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BRIEFS

February 25, 2014

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SCFI Asia-Europe spot rate drops US$146 to $1,233/TEU in one week Illicit drugs near bodies of two armed guards aboard Maersk Alabama Portland offers Hanjin US$20/box to keep line calling at port TPP blockage: Japan wants its farmers protected, the US, its automakers Singapore GDP increases 4.1pc in 2013, expected to grow 2-4pc in 2014 CargoSmart offers IT to cope with Japan's March advance filing rules Rizhao aggregate logistics value tops US$86.79 billion in 2013 2 bulk, 5 box berths to soon to be operational at Lianyungang port Maersk Line, MCC Transport, Safmarine licensed for boxes in Myanmar DB Schenker in Morocco joins its European land transport network BNSF seeks bid to build 5,000 state-of-the-art super safe oil tanker cars Thai teenage entrepreneurs shine at regional business competition US air carriers lobby EU to drop threat of US$54 million carbon fines UPS cargo plane crash puts focus why cargo pilots get shorter rest stops Fatal UPS cargo crash could have been avoided with better altimeter alarm

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Ahlers hosting global partners meet in Chennai Allcargo Logistics a main supporter of recent Flemish Masterpieces exhibition in Mumbai China making a global mark in building LNG vessels CKYHE Alliance seen likely increasing average vessel size in Asia-Europe trade CMA CGM inaugurates TCD2, its second container platform in Senegal FEI celebrates silver jubilee in Vadodara Gold Star Line's new China-India service structure with CIX3 HAMBURG Süd to raise USEC-ANZ rates from April 1 NYK completes winter safety campaign South Carolina ports boast 50 pc increase in intermodal rail lifts Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Le Havre CCI ink MoU PSA International wins O&M contract at Kolkata Port ABB bags INR 310 cr. order from PowerGrid Adani Power welcomes CERC order on compensatory tariff for its Mundra plant INR extends last week's gaining streak against dollar

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CN plans to invest in safety and efficiency CMA CGM's new Black Sea service kicks off in Hamburg 500,000 boxes moved by rail at CTA Horses fly back from Hong Kong to Belgium today Ecu-Line celebrates 25th anniversary PepsiCo commits to Norbert Dentressangle until 2020 IDS: growth in a turbulent market PIA resumes Mashad service Jacques Ancher to enter Tiaca's Hall of Fame 2013: mixed bag of results for La Poste Intersection works commence on Bruce Highway Maersk Line to set up shop in Myanmar Bangkok Flight Services now regulated agent Morgenröte im Osten

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Mississippi River reopened after spill Maersk takes delivery of first of four drillships Jensen wins contract to design LNG bunker barges Sembcorp Marine profits inch up DSME wins gas carrier orders worth $640 million

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
G6 member carriers give details on service expansion port rotations NOL Group releases 2013 financial results Port of Portland inks agreement for USO Northwest facility at PDX MarAd calling for comment on maritime loan program Diana Shipping adding new Ice Class Panamax ship

