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BRIEFS

December 24, 2014

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West coast employers call for federal mediator to fix dock talks MSC sets new world record for largest box ship at 19,224 TEU Shipyards vie for US$4.5 billion expected in 20,000-TEU newbuild orders China Customs want to enforce demands for advance manifest filing regulations Italian carrier pays US$2.7 million fine for marine pollution off Florida Rickmers-Linie downloads agency work on Ben Lines in Singapore Nigeria seeks task force input to seek causes and cure for port congestion CSCL Globe, world's biggest box ship in service docks at Westports Malaysia Huntsville, Alabama's November rail freight volume plummets by 27.7pc IATA cautions all on January 1 lithium battery bellyhold ban Hyderabad and CSC firms set up air freight station at Chennai's airport Toronto becomes the latest direct link at Austin airport

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Govt takes initiatives to increase coastal cargo movement: Radhakrishnan IWAI signs MoU for developing commercially viable stretches of NW-5 NYK-Fil Ship Management celebrates 25th anniversary Iranian ban to hit Basmati exports hard Kirloskar to set shop in US & Indonesia to double gen-set exports 2014 was a good year for DP World in India Cos keen on Mormugao Port dredging project Adani Mining Pty inks pact with POSCO to build terminal in Australia Banks seek clarity in gold import policy, halt shipments CAD may be around 1.6 pc of GDP in FY15, says Nomura Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty imposed on import of Clear Float Glass IVRCL receives orders worth INR 1,255.67 cr. from three states Restrictive trade policies hit US export & investment to India: USITC

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
US box terminals seek mediator Container terminal operators on the US West Coast have requested that a federal mediator help resolve their contract dispute with dockworkers. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents terminal employers at 29 West Coast ports, had hoped it could resolve its differences with the Fugro Equator refits for MH370 search Fugro Equator is back at Fremantle for a refit but will rejoin the hunt for MH370 in the New Year, according to a report today from the Australian Transport Safety Authority (ATSB). The vessel has been extending bathymetric survey work to locate the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 while awaiting parts Pilbara Ports to freeze fees until 2016 Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has announced it will freeze all its port fees until July 2016, handing Australia's beleaguered iron ore export industry its second reprieve this week. The state government has just announced a 50% rebate on iron ore royalties for up to 12 months as some smaller miners Pan Ocean readies for Harim-JKL takeover Pan Ocean has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that prepares the way for its acquisition by the Harim Group and JKL Partners. The Harim-JKL consortium aims to complete a KRW1.06Tn ($962M) takeover of the South Korean bulker operator. Harim Group is a South Korean poultry processor and Chinese yard new orders up 9.4% y/y The growth of Chinese shipyard new orders slowed down further to a year-on-year rate of 9.4% for the first 11 months of 2014. New orders in the first 11 months of 2014 were at 56.8Mdwt, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today. The growth in new orders reached PSV launched by gantry crane Honghua Offshore Oil & Gas Equipment Company in Jiangsu, China, has extended the weight limit on lifting a complete vessel for launching with its first ship, an IMT982 platform supply vessel (PSV). Nordic Trym was launched in a unique way through the first use of the yard's new gantry crane, which MOL Logistics sets up new office in Vietnam Japanese transport company MOL Logistics has opened a new office in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam to provide faster and better managed logistics services. The new office is established by MOL Logistics Vietnam (MLG Vietnam), a subsidiary of MOL Logistics, and the location is situated just one and a Jiangzhou Union signs deal with Auerbach Schifffahrt Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Auerbach Schifffahrt and Xiamen ITG Shipbuilding to build multipurpose vessels. According to the agreement, Auerbach Schifffahrt shall first

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Moody's places Petrobras' ratings on review for downgrade Repairs to fire damaged cruise ship to take nine weeks Aker Philly marks two milestones in tanker program GD NASSCO wins another Navy MLP contract Decommissioned carrier Ranger to be dismantled ThyssenKrupp sells Emder Werft shipyard Bollinger Shipyards has new leadership Aegean starts Gulf of Mexico bunkering operation Alaska Marine Highway System opts for Carus IT solution

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
PMA asks for FMCS assistance in labor negotiations with IWLU Diana Shipping draws funds to purchase two Capesize vessels Firms joining together to start new Jakarta container terminal Evergreen Marine to charter six 18,000 TEU container vessels General Dynamics NASSCO building second APT 'ECO' tanker

