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BRIEFS

December 14, 2017

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Maersk wants clients to pay more in 2018 APL expands Trans-Atlantic coverage joining Europe-North America loop PORTS of Los Angeles and Long Beach set cargo movement records for 2017 Ports need to share data to strengthen supply chain efficiencies Canadian ambassador to China damns Trump with faint praise in HK Chassis storage outside of NY-NJ port is a cause for concern among truckers Asia-West Africa box trade recovers, up 7pc in third quarter as GDP rises 3pc DNV GL approves GTT/Technolog LNG fuel tanks for VLC retrofits Old Dominion Freight Line posts 13.6pc rise in November LTL volume 'K' Line takes Australian north south trade lane award at Sydney gala 50pc boost in passenger flights in new UK-China accord China's Wuhan Tianhe airport starts air cargo services to Chicago, Luxembourg Panalpina has 'exceptional' year on back of high air freight rates, tight capacity /UL>

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
APL introduces mobile application for container tracking Global containership fleet at new high Indian Register of Shipping receives authorisation as Recognised Organisation from Malta MOL to take part in demonstration test of blockchain technology in cross-border trade operations JNPT organises technology innovations, systems & IT training programme Rotterdam sets conservative port dues NHAI making all out efforts to speed up award & construction of highways Taxpayers who have erroneously claimed transitional credit advised to revise Form TRAN-1 of input tax credit

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Promoting railfreight transport on Brenner route Kuehne + Nagel forces Asia Diana goes for time charter with Wan Hai Lines Big Move augments supervisory board Grupo Busto acquired by Transpais Qatar Airways to open up new destination in Russia Duisport acquires Bohnen Logistik Three New-Orleans based entities work for Trinidad ITS America welcomes six new directors ATR ends demonstration tour in West Africa Sweden installing ERTMS on entire rail network Milestone in hinterland traffic at port of Felixstowe Yusen expands cross-border operations Chairman change at Baltic Exchange Technology to boost operational efficiency Out now! Schedule for new Turkish 777 freighter

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Nordic American Tankers continues recapitalisation with share issue Fairplay's editorial excellence in the spotlight at industry journalism awards China COSCO Shipping Group president resigns Ballast-free tanker: The shape of ships to come? SITC quiet on ship purchase plans MODEC revealed as buyer of Euronav VLCC Goldenport box ship scrapped at new high in India Safety culture blamed in El Faro loss

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Gloomy outlook for transpacific rates as Maersk becomes latest to quit TSA Forwarders claim carriers are controlling capacity to force up air freight rates Intelligent trade and technologies: preparing for the trade facilitation of the future NTSB determines probable cause of El Faro tragedy Brexit will invalidate UK airline operating licences in Europe, says EC

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Conrad Shipyard gains ISO 9001:2015 certification DOE announces $18.5 million in offshore wind R&D funding Cenac awards ABS a Subchapter M TPO contract Wicker: 355 Navy goal signed into law Roxtec pipe sealing solution now type approved for aluminum VIDEO: First MTU marine gas engines complete factory tests Austal inks MOU for 80 m trimaran for Japan-Korea ferry route NTSB: Captain's failure to avoid hurricane a key cause of El Faro sinking

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Can Yang Ming afford to make ship orders? Taiwanese carrier has said it is in the initial stages of discussing a replacement plan for chartered and older tonnage Lloyd's List recognised for award-winning journalism Industry judges praise editorial excellence as two journalists win gongs at the annual Seahorse shipping media awards Daily Briefing Continuing our look at the most influential people in shipping in 2017, we focus on how Chinese institutions are taking... BDI: Does it matter to shipping, or the world? The new Baltic Dry Index, planned for launch in January as a trading tool, risks losing its status as an... Teichert to exit Lloyd Fonds over 'differences of opinion' Company cites 'operating and strategic matters' as reason for move and names Klaus Pinter to take over duties Shipowners overspending on navigational products Research from GNS shows 70% of electronic navigation charts go unused The chief engineer's dilemma Those on board a ship may not be best placed to know whether a ballast water treatment system or a... Top 10 maritime lawyers 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal... US crude exports more crucial to tanker demand than oil products Demand on crude oil tanker trade surges 151% in the year to end-October MOL joins IBM for blockchain cross-border trade operations test Test will verify the effectiveness of blockchain technology in improving security and speeding up the settlement of cross-border trade transactions HHI offloads 50% stake in solar battery joint venture HHI sold a total of 2.2m shares worth $13m in Hyundai Avancis to Germany's Avancis US state aims to ramp up maritime innovation and workforce training Washington Maritime Blue 2050 initiative to explore low and zero pollution shipping options and train new workers for science and... NAT enters recapitalisation phase with $100m equity offering Era of lofty dividends is over as company seeks new debt structure El Faro inquiry concludes loss was due to captain and owner Vessel's life rafts and uncovered lifeboats ill-suited to handle hurricane conditions Skangas to source gas from UK-based Grain LNG Norwegian group said the deal will improve supply to small-scale markets Nordic American Tankers aims to raise $100m from share sale Net proceeds to go toward repayment of loan facility, fund fleet expansion and for general corporate purposes Shipping faces mounting political pressure to decarbonise New declaration calls on maritime industry to contribute to Paris Agreement

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Global air freight: focused on tech efficiency, not whiz US ports poised to join LA-GE information portal Truck renters get an ELD break, for 90 days European unease over Chinese investments grows Uncertain trans-Pacific market to keep rates under pressure Amid competition, Chennai port productivity declines

