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BRIEFS

November 15, 2018

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Shanghai Oct box volumes up 5.3pc YoY, but down from Sept Wan Hai Lines orders 20 new container vessels Yang Ming in the red for US$30m in Q3 Long Beach handles record containers in Oct despite US-China trade war Tramps appeal to IMO to consider crew safety in low sulphur fuel rule Nations involved in fight against maritime piracy in Asia meet in Seoul Police recover stolen loot from containers in Durban port Rostec completes R&D for Russian-Chinese CR929 aircraft's landing gear easyJet chooses Kuehne + Nagel to upgrade 39 aircraft Turkish Airlines' cargo/mail volumes surge 24pc YoY in October Cargolux flies invaluable historical artifacts from China to Luxembourg

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk registers impressive performance in Q3 Ground-breaking MoU inked on researching new-generation, low-carbon ships for the Pacific region NYK, YLK training programme focuses on digitalisation & green Record-low hijackings yet danger persists in Gulf of Guinea, shows latest global piracy report Summit deliberates on key aspects of ocean freight industry's digital transformation ZIM & MSC joint Black Sea service will continue during 2018-19 India's thermal coal imports up at a fast pace Kenya notification regarding new documentation regulation for import shipments New terminal coming up at Port of Gothenburg Global cargo theft intelligence report released Nitin Gadkari to attend roadshow on TOT in Mumbai today Consensus between govt & RBI to revive MSMEs lauded New export incentive scheme in the works

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20 new LNG HGVs at one fell swoop Panattoni building logistics centre for backpack maker Railcar lessor expands freight fleet Award for Aspion Another golden October for port of Long Beach Amazon builds on Woolpert and Atlas Air Harnessing up for Silk Road services Strengthening Kerry and illycaffè partnership Geis Group acquires more air & sea experience ICS chairman calls for trade dispute settlement JV supplies new booze to Japanese wine lovers "Curiosity of the Day" ECS Group targets Asia Upply release new features Wan Hai: 28 more vessels in the long run Emirates Skycargo sets quality milestones India introduces freight train convoys

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Epic Gas boss puts faith in LSFO, eschews scrubbers HMM's loss worsens as bunker prices rise Maersk sees improved profits, but faces headwinds from higher bunkers DSME reports losses after Romanian yard disposal Japan complains to WTO over South Korean shipbuilding aid UK seeks to steer autonomous vessel evolution Changing roles at CEDA's Marine Strategy Navigation Group Petrolimex applies to wind up Brightoil's Singapore unit

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
'A quarter of solid growth on the top line' for APMM 'Air freight always benefits from chaos', but Cargologicair must wait and see Ambitions for more rail freight between China and Russia are on track Container shipping and charity set their combined sights on 'greener' seas Revitalised Panama Canal now eyes expansion of port and logistics capacity XPO Logistics appoints Patrick Oestreich as SVP for strategic sales WFS opts for ex-Emirates veteran Duncan Watson as new commercial VP 40 delivered, but Amazon seeks more aircraft Supply Chain Radar: AP Møller Mærsk Group Q3 out, all eyes on Twill Supply Chain Radar: A Deutsche dilemma - how DB funding will impact Schenker Supply Chain Radar: does CEVA's Q3 update make a counterbid by DSV less likely?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
VIDEO: NYK unveils emissions-free concept ship Vessel Incidental Discharge Act passes Senate by 94-6 vote Japan files WTO complaint on Korean shipbuilding subsidies Greek shipowners opt for Lang Tech scrubbers Detyens Shipyards awarded $10 million MSC contract VIDEO: Damen Curaçao commissions new Panamax floating dock Thrustmaster acquires controlling interest in Blue Thruster Conversion to batteries creates world's largest emissions-free ferries

