BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 26, 2010

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*Shipping News* Brazil invention enables ships to load in rain A Brazilian firm has invented a high-tech tarpaulin for bulk carrier ships to load during rain without putting their cargo at risk, potentially slashing turn-around times and shipping costs. Shipping rates' 1st weekly rise in 2 months Commodity shipping rates measured by the Baltic Dry Index had their first weekly gain in almost two months on demand to ship grains from North America.

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Mediterranean Shipping Co No 1 in exports, Maersk in imports China's port box volumes up 7.3 - 13.9pc in first half year Maersk bans disinfectant suspected in Charlotte Maersk fire Feeder operators warn of surcharges if Rotterdam delays continue Singapore Exchange sets up derivative container market Kerry Logistics to expand into Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunshan Kuehne + Nagel first-half revenue up 15pc to US$9.4 million Iran's shipping business curtailed by global sanctions Continental profit US$233 million in the second quarter UAL, Continental reach agreement with their pilots Changi takes final bids for third ground handling licence JAL to pay Kaplan Fox clients US$12 million for price-fixing

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SCI takes delivery of 1st of 6 LR-I product tankers Wartsila India shifts to eco-friendly Chennai office 13,830-TEU CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci now churns the mighty waves SEAI: Oilmeal exports to China can be doubled 23-fold rise in garlic exports New Mangalore Port proves mettle in handling project cargoes BPCL commissions global bunkering facility at Cochin Port DP World fulfils driving need with green commitment Railways maps out new schemes for private sector's entry Move to bridge tax parity between cotton & man-made fibres & textiles Study on steps to slash export transaction costs completed Panel against rubber import duty cut Kutch-Saurashtra region becomes investors' haven PMEAC upscales growth forecast Take-out financing through ECBs for infrastructure projects allowed Minimum built-up area norms for SEZs in small cities eased GST will be win-win-win situation for Centre-state, industry & consumers'Pranab Dawn of single Customs permit regime for exporters

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JULY 23, 2010
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma reducing pollutants in region Horizon Lines numbers improve during second quarter New Lynden Transport service offers GPS tracking of shipments Alaska Airlines test flights show new scheme reduces emissions US rail freight traffic on even keel during week

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JULY 23, 2010
Capesize lay-ups loom as zero-rate fixtures reappear Owners mull removing surplus tonnage to druve up spot rates LNG spot market rates linger at rock-bottom Half of the single-hull VLCCs are not trading Boxship oversupply may end in 15 months Shipping industry efforts on liability make progress Provisions part of Senate Bill that was withdrawn The need for caution Montreal port delays set to continue Loading and unloading delays expected even though union and port employers reach deal... LA and Long Beach talks set to resume Supramaxes to outperform capesizes in third quarter Larger ships bear brunt of downturn in dry bulk freight rates as new tonnage swamps... Tonnage surplus drags wet and dry rates

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JULY 23, 2010
Shipping rallies against US bill A united coalition of shipping groups is urgently lobbying against the proposed Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act Montreal port lockout ends LONGSHOREMEN in Montreal have voted to return to work Saturday morning under an agreement reached between their union and the Maritime Employers Association MSC Cruises order at last signed MSC CRUISES has finalised its long-delayed order for a new 1,751-cabin vessel from STX France's Saint Nazaire yard, for a reported $575M LA-LB labour talks stall TALKS have reportedly stalled in Los Angeles and Long Beach between box shipping workers and employers Counterfeit goods into EU fall THE EC has found that the volume of counterfeit goods seized in the EU fell by more than 40% last year, IHS Global Insight reported today Iran fuel imports said diverted SEVERAL fuel shipments are reportedly being redirected away from Iranian ports, in reaction to US trade sanctions and more such measures expected next week from the EU Poole unveils port plan POOLE harbour commissioners in southern England have drawn up a £20M ($28M) long-term development plan, including a cruise ship mooring system

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JULY 23, 2010
UPS Sees 'Ocean Squeeze' Pushing Shippers to Air Idle Container Ships Fall to 2 Percent of World Fleet EPA Funds Emission Gear on 29 Locomotives Vitran Returns to Profitability, Raises Yield Trucking Exec Says Capacity to Stay Tight Pacific Northwest Ports Cut Pollution Montreal Port Lockout Ends AMB Property Profit Declines Horizon Lines Posts $3.7 Million Profit Prologis Posts Loss, Sees Market Bottoming Le Havre Port Expansion to Preserve Natural Environment UK Sets Timetable for Royal Mail Sale USA Truck Rolls Back to Profitability LaHood Says No Fuel Tax Increase Needed for Transport Star Reefers Profit Drops E-freight Goes Live at 58 US Airports BA Seeks Damages from Other Carriers in Cargo Cartel World Shipping Council Briefs US Shippers on EU Rules Forward Air Profit Jumps on Pricing, Cost Controls Indian Port Congestion Causes Severe Delays LA-Long Beach Employers Seek Substantive Proposals Steady As She Goes Unsung Heroes Speeding Up, in Reverse Trade GAPS

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JULY 23, 2010
Should ocean carriers be submitted to banker-style stress tests? As the northern hemisphere begins its annual pilgrimage to the beaches and countryside, spare a thought for 91 examination candidates that have delayed their vacation plans ahead of the results of stress tests to be published later today. Box shortage spreads to US domestic intermodal Montreal dock lockout to end tomorrow Bulls back in charge at bourses Maersk ban 'shock treatment' chemical Spot rates peak as shippers await softening

