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BRIEFS

August 3, 2018

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Cosco pre-cyber attack moves protected network, says LA cyber lawyer Vietnam's Da Nang completes second-stage of Tien Sa port expansion Shanghai shipyard starts building world's biggest box ships Barcelona volume soars 18pc to 651,000 TEU as transshipments leap 42pc Tracy Egoscue is new president of Long Beach Harbour Commission Indonesia's Samudera's box volumes up 12.8pc as revenues rise 7.5pc Panalpina appoints Christian Wurst of CEVA Logistics' new European CE No signs of slowdown in air cargo demand in HK, says Hactl's boss HAFFA talks to HK officials about ICAO's new air cargo security policy Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Gothenburg, Sweden

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AUGUST 2, 2018
COSCO answers FAQs regarding acquisition of OOIL/OOCL Maersk Line moves record breaking break-bulk cargo from South India to China Second in a series of seven 14,000-TEU class magenta containerships enters ONE fleet Ministry of Shipping organises brainstorming session on promoting transhipment of containers in India NMPT mechanising two of its berths Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 to be now effective from Nov. FIATA highlights importance of SDG to sector Mahindra Logistics does well in Q1 Cabinet approves extension of Concessional Financing Scheme to support Indian entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad LIC to acquire controlling stake in IDBI Bank Third GST refund fortnight a success

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Djibouti government acted illegally in seizing container terminal, says London court CH Robinson eyes job cuts in Fresh division as road unit drives first-half growth Yusen Logistics boosts its e-commerce capability with ILG takeover Scrapping may make a comeback as smaller containerships lose their appeal Analysis: UPS continues to look inward, despite increasing M&A potential WCA's Matthew West to head up EGLN Furious lorry drivers slam 'horror' delays at port of Liverpool Del Monte CEO: Central American port congestion the 'worst ever' How a warehouse fire sparked innovation at Gap

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Harvey Gulf announces new Board of Directors Damen Verolme Rotterdam to refit Stena Drilling semi Helm Operations partners with ShipTracks Marcon's sales and charters already beating last year's totals DSME delivers 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier featuring two new technologies Port state control crackdown will focus on sulfur and NOx emissions

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Navios in no rush for scrubbers as dry market heats up Angeliki Frangou does not rule out retrofits but says it will pay to wait before making a decision Europe set to import more US soyabeans A grain trade consultant expects that European imports from the US will rise to 4m tonnes in the second and... GasLog's second quarter falls short on softer spot rates Chief executive Paul Wogan says rates have rebounded since April trough and he sees improved earnings from spot vessels in... Bulker write-off linked to fertiliser cargo All 23 crew on board the 2012-built Isle of Man-flagged bulker were evacuated safely Feeder boxships lead newbuild markup A surge in investments comes as market talk circulates about Evergreen and Wan Hai pondering orders for more than 30... Firm support for smaller boxship classes Despite a slowdown in scrapping, fundamentals support strong valuations Australia to tighten port state inspections on boxships More tests on boxship stowage plans following loss of containers from YM Efficiency LNG orderbook worth $22bn By the start of June, the 2018 orderbook stood at $6bn, according to Clarksons Inmarsat's maritime unit has another 'solid' first-half performance The leading maritime satellite provider recorded a marginal drop in maritime ebitda MSC finances China scrubber retrofit programme BNP Paribas and Sinosure to back conversion work at Chinese yards Teekay cuts second-quarter losses as LNG unit outperforms New York-listed company expects $110m liquidity boost in next 18 months from a number of tanker financing initiatives Hutchison Ports sees slight dip in half-year box figures Healthy volume growth in Europe was unable to boost Hutchison Ports' overall traffic figures, as domestic and Chinese volumes disappointed... Viewpoint: Mind in neutral If watchkeepers must be present, they are better engaged with the task of navigating and not relegated to overseeing equipment Daily Briefing Cosco says OOCL to remain an independent brand \| SC Lowy leads 'largest ever' Italian shipping debt deal \| Shipping... Nigerian pirates kidnapped 35 seafarers in the first half EOS expects the instability in the Niger Delta to increase in the run-up to Nigeria's 2019 general elections, which could...

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AUGUST 2, 2018
US exporters find new markets but struggle to reach XPO Logistics expects 'big peak' ahead, plans for growth Shrugging off Brexit fears, Unifeeder launches new UK-Europe mainland service Terminal utilization rate to surge as trade outstrips capacity growth Maersk adds heavy-lift projects as part of India expansion

