BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 9, 2017

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Maersk Line back in black, but APMT and Damco lag and drag CMA CGM ups Asia rates to Europe, Africa, South America November 15. CMA CGM first to power its future 22,000-TEUers with LNG engines PIL takes in two 11,800-TEU newbuilds for a China-Long Beach shuttle Cosco on cusp of displacing CMA CGM as No 3 carrier in world league tables Cosco Shipping Ports signs container freight station deal in Abu Dhabi Carrier bulk slot sales to co-loaders said to undermine contract rates Hutchison Ports officially opens new terminal at Saqr, UAE Cosco to build mega container freight station at Khalifa port, UAE Dachser relocates Chennai branch to KRM Plaza to fuel growth Bigger Asia-Europe box ships stoke fears of low freight rates to come Questions remain whether intra-Asia carriers can profit from volume South American recovery evident as fruit export season dawns: Drewry Americans to allow Chinese aviation sales of aircraft and parts in US Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume grows 40pc from January-September Finnair joins JD Travel to tap China's burgeoning overseas market Avolon forecasts 43,000 new aircraft by 2036, doubling world fleet

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
APL enhancing Asia-India Subcontinent services Container tonnage & tax havens MOL using Artificial Intelligence to estimate vessel speed & fuel consumption at sea Engineering exports surge Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest monthly throughput DP World's Anil Wats passes away BLR moves to new Corporate Office Coal India launches app to benefit customers lifting coal through road mode Indian businesses urged to take advantage of FEZs in Uzbekistan

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Investing in rail infrastructure improvements Imperial sells chemical service provider Schirm New express services for parcels and full loads Turkish Cargo: certificates and Buckingham signature Berlin heading Imperial's liquid business unit New Bremenports quay inaugurated 4flow opens another office in China Logisticians and operators team up for digitalisation Black and white amid autumn's glowing colours Kalmar's new SVP for global terminal operators 2017 figures rising further for ICTSI Danone Waters develops partnership with Geodis AAT starts cargo handling for 2.5 new clients First heavy haul train from Hungary to Italy CMA CGM banking on alternative fuels Jonathan Clark new AMI CEO

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Safety database seeks strong incident reporting CMA CGM chooses Chinese engines for LNG-powered giant box ships China approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal WWL reports strong 3Q17 profit but remains cautious on outlook DSME still in the black China COSCO Shipping to build logistics park in Egypt SM Line completes maiden blockchain voyage Supramax chartering slows as China tightens coal imports DSME may build a dozen mega container ships for HMM Sinokor scraps Capesize as prices turn

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end Latest newbuild ULCVs could be even bigger: introducing the Megamax-24 Strong demand and rising yields, but Atlas and ATSG both report losses in Q3 Expeditors price-push pays off as Q3 results reflect improved margins Incentives to use Miami a bid to attract more cargo after 'tradelanes flatline' How blockchain works and why it matters How to get your supply chain on the front foot amid Brexit A coup for SEKO as Chris Cargill comes in to lead UK development Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
LNG carrier to be converted to LNG bunkering vessel for Shell GTT will design cryogenic tanks for LNG fueled CMA CGM box ships Gondan wins contract for powerful icebreaking escort tug Safe Bulkers will install Erma First BWTS fleetwide Jeffboat plans to lay off 278 workers Royal Caribbean to pilot cruise ship fuel cell system Ingalls acquires intelligent Pemamek welding automation systems Latest FORAN build includes major upgrades Carnival and Shell ink North American LNG fuel supply agreement Gibbs & Cox to offer OSD-IMT designs in U.S. market

