BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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February 11, 2016

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CMA CGM hikes Mideast-Europe/Africa/Americas rate US$300/TEU Feb 28 Box volume through Gothenburg falls 2pc in 2015 to 820,000 TEU Task force calls for shorter trucker wait times at Oakland Cross-channel unaccompanied trailer plan shelved on migrant fear Forwarders: More to fear than cheer in EU's new customs code China wins appeal at WTO over EU on exports of screws, nuts & bolts CEVA Logistics implements new US Customs brokerage IT system Dacotrans merges with GH Transport and Key Logistics Hactl and CKS join to develop PRD air cargo support services Air freight forwarding market to grow at 3.6pc a year up to 2019 Indonesian air freight to surge 50pc thanks to ASEAN Open Skies

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ASSOCHAM, Gandhidham Chamber organising Ports, Logistic & Warehousing Summit as part of Vibrant Kutch 2016 on Feb. 12 Baltic Dry Index falls again Maersk Line reports $ 1.3 bn profit in 2015 NMT India welcomes Mr Frits Dix, President, NMT Group, on its 10th anniversary in India Schedule reliability remains high in Dec. 2015 Coal imports down for seventh straight month in Jan. Extending DPD facility to all ACP clients will reduce logistics cost, says JNPT Chairman Kakinada Container Terminal handles first ex-im container vessel Water transport workers raise concern over new Major Port Trusts Act CWCNSL celebrates 10th anniversary of its Nhava Sheva CFS Centre, corporates announce huge investments in Karnataka

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Logistics industry backs compulsory telematics More for land freight, less for US Ports Port of Hamburg reviews 2015 Growth potential for Europe's electronic toll services Spotlight turns on lithium batteries once again Martin Bencher moves to Bangkok BDP stakes claim in Cairo Alternative route for London's railfreight traffic British Airways new to STN, Lufthansa later to San Jose Dismissals and more at Roads Agency Limpopo Takeover in Belgium Shipowning shifts New generation railcars for Russia and CIS Massive breakbulk shipment from Iran to Uzbekistan Warning issued by German trade associations Boeing names top man in Japan 2015: rock solid results for DSV