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Shipping offers cautious welcome to outline Brexit plan UK Chamber of Shipping urges politicians not to obstruct progress, while Nautilus union highlights risks to future employability of British... Seanergy clinches leaseback refinancing with Cargill Greece-based capesize owner Seanergy has unveiled a landmark transaction to refinance one of its vessels with Cargill, which has acquired... Epic Gas expects 6% growth in LPG volumes Epic Gas chief executive says he will not be investing in scrubbers since his fleet's fuel consumption is low Maersk turns focus to capacity management Slower steaming as fuel costs rise will help Maersk improve schedule reliability and vessel utilisation MPCC orders five scrubbers with option for 50 more Oslo-listed feeder specialist says it sees 'significant interest' from charterers for scrubber-fitted vessels and is in well-advanced negotiations for mid-... Hong Kong policy address rekindles hope for maritime growth Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's second policy address, delivered last month, is unprecedented for its focus on maritime measures... Naval vessel sinks following collision with tanker Several wires had been attached to the frigate to prevent it from drifting Hyundai Merchant Marine's losses widen on high fuel costs South Korea-based carrier says it will speed up moves to acquire megaships and terminals backed by recently secured funding Daily Briefing Standard Asia sets out tie-up benefits for Ping An clients \| IEA sees Asia dominating energy demand by 2040 \|... INTTRA survey calls for liner shipping standardisation The inability to share data and interoperate across the supply chain is the root cause of many issues for the... Maersk earnings rise in third quarter of the year Integration of transport and logistics businesses begins to pay off as revenues rise Nam Cheong exits restructuring with return to profit Stable outlook seen from Petronas jobs and brownfield projects Global Ship Lease fixes feeder ship with CMA CGM Global Ship Lease, created by a $1bn spin-off from CMA CGM, is in the process of merging with Poseidon Containers ICS's Poulsson sees challenges to global trading order More than half of global shipping demand now comes from China and the emerging markets

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
APM Terminals responds to NY-NJ port congestion Low-sulfur bunker clauses bring clarity to project shippers Public grant to speed Krishnapatnam rail project Container lines signal more capacity restraint in 2019 Houston ending extended port gates Maersk reports profit despite fuel costs; HMM doesn't

