BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

December 7, 2016

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Last stuck boxes on Hanjin ship have been unloaded Iran Shipping discusses US$650m order for 10 ships with Hyundai HI Port of Brisbane's first 8,500 TEU vessel - Maersk Lloyd Don Carlos China urges US to fully-comply with WTO anti-dumping accord India's JNPT achieves April to November volume gains of just 1pc GAC breaks ground on new contract logistics warehouse in Dubai South NYK sets up logistics JV for finished cars in Vietnam with VINALINES Ince & Co appoints top disputes lawyer to strengthen Singapore China team India and Afghanistan look to opening air cargo link over Pakistan to boost trade Air freight forwarder Yusen Logistics wins prestigious pharma certification from IATA Finnair and Japan Airlines expand codeshare on Europe-Japan flights Oslo airport plans to build seafood hub to handle growing exports to Asia, Mid East

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
FFFAI foresees transparency in business thanks to demonetisation MANSA welcomes JN Customs' consideration to examine ship agents' concern on dual registration Ship operating costs seen rising in 2017 after two years of decline More than 95 pc of international trade done thru' EDI-enabled Customs stations Century CFS installs PoS machines in their CFSs & Head Office for cashless transaction MIAL augments export handling capacity, unveils new Export Heavy & Bonded Cargo Terminal Seabird CFS at Hazira handles first export LCL console Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 comprehensively deliberates on a critical segment of cargo & logistics

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New VP of safety policy and connectivity at ATA Honduras to modernise road infrastructure Automotive service provider confirms new alignment Raben relocating to Saarbrucken Rhenus expanding in Jade Weser Port NZ: new freight hub boosts efficiency Dnata invests in Canadian cargo and ground handler Groundbreaking for GAC's Dubai contract logistics facility IRU names head of Brussels delegation Divergent fate for Danish cargo carriers Short line railroad celebrates 115th anniversary SOL shouldering ship operations for Storo Enso Two networks benefit from Freightcamp in Abu Dhabi Advent grasps the mantle and goes for V. Group Hactl handling Bismillah's cargo in Hong Kong Gotthard tunnel enhancing railfreight transport sector

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Dredging project aims to restore shipping access to Uruguay's Martin Garcia channel Bunker supplier Bomin axes more offices US-listed shipowners push for year-end capital raises Vessel operating costs predicted to rise next year Samudera Shipping warns of full-year loss Polaris Shipping buys four Capesizes from Vale Pacific Radiance executive director under investigation 'I did all I could to save Hanjin Shipping', says Hanjin Group chairman German towage firms may be sold to Boluda Strong demand for smaller bulkers fuels recovery optimism DP World invests with Canadian pension fund Record-high budget for South Korea's port and marine development Idle container shipping capacity soars to 1.7 million teu China to end coal imports as it finds balance in domestic supply and demand H-Line Shipping gets a credit rating upgrade Mitsubishi Corporation to record big loss on bulker values

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Hundreds of shippers still waiting for cargo in Hanjin boxes 'held hostage' by out-of-pocket ports Atlas Air pilots plan protest march on Amazon HQ over pay and staff levels Surge in shipping services to Iran won't mean profits and will harm transhipment ports Analysis: OOIL may be under stress, but it has time to look for the right deal In it for the long haul: Amazon will now truck data to the cloud Taiwan government urged to help debt-ridden Yang Ming

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
ABS publishes guidance on Acoustic Emission Testing (AET) Marcon brokers sale of two McAllister tugs Ship management giant has a new owner Conversion will create world's largest emission-free ferries First Norwegian vessel gains Polar Code certification BAE Norfolk gets $55.7 million for Wasp work

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Knot Offshore to issue $50m private placement Company will offer preferred units at $24 each Tankers face loss of cargoes on West Africa ban Five West African countries are banning high sulphur cargoes from Europe Eight Swiber executives released on bail Executive chairman and finance chief among those bailed after being interviewed UK Club hires Devereese Capital charters in two SK Shipping VLCCs Two-year deal with options adds to Evangelos Marinakis group's growing VLCC position Supramax bulker rates strongest since August 2015 Rates firm up further in the Atlantic while Pacific region makes some small improvements Europe to South America market posts September rebound Strong container traffic growth from north of Continent to the east coast bucks 17-month downwards trend for wider southbound trade GasLog prepares for FSRU debut with $16m equipment order Keppel Shipyard orders long lead items for potential LNG carrier conversion First American LNG cargo discharged into Italy US wants European customers alongside its South American ones, opening up new LNG trade routes for ships Vale sells four capes to Polaris for $140m Updated: Ships are named as miner says sale is consistent with strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and focusing on core assets BW LPG makes changes at Aurora LPG Aurora chief executive and CFO set to leave the company after BW increases ownership to almost 93% DSME delays drillship delivery Delivery postponed by two years to June 30, 2020 Reasons to be cheerful High scrapping and Far East fixture activity advance the supply side fundamentals, but there is still work to be done to prompt a spike in box charter rates India designates port-led coastal economic zones Ministry expects measures to help boost the Indian manufacturing sector's competitiveness worldwide Newbuilding market to remain lacklustre in 2017 Dearth of orders and low-price environment to continue despite recent freight market improvement Petronet LNG deploys newbuilding for Gorgon LNG project Prachi is on 19-year charter to move Australian LNG to India; Gorgon LNG Train 1 production halted International Seaways posts first net loss after spin-off from OSG Results dragged down by impairment losses on vessels Navig8 Product Tankers completes $30m rights offering Company closed Tranche 2 of the offering, raising $3.4m in proceeds Avic International Maritime unveils more restructuring details Group aims to cut down layers of intermediary companies Samudera Shipping expects loss for 2016 Fallout of Hanjin bankruptcy continues to have an effect Pacific Radiance director arrested for alleged corruption Mok Weng Vai is out on bail and has not been charged in court Safe Bulkers raises $15m, breaks dry spell of equity fundraisers UPDATED: Latest offering priced at $1.1 per share versus Monday's closing price at $1.35 VLCC owners looking to cash in ahead of Opec cut Earnings supported amid expectations that producers will raise output before January reduction

