BRIEFS

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07 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 30, 2017

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Cyber attack could cost Maersk US$59m in lost revenue: expert Hapag-Lloyd retains B+ rating following merger with UASC MOL to raise Northeast Asia to Australia rates by US$300/TEU in August CMA CGM unveils new logo with new slogan 'Shipping the future' Wan Hai Lines expands its China-Vietnam/Thailand service Kerry Logistics launches new Europe-China LCL rail service CEVA facility in Lion City achieves IATA's CEIV certification South Africa's CHC taken over by Vanguard Logistics Services Hong Kong stages anniversary celebration with sea parade in the harbour Boeing raises 20-year industry demand forecast for aircraft Airbus executive to bow out after poor sales at Paris Air Show Ghana inaugurates e-manifest system at Accra's prinicipal airport

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JUNE 29, 2017
MOL signs long-term charter contract of 4 LNG carriers for Yamal LNG project in Russia Standard & Poor's confirms Hapag-Lloyd rating after merger with UASC National Cyber Security Coordinator visits JNPT to assess impact of cyber attack on container terminal operations Apollo LogiSolutions raises INR 485 cr. from Piramal Finance CAI & CCA sign MoU Mid-term Foreign Trade Policy Review to be released in Sept. Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation

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Seeking to return from the wilderness Intermodal operator enjoys strong growth New distribution vehicle for Swiss company Need a holiday? Use AF's 70 year West Indies service FTA recognises inspirational women Rising Swedish-Polish trade via ferries Woodhead and Barnett join brokerage startup in Texas More truck-on-train services Hapag Lloyd rating on the positive side DHL sets wheels rolling for Tour de France Virgin Australia flying cargo on Melbourne-HK route Express blocktrain delivers pulp to China Homer Logistics raises more capital for expansion Maersk comments on current cyber storm AA Cargo starts working with new GSA in Mexico MSC recruits seasoned professional as EVP New weekly China-Germany LCL railfreight service Carrefour's growing cooperation with FM Logistic Good progress in Haropa in 5M/2017 China Southern to start Dreamliner service in Urumqi New leader for New Brunswick-based transport firm

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JUNE 29, 2017
Maersk opens secure links for new cargo bookings Silted ports leave Brazil's growth prospects stuck in the mud Turkey's maritime fight for survival Confitarma thrown into crisis as leading members leave Simatech boosts fleet with four more vessels MOL seals charter contract for LNG carriers in Yamal project Maersk cyber attack highlights importance of EU data protection rules Keppel Shipyard wins four contracts worth over USD60 million Busan proposes introducing sulphur-fuel cap before IMO deadline Slowdown in bulk carrier sales in Q2 2017 Kumiai Navigation books VLGC at Kawasaki HI

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JUNE 29, 2017
Cyber attack victims Maersk and TNT find ways to keep customers' cargo moving Outlook for air freight, still healthy, according to IATA S&P takes Hapag-Lloyd off its watch list, but remains concerned Industry leaders step up battle to beat fake goods supply chains All US-bound commercial flights subject to new security rules Nike resisted Amazon dominance, but finally capitulated Phil Nolan to take over as ABP non-exec chairman Peter Vallenthin joins Greencarrier Freight Services board

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JUNE 29, 2017
Global Industry Initiative aims to move shipping to low carbon future HII announces leadership changes at Newport News Shipbuilding Largest ever Chinese-built box ship has ABB turbochargers Cooper Group picks ABS for Subchapter M compliance Vancouver ferry service to get a third Damen SeaBus lsland Offshore order at Kawasaki has not been canceled First Jones Act wind turbine installation vessel in the works Metalock Denmark now MAN PrimeServ On-site Recovery VIDEO: Shell Prelude now under tow to Australia

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JUNE 29, 2017
Shipping: The Paris Agreement's first battleground Entrenched international divisions reveal political, economic and even existential considerations Concordia Maritime inks one-year charter for product tanker Stena Paris Charter comes with option for a further year Temporary labour dispute relief for Spanish ports Stevedores and employers make a deal to maintain calm for at least two months MR rates continue to surge on US Gulf-Latin America trades US exports of crude oil and petroleum products have more than doubled since 2010 Lauritzen's blue-eyed boy has his work cut out following promotion Much faith put in Thomas Woidemann to take on multiple roles at a challenging time CMA CGM sets sights on disruptor role Landmark year for French group as Rodolphe Saadé follows in footsteps of his father On thin ice: The future of navigation in the Canadian Arctic The Northwest Passage will not be an international waterway anytime soon, but Canada still needs to step up development work... NYK and Kyushu Electric partner in LNG to promote Japan Inc Partnership between Japanese companies includes LNG bunkering and transport Firmer tone in capesize market as rates approach $10,000 per day Further boost could come from China's ban on coal imports to certain panamax ports China clamps down on coal imports Move could have a positive impact on the capesize spot market MOL orders four LNG carriers for over $738m at Hudong Zhonghua Newbuilds backed by long-term charters for the Yamal project KHI clarifies status of contract with Island Offshore KHI clarifies contract status with Island Offshore unit Webinar: Qatar Blockade Hear the discussions of maritime experts from Drewry, Clyde & Co, Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence over how the... Seanergy Maritime terminates equity offering programme Proceeds will be used for vessel acquisitions DSME to sell $1bn in convertible bonds Bonds to be purchased by Export-Import Bank of Korea Seadrill increases loan to North Atlantic Drilling Move comes amid ongoing restructuring talks at both firms Keppel secures $62m vessel conversion contracts Deals are with four different parties CMES provides guarantees for nearly $1bn Cexim newbuilding loans Guarantees cover 10 valemaxes and five VLCCs on order

