BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 5, 2016

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Raft of rate hikes, special charges from CMA CGM from mid-May Shanghai port Q1 profit off 18.9pc to US$188 million, revenues fall 4.3pc Westports quarterly profit up 42pc to US$43.7 million as sales rise 16.8pc Crane boom hits Cosco 13,100-TEUer, sets ship ablaze on leaving Port Said Hanjin pleads for its life with charterers, port operators for debt relief Study raises safety concerns over Panama Canal's new locks Ocean Alliance set to be biggest in Asia-Europe and transpacific trades First woman elected to Kuehne + Nagel board from Deutsche Borse Lack of facilities - yards, berths - slow Mindanao's shipping development TIACA welcomes glitch removal from EU's Delegated Act for Customs Port of Seattle issues citizens' call to help it limit emissions DHL trendicator report long on generalities but short on specifics Ethiopian Airlines Cargo dethrones SAA Cargo as top African cargo carrier IAG Cargo's quarterly revenue decline hit by challenging market conditions Lufthansa hit with US$9.2 million quarterly net loss as sales fall 0.8pc Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo obtains IATA CEIV pharma certs

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MAY 4, 2016
'Make in India' to augment shipbuilding volumes FFFAI holds Executive Committee meet in Mundra APM Terminals CEO stresses on investment, consolidation & rationalisation in port industry DP World Chennai enhances infrastructure to eliminate congestion at Chennai Port Sagarmala identifies 150 projects & huge employment potential DICT is proficiently handling about 100 varied commodities Projections of the Economic Survey 2015-16 - II

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Nine instead of seven tracks New office for Cory Bros Longer freight trains now running in Sweden Chinese LNG carrier for MOL on track Integrity Logistics welcomes new president Cathay Pacific steps up nonstop HKG-Boston service Transmec supporting Primark United accepts Envirotainer RAP e2 Honours abound for safety conscious shippers Port of Switzerland on firm ground in Q1/2016 Big Easy port boss to retire Luck of the draw for maiden transit Meyer & Meyer hives off truck fleet Hallmark appoints senior VP supply chain Q1: more tolls from HGVs in Germany AA switches aircraft on Chicago - Dublin route Warehousing for toys

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MAY 4, 2016
Greens seek more oversight of Port Everglades deepening Oil price slump hits risk management firms D'Amico stays bullish despite Q1 profit dip Maersk chief says lines excluded from new alliance will need to join forces Panama pares down bidders for Corozal container terminal Slideshow: Maersk group results in pictures Hague tribunal orders India to let Enrica Lexie marine return to Italy MISC denies TH Heavy Engineering acquisition reports A P Møller-Mærsk repeats warning of weaker 2016 after first-quarter profit plunge Banks approve Hanjin Shipping's voluntary restructuring Banks want more self-help from South Korea's Big Three yards FSRU considered for Singapore HMM quiet on charter reduction deal Taiwan to redefine ships' distance from shore following TS Taipei grounding Seafarer lost overboard off Australian coast APM Terminals sees first quarter fall in profit, revenue and throughput Dalian port profit down 7% y/y in 2015 Maersk Line profit collapses 95% in first quarter Maersk Tankers stays in profit despite volatile market Maersk Drilling 1Q16 profit rises Maersk Oil raises 2016 forecast to break even on cost cuts Franbo Lines takes delivery of 16,500 dwt bulk carrier Cancelled orders put Yangzijiang under pressure

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MAY 4, 2016
Better results in Q1, but CEVA is burning $1.4m a day as debt grows Maersk Line sails back into the black as cost-cutting compensates for drop in revenue Hanjin's debt restructure plan accepted, but the conditions are challenging Brazil's Viracopos Airport aims high and looks to higher-value cargo to rebuild momentum A few bright spots in a slow air cargo market Target gets tough with vendors to speed up supply chain Mike Hill moves up to become head of freight at Air Partner

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MAY 4, 2016
Bollinger wins FRC contract worth potential $1.42 billion Matson reports first quarter results Harley Marine starts construction of two more tractor tugs High performance tractor tug meets Tier IV requirements CBP issues two Jones Act rulings Dennis Brewster joins C&C Marine New Alfa Laval HCO filter set for validation testing HOS flagship MPSVs feature advanced GE solutions

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MAY 4, 2016
Todd Coleman leaving post as Port of Vancouver CEO Port of Portland schedules Portland Airport job fair Maersk Line taps Hahnemann as human resources boss Port of Port Angeles seeking candidates for executive director Coast Guard calls for public comment on Admiralty Inlet waterways analysis

