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BRIEFS

August 31, 2018

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RCL to run two separate service to Cambodia and Thailand from Singapore HMM box throughput at Busan Port reaches record 1.2m TEU US Q2 GDP revised upward to 4.2pc US rolls out aid to farmers suffering from financial loss in trade war Verifavia reminds shipping companies of imminent IMO DCS deadline Maersk uses CargoSphere's platform to automatically notify customers of rates DB Schenker offers booking platform for land transport in Germany Changi air cargo edges up 2.1pc in July Airfreight volume growth in Asia Pacific accelerates in July: AAPA EmiratesSkyCargo flies relief supplies to flood victims in India's Kerala state

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AUGUST 30, 2018
'I want the Indian trade fraternity to benefit from our expertise' Clarification on Total Movements article Shipping Portal to be launched soon to ensure transparency & efficiency in the sector: Mansukh Mandaviya APM Terminals uses drones to improve safety & efficiency New wage agreement signed for port & dock workers All roads lead to MALA 2018 today Ganga Rejuvenation also about generating wealth out of waste

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Back to its roots Forestry and bulk freight feed Kiwi earnings Gefco renews contract with Maiori Design Maersk to undertake Arctic trial Imboden turns his back on Swiss Post UPS gets OK to ship biological samples from Viracopos Poland: facelift for 63 km of track U-Freight sees AOG logistics services 'soar' Spanish ports on the rise US class I railroad develops hub in Canada New head of Swensk Sjöfart in October Zurich airport invites YOU to 70th birthday party «Curiosity of the day» Kuehne + Nagel establishes one European region DSV: Swift leadership change for Europe unit Testing multimodal shipping from Japan to Russia Airfreight traffic growth lowest since May 2016 Erck Rickmers sells bulker fleet to Star Bulk

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Dredging raises the bar on pipeline safety BW LPG opts for LPG bunkers Productivity data show bigger vessels offer mixed bag of benefits and drawbacks for stakeholders Star Bulk to buy up to seven vessels from ER Capital NYK Line consolidates four logistics subsidiaries Fuel efficiency demands shorten LNG vessels' lifespan Growing Brazil-China crude trade to boost VLCC demand Shipping ranks high on Hong Kong's talent list COSCO Energy Shipping weakened by oil market, tanker rates HMM needs financial backing, says KOBC chief Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, COSCO shipbuilding unit launch scrubber project

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Canada and US push for a new North America free-trade agreement US-China trade war provides a bonus for Kerry Logistics as H1 profits soar 'Haulage at the click of a button' - hi-tech start-up aims to ease port congestion Impact of IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel rule will be "close to a perfect storm", says Maersk MSC finally warming to social media Hermes and Seko Logistics join hands in Germany

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AUGUST 30, 2018
MHI-MME launches new MET turbocharger models Iridium and Rolls-Royce cooperate on autonomous ship connectivity Young Brothers takes delivery of first of four new tugs GulfMark Offshore: We'll talk to Harvey Gulf Maersk product tanker retrofitted with world's largest rotor sails

