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BRIEFS

January 20, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
P&I clubs still making losses
LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite

Air and Land Transport

China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
Sydney Airport security under govt review
New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks

Features

KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
P&I clubs still making losses
LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite

Air and Land Transport

China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
Sydney Airport security under govt review
New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks

Features

KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
P&I clubs still making losses
LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite

Air and Land Transport

China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
Sydney Airport security under govt review
New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks

Features

KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Port Klang's 2003 box throughput up 6.6%
RIDING the wave of regional container growth Port Klang chalked up a 6.6 per cent rise in volumes for 2003 over the previous year, on the back of both rising local and transhipment volumes.
M'sian haulage groups agree to stop giving price rebates
TWO major haulage industry associations in Malaysia have put aside their differences to try and end a price war that saw haulage rates slashed by up to 40 per cent, the Malaysian Business Times reported.
P&I clubs still making losses
LLOYD's broker and P&I specialist HSBC Insurance Brokers warns that most P&I clubs are still making underwriting losses and relying on dwindling reserves, despite

Air and Land Transport

China Airlines posts 49% rise in Q4 earnings
CHINA Airlines, Taiwan's largest carrier, had a 49 per cent gain in fourth-quarter profit after demand for travel recovered from the Sars virus and exports of consumer electronic components increased.
United to recall up to 600 flight attendants
Northwest CEO's earlier denials were wrong
Sydney Airport security under govt review
New Samui airport may cost 600m baht
Japan Airlines cancels 120 flights for emergency checks

Features

KLM's loss may shrink to 5m euros
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the first European airline to release results for the three months through December, may report a smaller loss on cost cuts and improved demand for travel, according to a survey of analysts.

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
ExxonMobil Marine Fuels has promoted Singapore-based Asia Pacific general manager Yeo Ek-Thoe to manager of marketing and supply, EMMF Asia Pacific.

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Guangxi looking to woo foreign investors for highway projects USL ships makes timely maiden docking at Long Beach China announces Three Gorges vessel standards CLS rated 'Top' in survey Southern African trade predicted to grow 60pc Rickmers appoints Baron as director, adviser DHL granted phase 2 Cargo 2000 accreditation US DOT official to give keynote speech at airfreight conference Continental Airlines chief to retire

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APL, PIL & Zim in talks for tie-up - ...eyeing joint venture service between Australia & Asia Hong Kong proposes new container terminals Shanghai & Shenzhen now among world's top 4 ports Cosco Pacific's box volumes soar by 45 pc ECU-Line resumes service to Monrovia Hamburg Sud revises US/Asia services 9th Aframax crude carrier sails into GE Shipping fleet Auto components outsourcing to yield $ 1.3 bn by 2005 Exports of meat likely to touch 4-lakh tonne mark Indian corn has many takers in S-E Asia Iron ore exporters likely to raise prices from April P&O Ports-led consortium angling to develop box terminal, SEZ at Kulpi KoPT Chairman favours midstream handling of ships KoPT to commission Saugor facility in March CoPT holds talks with trade unions on int'l container transhipment terminal project Mini port becomes operational at Koodankulam Forex reserves surged by $ 1,513 million to cross $ 102-billion mark I-T Dept may reopen cases of deduction claims on export profits Tobacco farmers urge govt to ban entry of global cigarette brands Upasi asks govt to continue rubber export incentives in 10th Plan India, China to drive region's growth in 2004: UN report Shourie assures zero duty regime for electronics next year Govt to evaluate impact of trade liberalisation Delhi exporters' body demands more incentives Govt in favour of smaller SEZs Reserve Bank allows foreign companies to set up branches in SEZs Lok Sabha to pass interim Budget on Feb. 3 Inflation crosses 6-pc mark Singapore to open trade office in Mumbai to help investors IMC team to visit Australia and New Zealand next month