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MAY 4, 2016
D'Amico profit dips on expected volatility Milan-listed product tanker company forecasts a good 2016 for profits despite dip from 2015, with new trade dynamics helping Results round-up Danish containershipping bellwether unveils poor start to 2016 RBS suffers £226m in shipping impairments Shipping portfolio shrinks but non-performing loans swell in first quarter Panamax bulker rates slump amid limited activity Long tonnage list continues to weigh on market Don't pass me by With its second container terminal set to open later this year, Liverpool will be hoping the recent return of Maersk Line is only the start as the port looks to become a northern gateway to the UK Warm weather dulls Norden handysize tankers results Softening of fuel oil trade out of Russia and warm weather blamed for decline in tanker division Revenue decline continues at Bourbon Utilisation and rates slide as offshore downturn continues APMT profits plunge 43% Terminal operator downgrades full-year forecast as weak demand and the low oil price takes their toll BP resets the balance Energy major has started to take delivery of vessels from its massive newbuilding programme Brexit: are you in or out? It is time for the UK maritime sector to pin its colours to the mast when it comes to membership of the European Union? DSME and Samsung Heavy Industries return to net profit for first quarter of 2016 South Korean shipbuilders undergoing restructuring Shipowners' reports sixth consecutive underwriting surplus Financial statements prepared for a shortened period of February 20, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Hanjin Shipping gets bank approval for restructuring Korean carrier says restructuring deal to speed up efforts to normalise its business Shippers welcome USCG equivalency determination Existing equipment and regulations will suffice for container weighing Singapore to boost marine engineers Move to help address shortage follows consultations with shipping companies First quarter is worst seen in modern dry bulk history, says Greenship Bulk But signs of demand recovery seen in early March Eight carriers mull 'third force' shipping alliance Unequal distribution of ultra large ships may prompt broad multi-carrier pact Maersk Line profit wiped out in first quarter as freight rates crash to record lows Update: Group chief executive Nils Andersen says smaller players will need a radical re-think if they are to have a future as bigger, more resilient lines build powerful alliances Saipem and partners clinch $1.5bn subsea services contract Shah Deniz contract valid for five years with potential additional five-year extension Keppel Offshore & Marine acquires Cameron International's offshore rig division Acquisition designed to complement current business

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MAY 4, 2016
NY-NJ, Oakland container terminals forced to seek longer gate hours Creditors OK Hanjin debt restructuring Damco 'turnaround' momentum accelerates More class-action complaints filed with FMC against ro-ro lines Santos slogs through backlog after closure Commodities weakness pulls down APMT earnings, volume DP World sets SOLAS fees for Jebel Ali, UAE JNPT shippers face new charges for truck traffic XPO latest LTL carrier to profit past lower volume, revenue Maersk: Carriers shut out of Ocean Alliance need to form new group Weak rates bring Maersk Line's first-quarter profit tumbling down

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MAY 4, 2016
Matson Q1 profit falls on weak China Trans-Pacific shipping firm sees better results in US-flagged business segments. Hornbeck falls, but loss less than feared Offshore vessel owner slumps into the red in the first quarter and sells last non-core OSV. BlueMountain Capital trims holding in OSG New York-investment firm's stake in New York tanker giant dips to 15.6% from 17.8%. Analyst sees MLPs returning for cash Teekay Offshore likely candidate as Wells Fargo's Webber predicts first equity raise this quarter. 'Teapots' losing steam in the near-term Tanker demand may cool as small Chinese refiners taper buying. Seaport Global takes shine to tankers Analyst Magnus Fyhr places 'buy' tags on string of owners. DCIX starts low with MSC charter Greek owner takes big rate reduction for post-panamax, but options will be more lucrative. Coverage and renewal on DIS to-do list Marco Fiori says it's in the company's nature to raise charter coverage in strong market. Crewman lost from Japanese capesize Search fails to find seafarer who fell from Shunzan Kaiun bulker off Pilbara. Ardmore makes more in first quarter New York-listed owner makes the most of bigger tanker fleet to 31 March. POSH improves first quarter earnings Singaporean owner's efforts to diversify bear fruit in the first three months of 2016. DSME disappoints as it posts Q1 loss Korean yard's boss Jung Sung-leep fails to keep promise on return to profit. Six new shipping partners promoted at WFW Law firm acts to reward maritime expertise in London, Singapore, Athens and Hamburg. Hanjin Shipping creditors okay restructuring Korean owner will now seek to negotiate charter cuts to secure debt relief. Norden swaps away from cape newbuild Owner takes in three supramaxes to release itself from 10-year capesize newbuilding charter. Maersk first quarter profit takes a hit Danish owner kicks off 2016 by making less with Maersk Line profit down 85.7%. Indian shipyards win special status Financing costs to fall as government classes shipbuilders as 'infrastructure'. SeaBird Exploration profit falls in Q1 Norwegian-listed seismic player finds it tough going in challenging conditions. RBS first quarter loan losses soar to $545m Lender's bad bank expects disposal losses of $2.2bn through to 2019 as shipping slump continues. Bourbon suffers weaker start to 2016 French offshore shipowner saw vessel utilisation fall below 70% in first three months of the year. Liner giants to battle for Panama Canal's Corozal Port AP Moller-Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM port arms and PSA in the running for Pacific coast facility.

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MAY 4, 2016
NOAA: PortMiami dredging project severely damaged coral reef Expeditors Q1 earnings dip 9.5 % amid challenging market environment CEVA narrows Q1 loss despite revenue decline Hanjin lenders agree to restructuring deal Oceania retailer to use LLamasoft for supply chain modeling FMC convenes Supply Chain Innovation Team Freight marketplace Haven nabs $11m in new funding XPO takes another loss, but grows pre-tax income in Q1 2016

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MAY 4, 2016
Rotterdam 380 CST falls back below $200/mt Volatile crude values dragged down bunker prices. Limited supply of distillate bunkers at Augusta: sources Resupply dates unclear. Four port operators in running to build Panama's Corozal Container Terminal Seven companies took part in the pre-qualition process. Chile approves expansion of Quintero LNG terminal Power generators Colbun and AES Gener could take 1.65 million cu m/d and 1.45 million cu m/d of capacity, respectively, when the expansion comes onstream in 2020. IFO 380 CST 3.5% at Valparaiso reaches highest level in nearly six months Market sources said the price hike was due to a $31/mt fuel oil price increase from oil refiner ENAP during the second half of April, tracking stronger international crude prices.

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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

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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

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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

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››› 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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