BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 21, 2016

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New Ocean Alliance deal made with CMA CGM, Cosco, Evergreen and OOCL Maersk hikes A-E rate May 1 US$550/TEU, then $1,050/TEU to WCSA APL, PIL upsize vessels on Far East-Red Sea loop to 8,500 TEU New York Shipping Association cuts per box rate from US$94 to $89 High level of ship demolition continues despite low scrap prices Dual fuel engines allow 14,000-TEUer to rival 20,000-TEUer on economy US port of Boston to dredge harbour channels, container terminals for mega ships Hamburg cites Drewry to say it beats rivals for south German imports IMO seeks 5 groups to host maritime hubs globally, to cut emissions New Zealand up in arms over plans to house ex-cons in containers NYK Line says no loading without VGM or 'risk insurance issues' Amazon now mulls purchase Frankfurt-Hahn airport, says report Saudia will soon add bellyhold capacity to Munich, Maldives and Ankara Lawyers weigh in: When does one operate in a market 'in Australia'? Canada's KF Cargo flies freighters from Miami to Bogata, Caracas, Lima

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APRIL 20, 2016
A leading banker elaborates on maritime sector financing AMTOI participates in Maritime India Summit 2016 CMA CGM, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen Line & Orient Overseas Container Line to establish 'OCEAN Alliance' ICS representing shipowner interests at critical IMO MEPC meeting MANSA organises 15th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament Maritime India Summit 2016 attracts proposed investment of INR 35,000 cr. in Gujarat Maritime sector to contribute 3-4 pc to GDP Milaha wins feedering contract extension with Muntajat Essar Ports handles record 6.25 mt cargo in March 2016 Maheshwari Handling Agency facilitates record discharge of coal at Kandla Port Ministry aims at 2.5 times increase in award & construction of National Highways in 2016-17 Fieo seeks expeditious govt support to reverse declining trend in exports Next batch of Export Import Workshop from May 21

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Work on South Africa's new coal line goes ahead France: more roadside checks and hefty fines Keep reefers cool with compressor exchange scheme Can short-haul rail services speed up supply chain? Garuda signs for 14 A330-900neos Ontario's truckers appoint new president NSR - who uses it - who wants to go? Expanding portfolio for heavy trucks and trailers Korean Air resumes Russian summer services New route to Central France Rieck sets up shop in China Fab four form pact Zoe's e-power cuts costs

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APRIL 20, 2016
Rio, BHP to cut iron ore shipments Singapore addresses cyber risks in shipping Braemar eyes dry bulk recovery in 2018 Criminalisation mitigation briefing for maritime rescuers published Breakbulk and logistics drag down BLG profits Shipping lines must settle restructuring quickly, says South Korean finance minister Hamburg-Sud revenue soars on Chile acquisition, East/West debut Mega-ships hurt supply chains, says global shipper Hanjin moves to ease charterhire renegotiation fears Korean shipbuilder SPP and Iran's IRISL in talks MR tanker talks Ocean Alliance will enable carrier quartet to offer more than 40 loops, says CMA CGM BW LPG in USD221 million newbuilding financing deal Hong Kong issues container weighing guidelines China Shipping Development profit surges Bright spots remain despite new norm of heavily reduced demand, says Maersk Asia boss Four top carriers to form new container alliance Smart shipping for long-term value European export groups want standard SOLAS box scheme

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APRIL 20, 2016
New challenges for mega groups as Ocean Alliance prepares for launch Alibaba: 'Air cargo industry must step up its game to keep pace with e-commerce growth' Good news for carriers at last: Asia-Europe freight rates will rise as retailers re-stock, says Maersk Brussels launches air cargo community group, as airports lead the way in promoting freight Relief for Indian cargo carriers in 'overcharging' case California clothing manufacturers flee minimum wage hike

