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February 19, 2019

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Los Angeles port up 5.4pc to 852,449 TEU in best January ever Exports up 9.1pc in January, but spurt caused by Chinese New Year Halterm orders mega crane for Canada's Halifax container terminal Hamburg draught restrictions result in market share loss to rivals ports Miami port to become 1st in US to deploy emission-free gantry cranes South Carolina ports up 12.5pc in January to best ever 205,689 TEU CMA GGM hikes rate US$150/TEU from India west coast to East Africa Panama Canal names Ricaurte Vasquez to replace retiring chief Quijano US executive order banning Huawei 'within days', say officials Female Chinese Coca-Cola researcher charged with stealing Coke secrets Etihad Airways slashes US$21.4 billion in Airbus, Boeing orders FAA says Vietnamese civil aviation authority meets ICAO safety standards Jet Airways India seems rescued from brink by lenders offering bail-out

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
DSV announces revised bid for Panalpina Gold Star Line & SARJAK Container Lines in joint liner break-bulk service from West Coast of India to Middle East IWAI launches portal for real-time information on available depth on stretches of National Waterways Juxtaposition & collation of Indian arbitration system vis-à-vis the rest Maersk pilots containerised cargo movement through inland waterway on the Ganga; deploys 16 boxes from Varanasi to Kolkata on the recently inaugurated multimodal terminal on National Waterway-1 Mukesh Oza, Shantanu Bhadkamkar & Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan conferred with NMIS Honorary Fellowship Major Ports handle 86.51 mt of thermal coal from April 2018 to Jan. 2019 Port of Antwerp reinforces engagement with India with extensive line-up of delegates for visit this week Tata Motors along with Tata Motors Finance Group enters into strategic tie-up with Kool-ex Cold Chain BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards sees participation from India & abroad Changing trends in logistics to be deliberated upon in detail at Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

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UK: New haulier joins Palletforce Unilode appoints Joseph P. Jensen as MD Customer Experience New logistics site for Yusen in the Netherlands FAA certifications for AEI and Vietnam Digitalising railways in Africa Roll Group completes its Elba LNG project Fedex chooses Raj Subramaniam as president and COO Deutsche Post DHL and SF Holding conclude supply chain deal Schulte Group's acquisition in Singapore Hong Kong Air Cargo joins Iata The Port of Hamburg sets a steady course Wabco Automotive moves its headquarters to Bern "Curiosity of the Day" Ebitda target is coming closer Improving rail traffic for Vancouver's port Champ Cargosystems helps to measure emissions

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
2M cancels another Asia-North Europe sailing as demand gets even softer Deal with SF Holding brings DP-DHL 'unprecedented access to China's domestic market' GPA unveils ambitious plans for huge expansion at the port of Savannah Acquisitions pay off for Xpediator pre-Brexit as revenue jumps 54% Tigers beefs up its digital logistics offering with 'a world first' - SmartHub:Connect Oliver Loch appointed MD of Kerry Logistics operations in Germany Joseph Jensen new MD of customer experience at Unilode Aviation Solution New Loadstar LongRead: African perishables Supply chain radar exclusive: Revealed - the CEVA Logistics reorganisation led by CMA CGM Supply chain radar: Panalpina's master plan has a secret twist and mystery suitor

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
VIDEO: Ocean Infinity AUV finds Stellar Daisy's VDR An Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) deployed from Houston-headquartered Ocean Infinity's deep-sea search vessel Seabed Constructor yesterday found the bridge and a part of the hull of the Stellar Daisy, the ore carrier MAN unveils new TCT axial turbocharger series MAN Energy Solutions has unveiled its new TCT axial turbocharger series. Specifically optimized for IMO Tier III, the turbochargers are suitable for both conventional and dual-fueled, two- and four-stroke engines. The series

