BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2016

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A-E rate off 4.7pc to US$606/TEU, falls 0.5pc to Med, off 5.2pc to USWC CMA CGM to hike Asia-Med rate US$450/TEU twice, June 1, June 15 MOL to increase Asia-Mexico/WCSA freight rate US$500/TEU from June 1 European Parliament votes 546-28 to deny China market economy status China's export market for goods remained lacklustre in April Hapag-Lloyd Q1 profit down 56pc to US$123 million as sales fall 16pc Singpost profit soars 57.9pc to US$181.4 million as revenue rises 25.2pc Getting tough over weight at the gate may divert cargo, says exporter Port of Virginia drops hard line on container weight VGM at gate DHL Global Forwarding out of the woods and on track for big profit: Appel Diversified Port Holdings buys up Liberty Terminals at Savannah US National Retail Federation calls on Congress to enact trade pact YTO Express Airlines plans to deploy 3 freighters to fly beyond mainland Heathrow, Gatwick pull out stops to win PM over on new runway ACI reports Q1 European air cargo volumes increased 2.1pc AF-KLM Cargo flies 0.9pc more revenue tonne-kilometres in April

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MAY 16, 2016
Chemical tanker shipping freight rates seen remaining firm DB Management Board to develop implementation plan for third-party minority holding in DB Schenker & DB Arriva DP World Yarimca, Turkey's newest port, inaugurated First vessels to be soon recycled in Alang under new Maersk Group recycling initiative FSM moves to Liverpool2 Goal-based verification heralds new era for ship construction rules Hapag-Lloyd reports operating profit in Q1 2016 Inland waterways a key area of focus Iranian tankers likely to be back in Europe soon MANSA Sports & Cultural Committee organises successful eye camp Statement by Elektrans Shipping on the recent lifting of UN sanctions on its vessel Transworld Group of Companies acquires largest vessel yet Wan Hai Lines redeploys transpacific service to meet market demand ZIM named 'Carrier of the Year' by producers of Corona beer Tea exports to Pakistan see major spike PSA International launches PSA unboXed, its new corporate venture capital arm Railway Board's new Mobility Directorate to identify path for timetabled freight trains

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New rail facility in Florida Leman publishes annual report Far better market chances from 2020 Complex Caspian project for BWS Switching from main line to siding Fleet utilisation rate slipping slightly HHLA: earnings up, volumes down Icelandair adds biggest aircraft to fleet Giant telescopic crane for windfarm services Digital remote diagnosis prevents HGV breakdowns Rickmers to counter the market slowdown Tunisair connects with Prague Marine consultancy fills newly created position LS Cargo expands to China

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MAY 16, 2016
Konecranes, Terex nix "merger of equals" deal Declining volumes, low freight rates hit RCL If profitability were the price of admission, THE Alliance would have one member Hanjin Shipping and HMM see Q1 losses Braemar seeks growth opportunities with GBP30 million war chest Vard in second expedition cruise ship contract as new strategy bears fruit OSVs charter rates may have bottomed, says bank Polaris Shipping issues USD25.5 million in bonds Low asset prices prompt H-Line Shipping to modernise fleet India sets up body to support private investment in ports and maritime sector Day rates below operating costs drag down Thoresen Thai's Q1 profit Shanghai shipping insurance companies post premium income drop of 9.27% in 1Q16 Vallianz secures OSV contract worth USD210 million

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MAY 16, 2016
Fears for supply chains as Asian shippers seem unprepared for container weight deadline Appeal for more data as cargo crime in EMEA region rises 115% year-on-year New container line alliance may find it has 'too many cooks in its kitchen', suggests Drewry FedEx nears complete acquisition of TNT as staff mourn cultural change Neutral Air Partner aims to revive specialisation and expertise in the air freight sector Job losses to follow as South Korean shipbuilding industry slumps

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MAY 16, 2016
More operators using oil condition monitoring service LCS 8 completes acceptance trials IMO's MEPC endorses IACS structural rules Reefer successfully converted from R22 to R407F

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MAY 16, 2016
Port of Olympia earns honor for stormwater treatment facility BTS releases latest data on North American Rail Network NYK vessel provides assistance to lost Ecuadorian fishermen Maersk Line container vessel collides with German box ship BNSF Operations VP announces plans to retire

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MAY 16, 2016
Weak charter market is hurting Japanese yards Regional banks in Japan are reluctant to offer newbuilding finance to domestic shipowners Cargill supreme court decision highlights need for specifics in off-hire provisions Winning QC details the lessons to be learned from last week's ruling in NYK v Cargill Results round-up More red ink than black in Monday's maritime financial reports OW Bunker: live with the judgment, says winning lawyer Not what owners wanted, but that's business, maintains James Partridge of Allen & Overy Handies stabilising Fairly active market reported in southeast Asia while demolitions continue Pick-up in post-panamax tonnage sparks optimism in charter market However, rates across all sectors continue sideways movement Hutchison's Thamesport hunting for liner customers Switch to multi-purpose terminal does not mean the end for London port's box business Volatility spurring longer-term charters and new FFA interest, says Braemar Chief executive James Kidwell explains benefits of volatility as broker arranges £30m business development facility Avic International Maritime swings to first-quarter net profit Group will continue with its strategy to trim costs and focus more on higher margin businesses Hanjin Shipping incurs first-quarter net loss South Korean carrier says freight rates are slowly recovering in the second quarter Swiber sees first-quarter net loss on higher income tax expense However, revenue is boosted by more contracts being signed and ongoing projects in South Asia Tankers push up Braemar profit Shipbroking division revenues hit £70m on stronger tanker freight market Thailand-based RCL slips to loss in first quarter Asia-centric carrier's total liftings fall 4% year on year in first quarter Aframax leaves Okinawa port with Saudi spot oil cargo for China Move signifies intent to capture more market share from rivals in a very competitive oil market Investment banker urges Japan lenders to expand ship financing overseas Current shipping trough offers great opportunity for counter-cyclical approach Thoresen Shipping logs wider first-quarter losses Dry bulk player sees losses increase amid persistently weak dry bulk rates Vallianz wins chartering contracts of up to $210m in Middle East Group is to charter out 13 OSVs for up to seven years Boustead Heavy Industries swings to first-quarter net loss on tepid business conditions Group discontinued operations in chartering segment Singapore port handles 3.9% fewer containers in April Singapore port's April year-on-year box throughput decline is the smallest drop in 13 months Port of Long Beach April container throughput slumps Slowing economic growth and tepid US consumer spending weigh on April results Outdated Handysize Index frustrates market Relevancy and accuracy being questioned by some

