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BRIEFS

February 12, 2008

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*Shipping News* Port Klang Free Zone secures 4 new investors Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZSB), the manager and marketer of the RM4.6 billion (S$2 billion) free zone in Pulau Indah, Selangor, has secured four new investors, bringing the total confirmed investment since its inception in November 2006 to RM734 million, says a report in Malaysia's Business Times. Hyundai Heavy gets 1.28t won order for ships Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, received a 1.28 trillion won (S$1.92 billion) order from Europe for eight large-sized container vessels, its biggest contract in more than a year. M'sian shipbuilder eyes RM500m worth of deals NGV Tech Sdn Bhd, a low-profile shipbuilder, is in the final stages of negotiating contracts worth RM500 million (S$218.7 million), Malaysia's Business Times reported quoting its managing director. Tanker rates may stem week-long decline Nippon Steel plans 10-20% price hike, says report Hanjin plans 55.3m euro Spanish terminal

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Maersk drops dollar to denominate Europe-to-Oceania trades in euros CMA CGM drops Auckland for Tauranga in Nemo service change EC antitrust inspectors raid ship classification societies Hanjin Shipping profit plunges 66pc in 2007 Newspaper reports Mombasa congestion problem all but licked MOL holds safety conferences in Mumbai and Manila Dubai World to help develop Russia's supply chain infrastructure US airlines suffer slower domestic freight growth United Airlines reports flat January traffic volume SAS prepares to divest or distance itself from cargo handling unit Airbus A380 completes test flight with alternative aviation fuel

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AMET, India's 1st maritime varsity formally launched SCI takes fancy to logistics business via JV route SKS Logistics Q3 profit soars by 80 pc GAC spells out five-year growth strategy, unveils new logo MAERSK Line to start new intra-Asia service Evergreen Line & MAERSK Line enter into slot swap deal on Asia-Europe trade Shekou Container Terminal welcomes two new services Zim keen to buy Salonica port AADA drops peak season surcharge U-Ocean starts consolidation services from US to HK China plans a blast for new ship channel on Yangtze Maltese govt extends CMA CGM's terminal concession to 65 years Former A.P. Moller veteran joins Thome Ship Mgt as MD First ship naming for Hamburg S'd in New Zealand INTTRA expands presence in Thailand Vizag Port exceeds 2006-07 record in fertiliser handling in 10 months Capt. Mohan panel invites stakeholders' suggestions $ 500-m ADB loan sought for Rlys expansion Rlys not to provide guarantees of payments by users to wagon lessees Growth to slow down; investment to pick up Commerce Ministry places riders to signing FTA with China Sugar exports may total 3 m tonnes by Sept. Revised WTO drafts unsuitable for India-Ficci Kamal Nath warns against NTBs on exports Chennai-B'lore-Mumbai industrial corridor under study Assocham spells out benefits of rupee rise for Corp. India Innovation seen essential to development

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Wincanton names new director of business development for Germany Hapag-Lloyd restructures North Europe service to Greece and Turkey Menzies Aviation expands in South Africa DSV to sell stake in Tollpost Globe

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
IMO narrows the field on emissions IMEC acting on war zone call Waterways Council "disappointed" by budget US starts eLoran implementation.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
LNG tanker adrift off Cape Cod AHL starts construction of Jones Act tanker series HHI wins $1.35 billion box ship order $100 million investment at Scottish shipyard

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Shipper to crew LNG fleet with US seafarers Longtime Crowley employee Dick Simpson dies Crowley awards scholarships to Webb Institute students Northwest marine terminal group names new slate of officers Truck safety numbers break records during '06

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NOL eyeing M&As, stays mum on Hapag-Lloyd CHIEF executive says NOL is prepared to take an active role in the shipping industry consolidation. Devil in the detail as NOL-Hapag merger talks reach stalemate Upbeat NOL reports 44% jump in profits APL'S parent reports a net profit of $523m and revenues totalling $8.1bn. Ukraine clears the way for economic success UKRAINE'S impending entry into the WTO will present its shipping and port concerns with the chance to shine. Manual labour IT MIGHT focus people's minds if a port state inspector detained a ship because its manuals were incomprehensible to its crew.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
NCL chops US-flag service Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will pull a second ship from its embattled US-flag Hawaii business, leaving just one remaining vessel Hanjin orders eight box giants HYUNDAI Heavy Industries in South Korea has reported to the Korea Stock Exchange that it has won an order for eight 13,100teu container ships Genoa's new boss loses patience THE new president of Genoa Port Authority is demanding compensation and threatening to sue over delays at the Voltri terminal Gozo ferries triple profits GOZO Channel Co has announced a record 182% rise in profits, despite carrying only seven per cent more passengers and eight per cent more vehicles Helcom to back tougher SOx limits Third attempt to sell Taiwan yard "Ugly" tanker market for 2009 Sinking wreck prompts UK-Spain row Apollo has new NCL partner US Shipping continues slide Exxon freeze spurs Chavez threat Shipbreaking said to fund terrorism Two more LA users leave for LB Undercutting forces SCI out of US

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
TACA lines hold fuel, currency fees No increase in bunker fuel or currency charges by trans-Atlantic lines for traffic moving to and from U.S. East Coast, Gulf ports. Trade opposes 'first sale' plan Public-private deals could benefit highways: GAO U.S. wins EU banana case Rail boxes slow decline UTi restructuring Art Novacek, shipping executive, dies U.S. woes cool Mexico auto production in 2007 Carbon calculator offered by CSX Transportation JAL cargo revenue falls on weaker U.S. traffic India throughput up 12%

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Java terminal berthing hindered by gas pipe installation Brazil set to ride out the sub-prime storm GSL staggers Tasman debut Hanjin the choice to develop Spain's Algeciras terminal Protesters mar Melbourne dredging start-up

