BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 28, 2016

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CMA CGM increases Asia-South Africa rate US$200/TEU from May 15 CMA CGM ups Asia-Pakistan/Sri Lanka rate US$100/TEU May 1, May 15 MOL hikes Asia-southern Africa rate US$250 per TEU from May 15 Containerisation celebrates 60 birthday as box that changed the world Maersk starts direct Cork to Cuba service calling at Mariel port IRISL runs services to Hamburg, Antwerp and Genoa, next to South America Nearest deep water to Panama, Manatee increases box volume 36pc French national rail strike disrupts freight to and from major ports Cass Truckload Linehaul Index on downward slide, falling 0.6pc in March Port Elizabeth's Maher container terminal to be sold by Deutsche Bank Hiab to beat on-road load handling with interoperability connectivity Kalmar to deliver 9 diesel-electric straddle carriers to Hamburg Drewry air cargo index upticks 0.3pc, bringing cheer to unhappy sector Hactl wins gold at Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Uzbekistan Airways to begin cargo Navoi-Tehran flights with Korean Air India mulls allowing importing planes of up to 18 years for regional flights

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APRIL 27, 2016
A crucial trigger point for container shipping seen looming in 2016 Importance of anticipating market changes in shipping stressed MOL inaugurates maiden CIS service vessel at JNPCT India restricts some imports from China DP World Nhava Sheva carves path towards a bright future for school & college students in Uran Feeder service to Colombo commences from Kakinada Container Terminal JN Port's NSIGT berths 2nd longest, deepest vessel Significant rise in Major Port modernisation projects approved so far in 12th Five-Year Plan Ministry aims at doubling road construction

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Food logistics specialist favours the railway Europa's sizzling pact for BBQs Longer trains and high utilisation rate Swedish Orient Line on track More important role for Polaris in Mississauga BoT Agility publishes CSR report 2016 Earnings up despite shrinking revenues Virgin Atlantic re-introduces daily cargo flights to Chicago New berth for Cuxhaven Baca welcomes four new governors Under starter's orders: 24 hour breakdown service Helmswoman replacing Peters at HHLA Etihad adds regional maindeck capacity PD Ports splurging out on hoisting gear "Happy" drinks from "Spirit Valley" CKYHE reshuffling Asia-US east coast services Asian cargo volumes remain soft after Lunar New Year

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APRIL 27, 2016
Scorpio Tankers buoyant amid strong product tanker market Hamburg forwarders laud infrastructure plans Pirates target crew off West Africa Euronav 'strongest' quarter fails to boost share price Great Eastern re-works Kamsarmax order at Jiangsu Growing public demands will test salvage sector, warns expert South Korea urges its businesses to seek Iranian offshore work Hyundai Glovis' first quarter profit up over 48% year on year Hanjin Shipping sells its last stake in H-Line Shipping Concordia Maritime upbeat after strong start of year Seoul unveils plan to save shipping lines and shipbuilders Avance Gas optimistic for VLGCs despite dip in profit Market prepared for Sete Brasil bankruptcy, says investment analyst CKYHE confirms alliance until March 2017 CSSC (HK) Shipping obtains financing for six Newcastlemaxes Tanker blaze injures two crew off Indonesia

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APRIL 27, 2016
Seaspan has 'no worries' Hanjin will default on charters; while HMM wins some rate cuts ITF and IMEC invest $3m to support maritime training in Ukraine Call for mediation as pilots' dispute with Atlas Air management over contracts escalates fast Haiti makes new bid to find an operator interested in developing port of Cap Haitien Amazon opens first Colorado facility - development in Denver next? Virgin Atlantic appoints Ryan Ellis new head of GSA management Kenya's Astral Aviation set to introduce commercial delivery by drone Toyota's 'quake-proof' supply chain that never was

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APRIL 27, 2016
Third EBDG designed ATB barge joins Harley fleet Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of DDG 121 PSV newbuild being transformed into expedition yacht Ecuador crewboats built with Incat Crowther design and kit KBB to present new turbocharger solutions at CIMAC ABS reports another year of strong performance Lloyd Werft Group: new player in mega cruise ship market

