BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 5, 2008

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*Shipping News* TPG, Global offer A$2.9b for Asciano TPG Capital, the buyout arm of David Bonderman's TPG Inc, and Global Infrastructure Partners offered A$2.9 billion (S$3.7 billion) for Asciano Ltd, the Australian port and rail owner spun out of Toll Holdings Ltd last year. Vale orders a dozen ore carriers for US$1.6b Brazilian iron ore miner Vale has ordered a dozen of the largest class of ore carriers from a Chinese shipbuilder for US$1.6 billion, aiming to boost business with fast-growing Asian customers. Korean shipbuilders' shares fall Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, fell the most in more than six months in Seoul trading, pacing declines in South Korean shipyards on concerns of more order cancellations. Tanker collision tape shows tugboat repeatedly warned Pesticides found in sunken Philippine ferry: UN-EU report Fall in hire rates anchors more ships Rongsheng plans IPO

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NOL appoints Eng Aik Meng as APL president to replace Widdows FEFC, CTSA, Matson announce BAF and CAF changes Seaspan profit rises 154pc to US85.3 million in second quarter Taicang receives Korean's weekly C & Line service Box ship financing tougher as bankers smile more on tankers and bulkers China customs reports sharp fall in trade surplus Shippers burdened by air cargo security expense DCT Gdansk volume increases as productivity soars LAN Airlines net profit hits US$47.2 million in Q2 Hainan Airlines offers three flights Kuehne + Nagel first 3PL to 100pc own subsidiary on Saudi soil

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Tuscan Ventures takes 12.45 pc stake in LCL Logistix Unsung role of the container in everyday life Maersk Line's 18 new boxships to use diesel-electric hybrid engines EC's green scheme invites flak from forwarders, shippers & truckers Curbs on foreign ship classification societies withdrawn MoS waives vessel age rules for ONGC At the helm of APL Fesco enters into slot deal with PIL & Wan Hai on Far East-Med-Black Sea service Panama venue for top freight forwarders' conference from Oct. 14 to 16 MSC beefing up capacity, adding 52,000 TEU this year Box trade up, but bulk transport stars in Hanjin's 166 pc profit rise Containers only bright spot in OOIL's 98 pc H1 profit plunge Captains of Middle East shipping industry to steer maritime event MOL's box shipping inches ahead, but rocketing fuel costs compress profits Hutchison consortium wins bid for Greek box terminal New CSCL-Maersk CMIX service calls at Shekou CT Shanghai's H1 box volume rises by 10.4 pc, while Yangshan's soars by 42.8 pc Fesco acquires 50 pc of Vladivostok Container Terminal Bulk carriers haul NYK's profits up by 54 pc Task Force proposes upfront tariff fixing for new PPP port projects 4 more berths at paradip Port on drawing board Handling 6m TEUs in H1, Guangzhou tops world's ports! Exports up by 22.3 per cent this year Americans see India as investors' paradise! DGFT notifies norms for cotton export Fieo wants a 'Niryaat Bhavan' in Mumbai too

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Mississippi crash comms failure Diana's Q2 profit soars California to sue EPA Siba orders livestock ships

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AUGUST 4, 2008
USCG commissions BERTHOLF Vale orders 12 VLOC's at Rongsheng Fincantieri to pay $120 million for Manitowoc Marine shipyards

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Foss Maritime names Godfrey global services vice president Benge new contracts manager for Port of Tacoma Steamship historical society wants help with photo IDs Crowley promotes Cosgrove to marine personnel vice president Federal Maritime Commission eyes Oceania Agreement amendment

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K Line moves to ensure shiprepair space K LINE will invest $25m in China's Titan Quanzhou Shipyard. China Shipping in talks to invest in Taicang Port China Shipping Group is eyeing a 30% stake in Taicang Port Phase II.

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AUGUST 4, 2008
US ports close as Edouard nears PILOTS at Houston, Freeport, Beaumont and Port Arthur have joined their counterparts at Galveston and Texas City in halting arrivals of inbound ships in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Edouard Sovcomflot ship saves 13 A RUSSIAN Suezmax has saved 13 Indonesian cargo ship crewmen who were adrift after their vessel struck another in the Malacca Strait and sank Fincantieri enters US yard sector ITALIAN builder Fincantieri is branching out into the US market through the acquisition of the Manitowoc Marine Mississippi inquiry points to tug crew PRELIMINARY findings by the US Coast Guard are pointing toward a Mississippi River tug crew ' and away from tanker personnel ' in the accident that spilled 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil and closed the river for six days, delaying hundreds of vessels Why Iran's yards lose contracts IRAN'S shipbuilding and repair yards are losing $2Bn worth of market share to foreign yards because they fail to deliver ships on time, according to the chairman of the Iranian Association of Marine Engineering Malaysia port owner suspends shares THE OWNER of two key Malaysian ports has suspended trading of its shares Korea plans oil storage facilities SOUTH Korea has unveiled plans to build facilities to store 28M barrels of oil midway along the country's southern coast

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Evergreen backs off charter deal The 12,400-TEU vessels were to be deployed in the Asia-Europe trades, where demand has softened and rates have fallen. Trailer Bridge loss shrinks APL names Eng Aik Meng president Texas ports brace for Eduardo Mitsui invests in Australia port project DOT extends Mexican truck program NCBFAA tries again for NVO tariff exemption C.H. Robinson acquires project forwarder Hutchison-led group wins bid for Greek terminal Brazil launches effort to revive trade talks OceanGuaranteed adds Guanzhou, Canada to destinations

