BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 23, 2016

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CMA CGM, Evergreen to offer Japan-USWC loop with APL taking slots Savannah volume up 8.1pc to 307,035 TEU in February beating expectations Verified Gross Mass rule to increase costs of LA-Shanghai box 14pc INTTRA helps create verified gross mass number to get boxes aboard Dutch port authorities to appeal against European Commission tax demand Hamburg Sud North America will call at Port of Oakland Outer Harbour Gothenburg to expand port with new 220,000-square metre terminal SSA Marine's terminal in Seattle welcomes first 18,000-TEU ship Russia's NCSP Group cargo increases 2.3pc to 23.8 million tonnes CMA CGM launches WEMED service dedicated to intra-Mediterranean trades MSC to add Port of Hazira to Middle East-India / South Africa loop Oz regulators win appeal against Air NZ, Garuda in price-fixing case Cargo dirigibles can access remote areas, rival fixed-wing freighters Heathrow to set up WebPortal to get trucks off road and cut emissions Assembly of first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner gets underway

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MARCH 22, 2016
IRISL & CMA CGM in cooperation agreement Ministry of Shipping, Invest India & DP World announce 'DP World Prize - Make in India' contest for start-ups in maritime & associated sectors New report shines light on vessel claims Rationale behind Dangerous Goods Packing Instructions SARJAK wins 'NVOCC OF THE YEAR (EXIM - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT - PROJECTS)' award at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016 in New Delhi Bulk drug exports seen looking up APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes first double-stack train from new Kathuwas Multi Modal Logistics Park New Mangalore Port handles new cargo Global transport leaders sign historic declaration at Buckingham Palace on shutting down illegal wildlife trafficking routes New ICD in Butibori commences operations Pulses imports slightly up this fiscal Safeguard duties on some steel imports recommended till 2018

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Level pegging GWR enhancing freight services in Colorado More railfreight in Poland Lower Saxony ports welcome new transport plan Hoyer supplying more than 200 service stations Pact with Progress to cut expenditure Two appointments to reinforce XPO board MOL offering free transport to Sapesi-Japan again Direct mail connection between USA and Cuba Scrum - new to many forwarders Fleet aims to drive 1.6 billion km with alternative fuel Raya Airways receives biggest freighter to date Royal Brunei Airlines names new no. 1 Asciano and Qube make peace not war GDP compliance made easy

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MARCH 22, 2016
CMES signs 27-year deal with Vale Top China ports see February throughput fall, volumes at Hong Kong and Shenzhen drop in double-digits Songa Offshore counter-claims against shipbuilder DSME Panama Canal to restrict draught as drought lowers water levels Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha submits rehabilitation plan Japanese bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has submitted its rehabilitation plan to the Tokyo District Court. Since 9 March, when the company announced it had secured investments from the local shipping community, Daiichi Chuo said it has secured additional funding and could... KDB and four other South Korean policy banks to establish ULCS fund The Korea Development Bank and four other South Korean policy lenders plan to establish a USD1.2 billion fund to assist struggling South Korean shipowners to acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCS). The quintet - KDB, its subsidiary KDB Capital Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM),... Asia's largest crude oil terminal officially completed in Ningbo, China Asia's largest crude oil terminal in Ningbo, China, with an annual capacity of 18 million tonnes of crude oil, has passed its official completion review. Located in Daxie port area of Ningbo-Zhoushan port, the berth is 490 m... POSH sues Makamin Offshore over late payment Singapore-listed offshore services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has sued Saudi Arabia's Makamin Offshore over late payment of USD6.6 million for the charter of three offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The legal action was initiated by POSH wholly owned subsidiary POSH Semco for... Some relief for bulkers after dry January for orders Dry bulk vessels made up the largest share of ships delivered into service in January. While this is bad news for a struggling sector plagued by overcapacity, IHS Maritime and Trade data shows scrapping for dry bulk vessels has been high and new orders of bulk vessels have been all... Executives cite bottom, analysts cite bottom duration It was déjà vu at the Capital Link conference in New York on 21 March as executives argued that dry bulk is now so depressed that there is nowhere to go but up - the same argument... Australian food exports to China could top ore and coal, bank study finds Fruit, food, meat, and grain could replace iron ore and coal as Australia's main exports to China within the next two decades as food shipments grow exponentially while demand for bulk commodities drops off, according to...

