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BRIEFS

September 26, 2017

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Asia-Europe rates drop ahead of Golden Week with slack demand WTO raises 2017 growth forecast as global trade accelerates Port rotation changed to deal with Prince Rupert's congestion British freight forwarders to get revised trading conditions in October NYK links up with Dualog and NTT Group to develop onboard IoT Virginia to Pennsylvania/Ohio rail service starts from new CSX rail terminal Rebound in Asia-W Africa trade prompts carriers to launch 2 new services Intelligence agencies in India warn of attacks by terrorists on transport hubs Changi's air freight throughput surges 10.7pc in August Frankfurt Airport's cargo volume rises 5.4pc in August to 181,102 tonnes Parcel volumes to grow 17-28pc a year, says new Pitney Bowes report

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
AADA to increase rates Cosco Shipping Ports reports throughput increase Date for mandatory self-sealing of RFID export containers deferred by a month Los Angeles port sees surging container volumes MOL issues Safety, Environmental & Social Report 2017 MSC & Hapag-Lloyd offering new service between South America's East Coast & Mediterranean New online bunker fuel trading platform launched Port Authority & Municipality of Rotterdam launch blockchain technology field lab SAL Heavy Lift returns to German Flag SCFI spot rates down Singapore port handles more boxes in Aug. Soybean meal exports surge Essar Ports mulling LNG terminals, boosting iron ore handling capacity Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon show impressive cargo growth in Aug. JICA provides another development assistance loan for Western DFC Drawback factors other taxes including embedded taxes, says FEIO President MALA 2017 sees a confluence of the best & brightest in a celebration of excellence

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Seeking and finding synergies Longer semi-trailers reduce HGV trips Russia to support modernisation of Cuba's railway DHL to manage DCs for Eaton's electrical business American Airlines carries relief to Puerto Rico Europe's largest sugar plant phased in Cummings now chairing Artba Crossing first hurdle for 740 m network Hapag-Lloyd banking on Nigeria Quintiq technology for better route planning International reshuffle of DVB's aviation team China Airlines chooses Dokasch temp solution New west-east link along trans-Siberian artery US ports - like Philadelphia - on the rise Naxco Group celebrates 50th anniversary Everything still up in the air in Berlin Timocom winning over consumer goods makers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Box rates set for further rise, says shipping consultant IG chairman highlights rising tonnage, falling claims disparity European shortsea market on the rise Fujairah National Group to relaunch ship agency arm Golden Ocean sells six Ultramaxes to Scorpio Bulkers New technology 'could force shipping consolidation' Wisdom Marine scraps Aframax venture Hyundai Glovis allots USD44 million to trade partners Thoresen unveiled as buyer of Songa Bulk vessel Charterers go long on dry bulk tonnage as BDI firms

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Xpediator closes in on acquisition targets and unveils e-commerce franchise ambitions REIT on a shopping spree for UK warehouse assets after IPO Click and collect? Jade's 747 freighters go up for sale online Can airlines bypass freight forwarders? Mexico: race for e-commerce dominance starts with logistics Drewry launches reefer benchmarking tool for shippers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
MTU at work on engines with electrically assisted turbocharging Elliott Bay Design Group wins LaDOTD contract OceanSaver BWMS to be part of TeamTec portfolio VIDEO: Carnival to build fourth ship for Cunard Innovation in well work over gets ABS approval

