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BRIEFS
January 27, 2009
Sched Netweb site
  • Xiamen Huoju Bonded Logistics Centre wins Beijing's approval
  • China-Japan November's container trade down 15pc
  • BNSF starts Pacific NW to central US express service
  • Lianyungang port container volume surpasses 3 million TEU
  • Thailand's RCL fears revenue may drop in 2009
  • EU proposal to cut cargo ship red tape to rouse trade
  • Five-hour truck delay at Sydney, 'unexpected circumstances' cited
  • LA-LB to pitch dock rail expansion to public February 11
  • Russian Fesco ship supplies antarctic Argentine stations
  • Aer Lingus, UAL to join on Madrid-Washington route
  • US to screen half of bellyhold cargo from February
  • Singapore concludes Open Skies Agreement with Iceland
  • RTW to act as LAN Cargo's GSSA for Switzerland

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CTL IMEX all set for grand opening on Jan. 29
  • SCI signs 3-yr crude transport deal with HPCL
  • ISO 9001:2001-certified NYZEL aims to become major global logistics service provider
  • Inttra introduces new e-commerce tools to help recession-hit shipping industry
  • MOL drops China-South America plan, revises PIL joint loop instead
  • Maersk Line starts service from north China to Aqaba
  • K Line to implement winter programme on Asia-Mexico/South America WC
  • MOL's new TraPac box terminal opens in Jacksonville
  • Guangdong-Taiwan direct box shipping route opens
  • APL gets STP-plus rating from Singapore Customs
  • Cosco launches 7-ship Red Sea loop, including feeder
  • Orient Shipping offers weekly Port Klang, Singapore, Chittagong feeder
  • Hyundai's new batch of 8,900-TEUers bound for AEX service
  • Hapag-Lloyd appoints new CFO, interim CFO moves to development
  • CSCL MD named outstanding Chinese Innovator
  • Hamburg Süd names 4,294-TEU charter vessel in Chile
  • Increased cargo capacity at Port of Savannah
  • Euroseas cuts boxship charter rates by 33 pc
  • Tianjin sees continued gains in 2009 despite global downturn
  • Mega merger makes Sinotrans No. 2 in logistics after Cosco
  • Port Everglades to build new $ 12-m container terminal
  • Kalmar delivers 4,500th straddle carrier
  • In times of tears, tea exports bring cheer!
  • India, Oman to set up SPV to boost investment
  • Tobacco exports fetch 61 pc more
  • Seafood trade pulled under by global slump
  • Chilli, mint products add spice to exports
  • IFFCO inks MoU with Kazakh co. for import of rock phosphate
  • Exporters come out smelling roses... & money!
  • India, Jordan ratify investment promotion deal
  • Meltdown casualty vessel detained at Chennai Port
  • Kulkarni rejects offer of 20 pc hike in port wages terming it 'too meagre'
  • 3 PPPAC-cleared port projects get govt sanction
  • Fieo presents govt its wish-list to sharpen export competitiveness

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • USA: 107,000 freight wagons in storage
    Amid a deepening slump in freight traffic caused by the global economic slowdown, the USA's three largest railroads have put 107,000 freight wagons into storage. This is 17% of the...
  • BNSF investing USD 2.7 billion
    The US rail operator BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced a planned 2009 capital commitment programme of USD 2.7 billion, which is expected to be approximately USD 150 million low...
  • Malev in Russian hands
    The loss-making Hungarian airline Malev has been taken over by the Russian state bank Vnesheconombank. The deal should be completed within the next week. A strategic partnership wi...
  • Hedging losses
    Many airlines signed purchase agreements for kerosene last year at a price which is well below today's market price. The losses go into millions of US dollars. The International Ai...
  • Kenya Airways gets new B737-800
    The Kenyan flag carrier recently took delivery of a brand new B737-800. The airline leased the new Boeing from ILFC and is due to receive another similar type aircraft in February ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Biscaglia freed
  • Dryships cuts capital projects
  • Crisis pushes up delay cover
  • Evergreen launches new Greek shuttles
  • AAS cuts back Australia-Asia service

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Genco renegotiates $1.4 billion credit facility
  • Pirates free U.S.-owned chemical tanker
  • No bonuses for StealthGas execs
  • STX Europe delivers car passenger ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • New super post-Panamax cranes scheduled to arrive in Tacoma today
  • Ray LaHood sworn in as US Transportation Secretary
  • Coast Guard asking mariners if Umpqua lighthouse is needed
  • Contract talks continue in British Columbia
  • Maritime Administration sending three more ships to recyclers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • DP World reviews expansion plans
    CONTAINER terminal giant to cut costs and freeze recruitment in response to the global downturn in box volumes.
  • Joint venture DP World inks Algerian ports deal
  • BW Gas to remain public after unveiling $1bn overhaul
    COMPANY to buy four LNG carriers from World Nordic and issue new shares.
  • StealthGas axes executive bonuses to save $1.3m
    ATHENS-based owner scraps bonuses and stock awards to officers and directors for last year.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Anti-pirate corridor moved
    PIRATES will have to work harder to reach ships transiting the Gulf of Aden through a new corridor farther from Yemen, military authorities have told Fairplay
  • OPEC halts oil price slide
    OPEC'S producers have managed to halt the oil price slide and keep it hovering between $35-45 per after cumulative cuts of more than 3M bpd in recent months
  • Cyclone threatens western Oz ports
    PORTS ON the northwestern coast of Western Australian are on high alert late today as Tropical Cyclone Dominic bears down
  • Pirates reportedly kill captain
    A GREEK ship captain has been reportedly shot dead by pirates off the coast of Cameroon
  • Gold Star Line
    FAIRPLAY 24 reported on 23 January that Singapore's Supreme Court had confirmed the arrest of three vessels over crew and fee disputes
  • Gdansk yard might make Gdynia bid
    THE HEAD of the Gdansk repair shipyard said today it might bid to buy at least part of its neighbour, the troubled Gdynia yard
  • SCI posts 4.9% higher profits
    SHIPPING Corp of India has posted a 4.9% increase in net profits for last year's fourth quarter, the company told the Bombay Stock Exchange

