BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 23, 2016

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A-E rate falls 13pc to US$527/TEU, off 13pc to Med, off 8pc to USWC OOCL lays down VGM law on what it will take to get a box aboard UASC shareholders vote June 2 on Hapag-Lloyd merger deal Hutchison's Barcelona terminal sets container handling record Quarterly volume at Vietnam's Cai Mep soars 130pc to 277,303 TEU Cosco Pacific April volumes up 4pc to 7.9 million TEU, but HK lags Philippines GDP up 6.9pc in first quarter after 6.5pc rise last year World Jaguar Logistics to provide intelligent warehousing, logistics CMA hikes ECSA-Africa, Mideast, India US$200/TEU - $300/FEU CMA hikes Asian-East Africa Dar es Salaam rate US$150/TEU June 1 Le Havre ready supplier of LNG to massive cruise ship while docked US east coast ports ready for perishables fight when new Panama opens CMA CGM doubles capacity on its new Port of Liverpool feeder service Panama Canal will be 12.8 metres or 42 feet deep as of June 27 PEMCO redelivers 15th converted aircraft to China's SF Airlines Air India to pay US$12.5 million penalty to settle US price-fixing lawsuit Air cargo network to provide bankruptcy protection, boost buying power Shippers can track key air freight rates with new index Mystery man signs up for 30 B737s in freighter conversion bonanza

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MAY 22, 2016
CMA CGM outlines compliance procedure with VGM requirements Containership fleet seen soon crossing 20 m TEUs Höegh exports first Honda shipment out of Pipavav Shortage of officers seen likely leading to more competition between shipmanagers ZIM tops SeaIntel's schedule reliability table Chabahar port agreement to be signed during PM's visit to Iran *MONTHLY REPORT ON CAPACITY ADDITION () AT MAJOR PORTS Sagarmala facilitates three rail connectivity projects A trade & industry wish list for the new govt of Kerala India-Myanmar Business Conclave discusses ways to enhance trade LG Chemicals plans major investment in Maharashtra & Gujarat Global trade in fake goods worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year: OECD & EUIPO**

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New rail infrastructure around Caspian Sea Doubling lifetime with mobile workshop Mandatory minimum insurance requirements for railways Freighter crash - another shock for aviation world Spatz in Halifax Rising importance of maritime cool chains Shopping trip in UK's forwarding industry Fatal accident rate falling, truck numbers rising DB Schenker USA names new CEO Arctic foxes fly home with Hactl and Air Canada Ardmore expanding in Texas Managing spare parts supplies and more BRU recuperating after March attacks Stepping up capacities to Liverpool AAL appoints commercial agent for South China Pneuscan further enhancing safety for Fercam

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MAY 20, 2016
CMA CGM to cut costs by USD1 billion after Q1 loss HMM ends charter negotiations, set to come under KDB Hafnia Tankers' 1Q16 interims as expected BW LPG says firmer freight rates hinge on oil price recovery Euronav and Bretta split joint venture Suezmaxes South Korean shipbuilders HHI and DSME address exit rumours Australia shipping report promotes benefits of a local Jones Act Keppel O&M sets up joint venture in Russia Perisai Petroleum starts year with net loss Spot rates fall as carriers reveal series of GRIs and surcharges KDB urges media restraint as receivership looms for HMM Hanjin bond holders agree to four-month extension, charter talks starting Precious Shipping cancels two 64,000-dwt bulk carriers at Sainty Marine Mitsubishi Heavy studies investment in Port Said shipyard Singapore's offshore and marine companies to benefit from higher capex China to build Panama's first post-Panamax container terminal

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MAY 20, 2016
TAC Index will provide air freight rate transparency - and looks ahead to financial markets Carriers may differ in strategy, but their aim is to bolster Asia-Europe box rates for peak season Final carrier settles and air cargo antirust case ends - a decade after first complaint of price-fixing No 'Made in India' impact visible yet in exports Where innovation sets sail It costs twice as much to export olive oil from Spain using China's "One Belt, One Road" railway Alain Souto named VP for CEVA's aerospace contract logistics

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MAY 20, 2016
Crowley scholarships awarded four MMA students New Schottel duct enhances propulsive efficiency VIDEO: Harmony of the Seas enters service BWTS manufacturers edge closer to USCG Type Approval Austal delivers first of two HSSVs to Oman Damen Shipyards delivers first Shoalbuster 3512

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MAY 20, 2016
Westwood Shipping Company ending call to Port of Portland Port of Vancouver, USA completes website update Inchcape Shipping Services names new compliance officer Sea-Tac Airport making moves to prepare for busy summer season Philip Hochstein named to board of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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MAY 20, 2016
CMA CGM slumps to first-quarter loss on low freight rates Improved volumes fail to offset weak Asia-Europe trades Cape rates spike on Australian demand before cooling off Both spot fixtures and period market bounced on the back of encouraging rates Seaborne iron ore demand to remain flat in 2016, says Vale's Alves Southeast Asia to emerge as the biggest market for iron ore in coming years Ocema adopts best practice guidelines Association seeks FMC approval for terminal weighing approach Container lessors feel the squeeze Consolidation at the top and a potential shake-out further down the rankings is re-shaping the box leasing industry Rates continue slow slide south Carriers line up next GRIs as rate erosion pulls down earnings Skuld moves to buy hull outfit SMA/Gerling Norway Nummedal to keep team in simple change of ownership Non-cash gains lift Ocean Rig first-quarter results Company reports solid results despite recent charter terminations Euronav terminates suezmax joint venture Tanker giant will pay partner $15m to exit four-ship venture Terminations bring deeper losses at Pioneer Marine First-quarter loss triples after five newbuilding contracts axed at Guoyu Shipyard HMM says charter talks with shipowners not over yet Rival Hanjin makes headway as bondholders agree to debt maturity extension Easing of US sanctions on Myanmar to boost trade and investment Licence to use blacklisted Asia World's Yangon port extended indefinitely China VLCC offloads two vessels Tankers to be sold to two independent counterparties registered in the Marshall Islands Hanjin bondholders agree to four-month debt maturity extension Hanjin Shipping bondholders grant maturity extension of Won35.8bn debt to September 2016 DryShips first-quarter results boosted by stake ownership in Ocean Rig Company would have incurred net loss for quarter without equity in earnings from Ocean Rig stake Keppel Offshore & Marine sets up joint venture with Rosneft and MHWirth JV to establish centre to develop mobile offshore drilling units Navios Acquisition posts higher first-quarter profits Frangou focuses on benefit from link with Navios Holdings amid criticism over an ill-fated loan

