BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 10, 2018

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Maritime CEOs rally behind IMO efforts to de-carbonise world shipping Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Free Trade Port readies as LCL transshipment hub Four Asian expat cleaners found dead aboard ship in Oman's Port of Salalah US-China's ongoing trade row spells trouble ahead for Hong Kong Carriers' marine fuel cost recovery methods 'unfair' say shippers JP Morgan downgrades China stocks, expects 'full-blown trade war' Court ruling permits Michigan consumers to order wine from other US states Kuehne + Nagel Indonesia ties up with Wira to strengthen online role New York port development agency join to expand local barge service Volga-Dnepr flies relief to Guam to aid Typhoon Mangkhut victims Delta Cargo launches GPS-enabled time-sensitive cargo service Malaysia Airlines chairman to leave post by year-end to focus on pilgrims

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
'SAL will continue offering enhanced services to the Indian trade' APL Eagle GO Guaranteed service extended to all ports in Asia & Middle East BIMCO kicks off its first advisory panel in Asia Cargo owners in North America breathe a sigh of relief after US & Canada sign last-minute trade agreement Maersk accelerates innovation in shipping & logistics Trade tensions seen impacting container demand Oilmeal exports up Port of Rotterdam Authority tests autonomous navigation with a floating lab IIFF starts Distance Learning Course admission for 2018 All's not good for exports with INR depreciation: FIEO President India projected to have the highest growth rate among major economies

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International and private Upgrades to Chicago's rail connection Hapag-Lloyd introduces fuel factor in pricing Pallet repair centre now fully automated RZD intends to quadruple freight transit business Finnair Cargo braves storm in September Wardle to drive Virgin's digitalisation programme More digital payment services in ARA region Dachser Switzerland with new head of sales division 3PL sets up shop in Cologne GDP certificate for Dnata facility in Zurich More services across Europe APL pushing service even further CFO for Nautilus selected "Curiosity of the Day" Transplace buys Yusen's intermodal/freight brokerage group New Zealand: Kiwi resumes daytime freight trains Strengthening ties between China and UAE

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Salvors struggle to separate Med collision ships Bomin rejects talk of bunker business exit Rupee slide, weak steel prices hurt Indian shipbreaking BW LPG ends Dorian courtship with 'Dear John' letter Australian LNG story to boost LPG shipping Tototheo Maritime CEO takes the long view when focusing on the bottom line

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Anger in Europe as state subsidies for South Korean carrier HMM soar Transplace buys Yusen Logistics' North America intermodal business Delta and Cathay race to offer end-to-end tracking for air cargo customers Analysis: is DSV ready to move on Damco's freight forwarding business? New era of free trade leaves Mexico more isolated Hapag-Lloyd orders 8,600 new reefer containers from MCI

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Gondan launches powerful hybrid icebreaking escort tug French court charges U.S. master and Carnival with sulfur violation American Cruise Lines' new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage Ørsted to acquire Deepwater Wind for $510 million USCG and FDNY respond to tanker disabled by engine room fire PG Flow Solutions BWTS picked for live fish carrier

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
More room for consolidation in chemical tanker sector Chemical tanker owners see plenty of room for growth Shipping receives boost from new gas projects Japan's LNG consumer Jera is looking into floating storage to weather fluctuations in price Dry bulkers see no effective fleet growth in 2019 Dry bulkers expect high rates for many years Hull rates hardening in Asia too, says Chandan IUMI committee chair is confident marine insurers will be able to handle any sulphur cap hiccups Genco to install scrubbers on 17 capesizes The dry bulk owner has options to install scrubbers on another 15 vessels and expects each scrubber to cost around... Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split The stock split will take effect at market opening on October 15 Sinopec offers owners straight-run compliant fuel, sources say The offered fuel is a residue from the distillation of higher quality crude oil. Sinopec is in negotiations with owners... Twill launches in Germany The launch in Germany closely follows the decision for the Maersk subsidiary to realign its brand affiliation from Damco to... Maersk fund invests in US digital freight broker Maersk Growth joins Oaktree, Connor Capital and Chromo Invest in series A funding for New York-based digital freight forwarding start-up Japan pushes for EEDI changes The third-biggest shipbuilder wants to see 40% more efficient large containers built after 2022 and change the reference line for... More orders as carriers compete for market share More containership orders are likely as lines compete for market share and political interference hurts carriers' efforts to reach equilibrium Chelsea Logistics bids to develop Sasa Port Project revived after being shelved in 2016 Hahn & Co completes SK Shipping deal Analysts see dry bulk business as first in line to be pruned Sponsors of 2020 paper move to counter 'misconceptions' The statement from BIMCO, Intertanko and the Marshall Islands says the co-sponsors of the paper are fully committed to a... Hapag-Lloyd places major reefer order with Maersk MCI has commenced production of the 8,600 units at its Qingdao manufacturing plant APL's Sartini confronts the Pacific paradox Next year's contracting season will be a testing time for carriers with no compromise on surcharges, says APL's Nicolas Sartini Trafigura agrees partnership with IFM Investors Trafigura and IFM will jointly own and operate concentrates terminal infrastructure, fluvial operations, and global freight forwarding and multi-modal transportation... Daily Briefing Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism \| Global box growth comes to a standstill \| BW LPG withdraws Dorian offer... India opts to buy Iranian crude despite US sanctions New Delhi and Tehran have reportedly discussed using Indian rupees rather than US dollars for purchases

