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BRIEFS
July 19, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thoresen Thai eyeing overseas expansion
    Thoresen Thai Agencies, Thailand's top dry bulk carrier, is looking to expand abroad into logistics and energy businesses as part of a diversification strategy to protect profits when freight rates fall.
  • UAE gives Seychelles a US$15m anti-piracy boost
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a US$15 million deal to boost the Seychelles' coast guard and help the Indian Ocean archipelago combat Somali piracy.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC increases rates US$600/TEU Asia-Caribbean August 15
  • Port of LA-Long Beach June figures up, empties' impact high
  • Global piracy down 20pc in first half of 2010
  • Exporters sweat over delays in box handling at Chittagong Port
  • US intermodal rail traffic is up 19pc in June
  • Schenker to open Nanchang station for solar panel firm
  • UN revisions to watchkeeping convention to be enforced
  • TSA refuses GAO plea for alternative screening plan as deadline looms
  • Emirates SkyCargo chief Ram Menen looks on the bright side
  • Russia to deliver 21 transport choppers to Afghanistan
  • Mining boom prompts Qantas to up Western Australia capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Luxury liners facing tough new US regulations
  • UPS launches carbon neutral shipping in Asia-Pacific
  • Now, Baltic index at 14-month low
  • MidEast tanker surplus sinks hire rates
  • m.v. OEL Freedom sails into milestone of 300 voyages in Bay of Bengal sector
  • Australian cabotage wages hurting shipping
  • Overseas demand for cashew picking up
  • MMTC invites bids for imported pulses
  • Telecom devices imports curbed
  • JNPT gets coveted ISO 27001:2005 certification
  • 70 megaships handled in 6 months
  • MoS cracks the whip on all Major Ports
  • Vallarpadam ICTT geared up to make all the difference
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodity-wise freight
  • Lohegaon airport awaits Customs nod for int'l cargo traffic
  • Amended Air Waybill comes into effect
  • Minister announces 3rd wagon producing plant for Bengal
  • August deadline for air cargo screening sparks fears again
  • Office-bearers of KPSAA elected
  • India's limited reliance on external factors pulled it thru slump-US Treasury Dept
  • CII to also focus on socio-economic causes
  • CII's BCI finds SMEs buoyant on growth prospects
  • Steel prices set to head north
  • Sugar stocks now adequate to fulfil EO-ISMA

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2010
  • A Whale won't be part of Gulf response

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Vinashin woes could hit Thoresen Thai orders
    Three vessels at yard at risk of cancellations
  • Vinalines buys 40 vessels to help prop up ailing Vinashin
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward
  • Chinese yards facing flood of cancelled orders
  • Jobs freeze at UK maritime and coastguard agency
    MCA imposes cost cutting measures in response to spending cuts demand
  • Emergency cover ready as UK coastguards...
  • Supply problems driving current dry bulk slump
    Paragon Shipping boss believes market will rebound and fundamentals have not changed
  • How box shipping survived the slump
  • Schapiro to quit CMA CGM
    Chief financial officer to leave company at the end of August to pursue interests...
  • CMA CGM admits it underestimated box shipping...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • BDI bottoms out at last
    THE BALTIC Dry Index finally bottomed out today, ending its longest losing streak in 15 years
  • Glory Wealth loses appeal
    GLORY Wealth Shipping has lost a bid to overturn a $5.46M arbitration award in favour of North China Shipping
  • Spill crews hail high pressure
    TESTING of the new capping stack on BP's blown-out Gulf of Mexico well continued today to show positive results, with pressure readings reportedly increasing
  • Houston open despite grounding
    TRAFFIC in the Houston Ship Channel is moving normally today while US Coast Guard officials work to lighter a grounded tanker
  • Bremerhaven car exports delayed
    GERMAN car makers Daimler and BMW are predicting disruptions to their worldwide deliveries because of port capacity constraints at Bremerhaven
  • Teekay LNG raises more cash
    TEEKAY LNG today sold 1.7M common units to a private buyer, raising $51M for general corporate purposes, including potential vessel acquisitions
  • Doubt raised over ONE's future
    AN AUDITOR has voiced "substantial doubt" about the ability of Greek product tanker specialist Omega Navigation Enterprises to "continue as a going concern"

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Montreal Port Faces Longshore Strike
  • Goodwin to Replace Byrd in Senate
  • Port Newark Container Terminal Open Extra Hours
  • Pistole Announces TSA Priorities
  • USDA to Develop Container Reporting Project
  • Laredo Rail Disruptions Could Go into August
  • APM Plans Expansion in India
  • Security Panel Urges Repeal of Cargo Scanning Rule
  • CMA CGM Chief Financial Officer to Step Down
  • Cargo Soars at Montreal
  • J.B. Hunt Profit Doubles
  • EU Clears Geodis to Acquire Giraud
  • Antwerp Container Volume Climbs 16 Percent
  • US-Mexican Truck Traffic Still Snarled by Floods
  • Atlantic Expectations
  • Cyber Insecurity
  • Shipowners' Charter Party
  • Cash Inventories a

