BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 31, 2005

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*Shipping News* Concrete action most needed in region's war on piracy: analyst THE three littoral states bordering the Malacca and Singapore straits have to do more in enhancing maritime security, according to a Singapore-based security analyst who said that the 'eyes-in-the-sky' initiative was useful only to a point. US Senate sparks probe into cruise line deal THE Senate unanimously passed a measure on Friday that would require an investigation into the controversial US$236 million deal to lease three ships from Carnival Cruise Lines for emergency housing after Hurricane Katrina. CIMC posts 29% dip in Q3 profit to 599m yuan CHINA's CIMC, the world's top maker of shipping containers, posted on Saturday a 29 per cent dive in quarterly earnings, as rising steel costs took the edge off strong sales. China Shipping profits up 18% on cargo rise

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China to invest CNY30b on Chongqing railway construction Mainland to waive tariffs on Macau products Jilin highways to stretch 50,000 km Dongning trade zone on Sino-Russian border starts operations Box clear out continues in Australia Union Pacific 3Q profits up Mechanical products lead exports from Manzhouli Dragonair boosts capacity to major Chinese cities for winter peak season Qantas relocates IT mainframes Continental Airlines adds non-stop service to Germany

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Teamglobal Logistics, Shipco Transport tie up to combine synergies Global container lines see turbulent seas ahead VPT confident of successfully scaling still higher peaks of excellence International consultants to prepare strategic plans for each Major Port Panel to be formed to appraise public-pvt. projects worth over Rs 100 cr. FM wants states to reimburse their share of taxes to exporters SEZ units can now import fuel directly sans duty Kamal Nath holds out prospect of special fund to rejuvenate tea industry Infrastructure sector shows signs of improvement in last month of H1 Fieo happy with credit policy, expects growth of textile sector Credit-linked capital subsidy scheme for small-scale units restructured CII to conduct 5-day certificate course on ex-im procedures

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Fernandez Alonso new La Coruna port president Expobangla Logistics Limited joins United Shipping New round of privatisation for Budapest airport TFG adds rail services between German sea port and Berlin FedEx opens new distribution hub in Maryland, USA Russia seeking private transport infrastructure investments Management Dynamics acquires NextLinx

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OCTOBER 30, 2005
Transport infrastructure could hold-back Indian development Chemical tanker refloated in Scheldt Rina opens Korean plan approval office BV approves AMOS SCI orders 2 VLCCs

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OCTOBER 29, 2005
Hawaii Superferry contract now unconditional Aker Philadelphia lays tanker keel

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Port of Kalama chosen for future electric power complex Intermodal sets new record for weekly US rail traffic Exel employee Alicia Chin wins freight forwarder honor Federal agencies unveil new maritime security plans Sea-Tac Airport police ready to ticket illegal parking

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Eagle Bulk follow-up offer still fails to excite Wall Street bulls THE glass remains half full in shipping initial public offerings, with Eagle Bulk's follow-on offering undergoing a 15% cut. Lacklustre listing for Lloyd Fonds Germany's KG financier Lloyd Fonds continued the series of rather unsuccessful shipping-related IPOs. Transmed denies Chinese capesize sale TRANSMED Shipping, the Athens-based dry bulk operator, has denied that there is a deal in place to sell the third and fourth ships in its lengthy capesize newbuilding programme in China. Broström's Simonsson dismisses fears of ice-class rates meltdown ICE tanker specialist Broström's boss Lennart Simonsson is "not concerned" by fears that a deluge of ice-class newbuild deliveries will bring a rates meltdown.

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Beta targets Nicaragua TROPICAL storm Beta looks set to strengthen into a hurricane later today as it heads towards the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, according to the latest advisory by the National Hurricane Centre (NHS) Arbitrator rejects EC banana proposal THE arbitrator has rejected the latest European submission to impose a euro187 ($227) per tonne tariff for bananas imported from most favoured nation suppliers Clarkson plays down broker spat PHILLIPE Van Den Abeele, managing director of Clarkson Securities, has stressed that there is no feud between his organisation and FFA specialist Imarex Resale deals cut into Essar earnings NET profits at India's Essar Shipping for its July-September quarter have fallen dramatically because of the sale of five of its tankers GE Shipping: Small profit and de-merger OK GE Shipping, India's largest private shipping company, has posted a small profit increase for the July-September quarter, and is formalising the de-merger of its offshore arm NOL plans investment in India's port/rail SINGAPORE'S NOL group has drawn up major investment plans in India's port and rail transport sectors Bird flu scare hits soymeal exports Box market still led by sentiment Aker Philly pursues German efficiency Ports count cost of blockade New training options for maritime workers Pasha in expansive mood DVB pumps up the volume Pacific Basin sells five vessels US-PR box rates may increase US food aid shipments battle brewing

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Florida ports return to normal Normal ship traffic has resumed at Miami and Port Everglades after Hurricane Wilma swept through the region this week. Canada extends rules for British Columbia port truckers Canada unveils new hours-of-service rules for truckers EU offers to slash farm tariffs Schubert to work with Jones Walker Monk promoted at Census BA World Cargo to expand European freighter network Profit slips at Wilh. Wilhelmsen WTO gives EU 7 months to reform sugar programs Yuan hits new high against dollar N.C. port to expand storage Nippon Cargo, AirBridge enter Japan-Europe pact

