BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

October 25, 2016

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Liberia seeks to delay UN's ballast water treatment rule beyond 2020 WTO rules for China against US anti-dumping 'zeroing' methodology Port of Antwerp volume up 4pc in first 3 quarters to 7.55 million TEU South Carolina ports quarterly volumes increase 1.4pc to 520,276 TEU IMO urged to set up 'clear ambitious' ship emission rules Kuehne + Nagel takes hit from higher rates caused by Hanjin's collapse DHL readies hubs in Frankfurt, Istanbul to meet rising Iranian import demand China to deepen UK links post Brexit, trade deal talks to start within weeks Hapag's South America east coast 5,447-TEUer withdrawn for maintenance Jettainer develops 'intelligent' container with Lufthansa Industry Solutions World's first national drone delivery service launched in Rwanda Forwarders given grace period after Canada's eManifest rule implemented Indian airport authority chief seeks to make profits through air cargo

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Bengal Chamber's conclave to deliberate on maritime infrastructure developments in East & North East India on Nov. 11 DP World signs MoU to develop logistics in Ukraine Hanjin Shipping looking to sell Long Beach terminal Maersk Line back in Iran Panama Canal records third highest annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2016 SCFI's Asia to Northern Europe, US West Coast & US East Coast rates up Antwerp port's market share for containers increases in nine months of 2016 DP World Mundra partners with TAI Foundation to open first multi-specialty hospital in Mundra taluka MoS intends withdrawing Monopoly Policy at Major Ports Govt keen on facilitating private investment in rail infrastructure Centre, states put off decision on GST rate structure to next month Govt. reduces tariff value of gold & silver & hikes it for edible oils India & US commit to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade & investment JBS Academy organises seminar on Employable Education

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Meat exports give rise to hope Competence centres for transport to Iran More freighters for China Postal Airlines Shop till you drop online Transport group confirms positive outlook OPDR linking UK and Norway to European continent Konecranes recruits new MD from own ranks Posti investing in food logistics And the shortline of the year is ...? Rotterdam's total throughput down after Q3 Trio of senior appointments at Pall-Ex Alaska Airlines building in Anchorage Viracopos launches scheme to foster cargo hub Pallets for an egg supplier Top tier changes at Ceva Another green light for Ocean Alliance Raising trains speeds on track in India

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Suezmax ship orders fall in 2016 Reefer owner Siem Shipping reports quarterly loss DIS fleet tops record with three new arrivals Uncertain future for SPP Shipbuilding India's Reliance to get funding to buy ethane carriers Denmark adapting to shipping's 'nimble normal' UPDATE: Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal Restructuring South Korea's maritime industry could cost USD27 billion, says IMF Luxury cruiseship delivered to cater for China market Vessel hijacked south of Philippines as ordeal ends for Somalia hostages China yard orders plunge in September UPDATE: Court approves Hanjin application to shut down four of its European subsidiaries Pan Ocean sells Newcastlemax for scrap Pacific Basin to swap shares for USD12 million cut in charter rates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Hanjin announces operations in Europe will be axed - but staff are the last to know Brexit with no trade deal will prove more expensive for EU exporters, says report Qantas Freight rejects lack of air cargo capacity claims as Cathay launches freighter service Port of Mariel eyes new transhipment volumes as US lifts time ban on vessels from Cuba PODCAST: in conversation with Allen Gina First blockchain global trade transaction, as PwC urges logistics firms to use new technology Peter Waller named new chief financial officer at CEVA Logistics

