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BRIEFS

May 6, 2009

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

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Hamburg Sud shakes up Europe-North Atlantic services Norfolk wins first call on CKYH Far East service Fujian port volume up 6.6pc in first quarter, but Xiamen slides Ocean freight forwarders become increasingly important Bookbridge turns to EES as agent for Singapore India third after US, Canada to double stack high-cube boxes on rail cars IMCL launches Gdansk-Rotterdam/Hamburg weekly feeder Heathrow cargo falls 14.6pc in first quarter Korean Air expands China network with two new services 'K' Line Logistics fights US$93.5 million air cargo price-fixing fine Continental Airlines cargo down 22.4pc in April, passengers down 3.4pc Aeroflot quarterly operating results decline 13.4pc

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IMO's new convention on ship recycling in sight GE Shipping delivers Jag Payal to buyers Logistics rides high with private equity Boxtrans Logistics does quick job for M&M Reducing ship costs Baltic Dry Index moves up by 1.1 pc on rising steel prices Seoul takes India before WTO on steel import curbs Chinese nylon tyrecord fabrics to attract dumping duty for 5 more years Onion MEP cut by $40/tonne Fieo taking part in TIBCO-2009 fair at Bucharest in June Tea re-exporters strike perfect blend & imports soar Nathu La hums with trading activity again Export demand pulls up Basmati prices Chinese auto parts may attract dumping duty Dumping duty on phosphoric acid proposed Port Pipavav achieves new operational benchmarks GMB alerts ports on H1N1 virus entry KDS begins new fiscal with highest-ever monthly box throughput Cabinet Secy takes up issue of service tax repayment to exporters Inflation rate inches up

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MAY 4, 2009
Von Bergen SA opens new logistics centre Von Bergen SA, a transport and logistics service provider based in Cr't-du-Locle near La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH), recently phased in a new logistics centre in Domdidier (canton Freibur... Norbert Dentressangle reports declines sales and earnings The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle reported that its sales and earnings in Q1/2009 were lower than those in the like-for-like time frame in 2... Global Logistics Experts established The creation of GLExperts.com was finalised in April. There were twelve founding members in eight different countries. It is envisaged to limit the number of members to about 30. T... Aramex Q1 net profit rises by 19% The Middle East-based CEP, forwarding and logistics service provider Aramex announced net profits of AED 43.1 million for the three-month period ending 31 March 2009, an increase o... Port of Prince Rupert: total tonnage drops by 24.5% Throughput at Canada's Port of Prince Rupert fell from 3.07 million t in Q1/2008 to 2.3 million t for the same three months this year, and represents a drop of 24.5%.&nbs... First GL seminar for hazmat experts The new IMO-convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships aims to prevent hazardous working conditions and to ensure environmental protection during ship rec... Shipowners welcome recommended port regulation in state of Victoria "SAL members welcomed the draft report of the Victorian Essential Services Commission which recommended a continuation of price regulation for shipping channel services provided at... Liebherr shows strengths After the delivery of nine mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Kuwait-based Al Ghanim & Al Majid Logistics Group at the end of last year, the German crane manufacturer Liebherr announc...

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MAY 5, 2009
NAT sees profits drop even as it buys suezmax French navy captures 11 confused pirates ISSA slates late payments Contship shuffles Italian pack

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MAY 5, 2009
Big cat starts delivery voyage Liberty Maritime CEO to Congress: Remove obstacles to arming vessels Tax incentives for taking antipiracy measures? OSG promotes Blackley

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MAY 5, 2009
EU slaps 17-month block on Hellenic Register COMPANY banned from classing new ships while it attempts to save its status as a recognised organisation. Hellenic Register faces EU block SFS and Kuwait Finance House to launch Shariah fund FUND aims to raise $150m to invest "high quality and modern vessels". Somali piracy moves up international agenda RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev, top US naval officers and Nippon Foundation offer suggestions to tackle scourge.

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MAY 5, 2009
Liberty demands shipboard arms LIBERTY Maritime president Philip Shapiro today urged Congress to allow US-flag vessels to arm crew or contract armed security teams in pirate-infested waters CSAV lines for sale? SPECULATION is mounting that Chilean carrier CSAV may be ready to sell off its Companhia Libra de Navegacao and CSAV Norasia lines to help reduce costs and debt US urges Jones Act sentences NEW COURT filings have revealed the likely prison terms of four ex-Jones Act container carrier executives involved in an anti-trust conspiracy in the US-Puerto Rico trade Warsaw to revise yard plan A REVISED restructuring plan for Poland's Gdansk yard will be submitted to the EC in the coming days, treasury minister Aleksander Grad told reporters today Russia suggests a pirate court RUSSIAN President Dmitry Medvedev has reportedly proposed creating an international court to try piracy suspects Eurogate stands firm on fees GERMAN terminal operator Eurogate is rejecting pressure from container carriers to cut box handling rates, chairman Emanuel Schiffer said today Precious profits drop PRECIOUS Shipping, operator of Handysize bulkers, has reported a drop in net profits for the first quarter, even though its earnings per day of $14,485 beat its own predictions

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MAY 5, 2009
U.S. Airlines' Cargo Falls 21.1 Percent Former DOT Counsel Rejoins Law Firm Mobile Phone Shipments Decline 15.8 Percent MSC Signs Five-Year Pact with Charleston Retailer Stein Mart Revamps Distribution Network Union Pacific Cuts Fuel, Targets Emissions Atlas Air Profit Surges UPS Expands Customer Support in Asia BAA Loss Widens Nearly Six Fold Tokyo Container Trade Flat in December Panama Elects Martinelli President Maersk Calls for Secure Somali Sea Lane A.P. Moller-Maersk Group Cuts Emissions Swift Speeds Payments, Cash Flow Agility's Revenue Falls, Profit Rises FreightCar Net Rises as Sales Plummet West Coast Ports Make Lowest Carbon Footprint: Study Charleston Prepares Final Offer for Maersk

