BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 12, 2016

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Half top ocean carriers post profits while others teeter close to bankruptcy US adds China's Internet controls to list of unwarranted trade barriers King Abdullah Port ready to help Jeddah in pre-Ramadan cargo surge Most deliveries assigned to east-west lanes though megas ply USWC: Drewry Danish feeders for hub-and-spoke world of mega ships and mega ports US senator demands icebreakers as low oil prices cut Arctic shipping La Spezia Container Terminal No 1 choice as Asia-south Europe link Abu Dhabi Terminals marks 4 millionth TEU since its 2012 opening Jotun's antifouling paints cut fuel use, lowers CO2 emissions: tests Petergof tug of Port Fleet redeployed to St Petersburg's Port Bronka Oman Air and SATS to set up cargo handling joint venture in Muscat Atlas Air buys Southern Air as Teamster's pilots take strike vote Buddy micro car flies Oslo to Toronto, but without Wikipedia's blessing German authorities 'must cut taxes red tape to meet Arab air rivals'

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APRIL 11, 2016
Asia-Northern Europe rate down again BSM launches new lay-up & green recycling services China COSCO Shipping takes majority stake in Greece's Piraeus Port ILO minimum wage for seafarers to stay at $614 ITIC to pay continuity credit for 21st year in succession Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. New service to connect Asia & US Gulf Maersk Line to call into Krishnapatnam & Kattupalli New service at Colombo Puyvast & Spliethoff joining hands to offer India-Great Lakes Express service UASC growing in South America US agriculture body wants Congress to intervene COSCO-PSA Terminal to invest in new container berths in Singapore to serve next generation mega vessels Highest ever 94 mtpa capacity added in port sector in 2015-16: Gadkari ASSA CFS, Numbal gets 24x7 Customs clearance approval for ex-im cargo NACFS seminar in Delhi throws light on AEO initiative, single window clearance & ease of doing business India-Australia FTA close to finalisation New CII President sees GDP touching 8.25 pc in 2016-17 Power producer takes a decision on coal imports

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Risk as an opportunity Walmart honours C.H. Robinson Felb reaches southern provinces New Austro-Dutch train Enhanced equipment to handle large ships Atlas Air completes Southern Air acquisition South African investor in Kamp-Lintfort Transport order from the construction industry Reducing CO2 emissions OIA Global's 20th European office New logistics facility in Budapest Eurogate on track with trends Improving information flows 3% more European airfreight in February New members for Fiata

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APRIL 11, 2016
Norway's DSD Shipping fined USD2.5 million Single window for sea trade gets green light India launches investment drive as ports show financial muscle Thai ferry captains' licences suspended for racing Triyards wins LNG ferry orders Southern European ports more attractive as rates tumble, says analyst Bank committed to help DSME despite merger speculation Ocean Yield arranges financing for three ethylene carriers on order Piraeus port sale to bring new jobs, investment, says China shipping chief

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APRIL 11, 2016
Shippers will get no cash from air cargo antitrust payments from carriers, court rules Shipowners play hardball: HMM plea for cheaper charters falls on deaf ears Somali pirates' heyday is over, but maritime crime hotspot moves to Gulf of Guinea Canadian Pacific abandons $28bn bid for Norfolk Southern Greece seals sale of Piraeus port to China Cosco 2016 air cargo round-table: new layer of complexity clouds the picture

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APRIL 11, 2016
Ingalls Shipbuilding announces promotions Gibbs & Cox promotes Jonathan Applequist Methanol fuel capable newbuilds set to debut Wartsila gas solutions picked for BC Ferries upgrades DSD to pay $2.5 million, four of its engineers get prison terms Strategic wins order for two LNG fueled RoPax cats

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APRIL 11, 2016
Washington State Ferries eyes start of new Seattle Multimodal Terminal US Department of Transportation expanding marine highway system Port of Los Angeles Executive Director named to supply chain advisory board Able Seafarer minimum wage to hold at current level until 2018 Diana Shipping Oks charter for dry bulk vessel MEDUSA

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APRIL 11, 2016
Petrobras terminates third DryShips OSV Greece-based owner expects move will cost it $2.9m in operating income this year Svitzer deploys three tugs at Port of Montreal Maersk towing company sets up in Canada's primary container hub Product tanker prices too high, says Maersk Tankers' Grønborg Leading product tanker player discouraged from buying or ordering vessels at the moment Handysize bulker rates hit fresh year-to-date highs Chinese minor bulk demand supports rates in the Pacific Seafarer minimum wage held at $614 until 2018 ILO recommends minimum pay for able seamen is unchanged after January increase Zeaborn expands managed multipurpose fleet Managed fleet reaches 34 ships as group awaits newbuilding deliveries CIMC to launch private share offering for business expansion purposes Company looking to raise up to $927m in gross proceeds Containerisation turns 60 A six-sided metal box changed the course of shipping and trade 60 years ago this month Expanded Panama Canal to shake up services Container services from northern Asia to the US east coast would be better off using Panama instead of Suez routing Drewry makes a case for the south White Paper highlights Mediterranean ports as a viable alternative to the northern range for Chinese imports into southern Germany Great Eastern Shipping to buy secondhand VLGC The 1996-built vessel has a capacity of about 76,931 cu m Triyards unit awarded $50.1m contract to build two gas-powered ro-pax ferries Vessel delivery expected in second quarter of 2018 Wärtsilä clinches eight containership gen-set deal with CSCL All 32 generators scheduled to be delivered from the first half of 2017 Globus Maritime transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market Company unable to comply with Nasdaq Global Market listing requirements Diana Shipping unit charters out another vessel at lower rate Contract expected to bring in at least $2.15m in gross revenue for minimum employment duration Nailing reputation to the mast Flags speak volumes about the ships that wear them and it is worthwhile to fly something that represents quality Size isn't everything Ever-expanding containership sizes may work for container lines, but for the rest of the supply chain they are becoming an expensive burden A face-saving end to the price signalling case The European Commission accepts commitments from container lines

