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BRIEFS

June 13, 2012

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China foreign trade exceeds expectations as exports increase 15.3pc Hong Kong places third after Shanghai, Singapore in box port rankings Fitch sees box trade recovery in rate hikes and ending market share drive Port of Rizhao throughput increases 10.2 per cent to 108 million tonnes Alataw Pass Kazakhstan border volume declines 1.8pc over four months Tianjin's longer, deeper 300,000-tonne navigation channel now complete Guizhou to build US$505.7 million grain logistics centre to enhance supply Fujian's direct shipping cargo to Taiwan rises 3pc in first four months United Arab Shipping Company names ninth and final 13,500-TEUer Panama Canal outlines impact of expansion on Asian firms and governments TCL to emulate Leixoes management methods at Ferrol Container Terminal CEVA signs three-year spare parts contract with Mercedes-Benz, Spain Montreal box volume increases 3.6pc to 1.36 million TEU in 2011 Weak quays said to collapse if Lagos dredges beyond 13.5 metre mark Shenzhen's Jade Cargo liquidates as Lufthansa, Air China bail out Singapore Technologies Engineering unit buys Tampa aviation facilities China Cargo Airlines plans to join SkyTeam Cargo alliance in 2013 Atlas Air adds another B747-400 freighter to its ACMI service for DHL Chennai Port Trust to build air freight station close to production nodes

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JUNE 12, 2012
A slowing economy has its impact on Chinese logistics companies AGS World Transport launches import MCC service to Ahmedabad Asia-USWC spot rates up 12.5 pc, East Coast rates up 8.6 pc International Freight Forwarders Conference 2012 in Hong Kong this week Private players now transporting cargo to space! Singapore tops in logistics performance Export ban on skimmed milk powder notified KPT won't be taking over residential plots MbPT's offshore container terminal to be ready by December Customs block inaugurated at ICD-Sanand Textile sector wants only surplus cotton to be exported KEC International sells windmill assets Time ticking away for Asian buyers of Iran oil

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JUNE 12, 2012
Brunswick Rail signs partnership agreement with Novokuznetsk railcar-building enterprise Brunswick Rail, one of Russia's leading railcar operating lessors, has formed a strategic partnership with the Novokuznetsk Car-Building Enterprise (NCBE). Under the agreement, NCB... Geodis Wilson Kelsterbach gets new branch manager Geodis Wilson has selected Georg Stassen to manage its Kelsterbach (Germany) branch that was established two years ago. At an earlier stage in his career, Stassen was regional mana... Krone sets up a branch office in Budapest Hannes Nachtelberger is to manage trailer maker Krone's new branch office in Budapest. The facility, which offers a wide range of services, will manage sales in Hungary, as well as... Geto wants to step up initiatives for trans-Siberian traffic At its recent annual general meeting, the association of European trans-Siberian operators and forwarders (Geto) announced that it wants to attract increasing amounts of cargo to t... Krone Trailers has expanded in Ireland Krone Trailers UK now offers a direct sales service to operators in Ireland. The full complement of Krone trailers, which is now available direct from the UK sales team, includes t... Mahindra Navistar celebrates its 5,000th truck roll-out from Chakan India's Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited (MNAL) has announced the roll-out of its 5,000th truck from its state-of-the-art plant at Chakan near Pune/Maharashtra. The company r... Iata urges Icao solution on economic measures for climate change The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reiterated its call for a comprehensive global solution on aviation emissions to be negotiated through the International Civil Av... Amsterdam port appoints agent in India During Amsterdam's recent trade mission to India, the Dutch city's port signed an agreement with the Samsara Group, a major shipping agent with 54 offices in India. Samsara has bee... Grimaldi Group doubling its Brindisi-Igoumenitsa-Patras service The Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Group is set to deploy a second vessel on its service between southern Italy and Greece, as from 2 July. The additional ship, which will boost the... Supermaritime to build new breakbulk terminal in Zeeland The Dutch group Supermaritime is to build a breakbulk terminal in the Scaldiahaven in Vlissingen. The new terminal will become operational in the autumn and offer a 375 m qua... Cargo aircraft loss in Latin America According to the Aviation Safety Network, a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III cargo plane went missing over Rio de la Plata during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco airport (MVD) to Bu... Boeing delivers first direct-order airplane to Avolon US plane maker Boeing and Avolon recently celebrated the first direct-order airplane delivery to the Dublin-based leasing company. Avolon took delivery of the first of twelve next-... Spedlogswiss: Kurrus presiding for another year Spedlogswiss (the association of Swiss forwarding and logistics companies) recently held its 92nd annual general meeting (AGM) at the Swiss museum of transport in Lucerne. During ... Militzer & Mü'nch signs up new strategic partner in USA Eurasia, North Africa and now stepping up business in North America - Militzer & Mü'nch, the international transport logistics service provider based in St Gallen (Switzerland),... Mainfreight opens new air and sea branch in Le Havre Yesterday (11 June 2012), the New Zealand-based logistics group Mainfreight phased in a new branch office in Le Havre (France). The new air and sea branch has started with import g...

