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BRIEFS
June 28, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA in talks with lines on berth joint ventures
    PSA Corporation says dedicated berth joint ventures with major shipping lines are viable in Singapore because alliances and consortiums now have sufficient volumes to justify their own facilities.
  • Ship with 2 tons of cocaine aboard arrives in France
Air and Land Transport
  • US House committee backs bill to arm 1,400 pilots
    THE US House Transportation Committee approved a compromise bill that would allow as many as 1,400 pilots to carry guns while flying commercial planes in an effort to deter terrorist attacks.
  • M'sia offers incentives to air cargo operators
  • Pork Chop gets the chop from Northwest
  • SriLankan Air to add A320 to fleet of eight
  • LOG Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA in talks with lines on berth joint ventures
    PSA Corporation says dedicated berth joint ventures with major shipping lines are viable in Singapore because alliances and consortiums now have sufficient volumes to justify their own facilities.
  • Ship with 2 tons of cocaine aboard arrives in France
Air and Land Transport
  • US House committee backs bill to arm 1,400 pilots
    THE US House Transportation Committee approved a compromise bill that would allow as many as 1,400 pilots to carry guns while flying commercial planes in an effort to deter terrorist attacks.
  • M'sia offers incentives to air cargo operators
  • Pork Chop gets the chop from Northwest
  • SriLankan Air to add A320 to fleet of eight
  • LOG Book

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL joins forces with Legend for China logistics services
  • ASI's New Jersey man joins Greybox Logistics
  • CSA launches independent cargo entity, plans new hub
  • FedEx surges in last quarter, unveils record year profit
  • STM electronics names Panalpina for two awards

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • Airborne buys French forwarder
    Airborne has assumed operations of its former service partner in France, Pagtrans SA, effective immediately. The new company will operate as Airborne Express France.
  • Union withdraws employment appeal P&O
    P&O said it welcomes the decision of the TUC to withdraw the complaint it lodged with the Employment Appeal Tribunal on behalf of P&O's European Works Council.
  • Teamsters with new proposal to UPS
    American union The Teamsters sent UPS a new, amended economic proposal.
  • Record profits Hapag-Lloyd parent
    Preussag AG, the German tourism group and parent of Hapag-Lloyd, changed its name to TUI AG.Tui AG also stated another record result.
  • Internal shift Evergreen in Rotterdam
    Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen is removing its operations from the home terminal of ECT in the port of Rotterdam to the Delat terminal.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Safmarine to introduce SIMAP shipping service from July 1 - Nhava Sheva to Americas direct
  • PSA's int'l advisory body to meet in Singapore today
  • Philippine millers reject Indian tender for wheat supply
  • Nepal wants to promote Indian investment
  • Sri Lanka seeks silk expertise
  • WTO to hear Indian case against US textiles rules
  • Goyal stresses need to cut costs & develop Major Ports as vibrant 'profit centres'
  • Ennore Port enjoys the fruit of privatisation
  • KCCI seeks handling cost cuts at NMPT
  • MbPT to scrap stevedoring system from November 1
  • Privatisation - 2 on hunger strike at JNPT
  • Kotak cites 3 key developments in logistics sector - CFBA Chairman Vijay Kumar Chhajer lists critical issues affecting shipping sector
  • KCCI draws AAI attention to huge air cargo potential in Mangalore
  • BIS working out finer details of quality certification for sugar exports soon
  • 'Mine safety' cess on coal under study
  • World Bank brings out handbook on economics of sound trade policy
  • MP govt reviewing Durum wheat export strategy
  • Panel reviewing hank yarn burden
  • Fieo welcomes RBI directive to banks to follow low interest regime
  • Rakesh Mohan to be new RBI Dy Governor - Bimal Jalan stays at RBI helm

