BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 14, 2016

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CMA CGM to levy multiple east/west, north/south rate hikes October 1 AADA hikes China, Hong Kong -Australia rate US$500/TEU October 15 Shanghai Aug cargo up 6.5pc to 3.31 million TEU y-o-y, up 1.2pc from July New ICS chairman warns against undermining IMO by setting local eco-rules First half cargo through Black Sea ports up 5.5pc to 1.2 million TEU 'Costly 19th century pilotage rules make Great Lakes uncompetitive' ICTSI plans to focus on ASEAN until Manila decides on expansion policy Europeans fear Hanjin collapse will halt manufacturing supply chains Charleston posts 1.4pc to 1.9 million TEU, breakbulk surpasses target Tel Aviv-Haifa coastal trains shut down over Sabbath repair work row DHL Express opens US$10 million HK package processing warehouse Trigana Air cargo 737 skids off the runway at Wamena Airport in Papua Shippers want bigger say in shaping air cargo regulations, says GSF

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma takes charge as C&MD, SCI ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation & NYK Line launch Gas4Sea, a new global brand for LNG bunkering Evergreen responds to disruption caused by Hanjin with new e-commerce & substitute service FFFAI welcomes CBEC Circular on service tax Hanjin Shipping gets some funds to help unload stranded cargo Transworld Group's TW Ship Management appointed exclusive agent of Colombo Dockyard PLC in India Anti-dumping duty on organic chemical from China extended Duty reduced on shrimp imports into US LNG storage facilities planned at Haldia Dock Mundra Port terminal achieves new high in container operations Paradip to be a Smart City Radhakrishnan reviews functioning of Cochin Port Trust DICT achieves record throughput of 6,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016 Export control regimes seen playing a critical role in India's growth story

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Australia: progress for Murray Basin rail network Opening: transport platform in Portugal New transport mode unveiled UK retailer to cut logistics workforce Antonov completing AN-132D without Russia ICS: the Big Three for the shipping industry Expansion in US logistics market Evergreen Line steps into the breach US railroad doubling track in New Mexico Durban airport: 25% more international cargo Unicarriers Germany under new management Cosco continues to reshape fleet Latam freight clients sailing to more flexibility Efficiency measures efficacious C.H. Robinson Europe names ops overseer New office near Lille-Lesquin airport

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Safety gaps found in US vessel traffic management Finland opens first LNG import terminal in nationwide network Nantong Tongbao shipyard secures chemical tanker order Vessel orders and deliveries - August 2016 No Hanjin boost for charter rates Ocean Yield raises NOK750 million in bond issue Container shipping approaching improved business environment, Hapag CEO says Hanjin Milano drifting outside Melbourne to avoid arrest Effissimo not plotting our takeover, just betting on share price, 'K' Line says SIPG to invest USD2.4 billion to subscribe IPO of a Chinese bank Gwangyang port doing its best to process cargoes amid Hanjin chaos Short-term pain to give way to long-term gain for LNG carrier owners Spread in crude pricing could shift US tanker flows

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Ripple effect of Hanjin sinking will impact on supply chains and globalisation, says Seaspan chief 'Going the extra smile': Brussels Airlines upgrades cargo to first class We must legislate shipping into becoming greener, says Carbon War Room AirBridgeCargo expands network with fifth-freedom designations All aboard for 'One Belt, One Road'? Afghanistan freight train one stop in China's bigger drive Ireland's air freight deals up in the air over Brexit worries

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
VIDEO: NNS places 900 ton CVN 79 superlift in dry dock Cathelco BWTS starts shipboard tests for U.S. Type Approval MAC reports progress with Nautilus mining vessel Vard Electro wins major contract from Cochin Shipyard Norwegian Jewel completes hybrid scrubber system retrofit Shell Alexia 140 completes six month shipboard trial Danish Maritime Days reception will be global gathering

