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BRIEFS

October 5, 2020

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OCTOBER 4, 2020
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations Mansukh Mandaviya launches Diamond Jubilee celebrations of SCI MOL establishes Offshore Technical Division DGTR recommends increasing import duty on Phthalic Anhydride imported from South Korea Export of goods to be exempted from the new provision of TCS GST waiver on export freight extended until September 2021 DPT operationalises two mobile harbour cranes to boost cargo handling capability JNPT handles project cargo of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link in record time Rakesh Shrivastava assumes charge as MbPT CVO VOC Port pitched as being ideal for international container transhipment hub APSEZ to levy train access charge from Nov. 1 on container trains arriving at Mundra Port National multimodal transportation plan on the anvil Railways achieves more freight revenue & loading in Sept., reflecting broad trends in economic turnaround Railways considering linking of Kisan trains with seasonal produce Exports up 5.27 pc year-on-year in September

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Rates through the roof First Airbus solution for freight in A350 cabin Shipping agent despatches train to China David Goh appointed VP Asia Pacific Redelivery of IAI's first P2F B737-700 freighter Heppner ventures into uncharted terrain Rail access for customers without private sidings Ship managing unit with two stakeholders Another cyber victim M&M launches Austrian affiliate Clipper Group chooses CEO USA: safe rail-shipping practices honoured From Dubai to a second point in Mexico Chapman Freeborn strengthens humanitarian efforts Laurels for Europa Worldwide "Curiosity of the Day" New 40 t truck to supply stonemasons ICS publishes updated corona guidance 90 years ago today: the end of British airship plans

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Slack season? Not on shipping lanes, where high demand still holds sway Cyber-attack victim CMA CGM struggling to restore bookings, say customers UK ports welcome £200m fund to help them deal with post-Brexit red tape CH Robinson says digital brokerage offers truckers better deal than contracts India's container crisis could last a further three months, say forwarders Greenbriar Equity invests $500m in Uber Freight to boost logistics platform 'Where have all the pallets gone? On shelves in warehouses, every one' Industry veteran (and favourite) David Lara retires - 48 years to the day Supply chain radar: The ocean freight competition rub - hello Herfindahl, my old friend

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Chouest to build Damen-designed ASD tugs Damen Shipyards Group reports that it has been has been awarded a contract to design a new offshore terminal tug for Edison Chouest Offshore. Damen says that Chouest will initially build two Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Ulstein: Zero emission wind turbine installation is "today's reality" Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has unveiled a hydrogen hybrid design offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), the Ulstein J102, that can operate Costa Cruises to bring third ship back into operation Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand is to put a third ship back into service: its flagship LNG-fueled Costa Smeralda. Delivered at the end of last year by Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard, the Great Lakes Dredge books contracts worth $59.8 million America's largest provider of dredging services, Oakbrook, Ill., headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported the receipt of several major awards totaling $59.8 million. The awarded work includes: Atchafalaya USCG's ninth National Security Cutter completes acceptance trials Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the U.S. Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758) has successfully completed two days of acceptance sea trials in the CDC extends cruise ship "No Sail" order Retests conducted on 12 members of the crew of the TUI Cruises operated Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus came back negative on Tuesday, according