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • Another refinery strike possible in Piraeus next week as workers object to privatisation
  • Loading set to resume at Agip refinery in Augusta, easing tight bunker avails
  • Mixed demand in Istanbul
  • Congestion clears in Poland
  • Tallinn MDO tight, avails OK in the Great Belt
  • St. Petersburg market update
  • EIA shows lower US stock draw than API
  • Singapore bunkers steady to firm after week of modest movements
  • Prices expected to fall in Japan
  • Fuel oil tight in Hong Kong, Taiwan avails OK
  • Rotterdam morning report from Marine Bunkering
  • Healthy demand observed in Vancouver
  • Seattle and Portland firmer this week, avails still tight

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • EU agrees strategy to counter unfair Korean shipbuilding practices
    The Council of the EU has approved a twin-track strategy to counter what it claims are unfair Korean practices in the shipbuilding sector.
  • G8 acts to enhance maritime security
    The G8 Summit meeting in Canada has issued a statement saying that the G8 will take a number of measures to enhance transportation security.
  • EnerSea in CNG ship alliance with HHI
    Houston-based EnerSea Transport LLC says it's created a "strategic maritime alliance" with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • Seattle Port Commissioners unanimously back Referendum 51
  • Coast to Coast Seafood purchased by New York firm
  • Seattle Propeller Club taps new officers/board members
  • Evergreen Marine sees 35 percent gain in profit for 2001
  • Port of Portland adds business tool to web site

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Jamieson gives London Greeks something to smile about
    LONDON'S maritime network - and especially its Greek shipowner community - will have been heartened by the latest comments from the British government about its review of the taxation of foreign entrepreneurs, writes Julian Bray.
  • Shipping security takes G8 limelight
    SHIPPING has stepped firmly on to the world stage in Canada, with leaders of the Group of Eight nations throwing their weight behind improving transport security as the repercussions of terrorism continue to be felt.
  • Wellington Re hits ground running
    WELLINGTON Re, the '448m ($654m) reinsurer established by Lloyd's venture Wellington Underwriting, is setting a hot pace in the market.
  • Sasebo chief arrested over fraud
    ARIFUMI Himeno, president of Sasebo Heavy, officially resigned from his post and was arrested on fraud charges yesterday, the same day the Japanese yard confirmed an order of eight capesize ships worth $270m.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • Island Cruises to tap Brazil
  • Panama offers hefty discounts
  • Plate Panamax loadings well down
  • Redeliveries drag Stolt lower
  • MOL to trim more liner fat
  • Black Sea to link regions
  • War premiums back on agenda
  • November target for strait talking
  • Berlin defies Brussels' aid delay
  • Spain accused in cabotage complaint
  • India to amend recruiting law
  • PSA talks strategy with lines
  • EU reintroduces yard subsidies
  • Korea bids to restore Taiwan links
  • Lang blasts failing flag states
  • Rome meets Italian owners' requests
  • Agulhas nears trapped Magdalena
  • IMO regional office goes to Manila
  • Canberra issues more permits
  • Korean yards target higher profits
  • Thailand port chief quits
  • Incat optimistic on sale
  • Cochin port boycott from July 1

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • TSA wants private sector's input as it formulates supply chain security plans
    The Transportation Security Administration wants to work with industry in developing supply chain security measures, according to the agency's director of cargo security. ' No West Coast deal soon, says ILA exec
  • War of words threatening West Coast labor talks as contract deadline looms
    While labor and port employers trade jabs, a benefits impasse is delaying negotiations on core technology issues.
  • Record boxes for U.S. railroads
    Rail operators loaded a record number of containers for the week ending June 22.
  • G8 nations endorse cargo security measures
  • Deal reached to keep Amtrak rolling
  • Steel imports feel Bush curbs
  • FedEx Freight hikes rates
  • Hutchison wants Shanghai stake
  • Motor carrier asks shippers to tighten security
  • Antwerp latest to join Customs box program
  • Danzas North America relocating HQ
  • Le Havre names finalists for Port 2000
  • Maritrans adopts 'poison pill'
  • Nilac signs IngredienTrade

