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BRIEFS

June 20, 2018

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Port of Oakland box volume dips 2.9pc in May to 204,765 TEU Navios Maritime Containers to buy 9 box ships for US$390m HMM signs 'letters of intent' with 3 shipyards to build 20 box ships ONE first 14,000 TEU magenta newbuild makes maiden call in Hong Kong GCT Deltaport welcomes ONE Commitment on her maiden voyage Australia reviews CMPort's purchase of stake in Newcastle port BNSF seeks to extends PTC deadline Farnborough air show to discuss drones, cargo delivery to remote areas Etihad Airways loses $1.52b in 2017 as cargo tonnage declines 7.4pc DHL Global Forwarding considers boosting dedicated freighters to its network TAPA publishes truck security standards for industry review

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JUNE 19, 2018
CMA CGM deploys innovative container tracking solution Damco appoints Ashutosh Dixit as CEO for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka INTTRA sets record transaction volume Liberian Registry & China Classification Society sign innovation & technology MoU MOL makes full-scale move into subsea support vessel business by acquiring stake in AKOFS of Norway SCFI Asia-N. Europe spot rates down APM Terminals India receives Authorized Economic Operator certification Directorate-General of Shipping monitoring salvage operation of impaired vessel off Kolkata Port GCCI urges strong action to stop thefts in Deendayal Port area Blue Dart launches new state-of-art aviation hub in Chennai Railways posts growth in freight loading in first two months of fiscal Double-digit growth seen likely GST has formalised the economy & expanded the tax base

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Online platform for used vehicles Bolloré Logistics receives Tapa-A certification Alaska Air Cargo nearly doubles capacity in USA Platform digitalisation continues to grow New operator for railfreight line in California Ceva picks Niels Weithe to lead global e-commerce Bees a-buzzing at B+S Logistik South Russian airport handles first widebody aircraft Antwerp: more railfreight capacity Stena Line - changes in triplicate Pilot Freight Services finds new COO in own ranks Hong Kong on a high in May APL extends China-Australia links More capacity for Rotterdam hinterland traffic CJ Logistics acquires DSC Logistics

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JUNE 19, 2018
Grounded tanker breaks in two off Kaohsiung VLCCs face further pain from China sanctions on US crude MOL moves into subsea arena with Akastor deal CIG Yangtze Ports signs deal to promote LNG-powered vessels Tankers shun Iranian crude as US sanctions cause uncertainty Oldendorff orders two mini-Capes from Oshima Samsung HI, MODEC among winners of Barossa FPSO jobs Mitsui & Co exercises options for more Kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang STX O&S issues new shares to raise USD70.6 million

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JUNE 19, 2018
'Be realistic on compliance' plea from shipping as tough bunker rules loom Freighter operator hopes for local rule at Schiphol Airport are dashed Delays at Felixstowe push Hamburg Süd to switch services to Southampton Analysis: tie-up with Swissport the sensible next step for WFS Four visions of 'a brave new world' for container supply chains 25 years on The mysterious Chinese company worrying the world Niels Weithe moves to Ceva Logistics as head of e-commerce

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JUNE 19, 2018
SEACOR Maya now first hybrid OSV in Gulf of Mexico Vard Marine announces Houston operations VP changes Foertsch Group to utilize MobileOps platform across its fleet Cargill looks for 15% cut in shipping CO2 emissions by 2020 Indian ferries to have ABB power and automation packages Giant wind farm installation jack-up ready for East Anglia ONE project USCG gets set to enforce 2020 fuel sulfur cap MOL dives deeper into subsea, buys into AKOFS Offshore