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
US House approves cross-border trade 'enhancement' bill Private sector envisions data portal to reduce US port congestion Brazil to extend length of port concessions THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA Siemens commissions ship specialized for wind power components India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges Higher operating costs to increase pressure on liners Idle container ship fleet rockets on Hanjin collapse Jawaharlal Nehru Port to cut costs for rail, increase for trucking

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Panamax rates surge to 34-month high Mid-size bulker rates continue to rocket to levels not seen in nearly three years; capes missing out. No whining on Wall Street for OSG spinoff International Seaways' new leaders say they can't complain about that annoyingly low share price, which then rises. KOTC seeks tenders for eight tankers Interested shipyards have to submit their applications to Kuwait-based owner by 20 December. Safe Bulkers could gross $17m in offering Polys Hajioannou to invest $3m in fundraising drive for acquisition cash. Stolt chemical tanker suffers fire off US No pollution or injuries after situation on one of Stolt-Nielsen's recently acquired ships. KNOT Offshore raising $50m in equity sale Tanker owner selling new convertible preferred units in deal that could rise to $99m. Swedish Orient buys ro-ro trio Owner adds modern vessels as Viking Supply sells out of sector. Tor Olav Troim linked to rig deal Norwegian report claims investor has snapped up two units from failed Hercules Offshore. Swiber executives released on bail Commercial Affairs Department interviews shipowner's directors but brings no formal charges against them. Greek bulker abandoned after fire off South Africa All 19 crew picked up safely from Amalthia Marine ship that suffered flooding in engine room after blaze. Bibby Offshore secures another Shell deal UK owner sending Bibby Polaris to Gannet G field in North Sea. DSME delays Atwood drillship duo by two years US owner requests postponement to 2019 and 2020. Vale concludes $140m sale to Polaris South Korean owner boosts its fleet with acquisition of four capesizes from Brazilian mining giant. NCL refinances with $700m bond sale US cruise line using cash to redeem 5.25% issue due in 2019. Olympic Ship sells vessel to Swire Pacific Oslo-listed company offloads the 2014-built Olympic Athene to Hong Kong-based rival. Myklebust takes CEO job at Viking Fjord Shipping boss replacing Christian Berg at offshore vessel company. Yang Ming urged to merge Politicians want to see tie-up between container line and port company in downturn. Borge Johansen leaves Aurora LPG CEO departs as BW LPG completes takeover, but will continue to head the owner's VLGC pool operations; CFO Jebsen also leaving. Box Ships sends nine-year-old duo for scrap Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner reported to have sent two 2007-built ships for demolition. Provisions and Hanjin set to hit Samudera Indonesian containership owner tells investors to expect the worst for its end of year results. Rolf Westfal-Larsen to step down as CEO Bergen-based shipowner set for a changing of the guard with new boss for holding company. Pac Radiance exec held in corruption probe Executive of Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator potentially facing fine and prison sentence. Maverick Gunner auction confirmed Singapore admiralty court gives potential bidders until week before Christmas to bid for bulker.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Report hails FAST Act on its first anniversary States and ports need tools and flexibility to adapt to new trade patterns and accommodate increased freight volumes, according to a new re... Drewry: Ship operating costs likely to rise in 2017 and beyond The cost of operating cargo ships has fallen for two successive years, but is forecast to rise in 2017 and beyond, according to Drewry, whi... U.S. trade deficit widens in October The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday the nation's goods and services deficit for October totaled $42.6 billion, a 17.8 percent increas... Rail labor groups seek mediation in Class I contract talks Rail labor unions are asking the National Mediation Board to step in as negotiations with Class I railways has "completely stalled," accord... FTR: Class 8 orders jump 41% in November Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, according to the latest preliminary figures from freigh... NYK launches finished vehicle logistics company in Vietnam NYK is partnering with Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corp. (VOSA), a shipping agent and subsidiary of state-run Vietnam National Shipping L...

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
European distillate barge flows to fall as Rhine levels decline Water levels were measured at 107 centimeters at the critical choke point of Kaub, Germany, at 1300 CET (1100 GMT) Tuesday US Gulf Coast refiners eye open arb for ULSD to Northwest Europe No new vessels have been placed on subjects or fixed, but a Gulf Coast shipping source said he had received multiple inquiries to ship ULSD on the route. Norway's Asgard crude to load three cargoes in January Asgard is one of the lightest North Sea grades, with a gravity of 48 API, and it is also relatively sweet with a sulfur content of 0.18%. Danish court names Monjasa as bunker company in fraud case In September the court of Kolding fined Monjasa and gave co-founder and then CEO Jan Jacobsen a prison sentence. Land transport to use 43 mil mt less oil by 2030, planes, ships to rise: T&E Bunker group Bomin announces further office closures The move forms part of Bomin's long-term and sustainable growth strategy, it said. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES 2: Crude pares gains on expectations of US products build External: Global Risk Management Saudi OSP cuts show Aramco's focus on protecting Asian market share, say traders Move prompted by likely intent to defend market share OPEC's Barkindo outlines reasons for production cuts FUTURES: Crude eases from 16-month highs on doubts about OPEC deal

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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:

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Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

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Trapani

Carrara

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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

››› 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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