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Wilbur Ross sells nearly all Navigator shares US Commerce Secretary has reportedly fully divested from Diamond S, having come under fire for holding on to his shipping... Singapore bunkers suppliers face hard choices in a harsher market Shipowners expect consolidation to create stronger counterparties as bunkering volumes are growing, but shifting market dynamics are forcing suppliers to... Don't play games with seafarer training A worrying move to use virtual reality 'gamification' in training crew cannot replace old-fashioned hands-on experience at sea Has the shipping industry reached an LNG landmark? CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled ships could prove to be a turning point for green energy use in shipping Saudi crown prince is the biggest bear this winter The policies of Mohammed bin Salman deal double blows of rising oil prices and reduced cargo supply Six-month recovery time for Maersk after cyber attack Normal operations should be resumed in the first quarter of 2018 as Maersk deals with the tail of the devastating... DSME stays profitable in the third quarter Shipbuilder posts a $41.9m net profit for the third quarter ended September 30 Shell inks bunker barge charter deal with Q-LNG Transport Barge will supply fuel to marine clients including Carnival Cruise Line along ports on the southern east coast of the US Dandong default demonstrates why it's still too risky to be a private player in China's port sector Asset-heavy industry, which requires massive long-term investment, is perhaps safer in state-owned hands CSSC offers lease financing to Dynagas for two FSRUs Dynagas booked the regasification vessels at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last year DP World to develop economic zone in Egypt Project is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop the Suez Canal Corridor Daily Briefing Don't worry, the container recovery is still coming says Maersk Korea and Japan to hold biannual meetings to bolster their shipbuilding industries Topics discussed during the first meeting included vessel oversupply and government-backed subsidies Dry bulk freight rates to improve from second quarter of 2018, says Drewry Growing iron ore demand to drive the rate recovery ICTSI nine-month revenues rise 10% amid stronger contributions from terminals Total box volumes rise 6% year-on-year to 6.8m teu One-off gains from merger deal boost WWL results But seasonal slowdown weighs on ocean operations total income Trump's LNG ambitions could boost long-haul tanker trades Washington has been pushing for more US energy exports to narrow its trade deficit Korea's SPP Shipbuilding to undergo financial assessment in search for new owner Company to partner Samil Pwc in analysing and documenting its condition Maersk wins regulatory approval from China for Hamburg Süd takeover Pending approvals could be received as early as the end of November Bunker supplier Aegean Marine warns of $3.4m-$4.4m loss for third quarter Loss attributed to continuing challenging market conditions, which led to decision to exit physical supply business in Singapore

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Court rules against ILWU in Portland slowdown case ILA, USMX to discuss multiyear contract extension China OKs Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd Trans-Atlantic trade growth keeps pace with global trend Cosco closes on $42 million Zeebrugge port deal Indian efforts to cut dwell times at major ports struggle Atlas Air: Strong end to the year will extend into 2018 Shipping Corp. of India stuck in the red CBRE: E-commerce's warehousing impact will survive recession JD.com commits to $1.2 billion in meat imports from US

