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June 4, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 6.2pc to US$876/TEU, jumps 12.6pc to USWC Ship Finance International snaps up four 14,000 TEU boxships Maersk hires ABS on hazardous cargoes following Maersk Honam fire North P&I Club boosts its free reserves to US$451m Shanghai shipyard delivers second 20,000 TEU ship to Cosco Global Shipowners' meeting ends with call for green ship recycling Iran's Shahid Rajaee port handles 13m tonnes of goods in 2 months China customs require extra data for advanced cargo filings from June 1 Heathrow's direct link with Wuhan and Sanya to boost cargo tonnage Positive outlook for global air argo market Canada's new transport law to raise ownership limits in its airlines and railway

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JUNE 1, 2018
CMA CGM unveils the logo of its 40th anniversary India's maiden P&I insurance cover launched Maersk Line sets up commercial office in Kathmandu, Nepal ONE's PS3 service makes maiden call at APM Terminals Mumbai Relaxing cabotage law set to be a game- changer; scope for further improvement EU negotiators visit Antwerp port to learn the practical implications of the various Brexit scenarios Sabari Container Terminals extends its survey & M&R services to Kandla Transworld Shipping Agencies awarded for handling highest number of container vessels in Cochin e-Way Bill system rolled out in more states Govt working on creating integrated logistics division within Commerce Ministry to bring down total cost, says Commerce Secy

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Expanding its network Brazil: Major investments in transport infrastructure New MD appointed for Nigeria Geodis establishes warehousing platform for Stokke Gothenburg names gas supplier Amerijet leases another converted B767-300 RZD to improve energy supply reliability Polar Air Cargo selects COO from own ranks Stade in Lower Saxony goes for LNG XPO Logistics opens first last mile hub in Spain AF KLM Martinair Cargo to use new active container Railtrack construction in Pilbara region Sharpening profile of EXX service Europa Road acquires Continental Cargo Carriers Cargo iQ adds heavyweights to board Liege airport attracts Chinese e-commerce provider Boosting rail freight transport in Auckland The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 1, 2018
Fall of Hodeidah to Saudi-led coalition appears imminent Drug case highlights ship detention risk MOL's Ikeda takes a 'wait-and-see' approach to blockchain Samsung HI confirms order for AET shuttle tanker quartet As environmental deadlines loom, Greek owners face high borrowing rates Piraeus leads Greek rebound despite lingering debt New MD for Glander International Bunkering's Geneva office Brightoil Petroleum (Singapore) appoints veteran as acting CEO Wisdom Marine's chairman and CEO James Lan

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JUNE 1, 2018
Europa Worldwide buys Belgian haulier Continental Cargo Carriers Container spot rates react calmly to controversial bunker surcharges Panalpina launches pilot schemes to trial potential of blockchain in logistics Market insight: Flexport - a Silicon Valley darling, but what's it worth? India relaxes cabotage rules for foreign ships Trump's trade war looks set to be a costly affair Hans-Georg Werner appointed chairman of Rail Delivery Group freight board Henrik Ambak tops list of new directors at IATA's Cargo IQ

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JUNE 1, 2018
Navy to tap VT Halter Marine for T-AGS 67 oceanographic survey ship Adm. Karl Schultz now 26th commandant of U.S. Coast Guard Posidonia news: Oman Drydock plans to enter newbuild market St. Johns Ship Building launches first of two Fisher Island ferries Nordic American Tankers sells two ships ABS clients rack up Subchapter M firsts Fatigue blamed in Kirby ATB grounding in Canada PODCAST: LR's Nick Brown discusses impact of global sulfur cap Phenolic compound identified in Houston bunker contamination Active Funnel: New scrubber for large ships and high emissions

