BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 11, 2009

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*Shipping News* Sharp rise of 10m barrels in oil storage offshore The amount of crude oil being stored at sea has risen sharply over the last two weeks, particularly in the US Gulf, due to a price incentive for oil companies to hold stocks on board vessels, traders and analysts said last Friday. Swire Shipping to pay Australia A$25m for spill UK-based Swire Shipping said on Saturday that it had reached a deal with the Australian government on compensation for an oil spill this year which hit pristine tourist beaches in north-eastern Australia. Weak US$ helping luxury boat-builder stay afloat Recession has shaken nearly every corner of the US economy but Trinity Yachts is still turning out custom-built luxury boats, thanks in part to a sagging US dollar. Between the devil and the deep blue sea Gradual recovery seen for LNG shipping LNG tanker detained over disposal probe

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Ransomed box ship puts into Mombasa as agents stave off media Zim offers charterers equity for easier payment terms Seaspan profit up 32pc, but snubs CSAV, Hapag calls to ease charter rates Jiangxi's province's Jian to Shenzhen sea-rail service launched ICTSI quarterly profit falls 33pc, but Asian volumes rise Toll Group and ANL join in Melbourne-Tasmania shipping venture Ontario teachers join California state pension fund in Virginia CT bid DHL fined US$9.4 million for shipping contraband to Muslim states Hactl's Hong Kong air cargo down 8.4pc in July AAT down 20pc year on year, but up 11pc month to month Shanghai Pudong Airport Bonded Area plan awaits Beijing's approval TSA approves use of new security technologies by Lufthansa Cargo US domestic air cargo dip eases in June, sees rise in December National Air Cargo 'fastest US-Afghanistan', offers Bagram, Kandahar weekly Atlas Air Worldwide quarterly profit up six fold plus to US$11.3 million

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Sebi may give Bharati, ABG parallel dates to bid for Great Offshore DB Schenker offers sensor tech solution in ocean freight Sealand Container Lines inducts Allan Sylvester D'Mello as Director AAP Investment buys 0.6 pc stake in Great Offshore MSC to hike Pacific & Atlantic US rates from September WTSA to hike US-Asia rates next month Hapag-Lloyd ups Asia-Europe & intra-America rates Evergreen Line hikes rates on US commodities CMA CGM to effect Atlantic rate hikes Safmarine to exit transpacific trade in 2010 CMA CGM, Maersk Line & MSC to rationalise transpacific services to US WC from Sept. 16 Maersk Line appoints 32-year-old head of group strategy Box traffic at Malaysia ports up by 10 pc in Q2 Tanzania drops box transfer fees for shippers CTSA to cut currency adjustment factor to 1 pc from Sept. 1 Rickmers Maritime optimistic of higher Q2 income New mega berth at Shenzhen's YICT commences trial operations MELL to commence HK-Malaysia-Cebu run Oregon & Washington ports levy wide-ranging tariff hikes Global sugar price soars to 28-year high on Brazil's poor harvest & India's sweet tooth Mundra Port-led combine bags Mormugao Port coal terminal development concession Dhamra port project gets DRDO clearance Kolkata Dock System sets container handling record in July Ennore Port to treble coal handling capacity in five years Impasse over new manning scales at NM Port continues Steel giants importing less coal via Paradip Port now Air cargoes sinking to sea level! NHAI may roll back tolls to lure transporters back on highways Exports down by 31 pc this year IIFCL puts highways & power projects on priority list for funding Korea industrial park in S. Gujarat may attract Rs 7 K-cr. investments CII & Copenhagen Capacity may ink MoU to promote trade relations Commission paid to foreign companies not taxable in India, rules AAR

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Kerch storm kills eight Italian tug freed Stronger dollar boost Bourbon "Magic pipe" monitor

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Bourbon reports strong results from offshore Promotions at Pride International GL appoints Kevin Coyne to key maritime position Maersk to stop building ships at Lindø

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AUGUST 10, 2009
WSF calling for bids to build new 64-car ferries Dead whale discovered in Tacoma's Blair Waterway Electric boat nets contract to repair damaged submarine Stork Craft moving offices to Port of Bellingham location Horizon Lines recognized for perfect schedule reliability

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Odense calls time on shipbuilding AP Moller Maersk's yard to cease all shipbuilding when current orderbook is completed. Demise of yard "sad but understandable" Swire pays over liability limit to settle spill claim SWIRE Shipping will pay $8.3m over and above its maximum legal liability for the Pacific Adventurer incident. DryShips secures West LB loan waiver DRYSHIPS has won another waiver from a lender bank, with West LB agreeing terms on $71m in debt. Global Ship Lease still in talks on $800m loan COMPANY says still in talks with banks about waiver, as it posts net income of $22.8m on revenue of $36.2m

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Odense to end shipbuilding ODENSE Steel Shipyard is to end all shipbuilding activities after it delivers its last vessel in 2011, the company said today Chiquita avoids Eastwind slip-up CHIQUITA has kept its banana cargoes flowing despite Eastwind's Chapter 7 liquidation, according to a new financial filing Pirates free Italian tug SOMALI pirates have freed Italian tug Buccaneer, the country's foreign ministry confirmed today Was death ferry seaworthy? THE CAPTAIN in last week's ferry sinking accused Tongan authorities today of being swayed by financial pressures to allow an unseaworthy vessel to sail

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Diesel Jumps 7.5 Cents to $2.625 per Gallon CMA CGM Joins Trans-Atlantic MSC Loop Retailers Oppose Tariffs on Chinese Tires Rickmers Establishes UK Liner Agency Brightpoint Expands Reverse Logistics Capabilities CMA CGM Hikes U.S. Rates FedEx Expands International Economy Services Bolloré to Operate African Terminal Panalpina, Yusen Loosen Ties Maersk to Stop Making Ships, Sell Shipyards Calderón Presses Obama on Cross-border Trucking