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd gets ratings upgrade from Moody's Paying down debt levels and expectation of steady performance win debt upgrade for German line Clock is ticking towards sulphur cap, IMO head warns Lim also warns regulators that there may be increased risk of HFO spills in the Arctic Japan rejects ban on open-loop scrubbers A recent study undertaken in Japan has found that open-loop scrubbers had what was deemed no 'unacceptable' effect on the... Angelicoussis switches second FSRU to LNG carrier contract Move announced by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering 'not a new order' and leaves Greek owner's orderbook at 11 LNG... P&I clubs refuse to collect German insurance premium tax In 2013, there was even a threat to treat income pooling arrangements as de facto insurance schemes, thus leaving charter... Box manufacturers face tough year as prices fall Surge in production leads to overcapacity as equipment demand fails to keep up with supply Cargill targets male-only panels Ocean Transportation business will consider including diversity criteria for event sponsorship Panama Canal appoints new administrator Former board chairman and canal minister Ricaurte Vasquez to take over top job as Panama Canal administrator China linked to port development project in Thailand China Merchant Group, China Harbour Engineering and the engineering arm of China Railway Group named as potential bidders ONE adds to Japan Straits Malaysia Service The JSM service will be launched in April along with the rest of ONE's enhanced Intra-Asia Service Network for 2019 Vale closes distribution centre in Malaysia after fire The unexpected shutdown will mean a reduction in exports to somewhere between 600,000 tonnes to 1m tonnes over 10 to... Daily Briefing IMO chief pledges to improve casualty reporting record \| The Lloyd's List Podcast: The most influential person in shipping \|... MOL takes a strategic stake in Dutch chemical logistics firm Following the acquisition, the alliance will jointly develop and streamline liquid chemical logistics services using tank containers, parcel chemical tankers... Stellar Daisy wreck located The survey team, hired by the South Korean government, found the vessel in less than 10 days after sailing from... CSC Phoenix's largest shareholder goes under TSS bought a 17.89% stake in Phoenix from state giant Sinotrans & CSC Holdings in 2015

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Bureaucracy stymies post-Brexit customs prep