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JUNE 29, 2017
US Customs: No ACE relief date in sight after latest delay Maersk booking cargo but some US terminals still shut NY-NJ under pressure to revive ban on older truck engines Black Sea shippers favoring Ukraine over Russia Spanish dockworkers cut deal, end strikes NY-NJ port traffic controller eyed to prevent mega-ship delays Forwarding growth quickens but margins pressured APMT Mumbai still closed as authorities work to aid shippers New Korean connection expands China-Europe rail service

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JUNE 29, 2017
Matson adds another $250m to credit line US containership company says new terms also provide more 'covenant flexibility.' APM terminal remains closed due to cyberattack Third day for outage at containership terminal along US Atlantic Coast after Petya attack. JPMorgan: International Seaways has 'firepower' Equity analyst trims estimates due to acquisition, but is 'encouraged' by move to renew fleet. Golar's Tundra buyback to close in third quarter Partnership exercised put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on new FLNG project. Golar Partners tells Golar to take back FSRU Partnership exercises put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on an upcoming FLNG project. Bonny Light cargoes yet to boost suezmaxes Restart of another crude export stream from Nigeria will take time to push rates. JB Ugland shipping arm boosts group profits Braemar shareholders question non-executive director pay rises Metrostar inks aframax orders at Daehan Chandris faces lower rate for VLCC Ship sales Tufton Oceanic acquires pair of Offen boxships in $40m deal Acquisition of 9,000-teu vessels from German owner would be biggest yet for UK private equity buyer Diamond S enters merger talks with Hafnia Tankers Discussions could lead to the creation of a $1.4bn tanker giant with the scale to appeal to the capital markets MOL boss defends liner merger Carbon experts urge IMO to set strict global targets Regulators meeting in London face a critical decision on whether to cap shipping's greenhouse gas emissions or set goals for cuts United Ocean sales tied to softening values Raffles to scrap LR1 tanker JP Morgan books capesize newbuildings Bangladesh shipbreakers confident of U-turn on tax Prices pick up amid optimism that government is reconsidering budget measures that would hit the local industry hard Hydroussa ends joint venture with Mitsubishi Yong Xu denies reports of $8.2m bulker buy Sea Pioneer orders two MR tankers at Mipo 'Ballast water issue may consign bulkers to scrap' Trade body warns thousands of bulkers at risk due to technical challenges Foremost Maritime sells capesize bulker for $28.5m Bariba accelerates fleet wind down as buyers step forward Neda sale highlights decline in clean tanker values Bank trio extend loan and take slice of Wagenborg Deal with Dutch lenders will not restrict ability to make decisions, says MPP specialist's chief executive Kmarin 'settles for $11m' on supramax sale Gurnee plays down talk of Ardmore pool move Target Marine dismisses talk of kamsarmax resale deal Disclosures show how China's ports are owned Cosco and China Merchants are dividing the map of China's ports between them as China Inc continues the process of forming province wide port and stevedoring monopolies. Jebsens sees profits double and positive book equity Debut deal for new China Merchants leasing arm Newcomer China Merchants Financial Leasing has done its first deal, acquiring a high-spec vessel from a sister shipyard and leasing it to Singapore's Ultra Deep Solutions Tanker owner Brovig set for better days Neu inks 12-month time charter

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JUNE 29, 2017
SCPA opens reefer service area The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has opened a $14 million new refrigerated container service areaat the Port of Charleston. The s... BDP International opens new offices Logistics and transportation solutions company BDP International has opened a new office in Paita, Peru and two new offices in India. The ... Port Houston completes maintenance dredging Port Houston has completedmaintenance dredging of the Bayport channel, the port said. The channelwill be maintained by the U.S. Army Corps... Crowley inks collaboration agreement with ExxonMobil, Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville, Fla.-based Crowley has partnered with ExxonMobil and Eagle LNG Partners LLC to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine ... Greenbrier reports Q3 FY 2017 results Net earnings attributable to the Greenbrier Companies totaled $32.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, which ended May 31, ... Ohio agency finds evidence of racial discrimination at UPS facility Repeated racial comments and acts have been reported at a UPS distribution center in Maumee, Ohio, according to the Ohio Civil Rights Commi... Lowenthal, Poe call for port security briefing Two U.S. Congressmen on Wednesday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a classified briefing to Congressional mem... DHL opens pharmaceutical facility in Ireland Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has opened a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland, located at the Horizon Logistics Park... Maersk still sorting through Petya aftermath The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group said overnight Wednesday it continues to be significantly impacted by a cyber attack Tuesday thathas affected ...

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JUNE 29, 2017
Yamal LNG to charter new-build vessels from Japan's MOL The vessels will be delivered in 2019 and 2020. TENDER DATA: Petroperu seeks 1.16 million barrels of ULSD Offers are due July 5 with validity until July 7. Kogas eyes Lake Charles LNG ties as Cheniere contract cargo nears The signing in Washington came during a week-long focus on US energy sponsored by the Trump administration. Black Sea fuel oil going east leaving Mediterranean market tight More volume had been expected to arrive in the Mediterranean after the return of Russian refineries from maintenance, though that has failed to materialize, according to sources. Bunker quantity disputes in Singapore now limited to small amounts But while in the past such disputes tended to be over substantial differences, nowadays the amounts tend to be far smaller External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude higher on lower US production data Maersk partly restores container bookings after hack Maersk Line is now able to accept container bookings externally through the INTTRA trading platform, the company said late Wednesday. Russia says deeper cuts under OPEC/non-OPEC deal not under discussion "At the July meeting, which the ministers will attend, we will discuss the overall situation."

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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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