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BRIEFS

December 12, 2017

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Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5 Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017 OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary CONCOR celebrates Customer Day How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

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Rail car service centre opens in Texas Braille Battery at fault again Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen New vans for express carriage of cream slices TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp Belgian industry legend dies Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030 Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship P&I veteran to lead development of North American business Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018 Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units Daily Briefing As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017... SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum Top 10 in marine insurance 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global... China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
GRS to open Far East office within two years Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market. Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year. Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market. Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%. Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets. Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings. Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company. MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels. Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs. MAC misses newbuild payment in China Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei. Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel. Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings. OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs. OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018. First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt. Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97% Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares. Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field. Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30 Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion. Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore. Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker. Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says. Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs. EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016. Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses. P&O ferry runs aground in Calais Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe. Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales. Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017 Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa... APL to join Europe-North America loop APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja... UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c... Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi... Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in... DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ... Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015. Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension. High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July. Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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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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