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Exclusive Q&A: Top shipping banker addresses market turmoil As the value of US-listed shipping companies deteriorates, concerns about the industry's future access to Wall Street are rising. In an exclusive interview with IHS Fairplay conducted on 9 February, Jefferies' global head of maritime investment banking Jeff Pribor offered his assurances and outlined... Precious Shipping MD warns of wave of dry bulk bankruptcies Thailand's Precious Shipping has warned of the potential for a wave of bankruptcies in the dry bulk sector as banks roll back doubtful loans to financially-troubled bulk players. Khalid Hashim, managing director of Precious Shipping, blamed falling rates for dry bulkers, as witnessed by the very low Baltic Dry Index (BDI).... Mercator untouched by sale of Singapore unit Mumbai-listed Indian shipping and logistics company Mercator Ltd will not be adversely affected by the sale of its Singapore-listed dry bulk shipping unit for a token 3 Singapore dollars. Mercator sold its 66.17% stake aggregating 900.85 million shares in financially troubled Mercator Lines... Safmarine MPV backtracks from South Africa The specialised breakbulk and projects carrier of the Maersk Group, Safmarine MPV, is withdrawing from the South Africa-West Africa trade. The Antwerp-headquartered operator has agreed the sale of its service on this route to South African bulk and breakbulk operator Fairseas International for an... Hamburg suffers from lack of China cargoes The downturn in the Far East-Europe trade and Russian trade sanctions had a sharp effect on Hamburg's port throughput last year. Overall cargo handling volumes at the Hansestadt's terminals slipped by 5.4% to about 138 million tonnes in 2015 but container throughput suffered a drop of... Container market balance improving after surprisingly weak 4Q15, says Maersk CEO Tonnage balance on the container shipping market appears to be improving after a very weak 4Q15, although it may be too early to say whether the improvement is sustainable, said Nils Smedegaard Andersen, CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM), the Danish shipping giant,... Singapore's PSA likely to buy part of HMM's Busan terminal Singapore's main container terminal operator PSA International is likely to acquire part of Hyundai Merchant Marine's terminal in Busan New Port, sources have told IHS Fairplay. Beleaguered HMM, which continues to sell assets to bolster its liquidity, has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding with... China's LPG imports hit record high in 2015 China's LPG imports for 2015 hit a record 11.9 million tonnes, according to data compiled by IHS Waterborne Energy, which tracks LPG shipments. This amount beat earlier expectation of 8 million tonnes. China has been importing more LPG to feed its... Samsung HI unlikely to hit 2016 order target, says analyst Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea's second biggest shipbuilder, is not likely to achieve its 2016 order target of USD12.5 billion as a return of drillship orders is unexpected, explained CIMB Securities. SHI snared USD10 billion worth of orders in 2015, up 37% year-on-year. Following a briefing with... Lyttelton port opens NZ$85 million, earthquake-resistant wharf The New Zealand South Island Lyttelton Port, in Christchurch, has rebuilt the 230 m-long Cashin Quay 2 wharf, which was severely damaged during the earthquakes of 2010 and especially 2011, as a stronger, deeper... MSC Cruises to develop USD200 million Bahamas resort island Geneva-based global cruise line MSC Cruises is scheduled to start construction next month on 'Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve' in the Bahamas, the biggest Caribbean island development by any cruise company. The project follows the December 2015 signing of a 100-year lease by Bahamas... Maersk 2015 profit tumbles 82% as oil price, freight rates crash Maersk Group's 2015 profit plunged 82% to USD925 million as low oil price expectations led to a huge impairment loss and container freight rates fell to record lows during the year.The Danish shipping company blamed a demand gap across most of its business units for severely impacting the group's... VLCC rates to stabilise in near term London-based shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) predicted the spot rates for very large crude carriers (VLCC) to continue falling after the festive holidays, but suggested that the overcapacity situation may be contained in the near term. Since its dive at the start of 2016, the VLCC spot rates have stalled temporarily...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Amazon's 'Dragon Boat' supply chain plan would see the 'middlemen' go overboard Maersk Line sails into the red in Q4's 'perfect storm', but Damco is back in the black 'Exceptional profitability' from forwarding in 2015, but now DSV faces the bill for UTi integration Lithium battery companies lobby US to 'protect American commerce' Box lines offer to change pricing policy to appease EU antitrust probe M&A surge in Q4 closed a busy year for logistics deal-making

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Navy budget: The game begins Sail training ship to have MAN 6L21/31 engine NTSB eyes Anthem of the Seas incident BMT completes Australian cable ferry project Greece tops shipowning nations by value Denmark issues preliminary container weighing rule Wartsila DF engines to power 16 Japanese gas carriers Maersk Group sees another tough year head

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Everett port board directs staff to acquire Kimberly-Clark property Port of Vancouver eyes Terminal 1 as location for new headquarters US rail freight traffic count runs to negative side for week Seattle Port Commission backing House Bill 2822 PNWA pleased with judge's ruling that dismisses Snake River lawsuit

