BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 7, 2014

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Shipper supports merger of P3 operations to gain EU approval Investment in port expansions to cope with growing box trade US West Coast to launch free regional e-freight portals, CgoXchange Latin American 2013 exports up 0.2pc, China demand growth tops 9pc Pudong free trade zone attracts DHL, said to offer cost saving potential Chongqing Shipping Exchange cooperates with Minsheng bank Ocean carriers plan rate hikes in various trades in the new year Hanjin, CMA CGM, Zim, Maersk raise Asia-Europe rates Panama resists contractor pressure to pay more for new locks

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Gujarat Junction 2014 conference & awards in Gandhidham on Jan. 18 RollDock Shipping BV announces Link Shipping as exclusive India agent S. Hajara appointed Chief Advisory to Doehle Danautic Board Coir exports undeterred by sluggish demand Engg exports to US 10 pc lower in April-Nov. Import locations similar to last fiscal MMTC looking to buy palm oil PM dedicates 5-mtpa capacity LNG terminal to nation Port unions unhappy with decision to set up advisory committees Sterlite serves termination notice to Vizag Port CCI to take up 14 projects for consideration Committee gives relief to road developers on premium payments India cannot isolate itself, needs FTAs: Sharma INR turns weak on strong dollar overseas No more physical filing of documents for exporters Sebi mulls separate investment vehicle for infrastructure

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Finnish State Railways places major locomotive order Ethiopian finances freighter deliveries FedEx tables favourable quarterly results Fewer containers in port of Antwerp Kombiverkehr launches train between Kiel and Duisburg New president for APL Logistics Two more airlines grounded Menlo sees itself right on track in Europe Haropa-Port du Havre freezes harbour dues FTAI Ireland says all road users must be more vigilant New appointments at Eurotunnel Concerns about Hyundai's self-rescue plan Shell extends partnership with Waberer's International New freighter accident and revelations about Embraer crash Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Brazil lands another large order Strategic concentration of regions

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Aker Philly cuts steel for first Crowley JV ship Scorpio Bulkers splurges $1.171 billion on newbuilds Cracked containership to be repaired at anchorage

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Contract nod by IAM membership keeps Boeing work in Puget Sound area Corps begins dredging of Duwamish Waterway Coast Guard cutter departs on Antarctic vessel rescue mission Panama Canal Authority slams contractor letter NOAA taps Rear Adm. Score as Commissioned Officer Corps director

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Gas carriers make a strong start Earnings on the main Middle East-Asia trade settle at around $40,000 per day Scorpio Bulkers buys 22 more vessels Company may have to find new equity to foot the $1.2bn bill XPO Logistics to buy Pacer International in a $335m deal Acquisition makes firm the third-largest North American intermodal service provider VLCC earnings remain robust Chartering activity for end-January loading rises, cutting the number of VLCCs available for employment in Middle East spot market HCI reports its 51st insolvent KG ship Firm has stayed profitable at group level, having restructured and cut its costs Euronav to raise additional $1bn to fund Maersk VLCCs purchase Firm plans share issue, capital increase and deals for bank debt and mezzanine financing CMA CGM vessel loses boxes off France Boxship reports 14 containers overboard in strong winds and large swells near Ushant K Line bullish on profit outlook Asakura promises aggressive investment to stay competitive Tui says it is under no pressure to sell its Hapag-Lloyd stake Timing will be everything as group ponders prospects for a mini-IPO for its shipping arm Hanjin boxship and Nakilat LNG carrier collide Bow of 216,224 cu m gas vessel Al Gharrafa is damaged significantly, say casualty reports NYK vows to focus on antitrust law compliance Kudo sounds alert in New Year's speech as boxline and car carrier divisions face scrutiny Euronav pounced on Maersk VLCCs 'as opportunity arose' Tanker owner saw positive factors coincide, leading to purchase of Maersk tanker fleet Spanish minister flies to Panama to discuss canal dispute Authority says construction consortium's claim lacks 'merit' MOL remains cautious about rate recovery Japanese shipping giant will invest more in LNG shipping and offshore sectors, says Muto Safe anchorage area offers a 'Nigerian solution to a Nigerian problem' Success will depend on management and price, say experts HNA Group units to set up $16.5m aviation and shipping trading vehicle New firm aims to capture opportunities in China's ever-expanding transport market Euronav clinches $980m takeover of Maersk VLCCs Newbuilding-averse buyer sees 15-ship purchase as first step in consolidation