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Three Hanjin ships bound for New York suffer severe schedule delays Update: Hanjin Greece heading from Long Beach to Oakland while Hanjin Boston now being handled in LA as other ships remain under arrest or are being rerouted Marco Polo Marine asks for extension on notes maturing next month Notes are set to mature in October Is Hanjin's collapse the shock that container shipping needs? Industry analyst James Frew argues that Hanjin's failure may influence behaviour of other lines for the better 'Anaemic' refining outlook adds to product tanker uncertainty New dynamics reshape a product tanker market whose future is far from certain Slower Chinese teapots intake affects suezmax, aframax demand Indonesia-Japan aframax rate down to $9,000/day vs 2016 year-to-date average of $24,000/day Hanjin collapse will mean complex headaches for marine insurance, Marsh warns "Considerable concern" over extent of cover, top broker reports Shipbuilding capacity to fall up to 30% in five years More shipyard consolidation to come, says Teekay Chinese "teapot" boom to boost port investments and tanker trades Independent refineries evolving into new petroleum hub a boost for tonne-mile demand DSME in talks over FPSO delivery delay DSME stands a good chance of normalising its businesses, says chief executive Jung Ocean Yield raises $91m from bonds Proceeds used to repurchase older bonds and pay back Aker loan September VLCC loading programme ends with a whimper Holidays exacerbate an already stagnant spot market for large crude tankers Hanjin Shipping banks $36m loan from group chairman But loan from Korean Air Lines could take more time to be issued, say regulatory authorities Ardmore Shipping completes financing for six vessels Company also takes delivery of three tankers and sells an older vessel

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
US LTL trucking firms push for fall rate hikes Others could follow Hanjin before container shipping rebound New Orleans latest port to finance cleaner trucks Three lines' trans-Pacific service adds Oakland call Gwangyang port works through Hanjin backlog RoadOne builds denser Northeast US drayage network DB Cargo inks second Asia-Europe rail contract in a month Salalah container traffic soars as mega-ship calls rise Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container shipping set to recover in one to two years Charleston to ramp up investment to handle New Panamax ships India's top port accelerates drive to smooth drayage Market rumors keep 'K' Line takeover talk in the headlines Fear of arrest by shipowner keeps Hanjin ship adrift off Melbourne GLP expands US footprint with $1.1B logistics portfolio takeover

