BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 15, 2014

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Intramar delivers baby formula from New Zealand to Shanghai China CSCL gains self-developed 10,000-TEU vessel Shandong takes lead in launching e-visa pilot program for seagoing ships China surpasses US as world's biggest trading country in 2013 Lianyungang port opens new port area U.S. retail box imports forecast to rise 2.8pc in 2013 to 16.3m TEU NCHO Marine accepts cargo for CIS, Afghanistan via south Iran Idle fleet swells with 40 over-panamax ships idle at year-end Japan expected to fine NYK, 'K' Line, WWL for price fixing Cambodian union faces law suits, strikers return at gun point Xi'an launches scheduled freighter service to Incheon Swiss competition body fines Cathay, SIA for cartel dealings Lufthansa Cargo hikes capacity utilisation to 69.9pc in 2013

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JANUARY 14, 2014
Bahri Line loads heavy transformers at Mumbai Port CaroTrans & MOLAX LINE team up for ocean services between US & Northern Asia CSG division charters bulk carriers from affiliate DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000-TEU vessels G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update Gautam Chatterjee impressed by Seafarers' Home in Kandla HMM signs charter contract for six 10,000-TEU vessels Maersk Line, APL & OOCL initiate new cooperation on existing Far East-Indian Subcontinent services ZIM renews operations in Paraguay Export incentives likely for sectors ineligible for EU sops Antwerp Port Authority leads the way in sustainable logistics JNPT outshines at Major Ports' cultural competition Madras HC halts container terminal project at Chennai Port Mundra Port not affected by Gujarat HC order on closing units in APSEZ Shipping Minister gets Cabinet nod on pending issues, including conversion of Kandla Port land Vasan sends first train from Ennore Port's new railway siding on its way Freight boosts Railways' total revenue earnings by 13.34 pc in April-Dec. Borg Energy to invest in various projects in India Industrial output shrinks by 2.1 pc in Nov.

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JANUARY 14, 2014
U.S. Coast Guard warns mariners about marijuana use Tugboat loses control of barge, sinks January 14, 2014 N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France Wärtsilä X72 passes another milestone New dry dock boosts Hendry ship repair capacity JHSV 3 completes Acceptance Trials Bouchard ATB program moves forward at VT Halter Marine

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Construction project shutting down Port of Bellingham public pier Port of Vancouver teams with WSU for new executive training program Sheida Sahandy to take helm of Puget Sound Partnership Colleen McAleer sworn-in as Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Diana Shipping borrows $18 million to purchase pair of Panamax vessels

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JANUARY 14, 2014
Stena Bulk takes back operation and management for LNG carriers Firm delegated responsibility to a spin-off company but has reconsidered that approach OSG will save $30m a year from cutting its international workforce Bankruptcy court will rule next month on proposed outsourcing to V.Ships MacAndrews gains a stake in Bilbao logistics firm Acquisition makes CMA CGM shortsea player the dominant shareholder Aframaxes and suezmaxes are in the money Smaller tankers make remarkable earnings as daily rates slip for very large crude carriers Lunde takes ship management job Banker stays busy after stepping down at DVB Containerisation International moves offices Leading box shipping publication is off to a new City of London base US west coast ports prepare for ILWU negotiations Suez replaces Panama Canal as threat to Los Angeles and Long Beach container traffic Maersk, APL and OOCL announce new Asia-India tie-up Carriers to deploy a total of 18 vessels on three services, with an average weekly capacity of 17,500 teu Euronav equity issue raises $50m Money will support the takeover of Maersk's VLCC fleet Maritime Maisie salvors still battling fire as refuge requests go unanswered Japan coastguard turns away chemical tanker ablaze since a collision two weeks ago MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets Talks under way with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management December record Chinese oil imports give VLCC owners cause for cheer But January daily earnings fall as the country's imports slow Woodside agrees Pluto LNG supply deal with Japan First shipment leaves Australia in April under three-year contract with Chubu Electric HMM will sell all its Shinhan Financial Group shares Debt-laden South Korean carrier plans new disposal to boost cashflows Chan announces Teekay Tankers retirement Chief executive steps down this summer after 18 years with the company Brussels lifts its ban on shipping Iranian oil Six-month suspension starts next week as Tehran curbs its nuclear programme Nordea drops Eitzen Chemical loans Agent bank offloads one of three credit facilities

