BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 9, 2012

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Qingdao container volume up 11.2pc, defies depressed market conditions G6 launches Bremerhaven/Hamburg-Gothenburg feeder on November 18 PSA's 1.8 million TEU capacity Saudi terminal at Dammam breaks ground Angola's new National Freight Bourse aims to lower cost of sea freight Maersk reefer hike 'overzealous' and 'flawed', say African fruit growers Somali piracy down 50pc as West African attacks rise 28pc in first half APM T makes direct pitch to elected officials to win Virginia concession bid Bangladeshi low-value garment shippers groan over November rate hikes Richmond-Hampton Roads eco-friendly barges now run thrice weekly US ports require US$18 billion upgrade, but only $7 billion is budgeted Barclays Asia Industrials Equity Research chief named TPM Asia keynoter Hactl braces for life after Cathay in 2013, major downsizing anticipated China's August air freight makes weak recovery with volume rising 0.1pc Taiwan's China Airlines in world's big freight alliance SkyTeam Cargo

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
India Shipping Summit 2012 conference from today SCI holds 62nd AGM SPNM gaining momentum on first anniversary Seychelles, Mauritius seek Indian investments APM Terminals Inland Services India named 'Inland Service Operator of the Year' GTI agitation postponed further Bellyhold cargo contributes 65 pc profitability to passenger airlines: Analyst DRI detects several cases of duty evasion God's Advocate in General Average

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Contargo Terminal Koblenz inaugurates new container gantry The terminal operator Contargo Rhein-Main GmbH has inaugurated a new EUR 3.5 million container gantry at its facility in Koblenz (Germany). The company had to install this new hois... Russian Railways and VR-Group sign joint piggyback transport plan Russian Railways (RZD) and the Finnish VR-Group Ltd have signed a plan to implement regular piggyback transportation on the direct Russia-Finland rail link. The plan envisages the ... WWL launches Antofagasta service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in ro-ro shipping and factory-to-dealer logistics, has added Antofagasta (Chile), to its ocean service route along South Ameri... Volvo Trucks' US dealer network continues rapid expansion in the west Ongoing investments by Volvo Trucks' dealer network have increased the work capacity at Volvo Trucks locations in the western region of the USA by nearly 15% since January 2010. Th... China Airlines joins SkyTeam Cargo China Airlines, a Taiwan-based member of SkyTeam, became a member of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance at the recent International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition in Atlanta GA (USA).... Airports of Côte d'Azur has new chairman of the board The board of directors of the Airports of the Côte d'Azur (France) selected Dominique Thillaud as executive chairman of the management board, effective 1 October 2012. His predeces... Damco appoints new CFO The Danish logistics provider Damco appointed Pernille Fabricius as global chief financial officer on 1 October. Before joining Damco Fabricius was CFO of the TMF Group, which deli... Dachser expanding in southern Germany Drivers on Germany's A7 motorway cannot overlook the heavy building equipment that is in use in the grounds of Dachser's logistics centre in Langenau (Ulm). The global logistics se... DSV Air & Sea contract with UTC Aerospace Systems takes off UTC Aerospace Systems has awarded DSV Air & Sea Limited a three year logistics contract thanks to the breadth and quality of service the service provider is able to offer. DSV ... LAN's B787 completes first Santiago-Buenos Aires commercial flight LAN Airlines' first Boeing B787 Dreamliner departed from Santiago (Chile)'s Arturo Merino Benítez airport on 1 October and headed for Buenos Aires (Argentina). It was the first com... IAG Cargo transports 50 oil paintings from Ecuador to Spain IAG Cargo, the single business unit of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has transported 50 oil paintings belonging to the Fundación Guayasamín from Quito (Ecuador) to ... Konrath celebrates 30 years with Kunzendorf Andreas Konrath is celebrating his 30th year with the German forwarding company Kunzendorf in Berlin. He became head of that branch office in 1997, and the company granted him gene... Vehicle lessor Pema opens new branch office in Berlin The commercial vehicle lessor Pema has opened a new branch office in Berlin-Niederlehme (Germany). The company is a member of the Gefa group, which belongs to the French banking co...