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MARCH 22, 2016
Amazon seeks court injunction to stop former supply chain executive Arthur Valdez from joining Target 'Give us more and you'll get more', say forwarders in response to shippers' call for better air freight Hanjin looks to faster transits and niche services to boost its bottom line Amazon poised to acquire 9.99% of air cargo partner ATSG DB Schenker to list in 2018 as struggling parent Deutsche Bahn eyes cash proceeds Maersk predicts gloomy 2016 container trade prospects for South Africa Liner shipping - a tragedy of the commons? Lloyd's List's Tom Leander has passed away

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MARCH 22, 2016
Shipping losses decline slightly Flame retardant insulant cuts risk of LPG tanker yard fires

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MARCH 22, 2016
Panama Canal Authority eyes new draft restrictions General Dynamics NASSCO receives new Navy contract AAPA plans celebration of Western Hemisphere ports Diana Shipping sees decrease in purchase price of vessels Inchcape Shipping Services opening Veracruz, Mexico office

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MARCH 22, 2016
Minoan results surge after cost reductions Grimaldi's Greek affiliate confirms Hellenic Seaways stake has grown to over 44% Pre-Easter push sends supramax rates to year-to-date highs Owners still have upper hand as ECSA trades lead rally Diana Shipping scores 100% finance for panamax duo Third of panamax trio being acquired from chief executive's family remains subject to lending Highstar seeks new outside investors for Ports America Capital infusion would help stevedore and terminal operator expand in the US, where ports are in urgent need of equipment and infrastructure upgrades Suezmax and aframax rates choppy as March rally slows Market participants adjust to spring refinery maintenance and easing supply disruption Ocean carriers lay down law on VGM AgTC hits back at 'inflexible' options Topaz results marred by impairments and restructuring costs Weak Middle East and Africa performances drag down stronger core operations in the Caspian region Kanfer Shipping and Swedegas hatch plan for LNG mini-hub Kanfer is conducting a preliminary study on the LNG project DFDS opens new Dunkirk terminal Ship loading times cut for ro-ro services across the English Channel China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group changes name and establishes joint venture Joint venture to provide energy-related services in Jiangxi province Chang son exits Evergreen board New director replaces late founder Chang Yung-fa at Evergreen Marine Carnival to start US-Cuba cruises Group has secured berthing approval to initially call at Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba PACC Offshore takes legal action against Makamin Offshore POSH looking to recover approximately $6.6m from Makamin

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MARCH 22, 2016
Container traffic at Kobe, Japan, hits 21-year high Uncertainty surrounds strike at Brazil's leading port of Santos New Orleans eyes shipyard site for breakbulk terminal US truck tonnage shoots up 7.2 percent as winter fades Brussels at standstill after terror attacks US group wins bid for deep-sea port in Georgia DHL to invest in automated Paris airport sorting center APMT Pipavav adds Concor double-stack train service India's JNPT extends rail incentive program to ease congestion Deutsche Bahn blames freight for first loss in 12 years China port volumes sluggish amid poor trade, manufacturing data Panama Canal to set draft restrictions

