BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 27, 2017

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OOCL adds NY and drops Panama port call to boost ECX1 service UK hires KPMG to help boost exports from the Midlands to China Box throughput at NWSA ports continues to rise in August Taiwan Navigation places US$51m order for 2 bulk carriers from Japan Hutchison Ports Pakistan breaks national vessel handling record FNS launches strategy to seize greater market share in Gulf Polaris Shipping about to sign deal with HHI for 10 VLOCs Cyber attack on TNT costs FedEx US$300m in lost operating income Aqua-tools hires new business development manager DHL Express to raise rates for HK and Macau by 4.9pc Union fears jobs losses with Cargolux JV with China's HNCA UPS aircraft maintenance workers seek to exit mediated contract talks

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Ashish Pednekar takes charge as Chairman of FFFAI Shipping confidence continues to edge upwards Transition from specialised operators to reefer containership operators seen gaining momentum JNPT wins Container Port of the Year & Newsmaker of the Year awards at MALA 2017 Kandla Port Trust renamed 'Deendayal Port Trust' Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal strengthens connectivity to the Gulf & West Africa with new weekly service FIEO lauds Ministry of Finance initiatives to resolve problems of exporters

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Operating together in the Maghreb Artwork to China - not coals to Newcastle Aviation priorities for Caribbean reconstruction Landstar Metro - new player in Mexico Laurels for Lauren for commitment to Ex-Im Bank Bureau Veritas joins new GIA initiative First jumbo train departs Cardiff New CEO for Jacksonville Port Authority New reefer index launched by Drewry Asian air cargo growth continues Highways England prolongs pact with XPO STLC purchasing massive batch of wagons Aid for Puerto Rico flowing in on Crowley vessels Qatar Airways adds cargo capacity 3Gtms creates new Emea leadership position PD Ports nets contract with bike maker New blocktrain connects Belgium and Italy

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Brightening economic prospects power shipping confidence to three-year high Fincantieri snaps up new Cunard vessel as it waits for STX France deal Korea Line Corporation orders more than 15,000 containers for SM Line IMO promises to act over fraudulent ship registrations Seoul spearheads multisector project to build LNG-fuelled bulk carrier Polaris Shipping books 10 VLOCs at Hyundai HI Samsung HI confirms MSC's container ship orders Singapore's FueLNG completes first commercial LNG bunkering

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Atlas dispute with pilots threatens to hit new heights as peak season looms 'Governments must get behind drive for safer packing of containers' U-turn by Qatar Airways Cargo on 'too risky' B747-8 freighter P&I clubs open qualification programme to correspondents network Ocean carriers increasingly targeting better-paying reefer containers Alibaba about to build massive logistics network White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems Driverless trucks will be (mostly) great Airfreight rate rises - is the process out of date?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Passed over for promotion, Pacific Fleet commander will retire HHI books very large order for Very Large Ore Carriers GAO reports on USCG polar icebreaker plans Navy takes delivery of LCS 9 Former Keppel Shipyard exec faces corruption charges Metal Shark to build more cats for NYC Ferry Samsung Heavy books order for six MSC mega box ships