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Era of the big box dry cargo supermarket is over Companies focusing on narrower business segments to take leadership positions Shipping confidence on a six-month growth run But managers, charterers and brokers report feeling increasingly insecure Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings Cosco-controlled Greek port sees further future gains Bermuda registry boosted by change of government We are aggressively pursuing new business, welcoming new and interesting partners, and building on the lessons we have learnt, says... Bermuda to seek fresh business in Asia Singapore and other Asian shipbuilding centres may provide new opportunities Handysize earnings hit highest level since April 2014 Reduced vessel supply in the Pacific and healthy demand in the Americas support earnings Container shipping 'remains competitive in most east-west trades' Drewry analysis highlights 'moderately concentrated' Asia-Europe market, while better capacity management will bring more stable freight rates China's overseas ambitions disrupting hydrocarbon trade flows Beijing's global investments in oilfields, ports and refineries are redrawing oil and gas trade flows Yard Talk \| LNG may be a saviour for Korean and Singaporean players Booming global LNG trades to bring business opportunities in building tankers and offshore units SIPG issues guarantee for $666m loans for OOIL acquisition State-owned port giant has been active in fundraising recently Shipowners slammed for lack of environmental ambition Decarbonisation proposals are inadequate, NGOs warn Daily Briefing Floaters come of age, but what comes next? HMM introduces new logo on its containers Line to mark its boxes with HMM rather than Hyundai Diana Containerships to make another reverse stock split One-for-three stock split to take effect at the start of trading in New York on Monday Songa Bulk to sell a supramax and buy a capesize Company views capes' risk-reward ratio as attractive for the moment Kandla port jetty blaze kills one Port authorities have halted all cargo operations at the oil terminal Golden Ocean to offload six ultramaxes for $143m Vessels to be delivered by the fourth quarter of 2017 Taiwan Navigation firms up $51m ultramax order Newbuilding duo scheduled for delivery in 2020 and 2021 Hapag-Lloyd renews liner agency deal with GAC Nigeria Move follows German shipping line's merger with United Arab Shipping Company Frontline net profit drops 92% on softer tanker market Lower market rates to blame for weaker time charter and voyage charter revenues Union revives claim that Korean yards blacklist bothersome workers Survey of employees puts flesh on an old bone of contention in the industry Rotterdam and Bureau Veritas join IMO-backed low carbon shipping alliance Alliance will tackle barriers to implementation of energy-efficient marine technologies China restricts oil product exports to North Korea Move shows Beijing's support for the UN's fresh sanctions on Pyongyang Cosco Shipping Energy gets $54m scrap and build subsidy State subsidy to be classified under non-operating income for the 2017 fiscal year ICTSI buys 35% stake in Manila port operator Petron offloads shares in Manila North Harbour Port to focus on core oil-refining and trading business

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Paul F. Richardson, containerization pioneer, dies at 88 San Juan port reopens but hurricane aid delivery slow NFI's plan to buy California Cartage advances consolidation US reefer BCOs gain new capacity, transport options ILA, USMX make early moves toward contract talks Maersk gets green light on Hamburg Süd takeover DP World aims to expand in Russian Far East Crowley ready to reopen San Juan terminal after storm JNPT rolls out operating reforms amid growth challenges Excess capacity keeping rates under pressure through 2017

