BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 29, 2017

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OOCL takes delivery of another 'G Class' vessel, the OOCL United Kingdom Samsung bags US$968m deal to build 6 mega box ships, reportedly for MSC 'The beautiful one' is the latest 15,000 TEU vessel to join Hapag-Lloyd fleet Peel Ports captures new WEC Lines service for Liverpool UK heeds FTA's request for transition period before quitting EU DP World's fledgling box terminal at India's JNPT bags another MSC service Successful trial of 34-wagon jumbo train from Wales-London Cargo industry coalition calls for Packing Code's worldwide enforcement Asian airlines' FTKs up 12pc in Aug as pharma, IT equipment demand rises Qatar Air mulls placing more orders for Boeing freighter Menzies to lay off 100 staff at Amsterdam Schiphol

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
APL recognised as 'Containership Operator of the Year' Hapag-Lloyd to conduct capital increase following merger with UASC Ocean seen continuing as preferred option for Asia-Europe trade Vessel arrivals throughout the week show stark contrasts Cochin Port Trust clarifies on media reports regarding concerns of Lease Holders' Association Deendayal Port Trust considers key proposals at Board meet Deendayal Port Trust invites suggestions for new logo design Paradip Port aiming for 100 mt cargo throughput & 200 mt capacity ACTL launches weekly Pipavav service AVA Global Logistics wins 'Emerging Agri Business Logistics Co. of the Year 2017' award at Globoil India 2017 Highway Operations Division created CBEC Chairperson urged to immediately reinstate duty drawback rates Economy needs to grow at 7 pc in next three quarters, says Dr C. Rangarajan

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Ships without captains Zero emission trucks by 2050 Old-fashioned technology for e-trucks of the future Expanding business in Vietnam Valentin Wepfer leaving GS1 SAL Heavy Lift re-hoists German flag First tenant for railway's logistics park in Texas New logistics platform to supply drugstores Official launch of international JV in Saudi Arabia Blockchain technology is hip IFA to lead for the next 25 years Introduction of the world's first converted B737-700F Piggyback to Perpignan Grupolis investing in capacity expansion Bimco publishes ballast water management guide Ethiopian Airlines adds belly capacity to Windhoek

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Lloyd's to get tough on loss-making maritime business DNV GL consolidates group digital business DVB dismisses talk over portfolio sale Hapag-Lloyd launches capital increase CSIC Leasing signs sale and leaseback deal with Eletson Middle East OSV market remains flat Pan Ocean takes over two tankers from Singapore subsidiary Chinese shipbuilder CSSC suspends share trading for 'material asset restructuring'

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
DP World set to pull out of Surabaya in new blow for Indonesia's port ambitions We'll bed in the bigger 747-8Fs gently, says busy Qatar Airways Cargo Port of Gothenburg being 'dragged to its lowest ebb' by dockworker dispute Hapag-Lloyd fleet 'now complete' as latest UASC newbuild ULCV is delivered Analysis special: a Q&A with Panalpina board member Peter Ulber Panalpina expands African perishables network with Interfresh acquisition How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains Foreign airlines suspend Kurdistan flights after Baghdad ban David Ambridge quits air cargo - 'for a life of leisure'

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Congressmen concerned by Puerto Rico Jones Act waiver Vigor unit wins $989 million Army contract Evac to have new private equity owner New ABB solution cuts through ship maintenance "jungle" Conrad wins nine barge order from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Trump authorizes 10-day Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Fincantieri to get control of STX France, but with strings attached

