BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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November 14, 2012

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EU shelves airline carbon tax after sustained international furore Expenses push Hapag-Lloyd into loss while pre-tax profit soars 136pc Maersk world's lay-up king: Mothballs 14 ships totalling 94,000 TEU Xiamen box volume up 10.7pc to 5.13 million TEU in first nine months Chongqing to give tax breaks to boost logistics industry development LA port approves US$127 million for TraPac's terminal development Singapore Customs exacts new export requirements to improve security Galveston dredging complete - now all await neo-panamaxers to call North American intermodal quarterly volume up 11pc to 3.7 million units Saudi Port Authority to invest throughout kingdom in port development Cathay to commence Hong Kong-Colombo freighter service in December UPS-TNT merger makers 'unlikely to make deal' before Feb 28 deadline FedEx extends call-in cut off time for Taiwan-to America shipments ECS acquires three Italian companies to create biggest GSSA in Italy Cargolux, Air Ghana launch weekly Luxembourg, Accra, Abidjan flights Ghana Civil Aviation Authority projects 10pc aviation growth in 2013 Korean Air unveils new SkyTeam livery on intra-Asia aircraft

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Gujarat Junction 2012 : Cargo & Logistics Awards - Nominees & Winners North European container imports to fall, exports to rise: Report Philippe Donche-Gay to head Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Piracy up in Oct., mostly off West Africa & Indonesia Rishi Shipping's B. K. Mansukhani honoured for Lifetime Achievement Sarjak Container Lines wins key recognition as 'Best Medium Enterprise in Logistics Sector' SCI rebounds to register 297.26 cr. net profit in Q2 Milind Deora apprised of aspects concerning NSB calls for more powers to Major Port Chairmen Ex-im shipments delayed at ACC, Mumbai due to failure in EDI link India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2012 on Dec. 7-9 in Pune Centre & states agree to have fresh look at contentious GST issue Forex reserves drop by $950.3 m to $294.341 bn Govt may announce concessions to boost exports INR nosedives by 94 paise against dollar, ends at 2-month low of 54.75 India International Trade Fair from Nov. 14 The tears & fears of onions

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Actros wins two prestigious design awards The new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has won two prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2013 in the "Transportation and Public Space" category and the "Focus in Gold 2012... Steve Perry changes from DHL to Kenco Management Services Kenco Management Services, a 3PL service provider based in Chattanooga TN (USA) has announced that Steve Perry has become its vice-president human resources. Perry, who is certifie... Euroports appoints new managing director for Benelux and France Paul Jacob Bins, who currently manages Euroports' breakbulk and bulk terminals in Belgium and France, has been appointed the new managing director for Euroports Benelux and France.... Two Turkish transport companies augment fleet Dalgiç Lojistik Ltd and Golteks Lojistik, two haulage firms located in southern Turkey, have augmented their fleets with Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 LS trucks. Dalgiç Lojistik boosted ... ICTSI's nine-month net income up 4% Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported its consolidated unaudited financial results for nine months ending 30 September 2012. The glob... Indian Railways increases earnings Indian Railways reported that its revenue earnings rose by 20% to INR 687 billion (around EUR 9.8 billion) between April and October 2012. The transport provider's profit from the ... Europorte and Cerevia create new railway operator "Bourgogne Fret Service" Europorte and the agricultural cooperative Cerevia has have created a new local railway operator called "Bourgogne Fret Service" (BFS). BFS is co-owned by Europorte (67%)... "Final call" for SAS The pan-Scandinavian airline SAS has adopted a comprehensive plan to pave the way for a new, strong and competitive company. It needs to be fully implemented and new collective agr... Damco boosts sales in Q3 Damco, the forwarding and logistics subsidiary of the Danish conglomerate Maersk, reported that its sales grew from USD 784 million in Q3/2011 to USD 849 million in the same quarte... FedEx Express opens new facility in Dubai The US service provider FedEx Express has opened a new facility in Dubai to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 5,900 sqm facility in Al Garhoud houses a new... IAG Cargo reports Q3 growth IAG Cargo, the single business created in the aftermath of the British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo merger, reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges)... Etihad Cargo growth continues in October Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo carried a record 32,500 t of freight in October, a 15% increase on the same month last year. The figure is 2.2% higher than September 2012, when the ai... GAC with new CEO from 2013 on The shipping and logistics service group GAC will have a new group president in the shape of Bengt Ekstrand with effect from 1 January 2013. Ekstrand is presently GAC's vice-group ...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
CIT Group launches maritime finance business NASSCO floats out first MLP ship Academy training ships house FEMA Sandy responders Waller Marine to develop small-scale LNG terminals Herbert Engineering's Michel to be Webb Institute President New river radar approved for European waterways Ambrey Risk gains Panama security accreditation