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MAY 5, 2009
Maersk cuts emissions by 9% American Commercial takes USD5.5 million Q1 hit The sun shines for Cory Bros Markets shrug off swine flu: uptick continues Matson cargo crash hits A&B's Q1 09 results

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MAY 5, 2009
Casualty file In weekly WebTV roundup, pirates mistake a French warship for a commercial vessel, and a fire aboard a Vietnamese general cargoship kills one. New Med service French liner group CMA CGM to launch new route linking northern Europe with Greece and Turkey. Finaval ship saved Italian navy comes to the rescue of the aframax Neverland during pirate attack. Up and down Shipping economist's index fleets show 4.1% resale value improvement for bulkers in the last month, but tanker values fell by 7.7%. Jail time proposed US prosecutors propose between 33 and 57 months of prison in US-flag antitrust case and suggest more could be charged. Odfjell in red Negative numbers from its parcel tanker unit push Oslo-listed shipowner to a first quarter loss. Navios prices Navios Maritime Partners share offering fetches $10.32 per share price, potentially grossing $41.5m. Bumps in the wind Wind causes crash between a heavy-lifter and a bulker in Brazil's port of Santos, but a products tanker escapes unscathed. Insurer logs profit New York marine insurer Nymagic turns around last year's first-quarter losses after shifting investment policies. Deaths down AP Moller-Maersk records 20 fatalities in 2008 down from 27 in the previous 12 months. Emissions fall by 9%. Solvang less red Norwegian gas ship owner cuts first-quarter loss but makes loss and warns of uncertain year ahead. Offshore account Cypriot investment house SFS teaming with Kuwaiti bank to offer sharia-compliant fund targeting offshore sector. NAT down Bermuda-based tanker owner sees first quarter profit slip, but eyes further acquisitions in buyer's market. Ofer honoured What does the 87-year-old shipping magnate now have in common with Winston Churchill and the Duke of Edinburgh? Suezmax swoop Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker picks up 2002-built vessel for $57m, its sixteenth ship. Wrist buys again Danish ship supplier makes third acquisition in six months as it adds Norway's Torkellsen to group. Trico slumps US offshore giant posted red ink in the first quarter as each of its units reports negative operating figures. Sydney shutdown Seven-hour halt for Sydney Ferries as workers vote on new bargaining agreement. PGS staff strike Workers at Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led offshore player kick-off month long action after company refuses to bow to union's salary demands. Easter boost Holiday period helps boost passenger numbers at Estonian ferry player, but cargo volumes down. Navios to offer Earlier purchase of capesize newbuilding from parent sees Navios Maritime Partners offer shares. ADP falls Danish ports manager endures less profitable 2008 as oil volumes dip. Precious stutters Thai shipowner sees profits slide by a quarter on a year ago despite locking in long-term charters. Slower start Taiwanese bulker player Shih Wei sees first quarter profit dwindle in downturn. Making hay Seanergy Maritime enjoys benefits of locked-in charters, but the party is set to end come September.

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MAY 5, 2009
COSCO loses $490 million in 1st quarter China Shipping to solo on all-water service Matson volume decline leads to 1st quarter loss Ogiermann named TIACA chairman MAC Cargo Handling formed CN reaches another EJ&E mitigation deal Slow start for Great Lakes limestone Targeting system helps CBP stop pest threat U.S. certifies shrimp-shipping countries TransGroup opens Nogales logistics center NOLA opens bridge over Industrial Canal Panama Canal will cut some fees this summer Ag group praises Long Beach expansion plan

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MAY 5, 2009
50 must leave Port of Göteborg After negotiations with the union Transportarbetareförbundet, the Port of Göteborg has decided to lay off 50 of the 155 persons given notice in February. About 40 employees have accepted pension Mærsk to sell Norfolkline A. P. Møller-Mærsk Group is in the process of selling off its subsidiary Norfolkline, which operates passenger-ferry services between the UK and the Continent and the UK and Container rates at historic low Container vessel rates hit an historic low in April when the Alphaliner charter index dropped to 43 points, well below the previous low point of 57 points in 2002. According Stena profit down In 2008, sales in the in the Stena group increased to SEK 26.5 billion compared with SEK 22.4 billion in 2007. At the same time, the annual report Panama fears swine flu The Panama Port Authority has introduced a number of measures to tackle the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus, reports Lloyd's List. Ships transiting the Panama Canal will now

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MAY 5, 2009
Low-sulphur fuel rule full steam ahead California Air Resources Board talks to Bunkerworld about feasibility of using MGO and MDO. Fujairah pipeline project ready in less than two years Pipeline bringing crude oil to UAE bunker hub will load first tanker in January 2011. Bunker prices in North Europe firm Southern Europe prices mainly steady. St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipments rise Throughput at oil terminals bucks overall port trend. Total in fuel oil deal French oil major Total is reported to be strengthening its presence in the Singapore fuel oil market. Maersk Group cuts CO2 emissions by 9% Reduced fuel consumption on ships major factor behind improvement. Singapore, HK bunker prices at six-month high Asian bunker prices continue to firm with cargo values up. Marine industry facing long road to recovery Shipping could take longer than other sectors to recover from credit and liquidity crisis, say industry insiders. Topoil welcomes sales manager Says new team member will help Topoil become 'even stronger player on the Scandinavian market'. Philippine team want to remove wreck by June Deadline of June 21 marks the first anniversary of the sinking of Princess of the Stars. MSDS provision revised MPA highlights new recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets.

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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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