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Lindblad Expedition returns to black New York-listed expedition cruise company records higher revenue amid greater capacity and demand. StealthGas lines up sales of smaller LPGs Acceleration of disposals has gone hand in hand with fleet renewal programme Tough competition looms in Equinor VLGC tender Several owners in the frame as Norwegian energy group seeks bids for tonnage Greek brokers secure commission after lengthy legal fight Buyer's representative ITCM and broker George Moundreas & Co reach out-of-court settlement with seller that covers full commission plus legal expenses Brovig back in black after seven years Norway's Sole Shipping set for more sale-and-leaseback deals Yagerman ditches Aegean for Invesco Veteran analyst and finance man will have say in legacy WL Ross & Co funds, including shipping accounts Mexican firm holds large chunk of Seacor Marine Holdings US-based offshore services owner stacks $200m in 'shelf filing' and helps existing holders, including Mexican partner, to prepare for investment exit Stena Bulk and Teekay to scrap shuttle tankers Don't bet on cheap HSFO if not enough ships have scrubbers High-sulphur bunkers might not be such a good option after 2020, as the number of vessels with exhaust-gas cleaning systems may be too small to make a difference CSBC lands $500m Yang Ming feeder boxship order Liner company will pay an extra $2m-plus apiece for up to 14 high-spec vessels Fuel contamination crisis may be a foretaste of 2020 problems Trouble caused by bunkers in Houston and Singapore is an indication of what could lie ahead when the new global sulphur limit kicks in. The IMO should listen to shipowners' concerns Casualty probe finds steering gear at fault in triple collision Cruise lines send out 'clear message' over use of cleaner and cheaper LNG Significant portion of LNG-powered ships on order are headed to the cruise industry NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel Trade is running hot in the ice cold Arctic As Russia seeks to make the Northern Sea Route its own, China aims to defend its interests - and the fragile environment faces ever-greater risks Arc4 LNG carrier takes Northern Sea Route Yamal project prepares to start up its second production train next week ahead of the delivery of specialised newbuilds designed to serve it Yamal eyes site off Kirkenes for LNG STS BW behind LNG carrier to FSRU conversion job Job at Keppel Shipyard will provide a floating regas unit to market by year-end Saipem upbeat as it continues to win new contracts London appeal judges say HNA torture allegations 'irrelevant' Unresolved doubts over confessions should not have influenced decision in $68m capesize charter default case Brit Global Specialty axes loss-making yacht insurance lines Lloyd's syndicate begins shake-up of marine division as London market gets tough on business plans LNG gains momentum as fuel for cruiseships But expedition operators face hurdles adopting the cleaner fuel choice due to a lack of remote bunkering ports Court orders second auction for Vermont UM bunker fleet Chios lands three-year deal for newbuilding Greek shipowner has chartered tanker to ST Shipping in a deal with a profit-share element SK Shipping signs up for MR tanker at Hyundai Mipo Newbuilding believed to have been ordered against charter from Cargill Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit Royal Caribbean sees higher profit Miami-based cruiseship owner beats Wall Street consensus amid more revenue. Jinhui sells third supramax bulker of the summer Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner ships out third veteran vessel in quick succession. First Ship Lease swings back into black Diversified shipowner registers a profit for the second quarter amid positive operating results. CLdN Cobelfret secures funding for Korea newbuilds KfW IPEX-Bank supports order at Hyundai Mipo for ro-ro pair as owner pushes ahead with fleet plan Hornbeck flags up liquidity repayment crunch Offshore giant says market recovery needed to repay senior notes in full. GasLog positive amid second quarter loss Shipowner points to large long-term demand and likely upturn in earnings. Oman Shipping Company celebrates moving VLCC chartering in-house Tanker heavyweight tallies up first year of fixtures after pulling ships from pool. Teekay Offshore joins LNG powered aframax club with Samsung pair Chief executive toasts important milestone as newbuilding brace confirmed. Teekay Corp thanks FPSOs for rising cash flow New York-listed group sees overall upturn in results for the second quarter. Shipowners in $6bn dash for LNG carriers Clarksons Research says investment in new tonnage comes amid "strong growth phase" for global LNG trade. Second VLCC purchase rebuilding Zodiac presence Eyal Ofer company adds to vessel bought from Wah Kwong last year, while CM Lemos signals further retreat from large tanker sector Teekay Tankers in second sale-and-lease back deal Owner expects $110m liquidity boost from 13 tankers sold in transactions since May 2018. Attack highlights threat to Middle East oil shipments After Yemeni rebels' assault on VLCC, industry looks at alternatives to using vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait Seaspan beats the street in second quarter Company benefited from extra tonnage plus continued positive repricing on panamax fleet. Hornbeck Offshore records $25m loss in second quarter US-listed OSV owner remains in the red for second consecutive quarter. K Line car carrier Makassar Highway refloated Fuel reported to be leaking from the car carrier but containment operations underway NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel Japanese shipowner looks set to take delivery from Korean yard in late 2020

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2 Fresh Del Monte Produce said its transportation operations were hit with both a figurative and literal "perfect storm" in the second quarter. Djibouti improperly seized container terminal An arbitrator on Thursday found the government of Djibouti improperly seized control of the Doraleh Container Terminal from DP World in February, according to a press release from the government of Dubai. Outlook for global container port demand positive The medium-term outlook for global container port demand growth "is positive thanks to strong underlying economic momentum across the world's major economies," says Drewry. Chairish sets up shipping service for home goods Chairish, an online marketplace for furniture and home decor, has launched a packing and shipping service for its sellers. Trucking industry logs problems with device mandate The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's electronic logging device mandate appears to be causing problems across the trucking industry, according to data from the OOIDA Foundation. Senate sends CFIUS reform act to president The Senate passed and sent legislation to the president for signature on Wednesday that would reform operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and revamp several areas of export controls. Executive Moves: PINC and Masterpiece Chris Sultemeir has been appointed to the board of directors of warehouse drone provider PINC. Masterpiece International has promoted Susan Erfesoglou to vice president of operations. EU still largest U.S. soybean importer The European Commission on Wednesday reported that European Union imports of U.S. soybeans in July showed an increase of 283 percent at 360,000 tons compared to the same period last year. XPO nearly triples Q2 earnings XPO Logistics increased its net income attributable to common shareholders nearly 189 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018 to $137.5 million, according to the company's most recent financial statements.

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AUGUST 2, 2018
US senators propose sanctions on Russian oil production investments Sanctions would target Russian economic interests should they interfere in future US elections. Handful of shippers profiting from dwindling Iran-Europe oil trade High freight rates from the Middle East to Europe propping up profits. TANKERS: Panamaxes cleaning, switching to clean markets ahead of IMO 2020 Positioning themselves for increased ton mile demand, higher revenues in LR1 sector. Iraqi southern crude exports hit record high in July The exports comprised 2.70 million b/d of Basrah Light crude and 843,000 b/d of Basrah Heavy.

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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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