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APRIL 27, 2016
Port of Portland holding contest as part of anniversary celebration Association of American Railroads releases weekly traffic numbers V.Ships Offshore nets deal to manage SURF/IMR vessel Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of new 'Eco' VLCC tanker Diana Shipping extends charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel CLIO

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APRIL 27, 2016
Royal Bank of Scotland toppled as largest lender to Greek owners Petrofin survey identifies Credit Suisse as new top banker to Greeks in overall tighter lending market Yang Ming president dies, aged 59 Companies mourns loss of Hermann Yu , 'a highly capable person with vision' Product tanker rates soften, but pockets of strength hold out Market participants anticipate demand upswing and new inquiries, oil products glut building up gradually Navios Midstream grows first-quarter profit Strong VLCC market brings $1.7m from profit-sharing Weak spot rates weigh on Avance Gas quarterly results Pure player suffers as VLGC bull runs appear over Operating loss lies beneath Polarcus restructuring profit Revenues slide as seismic market competition remains high Ocean Alliance poised to dominate transpacific trades New alliance would outstrip 2M in the world's two biggest trade lanes, says Alphaliner New LNG investment decisions 'could take 10 years' Low crude prices are discouraging investment Idle box fleet figure creeps upwards More than 4% of containership capacity is in lay-up CKYHE to exploit expanded Panama Canal for US east coast services Alliance will employ 49 ships of up to 8,500 teu on route Euronav first-quarter profit rises 40% on strong market and lower costs Updated: Paddy Rogers eyes expansion, undaunted by recent falls in VLCC rates POSH secures $167.5m long-term charters for eight vessels Singapore-listed POSH says contract was awarded by Middle Eastern national oil company Malaysia's TNBF awards contract of affreightment for coal shipments Contract worth $537m signed with four Malaysian shipping units Keppel deems $170m provision for Sete Brasil rigs as 'sufficient' Singapore-listed Keppel stopped work on the Sete Brasil rigs last year Viking Offshore & Marine appoints new chief executive and chief financial officer Former chief executive to remain at company as senior advisor to board of directors Digitalisation will hit marine insurers 'like tsunami', Peermohamed warns Norwegian Hull Club chief sees improved efficiency and simplified processes El Faro voyage data recorder located during second NTSB search mission Retrieving VDR to help with further investigation is the next step

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APRIL 27, 2016
California senate proposes port equipment tax break Oakland cold storage provider expands with port Hub improves intermodal volume outlook after high profits LaGrange to retire as New Orleans port CEO, successor named Potential merger puts Hapag-Lloyd on negative credit watch Ocean Alliance would be largest in east-west capacity JNPT shippers urge authorities to step in to improve cargo clearance Idle box ship fleet shrinks slightly Deutsche Bahn starts Schenker IPO move Lower transport rates bolster C.H. Robinson's first-quarter profit Shippers await short-haul rail option to LA-LB ports Dimensional pricing? Get used to it, LTL CEOs say CKYHE Alliance isn't going anywhere right away

