BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 26, 2005

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*Shipping News* Strong Asia box traffic boosts K&N profit 46% GLOBAL logistics company Kuehne & Nagel International, the world's largest sea-freight shipper, said first quarter profit rose 46 per cent on strong growth in container traffic out of Asia. RCL takes 2nd boxship on charter from Rickmers THAI-listed container feeder carrier Regional Container Lines has taken delivery of a newbuild on long-term charter from Rickmers Reederei as it continues to add capacity in line with a major two-year expansion plan that will add a total of eight vessels. ICTSI looking at opportunities in China, Africa BUOYED by the 'solid' growth of its subsidiaries in Poland and Brazil, the Philippines' largest port operator is eyeing opportunities in China and Africa as part of its offshore expansion this year. Trouble-hit Aurora due to resume sailing after 10-week retrofit Reefer trade generating cold hard cash

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Samudera, Evergreen to extend CSS service, offer CSI service MOL Logistics subsidiary to open Guangzhou branch LB, LA ports see mixed performance in March TNT to introduce RFID tags throughout its divisions K+N upbeat about prospects for 2005 following strong Q1 results ICTSI sets sights on expanding terminal business RCL receives 2nd chartered vessel from Rickmers IATA head urges HK govt to put brakes on plan to privatise airport China Eastern launches 8 international routes via Shanghai Atlas Air appoints VP and controller

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Samudera Shipping launching new, dedicated containerised service (CSI) from May 11 Global tanker fleet operator Stolt-Nielsen synergises with GAC Singapore for better ship spares logistics Shreyas Shipping posts impressive 389 pc rise in net profit Dumping duty on hexamine from Iran recommended Shell-Total combine announces opening of LNG terminal, port at Hazira Single-day coal handling record set at Port Pipavav Baalu unfolds plan for port development CONCOR MD assures ex-im trade of improved services CONCOR's ICD-Pithampur registers record revenue collection of Rs 27.34 cr. in 2004-05 Davies Turner excels with marathon performance...again! Forex reserves up by $ 253 million to $ 1,41,457 million Fieo hopeful of easy credit under RBI policy Finance Ministry against threshold limit for fringe benefit tax CII calls for better India-Japan cooperation ...to hold interactive session on VAT on April 27 Plea to exempt exports from VAT Importers upset at stamp duty levied on DOs

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APRIL 25, 2005
Full house for IBC, Rotterdam bunker volumes grow This years International Bunker Conference is held in Rotterdam, where bunker volumes continued to rise in the first quarter of 2005. US-funded study to quantify marine vessel pollutants A US university professor has received funding to develop tools to accurately calculate pollutants from marine vessels in a bid to understand their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. World's largest containership boasts low-emission engines The world's largest containership, which was named at a ceremony in Singapore on April 11, will have lower emissions than traditional containerships thanks to the deployment of state-of-the-art, environment-friendly technology, according to its owners. Shipping emissions to increase despite new legislation Increased tonnage and global economic growth are likely to see increased ship emissions despite increasingly stringent legislation from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and European Union (EU). Westport confident of continued growth after solid Q1 Malaysia's Westport (Port Klang) is confident of handling three million TEUs this year following an impressive first quarter performance, its executive chairman said. Malaysian police arrest bunker tanker pirates Malaysian marine police have arrested seven Indonesians suspected of committing acts of Piracy. Selendang Ayu clean-up operations resumed Clean-up operations for the Selendang Ayu spill at Unalaska Island have resumed after being suspended in January due to bad weather conditions. Saudi Arabia to boost crude export Saudi Arabia seeks to cool the high oil prices through boosting its crude exports to meet demand from both Western and Asian market. Kuwait announces refinery capacity boost Kuwait, the oil-rich gulf state, has plans to build a 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery which will raise the country's fuel oil output significantly in the near-term.

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Iata: 61st AGM and air transport summit GLS Ireland enhances website EU parliament delays introduction of digital tachograph Hellmann relocates northern UK Hub Romanian "green lanes" for TIR trucks cut border delays BMI confirms start-up date of India service Extensive DFDS expansion in Immingham Exel: new management team in Spain

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APRIL 25, 2005
Malaysian police arrest piracy suspects More boxship orders for Aker Ostsee Seacor/Seabulk merger closer Golden Ocean charters out capesize bulker

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APRIL 25, 2005
HHI to build LPG trio for Latsis

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APRIL 25, 2005
Port of Portland tenants set monthly record for bulks Greenbrier making moves to settle with James Estate Tall Ships tours added to Columbia River 'Harbor Splash' menu Port of Tacoma adding 170 workers to longshore ranks Hamburg Sud moving operations from New Jersey to New York

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States oppose Brussels' plan to grab IMO power FIVE member states have spoken out against the European Commission's plan to grab power in the International Maritime Organization, Lloyd's List has learned. Palacio's EC group boosts port state control co-operation GREATER co-operation between Europe's three separate port state control regimes has been kick-started by the European Commission's High Level Group, chaired by former transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens. CMM orders three LPG carriers from Hyundai Heavy GREEK based Consolidated Marine Management has placed a $280m order in South Korea for a trio of liquefied petroleum gas carriers, fuelling speculation that the market sector will have too many vessels due for delivery over the next three years.

