BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

New ballast rules could create $10b tech market
NEW, stricter rules for the treatment and decontamination of ballast water are expected to spawn a $10 billion market for treatment technologies in the next 10 years.
Stable rates boost global trade: lines
THE relative stability in container freight rates has been a driving force behind the growth in global trade, the head of a European liner association said recently.

Air and Land Transport

New blow to US$23.5b Boeing tanker deal
THE US Air Force has no pressing need to start phasing out its refueling planes, a Pentagon-commissioned report made available on Wednesday said, in a fresh blow to a stalled US$23.5 billion Boeing Co tanker deal.
Gulf Air may miss profit target because of rising fuel costs
Thailand's first subway completes trial run
Japanese firms to bid for China bullet train project

Admiralty Casebook

Insurer not liable for cargo not properly packed: court
THE insurer of a large transformer that was damaged during a voyage from the UK to Malaysia has successfully argued that it was not liable under a marine insurance policy as the cargo was not properly packed or prepared for the voyage.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

New ballast rules could create $10b tech market
NEW, stricter rules for the treatment and decontamination of ballast water are expected to spawn a $10 billion market for treatment technologies in the next 10 years.
Stable rates boost global trade: lines
THE relative stability in container freight rates has been a driving force behind the growth in global trade, the head of a European liner association said recently.

Air and Land Transport

New blow to US$23.5b Boeing tanker deal
THE US Air Force has no pressing need to start phasing out its refueling planes, a Pentagon-commissioned report made available on Wednesday said, in a fresh blow to a stalled US$23.5 billion Boeing Co tanker deal.
Gulf Air may miss profit target because of rising fuel costs
Thailand's first subway completes trial run
Japanese firms to bid for China bullet train project

Admiralty Casebook

Insurer not liable for cargo not properly packed: court
THE insurer of a large transformer that was damaged during a voyage from the UK to Malaysia has successfully argued that it was not liable under a marine insurance policy as the cargo was not properly packed or prepared for the voyage.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

New ballast rules could create $10b tech market
NEW, stricter rules for the treatment and decontamination of ballast water are expected to spawn a $10 billion market for treatment technologies in the next 10 years.
Stable rates boost global trade: lines
THE relative stability in container freight rates has been a driving force behind the growth in global trade, the head of a European liner association said recently.

Air and Land Transport

New blow to US$23.5b Boeing tanker deal
THE US Air Force has no pressing need to start phasing out its refueling planes, a Pentagon-commissioned report made available on Wednesday said, in a fresh blow to a stalled US$23.5 billion Boeing Co tanker deal.
Gulf Air may miss profit target because of rising fuel costs
Thailand's first subway completes trial run
Japanese firms to bid for China bullet train project

Admiralty Casebook

Insurer not liable for cargo not properly packed: court
THE insurer of a large transformer that was damaged during a voyage from the UK to Malaysia has successfully argued that it was not liable under a marine insurance policy as the cargo was not properly packed or prepared for the voyage.

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SCT welcomes FES service MOL to launch third China-Australia loop US gets approval from Panama to search suspicious vessels Stonecutters Bridge to provide direct access to Kwai Chung terminals Port Klang scanners aid Malaysian Customs efforts ProLogis, NYK to build distribution facility in Hamburg Target names Maersk Logistics `Consolidator of the Year' Airlines increase fuel surcharges from Hong Kong airport China Airlines to offer Taipei-Seattle-Houston service DHL unveils `China Domestic' service Changi Airport voted best in Asia

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Mercator Lines to acquire used VLCC Haldia, Kolkata-bound import cargoes to be transhipped at VCT - With INDFEX 2 calling direct at the terminal... PTP sets new world record in berth productivity on vessel AP Moller Dollar surge cheers exporters Eastern region leather exports rise by 6.3 pc in 2003-04 Paradip Port exceeds cargo throughput target set for April Govt asks non-Major Ports to charter Indian dredging vessels Kuwait port security tightened after threats Port Pipavav acquires 3 quay gantry cranes Techno-economic proposals on Vizhinjam box terminal invited Emirates Airline adjudged '2003 Airline of the Year' K&N MD rules out wide swings in sea freight rates Evergreen India Pvt. Ltd formally launched in India Export growth target may be fixed at modest 12 pc for 2004-05 Knitwear sector expresses confidence in quota-free regime Adding spice to export quality Monsoon to drop in on time UK P&I posts $ 40-m surplus Target Corp names Maersk Logistics "Consolidator of the Year" once again