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Brazil: Barge service expanded at Salvador Rock numbers stimulate buyers Week-long bear run in Istanbul Rotterdam: Vopak fuel jetty out this week as work progresses Suez soft, Port Said back on track Brazilian market update Singapore aims higher again, off-spec may limit supply With the gyrations of prices last week and today, it is starting to look like the market has found an upper level for now, with 380cst butting against resistance when the price approaches $175 in the bunker market. Rotterdam firming again in line with crude

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JANUARY 19, 2004
7th International Transport Exhibition of Russia Romania receives major loan from World Bank Honold to distribute for Wap Alto Swift Transportation acquires remainder of Trans-Mex stock Qatar Airways launches new service to Africa and Philippines Cocoa bean exports from San Pedro down Peter Somers KLM's newly appointed CIO

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Rosneft to ship crude from Archangel Aker Kvaerner considering new split-up Change in dues in Swedish fairways

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Tankers almost offset CMB's dry bulk losses Record year for Marseilles Yang Ming rejigs US East Coast service Singapore exempts shipping loans from withholding tax EU and US "on verge" of Galileo

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Pratt & Whitney power for Skjold Royal Norwegian Navy picks all-gas-turbine system for its stealthy fast patrol boats Costa signs LOI for 112,000 gt cruise ship Euro 450 million newbuild to be delivered from Fincantieri in 2006 OSV order for Bollinger Two 191 ft boats for Cheramie family's L&M Botruc NCL does U.S.-flag ship shuffle Reflagged Norwegian Sky will become Pride of Aloha and take over itinerary of Pride of America

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Corps reports oil spill from The Dalles Dam transformer South Korean company relocating to Lacey, Washington NCL will use remodeled vessel to fill in for damaged newbuild Mt. Hood Chemical buying Port of Portland land American Airlines brings back surcharge to meet rising fuel costs

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Alstom arrests three Festival ships claiming payment default FRENCH shipbuilding group Alstom looks to have fallen prey for a second time to its past vendor financing practices after announcing yesterday that it was taking steps to repossess three Festival Cruises ships following a payments default by the cruise operator. Start-up First Ship Lease sets sights on deals worth $500m SEVERAL longer-term avenues, including an initial public offering or a merger with a larger commercial finance company active in transport, are expected to open up for the start-up First Ship Lease once its initial business plan comes to fruition, top officials from the firm have said. Huge demand sends suezmax rates to 20-year high SUEZMAX rates have jumped to 20-year highs as tanker owners see their share prices soaring with investors keen to grab their part of the profits. Search for 19 crew of capsized bulker NORWEGIAN coast guards were searching for 19 missing crew as Lloyd's List went to press yesterday after a German-owned bulk carrier capsized off Bergen, writes Jerry Frank. Canada box charge to hit European shippers EUROPEAN shippers face a new charge on containers bound for Canada from April, writes Janet Porter.

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Festival Cruises ships under arrest THREE Festival Cruises ships were arrested at separate ports last night. The Mistral was arrested in Marseilles, the European Vision in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, and the European Stars in Barcelona, where passengers were forced to disembark DFDS offloads more tonnage COPENHAGEN-based DFDS is continuing to dispose of old freight ferries with the sale of two small ships belonging to its Lithuanian subsidiary Lisco Baltic Service Svitzer boosts Mersey fleet SVITZER Marine will complete its '15M ($26.7M) upgrade of its UK tug fleet with the delivery of the Svitzer Bidston to Merseyside in February IRISL to find a home in Italy IRAN'S state shipping company IRISL is looking to establish a hub port in Italy, and a government official has visited Genoa with a view to negotiating a concession Security tie-up for Manila, Jakarta THE Philippines and Indonesia plan to set up direct contacts to increase ship and port security against regional terrorists Ridge rallies port users on security US Homeland Security secretary Tom Ridge wants the private sector to help fund increased security measures at Californian ports Ferguson wants Appledore workers Iran cancels Bandar Abbas tender Tirrenia ends Balkan services Aker quiet on refinancing plans Emden port closes to the public Superfast sells fourth ferry NCL's Aloha to cover Pride cruises Transhipment boxes boost Westport HMM boosted by China's oil imports Lloyd Werft blocks Pride news

