BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 11, 2010

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*Shipping News* Ship rates dip further on fewer iron-ore cargoes The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, has posted a third retreat on a lack of Brazilian and Australian iron-ore cargoes for bigger vessels. Navies can't end Somalia piracy: UK Efforts by foreign navies to combat Somali piracy off the Horn of Africa country's coast have made a difference but they will not be able to eradicate attacks by seaborne gangs, Britain's navy chief said on Friday. Key China port threatened by ice A northern China port that is one of the world's largest was facing the worst ice conditions in 30 years on Saturday, and ice-breaking ships were working to keep the path to it open.

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Cosco to levy February fuel surcharge on Asia-Mideast run PSA suffers first 9.9pc decline in 2009 to 56.9 million TEU Top 20 shipping lines' active box capacity falls 2.4pc Dalian Port Group throughput surpasses 200 million tonnes Shanghai introduces China Shipping Prosperity Index DP World, PSA bid to build Nhava Sheva box terminal US seeks to expand container pre-screening in Pakistan NAFTA trade grows for fifth month running Ship finance meet February 3 deals with boxes in early session Hactl off 8.3pc, AAT down 15pc, but both see upturn UAL sees December's passenger load factor rise to 82pc Air India launch air cargo and repair arms

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MSC hikes rate on westbound route Capesize rates gather steam GAC extends partnership with ESPN STAR Sports to bring FA Cup matches to millions of fans in Asia MIT study shows value of Damco's SupplyChain CarbonCheckTM Oilmeal exports dip by 44 pc White sugar may have to be imported Maran tells textile industry to expand export basket, tap new markets MMTC to import 18,000 tonnes of palmolein Indonesia offers rice Essar commissions 2nd oil jetty at Vadinar 4th main line boxship calls at New Mangalore Port Rlys offers box train operators quicker service ...hauls in more revenue BoA to consider fresh SEZ proposals on Feb. 8 GST may force cos with units in different states to shut some Companies allowed to adjust FBT against advance tax paid in Q4 Growth rate & rise in export despatches propel truck rentals MoF specifies rules to determine origin of goods for Asean, S. Korea trade pacts Leadership workshop on Jan. 14 IMC to hold 3-day meet on Green Industrial Evolution Talk on 'Distribution of Financial Products' on Jan. 15

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JANUARY 7, 2010
Rickmers-Linie appoints Brunoni as agent in Switzerland Rickmers-Linie, the breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), appointed Zurich-based O Brunoni SA as its Swiss agent, with effect from 1... Rostock seaport welcomes largest-ever tanker The German port of Rostock recently handled its largest ever tanker. The 265 m long "Elisabeth Knutsen", operated by the Norwegian shipping company Knutsen OAS Shipping, ... Scandlines strengthens Baltic Sea network The German-Danish Scandlines Group is strengthening its freight-based route network in the Baltic states. With effect from 20 January, the shipping line will operate a ne... Deutsche Post sells part of British parcel business Deutsche Post is hiving off DHL's domestic parcel business in the UK. The division concentrates on domestic shipments with standard delivery times, a Deutsche Post spokesman said r... Stella Transport AB is to become Gondrand Stella AB The Gondrand Group took over Swedish-based Stella Transport AB at the end of 2007, thereby strengthening its position in the Scandinavian market. Founded in 1995 in Malmo, Stella c... Denmark's forwarding association clocks up a century The Danish forwarding association Danske Spedit'rer celebrated its 100th anniversary on 22 January 2010. The trade body marked the occasion with a large ceremony attended by 375 gu... New president for Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has announced that Belgium will assume the presidency of the organisation for the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 Dec... Emirates to deploy A380 on medium-haul route The UAE-based carrier Emirates will change the aircraft it uses on its Dubai (UAE)-Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) service to Airbus A380 equipment on 1 February. In contrast to the sev... Etihad to increase services to Beirut Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, increased its Abu Dhabi (UAE)-Beirut (Lebanon) services from double daily to 18 flights per week from 1 January 20... US safety rules for intermodal chassis delayed after disastrous start The USA's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has delayed requirements of the new intermodal chassis safety rules for six months. The rules took effect in mid-December...