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JANUARY 14, 2014
Diamond S settles OSG claims Wilbur Ross-linked Diamond S has agreed to sharply reduce its charter-rejection claims against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group Chan to exit Teekay Tankers NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Bruce Chan, effective 20 June OSG to lay off 210 employees Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to lay off almost all of the shore-side staff in its international tanker division Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel French English Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has placed an order worth a reported €270 million ($369M) with STX France for the construction of a new vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) APL, Maersk and OOCL to co-operate on services APL, Maersk and OOCL will team to provide three weekly sailings on three existing Far East-Indian subcontinent services, starting in February Moody's says BW Group's bond buy back is credit positive Moody's Investors Service, the US-based credit ratings agency, said that the BW Group tender offer on its $500M senior secured bond is credit positive HMM to sell stake in Shinhan Financial Group South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it would sell 2,084,344 shares it holds in compatriot banking group Shinhan Financial Group BW Group starts to buy back notes due in 2017 BW Group, the diversified Singapore-based shipping and offshore services group, said it had commenced buying back an issue of notes that carry a 6.625% coupon and that are due to mature in 2017 Detained Chinese vessels left Indonesia before ban Chinese vessels detained at South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, left the port before 12 January, the due date of Indonesia's ban on raw ore export, according to China's largest maritime social website Chubu to buy gas from Woodside LNG Woodside Petroleum today announced it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co. MOL Australia awards GAC three-year contract Gulf Agency Company (GAC) Australia, announced it has signed off on an exclusive three-year contract to provide Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) port and ship agency services across Australia New head of shipping named at Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank has closed the leadership gap in its ship finance division following the departure of Ralf Bedranowsky in mid-2013r Ferry passengers still stranded in Philippines A total of 167 passengers and 12 vessels remain stranded at Philippine ports today due to rough seas caused by a low pressure area off the southern part of the country G6 Alliance cancels two more Asia-Europe loops The G6 Alliance has cancelled two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand

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JANUARY 14, 2014
US House Leader Aims to Bring Surface Bill to Floor by August Recess US Legislator: Action Soon on Cargo Preference Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth US Beef Exports Set Record in November Container Rate Indexes Run in Contracts, But Crawl in Futures Trading Shippers Can Expect More Volatility in Trans-Pacific China's Export Mix Shifts to Higher-End Goods Welch: Teamsters Didn't Vote to 'Place Themselves Out of a Job'