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Hamburg's box numbers fall nearly 10% in 2015 German port hit hard by slump in cargoes from key trading nations Navios Acquisition meets expectations as profits rise Tanker owner will book $2.1m from MR sale Odfjell improves as yard delays hinder fleet renewal Outlook brightens as costly bunker hedges are left behind US agricultural exporters call for halt to container weighing implementation AgTC says rules will disadvantage US exports APM Terminals and Maersk Line forge closer ties AP Moller-Maersk companies end impartial relationship as pair report slump in 2015 profits Product tanker rates choppy, LR rates slip further Excess diesel inventories in Europe and gasoline inventories on US Gulf Coast impacting MR rates Mercator sells off Singapore division for token S$3 Company sells 900m shares of Mercator Lines to divest its Singapore-based bulk cargo division Brussels poised to announce breakthrough in box line antitrust probe Lines agree to market-test new pricing practices in the hope of bringing case to a close Global LPG demand growth underpins VLGCs Long-term health of liquefied petroleum gas shipping is robust, despite spot rate dips witnessed now Scrap rates continue to fall amid increased demolition sales Year of the Fire Monkey brings no immediate break in weak sentiment vexing the market Suezmax and aframax tanker rates hover at six-month lows Physical crude market differentials largely help explain weakness in West African crude market Rand Logistics results weighed by customer bankruptcy Company cuts procurement expenses and streamlining operations to improve cost efficiencies Maersk Group presents bleak full-year results Danish conglomerate's results show huge impact of low oil prices and freight rates Maersk Line 2015 profit down 44% to $1.3bn with worse to come in 2016 Update: World's largest containership operator slipped into the red in fourth quarter with loss of $165m AAPA says proposed fiscal 2017 budget insufficient for US ports Budget would see funding for harbour maintenance, environmental protection and port security cut Georgia awards port project to boost China to Europe trade Initiative aims to link up China and Europe on the maritime front and the historic land-based Silk Road PIL calls for tougher action to curb exploitation of seafarers Carrier has adopted strict manning procedures to ensure full compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention Navig8 Chemical Tankers posts strong fourth-quarter results as fleet grows Newbuilding programme lifts fourth-quarter profit to $9.1m versus $2m net loss a year ago Port of Oakland makes plans to accommodate ships amid Ports America exit Ship using Outer Habor Terminal to relocate to adjacent terminals Major US container ports to see retail imports grow 4.5% in first half of 2016 But monthly comparisons to 2015 are skewed a year after west coast disruption

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Solution to long-running dispute over Chicago logistic hub access in state hands CP ready to abandon takeover bid if NS shareholders can't convince rail to talk US Coast Guard to seek input on SOLAS container weight rule New Zealand seeks industry input on SOLAS weight rule Oakland throughput jump suggests trade patterns have normalized Roadrunner expands LTL network, adds 'premium' service Forwarder Damco posts profit as turnaround continues Amazon's ocean shipping ambitions become clearer Report: Carriers to revise pricing practices to avoid EU antitrust fines APM Terminals net profit drops on divestments, weak demand Volume decline costs Hamburg No. 2 spot in Europe China Merchants to build deep-sea Lithuania port Last-mile deliveries, automotive demand lift Pilot Freight revenue Maersk Line sees demand and capacity more in tune JNPT speeds import clearance through policy change Maersk profit plunges on freight rate, oil price collapse