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Morakot slams into Asia Swire caves in on clean-up costs BDI: worst week since October crash MSC Aurelie grounds off Karachi Valencia still on a roll

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Chiquita sailing Charterer of 12 ships from bankrupt Eastwind says four containership contracts continue unchanged but eight reefers are converted to bareboat charters. Creditors resist Unsecured creditors of US Shipping Partners say more information should be given before they left with "token $100,000". A week aground Norwegian-flagged open hatch carrier Austanger has been grounded off Argentina for more than a week. UP selling cape? Felipe Menendez-led Ultrapetrol's only capesize bulker, the 1984-built Princess Marisol, is again reported to be up for sale. Changing hands Brazilian engineering outfit Odebrecht and Dubai Ports World re in final negotiations to buy a terminal at port of Santos. Ransom denied Italian owner denies reports of $4.5m ransom for release of tug claiming government promised aid instead. Tanker aground Master and chief officer injured as German chemical tanker grounds off Taiwan in Typhoon Morakot. China lashes Rio State secrets department says Chinese steel mills overpaid by $100bn as 'Spirongate' rumbles on. Freak focus US scientists claim breakthrough in mapping occurrence of huge rogue waves. Boxship boost New vessels and non-cash items jack up second quarter profit at Global Ship Lease. Arctic Sea 'lost' Mystery surrounds reported disappearance of Russian-crewed ship 'hijacked' in Baltic in July. Last orders AP Moller-Maersk stops shipbuilding activity at Lindo with the workforce shrinking as it completes its final 14 ships. 17 held Escobal bulker among ships detained after failing safety checks during July. Currency boost Favourable exchange rates and rising sales lead MODEC to boost first half profit forecast. 22 missing Typhoon Morakot claims Chinese panamax bulk carrier leaving 22 crew members missing. PNSC picks two Pakistan national owner lines up $60m deal for modern Japanese-built tanker duo. Buccaneer free No ransom said to have been paid for release of Italian tug and crew held in Somalia for four months. HSL deaths Two workers fall into sea and drown while painting vessel at Indian shipyard. Scrap surge China and Bangladesh lead the way in demolition market as prices leap above $300 per ton. Growth spurt Arrival of 40 offshore newbuildings fires second quarter revenue at Bourbon as income from bulker unit collapses. P&O peeved UK ferry operator slams government's back-dating of port rates as it faces bill of nearly £6m. CSSC fades Profit tumbles in first half at China Ship Shipbuilding Co as sales peak but costs soar. ATS stronger Aboitiz-owned Philippines ro-ro player boosted by higher passenger utilisation in first half. Swissco stronger Alex Yeo-led firm's bottom line shoots up as asset sales and a larger fleet boost returns. Newbuild grounds Tide Sjo ferry suffers water ingress off Norway, the company's fourth accident this year. Deeper freeze Japan's Toei Reefer Line widens losses in first quarter, but annual forecast looking better. Koncar covets Mining tycoon confirms he wants to buy all five state-owned Croatian shipyards in privatisation. Indian chase "Suspicious" North Korean cargoship held off Andaman and Nicobar islands after six-hour pursuit.

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Maersk to exit shipbuilding business Zim raises Asia-to-Europe rates Lidinsky joins FMC COAC, DHS tackle redundant air security programs COAC roundup Senate confirms Obama's nominee to STB Morgan Stanley projects freight rail recovery Obama appointments Senate leaders propose Customs reauthorization Rooney resigns from COAC U.S. grant supports West African intermodal development Famous Pacific starts Rotterdam/Cartagena service Bolloré wins concession for port in Benin ICTSI sees lower profit on container volume decline Ontario teachers, CenterPoint team up on Va. Offer

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Rig to Esbjerg for refit The third jack-up drilling rig this year has arrived in Esbjerg for an extensive refit, coordinated by Semco Maritime. The drilling rig is the American-owned Noble Byron Welliver Dennis Maritime back in business The re-established Finnish shipping company Dennis Maritime Ltd has taken over the operations of the 1,280 DWT cargo vessels Josefine and Nathalie after the bankruptcy of their former owner

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AUGUST 10, 2009
Shipyard to close Moller - Maersk blames competition from low cost countries in Asia. Consistency in bunker sampling for MARPOL compliance Confusion and 'wrong practice' surrounding the taking of official MARPOL samples. Bunker prices slide in Europe Meanwhile crude oil prices firming in early trading on NYMEX. Shipbuilder focuses on fuel efficiency Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding says it can cut CO2 emissions from VLCCs by 20%. Asian niche operator 'approaching insolvency' Tells shipower it will be unable to pay hire or bunkers on chartered ship. Refiner delays upgrade by 'five years' Decline in fuel oil output would put more pressure on bunker markets. Bunker prices driving up tanker rates 'The trend is up,' says broker. OPEC 'relaxed' on quota compliance July production up, compliance with cuts drops below 70% says survey. Asian bunker prices mostly weaker Region's bunker markets largely quiet Monday. New FTC rule to prohibit oil 'market manipulation' FTC will 'police' the oil markets and 'go after' companies that manipulate the markets. IOC unit postpones shutdown Shutdown meant to increase capacity, including annual fuel oil output. Shipping disrupted as typhoon reaches Chinese mainland Bunker operations in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland ports are being maintained. OOIL in the red Revenue 'dramatically' reduced while bunker costs only partially recovered. Swire to pay $21 million for bunker spill Offer welcomed by Queensland Premier who said company has 'gone further than they've wanted to'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

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Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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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