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Port of Coos Bay taps Dunning as Charleston harbormaster International Shipholding Corp. eyes public offering of stock shares General Dynamics NASSCO finishes float out of MLP ship Team led by Carl Icahn buys Greenbrier common stock Schnitzer board sets dividend for shareholders of record

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Competition hots up in European feeder sector Unifeeder's takeover of Feederlink highlights the fight for economies of scale Insurers need more clarity over bunkers sourced in Iran UK Treasury response is ambivalent, pending European Court of Justice ruling Shipowners P&I club is first to opt for two interactive ratings Decision boosts the insurance player's rating from BBB to A- Grim outlook continues for shipping Sector has become a non-industry for banks that are in no rush to return Strong currencies press Asia ship prices to rise Yards must respond to rising costs MarAd again rejects Blackstone arm's Title XI application Decision casts questions over newbuilding pair ordered at Nassco Third quarter brings profit growth to Hapag-Lloyd Prospects fade for IPO as nine-month net loss reflects a continued 'challenging' market Survey reveals high awareness of SEEMP compliance Fuel-saving benefits drive interest in ship energy efficiency management plan Nigerian naval exercise supports the country's war on oil theft But the government and security services cannot fight piracy alone, says security expert Liner operators launch a surge of seasonal lay-ups Alphaliner data points to substantial rise in mothballed ships over coming weeks US east coast ocean carriers declare force majeure on diverted cargo Hurricane forced some 6,000 boxes to be rerouted from New York & New Jersey Chinese yards look to naval orders for survival Will Hu's call to make China a maritime power allay state-owned yards' problems? Aframaxes trading crude stay buoyant post-Sandy Caribbean-US Gulf earnings for 70,000-tonne cargoes top $26,000 per day Oh, Kolkata If India is to fulfil its potential, it needs its ports to work well Stop the clock Airlines' reprieve from ETS may improve IMO member states' attitudes at the next MEPC Navios Acquisition reduces loss more sharply than forecast Frangou says company is building a stable platform as its peers struggle New IG chairman named Tindall Riley chief Berkley takes the helm New hopes for shipping as aviation shakes off EU emission targets One-year stay of execution sees airlines duck moves to include them in regional ETS Ruling on BLT extension is delayed until next week Indonesian tanker firm wants Jakarta court to grant 60 more days to appease its creditors Sandy hits global fourth-quarter oil demand IEA cuts its forecast to reflect weak European economy and impact of US hurricane First Steamship plans new share issue Taipei-listed dry bulk operator seeks to raise funds for loan repayments and investments Commerzbank expects $342m shipping loss from Deutsche Schiffsbank Ship finance is four times more toxic than consumer credit Mercator sees third-quarter profit plunge Bombay-listed tanker operator hit by weak rates Jefferies merges with major shareholder Leucadia National Firm pledges 'business as usual' for its maritime investment banking Intermodal restructuring sees profits dip at HHLA But German port operator reports 2% volume growth for first nine months Hyundai Merchant Marine posts first operating profit since late 2010 Seoul-listed carrier boosted by lower bunker prices and improved box business Debts hit SinOceanic Shipping Interest on $505m debt erodes boxship owner's earnings ASL Marine posts higher third-quarter profit But Singapore-listed offshore player warns of more competition ahead LNG-fuelled ethylene carriers will operate out of the UK First gas-powered vessels of this type are chartered to Sabic

