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BRIEFS

February 8, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index drops for third straight week The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, advanced for a second day on Friday as higher rents were secured by owners of iron-ore carriers.

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Maersk expected to have bullish year: Danish analysts Yantian Port Holdings net profit down 19.6pc in 2009 Ningbo-Zhoushan port throughput increase world's fastest Hanzhou-Wenzhou rail link to be upgraded to high-speed link Fighting back: Long Beach to spend US$3 billion on improvements MSC takes top spot at Black Sea's Port of Novorossiysk Guinea Shipping Corporation starts up from HK, Conakry Dragonair increases Hanoi flights to 10 a week Transasia Airways suspends Kaohsiung to Kunming service 'K' Line eyes 51pc of US-based Air Tiger Express

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Baltic Dry Index pulled down by sinking Chinese steel prices Pirates shifting focus to Indian Ocean-EU official SCI to beef up borrowing strength Pentagon Marine draws up ambitious corporate plans Need to expand & diversify trade with Hungary stressed Nafed to import 25,000 t of yellow peas V-Day brings roses to exporters' cheeks Nasscom paints rosy horizon Cotton exports shoot up Decks being cleared at 2 Bangla ports for Indian sh Now 60 years young, City Transport changes with the times Only minor variations in truck rentals Implement Parikh panel report on fuel price decontrol, urges IMC IMF projects 8pc GDP growth in 2010-11 Direct tax collection target raised Finance panel report on Feb. 25 NCAER projects 7 pc GDP growth this fiscal World Bank projects 7.5 pc GDP growth in 2010-11 RBI's latest survey projects almost 7 pc GDP growth SAIL raises flat steel prices Seminar on India, Spain trade ties Focus to be on terminal ops & procedures at Wednesday's Exim Club-ABGKCTL presentation

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
CN to set up new intermodal terminal in Alberta The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is constructing a 680 acre logistics park with a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Conrich, northeast of Calgary (Alberta, Canada).... US road sector suffering from firms' low inventories The US road sector has had a challenging year as businesses have attempted to kept inventory levels extremely low. Fourth quarter earnings reports show the slow rate of inventory r... Swiss road haulage body seeks closer ties to railways Astag, the Swiss association of commercial vehicle operators, is pleased that SBB Cargo, the freight division of the Swiss state-owned railway company SBB, is set to create new nat... 110 wagon train will serve INR Energy mines US enterprise INR Energy has announced that a 110 wagon train will serve its metallurgical coal mines in Powellton and Chilton (USA). They will achieve full production levels over ... Trading of Austrian Airlines shares stops in Vienna Trading of Austrian Airlines AG shares on the Vienna stock exchange was suspended yesterday morning (4 February) until further notice. The German flag carrier Lufthansa took over t... HHLA meets target According to provisional results the German port company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) generated a group revenue of around EUR 988 million in financial 2009 (previous year... CSCL forecasts 2009 loss due to low freight rates Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has warned that it will plunge into the red for 2009 as a result of the sharp reduction in freight rates and container v... Avianca and Taca finalise joint venture Colombia's airline Avianca and El Salvador's Grupo Taca said the merger they had announced in October became effective this week after all regulatory hurdles were passed. The new c... SBB Cargo spins off international services into separate company Switzerland's national railway SBB has taken further steps to determine the strategic direction that its freight division SBB Cargo has to take in order to expand its business acti... Shenzen Airlines boosted cargo traffic The carrier Shenzen Airlines, based in southern China, has reported that its cargo traffic was up by 22% to 306 million FTKs in 2009. Shenzen introduced 14 new aircraft last y... JAL Cargo announces route changes Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the following major route changes for international cargo operations for H1/2010, ending on 30 September. Flights to Ho-Chi-Minh (Vietn...