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
US shippers accelerate peak plans, post UPS-Teamster vote Near-record US imports forecast through year's end US Gulf Coast ports close ahead of Hurricane Michael Analysis: It's all about the cube, US LTL carriers Maersk launches India supply chain tech accelerator Distrust may push more shippers to develop own low-sulfur BAFs

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Scorpio Tankers in market for $250m equity raise Owner seeks funding cushion to ride out tepid products stretch. Okeanis operations chief buys more shares Latest swoop brings Aristidis Alafouzos' share count to 12,800, reflecting a nearly NOK 1m stake. Drop the Mike? Not this year Wells Fargo analyst Webber sails home with his fourth consecutive title as shipping's top equity analyst. China's demand can support US LNG projects-but indirectly China's strong LNG demand growth can tighten global balances, leading to other demand sources for US LNG, according to Venture Global LNG founder Michael Sabel Shipping's lost year in US equity market Bankers seek to explain why investors have brought the pain to sector's "growing pains" experience in New York. JERA wants more storage in LNG supply chain Japanese energy firm optimises vessel operation to create the effect of "floating storage" while bringing two tanks in Tokyo Bay online, says chairman Hendrik Gordenker. Genco waiting on IMO 2020 fuel spread Chief executive John Wobensmith wants to see price spread between high-sulphur and low-sulphur fuel oils settle before ordering beyond 17 scrubbers. Novatek looks to flip its Arctic shipping disadvantage Russian Arctic LNG producer aims to turn freight economics into its favour, says chief financial officer Mark Gyetvay. Scorpio Bulkers sticks to its guns with kamsarmax deal New York-listed owner inks short period deal with Bunge, brokers say. Glencore wins bulker fee cut in Australia Competition body tells Newcastle port to reduce charges by 20% in row over costs. US master on trial over cruiseship emissions French court begins hearing into alleged breach of sulphur limit on P&O's Azura. BC Ferries seeks yard offers for five newbuilds Canadian owner goes global in its latest bid for fleet renewal. Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan Bulker owner also reveals options to fit exhaust cleaners on 15 smaller ships, but LSFO remains preferred option. Tanker disabled by engine-room fire off US USCG begins probe after Feng Huang Ao goes adrift off Nantucket. NYK honours its war dead in Wales Japanese owner erects cenotaph to mark sinking of Hirano Maru by U-boat in World War One. Trafigura, IFM form bulker terminals JV Fund investing in trading giant's Impala port operations in Mexico and South America. China pull-back hurting tankers, says Peter Sand Bimco analyst says rumours of Chinese charterers returning to the US market have yet to be confirmed. VIDEO: Battle on to contain slick from collision Minister condemns ro-pax's 'abnormal behaviour' after boxship clash spilled 600 tonnes of fuel. AP Moller-Maersk launches latest step in strategic shift New India-focused venture will work with start-ups to fast-track developments. BP, Eni and NOC resume Libyan offshore exploration Oil companies restarting Sirte basin project suspended in 2014. Bulker and cargoship collide off Istanbul Turkish vessels involved in incident at anchorage outside Bosporus. Analysts ask if VLGC takeover drama will deliver another episode Are BW LPG's eyes off Dorian for good or is this week's retreat a negotiating tactic? Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes on Dennis Uy company adds Philippines' biggest tanker as part of $100m-plus expansion. Cosco Shipping Energy stock surges on upgrade Shares in Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation enjoyed a boost today following an upgrade from CICC. Stock in the Chinese tanker heavyweight surged on high volumes after analysts at the bank raised its rating from hold to buy, Bloomberg reported. Its shares climbed to a high of HKD 4.45 ($0.58) each on Tuesday and were trading up over 4% at HKD 4.38 each at the time of writing. Almost 16 mill Big Greeks sell large tankers for scrap New Shipping and Avin International sell ageing units amid active and uncertain demolition market Gazprom orders OSVs at Zvezda yard Three offshore ships and a shuttle ferry to be built at new Russian facility. Vandenbulcke steps up as DEME CEO Long-serving deputy COO takes top job at Belgian owner. Color Line flag switch could endanger 700 jobs Proposal to change to NIS register would free owner to bring in overseas crews. ICTSI wins approval for Manila terminal expansion Philippine port operator says work will also enable it to deal with the increasing impact of weather related issues. B Riley FBR starts Eagle, Scorpio and Genco with buys After trio of MLPs, California-based investment bank rolls out coverage of dry bulk sector. Miyazaki Sangyo hopes for better luck in capesize sale Japanese bulker said to be coming near to the end of her re-delivery period after 12 month charter.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal and freight brokerage Hapag-Lloyd outlines new bunker surcharge formula Commentary: Don't use drayage carriers on labor website JPMorgan Chase fined for sanctions violations Number of U.S. exporters down in 2017 ITC investigating U.S. manufacturing competitiveness Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic Commentary: ICE hot on export enforcement Federal Maritime Commission raising some user fees

