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BRIEFS

April 13, 2018

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Questions asked about delay in US okaying Cosco's takeover of LB terminal POLB smashes Q1 throughput record with volume surging 19.4pc to 1.9m TEU DP World stakes claim to Djibouti ports Container shipping industry to see modest growth in 2018 and 2019: Drewry Seaspan CFO to step down, and svp Ryan Courson to take over role Canada's dairy sector expanding as protections draw Trump's Ire CEVA Logistics to launch US$1.36 billion IPO in Q2 to repay debt Swissport delays IPO due to weak market conditions to realise price aspirations World's 20 leading airports saw freight traffic rise 6.8pc in 2017 New project to cut Fraport ramp waiting times

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APRIL 12, 2018
Dr Shri Prakash leaves behind a legacy & fond memories HMM holds a VVIP event in Mumbai Indian Register of Shipping receives authorisation as RO from Netherlands Hans Infomatic launches Cargo E-Go digital portal Promising trends, new avenues for entrepreneurs in focus at USC Global Supply Chain Symposium India 2018 UPS commences larger integrated logistics facility in Ahmedabad Board formed to consider income tax incentives for startups

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"Strong volume growth" 150 new vehicles for heavy haulage services TIA puts new association leaders in place Cargoline transports 12.2 million shipments Simwave to present simulator variety OeBB teams up with Chinese transporters Qatar Airways intends to buy five more B777Fs Stocktaking with drones Service upgrades at Ocean Alliance More trains on Leipzig - Verona route New maritime coordination in Berlin Valuable horses take well-deserved rest in Liege Digging deep into purse to buy U.N. Ro-Ro Gefco reinforces business outside car industry Channel Tunnel now part of new Silk Road Top level changes at Lufthansa Cargo Berlin airport - well - something's happening there!

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APRIL 12, 2018
Elcano expands fleet as cargo volumes and revenues show strong growth Dutch marine equipment manufacturer Huisman appoints new CEO Hong Kong shipowners voice trade war fears COSCO aims to strengthen logistics infrastructure DFDS to buy UN Ro-Ro in USD1.15 billion deal Chile continues dry bulk dominance STX O&S chief pledges normalisation by 2020

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APRIL 12, 2018
DFDS to expand presence in the Med with €1bn takeover of UN Ro-Ro Geodis set to launch drone operations in its warehouses by the end of the year Gender pay gap at UK ports shows logistics 'no worse' than other sectors Shipowners gain upper hand as charter market bites back at carriers Jack Ma: US-China trade war will kill jobs Boeing lands $1.7bn freighter order from Qatar Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CCO of Lufthansa Cargo

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APRIL 12, 2018
Ingalls to reactivate east bank shipbuilding facilities SUNY Maritime will fit training ship with digital compliance solution New Zealand to issue no new offshore oil and gas exploration permits ReCAAP ISC: Fewer attacks on ships in Asian waters MMT Sweden extends charter of Simon Møkster MPSV Ready for Port State Control inspection? BV has an app for that India's Goa Shipyard to manufacture MTU Series 8000 engines DFDS to acquire Turkey's largest RO/RO freight operator

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APRIL 12, 2018
The Interview: Wolfgang Freese Container shipping has become depersonalised over the past 50 years but carriers should not forget the personal touch Pacific Basin looks to add secondhand tonnage on positive outlook Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner is cautiously optimistic about the continued recovery but expects volatility along the way Idle boxship fleet set to fall World containership fleet treads water as scrapping slows, temportarily pushing up idle fleet Anti-money laundering rules killing one in eight shipping deals, says M&M Old school corporate veil now sure-fire dealbreaker, according to M&M chief Halvor Steen Stolt-Nielsen posts better results on storage businesses The world's largest chemical tanker owner is keeping a dim outlook on freight earnings this year Durban, Abidjan and Mombasa most likely to become major hubs in Africa African ports also face cost challenges from trade imbalances stemming from commodity exports and manufactured imports Alix calls for container lines to curb new orders The consultancy also warned about rising operating costs due partly to bunker prices, which have more than doubled from early... Sea Japan feels the winds of maritime transformation The question now being asked openly by overseas visitors is: how do we do business here? Japan targets ageing Asean fleet with financial incentives to build The move comes as a large part of the Asean countries attempt to expand their fleets and renew aged vessels Heavy Fuel Oil ban in the Arctic gains regulatory traction Calls for a ban on HFO use in the Arctic gain support at MEPC despite resistance