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Indonesian union urges action over hijack Loran switch-off starts next month Singapore ' box volumes down, bunkers up FCC-ICA-Meco consortium wins Panama contract

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JANUARY 10, 2010
Harvey Gulf orders six at Eastern

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Phil Bannan has retired from Everett Port Commission US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Panama Canal Authority taps firm for excavation project Don Meyer onboard as Tacoma Port Commissioner Genco Shipping charters Panamax vessel to Global Maritime

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Misdeclared cargo remains a life-threatening risk True scale of the problem hard to gauge as incidents involving just a few containers may go unreported. Icebreakers braced for early Baltic freeze Swedish and Finnish icebreakers sent on duty in the Gulf of Bothnia. Russian master fined for being drunk in charge at Southampton Valery Semenov pleaded guilty, lost his job and has been remanded in custody for a maximum of 45 days. CMA CGM oil hedging losses close to $1bn French newspapers dredge up losses, reported nine-months ago, as containerline's restructuring continues. UK ports to benefit from offshore windfarm expansion Licences for nine new sites awarded.

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Talks set on Italian layoff CONTSHIP Italia today reportedly agreed to hold talks with Calabrian politicians over the weekend to avert a possible Gioia Tauro strike Disaster crew accused of drinking THE MASTER and crew of Baleno 9 were drinking alcohol and entertaining women when the ro-ro ferry sank, killing scores of people, an inquiry has heard Taiwan reports export surge EXPORTS from Taiwan continued their steep rise in December, driven by a China-led surge in regional shipments, IHS Global Insight reported today New US loading rules sought US RULES proposed today to regulate cargo loading could mean new administrative costs for carriers EU awards Galileo contracts THE EU has awarded $1.4Bn in contracts for the Galileo satellite navigation system, its rival to the US GPS, IHS Global Insight reported today

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Truckload Demand Rising, Morgan Stanley Says Illinois Weighs In on Asian Carp Case Khouri Sworn In on Federal Maritime Commission GE Sells 50 Locomotives in Brazil Central Transport Expands in Detroit Old Dominion Hikes Rates Short Line Traffic Fell 25 Percent in 2009 YRC Pays Wicks $800,000 to Stay Greenbrier Narrows Loss to $3.2 Million Corpus Christi to Build La Quinta Terminal Shippers See Worst Lakes Year in Seven Decades ASTAR to Lay Off 300 Pilots Latest Winter Storm Disrupting Some Freight HACTL Freight Soared 17.9 Percent in Third Quarter Nehru Containers Fell 8 Percent in 2009 UPS Sees Economic Recovery Speeding Up Coast Guard Eyes Standards for Box Packing Port Operator PSA Sees First Volume Decline

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Dubai ready to tower ahead As Dubai's New Year revellers - decked out with party hats and streamers - drifted back to their swank apartments and hotels, the dark storm clouds still hovering above the UAE state were momentarily forgotten. DP World resurrects London Gateway Mothballed box capacity tops 1.5 million TEU PSA's volumes decline 10% Chinese PMI hits 20-month high Hamburg improves feeder services