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Maersk exits Pacific basin trade group World's largest containership company says move prompted by its own consolidation drive in sector. Moody's sees shipping as stable, few aside Credit researcher posits stable outlook for most sectors, but warns of potential rating changes for some. Panamaxes in Atlantic driving rates higher Atlantic basin rates move higher as split cargo economics improve and coal moves to Europe and India. Kim Heng sees changes to its board of directors Two board members resign while two new members join the Singapore-based company's leadership panel. DOF Subsea bonds rise after debt deal vote Oslo-listed bonds for offshore services provider recover after bondholders support maturity delays. Dragnis scraps post-pamamax as focus flips to feeder sector Greek owner explains why he is sending a 1996-built vessel for demolition. TUI cruises to higher profit German owner enjoyed better passenger rates over last 12 months. Nordic American Tankers upsizes equity issue to $110m Suezmax tanker specialist prices stock offering with enlarged purse. Eagle Bulk Shipping swooping for modern ultramax Brokers believe US-listed owner has bought its 12th ship under a fleet renewal and expansion plan. Danko Koncar eyes investment in Uljanik Croatian tycoon wants to broaden his shipyard interests through restructuring. Taiwan Navigation turns around loss Bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lower costs. Seacor venture offloads eco-tanker for $135m Sea-Vista operation sells Jones Act vessel and charters it back. Scorpio Bulkers reloads shelf with $500m filing New York-listed owner lays groundwork for future equity issues. Containerships breaks even in third quarter Finnish owner boosted by better utilisation and efficiency measures. Jyske Bank places buy rating on Norden Upturn in dry cargo and the exit of a major investor contribute to improved rating. Captain blamed for El Faro sinking Master of ro-ro failed to avoid sailing into hurricane, NTSB finds. LGR di Navigazione sells last two tankers Naples-based owner believed to have completed an exit from shipowning. Yang Ming goes express from China to Vietnam Taiwanese owner teams with TS Lines and MCC Transport for new service. Bibby Offshore reveals Maersk contract UK owner has completed multi-million contract for Danish giant. Shipowners cautious over One Planet CO2 declaration Paris gathering increases pressure on the IMO to reduce shipping emissions. Thorstein takes seat at Seadrill top table A key figure in the Fredriksen system has joined the board of Seadrill. Harald Thorstein has today been appointed as a director of the offshore driller, which is in the midst of a Chapter 11 restructuring. Thorstein, a former DNB Nor Markets man, is already on the board of Seadrill Partners. He is also a director of Ship Finance International and Solstad Farstad. Teichert leaving Lloyd Fonds in dispute on strategy Long-serving CEO of German asset manager in talks over "premature" exit after difference of opinion on its future direction. Maersk halts Hamburg Sud passenger trips German line falls in with group policy after takeover. Brazilian authorities drop Vard tax claim Shipbuilder in the clear over bill relating to 2010 financial year. KKR pumps more cash into asset manager Joulon Private equity giant backs takeover of UK shiprepairer Harris Pye. SolstadFarstad inks two term charters Norwegian owner fixes PSV to Aker BP and keeps AHTS with Petrobras. Trafigura triumphs in "off-spec" tanker cargo case UK high court rules trader supplied correct grade of oil to vessel off Benin.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Port of Houston boosts container, steel volumes in November Port of Houston saw a nine percent increase in cargo volumes in November. Port Houston terminals handled nearly 35 million tons of cargo th... Port of Felixstowe sets U.K. intermodal rail record Port of Felixstowe handled its one millionth TEU by rail. Port of Felixstowe handled its 1 millionth TEU by rail on Wednesday, becoming the... LA City Council mulls banning trucking companies using non-employee port drivers The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 12 approved a resolution that asks city staff to look at the possibility of banning from the Port of L... NTSB releases final report on El Faro sinking The final report regarding the sinking of theTOTE Maritime vessel, the El Faro , on Oct. 1, 2015 was released by the National Transportatio... Froman: WTO is a baseline, not end-all Former U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman said Wednesday that the United States shouldn't view the World Trade Organization (W... APL releases mobile container tracking app The liner carrier APL said Wednesday it has launched a new mobile container tracking tool. Called APL Box Track, the mobile application is... Port of LA sets monthly box volume record in November Through the first 11 months of 2017, container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles were up 6.3 percent compared to last year's record-breaki... Port of Long Beach November cargo volumes rise 14.7% A total of 612,659 (TEUs) moved through Port of Long Beach container terminals in November, an increase of 14.7 percent over the same month... FMC's Doyle to take helm at Dredging Contractors of America U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle, Sr. has been selected by the Dredging Contractors of America's (DCA) board of director...

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DECEMBER 13, 2017
Record US production, gasoline build pull oil futures lower Oil futures were lower Wednesday after Energy Information Administration data showed a build in gasoline stocks and record-high US crude production, a pair of bearish factors trumping declines in crude inventories. US House panel passes bill repealing oil, gas transparency law The House Committee on Financial Services passed a bill Wednesday that would permanently repeal a federal rule requiring US-traded oil and natural gas companies to disclose payments to foreign governments. US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks recover from five-year low Total fuel oil inventories rose 389,000 barrels to 31.515 million barrels for the week that ended December 8. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. PT2SB inks $1.25 bil financing deal to advance terminal in Pengerang, Malaysia The terminal will predominantly serve the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development project, or RAPID. Abu Dhabi's ADNOC formally consults market on official selling prices The deadline for feedback was set for Tuesday, December 12. World Bank to stop financing oil and gas after 2019 - Lender commits to greater climate protection - Exemption included for gas in poorer countries - World Bank to report emissions from investment projects

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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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