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
China heats up 'teapot' crude import quotas Preliminary allotment suggests more upside in Far East tanker demand if refineries use full amount. Navios Containers seals $50m equity raise Oslo-listed boxship owner raises cash in private placement to fund acquisitions Pioneer narrows losses as market rises Singapore-based bulker owner sees higher revenue while viewing 'optimistic growth prospects' for next quarter. China's coal moves chill supramax rates Drop in imports into world's large coal consumer signals China's desire to keep grip on coal markets. Engie and Total reach deal on LNG assets sale Agreement will see up to 12 LNG carriers and Gazocean subsidiary switched to energy major Marinakis expects quick, full exoneration from Greek courts Greek ship and football club owner dismisses match fixing charges, vacates Olympiakos FC chair until cleared. Carnival signs US cruiseship LNG fuelling deal with Shell Newly unveiled bunker barge to supply cruiseship behemoths from 2020 Maersk looks beyond cyber-attack as fresh contours of shipping giant emerge Vincent Clerc says situation should return to normal next year with global economy supporting market. Jeffboat to lay off 278 staff US shipyard says permanent redundancies are response to fall in demand. China signs off on Maersk Line takeover of Hamburg Sud Beijing backing comes with certain conditions but looks to be final high hurdle to deal. OSV owners urged to take 'oath of consolidation' Clarksons Platou draws on history to reveal blueprint to boost beleaguered sector. Crew to be paid after PSV sold Buyer finally found for arrested Malaviya Seven in Aberdeen. Thoresen tipped to connect four with latest supramax Brokers connect the Thai owner with the addition of second-hand bulker. Greek owner circulates VLCC for sale Move by Andriaki comes after the ship rolled off a profitable time-charter. Officers arrested after MSC master death Ukrainians suspected of killing captain and dumping his body in sea off Italy. First Ship Lease sights still on refinancing Roger Woods says finance deal a priority as company logs third quarter loss. Big cruiseships banned from Venice Italian authorities keeping vessels of more than 100,000 gt away from historic centre. Forbes boots Wilbur Ross from billionaire's list Fresh round of headlines follows for businessman as financial magazine hunts missing $2bn. Marinakis to be tried for match-fixing in Greece Greek owner amid 28 defendants in football probe, but cleared over far more serious charges. Food tycoon to take over Marco Polo David Teo pumping in cash as part of restructuring Singapore OSV owner's $44m share issue. Toei Reefer Line being taken private Japanese owner is the subject of $29m management buyout. Shell confirms LNG carrier-to-bunker vessel conversion Anthony Veder vessel to be modified as major adds fourth unit to its LNG bunkering stable DSME extends profitable run South Korean shipbuilder continues turn around with third profitable quarter in a row. Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spike on 'knockout quarter' Stock climbs by over 10% following strong quarterly results from Oslo-listed firm. Wilson makes it back into black Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner boosted by higher rates towards end of third quarter. Wilbur Ross sells Diamond S stake Commerce department spokesman says US secretary of commerce has 'fully divested' holding. UK supreme court backs German owner in ransom case Judges rule cargo owner Mitsui & Co should share costs of pirate negotiations that saved $4.15m after LPG carrier was hijacked in 2009. Samsung Heavy to ride offshore recovery Healthy balance sheet and proven execution track record to stand it in good stead against rivals, says Nomura. EIA: US distillate exports on the rise But most extra cargoes are travelling shorter distances to markets in South and Central America.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
North American freight market continues strong growth in September The North American freight market showed continued strong volumes and stronger pricing in September 2017, with shipments increasing 3.2 per... FMCSA shuts down Georgia trucking company after fatal collision A Decatur, Ga.-based freight shipping and trucking company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to c... Amazon to open fourth fulfillment center in Maryland Amazon.com, Inc. will open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore's Sparrows Point industrial complex, the e-commerce giant ... Great Lakes iron ore shipments surge in September A total of 6.5 million tons or iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, an increase of 23.4 percent c... Sensitech: U.S. cargo thefts up in volume, down in value in Q3 2017 A total of 160 thefts of cargo occurred in the United States during the third quarter of the year, with 57 of the incidents occurring in Ju... Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and delays, but the industry is now calling for a solution "as a matter ... CBP turns up spotlight on forced labor in supply chains U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stepped up its industry outreach to ensure that the country's importers aren't running afoul of leg... PIL's new 11,800-TEU vessels boost capacity on transpacific loop Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group on Oct. 26 took delivery of two new 11,800-TEU containerships, both of which are slated to join the... Customs brokers urge Congress to renew GSP before expiration The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging Capitol Hill lawmakers to renew a trade preference pr...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
PDVSA in talks with Russian, Chinese companies on $1.1 billion plan to repair Venezuela's refineries Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is negotiating with Russian and Chinese companies to finance $1.1 billion in repairs. New Nigerian fuel import terminal opens off Lagos: OVH Energy OVH Energy Tuesday launched a new fuel import terminal offshore Lagos, with capacity to berth medium range tankers that could ease a bottleneck for private importers in discharging products. OPEC Pumps 32.57 mil b/d in Oct, down 90,000 b/d from Sep OPEC oil output in October fell 90,000 b/d from the previous month as declines were observed in six member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Wednesday. EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at lowest since February 2014 US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached their lowest levels in more than three years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. NYMEX crack spreads rising on gasoline, distillate draws NYMEX product cracks were higher Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration showed larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates, while crude inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma continued to grow. BP adds bunker barge to Richards Bay operation BP has added a new bunkering vessel to its physical supply operation at the South African port of Richards Bay, the company said. External: Wired Bunkering Aegean plans further cost cuts after exiting Singapore physical market "We believe there remains further opportunity to cut costs across our network." FUTURES: Crude falls despite risk premium from Saudi tension Kuwait looking at fuel oil imports from 2019 to cope with refinery delays Despite spending nearly $30 billion on downstream projects in the last few years, Kuwait will become a major importer of fuel oil from 2019, while it waits for construction of its new 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery to be completed, market sources said Wednesday.

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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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