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
HHLA slashes investments HAMBURG's biggest box terminal operator HHLA today pruned back investments this year from €250M to €200M ($254.35M) because growth prospects have soured Ferry 'cartel' fined €88.5M SPAIN'S competition commission has imposed fines totalling €88..5M ($108.73M) on six shipping groups that operated a price cartel on Spain/Morocco services in 2002-10 Cargo owners upheld in 2005 collision-blast A US LOWER court decision in favour of cargo owners has been upheld in a case involving a ship collision and explosion in the Yellow Sea in 2005 PNG seen as linchpin for smuggling rings PAPUA New Guinea's biggest-ever drug bust has brought police warnings that PNG is becoming a smuggling transshipment point, IHS Global Insight reported today RCL profits turn to losses THAILAND'S RCL reported a 216M baht ($7.04M) in losses for 3Q12, reversing 804M baht in profits a year earlier 170 held in migrant smuggling GREEK authorities are holding 170 people believed to be involved in the smuggling of migrants in the past week SinOceanic to refinance NORWAY'S listed box ship provider SinOceanic said today it plans to refinance, given deep losses for 3Q12 Lianyungang to issue bonds SHORT-term financing bonds will be issued next week to raise development money, China's Lianyungang Port Group said today Thessaloniki cargo rises GREECE'S second-largest port, Thessaloniki, said its cargo-handling rose 19% year on year in the first nine months of the year Modec wins PETROBRAS charter of FPSO MODEC of Japan said today it has won a deal to charter an FPSO to PETROBRAS Shanghai Free Trade Zone reports growth SHANGHAI'S Free Trade Zone has reported 14.4% year on year growth in imports and exports during first nine months

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
DSV plans central logistics hub in Germany Danish forwarder, DSV has unveiled plans to construct a EUR60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain, Germany.The 80,000sqm facility will consolidate ... Idled fleet surge begins According to the latest data from Alphaliner the past two weeks has seen the amount of redundant cellular capacity increase by 96,000 to 762,000 slots for 282 ships; ... USEC liners declare 'Force Majeure' In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy many ocean carriers that diverted container ships from the storm-ravaged New York & New Jersey terminals to discharge ... Hapag-Lloyd profits up but liner still in the red YTD German container giant Hapag-Lloyd was able to increase freight rates, revenue and results in the third quarter, although it warned that the market environment ... End of the banana wars The European Union and 11 South American countries have finally declared peace after many years of raging banana wars. The two sides have signed an agreement ... Samskip acquires Coolboxx