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • ALZ va intensifier le transport par eau
    Le producteur limbourgeois d’acier inoxydable ALZ (Genk), faisant partie depuis mars de cette année de la compagnie fusionnée U&A (Ugine & ALZ) elle-même entité du groupe Arcelor, se trouve devant de grand défis: trouver une solution de qualité pour les nouvelles lignes d’importation et d’exportation résultant de la fusion et ce à un coût permettant de réaliser des économies par rapport au prix actuel. Le projet développé met l’accent sur le multimodal - la navigation fluviale devant jouer un rôle de taille - et les accords de service.
  • La Deutsche Bahn reste partisane d’une société ferroviaire intégrée
    Le récent plaidoyer de Mario Monti, le commissaire européen chargé des questions de concurrence, contre les “monopoles” ferroviaires et pour la séparation complète entre l’infrastructure et l’exploitation (voir LL du 23/5/2002) n’a pas fait que des heureux dans les états-majors des sociétés ferroviaires. Ainsi, Hartmut Mehdorn, le grand patron de la Deutsche Bahn, a rencontré la presse à Bruxelles pour marteler une fois de plus ses thèses bien connues sur les vertus d’une société ferroviaire intégrée.
  • Le trafic sur l’axe ABC a progressé en 2001
    “Malgré le ralentissement économique général, le trafic fluvial sur l’axe Anvers-Bruxelles-Charleroi a progressé de 1,29% à 9.452.441 tonnes en 2001”, a annoncé le tout nouveau président de la NV Zeekanaal et Watergebonden Grondbeheer Vlaanderen, Valère Vautmans, lors de la présentation du rapport annuel du gestionnaire flamand de voies d’eau. Pour l’année en cours, on a enregistré jusqu’ici une croissance de 2,5% par rapport à l’année dernière.
  • “Les agents maritimes doivent préserver leur indépendance informatique”
    Les agences maritimes auront de plus en plus besoin de logiciels intégrés dans les années à venir. C’est du moins l’avis de Herbert Frick, l’executive director de l’entreprise Softship (Hambourg), qui a ouvert une filiale à Anvers en début d’année.

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 27, 2002
  • France and Ireland in dock over PSC record
    EC taking the two countries to court over failure to meet minimum PSC inspection level.
  • Lang lambastes flag states
    Outgoing MAIB boss hits out at lack of independent accident investigations and investigative bodies.
  • Exmar names Excalibur
    And Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering marks its first LNG export ship.
  • Grounding delays CSL bulker
    An electrical blackout caused Cedarglen to touch bottom in St. Lawrence river Wednesday.
  • Ecuador may halt crude exports
    The state-owned oil firm declared force majeure on Oriente crude oil exports Thursday.
  • Hyundai signs up for CNG project
    Ambitious plan to develop fleet of innovative compressed gas carriers for smaller projects.
  • Work slowdown likely at US West Coast ports
    PMA accuses ITF of distributing inaccurate information from the ongoing labour talks.
  • CSDC turns to Dalian for tankers
    China Shipping Development Co lines up order for two 110,000-dwt ships at Chinese yard.
  • Revenues rise at Volgotanker
    Russian tanker giant sees cargo volumes grow by 19% in 2001.
  • Austal clinches monohull order
    Australian shipbuilder's US subsidiary wins second New York order in two months.
  • Former Sasebo chief arrested
    Arifumi Himeno and six others held in shipyard fraud swoop.
  • Bidder ups Trasmed price
    Acciona group raises stakes in battle for Spanish state ferry owner.
  • TUC drops P&O complaint
    Unions abandon move to refer ferry cuts to employment tribunal.
  • Safmarine moves India-US business in-house
    South African line leaves Indamex group to take slots with sister company Maersk Sealand.
  • Salvage chief hits headlines
    George Tsavliris faces big pay out over marriage that ran on to the rocks.
  • New boss for UK accident body
    Top navy officer named as new Chief Inspector of Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
  • Maritrans protects stockholders
    The firm is ensuring stockholders receive fair value for shares during unforeseen takeover.

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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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