BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 30, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate jumps 32.5pc to US$774/TEU, up 21.8pc to USWC Cosco Ports quarterly profit soars 84pc to US$69 million, revenue up 86pc Maersk Line to test autonomous vessel technology Duterte okays US$15.3 billion of airport, rail projects India's Hazira port handles 500,879 TEU in FY2017-18, up 20.7pc Abu Dhabi signs MoU to collaborate in China's Belt and Road CEVA to list on Swiss stock exchange in May Hapag-Lloyd makes first call at Prince Rupert on PS8 service Reefer boom: Oakland fruit & veg cargo soar 36pc in four years DP World's combined Q1 volume up 8.4pc to 17.6 million TEU Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service ScanReach to locate seamen in distress when lost at sea Air China quarterly profit up 66.3pc to US$10.4 million Lufthansa profit soars 97pc to US$78.7 million, sales up 12.7pc DHL Express expands NYC e-commerce capacity to meet demand

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Russian rail operator invests in rolling stock Turkish Cargo attends another airshow Hamburg's forwarders optimistic Canada and Turkey ratify HNS Dutch rail company leasing new traction New chairman for Hamburg trade association UPS notes faster growth in international segment Port of Prince Rupert in PS8 loop Wien Cont appoints second managing director ECS Group now MEA's GSA in Paris Rail alliance hauls 30% more freight Rhenus increases sales in Switzerland Dnata continuing services at Zurich airport 2017 - rough for MOL Two top shots for K Line Romanian locomotives for Swedish railfreight carrier

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APRIL 27, 2018
Weak tanker rates force CSET to post loss Box line Cosco Shipping sees 33% profits plunge in first quarter Cosco Shipping Devevelopment sees net profit plunge on higher costs Samsung Heavy Industries in the red as orders decline Vroon denies feeder sale is part of restructuring scheme Yemen's Red Sea Ports Corporation denies Hodeidah tankers detained Bureau Veritas marine revenues tumble by 14% in first quarter Grimaldi orders six lithium-battery hybrid ro-ros ABS pilots condition-based vessel surveys Ernst Russ eyes more feeder ship buys Korea Eximbank seeks white knight for Sungdong Room for simplification in shipping, says Maersk's Søren Skou Profits for NYK and "K" Line, ONE loss for MOL Singapore bunker firms form Zhejiang free trade zone joint venture Singapore extends MFM use to distillates bunker fuel from 2019 Former Hanjin Shipping CEO moves on at Korean Air Lines Sinokor eyes Newcastlemax quartet at Shanghai Waigaoqiao EPA's Pruitt grilled on Savannah harbour pilot boats

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APRIL 27, 2018
Spot rates rebound and carriers now need self-discipline before peak season Strong start for air freight market, but trade wars and fuel price cast a shadow Maersk CEO calls for an end to shipping subsidies Shippers unveil new initiative to strengthen supply chain in war against fakes Telephones and emails the main hurdles as shipping steams towards digitisation Amazon operating income nearly $2bn in Q1 - double what Wall Street expected Bolloré named in probe into lucrative African port contracts

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APRIL 27, 2018
Jonathan Guest to take helm at Harland and Wolff Prudential Capital and Crowley complete $100 million private placement VHF confusion and fatigue led to Dover Straits collision 2020 Bulkers Ltd opts to install scrubbers on newbuilds VIDEO: Ex Westpac Express now largest high speed ferry on Irish Sea New Zealand frigate starts upgrade at Canada's Victoria Shipyards Vryhof wins significant contracts for new anchoring solution