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Euronav agrees $300m capital increase to help fund purchase of Maersk VLCCs Euronav has now completed last step for full financing of Maersk's 15 VLCCs Nobu Su loses attorney Legal representatives have withdrawn services over non-payment of bills, according to court filing Unscrupulous owners may break the low-sulphur rules Danish shipowners call for non-compliant ships to be detained once 2015 curbs take effect Otto pushes on with shipping book sell-off As leading ship financiers prepare to meet in Hamburg, Commerzbank chief Stefan Otto tells of winding down a $29bn loans portfolio Cosco Corp reports a 71% drop in annual net profits Cosco Group unit turns in a weaker performance for shipbuilding and repair Logistical problems could delay Yamal LNG export project Language barriers, bad weather and difficult trade lane challenge timely development Scorpio Tankers books higher vessel revenues in 2013 Out with the old, in with the new as ordering binge transforms the company's fleet Evergreen boosts CKYH's average boxship size Adding the Taiwan carrier helps the alliance to gain ground on P3's economies of scale CMES borrows $82m from parent at low rate Chinese tanker owner fixes one-year, yuan-denominated loan at 3% Dorian LPG declares options for three VLGC newbuildings Owner also secures two five-year time charters Varun denies report that banks are pressing it to sell LPG vessels However, Khatau confirms that the company will dispose of some large tonnage Nanjing Tanker books provisions of $757m for weak VLCC rates Free to read: State carrier loses value on nine owned and 10 chartered in very large crude carriers LNG owners brace for tougher markets as spot earnings fall Free to read: Uncertainty grows as earnings drop $4,000 in a week Rickmers Maritime reports a 15% drop in annual profits Singapore unit trust says non-cash impairments undermine stable earnings Svendborg Maersk container washes up in the UK French authorities recover 12 boxes swept overboard in Bay of Biscay storm Hellenic Carriers hails 'a transformative year' despite loss AIM-listed Greek owner sails into 2014 with a bigger, younger fleet Pan Ocean considers selling its controlling stake in Heungkuk Mutual Struggling company bought small bank for ship financing in 2011 Asian owners book eight firm very large gas carriers at DSME Two unnamed buyers place orders worth $960m Scorpio Tankers sets the tone in the modern product tanker era Lauro's confidence in segment centres on growth of Middle Eastern and Asian refineries

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Spill stymies Mississippi River trade Vessel traffic was halted along the Lower Mississippi River after an oil spill closed a section of America's busiest export gateway Scorpio Tankers expects upswing in 2014 NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has reported weaker-than-expected results in its most recent quarter but maintains that 2014 returns are on the upswing OSG seeks more time Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to give it until the end of June to solicit approval for a restructuring scheme DSME net profit up by 37.5% Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that its net profit for 2013 rose by 37.5% year-on-year RMT sees pressure for new charters Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) chief executive officer Thomas Preben Hansen told IHS Maritime today that three of the trust's 15 ships could get lower charter rates after they come off their current hires this year PCC collides with two Bruneian naval ships A pure car carrier collided with two Bruneian naval ships on 23 February EOCL and ICBC agree on sale and leaseback Offshore service provider Emas Offshore Construction Limited (EOCL) inked a $200M sale and leaseback deal for MV Lewek Champion with ICBC Financial Leasing last week Swissco profit up 41.5% Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Swissco Holdings posted net profit of SGD23.19M ($18.3M) for 2013, up 41.5% year on year Newbuilding, resale investments rocket for bulkers Investments in drybulk carriers shot up for both newbuildings and secondhand buys in January, according to statistics compiled by Greek broker Golden Destiny China opens coastal container transshipment Foreign-flagged vessels are now allowed to operate coastal container transshipments between Shanghai and other opened ports in China, announced the Ministry of Transport today

