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BRIEFS
April 11, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Batam ports seeking transhipment roles
    ADDING to the regional port competition, Indonesia has announced plans to turn three existing ports on Batam island into transhipment hubs in a bid to 'lessen the dependence on Singapore'.
  • PSA will not be drawn into a price war to keep customers
  • GlobalSantaFe sees merger savings higher than planned
  • Mitsubishi in e-logistics deal
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ doesn't need NZ$1.7b to survive: govt
    THE government yesterday dismissed reports Air New Zealand needs a further NZ$670 million, on top of the NZ$1.035 billion already committed, to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Boeing, Siemens unit eye US$4b deal
  • FAA orders action on some Airbus planes
  • JAL, ANA offer World Cup discounts
  • ANA to tie up with two China airlines
  • Hawker to help develop Sonic Cruiser
Features
  • Expanding to stay ahead
    CREEPING between the jungle and crowds of eager tourists, the oil tanker slides along a ribbon of murky water in the Panama Canal.

Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai transpacific newbuild deployment almost complete
  • Yangtze mouth navigability boosts Shanghai Port
  • OOCL, Wan Hai enhance China/Middle East service
  • Haffa elects Mok chairman for 2002/2003
  • PSA Singapore achieves highest throughput In 17 months
  • Establishment of MOL (Chile)
  • Jardine Logistics moves Heathrow office
  • DOT approves antitrust immunity for United and bmi
  • Air Canada starts non-stop flights to Madrid

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Result Danzas up 40 percent
    The Danzas Group in Switzerland, logistics pillar of Deutsche Post World Net, improved its performance in 2001. Net sales rose by 10.4 percent to 9.153 billion euro. Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (Ebitda) rose from 113 million to 159 million euro in 2001, an improvement of 40.7 percent.
  • Roadway first quarter down
    Roadway Corp. reported that revenues for its first quarter, which ended March 23, 2002, were $637 million, down 2 per cent when compared to revenues of $650 million for the first quarter of 2001.
  • Still aircraft inspection problems
    The US government's program to oversee airline safety is plagued by poor training, inconsistent management and inadequate analysis of the data it collects, a report obtained by USA Today stated.
  • European customs system slowly coming
    By the end of June all Dutch customs offices must be connected to the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS), known in short as Transit.
  • Cathay sees slow recovery
    Cathay Pacific Airways plans to bring some of its mothballed aircraft back into service by mid-year as it gradually restores services cut after September 11, but it does not see a full recovery in air travel until next year.
  • United Airlines Cargo fuel surcharge
    The Cargo Division of United Airlines announced for all domestic and international shipments tendered on or after April 19, 2002, a fuel surcharge will be assessed to offset escalating costs of jet fuel.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd/LNL jointly launch improved direct E./S. Africa service - Transit time to be faster
  • SCI mulling two new direct box services with partners - Far East/China ex-Chennai, Africa/Gulf ex-JNP
  • Auto-parts trade aims at 25 pc rise in exports
  • Malaysia, India sign contracts involving $ 1.32bn
  • Diamond traders set up base in China
  • Anti-dumping duty mooted on battery imports
  • 7,000 tonnes of rubber exported
  • Good scope for drug exports to LatAm countries
  • Oilmeal exporters seek transport subsidy
  • Gopalpur port works to begin in May
  • Tuticorin Port surpasses MoS target in 2001-02 - Handles 13.02 million tonnes H Container traffic up by 36 pc
  • NSICT notches up new record in container handling - Registers 153.5 moves per ship hour
  • Sanath Nagar ICD posts impressive 23 pc growth in box traffic during 2001-02
  • Another Jet Air flight on Delhi-Mumbai route
  • Duty drawback rates for garment exporters will be fixed by June, indicates Mohapatra
  • ADB envisages 6 pc growth rate for India
  • Good scope for expanding trade with South Africa envisaged
  • Forex reserves exceed $ 54 bn
  • Fresh govt bid to revive textile industry
  • CMIE puts GDP growth at 4.5 pc
  • Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications
  • IMC organises interactive meet with Customs' chief
  • Indo-Brazil trade body formed
  • Trade mission leaving for Australia on Saturday

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Oil little changed as bearish AIs are counteracted by current bullish factors
  • Montreal and Halifax market report
  • Strong demand in steady US East Coast market
  • Chile market report from PMC
  • Steady prices in the Arab Gulf after last week's gains
  • African market report from GAC
  • African East and West coast price update
  • Tight avails prevail in Egypt, Suez awaits resupply
  • Rotterdam morning market report
  • EIA cuts oil demand growth forecast
  • US senator wants ban on imports of Iraqi oil
  • Big gains in Jeddah, moderate Dammam gains from tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • New World Alliance to bring 9th transpacific service back
  • Danzas' Intercontinental and logistics arms record double-digit growth
  • Alameda Corridor ready for service on April 15
  • Georgia Ports Authority sees rise in tonnage throughput
  • Stinnes and Cargo Express International open new base in Pakistan
  • CP Ships participates in transatlantic rationalisation
  • UPS opens new intra-Asia hub in the Philippines
  • Ryder Systems Inc. wins new contract from Wheatland Tube Company
  • Lykes Lines voted best carrier to Africa
  • Indian Airlines makes Airbus choice