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Shippers urge FMC decision on NVOs National Industrial Transportation League calls on agency to determine if it has the authority to grant non-vessel-operating common carriers the ability to enter confidential contracts. China weighs bonded zones revamp Government plans tax rebate changes to help spur foreign investment. Two dead as vessel capsizes off Norway Group protests New Orleans ship channel Choi to head Korean Air cargo FedEx breaks ground on N.C. hub N.J. towns take rail line fight to Washington U-Freight sets-up Sri Lanka operation RailAmerica sells Chile railroad stake World Airways, pilots in pact Browning to leave Customs LA ports mulling premium box-handling fees

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Asia/Australia trades head for more turmoil News of a proposed new APL/Zim/PIL consortium for the East Asia/Australia route has been followed by rumours of the implosion of the NAX group in the North Asia/Australia trade. Retailers boosting US East Coast links Retailers are pushing hard to improve connections with US East Coast (USEC) ports, seeking to ease the dominance of the West Coast, which retailers feel is congested and lacks competition. Blame flies over containers 'stranded' at Ipoh Cargo Terminal Canadian marine industry clarifies security demands Lane closures threaten Panama canal transits without reservation Chittagong Chamber: start operations at terminal to ease port pressure HK talks tough line on ISPS Private investment proposed for Pyeongtaek berths Portland fulfils November throughput promise

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Jebsen bulker tragedy Two dead but battle continues to try to rescue 18 other crewmen who may be trapped in hull. Alstom arrests Festival ships European cruise line hopeful of solution to financial crisis. EC to extend shipbuilding aid Temporary subsidies to be renewed for yards until 31 March 2005. Alstom yard orders collapse No new ship deals but power turbine orders keep group afloat. China tops $400 mark for scrap tanker Bangladesh buyers cut tax and duty, and India outlines new beaching guidelines. Lucey to chair FFABA New head of Baltic's Forward Freight Agreement Brokers' group says these are "exciting times." Buyer steps in for Stellamare Heavy-lift vessel that capsized in US port killing three crew will be sold by Dutch owner. Costa signs up at Fincantieri again Italian unit of Carnival seals deal for 112,000-gt cruiseship, its fifth at Italian yard. Fortum disposes of Vikla Newbuildings lead to elderly chemical carrier being sold to Poland. Blasco rebirth on the cards Former liner operator could be the vehicle for Ukrainian government to create national cargo fleet. Changes afoot at Aker Kvaerner Norwegian oil, gas and shipyard group mulls refinancing as rumours emerge of business spin-offs. New P&I club ready to sail Neil Bell launches South of England Club ahead of February renewal. NCL details Hawaiian cruiseship swap Delay to Pride of America newbuilding will run to months. DFDS sells two small ro-ros Dutch buyers snap up two sisterships controlled by Lisco Baltic Service arm. Interorient makes it seven at Mipo Cyprus owner returns to Korean shipbuilder for four more chemical tankers. CMB slides back into the black But bulker arm Bocimar turns in a loss despite roaring markets. Varun seeks LPG carriers Indian owner says elderly vessels need replacing, but newbuildings unlikely. Three dead after tanker blaze Chinese authorities rescue 12 other crew in incident onboard small vessel off Dalian. Ship sinks off Spain All crew rescued as 30-year old cargoship goes down off Bilbao in rough weather.

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JANUARY 19, 2004
Round-the-world container service commences Tanker profits boost CMB's results Teekay orders six tankers Continental sets transition plan Coyne Airways offers Baghdad service Boeing financing company looks to exit market A sea of red in Zanesville CORRECTION: FMC to discuss NCBFAA's petition on China U.S. officials reaffirm commitment to WTO agricultural trade goals Report: Stronger enforcement sought for U.S. trade agreements U.S. food groups develop origin labeling program for consumers Stallman re-elected president of American Farm Bureau Marine Terminals tests computer recovery plan

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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

SAILING LIST

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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

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DATABASE

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		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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