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APRIL 20, 2016
Singapore controls high value fleet Study: SECA a success story for Europe Four container giants agree new alliance Transocean delays deliveries of two drillships JonRie introduces new Container Master winch series Milaha takes delivery of Qatar's largest lift boat DOF Subsea books contracts worth $61.4 million FTA awards $59 million in passenger ferry grants Shipbuilders Council announces safety award winners

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APRIL 20, 2016
Drewry report sees gains in box service reliability Port of Olympia cancels annual chowder event Crowley presents scholarships to three Texas A&M students The Northwest Seaport Alliance releases March cargo numbers Sailors' Society promotes Welch to deputy chief executive officer

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APRIL 20, 2016
Aronnax: On technology transfer and co-operation The IMO's proposals to create five maritime technology co-operation centres relies on host institutions wanting them NITL and AgTC on opposite sides of box weights debate US shipper groups divided on pros and cons of new maritime safety rules Weigh to go: DP World unveils VGM solutions for British terminals Terminal operator will install yard equipment with container weighing capabilities Panamax index climbs to six-month high Strong North Atlantic market keeps rates buoyant but gains may be tapering off Tanker Investments moves to own 21% of own shares But questions arise over when it will execute plan to sell its assets Viking Supply Ships shuts Canada office Offshore crisis continues to bite, forcing closures and lay-ups, with Viking the latest victim Colombo International Container Terminals seeks 10% volume growth in 2016 Sri Lanka's CICT sets sight on relay cargo for growth K+N maintains strong profits in 2016 Freight forwarder reports 10.5% earnings increase for the first three months of this year and above-market growth in its ocean freight business Demerger of Hyundai Glovis stake from Wilh. Wilhelmsen approved Board backs transfer of shares to a new entity that will be listed on the Oslo exchange Hamburg Süd reports 17% jump in turnover Entry to east-west trades and Chilean acquisition boost German carrier BW LPG lands $221m loan for newbuildings Funds will finance four of its VLGC vessels being built at Hyundai Heavy Industries Hanjin Shipping to face conditional restructuring led by KDB Shipping line could encounter difficulties in renegotiating charter rates Sweeping changes for box trades as Ocean Alliance unveiled Update: Container shipping's new order taking shape as four global carriers team up in landmark vessel-sharing partnership Low freight rates challenge carriers' ability to survive Maersk's Robbert van Trooijen says industry trapped in vicious circle of slow growth and overcapacity APL's Los Angeles facility to handle CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin French line tests out third southern California terminal ahead of regular Pacific deployment of 18,000 teu ships Hajioannou optimistic about Safe Bulkers' prospects Loan amendments to save $40m over three-year period as company focuses on further cost cutting, chief executive tells Lloyd's List New shipping alliance would contest 2M lead Alliance announcement expected today between China Cosco, CMA CGM, Evergreen Line and Orient Overseas Container Lines

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APRIL 20, 2016
Knight Transportation: US truck capacity starting to shrink ILA official at Virginia port resigns after audit finds wrongdoing CP: Class I consolidation will happen and drive intermodal growth Charleston container volume growth shifts to lower gear Charleston pursues second inland port after Greer success US Congress urged to seek container weight clarity to avoid port congestion CMA CGM delays regular mega-ship deployments to West Coast Maersk exec: Growth can be found if you know where to look European shippers, ports, forwarders, terminals urge uniform SOLAS implementation Government reforms pave way for India road works Hamburg-Sud revenue up double digits in 2015 Rotterdam box traffic shrinks in first quarter Mega-ships yet to deliver promised benefits to shippers Container shipping's new Ocean Alliance is born Hong Kong spells out container weighing requirements