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Send them packing Rules and regulations are not always adhered to, which means the best way to reduce the fire risk to containers... Last Word Global Awards An international crowd assembled at London's National Maritime Museum on Wednesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lloyd's List... Capes drop below $20,000 per day on mixed sentiment Mixed sentiment as brokers feel optimistic but owners and operators concerned about new Chinese policies affecting imports Nicolas Sartini: The turnaround man CMA CGM veteran has led APL through a transition that has taken it from an ailing carrier to winner of... US waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico Waiver takes effect immediately for 10 days and covers all products Trøim formally becomes chair of Golar LNG Change comes after Iain Ross appointed as chief executive Connecting ships ports and people The IMO's new goals will drive sustainability and generate wealth Fears for Europe amid reefer box shortage Maersk's head of reefer management says European boxes could be sacrificed at the expense of the more profitable southern trades A good winter ahead for product tankers Seasonal recovery to come on the heel of optimistic signs of fuel demand Learning in shipping involves communicating SCOPE was about learning through doing, and as an exercise it achieved specific goals Daily Briefing Lloyd's List showcases excellence in shipping at the 2017 Global Awards Korean bourse reviews restarting DSME share trading Final decision expected to be made in 15 days Hapag-Lloyd looks to raise $414m from share sale Company to use proceeds to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes How blockchain could deliver safer global food supplies Blockchain will be a game-changer in the food and shipping sectors over the next decade, says Alan Bullion Fincantieri mulls Australia listing if it wins $27bn newbuilding contract Italian shipbuilder eyes contract to design and build Australia's next generation warship Jones Act will keep hammering Puerto Rico long after Maria Puerto Rico may recover from Hurricane Maria, but Jones Act and higher consumer prices are here to stay France and Italy agree to Fincantieri takeover of STX France Nations agree to allow shipbuilder to operate the Saint-Nazaire yard as they aim to create a European powerhouse in naval... Winding-up order for Titan's parent company raises question mark over shipbuilding plans Titan says Hong Kong court's order to wind up its controlling shareholder Guangdon Zhenrong Energy may have an adverse impact... Trump mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico US president's comments come shortly after Department of Homeland Security rejects Jones Act waiver for the hurricane-hit island Chinese coal imports dealt another regulatory blow Fourth quarter Chinese imports likely to feel the impact of government plans to lower power tariffs for heating purposes North Korea sanctions likely to affect maritime trade, P&I Club warns Ship owners risk losing access to US financial system if they violate sanctions Last Word: Devil may care Shipping firms may meet the regulations by the skin of their teeth Port authority aims to strengthen key Houston Ship Channel in light of Hurricane Harvey damage Port commission 'desperately' seeks more aid for dredging and repairs to make channel fully operational again Heidmar head steps down Company's executive management team will lead the firm in the interim period Law firms have reached a tipping point on next generation Law firms have a stark choice when it comes to future working practices: be prepared to make radical changes, or...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
ILWU pickets shut down work at LA's APL terminal Shipper demand pushes limits of supply chain visibility Great Lakes pilots blast report on higher rates' impact White House waives Jones Act to aid Puerto Rico relief BCOs to gain from digitization of intermodal rail New Karachi terminal sets productivity highs Feeder service gives Chittagong shipper new option China approves US-focused SF Express-UPS joint venture Hapag-Lloyd targets debt levels with new capital increase

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
US-flag fleet faces tough year, or more Leading shipowners and operators say US market will remain slow, with scrapping key step before new orders. McCain takes another swipe at the Jones Act Powerful US senator introduces legislation to exempt Puerto Rico permanently from US cabotage law. Matson CEO: Jones Act a big piece of US GDP Advocates of US cabotage laws cite economic contribution and national security interest as underpinning law. Veniamis delves into kamsarmax newbuilds Golden Union is understood to be the latest name in the frame for new bulkers Cowen still in shipping despite research cuts China's internet giant backs Ever Grand shipping entry Insurer-owned leasing group hires shipping veteran and is backed by Alibaba's Ant Financial among others Einar Lange restructuring effort targets return to shipowning Dock deal aids TOTE chase for Philly order cash Qingdao Beihai adds up to nine VLOCs to orderbook Ship finance and shipowning team of ICBC and China Merchants is set to strike again at Qingdao-based yard with second series of VLOCs Scorpio Bulkers' Fredriksen deal likely a one-off Fresh off Golden Ocean sextet, Scorpio will need equity for more big acquisitions at valuations that likely are not economical DEME wins battle for cable layer at crisis-hit LaNaval Belgian vessel owner looks to have finally secured possession of newbuilding at struggling Spanish yard following foiled attempt to remove it last week Marugame yard investment propels Imabari into major league in Far Eastern shipbuilding Norse shrinks fleet with Viking Eagle sale Kotoku Kaiun buys Thor Dahl newbuilding Dohle fixtures buck stand-off in boxship charter market Boxship bonanza rolls on as buyers snap up feeders Record sales of secondhand boxships show no sign of slowing as charter rates rise New IMO safety guidance issued for bauxite cargoes Eastern Pacific at Hyundai for boxships worth $400m Charterer of newbuildings not disclosed but liner companies are said to be seeking large vessels to stay competitive Cadiou takes BRS control from Jones Shipbroker boss remains chairman as he oversees leadership transition Chairman with unique style seeks orderly transition of power at BRS Tim Jones hands over chief executive role at broking house as digital age creates new challenges GTT vows to show openness on Mark V EDF guides owners to French tax lease model for newbuild Golar's FLNG unit Hilli Episeyo set for yard exit World's first LNG carrier to floating LNG unit conversion prepares to undergo final tests at anchor before heading to Cameroon October date earmarked to firm up Dynagas FSRU deal GTT rethinks containment design for GasLog LNG newbuild French designer finds variations in its insulation performance for its Mark V membrane-type system, prompting industry questions Special-purpose PSVs in 'sweet spot' for conversion Clarksons Platou mixing oil and wind for looming offshore upturn Too little investment means another 'perfect storm' is brewing but this time it may be in shipowners' favour Offshore rig and support vessel sectors on long road to recovery Analysts see signs that the worst is behind us, but the way forward will not be without obstacles Abe and Modi agree on project to improve Alang breakers' yards Japanese-funded programme aims to change the face of Indian shipbreaking Downturn causes huge rise in number of distressed seafarers Stalwart and Unibros join Greek-German S&P feast Pair of Marenave LR1s float into fleet of Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart Warning of rough waters after solid Tank result DD Shipping takes hit on bulker sale Mysterious buyer emerges amid dispute over kamsarmax duo Evripos returns to S&P market after five years Superyacht conversion in line for largest cruiseship yet Samsung sights first dry newbuilds since 1998 Demolition prices fall in Pakistan and Bangladesh Navigare snaps up ultramax to enter dry sector BW Dry Cargo enters cape market with $30m deal Purchase of SwissMarine duo takes asset player into new territory Retirement nowhere on radar for veteran Jones Shipowning carousel poses challenges for new chief executive Harvey's short spike shows changes Storm that ravaged US Gulf had a much different impact on products market than Katrina in 2005