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Hungry Chinese yards turn focus from bulkers to OSVs MHI confirms effectiveness of air lube system on ferry ICS to continue to press for BWM convention changes Heads roll at Lamprell

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Port of Seattle sees record cruise passenger count for 2012 APL Logistics strikes deal to acquire APLL-Zhiqin Group Inchcape joining Palumbo in offshore logistics partnership Shippers coming together to select fuel efficient vessels Wallenius Wilhelmssen Logistics buys majority stake in Abnormal

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Berlian Laju Tanker vows to emerge from restructuring by year-end New Year's Eve deadline for disposing of cases in Jakarta, Singapore and New York Call to reject environmental performance indicators Intercargo has branded Rightship's existing vessel design index as simplistic and inaccurate Rightship makes case for defence EVDI allows like-for-like comparison, says Norman Maersk's newbuilding chief warns over eco-ship claims Shipyards are promising too much and revolution in ship design is hype, says Brian Østergaard S'rensen MEPC rejects ICS call to bring forward fuel availability study Chamber seeks to clarify supply issue as 2015 ECA deadline looms China will not rest for long World Bank forecasts weak Chinese exports and lower investment growth, but a rebound in 2013 Adventurous ports chief DP World's scuba-diving, horse-riding chairman takes care not to stray from what his customers want Beyond shipbuilding China's yards look ever further afield to shield themselves from the slump in shipbuilding Liverpool repays government grant Deal allows cruises to start and end at Pier Head terminal Aframax tanker is reported hijacked off Abidjan Disappearance of Orfeas could be first piracy incident off Ivory Coast in years An intelligent shipowners' guide to restructuring survival EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Trust, credibility and willingness to play hardball when all else fails are critical Market recovery pushed back another year Weak demand could delay earnings uptick until 2014, says RS Platou Markets Supply headaches will test LNG industry 'to its limits' Soaring project costs could scupper new ventures, creating overcapacity in niche fleet Shipbuilding slump sees China yard turn into a property lender Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine seeks refuge in niche property loans as newbuilding orders stagnate Iranian bank freezes IRISL dollar account Move likely to prove major headache for carrier Chemtanker restructurings will succeed, pledges Eitzen boss EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bank losses will be minimal at worst, Figenschou says DP World is sole bidder for box concession at JNP Lone approach after PSAI, Eredene Capital and Grup Marítim pull out of India ventures CMI must recognise ship operators' views on salvage ICS opposes new award for environmental salvage where threat of pollution exists Eitzen secures grace period from bondholders Three troubled tanker firms edge towards final restructuring deals Moody's praises MISC for $1.7bn offshore sale Credit rating agency will likely raise MISC's outlook to stable from negative

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
TMT cancels several ships TAIWAN's TMT told Fairplay today it might not take delivery of several bulkers and tankers it ordered at South Korean yards years ago EU weighs barring gas carriers from Iran THE EU is considering plans to bar shipments on gas carriers from Iran to Europe, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Seoul declares acid-leak port a disaster area SEOUL today declared the southeastern city of Gumi a disaster zone because of acid leaked when a tanker was being unloaded, IHS Global Insight reported WWL takes over forwarder RO-RO shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics today said it is taking over a UK project freight forwarder EMS plans rights issue EITZEN Maritime Services said today it plans a rights issue seeking to realise up to 87M kroner ($15M) to strengthen its financial position, with an offer of shares for 0.40 kroner each Migrants sought in capsizing SEARCHERS were looking today for 13 migrants missing since the vessel smuggling them capsized in the Indian Ocean off the French territory of Mayotte EU shipping leaders OK Limassol Declaration EU SHIPPING and transport ministers today launched a push to invigorate its integrated maritime policy to help member countries emerge from the recession Capesize resales surge INTEREST in secondhand Capesizes has grown with the recovery in freight rates BLT says restructure plan nearly finished INDONESIAN chemical shipping specialist Berlian Laju Tanker said it has nearly completed its restructuring plan

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
ILA, USMX to Resume Talks This Week Representatives of the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will resume contract negotiations on Oct. 10 in Delray Beach, Fla., under supervision of a federal mediator. It will be the first formal meeting since the ILA and USMX agreed last month to extend their Maine-to-Texas contract 90 days past... Motor Carrier Buys Chassis for CCM Pool A motor carrier has purchased more than 1,500 intermodal chassis from OOCL (USA) and will put them into Consolidated Chassis Management's Mid-South cooperative pool for use by OOCL. The deal by IMC Companies is a major step in the continuing disengagement by container ship lines from owning and operating chassis in...

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Bunker price volatility continues The red and green pointers are swapping places on an almost daily basis on the oil markets as the demand / supply equation swings wildly on the coat tails of positive ... Daily Maersk embraces Indonesia and Thailand Maersk Line is to expand its Daily Maersk offering on the Asia-Europe trade to include more origins. From November 21, 2012, Thailand and Indonesia will both be ... Maersk feeder stuck fast Yusen Logistics boosts presence in Russia Yusen Logistics RUS LLC has established a 'Far East Branch' in Nakhodka, Russia - as part of its plans to boost its business in emerging countries - linking ... SA truckers seek sympathy action from port workers This week could see South Africa's national truckers' strike, which is now in its third week, cause even more damage to the economy as port and rail workers join ... Dammam starts digging its second box terminal US jobs uptick to help Obama Coming off of a disappointing head-to-head debate with Republican rival Mitt Romney, Barack Obama will no doubt be relieved to see a decline in the jobless numbers ...

