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BRIEFS

February 17, 2010

The Business Times

Shipping News

World trade rebound clogs up ports
The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.

Strait Talk

Why tonnage matters
YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

The Business Times

Shipping News

World trade rebound clogs up ports
The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.

Strait Talk

Why tonnage matters
YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

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Shandong to spend US$7.7 billion on transport infrastructure Caofeidian to be China's electric automated box port Taicang port container volume reached 1.5 million TEU in 2009 Shanghai bans dangerous cargo shipments during Expo GAC academy streamlines e-Learning 2.0 programme Dachser to showcase DIY-logistics solution in Cologne Virginia mulls port privatisation to fund infrastructure upgrades Aviation Industry Corporation's Chongqing Terminal opens CAAS to offer MBA in civil aviation in partnership with ERAU Sky makes first A320 sale-leaseback with Avianca

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AMTOI to host C-TPAT presentation by US govt specialist next week Customs, CHAs strike a rapport in Gujarat SCI feels time ripe to gradually expand fleet Car carrier Höegh Copenhagen named Greatship's arm contracts to sell MPSSV L&T ramping up shipbuilding capacity Over 150 Indian cos to take part in Hannover tech fair in April With Vallarpadam ICTT fast getting ready, MoS working out competitive tariff rates More box ports vital'MoS KDS racing towards handling 4 lakh TEUs as 2009-10 draws to close Move to make Andaman & Nicobar 13th Major Port NHAI makes it tough for non-serious bidders to come on road Dynamic Logistics EDI becomes operational at ICD-Dighi 35 offshore delivery centres set up in India in 2009 MAIT releases H1 performance results, puts forth Budget wish-list Retain stimulus for 18 more months, urges Fieo chief DIPP summons stakeholders to review radial tyres dumping duty IMC seminar today

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010
ITG granted AEO F status The German forwarding and logistics company ITG GmbH Internationale Spedition + Logistik, based in Schwaig near Munich, will receive authorised economic operator F (AEO F) sta... MAN reports shortfall in 2009 The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge generated sales of EUR 6.4 billion in financial 2009. This was 40% less than in the preceding year. The ... World Bank and UIC to cooperate in developing countries The World Bank Group and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have formalised their cooperation for the development and implementation of initiatives to benefit the railways s... US railroads carry 1.06 million units in January The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported that US carloads declined by 0.7% to 1.06 million units in January, compared with the same month last year, and were down b... French retailer Groupe Auchan awards textile business to Agility Groupe Auchan has mandated service provider Agility to manage its textile shipments from Bangladesh to France. Agility is providing Auchan with a retail logistics solutio... FedEx Express enhances service to and from the north of the Netherlands FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the USA-based FedEx Corp, and the world's largest express transportation company, recently announced a series of service enhancements that will ... German shipowners' association appoints new helmsman The board of directors of the German shipowners's association (VDR) appointed Ralf Nagel as its new senior managing director, with effect from 15 February. Nagel, who has been Brem... Felbermayr augments management The Austrian family-owned company Felbermayr, based in Wels, augmented its management at the beginning of this year. Peter Stöttinger, who already had power of attorney and worked ... Two new gantries for Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan's most important hub for the Red Sea markets, is to be upgraded. In line with the port master plan, two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes were recently delivere... More containers in Marseille Positive news from the container sector of the port of Marseille. Although the total volume handled in the port in 2009 went down by 13.3% compared to 2008, on account of the globa... Etihad secures additional flights to Australia Etihad Airways has gained seven weekly frequencies from Abu Dhabi to Australia. The additional connections can be operated to any Australian airport. Etihad already serves Sydney, ... Yakutia now connects Germany and Siberia Hanover airport in northern Germany will become the first Western European destination of Russia's Air Company Yakutia on 12 June. Yakutia is based in the eastern Siberian city of ... DOT may approve Oneworld antitrust immunity application The USA's department of transportation (DOT) has proposed granting anti-trust immunity to American Airlines and four international partners, to enable them to form a global allianc... Finnair Cargo looking at Asian full-freighter options Finnair Cargo, which has been boosted by recent increases in its freight volumes, is exploring the possibility of launching cargo flights between Asia and the Finnish capital Helsi... Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take... Ticket to ride for Warren Buffett The shareholders of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) have voted in favour of the company's acquisition by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren E. Buffett,... DHL introduces Southeast Asian truckload service DHL has introduced a truckload service between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, for bonded and non-bonded cross-border full or less-than-truckload services. The company expects to...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Navy puts first tug in new series to work How Fraser Shipyards will spend $2 million Witte joins Noble Maritime Collection trustees Crowley orders new class tugs at Bollinger STX Europe delivers Tidewater Enabler

