BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 5, 2012

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Sales of Maersk's refrigeration box units see almost exponential growth AP Moller's Danske Bank downgraded, run by ex-Maersk Line CEO Wan Hai Line christens 4,532-TEU newbuilding in Kaohsiung Dandong port launches north to south grain service to Guangdong Salalah Port starts work to expand general cargo station Norway's Star Reefers name-change to Siem Shipping Line Olympics barge service could become regular containerised service on the Thames Hong Kong International Airport awards carbon reduction award to AAT Eva Air 747 freighter clips American Eagle Embraer 135 at O'Hare Allied Air Cargo plane crashes into a bus in Ghana's capital

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JUNE 4, 2012
Chinese ports' throughput up 7.5 per cent in January-April Geo Institute of Logistics awards certificates to first batch of students GL Container Ship Forum discusses trends & challenges in box transportation GL signs MoU with CNSA to boost green ship recycling in China Maersk buys slots from MSC-ANL, discontinues Oz-NZ service Newbuild orders declining;box scrapping adds to woes Sinotrans, Yang Ming launch new intra-Asia service Tianjin Port, PSA join hands to develop the former APM Terminals Mumbai operations expected to be normal shortly Shipping Secretary apprised of developmental plans at JN Port Shipping Secy meets S. R. Kulkarni Toll road projects awarded prior to 2009 to earn 22 pc returns: Crisil

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JUNE 4, 2012
Air France adds Abuja to African network As from today (4 June), Air France is operating a daily flight to Abuja (Nigeria) that departs from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The service is operated by Airbus A330-200s, offering b... Sievert Handel Transporte optimises pallet management Forwarders frequently lose out when using Europe's pallet exchange system, because they often receive faulty or worn pallets. The logistics service provider Sievert Handel Transpor... Brunswick Rail extends partnership with Sibur-Trans Brunswick Rail, one of the leading Russian private freight railcar operating lessors, has reached an agreement to supply more railcars to Sibur-Trans, a provider of transportation ... CN says rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective agreement Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have ratified a new collective... Reflagging of Danish lorries continues Danish transport companies are operated in increasingly international terms. Since last year the number of Danish owned lorries with foreign number plates has increased by 5% to 3,... Sales director for Swisslog in North America Swisslog, a Swiss provider of automated warehousing and distribution solutions, is expanding its North American management team. Richard Kooistra will serve Swisslog as vice-presid... 25 candles on the cake for BEO GmbH BEO GmbH, a German software specialist for the customs and foreign trade sector, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in 1987, BEO began to specialise in the export fie... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Vancouver Vancouver (Canada) has become the newest destination in Virgin Atlantic Cargo's international network, following the launch of four flights a week to London Heathrow. The new servi... Panalpina's first brand-new Boeing B747-8F takes to the skies The first of two brand-new Boeing B747-8 freighters has commenced scheduled services within Panalpina's unique own controlled airfreight network. The aircraft bearing the Panalpina... Intertrans expanding in Scandinavia Intertrans, a Belgian forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Menen-Rekkem, began to collaborate with two additional partners in Scandinavia with effect from 1 May. Inter... Ceva signs contract with Mercedes-Benz in Spain The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year contract with Mercedes-Benz to manage the shipment of spare parts from the Iberian Peninsula to the dealer n... FedEx Express to open North Pacific hub in Central Japan The US service provider FedEx Express has plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai international airport (KIX) in Japan. The integrator recently reported... Port Manatee gets new container terminal The port of Manatee in Florida (USA) plans to build a new container terminal and to deepen the entrance channel to 41 foot. Steve Tyndal, a port official, hopes to attract more bus... Port of Tauranga orders Liebherr container gantries The port of Tauranga (New Zealand) has placed an order for two super post-panamax container gantries with Liebherr. The equipment is due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Liebherr has...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Schottel adds rim thruster to product portfolio Robert Allan and Rotortug in strategic alliance Marad tests biofuel in Great Lakes Maritime Academy training... EC plans to provide €6.5 million to retrain redundant Danish... Sembcorp and Swiber JV lands $175 million Indonesian offshore... Simon Møkster Shipping orders subsea support vessel from... Cecon faces new delay to Davie newbuilds