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JUNE 12, 2012
Chinese yard completes two Incat Crowther catamaran ferries Desgagnés tows unfinished newbuild from Croatian shipyard STX Turku shipyard names versatile deck cargo vessel Eurotunnel to acquire SeaFrance ferries GE Marine names Jeremy Barnes Commercial Marine Marketing... Maersk Illinois makes historic call at Port of Milwaukee

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JUNE 12, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver presents Blue Circle awards Transport insurance firm nets excellent credit rating Yang Ming celebrates launch of new 8,626 TEU container ship Main deck finished early on Jensen-designed fishing vessel Damage to lock gate forces Chittenden closure

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JUNE 12, 2012
NewLead chops more debt with conversion of mortgage notes More conversion talks ongoing with Piraeus Bank and Lemissoler Maritime NYK to raise $503m in bond sales Japanese shipping giant seeks funds after last fiscal year's heavy losses What the eurozone crisis means for container shipping Greek exit is one factor among many others that threaten demand The problem is vessel supply not cargo demand Posidonia 2012: tanker and dry bulk companies positive about Asia's prospects Pacific ends supramax rates freefall Vessel fixed at $3,750 daily rate as owners let tonnage lie idle Guangzhou Shipyard calls for resistance to price wars Chinese yard says margins of new orders too weak for shipbuilders to survive Daewoo delivers second ferry to Attica Blue Star Patmos route unconfirmed after challenge from NEL Lines Tankers may be over the worst DNB Markets paints a more positive outlook Posidonia 2012 from an insurer's perspective No other venue in the world brings together the same concentration of shipowners USMX and ILA head back to bargaining table Management accepts union invitation to Florida meeting US exempts seven nations from Iran oil sanctions Washington agrees new waivers as deadline day looms Sovcomflot expands offshore Exclusive interview: Russian shipowner eyes global upstream projects Iran on the rack Oil importers ponder their options as EU sanctions deadline looms China sets green targets for maritime industry Ship operators and ports given 2015 deadline to save energy and cut emissions Japan moves to sidestep Iranian sanctions as deadline looms Tokyo approves sovereign guarantee but must pass the bill by July Northern sea route season opens Increased traffic predicted as Russia pushes Arctic short-cut between Europe and Asia Vietnam's reform drive Maritime industry scandals force government to push for transparency Beware the bankers The return of speculative money to shipping is bad news DFDS challenges Eurotunnel acquisition of ex-SeaFrance ferries Rival bidder to question the decision in Brussels Andersen resigns from Maersk Line Chief financial officer's departure follows new restructuring drive

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JUNE 12, 2012
Maritime analysis offered SWEDEN'S biggest shipping consultant has set up a new independent business.1179049.timg FreeSeas defaults on a second newbuilding NASDAQ-listed FreeSeas today confirmed it has defaulted on its second newbuilding and secured loan amendments from Credit Suisse China's an exception on US Iran sanctions THE US has exempted seven more countries from its sanctions on Iranian oil purchases, with China the only major importer susceptible to possible penalties at the end of the month Shipping groups await Tokyo move on Iran JAPAN'S MOL and 'K' Line told Fairplay today they are waiting for clear-cut word from Tokyo on Iranian crude imports VLCC sector fundamentals remain fragile WHILE VLCC earnings are today in positive territory, fragile fundamentals continue to challenge the sector German owners want pay subsides resumed SUBSIDIES for wages of crew and trainees on German-flagged vessels should be resumed quickly to prevent more reflaggings, VDR has warned US PierPass fees to increase annually THE TRAFFIC mitigation fee charged at Los Angeles/Long Beach will increaseby 2.5% to cover expenses of the PierPass off-peak programme and be adjusted annually thereafter Eurotunnel ferries could sail by August EUROTUNNEL told Fairplay today its newly acquired former SeaFrance vessels could be sailing in the Dover Strait as early as August Two arrested in Mauritius TWO EX-officials with the Mauritius Ports Authority were reportedly arrested today and questioned in the Boskalis dredging bribery case 60,000 Greek shipping jobs imperiled GREEK shipowners who remitted more than $175Bn in untaxed earnings to Athens over the past decade have reportedly threatened to relocate their businesses if a new government scraps shipping's fiscal exemption VLGC earnings exceed $50,000/day FALLING bunker prices have resulted in owners of VLGCs making at least $50,000 per day, about one-fifth more than in April Pressure seen for SCF's cashflow SOVCOMFLOT has issued first-quarter operating results showing that the government-owned tanker group's revenues and earnings rose on a year ago, but also that cashflow is under pressure Palm oil supply tightens PALM OIL supply could tighten in the lead-up to Ramadan in July and the end of the fasting period in August, UOB Kay Hian Securities has warned Restraint urged as MR tanker orders rise UK BROKER EA Gibson has urged restraint in medium-range products tanker investments, as rising optimism has resulted in more contracting South Korea, Japan to buy more LNG COMPANIES in Japan and South Korea have firmed up more LNG from their usual suppliers, said Erik Nikolai Stavseth, shipping analyst at Arctic in Oslo

