BRIEFS

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07 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 12, 2017

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KAMCO to take control of 20 Korean ships from six carriers US import volumes to grow through the summer and into fall: NRF Mega ships under new alliances call at Virginia and Vancouver DP World's new container tracking solution sends goods faster to shops PSA adopts new strategies to cope with alliances' mega ships New US$200m container terminal to be built in Cambodia Kerry Logistics to buy major stake in Italy's Tuvia Group UPS to handle logistics operations for World Expo 2020 Dubai Antonov Airlines gears up to expand cargo operations into HK and US Atlas Q1 earnings swell to US$8.3m on back of higher volumes, rates ATSG's Q1 profit soars 21.5pc to US$10m on revenues of $238m Thai Airways is re-certified after meeting ICAO safety standards

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MAY 11, 2017
Hamburg Süd acquisition to deliver substantial value, says A.P. Moller-Maersk IIFF to commence 10th batch of 'Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding Diploma' from Aug. 2017 MSC announces 'IMED' service between East Mediterranean & India Rajive Kumar given additional charge of Secretary, Road Transport & Highways APM Terminals Pipavav registers improved net profit in Q4 FY17 La Spezia Container Terminal registers record box throughput Major Ports handle more in April Prime Minister to launch key projects at Kandla Port on May 23 Lufthansa Cargo offering 'Road Feeder Service Cool' Made in India Social Events & Messaging App HowdyDo! launched

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Rail links between 'Chittagong and Kolkata Azkar set to become Dachser Serving all of China More transit container trains through Mongolia Introducing last mile deliveries in May India banking on DP World for logistics development A new warehouse near Bremen New Enns-Piraeus rail link Linda Collier wins Ciffa's Donna Letterio leadership award Emirates' SkyPharma service wins award Assessing links to and from the port of Felixstowe New rail service between Italy and northern Europe Munich-based RLI Investors appoints Katrin Poos Turkish carriers adding routes to Russia Good start to 2017 for port of Los Angeles

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MAY 11, 2017
Foreign vessel owners win US Jones Act battle Rickmers suffers rebuff by bondholders ZIM posts net loss in first quarter Shipping lender DVB posts large pre-tax loss Maersk Oil returns to profit in Q1 but warns of uncertain outlook Cabotage rule change could hit Klang Self-discharger delivered for Baltic cement trade Taiwan Navigation books two Ultramaxes at Oshima DFDS confident of outlook after good start to year Central Shipping Monaco books another MR tanker at Hyundai-Vinashin New South Korean government vows to continue shipbuilding support Divestments on cards for APMT as West African operations struggle Surging bunker prices drag Maersk Line to USD66 million Q1 loss Weak markets see sharp fall in Maersk Tankers' profit Maersk Drilling sees fragile recovery, but warns of further challenges China's ICBC files to wind up EMAS Offshore subsidiary CMES offers USD600 million loans to China VLCC after stock suspension Navios outlines ownership structure of Rickmers Maritime fleet KAMCO to buy and lease back 20 ships from South Korean companies

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MAY 11, 2017
DP World unveils app to track containers through 'black hole' box terminals American Airlines promises record investment in cargo as the 'landscape changes' 'Let the good times roll', says Kerry as it drives on down the acquisition trail Rising bunker price in first quarter keeps Maersk Line sailing in the red Express the star performer in Q1 for DP-DHL, but forwarding and supply chain profits dip Cargolux eyes 2018 for China JV carrier take-off

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MAY 11, 2017
Keppel AmFELS to build LNG fueled Pasha containerships U.S. maritime groups slam CBP U turn on Jones Act letters Hoppe Marine acquires Intering business from Rolls-Royce Damen Maaskant books order for beam trawler Higher bunker prices push Maersk Line into first quarter loss Wartsila to power world's largest expedition mega yacht Shell Marine introduces MILES program WinGD adds another Full Mission Simulator to network