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Syndicated marine loans rise 33% Syndicated marine finance loans rose to their highest level since 2008 last year, according to a newly released tally from Dealogic Taizhou Kouan wins new ro-ro order Chinese shipyard Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding has won an order from compatriot Guangdong Shuangtai Group to build two ro-ro vessels Robbers board vessels off of Indonesia Two vessels were boarded by robbers at anchorages off of Indonesia in the early hours of 3 January, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported Updated: CMA CGM ship loses 14 containers A warning was sent out to shipping in the English Channel over the weekend following the loss of 14 containers by the CMA CGM Rossini in strong seas off the French Atlantic coast Euronav pays $980M for APM's 15 strong VLCC fleet Euronav, the Antwerp-based listed tanker company, has entered into a contract to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers Singapore for a total price of $980 million payable as the vessels are being delivered Spanish minister intervenes in Panama Canal dispute Spanish public works minister Ana Pastor is due to meet the Spanish-led consortium working on the $5.3 billion expansion of the Panama Canal in Panama today Freight deliveries to Corsica halted The transport of freight by sea between the French mainland and the island of Corsica has come to a complete standstill as the strike by seafarers on ferries serving the island went into its sixth day today Manila moves for removal of Haiyan-hit ships Philippine authorities are working for the complete removal of ships washed inland at the height of Haiyan Cargo ship remains grounded off Philippines Vietnamese cargo ship Vinh Hoa remains grounded off La Union in northern Philippines since 28 December Petredec LPG carrier awaiting repairs Golden Miller, a small LPG carrier that caught fire after an explosion on 17 December 2013, has left Brazil for a shipyard to undergo repairs Box rates see pre-Lunar New Year push Long-haul container rates jumped last week ahead of Lunar New Year beginning 31 January

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Labor Shortage Hits LA-LB Container Handling New UP Intermodal Service Taps Mexico Manufacturing Boom Peruvian Fruit Imports to Bolster Port Everglades' Growth XPO-Pacer Merger to Expand Intermodal Market Report: Japan's Container Exports to Rise 3.1 Percent in Fiscal 2014 West Coast Ports to See New Threats in the New Year Congress Stumbles Through Funding Minefield Maersk Sells 15 Supertankers for $980 Million XPO Logistics Buys Intermodal Giant Pacer International

