BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 26, 2016

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CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7 Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016 Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr. Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16 Stress on reducing coal imports Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

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Mergers and alliances New UK-Italy intermodal service Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head Dignitaries in Dunkirk S2R JU welcomes new executive director Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections Railway still top for coal shipments Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker PAL choses A350-900 New IT system going live in 100 days

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of... GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of... Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71... Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and... Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic... J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose... Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian.... SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of... Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it... Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015 The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any... HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will... Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong' Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for... Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a... Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and... ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for... Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After... Brodosplit personality Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,... Tanker buyers wait and watch While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and... US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme The consequences of cheap oil What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks International Group mutuals consider joining forces Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015 Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts New era for shipping will take time to establish US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure GasLog posts profit in line with expectations Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder Seadrill cash cow dries up Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity India to help Iran build Chabahar port Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Russia may raise port tariffs Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach Incheon port touts app to boost productivity India OKs funding for Chabahar port development Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral. GasLog in talks for more finance deals Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities. TSB blames bridge team for grounding 'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie. Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise. Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27% Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter. NOCC scraps oldest car carrier Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral. EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas. Seadrill increases Q4 earnings John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year. Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships. Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71% Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue. Hamburg: Between depression and recovery Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner. GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business. Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015 Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight. DFDS sells out first $59m buyback Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation. Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says. Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year. Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst. Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers. Greek bulker refloated in Argentina Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday. James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast. Write-down pushes Rem into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets. DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time' Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans. ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track. Shreyas to acquire small containership Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel. Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection. Cocaine found in container in US Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador. Polarcus seals restructuring deal Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders. Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets. Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4 Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow. Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests. Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95% Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn. Teague: US energy export picture strong US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015 Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low Arrivals into India reach highest since early February. Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly. Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market. New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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