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Harvey orders six Harvey Gulf International inks order for six offshore support vessels at Florida's Eastern Ship Building. CFO sees options TBS International executive expresses confidence that the owner will accomplish one of "a number of options" before its April covenant deadline. Saade's wrong call Jacques Saade's liner giant CMA CGM lost $1bn betting on higher price of oil, report claims. Royal makeover Royal Caribbean Cruises' Celebrity Cruises brand pumps $200m in enhancements into its Millennium-class ships. Log-In, TBS in JV Brazil's Log-In Logistica and US owner TBS International form breakbulk and project cargo joint venture. Balu master drunk Russian master of the general cargoship Balu C pleads guilty after having three times the legal alcohol limit. Exxon Arctic play? ExxonMobil reportedly eying a contract with Transocean Ltd for an Arctic-capable drilling rig. TBS extends US bulker and tweendecker forges deal to extend covenant waivers through 31 March but says it still may not meet debt requirements in April. 'Decent deals' Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping bags charters worth nearly $30m for panamax pair. Divi view dropped Lazard Capital Markets predicts lower payout for Frontline shareholders in 2010. Setaf axes one French owner cancels order for one of four delayed 74,500-dwt bulkers at Pipavav in India. Big issue MISC confirms plans for $1.54bn rights issue to help fund newbuilding orderbook. It's quotes time German KGs get a good spanking and what shall we do with the drunken sailor? Fine him, of course. Hopes high Taiwan's Evergreen targeting return to profit in second half of 2010 if it can push through rate rises. New5 in Numb3rs Lorentzen & Stemoco brokers decamping to Norwegian rival while Tsakos bags a record price from tanker scrapping. Going it alone Lithuania's Baltija shipyard in talks over two projects after Maersk put it up for sale. Missing paper? Flight cancellations at Gatwick airport delay delivery of TradeWinds to readers in London and UK. BLT dismissive Indonesian tanker owner pours cold water on reports its full-year profit is set for 18% fall. Farstad fight Union calls another strike that is set to hit Norwegian shipowner's offshore Australia revenues. Death toll rises Four still unaccounted for in Singapore sinking of Labroy vessel as three more bodies recovered. Bonds okayed Taiwanese container line Yang Ming's board approves TWD 5bn notes issue to repay debt. Indian gloom Bleak 2010 ahead for shipyards in India as demand remains weak, analyst says. Signet orders Houston owner signs for new ASD tug at Colle Shipyard in Missouri. Closing in Daewoo hoping to clinch $400m production platform order from ExxonMobil. MMM buys Malaysian Merchant Marine snaps up chemical tanker in $38m swoop. 'Death for murder' US prosecutors mull death sentence for Carnival passenger charged with murder of wife. FOE finds work Norwegian firm pens fresh contract for the Bredford Dolphin rig in the North Sea. 'Master drinking' Philippines probe into deadly Baleno 9 sinking last month told captain hosted girls at party on bridge. Flow falls Analyst says Opec crude shipments to drop by 400,000 bpd in January. Dumping deal US owner Rockmore agrees to pay fine over alleged sewage tank overflows, but disputes other accusations. Port to float China's Qinhuangdao coal terminal to raise CNY 5bn from Shanghai share sale. Shares in hand Nordic Tankers hands Clipper 3.89 million shares as tanker merger pushes forward. Canal chooses Mexico's Empresas ICA wins second largest contract to expand Panama waterway, focusing on dredging.

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Big ships to U.S. East Coast Asia/Middle East service joins slow parade Khouri sworn in as FMC commissioner TSA: Shippers unprepared for screening deadline Great Lakes ore shipments plunge in 2009 Brazil ag shipper orders locomotives Brightpoint distributing Google phone PSA 2009 volume down 10% Nova Scotia, Philadelphia ports sign pact Metro Ports appointments

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Nordic Tankers acquires chemical tankers The agreement on Nordic Tankers A/S' acquisition of parts of the chemical tanker operations of Clipper Group A/S has now been completed. Around 70 chemical tankers will be New Scandlines route to Latvia Scandlines will open a new combined freight and passenger service from Travem'nde to Ventspils on 20 January with initially two weekly departures in each direction. Scandlines will operate its new

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JANUARY 8, 2010
Environmental group denies reports of abandoning leaking vessel Japanese authorities criticise group as some reports say fuel leaked from the Ady Gil. Fuel oil holds firm, distillates weaken Quiet bunker demand in Rotterdam. Fuel oil values 'likely to decline' Residual fuel oil prices seen weakening relative to crude in 2010. Prices halt upward march Prices still above $500 in Fujairah. ARA fuel oil stocks hit new highs Transshipment of oil products in Rotterdam leapt by 23% in 2009. New board for Turkish Bunker Association President elected for 2010-2011 period. Markets end week quiet Low bunker demand noted across Asian region. Petrolimex seals fuel oil contract with Lukoil Cargoes to be blended to utility specifications and marine fuel grade. Singapore sells record 36.4 million mt of bunkers Bunker sales exceed 2008 figures but container and cargo traffic dip.

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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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