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JUNE 12, 2012
Virginia Container Volume Jumps 12.6 Percent The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia in May jumped by 12.6 percent to 178,584 20-foot-equivalent units... ILA, USMX to Resume Labor Negotiations The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance are scheduled to resume negotiations when the ILA's wage scale committee... Global Port Tracker Forecasts Strong Peak Season Imports Containerized imports will increase gradually during the summer months and are projected to rise sharply in September and October, according... JOC Container Shipping Conference 2012 This year's JOC Container Shipping Conference took place in Shanghai, China, in early June, bringing in hundreds of attendees representing... PierPass Traffic Mitigation Fee to Rise 2.5 Percent Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach on Aug. 1 will increase the PierPass traffic mitigation fee 2.5 percent, or $1.50... Carrier Revenues Lag China Containerized Freight Index Ocean carrier revenues have failed to keep pace with the 50 percent surge in the China Containerized Freight Index since... St. Lawrence Seaway Volume Rose 5 Percent in May North American steel and construction demand, along with international iron ore and coal traffic, boosted volume on the St. Lawrence... Teamsters to Focus on Wages in Early Talks With UPS An early start to negotiations with UPS will allow the Teamsters union to focus on discussions over job security, wages,... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Slumps 12.3 Percent Germany's Lufthansa Cargo carried 12.3 percent less freight in May than a year ago as Europe's largest scheduled cargo carrier... APMT Places Second Crane Order for Rotterdam Expansion APM Terminals ordered eight Kalmar post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and two Kalmar barge quay cranes for expansion of its Maasvlakte II... Manitoulin Group Expands in Western Canada Manitoulin Global Forwarding, an international freight forwarder is expanding in western Canada, acquiring Can-Tran International of Leduc, Alberta. Can-Tran... Eurotunnel Enters Shipping Business Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., is making its debut in the shipping business... Maersk Line Names New CFO Maersk Line said it promoted Jakob Stausholm, currently chief of strategy & transformation, to take on additional responsibilities as chief... CSAV to Hike India-Europe Rates Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from India to Europe and the Mediterranean....

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JUNE 12, 2012
Italian imports fall 9% There is more worrying news for Asia - Europe plying ocean carriers approaching the make-or-break peak season period with evidence of yet another key European economy ... Schedule integrity equals on-time box delivery? Bunker costs back down After briefly rallying yesterday on the coat tails of Spanish bail-out temporarily buoyed stocks, bunker prices lost ground again today falling by USD9 per tonne ... CT introduces ecoFORWARD technology Carrier Transicold (CT), which is a leading designer and manufacturer of machinery and systems for reefer containers and trailers has launched new units and generator ... 'Cranes of the future' for APM T's new Rotterdam terminal APM Terminals has placed an order with the Austrian-based company Kuenz for 26 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and two rail cranes for its new terminal being ... Maersk Line CFO quits A member of Maersk Line CEO, Soren Skou's new executive management team, CFO, Peter Ronnest Andersen, will leave the group next week to be replaced by the hitherto ... Bromma sells 2,000th electric spreader Stockholm-based Bromma has reached a milestone with its all-electric spreader, selling its 2,000th unit since its launch a decade ago; and confirming the phenomenal ...