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Speculation grows over Margaret Hill conversion plan Ship apparently sold to cash buyer for demolition in India BIMCO urges police to join anti-piracy patrols Move to get round Interpol's self-imposed ban on sharing data with military force UK facing fresh pressure over light dues Hope that government will reconsider next increase due to take effect on April 1 Diana forges ahead with boxship investments Company pushes ahead despite raising smaller than hoped for war chest in New York Rem Offshore profits slump 60% Sale of two ships and falling charter dayrates hit fourth quarter profits

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Rise seen in Baltic box loops MORE BOX lines are expected to send their deepsea vessels into the Baltic Sea following Maersk Line's decision to extend its Asia/Europe AE10 service into Gdansk 10% scan cost rise seen THE COST of transporting cargo to the US from the EU would rise by 10% under 100% scanning, an EC customs expert told Fairplay today Dublin strikes set to resume A FURTHER strike is expected at Dublin's port after talks between Peel Ports and workers at its Marine Terminals facility broke down Man dies as cable whips loose A MOORING cable broke loose and killed a Russian second mate when his ship was approaching a St Petersburg coal dock Bolloré reports drops TRANSPORT and logistics turnover at the French shipping and trade group Bolloré fell 10.5% last year to €4.53Bn ($6.18Bn) ' and that was the company's bright spot Tankers await demand TONNAGE competing to carry oil from the Middle East has reportedly climbed to a seven-month high Diana box pool proceeds DESPITE weaker private investor interest than expected, Diana Shipping confirmed today that a planned distress box ship acquisition company will soon launch

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Diesel Drops for Fifth Straight Week New York Manufacturers See Strong Month Choice Logistics Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai Hainan Adds Three Europe-China Direct Flights DP World to Start Thames Dredging in March Hong Kong Air Freight Soars Near 50 Percent Hoffa Says Teamsters to Build on YRC Success Wal-Mart Building 'Sustainable' Refrigerated DC UPS Freight Extends Canada-U.S. Expedited Lanes Diana Shipping Buys Into Box Ship Venture PD Logistics Will Handle Tsingtao in UK Trucking Pioneer John Ruan Dies at 96

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Laid-up ships at risk Greek customs officers strike Chinese beer on tap at Teesport Japan holds on to second place Textainer's net income up for full year

