BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 8, 2009

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*Shipping News* Drydocks looks beyond offshore marine sector SHIPYARD giant Drydocks World-SE Asia is looking for business beyond the offshore and marine sector to keep its four yards busy, says chief executive Denis Welch. Bulk shipping rates to dip further: Nomura Commodity shipping rates will fall 74 per cent this year and drop further in 2010 because of weakening demand growth and expanding fleets, Nomura Holdings Inc said. Shanghai shipping traffic rises on economic stimulus Shanghai, home to the world's second-largest container port, said international shipping through the city rose for the first time in seven months as the government's economic stimulus plan attracted more vessels. Somali piracy still raging How third-party ship managers are coping with the financial crisis

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Zim vessel attacked, pirates hold German containership Chongqing Port January box volume shot 98pc over December Fuzhou Port aims at throughput target of 1.3 million TEU US Congress shifts away from 100pc container screening Great Lakes port looks to box feeders from Montreal, Canada east coast IMO discusses piracy, encourages seafarer training US freight shipment index falls 22pc in March SIA Cargo offers weekly freighter service through Dhaka Air France-KLM scheme may put born-again Alitalia back into cargo Turkish Airlines joins Cargo 2000 Quality Group

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Restoring credibility through a new Bill of Lading system GE Shipping takes delivery of Jag Amisha DHL sharpens focus on India-UK trade lane Allcargo Chennai to route Canada East Coast LCL shipments via Tuticorin Wan Hai vessels of CSG service start calling at Mundra Port's ACT Maritime industry will steer global economy out of mire-Governor OSL establishes national handling record at Vizag Charles Menkhorst comes on board APM Terminals JNPT mulling dredging SPV with lessees Chennai Port handles 57.49 m tonnes in 2008-09 JNP retains 24th rank among Top 100 Container Ports in the world MoS earmarks Rs 20K cr. for 14 port projects in 2009-10 Super phosphate discharge record set at Vizag Port Expenditure monitoring keeps Tuticorin Port in black Forex reserves drop by $ 1,500 million last week Pillai reckons March exports at $ 12-14 bn

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APRIL 6, 2009
Port of Tacoma continues support for environment protection The Port of Tacoma is continuing to support efforts to reduce diesel emissions in the Puget Sound region and has lauded voluntary environmental stewardship of ocean carriers and au... SDV Logistics opens new refrigerated warehouse in France The French logistics company SDV Logistics, which is part of the Bollor' group, recently started operations in a new temperature-controlled warehouse in Rungis near Paris. The 6,00... TNT and Con-way Freight join forces The Dutch post and express service provider TNT and the US freight forwarder Con-way Freight have agreed to collaborate in the transportation of airfreight consignments weighing mo... Weiss-R'hlig opens Thai office The Austrian logistics service provider Gebr'der Weiss is investing in Thailand, having founded a joint venture in Bangkok together with its partner R'hlig. East-West Logistics, GW... Massive capital increase for EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 67 billion capital increase, which brings the bank's capital to EUR 232.4 billion. The capital increase was originally planned... Trade Tech and Chubb group add marine insurance option Washington-based Trade Tech, a major supplier of web-based supply chain and transportation applications, has entered into a partnership with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies ... APM Terminals cites African progress at World Bank Hans-Ole Madsen, APM Terminals' regional vice-president for business development for Africa, the Middle East and India, discussed the progress made in Africa thanks to increased tr...