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Kremlin in ice-class, LNG-fuelled tanker drive Backed by state financing, Russian yard to build five aframaxes for Rosneft and Sovcomflot with HHI assistance 'We're back on the map', says Cyprus shipping minister As he nears the end of his term, Marios Demetriades is proud of the growth seen in the island's maritime... Cyprus' banks dip their toes in the water Two of Cyprus' revitalised banks have serious plans to make a first mark in ship finance Providing the climate for marine cover High-flying new marine insurer American Hellenic Hull picks Cyprus as a base Cyprus' bulker-dominated fleet enjoys new repute However, the thorny issue of the Turkish ports embargo will have to be settled if the flag is to compete... From Cutty Sark to E-Ship 1 Slow but promising steps taken in using renewables as marine propulsion Cyprus aims at perfect pitch for shipping New status for maritime administration underlines the importance given to the industry Angelicoussis poised to order four newcastlemaxes at SWS Project is at letter of intent stage but tipped to go ahead Sinotrans Shipping and Pacific Basin shares tumble amid cautious dry bulk sentiment Analysts have warned about potential decline in iron ore trade due to China's environmental clampdown BHP sees extra steel demand from China's Belt and Road Initiative Mining giant expects China's peak steel production in the middle of the next decade Trading houses in the frame to drive a wave of fresh tanker orders VLCC rates rebound with Middle East-Japan trade topping $16,000 per day China's crackdown on pollution threatens to cast a cloud over capesizes Beijing's halt on major public construction projects is likely to affect the demand for seaborne iron ore Hadjioannou family buys first cape for Alassia fleet Brokers report that Orion Reederei's 2011-built Rugia comes with time charter attached Daily Briefing China's overseas ambitions disrupting hydrocarbon trade flows Hapag-Lloyd scraps three of UASC's older boxships Move is part of strategy of maintaining a modern fleet and follows merger with United Arab Shipping Co ICTSI inks deals to manage Papua New Guinea ports Philippines group's local units seal 25-year contracts for the operation of Motukea and Lae ports Ports urged to share data to optimise supply chain operations Industry still stuck on the notion that operational data should be proprietary, says International Association of Ports and Harbours' Bruce... Harvey's lessons for tanker markets Climate change events such as recent storms in the US Gulf highlight risk elements in oil and gas shipping Safmarine appoints new Korea head Lee Hyung-jin will replace Ahn So-yeon, who has been appointed as the head of customer service for Maersk Korea China Navigation explores low-tech sustainable shipping solution in South Pacific islands Small wind-powered cargo vessel's design based on traditional Micronesian drua sailboat Hyundai Heavy wins $800m Polaris order for 10 VLOCs Deal to build 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers is the largest HHI has clinched in five years Samsung Heavy lands $986m order from MSC for six 22,000 teu containerships The indicative price of more than $160m apiece suggests MSC will be paying considerably more than CMA CGM for similar-sized... MISC exits the tank terminal business Malaysian shipowner accepts $45.9m for 45% stake in Centralised Terminals, which will then cease to be a joint venture

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Prince Rupert port congestion ebbing ILA renews push for South Atlantic port jobs BCOs heading into new service contracting reality Interim CEO and lobbyist takes full reins of Jaxport Importers warned closed Chinese factories may never reopen DP World attracts another MSC service to JNPT Rocketing Asian air cargo propels industry recovery