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Tufton targets yield in shipping deals Current income remains the mandate from the London-based fund's investors. Bank defections seen as ray of hope Lack of debt financing may be just the tonic to bring a recovery across shipping's sagging sectors, stockpicker says. Deutsche Bank's Maher sale set to close Port of New York and New Jersey head says purchase by Macquarie to be completed soon. How long will the Big Apple shine? New York remains the unchallenged centre for shipping capital, but history may show it shouldn't get too comfortable with that title. IEA throws cold water on tanker demand Forecasting outfit trims outlook on 2016 demand; refinery output also slowing. Shipyard strife troubles KEXIM South Korean bank sees provisions grow on back of industry difficulties. Shin Nihonkai adds MHI newbuilding Japanese ferry company returns to domestic shipbuilder for new ro-pax. Crewman killed in drill on world's biggest cruiseship Lifeboat became detached from fifth deck on Royal Caribbean's giant Harmony of the Seas. Samudera calm on Hanjin exposure Hanjin nets $44.6m from chairmen Incumbent and former chairs push in personal funds to aid Korean shipowner. Wang: Hanjin a 'huge, huge nuclear bomb' Seaspan chief says Hanjin collapse is shipping's Lehman Brothers moment. Canadian ro-pax on sales block Laid-up state ferry Sir Robert Bond offered to new owner in auction. Lower rates await owners of Hanjin ships Marsh also sees numerous insurance questions arising from the woes of the South Korean company. Jefferies forecasts significant LNG upcycle Bank takes up coverage of LNG MLPs with buy ratings on three big names. Seafarer killed by water jet on PSV Brazilian crewmember dies from head injuries during test on Astromaritima vessel in Brazil. Putin orders extension of ship subsidies Russian president wants continued financial help for domestic operators. Celestyal Cruises plotting new orders Piraeus owner targets shipyard slots to update ageing fleet. Panama Canal expects 230 cruiseships Major cruise lines are set to use the expanded waterway's new and bigger locks this season. Cochin Shipyard moves on $90m IPO Indian shipbuilder to lodge documents with regulator this month. Perisai Petroleum seeks bond maturity extension Malaysian oil services provider looking for more time to explore options to manage its liabilities. Subsea 7 teams with Det Norske in Norway Oslo-listed owner forming alliance also including Aker Solutions. MPC Capital raises $24m in share sale German asset manager completes over-subscribed first part of capital increase. Hanjin Heavy denies ULC order South Korean parent of Philippines yard says there has been no new deal for trio of 20,600-teu vessels. Teekay sees shipyard capacity falling 30% Consolidation of yards is positive for the long-term health of shipping, says tanker giant. Japanese capesize duo head for new ownership Kumiai Senpaku and MOL look to offload modern tonnage on back of rising freight rates. World Fuel Services renews share buyback plan US-listed bunker company says move demonstrates its confidence in its long-term prospects. US imports remain strong despite Hanjin collapse Retail trade association plays down any impact on major US ports due to bankruptcy. Ocean Yield sells $91m in new debt Oslo-listed company refinances debt and gets dry powder with new capital.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Cargo interests to fight against demurrage Cargo interests are about to step up their fight against what they consider improper assessment of demurrage fees charged by container term... Longshoremen in France to join labor reform strike Thursday French dockworkers with the trade union CGT will join a nationwide strike against a labor reform bill it says violates conventions of the I... SCPA posts record August box volumes The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest August container volumes on record with a throughput of 180,153 TEUs durin... Watco subsidiary acquires Utah-based intermodal provider Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has purchased intermodal services provider BCM Logistics, LLC, according to a statement from the company. ... ITC rules on hot-rolled steel import investigation The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Monday determined that imports of hot-rolled steel from Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Ko... RoadOne expands New England operations via acquisition RoadOne IntermodaLogistics looks to expand its operations in southern New England and business with the marine terminals at the Port of New... CBP's Kerlikowske calls for C-TPAT revitalization U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said a key trade facilitation program is in need of rejuvenation at a ... Commerce finds dumping of Chinese stainless steel imports The U.S. Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that China is dumping stainless steel sheet and strip on the U.S. market at less ... DOT awards $25m to states for rail upgrades The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $25 million in grants to improve safety at railroad crossi... MercuryGate integrates LoadPay carrier payment tool The transportation management system (TMS) provider MercuryGate said at its user conference in New Orleans Monday that it has integrated a ... FMC's enforcement arm looks into co-loaded cargo A counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)indicated Monday that the association is trying to... FMC's Cordero is not surprised by Hanjin's bankruptcy Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero on Monday called for the container shipping industry to be prepared for future lin... Hanjin ordeal highlights importance of visibility The first question many shippers and third-party logistics companiesasked themselves when news broke that Hanjin Shipping was filing for ba... Executive Moves: IAPH, ATA and two law firms Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Director Molly Campbell has been elected as the new vice president of International Associat... Quijano: Panama Canal won't engage in 'price war' with Suez The Panama Canal will not raise tolls despite primary competitor the Suez Canal reportedly slashing its fees by more than half, according t... CP CFO resigns, Velani named to interim post Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Erceg has resigned from his position, effective Sep... NRF: U.S. container imports steady despite Hanjin bankruptcy Import volumes at major container ports in the United States should remain at "near-peak levels" in September despite issues caused by the ... Textainer says it may incur significant costs from Hanjin's bankruptcy The container leasing company Textainer said it may incur significant costs from Hanjin filing for bankruptcy, regardless of whether or not... CRST buys Gardner Trucking CRST International, a large cross-country trucking company based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,has acquired Ontario, Calif.-based Gardner Truck...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Crude declines after IEA lowers oil demand growth forecast NYMEX October crude settled down $1.39 at $44.90/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.22 lower at $47.10/b. First Finnish LNG terminal starts commercial operation The terminal, which has a capacity of 30,000 cu m, is intended for the supply of industrial, maritime and heavy-duty road transport customers Methanex pushes marine fuel cost, availability advantages of methanol A dual-fuel engine that can use methanol represents a more cost-effective option than an LNG-powered ship SINGAPORE DATA: AUG VESSEL ARRIVALS FOR BUNKERING FALL 2.97% ON YEAR TO 3,561 August sales were up 2.7% from July's 4.12 million mt Physical Med-North HSFO spread at 10-week low on weaker Med market External: Wired Bunkering IEA HIGHLIGHTS: Oil market rebalancing postponed FUTURES: Crude futures fall on bearish outlook from IEA

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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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