BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 14, 2018

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Los Angeles dips 2.5pc to 826,638 TEU in August, Long Beach off 1.9pc China seeks WTO approval to hit Trump with US$7 billion in sanctions DP World vows legal battle to counter Djibouti's seizure of terminal America's east coast ports brace for Hurricane Florence devastation New 14,052-TEU ONE Aquila is sublet to NYK on THE Alliance service Lack of drivers prompts US Xpress to offer scholarships to attract truckers South Carolina sets monthly box volume, up 16pc to 206,541 TEU in August Curacao Port Services in Caribbean orders 2 Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes Kuehne + Nagel applies blockchain technology to verified gross mass portal Walmart doubles spending to lure trucks amid 'serious' US labour shortage CMA CGM reacts to Lisbon port congestion by demanding emergency fee Atlas Air adds second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Cargo Finnair Cargo goes with Air Logistics Group in mainland China destinations Germany's DHL Global Forwarding starts building at Vienna airport Cargo-partner's Vienna warehouse just right for Engel machine makers

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
ECU Worldwide moves the spirit of Asian Games as its official logistics partner First containership takes the Northern sea route Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers IPO opens on Sept. 24 MOL names another ice-breaking LNG carrier for key project Swire Shipping introduces weekly service from North Asia to South Pacific DP World says it will continue to pursue all legal means to defend its rights as shareholder & concessionaire in Doraleh Container Terminal V.O. Chidambaranar Port commissions truck-mounted fogging machine & ambient air quality monitoring station Commerce Ministry seeks Cabinet nod for national logistics policy HTOA holds 11th AGM & elects new Managing Committee Cabinet approves developing digital economy among BRICS countries

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Nothing goes without trucks Joining up to expand Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail service Fewer truck cross Swiss Alps Port of Long Beach nets USD 50 million grant One million ULDs between DXB and DWC K+N deploys blockchain technology for VGM Portal Bio-UV Group recruits boss for Asia office Amber Train augments transport portfolio Etihad Cargo launches new cold chain product Essberger Tankers inks deal with GAC in Scandinavia MD of BU Global of Bertschi installed in 2019 Canadian port surveys local population Train linking London, Northants and Scotland Another step forward on digital trail at DP World Antwerp "Curiosity of the Day" Ceva lands new contract in Australia Aisats enhances security and tracking in Bengaluru From Geodis to Broekman Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Top US and European ports urge shipping to deliver on Paris Agreement The enforcement of IMO Tier II rules set to cool Chinese S&P market How emerging-market currency slide affects shipping Argentine levy likely to boost Brazil's soybean sales to China MODEC buys Chandris VLCC for FPSO conversion

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector Capacity cuts and trade war combine to increase container tonnage laying idle Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries Locus bids to hurdle India's last-mile barriers with artificial intelligence How to take NYC back to its maritime roots How shipping has changed since Lehman Brothers collapsed Hong Kong awaits its own super storm as US east coast braces for Florence

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
GD Electric Boat gets another $480.6 million for Columbia Class work Helm CONNECT software platform passes 3,000 vessel milestone America's Blue Highway Conference at SUNY Maritime DFDS to install scrubbers on 12 Mediterranean freight ferries Red and White Fleet takes delivery of plug-in hybrid tour boat Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package Live at SMM 2018: Radio Holland's innovative NavCom services

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Container market recovery 'still at an early stage', Navios tells investors IPO hopeful says that thanks to entering the market at a low point it is already generating cash but that... Seaspan plans to raise more capital Seaspan says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which can include acquisitions, debt repayments, or the redemption... The Interview: Bob Sanguinetti The UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive - head of Britain's main shipowner trade association - has been fascinated with... IUMI delegates gather with marine premiums on the rise Even change of direction will be welcome after 20 years of soft markets and the 9% fall seen last time... Frangou links launch of Navios Containers to KG collapse Oversupply in the sector has been repaired due to wipeout of German investment scheme, although other events contributed to Navios... 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports' Ro-ro ports will not be ready if UK crashes out of Europe with no deal in March UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for shipping industry Guidance on getting an exemption from maritime security notifications and the recognition of seafarer certificates of competency are among 28... Hurricane Florence to hit dry bulk the hardest There is likely to be a limited impact on the tanker side unless the Colonial Pipeline distribution network is seriously... MOL-Cosco venture names ice-breaking LNG carrier after Russian Arctic explorer Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL HNA's attempted sale of box leasing business was 'overpriced' HNA is reportedly revisiting its plan to sell both Seaco and Cronos, which it acquired between 2011 and 2015 for... Viewpoint: Regulated to death Some robust championing of the IMO and its role is possibly important, when other agencies seem to be muscling in... Daily Briefing Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit \| Maersk to adopt scrubber technology \| GoodBulk underlines preference for capes ... Chief executive's departure leads to management reshuffle at IBIA With the departure of Justin Murphy, the association has introduced changes to how it is run, including moving its IMO... MOL and Magsaysay launch new seafarer school in the Philippines MOL chief Junichiro Ikeda says the aim is to take youngsters into a career that would lead them to become...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence weakens, shifts path toward Carolina ports Multipurpose market's gradual recovery continues on demand Trans-Pacific peak season chaos set to accelerate NVOs' share gain Hamburg market share slips as Europe's import volume grows Maersk seeking more India transshipment volume Why container freight invoicing automation hasn't taken off

