BRIEFS

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16 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 23, 2016

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CMA CGM, Evergreen to offer Japan-USWC loop with APL taking slots Savannah volume up 8.1pc to 307,035 TEU in February beating expectations Verified Gross Mass rule to increase costs of LA-Shanghai box 14pc INTTRA helps create verified gross mass number to get boxes aboard Dutch port authorities to appeal against European Commission tax demand Hamburg Sud North America will call at Port of Oakland Outer Harbour Gothenburg to expand port with new 220,000-square metre terminal SSA Marine's terminal in Seattle welcomes first 18,000-TEU ship Russia's NCSP Group cargo increases 2.3pc to 23.8 million tonnes CMA CGM launches WEMED service dedicated to intra-Mediterranean trades MSC to add Port of Hazira to Middle East-India / South Africa loop Oz regulators win appeal against Air NZ, Garuda in price-fixing case Cargo dirigibles can access remote areas, rival fixed-wing freighters Heathrow to set up WebPortal to get trucks off road and cut emissions Assembly of first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner gets underway

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MARCH 22, 2016
IRISL & CMA CGM in cooperation agreement Ministry of Shipping, Invest India & DP World announce 'DP World Prize - Make in India' contest for start-ups in maritime & associated sectors New report shines light on vessel claims Rationale behind Dangerous Goods Packing Instructions SARJAK wins 'NVOCC OF THE YEAR (EXIM - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT - PROJECTS)' award at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016 in New Delhi Bulk drug exports seen looking up APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes first double-stack train from new Kathuwas Multi Modal Logistics Park New Mangalore Port handles new cargo Global transport leaders sign historic declaration at Buckingham Palace on shutting down illegal wildlife trafficking routes New ICD in Butibori commences operations Pulses imports slightly up this fiscal Safeguard duties on some steel imports recommended till 2018

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Level pegging GWR enhancing freight services in Colorado More railfreight in Poland Lower Saxony ports welcome new transport plan Hoyer supplying more than 200 service stations Pact with Progress to cut expenditure Two appointments to reinforce XPO board MOL offering free transport to Sapesi-Japan again Direct mail connection between USA and Cuba Scrum - new to many forwarders Fleet aims to drive 1.6 billion km with alternative fuel Raya Airways receives biggest freighter to date Royal Brunei Airlines names new no. 1 Asciano and Qube make peace not war GDP compliance made easy

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MARCH 22, 2016
CMES signs 27-year deal with Vale Top China ports see February throughput fall, volumes at Hong Kong and Shenzhen drop in double-digits Songa Offshore counter-claims against shipbuilder DSME Panama Canal to restrict draught as drought lowers water levels Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha submits rehabilitation plan Japanese bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has submitted its rehabilitation plan to the Tokyo District Court. Since 9 March, when the company announced it had secured investments from the local shipping community, Daiichi Chuo said it has secured additional funding and could... KDB and four other South Korean policy banks to establish ULCS fund The Korea Development Bank and four other South Korean policy lenders plan to establish a USD1.2 billion fund to assist struggling South Korean shipowners to acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCS). The quintet - KDB, its subsidiary KDB Capital Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM),... Asia's largest crude oil terminal officially completed in Ningbo, China Asia's largest crude oil terminal in Ningbo, China, with an annual capacity of 18 million tonnes of crude oil, has passed its official completion review. Located in Daxie port area of Ningbo-Zhoushan port, the berth is 490 m... POSH sues Makamin Offshore over late payment Singapore-listed offshore services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has sued Saudi Arabia's Makamin Offshore over late payment of USD6.6 million for the charter of three offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The legal action was initiated by POSH wholly owned subsidiary POSH Semco for... Some relief for bulkers after dry January for orders Dry bulk vessels made up the largest share of ships delivered into service in January. While this is bad news for a struggling sector plagued by overcapacity, IHS Maritime and Trade data shows scrapping for dry bulk vessels has been high and new orders of bulk vessels have been all... Executives cite bottom, analysts cite bottom duration It was déjà vu at the Capital Link conference in New York on 21 March as executives argued that dry bulk is now so depressed that there is nowhere to go but up - the same argument... Australian food exports to China could top ore and coal, bank study finds Fruit, food, meat, and grain could replace iron ore and coal as Australia's main exports to China within the next two decades as food shipments grow exponentially while demand for bulk commodities drops off, according to...