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Widdows brings back Eng to front APL as NOL's Hapag bid considered by TUI LA and Long Beach imports decline again but exports gaining ground Spanish box traffic slowing CAI International scores from Consent buy NZ recovering after storms

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Revenue triples Britannia Bulk reports a big revenue leap but sees a quarterly loss after it retired notes. Tropical slipping Caribbean liner company's parent blames "challenging economic environment" for lower operating profits. Bahamas battle Roddie Fleming of banking and Bond dynasty unveils plans for Grand Bahama Port Authority in takeover battle with Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa. Loss shrinks John McCown-led Trailer Bridge cuts red ink from its bottom line despite operating income drop, but shares surge after a positive third-quarter view. Sagamore hurt US-flag general cargoship is said to have suffered damage after losing propulsion in the Persian Gulf. Vale buys big Mining giant pens $1.6bn VLOC order at Chinese yard. Embiricos hits out Emissions trading schemes and bunker levy a threat to the environment and world trade, GSCC chairman says. Chemical sisters Italy's Finbeta orders a pair of ice-classed units at Turkey's TVK to replace failed 2007 order in Spain. No response US Coast Guard's initial findings of the Mississippi spill investigation shows a tug, without its captain on board, did not respond to call outs. Fincantieri in US Italian shipbuilder and Lockheed Martin sign deal to buy up Manitowoc Marine Group and its trio of Great Lakes yards. Packed wallet Increased dry-bulk rates and revenue days see Pac Basin double first-half revenues and profit. BP pay row Oil giant causes a stir with 36% pay rise for Poles, 16% for Indians but only 7% for Brits in 'equalisation' drive. Confined blast UK's chief accident investigator slams authorities' 'complacency' over confined-space accidents and mulls tougher port safety rules. More please! Feeder operators in Sri Lanka are hiking rates to cover increases in fuel bills. Cosco cooking With $7.4bn worth of orders on the boil Singapore-listed yard books 61% rise in quarterly profit. Stella starts Finnish owner begins link from Helsinki to St Petersburg with veteran former Color Line ferry. Greater Yarmouth Will £60m development at east UK port cure congestion and attract larger ships? Delay delight Pac Basin chief Richard Hext sees positives in dry-bulk market from order delays and cancellations. Sovcomflot saves Russian suezmax rescues 13 people from sunken Indonesian ferry in Malacca Strait, but up to three killed. Farstad sells AHTS Karl Johan Bakken-led offshore owner to pocket $10m from sale of ageing vessel. Manx mishap Passengers evacuated without injury as Steam Packet ferry hits dock in Isle of Man. The $2bn yard China's Jiangsu Rongsheng pressing ahead with ambitious float in Hong Kong, possibly this year. Strike warning Workers to stage one-hour protest over delays in wage talks with Estonian ferry player Tallink. Siba splashes out Italian shipowner invests $250m in two new livestock carrier newbuildings in Croatia. PSVs pick up Average rates increase 40% year-on-year as newer tonnage helps line owners' pockets. Asciano in play Private equity firms target Australia's largest ports and rail group with unsolicited bid. Tuzla death Another worker dies from injuries sustained at notorious Istanbul yard complex. Licence to spend State-owned Indian player SCI finally wins financial independence through granting of "navratna" status. Big three fall K-Line suffers its biggest reversal of the year as oil price rise and BDI fall hit Japanese lines hard. Unstuck "No significant damage" to Italian chemical tanker which grounded off Flushing last week. Dog takes ferry Courageous canine gets lost on day out, but crosses UK's River Tamar by boat to find his way home. Q-Ship improves First-half profit slips but strong second quarter claws back lost ground at Qatari gasship and tanker owner. Korean yards dive Order cancellations spook investors sending shares of shipbuilders down by up to 14%. Nakilat cashes up Qatar Gas Transport Co has raised $1.5bn to help fund its 25 newbuildings in Korea. Pacific Sun sails Battered P&O Cruises' vessel reported to have left Auckland after weather improves. New boss at APL Former head of Aurora Tankers to take over as president of NOL liner operation.

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AUGUST 4, 2008
NOL names Eng as Widdows' successor U.S.-India rates rise 25 to 30% in recent months Deutsche Post charges undermine double-digit operating growth BA Cargo volume up 4%, fuel costs increase 51% Weyerhauser faces overhaul, selling shipping line, railroads NFTC releases global supply chain benchmark study Australia's biggest cattle shipment ever C.H. Robinson acquires Transera Ningbo volume up 17% over first half of 2008 Marseilles-Fos names director general

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AUGUST 4, 2008
Tankers: Slow Steaming 'more relevant' Falling rates and fuel costs putting pressure on tanker operators. Global bunker market report Warning on China after 'atrociously bad' fuel samples Alarm raised following two contamination cases in country where fuel quality has previously not been a concern. Singapore bunker prices still climbing Market has recovered losses of the past two weeks. Rotterdam market firm South Korea to invest in fuel storage International tank terminal operators and crude oil traders 'ready to sign' initial contract. Bad weather to disrupt Hong Kong bunkering Deliveries could be suspended for two days. Bunker tanker spills oil after collision Nearly 2,000 litres of bunker oil spilled in South Korean waters. Indian supplier warns of MGO shortages Product shortages at ports located in the Gulf of Kutch. Chartering strategies can counter high bunker prices Placing a vessel on long-term charter protects owners from high bunker prices. Union wants bunker supplier nationalised Sri Lanka's largest bunker supplier must become state-owned again, union says. Feeders to hike bunker surcharge Sri Lankan operators facing high bunker fuel costs. Conflicting reports on Iran's fuel oil exports One NIOC official says shipments will continue as usual, but another says exports temporarily halted.

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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:

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Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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DATABASE

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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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