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Morgan Stanley scraps Enderby Wharf plan New York-based investment bank shelves plan for cruise terminal on Thames River over voiced pollution concerns. Cargill takes Seanergy Maritime stake as leaseback deal closes Trader takes stock in capesize specialist as part of leaseback transaction for a single vessel. AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 2019 Clear statements on capital expenditure continue spending narrative from Soren Skou Banks: Scrubber financing is 'very risky' Lenders say they need to be 'very careful' in providing money for exhaust gas scrubber installation projects. Poten offers note of caution as LNG spot market runs hot High-riding spot rates for LNG carriers easily come back down to earth, Poten & Partners has warned. "Economics, as we know, is at the margin and small changes in the amount of exports that go to Asia will make large changes in the spot rates," Poten's Jefferson Clarke told Marine Money attendees on Wednesday. Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Spot rates for LNG carrier Nova and Algoma form bulker joint venture Canadian and Swiss owners team up to operate four cargoships from Lugano. Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier Facility with three existing lenders is the latest in a line of new loans for the Russian company this year. Sea Consortium orders boxship double Singapore owner inks deal for two vessels in China. OSM Maritime Group secures deal to manage five Transpetro shuttle tankers OSM Maritime Group has secured a deal to manage five shuttle tankers for Transpetro in a move that will double its fleet in the sector, sources said. The Bjorn Tore Larsen-backed company, in which Oaktree Capital Management is now a major shareholder, has taken on full technical management of the quintet, which are trading in Brazil. Oaktree takes big stake in shipmanager OSM Geir Sekkesaeter s Diamantidis companies order 10 scrubbers plus options Marmaras and Delta to fit exhaust cleaners on bulkers and an aframax. Algoma to bank $85m for cancelled bulkers Owner tore up contracts for four ships at struggling Uljanik Group. Capesizes' fourth-quarter outlook dims amid Chinese demand and BHP disruption BHP train derailment triggers doubts over capesize market strength as the supposed fourth-quarter rally is failing to materialise Mystic adds two cruiseship newbuilds with seven more to come Portuguese owner returns to WestSea Viana yard for expedition vessels. Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to CNOOC Russian producer sends Arc7 carrier through NSR to China in 20 days. Hesnes lifts profits despite 'challenging' market Norwegian firm says it is satisfied with its financial performance. Vrontados linked to purchase of Greek-owned kamsarmax bulker Likely buyer emerges after brokers had earlier reported ArcelorMittal as behind the purchase of Capital Management's Olga V Gulf Navigation falls to a loss Middle East tanker owner Gulf Navigation has slipped to a loss in the third quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 2.9m ($0.79m), against an AED 12.36m profit a year ago. Revenue was AED 39.31m from AED 39.09, but operating costs rose by AED 3m and adminstrative expenses were also up. MPCC could fit scrubbers to 55 ships Oslo-listed owner buys five kits with 50 options attached. Cargoship sinks with unauthorised passengers Russian prosecutor starts probe with three people missing off Russia. Seafarer killed on cargoship in Norway Filipino man suffered accident involving wheel loader at Drammen. Torm joins scrubber debate asking where superior options exist right now Jacob Meldgaard says scrubbers are no worse than other viable alternatives to meet IMO 2020. HMM eyes IMO 2020 surcharge as loss grows Korean owner hit by higher fuel costs in third quarter. Dof Subsea raises $106m in bond sale Norwegian OSV owner paying off earlier debt with new issue. Share your thoughts on shipping's great scrubber debate Do you agree with Paddy Rodgers or are you team Hamish Norton? Mangalia sale pushes DSME to a loss Korean yard turns red in third quarter due to one-off charges. Looming cascade effect may cap peak season reefer rates Larger vessels that have been pushed out of the fruit segment are now entering the frozen sector, creating a glass ceiling for traditional trades Moundreas VLCC sale shows upward shift in tanker values Greek shipowner has sold a veteran tanker in a transaction showing a firming asset price trend. Daesun clinches Hanil ro-pax newbuild Korean yard announces second order this month. AP Moller-Maersk bounces back into the black Slimmer operation benefits from higher freight rates and volumes in the third quarter. Singapore panel backs owner in cargo delay row Arbitration tribunal rules in favour of shipping company in dispute with charterer over alleged losses. Bertram Rickmers builds private feeder fleet with help of son Clasen New chartering company to be formed with commercial responsibility for China boxship newbuildings. Improved LPG market helps push Epic Gas into the black Singapore-based LPG specialist says charter rates have improved by 27% year-on-year. Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement Shares in Stolt, Golar and Hoegh-backed vehicle set to start trading from Wednesday. Team Tankers suffers loss in third quarter Weaker rates take their toll as chemical tanker owner takes more technical management in house.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Report: U.S. should counteract China's trade practices The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China. Maersk earnings boosted by Hamburg-Süd acquisition Largest container carrier reports a 31 percent increase in revenue and a profit of $360 million in the third quarter. EPA sets course for cleaner trucks California couple fined and jailed for illegal exports Airlines land fines for mishandling U.S. mail FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications Logistics organization ready to provide aid in California Executive Moves: WFS and Port of Oakland

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Run rates at China independent refineries hit 8-month highs Abu Dhabi's Bu Hasa oil expansion moves ahead Abu Dhabi's expansion of the Bu Hasa oil field moved forward Wednesday with the award of a major contract for the $1.4 billion upgrade to add 100,000 b/d to capacity by the end of the decade. IEA flags return to oil stocks overhang Oil stocks in OECD countries likely moved above the five-year average in October and could rise by 700,000 b/d in the fourth quarter as surging US output reduces the need for OPEC crude, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. Crude settles higher, snapping longest-ever WTI downturn Crude futures settled higher Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive days of declines. European FO market supported by loss of Iranian barrels, tight supply The loss of Iranian fuel oil exports is supporting the high sulfur fuel market as Saudi Arabia compensates for the disappearance of Iran in the oil market by exporting its crude and instead running fuel oil in its power generation plants, boosting demand for imports from Europe. BIMCO adopts two bunker clauses to aid compliance with IMO 2020 rule It is very important that the new sulfur clauses are ready to allow to prepare ahead of January 1, 2020, Eckhardt said. FUTURES: Crude down as OPEC revised demand growth lower in 2019 The demand growth forecast was revised down for the fourth straight month amid global economic development uncertainties. IMO 2020 expected to tighten jet fuel market in medium term The futures market has already begun to reflect a consensus of a tighter aviation fuel market in 2020, a strategist said. TANKERS: Tight tonnage pushes Black Sea Suezmaxes to highest since mid-2015 Many charterers are looking at Mediterranean grades as a replacement for Iranian crude volumes.

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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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