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • 10+2 rule goes into effect as planned
    Importer security filing rule takes effect despite White House order that held back implementation of proposed Bush administration regulations.
  • No new talks slated in Vancouver negotiations
  • Mexico delays development process for Punta Colonet
  • UASC starts Oman calls
  • ProLogis in Germany lease
  • DP World hit by slowing trade
  • SCI profit increases
  • Marad recycles three ships
  • Diana charters dry bulker
  • Kalitta Air cuts more jobs
  • BA warns of $200M loss

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Unifeeder expands Baltic and Russian connections
  • DP World hits records
  • Maersk re-schedules AE7 Eastbound service away from Suez
  • Nouakchott secures Chinese funds
  • Canadian West Coast waterfront talks deadlocked

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Fund cuts back
    OppenheimerFunds pulls out of Eagle Bulk and slashes holding in Capital Product Partners.
  • Cape handed back
    Charterer redelivers Star Bulk Carriers' Star Sigma early, but paying all but operating costs boosts owner's finances.
  • Stealth sale axed
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas to "pursue legal remedies" after Nigerian "buyer" of ship fails to pay deposit.
  • Aas in top SFI job
    Ship Finance International promotes former banking heavyweight Hans Petter Aas to chairman as Craig Stevenson steps down.
  • Marad scraps 3
    US Maritime Administration shells out $1.9m to scrap three reserve fleet cargoships.
  • Release confirmed
    Industrial Shipping Enterprises CEO says the Biscaglia is bound for a safe port after nearly two months in pirate hands.
  • Jobs to go
    UK to Europe ro-ro player Norfolkline will lay off workers as it cut sailings in response to downturn.
  • Fredriksen re-ups
    Seadrill cancels forward contracts for stake in US driller Pride International but signs new ones.
  • BW buys and sells
    Norwegian LNG, LPG player's balance-sheet boosting continues with transfer of four vessels from parent and offer of new shares to minority investors.
  • Not tested
    Gangway brackets' load-bearing capacity not known before fatal collapse at Minaminippon Shipbuilding in Japan.
  • Ship adrift
    Portuguese cargoship in danger of sinking off Spain, after one crew dies and five others airlifted to hospital.
  • Hanjin deaths
    Two more workers killed in accidents at controversial Philippines yard, including first Korean to lose his life.
  • DP freezes
    Dubai ports group reviews expansion plans and puts a block on hiring as growth slows.
  • Scrapping again
    Bulker owners sent 11 ships to the breakers last week, as scrap prices dipped.
  • Unifeeder hungry
    Danish short-sea player adds new routes to St Petersburg, Russia, and Tallinn, Estonia.
  • DP up again
    Dubai ports giant posts 15% rise in container volumes at consolidated terminals for 2008.
  • Ferry blaze
    Passengers evacuated from BC Ferries' Queen of Vancouver after vehicle catches fire just before Tsawwassen sailing.
  • Atlas seeks cover
    Bankrupt Danish bulker operator Atlas Shipping goes to New York for protection.
  • Goldenport delays
    Paris Dragnis-led owner puts back delivery of supramax quartet from Cosco Zhoushan "at no additional cost".
  • Hot Express
    Estonian cargoship Cool Express suffers fire off Norway, with two crew hospitalised after inhaling smoke.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Maersk plans slow ships to China
  • Seaspan stock sale raises $200 million
  • Evergreen starts two Med feeders
  • Harbor Maintenance Tax bill favors short sea
  • Great Lakes Jan. ore shipments off 80%
  • Import industry begins 10+2 era
  • India bans Chinese toys for 6 months
  • Napolitano reviews northern border security
  • Obama stimulus includes port security
  • Groups join FMC SoCal ports' truck case
  • Circuit sets date for SoCal truck plan arguments

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Armorique delivered
    STX Europe's Helsinki shipyard delivered the car- and passenger ferry Armorique to Brittany Ferries on January 26. The vessel is worth approximately EUR 110 million and has been designed specifically for operations on the route between Plymouth and Roscoff. The ...
  • More piracy attacks off Nigeria
    Piracy activities are on the rise off Nigeria and last week at least four attacks were reported from Nigerian waters. Last Friday, a supply vessel was attacked off the Bonny offshore terminal. There were no injuries, but the pirates stole ...
  • Norway eases tonnage tax rules
    The Norwegian government has announced changes in the much debated retroactive tax requirement in the new tonnage tax system. According to the earlier decision, shipowners are required to pay ten years of back taxes. 2/3 of this is to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2009
  • Bunker prices surge across Europe
    Markets respond to gains in crude oil prices.
  • St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipment up in 2008
    Total throughput rising 2.6%, close to terminal's annual capacity.
  • LNG powered ships will cost 20% more
    Indian shipyard gives details of its LNG powered new-builds.
  • New employee at Global Risk Management
  • Fujairah terminal 'dedicated to continue growth'
    Vopak Horizon Fujairah's capacity tripled in its first decade.
  • Fuel oil spill in Russian far east
    Prosecutors begin investigation.
  • Supplier seeks $2 million from Asian carrier
    Claim is for unpaid bunker bills, interest payments and legal fees.
  • Lanka Bunkering files $1 million claim
    Seeking damages from former monopoly player.

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In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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