BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* Marine insurers' loss ratio seen spiking in 2009 Marine insurers' claims losses relative to total earned premiums are set to soar in 2009 because of piracy and the slump in global trade values, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said. Ships, planes should cut emissions: EU The European Union has proposed that the shipping and airline industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 20 per cent over the next decade as part of any new United Nations accord to fight global warming. Piracy: China mulls military rescue China has not ruled out military action to rescue the crew of a coal ship hijacked by Somali pirates, although it is also pursuing negotiations, a Chinese military spokesman said yesterday.

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Full-year US imports hit five-year low at 1.7 million TEU Hong Kong August exports fall 16pc, imports down 7.4pc Maersk adds Agadir, Helsingborg to Morocco-north Europe service China box ports register strong growth in September PIL, Wan Hai to buy slots from Cosco on Asia-Europe service Battered Tacoma port chief Tim Farrell steps down New South African carrier to enter foray in December Executive Council okays Hong Kong-Guangzhou rapid rail Continental posts US$18 million third quarter loss FedEx noon delivery gets items to Shanghai 6 hours sooner Yantai launches first all-cargo flight to Europe

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High inland transport costs making iron ore exports dearer, says Dr Jose Paul Shipping horizon brightening Baltic Exchange's sea freight index rises after 2 months ShipServ strengthens ties with ISSA for benefit of maritime suppliers DB Schenker joins INTTRA to develop eInvoice platform Allcargo organises seminar on safe freight packaging in Chennai Duty-free sugar import allowed till Dec. 2010 Edible oil flooding in Mandatory catch certification deadline may land seafood exporters in hot water MPEDA & SEAI to hold seafood fair in Feb. 2010 Exim Bank extends $ 100-m LoC for Syria Dumping duty sought on Chinese power gear Fieo chief seeks sops to take shine off Chinese goods Despite slowdown, Singapore port thrives on bunker sales September slump leaves Los Angeles, Long Beach ports in the dumps E.Coast Rly zips past H1 cargo target Appetite for investments back, finds survey Textile Ministry eyes European FDI Meet at BCC&I on IFRS today

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OCTOBER 21, 2009
London Gatwick airport sold, new runway expected BAA has sold London Gatwick airport for GBP 1.5 billion to Global Infrastructure Partners, an investment fund that also owns London City Airport, according to British media reports... Evergreen Line adjusts Far East-Europe rates Evergreen Line is set to restore westbound rates between the Far East/Indian Subcontinent and Europe/the Mediterranean. Demand has been stronger than anticipated here in October an... Fellestransport and Greencarrier Norway to merge activities Norwegian freight forwarder Fellestransport is set to merge its activities with Greencarrier Norway and trade under the Greencarrier name from 1 November. All Fellestransport staff... New Leica and Geodis Logistics partnership in Germany The German company Leica Camera is set to start storing its entire range of products centrally with logistics service provider Geodis Logistics from next month. Geodis Logistics wi... LGI attains AEO-F certification The German logistics service provider LGI Logistics Group International, which is part of the Willi-Betz group, says it has become one of the first logistics service providers in G... Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan establishing new rail tracks Kazakhstan has started building a new railway line along the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, which will create additional direct links between Kazakhstan and central Russian regi... DCT Gdansk improves throughput The Deepwater Container Terminal Gdansk (Poland) celebrated its second anniversary on 1 October. The centre has been able to continuously improve its throughput figures so far. It ...

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Pirates hijack handy bulker LR benefits from currency deals Shipping key source of HK air pollution Evergreen takes Norasia slots

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Pirates seize another bulker

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Flood woes have Port of Seattle declaring emergency for Sea-Tac Airport The New World Alliance carriers plan changes in Transatlantic trades Shipper pleads guilty in pollution discharge case Monthly Port Tracker report pushes 2009 box predition up Crowley taps EZ Shipping as liner agent in Tortola

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Contenemar teetering on edge of collapse Group is plagued by a litany of problems over unpaid bills believed to run into tens of millions of euros Economou eyes up opportunities outside dry bulk Keeping a watch on tanker and container sectors Ignazio Messina to install armed guards on vessels Move follows attacks on two of the company's vessels Nerion emerges as lifeline for Hellenic Yards Notifies stock exchange of interest in ailing shipbuilder DnB Nor warns on loan write downs Outlook for shipping sector remains hazy