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Trafigura flags financial consequences of regional carbon measures The shipping industry can't afford to not be aligned on decarbonisation - there will be financial consequences that will ultimately... US restocking cycle to boost container demand Container shipping could continue to benefit from high import levels in to major consuming economies even during the traditional fourth-quarter... The week in charts: Asia-Europe freight rates at new high; greener ships on order Ahead of China's Golden Week, freight rates were largely unchanged on east-west trades but reached a four year high on... Walls in the Channel? Illegal, immoral, impractical, impossible The only thing that could make the demand for a 'wall' in the English Channel anymore risible would have been... Aegean signs with Cosco Heavy for aframax tankers The latest aframax newbuildings to be built for Aegean Shipping at the Yangzhou yard continue a string of orders that... Economic Outlook: Weak oil demand and lower spending hit seaborne trade Coronavirus-related travel restrictions and a decline in household spending are the main factors behind a decrease in global seaborne trade... StealthGas adds to Japanese-built LPG fleet Greece-based owner says that the move is part of a partial fleet renewal after the phasing out of 13 older... Norway pioneers 'flexible' fuel cell technology to cut emissions by 40% The system, which provides flexibility in terms of fuel use, will first be tested at the Sustainable Energy catapult centre... Euronav returns $200m to shareholders The Belgian oil tanker owner has spent $100m on share buybacks in just over three months and another $100m on... Thome and Carsten Rehder to form joint venture Singapore shipmanager Thome Group will form a joint venture with German shipowner Carsten Rehder to manage its fleet of mainly... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trafigura wants to add $300 per tonne of CO2 to its bunker bill, here's why Commodities trader Trafigura is calling for 'drastic' measures to speed up the decarbonisation of shipping through a bunker levy charge... Ports are enabling the supply chains of the future Resilience will need to be at the forefront of everyone's minds over the next 12 months, as new border arrangements... Cyber attack: IMO restores some access, though key systems still offline The IMO said while some email systems and virtual meetings access has been restored, other key processes remain offline to... WSC reshapes board as it marks milestone Senior leaders from majority of top 10 container lines will now have a voice in shaping policy at the organisation UK offers funding to ports as EU exit looms UK government launches fund to ensure customs facilities are in place as country prepares for new European trading regime VLGC supply-demand balance recovery 'a year away' The key to short term supply-demand balance, however, will be crew repatriations. This involves diverting vessels to ports that enable... Centrica agrees long-term LNG supply contract Shenergy is expected to receive the contracted cargoes via either of its two terminals at Yangshan or Wuhaogou Call for tighter controls after virus outbreak on bulker Western Australia has called for stricter rules on ships entering the country as it investigates a coronavirus outbreak on a... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping's cyber defences fail attack test \| China port congestion not linked to Australian trade spat \|... 7

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
New Gerald Desmond Bridge will expedite LA-LB truck flow Minority stake sale reveals Uber Freight's logistics provider ambitions Recovery close for ro-ro market: Grimaldi Group COVID-19 quarantine for Chinese ships vexes Indian port flow Big wind projects blow through the US East Coast US-China uncoupling charts new future for container shipping