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APRIL 27, 2018
GasLog Partners sees LNG carrier shortage Four vessel acquisitions since May 2017 have resulted in six consecutive dividend increases Another world first for Dubai's post-oil plan Dubai makes no secret of its ambitions to be world leader on many fronts, and its latest maritime venture is... Japan could become an Asian LNG bunkering hub The world's largest LNG importer already has 40 LNG terminals on its coast Volume boost drives profits at Cosco Shipping Regional and emerging markets and terminal volumes from alliance partners swell Cosco's coffers Concordia's Ullman says IMO sulphur rules will benefit tankers Sweden-based tanker owner and operator sees positives from the low sulphur rules, not just in terms of potential increased scrapping... The Interview: Kenneth Lim The man tasked with turning Singapore into shipping's Silicon Valley believes that the industry has to embrace collaboration or face... Tsakos sells 20-year-old VLCC for scrapping New York-listed TEN joins VLCC scrapping frenzy this year by sending the oldest ship on its fleet for demolition Northwest Europe product tanker market lifted by shipments to US and Nigeria Gasoline floating storage tanks off the coast of Nigeria reduce tonnage supply, while US product exports hit record high Oman secures its future with SOHAR Oman's premier port is on an aggressive expansion journey which aims to help transform the sultanate's economy and provide a... SMW: Should Sino-US trade spat be a big shipping concern? The fear does not come from when things change, but from when people do not know whether it will change... K Line posts full-year net profit of $95m The company intends to shrink its exposure to the dry bulk segment Surging volumes drive up Cosco Shipping Ports' earnings CS Ports' volumes climbed 37.7% to 27.2m teu in the first quarter of 2018 SMW: Box ports struggle to accommodate carrier demands Cascading of container ships has left many ports unable to accommodate vessels allocated for intra-regional trade Grimaldi confirms order for six hybrid ro-ro vessels Agreement signed with Chinese yard for first of 12 eco-ships to be used on Mediterranean and Baltic routes Pakistani yards reopen for tanker scrapping The development is a welcome news for tanker owners because it will boost competition among shipbreakers, resulting in attractive prices... DP World reports 7.3% first-quarter volume growth Terminal operator sees volumes up across global portfolio in first quarter of 2018 Pollution at UK ports estimated to cost at least $188m per year Ro-ro vessels, bulk carriers and passenger ferries were among the heaviest polluters berthed at UK ports in 2016 ONE-related restructuring charges drag MOL to $446m loss Company projects profit of ¥30bn for current fiscal year NYK returns to profit In container shipping, it reported brisk traffic along transpacific routes SMW: Singapore agreements unveil digital agenda for the future Singapore Maritime Week spawned a series of agreements that link the city-state with European digital leaders. While short on detail... Baltic Exchange develops dry bulk recap tool The tool can maximise efficiency and accuracy in contract production Singapore extends bunkers' mandatory flow meters to distillates Around a third of the city state's bunker barges are estimated to be used for distillates

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APRIL 27, 2018
Santos customs officers' strike intensifies, causing longer cargo delays Montreal to extend gates in bid to curb congestion Trans-Pac spot rate jump: One-off or early peak season? US shippers explore LTL, rail due to US truckload tightness Long Beach pursues chassis support yard to boost fluidity Japanese carriers enter ONE with global growth, muted Asia-US gains Russia countersanctions fee to hit US, Europe air cargo shippers

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APRIL 27, 2018
Seacor Marine adds two board members New York-listed offshore vessel owner adds expertise in finance and energy with new additions. Another VLCC test completed in US Gulf Test run for loading of super tankers comes as US crude exports hit a new record. Royal Caribbean warming up to Cuba Richard Fain-led cruise major almost doubled capacity to the island group for 2018. Samudera to focus more on drybulk sector Diversified Indonesian owner expects its boxship segment to be 'challenging.' Moody's lowers Dynagas outlook to negative London-based ratings agency downgrades the Tony Lauritzen-led partnership as $250m in debt is set to mature in late 2019. Lego family fund confirms plan to exit non-brick ships A fund controlled by the descendants of the Lego Group's founder is planing to exit shipping. Danish investment company Kirk Kapital said in an annual report that shipping is now a discontinued activity as it looks for an "opportune time" to dispose of its product tanker fleet. Outright ship purchase a first for Kirk family The company which was set up in 2007 to manage the wealth of members of Enesel linked to VLCC sale Lemos company said to have offloaded 2007-built tanker. Diana sees better rate on panamax hire Athens-based shipping company charters out vessel at 150% improvement over previous rate. Moby Lines lands a whale of a profit Italian ro-pax group pushes up 2017 earnings on higher revenue. Havila extends PSV deal with Maersk Oil Norwegian owner keeps Havila Clipper in work for another two months. GasLog Partners posts biggest quarterly profit US partnership boosted by interest rate swaps as revenue remains stable. Chandris scraps veteran aframax Greek owner offloads tanker for $6.3m to recyclers. Kyklades Maritime takes VLCC orderbook to eight Greek shipowner's comeback to the sector has extended with two more newbuildings. Scandlines posts best-ever profit Baltic ferry operator boosts earnings with expanded capacity. Cocaine found in box on Schulte ship Nine tonnes of drugs hidden on board vessel searched by Spanish customs. Grimaldi inks $400m deal with Jinling Grimaldi inks order for first in a series of hybrid ro-ro vessels Attica wins go-ahead for HSW takeover Greek competition watchdog allows big ferry merger, but wrests some concessions. Radio mix-up and fatigue blamed for tanker, bulker clash Confusing bridge conversation and a tired master led to smash in Dover Strait. NS United pushes up annual earnings Japanese bulker owner enjoyed stronger 12 months - with more to come next year. Samsung Heavy falls back into the red First quarter operating figures not as bad as analysts' estimates however. Egypt orders 10 dredgers, workboats at IHC Dutch yard scoops big deal for cutter suction ships. Maersk AHTS to help harvest seabed metals Maersk Launcher heading to Pacific to work for Canada's DeepGreen. IMRF calls for bravery awards nominations International rescue federation wants to recognise those who have saved lives at sea. K Line reverses year ago loss to return to profit However, the smallest of Japan's 'big three' cuts dividend in an effort to preserve cash Boxships and bulk helps drive NYK's return to profit Japan's largest public owner reverses year-ago-loss on the back of improved market conditions. ONE costs push MOL to $446m loss in 2017 Spin-off of containership operation into Ocean Network Express takes its toll at Japanese shipowner. Singapore to expand MFM to low-sulphur fuels Mass flow metering to be made mandatory for distillate bunker fuels from 1 July 2019.