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JUNE 4, 2012
WTSA member carriers eye new round of rate increases CIT Rail announces orders for 3,500 new rail tank cars MarAd testing biofuel on maritime academy vessel King County nets DOT cash for Seattle-area bus lines TSA, European Commission build air cargo security relationship

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JUNE 4, 2012
GL to help Chinese recycling yards come up to scratch Scrapyards must meet new global standards Nordic consortium orders LNG bunker supply vessel Design offers a third more space than conventional tanks German ports eye gas bunker roles DNV to carry out risk assessment Are you a risk to counterparties? Beware if revenue from an uninsured client exceeds your cash or equity reserves State government agrees wage bail-out for P+S Troubled shipyard must raise yet more funds Reederei Harmstorf sells two boxships Indonesia's Jayakusuma Perdana takes Florence and Sylvette All change at Clarkson End of an era at as Gordon replaces Stopford Wison wins FLRSU deal from Exmar Chinese offshore player wins first LNG deal Fredriksen order for six VLGCs from China confirmed Order for new ships worries the market SNC Lavalin bails from Davie rescue bid Engineering firm pulls out of joint venture to revive Quebec shipyard Endangered species Posidonia 2012: business brains tackle shipping's many challenges Capesize resale reported sold for more than $40m Prompt delivery fetches strong price K Line sells off aframax pair Secondhand prices stable Xiamen shipping exchange starts trials Port sets up maritime arbitration centre and information portal What they said Key points from speakers at the inaugural Lloyd's List Business Briefing at Posidonia Seadrill poised to ink $1.1bn contract for drillship West Polaris Vessel to continue ultra-deepwater drilling for oil and gas off Nigeria Glut of vessels stifles subcontinent's recycling market Chinese yards could step in as monsoon season looms Stopford's singular contribution Oracle of shipping cycles embarks for next voyage Older ships' fuel inefficiency blocks consolidation Posidonia 2012: We need a completely new generation of vessels, containership entrepreneur tells Lloyd's List Business Briefing CMHI on track to hit 5% growth target Chinese port operator will survive lacklustre second quarter, says chairman 'Shipyards are owners' enemies' Posidonia 2012: Devalued assets are the industry's biggest threat Odfjell completes stake in Antwerp chemicals facility Nord Natie Terminal to be brought into joint venture launched with US-based equity investors Lindsay Goldberg China Shipping Group says monthly shipments hit record high in May State-run shipping giant reports rising box and iron-ore volumes Shipowners must become bankers to survive Posidonia 2012: Lloyd's List panel of experts predict the rise of the shipping banker Lines target US-Asia rate increase Latest hike targets dry cargo but keeps adjustments small Sembcorp and Swiber launch joint offshore project Partners land contracts for Indonesia's Naga and Pelikan ventures Lloyd's List business briefing hears words of wisdom Posidonia 2012: 'Don't touch the hot plate and for god's sake learn Chinese' Chinese yards stage fire sale Posidonia 2012: Greek owner snaps up new bulkers for just $7m each Novoship verdict expected in October Key defendant stays away from corruption trial BLT says restructuring not affected by adviser's resignation Company denies 'grossly inaccurate' reports that FTI Consulting's exit was made in protest

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JUNE 4, 2012
Pacific rate rise sought CONTAINER lines in the US-Asia trade are recommending another round of rate increases in their westbound trans-Pacific lanes.