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Carriers rebut claims of looming supply/demand imbalance Shipping lines are furious at reports from a banker, that rates could collapse by up to 64.8% next year, calling the claims 'rubbish' and saying the analysis was ill-conceived. Maersk's post-PONL ANZ services take shape AP Moller-Maersk's takeover of P&O Nedlloyd will see major changes to the way services operate between Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. Eyebrows raised by RPA director conflict of interests Strong demand forces extra loader on Atlantic service Trans-Tasman gap finally filled Colombo CSI spreads responsibility right through supply chain India must improve transport links to connect to GDP growth Gdansk terminal completes berth extension CI Awards 2006 entry deadline only one week away CSCL takes delivery of new 4,250TEU ship Gwangyang achieves mild throughput growth

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Redelivery crisis? Korea's STX Pan Ocean is said to be threatening redeliveries after freights failed to live up to time-charter rates of a year ago. Essberger afloat A grounded chemical tanker has been refloated on the Scheldt. OMI still hot for OMM Connecticut owner rumoured to be authorising $70m more in shares buybacks after reducing float by some 20% to date. Still gold in them hulls A remarkably strong price is being reported on a single-hull VLCC sale. Genmar sells another Polembros takes single-hull aframax at $19m as buyers circle six double-sided units. Temas tops last year Indonesian liner operator posts big jump in nine-month profits and revenues. Diana doubles dollars Profitability of Greek bulk carrier fleet benefits from higher earnings by expanded fleet. Upgrade for Sovcomflot Credit rating agency boosts view of top Russian shipowner in wake of rise in sovereign bonds. We are all doomed Scary years are ahead for shipping, a top shipfinancier warned a pre-Halloween crowd in New York yesterday. Yang Ming moves up Taiwanese boxship owner builds profit by 11% in first three quarters of 2005. Eagle swoops for $80m US-listed dry bulk owner sells 5.5 million follow-on shares at $14.50 for reduced take in choppy public equity market. Rail sale saves TMM Mexican tanker owner would have racked up nine-month loss without big gain from disposal of railway unit. ITF sticks with 10% Executive board resists pressure to cut next year's rise in AB benchmark to $1,550. Matson profits grow Operating profits inch up at Hawaii specialist on higher cargo volumes, improved yields and cargo mix. Wartsila powers ahead Marine engine orders double as shipbuilding boom continues but share price stalls as investors want more. Brostrom boosts earnings Swedish tanker owner rides strong markets to higher pre-tax profit in first three quarters. Island row brews for Gotland Swedish ferry owner delays financial report after state halts subsidy payment for services to Baltic island. Extra expenses hurt MMM High price of bunkers and extra drydocking costs push Malaysian Merchant Marine to fourth quarter loss. CSAV builds profit again Chilean container line goes from strength to strength over the first three quarters. Steady as she goes Results at Belgian gas player Exmar tempered by high bunker costs and dry-docking expenses. Ow sets deadline Ow Chio Kiat gives shareholders in Singapore Shipping Corp until November to accept buyout offer. Hamworthy nets LNG deals UK-listed firm to supply reliquefaction plants for Qatar gas carriers building at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Profits edge up at GSI Improving shipbuilding market helps lift financial performance at China's Guangzhou Shipyard. CMB escapes rate decline Charter coverage helps Marc Saverys' Bocimar maintain profitable third quarter.

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
Wilh. Wilhelmsen's 3rd-quarter net income down 10% TACA to delete L.A.-Long Beach congestion surcharge USSEC extends bunker charges to December DHS releases two maritime strategy documents China Shipping receives 4,250-TEU ship MarAd approves tanker scrapping Colography: Rising jet fuel costs eroding air freight market share BA World Cargo to expand European short-haul freighter network Minneapolis-St. Paul adds new runway Campbell to head Maryland Aviation Administration UP profit skyrockets 83% FedEx Freight settles suit for $500,000 DSC to provide fast logistics for Wal-Mart Monk promoted to assistant director for economic programs at Census South Florida port operations close to normal South Carolina ports' Groseclose named AAPA chairman Ceres makes two senior appointments

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
All time high for Scandlines In its delayed annual report for 2004, Scandlines reports a DKK 558 million profit after tax on a DKK 3.7 ... Good times for Broström The third quarter was significantly better for the G'teborg based tanker operator Broström this year compared to last year. For ... Aker Yards has order backlog of 108 vessels Aker Yard had 108 vessels worth NOK 35.5 billion (EUR 4.55 billion) on order at the group's 13 yards at ...

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OCTOBER 28, 2005
PDVSA Deltaven resumes Freeport barge bunkering Venezuelan supplier announcing a return to supply operations in the Bahamas following hurricane Wilma. Outlook uncertain for 1.5% bunker fuel availability Refiners predicting availability shortfall and $60 price premium as low-sulphur restrictions are mooted in North America. MMM records Q4 loss, full year profits down Bunker prices largely to blame for disappointing results. St. Petersburg bunker bonanza over? On the surface it looks like below $200 fuel oil is already history. MPA introduces SMS applications for STS bunker operations Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority says updated regulations will help expedite STS approvals. Vopak announces continued 2005 profit gains Global terminal giant saw Q3 results positively influenced by hurricane disruptions to US oil industry. Additives: Lubrizol posts strong Q3 and 9 month results Lubricant and fuel additives manufacturer Lubrizol suffered less from hurricane Rita than competitor, benefiting the firm. Rotterdam, Antwerp markets a little up with crude Hong Kong: 180 cst market tight, suppliers cautious Suppliers not keen to offer 180 cst as supplies begin to run low. Cold winter forecast drives up oil prices Oil prices rose on Thursday following forecasts of cold winter in the US Northeast. ExxonMobil, Shell record new record profits As news of new scale of oil major profits filters through political corridors, US Congress Republicans call for new controls on cash-flush oil companies.

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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

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Leghorn

Taranto

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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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