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Decision on sulfur cap limit looms at IMO MEPC GTT to supply containment systems for two LNG carriers U.S. Navy commissions newest Littoral Combat Ship C&C Marine completes Shearer Group-designed tank barge Rolls-Royce to equip new Chouest mooring/escort tugs FORAN used to design new boxship at Chinese shipyard HHI signs contract to build Philippine Navy frigates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Data Hub: Trade Statistics Handies earnings gain 4% on week to 13-month high Most areas driving rates up Last chance to enter 2016 Greek Shipping Awards Prestigious panel representing the Greek shipping community has been lined up to choose winners Spot market revival to trigger rise in Asia-Europe contract rates Drewry says shippers can expect contract rates to increase in 2017 on the back of a third-quarter spot rate rally HPH Trust sees double-digit profit jumpp But one-off monetary gains last year hide a disappointing result for the first three quarters of 2016 IUMI opens Asian hub in Hong Kong Move set to expand the organisation's membership in the region Giant crane order for APMT in Africa Twelve STS and 32 ARMG cranes procured for APM Terminals' new Tanger Med box facility Ballast point Ballast water rules are a mess, and may be getting worse Forwarding profits hit by Hanjin collapse Freight intermediaries were caught out by the sudden increase in rates following removal of capacity Marine insurers diversify to stay afloat Despite choppy market conditions, insurers still see a long-term future in marine business Staying focused Zim chief executive Rafi Danieli reflects on the challenges of running an independent niche carrier in the age of mega alliances Hanjin Shipping mulls winding down of European operations Approval from Seoul Central District Court still pending SITC reports weaker nine-month revenues amid tepid freight rates Average rate fell despite higher total shipping volumes Sainty Marine sells shipbuilding assets, mulls debt-to-equity swap State-owned parent acquired shipbuilding assets HHI clinches defence-related newbuilding orders from the Philippines Vessel deliveries to take place from the start of 2020 Pacific Basin unit offers $12.5m new shares Subsidiary issues new shares to compensate shipowners for reduced daily charter hire rates Sembcorp Marine to expand UK foothold with share acquisition Rigbuilder to take remaining 30% stake in Sembmarine North Sea Ltd

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Massive US Southeast container terminal project moves forward Volume guarantee could complicate Hanjin's sale of Long Beach terminal Swift slices more capacity as pricing pressure persists Baltimore trumpets need for double-stack rail access to port DHL settles on 2017 rate hike Impacts of mega-ships on US ports spread unevenly Russian containerized rail shippers face steep rate hikes Fesco revenue, earnings in freefall as Russian economy struggles APMT places big equipment order for automated Tangier terminal Rotterdam box traffic dips but outlook improves CEVA gets second new CFO after just more than a year Asia-Europe shippers prep for rate increases in 2017 contracts