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AUGUST 30, 2018
BW LPG eyes 'world-first' LPG-fuelled very large gas carriers Oslo-listed company's net losses widen on dismal market conditions and near-term outlook remains 'cautious' Related Stories Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Awilco LNG posts better results on higher charter rates Norwegian owner charters out one ship for up to 12 months at $85,000 per day, in line with the market Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Singapore-based company, which listed on Nasdaq in New York in June, saw revenues drop in its dry bulk and tankers... Related Stories Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Sir Alan Massey to step down at the end of October, after leading Britain's flag state and coastguard activities since... Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn DP World's acquisition of Unifeeder is 'no play for global supply chain dominance' DP World's move into feedership operations is a logical step in creating a multimodal response to carrier power over terminals Related Stories Grindrod Shipping eyes expansion of dry bulk fleet amid growing losses Maritime and Coastguard Agency top job goes outside industry Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Maersk says low-sulphur fuel could push up costs by $2bn Carrier says regulatory compliance will drive up costs but that there are no concerns over low-sulphur fuel availability Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Japanese group to work with AI guru on digitalisation Related Stories Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Business of shipping foreign-trade crude oil posted an operating loss of Yuan425.7m versus an operating profit of Yuan428.5m during the... Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Odfjell eyes new bond offering Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock No oil pollution to the environment and no damage to the vessel, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence Related Stories MOL brings in artificial intelligence expert for digital push Tanker woe sends Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation into the red Odfjell eyes new bond offering Odfjell eyes new bond offering Chemical tanker and terminal owner suffered a $120m loss in the second quarter of 2018 Related Stories Venezuela's main oil port partially open after tanker hits dock Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business Viewpoint: Mothers know best Mother of cruise firm president called passenger Kay Longstaff a 'stupid woman' who had cost the company $600,000 after she... Related Stories Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars Alarm raised over fuel contamination cases Shipping faces up to trade wars Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital Holding-linked ships The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totalling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Sir Adrian Swire dies, aged 86 British billionaire had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping in... Related Stories NYK to integrate domestic terminal business SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships NYK to integrate domestic terminal business Two parties have agreed to merge UNI-X Crop and Nippon Container Terminals Co Related Stories SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 SIPG profits boosted by gains from bank investment Shanghai-listed company says the container shipping industry is still in a "long cycle of dismal" troubled by oversupply of vessels, despite... Related Stories Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red Star Bulk to buy seven ER Capital holding-linked ships The deal marks the fourth fleet acquisition since April this year, totaling 31 dry bulk vessels and more than $1bn... Related Stories Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings Sir Adrian Swire dies at 86 Billionaire British heir had also taken senior roles in various shipping organisations, including chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping... Related Stories First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the

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AUGUST 30, 2018
US truck shippers prep for higher 2019 spending ILA votes next month on US East/Gulf coast master contract Asia-US ocean importers forced to turn to air services Former Prince Rupert chief to head Quebec container project 3PL Mahindra buys stake in India logistics tech startup Shippers reacting to higher costs via CSX interchange reboot Ocean carriers benefiting from bigger ships, as terminals strain

