BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 12, 2016

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A-E rate falls 0.6pc to US$943/TEU, soars 35.3pc to Med ports Range of Asia-N Europe/Med/Black Sea rate increases from CMA CGM September US retail imports strong despite Hanjin bankruptcy Chinese imports rise for first time in nearly two years Freightos data show transpac rates surged since Hanjin's collapse Container shipping to remain in the doldrums until 2018: DNV GL DPW Australia opens 200,000-TEU inland hub north of Melbourne NY-NJ ports fall behind US east coast facilities in container imports World first half reefer volume growth surpasses dry cargo: Seabury Wessel's 1,036-TEUer converted to run on LNG - first for box shipping GAC opens 8th office in Brazil in Vitoria, home to massive port complex Three abandoned 747s in Malaysia up for auction for US$1.3 million American looks to fresh produce, high-end goods to fill HK-LA flights Junkanoo cargo airline to spur growth throughout the Bahamas Egypt Air to increase Ras Al Khaimah flights in the coming months

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
APL's satellite tracking service gets smarter with real-time atmospheric monitoring Call for US to come on board for proper implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention Commerce & Industry Minister inaugurates renovated CCHAA building Cooperation seen as key to enhancing maritime security in Indian Ocean First containership LNG fuel conversion to be classed London P&I Club celebrates 150 years Minister of State for Shipping appreciates SCI's initiatives during maiden visit MOL again earns listing on ESG/RI Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Samir J. Shah conferred 'Gyan Setu' award for contribution to education SCI examining feasibility of reviving Irano-Hind Shipping Co Sima Marine upgrades Indian West Coast Service eDO & Gate Module facilitation to be implemented at JN Port Mansukh Mandaviya reviews functioning of Mumbai Port Moody's upgrades DP World rating Global air freight markets see robust demand growth in July IndianOil moves petroleum goods via Bangladesh to Tripura NHAI seeks faster resolution of disputes Fieo seminar to deliberate on export incentives, promotional schemes under new FTP India reviewing free trade agreements China's imports see increase after 22 months

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In the family More progress for autonomous trucks Egyptian subsidiary founded DSV lands major contract to forward forklifts IAG Cargo caring for animals in Madrid Cargolux takes advantage of GBAS in Houston London P&I celebrating and warning New freight train linking China and Afghanistan 10,000 km trip across Russia Haropa selects winners of fourth green award Teaming up for terminal services in UK Russian aircraft producer welcomes new president Second horn in Africa US shortline railroad speeds up in Alabama Fiege counts on intralogistics robots Today: first landing at Moscow's new airport Polb's CEO says farewell

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Tsakos vows to cut spot exposure even further 'Major criminals' could be lurking at US ports Container freight rates edge higher in July from three months of lows Arctic raise dry bulk tonne-mile demand forecast to 2.6% from zero Odfjell raises NOK500 million in bond placement and buys back old debt Customers defer delivery of four LPG carriers from Hyundai Mipo Sovcomflot completes financing round with USD252 million bank deal China Cosco restarts scrapping programme Euroseas cancels Ultramax order from Dayang Shipbuiding Hanjin effect pushes Asia-Med spot rates up 35% China records sharp increase in August crude, bulk imports Seoul to downsize Big 3 yard capacity, manpower by 2018 HMM to form intra-Asia alliance with Korean feeder operators NYK, Mitsubishi and ENGIE launch LNG bunkering business Court asks KDB to issue DIP financing to Hanjin Shipping

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Shippers take legal action to reclaim cargo 'held hostage' by Hanjin Ruslan and the AN-124 could be forced out of business as Russia and Ukraine squabble The writing was on the wall: the Hanjin collapse timeline Fast-forwarding 15 years: airline industry gains and losses since 9/11 The chaotic race to build Elon Musk's hyperloop CJ Korea Express buys into Malaysian logistics company

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
BWM convention: Headaches ahead for owners Ingalls names Kimberly Nastasi director of communications Blue North to christen game-changing longliner Hyundai Heavy's SkyBench gets second AIP Canada starts sampling ship fuels for sulfur compliance

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
TEN predicts stronger tanker spot rates After second-quarter dip, Greek owner eyes a healthier market along with work for new LNG carrier Danaos urges restraint among Hanjin creditors Despite grievances, charter owner says it is in common interest to avoid hostile action Maersk to benefit from flight to safety Line remains financially sound in a turbulent market This time is different for Hanjin counterparties Chaotic bankruptcy process produces a few winners and substantially more losers Hanjin Vienna arrested in Canada, claims manager Reederei NSB-managed Hanjin Shipping vessels wait at anchor for orders across Asia and the Americas Container freight rates stabilise after Hanjin bounce Asia-Mediterranean catches up with other lanes, but no further increase on mainlane trades Globus prepares for reverse stock split Greek bulker owner gets mandate for a split of up to one for 10 to cure Nasdaq share price breach Standing on the shoulders of robots Automation to empower crew to make better decisions long before it makes them all redundant Global Ports Investments throughput falls Volumes down but lower costs boost bottom line HMM to establish 'Mini Alliance' with other Korean shipping lines Vessel-sharing agreement covering four routes will help alleviate disruption from Hanjin Shipping receivership China Cosco demolishes five boxships Disposal incurs $51.1m in losses Yangtze River Delta to issue ECA subsidies Scheme to be introduced by end-2016 Korean Air Lines board unable to agree on Hanjin funding Cash injection from group affiliate to be decided in second board meeting on Saturday

