BRIEFS

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16 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2017

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Zim narrows quarterly loss to US$6.4 million from $56.3 million Savannah handles 10,000 TEU working 13,092-TEU Cosco Development International Chamber of Shipping seeks 50pc CO2 emission cut in 2050 DHL quarterly profit up 0.3pc to US$732 million, all business segments up Agility Q1 profit up 11.1pc to US$47.9 million as sales rise 7.3pc Hamburg port's quarterly earnings rise 34pc to US$26.67 million 'K' Line to merge ship management units into new division Adani to open new container terminal at Ennore port by mid-June DHL tries out new tech to make for a speedier, safer warehouse DHL Global Forwarding to open hub in Stuttgart to tap China rail UN consultative group backs zero-emission global warming aims Lars Jensen warns carriers of falling into One Touch ecommerce trap Air cargo operators quit Brussels after noise pollution fines hit Emirates profit falls 70pc to US$670 million as revenues rise 2pc IAG Cargo adds low cost airline LEVEL to its freighter fleet

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MAY 16, 2017
FFFAI highlights working problems with ICEGATE & related issues in representation to CBEC Chairperson Implementing international regulations to promote maritime safety, security & improved working conditions stressed NCHAA to organise GST meet in Noida after GSTC meeting in Srinagar Regional centre promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies & operations launched Ryal Logistics Pvt. Ltd - Going strong at 20 Smaller vessels will see freight rate recovery in LPG segment, says analysis Exports continue to surge, up 20 pc in April 2017 V.O. Chidambaranar Port's coal handling capacity to see four-fold increase Multimodal logistics park to come up near Kamarajar Port Economic outlook survey projects GDP growth of 7.4 pc for 2017-18 CBDT simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar

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Another world Certification - but how? TIR to boost transport along Belt and Road route New site in Romania opens for business Panama Canal sees transits soar in April 455 measures to improve rail network Honours for Air Canada's CFO today Logwin opens up near Perth Leadership change at Unilode (formerly Chep) K Line merging affiliates Funds for building Australia's inland rail Canadian North resumes regional routes "Heavy" takeover in Philadelphia Best "smart port" information systems in Marseille ECS welcomes Oman Air Cargo in Benelux region Dropping anchor in Algeciras China and Pakistan to modernise rail link

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MAY 16, 2017
Port State Control agreement to tighten check on sub-standard ships Lauritzen's outlook remains unchanged as markets show signs of recovery Shanghai's new IMO-EU centre aims to tackle regional ship emissions IRClass targets Southeast Asia with a view on quality Thoresen Thai Agencies restores profitability Avance Gas sees another year of challenge ahead after 1Q17 loss Samsung HI resumes work, except accident scene Beyond Q1 losses, ASL Marine expects weak demand ahead POSH ups claim to USD11.3 million in OSV charter dispute with Makamin NYSHEX portal to enforce shipper-liner contracts Profits for SM Group's shipping entities Cargill, Navios purchase bulk carriers amid rising prices Corporate governance scorecard: Kirby best, DryShips worst

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MAY 16, 2017
The Hanjin effect: improved first-quarter may be the turning point for HMM Smoother sailing for carriers with higher Asia-Europe contract freight rates Top passenger airport Atlanta invests heavily to boost its cargo credentials 'Trade drives progress' says IRU, with TIR crucial to Belt & Road initiative OOCL grabs the crown as its 21,413 teu behemoth takes to the seas Start-up the Airbnb of warehouses, with Amazon in its sights Another day, another disruptor. Flexe is the Airbnb of warehousing. In fewer than five years, ... Amazon's grand plan to eat the world