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Six predictions for container shipping in 2015 The pressures and opportunities that will shape another year of change APMT Maasvlakte 2 handles first vessel Terminal operator also reveals orders for more equipment Marine insurance review 2014: An uninspiring year Overcapacity and earlier policy years cast a shadow over the market Five marine insurance predictions for 2015 Overcapacity will keep rates down, as emerging market entrants add to problems LNG review 2014: A challenging year, but deals got done Spot rates were a sobering reminder to LNG shippers that fortunes can swing down as well as up Five predictions for tankers in 2015 Optimists may be eagerly eyeing oil price, but orders may yet prolong the long and bumpy road to recover Tankers review 2014: VLCCs and suezmaxes take centre stage Overall the tanker market balance has improved during 2014, but there's a bumpy road ahead yet to travel Boxship scrapping to continue to slow in 2015 The second half of 2014 saw a dramatic slowdown in the number of ships sent to the breakers and further declines are expected next year Eitzen Chemical announces $840m debt for equity swap Norwegian outfit to rebrand as Team Tankers International Oakland takes steps to deal with 'unprecedented vessel calls' West coast port to open extra gates and send out daily updates to shippers, truckers and carriers Shippers welcome EU Commissioner's promise to monitor box line alliances Global Shippers' Forum gives full support to Brussels' pledge to ensure there is no anti-competitive behaviour LNG: five things to look out for in 2015 Southeast Asian demand will be important, along with energy security in Europe and the potential for increased supplies balanced against the flow of new ships LPG: five things to look out for in 2015 Avance Gas is unlikely to sit quietly next year, but will US exports maintain their impressive pace? Dry Bulk review 2014: Problems, problems Vessel oversupply hanging over from previous years, a flood of newbuildings and geopolitical developments weighed down on the sector Navig8, General Maritime in VLCC merger talks Tie-up would create world's fifth largest VLCC owner with 28 vessels Star Bulk sells aged bulker only four months after buying it Handymax acquired in 34-ship deal with Excel Maritime is quickly moved on US west coast employers call for federal mediator to unblock ILWU contract talks Pacific Maritime Association asks for outside help after failing to reach agreement with labour leaders during seven months of negotiations - ILWU to respond Tuesday Wall Street review 2014: All over by March 12 Shipping's coming out party in 2014 lasted 70 days Are we riding an oil-price rollercoaster? What goes down in 2014 may go back up in 2015

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver drayage drivers threaten strike Less than a month before it takes effect, the Port Metro Vancouver drayage program faces major headwinds with truck drivers threatening to strike if changes to pay aren't made. The threat is particularly palpable since frustration with low drayage rates spurred union and non-union drivers to strike for several weeks in... Early chumminess disguised the true underlying conflict in ILWU talks Though the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association remain silent on why they've been unable to reach an agreement- and PMA was similarly cryptic on Monday in throwing in the towel and requesting Federal mediation - the big picture is becoming clearer. Employers need more cost... Federal mediators asking ILWU if aid in stalled talks needed WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said today it's reaching out to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to see whether it can help in labor talks with U.S. West Coast port employers, and if so, when it could aid. The Pacific Maritime Association, which represents employers, said... Container freight stations at JNPT complain of 30-hour truck moves Truck congestion caused by the deteriorating quality of road networks around the Nhava Sheva port complex, India's largest container gateway, is creating a nightmare for shippers already dealing with months-long rail delays and ocean carrier surcharges at India's largest container gateway, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. The three container... Looking back at 2014 Once again I find myself marveling at the astonishing pace at which another year has come to an end and, yet again, how unprepared I have been for the holidays. How does this always happen? And while some folks seem bent on speeding the clock up even faster (like my... Philippine banana exports to slip into higher gear in 2015 HONG KONG - The banana industry in Davao Region of the Philippines is expected to fully recover during the first or second quarter of 2015, an industry leader this week. Stephen Antig, Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) executive director, told the Sunday Star Davao that around 80 percent of... West Coast congestion to hit 2015 schedules, Drewry says U.S. shippers must prepare for further disruption and delays in ship arrivals at congested U.S. West Coast ports "well into 2015", according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Carriers operating on the trans-Pacific route are speeding up ships on the return leg to Asia in order to maintain some semblance of the weekly... UPS buys Polish health care logistics firm United Parcel Service has agreed to the acquisition of Polish pharmaceutical logistics firm Poltraf from Poland-based investment fund Ortie Capital Investment. The U.S. delivery giant did not release financial details of the transaction, which it expects to complete in the first half of 2015. The acquisition will add three warehouses and 170... North American intermodal volume had rare decline in November North American intermodal volume in November shrank 1.9 percent year-over-year, a rarity for an industry that has experienced steady growth for years. But it's unclear how much of an impact U.S. port congestion and the deterioration of intermodal rail service had on the rare traffic dip. International intermodal volume fell 3.6... Nicaragua canal gets off to rocky start HONG KONG - Protests marred yesterday's ground-breaking ceremony in Managua for the $50 billion Nicaraguan canal as opposition to the bold Chinese-driven interoceanic project mounted in the Central American nation. Work on the canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was supposed to begin on Monday, Dec. 22. While it is... Nigerian Shippers Council to oversee port concession awards The Nigerian Shippers Council hopes its new regulatory powers will help bring Nigerian ports up to global standards by ensuring concessions are awarded fairly. The six-member governing council will focus on reducing dwell times, improving vessel turn times and increasing throughput in 2015, as part of a larger effort to combat... Federal mediation requested in stalled West Coast longshore talks Confirming that eight months into negotiations progress has come to a standstill in West Coast longshore talks, employers on Monday requested federal mediators to enter the negotiations. "Outside intervention is necessary to bring the talks to conclusion, particularly given the ongoing impact of ILWU work slowdowns, which have disrupted cargo movement...