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MARCH 22, 2016
Amazon seeks court injunction to stop former supply chain executive Arthur Valdez from joining Target 'Give us more and you'll get more', say forwarders in response to shippers' call for better air freight Hanjin looks to faster transits and niche services to boost its bottom line Amazon poised to acquire 9.99% of air cargo partner ATSG DB Schenker to list in 2018 as struggling parent Deutsche Bahn eyes cash proceeds Maersk predicts gloomy 2016 container trade prospects for South Africa Liner shipping - a tragedy of the commons? Lloyd's List's Tom Leander has passed away

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MARCH 22, 2016
Shipping losses decline slightly Flame retardant insulant cuts risk of LPG tanker yard fires

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MARCH 22, 2016
Panama Canal Authority eyes new draft restrictions General Dynamics NASSCO receives new Navy contract AAPA plans celebration of Western Hemisphere ports Diana Shipping sees decrease in purchase price of vessels Inchcape Shipping Services opening Veracruz, Mexico office

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MARCH 22, 2016
Minoan results surge after cost reductions Grimaldi's Greek affiliate confirms Hellenic Seaways stake has grown to over 44% Pre-Easter push sends supramax rates to year-to-date highs Owners still have upper hand as ECSA trades lead rally Diana Shipping scores 100% finance for panamax duo Third of panamax trio being acquired from chief executive's family remains subject to lending Highstar seeks new outside investors for Ports America Capital infusion would help stevedore and terminal operator expand in the US, where ports are in urgent need of equipment and infrastructure upgrades Suezmax and aframax rates choppy as March rally slows Market participants adjust to spring refinery maintenance and easing supply disruption Ocean carriers lay down law on VGM AgTC hits back at 'inflexible' options Topaz results marred by impairments and restructuring costs Weak Middle East and Africa performances drag down stronger core operations in the Caspian region Kanfer Shipping and Swedegas hatch plan for LNG mini-hub Kanfer is conducting a preliminary study on the LNG project DFDS opens new Dunkirk terminal Ship loading times cut for ro-ro services across the English Channel China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group changes name and establishes joint venture Joint venture to provide energy-related services in Jiangxi province Chang son exits Evergreen board New director replaces late founder Chang Yung-fa at Evergreen Marine Carnival to start US-Cuba cruises Group has secured berthing approval to initially call at Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba PACC Offshore takes legal action against Makamin Offshore POSH looking to recover approximately $6.6m from Makamin

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MARCH 22, 2016
Container traffic at Kobe, Japan, hits 21-year high Uncertainty surrounds strike at Brazil's leading port of Santos New Orleans eyes shipyard site for breakbulk terminal US truck tonnage shoots up 7.2 percent as winter fades Brussels at standstill after terror attacks US group wins bid for deep-sea port in Georgia DHL to invest in automated Paris airport sorting center APMT Pipavav adds Concor double-stack train service India's JNPT extends rail incentive program to ease congestion Deutsche Bahn blames freight for first loss in 12 years China port volumes sluggish amid poor trade, manufacturing data Panama Canal to set draft restrictions