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APRIL 11, 2016
US backs new marine highway proposals, despite poor track record US truckload rates, revenue decline as shippers demand savings India seeks port investment after sectors' strong financial performance UASC kicks off South America expansion in Uruguay NY-NJ port to develop master plan Container weight compliance to boost costs for shippers Canadian Pacific drops fight for Norfolk Southern US 3PLs, freight brokers rely on technology to diversify, expand More US trucking bankruptcies expected Shorter Asia transit, rates add shine to South Europe port gateways

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APRIL 11, 2016
Jaccar Holdings ditches plans to go public After deal with Bourbon, Jaques de Chateauvieux-led shipowner also to redeem EUR 100m in bonds. US firm raises bet on Norwegian Cruise Line T.Rowe Price raises stake in cruiseship owner past the 10% mark. LNG industry will thrive, officials say Australian PM and Woodside CEO focus on the longer term as LNG meet kicks off in Perth Ineos upsizes import requirements from US European chemical firm adds to ongoing seaborne volumes of feedstock Clarksons Platou to market Primorsk ships Application in bankruptcy case asks judge to approve broker in liquidation sale. Greek owners find work in rising market Quintana and Erasmus lock in panamaxes as dry cargo earnings click up again. Sales talk surrounds supramax six again Hartmann managed vessels are again said to have been sold. Petrobras cuts second DryShips OSV Latest deal would have been worth almost $3m in extra core operating profit. Zeaborn builds fleet with HC and Carisbrooke deals Expanding German MPP operator reaches critical mass with new takeover and management agreements. Crewman lost from Nordic Hamburg boxship Seafarer fell overboard while German vessel was heading to Bremerhaven. Delays will keep VLCC rates 'spiky' Congestion a good sign for tanker market after strong first quarter, analysts say. Cosco aims high after Piraeus deal Xu Lirong has high ambitions after sealing long awaited Greek port deal. Turkish master, crew abducted off Nigeria Pirates seize six men from Kaptanoglu tanker on Monday. Maersk Tankers waits for price falls Danish owner says further renewal will come when values adjust. India creating 10m shipping and ports jobs Shipping minister Nitin Gadkari claims five-year plan will provide massive boost to employment. Thorn in eye of LNG may be removed Resumption of Angola shipments could help spot market rates. Wartsila wins BC Ferries LNG conversion deal Finnish ship systems group supplying engines and other equipment for job at Poland's Remontowa yard. Clarksons says shipping walking a tightrope Orderbook will take many years to absorb based on present demand growth levels, broker says. ILO keeps crew pay recommendation at $614 Labour body says monthly wage level to remain unchanged until at least 2018. Reefer refloats after grounding in fjord Fjord Shipping vessel back underway after getting stuck off Norway. Yara splashes $275m on Rio upgrade LPG carrier owner investing to boost capacity at its Brazilian fertiliser plant. Svitzer sails into Port of Montreal Growth continues with new project in Canada. Odfjell drillship wins $46m Asian charter Norwegian company's DeepSea Metro I heading to Malaysia for up to five wells. Ocean Yield secures $202.5m loan Oslo-listed owner has final piece of newbuilding funding in place. FSL Trust says dry bulk exit proved timely Shipowner also stops share buybacks as it adopts conservative approach amid volatility in ship values. DSD fined $2.5m over oil dumping Norwegian owner sentenced for pollution from aframax Stavanger Blossom in the US. Great Eastern agrees deal to acquire second VLGC Indian owner taking delivery of 1996-built gas carrier within next three months. SAAM plans port and tug investments of $140m in 2016 Chilean maritime company also set to trim board to seven directors in cost saving exercise. Triyards set to build LNG ro-pax catamarans Startegic Marine subsidiary snares double 600-pax newbuilding deal from Dutch ferry company. Teekay cool on potential oil production freeze Tanker giant says any such move will have limited impact on tanker demand in short term.

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APRIL 11, 2016
PIL Logistics Egypt commences operations NRF: U.S. container import volumes make annual climb towards summer levels Retail 3PL specialist opens Charleston DC Port of New York/New Jersey to conduct comprehensive review Northwest Seaport Alliance approves Husky Terminal renovation NYK parent shopping for oil-service asset as crude prices drop IATA: Airfreight volumes drop 5.6% in February DSD Shipping fined $2.5 million for oily bilge dumping GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and UASC BTS: New federal stats on port performance to improve with time China International Marine plans $928m share sale Dockworkers protest sale of Piraeus Port to COSCO CP abandons Norfolk Southern takeover

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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

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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