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MAY 11, 2017
When the price is right The value of anything is what people are prepared to pay at a moment in time, whether the people are Maersk or mere speculators Odfjell stays stable despite soft conditions Gradual improvement expected for chemical tankers Peel Ports fills head of containers role with APMT hire Former Rotterdam container terminal head of commercial will be responsible for all of Peel's container business Emanuele Grimaldi steps up as ICS vice-chairman Italian shipowner becomes the association's fourth vice-chairman Results Round-up Second-quarter figures from some top intra-Asia names. Costa Concordia: The ISM Code under attack Industry viewpoint: Interpretation of regulation takes centre stage in Italy's supreme court Capesize earnings bounce back on fresh demand Brazil and Australia fuel optimism Mexico boost for Clyde & Co Local shipping law firm Garza Tello set to join international network Søren Skou sees clear evidence of container trades recovery Contract rates in Asia-Europe and transpacific trades much higher as supply overhang shrinks Maersk Tankers' profit slashed by falling rates Cost savings helped offset some of the damage Rickmers future in doubt after crunch vote fails to hit quorum Insufficient turnout nixes bondholder settlement, despite majority in favour LR product tanker earnings rebound on Asian naphtha demand Stifel notes more than 20 LR tankers switching to dirty trades in past six months APM Terminals reports double-digit profit dip Weaknesses in emerging markets and terminal overcapacity dent the bottom line More than 10 US Gulf LPG cargoes cancelled Chaos as trading conditions spark cancellations China Merchants and Sinotrans & CSC to consolidate mega fleet CMES acquiring Sinotrans & CSC bulker and tanker fleets is a high-probability event, say industry sources Giles Noakes dies unexpectedly, aged 62 Security expert and architect of anti-piracy guide remembered as a 'wonderful man' Yang Ming reduces losses Volumes up 14% in first quarter Epic Gas posts wider first-quarter loss Weak earnings and higher expenses push loss to $3.3m Taiwan Navigation orders $51m ultramax pair from Oshima Shipbuilding K Line meanwhile takes delivery of 250,000 dwt ore carrier Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding results weighed down by industry slump Group expects soft market conditions overall to continue to drag on income for the short term DryShips posts improved result as buying spree continues with Economou suezmax Company has 'come a long way' but rapid expansion phase now 'behind us', says chief executive DSME secures refund guarantee for latest order Largest creditor Korea Development Bank supports $250m three-VLCC deal with Maran Tankers Qingdao Port to raise up to $133m through shares placement Proceeds to be used to fund overseas terminal investments Maersk Group returns to black with $201m profit in first quarter Container line still in the red as rising bunker costs take toll but volume growth of 10% pushes up market share

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MAY 11, 2017
ACL considers Gothenburg exit Yang Ming: US importers from Asia upped contract volume XPO Logistics doubles last-mile footprint in Chicago New alliances test US East Coast ports Amazon, not e-logs, seen disrupting truckload business Oil industry wins first Jones Act showdown under Trump APMT Pipavav bullish despite volume decline APL Logistics rides US-Mexico growth to operating profit YRC's Welch: LTL truckers need aide in residential delivery Outlook brightens for Zim as carrier slashes Q1 loss APM Terminals Gothenburg slates six-week lockout Deutsche Post DHL profit edges higher Damco reports loss for Q1 despite revenue growth New cranes help Montevideo terminal cope with ship upsizing Overcapacity squeezes APMT profit Duty-free truck fuel at UK ports pitched to offset Brexit customs costs Rising bunker prices pull Maersk Line to loss

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MAY 11, 2017
Navios Containers heads to Olso OTC with $75m placement Rickmers assets up for sale to avert crisis Harper Petersen stake and boxships put on the market as management bids to win support for crucial restructuring vote Chemical carrier will see out days at Blystad Capital banks profit on flipped capesize bulker 'US projects set to give big boost to LNG carrier rates,' TradeWinds 5 May, page 14 Trafigura mulls large tanker order at Hyundai Market gripped by talk of Swiss trading giant making potential comeback as tanker owner with deal for 22 vessels Ugland bags long-term hire with Statoil Bariba looks to offload supramaxes and panamaxes Tanker deals dominate demo scene Transpetro scraps elderly tanker in India Shell-Bahri deal surprises market and sets new VLCCtone Tanker consolidation moves see energy major making shift from charterer to freight controller East of Suez rates make seasonal gains after early hit Improvement comes despite ongoing refinery woes in Middle East as the region enters its peak season with more naphtha consumption set to benefit LR1 market the most Olympic fixes out VLCC newbuild to ExxonMobil Yagerman moving on from JP Morgan Tarbit adds trio of newbuildings Union busy in MR tanker hunt Firm VLCC sales a good deal, not a trend Gener8's Peter Georgiopoulos insists no covenant pressures behind decision to sell top-earners Statoil inserts no child labour charter clause MT Maritime offloads pair of tankers Braemar mulls 'logical' move into finance services Chief executive James Kidwell says finance development would be 'logical' while HSBC acquisition facility was put in place for a reason. Twin recruits back to boost 'new leg' at Maersk Broker Duo return as company expands consultancy and advisory business Tanks for the memory stick Swiber trio fail to meet second court reserve Seapraxis sells sole bulk unit at fat premium