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Mediator sought for ports The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and supply chain groups have called on the US government to step in to cool down a labour dispute that has been dragging on at US ports. Cuba shipping rules to ease US President Barack Obama's recently announced plans to ease an embargo on Cuba will modify restrictions on port calls by ships that recently visited the island nation. Judge orders YM arrest A US judge has issued an order to arrest a Yang Ming Marine Transport-owned boxship over a disputed OW Bunker fuel bill. CMA CGM bolsters Euraf CMA CGM has re-jigged its offering between Europe and Africa to improve reliability and punctuality. Timber ship held Six foreign-flagged vessels were newly detained in UK ports during November, and two remained under detention from previous months, according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Flex takeover completed John Fredriksen-controlled Geveran Trading has finalised its mandatory offer to takeover Oslo-listed Flex LNG. Diana in Glencore deal Diana Shipping has secured a period contract with Glencore for one of its kamsarmax bulkers. Maersk Tankers sells MR Maersk Tankers continues the renewal of its products tanker fleet with the sale of a second 1990s built medium range (MR) tanker in two weeks. VLCC period market climbing VLCC period rates have continued to increase. Atlantic bags new tug Singapore-based Atlantic Navigation has purchased a new 5,150 BHP anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel with a joint venture company and revealed charter extensions for two other vessels in its fleet. Clarksons wins backing Clarksons investors today backed the $441m takeover of RS Platou. Silk goes compulsory Silk Bidco, the company which said last week it had acquired 97.4% of Norwegian ferry and cruisehip company Hurtigruten through its October takeover offer, is compulsory acquiring all remaining shares. Vita tied to Scorpio swoop Dionyssios Vassilatos-led Vita Management is said to have snapped up a kamsarmax newbuilding offloaded by Scorpio Bulkers last week. Tanker orders tumble A nosedive in medium range (MR) tanker newbuilding deals has seen tanker contracting all but halved in 2014, EA Gibson says. Glovis grabs Navios VLCC Navios Maritime Acquisition has found period employment for a VLCC purchased from Wah Kwong this year, brokers say. BW LPG completes buyback VLGC owner repurchases 3.4 million of its own shares worth more than $20m. Eitzen Chem's $850m plan Eitzen Chemical has revealed a restructuring plan that will tackle debts of $850m. Harim signs Pan Ocean deal Chicken processor Harim has moved a step closer to a takeover of Pan Ocean following the signing of a preliminary deal. Tarik 3 up for auction South African authorities have scheduled the auction of an elderly Turkish handysize bulk carrier at the request of Credit Europe Bank. TTA plans rights offering Bangkok-based Thoresen Thai Agencies is proposing a rights offering with free warrants to increase capital base for what it describes as a desire to bolster core businesses and to take advantage of new investment opportunities while the world economy and capital markets are volatile. MISC in generous mood Malaysia's MISC Berhad could deliver a surprise year-end dividend to its investors, analysts who follow the company say. Tokyo Marine tanker arrested Authorities in Singapore have seized a handysize chemical tanker operated by Tokyo Marine Asia.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
Newsflash: ILWU will take additional time before responding to call for federal mediator Alstom tagged with record fine for FCPA violation Marseille Fos announces multi-million dollar growth strategy WMF taps DB Schenker as new logistics partner Canada amends trucking regulations for Vancouver port U.S. GDP soared 5% in 3Q U.S.-flag lakes cargo volume up in November No room at the inn? Employers call for federal mediator in West Coast negotiations

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DECEMBER 23, 2014
ACP: Panama Canal expansion 80% complete Much of concrete needed to build the new locks has already been poured. Royal Caribbean goes for scrubber option Nineteen ships to be kitted out. OW: Cashflow problems seen earlier than thought Company should have told stock exchange, says legal opinion. Bunker prices showing sharp fluctuations Fuel oil stocks in Singapore close to three-month high. Scrubbers: 'Things haven't gone as we expected' 'No surge in orders ahead of the new ECA regulations.' Aegean: Bank bumps up share price target Follows Gulf of Mexico expansion. Petrobras closed over holiday period Offices to be closed for four days, company says. Feeder lines struggle to recoup cost of ECA-compliant fuel Major shipping lines reluctant to pass on revenue from surcharges. Bergen Bunkers: Reconfigured and ready to go Ex-OW outfit has new backers and credit line. Chemical tanker arrested in Singapore Arrest initiated by a cargo owner, report says. GDF Suez starts LNG bunkering ops at Moerdijk Supplies bunker stem of LNG to the Eiger-Nordwand. Colombian port drops bunkering plans To focus on crude and fuel oil exporting. Aegean enters Mexican Gulf Takes over charter contracts from OW.

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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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