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MAY 13, 2004
Singapore market divided on whether prices have peaked Fuel oil prices reached a new high in Singapore's bunker market today, although it was a 13-month peak rather than crude's 13-year peak. Tokyo Bay maintains high price levels Indications in Tokyo Bay remained little changed today, with numbers for IFO grades still well above $210 per metric tonne (pmt) for the seventh day running Swelling stocks undermine Asian fuel oil values Singapore's stocks of residual fuels at seven month high as Chinese fuel oil buyers fail to return and arbitrage influx continues. Cargo rises nullify Italian demand EU's newest suppliers hit by inspection delays Hold-ups to implementation of EU tax exemption procedure could lead to marine fuel supply shortages for new member states, warn suppliers. High resupply cost seen as factor in tighter avails Suppliers in the US Gulf and East Coast markets think this is not the right time to go 'long' on product, thus perpetuating tight avails. Rotterdam still on the firm side this morning

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The International Transport Journal's Air Freight Forum in Cologne Austria and Italy finally to build Brenner Tunnel DHL is official logistic partner of Formula OneTM ICA to launch second Romania ro-mo Lufthansa Cargo founds JV with Shenzhen Airport Company Ltd Flemish ports profit from shortsea shipping traffic CER: New Deputy Executive Director

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MAY 13, 2004
Owners worry ports not ready for ISPS Poor Q1 dampens Farstad's 2004 hopes MOL's China-Australia service Precious tops Thai medium size companies survey Labroy sees 48% jump in Q1 pre-tax profit

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MAY 13, 2004
Delays for DD(X) and LCS? House Armed Services Committee's reservations reflected in changes to Defense Authorization Bill BIMCO opposes bulker double skin proposal Premature to accept a mandate before IACS rules appear

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MAY 13, 2004
Bellingham Port Commission eyes eminent domain right for lagoon Port of Olympia taps Rudolph as new airport director WSF offers armed forces walkons free passage to Bremerton parade zStudy finds Portland Airport pumps billions into regional economy Corps crews report leak of half cup of hydraulic oil

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Rickmers ready for major heavylift order after success of Pearl String BERTRAM Rickmers is close to ordering 12 heavylift multipurpose ships after the successful introduction of Rickmers-Linie's unique Pearl String service. Investment in ports key to berth control RICKMERS-Linie may be prepared to put money into port facilities in order to ensure berths are available to handle non-containerised cargoes, writes Janet Porter . Hard fact of a softening insurance market NOW brokers have confirmed that the insurance market is softening. British IMO team rejects bulker double hull critics A REBUTTAL of plans to block making post-2007 bulkers double skinned emerged yesterday as the British delegation to the International Maritime Organisation questioned criticisms levelled at the formal safety assessments that prompted the decision. Market fears spur China Shipping to rethink plans A SERIES of presentations to institutional investors around the world planned by China Shipping Container Lines has been postponed because of stock market jitters.

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MAY 13, 2004
US Navy taking the best seafarers SHIP operators seeking to take on US-licensed merchant seafarers may soon find that they have been beaten to the best candidates by the US Navy No relief for US refinery shortage EXPORTERS hoping the US will expand its refinery capacity have little to look forward to, according to US oil industry representatives testifying before Congress yesterday Rickmers could invest in Genoa BERTRAM Rickmers has offered to invest in port facilities at Genoa if that became necessary to secure the future of Rickmers Linie's fortnightly calls Algoma sharply higher in quarter ALGOMA Central Corp, the Great Lakes operator, posted a profit of C$4.3M ($3M) in the first quarter, up sharply from C$215,000 for the same period a year earlier Hutchison confirms Bathside plans HUTCHISON Ports Holdings has no plans to use automated equipment at Felixstowe or the proposed Bathside Bay terminal at Harwich Paranagua in port probe A FEDERAL investigation is underway in Paranagua, Brazil this week into 'irregularities' at the port Nenaco struggling to repay debt Alaska cruise hits ice Wanted: marine claims professionals NOL posts massive rise in 1Q profit MOL posts healthy fiscal 2003 Indian election blow for shipping Singapore weighs LNG option Sea Containers reveals ferry talks Owners express ISPS concerns