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Newbuilt chem tanker bought for bunkering role Danish special forces storm pirated bulker

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Economic development discussed at Port of Vancouver, USA breakfast Federal Maritime Commission announces reorganization New fisheries survey vessel now part of NOAA fleet Port Metro Vancouver inks 2009 cargo statistics Rail freight traffic picture comes in mixed for week

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Study backs inclusion of shipping in EU emissions trading scheme Report backs move towards cap and trade policy Political pressure grows to scrap light dues hike Second reading of bill debated at House of Lords Greek owned fleet shrinks Shipping downturn sinks number of vessels by about 4% Warning over risky lay-up locations Use of non-approved locations causing costly and unnecessary casualties

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Crew hides from pirates TERRIFIED crew members on a bulker attacked by pirates this morning were all unhurt after locking themselves inside and being freed by Danish commados, the ship's owner told Fairplay Falklands oil tension mounts ARGENTINA has said the UK's plans to start drilling for oil off the Falkland Islands recalls the 1982 war between the nations, it was reported today UK fire teams douse carrier A FIRE that broke out on an aircraft carrier being scrapped at a yard this morning in Teeside, northern England, is now "under control", Cleveland Police told Fairplay Russia accused of nuke dumping RUSSIA is being accused of dumping nuclear waste into the Baltic Sea in the early 1990s, the BBC reported today Everglades numbers drop STEEP drops in the box business, bulk and beak bulk were offset by a record cruising year at Port Everglades in Florida US panel targets exports A NEW US panel has been created with the goal of bolstering President Barack Obama's goal to double exports in five years Drybulk overweighting seen DRYBULK investors have placed too much weight on Chinese bank lending restrictions, JP Morgan analyst Jonathan Chappell said today

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Haiti Requests Vessel Arrival Notices YRC Has Liquidity to Survive 2010, Analyst Says Short Lines Gain on Factory Demand YRC Ends Year with $98 Million in Cash Long Beach Moves to Replace Bridge Danish Troops Free Bulk Ship from Pirates FMC Eyes Filing Exemption Airbus Forecasts Asia-Pacific Growth Alaska Air Cargo Adds Security Surcharge S&P Upgrades BNSF Rating Airline, Trucking Employment Rise YRC Worldwide Loses $899 Million in 2009 China to Penalize U.S. Chicken Imports Chennai Strike Ends BA Swings to Profit in Third Quarter Michigan Renews Carp Fight Kintetsu World Express Net Profit Plunges 36.6 Percent Hamburg Cargo Falls 21 Percent Con-way Reports $111 Million Loss for 2009

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Super-slow or Concorde service: give shippers the choice On November 26, 2003, the last flight of the iconic Concorde supersonic Mach 2 airliner arguably heralded a shift into reverse gear for the airline industry in its hitherto ambition to shrink the world. Wan Hai and PIL to re-launch Asia/N.Europe service Hamburg - 2009 a year to forget Rudder damage hits Matson Navigation's profits CSAV starts Black Sea feeder service Global stocks take a hit