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APRIL 27, 2018
Port Canaveral demolition begins Canaveral Port Authority and its cruise partner will invest approximately $150 million in building and equipping a new two-story 188,000-sq... Port to negotiate with Oakland A's for ballpark site Oakland A's officials have indicated that the port's waterfront location is one of two sites they're considering for a new home.... Union Pacific partners with National Park Foundation Union Pacific on Friday announced a new commitment to help preserve our nation's unique and inspiring spaces with its multiyear, $3 million... Skou: Government subsidies distorting shipping markets Every now and then, an executive comes along and says exactly what analysts and even casual observers have been saying for years. At a mar... IP practices in Canada, Colombia among world's worst Countries tabbed by the United States as maintaining the worst intellectual property rights (IPR) regimes should consider concerns outlined... Heartland Express drives up revenues in Q1 Heartland Express posted a net income of $13.4 million for the first quarter of 2018, and despite the favorable impacts related to the Tax ... Old Dominion moves up a gear in Q1 Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.'s net income for the first quarter of 2018 soared 66.2 percent year-over-year to $109.3 million as it manage... U.S. GDP growth sputters in Q1 United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.3 percent i... ONE carriers post choppy FY 2017 results Japan's three largest ocean carriers - Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha L...

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APRIL 27, 2018
With spare capacity in reserve, Saudi Arabia stands to gain from Iran sanctions Saudi Arabia will be handed a golden opportunity to seize oil market share if US President Donald Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran. Crude futures consolidating near three-year highs Crude futures dipped Friday, but remain just off three-year highs reached this week supported by continued geopolitical risk, despite a significant political thaw overnight on the Korean peninsula. Sinanju greets MGO MFM rollout with Singapore's 1st dual-metered bunker barge Will retrofit half its fleet with meters for MGO deliveries, while some will have two meters. ARA fuel oil stocks up 3% on week as VLCC loaded to go east: PJK Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region rose 3% on the week to 1,169,000 mt as of Wednesday, latest data from PJK Consulting showed Friday, with the European market remaining well supplied. Tankers in excess supply but trade growth set to drive demand: Clarksons Excess supply of tankers is currently adding to the downward pressure on the freight rates but demand is strong, fueled by an economic upswing and rise in global trade, Clarksons Research Managing Director Stephen Gordon said this week. Vessels forced to de-bunker after receiving off-spec bunker fuel in Singapore Sources estimate about 20,000 mt of bunker fuel were off-spec. HK bunker activity increases as Singapore sellers grapple with issues Pickup in activity in Hong Kong comes after spot demand earlier in April had been sluggish. Asian oil importers ready to sail through Iran sanctions storm Major Asian oil companies were well-positioned to seek alternatives. Oiltanking to reduce tug boat charges at Indonesia's Karimun terminal from May 1 Starting May 1, the tug charges for Medium Range-sized vessels will see the sharpest reduction by nearly 50% from the current indicative rate of around $16,400/grt. Singapore mandates MFM for distillate bunker delivery, readies industry for 2020 sulfur cap "The industry has given positive feedback on the mandatory use of MFM for MFO," MPA Assistant Chief Executive (Operations) M Segar said. Japan-bound VLCC laden with Brazilian crude likely looking for home: sources Baltic Glory was diverted from China because of an oversupply of crude there. TANKERS: Scorpio plans $334 mil liquidity injection after $31.8 mil Q1 net loss The company expects to announce all the credit facilities in May and June, when these transactions have been definitively approved, it said.

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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

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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