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APRIL 25, 2005
Shipbreakers attack Greenpeace INDIAN shipbreakers have asked the government to investigate the 'malicious' campaigns against them by Greenpeace Brokers oppose Maersk in India THE Freight Interest Forum in India today threatened to boycott shipping services operated by Maersk if it scouts for cargo directly and not through brokers EU extends consortium agreements THE EU has renewed the exception granted to liner companies allowing them to enter into consortium agreements until 25 April 2010 EU granted illegal subsidises, rules WTO THE World Trade Organisation has concluded that EU shipyards have benefited from illegal state aid, reports Bloomberg Kaliningrad bids for new oil port KALININGRAD, Russia's enclave on the Baltic Sea, intends to open a new, large-capacity oil terminal for tankers to load Russian crude, regional sources told Fairplay Norden maps out future strategy DS NORDEN, the Danish shipping group, is consider further increases to its fleet on the back of continued strong freight markets Japan may pull Russian oil funds Boxship market reaches plateau Toll ferry Arahura loses power Foo to lead NOL transformation Slick spreads after tanker damaged ABG-Voltri win Kandla concession Moby Rider freed after three days Barberi: NY's Ryan pleads guilty China urged to build tanker fleet China plans more LNG terminals

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APRIL 25, 2005
Portland TEUs crater in first quarter Pacific Northwest port sees TEUs plummet by 50 percent following departure of "K" Line, Hyundai late last year. NOL's Foo to develop new businesses TACA cool to LA-LB charge FMC ends China probe EU extends carrier anti-trust waiver Canada ups Seaway security Savi, Hutchison form RFID unit Sea, air lift Kuehne & Nagel Cochin containers up 9% Japan supports Russia WTO bid New logistics marketing firm formed

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APRIL 25, 2005
Dachan Bay Phase I gets official green light Modern Terminals (MTL), which holds 65% stake in the first phase of Shenzhen's Dachan Bay, confirmed today that the project has got the green light from the central government. Yangtze River navigation course to be improved China will spend RMB10 (US$1.21) billion in improving the navigable capacity on the Yangtze River over a 17-year period, said an official from the Chinese Ministry of Communications (MoC). EU to launch probe into Chinese textile exports European Trade Commissioner to visit ASEAN trading-partners EC extends consortia exemption, but widens the exits Busan's March volumes exceed 1m TEU Groundbreaking ceremony launches works at Gamcheon logistics park LA/Long Beach congestion surcharge-suspension continues Columbia Shipmanagment orders seven boxships Savannah to open expanded facility on time Cedric Foo apopinted NOL group deputy president

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APRIL 25, 2005
TOP makes $19.1m Greek owner rides continued market strength to 69 cents per share in quarter, not including $6.8m in Essar late penalties. Saetta spills off Colombia Economou panamax surrounded by booms off Cartagena after 'striking underwater object' while fully laden last week. Norden share split fails Rival shipowners collide over proposal to make costly $605 stock more affordable. Panama Canal bond offer Bizarre plan aims to deliver cheaper marine insurance by going green. Strong start for Norden Mogens Hugo Jorgensen gets excited about best freight markets since Viking era. Shipping cases rise Survey by London maritime law firm shows big jump in 2005 litigation. Shift in power at Varna Bulgarian investment group takes control of shipbuilder's parent consortium Bulyard. Owners eye Baltic link Latvia invites Tallink and Silja Line to run ships to Stockholm. Big bucks for Fain Royal Caribbean chief picks up $3m despite hurricanes and high bunker costs causing choppy waters. TEN sells oldies New York-listed Tsakos company offloads two mid-1980s tankers to Greek owner. Dutch eye LNG terminal Gas company Gasunie and terminal operator Vopak announce tie up as they continue their investigations. Winter inks box quartet order Aker Yards boosted by German owner's contract as it announces drop in first quarter profit. Bulgarian owner builds profit State-owned Navibulgar produces better first quarter showing as revenue grows. Crew injured in riot Police board P&O ferry in Northern Ireland after fighting between Rangers and Celtic football fans. Coscol profit soars Chinese ro-ro and heavy lift operator sees first quarter earnings and revenue grow massively. Johor pirates arrested Malaysians take seven men into custody suspected of ship attacks including that on the Kyosei Maru. Latsis seals VLGC trio Hyundai Heavy Industries confirms orders from Greece's Consolidated Marine Management. Profitability improves at GSI Improved cost management helps Chinese shipbuilder achieve better returns in first quarter.

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APRIL 25, 2005
EC renews consortium antitrust exemption WTO report criticizes EC shipbuilding subsidies Coast Guard seeks improvements for coastal security Canada sets budget priorities for maritime security Foo returns to NOL after spell in government aUnited reaches agreement to cancel pension plans Canada to get aviation security checkup Aqaba seeks ground handling, logistics companies for cargo operations Delta appoints Leinbach chief information officer Norfolk Southern notifies customers of track repairs Marine Terminals Corp. appoints Eyler DHS needs bigger budget, senators suggest China jails Americans in DVD piracy case Clinton urges point man for northern border security Bonner visits C-TPAT training seminar U.K. Freight Transport Association promotes Hookham, Agg Carrier Transicold promotes Amyuni to president Los Angeles port expands green shore-side power initiative Port of G'teborg orders three super post-Panamax container cranes Port of Portland exports record mineral bulks in March Last Baltimore grain conveyor demolished Port of Felixstowe orders 12 more rubber-tired gantry cranes

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APRIL 25, 2005
Knutsen and NYK Line compete for Heyerdahl award Knutsen OAS Shipping and NYK Line are candidates for The Thor Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award this year. An expert ... Aker Ostsee secures another four boxships Reederei Gebr. Winger GmbH & Co. KG in Hamburg has ordered four Aker CS 1700 container vessels at Aker Ostsee for ... Railway ferry arrived at the Alang beach The old Danish railway ferry "Kong Frederik IX" has now arrived at the beach of Alang in the Gujarat province ...

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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

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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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