BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

03:35 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 25, 2016

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IMO calls on member states to delay enforcement of VGM rule for 3 months Bimco-ICS report warns of shortage of 15,000 officers by 2025 US farm exporters who ship containerised bulk blast UN's weigh-in rule CMA CGM to make westbound call at Port Kelang on FE-Red Sea REX2 string Box volume at Latin American ports up 1.7pc to 48 million TEU in 2015 Matson Shanghai-NYC express LCL service is set up to rival air freight Phone app tells truckers how long it will be to get in, get on with it and get out Global Shippers Forum backs Method 2 for VGM box weigh-ins New Taiwan leader will not bow to 'One-China' policy, looks to build Asian ties Envirotainer opens new service station in Delhi with pharma focus Massive hydraulic pile driving hammer loaded in the Port of Hamburg American truckload rates continue to show slowing growth in April Air China receives first of 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order Sensibility of Oman's airport strategy is thrown into question: report Oman looks to revise service level standards to boost capacity CEVA streamlines customs clearance process in Brazil using locals

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MAY 24, 2016
CMA CGM announces new westbound call at Port Klang on REX 2 FINS conference on multimodal logistics on June 17 in Mumbai Further IMO guidance on SOLAS VGM amendment welcomed IMO advises administrations & port state control authorities to give some initial leeway while implementing verification of gross mass of packed containers Specification marks for UN-approved packages UASC completes landmark, award-winning finance deal Exports to GCC decline Cochin Port woos Erode trade DP World Chairman highlights need for better international cross-sector connectivity MbPT Chairman takes part in deliberation on the development of Mumbai's Portlands South-East Asia might soon be just a long drive away

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New China train Welti-Furrer acquires heavylift equipment EU warns - railfreight still not on the right track Korean-Iranian cooperation ABC linking up two energy hubs Industry veteran supervising O&G in South America Malaysia Airlines developing stand-alone cargo unit New name for CP Carga in Portugal Hidden champions up, China and Russia down Citizen Systems names MD Emea Air China ends Ethiopia ops Palletised freight network - magnet for new members Ruscon enhancing loading system in Novorossiysk New members enrich Logistics Hall of Fame Staking a claim in Czechia High level executive change at Karl Gross

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MAY 24, 2016
Seaspan prices 'surprise' offering despite market headwinds Deepsea sector brightens Norway's horizon Updated: French ports at heart of oil refinery battle Offshore jackup crane vessel Vidar becomes Vole au Vent A Ballast Water Management System for dredgers Keppel Corporation, Sembcorp Marine sued by US investment firm Busan to make USD5 billion newbuilding proposal to government USD2.2 billion Oil Search acquisition tipped to double LNG shipments out of Papua New Guinea HMM fulfils preconditions for meeting with bond holders Golden Ocean seeks to delay deliveries to preserve cash Iron ore stockpiles build up at China ports Zhonggu Shipping orders four box ships from Shanghai Shipyard China ports throughput returns to lower growth levels in April Korean regulator: HMM's charter talks will proceed Surveillance - the first line of defence Maritime reacts to the terrorist threat West African piracy 2.0

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MAY 24, 2016
Hanjin owes us $11.6m in charter payments, says Seaspan - carrier's 'business is at risk' ASL takes over TNT's two airlines as FedEx deal completes HNA Group turns its eye on Singapore with $1bn proposal to buy CWT logistics group Panalpina to close JFK facility, leaving its cargo handling to third-party operator IMO urges 'pragmatic' approach for first three months of new container VGM rules SF Express plans reverse listing as its hunger for investment cash builds How Unilever overtook Amazon in supply chain rankings DB Cargo appoints gender diversity expert to push for more women in rail industry Vietnam is globalisation's last big fan

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MAY 24, 2016
Duckworth Steel Boats to build research vessel Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers Moran ATB Eastern launches 340 ft MPFSV for Harvey Gulf ClassNK issues new guideline on noise levels code Cat Marine hybrid thruster: more power, less fuel Coco Yachts books order for Coastal Cruiser 298 IMO's MSC issues circular on container VGM headaches

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MAY 24, 2016
Draft EIS comment period set for Terminal 5 project Crowley inks $21 million contract for San Juan terminal upgrades United States joining Ukraine in Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement Canceled Captain of the Port order allows vessel to depart Columbia River Inchcape Shipping Services warns of upcoming dockworkers strike in Greece

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MAY 24, 2016
Novae poaches Bridges and Deering from Mitsui Sumitomo New hires will join marine team at Lloyd's insurer Euroseas reduces losses in first quarter Greek owner expects both dry bulk and containers to struggle in 2016 Suezmax rates down 20% on softer West African market But aframaxes find support from Mediterranean, Baltic and Kozmino trades MayBulk posts deeper losses for first quarter Robert Kuok-linked carrier hit by weak dry bulk rates Shipping minister Goodwill urges industry to back EU Remain campaign Continued membership best for trade, he tells conference Harris Antoniou installed as chief executive of Amsterdam Trade Bank Ex-AMCI man will lead bank's new strategy which may include space for shipping-related business DNB eases covenants for Safe Bulkers Latest in string of deals with banks gives greater flexibility, says owner Torm finance chief resigns to head up J. Lauritzen Peter Zacho swaps tankers for dry bulk challenge UK shipping would be among Brexit big gainers, Tory politician claims Dozens of trade deals would follow EU withdrawal, David Davis insists Sime Darby looking to list Chinese port assets Group would also consider mergers and acquisitions and swaps Supramax index rises but underlying sentiment remains weak Cargoes from US Gulf provide support to some trades Tax bill nudges American Shipping Company into the red Oslo-listed tanker player posts first-quarter loss Golden Ocean delays new vessel deliveries amid loss Update: New chief urges supply side changes Hamburg box traffic continues decline Slowdown in China and Russia traffic, void sailings and cancellations on Asia-Europe services dent first-quarter box numbers HMM says creditors agree to $587m debt for equity swap Carrier to seek bondholders' nod for debt adjustment on May 31 and June 1 Melbourne posts higher container movements Total throughput in April up 4.3% on year Port constraints and cash crunch stifle Venezuelan oil trade Analysis: Main crude terminal capacity halved while payments to shipowners are delayed Philly Shipyard clinches financing for product tanker newbuilds Quartet scheduled for delivery over 2016 and 2017 Giuseppe Bottiglieri to shed product and chemical tanker fleet Italian owner enjoys staying private but will not rule out M&A with compatriots Korean Register to form joint venture with Iranian Classification Society Joint venture to to provide plant certification and engineering services Pioneer Marine axes final two newbuildings at Chinese yard Company will be refunded instalments already paid Seaspan reveals $11.6m in arrears from Hanjin Shipping Company also received and rejected offer to reduce $43,000 daily hire rate for three 10,000 teu containerships