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Eagle sold Iino Kaiun sells chemical tanker Chemstar Eagle to US buyer, possibly Connecticut's MT Maritime, for $15.2m. Hawaii grounding Salvage operation blocking Oahu's Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbour after bulker Vogetrader runs aground. Ariella stormed Danish troops free Slovenian bulker hijacked earlier in Gulf of Aden, all 25 crew safe. Takeover 'joke' Web rumours of John Fredriksen's Frontline bidding for Nordic American Tanker Shipping panned as simply "rubbish". ITB scrapped US Shipping Partners integrated tug barge said to be sold as-is in Karachi for $394 per ldt. Up then down JP Morgan analyst predicts a "tale of two halves" for the bulker sector as Chinese imports accelerate ahead of a softer market. ITF targets Dowa Demonstrations planned for Tokyo and Trinidad over All-Japan Seamen's Union fight with Japanese bulker owner. Speculative sale Marco Novella returns to Cicek for a second tanker newbuilding. Greek fleet falls Tonnage controlled by Greek shipowners falls by just 2% despite turbulent times. Man overboard Danish crewman dies after slipping from bunker tanker in Copenhagen. Story ends Publishing house bought as part of diversification drive by Latvian Shipping goes bust. 'Ghost ship' blaze Fire onboard former French aircraft carrier Clemenceau at UK shipbreaking yard "under control". It's quotes time Shipbrokers can be such a surly lot and James Christodoulou gets all pumped up about job hunting. Bulker hijacked Somali pirates strike in Gulf of Aden for second time this week as Slovenian handysize seized. Exodus continues Turkey's Dunya continues big clear-out of tankers with sale of two more modern vessels. Coke cash Japan's MOL signs 10-year coking coal shipping deal with Mitsubishi Chemical and Nisshin Steel. Aframax alliance An Asian aframax pool is in the making with leading Japanese operator Sanko Kisen ready to dive straight in. Olympic pledge Historic Cutty Sark, gutted by fire in 2007, will be restored in time for 2012 London Olympics, PM promises. New5 in Numb3rs Former Excel chief Stamatis Molaris grabs tanker quartet, Nobu Su switches car-carriers for capes and piracy kills off US owner. Purchase and sale Frontline takes VLCC from spin-off SFI and sells it on for Pertamina charter in 10-year payment deal. Clipper sells Danish group said to have bagged $13.5m from sale of open-hatch carrier Clipper Melody to mystery buyer. Falling short Japan's Kyoei Tanker sees nine-month profit cut despite revenue rise. Fire funds A $59m insurance payout following Australian rig blaze will hit Seadrill's balance sheet in the fourth quarter. Bidders ready India shortlists five groups for development and operation of new container terminal at Mangalore. Beaten by a bus Ferry across Clyde in Scotland could be replaced by amphibious Dutch rival. Black is the Color Norwegian ferry owner Color Line improves annual profit, boosted by currency gains. Five Star sale Dutch owner Seaarland bags strong price for panamax bulker bound for Five Star of India, brokers say. Double it Tokyo-listed Tokai Kisen jacks up full-year forecast amid hope of higher revenue. IHI inches ahead Japanese shipbuilder edges back into profit in first nine months, but forecasts much stronger fourth quarter. Futures up Dry-cargo trading volumes jump 129% on last month as derivatives deals climb 40% to $912m, says Imarex. CHO falls short No asset disposals and smaller fleet result in 40% fall in interim profits at Singapore offshore player. Worse by half Finnish tanker owner Neste suffers 50% drop in freight rates in 2009 as profit falls. Hanjin sells Korean container line's holding company issuing new shares to up stake in operating unit. Mitsui minted Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering raises full-year forecast after large rise in profit and sales. Tallink weaker Estonian ferry group sees poor start to 2010 with double digit declines in passengers and cargo. Inui much weaker MOL bulker offshoot Inui Steamship posts big drop in nine-month profit on weaker rates. Todd tumbles US shipbuilder sees third quarter profits fall nearly 40% on higher costs and lack of other income.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Transpacific lines see upswing ACL plans bigger ships, similar design Lipinski heads CEVA's Canadian ocean product TSA offers air cargo security outreach Breaking the ice on the Great Lakes California wins case against trucker CN plans logistics park U.S. outlines National Export Initiative Swan Logistics, Hong Kong forwarder tie up

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Svendborg tug sold to Norway Svendborg Bugser has sold their oldest tug, Skansund, to the Norwegian operator Polar Slep A/S, Tromsö. The Skansund was taken over in its home port Svendborg, and sailed to Frontline buys and sells vessel Frontline has bought the VLCC Front Vista from Ship Finance International for USD 58.5 million. However, Frontline has agreed to sell the vessel to an undisclosed buyer. The buyer

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Buyers see lower prices as markets 'tank' Crude continuing to put downward pressure on bunkers. WSC proposal 'shooting itself in the foot'? Poten & Partners consider GHG emission reduction options and the technological benefits of the Council's MEPC 60 submission. Lower fuel surcharge impacts Matson's revenue Ocean transportation sector faces challenges and opportunities in 2010. Steep price drops end of week MGO prices in Rotterdam drops by $33.50 pmt. Heavy losses in Fujariah bunker prices NYMEX shows further losses in out of hours trading. Bunker spill court ruling exposes owners to more costs US District Judge says owners of Cosco Busan are bound by Californian law that holds them liable for pilot negligence. ARA fuel oil stocks climbing Product inventories are 22% up against the same week last year. Matrix makes move in Southern Africa Joint venture will offer 'high quality bunker services' in Durban, Cape Town and Richards Bay. WFS 'assisting' with collection of 'Iraqi debt' 'Receivables' belong to the previous owners of Tramp Oil. Singapore sees price of 380 cSt at seven-week low Bunker prices in other key Asian ports weakening. Chemoil, Glencore in 'preferential' deal Deal includes the supply of bunker fuel to Glencore's shipping subsidiary. Chinese oil imports continued upward climb last year Senior official warns that 'now the most acute problem in China is the increased importation of crude oil'. Praxis in Singapore expands New office is double the size of the old one. Shell to lay off 1,000 more employees this year Suffers $1.8 billion loss from its downstream activities during Q4 2009.

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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

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

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