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BRIEFS

January 18, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index advances on iron ore, coal cargoes The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a fifth consecutive advance on demand for larger iron-ore and coal carriers with Asia-bound cargoes.

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HK 2009 volume of 14.6pc to 20.9m TEU, Singapore down 13.5pc to 25.9m TEU Shenzhen volume falls 15pc to 18.3 million TEU in 2009 Asian Shippers' Council oppose TSA emergency revenue charge Hong Kong jails 4 seafarers for 2008 killer ship collision Hapag-Lloyd to levy US$10 security surcharge from March 1 CMA CGM mulls shifting ECS service from Haiti to Dominican Republic Guangzhou posts throughput of 241 million tonnes in 2009 Transpacific capacity slides 5-6pc: ComPair 'K' Line to hike Vietnamese THC from February 6 US Babcock Wilcox faces US$35,000 fine in nuke box leak Israel's Ashdod ranks China No 1 for imports - US, No 10 Schenker Logistics Malaysia attains ISO 28000:2007 Cargolux takes this year's Hactl forklift and pallet crown Arctic Hercs and crews rush to help quake-struck Haiti Chengdu to inaugurate five international air services Japan Airlines cargo merger on hold over structural uncertainty

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Shipping lines lucratively test uncharted waters MOL in joint venture to develop hybrid car carrier GMH 2010's success reflects Gujarat's vibrant maritime sector New SX class boxship named m.v. OOCL Seoul Plea to halve natural rubber import duty 2 US bodies begin sunset review of shrimp anti-dumping duties US' SSA muddying waters again India overtakes China in importing veg oils MbPT acquires ISO 9001:2008 certification Cruise vessels offered discounts on TAMP rates, says CoPT KPT giving priority to sugar unloading Highly explosive chemical leak shuts down US port Global recession makes little impact on Major Ports' April-Dec. 2009 performance Dockers staging strikes at most French ports Govt-run SEZs to earmark 10 pc space for SSI units Power equipment supply norms eased to benefit manufacturers MoF wants to impose duty on plants in SEZs selling power to outsiders Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends Plastics fair proves to be a BLAST! Meeting with Hungarian Minister on Wed. Meeting with I-T chief at IMC

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JANUARY 14, 2010
DB Schenker teams up with volunteers to support Haiti earthquake victims DB Schenker, the logistics division of the Deutsche Bahn corporation, is collaborating with "Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen" (aviation without borders), the German branch of a pa... Port of Marseille troubled by Algerian import restrictions Import restrictions imposed recently by the Algerian government are not only troubling French exporters these days, but also the port of Marseille, one of the traditional shipping ... Messina orders biggest ro-ro container units in the world The Genoa-based Italian shipping line Ignazio Messina is bucking the current industry trends, having signed a contract with the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engin... Bimco stowaway clause available online The stowaway clause for time charter parties 2009 of the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) is now available for download. In the light of continuing problems with s... MOL incorporating R&D project into government-industry initiative MOL is incorporating one of its research and development projects into a joint government-industry initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. The initiative is a technology develo... Cargoitalia adds new destinations The Milan-based freight airline Cargoitalia is adding two new destinations to its network, after the successful start to its scheduled operations in September 2009. The airline wil... Senior Air New Zealand Cargo manager implicated in cartel A court in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, has opened proceedings against Salvatore Sanfilippo, the head of Air New Zealand Cargo's Americas division. The public prosecutor... AAC Capital Partners acquires Envirotainer AAC Capital Partners, a leading mid-market buy-out firm based in Amsterdam, London and Stockholm, has acquired a majority stake in Envirotainer, headquartered in Knivsta, near the ...

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Dry bulk boosts Braemar Rina's new courses

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JANUARY 16, 2010
Signal International top bidder for Bender yard

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Sea-Tac first US airport to use bird watching scheme Three candidates remain for Port of Port Angeles post Diana Shipping plans to join containership investment company Corps calling for comment on Columbia River jetty repairs Weekly rail traffic count remains on negative side

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Greek owners using bold tactics to keep prices low Owners cancel older contract and re-order at different yard to keep newbuilding prices down. Diana pumps $50m into new boxship venture Greek bulk carrier owner diversifies into container vessels. Brussels probes Baltic Max Feeder European Commission set to start antitrust investigation. Haiti dockers killed in earthquake Some 30 workers were killed in disaster, mostly through drowning. Oil price fears to see rise in bunker hedging Shipowners will not be driven away by CMA CGM's $1bn hedging losses in 2008.

