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BRIEFS

September 18, 2018

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CMA CGM Q2 volumes surge nearly 10pc to 5.2m TEU Continuing Sino-American trade war risks record laid-up idle tonnage China not happy to just play defense in trade war: China report US-China trade dispute drive US, European firms to cut investment in China Port of Colombo takes the crown as fastest growing among top world ports Maritime HR and Crew Conference in London October 24-25 TIACA air freight conference to be held in Toronto from October 16-18 Air Charter Service celebrates 10th anniversary in Hong Kong FlyKargo embarks on US-Puerto Rico air cargo pilot programme with JetBlue Budapest Airport expands infrastructure in one giant leap forward

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Casualty investigation report gives important recommendations CMA CGM set to launch 5th feeder service to West Africa GBA backs up business confidence with largest-ever fleet expansion Global Logistics Solutions contributes to relief efforts in Kerala Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of 2020 sulphur cap MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy opened in the Philippines NYK selected for DJSI for 16th consecutive year Twill changes brand affiliation fromDamco to Maersk Hong Kong port operations resuming after Typhoon Mangkhut Leading port authorities combine forces in Climate Action Program Major Ports' traffic up over 5 pc during April-Aug. Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ahmedabad to Celebi Terminal Delhi IGI Airport DGFT simplifies procedure for traders to avail export incentives under MEIS M. Sreedharan, Consulting Editor of Exim India, contributes ' 1 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

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Renovation and digitalisation driving railway market Spain: testing twin trailers for ecological benefit Corpus Christi resumes ops after Invest 95L In mourning for Benjamin Hoefflin Rabelink enlarging on several fronts Tiaca and Amacarga tie knot Wanted: partner for Swiss freight railway ACS sets up cargo department in Geneva Logistics community created in port of Guayaquil GM quartet joins GAC UK Port of Antwerp awarding new concessions Inauguration of Southern Westphalia container terminal Rose takes top slot at ACL Drawing up plans for Qatari logistics park "Curiosity of the Day" Turkish blackberries eastward bound Teesport: new hub for Scandinavian imports

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
More overcapacity ahead for Caribbean transhipment ports Thomas Miller builds Hamburg base with Zeller acquisition Prepare sulphur cap plans 'as soon as possible', shipping urged Premiums do not cover the cost of risks, marine insurers told Maersk revamps bunker surcharges ahead of IMO sulphur cap TT-Line contract for ropax newbuilding likely to be announced within 'weeks' IUMI launches new marine loss database LNG carrier spot rates steam towards six-digit levels on strong demand Update: Hong Kong port operations resume following typhoon suspensions M&A rumours swirl in Singapore's OSV sector Marine insurers warned of a triple whammy ahead Western Cape premier calls on shipping to drive Africa's growth China's Wuhu Shipyard bags Ultramax order from newcomer Dingxin Shipping South Korean president tells shipbuilders to recapture market leadership Wan Hai chairman accused of breach of trust ICE launches new US Gulf Coast tanker futures

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Maersk warns customers they must help pay its bigger fuel bills after 2020 Volga-Dnepr 'no-brokers' edict splits industry: a lack of trust, or a wise move? DHL splits e-commerce business, breaking up poor-performing PeP division Hakovo claims a first with global electronic bill of lading backed by P&I clubs Latest fundraising round in Singapore adds $44m to Freightos war chest Red tape tying up Defra efforts to ease transport of food exports after Brexit

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Blount Boats to build double ended ferry for South Ferry Company Keppel Singmarine delivers second dual fuel LNG ASD tug VT Halter Marine wins Navy order worth potential $244 million American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler Maersk to cover cost of sulfur cap via "Bunker Adjustment Factor" LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems Keppel O&M and GTT in new joint agreement on LNG solutions ICS offers free guidance on IMO sulfur cap compliance Halifax Shipyard launches Canada's first AOPS Havyard books order for two more windfarm service vessels