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Hajioannou takes three from Safe Bulkers CEO buys two ships and takes over newbuilding as company reports deeper-than-expected loss. Safe Bulkers hands trio to Hajioannou In rare related-party deal, CEO buys two ships and takes over newbuilding Soft ro-ro market lowers Wilhelmsen results Segment profits mixed as car carrier sets aside anti-trust provisions. Wells Fargo chops Avance Gas rating Analyst says VLGC orderbook could finally push LPG rates downward. Rand Logistics gets lender waivers Great Lakes bulk carrier owner breached debt covenants last year. Boxships ready to settle with EU European authorities had been looking at allegations of price fixing among companies. Wilhelmsen spin-off takes Treasure to OSE Norwegian shipowner reveals plans for new listed vehicle controlling valuable Hyundai Glovis stake. Flaminia suit against NOT moves forward Judge dismisses some claims by Conti and NSB but leaves remainder in place. VL arrivals accelerate amid supply warning Bimco raises concern as 2016 faces four-year high in fleet growth. Golar LNG Partners takes on Tundra FSRU Asset dropdown from parent will mark Golar LNG spinoff's seventh FSRU. VLCC arrivals accelerate amid supply warning Bimco raises concern as 2016 faces four-year high in fleet growth. CNP boxship sails after contact with canal lock Hapag-Lloyd says no containers were damaged in Panama incident. Shipping Corp of India boosts profit Containerships make bigger 3Q loss, but tanker earnings surge. Ardmore continues refinancing drive New York-listed tanker owner wins $64m loan from Credit Agricole. AP Moller switches on distressed deal radar Nils Andersen talks up the potential of counter-cyclical buys in perfect storm. GTT teams with DSME on new LNG system French group using Korean shipyard to test more eco-friendly version of its NO96 kit. Odfjell LPG ships delayed by a year Norwegian owner in talks with Chinese yard over new gas carriers; annual loss cut. Hapag buys two boxships, charters six more German owner snaps up 3,500-teu ships from NileDutch, while adding other vessels to its fleet. Navios Acquisition sells MR2, books profit New York-listed owner confirms $18.6m deal alongside strong fourth quarter. Booth builds up stake in DHT Holdings Billionaire's investment fund reveals new shareholding in tanker owner. Wartsila scoops Japan dual-fuel deals Finnish group supplying 61 engines for 16 gas carrier newbuildings. Danish owners stand out among world top 10 Nation's fleet value climbs by almost one fifth in past year, making it unique among leading maritime nations. Saudi, Bahrain ban Iranian ships Arab countries bar Iranian-flagged vessels from entering territorial waters as tensions escalate. Lloyd Fonds tanker funds see 40% return Hamburg finance house says payouts rose for wet trades in 2015, but boxships still struggling. Mercator sells bulker unit for token $2 Indian shipowner finds buyers for its court-managed Singapore subsidiary. Herbjorn Hansson hits out at analysts Nordic American Tankers CEO says comments about the age of its fleet display lack of shipping knowledge. Maersk warns profit will fall significantly in 2016 Danish titan delivered disappointing guidance on the back of fourth quarter loss. Ferry owner guilty of safety breach New Zealand's Fullers admits failing to ensure seats were stable before crash. Bhagwan Marine buys Delta Subsea Australian offshore operator concludes second takeover this year as it grows fleet. UN: N Korea's OMM evading sanctions Shipowner has switched flags on vessels to continue trading, UN panel says. Clarksons ups Avance, Arctic trims outlook Morkedal gets more positive on Oslo-listed LPG owner; Stavseth puts sector under review. Technip awarded subsea contract in the Gulf of Mexico French engineering giant to deploy deepwater pipelay vessel Deep Blue in project off New Orleans. MISC shares get an upgrade following sell-off Analysts say Malaysian tanker owner is a 'buy' based on valuation mismatch in shipping. US container volumes forecast to see early year decline Trade association does not expect volume levels to normalise until April in wake of ports dispute.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Ag shippers detail container weight regulation concerns Obama budget request hits ports hard Report: Possible settlement in EU probe into liner price signaling Senate to vote on Customs reauthorization bill NRF: U.S. container imports to grow in first half of 2015 Hapag-Lloyd adds wide beam ships Port of Hamburg throughput declines 5.4% in 2015 Roadrunner expands LTL footprint in Texas, Tennessee BLG Logistics signs operating contract with bremenports Executive Moves: Aljex Software and Rico Logistics ITC finds injury from uncoated paper imports Port of Gothenburg continues major investments in 2016 Kemp joins PMSA as Long Beach VP Maersk Group profits plunge in 2015 S.C. port authority looks to relocate HQ

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FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Ship emissions must be curbed to meet Paris climate target: NGOs Call for the EU and IMO to introduce measures as there is 'no reasonable excuse to continue exempting the sector'. Slow steaming to continue despite low bunker prices: Drewry Drive towards larger container vessels also seen continuing, but 'stay of execution' for smaller ships. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks highest since 2010 on low demand US residual fuel oil stocks rose to their highest levels in nearly six years. TANKERS: US shipping insurance now available to non-US persons for Iranian crude, product Primary US sanctions on Iran is still in place, however. India's bulk freight traffic to grow 20%/year to 2025: McKinsey, AECOM Bulk freight traffic could reach 750 million tons per annum by 2025. Nigerian authorities secure release of hijacked Singapore-registered ship: MPA All crew members are reported to be safe. Bunker Holding, Danish Kosan Crisplant to build LNG plant at Frederikshavn Frederikshavn seen as ideal location because of high traffic. Low oil prices delaying shipowner decisions on sulfur regulations: consultant "Refiners won't invest in producing more middle distillates to meet the inevitable shortfall in 2020" Tolson said. Houston MGO bunker fuel price hits all-time low Houston MGO at $302/mt ex-wharf, the lowest price since Platts launched assessment in Sep 2012. ICE Brent nears $30/b after oil complex weakens on IEA report Oil futures plummeted Tuesday after the International Energy Agency projected ongoing oversupply.

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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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