BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 1, 2016

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OOCL cuts low-demand winter sailings on its Trans-Atlantic trade Maersk Line has its eye on acquiring Hamburg Sud, sources say Idle container ship fleet reduced but things still look grim: Alphaliner Hanjin Shipping's demise may lead to the end for profitable global trade Better times ahead with supply-demand gap closing: Maersk official HK to implement new regulation to protect marine enivironment in the New Year New Zealand seeks greater dairy, forestry exports to China 'K' Line adds new ro/ro service loop to Thailand-Australia trade lane NYK conducts crisis-response drill with Japanese coastguard Hactl provides ground handling for SW Italia freighter service ABX Air used by Amazon obtains court order to end cargo pilots' strike Finnair warns of possible flight cancellations due to working restrictions on pilots

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
AMTOI gives a fond farewell to Deepak Shetty CMA CGM to revamp Indian Ocean feeder network IWAI takes up construction of navigational lock at Farakka More time given for proper implementation of guidelines on verified gross mass of containers Six Goan rivers to be developed as National Waterways Traditional training as important as relying on technology, conference told Kottayam port conducts successful trial run of containers Mumbai Port Trust appoints planning & design consultant for developing eastern waterfront No proposal under consideration currently to enhance MEIS incentive

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Paper transport specialist augments fleet 25 years in business K Line pushing ACE Progress continues on PTC implementation Supplying car hire company with stationary Next chapter begins for port and city of Dunkirk Stockton issues landing permit to Atlas Air Kaizen awards Iveco Madrid New rail service connecting China and Netherlands HMM confident with regards to TTI Algeciras Gaining access to electronic VGM platform First train rolls out of new rail terminal in Victoria Reinforcements for port of London authority board Air India to Madrid today Nominated: DOT secretary for Trump administration

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Stock investors bet on LNG and dry bulk, shun tankers IMO holds off on mandatory cyber rules Vogemann and Ahrenkiel in technical management joint venture Shipowner poised to take the helm at Trump's Commerce Department Publicly listed shipowners press ahead with stock sales More cruise traffic ahead for Caribbean ports, less for Europe Maritime e-documents: pushing paper aside Seoul to order 63 ships from local yards by end of 2018 Jinhui Holdings to finalise debt-restructuring agreement Elaine Chao is Trump's choice to head US Department of Transport Foreign carriers have grabbed Hanjin Shipping's market share, says Busan port Hamburg Süd sale will come with a loss-making dry bulk division Pavilion Energy to pilot LNG bunkering with MOL and Mitsui & Co Kenya's China-built seaport to open for business by 2020 Marco Polo Marine slips to loss for 2016 'QTerminals' to manage Qatar's new multibillion-dollar port Seoul court decides to sell Hanjin's Long Beach terminal stake separately

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Dockworkers protesting over cargo lashing by ships' crews plan demo outside Unifeeder HQ 3D printing will have a great impact on logistics, but has its limitations, says DHL More accidents caused by hazardous cargo shipments, but higher insurance premiums unlikely Brussels to crack down on VAT fraud by firms shipping goods to EU Gulf airlines face renewed threat from protectionist Trump Terry Murphy, director of distribution centres for John Lewis, talks peaks, passion and people Bureau International de Containers names Douglas Owen as its new secretary general

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Praise for choice of Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary Fincantieri hands over Seabourn Encore Virginia Pilots opt for Volvo Penta IPS for new boat Latest MTU engines on display in New Orleans Damen delivers sixth fast ferry to Korea

