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BRIEFS

January 11, 2008

The Business Times

Shipping News

Strong gains across S'pore port segments
THERE were celebrations all round yesterday when the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) released a set of sterling figures at the Singapore Maritime Foundation's (SMF) New Year reception.
PSA handled 27.1m TEUs in '07
SINGAPORE'S dominant terminal operator PSA handled a record 27.1 million TEUs (twenty-foot units) last year, up 13 per cent on the 23.98 million TEUs handled in 2006.

Admiralty Casebook

Bulk carrier failed to keep effective lookout
NO EFFECTIVE lookout was being maintained by anyone when a bulk carrier hit an anchored fishing vessel some 30 miles off the coast of South Australia in April last year, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Strong gains across S'pore port segments
THERE were celebrations all round yesterday when the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) released a set of sterling figures at the Singapore Maritime Foundation's (SMF) New Year reception.
PSA handled 27.1m TEUs in '07
SINGAPORE'S dominant terminal operator PSA handled a record 27.1 million TEUs (twenty-foot units) last year, up 13 per cent on the 23.98 million TEUs handled in 2006.

Admiralty Casebook

Bulk carrier failed to keep effective lookout
NO EFFECTIVE lookout was being maintained by anyone when a bulk carrier hit an anchored fishing vessel some 30 miles off the coast of South Australia in April last year, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found.

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First increase in US port box traffic posted after four-month slump Cosco's annual ocean volume surpasses 400 million tons Qingdao hits 9.4 million TEU in 2007, port rises from 10th to 7th place Port of Tianjin 2007 box volume exceeds 7 million TEU Kenyan strife jams Mombasa, Dar ports wrecking dependent economies High oil threatens many of Hong Kong's 30,000 logistics providers New facility to lift Jeddah Islamic Port capacity 1.5 million TEU Hangzhou airfreight market competition intensifies German bankers foresee annual growth of 7pc for airfreight market Pilots work computers as use of unmanned aircraft soars

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More independent Maersk Logistics focuses on better efficiency GE Shipping contracts to sell Panamax tanker Export ban waived for Maldives wheat shipment 22.16 pc rise in box throughput at Major Ports in April-Nov. 2007 US health official scrutinises Cochin Port's shipment facilities Rlys hauls 8.23 pc more freight in April-Dec. 2007 SE Railway carries additional 8.2 m tonnes CONCOR's ICD-Nagpur celebrates 11th Foundation Day Corporate India lays out roadmap for 10 pc GDP growth rate Enhance bank credit to SME sector, Fieo urges RBI Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan Goa slams doors on all SEZs PIOs to find place in PM's Global Advisory Council

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New organization and management board for Finnlines Maersk reduces workforce by 3,000 people Singapore Airlines to double Zurich flights Penske Logistics opens in San Luis Potosi Röhlig España opens new office in Madrid Air Cargo India 2008, Mumbai, 23-25 January 2008

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JANUARY 10, 2008
Maersk Line cuts up to 3,000 jobs Imarex passes US$10bn mark Seaway volumes down ITF actions continue in India and Sri Lanka

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JANUARY 10, 2008
Crew mistakes caused cruise ship heeling accident Chief engineer gets prison term in pollution case Bharati starts work on new shipyard Marad launches grant program for small shipyards

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JANUARY 10, 2008
FedEx in line to become first buyer of Port of Portland industrial park land Port of Bellingham inks draft environmental study Port of Anacortes names Employee of the Year for '07 Trade between NAFTA partners sets new high mark during October Descartes buys assets of Pacific Coast Tariff Bureau

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JANUARY 10, 2008
Box Club launches CSIS MULTI-MILLION dollar initiative aimed at promoting liner industry but will not defend individual lines. Box Club to break cover for publicity campaign Singapore takes top spot in boxport league PORT city is once again world's busiest container port, handling 27.9m teu in 2007. EU shippers seek '10+2' scheme waiver EUROPEAN Shippers' Council says US cargo reporting programme will lead to sharing of sensitive business data. Unmasking Indonesia's potential WHILE Indonesia was seen in the early 1990s as a land of opportunity, it has since lost much of its lustre.