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JUNE 12, 2012
Kenya targets Somali port city Prime Minister Raila Odinga solicits aid from EU Navfor as nation gears up for 'final onslaught' against Islamic militants. All eyes on Oman Market monitoring Malaysian utility deal as sultanate's appetite for liquefied gas investments takes centre stage. Yinson clinches upgrade Malaysian investment bank endorses shares of Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owner following $737m FPSO deal. Posidonia revisited Equity analyst explores politics, real estate, asset values, thirsty 'old ladies' and ouzo on the heels of Athens exhibition. Strictly business Novoship corruption trial hears Yuri Nikitin quizzed on why he would introduce Venezuelan rival Wilmer Ruperti to Russian cargo owners. BWO bags Statoil deal Oslo-listed FPSO player pens five-year contract to operate Norwegian oil firm's newly acquired unit in Brazil. FREE newbuilds cancelled Yangzijiang cans bulker brace after Nasdaq-listed owner fails to post final cheque for $50m pair. Kim Eng backs Ezion Another analyst gives the Singapore-listed offshore owner the thumbs up. Damen builds in Cape Town Dutch shipyard group's South African plant wins tug and cutter deal from Transnet. Restis calm on tax change Greek owner shrugs off fears regarding a potential tax hike for shipping companies in his homeland. Yuanlin helps the aged Yangzijiang shipyard chief gives away his $750m shareholding to foundation for Chinese senior citizens. One hurt in davit collapse Steel boat-launching structure topples over cruiseferry in Finnish port of Kotka. Trio blessed with buy tags Share price reversals at Teekay Tankers, Tsakos Energy Navigation and GasLog draw upgrades from DNB Markets. Kreuz nets big subsea catch Singapore listed outfit reels in $142m deals for South East Asian work. Desgagnes wins guarantee Croatian government steps in to ensure delivery of boxship/ferry from bankrupt Kraljevica shipyard. Brittany to chop sailings French operator facing up to tough competition by reducing crossings and cutting staff benefits. DNB boosts tanker view Nordic bank's analysts lift crude tanker bets amid hope slow steaming is capping fleet growth. Miclyn finds back up jobs Australia-quoted offshore owner inks replacement deals for duo deemed unsuitable for Saudi Aramco job. Eurotunnel buys ferries Cross-Channel tunnel company snaps up collapsed French owner's three ro-paxes. Rongsheng's engine deal stalls Chinese shipbuilder hits regulatory snag as it bids to complete takeover of Anhui Quanchai Engine.

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JUNE 12, 2012
Trimble buys GEOTrac for oil and gas logistics Maersk-Rickmers loads cargo in Milwaukee Maersk-Rickmers U.S. Flag Project Carrier said its heavylift ship Maersk Illinois was the first U.S.-flag ship to load cargo for an overseas destination in Milwaukee in more than 30 years. The cargo of rope shovels is destined to Siberia. Washington Notebook: Commerce secretary takes medical leave FMC's Dye calls for U.S.-Canada regulatory harmonization JustEnough, enVista partner on planning Maersk Line CFO to leave LA/Long Beach ports traffic mitigation fee up 2.5% Effective July 1, the fee will be increased from $60 to $61.50 per 20-foot container and from $120 to $123 per 40-foot container, said the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA). G6 carriers switch Le Havre call Asia-West India WIN loop raises capacity 30% The ocean carrier NYK, along with partners Hanjin Shipping and Evergreen Line, have raised capacity on their weekly Asia-Indian subcontinent WIN loop by increasing the size of the vessels. Performance Team transloads in Charleston The third-party logistics provider officially opened its new container transloading facility at the South Carolina port to shuttle cargo from ocean containers to truck trailers for distribution throughout the Southeast.

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JUNE 12, 2012
Fujairah market sees prices soften South African markets see prices rise. North European bunker prices resume fall Prices in Southern Europe lack direction. Salvage work begins close to Singapore bunker anchorage A safety boat is being deployed to advise all craft to keep clear of the working area. Alaska bunker spill smaller than feared Vessel remains surrounded by booms. Singapore moves to cut imports of Iranian product Breaching Western sanctions could hit Singapore's financial system. Bunker spill 'could have been much worse' Gibraltar mobilises port's Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Potential fuel savings from software products 'astronomical' ABB to unveil 'full suite' of fuel saving software products that can slash fuel consumption by 20%. MPA advisory may help prevent bunker surveyor 'boycotts' DNVPS welcomes increased transparency to 'prevent hiccups in the process'. Asian bunker prices weakening once again Supplies of bunkers at key Asian ports fine on Tuesday. German shipowner fined for leaking fuel off South Africa Crack in heavy fuel oil tank caused leakage during bilge discharge, says Reederei NSB. South Korea to develop Green Ship verification standards Anticipates demand for testing and certification services. 'Alarming frequency' of bunkers with high cat fines Excel Maritime subsidiary says it sees cat fines of above 60 ppm 'three out of ten times' in its daily operations, says spokesman. INTERTANKO issues reminder on North American ECA Association 'strongly' advises operators to plan in advance. Matson lowers fuel surcharge Bunker fuel prices 'have moderated recently', according to company official.

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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

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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