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Battle for Broadwater Shell and TransCanada plan an offshore LNG terminal in the waters between New York and Connecticut, but the idea doesn't float with some around Long Island. Fund gets gassed Boston asset manager reports a 10.4% share of Harry Vafias-controlled LPG player Stealthgas. US buyer takes tweens Unnamed US shipowner buys up trio of 22,400-dwt tweendeckers for $87m. Bank reveals Arlington stake Bank of America reports a more than 10% stake in US-based Arlington Tankers. General Maritime inks two US tanker owner reportedly orders a pair of aframaxes at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries. Multiple detainee sold A general cargoship with a history of detentions has been sold to Turkish interests for $10m. US Shipping sees volatility US tanker owner's stocks decline after the company says the ITB fleet will see increased volatility in 2008. More geld for Gard Norwegian insurance group adds another $66m to reserves through the first nine months. Navios Partners exercises Executives for the Navios Maritime Holdings spin-off say the company will exercise a purchase option to buy the chartered-in capesize Fantastiks. Ex-transport minister arrested Officials in the Ukraine say former transport minister Nikolai Rudkovsky has been officially detained despite kidnap claims from his press secretary. Lisin takes port reigns Russian steel magnate snaps up a 97.1% holding in the Port of St Petersburg for an undisclosed fee. Loans bite USSP New York-listed owner sees full-year profits fall and fourth-quarter losses widen as interest payments take their toll Spain enflamed Andalucian regional government to seek civil action against owner and insurer of New Flame over possible spills. Herning tanker grounds Hanne Theresa reported to have got into difficulty off Russian island of Vysotsk, but no pollution or injuries. Two more attacks in Nigeria One rating killed as gunmen target NLNG and Total vessels around Bonny. Carnival chief cashes in Micky Arison nets 33% increase in income during 2007 despite his basic salary staying the same. ESL bulker docked for repairs Finnish-owned vessel damaged after touching bottom off southern Norway. Star helps Tallink shine New vessel on the shuttle service between Finland and Estonia helps Baltic ferry giant offset the departure of the Sky Wind (built 1986). Navios spin-off banks profit NYSE newcomer Navios Maritime Partners makes $1.6m in last 46 days of 2007. Worker dies in fall at US port Twenty three-year-old Mexican dock worker killed after falling into hold of vessel in New Orleans. OPEC eyes euro switch Organisation may dump the struggling dollar due to growing pressure from members, secretary general warns. New Flame finally snuffed Greek-operated bulk-carrier which was partially submerged off Gibraltar since August said to have all but sunk. Marine Capital lures UK investors Eclipse Shipping becomes country's first shipping investment vehicle, seeking 25% returns. HHI seals huge boxship order Korean yard wins deal for eight massive vessels from MPC of Germany, its biggest contract for a year. SCI ready to outsource Indian state owner offering 30 ships for management as crew shortage bites. SCI wants bigger bulkers State-owned Indian line will splash $500m on bulk carriers to cash in on home-fueled dry-bulk boom. Five-year plan for Chernomorsky Ukrainian shipyard aims to turn out 48 ships, plus boxship hulls, worth $1.4bn to 2013. C&HI wins bulker order Unidentified Asian player signs for a quartet of bulk-carriers at South Korean yard. Prepare for boarding Commuters left to scramble on to replacement ship after latest Sydney Ferries breakdown. Greek owner held in drugs bust Athens businessman and nine crew held after 3.5 tonnes of cocaine found on cargoship off Africa. Hanjin wins Algeciras deal Korean containership operator finally confirms that it has won the race to operate Spanish terminal.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
FMC budget request nearly $24 million Bernuth scaling back planned fuel surcharge hike Cathay Pacific to resume Colombo flights ALTA names executive committee YRC to cut 1,100 workers, shutter 27 service centers Large trucks involved in fewer fatal accidents on U.S. roads in 2006 Inland waterway interests honor Oberstar CSX launches Carbon Calculator Duluth-Superior sees volumes climb despite low water India Competition Commission to focus on airlines, manufacturing sectors Newgistics purchase takes it beyond returns NRS opens cross-dock facility Hanjin wins bid for Spanish container terminal Marseilles-Fos set for oil growth Kalmar opens Mexican sales office Valenciaportpcs.net strengthens INTTRA ties

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Maersk Line change from USD to EUR Maersk Line has for the first time decided to change from USD to EUR in currency for transport of containers in the network. As from April 1, 2008, EUR will be the official currency for containers on the Europe ' Oceania ... Successful fight of fire on ro-ro vessel Dutch and Croatian firefighters were during the weekend able to board the Turkish ro-ro vessel Und Adriyatik that caught fire on Wednesday off the Croatian coast on a voyage between Istanbul and Trieste. The fire has been extinguished and ... Tons of cocaine in drug bust on cargo vessel After a multi-national police and coast guard co-operation by authorities in Greece, France, UK, USA and the European police agency Europol, French police could board the Panama-flagged coaster Junior some 150 nautical miles off Conakry in Guinea ...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Indian fuel oil cargo heads to Fujairah Vitol reportedly buys 30,000 mt of residual product as Middle East supply tightness continues. San Torini 'insisting' on fuel removal Islanders want owners of cruse ship that sank last April to remove fuel from the wreck. Setback for emissions trading IMO working group notes complexities and unsolved legal questions. Rotterdam's bunker sales stagnating Low sulphur fuel volumes doubling but overall marine fuel sales virtually unchanged in 2007. Rotterdam market firming Sulphur decision 'on hold' 'Tremendous importance' of issues makes IMO sub-committee cautious. Crude to stay high until April OPEC president predicts firm oil prices during Q1 despite 'sufficiently supplied' market. Chemoil: New staff for marketing team

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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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