BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

December 15, 2016

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Singapore container volume up 7pc in November to 2.6 million TEU Port of Virginia's box throughput surges 16pc in November to 236,155 TEU Japan takes symbolic step to endorse TPP which Trump has vowed to leave China accuses West of protectionism and double standards in its WTO bid US firms fear China retribution after Trump's tough trade talk ICTSI completes Australia's most advanced terminal ahead of time Driver Q3 turnover at truckload carriers hits 5-year low Another 278kg of cocaine uncovered on board Maersk ship at Mexican port More air cargo security will only slow down freight flow, says IATA Qantas launches first non-stop Perth-London direct flight with Dreamliner IAG Cargo starts Paris-New York cargo route AeroUnion is fourth carrier to start Miami-Mexico service Lufthansa Cargo to expand, upgrade its cool centre at Frankfurt hub in 2017

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Hyundai Merchant Marine looking to increase global market share Maersk Line & Safmarine go digital, launch own apps New vessel to give further impetus to LNG shipping in India Requisite container shipping capacity seen to be in place for coming few years Rickmers Group wins new customer Samudera Indonesia & shipmanagement of further vessels Shipper bodies express concern about container shipping alliances Facilitation for ICD-bound rail cargo at JN Port Hambantota port stir results in damage to facility, skipped calls Demonetisation, the second phase of economic reforms & the prospects of export growth of India Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold & silver

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Mozambique - Tanzania link enhanced Freight railway branching out in Czechia Polar Code takes effect in new year Maplink with international ambitions Business excellence award for Express Global 20 new locomotives to haul phosphates in Africa Transforming logistics centre into production site Pemco's first converted B737-400 goes to Vallair AFS honoured in Johannesburg More Stena Line services to Latvia Growing with fuel transport by rail A candid word about flag states Russian Post changes Siberian freighter operator Hérelier follows Malka, and de Walle Zeniti

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
European Parliament gives historic green light to port regulation Executive Insight: Q&A with shipping critic Paul Slater P&I clients to get reinsurance discounts for safer fleets Chevron terminates Rosebank FPSO order Cost savings spur Courage Marine switch to secondary SGX listing Hanjin Shipping faces delisting as share price tumbles Perisai Petroleum still keen to sell share in SJR Marine Korean shipowners, trade group ink collaboration pledge Malacca Strait hottest region for port development US-listed shipowners claw back to circa-2015 offering levels

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Not such a merry Christmas for Argos if drivers' strike goes ahead Cross-selling and co-operation the key to Maersk's 'new direction' Just what we wanted? A way to avoid 'the commodity trap' The shipping industry and tomorrow's technology faces a serious threat from cyber crime DHL delivers pre-Xmas job losses as it reviews Freight UK operation India, Afghanistan plan air cargo link over Pakistan DSV fills the ranks of chief commercial officer Despite CEIV, ocean freight looks after pharma products better than air Air Charter Service appoints Dan Morgan-Evans global cargo director

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Siem cancels dual-fuel PSV on order at Polish shipyard Vroon extends use of KVH mini-VSAT broadband Cross-channel ferry crew members fail urine test New K-Fleet app helps meet EU CO2 reporting requirement Maersk Supply sheds two more Stena renews MacGregor planned maintenance contract Hull Vane saves energy, reduces wake

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Skou says customer safeguards built into 2M-HMM deal Maersk chief executive sends a reassuring message to shippers worried about risks of their cargo moving on the South Korean line's ships Listings, mergers and JVs all on the table for Maersk's energy division Maersk aims to have separation plan in place by end-2018 as it transforms into a pure play transport and logistics business EU Parliament ratifies port services regulation Plenary accepts amendments to the text adopted in March MR earnings recover in Asia and on fronthaul Atlantic trades IEA details the growth in China's aromatics trade that has helped support MR demand Two tier Asia-Europe market emerging as shippers switch to stronger carriers Maersk reporting record utilisation levels at start of annual contract negotiations Georgiou and Manchester out as RBS axes entire shipping operation StanChart also scraps London team HMM gets rough deal after 2M snub Analysts respond to alliance failure with no-holds-barred assessment Weak iron ore volumes make capesize cheaper than smaller bulkers Capes have fallen sharply to below $10,000 per day from 2016 peak in mid-November NYK targets American LNG Newbuilding vessel is being assigned to haul liquefied natural gas from Cove Point in the US over 20 years Tokyo Marine Asia merges with tanker subsidiary Merged entity will be called MOL Chemical Tankers We are maritime: Christina Anderson An associate with West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg), Christina is based in Hong Kong Rising to the challenge Seafarers too are feeling the pinch of box shipping's financial plight and have had to up their game to ensure the container fleet runs to its optimum About half of Singapore's bunker barges yet to be fitted with mass flow meters Move to measure fuel deliveries becomes compulsory from January 1 Suezmax rates jump on West Africa and Middle East demand Analysts say Opec production cuts from January will benefit West African flows China newbuilds data reveals 14% fall in first 11 months of 2016 Vessels for export comprised 92.1% of completed newbuildings in the period ICS concerned over Myanmar's changes in cargo release rules Amendments not in line with international shipping practices and could cause major market distortions, says Chamber Scorpio Bulkers charters out kamsarmax Vessel to be employed for a duration of five to seven months Singapore container throughput up 7% in November City state on track to exceed 2015 full-year figures Minsheng Leasing to base overseas shipping business in Singapore Chinese lessor looking to specialise operations A merry Christmas for Eagle Bulk after successful fundraising $100m fundraiser from Eagle Bulk Shipping proves capital is available at the right price and for the right reason US December box imports likely up 3.2% year on year Department stores bringing in final haul of merchandise to meet holiday season demand