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Street endorses SALT Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) made waves on Wall Street Monday unveiling contracts to construct 20 capesize bulkers and a pair of kamsarmaxes at shipyards in China and Romania cost of roughly $1.17bn. HAL passenger dies A passenger seen going overboard from a Holland America Line cruiseship has died. Dry 2014 for cruise orders This year could see no activity in major cruise newbuildings but might deliver a pleasant surprise on bookings, said a leading industry analyst. Klaveness inks peace pact Torvald Klaveness of Norway has landed a freight contract that will mark the end of its legal battle with alumina producer Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba). NewLead hands over more shares NewLead Holdings has handed another 2.9 million shares today as part of its December settlement deal with affiliates of private equity firm Magna Group. Panama takeover possible Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano said authorities may assume control of the canal expansion project to keep it on track. Gulf Nav to limp on Cash strapped tanker owner Gulf Navigation will remain a going concern after shareholders backed the board's financial restructuring. Muto highlights dangers MOL president Koichi Muto has rallied his troops for expansion in 2014, but warned there are risks ahead. Knutsen NYK profit pending Trygve Seglem's Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers is set for a return to profitability, according to co-owner NYK Line. ST Marine adds to orders The marine wing of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Marine) has bagged fresh orders worth $350m. SALT swoops for 20 capes Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has revealed another huge boost to its newbuilding roster, adding 20 capesizes and two kamsarmaxes. Tankers to star As China prepares for the year of the horse the shipping zodiac suggests the stars are aligning for the crude tanker market in 2014. Vale lifts force majeure Mining powerhouse Vale has lifted a temporary ban on iron ore exports from southern Brazil and limited the impact to less than expected. Libya halts tanker Libya's navy has stopped a tanker loading crude at a port seized by a separatist group. CSCL completes sales China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has raised over $110m from the sale of a pair of freight forwarding and logistics units. Euronav reveals VL funds Euronav is putting together a $735m loan package and has attracted a group of financial heavyweights to back a $350m equity raise to support its takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet. Three dead in sinking Three people have died and another 12 are missing after an Indonesian ferry sprang a leak and sank. E.R. Schiffahrt bins two more E.R. Schiffahrt has continued its clear out of older tonnage with the sale of another pair of boxships to breakers in India. Happy scrappers Ship demolition reached the second highest level on record during 2013, according to the world's largest cash buyer. Euronav's quantum leap Euronav's $1bn takeover of the Maersk VLCC fleet has been hailed a quantum leap amid initial applause from analysts. Bulker and cutter clash A US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter has been involved in a collision with a Great Lakes bulker. CMA CGM loses boxes A CMA CGM boxship lost 14 containers in heavy seas while on route to Egypt last week. Yard-siege men go home Burmese shipyard workers are to be flown home after coming under attack at a Shin Yang plant in Malaysia. Three-week takeover Euronav cancelled Christmas and New Year to see through a near $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet in just a matter of weeks. Flying finish for Clarksons Clarksons has thanked its sale and purchase team for a strong end to a year that beat expectations. New orders jump again Shipowners splashed out on nearly 600 more newbuildings last year than in 2013. Bourgas workers protest Sacked staff at Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyard have staged a protest to claim wages and redundancy payments. VL spend at three-year high Euronav's $1bn swoop for 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers means it has taken just five days of 2014 to take spending on second hand VLCCs to a three-year high. Asakura on the offensive K Line president Jiro Asakura has outlined a new aggressive management plan as the company pulls out of its recent slump. Cochin eyes LNG orders India's Cochin Shipyard is hoping to land LNG carrier orders as the government hints at new domestic tenders. Austal offloads ferry Austal, the Australian fast ferry builder, has struck a deal to sell an AUD 100m ($90m) built-for-stock vessel. Aussie yard dropped Triyards Holdings, the Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder, has shelved plans to develop a shipyard in Australia.

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JANUARY 6, 2014
Dry bulk spot rates in decline NYC mayor names Trottenberg to run transport agency Panama Canal contractor accused of slow-down tactics The Panama Canal Authority indicated that the consortium in charge of building the locks for a new entrance to the Panama Canal has begun to drag its feet because of unhappiness with the terms of its contract. Japanese shipping execs emphasize antitrust compliance Yasumi Kudo, NYK Line's president, said he has created an executive committee to oversee antitrust law compliance; he called on employees to "redouble our efforts to ensure antitrust law compliance in all aspects of our business." Maersk selling VLCC fleet to Euronav The vessels, which have an average age of four years, will be delivered individually to Euronav over the coming months, once Maersk Tankers has fulfilled all existing contractual commitments. MSC Monterey to be repaired while at anchor CMA CGM ship loses container overboard SolarWorld takes action to protect domestic solar industry On Dec. 31, SolarWorld said it submitted anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce against China and Taiwan in order to close a loophole in trade remedies. Hapag-Lloyd cuts Europe loop ChemLogix changes name Executive moves

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JANUARY 6, 2014
WFS buys land-based fuel distributor Company one of UK's biggest in the sector. IFO prices fall in Fujairah MGO prices flat or falling in most ports. Prices soften across Europe Average demand reported in Hamburg. New appointments at risk management firm New chief financial officer named. Evergreen upgrades fleet to lower costs Operator aims to reduce its unit cost. Gibraltar looks to onshore bunker storage Move necessary to stay competitive, says government official. Minister flies out in Panama dispute Spanish minister hopes to diffuse row over cost overruns. OW beefs up South American presence New base provides access to wider Caribbean bunker market. Tokyo Bay prices see double-digit drop Month-long supply tightness expected to ease next week. CSC Phoenix: Restructuring plan fails Firm may suspend listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. New York bunker deliveries hampered by bad weather 'We have barges stuck, not able to berth, because of ice', source says. More to be done on T&T fuel oil spill $8 million spent so far on spill costs, says President of Petrotrin. MAN Diesel extends dual fuel engine range To meet 'growing demand' for vessels to run on LNG or HFO.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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