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APRIL 12, 2018
Teamsters back, CTA opposes California shared liability bill US intermodal rail fluidity improves, but larger questions remain Prince Rupert port returns to normal fluidity despite double-digit gains US shipper updates, from blockchain to ACE Trump asked to review Gulftainer lease of Delaware port Rotterdam adjusts inland vessel schedule to curb bottlenecks ILA, USMX plan June meetings aimed at contract deal Modest progress notched, Russia customs service reforms continue ONE launch hits 'teething' problems for bookings Demand fuels Top 50 US trucking companies' revenue jump Chabahar operator selection effort stalls again

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APRIL 12, 2018
LA Harbor Commission president steps down City official appointed to five-member panel, brings leadership experience at municipal and state levels. Owners offer in on BP Suezmax tender But offers for tonnage to take on long-term hire come in at levels above what oil major appears willing to pay. Shell in TC deal for AET's LNG aframaxes Malaysia-based owner says the newbuildings will be among the 'cleanest' aframaxes Skaugen family holding to plunge in restructuring Historic Norwegian shipping firm heading for slimmed down future under Norgas ER Schiffahrt taps into improving charter market Total kicks off FSRU search for Cuba project Pod propulsors are the driving force behind latest cruiseships Operators explore new opportunities with help of azimuth thruster technology Does the internet make crew lonely? Non-compliant pilot ladders needlessly put lives at risk Chinese deal yields Kassian its third bulker of the year Expanding Great Eastern raises $46m Debenture issue gives Indian owner more acquisition firepower. Sudan joins queue for FSRU as it works on onshore terminal Shell's Prelude FLNG gears up to receive its first LNG World's largest floater nears another historic milestone at its new home off Western Australia Plate Princess tanker spill dispute may go to UN Jiangsu to build up to 20 LNG-fuelled bulkers Cruiseships learn from commercial cousins to explore polar regions Icebreaker expertise cuts a path for passengers to experience cold-climate cruises HMM gears up for $2.5bn boxship spend Rich shipping bloodline on both sides of household Fearnley Offshore Supply shows some positivity amid the gloom Norwegian offshore shipbroker's annual dinner and light-hearted awards demonstrate slowly rising confidence among market players Clarksons Platou: summer love-in for GulfMark stock Analyst sees 12% upside to shares as markets recover. Cosco and PIL ship swap deal swells past $400m Chandris lands two-year storage deal for VLCC Grieg Shipbrokers aims to get closer to clients in Asia Further expansion in region likely after launch of dry bulk offices in major hubs Shippers 'have upper hand' in transpacific contract rate talks Newbuildings and cascaded vessels will make things difficult for operators in negotiations Greek owners lead trend in scrapping of crude tankers Two ageing vessels offloaded for scrap in Bangladesh and Singapore continue intense activity in the demolition market Buoyant start to 2018 scuppered by Trump's America First policy Freight market optimism has been torpedoed by worries over strength of demand as the rhetoric of a trade war between the US and China ratchets up Petrobras fixes SolstadFarstad AHTS duo Brazilian producer signs up ships for a year each. Politics clouds emissions negotiations STX Offshore submits self-rescue plan to KDB in nick of time Fukuoka tightens grip on chemical tanker sector Acquisition of neighbouring yard Usuki is the latest in a series of consolidation moves among medium-size shipbuilders in Japan Guggenheim behind DSME VLCC order Marinakis raises funds for eight-VLCC project Sorensen chases $80m to support new venture Investors set sights on speculative crude tanker newbuild projects Lower newbuilding prices offered in China and South Korea are gaining the interest of investment funds with money now flowing into new tonnage Monjasa bounces back into profit Danish bunker and tanker group boosted by rising oil price in 2017. Stolt-Nielsen more than doubles profit US tax boost helps first quarter result as owner says rates recovery still a year away. ICG boss Rothwell pocketed $3.3m in 2017 Ferry and boxship group CEO's total package rose almost 20% last year. Maersk Supply forms decommissioning JV Danish OSV owner teams up with Maersk Drilling to shut down oil fields. One killed, nine injured in Russian yard blast Gas cylinder exploded on research ship at Almaz plant in St Petersburg. LDA pulls out of capesize spot market Volatile sector now controlled by mining groups, French owner's boss says. Benelux boosts fleet with 28-year-old VLGC Shipping faces $60bn extra bunker bill post 2020 Availability of compliant fuels may also see major shift in bunker hubs, says Wood Mackenzie US Coast Guard medevacs injured Chinese seafarer Handysize bulker steams 350 miles to rendezvous with rescue helicopter off Puerto Rico. Big money builds little fleet Teekay steers pool partners to 'The Helm' World's largest mid-size tanker operator says new online portal will provide more transparency to partners. How does Clarksons make the case for Andi's bumper pay? Investors in the world's largest shipbroker have another chance to judge the firm's executive compensation policy Fredly and familiar faces launch Hunter into VLCC market New venture aims to be Oslo's third listed large tanker owner Fredriksen relieved at cutting 'Gordian knot' binding Seadrill Refinancing plan comes together with more than 500 creditors agreeing to the scheme at bankruptcy court in Texas Crunch year looms for Scorpio Tankers over liquidity Analysts and New York owner mull over tactics to shore up cash reserves ahead of debt maturities that are weighing heavily on its share price Grieg Group sets up new investment division Holst leads recruiting drive to rebuild L&S End of an era after more than a century Maersk Line snaps up six pack from Commerzbank Owner adds modern neo-panamax and wide-beam vessels Orderbook at TMS Cardiff Gas inches up to five ships Christos Economou leads LNG charge by reserving two berths at Samsung shortly after inking trio at rival yard PLN floats LNG proposals for Papua region First cargo date slides for Golar's Cameroon FLNG unit Fearnley Securities sees OSV potential amid the challenges Beachgoers discover mystery wreck on Florida shoreline Columbia turning ambitions into action with digital optimisation Group chief executive Mark O'Neil says new control rooms will boost performance and safety, while offering an introduction to third-party management 'Prepare for the worst' when entering polar areas Navig8 rebuilding fleet with New Times tanker series Pool operator verifies deal for 16 product tankers for its own account Allseas wins time charter for second suezmax Hansa looks to build on $15.3m tanker purchase Suezmaxes to get more US Gulf dock space Major US energy logistics firm says acquisition of additional waterfront land aimed at more US crude exports.