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
IUMI: Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull debate But ultra-large container carriers pose fire challenges for crew, while culture is the key to better safety IUMI: Hull rates now 'unsustainable' Rates are thought to have hardened in recent months in London following pressure on syndicates by the Corporation of Lloyd's... Cheniere signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Vitol New deal follows agreements with GasLog and Trafigura as liquefied natural gas production undergoes exponential growth in the US Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed in wake of Florence Both ports are closed through Wednesday Storms bring significant supply chain disruption US and Asian port disruption following severe weather events in the Atlantic and Pacific will lead to delays in cargo... US box imports continue to set records With more tariffs likely any day, shippers have been bringing cargoes in to the US at a record pace Exmar's new gas carriers to run on LPG The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping IUMI: Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines Hard-pressed shipowners may end up having to fork out double the current 0.1% of hull value to get vessels covered... Tanker demand will rise if Iranian export gap can be filled A large part of the VLCC fleet operated by NITC will be taken out of the market once the US... Thomas Miller to acquire Zeller's insurance services The London-based insurer takes over two Zeller's service areas, which include Hanseatic Underwriters UK radar satellite offers 'maritime mode' to monitor illegal shipping activity The first UK-manufactured SAR aircraft will be able to identify when AIS signals have been turned off Global shipping loan portfolios drop to $345bn Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past... Carriers deserve credit for surge in transpacific rates, says SeaIntel Carriers restricted increases to slot capacity to just 3.6% in August compared to the 9% added during the previous two... Maersk to introduce new bunker adjustment mechanism Maersk's new bunker adjustment factor will combine fuel costs with average trade lane consumption to calculate customer fuel price surcharge US grain expands Southeast Asia market since Chinese tariffs The mix of world buyers purchasing US grains represents a shifting dynamic in the market, says the US Grains Council IUMI: Berg exits with positive outlook for marine insurance But Munich Re broker highlights potential political risks, including rise of right-wing parties with negative attitude to global trade Infrastructure issues prevent US oil producers from smoothing supply risks Despite trucking and pipeline woes in the US, oil production is expected to increase by 1.7m bpd in 2018 and... Turkey commits to Istanbul canal project Turkish government reaffirms intention to take on the 45 km-long project that will link the Black Sea with the Sea... Daily Briefing Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought \| Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI \| State...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
NY-NJ's Waterfront Commission to argue for end of agency dissolution case US West Coast truckers turn to owning, leasing chassis but extent unclear India firm's interest in Sri Lankan port upgrade advances Maersk fuel surcharge underscores test to recoup low-sulfur costs Goods distributors face upward climb to fully leverage freight visibility New Freightos funding propels indices and associated futures

