BRIEFS

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16 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 7, 2017

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CMA CGM to levy Asia-Mideast/Med/ECSA rate increases Maersk still leads as biggest box carrier with Hamburg Sud buyout Japan's trade surplus up 21pc in October, exports up 2pc Containership fleet tops 21 million TEU mark, reports Alphaliner Fall in US scrap paper exports to accelerate on tighter rules Seattle, Tacoma up 6pc to 2.45 million TEU in first 10 months Sino-Canada talks stall, China balks at too many trendy strings attached Container lessors see sellers' market with global shipping upturn ERTMS threatens competitiveness of Dutch railways Bangladesh starts WTO pilot scheme to cut port congestion Forwarders go hi-tech to beat digital logistics disruptors AirBridgeCargo 10-month volume up 15pc to 575,000 tonnes in 2017 Irish-owned Safair and Airlink seek South Africa's okay to unite Air cargo screening expected to grow 6pc a year till 2021: study Asia Pacific airlines cargo grows 5.8pc in October: AAPA

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
GAC wins excellence in logistics award London P&I Club warns of increased risk at congested Chittagong anchorage MOL & others jointly earn AIP for design of LNG-powered coal carrier Latvia's Riga port seeks enhanced cooperation with India India likely to operationalise INSTC next month New Logistics Division created in Department of Commerce FIEO welcomes Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy Govt revises tariff value of various products RBI maintains status quo on key rates Revised FTP will make Indian exports more competitive, says Minister

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GAC Samudera - 3PL partner for Cussons Estonians first Europeans to operate CRJ200 SF New brand for Swiss headhunting and HR company Major client anchors in Lubeck Logistics for urea and ammonia plant New project in Southampton Massport hires Gleason for business development CMA CGM cashing out in Los Angeles Enhancing rail network to Arctic region From Nigeria to Dubai Changing platforms: from Inttra to Xeneta Three more companies join Daseke China trains ramp up Duisport volumes New rail line opens in Central Asia Iata predicts next cargo record year More hinterland connections for port of Zeebrugge

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Southeast Asia looks to capitalise on China's Belt and Road East Africa attracts Belt and Road investment Brexit fears prompts P&I European mainland move Lloyd's marine insurer explains US platform launch Port group ABP seeks to boost UK's Brexit economy with launch of 'rejuvenated' property arm How Middle East can benefit from China's Belt and Road initiative Fujian Guohang orders three bulk carriers at Wuchang Shipbuilding MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017 DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Hamburg Süd fleet could be cut as Maersk faces up to takeover conditions Blog alert on the ease of cyber attacks on ships was pure scaremongering The ACID test for air freight safety: successfully sharing incident data ICAO backs new air cargo rules on lithium batteries and other dangerous goods More market-leading brands join the fight against the trade in fake goods APMT backs off from selling facilities at India's Pipavav port UPS, overwhelmed by online orders, warns of delivery delays

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
VIDEO: VT Halter Marine launches second LNG-fueled Crowley ConRo Shell Marine books major COSCO Shipping marine lubricants order Resolve strengthens client services team MOL plans to use LNG to fuel a coal carrier MAN's ME-GI and ME-LGI engines mark operating hour milestone Underwater permanent repair means no delay for chemical tanker De Nora names Kyriacou GM of Balpure BWMS business unit