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MAY 24, 2016
Congress considers opening floodgates for US port funding Tool helps APL customers determine terminals' SOLAS policies Seattle-Tacoma alliance bets on terminal to handle mega-ships Russia rule change threatens to raise trucker, shipper costs US container exports grow but far from blossoming Estes Express Lines steps up final-mile delivery HMM clears hurdle to bondholder meeting Hamburg box volume still shrinking, breakbulk stalling AirBridgeCargo launches new Mideast-US service Eimskip to connect Greenland to global container routes Restoration of container services to Portland hinges on labor JNPT expands rail incentive plan to capture truckloads Growth slows at China ports

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MAY 24, 2016
Storm data unreliable, TOTE master says Master of sistership that passed El Faro during Hurricane Joaquin noticed storm was not tracking forecasts. Astomos signs up for B.C. LPG exports World's largest LPG trader by volume signs on for proposed terminal Newbuilding funding starts now for TT-Line Tasmanian government calling in special dividends to help fund new ro-paxes. Hapag-Lloyd postpones AGM due to UASC talks German shipowner says annual meeting will take place in August at the latest. Deutsche downgrades Seaspan amid Hanjin exposure Shipowner sees rating cut to hold as it presses on with $85m fundraising effort. Euroseas improves but stays in the red Tough conditions in both dry and container markets deliver negative result for Pittas-led company. Lohmann joins Howe Robinson in Copenhagen Former Brostrom boss added to brokerage's projects team in Denmark. STX France sells Lorient shipyard French group offloads facility to naval consortium Kership. TOO: Sevan made mistakes in Logitel sale Owner hits back after being threatened with legal action in row over floatel company takeover. Olympic Shipping strikes Canyon Offshore deal Stig Remoy-led company puts pen to paper for the joint operation of a subsea construction ship. Davis: Brexit would benefit shipping MP claims long-term economic gains would work in industry's favour. Wider loss for MBC in bulker blight A strong performance from Malaysian owner's tankers was not enough to overcome tough dry market. J Lauritzen poaches Torm finance chief Mads Zacho will replace CEO Jan Kastrup-Nielsen at Danish owner as it cuts management team. Fesco seeks bond payment extension Board of Russian containership owner proposes changes to the terms of debt issue. Oslo bourse delists Bulk Invest shares Monday 30 May will be the last trading day for stock of struggling dry bulk owner. Golden Ocean cuts first quarter loss Fredriksen-owned bulker player benefited from no fleet impairments after $141m write-down last year. AMSC turns red but ups dividend US product tanker owner logs $2m loss in the first quarter but declares 4% higher dividend. Creditors agree HMM debt for equity swap worth $638m But Korea Development Bank and others will only go ahead with relief if charter fees are cut. 'Better adjusted' Havyard posts smaller profit Norwegian shipbuilder makes less in the first quarter but feels well positioned after restructuring. Inside the crisis: how DVB tackles bad loans Troubleshooter Carsten Gerlach reveals team dealing with legacy assets, saying ship ownership is "never the end game." MPC Capital's Q1 earnings cut back German asset manager cannot match last year's "exceptionally high" level. FSC: neither 'optimistic nor pessimistic' on HMM Korean watchdog calls for cooperation from stakeholders as charter-cut talks go on. Golar LNG Partners takes control of seventh FSRU MLP says Golar Tundra acquisition partly financed by new senior secured credit facility. Vitol and Aegean trade first DME bunker derivatives Dubai Mercantile Exchange says firms now able to directly hedge fuel oil delivered in the Gulf region. Seaspan plans stock offering; backers buy Containership owner plans follow-on offer of 5 million common shares. Carnival disputes Australian sulphur fuel fine Cruise giant says it is now having ship fuel samples tested independently to ensure conformity.

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MAY 24, 2016
AirBridgeCargo commences Houston-Abu Dhabi service

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MAY 24, 2016
Marine distillate to account for 10% of diesel demand in 2021: IEA Fuel oil will need to find a new use Carnival fined for breaching Australian bunker emissions rules But samples taken subsequently were compliant. Refining sector could handle 0.5% marine sulfur cap in 2020: IMO consultant Final report submitted in July. French strike spreads across more refineries, ports: sources Further action likely. Oil trader Phillips 66's recovery of OW Bunker dues hits snag Summary judgement against vessel owners dismissed, must pay costs. Montevideo's IFO 380 CST at highest level since September on tight supplies Uruguay's ANCAP diverted most of its fuel oil production to the power generation sector.

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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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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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