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OCTOBER 9, 2018
Crude edges higher as Gulf Coast production braces for Hurricane Michael US crude futures settled higher as suppliers worked to shut in Gulf Coast production ahead of the approaching Hurricane Michael. Lowest volume traded in NWE HSFO barge MOC in 2018 amid tight availability Strong backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market as a result of scant supply saw just 2,000 mt traded in Monday's 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts Market On Close assessment process, the lowest volume in 2018. Total halted Iranian crude imports in July: CEO Pouyanne French oil major Total stopped buying Iranian crude to supply its refineries in July due to lack of banks willing to handle the transaction ahead of US sanctions on Tehran which come into force next month, the company's CEO Patrick Pouyanne said Tuesday. US Coast Guard closes three southeastern US ports to incoming vessels as Hurricane Michael bears down The US Coast Guard declared port status X-Ray for three southeastern ports of Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall early Wednesday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida, according to the agency's website. Suezmax freight rates surge on tight VLCC availability A tight position list for VLCCs in the Caribbean and the Middle East amid strong fuel oil demand has caused a surge in Suezmax freight rates, with Suezmaxes now even reaching lumpsum rates seen on VLCCs earlier in the year. Strong Rotterdam HSFO demand highlights disconnect from bunker market Malaysia's Petronas gears up for new investment cycle The additional cash gives Petronas further financial flexibility to either increase reserves or undertake longer-term projects like LNG Canada. India ups pressure for Iran sanctions relief while US sticks to hard line We continue to discuss our Iran policy with our counterparts around the world, an official said. BIMCO to develop hull underwater cleaning standard for shipping The standard was expected to be finalized in the autumn of 2019. INTERVIEW: VLSFO to be main marine fuel choice as IMO 2020 looms: Cockett Group CEO The bunker industry is also ripe for consolidation, partly due to the 2020 rule. External: Global Risk Management IEA lifts renewables forecast for Europe, but China continues to dominate China continues to dominate global renewable energy growth, responsible for over 400 GW of the IEA's 2018-2023 forecast. Hapag-Lloyd announces new mechanism for bunker charges as IMO 2020 looms MFR is based on a formula that combines consumption with market prices for fuel oils. FUTURES: Crude rises despite likely stock build amid supply concern Preliminary data on last week's US inventory data is due for release from the American Petroleum Institute later Tuesday. FEATURE: Forward paper derivatives shine some light on HSFO's value post IMO 2020 The value of crude in 2020 would be an influential factor in determining the competitiveness of HSFO.

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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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