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Freed captain wants payout A CROATIAN master who spent 17 months in a Greek prison will seek compensation from Athens for wrongful imprisonment, his lawyer said today Bulker hijacked off Seychelles SOMALI pirates were repulsed in one attack, but other attackers succeeded in a second this morning Japan ship exports at a trickle JAPAN'S shipbuilders signed contracts for just six ships for export in September Pressure mounts in Philly AMERICAN Shipping, the owner of tankers built at Aker Philadelphia, has cited progress in efforts to finance two shuttle tanker newbuildings Air attack on spill off Galveston AIRCRAFT were deployed today to spread dispersants over a Gulf of Mexico oil slick from a tanker leak 40 miles off Galveston

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Maersk to Stay in Charleston Supply Chain Plans 'Coming Off Shelf': ProLogis BNSF Nets $488 Million, Down 30 Percent Speed Up FAST Lanes at Border, Trucker Tells Congress Transport Industry Eyes Academic Research Port of Long Beach Defends ATA Settlement Rail Recovery Slows its Pace in Late October Box Imports Rising Slowly Standard & Poor's Takes Swift Off CreditWatch List Evergreen, CSAV Enter Slot Agreement DOT Just Says No to Medical Marijuana Use Old Dominion Profit Falls 55 Percent Low Demand, Excess Capacity Restrain LTL Pricing FedEx Shifts Shanghai Delivery Schedule AirBridge Cargo Launches Amsterdam-Tokyo Service Leading Economic Index Climbs 1 Percent Freighter Crashes in United Arab Emirates UPS Profit Drops 43 Percent Japan's Trade Surplus Balloons Six-Fold Maersk to Open Logistics Center in Chengdu Union Pacific Profit Falls 26 Percent to $517 Million Planner Urges Infrastructure Development Antwerp Box Traffic Falls 18.4 Percent Knight Profit Slips but Volume Grows United Reduces Losses Forward Air Profit Sinks 69 Percent

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
USADA to introduce December GRI APL's Eng calls for 'constructive dialogue' INTTRA engages DB Schenker for eInvoicing Piracy incidents sharply up Santos Brasil installs three gantries despite volume fall

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
High interest Sovcomflot accountant tells court tanker sale and leaseback deals had effective interest rate four times that of conventional ship finance. Resales cancelled Sales of two more Bocimar newbuildings fall through but CMB inks deal to take stake in Seacor-linked barge player. 'Well protected' As it reports a slump in third-quarter profits, CMB feels ready to face even weaker bulker market. Geared for slump Lloyd's Register logs a 38% jump in income as it prepares to take a hit from newbuilding cancellations and orderbook shrinkage. OSG, Tsakos cut Cantor Fitzgerald lowers ratings on two US-listed tanker owners as tanker demand is inadequate to meet supply. Exxon backs out SBM Offshore is looking for a new contract for the FPSO Falcon after ExxonMobil arm terminates contract. Tough third CSDC warns of a 50% fall in full year profit after its third quarter bottom lines plunges 81%. Jones Act effort GulfMark Offshore plans reorganisation to preserve US-citizen status under domestic shipping law. Krymsk crash WebTV report shows the aftermath of a collision off Texas that led to a fuel oil spill. Cutting again Danish giant Maersk Line chops one Med to south Asia service, as well as the TA3 loop from North America to Europe. Credit constraint Sovcomflot finance executive warns that minutes of Russian tanker owner's governing body are false. Drillers beat bets Two US rig and drillship owners post profit growth well above Wall Street estimates. Al Khaliq seized Indian bulker with 26 crew identified as ship snatched, Italian ro-ro Jolly Rosso escapes. Expanding east Phrixos Papachristidis-led Hellspont sets up Singapore wing to focus on offshore officer recruitment and chartering. Keppel short Choo Chiau Beng-led shipyard group posts improved third quarter profit but is shy of market expectations. Antwerp falls Belgian port handles 19% less cargo in first nine months of 2009. More for MES Japanese shipbuilder raises annual profit forecast to 31 March, 2010 Losses cut Tanker owner American Shipping still hampered by finance costs, but nine-month deficit reduced as fleet grows. Tanker refloated SCI products carrier grounded at Haldia in India after trying to avoid oncoming dredger. Med tie-up Evergreen strikes slot-exchange deal with Norasia to boost European coverage. Bargain hunt Essar boss says he wants to buy a couple of bulkers but won't be rushing into any deals. Subsea splash Sven Rong's GC Rieber and a private equity partner plough $35m into a subsea joint venture. Bulker in trouble Fears that ship may have fallen into Somali pirate hands on same day Italian ro-ro escapes. Guilty Greece's Styga Compania Naviera fined $1m for "magic pipe" oil dumping from tanker Georgios M off the US. Coal ship blocked Formosa Plastics bulker laden with coal prevented by activists from leaving Australian port. Offshore to grow SCI's Umesh Grover says billions of dollars will be poured into India E&P over next few years. Wartsila wobble Engine builder's shares on the ropes after its third quarter figures miss market forecasts. Doubling up Singapore-based owner Tata NYK says growing Indian bulker business will help it double its fleet over the next three years. Indian Zest Japanese firm Zest Shipmanagement looking to hire more Indian crew, managing director says. Cabotage plea SCI's Sabyasachi Hajara says Indian government must do more to guarantee cargo volumes for domestic owners in downturn. Paragon confirms Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner increases fixed rate coverage for 2010 and 2011 with new charter. Wartsila woes Engine builder sees signs of stability as third quarter pre-tax profits are largely unchanged from a year ago.