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Pasha resumes service following storm Jones Act Hawaii specialist reopens two piers in Honolulu Harbour after the passage of Tropical Storm Olivia. Navios Maritime Containers facing tough choices at crunch time Investor wariness of shipping equities has not spared Angeliki Frangou's boxship IPO as overall demand said to remain a tough hurdle. SolstadFarstad fixes two OSVs to Total E&P Norwegian owner inks deal for an AHTS and a PSV for Total E&P South Africa's drilling campaign. Odfjell says no to scrubbers Norwegian tanker owner opts for low sulphur fuel over scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 emission rules. On the ball: 20 Questions with Freight Investor Services' John Banaszkiewicz How tides and currents can save shipowners time and money Owners and operators can use data to harness the power of the ocean's movements Fears and dreams frozen in 1940 The tanker that was no star How Nisshin broke the Japanese mould Nisshin Shipping boss Y Fujii, one of the industry's most low-key figures, does business in a most un-Japanese way. TW+ turns the spotlight on a publicity-shy tonnage supplier that is quietly building up a 116-ship fleet All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco Lost letters: Post out of the past rescued from 5km deep A salvage operation to recover silver worth $200m from a torpedoed World War II freighter unearthed a trove of lost mail and inspired a theatrical re-enactment Empire Windrush: The ship that changed the face of Britain The former Nazi passengership made a voyage into history by sparking the UK's post-war migration boom Dahlman switches coasts and looks to surf new wave in shipping Dahlman Rose co-founder links up with investment bank and says it is time to get excited about shipping again Klaveness aims to list KCC before end of 2019 Combination-carrier company will use up to $70m of initial share issue to declare options on 83,000-dwt vessels ordered in China All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco DNV GL group chief issues call to arms to tackle global warming Cleaner technology and greater efficiency will be needed if the world is to not exceed the limits set out in the 2015 Paris agreement, forecasts Remi Eriksen Liner operators keep 'hangin' on' but change their tune on revival Container giants that had hoped for a better 2018 have been given a reality check Teekay's LNG FSU sets out for new Bahrain home port LNG ship-chartering platform ready for fourth-quarter launch Ghana import project homes in on FSU for Tema LNG terminal Partner Gasfin believes using a floating regasification unit newbuilding and an existing vessel modified for storage could offer big savings over an FSRU NYK Line set to ink LNG newbuilding for Total Shipowner looks to have stolen a march on competitors for time-charter business Sigtto unveils new London headquarters Former lawyer loves the sharp-end of the shipping industry Infrastructure no longer the issue for LNG-fuelling growth Timing of orders will be vital to BW's next regas moves Russia limbers up to grow its position on world LNG stage Arctic and small-scale projects will require a raft of new tonnage, but investment needs, sanctions and internal politics may slow some progress BW LNG lines up the assets in FSRU toolbox Managing director Yngvil Asheim explains the company's strategy on floating regas but keeps the industry guessing on the details Japan jumps on 'booming' action of LNG bunkering Early mover NYK explains the thinking behind a first newbuilding for the country Shipyard specs and project management are key to success of FSRU conversions Tighter LNG shipping markets brewing for charterers Summer of surprises tees up market for hotly anticipated wild winter ride New US LNG export cargoes start to build Kremin bides his time and waits for fresh project business Teekay embraces Arctic LNG challenge Gas chief Mark Kremin talks about the company's moves into two new business areas Are FSRU conversions on the comeback trail? A raft of older ships coming off long-term charters is giving floating regas developers another option to play for projects Hurdles may slow some of Russia's LNG projects Shell spearheads global march in LNG bunkering Arjan Stavast says shipowners are asking about LNG's cleaner advantages, cost-competitiveness and availability Half-step back for rigs providing OSV employment Offshore vessel owners saw a net loss of potential vessel-users in August, with six rigs in and 12 rigs out Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Oslo set to get tough on owners selling vessels for demolition in South Asia as already controversial barge carrier is arrested after