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Bunker costs, freight rates sink Cosco profits "Historical low" in international oil transportation dents Chinese state shipowner's bottom line. Ship Finance issues $72m bond Fredriksen company raises money for fleet expansion with five-year Norwegian bond. AG Shipping tied to second tanker buy Emerging market wobbles look unlikely to shake global economy Turkey's slide into economic crisis after the US imposed sanctions has raised fears of contagion, but global stability and growth appears unchallenged, writes global strategist Alexandre Tavazzi ADS Crude Carriers debuts on Oslo Merkur Kalani shareholder legal action to drag into 2019 Fraud lawsuits against DryShips, Top Ships, Diana Containerships and low-profile investment firm are grinding their way through US court system Buybacks strengthen Economou's hold on DryShips Modern boxships fetch premium as charter rates continue to slide Rising fuel prices tilt market in favour of younger vessels New technology may impress but to succeed it must offer real value Exciting new ship technologies may appear to offer near boundless promise, but the reality remains that hardware and software need to deliver results for shipowners and operators Japanese owner trio scoops bulk of Evergreen newbuilds Bangkokmax feeders will be built by three yards in Asia, with Imabari winning lion's share of construction Transpacific lines make hay in peak season as tariffs loom Rising freight rates lead to 'extra loaders' deployed as boxship operators cash in First Arc7 unit for Yamal's second train delivers early LNG carrier charter rates start to firm ahead of winter Shipowners are holding out on fixing their tonnage for time-charter business in the hope that richer pickings are still to come Developers target JSK's new barge-based FSRU Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making Renewal is in the air, after the global downturn, the Car Wash scandal and a falling domestic economy all combined to bring down the biggest market for vessels Owners gnaw at thick Petrobras armour with legal wins on 'blocking' Foreign shipowners find their legal teeth in Brazil against one of the world's most powerful offshore vessel charterers Methanol offers simple path to lower emissions - trade group The Stena Germanica pioneers use of niche fuel, along with Waterfront's vessels Uljanik proves size does not always matter Shipping is innovative but testing takes time - CMT NGO Shipbreaking unconcerned by EC's Shree Ram inspection Skuld and Eide probed over 'illegal' demo deal Oslo-based insurer and former owner face Norwegian investigation over the scrapping of a heavylift vessel in Pakistan Material advantage: seeking alternatives to reliance on steel RAMSSES project turns spotlight on using composites to increase competitiveness of European-built ships Growing portfolio of solutions to tackle emissions but no 'natural winner' so far Lloyd's Register's marine boss says a 'natural replacement' for residual fuels will shape the vessels of the future Autonomy creates big challenges for maritime conventions The IMO must rewrite its rules if owners are to adopt a new generation of vessels Magic bullet is needed to meet IMO's CO2 target MSI boss says 'easy wins' have already been taken off the table Fehn provides shortsea testbed for rotors Wind-assisted sail system working as planned and promising substantial fuel savings Japanese yards and operators join forces in i-shipping project Digitalisation campaign is encouraging collaboration to create the shipping and shipbuilding industry of the future Japan's Otsubo: Fully manned vessels not cost-effective Winds of change bring prospects of big fuel savings Decades-old technology sees Flettner ships take off and Norsepower says it could one day be a 'no-brainer' on certain vessel types Combining technologies will help shipping power forward - Wartsila Company's innovation specialist says LNG as a fuel will play a key role but he calls for a holistic approach to the develop of all ship design technologies VHE project shows value of waste heat Engine range planned to tap into exhaust gas or cooling circuit heat streams to boost efficiency Transformation in shipping sparked by IMO's vision of fossil-free future Technology revolution is underway as the industry faces the challenge of replacing fuel oil with renewable energy, writes Geoff Garfield in London Zero-carbon fuels only path to meet IMO ambitions - ICS' Bennett Shipowners body says technology will deliver but challenge is scaling up for deepsea tonnage Full autonomy not suitable for all vessel types But some of the technology can still be applied, including intelligent awareness Battery technology packs more of a punch Seacor claims hybrid power solution will cut emissions and 'facilitate our compliance with environmental regulations' Nanjing Tanker looks to China yards for MR product tanker sextet State-owned shipowner weighs up Tier-III compliant newbuilds to renew fleet Martins scoops Fonasba's ship agent award China Navigation flips modern bulker in asset-play transaction Shelton Navigation makes first expansion in three years Manta resumes fleet expansion by buying bulker from Dabinovic Greeks renew dry bulk fleets with rare handy buys Order Shipping and British Bulkers make purchases as compatriots remain cautious over the sector Ackermann's eyes still fixed on building 'LPG powerhouse' BW LPG chief voices continued appetite for merger with Dorian LPG. Sovcomflot excludes secondhand buys from tanker fleet renewal Chief financial officer says buying trading ships is like purchasing a used car. NYK and Mitsubishi form terminals JV Japanese companies consolidating domestic operating companies. Boxships to boost MPC Capital in second half German group hopeful of shipping upturn after weaker first half. Topaz slashes loss as revenue rises OSV player says growth was supported by increasing exploration and production in second quarter. GulfMark will talk to Harvey Gulf over merger But US OSV player still says Tidewater offer is in shareholders' best interest. BW LPG claims world first in LPG fuelling of VLGCs Martin Ackermann says retrofitting move places company as a global pioneer. Brunvoll to power cable-layer at Ulstein Verft Norwegian supplier wins deal for new Nexans ship. ICG hit by ferry woes in first half Technical problems and a late delivery hurt Irish owner. Grindrod Shipping adds five ultramax resales Nasdaq bulker and tanker newcomer starts with a loss but expands fleet with newbuildings. Lomar boxship briefly held over collision Nord/LB starts talks with new investors as losses fall German shipping lender working on new capitalisation plan that could see outsiders brought in. Odfjell jumps on bond bandwagon Tanker owner becomes latest company to hit the road to raise money in Oslo. Awilco LNG reduces red ink as rates jump Norwegian LNGC owner sees revenue rise in second quarter as rates soar 50%. MOL brings in AI professor as consultant Japanese group will work with machine learning pioneer Tomoharu Nagao on digitalisation. Seno Kisen orders kamsarmax Japanese owner adds new bulker contract at Namura Shipbuilding. Icon Offshore ties up two OSVs for up to four years Malaysian offshore vessel operator also reports narrowing of second quarter net loss. ASL trims red ink, but still ends year with big loss Singapore-listed company battles weak offshore markets, but infrastructure work offers hope. Alang recycler Priya Blue 'hopeful' of EU approval Indian cash buyer and shipbreaker has made a "huge financial investment" to meet European Commission's recycling standards. Indian scrapping hurt by falling rupee, cheap steel imports Ship recycling business has dipped by a third, forcing yard closures.