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Facebook photo riot Workers at Western Marine Shipyard in Bangladesh went on the rampage after seeing a "defamatory" picture of the Quran on Facebook. JES goes offshore Chinese shipbuilder JES International has made its first foray into the offshore space. Meningitis strikes MSC Four crew are ill - one critically - after an outbreak of bacterial meningitis on an MSC cruiseship off Italy. Ship in trawler clash A South Korean cargoship has been involved in a collision that sank a fishing vessel off the Philippines. PNSC bags charter deal Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has grabbed a breaththrough charter to lift oil for Pakistan State Oil (PSO). Dof wins three Dof has racked up a trio of contract wins including a job for Norwegian oil firm Statoil. Angola launches bourse Angola has launched a National Freight Bourse (NFB) with the aim of lowering shipping costs. EMS to launch share sale Eitzen Maritime Services is preparing to strengthen its balance sheet with the sale of newly minted shares. Double trouble Two Trans-Asia ro-ros have broken down off the Philippines - one after its fuel ran out. New Albedo deadline Somali pirates have set another deadline for the payment of a ransom to free the Malaysian boxship Albedo. Greece in tax probe The European Commission (EC) has asked Greece to clarify how its tonnage tax works as part of a wider competition investigation. Fire hits LPG carrier A blaze has been brought under control on an LPG carrier off Thailand. Maybank likes HPH Trust Maybank Kim Eng has initiated coverage of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) with a bullish take on the company. Six dead in blast Six men have been killed and one other seriously injured in an explosion on a tanker at a shipbreaking yard in Alang, India. PSA starts Saudi port PSA International has begun construction of what eventually will be a 1.8mteu capacity container terminal in Saudi Arabia. Spending set to jump Spending on floating production systems is set to double over the next five years says a top industry analyst. Double tanker hijacking Two tankers have been hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past four days as piracy off the West African coast continues to escalate.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
IBM offers new inventory tool APL Logistics to buy out Chinese JV partners PSA breaks ground on Dammam terminal The joint venture, called Saudi Global Ports (SGP), will construct the second terminal at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam, the largest Persian Gulf port in Saudi Arabia and a key gateway port in the Arabian Gulf. New CFO for TNT as regulators scrutinize UPS merger Jeroen Seyger will do the job previously held by Bernard Bot, who was appointed the express carrier's interim chief executive officer on Sept. 24 following the abrupt resignation of CEO Marie-Christine Lombard. WWL takes stake in oversize cargo specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has acquired a 60 percent stake in the Dutch firm Abnormal Load Services (ALS) Holding B.V, a specialist in "out-of-gauge" cargo, including construction and agricultural machinery. Lisbon port strike persists Dockworkers in Portugal have been protesting since Sept. 17 over a government plan to reduce port costs in an effort to induce more exports from the country, but labor unions see the plan as a way to cut their workforce in half. Maersk adds Asia-Europe service guarantee to 2 new ports CSL adds vessels to fleet Inchcape partners with Italian forwarder Yusen Logistics opens Far East Russia office East Coast CES opens new facility for CBP exams

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OCTOBER 8, 2012
Prices show losses in Fujairah But prices firmed in Suez and South Africa. Prices soft in Rotterdam Week starts with prices heading down. Fuel oil market remains weak 'We certainly see more fuel oil than last month, but this is as much a demand issue,' says trader. Friday deadline for strike South African lorry driver action could spread to ports sector. Progress on standard for measuring hull and propeller performance Bellona encouraged by ISO work toward standard for measuring impact on fuel consumption, and welcomes support from hull paint manufacturers. LNG: Niche market without deep-sea trades 'LNG is unlikely to simply replace heavy fuel oil,' says LR. Beached vessels raise fears of bunker spill Ships driven ashore near the Spanish port of Valencia. Week starts with downward movement of bunker prices Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Bunkers target in chartering dispute Move 'a security measure' in case owned funds not forthcoming. Fuel saving trim optimisation module unveiled Module is fully integrated into Interschalt's MACS3 loading computer system. Vessel detained for violating ECA regulation BDN showed fuel was within sulphur limits but Dutch authorities 'refused to acknowledge the role of the bunker supplier'. New LNG marine fuel tank system 'cost-effective' Scalable system will make 'real difference', says managing director of Braemar Engineering. New York investor to acquire Titan's storage assets Guangdong Zhenrong withdraws bid to purchase assets as part of an agreement with Warburg Pincus's subsidiaries. Berlian Laju gets more time Singapore court grants BLT another two months of protection from creditors.

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In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

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

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

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