environmental damage off Aliaga Teekay emergency drill frees distressed seabird Eurotankers scoops up LR2 from Conti Aframax tanker at heart of Vafias-Geden legal spat scrapped Knutsen OAS sells its last pre-2000-built chemical tanker Utkilen taps rival for new chief executive Lender behind sale of Salamon product tanker Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Central Group owner to make handy profit from selling order to Greek peer Embiricos resumes buying spree with $24m VLCC deal Aeolos Management linked to acquisition from Tokyo-listed Kyoei Tanker Doubt cast on reports of Mangrove boosting bulker order in China Ex-Guinness record holder joins Seajets Fafalios makes fleet renewal move with $19.65m ultramax buy New dry bulk outfit emerges in Bulgaria Commodity trader-backed Meteor Management plans to grow its fleet to six bulk carriers next year Havyard wins deal for up to three OSVs Overseas client signs contract for two firm renewables vessels plus an option. Siem Offshore gains $8m from legal rulings OSV owner boosted by wins in cases in Brazil and India. Cosco forms tech JV with Furuno Electric Chinese owner taking a stab at the navigation and communications market. Novatek forms JV for LNG icebreaker newbuilds Russian energy giant sets up company with state nuclear agency Rosatom. Adam Polemis seeks scrap sale of fourth VLCC this year Decision comes at a time when tanker demolition prices have received a boost. Brookfield adds two new faces to Teekay Offshore board Stena RoRo offloads freight duo Baja Ferries snaps up one of two ro-ros sold by Swedish owner. No 'dead decade' for shipping since Lehman Brothers, says Gordon Clarksons Research chief surveys industry 10 years after financial crisis. China Merchants adds to boxship tally Giant owner selects CSC Jiangdong for new feeder vessel. NOC operations normal after HQ terrorist attack Libyan crude exporter's chairman visits staff injured in fatal raid. Seaspan seeks $150m from preferred issue Containership owner prices latest fundraiser which could pave the way for further growth and repay debt. Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov says dry cargo vessels will be built within a year. STX wins refund guarantee for Oceangold MRs Restructuring yard finally clinches KDB deal for tankers for John Dragnis company. Sinopacific's Simon Liang: I have the solution. I have the key On the phone from Myanmar, where he is taking a break from his financial and legal travails in China, the man behind the failed Sinopacific shipbuilding business says he still has something to contribute Ghana confirms LNG FRU contract with China's Jiangnan Government has chosen two Chinese companies to build the regasification terminal. Aussie firms to launch maritime drone school AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology claim move will be an industry first. IBIA restructures top management as CEO departs Unni Einemo set to take point at secretariat as it looks to spread responsibilities among executive team. Bahri bets on Indian breakbulk trade Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner solidifies position in India's steadily expanding break bulk trade sector. Nordic American Offshore hints at M&A activity Herbjorn Hansson rules out reverse-stock split to boost share price of New York-listed owner. Teekay Tankers seals leaseback on six vessels Subsidiary of Canada's Teekay Corp expects $60m boost to liquidity after debt on tankers is paid.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
US House panel approves bill to lease unused SPR space to companies, governments Trump has previously proposed selling space in tweets. FEATURE: Refining summit sees IMO 2020 boosting diesel, LSFO demand "Lots of asphalt units are built," said David Wech "and this is one way to eliminate high sulfur fuel oil." Refining association sees distillates covering bulk of EU 0.5% sulfur bunker demand External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 9.2% on year to 3.96 mil mt Vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunkering fell 6.18% year on year to 3,128 in August. Singapore's MOL Chemical Tankers, Belgium's SEA-Tank form JV for Antwerp storage terminal SEA-MOL NV aims to have the first phase of the terminal operational by mid-2021. Hurricane Florence expected path shifts south as energy, commodity markets brace for impact A significant amount of energy infrastructure remains in the storm's impact zone. FUTURES: Crude dips on profit taking, but outlook bullish "But the overall outlook is still supported and likely to hold at current levels, IG's market strategist said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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