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Panalpina acquires Interfresh Airfreight Handling Panalpina has acquired two perishable logistics companies this year. Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina wil... APMT Gothenburg to hire temporary workers for peak-time flexibility APM Terminals will utilize temporary workers to fill in the gaps during peak cargo seasons. Due to increasing cargo volumes, APM Terminals ... Port Miami posts record-breaking month for container volumes Port Miami broke container traffic records for the month of August. Port Miami handled 99,546 TEUs of containerized cargo in August 2017, 1... DHS temporarily waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Thursday morning approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act for ... OOCL christens fourth 21,413-TEU containership The latest vessel is a nearly identical sister of the OOCL Hong Kong, seen above. OOCL on Sept. 27 commemorated the christening of the OOCL... Hapag-Lloyd initiates capital increase following UASC merger Following the Hapag-Lloyd'd merger with ASC, finalized in May , the German ocean carrier will carry out a capital increase via a new share ... Panama Canal marks 2,000th Neopanamax vessel transit The COSCO Yantian containership on Sept. 26 became the 2,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Panama Canal, after traveling through the expa... Houston Ship Channel in need of dredging after Hurricane Harvey Port of Houston Authority port commission Chair Janiece Longoria on Tuesday stressed the importance of restoring and improving the Houston ... Trade Trends: NAFTA 2.0 The news cycle surrounding renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) changes like the weather, and forecasting the o...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Crude falls after early rally sparks selling pressure NYMEX November crude settled 58 cents lower at $51.56/b. ICE November Brent fell 49 cents to $57.41/b, off an intraday high of $58.65/b. CHINA DATA: Aug residual fuel imports rise 62% on month to 3-month high of 1.63 mil mt Demand of fuel oil from the bonded bunker sector has been more or less stable in recent months. Suez Canal announces 30-50% discount for vessels carying US LNG The announcement was made at the LNG Focus day of the Platts European Gas Summit in Rotterdam. ARA fuel oil stocks build on pause in arbitrage fixtures Currently the tally stands at 1.290 million mt. INTERVIEW: IMO sulfur cap rule to boost demand for bulk liquid storage Due in part to a spur in blending activity, where storage flexibility and fuel compatibility will be paramount. ULSFO bunker price soars to record level on strong futures market Ultra low sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has hit the highest assessed level since the S&P Global Platts assessment began in September 2015, supported by strong gains in futures over the last few weeks. External: Wired Bunkering BP ready to meet IMO new sulfur cap, no need to delay implementation The International Maritime Organization has stipulated a reduction in the maximum sulfur limit in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% from January 2020 onwards. FEATURE: China steams ahead with plans to make Zhoushan a bunkering hub But Singapore, Fujairah to remain dominant bunker hubs. Iraqi parliament votes to punish Kurdistan Regional Govt for vote Iran appears to have already begun complying with Iraqi demands. East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia The premium was last higher on July 7, when it hit $19.16/mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Ischia

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

Ibiza/Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

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

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

Munich/Brussels

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

SHIPPING

USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes

Washington

Consultation period launched until 7 July

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A slight decline of -1% expected in May

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

Hamburg/Monfalcone

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

PORTS

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

Washington

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

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

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

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

SAILING LIST

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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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