BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 13, 2016

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Shenzhen's China International Marine plans US$928 million share sale CargoSmart has online window to get your verified container aboard ship OOCL's Long Beach Container Terminal moves to greater automation Oman set to deploy 47 feeders to harness power of its coastline Canadian Pacific gives up campaign to take over Norfolk Southern 2M starts China-Korea-US Gulf loop, adds New York-NJ-to-Everglades run Loading instructions may widen risk of surveyors without their knowing: insurer Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung docks its first 18,000-TEUer Singtel, Inmarsat to partner on cybersecurity to prevent hacks Chinese investment in Australia grows 60pc to US$15 billion Carrier fined US$2.5 million for bilge spill, crew jailed, banned for life Korea's Doorae Shipping is fined US$950,000 for dumping oily bilge Korean Air Cargo, Uzbekistan Airways tieup to provide Tehran service Boeing wins US$1.5 billion in orders for 747s thought to be fading away Russia's ABC to add 3rd B747F flight to Singapore, with connections to HK, Europe, US FedEx cuts transit times one day in six tier 2 & 3 cities in China

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APRIL 12, 2016
Indev Logistics & Kerry Logistics Network launching Kerry-Indev in New Delhi today IRClass lends support to 'Make in India' at Maritime India Summit Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adopted Maritime India Summit seen providing huge investment opportunities for Korea Prime Minister to inaugurate Maritime India Summit 2016 tomorrow TT Club alerts Baltic transport professionals to new demands of SOLAS Cargo handling private workers pool at Visakhapatnam Port to be closed Gopalpur port scaling up operations DICT bags another prestigious award

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New facility in Puerto Rico CP stops acquisition effort Carrefour awards for Valencia's hinterland Russian manufacturer produces 30,000th freight car Express overnight transport by Trans-o-flex Poor stowage remains an issue Mallory Alexander VP appointed to US committee Icao highlights security priorities for Africa New intermodal terminal in Florida New companies, new ship UPS names Cindy Miller global forwarding president XPO signs contract with Renault Microchip production machinery to Dalian Titan box centre in operation in New Zealand Complex sequencing to speed up processes

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APRIL 12, 2016
More industrial action set to disrupt Australian container operations Maersk pledges to protect FOC crew ECSA response to EP Migration report Port Authority seeks "circular economy" for Churchill Industrial Zone CargoSmart Offers SOLAS VGM Solutions Free of Charge e-Compliance Brings Maritime Regulations into the 21st Century Oceana yard's first newbuild delivered Chinese Shipping Prosperity Index hits new low HMM to pocket USD1.1 billion from Hyundai Securities stake sale Cyber security - shipping must stop being complacent Japanese shipyard orders fall again in March Singapore bumps R&D fund up to USD150 million More bulkers sent for scrapping as prices continue to rally Ship's captain and owner plead not guilty to Rabaul Queen deaths Maritime attacks in Southeast Asia fall to 10-year low Chang Myung seeks court protection after fifth consecutive loss South Korea targets Myanmar used car market with direct ro-ro service German forwarders eye steady containerised cargo volumes Feeder service links Omani ports with Jebel Ali Genting and China Merchants ink cruise MOU Broken TS Taipei ship to be scrapped on site, says Taiwan government Concerns persist on stamina of crude tanker spot rates

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APRIL 12, 2016
US air cargo unconvinced on e-freight - but players must 'shape up or ship out', delegates told Overcapacity warning as MSC moves big ships to 'more robust' Europe-Middle East/India trade Portable container weighing system for shippers with no access to weighbridges Analysis: could floundering HMM take a leaf out of ZIM's book when restructuring? How manufacturers win by not playing the field Valk Fleet in administration as drivers remain unpaid and bosses receive 'death threats' Mallory Alexander's Melzie Wilson to advise US secretary of commerce on supply chains

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APRIL 12, 2016
Australia's ASC names General Manager Future Submarines Ballast Water: Early Feedback VIDEO: Modular dredge goes to work high in Andes Shipping's space age future Getting into the Swing of Things As Easy as Building ATBs Plenty of Work, Despite Oil's Dip New Brazilian shipyard delivers first vessel Woodside charters Australia's first LNG fueled PSV First two ship operators join autonomous ship group Foxx designates new Marine Highway projects