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JULY 23, 2010
Cal Dive rejigs credit facility Texas-based offshore outfit bags breathing room as banks give green light to amend $300m credit facility. Petredec fixes LPG pair Bermuda-based LPG player heats up gas game as brokers shed light on chartering chatter. Irving yard deal dubbed a 'steal' Canadian shipbuilder dips into piggy bank as Nova Scotia facility sells for $0.96. Trafigura labels ruling 'incorrect' Trafigura looks set to appeal guilty charges from Dutch court over 2006 Probo Koala dumping saga. Traditional bank lending is back Ship finance is becoming more normalised as traditional values return, says Michael Bodouroglou. No 'siesta' at Marine Subsea Norwegian owner pockets $1.1m as offshore assignment wraps-up in Spain. Beluga boosted by Oaktree cash German heavy lift owner plots newbuilding spree after welcoming US investment company on board. Trafigura guilty of waste export Master of ex-Probo Koala given suspended jail term as Dutch court finds Swiss firm guilty of illegally exporting toxic waste. Horizon Lines beats the street Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit back in the black as second-quarter profits trump Wall Street estimates Quotes of the week Nobu Su probably got the hump back in Taiwan as A Whale idea harpooned and who is gunning for revolvers? MISC all go for shipyard IPO Malaysian owner firms up plans to list its shipbuilding division in its homeland. Trada bags Chinese FSO deal Indonesian owner to pocket $112m over eight years from CNOOC. Thoresen buys supramax Thai shipowner snaps up brand new bulker from Greece's Meadway Shipping in $34.5m deal. Troll tonic for Havila Shipping Njal Saevik-led owner sees Havila Troll asset play lift its second quarter numbers. New5 in Numb3rs Fred Cheng sells VLCC fleet at a knock-down price while Hosco gets back on the newbuilding horse. Crewman killed by fumes Norwegian cargoship Icelandica Hav was detained in Aberdeen in June following Russian's death, it emerges. Golden hello for new CFO Birgitte John Fredriksen's bulk carrier company hands out share options as new finance chief walks through the door. Zeeland zooms to higher volumes Dutch terminals operator posts 25% jump in cargoes in first six months. Spill spur for Seacor Holdings US offshore outfit pushes up second quarter profit as Deepwater Horizon clean-up keeps it busy. TransAtlantic saved by tax Swedish owner piles on sales in second quarter but only avoids loss with huge tax break. FSL Trust files Daxin writ Shipping trust set to claim for damages resulting from arrest of MR tankers in Japan and China. New face at Latvian Shipping Finaval director Paul Thomas joins Riga tanker owner's management board for five-year term. Pirates hit cape off Singapore Armed men board Cyprus Maritime bulker in early morning raid northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse. Dover sell-off delayed New UK shipping minister asks port to publish more information about controversial privatisation plan. SGX eyes box swaps Singapore Exchange to offer over-the-counter container swaps clearing from August Dockwise loses on Enterprise sale Andre Goedee-led heavy-lift player takes hit on sale of unit for conversion to floating power plant. Colombo founds new yard Sri Lankan shipbuilder eases congestion at main site by building ferry upriver. Ezion seals second base Singapore offshore player set to open second Australian marine supply base to target oil and gas sector. NITC: Lia not under charter Iranian owner denies any connection to tanker whose owner reportedly refused to discharge in Iran. PST keeps its powder dry PIL-backed shipping trust continues to build up its cash pile as it eyes additional acquisitions. Boskalis hits the right note Dutch dredger owner's $450m bond sale "significantly oversubscribed."

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JULY 23, 2010
WSC, U.S. shippers meet on EU 24-hour rule Singapore to clear container swaps CMA CGM ups capacity on Columbus service Swift plans public offering Union Pacific reports record profit Senate bill focuses on freight Canada, U.S. softwood trade dispute softens Survey: Brazil shippers eye landed costs Port of Montreal could reopen Saturday Meeting set for SoCal truck congestion Employers: SoCal clerks 'all get and no give'

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JULY 23, 2010
Crude keeps bunker markets guessing Most major ports ending the week higher. Engine upgrade exceeds expectation onboard Deadliest Catch vessel Diesel exhaust sees a reduction of 35% while fuel economy improves by 9 percent. Bunkers see late-week gains Little action until a temporary surge by crude oil futures. The world's most environmentally friendly military vessel Green future for US Navy as it welcomes boat that runs on 100 percent biodiesel, has 100 percent shorepower capability, and has zero discharge. Double-digit gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg Prices up following latest crude oil rally. KPI Bridge Oil Singapore moves to accommodate expansion Says the company has outgrown previous facilities and plans to further expand trading teams over the coming months. Fujairah prices end week on firm note Some players report barge congestion in Fujairah until July 27. New product terminal 'to make Cyprus regional oil trading hub' VTTI terminal set for completion in 2012 to provide storage for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil. New English Channel bunkering station to launch in September Anchorage location near major shipping lanes could rival major supply centres says Cockett, aiming for annual sales above a million tonnes. Vitol on course to buy African downstream businesses from Shell In exclusive talks to buy businesses including marine fuel sales in 19 countries, South African assets excluded from deal. August start for Southernpec's Singapore operations Will use two 4,600 dwt bunker barges to deliver 380 cSt fuel. Week ends with steep climb in bunker prices Demand at all major Asian ports down due to high prices, traders say. BP ex-staff express 'shock and disappointment' about legal action Reasons behind departure will 'no doubt' to be fully defended, says spokeswoman for defendants. Fuels programme at Port of Seattle a success Incentives given to vessels that use low-sulphur fuels or shore power while berthed. BP reveals evidence against former Singapore staff Mass departure of staff 'engineered' by its former global trading head and ex-legal manager, claims BP. Matrix Bharat starts Kochi service Supplier has commenced bunkering operations, partnering with BPCL to provide bonded 380 cSt grade.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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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