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MAY 11, 2017
Agility's profit, revenues rise in Q1 Global logistics provider Agility posted a net profit of 14.6 million Kuwaiti dinars (U.S. $47.9 million)for the first quarter of 2017, an ... ZIM narrows losses in Q1 2017 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.reported a net loss of $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2017 compared with a $56.3 million loss in... Genco Shipping & Trading's revenues surge 83% in Q1 Source: Pres Panayotov/Shutterstock The average daily time charter equivalent rates obtained by Genco's fleet totaled $6,498 per day for Q1 ... CBP will not revoke oil industry Jones Act waivers U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Wednesday that it is withdrawing proposals made by the Obama administration to strengthen enforceme... DHL increases revenues 7.3% in Q1 Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded consolidated net profits of 673 million euros (U.S. $731.6 million) on revenues of 14.9 billion euros for ... Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at stimulating domestic maritime jobs Two U.S. House lawmakers have introduced a bill to promote programs in two-year community and technical colleges to stimulate jobs in the d... A.P. Moller-Maersk ups profit, revenues in Q1 A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish shipping conglomerate that includes transportation and logistics companies such as Maersk Line, APM Terminal... Intermarine launches new liner service to Mediterranean Intermarine said it is expanding its Houston-based liner services from the U.S. Gulf Coast/Americas to the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Adr... Yang Ming Q1 loss much smaller than in 2016 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. posted a net loss of901 million New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $29 million) in the first quarter of 2017, accord...

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MAY 11, 2017
Oil complex rises, putting crude near midpoint of recent range NYMEX June crude settled 50 cents higher at $47.83/b. ICE July Brent settled 55 cents higher at $50.77/b. FEATURE: NWE traders skeptical of fuel oil arb East, eyeing Chinese vessels Fuel oil traders in Northwest Europe have expressed concerns over the potential economics of taking either a VLCC or Suezmax vessel of high sulfur fuel oil to Singapore amid PetroChina vessels floating with more than 10 million barrels of fuel oil outside Singapore. Istanbul bunker market braces for tight barges at weekend The bunker market at Istanbul, Turkey, is expecting constrained availability May 13-14 because of tight barges, after a week of delays. Malta halts all bunker operations on bad weather Malta has halted bunkering operations because of rough weather External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Korean Register gets authorized by Germany based DAkks to act as verification body for EU emissions monitoring KR's EU MRV services can be delivered to any ship anywhere in the world regardless of its flag or class. External: Wired Bunkering ANALYSIS: Potential Sinochem-ChemChina's merger a win-win deal - Share sources for integrated oil/chemical business - Reinforce balance sheet following acquisitions - Meets SASAC's strategy on state-owned enterprises FUTURES: Oil higher on expected supply deficit South Korea's HHI partners with Saudi Arabia's Bahri for smart ship solutions Under the MOU, the two companies will jointly develop smart ship solutions and apply them to ships operated by Bahri. INTERVIEW: Oil prices to recover in 2017 assuming OPEC cut rollover- IEA - Oil supply deficit may grow sharply in H2 - Crude stocks likely to return to norms in 2017 - Short term oil demand unfazed by Trump, Brexit Most young people view oil, gas industry negatively, impeding recruitment: survey According to the survey, fewer than half of the consumer respondents trust the energy industry as a whole

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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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