storm for box ships US Coast Guard sets 10-knot speed limit to save the whales Maritime lawyers join cyber security firm to provide 'health check' Singapore Air nearly triples quarterly profit, but faces headwinds Miami airport launches Cargo Flight Tracker for US air freight industry Loss of slots at Amsterdam Schiphol is fault of carriers, not protectionism

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Maersk Line's Hamburg Süd acquisition clears Chinese hurdle, with conditions Ministry of Shipping focusing on liquid cargo infrastructure in rail & waterways modes MOL joins research project on use of vibrating sensors to ensure safe ship operation Kolkata Port handles 12 pc more cargo in H1 2017-18 Cathay Pacific awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for handling pharmaceutical products DCCAA to initiate opening IIFF Northern Region Chapter in Delhi for skill development Gateway Distriparks has impressive Q2 PM Modi, Bangladesh PM & West Bengal CM jointly launch connectivity projects between India & Bangladesh Snowman Logistics focusing on cost optimisation

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"In the top five by 2023" Diesel locomotive simulators to increase safety Fedex purchases up to 50 ATR 72-600Fs UPS builds on blockchain Positive outlook for shipping from Wista UK 500 new hoppers to boost capacity Change at the top for reusable receptacle specialist Etihad Airways supports Louvre Abu Dhabi Trump mission makes big Boeing deal in China High jump in revenue for Agility US east coast still delivering strong results First US e-highway demonstration in California Wanted: new CEO for Palfinger in 2018 Cosco ready to invest in other corporations Ziegler's next generation steps in Timber exports boost Croatia railfreight volumes Deutsche Post DHL continues profitable growth trajectory Preparations at old and new Sydney airport

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Officers arrested over disappearance of MSC Giannina master Capacity control in spotlight as excess capacity continues to plague container shipping Overcapacity haunts LPG carriers, but tonnage inflow expected to ease China and US sign USD43 billion Alaska LNG deal Charter tonnage solves Maersk's cargo logjam Nordea shipping loans caught up in 'Paradise Papers' spotlight Epic Gas narrows Q1 2017 losses Korea Line Corporation recovers USD68 million in charterhire dispute FSL Trust deteriorates to loss Marco Polo finds white knight from CEO's business acquaintances

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Forwarders and shippers caught in the updraught of an air cargo 'perfect storm' Overcapacity making waves in the containership charter market New business and success of e-fulfilment service boosts Wincanton half-year results Bigger ships, smaller shipments... a circle that needs to be squared FedEx ATR order could spark new interest in turboprop freighters Seafast Logistics targets Ethiopian beef trade boom with new Djibouti facility

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
MAN will retrofit TOTE RO/RO duo to dual fuel LNG operation

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Daily Briefing Shipping will be included in the EU emissions trading regime Chemical tanker market to recover by late 2018, says Drewry Limited new orders coupled with a shrinking of the tonnage supply-demand gap to support ECSA and ETF call for easing of administrative burdens on shipping Both organisations call for EU member states to be ambitious in harmonising reporting formalities at European ports Fire breaks out on tanker at Gadani recyling yard for the second time Incident comes after an explosion occurred on the tanker in November 2016 that killed 31 workers HMM posts third-quarter net loss Revenue though rose 20% year-on-year as a result of cost optimisation measures Oakland port gives initial approval to convert ex-military base into logistics complex Final approval from port authority expected by November 30 Strong cruiseship demand continues to drive Fincantieri results Results in line with group targets for the 2016-2020 business plan Singapore gears up to be a key player in the global maritime arbitration sector With the launch of the Singapore Ship Sale Form and the recent developments to the widely used standard maritime forms... GoodBulk posts second-quarter profit Company benefits from operating vessels as part of pools of 65 and 58 vessels respectively

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
US regulators move to ease NVO contracting rules Yang Ming breaks string of 10 straight quarterly losses Court ruling fails to resolve Great Lakes pilotage issues Record US import gains unlikely to be repeated in 2018 Truck capacity 'imbalance' slows US-Mexico freight Proposed Mexican coastal rail bridge faces steep grade Infographic: Road to ILA contract negotiations MSC pursues stake in Russian rail operator Transcontainer JNPT rail volume stagnant despite port push