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Is misdeclared cargo an acceptable risk for ocean carriers?
    The dramatic pictures of the fire-stricken Charlotte Maersk in the Malacca Straits are another reminder of the inherent flaw of containerisation; subjected as it is to the risk of misdeclared cargo.
  • APM Terminals can make a difference in India
  • Hanjin officially opens terminal in Algeciras
  • US shipping activity weakens as economy slows
  • US retail sales shift to lower gear
  • Gulf Stevedoring automates its gates

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Vinalines challenges market chatter
    Vietnamese owner tackles tales tied to Vinashin overhaul while fate of fleet hangs in the balance.
  • CMA CGM CFO calls it quits
    Shipping world reels as French liner giant's finance boss Jean-Yves Schapiro emerges as newest name in industry's executive exodus.
  • Vinalines tipped as bulker buyer
    Vietnamese shipowner linked to supramax splash as sources shed light on mysterious S&P deal.
  • Glory Wealth loses relet charter appeal
    Arbitration award of $5.5m to North China Shipping over wrongful early termination of bulker relet deal is upheld.
  • Dry dive over, at least for now
    BDI ends worst losing streak since the 1990s but is the pain just beginning?
  • Quotes of the week
    Ex-Paragon CFO Chris Thomas itching for a new gig and what does Paul the Octopus say on his index fingers?
  • NITC orders 'face lift'
    National Iranian Tanker Company takes on fresh title as independent operator combats Iranian link.
  • Burk warmer on wet shares
    Oppenheimer analyst says he is warming to tanker stocks after recent falls.
  • Antwerp adds 13% in first half
    Key Belgian port boosted by boxes and bulk as volumes rise.
  • Investors exit Celtic Tankers
    Shipless UK owner buys shareholders out after failing to find suitable replacement tonnage.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Four Clarksons brokers join former boss Richard Fulford-Smith at Platou while George Economou plots junk-bond bid.
  • Teekay Tankers grabs VL loans
    Bjorn Moller-led owner makes backdoor entry into VLCC sector in a move which will boost its dividend.
  • Teekay LNG targets $51m haul
    New York-listed shipowner turns to institutional investors to help fund new buys.
  • Opec slows summer pace
    Crude export growth to fall in month to 31 July as refineries start seasonal maintenance.
  • Knutsen tanker stranded
    Salvors attempt to refloat Norwegian owned chemical tanker that is aground in Houston Ship Channel.
  • Bonheur bashed in first half
    Fred Olsen's holding company hurt by weaker drilling and cruiseship revenues to 30 June.
  • Xiamen Port set to shine
    Chinese port says improvement in general business conditions will result in improved interim results.
  • Ferry hitch in Germany
    Helgoland vessel out of action with water-cooling system fault.
  • Hanjin linked to bond sale
    Korean shipbuilder eyes $50m issue in August to pay off other debt.
  • BWO inks Indo gas gig
    Norway's BW Offshore clinches 10 year deal for a gas FPSO for Indonesian offshore field.
  • New ferry project for Macao
    Chinese casino hotspot takes $188m gamble on third passenger terminal.
  • Sydney Ferries standing firm
    Aussie owner will not reinstate master sacked over brawl despite three court defeats.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • NYK ends providing chassis in some markets
  • FedEx settles over worker misclassification
  • J.B. Hunt: Demand up 'fairly dramatically'
  • 'DoubleStack' comes to trucking
  • COAC: Remove scan-all 'splinter'
  • DB Schenker moves to Frankfurt
  • Shipco offers Istanbul/New York LCL
  • Kent leads Panalpina's projects

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Buyers market to end Americas week
    Market fairly quiet at most major ports, prices soften.
  • EU sulphur regulations to be harmonised with MARPOL Annex VI
    Sulphur limits to be given with two decimals, review will assess 1.5% sulphur limit for passenger vessels.
  • Prices end the week with losses
    Weak bunker demand in Piraeus.
  • Houston receives grant to cut diesel emissions
    Project to include use of lower sulphur fuel on 21 ocean-going vessels.
  • Prices show small movements
    Good bunker demand and avails in Durban, players say.
  • Russian fuel oil exports seen rising in July
    Over 40% increase predicted for exports from Lukoil's Vysotsk terminal.
  • Technology firms join forces on fuel monitoring
    Direct fuel flow measurement system combined with vessel monitoring software to help operators reduce fuel consumption.
  • Bunker prices end week soft
    Demand notably below average in Busan, local traders say.
  • BIMCO recognises potential of LNG as ship fuel
    Sees lack of 'usable supply chain' as main obstacle to wider use of the cleaner-burning fuel.
  • Two bunker tankers stricken by typhoon in Philippines
    Oil spill response team deployed to the area, says the Philippine coast guard.
  • SHFE proposal for new fuel oil specs awaiting approval
    New specs to clear up 'mess' within the domestic oil blending market.
  • Bankruptcy judge authorises sale of AHL tankers
    Vessels seized for non-payment of over $2 million worth of bunkers.
  • Brightoil to lease 10,000 mt more bonded storage
    To cope with 'increased business' at Ningbo port.

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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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
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DATABASE
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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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