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APRIL 7, 2009
"Only scrubbers will meet PM new limits", says EGCSA Frontline charter extensions Consultores De Navegacion to pay $2.5m Dye rules out liner shipping changes, for now

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APRIL 7, 2009
Gates destroyer proposals a prepackaged deal? Attacks prompt new piracy advisory $2.5 million fine in pollution case Jurong to complete first SeaDragon semi Novel way to shorten ship

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APRIL 7, 2009
Lower diesel emissions target of Port of Tacoma plans BNSF efforts bring about transit time reductions Trucking association releases long haul safety publication Mitsui brings online new safety scheme Marcon acts as broker in ASD tug transaction

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APRIL 7, 2009
Hapag-Lloyd plans to shed UK jobs HAPAG-Lloyd is planning to outsource its UK documentation offices to its global service centres in India and China. CMA CGM in $600m cost-cutting drive as profits slide FRENCH box line plans to cut operating costs by $600m in 2009 following a sharp slide in 2008 profits.

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APRIL 7, 2009
Saadé sees box consolidation CONTAINER shipping is particularly ripe for consolidation, CMA CGM's boss said today in reporting a fall in net profits Rio Tinto Alcan cuts jobs RIO TINTO Alcan plans to cut more than 700 employee and contractor jobs Maersk raises rates MAERSK Line announced a general rate increase today on many routes to the Middle East and South Asia Beijing stimulus seen aiding ports CHINA'S ports stand to benefit from investments by the government to prop up the economy, shipping leaders have told Fairplay Chávez finds new funds in Japan LNG PROJECTS in Venezuela will receive $10Bn of Japanese investments in the next five years, President Hugo Chávez said today Russians play down ship seizure A RUSSIAN company whose subsidiary owns a ship under arrest in Georgia told Fairplay today it has no information about why the vessel strayed into a no-go zone Yet another wound for CSAV CHILE'S CSAV got yet more bad news when another ratings agency graded down shares in the Valparaiso group

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APRIL 7, 2009
YRC Truck Tonnage Plunges Europe's Air Cargo Dives 21 Percent Canada Disputes U.S. Import Tax on Lumber Canada Warns of GM, Chrysler Bankruptcy Mulvey Eyes Change in STB's Emphasis ZIM Line Expands With GT Nexus Cargo 2000 Certifies Etihad Crystal Cargo WTO's Lamy: Doha Deal Still Within Sight Liability Award Slams C.H. Robinson CMA CGM Profit Plunged 87 Percent in 2008 Association Executive Salaries Rise Mulvey Seeks Fix to Costing Gauge Deutsche Post/DHL Seeks Royal Mail Stake Holiday Hours at Charleston Deutsche Bank, INTTRA Launch Partnership Oracle Upgrades Transportation Management Air France-KLM Cargo Tumbled in March Lawmaker Proposes Restricting Bridge Funds S&P Takes KCS off Watch List Truckers to DOT: Mexican Trucks OK APM Terminals Names Regional Chief Maersk Hikes Some Europe Rates The Coast Is Clear Canada and U.S. to Renew Joint Clearance Talks

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APRIL 7, 2009
Hanjin renews GT Nexus deal P&O acquires Dutch forwarder Bollore Africa Logistics invests at Abidjan Projected fleet growth set to decline China's PMI in recovery mode