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JUNE 4, 2012
Mobile Gets First Post-Panamax Ship Call The Port of Mobile got its first call by a post-Panamax container ship on Sunday when the MSC Laura docked... Saddle Creek Steers Toward CNG There's more behind the renewed surge of interest in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas than the comparatively high... Saddle Creek's Rolland Gives Tour of CNG Tractor (Video) Brad Rolland, a director at logistics company Saddle Creek Logistics Services, shows us one of his company's growing fleet of... Diesel Prices Slip to Lowest Point Since Mid-January Diesel prices across the U.S. in the week ending May 28 fell to the lowest point since mid-January, and less... Disappointing April for West Coast Ports April was a disappointing month for West Coast ports, with total container volume declining 1 percent from the same month... Quality Distribution Drills Deeper Into Fracking Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution expanded further into the oil and gas shale business, completing its acquisition of Wylie Bice... EU, US to Recognize Each Other's Air Cargo Security Regimes The European Union and the U.S. have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes under a hard fought... CIT Rail Orders 3,500 Railcars CIT Rail has ordered 3,500 tank and covered hopper railcars, as the railcar lessor sees more demand for equipment tied... Maersk Downplays Delay in Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Maersk Line sought to play down its decision to postpone until June 15 a peak-season surcharge in the Asia-Europe trade.... Maersk to Raise India-Europe Rates Maersk Line plans to raise its rates on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting July... Daggett Defends ILA's Contract Demands International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett defended the ILA's negotiating positions and urged management to resume negotiations when the union's... Cargo Jet Crashes in Ghana, Kills 10 A Boeing 727-200 overshot the runway of the largest airport in Ghana while landing during heavy rains Saturday, crashing into... Panalpina's First 747-8 Freighter Enters Service Panalpina has started flying the first of two new Boeing 747-8 freighters with a maiden cargo flight from Hong Kong... Descartes Acquires Dutch Transportation Software Provider Descartes Systems Group acquired Infodis, a Netherlands-based provider of transportation-management software, in an all-cash transaction for $3.7 million. Infodis...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Navis launches SPARCS N4 2.3 Navis, which is one of the world's leading designers and suppliers of terminal operating systems (TOS) for container-handling facilities, has announced an upgrade ... Technomar snaps-up containerships Greek-domiciled shipowners still see value in the containership sector with several notable sale and purchase deals concluded in recent weeks.One of the ... Essar Ports signs strategic alliance with Antwerp Essar Ports, which runs cargo-handling facilities in Hazira and Vadinar on India's west coast, has created a long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International ... Bunker price relief for SCI and others The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] is the latest shipping group to post losses, the result of a toxic combination of depressed rates and high fuel ... Chinese manufacturing weakens According to official data, China's purchasing managers index [PMI] - which measures the level of activity in the nation's factories - fell to 50.4 in May, the ... WTSA target July 1 for next rate rise Members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) are planning to raise freight rates further with July 1, 2012, targeted for the next general ...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Cyprus scraps dry duo Clearout continues as Andreas Hadjiyiannis-controlled owner sends ageing bulkers to beaches of Karachi for breaking. Sanko sings Baltimore blues Sanko Mineral trapped through end of June as judge gives claimants more time to weigh in on Western Bulk motion. Bunker beef fizzles Spar handymax freed after Dan-Bunkering torches fuel complaint against Lion City operator Oscar Maritime. Honey, I shrunk the fleet Future of Frontline's stable of combination carriers in question as market digests disposal of OBO Front Rider. DCIX mints payout pledge Diana Containerships ready to unlock cash reserves to bankroll dividend boost as board overhauls distribution policy. Asco to build Tromso base Aberdeen-based firm to develop new marine facility to serve Northern Norwegian oil industry. Alam orders work barge Kuala Lumpur-listed outfit pens deal for 400-man unit underpinned by charter with Exxonmobil. Davie Yards loses backer Engineering group SNC-Lavalin pulls out of joint venture that rescued Canadian shipbuilder last year. Courage needed in dry bulk Asian shipowner's chairman Hsu Chih-Chien remains pessimistic about the bulk carrier outlook. Frontline books OBO loss John Fredriksen's tanker company takes $5m hit from scrapping charter deal with sister outfit SFI. First Olsen offloads suezmax Sale of Knock Sheen leaves Fred Olsen entity with only one vessel in the water. SCI hits order brake Indian owner not adding to orderbook this year as it axes feedership runs following first loss in 28 years. Seadrill lines up drillship deal John Fredriksen's drilling outfit is on the verge of penning a five-year contract worth over $1bn. Holed ship refloated Damaged Mersa 2 pulled free after grounding off island of Elba, Italy. Greek owners suffering The shipping market is in a pretty sombre mood despite sun and sea at Posidonia, according to Richard Fulford-Smith. ONE extends again George Kassiotis-led owner has until 20 July to file reorganisation plan after agreeing another deadline extension. Ready for life after euro London insurance market plans ahead as it helps Greek shipping celebrate Posidonia, SLL's Andrew Sturdy says. Assessing the mood Greece and the Eurozone crisis are making headlines, but is it affecting Posidonia?