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JUNE 19, 2018
Russia to export 3m tonnes less wheat this coming year Russia will see wheat exports decline to 37m tonnes The demise of the European shipping banker Future deals could be more about PowerPoint than handshakes Larger containers pile on problems for US trucking rates Congested terminals are aggravating trucking shortages, along with suffocating regulation, rising fuel costs, driver shortages and strong demand for containerised... Deutsche shipping book deal confirmed by buyers Portfolio encompasses diverse range of vessel types and borrowers Cargill aims for 15% cut in shipping emissions by 2020 The move is to help meet UN regulations to reduce pollution as well as demands from some of the company's... Argentina expects sharp drop in grains output Analysts had forecast Argentina to pick up some of the shortfall from lower US exports of soyabeans to China Asia-Europe ocean rates rise and capacity now 'tight' Global freight index increases to its highest point this year - currently 7% up on last year's prices Blockchain middlemen entice UN with plan to improve logistics Transport tech firms keen to ply their wares after the UN established a commission last year to pilot applications Moody's sees stable outlook for global shipping Moody's expects rated shipping companies to report 4-5% earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation growth during the next 12 months MOL enters subsea sector with stake in AKOFS The Japanese line has agreed to buy a stake priced at $73m Cexim becomes world's largest shipping lender China-based policy bank held $17bn in its shipping portfolio at the end of 2017 Daily Briefing GoodBulk pulls IPO trigger \| All eyes on OPEC as Marine Money kicks off \| Shipbroking market 'ripe for restructuring'... US tariffs threat raises prospect of all-out trade war New tariffs will take effect if Beijing refuses to change its practices and insists on going ahead with the newly... Ecoships back in fashion as bunker costs rise, says Golden Ocean's Vartdal Golden Ocean has a positive outlook for freight markets in the second half of 2018 with healthy demand and a... Container carriers drive consolidation among tonnage providers, Seaspan's Chen says Other than increasing fleet size, the New York-listed owner will consider acquisitions of assets in the logistics and infrastructure sectors

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JUNE 19, 2018
Logistec CEO urges Canadian government to reassess labor relations Tariffs, trade uncertainty cloud Canada's shipping outlook Prince Rupert port expanding again Penske Logistics buys Epes Transport to expand for-hire truckload Carriers refuse to bow to anti-surcharge pressure Phase 2 of digital forwarding leads to some confusion Analysis: Allowing bigger US trailers - truck sector's gain, rail's loss

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JUNE 19, 2018
VLCC spot rates move above breakeven Charterers looking to load this coming July bid up spot modern vessels to best level of year. Scorpio says no thanks to scrubbers, for now Largest product tanker owner says 'continues to evaluate' scrubbers, but economics not clear for smaller vessels. IMO 2020 compliance to be 'chaos' at outset Full adherence to the sulphur regulation may not happen until fourth quarter of 2020, says Star Bulk Carriers president Hamish Norton. Maersk Tankers and CargoMetrics take 'massive step' Partners reveal LR2 simulation tool as first product in digital shipping venture. Maran's Exxon charter show scrubber boost Upwards of 10,000 ships may be fitted with scrubbers depending on how fuel prices respond to IMO 2020. VesselsValue: handysizes have most upside Prices for small bulkers show best 12-month performance with next three years also set for more gains. Fredriksen lieutenant Hermansen to chair Avance Gas Norwegian tycoon's top shipping man eyes M&A after nomination to lead LPG carrier owner's board. Oak Hill, Varde confirm $1bn Deutsche Bank loan swoop Funds see 70-ship deal as part of strategy to offer alternative ship finance to owners. Ugland sells oldest bulker but holds on to sistership Managing director confirms MOA on sales deal to undisclosed buyer Glencore charters Golden Ocean capesize bulker A capesize owned by Golden Ocean has been fixed on a period charter. Gunvor inks largest shipowning move with six newbuildings Glencore has chartered the 181,000-dwt Golden Savannah (built 2017) on an 11 to 13-month contract, the Baltic Exchange reports. The rate is pegged at 119% of the 5TC route between West Australia to Qingdao. Capesize rates are presently placed at $17,796 per day by the Fred Olsen Energy eyes new equity Refinancing rig company says waivers granted but debt could be impaired. Magseis wins Asian seismic contract Geophysical shipowner to work for several oil companies. GasLog Partners signs Cheniere charter US owner inks multi-year deal with options for rate increases. JP Morgan in the money after flipping bulkers to Blue Planet Reported transaction would add another notch to seller's asset play credentials. Sinopec adds seismic survey newbuilding Deal at Tianjin Xingang to boost Chinese company's offshore fleet. Amazon will go into container shipping, analyst predicts Desire to control supply chain could push e-commerce platforms to move into the water Genco deal latest evidence of firming bulker prices Analysts and brokers believe asset values have further to climb. Norden tops up time chartered tanker fleet Three Greek-owned vessels fixed ahead of anticipated improvement in product market. Thenamaris books LNG carrier newbuild with HHI Greek owner extends LNG fleet for the first time since 2011 with lone newbuilding and boosts aframax tanker orderbook CSE cape and Evergreen boxship collide Bad weather blamed for incident at Kaohsiung terminal in Taiwan. Trafigura signs Singapore LNG storage deal Trader and owner teams with SLNG again to use 160,000 cbm of excess capacity. K Line orders coal carrier at Imabari Japanese owner joins NYK in newbuilding project linked to Kobe Steel Moody's boosts outlook for Royal Caribbean An improving market outlook and a stronger financial position have contributed to Moody's Investors Service upgrading its rating for Royal Caribbean. The agency has boosted the cruise company's senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and assigned a P-2 rating to the company's planned $1.15 billion commercial paper programme. Pete Trombetta, Moody's lead lodging and cruise analyst, says the cha Grindrod on shortlist to buy Mercantile Bank Shipowner part of consortium aiming to buy South Africa's ninth-largest lender. Grounded tanker breaks in two off Taiwan Fuel oil removed from Hong Kong ship before it broke its back off Kaohsiung. Owner's casualty claim against Queen Beatrix dismissed Bombay court ends attempt to force ex-Dutch monarch to pay up over 1989 sinking. IACS members stuck in Paris MOU grey list As quality drive takes off at leading class society association, European port state control probe reveals several members continue to perform below industry's highest standards Cargill aims for 15% bulker emissions cut US giant chartering newer vessels and getting involved in newbuilding design. MOL moves further into subsea with stake in Rokke's AKOFS Japanese shipping giant's holding will be worth around $73m including stake in support vessel. HHI group's order haul remains behind target South Korean giant continues to report mixed results among sister shipyards for the year-to-date. Livanos company Alios aims to sell panamax Just three ships to remain in bulker wing's fleet. ExxonMobil considers Australian LNG import facility Plan by US oil giant follows similar moves by AGL Energy and Australian Industrial Energy. US LNG and crude exports escape China tariffs Tariffs on US gas would increase costs and potentially limit its availability, says Wood Mackenzie.