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Diana unveils box ship move BULK player Diana Shipping today announced plans for a new investment vehicle for box ships LNG to Europe surges LNG CARGOES to Europe rose sharply last year, partly in response to a near-25% drop in gas from Russia, according to World Gas Intelligence French loan shield offered FRENCH shipowners have started to use a new loan guarantee scheme designed to shield their operations S Korea LNG imports rise 37% SOUTH Korea's LNG imports in December increased by 37% year on year, IHS Global Insight reported today Statoil stung for $67M A COURT today awarded Norway's government $67M after a dispute with Statoil over the cost of expanding a gas plant $49M FESCO sale reported FESCO has reportedly sold five small-capacity box ships for $49M

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JANUARY 15, 2010
U.S. Takes Control of Haiti Airport Braemar Sees Business Improving Port of Palm Beach District Joins Haiti Relief Efforts Port Canaveral Leads Local Haitian Relief Effort Relief Flights by Lynden Air Cargo Deliver Aid to Haiti After Devastating Earthquake U.S. Assistance Fights Bottlenecks in Haiti Relief Efforts Await Haiti Port Decision Diana Buys into Container Shipping Universal Truckload Buys Three Companies AmericasRelief Team's Emergency Center Report U.S. Says Oil Demand to Rise Crane Specialist Hiap Tong Takes Chinese Partner Utilities Boost Industrial Output in December Answering the Call for Help, Amerijet International, Inc. and World Fuel Services Join Together to Help Relief Efforts in Haiti Port of Morehead City supports USMC earthquake relief operations Hanjin Resumes Jacksonville Talks with Union FedEx Freight to Increase Rates 5.9 Percent Agents Protest Higher Mumbai Rates Shipper Takes Chair of Rail Advisory Panel Multinational Flights Bring Aid to Haiti Hanjin to Slow Steam All-Water Loop Port Morehead City Reopened SCI Hikes India-Europe Rates Deutsche Bahn supports help for Haiti Hamburg Sud Christens Last of 5,900-TEU Series

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Memo to God: The Land of Mountains deserves a break When pioneering seafarer, Christopher Columbus discovered the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in 1492 he might not have expected that his adopted Spanish ancestors would later surrender part of it to the devil, to be renamed Haiti - The Land of Mountains. Revival in Asia - Europe volumes and rates 'More of the same' Piracy surged in 2009: Somali pirates responsible for all but two hijackings Asian Shippers' Council berates TSA's emergency charge Hapag-Lloyd increases security charge

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Tsakos sells duo Brokers say Nikolas Tsakos' Tsakos Energy Navigation has put two aframax sisterships in the hands of Pakistan's PNSC. Under scrutiny Europe's top antitrust watchdog launches formal investigation in Baltic Max Feeder scheme. More sales mulled Bankrupt Bender Shipbuilding considers future plans and further asset sales as Mobile yard was "only a portion" of the company's business. HOS spat settled Documents show Hornbeck Offshore and bankrupt Superior Offshore International quietly came to a $16m agreement in HOS Achiever charter dispute. 100 for Transpetro Brazilian owner's president says the company is preparing to order 100 tugs and barges to carry ethanol. Boxing clever? Analysts differ on the wisdom of Greek dry-bulk owner Diana Shipping's proposed containership move. Bender yard sold Signal International submits winning bid in the auction of Bender Shipbuilding's Mobile yard. Stowaway nabbed Brazilian police detain Nigerian who jumped aboard a Japanese-controlled open hatch carrier. Tough year IM Skaugen suffers a loss in "a year of much contradiction, challenge and transition." Moller supersizes Teekay jacks up notes offering by $150m as it bids to cut its debts. Eyeing boxships Simeon Palios-led Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping investing $50m in new containership-owning company. 30 dead at port Photos provided to TradeWinds show quake-wrought devastation at Haiti's key port, where 30 dock workers drowned in the disaster. 'Further upside' Oppenheimer analyst sees 2010 growth for both tanker and bulker stocks, but he favours the dry sector. Cargill's cape US charterer snaps up Genco capesize on potential $14m deal. Four jailed Two masters and two pilots face prison in Hong Kong over fatal Neftegaz-67 collision in 2005. Bilbao for sale? Axing of service by P&O could lead Irish Ferries owner to flog ferry Pride of Bilbao. It's quotes time Evangelos Pistiolis and Antonio Zacchello have a slight difference of opinion while Ezra's maths don't quite measure up. Near-term doubt Focus on box buys leads Oppenheimer analyst to downgrade Pittas-led Euroseas to "perform". Not a Judas Igal Dafni wins high-profile legal dispute with former employer Zim. Precious gets loan Khalid Hashim-led shipowner secures $250m facility to help fund acquisition of second hand tonnage. New5 in Numb3rs Arne Blystad says hasta la vista, handies, and Peter Georgiopoulos is out chasing birds. Losses cut Ukrainian owner UDSC reduced losses in 2009 as river and passengership operations flourished. More millions US Maritime Administration lines up another big hand-out to small shipbuilders. Slow steaming Hanjin containerships set to go slow on Asia US East Coast service effective later this month. Prospects positive Alan Marsh-led Braemar points to improved dry-bulk, S&P and scrapping markets as reasons for cheer. Deficient duo Good Faith bulker one of two vessels detained by Hong Kong port state control in December. Baltica grounds Swedish buoy tender vessel spills small amount of diesel after going aground off Stockholm. Baltic cut back Danish ro-ro player to withdraw loss making service between Germany and Latvian capital. Posco back in? Daewoo Shipbuilding shares up on reported renewed interest of takeover from steel giant Posco. Water scare Scottish ferry Pentalina B towed to safety after suffering water ingress off France. Seacor pair sold Pair of Seacor Marine-chartered crewboats are sold to an undisclosed buyer. Close shave Forklift punctures hazardous chemical container on Lehmann Forester in Carolina, but no one injured. Yet again? Polish government could launch another auction for remaining assets at Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards this year. All change Emanuele Grimaldi replaces Jon-Aksel Torgersen as board chairman at troubled ro-ro player Finnlines.