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Panamax bulkers earnings near three-year high China's soyabean demand and tight Atlantic tonnage boost market while sentiment in Pacific strengthens on emerging enquiries Golar relishes improving LNG shipping market As many as 300 spot fixtures likely to be done in 2016, up from around 190 in 2015 Ezra hit by $418.8m quarter loss Almost $270m in impairment losses catapult financial year losses to $1bn Updated: Opec agrees output cut but tankers can thrive, says Frontline chief Cartel targets 1.2m bpd reduction, but Robert Macleod argues cargo volumes will still be robust and oil demand will still grow VGM automation snagged on box tare weights Box weight verification process handicapped by manual input of one data element NYK enhances reefer fleet Japanese line orders 4,700 units, including 600 CA reefers Aronnax: A vessel performance comparison tool freely available for all Carbon War Room offers new online tool to open window on individual ship operational performance, likely to upset owners Hard Brexit would cost UK owners cabotage rights European coastal trading goes unless single market deal is reached, lawyers warn Trump presidency could drive clean product flows Rolling back of US environmental regulations to lift tankers Final boxes discharged from Hanjin ships Last of the stranded containers unloaded from Hanjiin Vienna in Vancouver Fourth quarter will be 'well above' third, forecasts Nordic American Tankers Suezmax market has recovered, says boss of New York-listed tanker company, who still wants greater market share The good, the bad and the ugly 2016 was a good year for regulatory decision making - the next few will demonstrate how industry reacts to it A new world for ship finance In a generally tight market, alternative sources are trying to fill the gap left by European lenders Donald, disruption and the dirty diesel debate Why external structural swings should worry us more than internal cyclical woes in 2017 Two Supreme Court shipping judgments to set scene for 2017 Spate of litigation related to Hanjin Shipping collapse also expected to shape maritime law in coming months Healthy fundamentals point to a stronger year ahead for LNG shipping Continued delivery of new tonnage can't put off the bulls who seem to be gaining the upper hand with new demand and supply sources, and more spot trades Looking back on our 2016 predictions It's judgement day as we assess the accuracy of our predictions for performances in 2016 Product tankers to face another tough year Fleet growth expected to slow but will remain substantial, keeping bulls at bay Optimism prevails amid dry bulk oversupply concerns The worst seems over for many owners who now expect a slow market recovery Newbuilding deliveries and demand side weakness to keep tanker earnings volatile Expected oil production volumes and vessel scrapping the wild cards in the pack SM Group mulls joint stake in Hanjin's Long Beach Terminal Group eyes Hyundai Merchant Marine as potential partner Jinhui Shipping narrows third-quarter losses Debt restructuring discussions are likely to conclude ahead of 2017 Small-scale LNG vessel market draws investor interest Marine companies accelerating carrier development and deployment DSME secures $12.8m tax refund Shipbuilder wins case against South Korean authorities JES International inks deal to buy consumer products firm Group disposing of shipbuilding units while seeking out viable new businesses CMA CGM adds port call to ECS service First vessel will call at port of London Gateway on January 6, 2017

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
APL improves result under new parent, while Zim halves losses in third quarter Shippers fear LA-Long Beach's green effort will increase handling costs Class I railroads forced to share intermodal network efficiency metrics Brazilian ports dodge strike threat Credit agency: Maersk will acquire rival liner in 2017 El Faro data record transcript to be released mid-December Fesco revenue, profit collapse in weak Russian market With new DC, PACCAR Parts speeds next-day shipping Kenya's Lamu port slated for 2020 opening India moves to paperless customs operations Thursday Joint venture to operate Qatar mega-port opening Thursday Asia-Europe shippers expect steep rise in 2017 contract rates CMA CGM throws in bid for Hambürg Sud, analyst reports