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MAY 20, 2016
Investigators question outsourced inspections of sunken El Faro Asia import growth at Jacksonville hinges on fate of TraPac terminal Claim of unfair NY-NJ port hiring practices spurs federal response J.C. Penney shifts stock to suppliers to cut inventory Capital agreement could reshape Japan logistics industry Weak rates pull down CMA CGM profit despite volume gains Details of Panama's first post-Panamax container terminal announced Receivership looms as HMM calls off charter talks Creditors grant Hanjin a reprieve Pipavav Port volume plummets on global trade slump Hamburg Sud joins Inttra SOLAS platform Carriers bet on surcharges, GRIs as spot rates slide

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MAY 20, 2016
Economou companies' stock prices diverge Ocean Rig shares jump 22.7% after estimate beat, while DryShips plunges after loan woes. BW LPG stays silent on Aurora plans Martin Ackermann says rival's stock was available at attractive price levels. ING targets bulker over GMI's OW fuel bills Rainbow Shipmanagement's Teofano targeted with arrest order for fuel bills allegedly left unpaid by charterer GMI. Canada energy board OKs crude export plan But project faces long odds with Trudeau government and First Nations. Seim replaces Peermohamed at NHC Hull club appoints 45-year-old naval architect and acting CEO to take leadership of the company. More talk than action around OSG fleet sale Wilbur Ross rumour fading with Idan Ofer connection said to be unfounded. HMM and Hanjin bonds jump in value Analysts say investors are indulging in 'bomb passing' over owners' debt. XO Shipping crosses off another record profit Christian Levin-led company extends run of profitable years to five in a row. Macquarie banking on Morten Arntzen Veteran will help Australian bank fill shipping's finance void in new advisory role. Karadeniz puts fast ferry up for sale again Turkish owner listening to offers for former Stena Explorer after buying it at the end of last year. U-Ming plunges into the red in Q1 Taiwanese bulker owner falls to a loss as revenue shrinks. SCF: sentiment needs to shift on IPO Russian owner ready to go in strong tanker markets, but listing climate 'not great.' HCI Group adds 13 HSH Nordbank feederships German investor expands its portfolio through a deal for small containerships. Evensen: $100m gives a lot of confidence Teekay kingpin explains decision behind first equity issue for parent in over a decade. DSME delays SCF LNG ship by seven months South Korean shipbuilder agrees to push back Yamal project vessel until January. Fornaes to scrap Vroon OSV Dutch owner sends another vessel to Danish yard for demolition. Stena cracks down on puppy smuggling Ferry group targets traffickers shipping young dogs from Ireland to Scotland. Skuld to buy hull business Stale Hansen signs letter of intent to acquire big Scandinavian Marine Agency - Gerling account. Scandlines sees 2015 earnings jump Baltic ferry operator's focus on Germany-Denmark routes paid off last year. DSME denies sale of defence business But Korean yard admits new restructuring plan includes review of naval division. BW LPG buys up more Aurora stock VLGC market leader moves closer to takeover of Norwegian rival. HMM rate-cut talks to continue Financial watchdog says no specific deadline has been set for completion of negotiations. Radziwill resigns amid suezmax split with Euronav Shipowner exits public company board as joint venture is ended. Ridgebury raises profit, but markets falling US tanker owner stronger in first quarter, but concerns remain over second three-month period. China VLCC offloads modern tanker duo China Merchants Energy Shipping and Sinotrans & CSC Group joint venture confirms vessel sales. Keppel Corp forms joint venture with Rosneft Singapore offshore rig builder hopes the move will increase its presence in the Russian market. Petrobras raises $6.75bn from bond market Brazilian oil major intends to use funds from first offering in almost a year to repay debt.

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MAY 20, 2016
ICTSI will continue attempts to attract container service to Portland, Ore. NEWS FLASH: CMA CGM reports $100m loss in Q1 Study sees shortage of ship officers worsening in coming decade ITC: U.S. exports from TPP to increase to $57.2b by 2032 Shippers raise concerns over ocean liner alliances Russia to see corn production, exports surge Storm data supplied to El Faro was 10 hours out of date TAC Index for air cargo gets lift off U.S. Customs to combine targeting centers APL carbon emissions drop 45.5% since 2009 Executive Moves: Inchcape, Kane Is Able SCFI slips for third straight week OCEMA collaborates with six ports on VGM Report: Hanjin bondholders grant debt repayment extension HCI Group takes over 13 feeder containerships

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MAY 20, 2016
Volatility shortens deal-making windows in Hamburg bunker market TANKERS: Teekay to weather volatile tanker markets through diversification The company generated an adjusted net income of $46 million in Q1. TRADER NOTE: Adani Bunkering hires trader for southern India operations Anish Polson hails from the southern state of Kerala.

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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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