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Marad's Jaenichen Speaks Frankly on Aiding Merchant Marine Acting U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" JaenichenActing U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen last week sat down with JOC Senior Editor Mark Szakonyi to discuss how the agency could help the U.S. Merchant Marine survive - and even thrive. Jaenichen in January said U.S.-flag carriers in international markets are "at... Lytle Expects No Work Stoppage on US West Coast Chris LytleCargo interests are making contingency plans this year to avoid West Coast ports in case contract talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union break down, but at least one port director believes there won't be a strike or lockout. Chris Lytle, executive director of the Port... Quality Carriers Expands Into Denver Market TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Distribution,Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTY) ("Quality") announces its wholly-owned subsidiary,Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North Americanbulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Denver, Colorado market. "As the leading bulk carrier in North America, we've listened to ourcustomers who have asked for options in... DP World opts for Gloria, Kalmar's latest reachstackers for the new Jebel Ali Terminal 3 Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order from DP World to supply two new generation reachstackers, named Gloria, to the Jebel Ali new container terminal 3 (T3) in Dubai. The order was placed in January 2014 and delivery is scheduled for June 2014. DP World's impressive container terminal T3 will... Jensen Maritime Selected to Design Some of First LNG Bunker Barges in U.S. (SEATTLE; February 24, 2014) '-Jensen Maritime, Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, has been awarded a contract to design some of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barges in the U.S. for customer LNG America LLC, a Houston-based LNG fuel supply and distribution company. Currently no LNG bunkering... Virginia Port Truckers Air Frustrations Port drayage operators in Virginia are complaining about congestion and slow turn times at at Hampton Roads container terminals. More than 50 independent owner-operators gathered Saturday in Norfolk to air their frustrations and call for action. The event was organized by George Berry, an owner-operator driver. "We're trying to call attention to... Reefer Shippers Stress Over Slower Ship Speeds, Fewer Port Calls Following a frenetic decade of ups and downs in volumes and rates, the steamship industry is seeking stability through alliances and cost-cutting that has lengthened voyage transit times. While many shippers don't see much of a problem in slow-steaming, exporters of refrigerated goods have more reason to be concerned. In the... CMA CGM Launches Equatorial Guinea Express Service CMA CGM has launched the Equatorial Guinea Express, a weekly, direct service from Tanger-Med to the ports of Bata and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The service started its maiden voyage with the Mario A, voyage 900BS, from Tanger-Med on Feb. 18, and will call at Bata on March 3 and Malabo...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Queue climbs Authorities in Louisiana are racing to clean up an oil spill that occurred during a collision between a tug and barge nearly three days ago. Euronav firms up funding Euronav has secured the rest of the cash it needs to fund the $980m acquisition of 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers of Denmark. Eteka boss arrested The head of Eteka, a prominent Greek energy company, has been accused of participating in a fuel-smuggling ring. LNG reality Jensen Maritime has secured a contract to design LNG bunker barges for US compatriot LNG America. NOL to turn black Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is on course to turn an annual profit this year for the first time since 2010 as it continues to wage war on costs. Three vie for Bijela Montenegro has received three bids in the auction of Adriatic Shipyard Bijela. No hesitation Dorian LPG had no hesitation in taking out three VLGC newbuilding options at Hyundai Heavy Industries today despite concerns about the phenomenal ordering activity seen in the sector. SEALS cleared Drugs do not appear to have caused the deaths of two Americans who served as armed security guards on the Maersk Alabama, TradeWinds has learned. VLGC sale buoys Scorpio New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has posted a profit in the fourth quarter thanks to the sale of its 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts to Dorian. CMES raising CNY 1bn China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is selling CNY 1bn ($163.97m) of short-term debt. Jadroplov for sale The Croatian government has put a majority stake in bulker owner Jadroplov up for sale. Famine over Pareto Securities has boosted its view on the VLCC sector as years of famine induced by a supply tsunami give way to a market recovery. Ulstein adds two more Norway's Ulstein Verft is to continue with its strategy of speculatively building platform supply vessels with a view to selling them in the future. Svendborg box beaches A container thought to have come from a storm-hit Maersk boxship has been washed ashore in the UK. Paragon just right Jefferies has initiated coverage of Paragon Shipping with a buy rating noting the