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APRIL 12, 2018
BIMCO boasts of port call workload drop BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association, has been working with partners to develop a maritime reporting model (MRM) t... Port of Oakland volumes slide following Lunar New Year holiday The Port of Oakland saw its cargo volumes slip in March 2018, as imports fell due to factory shutdowns in Asia during the Lunar New Year ho... TL rates keep on truckin' in March Growth in domestic U.S. truckload rates continued to accelerate in March 2018, increasing 7.2 percent compared with the same month a year a... SCPA volumes rebound with record March Volumes of containerized cargo at South Carolina Ports Authority rebounded in March 2018 after a rocky start to the year. Port terminals o... Intermodal pricing growth streak continues in March North American intermodal rates increased another 5.8 percent for the month compared with the same 2017 period, the 18th consecutive monthl... Lyttleton Port issues lockout over pay feud Lyttelton Port Co. (LPC) said upcoming strikes will close the port for several days later this month. The New Zealand port is scheduled to... Port trucking reform bill targets shippers California State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-33) said Wednesday that legislation ( SB 1402 )he has introduced "makes retailers jointly liable for ... Trump, federal agencies build framework for faster infrastructure reviews President Donald Trump and the leaders of several federal agencies met on Monday to sign off on a proposal that aims to shorten the review ... Qatar Airways in queue for five Boeing 777 freighters Qatar Airways this week signed a letter of intent with Boeing to purchase five 777 freighters valued at $1.7 billion. "The addition of fiv...

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APRIL 12, 2018
OPEC resolute on rebalancing oil market despite geopolitical upheaval: Barkindo Tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran worsened, pushing prices higher. Shell sees low risk of 'stranded assets' as proven reserves slip Shell estimates 80% of its current reserves will be produced by 2030. Panama's February marine diesel sales rise 16% on year Sales of fuel oil rose 5% from February 2017. Temporary re-opening of northbound Bosporus strait mutes demand at Istanbul The strait had been shut since Monday afternoon due to fog. Bunker trader Monjasa reports sales drop in 2017 Lome bunker fuel soars on tight West Africa availability External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. TRADER NOTE: Danish bunker supplier Malik Supply hires new bunker trader El-Zarie will be based in Fredericia. FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend amid rising Middle East tensions "Geopolitical risks outweighed an unexpected rise in inventories in the US," ANZ analysts said.

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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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