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Hashim says key ingredients for dry bulk rally staring shipowners in the face Precious Shipping boss believes expected demand growth of 4.5% can lead to an increasingly robust recovery Gloom appears to be lifting in containership charter market Six months of spiralling rates have hammered the sector, but the first hints of a recovery may be emerging Moody's upgrades container line Hapag-Lloyd Moody's has upgraded its corporate family and senior unsecured bond ratings on Hapag-Lloyd. The rating agency said the changes acknowledged the container line's progress in integrating United Arab Shipping Company Limited, while cutting debt and generating positive cash flow. Hapag-Lloyd stock rebounds strongly after upgrade Nicolas Burr, chief financial officer at Hapag-Lloyd, said: "Going for D'amico Dry sells two of its oldest vessels d'Amico Dry has sold two of its older panamax bulkers for a combined price of $16.3m, TradeWinds has learned. The Luciano Bonaso-led owner has sold the 76,469-dwt Medi Baltimore (built 2005) for $8.4 and 75,767-dwt Medi Cagliari (built 2004) for $7.9m. A spokeswoman for the company confirmed the sales and said the ships were "sold from a fleet renewal perspective". "We are selling older units t Two breakers killed in tanker fire at Bangladeshi yard Two shipbreakers have died following a fire onboard a VLCC while it was being cut up in Bangladesh, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform says. Demolition market boost as cutting begins in Pakistan Fire hits VLCC at Gadani demolition yard The incident occurred today as the 300,000-dwt Greek Warrior (built 2000) was being dismantled in Chittagong. Video footage released by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform Wan Hai drops feeder boxship newbuilding options Taiwanese container line opts against expansion of 2,038-teu series at Huangpu Wenchong Danske Bank drops dry forecasts amid 'dramatically changed' investment case Anders Karlsen says Vale disaster and slowdown in China have delayed rate recovery. Hurtigruten's newbuildings: Hybrids and hype Can the company's new green cruiseships live up to their advanced billing? Trade war focus sees DNB Markets dial down AP Moller-Maersk forecasts Concern around a renewed trade war between the US and China has led DNB Markets to cut its forecasts for AP Moller-Maersk. Analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik lowered both 2019 and 2020 projections for the Danish container giant ahead of its fourth quarter report this week. Maersk Drilling ends losing run and nets loans ahead of stock listing in 2019 Danish giant Maersk has 'no plans' to leave UK ton GC Rieber snaps losing streak in fourth quarter Green shoots in offshore markets have been reflected in GC Rieber's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018, in which it posted a profit for the first time since the third quarter of 2017. Net profit reached NOK 269m ($31.2m) for the final three months of 2018, buoyed by a reversed write-down of vessel values, which was revised upwards by NOK 30m following updated broker estimates. Ebit Vitol linked to VLCC charter for Venezuela-China voyage Tanker owners willing to take on the risks associated with crude trades continue to reap healthy rewards Germany's first crowdfunded shipping project launches Auerbach managing director Lucius Bunk says pilot project seeks to attract a younger generation of investors Stena RoRo turns to Japan for ropax tonnage In a first for a Northern European ferry operator, Stena RoRo has sourced ropax tonnage from the Japanese secondhand ferry market Star Bulk Carriers to sell one of its oldest vessels The NYSE-listed owner set to offload supramax for more than $6m Hapag-Lloyd stock rebounds strongly after upgrade Shares in German container giant Hapag-Lloyd have reached their highest level this year following an upgrade from Warburg Research. Hapag claims world first with big boxship LNG conversion Hapag shares were trading up over 6% this morning to help eat into a decline that set in as stocks crashed in the final months of 2018. It comes after Warburg bumped up Hapag-Lloyd from hold to buy amid posit Euronav clears out final product tanker from vast fleet Ship was one of two LRs taken on as part of swoop for Gener8 Maritime How EU took control of the 2020 debate at IMO Greece and other shipowner-friendly European nations are fighting a losing battle against the rising tide of Brussels' influence American Shipping Company looks to amend $220m bond Effort comes with refinancing and growth in sights of Oslo-listed company MOL Chemical Tankers extends investment drive MOL Chemical Tankers has continued an active year of investment with the purchase of a stake in a tank container specialist and a push to grow its infrastructure. MOL Chemical snaps up Nordic Tankers from private equity owner It has bought a 20% slice of Den Hartogh Holding and signed a pact to develop its logistics offering. The deal comes just a month after MOL Chemical took over private equi Valles Steamship orders aframax tanker at Sumitomo Ship set to be fitted with a scrubber and will enter the market before the end of 2020 Excelerate and Equinor complete first LNG STS in Bahamas US regasification specialist says new STS location provides additional commercial flexibility. Vale's Malaysia distribution centre hit by fire Up to a 1mt of iron ore exports could be impacted by latest incident, says Wood Mackenzie Wreck of sunken VLOC Stellar Daisy located Subsea survey team find vessel less than 10 days after sailing from Cape Town

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri Khouri sat down with the Adam Smith Project to discuss the FMC's role as a regulatory agency in the ever-changing container shipping industry and what's on his agenda for the remainder of 2019. Official: Mexico considering USMCA 'as it is' Undersecretary said her government is "not considering anything" other than the agreement as it is written, amid calls from some Democrats to renegotiate certain parts. Trump says he again could delay raise in China tariffs Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods from China are set to rise from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2, unless the U.S. and China can reach an agreement. FTR forecasts trucking spot rates to fall in 2019 Next Panama Canal administrator, deputy named Virginia International Gateway stack-yard project done Rotterdam reports record-breaking 2018 throughput Port of Hamburg highlights rail growth Upgrades under way at Port of Wilmington

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019
External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management IBIA pushes for 'uniform approach' to sulfur testing as IMO 2020 looms A proposal originally submitted by IBIA to add a definition of sulfur content under regulation 2 of MARPOL Annex VI is also garnering support. IMO's 4th GHG study should consider realistic economic growth: BIMCO There was also a need to decouple the correlation between the growth in GDP and transport demand after 2030, BIMCO 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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