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APRIL 12, 2016
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Oks Husky Terminal upgrade work Drewry Benchmarking Club predicts further drop in ocean freight rates Coast Guard aircrew rescues fisherman from capsized boat Portland Port Commission sets public budget hearing Three North American nations discuss excess steelmaking issue

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APRIL 12, 2016
Hellenic Carriers shareholders back delisting from AIM Fotini Karamanli-led bulker company is one of two Greek shipping companies quitting London market Ro-ro and containers lead Dublin Port's first-quarter growth Exports outpace imports Sharp $16,000 drop for VLCCs as April load dates close This coming week could bring a rare lack of volatilty as rates inch down European Commission sets April 29 deadline for CMA CGM-NOL deal decision APL says it will remain with G6 Alliance until first quarter of 2017 Hyundai Merchant Marine sells Hyundai Securities stake for $1.1bn South Korean carrier to use proceeds of sale to stabilise its operation Supramax rates gain marginally to new year-to-date highs But market players wonder whether the rally is halting China dissatisfied with G7 foreign ministers' statement on Asia maritime issues China urged G7 members to not take sides on territorial disputes Calls for data overhaul to address cargo modelling challenge Tianjin and other incidents have driven the need to reassess insurance modelling K Line unit reaches deal with Northwest Seaport Alliance to expand Husky Terminal Expansion will allow terminal to handle two 18,000 teu container vessels at the same time Siem Offshore lands five-year contract for new PSV Vessel delivered in 2017 will be first ever LNG-powered PSV operating in Australia FMC supports shipper stance on box weighing Commissioner Doyle calls for carriers and shippers to get together to find solution on responsibilities Southeast Asia maritime crime hits 10-year low Maritime crime falls in southeast Asia, rises in Gulf of Guinea US LNG shipment to India opens new Asia trade route Cargo expected to arrive at Dabhol LNG terminal in western India later this week Ocean Yield secures $202m for building three gas carriers Loan facility will cover $67.5m of $81m contract price of each ship Xiamen Port Holding to sell two gantry cranes to container terminal operator unit Cranes sold for a total consideration of $1.6m Top five dry bulk trends Small net fleet growth expected despite continued demolitions Raising the roadway Work to raise the famous Bayonne Bridge to enable New York and New Jersey terminals to handle ships of up to 14,000 teu remains well behind schedule A matter of agency The relationship between container carriers and agents has been something of a rollercoaster ride over recent decades.

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APRIL 12, 2016
Alibaba targets Southeast Asia with giant $1 billion acquisition Oakland joins growing list of ports refusing to offer VGM services Estes Express adds Chicago-area LTL trucking terminal Crowley consolidates Puerto Rico logistics facilities KCS service still backlogged after flooding in Louisiana, Texas South America-Europe trade surging Weak demand, low fuel prices pull down revenue at top US truck companies Maersk shifts India shuttle service from Chennai to private ports Europe's top air cargo carriers post lower volumes CargoSmart gets on the electronic VGM solution platform Container contract rates tumble as shippers negotiate deep discounts