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Angelicoussis greenlights first FSRU in new LNG spree Maran Gas adds optional second regas unit to original deal with DSME and orders two more carriers Christmas cheer engulfs dry bulk owners Positivity expected to continue through next year as market is in balance, but participants need to refrain from newbuilding orders BW LPG expects Marcus Hook exports to mainly benefit VLGCs Energy Transfer Partners' Mariner East 2 pipeline widely predicted to boost LPG tanker demand in 2018 Tanker owners optimistic over 2018 earnings prospects Scrapping and falling oil stocks could trigger market recovery, leading owners say DryLog buys two Mitsui supramaxes Peter Livanos-backed company said to have exercised purchase options Ridgebury Tankers confirms deal for four VLCCs Riverstone-backed firm looks at four-year investment span to sidestep regulatory hurdles Asian shipbuilders join the IMO Ninety percent of global shipbuilders now have direct influence in the IMO Period rates for tankers pressured by limited charter interest The S&P market is active, with several sale and leaseback deals seen China consolidates its power in Top 10 box ports 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how China's dominance in the... Daily Briefing As our recently published Outlook 2018 series showed, conditions are ripe for a sustained market recovery in many sectors -... Shippers versus carriers: from confrontation to collaboration Relations between carriers and shippers have been strained in the past, but with renewed effort there is scope to bring... Vitol to take Latvian Shipping private Extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on December 20 Australia provides $78m to integrate maritime safety services Government funding over a 10-year period to help shipping transition to a national system versus state-specific, with the Australian Maritime... Samsung Heavy Industries to raise $1.4bn through share offering Part of the proceeds will go toward paying off corporate bonds and other debt maturing in 2018 MOL secures approval in principle for LNG-powered bulker Vessel is designed with the LNG fuel tank at the stern to optimise cargo capacity Chinese ports set for boost from robust global trade and sector consolidation Government-driven consolidation of Chinese port sector is nowhere near the end, says OCBC Research Shipping industry groups call for ban on carriage of high-sulphur fuel oil A ban on the carriage of fuel oil with content exceeding 0.5% sulphur will help prepare for the full implementation... Aluminium demand to grow 4% a year over next five years, says Rio Tinto Improved demand scenario likely to continue over a 15-year span and present opportunities for dry bulk vessel owners DSME fined for late issuing of subcontractors' contracts Shipbuilder issued a total of 1,143 contracts only after subcontractors had started work Sembcorp Marine unit inks pact with Shell for floating production facility Vessel will be deployed to the Mississippi Canyon in the US IACS chairman reiterates call for pro-investment rules to boost new technology adoption Association in the process of adapting regulations to new requirements and removing regulatory barriers, says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
NY-NJ truckers wary as chassis depot exits APM Terminals ILA-USMX contract talks break off over automation Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms New Russian rail operator set to boost competition Cosco given EU green light for OOIL takeover Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy Maersk: Indian reforms put trade on path for growth Latin America tops Maersk's trade lanes after Hamburg Süd takeover

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Grupo TMM to spin off indebted subsidiary Mexican shipowner to sell 85% of its interest in TMM Division Maritima to remove subsidiary's debt from balance sheet. Solvang shareholders tender to Steensland Latest offer from group backed by chairman receives nominal interest as market price above offer. Pyxis Tankers plots new $4.8m equity raise New York-listed tanker owner looks to offer stock to private investors, possibly to lower debt. China's ICBC sale-leaseback book hits $10bn Popularity of sale-leasebacks is fueling growth of Chinese lessors, says ICBC executive. obensmith shares lessons from bulker market 'depression' Genco Shipping chief guides on the right levels of debt and dividend payments. Crowley realigns shipping and other units Closely held company looks to restructure units to better focus company on different segments. Saverys: 'If you can't stand over ordering, leave shipping' CMB chief Alexander Saverys says continued recovery in dry bulk will depend on demand. GTT gears up for LNG fuelling future French cargo containment system designer buys Singapore-based Ascenz. Craig Stevenson: '2018 is a turnaround year' Financial and then freight markets are set for a comeback, Diamond S chief says. Indian tanker tenders "not workable" Domestic owners say floating rates will deter banks from lending. James Fisher snaps up engineering company UK shipowner spends $12m on wind farm operation EDS HV. Volatility and liquidity key to Burke's VL buys Ridgebury chief executive tells TradeWinds why the company has bought four early 2000-built tankers. Magseis snags third Red Sea extension Oslo owner signs further deal with Saudi Aramco. CNOOC plans to use LNG ships for storage Two on-charter LNG carriers set to provide emergency back-up to prevent gas shortages EU approves CoscoCS's OOCL takeover $6.3bn containership deal clears another major regulatory hurdle. Ro-pax owner Color Group plots IPO Norwegian ferry company eyes Oslo listing to grow operations and cash in on leisure boom. Maersk Line securing higher rates for 2018 CCO Vincent Clerc says a number of renewal increases have been negotiated so far. SMM: three in 10 owners plan new orders in 2018 Maritime survey suggests increasing prospects for fleet renewal investment amid "light at end of tunnel". Cocaine seized from Klaveness boxship $248m Spanish haul hidden in cargo of bananas from Colombia. TNG hurt by spot costs in third quarter Croatian MR owner says profit lower despite higher revenue. Owners tear up three EMAS bareboat charters But Singapore operator trying to negotiate new deals for PSVs and AHTS. Danske Bank cuts Norway's Odfjell Lower rating comes amid the belief tanker market recovery will take some more time. Thorco Projects expands into dry-bulk Danish multi-purpose/projects cargo specialist Thorco Projects is moving into the dry-bulk realm with the launch of a new handysize division. Boa Offshore eyes further layups Two OCVs could be stacked if no new contracts are won next year. Western Shipyard buys Marine Technology BLRT-owned yard takes over cable transport systems supplier. 3 Maj yard wins cruiseship order Croatian builder to construct polar exploration vessel by 2020. Vitol taking Latvian Shipping private Trader and shipowner to delist Riga product carrier company after building stake to 91%. Japanese LNG-powered bulker design secures AIP MOL to forge ahead with the cutting-edge concept, but no timetable for newbuildings. Samsung Heavy Industries plans rights issue South Korean shipbuilder says proceeds from fund raiser will improve its financial status. Glomar Offshore seals charter for standby vessel Dutch shipowner says contract signifies its worldwide capabilities and global approach Maersk-Hamburg Sud tie-up to benefit Singapore Container throughput and flag set to benefit from takeover, says Danish owner's top executive.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
CBP envisions 'four-lane road' ahead While U.S. Customs and Border Protection's basic responsibilities with regard to cross-border trade-security, enforcement and facilitation-... NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a labor union complaint against transportation and logistics company The Pasha Group a... Lineage acquires eight LA-area warehouses International warehousing and cold chain specialist Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from Los An... CBP's next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will roll out the second deliverable of post-release capabilities in its new umbrella system on De... NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren't importers of RF devices The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communication Commis... IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018 Global airfreight in 2018 is expected to see continued gains in both cargo volumes and profits, according to forecasts from the Internation... Construction crews complete 515-foot towers for new POLB bridge State, local and federal officials, along with construction crews, came together Dec. 5 to mark the milestone completion of two 515-foot-ta... St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging The St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River ...

