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BRIEFS

November 15, 2017

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Hutchison Ports to operate UAE's Ahmed Bin Rashid Port Container shipping returning to Portland with Swire Shipping's new service Port of New Orleans breaks 500,000-TEU mark for 3rd consecutive year Lomar's boxship to be scrapped after running aground off New Caledonia Iranian shipbuilder and Damen sign MoU to build offshore vessels Vietnam's Tan Cang - Cai Mep Int'l Terminal breaches 1m TEU Africa Express Line boosts energy efficiency with new reefer boxes Nigerian pirates release six crewmen kidnapped last month Melbourne-HK daily flights are 'timely boost' for a busy market, says Virgin Disrupted supply chains are reconnected after deadly quake in Mexico City ABC flies 28 Maserati Gran Turismo cars from Milan to Tokyo

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Coastal steel consignment of RINL arrives at Cochin Port Global box volumes looking up in 2017 Seabird CFS Hazira launches bonded warehouse Yang Ming posts impressive results in Q3 Abu Dhabi Ports showcases role as trade & logistics hub at UAE-India Economic Forum APM Terminals Pipavav handles largest number of containers ever Implementing Electronic Sealing for Containers by exporters under self-sealing procedure prescribed by circular 26/2017-Cus dated 1st July 2017, circular 36/2017 dated 28.8.2017 and 37/2017 dated 20.9.2017 QTerminals' Board appoints Neville Bissett as CEO VOC Port achieves new single-day record in cargo handling Global supply chain weakness to cyber attack highlighted Indian Register of Shipping increasing focus on South-East Asia South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 in Surat to be a gathering of fraternity leaders

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KTZ: freight traffic up 12% TT Club warns against cyberattacks Barton Marine sets new sails Railfreight operator wants more CO2-free transport services RB Logistics renews contract with GAC Network Aviation Group expands reach in Kenya Out with people - in with robots for waste collection And the name of Gulf Air's new CEO is... Mega rail terminal to double rail lift capacity China Pakistan Express 2 launched by OOCL A380 from Toulouse to Tarbes via Singapore Successful Q3 for Expeditors 9M/2017 confirms HHLA strength Hermes: Walker in, Pilz out Eva Air introduces new B777F Train carries biofuel supplies to Stockholm residents

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Fairplay Towage seals takeover of Bugsier German ports throughput rise lifts pressure on policymakers Alfa Bank affiliate and Mid-Ship team up for ship finance DFDS heads for record results as freight volumes show strong growth Tough third quarter drags down DHT and Tanker Investments Pan Ocean third quarter profit up 55% CMA CGM's mega container ships to use GTT membrane fuel tanks Oil tanker rates to stay low in 2018, LNG on the mend TTA in the black again as dry bulk recovers APM Terminals shifts commercial focus to inland services Goseong O&S released from receivership after acquisition Samsung HI off-hires staff with lower salaries

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
New INTTRA cargo and space matching tool could be a boon for forwarders US ports call for urgent action over severe shortage of Customs inspectors Change is in the air for Asia's airlines, but cargo seems to be flying Analysis: a more positive quarter for a leaner-looking CEVA Logistics Newly profitable Yang Ming said to be set to order mega-containerships Amazon promises we won't use state licences to sell prescription drugs Nils Smedegaard Andersen appointed chairman of Unifeeder Two airlines order freighters at Dubai Air Show Robert Fordree leaves Etihad to grow Menzies Aviation cargo portfolio

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Fairbanks Morse diesels picked for LCS 27 Lloyd's Register signs MOU with Israeli cyber defense specialist Mysteries of the NVDC revealed - a little Hull optimization promises big fuel savings for expedition cruise duo Fincantieri seeks to delist Vard Shallow draft Incat Crowther cat has next gen propeller tunnel