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MAY 16, 2017
Yard Talk \| How are shipbuilders making money again? Major listed yards in China and South Korea enjoy profitability in January-March Suicide rates at sea have more than tripled in a year More than one in seven deaths on vessels were suicides - and social media may be the cause, according to UK P&I Club Results Round-up Tankers look for bright spot in a challenging first quarter as dry bulk owners see mixed fortunes GulfMark to file for Chapter 11 Offshore outfit looks to slash more than $500m of debt as noteholders agree reduction in note payments in exchange for future equity Major task ahead for lines amid new influx of ULCs Drewry highlights the risk of yet more big ships entering the major trades Absence of one-off gains cuts Pan Ocean profit South Korean dry bulk owner stays in the black and has high hopes for 2017 Equity markets take dim view of box shipping prospects Overcapacity and competition lead to bearish outlook for liner companies, conference told Fresh coal cargoes fail to stem supramax bulker slide Despite overall fall, spot deal reported at $20,000 per day from Colombia to Chile Avance Gas looks beyond losses to hopes of a better 2018 Focus is now on maintaining operational efficiency, reducing costs and preserving strong liquidity position and balance sheet Success of new alliances too early to call BIMCO analyst says meaningful judgements cannot be made until at least 2018 Cosco Shipping poised to launch investment fund As well as financing newbuildings and secondhand tonnage, venture will also focus on distressed shipping assets, restructuring and securitisation deals Distressed debt investor linked to HSH Nordbank bid Cerberus eyes German lender's non-performing loans Navios Acquisition posts lower first-quarter profits Angeliki Frangou says fleet scored 42% higher rates than tanker spot market Offen rules out boxship orders amid continued overcapacity threat Huge volume of new boxship deliveries in the coming years could make fragile recovery stillborn, say industry experts Eight-day strike to hit Spanish ports Go-slows in major ports have already begun as unions protest labour reforms Box shipping recovery relies on ordering restraint, owners told Shipyard overcapacity remains a threat to stability, says James Frew Torm posts small first-quarter profit Danish tanker operator confirmed sales of three ships built in the early 2000s J. Lauritzen's owner injects capital as loss widens Market remains challenging despite improving dry bulk rates, says chief executive Further consolidation likely if box line balance sheets not repaired Carriers cannot afford another extended period without profitability World box traffic surged 10% in first quarter Intra-regional trade was the primary driver of growth, with volumes up 17%, versus 7% for deepsea traffic, CTS preliminary data shows HMM seeks handling fees review with PSA at Hyundai Pusan Newport Terminal Shipping line says it pays higher fees compared with other carriers using terminals in the port Settlement deal reached with most of the Stellar Daisy seafarers' families Polaris Shipping says it will continue the search for the 22 missing crew members to the best of its ability Thoresen Shipping back in the black on BDI recovery Group's average TCE rate in the first quarter stood at $7,015 per day, an 87% rise from the year-ago period GasLog Partners raises $139m from unit offering Net proceeds to go toward asset buys, debt repayment, capital expenditure and working capital

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MAY 16, 2017
Two-day strike disrupts Brazilian ports KCS plans summer track maintenance LA, GE launch 'smart' terminal to better handle surges Rising market fails to lift stocks of Japanese carriers LA-LB truck turn times stable amid new alliances ILA leader sees no 'hiccup' on longshore negotiations Rickmers Maritime fleet sale court case postponed Productivity progress accelerates at India's top port Poor rolling stock hampers Russian rail utilization Spanish dockworkers to strike again over labor reforms US shipping unit weighs on Sumitomo Warehouse earnings Mexican Pacific coast competition intensifies