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JUNE 19, 2018
Korea asks for dispute panel establishment The Republic of Korea has requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel in regard to several antidumpi... Permit issued for U.S.-Mexico border pipeline A presidential permit has been issued to Borrego Crossing Pipeline LLC authorizing the construction, connection, operation and maintenance ... Ex-Glow employee gets probation for shipping hazmat A former warehouse manager for Glow Industries was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on June 4 to two years of probation, a $... Google links up with JD.com Google is hooking up with JD.com in a strategic partnership deal that will see the Mountain View, Calif.-based tech giant invest $550 milli... Logistics costs rose 6.2 percent in 2017 Business logistic costs in the United States last year were 6.2 percent higher than in 2016, according to the 29th edition of the State of ... UPS fuels natural gas-powered fleet UPS will build another five compressed natural gas fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles to its national fleet.... Carriers divert cargo from Felixstowe Some liner carriers have started diverting cargo from the Port of Felixstowe, which has been experiencing operational delays from the imple... Spot transpacific, transatlantic rates buck trend down Container freight rates in the transpacific and transatlantic trades are on the rise when compared with the same time period a year ago and... Trump threatens $450 billion in total China tariffs President Donald Trump on Monday evening threatened tariffs of up to $450 billion annually against Chinese products if trade actions betwee...

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JUNE 19, 2018
Oil slips as trade spat triggers risk exodus The oil complex settled quietly in the red Tuesday after a rocky morning, as financial markets priced-in downside risk amid the ongoing trade war brewing between the US and China Narrower USGC/Med fuel oil spread quashes talk of reverse arb Narrowing price differentials between the US Gulf Coast and Mediterranean fuel oil markets have eroded the economics for moving material from the USGC to the Med European bunker buyers eye OPEC meeting, wait on signal to step back in Bunker fuel demand in Europe is likely to remain subdued until Friday as those buyers that can hold out for potentially lower prices will do Cargill targets 15% cut in marine CO2 emissions by 2020 Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation Tariff threat from China may shift global oil flows China would need to replace as many as 450,000 b/d of US crude after the latest tariff threat.

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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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