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Port of Houston studies electric-powered container shuttle US advisory groups wants carriers, ports and terminals to share data US truckload carrier Swift sees uptick in volume, not rates US court moves stranded Hanjin containers closer to release Flat Trans-Pacific spot rate after Hanjin surge suggests space available Hanjin says it has cash to pay for unloading US cargo Competition, sluggish market drag top Russian terminal operator Hanjin's largest shareholder delays container rescue spend China Cosco scraps five container ships Asia-Med container spot rates enjoy a Hanjin driven bounce Korean feeders to join HMM in new intra-Asia alliance

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Hanjin order rankles creditor quartet Lawyers for Glencore, OceanConnect and others say decision protecting chartered ships from arrest is contrary to law. Libya, Atlantic Basin boost aframaxes Rates rebound from summer lows, but suezmax split stems can limit upside. Wells Fargo smiles on pair of LNG MLPs Analysts wades back into bullishness by upgrading Teekay LNG and Golar LNG Partners; Seadrill downgraded. Citgo appeals Tsakos win in Athos I case Venezuelan charterer seeks to overturn $120m judgment over 2004 oil spill. TEN makes less but expects recovery Greek tanker owner posts in-line second quarter result and projects a healthier tanker market. Monjasa expands Channel bunker operations Danish group wins exclusive deal at Tongue anchorage on the Thames. Asgaard linked to new PSV order Brazilian owner said to have agreed deal for two ships at Vard Promar. CAI reveals Hanjin box exposure Container leasing company has 15,000 containers in use by collapsed owner. Jiangsu Ocean orders boxship trio Brokers report deal for Chinese owner at Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Odfjell spends $16.4m to buy back bonds Chemical tanker owner purchases one fifth of debt issued earlier this week. Korean cargoship sinks off Myanmar All crew rescued from M Star 1 after it capsized in Andaman Sea. CSCL in $275m sale and leaseback deal Chinese firm signs its first big container deal after its transformation into a leasing firm. Skuld rings up $29m at half-year Investment return pushes reserves of Stale Hansen led marine insurer to new record despite two large claims. SeaBird bags Barents Sea work Oslo-listed owner to work with Lundin on new data acquisition project. Mermaid Maritime secures additional subsea work Thai offshore vessel operator ties up another few small contracts in Indonesia and Malaysia. Long Beach boss heads for pastures new Board of harbor commissioners at second largest port in the US to oversee search for new CEO. Marco Polo seeks bond restructuring talks Singapore offshore vessel operator has also appointed KPMG to review its business activities. Seanergy supramax refloated off Mozambique Quick work by Dutch towage specialist sees vessel refloated within two hours of running aground.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Shipper, terminal operator ask U.S. bankruptcy court to revise Hanjin order A Hanjin Shipping customer and a port terminal operator are asking a federal bankruptcy court to modify an order issued by the court earlier... SCFI ticks up 2.4% The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.4 percent today from last Friday's reading of 763.06 to a reading of 781.21. L... German retailers select Virginia for new distribution centers Foreign investments in new distribution centers near Richmond are expected to pump transshipment cargo into the Port of Virginia and potent... ITC reviews proposed modifications to U.S.-Morocco FTA The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), a non-partisan factfinding agency, has been asked by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representa... Commerce report reveals metro area export stats A newly released U.S. Commerce Department report shows metropolitan areas exported more than $1.3 trillion in merchandise last year, accoun... New Bedford terminal to handle offshore wind farm components The Massachusetts Governor's Office signed a letter of intent this week with three large offshore wind farm developers to lease the New Bed... Commentary: Hanjin the unlucky gazelle? It's hard not to feel like Hanjin Shipping was the gazelle that happened to be on the outside of the herd when a hungry pride of lions was ... POLB CEO announces resignation Jon Slangerup has announced his resignation as chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach, the nation's second largest container por... Alabama & Tennessee River Railway increases train speed Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC (ATN) is increasing the speed of its trains traveling between Birmingham and Gadsden, Ala., effe... NEWS FLASH: Shipper, terminal operator ask U.S. bankruptcy court to modify Hanjin order A Hanjin Shipping customer and a port terminal operator are asking a federal bankruptcy court to modify an order issued by the court earlie...

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Stone boosting New Orleans barge rate in move against lower fuel prices: trade According to Stone's New Orleans bunker barge notice as of August 30, the company revised higher its flat rate for general harbor deliveries to $11,375, effective October 1, and matching its competitors. RUSSIA DATA: Ports' Jan-Aug crude, oil products throughput up 3.1% Russian tax changes in January 2015 meant export duties were cut on crude and products. That made export netbacks more attractive and boosted export flows, market sources have said. Statoil North Sea to China Atina fixture likely to be Ekofisk The company will co-load the parcel with ConocoPhillips' C11977 equity cargo, loading September 20-22, into a 1.2 million-barrel Suezmax sized cargo. Iran needs to show 'flexibility' on oil output Boutarfa said Algeria would put forward a proposal to the informal meeting of OPEC oil ministers in Algiers on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum on September 26-28. China crude imports rebound in Aug despite lower runs, pushes excess to tanks China's state-owned oil refiners Sinopec, PetroChina and China National Offshore Oil Corporation, planned to operate their plants at an average of 80% of nameplate capacity in August Oil complex weakens as traders take profits from Thursday's rally NYMEX October crude settled down $1.74 at $45.88/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.98 lower at $48.01/b. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering External: Global Risk Management S Korea rules out crude supply disruptions in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy VLCC sailing from Saudi Arabia to South Korea ischartered, which means creditors can't arrest the carrier. Piracy ebbs in Southeast Asia waters on lower oil price, better law enforcement Better safeguards, more stable geopolitical conditions in Southeast Asia compared to some other regions also help curb piracy

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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

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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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