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Aker Philly lays groundwork on TOTE orders Construction on new boxships could start sooner than expected after TOTE reaffirms interest in Hawaii trade. Hapag-Lloyd sends three to 'green' breakers Liner shipping company says latest demolition sales adhered to three-year old environmental policy. Brookfield adds to Teekay Offshore board UPDATE: Brookfield adds to board of general partner of offshore vessel after investment. Golden Ocean and Scorpio Bulkers fall despite 'win-win' deal Stocks of both buyer and seller fall back despite positive reviews of $142.5m transaction. Would Maersk Drilling be too big for Rowan to swallow? Talks reported to be underway for what would be the third of four energy division sales. Global Ship Lease adds CMA CGM official to board Containership lessor expands board at behest of largest shareholder amidst efforts to refinance. Sinotrans fixes capesize on period deal Bulker locked into charter of up to 15 months as market improves. Boskalis bags $95m cable-laying contract Dutch owner lines up UK wind farm work for 2020. Meghna expands fleet with supramax buy Bangladeshi bulker owner not deterred by rising prices as it buys another Mitsui-built sistership. Mermaid signs on for $96m extension Thai owner keeps OSV working in Middle East for another year. Korea plots largest LNG-fuelled ship Government involving shipyards in plan to develop 180,000-gt vessel. Topaz ties up AHTS for a year Oil giant Total moves for vessel to work on Azerbaijan wells in Caspian Sea. Scorpio Bulkers hunts loan to help fund Golden Ocean sextet Talks with banks underway for some additional debt as owner confirms $142.5m deal. FueLNG completes first Singapore transfer Keppel and Shell joint venture supplies Golar FLNG with bunkers. Golden Ocean could sell final ultramaxes at 'right price' Last two ultras could also go as shipowner focuses on segments where it has scale, says Vartdal. Oceanteam brings in van Dijk with two-fold mission Oslo-listed offshore owner nets new finance chief to replace the departed Torbjorn Skulstad. Greek merchant marine ministry vandalised Anarchist group chucks red paint on shipping building after Agia Zoni II spill. Carnival orders Cunard newbuilding Italy's Fincantieri to build iconic UK brand's fourth vessel. Thoresen tipped to have tied up Songa Bulk supramax Thai owner believed to be the buyer of ship sold by asset player last week. Two held after cargoship grounds Captain and officer arrested by Swedish police following incident off Oskarshamn. SAL Heavy Lift reflags in Germany Owner re-registering six ships after Harren & Partner bought it from K Line. Tsakos Shipping & Trading scraps VLCC Private Greek owner weighs in its only owned VL, broking sources say. Diana Containerships splits again Greek boxship company reducing number of shares further to meet Nasdaq requirements. Sveaas to help fix Viking Supply covenant breach Norwegian investor backing another share issue as weak offshore market hits subsidiary of restructured owner. Scorpio Bulkers strikes for six Golden Ocean ultramaxes Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes its first expansionary move in more than two years. Cochin Shipyard plots four new facilities Indian company to spend IPO cash on expanding shipbuilding operations. GC Rieber extends CSV charter Senvion of Germany keeps Oslo-listed owner's vessel for two more months. Swire Shipping boxship suffers fire Fire suppression system activated after crew detected smoke and rising temperatures. NYPD airlifts seafarer from d'Amico MR New York Police Department called into action after crewman loses consciousness. Transocean opts to scrap six floaters US drilling company set to take writes down of $1.4bn on latest round of demo candidates.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Ocean terminals, airports begin to reopen in San Juan Hurricane Maria left the island of Puerto Rico without power when it made landfall as a category 4 last week.However, ocean terminals and ... U.S. solar industry faces cloudy trade forecast The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday unanimously determined that imports of electricity-generating solar panels are entering t... Containers fall off MOL vessel into Port of Oakland's outer harbor Efforts continued last weekend to recover 11 shipping containers that fell from a cargo vessel anchored at the Port of Oakland's TraPac Ter... Senators introduce bill to increase funding for agriculture export programs The legislation was introduced by Senators Angus King, I-Maine; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Four ... U.S., Mexico launching joint cargo inspection pilot program in Southern California U.S. Customs and its Mexican counterpart are eliminating separate inspections at the cargo facility south of San Diego on the US-Mexico bord... Abu Dhabi Ports commences operations in UAE Terminal developer Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 35-year concession agreement with the Port of Fujairah, above. Seaports developer, operator... JAXPORT names Green permanent CEO The Jacksonville Port Authority's (JAXPORT) board of directors has selected Eric Green as the port authority's next chief executive officer... ICTSI to purchase 35% stake in Manila North Terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) inked an agreement with Petron to purchase 35 percent of Petron's... CNCo containership catches fire at New Zealand port The Port of Tauranga, above, was the site of a vessel fire early on the morning of Sept. 24. An inquiry has been launched into a fire that ...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Corpus Christi port lifts draft restrictions, sees oil tankers using ship channel: executive The Port of Corpus Christi Administration over the weekend lifted draft restrictions, allowing oil tankers to navigate through its 36-mile ship channel. TANKERS: Bosporus to close for parts of Tue, Wed for Turkish celebrations The Bosporus, at the northern end of the Turkish straits, is closed to tanker traffic from 13:30 to 19:00 local time (1030 to 1600 GMT) Tuesday. APPEC ANALYSIS: Asia seen as hot destination for US crudes More than 4 million b/d of new refining capacity seen in Asia by 2020 Singapore's Trescorp to launch oil storage, bunkering in Oman's Sohar port The new facility will feature six deep-water berths. External: Wired Bunkering APPEC: Iraq may sue KRG over oil exports pending independence referendum: official Control over oil province of Kirkuk to be flashpoint SOUTH KOREA DATA: Aug oil products demand dips 3.5% on year to 2.52 mil b/d Led by sluggish transportation fuels demand, consumption of bunker C fuel also saw a slide.

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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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