BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 21, 2018

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APL to commence another China-Australia service (CA6) Problems with new operating system at Felixstowe being resolved Maersk consolidates reefer production in China and closes Chile plant New multipurpose terminal in Port Sihanoukville to open soon Google partners China's e-commerce giant JD.com Dimerco helps Chinese firm to display outsize cargo on time in Florida GDPR could complicate efforts to use blockchain in the global supply chain Cathay/Dragon's May cargo up 8.2pc to 175,074 tonnes Nippon Cargo Airlines fleet temporarily grounded SF Airlines gets the nod to launch Chengdu to Lhasa air cargo services

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JUNE 20, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk appoints Carolina Dybeck Happe as CFO CMA CGM makes changes to SAMWAF service Dachser Asia Pacific to expand direct LCL services Digital, analytics, automation seen to be among key drivers of container transport in the future NYK inks long-term contract with Kobe Steel ONE thanks the trade in India for their support Angre Port successfully handles project cargo UPCL in agreement with New Mangalore Port Trust V. O. Chidambaranar Port creates new coal-handling record Outlook for Indian logistics industry in FY19 Ten export promotion offices to be set up abroad soon

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Marseille-Fos is investing in the future New name for Trans-o-flex Hungary Successful premiere in Bremen Transport network expansion in Spain New cool connection to UAE ST Engineering opens new MRO facility in Florida Swift delivery service for bulky goods Transmec bites the "Golden Apple" Fedex Express orders 24 more Boeing freighters Services to/from Baltic Sea ports flourishing Noatum Terminal Malaga renews equipment Five new board members for The Swedish Club Hoyer steps up services in Australia 600 t of Turkish cherries fly to Norway MCI shuts down plant in Chile Use of southern Silk Road cuts transit time ABC awarded for Dutch-Russian contribution The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 20, 2018
Box-ship lessor Danaos Corp refinances debt to avert default Offshore sector continues to appeal to heavy lift players CMA CGM buys Containerships Oy to boost shortsea business Chartering giant Cargill vows to boost green focus Singapore taps technology to enhance maritime safety AP Moller-Maersk names new CFO Seoul offers financial aid for marine equipment makers Energy projects buoy MPP sector Polemis family to scrap fifth VLCC as Bangladeshi market firms Dry bulk tonne-mile boosts as East Asia's coal import surges

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JUNE 20, 2018
CMA CGM set to buy European shortsea specialist Containerships MSC to axe prestigious Eagle service as pressure grows on transpacific rates Air cargo feels the heat as US trucking rates soar after controversial ELD rule New $600m terminal will bring Laem Chabang bigger ships and more capacity FedEx places order for 24 new aircraft to modernise fleet as profits grow Elon Musk on edge after 'extensive' sabotage at factory Carolina Dybeck Happe to be next CFO at AP Møller-Maersk Should HMM stay with the 2M or go it alone?

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JUNE 20, 2018
Scottish shipbuilder gets EU funding for hydrogen fueled ferry project Why Scorpio Tankers is in no hurry to fit scrubbers C&C Marine and Repair expands its Belle Chasse shipyard Maersk names Carolina Dybeck Happe CFO CMA CGM swoops on Finnish based short sea specialist Old ferry finds new life as an artificial reef