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
BHP sees China's steel output running strong Mining giant says the infrastructure initiative to tie together many countries will mean extended growth in steel. GTT calls time out for latest LNG membrane Primary supplier of gas ship cargo holds is talking to customers about product delays and options. US denies Puerto Rico Jones Act waivers Request for another series of waivers to US cabotage laws comes as territory faces massive resupply efforts. Rosneft and Sovcomflot ink deal for LNG-fuelled aframaxes Russian owner will operate tankers placed by oil trading titan at Zvezda shipyard. Carnival's earnings beat, upbeat on 2018 Miami-based cruise giant says hurricanes to impact earnings, but overall growth continues unabated. Norways' Skagen gets piece of Golar LNG Stavanger-based investment manager joins major US fund managers in taking stake in LNG vessel owner. More wind work for Eidesvik Offshore Norwegian owner fixes large OSV to Adwen for five months. North Korean ships 'hiding behind' Fiji flag Pacific nations scouring registers after Fiji cries foul. Diamond Offshore lines up drillship double US owner spurns Korea to head to China for fleet expansion Former Keppel exec charged with corruption Ex-yard procurement officer facing 395 counts of bribery and fraud. CMA CGM fixes Seaspan ship on three year time charter French line said to have hired former Hanjin vessel on long-term contract. CSET buoyed by $54m of subsidies World's biggest tanker owner banking cash from scrapping and retrofitting. Maersk Line plans to scrap fire-hit vessel Danish giant is preparing to send Maersk Pembroke for demolition. D'Amico International Shipping in leaseback with Sole fund Marco Fiori says latest deal brings liquidity needed to complete newbuilding programme. Fuel lightered from grounded Atlantic Vessel can now be removed from rocks off Sweden, coast guard says. Angelicoussis turns to dry with newcastlemax order in China Greek owner takes his 2017 investment in newbuildings to $750m with SWS deal. EOL wins court protection for restructuring Singapore high court insulates offshore shipowner from legal action. Wilson Sons facing rate cuts and suspensions Brazilian owner renegotiating PSV contracts with Petrobras in downturn. Samsung snares giant boxship series South Korean yard appears not to have missed out on big boxship deal after all. David Landgrebe leaving Ernst Russ Director to pursue other projects after helping restructure German asset manager. Downing buys into Braemar Shipping Services London-based investor becomes one of top five shareholders in shipbroker. Fincantieri close to taking over STX France France and Italy near deal to resolve row over French shipyard. DSME to offload block unit DSSW Restructuring Korean yard continues to offload non-core businesses. HHI confirms $800m Polaris VLOC order Yard to build 10 bulkers for domestic owner, its biggest deal in five years. Some vessels won't be able to fit scrubbers Space constraints to leave some ships with limited options, while potential for delay to legislation is ruled out. Miner's views mixed about online chartering But they are agreed that technology could make the whole process more efficient. Closed shipyards only in "lay-up" ABS executive says it will not take much to restart facilities that were previously shut down. US hurricanes forecast to boost MISC However, shipowner's US Gulf lightering activities have been impacted by adverse weather.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
TransForce acquires Driving Ambition Alexandria, Va.-based TransForce, Inc., a workforce management firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of Dr... OCEAN Alliance adds NY-NJ to ECX1 port rotation OOCL is adding the Port of New York and New Jersey to its East Coast Express 1 port rotation, the container transport company announced Sep... Yusen breaks ground on first 'future-ready' warehouse in Singapore Yusen Logistics held a groundbreaking ceremony for what it calls its first "future-ready" warehouse in Tuas, Singapore on Sept. 20. The ne... Executive Moves: project44 and Worldwide Express Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock project44 makes additions to its sales and engineering teams, and Worldwide Express hires chief technology ... Atlas Air Worldwide accuses Teamsters of illegal work slowdown Two of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings' subsidiaries - Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. - are seeking a preliminary injunct... DP Cargo UK pilots 'jumbo' freight train DB Cargo UK, the British freight rail operation of Germany's Deutsche Bahn, successfully piloted a 660 meter-long "jumbo" train of 34 wagon... Report: Insured losses from Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean could reach $85b Industry insured losses for Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean are estimated to reach between $40 billion and $85 billion, according to catas... House votes down FAA reauthorization, disaster relief bill The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted down a bill that would have extended the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administra... USMX proposes ILA contract extension The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have taken a step forward in the labor contract ne...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Oil weakens as rally pauses before US inventory reports ICE November Brent settled 58 cents lower at $58.44/b. NYMEX November crude settled 34 cents lower at $51.88/b. Bunkering halted at Novorossiisk by bad weather Availability of bunker fuel was already tight at the port, which had been driving down demand. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes 0.5% sulfur marine fuel assessments from Jan 2, 2019 S&P Global Platts proposes to begin publishing daily cargo and barge assessments for residual marine fuels reflecting a maximum sulfur limit of 0.5% across the globe starting January 2, 2019. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to reflect ISO 2010 standards in bunker fuel assessments S&P Global Platts proposes to begin reflecting International Organization for Standardization's current ISO 8217:2010 standards. SUBSCRIBER NOTE:Platts to continue publishing residual, marine fuel assessments after 2020 S&P Global Platts intends to continue publishing its existing high sulfur and low sulfur physical fuel oil and marine fuel benchmark price assessments globally leading up to and through the planned IMO limitations in 2020. External: Wired Bunkering South Korea gives LNG fueled vessels, bunkering further impetus "The government has designated LNG-powered vessels as a key part of the country's future shipbuilding and maritime industry." External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Panama-flagged crude tanker Ocean Mare arrested in Singapore offered for sale The vessel was arrested in Singapore on June 22 by Haridass Ho & Partners due to payment issues. APPEC: OPEC seeks firmer ties in demand-thirsty Asia, amid growing competition Barkindo projected that crude exports from the Middle East to Asia would rise from 14.5 million b/d in 2016 to 22 million b/d in 2040.

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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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