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Moody's mulls downgrade for OSG Credit ratings agency puts tanker owner's $1.1bn in debt under review after spin-off approved. Costamare delays Hanjin newbuildings Greek owner pushes back 11,000-teu newbuildings into 2017 as it reports strong third quarter figures. Tidewater plunges on bankruptcy warning New York-listed shares drop 44.2% after offshore vessel owner admits Chapter 11 is possible. Genco offloads another in sales effort Panamax Genco Leader bought by Chinese interests as shipowner continues down scrap candidate checklist in deals with banks. Nigerian troops stop hijacking attempt 'Heavily armed bandits' reportedly attack locally-owned tanker Vajara in Niger Delta. Clarksons pair back for more stock options Andi Case and Jeff Woyda add to their holdings in London-listed shipbroker by exercising share options. Violeta Bulc: Aviation shows shipping the route to CO2 cut European Union transport commissioner Violeta Bulc says landmark airline deal highlights need for global pact to cut shipping CO2. Limited optimism follows VLGC demolition deal Experts say there is not huge demolition potential in the depressed market after second departure of 2016. Tschudi Offshore expands in Angola After many years operating in the region, Norwegian owner establishes new African joint-venture. Jefferies cuts crude tanker rates forecasts Bank's revised numbers come after OPEC decision to cap production levels. Olympic wins more time to find solution Stig Remoy-led company now has until 28 October to strike a restructuring agreement. Polemis latest to scrap capesize bulker Greek owner sends veteran to the beach hot on heels of NYK purchase. Siem Shipping hurt by liner competition Norwegian reefer owner turns red in the third quarter and expects spot market to remain volatile. Hanjin to wind down European business Struggling South Korean company is preparing to close its 10 offices in Europe. IMF says South Korean restructuring to cost $27bn Cost of shipping and shipbuilding stabilization efforts will take a decade to recoup. Byzantine linked to LR2 orders at Daehan Greek owner said to have paid between $44.5m and $45m for one firm ship plus one option. Singapore appoints two new LNG importers Anglo-Dutch oil major and government-backed entity to supply 1mtpa for up to three years each Pacific Basin swaps shares for rate cuts Mats Berglund-led owner set to trim $12.5m from cost base over next two years with deal. Maersk to reinstate Iranian services Danish containership giant says country holds high potential in enabling global trade. Tidewater gets more debt breathing space But OSV giant says latest industry data means debt terms will require further negotiation.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
PierPass evaluates extended gate options Container terminalsat the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are taking a look at alternatives to the current PierPass program. Last Thur... MSC in talks to purchase Hanjin stake in TTI Long Beach terminal Geneva-based ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is looking to buy Hanjin Shipping's majority stake in Total Terminals Internati... IMF: Korean shipping restructuring could cost $27b The total bill for the corporate restructuring of South Korea's troubled shipping and shipbuilding industries could reach 31 trillion won (... OmniTRAX subsidiary acquires frac sand logistics assets OmniTRAX Logistics Services (OLS) has agreed to purchase all assets belonging to Terracor Group, a frac sand logistics specialist Under th... JAXPORT sets new box throughput record JAXPORT transported 968,279 TEUs during fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, beating the previous record of 936,972 TEUs set in 2014, th... APMT invests in automation for Tanger-Med facility APM Terminals (APMT) has ordered 12 remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes and 32 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes to handle containers... Federal judge fines ship owner, operator for oil dumping The U.S. Justice Department on Friday said the owner and the operator of a Greek ship that dumped oily bilge into the Pacific Ocean were fi... IAG Cargo launches new London-New Orleans route IAG Cargo is launching a new direct route between its hub at London Heathrow (LHR) and New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in Louisiana... Eimskip alters Blue Line loop The Icelandic shipping company Eimskip will begin calling Bremerhaven in place of Hamburg on its intra-Europe Blue Line service. The servi... Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL have announced freight rate increases. Maersk Line announced an increase in... Special Coverage: How shippers actually use a TMS Source: LeanLogistics For the past decade, American Shipper has chronicled the way technology intersects with the transportation and logist... CEVA names Waller CFO Third-party logistics services provider CEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Waller chief finance officer and member of its executive board. ... DHL Express announces rate increase for U.S. account holders DHL Express said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2. The express c...

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Petrobras, Total partnership pact could yield deals in 2016: CEOs Brazil's Petrobras signed a partnership deal with France's Total that may see the French company eventually take a stake or invest in local oil fields or power plants yet in 2016 Crude declines as Iraq position casts doubt on OPEC deal NYMEX December crude settled 33 cents lower at $50.52/b. ICE December Brent settled 32 cents lower at $51.46/b. Industry-sponsored study says sulfur cap might raise bunker fuel price The research, on the feasibility on 0.5% global sulfur cap, said the refining sector would struggle to meet the resulting new pattern of demand, forcing up bunker fuel prices. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.6% in Jan-Sep External: Wired Bunkering IMO's MEPC meets in London for decisions on shipping emissions Sulfur cap decision is expected to be made towards the end of this week Downward pressure on oil prices 'dried up' investments, says Qatar's al-Sada FUTURES 2: Oil treads carefully ahead of OPEC technical meeting Singapore's Keppel ramps up exposure to LNG bunkering Marine industry gearing up for adoption of LNG as attention turns to IMO's impending 0.5% global sulfur cap FUTURES: Crude falls after Iraq demands exemption from cuts ANALYSIS: Iraq talks tough on OPEC production quotas, demands exemption Exemption justified on massive reserves the country holds as well as the battle it's waging with Islamic State militants

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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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