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December 23, 2015

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Kerry: opportunities await Hong Kong to exploit 'One Belt, One Road' Transpacific box trade is forecast to rise by 5pc in 2015: Clarksons Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would fix Chicago bottleneck: CP Drewry: Further carrier mergers may do no good, but is there any choice? NYK Automotive Logistics opens new vehicle processing centre in Shanghai Disappointing 2015 on the Great Lakes and Seaway after promising 2014 ACL's new 45,000-ton con-ro freighter joins N America-Europe route Amazon said to be leasing 20 Boeing jets to rival erstwhile supplier UPS Better terms for cargo now US and Mexico sign new air transport pact Cargolux Airlines announces plans to train 100 new pilots in 2016 Israel CAL Cargo flying out Nova Scotia lobster in time for Christmas

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
CSL becomes first licenced shipyard in India capable of building LNG vessels LS passes Bill to develop 101 waterways SCI adds Pipavav in ex-im leg to its SMILE service Temporary easing of US trade restrictions on Myanmar to help its shipping, economy Gopalpur Port resumes operations after two years Govt taking steps to ease congestion at Chennai Port: Radhakrishnan Sagarmala Development Company could be set up DGAD initiates probe into aluminium foils dumping from China Exporters not inclined to renew status-holder recognition under new FTP 2015-20 Govt not to change iron ore export policy INR continues to firm up against dollar No immediate hike in import duty on aluminium likely PowerGrid to get $ 1 bn loan from ADB Australia approves expansion of Abbot Point coal terminal

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Sinotrans joint ventures to order five LNG carriers An existing Dynagas LNG carrier. Credit: DynagasSinotrans Shipping has entered into a series of joint ventures with Dynagas and CLNG to build five LNG carriers that will operate on the Yamal LNG project in northern Russian. The project is part of a liquefied natural gas plant at Sabetta in the... HHI named preferred bidder for SK E&S LNG ships Credit: Hyundai Heavy IndustriesSouth Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, has been named as the preferred bidder to build three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for SK E&S. HHI is expected to secure the contract for three 180,000 m₃ membrane-type carriers in 1H16 after negotiations with SK E&S... DSME to issue new shares to KDB to raise USD353 million South Korean banknotes. Credit: PAFacing a liquidity crisis, South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said on 22 December that it will issue 82 million new shares to increase its capital by KRW414 billion (USD353 million). DSME has been doing all it can to raise money after revealing in July... Chinese yards may have to offload jackups at bargain prices Anyone wanting to acquire a jackup rig at a bargain price need look no further than shipyards in China, according to a report from Oslo-based international law firm Wikborg Rein. It should be possible to find a high-specification drilling rig at a knock-down price, according to a company global offshore projects... China's phased-in ECAs to have low impact on ship operators Credit: Danny CornelissenThe impact of China's decision to implement emission control areas will be cushioned by low fuel prices and the country's relatively less stringent sulphur content. On 2 December, China's Ministry of Transport announced the creation of three Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the Pearl River Delta (PRD), Yangtze River... China's top ports still recording rising volumes Shanghai container port. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeThroughput at China's top 20 container ports rose 4% in the first 11 months of the year compared with 2014 as most of the mainland terminals continue to grow volumes despite slowing trade, putting the brakes on exports.Data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange show... CMES orders six VLCCs Shanghai-based shipowner China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed the construction of six new very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at a total price of USD522 million or USD87 million for each vessel. The newbuildings are part of CMES's fleet expansion programme for construction of 10 eco-friendly VLCCs as announced earlier in...

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Analysis: will Norfolk Southern shareholders find CP's latest merger offer 'compelling' enough? IATA and FIATA agree to disagree on air freight plan - at a cost to forwarder/airline relations Intra-Asia rates hit by ripples from chaotic ocean container trades and China slowdown Building resilience into the supply chain - an interview with Yossi Sheffi 'Desperate' Cochin Port flouted own tender terms and gave sops to thrust ICTT on DP World Forwarders will benefit from trade recovery in 2016, says HSBC

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Mod could add $198.3 million to Austal LCS contract Rapp Marine to supply equipment for Chinese ships Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot launch Tidewater Transportation takes delivery of latest towboat Chesapeake Shipuilding completes fifth hull fab building LCS downsize memo: Here's what it says Omnibus bill funds ninth National Security Cutter

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
The Northwest Seaport Alliance to begin Terminal 5 test pile work "K" Line gives information on new IMO box weight rules International Shipholding gives update on implementation of strategic plan Panama Canal expansion project hits 96 percent completion mark Diana Shipping extending charter of dry bulk vessel SANTA BARBARA

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Outlook 2016: Every port in a storm With the container shipping industry under pressure, how will the crisis affects ports and what plans are in place for 2016 Dutch shippers raise concerns over liner monopolies EVO survey reveals shippers fear of increased carrier consolidation, but also indicates wider industry volatility Frosty market for supramaxes ahead of holiday season BSI hovers around record low amid talks of cold lay-ups Schueler out as Maersk Line embarks on new round of job cuts Chief commercial officer to leave after less than three years as more than 100 job cuts at Maersk HQ are revealed Petrobras terminates contracts of two blocked Solstad PSVs Four-year charters cut short due to availability of Brazilian tonnage Yard Talk \| Untimely tiger? Vietnam's push to expand shipbuilding capacity should be taken seriously Sinotrans finalises joint ventures with Dynagas, China LNG for five LNG carriers Vessels have expected delivery dates between 2017 and 2019 Thun Tankers acquires product tanker from Nordic Tanker Tanker to be renamed Thun Greenwich KSS Line orders another VLGC from Hyundai Heavy Industries Ship expected to be delivered by end May 2017 Abbot Point port expansion approved by Australian government Annual export capacity will increase to 120m tonnes from 50m tonnes after expansion International Shipholding Corp to be delisted from NYSE Company's shares now trade on OTCOX Best Market New Panama Canal locks opening to miss April 2016 target Inauguration expected in second quarter 2016 Dorian LPG adopts 'poison pill' plan to fend off hostile takeovers Shareholder rights plan exercisable if stakeholder acquires 15% or more of Dorian's common stock Sri Lanka's Colombo Port surpasses previous record in containers handled Volumes to date have already hit port authorities' target for the year