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MARCH 22, 2016
Banks' wariness of could get even worse Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years. Seaborne ethane to Brazil to begin in 2017 Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane Banks growing more wary of ship finance Alternative lenders say bank lending will be harder to come by in coming years. Official gives glimpse of maritime strategy Deputy maritime administrator reveals goals of long-awaited effort but full details still caught up in bureaucratic review. Seaborne ethane to Brazil begins 2017 Chemical firm announces deal to import US-sourced ethane Franklin back again for Clarksons shares Investor mopped up more stock in the giant shipbroker as ex-Platou investors sold down. Goodgal plays grim reaper at CMA Bearish finance man makes analyst's forecast of sub-$10,000 day rates into 2018 look like rosy assessment of dry bulk's future. UK stretches P&O research ship deal Environmental science agency adds another two years to contract for Cefas Endeavour. TUI signs fifth casino deal with Century A newbuilding owned by the company's UK brand Thomson Cruises will feature a casino onboard. DHT chief executives net bigger bonuses after profit spike Payments to co-chief execs rises as owner reaps rewards of previous expansion moves. End-of-term problem for PSVs Broker Westshore says no light at end of tunnel for supply ships, with more layups likely as units come off charters. Benchmarking not right for tanker owners Denis Petropoulos tells the CMA conference that companies need to gauge suppliers instead of peers. Diana funds two of three panamaxes Simeon Palios-led owner nets loan from ABN Amro for two bulkers bought from chief executive's daughters. Japanese bulker 'hits object' in US Damage to Santoku Senpaku ship to be assessed after incident in Columbia River. Belgian ports operate as normal after attacks Maritime trade unaffected following deadly blasts in Brussels but port controls intensify. UBS cuts Dorian amid revised rates view Analyst also lowers target price and redraws asset value guidance. Topaz's 2015 profit plunges 63% Offshore support vessel owner reports lower earnings due to weaker demand in certain areas. Minister: HMM, Hanjin must stay separate Kim Young-suk reiterates case for not merging Korea's big two shipowners. Cargoship lists after grounding Crew stops leak as Berge Rederi vessel breached in the bow off Sumarsoyna. Scorpio and private equity lead US sales New York-listed companies and Oaktree prominent as US asset sales outweigh second hand spending, report says. Viking Supply tries for bond standstill Meeting convened with investors to buy owner more time to restructure in offshore downturn. Precious continues fleet renewal Thai shipowner offloads 1995-built handysize bulker, its third such sale in the last four months. Yantar Shipyard wins research ship order Russian plant to build state vessel for delivery in 2019. MPC Capital sells out $14m share issue German boxship asset manager places new stock to finance growth. Cuba clears debut Carnival cruise Giant owner wins approval to run its Adonia to Caribbean island from 1 May. Gothenburg to expand crude storage capabilities Strategic location between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea said to be generating demand. Tanker opportunities in the capital dearth Heidmar's Ognibene says lack of capital could put pressure on time-charter rates for newbuilding. Stevensen spots 'fantastic money' in S&P. Wilson Sons ends 2015 in the black despite tough markets Brazilian port and maritime logistics company helped by robust performance at towage arm. Tanker chiefs see ongoing strength in crude market Low prices have been the best thing to happen to tankers, panel says.

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MARCH 22, 2016
UPS: Some ocean carriers concluding negotiations early this year CKYHE Alliance to launch new transpacific loop Inchcape opens office in Veracruz St. Lawrence Seaway commences 2016 shipping season Miami man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. Ex-Im Bank CEVA strengthens partnership with Ford UPS Next Day Air Early service adds 12,680 zip codes FedEx rebrands global e-commerce solutions as FedEx CrossBorder Drought in Panama impacts canal operations AgTC 'puzzled' by OCEMA VGM submission recommendations Ocean carrier group proposes best practices for VGM submission Stevedores strike at Santos port UP boosts train speed on Las Vegas-area rail line MacroPoint vows to fight on in patent dispute Commentary: T-minus 100 days until VGM

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MARCH 22, 2016
RUSSIA DATA: Feb fuel oil exports fall 44.6% on year to 2.733 mil mt The trend is expected to reverse in March as netbacks and domestic prices started climbing, denting the attractiveness of fuel oil over gas. Disruption to bunkering operations at Novorossiisk continues But bad weather set to end at weekend. Chennai gets permission to sell bunker fuel to outer anchorage vessels Move seen to boost Chennai's competitiveness. US Gulf Coast MGO bunker prices rise to highest in over two months But market still over-supplied and demand low.

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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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