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Navios Partners posts solid profit Container affiliate to put private placement proceeds towards four more boxships UASC volumes boost Hapag-Lloyd results Outlook for full year remains unchanged Anti-bribery group helps grain loading practices in Argentina Maritime Anti-Corruption Network's next plan is to examine a port in India ICS hits at the EU's latest MRV amendment take Shipping body unhappy with questionnaire and the Commission's interpretation of full alignment with IMO emissions reporting system DFDS acquires Dutch logistics company Alphatrans Copenhagen-headquartered ro-ro group buys haulier to expand European capabilities Reefer rates to maintain upward curve in 2018 Dual effect of equipment shortages and carrier consolidation points to further spot rate increases in the perishable cargo sector CSSC sells $1bn offshore newbuilds to equity fund Market observers express concern over scheme to sell undeliverable jack-up rigs and OSVs to an affiliated asset management company Japan to help combat Southeast Asia piracy Security investment has both maritime and geopolitical motivation HHI reshuffles top management Shipbuilder's chairman and vice chairman will take different roles within the group, while president and chief executive Kang Hwan-goo will... BW Group forms FSRU joint venture with Mitsui Vessel leased to PGP Consortium to provide regasification services to state-owned Pakistan LNG Terminals Boxship oversupply to weigh on transpacific and Asia-Europe rates Shipping lines' planned rate increases in mid-November and early December may not succeed if no additional tonnage exits the market... Daily Briefing Prestige rather than market dynamics is driving the new era of super-sized container shipping HHLA confirms full-year target Improved trade with Asia and Russia boosts confidence at Hamburg terminal operator Odfjell inks four long-term bareboat charters with Sinochem Shipping Newbuilding quartet to be part of chemical tanker pool of eight vessels managed by Odfjell Thoresen Shipping returns to profitablity in the third quarter on dry bulk uptrend Dry bulk unit's average time charter equivalent earnings jump 51% year on year DHT narrows losses on absence of impairment charges Shipping revenue for the third quarter increased as company added more vessels to its fleet Pacific Drilling files for bankruptcy protection Company looks to restructure $3bn worth of debt Indian coal imports will continue to fuel bulker demand Supramaxes and panamaxes to benefit most from the trade RCL back in the black on higher freight rates and cost cuts Regional boxship operator saw robust demand for the transportation of industrial, capital, and intermediate goods as well as agricultural commodities Korea's KSS Line sees net profit leap 102% for third quarter Deployment of four new VLGCs lifts results Robert Yildirim to retain 24% CMA CGM shareholding Turkish businessman had been expected to sell his stake at the end of 2017, but now sees it as a...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Hapag-Lloyd in profit as UASC merger ramps up volume New EU rules target tattered Europe rail reputation Market share of European trucking, and its problems, grow Analysis: What Brexit means for European supply chains E-commerce makes peak season for air cargo year-long Growth slows at Mundra port amid expansion APM Terminals makes inland services a commercial focus Asia imports driving up Hamburg container traffic