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Western Bulk trims loss; preps share sale Oslo bulker operator reduces red ink as time-charter margins return to positive numbers. Tankers face uncertain impact from Opec cuts FFAs sell off in response to lower AG volumes; but one executive is sanguine. Golar Partners in FSRU spat; profit spikes New York-listed MLP spinoff sees better-than-expected pop in distributable cash flow but reveals legal action over Tundra. Bahri lines up $350m to finance new tankers Deal likely involves 10 VLCCs on order at Hyundai Samho, part of major order. Ahrenkiel, Vogemann in bulker tie up Hamburg-based KGs to first focus on supramaxes and panamaxes. Havila Shipping reduces third quarter loss Norwegian owner reveals a fall in costs as it looks to seal lifeline deal with bondholders. Golar LNG posts loss below estimates Oscar Spieler-led company sees better LNG shipping market and FSRU uptake. Age Remoy's Solstad shares unwanted Just 0.2% of Rem chairman's offering sold ahead of merger. Mokster, ER Offshore add to layup pile Norwegian and German owners removing more vessels from troubled North Sea market. Fourth quarter 'looking good' for NAT CEO Herbjorn Hansson says vessels so far earning 20% more than last quarter and equates no growth to 'death'. Ship sales turn HUBLine red Malaysian owner set to complete boxship exit as it posts loss. Impairments drag Ezra to a $418.8m loss Singapore-listed company sees deep red in the fourth quarter as tough offshore market persists. FTAI Offshore hires former Hallin man Subsidiary of Fortress Transportation appoints Jon Attenburrow as managing director and head of Asia. Laskaridis reefer hijacked off Benin Greek manager confirms Saronic Breeze was taken to Nigeria by pirates. Woods named deputy CEO at First Ship Current chief operating officer wins promotion after three years at Singapore-listed company. Marco Polo loss grows as revenue slumps Singapore offshore owner and yard company hit by weaker market. Three crew killed on Italian ro-pax Another man critical after gas incident during tank cleaning on Caronte ship. Fesco makes less as discussions continue Russian owner still in restructuring negotiations as it posts smaller nine-month profit. K Line adds port calls in Korea and China Japanese line boosts Asia Chennai Express run from next month. Epic tries its luck on Oslo Merkur market LPG carrier owner transfers its Norwegian listing as it looks for easier access to capital. GulfMark launches $300m notes buy-back US offshore owner using new investment from two funds to retire debt. CWR upgrades fleet analysis tools Green shipping campaigners have revamped efficiency analysis of world fleet. Olympic lays up again as loss balloons Stig Remoy-led owner takes further action to combat downturn. Opec not state aid to boost offshore stocks Singapore bank DBS says shares could continue recent gains if oil producers vote for cuts. Forex gain helps Farstad cut loss But operating result turns negative for owner as consolidator Kristian Siem moves in. Boa Offshore launches restructuring as cash runs short Norwegian owner says liquidity position "severe" as it halts debt payments. Jinhui posts third quarter loss of $28.5m Bulker owner says it has reached agreement with majority of lenders over debt restructuring. Port Arthur LNG files FERC terminal application US gas producer seeks approval for Texas terminal Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Canada pipeline to boost tanker transits Trans-Pacific tanker market should benefit as government okays pipeline. Tanker purchase lifts Agritrade performance Acquisition of VLCC from Euronav in March helps boost results at Hong Kong-listed company.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
CMA CGM: APL gains 'new momentum' French ocean carrier CMA CGM said that APL, which it acquired earlier this year when it purchased Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, has... Alphaliner: Decision expected this week on future of Hamburg Süd German conglomerate Oetker Group is expected to announce a decision this week on whether to retain or divest the container carrier Hamburg ... Carrier Corp. backs off plans to shift production to Mexico following Trump victory Carrier Corp., a manufacturer of heating and cooling systems for residences, commercial spaces and transportation conveyances, announced We... CargoSmart reviews port performance before and after new VGM rule CargoSmart, a provider of ship management software, reviewed the performance at six ports before and after the new verified gross mass (VGM... FRA: Railroads report 'uneven progress' on PTC implementation United States railroads are reporting "uneven progress" in the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC), according to the latest PTC ... Trump picks Elaine Chao as U.S. Secretary of Transportation President-elect Donald Trump has named Elaine Chao to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Trump made his announceme... Commerce: U.S. economy grew more than estimated in Q3 United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 3.2 percent during third qua...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks virtually unchanged from last week The draw was the smallest week-on-week movement in stocks since they rose just 29,000 barrels the week ended April 22. External: Wired Bunkering Traders expect Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to cut OSP differentials for Asian buyers Traders surveyed by S&P Global Platts said they expected Aramco to lower its OSP differentials for January by up to $1/b from December on weakness in the Dubai market structure in November. Oil pipeline approvals to boost Canada's competitiveness, open up Asian market "With most of the growth in oil demand coming from China and India, Canada can and should play a supplier of choice, Zanganeh says Iran has received 'acceptable' output proposals ahead of OPEC meeting New regulations likely to raise shipping fuel surcharges: industry sources Carbon footprint to be in focus FUTURES: Crude higher as investors await outcome of OPEC meet

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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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