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JANUARY 10, 2008
NTSB issues cruise safety appeal The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued multiple recommendations following its probe into the severe list of the Crown Princess Officers blamed for Crown list POOR decisions and inadequate training caused the severe list of Princess Cruises' Crown Princess in July 2006, injuring 298 passengers and crew Box lines take second bite at PR A NEW global public awareness campaign has been launched to improve container shipping's image Jail threat for drunken master THE Ukranian master of a coaster unloading grain in Southampton has been fined after being found three times over the drink limit when preparing to sail Insurers to consolidate in 2008 Congress demands shortsea policy Russian fields buck negative trend Frank bids for last 10% of Novoship OceanFreight doubles tanker play PSA records 13% rise in box traffic Seattle commissioners change rules Lake shoaling grounds five bulkers Major ferry refit deal for Wartsila Chemoil commences Helios operations

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JANUARY 10, 2008
Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach commissions to consider new cargo fee Proposed fee would raise as much as $1.4 billion over seven years to fund roadway and rail infrastructure projects. Major container carriers launch public awareness campaign FedEx plans Portland hub Piracy, violence increase Marad aids small shipyards NYK, Hyundai plan Asia-Africa-S. America loop Descartes acquires Pacific Coast Tariff Bureau GAO calls for coordinated tanker security Rotterdam container project gets initial financing NYMAR elects Shaerf Le Havre box traffic up 25% in 2007

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JANUARY 10, 2008
NYK picks liner agent in Novorossiysk Ocean carriers launch major public awareness drive NYK & HMM link up for new Asia/Africa/South America service Zim upgrades East Africa service in a bid to combat congestion Norbert Dentressangle and Novatrans get closer

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JANUARY 10, 2008
GE enters Hammonia US-based GE Transportation Finance buys into German management venture Hammonia Reederei. PR for boxships Two dozen containership companies launch the Container Shipping Information Service, aimed at boosting public awareness of the sector. HMM, NYK team up Asian companies to jointly run a liner service between Asia, South Africa and South America. Seaway positive on decline St Lawrence Seaway managers report a 9.1% decline in tonnage to and from the Great Lakes, but the drop could have been worse. Tanker boosts earnings OceanFreight's second venture into the tanker sector leads to a 20% boost in earnings estimate, analyst says. Grounding averted A products tanker's drift is halted just 54 metres from running aground of the United Kingdom. Kandylidis continues tanker drive Nasdaq-listed OceanFreight snaps up second hand suesmax in $65m deal with George Economou-backed company. Analyst likes Navios' tango New York shipping analyst boosts 2008 earnings estimates for Navios Maritime Holdings by 11% after the company's South American play. Peacegate buys Nigerian oil and gas group acquires support vessel financed by domestic bank. Brazil dampens dry fire Closure of terminal and further mooted set-backs said to be at heart of capesize slump. Malaria "outbreak" at Subic Bay Korean bosses downplay 321 cases of disease at Philippines shipyard last year. Rousse worker dies Man killed after falling into water at Bulgaria's Danube shipyard. Taylor topples IPO talk Drydocks World will not tap the money markets to finance its spending spree, at least for now, chief executive says. Sub hits ship off India Underwater inspection for UK-owned vessel involved in incident with Indian Navy submarine off Mumbai. Chemical carrier drags anchor UK coastguard tug battling to prevent under-repair Marinvest tanker grounding in Weymouth Bay. C&HI bags a brace South Korean yard grabs a two ship order from a mysterious European shipowner. Sovcomflot mops up minority Rusian tanker owner to buy up 9.66% in partner Novoship held by smaller investors. Evergreen feeling blue Boxship giant sees sales drop 19.34% in final month of 2007, with year to date figures also falling. Gas good for Skaugen Shuttle tankers made a loss in 2007, but Norgas went from strength to strength for Norwegian owner. One missing from ferry off UK Major search underway after passenger fails to disembark vessel arriving at Cowes from Southampton. Napoli report delayed again Complex case to blame for likely 15-month gap between UK boxship accident and MAIB verdict. B&B flexes muscles Australian group linked to move for UK's Forth Ports as it takes 100% control of Westerlund. Attica's fleet shrinks further Two more ro-ros leave Greece's Attica Holdings as Marfin Investment Group tightens grip. Croats ready yard upgrade Balkans state to start shipyard upgrade this year in preparation for big sell-off. USCG lacks anti-terror resources Coast Guard is not equipped to protect against terrorist attacks at US ports, report says. Hyproc targets tankers Algerian gas carrier player wants enough crude ships to handle half of country's exports. Yard merger talk gains pace Italian transport minister says momentum growing for Fincantieri and Aker Yards tie-up. More disruption for Aker Yards Finnish workers stage third strike in less than two months in row over payments to Russian staff. Cabotage change a Royal pain? US-based cruise operators will jump ship if new rule for foreign-flagged vessels is passed, Royal Caribbean says. GE sells again India's Great Eastern offloads single-hulled products tanker two days after selling panamax bulker. Bharati unveils new yard plan Indian shipbuilder picks site near Dabhol for facility capable of building vessels up to 100,000 dwt. BC bonds again Canadian owner launches another 30-year debt issue, this time for CAD 200m. Six vessels attacked in Nigeria No end to escalation in violence as numerous offshore support vessels attacked in 20 minute spell near Bonny Island. Green light for Balearia Spain clears joint venture between domestic owner and CMA CGM to run Comanav ferries.