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JUNE 4, 2012
FMC's Crook moving to White House TP Pulse: East Coast port strike potential worries shippers NEWSFLASH: ILA President accuses USMX of divide and conquer The president of the International Longshoremen's Association has accused employers of trying to turn his fellow union members against him. WTSA seeks rate hikes in July The recommended rate increases are $50 per 40-foot container from California ports and $100 per FEU for all other intermodal and all-water shipments, with proportionate increases for other equipment sizes and cargo otherwise rated. U.S. manufacturers to repatriate 20% of capacity, study says The Hackett Group said rising wage inflation in China and continued productivity improvements in the United States will converge within two to three years, creating more pressure on companies to make and source goods at home. Delaware port looks at public-private partnership Maersk adds ship to three loops Two of the loops, its ECUBEX and AC2 services, are connected to the line's mega-regional hub in Balboa. The third is Maersk's joint average 4,472-TEU weekly SAECS loop between north Europe and South Africa. Leading Edge buys Miami NVO O&S Trucking tries for bankruptcy, partnership Descartes acquires Infodis Edward Ryan, executive at Descartes, said the purchase gives it more European functionality in its transportation suite as well as expanding support to more European and Asia-Pacific carriers.

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JUNE 4, 2012
US government concludes biofuel test on commercial vessel Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance. Oil market weak 'technically and fundamentally' 'Crude oil is in deep trouble if it can't hold at $80 a barrel,' says analyst. Fujairah sees IFO prices fall by $22 pmt MGO prices firm in Durban and Suez. More steep falls in European markets WTI still softening in early trading. Great Barrier Reef 'in danger', says UNESCO Growth in shipping means 'decisive action is required to secure long-term conservation'. Nearly 20% of fuels 'off spec' in 2011 'Vast majority' still suitable for use and would not warrant a de-bunkering, says Technical Manager for Intertek-Lintec. Panama must prepare for surge in bunker volumes More demand will increase the likelihood of 'large scale' spills, Forum told. New setback for PMSA challenge to bunker regulations US Solicitor General says shipping lobby's case 'lacks merit'. Bunker tanker owner prepares to cancel newbuilding contract Yujin preparing the 'necessary formalities' to decide on the terms of the cancellation, it says. Double-digit price falls continue in Asia ports Players report no problem with avails. Resignation of BLT's restructuring advisor 'amicable' FTI Consulting in talks to act as advisor to BLT's major bank lenders. 'Cappuccino' bunkers claim 'unlikely to be upheld' SSA says significant number of frothed-bunker claims are 'exaggerated and unsubstantiated'. Gulf Petrochem receives Singapore trading certificate Firm receives Global Trader Program certificate from International Enterprise. UK-based firm grows customer base with marine lube product Scottish Fuels is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in the north of the United Kingdom. Singapore-listed shipping firm launches first bunker tanker 3,400 dwt Sea Tanker I launched at Thailand shipyard on Saturday, says ES Group.

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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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