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MAY 16, 2017
Navios Acquisition looking to take in First Ship Lease tankers New York-listed tanker arm of Navios group eyes most of takeover target's fleet. Hansson and son lift NAO stake to 7.7% Executive chairman's family has spent $2.85m on offshore vessel owner's shares this week. Euronav banks $150m from Nordic bond issue Move sees tanker owner add another 'footprint' in the capital markets, CFO says. GulfMark reveals Chapter 11 plan backers DNB provides $35m loan while key institutional investors sign on to restructuring plan. Torm watching and waiting with $265m war chest Jacob Meldgaard says products tanker owner has plenty of ammunition to go after the right deal. Avance Gas: VLGC consolidation 'not over' Christian Andersen believes more M&A is on the way between gas carrier owners. Carval tipped for panamax entry with double buy Brokers believe Cargill-linked owner is closing on a $30m transaction. Polarcus hands stock options to new CEO Duncan Eley now holds 2.65m shares worth a potential $87,000. GulfMark inks deal to head into bankruptcy Restructuring agreement will nearly wipe out existing shareholders but will reduce debt by $430m. Wintermar clinches $71m debt deal with banks Indonesian offshore player wins more time to pay off debt in slump. Navios Acquisition sees in-line profit decline Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner also reveals new loan facility of $24m. Abandoned reefer taken under tow Stricken Baltmed vessel heads away from Falkland Islands conservation zone. Hyundai Mipo workers getting paid leave Management and union agree deal to idle workforce in slump. Missing captain found alive on Spanish beach Master of car carrier taken to hospital after falling overboard in Cadiz. Lorenzo Shipping slashes quarterly loss Filipino boxship owner reduces red ink in first quarter as revenue slides. Exmar hits the road for bond finance Belgian owner floats possibility of new issue to pay off maturing $117m debt. POSH increases claim in Makamin charter row Singapore owner adds $4.7m to legal action, as counterclaims fly. Ferry owner 2Go makes less Manila-based company reports smaller net income as operational expenses rise. KLC triples operating earnings Korean bulker and LNGC owner boosted by new SM Line in first quarter. Eyal Ofer's Zodiac returns to VLCC market Second-hand deal marks tycoon's first purchase of a trading VLCC in a decade. Eidesvik Offshore facing restructuring Owner logs bigger profit but says market situation could mean refinancing needed. Torm sells two tankers and enters third leaseback deal Danish owner reveals latest deals alongside profitable first quarter performance. Bulker bounce helps Lauritzen in first quarter Gas ship division also puts in stronger operating numbers in the first three months of 2017. Neda Maritime sells older VLCC Lykiardopulo company offloads 2002-built tanker to compatriot, brokers say. ASL Marine falls into the red Singapore OSV owner hit by higher costs in its third quarter. Avance Gas crashes to first quarter loss Norwegian owner says VLGC recovery will not take place until 2018. Cosco set to unveil international fund State giant's new project will only invest in shipping and offshore assets. Interest expenses drag down Navig8 Product Surge in finance costs helped to fuel a plunge in quarterly profit at Nicolas Busch-led shipowner. Thoresen Shipping returns to the black Owner of 20-strong supramax fleet rides freight rate rally to make positive start to financial year. Hoegh Autoliners sends PCTCs for scrap Norwegian shipowner takes car carrier green recycling to 17 ships with latest disposal. Pan Ocean expands handymax footprint South Korean shipowner's move looks to be part of wider build-up of dry cargo fleet.

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MAY 16, 2017
HMM reports smaller Q1 loss Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) reported an operating loss of 131 billion South Korean won (U.S. $117 million) in the first quarter of 2017, ... Spanish unions call for more port strikes Spanish trade unions have called for another wave of port strikes in protest of the government's plan to change the existing labor system a... Evergreen earnings turn a corner in Q1 Evergreen Marine Corp. had a net profit of 168.9 million New Taiwan dollars (U.S. $5.6 million) for the first quarter of 2017, up from a lo... Industry groups push for increased freight infrastructure spending Various freight transportation groups from around the country are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to encourage more spending on inf... New USTR chief gets to work Robert Lighthizer was officially sworn in Monday as the United States' new trade representative. "President Donald Trump made a promise to... Executive Moves: VersaCold and Pilot Freight Services Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock VersaCold Logistics Services appoints chief operating officer, while Pilot Freight Services names vice pres... Port of Cleveland unveils future investments The Port of Cleveland unveiled projects to repair key bulkheads and improve efficiencies at its facilities. Over $6 million in funding wil... UPS incorporates AI in package tracking Package delivery and logistics provider UPS has integrated its chatbot platform with the "UPS My Choice" function to allow customers to tra... Milaha commences Doha-Dubai service Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics company Milaha is launching a new door-to-door shipping service between Doha and Dubai, the co...

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MAY 16, 2017
TENDER DATA: Trafigura wins Surgutneftegaz fuel oil tender; sources Traders have expressed surprise at the very high levels at which the tender concluded. Discipline in tanker orders offers chance for market stability: TORM CEO TORM's earning's presentation states a solid balance sheet with net loan-to-value of 55% and available liquidity of $405 million as of March 31. ULSD moves out of ARA storage as contango narrows The June/July spread has been trading at minus 25 cents/mt in recent days, a record high for the June/July contract and a level unlikely to prove profitable for storage. NWE LSFO cash flips to contango to front month as prompt supply rises The physical cash to front-month structure moved to a contango of $2.25/mt Monday from a $0.50/mt backwardation at the end of last week. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil ticks up amid mixed outlook on supply TRADER NOTE: Bunker Holding makes CEO changes at three subsidiaries New appointments are aligned with market requirements. Saudi Arabia ratifies IMO's Ballast Water Management treaty Saudi Arabia deposited its instrument of accession with IMO on April 27.

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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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