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
TOTE signs with MAN for Alaska LNG convert Jones Act shipowner says it will do retrofits on two ro-ros as part of fleet wide push to use cleaner gas. Analyst: International Seaways' shares 'overreacting' Stock slips almost 8% in afternoon trading following miss on revenue. Gener8 drops debt as 'eco' VLCCs outperform New York-listed company says it's comfortable with size of fleet and its balance sheet. Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates while lowering outlook New York-listed cruiseship owner pushes down guidance for 2017 in response to hurricanes and vessel problems. Jones Act owner OSG seeks to tap Norwegian bond market But US-flag player faces headwinds as it woos investors to raise $100m in unsecured notes NAT's 2017 gets tougher amid queries on dividend and earnings Herbjorn Hansson's retirement savings, 'Friday night fright' release and strange money transfers in Bermuda are all part of the latest Nordic American Tankers' drama Results reflect governance standards, says Webber Avance Gas and Seaspan among the big gainers in semi-annual Wells Fargo corporate governance report, while Kirby falls from top spot Lines exercise caution over modest rise in freight rates Sailings trimmed in a bid to shore up freight rates ahead of contract negotiations Boxship demand remains the big question Carriers are toasting a strong peak season but the near-term prospects for freight and charter rates is far more uncertain, analyst says Saade wins plaudits for 'bold' commitment to LNG fuelling Decision awaited about supply and infrastructure that will support this pioneering move Shift in demand to wide-beam boxships to accelerate Hoegh FSRU off to Gas Natural Jovo launches search for midsize LNG newbuilding Rare requirement emerges for vessel to trade cargoes into small Chinese terminals Dynagas greenlights China's first FSRU Second Arc7 heads to Yamal Statoil longlists six for LNG ship time charter Cheniere narrows down low-key LNG carrier hunt Statoil takes Eletson Gas ethylene unit on minimum two-year deal Trouble in Paradise Papers for Wilbur Ross' double standards Increased corporate transparency and the public's intolerance of questionable deals heightens the reputational risks for all players in the shipping chain Endesa emerges for LNG carrier time charter duo Fresh period business gives owners of existing ships something to chew on as charter rates hold at improved levels Commercial ships may aid 'critical' worries over Canadian icebreaking Talk has turned to bareboat chartering commercial vessels to help overcome issues of winter port closures and the Canadian Coast Guard's ageing fleet Orsted says good riddance to DONG's dirty reputation Special-survey bell tolls for North Sea anchor-handlers AHTS owners have a 'mountain to climb' to address the supply imbalance but a lack of dry docking may make a big impact Canadian government moves may impact shipping Nova Cura investigation reveals failings in electronic chart data Investigation into Greek grounding discovers ship used outdated and inaccurate electronic charts Emergency responders buoyed by rise in LOF awards Westminster and Weinstein rows serve as big reminder to shipping The industry needs new ideas and energy to promote gender equality, all the way up to the top Olympic hires new head of tanker chartering Theo Kalkanteras replaces departed Loucas Tsangarides at Athens company Shipping parties toast Eisbeinessen in style Jo Shipping confirms first S&P deal since Stolt-Nielsen sell-off Super Eco secures premium MR rate from Stena Weco Greek owner fixes out product tanker, while compatriot Navios charters MR trio and commodities giant Glencore picks up two from Island Navigation and Avin Five Stars torches oldest unit amid demolition market lull Gunvor's Clearlake fixes Sovcomflot aframax pair Canada's owners look to change with the times Owners with origins at the start of the 20th century adapt to a new era of competition, writes Michael Angell in Montreal Poulovassilis moves on from Aegean after just one year Melissanidis-led company parts ways with chief executive Yangzijiang debuts in crude tanker segment Chinese yard acquires newbuilding half-built by Rongsheng in bid to enter new sector Oldendorff's bulker orders surface in Japan and China Oldendorff ordered the ships before newbuilding prices increased SK Shipping set to book VLOC pair in China Tomini to double money on 22-year-old handymax Market eyes consolidation as MHI reveals restructure Three private Japanese yards could eventually take stakes in MHI's new shipbuilding subsidiaries Aroania set to sell vintage handymax Pan Ocean surprises market with sale of panamax bulker Panamax sale diverges from South Korean outfit's recent expansionary path Oslo Bulk buys MPP sisterships Minerva Ship Management adds third vessel Secondhand price rise spurs newbuilding interest New Vision buys and sells in fleet renewal AM Nomikos resells fourth ex-MEP ship Maple Leaf places modern handysize in the shop window Chinese shipowner earmarks five-year-old handysize as a 'potential sale candidate' and expects it to go for $10m KC Maritime denies sale of chartered panamax bulker Hong Kong shipowner is said to be coming back to the secondhand market as a buyer after a year marked by disposals and shipyard controversy Greek S&P scene heats up as three independents enter fray At least two, and possibly a third, brokerages set to sharpen competition in Athens' hotly contested market

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
U.S. ratchets down on Cuba trade The U.S. government has amended Obama-era regulations regarding trade with Cuba to bring them in line with President Trump's June order to ... Drewry: Global chemical trade to rise 3.3% this year A narrowing in the tonnage supply-demand gap beginning in late 2018, as well as restrained ordering are expected to boost an anticipated re... Maersk CEO: 'We cannot be satisfied with our performance' Soren Skou, CEO of Danish shipping conglomerateA.P. Moller-Maersk, says the company "cannot be satisfied" with its performance during the t... AS Report: Less than 10% of shippers confident in analytics data accuracy Fewer than one in 10 shippers and logistics services provider have highly accurate data underlying their analytics initiatives, according t... Dachser USA to relocate, expand Dallas office Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics has announced it will relocate and expand its Dallas, Tex. office due to growing operations in the Asia... MPA terminal ceases trucking transactions due to 'labor/management issue' A "labor/management issue" resulted in the closure of truck transactions at Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore for parts of M... PANYNJ proposes $3.2b budget for 2018 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is proposing a $3.2 billion operating budget for ongoing operations, maintenance and... APL alters Asia-India Subcontinent service network APL is making changes to five Asia-India Subcontinent container services for faster turnaround and transit times, the ocean carrier said in... Yang Ming records $42m profit in Q3 2017 Yang Ming transported 1.24 million TEUs during the third quarter of 2017, an 11.1 percent boost from a year prior. Yang Ming Marine Transpo...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Crude futures strengthen as Saudi-Iran tension grows ICE January Brent rose 44 cents to settle at $63.93/b Thursday amid increasing tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran. US Chamber of Commerce eyes more energy industry regulation revamps Rolling back regulations for the energy industry remains a key goal for the Trump administration. Saudi Arabia, UAE face resistance in pushing OPEC extension through end-2018 Saudi Arabia and the UAE still have some convincing to do as they push for OPEC to extend its existing production deal to the end of 2018. TANKERS: MR rates rise as US diesel route makes comeback One shipowner said the USG-UKC route was looking healthy and may drive up rates in Northwest Europe. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering

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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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