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JANUARY 10, 2008
NYK, Hyundai start Asia/Africa/South America service Piracy attacks rose 10% in 2007 Indian shipyards primed for massive investment NYK, Hyundai start Asia/Africa/South America service Maersk changes Far East/West Africa services UPS adopts more aggressive debt policy Shipyard crane falls into San Francisco Bay DHL reaches deal with Walgreens St. Lawrence Seaway has another long season London freight plan unveiled A&R Logistics acquires Virginia site Perry Ellis to buy two Liz Claiborne brands Siemens extends transatlantic logistics contract with Kuehne + Nagel New St. Louis distribution center DP World moving non-container cargo handling from Rashid to Jebel Ali Singapore's traffic increases 12.7% in 2007 L.A. port officials seek federal authority to reorganize FTZ

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JANUARY 10, 2008
Pride of Telemark in electric and engine overhaul Norwegian passenger/car ferry operator Kystlink has contracted Finnish Wartsila to overhaul main engines, removal and maintenance of five auxiliary engines, install new electrical system, as well as refurbishment of 31 cabin interiors in a deal worth EUR 9.5 ... Two seafarers died in lifeboat accident Two crewmembers of the Panama registered container carrier MSC India died in a lifeboat accident on Wednesday southeast of Utklippan in the Karlskrona archipelago in southeastern Sweden. 'Three crewmembers were engaged in maintenance work, when the boat of unknown reason ... Norwegian owners likely to take the government to court Norwegian owners, either as individual companies or as groups of companies, are likely to take the present leftist government to court to test the legality of the NOK 21 billion in back-taxes leveled on owners based in Norway. Yesterday ...

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JANUARY 10, 2008
KPI-Bridge Oil expands broker reach with new acquisition Company becoming 'even stronger player' as expansion deal announced. Shipping conference ushers in more rate hikes Member saying impact of bunker prices makes rate rise necessary. Aegean shares slip Big drop in share value seen Wednesday even as company talks about continued expansion. Asia bunker prices slide Fuel prices weakening even while crude oil market holds steady. Rotterdam barges tight Singapore bunker sales top 30 million mark Port maintains top position; new regulations announced for bunker tankers Chemoil emphasises 'business as usual' Chandran was a 'major player' but company says it has strength in depth. Singapore residual fuel stocks highest in 8 months Middle distillate stock inventory lowest since May 2006. Japanese traders expect tight avails for end January Japanese refineries to cut January's supply output.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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