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
CSAV, Evergreen swap Asia/Med/Black Sea slots Hapag-Lloyd raises West Med/Montreal rates Wilh. Wilhelmsen issues bond in favorable market UPS profit off 43% Arkansas Best CEO Davidson to retire UP revenues down for all commodities Hub hit by declining revenue C.H. Robinson reports profit increase Hand sanitizer imports clean up OHL hires former Sony supply chain executive Panalpina: Volume way down through 3 quarters Port Tracker: First U.S. imports rise in February

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Finnlines to start up Ropax service to Rostock Finnlines will start up a service to Rostock with Star class Ropax vessels. The ships currently sailing from Helsinki via Gdynia to Travem'nde will instead have Rostock as their German Piracy at historic levels A total of 306 piracy incidents were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre in the first nine months of 2009 ' the figures have already surpassed the total number of EU gets tough on ship dismantling The EU environment ministers have adopted the Council's conclusions regarding the Commission Strategy on Ship Recycling. This could lead to a legislative proposal to ensure that ships with a strong EU gives IMO another year At the Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, Greece, Cyprus and Malta convinced the EU Council of Environment ministers to agree that all work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Japan's environmental ship of the future MOL focus on possibilities of environmental technology in their 10th Environment and Social Report. NOAA system reduces fuel consumption, increases safety Providing information on tides and winds on the lower Mississippi River. Bunker prices rebound in Rotterdam Firm prices in Fujairah and Durban Weak demand in Fujairah and tight avails seen in Suez. Ample supplies in Fujairah bunker market Prices in the Middle East hub competitive against Singapore. Newspaper calls for 'vigilance' against bunker 'black sheep' Integrity 'key' to Singapore's bunker success. Gibraltar sees 'surge' in bunker demand Volumes up 30% in six months to October. Singapore 380 cSt at one-year high Bunker prices in other key Asian were also firming. Shipping giant aims for 20% reduction in fuel use Maersk line wants latest target to be met by 2012. Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven-week high Stocks of middle distillates, however, fell to a three-week low. Maersk Line removes one of three trans-Atlantic services Capacity reductions 'necessary' due to lower demand, senior director says. Aegean Marine gets 'buy' rating Analyst believes the company will double its earnings growth in the next two years. 'Virtual Arrival' initiative to cut fuel use and emissions Pilot voyages by Maersk and BP saw bunker savings as high as 21.5%. Singapore prepares to accede to AFS Convention Anti-Fouling Systems Convention bans TBT. Early 2010 launch for Singapore 380 cSt futures contract SGX 'fine-tuning contract mechanisms'.

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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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