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APRIL 7, 2009
Casualty file Another pirate frenzy and the search for helicopter crash victims lead WebTV's weekly roundup of casualty stories. CMB bags $16m Parent of Belgium's Bocimar acknowledges deal to sell capesize Mineral Viking for $15.6m gain. NCL loss grows Norwegian Cruise Line posts $211m in quarterly losses, reveals debt refinancing and sees strong 2009 bookings. Curacao crash One injured after US-managed ro-ro Sloman Rover collides with two tugs at Anna Bay. 'No delivery delay' Frank Del Rio-led Oceania Cruises knocks back talk of delivery delay for second $500m Fincantieri newbuilding. More inventory Chinese iron ore inventories continue to build, which could "keep a lid" on dry-bulk rates. Genmar upgraded JP Morgan analyst says those who doubt General Maritime's dividend potential are "missing the boat." Nexus finds work But Anders Holm-led firm faces 'substantial financial restructuring' if it is to meet terms of new Premier Oil deal. Out of pocket Gabriel Panayotides-led Excel Maritime to lose $6m following liquidation of blank-cheque outfit, Oceanaut. Order talks on Carsten Mortensen-led Norden 'in constructive dialogue' with yards over delays or conversions, cancellations not ruled out. Swan song Tyneside skyline changes as last Swan Hunter cranes are shipped to Bharati Shipyard in India. Finnish failure Offshore and icebreaking group Finstaship plunges to loss in 2008 as markets weaken. Another rise Maersk goes for fourth rate rise in two weeks due to "unsustainable" levels from Europe to Middle East, Asia. Rio axes jobs Sharp fall in demand and prices forces Australian unit of miner Rio Tinto to cut 700 jobs and production. Buyers balk Ship scrapping slows after steel prices fall, but supply of old vessels still strong. Loksa lay-offs AP Moller-Maersk's Estonian shipyard planning up to 90 redundancies among Ukrainian and domestic workers. What a Trooper! Papachristidis-owned tanker Hellespont Trooper called to rescue shipwrecked Italians in Pacific. Ramp run-in Irish Ferries ship suffers bow door damage after docking mishap in France. Russians raided Armed Georgian coast guards board Russian cargoship over navigational violations. Rickmers rate rise One of Singapore business trust's ten banks invokes a market disruption clause in loan terms. Spain owner fined Consultores De Navegacion agrees $2.5m fine after being caught dumping oily waste in US. Alam fixes AHTS Malaysian offshore operator ties up anchor handler for up to one year to unnamed oil major.

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APRIL 7, 2009
CSAV downgraded by S&P again Maersk plans GRI for Europe to Mideast, South Asia INTTRA, Deutsche Bank offer invoice, payment product Southern African nations get road, rail funds "10+2" filings late 70% of time JSC head explains decision to shut down WTO ruling on China IPR no end to matter ATA seeks injunction against SoCal truck plan S.C. ports names McClintock to new post New Africa, Mideast, India head for APMT

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APRIL 7, 2009
Finnlines ro-pax vessels change trades Finnlines continues to redeploy tonnage due to the changed market situation. The large ro-pax ferry Europalink will be transferred from Nordö Link to Finnlines' service between Helsinki and Travemünde Close to one million passengers on Riga route By the end of March, a total of 920,900 passengers had travelled on Tallink's ferries on the Stockholm ' Riga service that celebrates its third anniversary. During this time, the ferries Slight downturn in the passenger traffic to Sweden Statistics from Passenger Shipping Association in Sweden shows that the financial crisis has only slightly decreased the number of passengers on the ferries sailing to and from Sweden or in 318 helicopter rescue operations in 2008 The Danish airborne rescue service was called out 318 times in 2008. All told the rescue helicopters were alerted in 825 operations, but 507 operations did not relate to any New ferry service Gotland ' Saaremaa? A test trip for a possible connection between the Swedish island of Gotland and the Estonian island of Saaremaa ('sel) may be carried out this summer. Renno Tammleht, managing director

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APRIL 7, 2009
Europe: Bunker markets volatile Rotterdam prices softening. Refiner to return to normal operations Turnaround at Singapore refinery blamed for bunker shortages in Hong Kong. Shipping downturn could last beyond 2025 Projected fleet supply outpacing demand growth for many years to come, leaving market fragile. Hong Kong group posts shipping loss Group profit down by 90% as shipping division returns loss following 42% increase in fuel costs. ECA proposal 'boosts' prospects for scrubbers Plans from US and Canada for reducing harmful emissions will be difficult to meet by switching to low sulphur bunker fuel. Asian: Singapore prices fall from five month high But prices in other ports still firming. Singapore suppliers' contract dispute continues $12 million cargo dispute subject to arbitration in Singapore after US court rules it is not a maritime claim. Aramco sells 380 cst cargo, offers 180 cst parcel Latest tender for 180 cst fuel is the refiner's eighth lot in a month.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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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

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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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