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
LA-LB ports revisit short-haul rail to beat congestion Shippers uneasy over potential CP-NS merger Truck volume growth slowest since February 2013 Curved bow container ship promising fuel savings comes with catches China emissions rules to have limited impact on container lines DB Schenker consolidates India warehouse footprint Cosco Pacific reported to be sole bidder for Piraeus port ASL Aviation raises $110 million, refueling TNT Express airline bid speculation Goodman China partners inject $1.25 billion into logistics fund Volume still rising at China's top ports

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
TIL scoops up $14.9m of its own Oslo shares Teekay spinoff finishes swathe of buyback effort in one trading session. CMB squeeze-out process ends in sucess Remainder of shares tendered and transferred as diversified shipping company goes private. GMI aims to cull orders for 13 newbuildings Effort to cull contracts for bulkers at Chinese and Japanese yards fails to bear fruit. Goldenport sells containership trio Transaction will lighten balance sheet of the Dragnis-led dry bulk and containership owner. Dioryx Maritime sheds veteran boxship pair Dimitris Papadimitriou-led owner left with only modern tonnage after double disposal. NewLead extends COA Michael Zolotas-led company secures further employment for bitumen carrier. SCF secures $340m shuttle tanker loan Russian financial giant Sberbank steps up with loan package for Yamal newbuilding trio. Stealth tanker secures fresh employment Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker. GMP Capital takes a position on Frontline New York-listed duo mentioned as takeover targets for John Fredriksen as Magnus Fyhr picks up coverage. Lemos aframax signed up on period deal Greek owner nets one-year aframax deal, while Trafigura takes products pair. Bergshav pens shock Teekay tanker deal Ship at centre of arbitration dispute said to have secured a five-year deal with US giant. Cosco leads chase for port of Piraeus Chinese giant believed to have made a bid for Greek port as the deadline expired yesterday. Vafias tanker secures fresh employment Stealth Maritime of Greece nets long-term bareboat deal for an aframax tanker. Pertobras shreds two Solstad contracts Oslo-listed owner sees Brazilian oil firm terminate a pair of PSV charters as it offloads a 31-year-old vessel. Sinotrans seals a slice of the Yamal pie Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships. Precious clears out veteran bulk carrier Khalid Hashim-led owner takes another step in its fleet renewal with $1.55m demolition sale. Euroseas bulker heads for breakers' beach Greek owner sells third vessel in quick secession to continue demolition run. Greeks lock tankers into five-year charters Leon Patitsas and John Angelicoussis tap into strong winter market to net long-term contracts. DSME set for latest cash injection Struggling shipbuilder plans to raise at least $353.8m through stock offer to KDB and staff. TIL targets $15m share parcel Teekay spin-off opens latest stage of buyback with 1,200,000 shares in its sights. Sinotrans seals Yamal deal Chinese owner confirms entry into Yamal project with interest in five ships. Vista continues capesize scrap spree Owner said to have sent a second capesize to the breakers in as many weeks with King David sale. Six still missing No sign of missing Thorco Cloud crewmembers since last week's sinking. KSS orders VLGC South Korean gas player ends the year with an order for a third VLGC. CMA CGM buys more NOL French giant increases shareholding in takeover candidate in preparation for delisting. Lakhani sells yacht Dubai-based cash buyer sells popular yacht Marina for new cruise career.

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Omnibus spending bill to increase MSP stipend by nearly $2m U.S.-flag lakers to undergo major upgrades in 2016 Qatar Airways to add freight flights to Dallas DHL launches multimodal service between China, Turkey Port of Seattle to begin wharf improvement EU court overturns airline cartel fines SingPost stock drops following CEO's resignation BWR: Carriers continue consolidation of Asia-Americas loops Furniture importer to pay $15 million for duty evasion AirBridgeCargo reports strong growth in 2015 ACP: Expanded Panama Canal 'inauguration' expected in Q2 2016 despite delays

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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Dan-Bunkering forms joint venture in Colombia 'The strategic location is perfect.' Panama project 'almost complete' 'The locks are scheduled to be completed in mid-January.' Fratelli Cosulich acquires bunker trading company 'The acquisition is consistent with the growth plans embarked on by Fratelli Cosulich.' Patent application filed for 'unique' scrubber technology US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel. Company files patent application for 'unique' scrubber technology US firm has already developed system to remove sulphur from bunker fuel. Senate support for LNG bunkers On inland waterways. Bunkers sales up at Colombo On the back of increased shipping activity. ANALYSIS: Tight Brent/WTI spread poses challenge for US crude stocks A deeper contango offered by NYMEX crude makes US storage more profitable than elsewhere. SSA: Delegates at COP21 in Paris failed to 'seize the moment' Swedish Shipowners' Association has submitted its own plan for fossil free shipping to the government. Ohio ISC's last steamship undergoes dual-fuel conversion Engine can be modified to use LNG as bunker fuel. Shipowner association expresses 'disappointment' of COP21 SSA: Delegates in Paris failed to 'seize the moment'. South Africa: 'Opportunity' for bunker storage, says President Zuma delivers statement on country's development in 2015. NYMEX RBOB settles 5% lower; ICE Brent sets 11-year intraday low Analyst says prices have further room to fall.

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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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