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APRIL 12, 2016
OW ruling a blow to physical suppliers New York federal judge says there's no lien for supplier if there's no contract with owner. Hellenic shareholders approve exit from AIM Greek company to end London listing on 20 April; Apolstolos Kontoyiannis joins board. Ostensjo lays up North Sea PSV Edda Fram stacked in Haugesund, bringing total number of idled PSVs to 72. Navig8 jumps into offshore with takeover Shipowner and operator makes good on diversification pledge with RKOffshore deal. Sincere Navigation edges up profit Bulker owner defies dry downturn to increase earnings for 2015. Arkas signs shipping MOU with IRISL Turkish company makes first step towards building commercial relationship with Iran's national carrier. Veteran ERRV sold into fish sector Sentinel Star bought by Norway's Lerow for ocean farm work. First quarter ship orders plunge 79% Huge drop-off in speculative newbuilding contracts as owners stay away from yards. LNG rates fall 49% as fleet grows Figures show industry growth amid dire ship charter market. Great Eastern sells support vessel Indian shipowner disposes of 2013-built ROV ship. Maersk adopts ITF agreement for chartered ships Danish giant puts crew from third-party fleet on same footing as those on its own ships. Royal Mail Ship on the block St Helena to be auctioned as it completes final run to remote South Atlantic UK island. Ezion Holdings sees profit evaporate Singaporean offshore rig and vessel owner takes a hit for 2015 and suspends dividend. HMM banking $1.1bn for Hyundai Securities KB Financial says it has sealed deal for struggling Korean owner's 23% slice of brokerage. Atlantic sells business to stay alive Newly established Norwegian company acquires compatriot owner's operations, while a few subsidiaries are set to file for bankruptcy. Ferry bridge targeted by laser Police describe attack on English vessel as a navigational hazard. Norwegian bond tap turned off Key finance source dries up in oil slump as offshore owners restructure issues. Siem wins five-year deal for PSV Norwegian owner clinches another deal in Australia for a dual-fuel ship. Maritime crime in South East Asia at decade low However, incidents of kidnapping, ransom and sabotage have surged in Gulf of Guinea, say Dryad Maritime. LNG said to be entering brave new world Chevron, Shell and Woodside Energy chiefs chew the fat on how the industry can best develop. Dry S&P sentiment shows signs of improving More owners said to be set to pull the trigger on deals for fear of missing out on buying opportunity. Seaport Alliance targets 18,000-teu boxships North America's third-largest container gateway takes steps to prepare for new giants of the liner world. VLGC rates at lowest level in six years Spot market assessment sliding amid lacklustre activity and fierce competition, L&S says.

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APRIL 12, 2016
DP World lays out VGM scaling fee for Vancouver, Prince Rupert IMO adopts mandatory requirements for electronic information exchange North American steel trade in trouble YRC Freight unveils 'Accelerated' shipping solution MercuryGate releases transportation procurement tool Commerce adds new members to supply chain committee Ro-ro terminal opens at Melbourne Cryoport launches Temperature Controlled Logistics Consulting Division U.S. steel exports decline in February Estes opens new Illinois terminal Fleet expands 'Yelp for freight' platform to include quoting CargoSmart to offer free SOLAS VGM data solution Drewry: Contract rates for containerized cargo continue to fall Long Beach eyeing short-haul rail to move cargo off docks

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APRIL 12, 2016
PTT snaps up Aframaxes as SBM undergoes repair PTT was seeking two more Aframax tankers to lighter cargoes from Nipah via ship-to-ship transfer with a VLCC. India's Great Eastern Shipping buys VLGC from S Korea's KSS Line The 49,849 dwt vessel was the Gas Vision, owned by South Korea's KSS Line Ltd., which had been on term charter to South Korean trading company E1 Corp. RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Feb refined oil product exports drop 18.25% Russia's refined product exports rose throughout 2015 in the wake of tax reforms that slashed main export duties. SPAIN DATA: Refinery throughput drops to 12-month low Fuel oil production falls 9.2%. Asian LR1 rates at year-to-date lows as ships pile up in Persian Gulf LR2 rates at lowest since March 10. ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Loadings continue for 5.82 mil mt traded in March Loadings from Singapore, southern Malaysia and FSUs in the Straits. First LNG bunkering performed at Dutch port of Vlissingen Bunkering was performed from truck to ship. Dryad Maritime reports 63% on-year fall in Q1 crimes in SE Asia waters Enforcement and education helped reduce maritime crime. US Gulf Coast bunker fuel prices jump on wider strength, weak demand Stronger HSFO, front-month ICE Brent, and ULSD prices fueled the spurt. Oil futures extend rally on dollar decline ahead of Doha summit The dollar weakened Monday, lending support to the oil complex. Singapore's Kim Heng Offshore & Marine posts $4.9 mil loss for 2015 But the group managed to generate a positive net operating cash flow of S$2.1 million for 2015 Taiwan's CPC resumes bunkering operations at No. 9 Keelung barge Singapore Maintenance was completed ahead of schedule.

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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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