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APRIL 27, 2016
New mission required to recover El Faro VDR Investigators will have to wait to find out whether device has answers to the mystery of ro-ro's sinking. Seadrill sells off SapKen stake John Fredriksen-led firm seeks liquidity as debt talks continue forward. DryShips pays just $67m to related parties More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year. RBS loses Greek shipping crown to Credit Suisse Research shows state-backed lender is no longer the dominant lender to Greek shipowners. DryShips lenders declare debt in default UPDATE: Auditors express concerns about ability to continue amid covenant breaches and unpaid loans. Avance keeps door open for consolidation Christian Andersen extends open invite for talks as US exports to Asia keep his view upbeat. Greek ministry 'surprised' by listing Water influx on the Panagia Tinou occurred half an hour after specialist inspection. Navios Midstream edges up earnings Greek VLCC owner boosted by arrival of two new ships, albeit at lower rates. Samudera books lower revenue and profit Weaker contribution from Indonesian owner's diversified fleet hurt its top and bottom lines. Arkas Line behind boxship purchase Turkish owner adds former Chinese vessel to its fleet as it teams up with Seago. Ferry flooded in German shipyard Wega II partially submerged after sudden water ingress. Sembcorp profit halved due to oil crisis Singaporean shipbuilder sees first quarter earnings fall by 48% as rig building slows down. Scorpio Tankers first quarter results in line New York-listed products tanker owner matches Street forecasts in opening three months of 2016. Rodgers: Prices support more deals Euronav boss says lower asset values are a positive for the company. Tanker with Libyan crude barred from Malta Elektrans ship not authorised to enter port in row over oil cargo. Hapag-Lloyd on negative watch at S&P Ratings agency outlines negative implications of potential merger with UASC. AHTS rates crash back to earth Tonnage builds in North Sea ports as market takes turn for the worse. Troubled WWS books quarterly profit Norwegian PSV owner returns to black but still faces financial difficulties. Death ship unsold at French auction Ocean Jasper unwanted after 2007 accident that killed trawler skipper. Chappell cuts Capital after payout sliced Analyst says move to the sidelines given owner's reduced payout. BW LPG in sale-and-leaseback deal Oslo-listed owner puts pen to paper with Nissen Kaiun for the charter of three VLGC newbuildings. ABS grows classed fleet by 5% in 2015 US class society's total tonnage surpasses 230m gt. Hanjin Shipping cashes in H Line chips Share in venture with Hahn & Co added to the line of asset disposals by South Korean owner. Cammell Laird set for job losses UK shipbuilder could lay off 98 workers despite landing big new contract. Seacor starts 2016 with bigger loss New York-listed owner takes a hit from the tough offshore market but boosts tanker revenue. Cosco Pacific aided by mega merger Hong Kong-listed port group sees bottom line rise in first three months of the year. Nordea's shipping loan losses rise Nordic bank reduces overall figure in first quarter, but marine performance worsens. Euronav in the money in first quarter Tanker owner confident on the market, suggesting orderbook can be absorbed. CKYHE rejigs US runs with 49 ships Boxship line's restructuring follows European reorganisation in March. Seasonal slowdown hits Avance Gas Oslo-listed LPGC player sees profit chopped in half as revenue plunges in Q1. Drewry downgrades Orient Overseas International A further fall in contract rates predicted during the second quarter following weak start to 2016. BW and Hoegh tipped for Singapore FSRUs Hong Kong has also emerged as a potential user of floating technology to import natural gas. Keppel comfortable with Sete Brazil provisions Singapore rig builder says it will continue to monitor situation with its advisers to best protect its interests. Sky's the limit for new container storage facility Company thinks out of the box when it comes to storing empty containers in land scarce Singapore.

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APRIL 27, 2016
Port of New Orleans's LeGrange to retire next April SCPA: Let ports provide VGM data CKYHE restructures Asia-U.S. East Coast service network Panama Canal to select first neopanamax ship for transit this Friday Pasha to import cars through San Francisco 24-hour strike action to impact UPS hub in Cologne NTSB locates El Faro's 'black box' C.H. Robinson increases income despite decreased revenues Executive Moves: Satellite Logistics Group and Integrity Logistics Heartland Express sees Q1 profits tumble Marten Transport's net income falls 19.6% in Q1 Carriers look to tamp down shipper concern over certifying container tare weights Ryder manages growth story Commentary: Time to heed Foltz's call for terminal utilization South Korea vows more steps in revamp of ailing shipbuilders U.S. trade deficit in goods plunges to 1-year in March CN continues to grow profits in tough rail environment North American freight market a mixed bag in March ATA: Truck tonnage index falls 'back to earth' in March

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APRIL 27, 2016
Singapore's Equatorial Marine Fuel Management buys barges from Golden Lights Barges bought for marine gasoil operations. IFO 380 CST 3.5%S Balboa assessment hits five-month high Strong competition for business was reported on both sides of the Panama Canal. HSFO arb from NWE to Med seen opening in next week or two: traders The pool of Mediterranean supply has also been restricted by lower exports from Russia. Panama Canal to hold lottery to pick first vessel to transit expanded waterway Earlier this month, the ACP had started taking reservations for Neopanamax vessels effective June 27. Oil complex settles higher despite oversupply concerns While the durable goods data often vacillates, the data likely undershot most analysts' expectations.

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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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