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16 June 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 15, 2018

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Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage' ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1 US implements new air cargo security requirements Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

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JUNE 14, 2018
Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1 MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019 Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

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Growing importance Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks Mexicans to serve Madrid more often Evergreen & partners launch CAE service Ports of Indiana names new CEO Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol Fresh capital for MPCC Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 14, 2018
Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

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JUNE 14, 2018
Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

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JUNE 14, 2018
MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List" Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

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JUNE 14, 2018
International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it... Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also... ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to... APL launches new Asia services New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has... US to decide on China tariffs President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's... Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap Daily Briefing Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short \| Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive... Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of... Crew member killed in tanker explosion Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

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JUNE 14, 2018
LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

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JUNE 14, 2018
Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners. Seaways set to surprise New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week. Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified' Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges. For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York? What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet Vroon offloads third product tanker Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea' Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle' Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'? Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale' Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

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JUNE 14, 2018
Is container shipping industry boxed in? During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ... HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari... Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port... How to be shipper of choice in carrier market As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge... DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry... SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca... European shippers protest bunker surcharges The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch... Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A... Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

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JUNE 14, 2018
FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output. ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period. TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months. Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said. Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday. Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V. FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said. Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said. OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December. Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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