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AUGUST 30, 2018
Executive Moves: SEKO, Foreship Mike Powell has returned to SEKO Logistics, this time as chief technology officer. And F oreship has promoted Viktor Gingsjo to the newly created position of head of project management services. Trump expands Section 232 exclusion process President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation allowing the Commerce Department to provide targeted relief from Section 232 import quotas on steel and aluminum, Commerce noted in a press release Wednesday night. Private equity bets on Brazilian trucking Brazilian trucking technology startup CargoX recently closed a new funding round worth $60 million, according to a report from online news outlet Axios. Kerry Logistics ramps up profit Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. saw double digit profit and revenue growth for the first six months of 2018 from the corresponding prior-year period, fueled by strong Asia trade and increasing volume in the region. COSCO: Slim profit for first half COSCO Shipping Holdings said Thursday that it had eked out a profit attributable to equity holders of the company of 40.8 million Chinese yuan renminbi (RMB) or approximately $6 million in the first six months of this year compared with a profit of 1.86 billion RMB in the same period last year. More carriers embracing scrubbers, LNG More shipping companies are ordering scrubbers or equipping their ships so that they can use liquefied natural gas as fuel in order to meet the requirements by the International Maritime Organization to reduce sulfur in ship engine emissions. EAR adjusted after missile control meetings The Bureau of Industry and Security on Thursday amended the Export Administration Regulations in line with changes to the multilateral Missile Technology Control Regime Annex agreed to by MTCR member countries at the October 2017 Plenary in Dublin, Ireland, and the May 2017 Technical Experts Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, BIS said in a final rule. 'Volatile' trade talks drag on air freight Growth in global air freight volumes slowed for the third straight month in July as international trade tensions continued to dampen demand. ITC: Canadian newsprint imports not harmful The U.S. International Trade Commission's five commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday that the U.S. newsprint manufacturing industry is not harmed by imports from Canada, ending the imposition of antidumping and

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AUGUST 30, 2018
FUTURES 5: Crude complex settles higher on strong US gasoline demand Crude futures settled higher Thursday in response to data showing strong US gasoline demand ahead of the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend Rotor sails installed on Maersk LR2 product tanker to test fuel savings Rotor sails, which are used to provide additional propulsion to vessels, have been installed on the Maersk Pelican, an LR2 product tanker BW LPG to retrofit dual-fuel LPG/fuel oil engines to four VLGCs The company will be able to reduce its sulfur oxide emissions by up to 97% with LPG propulsion. Norway's Hoglund starts new LNG, power units for IMO 2020 change Hoglund Gas Solutions and Hoglund Power Solutions have been formed ahead of IMO 2020. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Iran threatens to withdraw from nuclear deal Analysts expect the US sanctions will eventually shut in 1 million b/d or more of Iranian exports, with customers already cutting back purchases. FUTURES: Oil holds up on support from US stock draw, Iran sanctions Europe is a key outlet for Iran's oil, taking around 700,000 b/d, roughly a third of Iran's total crude exports. Sinochem to import gasoil for domestic sale in rare move: source China usually faces an oversupply in the domestic market.

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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

SAILING LIST

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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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