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MARCH 22, 2016
Banks' wariness of could get even worse Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years. Seaborne ethane to Brazil to begin in 2017 Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane Banks growing more wary of ship finance Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years. Official gives glimpse of maritime strategy Deputy maritime administrator reveals goals of long-awaited effort but full details still caught up in bureaucratic review. Seaborne ethane to Brazil begins 2017 Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane Franklin back again for Clarksons shares Investor mopped up more stock in the giant shipbroker as ex-Platou investors sold down. Goodgal plays grim reaper at CMA Bearish finance man makes analyst's forecast of sub-$10,000 day rates into 2018 look like rosy assessment of dry bulk's future. UK stretches P&O research ship deal Environmental science agency adds another two years to contract for Cefas Endeavour. TUI signs fifth casino deal with Century A newbuilding owned by the company's UK brand Thomson Cruises will feature a casino onboard. DHT chief executives net bigger bonuses after profit spike Payments to co-chief execs rises as owner reaps rewards of previous expansion moves. End-of-term problem for PSVs Broker Westshore says no light at end of tunnel for supply ships, with more layups likely as units come off charters. Benchmarking not right for tanker owners Denis Petropoulos tells the CMA conference that companies need to gauge suppliers instead of peers. Diana funds two of three panamaxes Simeon Palios-led owner nets loan from ABN Amro for two bulkers bought from chief executive's daughters. Japanese bulker 'hits object' in US Damage to Santoku Senpaku ship to be assessed after incident in Columbia River. Belgian ports operate as normal after attacks Maritime trade unaffected following deadly blasts in Brussels but port controls intensify. UBS cuts Dorian amid revised rates view Analyst also lowers target price and redraws asset value guidance. Topaz's 2015 profit plunges 63% Offshore support vessel owner reports lower earnings due to weaker demand in certain areas. Minister: HMM, Hanjin must stay separate Kim Young-suk reiterates case for not merging Korea's big two shipowners. Cargoship lists after grounding Crew stops leak as Berge Rederi vessel breached in the bow off Sumarsoyna. Scorpio and private equity lead US sales New York-listed companies and Oaktree prominent as US asset sales outweigh second hand spending, report says. Viking Supply tries for bond standstill Meeting convened with investors to buy owner more time to restructure in offshore downturn. Precious continues fleet renewal Thai shipowner offloads 1995-built handysize bulker, its third such sale in the last four months. Yantar Shipyard wins research ship order Russian plant to build state vessel for delivery in 2019. MPC Capital sells out $14m share issue German boxship asset manager places new stock to finance growth. Cuba clears debut Carnival cruise Giant owner wins approval to run its Adonia to Caribbean island from 1 May. Gothenburg to expand crude storage capabilities Strategic location between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea said to be generating demand. Tanker opportunities in the capital dearth Heidmar's Ognibene says lack of capital could put pressure on time-charter rates for newbuilding. Stevensen spots 'fantastic money' in S&P. Wilson Sons ends 2015 in the black despite tough markets Brazilian port and maritime logistics company helped by robust performance at towage arm. Tanker chiefs see ongoing strength in crude market Low prices have been the best thing to happen to tankers, panel says.

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MARCH 22, 2016
UPS: Some ocean carriers concluding negotiations early this year CKYHE Alliance to launch new transpacific loop Inchcape opens office in Veracruz St. Lawrence Seaway commences 2016 shipping season Miami man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. Ex-Im Bank CEVA strengthens partnership with Ford UPS Next Day Air Early service adds 12,680 zip codes FedEx rebrands global e-commerce solutions as FedEx CrossBorder Drought in Panama impacts canal operations AgTC 'puzzled' by OCEMA VGM submission recommendations Ocean carrier group proposes best practices for VGM submission Stevedores strike at Santos port UP boosts train speed on Las Vegas-area rail line MacroPoint vows to fight on in patent dispute Commentary: T-minus 100 days until VGM

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MARCH 22, 2016
RUSSIA DATA: Feb fuel oil exports fall 44.6% on year to 2.733 mil mt The trend is expected to reverse in March as netbacks and domestic prices started climbing, denting the attractiveness of fuel oil over gas. Disruption to bunkering operations at Novorossiisk continues But bad weather set to end at weekend. Chennai gets permission to sell bunker fuel to outer anchorage vessels Move seen to boost Chennai's competitiveness. US Gulf Coast MGO bunker prices rise to highest in over two months But market still over-supplied and demand low.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME SERVICES

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

Ischia

Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program

Ibiza/Valencia

It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%

PORTS

Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

Munich/Brussels

Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions

SHIPPING

USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes

Washington

Consultation period launched until 7 July

PORTS

Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports

Genoa

The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels

PORTS

In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%

Ravenna

A slight decline of -1% expected in May

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

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

Hamburg/Monfalcone

Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea

Rome

He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second

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PORTS

Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea

Trieste

Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president

PORTS

The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini

Genoa

The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders

LEGISLATION

Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport

Rome

The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

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

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

››› 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

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

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.

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

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

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