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MAY 16, 2016
Shippers see capacity tighten in warehousing, not trucking El Faro crew seemed unconcerned by hurricane, pilot says Losses mount at Hanjin, HMM New department to direct India port, maritime investment Rickmers Group revenue, earnings slump - worse to come Strong balance sheets needed if new alliance is to take on 2M and Ocean India issues final SOLAS guidelines Bite of US SOLAS enforcement uncertain Prepare for SOLAS container weight bumps, attorney warns APM Terminals to provide container weighing services in Rotterdam

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MAY 16, 2016
Stifel trims TEN numbers but stays bullish Market still healthy though fleet movements see ships pull in less cash than expected. Baltic differs with ESMA on "inside" info Exchange plans to reply to regulators seeking input on market abuse. Thai RCL reports larger loss to start 2016 Regional feeder operator reports loss for first quarter. RCL sees larger loss to start 2016 Regional feeder operator reports loss for first quarter. Nigeria woes push suezmaxes to 2016 low Average daily rate falls 10% in a day as production problems in West Africa hurt market. Pilot saw 'nothing unusual' on El Faro One of two pilots to guide TOTE Maritime ro-ro in final departure from Jacksonville says ship was well-maintained. Elektrans aframax taken off UN blacklist Indian tanker free to trade again after row over disputed Libyan cargo. Eximbank says Korean yard slump to last into 2017 Korean lender reveals domestic builders won only 7% of global orders in first quarter. Foremost capesize deal shows price rise Brokers point to improving asset values shown via capesize transaction. Bulker asset price bottom has passed Navios and Braemar chief executives say values hit trough along with rates in early 2016. Lifeboat found 125 miles from grounded Tamaya 1 Mystery of abandoned tanker deepens in Liberia. NITC charters out more tankers to oil firms Shell, BP and Total in negotiations to lease additional ships from Iranian owner, local report says. Capesize sinks after breaking in two Greek bulker goes down with coal cargo months after getting stuck off Madagascar. Have asset value falls changed plan for TIL? Teekay may have had a rethink on strategy of Oslo-listed spin-off, analyst says. HMM posts $234m loss in first quarter Cash-strapped owner reports deeper red as crucial negotiations with charterers go on. Kidwell: Consolidation story not over More broking mergers to come, says Braemar chief newly endowed with HSBC facility. Attica Group and Anek Lines look west Greek ferry companies set to deploy two ships in Morocco through partnership with domestic banks. Fesco takes loan to buy bonds Russian shipowner taps lender for cash to meet tender obligations. Hanjin loses $221m in three months Restructuring Korean owner hit by falling rates and over-supplied market in Q1. First FLNG unit heads out Petronas's PFLNG Satu leaves Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering under tow. Ostensjo reflagging; axing 40 crew Norwegian owner cutting costs by moving vessels from Norwegian register. Braemar targets acquisitions as profit jumps UK shipbroker taps HSBC for $43m as it eyes expansion opportunities following strong year for tanker desk. Atlantic Navigation seals $236m 10-ship charter Singapore-listed owner ordering seven new vessels as part of offshore contract in Middle East. Mixed numbers for California container terminals Long Beach sees volumes decline by over 22%, while Los Angeles reports modest growth. Fire damaged Maersk boxship finally makes port Danish shipowner's Safmarine Meru reaches China's Port of Ningbo after 78 mile tow. Swiber Holdings slips to minor loss in Q1 Singapore-listed would have been in profit if not for a substantial tax bill in first quarter. ExxonMobil chops Seadrill Partners drillship charter John Fredriksen-backed drilling MLP sees $627,500 per day charter terminated by US oil major.

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MAY 16, 2016
North American freight market remains below 2015 levels Roadrunner expands LTL network Report: DSV dumps British pound in anticipation of Brexit vote Software companies awarded $250,000 for project fighting supply chain slavery Commentary: Loss-making containerships really want to try flying Senate unanimously passes rail RESPONSE Act Hanjin reports weak Q1 results COSCO expands overseas terminal interests with stake in Euromax Rotterdam UP, Katoen Natie to provide 'Dallas to Dock' service

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MAY 16, 2016
HSFO Rotterdam barges at 13-week low against front-month swap Singapore May ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term inked at around minus $5/mt Not many term deals concluded in May. SINGAPORE DATA: Apr vessel arrivals for bunkering rise 7.59% on year to 3,641 Bunker fuel sales rose 12.1% year on year to 4.11 million mt in April, but down 1% on month. UAE port operator DP World opens first terminal in Turkey New terminal can handle up to 1.3 million containers.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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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