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APRIL 20, 2016
Tankers add to profit at Kinder Morgan US terminals operator says fleet of Jones Act vessels 'contributed significantly' to growth. Costamare posts strong first quarter profit Greek owner's results ahead of expectations on Wall Street. Court upholds power to halt suits against P&I UK appellate judges unanimously decline to overturn order blocking Yusuf Cepnioglu charterer's lawsuit in Turkey. Dutch ship central to Med mass rescue Van Weelde Shipping bulker understood to have helped save over 40 migrants after incident that killed hundreds. Maran tie-up boosts Nakilat Q1 profit Owner of world's largest LNG fleet sees income rise thanks to joint venture. Sources: No second capesize for Cheng Chatter linking Shinyo International to second acquisition off the mark. DVB explains stance held by banks Executive discusses why more foreclosures have not taken place. UBS: Volume is key for cruise move to China Even if pricing doesn't improve, this market is about adding berths, analyst says. Odfjell shares pop after Pareto initiation Norwegian finance house says owner will end run of losses in 2016. US West Coast LNG projects grind to halt Panama Canal opening and Pacific Basin surpluses weighed on projects. China's CSSC yard group forms new cruise venture SWS, GSI and SDARI combining to develop domestic cruiseship sector. HSH Nordbank sells out $567m bond German lender's over-subscribed issue snapped up within hours. Viking Supply closes Canadian office Offshore support vessel owner shuts down single-man facility in St John's, Newfoundland. Stricken Modern Express is unloaded First cargo taken off Cido car carrier that developed list in the Atlantic in January. Anchor-handler rates jump again North Sea spot earnings now at highest level since December spike as tonnage tightens. NABU: SECA is a 'European success' German institute finds that stricter sulphur regulation has improved air quality in the North and Baltic Seas. Veteran US ferries get retrofitting cash Federal grant worth $6m will help reduce emissions from Cape May-Lewes ships. Hamburg Sud hit by 16% rate fall in 2015 But German container line pushes up annual revenue thanks to CCNI takeover. Seacat clinches new deal with DONG Energy UK offshore vessel operator pens two-year contract for four ships to be deployed at Race Bank. TIL spends $10m to buy back shares Oslo-listed tanker owner accelerates its stock repurchasing scheme and increases its total holding. Dof Subsea snares $60m of contracts Norwegian owner secures use of the fleet with slew of new jobs all over the world. Olympic wins work for laid-up AHTS Norwegian owner's Octopus coming out of cold storage for 12-month job in the North Sea. Asian giants pen new alliance with CMA CGM CoscoCS, Evergreen Line and Orient Overseas Container Line team with French titan in "Ocean Alliance" BW LPG locks in $221m newbuild loan VLGC market leader secures competitive financing as it takes in the last of its new ships from HHI. First Steamship turns to red in 2015 Taiwanese bulker owner hit by falling revenue and higher non-operating costs last year. HHI lost $523m on delayed orders Scale of problems suffered by Korean yard in 2015 revealed. Dae Sun targets coastal ferries in slump Korean shipbuilder diversifying to ride out the downturn. Multiple failures led to engine room fire Australian accident report finds fault with ship's Halon and ventilation closing mechanisms. Creditors: Hanjin must cut charter fees Lenders say restructuring process hinges on reduction in operating costs. Mutiple failures lead to engine room fire Australian accident report finds fault with ship's Halon and ventilation closing mechanisms. Hanjin Shipping exposure across the board Danaos Corp has largest exposure to any default at South Korean owner, says Deutsche Bank. Transocean pushes back Sembcorp Marine rigs again US-listed drilling rig giant will now have delayed Jurong newbuildings by almost three years.

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APRIL 20, 2016
Analyst calls reasons behind freight malaise a 'mosaic' Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo New York cargo assessment reduced Panama Canal taking reservations for neopanamax ships U.S., Mexican customs brokers sign partnership agreement

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APRIL 20, 2016
US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks rise on jump in production, imports The build ended two weeks of withdrawals. Singapore court orders Gulf Petrochem to pay G-Fuel $2 mil for 380 CST cargo Dispute arose from Gulf's sleeving agreement with third party. Callao, Peru high sulfur bunker fuel jumps to highest level since Feb 24 Due to higher offers from suppliers.

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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:

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Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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DATABASE

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		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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