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JANUARY 15, 2010
EC investigating feeder lay-up scheme Hanjin slows U.S. East Coast string Hapag-Lloyd increase security fee UPS adds parts depots in China U.S. weighs avian radar systems at airports Waterways Council backs inland system plan Universal Truckload buys three firms Virginia rail chief named Customs addresses ISF on-time rates SDDC ramps up for Haiti relief mission U.S. challenges Philippine whiskey excise tax SoCal ports December exports up Port of Morehead City reopens Watts sues Guam port

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JANUARY 15, 2010
First Superflex ferry sold for recycling The first Superflex has been sold for recycling and has arrived at Grenaa to be treated by Forn's on the plant. The ferry is the Gitte 3, which arrived in DFDS closes the HansaBridge service DFDS Tor Line has decided to close down the HansaBridge service, running from L'beck to Riga, and concentrate their Baltic service to the Klaipeda or St Petersburg corridors. The service Danish owned vessel damaged by Haitian earthquake The Danish owned coaster Stella Maris got some damage while moored at the Haitian capital Port au Prince during this week's devastating earthquake. One of the harbour cranes collapsed very 406 piracy attacks in 2009 A total of 406 incidents of piracy and armed robbery were reported in 2009, confirms the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre in Kuala Lumpur. In 2008, 293 attacks were

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JANUARY 15, 2010
Prices falling further to end week Wide range of numbers as suppliers adjusting downward. Europe puts pressure on the IMO Climate change commissioner-designate says an emissions trading scheme is in place that must include global shipping. Slow steaming from Asia to the US Hanjin Shipping is the latest to slow its vessels to save on fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Distillates show strong losses in Rotterdam Mixed price movements in South Europe. Sulphur regulations will be enforced Denmark says any ship capable of burning low sulphur product must comply now. IFO prices softening in Fujairah Good demand and avails in Durban. Work starts on new Brazilian refinery Plant's product slate will include bunker fuel. New move to impose bunker levy Japan is pressing ahead with calls for a 'climate change' charge on bunker sales. Danish firm boost West Africa operations Additional tanker launched, mulls further expansion of fleet and range. Vitol completes acquisition of Antwerp refining plant Group has 'ambitious plans' for refining facilities. Fuel oil stocks dip Players say bunker demand in the ARA is picking up. Singapore prices erase Thursday's gains Demand in Singapore remains thin. Wrist acquires North American ship supply group The purchase will open up new opportunities in the US and Canadian markets, Wrist says. Mumbai 380 cSt 'back to normal' Supplies of 380 cSt 'sufficient'. Chimbusco bonded sales up 16% in 2009 Competitive pricing pays off with sales of 4.7 million mt. Equatorial loses US court appeal against MISC Company to discuss options with legal advisers regarding $22 million bunker fuel contract dispute.

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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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