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Lurssen blaze burns crisis hit hull market $700m claim heading marine insurance market's way Shipping bank loans decline by $10bn in 2017 Leasing firms linked to international Far Eastern banks take increasing share in global ship finance. Carnival urged to stop burning heavy fuel oil Protesters gather at Holland America's Seattle pier, create sculpture of polar bear on tiny iceberg. Maritime chamber offers free IMO 2020 guidance International Chamber of Shipping publishes 32-page reference guide on complying with pending International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur mandate. Fredly snaps up extra shares in Hunter Architect of Norwegian company's tanker entry grows his holding. Torm tipped to part with veteran tankers Brokers report double sale which would see Danish owner dispose of two older ships. Rock 'n' roll Skuld CEO gets guests on their feet Chief executive Stale Hansen took to the stage again to entertain more than 150 guests after Skuld's annual general meeting in Oslo. Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Hansen, a keen drummer, could not pass up the opportunity to get his band together and belt out some familiar numbers for this year's gathering, ranging from grunge to modern pop. The performance had Rickmers Holding to end court self-administration Former Bertram Rickmers company exiting latest phase of court insolvency process after business sold. Landbridge places third VLCC with Navig8 UK-headquartered group has continued the summer growth of its pools. POSH appoints Edward Chiu as CFO YCH Group finance chief joins Singapore OSV owner. Ausca inks new Diana deal as BDI dips again New York-listed bulker owner inks in another time charter at an improved rate. LNG rates hit five-year high with stocks turning upwards Analysts suggest further improvements are on the cards given current supply and demand dynamics. Samskip runs vessel on recycled cooking oil GoodShipping Program claims first fossil-fuel-free trip for boxship. Donald: 'Very small' cruise industry has room to grow Cruise companies are responding by creating demand and great experiences, says Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald Port workers die in hold of woodchip carrier Vietnamese duo reportedly suffocated inside Uni Fortune. Ocean Yield FPSO charter set to end Reliance Industries calls time on contract for FPSO Dhirubhai-1. Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder Larger vessel boosts line's UK-Baltic Sea trade following DP World takeover. Thomas Miller buys Hanseatic P&I manager Zeller UK P&I Club manager agrees third acquisition in nine months. Maersk asking shippers to meet low-sulphur fuel costs Bunker surcharge aims to recover some of $2bn in extra expenses involved in complying with new IMO rules. Esvagt behind Havyard's offshore vessel order Danish owner has signed up for another two windfarm service ships. GTT brings its LNG containment systems into line French designer receives initial approval for new lower boil-off version of NO96 favoured by DSME and Hudong-Zhonghua shipyards Wartsila claims LPG fuel first for Exmar newbuilds Finnish group providing cargo and gas fuel system for two new ships. Credit Suisse criticised over Petrobras, PDVSA accounts Swiss watchdog FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes. European fund snaps up Admiral Shipping UAE owner offloads containership operations to unnamed investor. Owner overturns liability ruling in victory over Arab Bank Sea Master Shipping can pursue lender for demurrage arising from bill of lading dispute. Seaspan Corp prepays two credit facilities De-leveraging move increases pool of unencumbered containership assets to 18 vessels. US ports start to reopen in wake of Florence Coast guard works to restore normality with facilities looking to have escaped worst of hurricane. Panama expects fewer ships if trade war escalates But South American waterway hopes Brazilian grain exports and US LNG can help fill the gap.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA Mast steps up to helm maritime subcommittee Mason Mega Rail Terminal nets $92 million in funding Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed Antiboycott rules can bite exporters, forwarders North Atlantic ports expanding for larger vessels Dachser develops talent through on-the-job training GlobalTranz acquires AFN Logistics FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Charleston, Savannah ports open to all traffic as Florence dissipates: USCG The US Coast Guard removed movement restrictions for the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as the effects of Crude futures retreat on reports of US supply growth Crude futures gave back early-session gains to settle lower Monday on reports of Iraq ready to increase oil output 'immediately', says SOMO chief Iraq can increase oil production "immediately" to support the market ahead of the implementation of US sanctions on Iran, Iraq's crude sales chief Zennor buys North Sea Britannia stake to advance nearby development UK independent Zennor Petroleum said Monday it had agreed to buy a stake in the North Sea Britannia field from US upstream company ConocoPhillips TANKERS: ENOC takes LR2 on time charter with storage option: sources "This is a bit worrying that ships are being taken for floating storage as companies are struggling to make their trades work," a broker said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Container line Maersk announces new bunker charges for IMO sulfur cap The company will impose its new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) from the start of next year, replacing its current standard bunker adjustment factor (SBF) system. Arab Gulf fuel oil cash differentials rise to 5-year high on tight supply Asian middle distillates lose steam as demand fizzles out The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil grade has been rangebound for a while now; it was more a function of the product having found equilibrium in the market North Carolina ports closed until Wednesday in wake of Florence "We are assessing the situation at both locations and when safe to return, we will determine the condition of the facilities," the state port authority said. Bunker operations at Hong Kong suspended due to Typhoon Mangkhut "Loadings at the terminal will be jammed from Tuesday, barges are currently empty," a bunker supplier 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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