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Hapag-Lloyd sees improved third quarter Integration of UASC plays 'crucial role' in German boxship owner's better results. GTT scores contract for systems on two vessels Containment systems will be installed on two Dynagas floating storage and regasification units. Management is hurdle in shipping M&A Numbers are not the problem, the humans are, explains top shipping merger mechanic. Navios Partners returns to profit Angeliki Franjou-led company sees higher revenue, beats estimates amid boost from spin-off Navios Containers. Debt markets open to shipping, but at a cost Nordic bonds, US high-yield and institutional loans will be the best markets for shipping capital. Sources shred talk of Navios tanker charter to ST Shipping Market talk of one-year time charter is off the mark, TradeWinds is told. d'Amico International LR1 finds debut deal with Trafigura Trader takes in first of Hyundai Vinashin tanker series from Italian shipowner. SeaBird plunges to bigger loss Seismic survey vessel owner sees revenue eroded in weaker market. Tanker market eyes on Meiji Shipping aframax Ongoing sale being observed for latest clues on asset prices and sentiment. DHT sees asset prices inching up amid bullish view for 2019 The phone is ringing more and it's not shipyards on the line like earlier this year. Union not amused by Ferry McFerryface Crew to refuse to work on Sydney ferry that has adapted old UK joke name. Universal Energy tanker on the block Chinese-built vessel being sold at auction in Singapore. ICG pushes up revenue and volumes Irish ferry and boxship group stronger over first 10 months. Alastair Farley bids farewell to Braemar board Former Watson, Farley & Williams man will end his run as a director next month. Cosco Shipping International appoints new finance chief Cosco Shipping International has appointed a new chief financial officer. The Singapore-listed company says Wang Kang Tian will take the job Liang Jianfeng has been filling on an interim basis. The new recruit will also serve as chief risk officer, a statement says. His arrival comes with the company's stock having hit the highest level in two and a half years today, according to The Business Eidesvik Offshore returns to profit Norwegian owner says PSVs enjoyed good summer season, but winter is coming. Wah Kwong VLCC heads for fresh charter with Koch Hong Kong owner tipped to have secured fresh time charter coverage for tanker. DFDS profit dips as finance costs rise But Danish ro-ro group still on track for record annual result. Cobelfret company snaps up slice of Euronav Firm behind Luxembourg bulker and ro-ro own now a major stakeholder in tanker specialist. Mitsui & Co inks FSRU debut with BW Group Japanese investor's first foray into FSRU arena draws on long-term relationship. Yang Ming 'to order 20 boxships' Report links refinancing owner with big new deal to replace chartered vessels. Havila issues 124m shares to settle debt Banks and Saevik family awarded stock as part of owner's restructuring. Paradise Papers: Reederei Nord denies IOM switch Klaus E Oldendorff firm says it had no dealings in Isle of Man to limit liability after Nordlake crash. Odfjell charters Sinochem Shipping quartet for new pool Norwegian owner swapping out older chartered ships as it brings in new Chinese vessels. Mermaid Maritime slumps to $2m loss Thai offshore vessel operator has seen its third quarter revenue slump by almost 42%. Amsterdam Trade Bank teams with Mid-Ship Capital Dutch trade finance house and New York merchant bank intend offering specialized credits and loans. Thoresen Shipping rides dry bulk recovery Thai supramax specialist continues to benefit from rate rally as it posts third quarter profit. Tanker oversupply to keep rates low in 2018 Rates unlikely to see significant boost without further scraping or slower capacity growth, says Fitch Kpler: Indonesian LPG imports on the rise Nation increasingly reliant on gas from overseas on the back of falling domestic oil production.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
All eyes on truckload for project44 The freight transportation and logistics technology provider project44 on Tuesday launched a new product aimed at providing truckload visib... U.S. nails Chinese hardwood plywood imports with duties The Commerce Department on Monday affirmatively determined that imports of hardwood plywood products from China are being dumped on the U.S... Chinese, Vietnamese tool chests dumped on U.S. market The Commerce Department on Monday determined that imports of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam are being dumped on the U.S. m... Brexit negotiations stall out over financial issues The sixth round of Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union has resulted in a two-week deadline, given by the ... INTTRA offers new forecast-allocation tool The ocean freight technology platform INTTRA on Tuesday released a new tool designed to help forwarders manage forecast demand for containe... Truckload rates improve in September Truckload rates improved in September 2017 to a new all-time high for the index, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index report. Th... Cathay Pacific to fully acquire Air Hong Kong Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has inked an agreement to gain full control of cargo airline Air Hong Kong by selling eight freighte... DHL Freight to build new hub in Germany DHL Freight is investing in the construction of a freight hub at the Hanover Airport Business Park in Langenhagen, Germany, the company sai... U.S. firms top list of buyers of distressed vessels in 2017 Most of the vessels sold at bank sales and at auction deals so far in 2017 have been purchased by U.S. companies, according to newly releas...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Selling pressure persists on oil reversing rally Oil futures tumbled Tuesday, pulling NYMEX December crude $1.06 lower to $55.70/b as prices continue to slide off last week's highs. Variety of feedstocks crucial for European refiners: conference A variety of feedstocks and the flexibility to use it are seen as crucial for European refiners. TANKERS: WS flat rates set to rise, shipowner earnings may still fall: sources Worldscale flat rates for tanker routes are set to rise next year, reflecting higher bunker prices, but shipowners' time-charter equivalent earnings may still drop due to fleet growth. IMO's bunker sulfur cap will require more exports, investments: conference Compliance with the International Maritime Organization's more stringent bunker fuel requirements from 2020 could require more exports to balance supply. External: Wired Bunkering Japan's Astomos signs MOU with KPC to consider LPG bunkering in Middle East Astomos signs third MOU to consider LPG bunkering ExxonMobil likely to give guidance on its 0.5% sulfur compliant marine fuels in 2018 While new 0.5%-S compliant fuels will emerge, they will not be anything like the fuels today, White said. Asian refiners hit by another round of Saudi crude term allocation cuts - South Korean refiners receive 5%-10% Dec Saudi crude allocation cuts - India, Japan to receive less-than-expected Dec Saudi term barrels - Dec Saudi allocation cuts priced in as OSPs, Dubai structure rally FUTURES: Crude falls amid profit-taking activities TANKERS: LR1 freight in Americas seen rising as arbitrage opens to NE Asia "I'm seeing plenty of boats carrying reformer-grade naphtha going to Asia," a US market source said. IEA expects no IMO cap on shipping's carbon emissions by 2040 "The cap on sulfur dioxide emissions from ships is not matched by any firm policies or regulations to reduce other greenhouse gas emissions."

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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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