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Prestige master testifies Teekay bags Hummingbird lease Teekay Corp has struck a deal to lease a floating production, storage and offloading unit to oil explorer Antrim Energy. Algarve to Brazil? Modec looks to have secured a contract for a VLCC it is believed to have bought from Belgian tanker owner Euronav. NewLead to fight on NewLead Holdings has vowed to carry on the fight to reclaim the money it is owed by Taiwan's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) over unpaid charter fees. Berkeley gets P&I nod P&I club manager Grantley Berkeley has been elected chairman of the International Group (IG) cartel. Statoil seeks ships The over-supplied North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS) market could be thinned out a little next year after Statoil launched a tender for term charters. Sato sells off handy Japan's Sato Steamship has offloaded its smallest bulker into Greece. ASL sees upswing ASL Marine has reported higher third quarter numbers as margins increased across the board. Frangou's positive feeling Navios Maritime Acquisition has turned in a slightly stronger than expected third quarter showing as fleet growth helped improve revenue. Naveiro crew stuck The crew of a Portuguese cargoship have been stranded in Germany since August over unpaid port fees. Frontline's winter window An improving picture for the VLCC spot market has opened a window of opportunity for investors in John Fredriksen's Frontline, Arctic Securities says. Death probe demanded The family of an engineer who died on an Essar Shipping vessel off South Africa want a full investigation. Wilson orders at Damen Wilson Sons of Brazil has returned to Damen Shipyards for 12 more tugs. Eagle's runway race A three-year debt runway could prove too short for Eagle Bulk Shipping if the dry-bulk market remains rooted to the ground, a leading analyst suggests. Hong Kong cans IRISL Hong Kong is cutting ties with 19 ships belonging to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Cosco adds four VLCCs China's huge push to build up to 50 VLCCs has continued with a new order for Cosco at China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC). SinOceanic books big loss SinOceanic has turned in a loss in its first full quarter with a four vessel fleet. Better from Eidesvik Eidesvik Offshore has overcome a slump in revenue to post improved operating numbers for the third quarter. Hapag better in Q3 Hapag-Lloyd has joined the band of container lines posting improved third quarter numbers. PGS fixes new quartet PF THOR has ordered four new seismic support vessels on the back of long-term charters from Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS). Pallas returns to profit Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has made it back into the black in the first quarter of its financial year. Polarcus returns to profit Polarcus has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by contributions from its entire fleet of eight seismic ships. Damen Brest wins trio Damen Shiprepair Brest has tied up a trio of drydockings from three separate Scandinavian tanker owners. Two down, one to go Lamprell, the struggling Middle East rig builder, has appointed a new chief financial officer but only on an interim basis. Sentinel behind AHTS deal Sentinel Marine has emerged as one of the parties behind the recent anchor handler newbuilding order at Nam Cheong. PBR in new PLSV push Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil giant, is looking to long-term charter a further nine flexible pipelay vessels. Hedland in China record Port Hedland has set a new monthly record for iron ore volumes to China, latest figures from the port show.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Benjamin retires as Port of Oakland director Omar Benjamin, who had served as executive director since February 2007, leaves the agency amid an investigation over expense reimbursement, practices and policies by the port's outside counsel. LA port awards contracts for TraPac expansion The port authority has approved $127 million for two projects related to modernization of the TraPac container terminal. Both projects are part of a $365 million expansion of the terminal. Riverside acquires MNX XRS names Schenk senior VP market growth Caribbean carriers announce 2013 rate increases Port of Houston names key executives CaroTrans starts new China/Chile LCL services 20-year EU-Latin American banana war ends "This is a truly historic moment," said World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy on Nov. 8. "After so many twists and turns, these complicated and politically contentious disputes can finally be put to bed." Coolboxx becomes reefer box rental Washington Notebook: Veterans' Day salute for railroads House lauded for addressing Russia favored status Michel named president of Webb Institute Commerce's new export finance guide released Survey finds growth in inter-regional trade Of the supply chain executives surveyed by BDP International, 87 percent indicated their companies are considering or have already begun to move production closer to end markets, sourcing and selling their goods within the same hemisphere. U.S. steel exports drop in September Hapag-Lloyd profits improve as freight rates rise

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Bunker supplier exits Istanbul market Rida Petrol Urunieri A.S. suspended supply operations this month and its trading team was made redundant. Head of Norwegian Oil Trading passes away Sadness as Tor Javier Melsom dies after illness, aged 56. Bunker prices stable in Fujairah But prices gather pace in South African ports. Prices show mixed movement in Europe Margins on trades low, sources said. Ferry operators struggle to find cash for fuel Up to half the ferry fleet operating out of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio could be laid up. Layton announces departure from WFS Senior commercial manager worked for the group for 24 years. Hapag-Lloyd reports Q3 profit But bunker costs 'weigh heavily' on performance. Bank holiday curtails Singapore market Quiet market all round in Asian ports. Baxus and OceanConnect in court Friday Indebted company owes around $16 million. Global energy map being 'redrawn' United States will be the world's top oil producer within eight years, says IEA. IMarEST announces conference schedule for 2013 Topics for next year's conferences include environmental issues, offshore oil and gas, liquid natural gas, arctic shipping, and marine engineering. Wind power can save on bunker fuel costs, says tech firm 'There is immense energy in the oceans which can be harvested and used by ships.'

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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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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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