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JUNE 1, 2018
Posidonia awaits record numbers Keenly anticipated event is testimony to Greek shipowning power Petrobras chief quits Company gives no reason for sudden departure, saying only that the board will discuss a nomination for an interim chief... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... No workaround for Iran sanctions, even for EU owners, experts argue China and India have acceded to pressure from Washington and will not jeopardise dollar-denominated business Shipping must beef up its IT workforce or be at the mercy of expensive external suppliers The shipping industry must bolster its IT workforce before it finds itself at the mercy of expensive external tech suppliers... The revolution will not be presented on a panel Digital disruption viewed from the podium of the conference circuit may not make an accurate metric of progress, but it... Unifeeder 'up for sale' as private equity owner reaches the five-year mark Nordic Capital is reported to be looking for a new owner for the shortsea and feeder operator that it bought... Crude tanker earnings rebound as refinery maintenance season ends Record crude runs in the third quarter could support freight earnings in the months ahead Shippers decry Australia's 'money-grab' bio-security tax Australian tax is purportedly to prevent invasive species and diseases entering the country, but critics fear it is a money-making... Maritime still ambivalent about new technology Lack of in-house skills and industry knowledge has been identified by a major new survey of attitudes to Internet of... Indian cabotage relaxation a start but more must follow, says NYK India director India is not fully open because foreign-flagged boxships cannot yet participate in domestic trades, says NYK India director Will Seaspan become Energyspan? Constant access to low-cost capital is identified as key to seizing new investment opportunities Is the Yangzijiang share slump justified by shipbuilding's prospects? Positive factors are that dry bulk shipping remains on a good footing and demand for fleet renewal may grow as... Flag states failing to meet casualty reporting rules More than half of accident investigation reports that are required to be submitted to the IMO for analysis have not... What's wrong with this system? Being a United Nations agency, the IMO has no powers of enforcement. It can only encourage flag states to submit...

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JUNE 1, 2018
Tangier Lobster's winning strategy - a logistics plan ensuring freshness Showdown between shippers and carriers on flurry of surcharges looms Mexican cargo theft spike rattles shippers Brazil truckers end strike, but cargo delays to persist Maersk opens Nepal office to tap rising import demand TMS arms race heats up with latest WiseTech acquisition

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JUNE 1, 2018
GoodBulk files for US IPO on eve of Posidonia John Michael Radziwill-led company has lodged papers for a long awaited listing in New York. VLCCs aside, tanker ordering not bad: Gibson Major ship brokerage sees other asset classes having much more limited ordering. Analysts see Golar LNG selloff as overdone Buy-side analysts emphasise more positive news coming out of company as stock sees largest one-day drop. Seacor Holdings ends note buyback option US owner has $64.5m outstanding after completing offer to noteholders to repurchase 2.5% convertible series due 2027. Yang Ming ship loses 83 containers Another 30 severely damaged after vessel hit by large swells. Spot PSVs sell out in Norway Rates up to £10,000 per day, as anchor-handler activity also increases. Arild Myrvoll to run Havila ferry unit Rem Maritime chief brought in to spearhead Saevik group's entry into passenger sector. Enesel takes Ship Finance stake in lucrative boxship deal Containership transaction seen as start of larger relationship with John Fredriksen-led company. Trojan kamsarmax auction hearing set Court to decide on when Greek bulker to go under the hammer. PGS and TGS wins Canadian survey contract Norwegian owner and charterer team up for new 3D project. Tanker scrapping soars along with bunker prices Owners of older tankers struggle as earnings pressure mounts. Dof Subsea wins three-year extension Norwegian owner ties up construction ship until 2022. Nordic American Tankers nets close to $20m for pair Further details emerge around Herbjorn Hansson-led owner's double suezmax sale. HFW reveals UK shipping minister's Cosco mission Two partners accompany Nusrat Ghani on Shanghai trip to discuss maritime opportunities. Battle for Hodeidah to begin Saudi-led coalition forces prepare for assault on Houthi-held Yemeni port. Clipper Group hit by vessel sales Danish bulker and ferry owner says reorganisation of business also led to loss for 2017. Borealis in fourth boxship acquisition Containership owner buys 2,732-teu boxship from China's SITC Ship Management. Eurotankers boosting suezmax fleet with Toisa buy Greek shipowner grabs South Korean-built vessel, bringing tanker fleet to 14. Fredriksen mulls options for veteran VLCC octet Scrapping may be low on the list but eight tankers owned by Ship Finance could move out of the market, Frontline says. Kanoo Shipping buys Wallem South Africa Saudi owner takes over ship manager's Durban and Cape Town agency business. TechnipFMC clinches CNOOC subsea contract US-listed owner wins 'one of the biggest deals' this year in China. Samsung wins $364m AET shuttle tanker order Korean yard signs up to build quartet for Petrobras charters. Oldendorff picks Erma First for ballast water treatment German owner added to client list which also includes GasLog and Safe Bulkers. Standard Chartered leads new $575m AET facility Bank says funds will go towards Malaysian owner's newbuilding and vessel acquisition plans.