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Battle for US trades is on after THE Alliance gets regulatory OK Charleston exploring alliance with another Southeast port November US import surge bodes well for retail sales, restocking Hanjin creditors push for payment as liquidation looms $1B investment aids Florida ports in grabbing Asia import share Government reform gives major Indian ports pricing flexibility Restructuring OK gives hope to ailing Santos port terminal Corps proposes 50-foot channel for lower Mississippi Same-day logistics provider USPack builds US network Major Indian ports improve productivity, data shows Malacca Strait port development heating up APMT sells UK trucking unit to US railroad

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Drop in profit hits Economou's Ocean Rig New York-listed drilling unit owner misses earnings estimates as it reveals talks for drillship contract cancellation. BBC launches New Zealand-Thailand run Breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist says the new monthly route is a response to increased demand. Excelerate reaffirms 2018 startup for FSRU US regasification vessel owner says it is on track to for Moheshkhali Floating LNG off Bangladesh. Offshore vessel shares lead marine stock dip GulfMark Offshore and Tidewater declining by more than 10%; Aegean Marine also plunging. Brokers question H-Line VLCC hype Rumours linking Korean owner to Gener8 resales are off the mark, with TRF talk also in doubt. Rosjo joins big guns at M&M Bank Norwegian investor to become a shareholder in Maritime & Merchant Bank which is expected to launch soon. Ecovix yard lays off 3,200 workers Estaleiro Rio Grande hit by loss of contract for three FPSO hulls from Petrobras. Aegean Marine goes for more in bond offer Peter Georgiopoulos-led bunkers supplier pursuing cash pile of nearly $173m in sale to institutional investors. Farstad lays up anchor-handler Far Scorpion has been stacked in Alesund, broker says. NYK, Kepco team on LNGC ownership Japanese owner and power company agree to jointly control Kawasaki newbuilding for US trade. Germany to get first LNG terminal Brunsbuttel of Stadt set to host Hamburg LNG facility. Twin upgrades for Maersk as stock ticks up Danish owner sees shares climb for a second day, aided by fresh buy ratings from two top banks. Panama Canal: tourist hotspot? Frommer names expanded waterway as one of the best places to visit in 2017. Maersk Supply offloads two more ships Danish offshore vessel owner now halfway through divestment project with the sale of AHTS duo. Siem Offshore ditches delayed PSV Kristian Siem company axes number three in its series of supply ship newbuildings at Remontowa. Iran plots nuclear power for ships Government tells scientists to develop new propulsion system as a response to US sanctions. Chevron cancels $1.85bn FPSO at Hyundai Heavy US oil major tears up contract for North Sea production unit ordered in 2013. Ezra opposes Perisai's $43m put option Singaporean offshore owner is in discussions to resolve matters with Kuala Lumpur-based company. Rickmers finds new customer in Samudera German group appointed technical manager of two supramaxes owned by Indonesian company. Maersk wins 12-month PSV charter Sister oil outfit books Danish owner's veteran supply ship with options. Hope dims for Flinter rebirth Administrator says banks unhappy with potential auction prices of Dutch owner's vessels. Hindustan Shipyard in the black Indian shipbuilder hits production record in current financial year. POSH/Makamin charter row escalates Saudi operator wants damages awarded against Singapore owner in charter dispute. Korea Line to launch transpacific services South Korean shipowner wastes little after acquiring Hanjin assets to launch new routes. Epic Gas completes Merkur Market move Shares in Singapore-based LPG vessel owner to start trading on new exchange from Thursday. Coal demand growth to stall as appetite wanes IEA says reduced appetite in China and US and growth of renewables to be main drivers of decline. Bangladeshi worker killed at scrap facility Latest incident takes death toll at Chittagong demo yards to 19 so far in 2016, says watchdog.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Maersk says price war may be winding down The price war in container shipping may be winding down, according to Maersk Line. Speaking to investors during A.P. Moller - Maersk's Cap... Commentary: E-commerce in the global supply chain The growth of e-commerce over the past ten years has been nothing less than phenomenal. E-commerce is now dominating consumer sales here i... EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement The European Union has signed a first-ever bilateral trade agreement with Cuba, according to a statement from the EU delegation to Cuba. T... FedEx CEO: Trump should reform, not reject trade agreements FedEx Express Chairman and CEOFred Smith said President-elect Donald Trump should seek changes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (...

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DECEMBER 14, 2016
Mexico eyes USWC gasoline cargoes again as differentials plunge Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed inventory up 48,000 barrels week on week to 29.24 million barrels for the week ended December 9 US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at highest since July Stocks have increased in two consecutive weeks for the first time since September. First crude lifting scheduled from Libyan Es Sider since Dec 2014: sources According to Platts trade flow software cFlow, the last tanker previously to call at Es Sider was the Seadelta in early December 2014. Oil futures weaken as US output increases, dollar strengthens Another headwind for oil prices -- US dollar strength -- was visible Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced its second interest hike since 2006. East-West arb flips NWE HSFO barge structure into backwardation The latest Platts assessment for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges over the front-month swap was 25 cents/mt Tuesday, up 75 cents/mt on the day. Houston Ship Channel resumes two-way traffic: dispatcher Ship maintenance costs could rise on greater distillate use: WSS Systematic treatment of fuel can mitigate these effects, Gupta said. PRESS RELEASE: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021 External: Wired Bunkering Saudi Aramco expects more Asian term customers to see crude supply cuts in Feb: source "Saudi Arabia is committed to the [OPEC] cut -- we started [cutting] in January and the cut is global," the source said, noting that Asia was to see almost a third of the country's total OPEC related cuts. FUTURES 2: Oil falls as supply surplus expected despite OPEC deal FUTURES: Crude slips after surprise US crude stock build

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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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