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Telenor makes Inmarsat Fleet service available
    Telenor Satellite Services announced today that Inmarsat's new Fleet service is now available to customers globally.
  • Box lines cut string
    CP Ships and its partners in the Grand Alliance have reached agreement with Cosco, K Line and Yang Ming to form the Atlantic Space Charter Agreement.
  • Klaveness takes over Maersk Bulk geared Panamax activities
    A.P. Møller is looking to reduce its exposure in the dry bulk sector,

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland looks at tighter budget
  • Columbus Line boosting Latin America to Asia service
  • Ivar's opening Seattle Maritime Festival with new salmon torch relay race
  • Port of Bellingham helps fund economic analysis of local economy
  • Port of Olympia gearing up for annual chowder/boatswap event

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O Princess targets 'dress-down Friday' generation
    P&O Princess Cruises is upgrading several ships, bringing new ones into service, and introducing a fourth brand designed specifically for the UK market as part of a major expansion programme unveiled yesterday, writes Janet Porter.
  • Asian lines pull five boxships off Atlantic
    FIVE boxships are to be pulled off the North Atlantic as part of a concerted effort by four Asian container lines to remove surplus capacity and cut costs.
  • Lloyd's fears for its ratings as new look at accounts reveals loss of $4.43bn
    LLOYD'S faces a fight to shore up its credibility after unveiling more disappointing financial results, including for the first time what it would be reporting if it produced its accounts in the way a 'normal' insurance business does. Likely outcome on that basis for 2001 was a huge loss of £3.11bn ($4.43bn).

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Venezuela oil major assures clients
  • Further Caribbean consolidation
  • Klaveness takes over Maersk bulkers
  • US tightens visitor conditions
  • Euro-builders 'are still smiling'
  • Japanese frustrated by deadlock
  • Iraqi oil move may hit South Africa
  • Zimbabwe appeals to Libya for oil
  • US firm on Chinese steel concerns
  • Senate moves on port security
  • Honduras fines non-reporting bulker
  • Cheju open registry gets first ship
  • Iscomar breaks Trasmed monopoly
  • P&O launches Ocean Village
  • Ashdod surcharge angers shippers
  • SCI plans new liner services
  • Lines pull Atlantic string
  • Halim Mazmin swoops on GMV
  • FMC charges HK forwarder
  • New merger murmurs in Greece
  • Bourbon to build port in Vietnam
  • Tasmania to aid ferry purchase
  • Cotunav rethinks liner link
  • Repairs force cruise cancellations
  • Tankers in Venezuela still held up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Cargo up at Port of NY/NJ in 2001
    The port handled 19.8 million metric tons of general cargo as containers, bulk and breakbulk freight all showed gains.
  • Trans-Atlantic lines pull capacity
    Major carriers have reached a new space-sharing agreement that will result in one weekly string of ships being withdrawn from the trade. Weblog: Malaysian port next great transport hub
  • India line plans direct China service
    Shipping Corp. of India is planning to launch a new direct service from Chennai to north China ports, a company source said.
  • Carriers want PSA to cut Singapore handling fees
  • Companies fighting Port of Houston's pipe appeal
  • Krauter nominated for Port Everglades post
  • Railcar builder Greenbrier sees 2Q loss
  • Bangkok will speed cargo entry
  • UPS opens Malmo air service
  • Beijing hub gets $160M loan
  • Daewoo wins $80M product tanker order
  • Volume, wages declined at West Coast ports
  • Tropical acquires Tecmarine Caribe services

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 10, 2002
  • Cruise stock seen buoyant
    Expected higher consumer spending boosts Carnival shares by $1.26.
  • Millenium Seacarriers to retain auditors
    US Bankruptcy Court has to approve the appointment of Deloitte & Touche.
  • Liberty seeks waiver transfer
    This may be the last of cargo preferential act waiver transfer applications.
  • Norden bulks up at Oshima
    Danish owner signs for handymax in Japan after selling Nord Cecilie.
  • Bidders close on Enron LNG ships
    Market waits to see how charter periods and rates will compare with original deals.
  • Lithuania moves ahead with two shipping sell-offs
    Advisor sought to manage sale of reefer owner Klaipeda Transport and tramp outfit Lithuanian Shipping.
  • OMI elects new director
    Philip Shapiro is president and CEO of Liberty Maritime Corporation.
  • Klaveness gears up with AP Moller
    Bulkhandling pool set for growth from takeover of Maersk's geared bulkers.
  • USM signs with MarineProvider
    E-procurement service adds Hong Kong ship manager to client list including OMI, AP Moller and Golar LNG.
  • Box carriers cut capacity on Atlantic trades
    Grand Alliance, CP Ships reach agreement with Cosco, K Line and Yang Ming group.
  • P&O Princess juggles UK fleet
    Cruise operator redeploys ships to launch new brand targeted at "dress-down" market.
  • Daewoo wins aframax deal
    Unique Shipping splashes out $80m for two expensive tankers.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
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