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JANUARY 14, 2014
LPG steals the spotlight A leading equity analyst has initiated research coverage of four publicly-traded operators that are poised to cash in on what he believes to be one of shipping's hottest sectors. All eyes on Indonesia Indonesian naval forces appear to be intensifying patrols in response to a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals. OSG plots demo deal Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is looking to offload one of its oldest aframax tankers. Berge Bulk goes Greek Berge Bulk of Singapore has signed a one-year contract for a Greek-owned capesize bulker, brokers say. Marad boss clears hurdle A US Senate panel has given its nod to the nomination of Chip Jaenichen to lead the US Maritime Administration (Marad) on a permanent basis. Crewboat trio rescued Three crewmen managed to escape from a windfarm support vessel before it sank in flames in the North Sea. Rem board revolts Rem Offshore directors have failed to back a potential $37m offer for its remaining shares by CEO and owner Age Remoy over price. Iranian sanctions easing The European Union is to suspend Iranian sanctions on 20 January following last November's landmark agreement. Opec output edges up Opec output edged up in December to 29.72m barrels per day (bpd). Diana fixes and finances Diana Shipping has found a taker for one of its panamax newbuildings under construction in China. Tanker under tow A powerless Hellespont tanker has been taken under tow off the west coast of Ireland. STX seals ferry deal Brittany Ferries has confirmed a EUR 270m ($369m) order for the world's largest LNG-powered passengership at STX France. Ro-pax capsizes off Jakarta No casualties have been reported after the sinking of a ro-pax in the port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia. HMM eyes more sales Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to offload its stake in a compatriot financial services company as part of its efforts to boost liquidity. Mundra in the clear India's port of Mundra is still working normally despite a court ordering operator Adani Group to shut down 12 of its units there. Three seized from ro-ro West African pirates have taken three hostages from a ro-ro after an attack off Equatorial Guinea. Moody's lauds BW move BW Group's offer to buy back some bonds could save the company as much as $33m per year, according to Moody's. Trio team for India Container lines APL, Maersk and OOCL are teaming up with five other owners on Asia to India business. Kayne lifts KNOT stake Kayne Anderson has strengthened its holding in KNOT Offshore Partners after taking a bundle of extra units worth around $10m. Skov gets busier Danish shipowner Clipper Group has added two new directors to its board, including Hafnia Tankers CEO Mikael Skov. LSC sell off continues Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has sold another multipurpose (MPP) ship as it accelerates plans to focus on the handysize segment. Drummond's downer A ban on Drummond's shipments from Colombia will haul down steam coal exports from the country by around one third, Reuters reports. No let up in attacks Waters around Indonesia have seen a surge of robbery incidents in the first two weeks of 2014 latest figures show. Euronav seals round one Euronav has completed the first of two equity issues which will finance the $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet. G6 chops two The G6 Alliance of boxship lines has cut capacity further on Asia to Europe trades. OSG wielding axe OSG looks likely to make most of its international management team redundant as it brings in V.Ships to handle its overseas fleet. Tallink crew to strike Tallink crews are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay. CMRE set to raise $100m Greek shipowner Costamare looks set to raise at least $100m from its latest fund raising exercise unveiled on Monday. Chan heads for exit Teekay's spin-off Teekay Tankers is looking for a new chief executive, the company disclosed last night. Ezra eyes spin-off Ezra Holdings is considering spinning off its subsea services division EMAC AMC, the company has disclosed. US ports eye good start Import volumes at the major US container ports are expected to grow 4.8% in January, a leading trade body has forecast. GASS loses glow A leading Wall Street analyst has downgraded shares of Greece's StealthGas based on a bet that it's going to be outshined by the likes of Dorian LPG and other operators that intend to pursue New York listings.

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JANUARY 14, 2014
NEWSFLASH: Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management. ModusLink moves contact center support to the cloud Manufacturing up, retail down in Q4 Senators: Crude transport by rail needs review "The recent series of explosions and accidents involving oil trains demands an investigation and review of our current safety practices and regulations," Senators John Rocekfeller and Ron Wyden said. Terex chooses Amber Road Florida governor pledges $138 million for ports ILA members reject contract in Baltimore ILA members approved a national master contract that covers containerized cargo last April. But negotiations over local issues and handling of breakbulk cargo continued in some ports, including Baltimore. Senate committee OKs Maritime Administrator Carriers cooperate on Far East-India services CMA CGM, Maersk, APL, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, Hamburg Süd and Regional Container Lines will cooperate on services between the Far East and Indian subcontinent starting next month. Nation needs improved infrastructure, says Caterpillar president With crack repaired, MSC Monterey en route to Boston Reederei NSB, the owner of the containership MSC Monterey, said repairs on its cracked deck and hull have been completed. SDV reinforces its Benelux network by acquiring EDT

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JANUARY 14, 2014
IFO prices flat in Fujairah and Suez Mixed price movements in South Africa. Prices lack direction in European markets Soft demand in Gibraltar. Low-density fuel oil cargoes being diverted to Singapore Fujairah prices soar as low-density fuel oil avails tighten. World's 'largest LNG fuelled ferry' to be in operation in 2017 Brittany Ferries to sign construction contract on Tuesday. EU to lift ban on Iranian oil cargoes Temporary move follows agreement on Islamic republic's nuclear development. Cruise line back-tracks on 'ECA port decision' Carnival Cruise Lines to return to US port having earlier blamed ECA regulations for its departure. Asian IFO prices hold steady MGO prices have weakened at most ports. China: Small-scale LNG carriers to serve inland market LNG bunkering seen as spur to regional demand. Germany's 'first' LNG-fuelled ferry will enter service next year Newbuilding on track for delivery in April 2015, according to shipyard. Nigeria: No 'special levies' for ship bunkering sector 'Bunkering will not be constrained by government.' Hong Kong sulphur cap regulations drafted New ruling to take effect from April 1. Evergreen further reduces operating costs Orders 10 vessels that are 'fully equipped' with fuel saving technology.

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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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