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Baltic Dirty Tanker Index hits record low with persistent oversupply Negative returns are reported on several US and Mediterranean trading routes Scorpio Bulkers continues to build wind warchest with second kamsarmax sale Latest deal has added $5m more in liquidity for pricey WTIV programme Capesize spot rates have risen by almost 50% over the past four days Rates for capesize bulkers get a nice boost from China's need for more iron ore Longshoreman sues after allegedly catching Covid-19 on boxship He seeks lost wages, medical expenses and other damages Scott Borgerson resigns as CargoMetrics chief executive to avoid being a 'distraction' Borgerson's rumoured links with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell have led to him parting ways with the company he founded Not all gloom and doom for VLCCs as US exports remain resilient Vessel earnings in the US Gulf outperform other regions with long-haul shipments to China Dee4 Capital Partners secures cash for two more tanker buys Carsten Mortensen-led venture finances sixth vessel and locks in funds for fleet growth Cobas Asset Management joins sell-off of Golar LNG shares While BW Group buys up stock, investor reveals culling its position by more than 500,000 shares Major Golar LNG shareholder Cobas joins sell-off While BW Group buys up stock, Spanish investor Cobas Asset Management culled its position by more than 500,000 shares Vroon claims world first with 'biosafe' offshore vessel class approval Dutch owner says RINA has certified that VOS Champagne meets new crew safety standards during Covid-19 pandemic Bunker quality concerns emerge amid aviation slump Using jet fuel components to produce marine fuel could create flash-point issues Lebanon seeks to arrest shipowner and captain after Beirut port blast Interpol asked to issue international warrants for two Russian citizens following August's tragedy Ionic Shipping lands profitable period charter for aframax newbuilding ExxonMobil paying total of $27.5m over charter period as spot rates slump IMO meetings to carry on despite cyber-attack Maritime regulator says its cyber defences were all in order and it acted to adopt security measures ahead of other UN agencies Share discount and VLCC sale convinced Hungary's HOLD to buy into ADS Crude HOLD Asset Management explains why it has become the second-biggest investor in the Oslo-listed tanker company Scotline celebrates first 40 years with pioneering hybrid order at Bodewes UK shipowner adds to multipurpose fleet with fourth ship in series at Dutch yard Columbia steps up crew welfare drive with 'cradle-to-grave' benefits package Shipmanager contributing to life insurance and investment pot to ensure happy seafarers after Covid-19 trauma Norwegian prime minister launches Odfjell's flexible fuel cell project Chemical tanker owner working with Wartsila and others to develop pilot system using green ammonia, LNG and other fuels SSL Endeavour Cyprus and Greece wins Lloyd's approval Company becomes first Cyprus-based specialist marine broker to achieve registration at historic insurance market Thome and Carsten Rehder form new bulker and boxship management venture Thome Germany will handle Rehder fleet and look to expand with new additions Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Solstad may have to buy $122m offshore vessel after charter axed Lease terms leave Norwegian owner with potentially huge outlay unless it finds new work for Normand Maximus DNV GL roped in to help restart Singapore's cruise industry Cruise operators hope protocols can be put in place ahead of the lucrative December school holiday peak. Castor Maritime snaps up another panamax as fleet doubles in four months Cypriot owner adds third bulker since June following equity offerings UK Chamber of Shipping recommendations lay out roadmap for cruise restart Framework aims to set safe path for operations as country remains off the cruise map Total's bunker arm targets global reach on LNG fuel supply Managing director Jerome Leprince-Ringuet says the transition to LNG fuelling is already underway Total Marine Fuels Global Solution is making the break into biofuels and beyond Oil major's bunkering arm has stopped supplying high-sulphur fuel oil as it shifts to cleaner alternatives Singapore's Consort Bunkers bulks up with product tanker buys Bunker tanker player adds ships to its Singapore and Middle East bunkering fleets Genco and Cosco bulkers in separate groundings off US coast Suezmaxes hit multi-year lows as tankers continue languishing Time charter equivalent rates for a ship on the Black Sea-Mediterranean route fell below zero A Keppel-South Korean yard merger could be a game-changer, says analyst Synergies from such a deal could help in the battle against lower cost Chinese shipyards

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
Long Beach bridge, decade in the making, opens Monday The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010. FreightWaves Flashback: Which South Atlantic port is really No. 1? 1971: Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston duke it out for Southeastern port crown. CMA CGM hires driver of digitization strategy Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn't mention this week's ransomware attack. National Airlines expands 747 freighter fleet by 150% National Airlines - not National the car rental company - is adding three 747s to its freighter fleet at a time when shippers are desperate...

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OCTOBER 2, 2020
INTERVIEW: Singapore's Equatorial Marine boosts storage, digitalizes bunkering services The company plans to to bring its storage capability to up to approximately 1 million cu m, Choong said. External: Global Risk Management INTERVIEW: Bunker supplier Monjasa keeps up growth momentum through challenging 2020 "2020 has developed positively so far and we have recorded higher volumes in each month of 2020 compared to 2019," Molholt said. Indian government extends tax waiver on freight in relief for exporters The waiver will be applicable to both air and ocean export freight, India's finance ministry said. Singapore HSFO swap trades on Platts MOC rises 37% in September The rise came on the back of the doubling of 180 CST HSFO physical trades during the MOC process to 200,000 mt. Scrubber bet could pay off in post-COVID world: Vortexa "There is a possibility that this fuel spread could widen if we look at a post-COVID environment," Huang said. Shippers look for alternatives after CMA CGM suspends e-bookings on ransomware attack "There are problems with e-booking," an Indian-based NVOCC 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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