bulker owner has a unique balance sheet. Statoil keeps Havila duo Statoil is keeping a pair of Havila Shipping offshore support vessels it has hired since they hit the water. Ronja fined for smash Shipowner Ronja Marine has been fined DKK 4m ($736,000) after one of its ships bashed a Danish bridge. SembCorp ahead in 2013 SembCorp Marine has trumped forecasts in 2013 after recording a strong finish to the year. Reef dents GC Rieber GC Rieber Shipping may not be sorry to wave goodbye to its stake in Reef Subsea after the loss making outfit put a severe dent in its final quarter earnings. PCTC in navy crunch An investigation has begun after a Japanese car carrier collided with two navy vessels in Brunei. Two more for Stream Utkilen-backed owner Stream Tankers has increased its Japanese chemical tanker order with another two ships. Goodwill bad for Rickmers Germany's Rickmers Maritime has been pushed into the red for the fourth quarter after reviewing its fleet value. DSME boosts profit DSME has recorded an improved full year performance. Cosco profit slumps Cosco Corporation (Singapore) saw a slump in full year earnings as it continued to suffer from low profit margins on work secured during the shipping downturn. Pan Ocean selling Loss-making Korean bulker owner Pan Ocean is close to raising money through the sale of its ship finance unit. ALG sinks into the red All Leisure Group has sunk to a full year loss as its bottom line followed a script outlined in a profit warning two weeks ago. Dorian takes three Dorian LPG has snapped up options on three VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries at well below present prices. Novoship on the rise Russia's Novorossiysk Shipping (Novoship) has posted a 29% jump in 2013 profit despite a fall in revenue. Desperate escape A Vietnamese crew abandoned their listing cargoship without turning off the power. Hellenic sees less red Hellenic Carriers has seen an improvement in its financial performance, but not enough to pull it out of the red. Oceanteam takes control Dutch offshore shipowner Oceanteam has snapped up the remaining 30% of engineering company KCI. DSME bags 12 VLGCs DSME has secured orders for up to 12 VLGCs in a move that takes the large gas carrier orderbook to potentially 75 ships. Floatel returns to profit Floatel International has ended the financial year on a positive note with a return to profit in the fourth quarter. PACD orders newbuild Pacific Drilling has reportedly ordered another deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries, according to broking sources. Nordic names new CEO Nordic Tankers Group has named Per Sylvester Jensen as its new chief executive - its third in less than a year.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
UPS defends crew rest policies in midst of plane crash investigation Crew rest is a shared responsibility and "overnight workers must pay special attention to their rest regimen," UPS Airlines spokesman Mike Mangeot said in an email to American Shipper. SeaIntel: CKYH and Evergreen could benefit from adding members Expansion of the CKYH alliance to include China Shipping or United Arab Shipping Corp. would narrow the economy of scale advantage the P3 alliance will have over its competitors, said SeaIntel. LNG America picks Jensen to design bunker barge No LNG fueling barges are in operation in the United States, and the LNG America order represents some of the first of these vessels to be developed. Canadian National's 2014 investments to top $2 billion PostNL sees loss in 2013 Oil spill closes stretch of Miss. River Volga Dnepr marks 1,100th flight for oil and gas Salt shipment underscores frustration with Jones Act The shortage of road salt in New Jersey soon could be alleviated, but the debate about the maritime shipping law that prevented the quick transport of an emergency shipment along the Northeast coast is likely to continue. Railroad industry adopts safety measures for oil trains

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
IFO prices soften in Fujairah Tight avails in Cape Town reported. Prices show mix trend across Europe Low sulphur avails reported tight in Rotterdam. Turkish bunker trader takes role for Italian firm Working for representative office in Istanbul. Naval architect hired to design LNG barge Vessels should be ready by end of next year. Peninsula loan to fund expansion Move doubles company liquidity. Quadrise builds relationship with Maersk Royalty agreement extended. Asian prices resume flat trading Good avails seen across key ports. Rosneft's bottom line gets bunker sales boost Group's bunkering segment saw strong growth. Chemoil extends reach along US East Coast Firm to take over player's marine fuels business. Pan Ocean sinks deeper into loss Revenues plunge and outstanding bunker bills remain. Pioneering LNG-fuelled OSVs will set pace for wider industry Seeing LNG-fuelled OSVs in action will spur on others, executive believes. Damaged tanker needs to offload cargo and debunker Rescue services express concern over state of ship. Cold ironing facility starts up on US West Coast Second facility planned.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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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

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DATABASE

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		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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