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Elcano scraps Spanish owner said to have sent Brazilian-flagged bulker to Indian breakers for $348 per ldt. Diana in box liftoff Simeon Palios-led Greek bulker owner gets 38% stake in containership venture valued at $132m. Driller buys stock Transocean directors give the green light to $3.2bn share buy back and to issue $1bn in dividends. Swiss listing prepared. FMR shows slices Fidelity Investments' arm reports larger stake in Hornbeck Offshore but cuts holdings in Navios, Royal Caribbean, OSG and Genco. Rate view slips After weak Seadrill fixture, Dahlman Rose expects ultra-deepwater drillship rates to fall to $400,000 per day. Ship hits reef Cosco Xiamen multipurpose ship Yong An Cheng reportedly suffers damage in incident at Trinidad's Port of Spain. Still tricky Age Remoy's Rem predicts a challenging 2010 for offshore owners after turning in reduced fourth quarter profit. No tax driver Death of back tax law played no part in Mokster PSV order, owner says as brokers place $62m price tag on the newbuilding. Pappas prevails Appeal court rules for Oceanbulk overturning earlier Nobu Su victory in costly and convoluted freight futures dispute. DHT down New York-listed tanker owner watches quarterly and full-year profits crash, but the falls are no worse than analysts feared. Viking victory Trio of Trans Viking anchor handlers, including a newbuilding, secure profitable work west of Greenland. Six month low Number of laid-up boxships drops below 10% as slow steaming and Lunar New Year rush put vessels back to work. Ruble rumble Vladimir Lisin clinches title of Russia's richest man for the first time, with other ship and port owners also showing strongly. Asian launch South Africa's Safmarine starts new run to Malaysia with six vessels. Bollore dips French operator of container terminals in Africa sees 2009 revenue drop 16.7%. Wind winner Dutch owner Vroon lands UK charter for wind turbine installation ship. Tanker trouble Drooping VLCC values lead to impairment charge at Prosafe Production but losses cut significantly. Back in black Fred Olsen Production returns to profit in the fourth quarter after impairment charge blighted 2008. Fewer tankers EA Gibson says 25% of scheduled 2010 tanker deliveries will not make it out of the yards this year. Engine first Finland's Wartsila sells five new two-stroke engines to chemical tanker owner Ningbo Donghai in China. Zaliv rebounds Ukrainian shipbuilder turns around losses to post profit for 2009 as revenues increase. Two hurt off Oz Pair injured while fighting an engine fire on board a panamax bulker are flown to hospital. Mokster in at STX Norwegian shipowner Simon Mokster Rederi orders rescue-capable PSV at STX Europe. Portek profits up Terminal operator and equipment supplier reports an 80% year-on-year increase in profits. Indonesia bound Singapore's CH Offshore has become the latest shipowner to target Indonesia's cabotage trade. MOL sells two Philippines' Aboitiz pays $15m for Japanese ro-paxes Sun Flower Kogane and Sun Flower Nishiki. Legend limps in Carnival cruiseship suffers machine failure on Caribbean cruise, forcing it to slow-steam. Technip Spain gig French offshore player wins deal for field development work on Repsol's Casablanca platform. Low yield Fitch Ratings says Indian owners are now suffering from acquiring vessels at peak prices. Andaman awakes? Indian cabinet to consider upgrading islands terminal into major port. B not C Russian oil port of Primorsk tightens up tanker ice-class restrictions as ice thickens.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Safmarine adds Far East/East Africa service Africa a bright spot for Bollore Asiana Airlines adds lift Ruan, trucking industry pioneer, dead at 96 PD Logistics wins Tsingtao contract Moody's: Dubai World asset sales must continue Maersk testing waters at Cai Mep

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
40 laid off at Maersk Ship Management A P Møller-Mærsk has taken action to cut 40 positions at its Rotterdam subsidiary Maersk Ship Management, which is one of the companies taken over from P&O Nedlloyd Clipper reports hijacking to Danish police Clipper Project Management A/S, Copenhagen, has reported a group of Somali pirates to the Danish police department for international crimes for the hijacking of the CEC Future in November Møkster orders PSV from STX Norwegian Simon Møkster Rederi has ordered a PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) from STX Europe to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2011. The vessel will be designed arranged for

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Australia develops emissions calculator New tool has been specially designed to take into account bunker consumption from commercial fishing. IBIA elects new chairman Mike Ball says his aim is to make IBIA more accessible to its members. Bunker prices lack direction Fuel oil weakens while distillates firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg. Bunker prices stable in Fujairah No 180 cSt quotes in Durban. New tool to investigate ship emissions Study on Baltic Sea estimates total fuel consumption, ship emissions in 2007. Algeciras confirms bunker sales growth 2009 sales up 5.4%, continuing positive trend. Markets wait for Singapore 'to get the week started' Bunker activity in Japan and South Korea virtually non-existent on Tuesday. Date set for Pakistan's first delivery of bonded 380 cSt Faisal Marine Oil Services finally gains government clearance to start sales of tax-free 380 cSt bunker fuel. Maersk box ships now steaming at 18 knots 15% cut in bunker consumption achieved over the past five years. BP: 2010 oil prices to stay flat Robust recovery in global oil demand unlikely, 'no dramatic spikes' expected.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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