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DECEMBER 6, 2017
Iraq completes new southern export pipeline Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects, of SCOP completed the construction of a new pipeline to transport up to 1.5 million b/d of crude oil from the country's southern oil fields to its export terminals, giving it increased flexibility in exports. Oil market to remain oversupplied despite OPEC rollover: IEA's Atkinson The global oil market will remain oversupplied in the first half of 2018, and on average oil supplies will continue to exceed demand, despite the OPEC-led move to extend production cuts until the end of next year, the International Energy Agency's chief oil analyst told S&P Global Platts Wednesday. Nigerian oil output up marginally in November, trails target for 2017: oil ministry Nigeria's oil production including condensates rose to 2.044 million b/d in November, up from 2.03 million b/d in October, according to estimates Wednesday by the country's petroleum ministry, indicating that the West African country may not be able to meet its 2.2 million b/d output target set for this year. EIA says residual fuel oil stocks hit five-year low US fuel oil stocks ended the week at their lowest levels in more than five years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. NYMEX cracks weaker after EIA data shows product builds NYMEX product cracks led the oil complex lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-expected builds in gasoline and distillate stocks last week. Par Petroleum CEO says Hawaii refinery well-positioned ahead of spec changes Par Petroleum has been successful in leveraging the Mid-Pacific location of its 93,500 b/d Hawaii refinery, sourcing crude from multiple locations and seeing higher demand for diesel and octanes going forward, Par Petroleum CEO Joseph Israel said in an interview. Istanbul bunker premium to benchmark at six-week high despite moderate demand The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark has reached its highest point in six weeks amid a soft HSFO market, sources said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Wired Bunkering France's Total inks deal to supply LNG bunker to CMA CGM's 9 new box ships The deal covers the supply of about 300,000 mt/year of LNG fuel for 10 years starting 2020. TANKERS: Baltic Handysize freight rallies to 3-month high The Baltic-UKC route for 30,000 mt cargoes rose to Worldscale 180 Monday afternoon, up w25 from Friday. FUTURES: Crude falls on higher US gasoline, distillate stocks TRADER NOTE: Vitol's head North Sea trader Rod Crozier to retire Crozier was expected to step down in January.

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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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