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JUNE 20, 2018
Capital emerges as seller behind boxship deal with Navios Containers Flipping four ex-Hanjin ships would net Greek owner a handsome return if sale proceeds Aversion to mixed gas fleet sank Gas Ships spin-off plan Economou group has not ruled out public LNG play in the future US ports move to cut trucking turnaround times Several carriers have stopped offering haulage services for some markets because of trucking shortages and price hikes Trade war could add to carriers' transpacific troubles Little chance of improvement on transpacific trades if a full trade war breaks out Global sulphur cap is a revolution whose time has come A global limit of 0.5% sulphur in bunker fuel will come into force on January 1, 2020; the right option... Danish Ship Finance hires DVB's Brent-Petersen Financier sets up digital innovation unit to be led by prominent research head Christopher Rex Box lines' fuel surcharges are 'justified' Nearly all major carriers have announced 'emergency bunker surcharges' effective from either the start of June or July CMA CGM signs deal to acquire Containerships CMA CGM agrees deal with Container Finance to acquire container shipping and logistics business Containerships as well as holdings in... Inland ports help South Carolina move trucks off the roads South Carolina's Inland Port Dillon will take 45,000 container moves from truck to rail in its first year of operation MSC drops Felixstowe as IT-related delays continue MSC joins Hamburg Süd in cancelling calls to troubled UK terminal Paris MOU listing sheds light on alleged 'discrimination' Port state control data reveals that three IACS members are failing to meet quality standards expected of the international group... Daily Briefing Ecoships back in fashion as bunker costs rise \| Cexim becomes world's largest shipping lender \| Container carriers drive consolidation... Maersk appoints new chief financial officer Maersk appoints first woman to senior management team to take up role vacated by Jakob Stausholm in boardroom shake-up Noble agrees deal with key investor over restructuring Shareholders' equity in New Noble has increased from 15% to 20% LNG preferred as marine fuel but lack of infrastructure a challenge, survey shows Survey results show a clear recognition that stricter standards will open the door for cleaner marine fuels like LNG and... Japan's tax investors to provide more ship finance, says Crédit Agricole The amount provided by such Japanese operating leases in shipping is still dwarfed by that in aviation Chinese lessors face fierce European challenges in shipping Operating lease, second-tier clients and foreign yards become more acceptable to Chinese lessors nowadays

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JUNE 20, 2018
Shippers discuss peak season, intermodal, trade wars SSA Marine gets green light for Oakland expansion US exports most exposed in China-US trade dispute CMA CGM Containerships Ltd. buy another Europe footprint expansion Shaun Stevenson named CEO, president of Prince Rupert Port Authority Maersk to benefit from India's fast-track customs approval for APM Terminals Capacity-strapped shippers support US truck driver apprenticeships

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JUNE 20, 2018
Bunker supplier loses in another OW case Latest decision from a US federal court seen as further repudiation of suppliers' attempts to assert liens. DHT opts for spot on scrubber-ready vessels Tanker executives see the switch to a low-sulphur marine fuel as more opportunity than challenge. Middle East-China VLCC rates continue climb Rates advance for fifth consecutive day after major jump Tuesday, according to Baltic Exchange data. Helis to step down as head of USMMA Merchant Marine Academy's superintendent has taken an administrative post at the Maritime Administration's DC headquarters. Horizon lays eyes on second aframax Anthony E Comninos in talks to purchase yet another crude carrier. Norden sees digital driver to growth of Dry Operator Chief executive Jan Rindbo describes strategy as "high tech, high touch". Cargill steps up green agenda, but what does that mean for you? When one of the world's largest charterers of dry bulk tonnage says publicly it intends to lift its standards, those who ignore the message are likely to lose out Danaos refinances $2.2bn in debt Move will lower New York-listed boxship owner's debt by 25%. Bulker fire likely started on conveyor belt Firefighters reveal details of blaze on CSL ship in Australia. Economou selling bulkers from public and private fleets Two DryShips bulkers reported sold to Chinese interests, while Cardiff Marine vessel put on the sales block. GoodBulk and Navios: you're being watched Fate of two New York IPOs in next weeks will send a signal to others who would like to rake in other people's money. CMA CGM buying Finland's Containerships French giant agrees to take over owner with 15-strong fleet, plus four LNG-ready newbuildings. HMM signs letters of intent for new boxships Korean owner moves forward on deals for 20 newbuildings. Eletson bondholders back debt exchange Early results confirm vast majority of bondholders agree to lighten company's debt load for 2018 OHT denies Chinese vessel order Norwegian owner linked to heavy-lift deal at CMHI. Posidonia price gap may draw buyers to tankers Huge spikes in bulker values between Posidonia 2016 and this year's event could offer some encouragement for shipowners musing investments in tankers. Intermodal broker Nassos Soulakis notes comparable supramax, kamsarmax and capesize deals show increases on between 70% and over 90% during the past two years. Writing in the broker's latest weekly report, Soulakis said the $24.1m paid of the 176, Zodiac Maritime nets premium price on sale to Genco Eyal Ofer-led shipowner emerges as seller of bulkers to New York-listed owner Singapore to beef up vessel traffic system Port authority putting money into better video and data. ABG raises Frontline ahead of Opec meeting New buy rating comes alongside suggestions asset prices could follow 2015 trend. DSF brings in DVB's Brent-Petersen New head of research appointed, while Christopher Rex to run new digital unit. Trump under fire after revising ocean policy "Sweeping" changes remove references to conservation and biological diversity. BW expands tanker fleet with chartered newbuilding quartet Tina Revsbech-led company has taken in four vessels from Japanese partners in favour of owned tonnage. Louis Dreyfus ship loads Aeolus satellite French owner lands European Space Agency job through Airbus charter. Clipper's Seatruck shift two ships Irish Sea specialist boosting capacity between Warrenpoint and Heysham. AP Moller Holding pushes geothermal energy agenda While AP Moller-Maersk is reversing out of oil and energy, major shareholder is looking to develop nation's first large geothermal heating project. DP World to expand Fairview DP World will increase the capacity of its Fairview Container Terminal. It has signed a deal with Port of Prince Rupert to expand capacity to 1.8 million teu in 2022. Ross denies insider trading over Navigator sale US commerce secretary says he had no non-public information before offloading stock linked to Putin associates. Schulte reaffirms commitment to Cyprus Chairman Heinrich Schulte meets Cypriot president together with CEO of its new shipping fund. Panama imports first ever LNG cargo Central American terminal expected to be a launch-pad for LNG trade across Central America. AP Moller-Maersk appoints first female CFO Carolina Dybeck Happe will join Danish giant this year from Swedish lock manufacturer Assa Abloy. Noble says key investor backs revised restructuring plan Major dry cargo charterer wins over Goldilocks with plan to offer more stock to shareholders. Yinson Holdings in line for Nigerian FPSO contract Malaysian company secures second floater contract in 2018 with prospects of more to come. Arntzen and Parker on same page? Two veteran bankers come dangerously close to agreeing on lending's future before turning that page.