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MAY 13, 2004
Customs rolls back 'shipper' definition Agency agrees to traditional terminology for bills of lading, ending spat that delayed new electronic filing rules. Higher rates push up NOL profit Neptune Orient Lines Ltd.posted a sevenfold increase in first quarter net profit on higher freight rates and increased cargo volumes. Hapag-Lloyd earnings rise Union Pacific detours trains around New Orleans congestion SSA cited for truck waits in Oakland FedEx, UPS lose Astar appeal Norasia sets China-U.S. service House panel approves Postal Service reform U.S. to sign C. American trade deal Bill expands Coast Guard land authority Zoellick optimistic for WTO frameworks Waterways in desperate straits: Report Tropical expands Turks and Caicos service

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MAY 13, 2004
Shippers welcome China steel price drop China's efforts to cool its overheating economy has seen steel prices fall about 17% over the past six weeks, but the level remains 30% higher than last year. Titanic NOL earnings will lead to Titan order APL will follow the lead of its alliance partner MOL and order super-post panamax vessels the company said in Singapore today. Hanjin's container index rises for the first time this year Taiyoung to launch North China/Busan service 'In the zone', DB cuts deficit and piles on the revenues Zhangzhou China Merchants Port achieves historical volume growth Defeat for BJP could end Indian privatisation projects K Line triples net income

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MAY 13, 2004
Alaskan ferry still stuck Salvors drafting plan after tides frustrate fuel offloading. Exxon Valdez spill back in court Fifteen years after the Prince William Sound spill judge rules that an oily mess is not debris. BIMCO nixes double-hull mandate Ownership group believes bulk carrier initiative 'has to be stopped' as IMO takes up issue. TK rings a bell The biggest of public tanker companies visits Wall Street to open Thursday trading on NYSE. Caspian cargo coup Azerbaijan's Caspian Shipping boosts volumes by 17% in first four months of 2004. Transfield-chartered OBO held Port state control inspectors detained 14 ships last month. Tarquin fleet sale upheld Condition of vessels sparks court room battle over $161m deal to sell eleven LPG carriers. MOL income rockets Japanese owner Mitsui OSK Lines is bullish on liner and bulker trades this year. NOL rides the recovery Singapore national flag carrier sees first quarter net profits increase eight-fold. Iino's earnings eroded Japanese VLCC owner posted lower profits in the year to 31 March. K Line profit almost triples Japanese owning giant rides high on Asia trade boom. Alaskan cruise ship hits ice Another incident in the waters off the US' most north westerly state. Mona Lisa takes mudbath German cruiseship temporarily grounded outside Venice. Daiichi back on track Japanese bulker and tanker owner returned to profit in year to 31 March. NYK opens in Korea New sole agency company formed in Seoul to handle Japanese owner's bulk business. Labroy sees record earnings Shipbuilding and shipping both contribute to help lift profits 40% at Singapore listed firm. Hapag-Lloyd hits the heights German container line's profit is high point of tourism parent TUI's poor first quarter. Jo can defer cash blow Feds spread $19.5m fine over five-year probation period, agree not to target current executives as price-fixing probe continues. H&W shareholders revolt Minority investors in Belfast yard protest over shares they cannot sell. Royal Olympic gets small Embattled cruise line applies for "small cap" status to prevent Nasdaq de-listing. LPG carrier refloated Salvors manage to refloat Panamanian-flagged gas carrier after it grounds off the Philippines. TFDS tumbles further First quarter woe worsens with bigger losses at Norwegian ferry owner. Izar stung for $366m by EC Spanish shipbuilder under threat after being ordered to repay illegal state aid.

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MAY 13, 2004
MOL, "K" Line double annual operating profits NOL lifts 1st-quarter profits with stronger container result Security bill grants more powers to U.S. Coast Guard U.S. gains authority to search Panamanian ships for weapons Norasia, Wan Hai, CMA CGM confirm launch of China/California service House committee endorses bill to prevent missile attacks on airliners Lufthansa narrows first quarter operating loss UPS to help companies discard electronics Pacer Cartage selects Trinium operating software U.S. posts record trade deficit U.S., EU confer on anti-terror strategy Schenker to open logistics centers in Shanghai, Beijing

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MAY 13, 2004
Shell wants to drill in Barents Sea Shell wants to resume drilling in the Barents Sea, in particular off the coast of East Finnmark, according head of ... New ro-ro-service Finland-Russia The TransRussiaExpress ro-ro-service from L'beck to St Petersburg via Sassnitz and Baltijsk has been extended with one eastbound ... Tanker suspected of sinking of fishing vessel SSG has learned that a product tanker now is suspected to have collided with the Latvian fishing vessel "Astrida", south ...

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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

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

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

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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