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JUNE 1, 2018
DHL breaks ground on Illinois Innovation Center DHL has broken ground on its Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont Ill., where it will "showcase the latest technology trends in robotics ... Hapag-Lloyd announces operations surcharge Following other leading container carriers that have announced emergency surcharges in the face of rising fuel prices, Hapag-Lloyd has anno... Every foot counts in warehousing Escalating demand for freight storage in the United States is not expected to let up anytime soon, but industry analysts say various measur... Labor, lawmakers slam metal tariffs Outside of the Trump administration, Thursday's White House announcement that the U.S. would drop an exemption of Canada, Mexico and the EU... Walmart pilots personal shopper service in NYC Walmart Inc. has expanded testing of a new personal shopping and delivery service in certain areas of New York City, the company announced ... Sealand expanding West Coast service Maersk's Sealand unit said it is expanding its service between the U.S. West Coast and Latin America. The company said it has redesigned p... Ship Finance purchasing four ships Ship Finance International Limited continues to grow its fleet of containerships. The company, affiliated with the shipping magnate John F... Transportation, logistics hiring bounces back in May Hiring at U.S. transportation and logistics companies surged in May after slowing significantly the previous month. Firms added another 18... Shippers' Law: Can states, cities regulate terminals? To what degree can state and local governments regulate shipping terminals? That question is at the heart of two legal battles on the West...

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JUNE 1, 2018
NYMEX crude drops below $66/b, as discount to Brent widens NYMEX July crude fell $1.23 to $65.81/b Friday, despite strong monthly US jobs data, as the lack of pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin weighs on prices and causes bigger discounts relative to ICE Brent Russian fuel oil output to drop on increased Bitumen summer demand: market sources Russian fuel oil output is expected to drop with bitumen season kick-starting May 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge volume at 2018 low on strong backwardation The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges in May was a 2018 low NWE fuel oil hi-lo could narrow as more countries shift to gas for power The fuel oil hi-lo spread could narrow further on the possibility of countries shifting to natural gas in place of low sulfur fuel oil to meet power generation demand FEATURE: Container shippers and lines battle over emergency bunker surcharges "The situation is no longer sustainable without emergency action." Far East Russian ESPO crude appeals to South Korean refiners S Korea's imports of Iranian crude and condensate are expected to further decline reflecting pending US sanctions on tanker transport. Singapore's onshore middle distillate stocks hit multi-year low at 7.2 mil barrels The last time stocks were lower was in the week ended December 13, 2013, at 6.750 million barrels. US treasury secretary, Japanese finance minister discuss Iran developments Tokyo is seeking clarification from Washington on its intended re-imposition of sanctions against Tehran. Methanol bunkering suitable for smaller vessels, converted diesel engines SUMMETH also concluded that there were no barriers to bunkering the ferries. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil imports highest since 2011 The large volume of barrels traded in May has required more imports to fulfill deliveries of product. INTERVIEW: Japan's Idemitsu to prioritize consolidation with Showa Shell: CEO No schedule had so far been decided for a full consolidation.

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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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