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JUNE 20, 2018
2M Alliance suspends transpacific loop The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is suspending its transpacific TP1/New Eagle service.... Commerce: Are companies 'profiteering' off tariffs? Recent prices of steel and aluminum increased in excess of Section 232 tariffs that started in March, and the Commerce Department is invest... Maersk hires new CFO A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S has hired Carolina Dybeck Happe as its new chief financial officer. She succeeds Jakob Stausholm, who resigned as ... Retailers: Stop 'reckless escalation' of China tariffs The National Retail Federation is calling on Congress to intervene in the brewing trade war between the United States and China. President... CN unveils Saskatchewan investments Canadian National unveiled plans Tuesday to invest approximately $210 million Canadian (U.S. $158 million) in Saskatchewan in 2018. The Cl... MOL dives into subsea support market Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and parent company Mitsui & Co. Ltd. have agreed to purchase a 50 percent stake in subsea support vessel... Savannah Port Logistics Center construction begins Capital Development Partners has begun construction on a $125 million logistics campus near the Port of Savannah for import, export and e-c... FedEx FY18 earnings soar on tax cuts FedEx Corp. earnings surged 52 percent to $4.57 billion in its fiscal 2018 year, which ended May 31, according to the company's most recent... Shipping organizations call on IMO to address sulfur cap issues Five shipping industry trade organizations are calling on the member states of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO...

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JUNE 20, 2018
NYMEX WTI higher as US crude draw trumps OPEC talk The oil complex traded in a wait-and-see mode Wednesday, as prospects of more crude on the global market went head-to-head with a bullish US inventory report Gibraltar bunker operations rise week on week amid strong West Med demand The number of bunker operations in progress at Gibraltar has risen steadily over June 13-20 period to total 13 such operations as of Wednesday Fuel oil tightness looms for east Med amid pull from strong west Med Bidding picks up in Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge Platts MOC East-West fuel oil spread at near 7-month high as Singapore tightness bites Any OPEC outcome except free-for-all could help US shale producers OPEC will then shale producers on Friday to discuss changes to its Jan 2017 supply cut agreement. Crude remains higher on API data Iran not accepting any proposals for OPEC to raise quotas also paved way for higher prices. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Hadi Zamani leaves Totsa Zamani was with the company for about a year and a half. US briefs Japan on Iran sanctions, discusses impact: Japan govt International buyers of Iranian oil have until November 4 to wind down contracts before the US re-imposes sanctions on the oil, energy, shipping and insurance sectors. TANKERS: Caribbean-west coast India runs seen commanding same rate as Caribbean-Singapore "[Particular owners] love WCI because it makes huge logistical sense and since they're lifting their own cargoes in the AG they don't have to worry about waiting time, a source 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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