BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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May 10, 2017

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Shanghai port box throughput rises 5pc to 3.3m TEU in April Oversupply in shipping to remain for next 2-3 years: DBS Strong fiscal year start for India's JNPT with box volume up 12.6pc Taiwan's Premier wants 'friendly' ties with China Raising of Bayonne Bridge to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule US rail traffic continues to grow for the sixth month in a row in April XPO Logistics posts Q1 net profit after being in the red in Q1 last year IAG Cargo sees Q1 revenue drop 2pc to US$281m despite volume growth Ceva in the red for US$57m despite increase in revenues and volumes Etihad extends life line to Air Berlin after Alitalia bankruptcy Air France-KLM suffers wider Q1 loss despite revenue growth Budapest Airport handles record tonnage of Q1 cargo

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Fleet makeover at Schuon Increased capacity in mid-Atlantic region May - the maritime month for New Orleans port One step further Efficient booking tool for port-hinterland transport Logistics base for Paragon's offshore operations completed Cargologicair welcomes third B747F McLane promotes Maurici Acquiring local expertise in Italy AA Cargo adding several seasonal routes Unveiling multimodal carbon calculator Inter Manager welcomes three new members Roberts to retire from Columbus airport authority Strategic operational partnership established at ACE 144 new wagons for log transport

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MAY 9, 2017
Gard scraps USD90 million deferred premium Box ship charter rally loses momentum Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell set up pre-merger VLCC alliance DHT goes for USD300 million bank loan Euronav orders two Suezmaxes for Valero charters Expert panel to review DSME restructuring China to increase controls on Belt and Road investments Singapore offshore companies issue Q1 profit warnings Addax terminates disputed BW Offshore FPSO China Aviation Oil eyes more bunker volumes in Singapore Bulk carrier prices continue upward trend despite freight weakness

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MAY 9, 2017
Union warning as DHL warehouse staff call off strike over transfer to Great Bear Charter rate upswing means a reprieve for box ships bound for the breakers Analysis: Swiss forwarders K+N and Panalpina have ambitious targets Global volume vs rate debacle What in the world is causing the retail meltdown of 2017? New Loadstar LongRead: How to benefit from freighter and belly partnerships

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MAY 9, 2017
VIDEO: Zero emissions, zero ballast - and zero crew DFDS RO/RO newbuilds to have ABB shaft generators Fairbanks Morse to supply diesel generators for LHA 8 VIDEO: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on sea trials after RICOH New FRS cat to have MTU engines and Kamewa waterjets Saam Smit adds Damen ASD 2411 tug to Panama fleet Drone helps cutter make major drug seizures Spanish operator orders 109 m Incat wavepiercer JonRie commissions new Double Drum Escort Winch VIDEO: P&O Ferries four return from Remontowa refits Euronav orders two at HHI, backed by seven-year charters Sarah Kenny to be next BMT Group Chief Executive

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MAY 9, 2017
Innovate or die Container shipping drags itself into the digital era, at last We're proud and in control, says DHT Tanker outfit says it is now in the 'premier league' of VLCC owners and refuses to be pushed around by others Ballast water rules to help bigger owners in US trade Smaller players will not be able to compete due to compliance costs, says Eagle Bulk's Gary Vogel Gener8's VLCC sales are opportunistic, says Georgiopoulos Tanker owner's first-quarter results beat forecast Macron border control shake-up could hit ferry operators UK Chamber of Shipping warns over threat to end Le Touquet treaty New guide aims to help seafarers affected by stress Charity issues guidelines for seafarers and close ones as stigma over seafarer trauma persists Supramax rates ebb to two-month low amid weak Pacific and Atlantic trades But some expect market to recover on the back of increased grain movements Data Hub: World Fleet Update As supply and demand balance stabilises, carriers and owners will need to maintain discipline on orders New VLCC orders already more than double 2016 total Low prices at yards driving wave of ordering Gener8 Maritime offloads VLCC pair to AET at $81m apiece Prices at a premium to market valuations Shippers scrutinise carriers over Europe-Asia congestion Eastbound rates subside after two-month spike, but shippers are unhappy due to 'unjustified' surcharges, low-value cargo being priced off the trade, and ongoing backlogs Emerging markets help to lift ICTSI first-quarter volumes by 11% Operations in Iraq and Democratic Republic of Congo boost total throughput numbers Euronav inks two more charter deals with Valero Energy Tanker operator now has four long-term charters with refineries giant China Merchants boss: 53 VLCCs is not enough CMES dismisses fall in freight rates as strong market fundamentals stir appetite for expansion Maersk defends Alibaba trial Danish group dismisses reports of little interest in online platform for cargo bookings Ocean Rig unit debt restructuring hits a snag Major stakeholder of unit opposes proposed restructuring scheme Genco narrows first-quarter losses Company sees boost in rates and continues to improve the age profile of the fleet Eagle Bulk reports narrower first-quarter loss of $11m Improved time charter rates and more chartered in vessels lead to higher revenue Tepid tanker market and higher voyage costs hit DHT net profit Earnings per share come in below forecasts Parakou founder CC Liu dies Mr Liu started his career as a ship engineer

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MAY 9, 2017
Alliances cause US West Coast port delays Free container database offers collaboration springboard US import growth forecast to slow after strongest surge in year Europe-ECSA rally makes southbound new headhaul China steps up Belt and Road investment oversight Productivity gains lift volumes at India's major ports Rotterdam Port Authority acquires container rail shuttle Rising China-Europe backhaul demand spurs new services

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MAY 9, 2017
Genco moves to offence with focus on M&A Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner sees focus on capesizes, ultramaxes and supramaxes. Shell testing restart of Forcados exports Restart of major Nigerian tanker terminal could help suezmax market. Eagle Bulk upsizes in charter swap and eyes more renewal New York-listed bulker owner switches handysize on long-term charter for ultramax as focus on the larger class grows. DHT Holdings opens up on Frontline pursuit Co-chief executives discuss their position in takeover saga. Navios Partners keeps up buying spree with another cape New York-listed bulker owner picks up third large bulker in as many weeks. Black Sea Shipyard's loss mounts Ukrainian plant sees annual deficit grow threefold as revenue falls. GasLog Partners tries for $121m in unit sale LNG carrier owner wants cash for potential drop-downs from parent. CFO quits at yard group Cosco Shipping Singapore-listed company looking for permanent successor as Ma Hong Han steps down. Restructured Havila reports big profit Offshore owner lifted by redemption of debt but utilisation remains low. Bahri in major Shell VLCC deal Consolidation steps up as Saudi operator ties up deal to use Shell tankers for its Arabian Gulf exports. Probe begins after crewman "stabbed" on cargoship Dutch police investigating incident on Universal Marine vessel. Gener8 Maritime swells coffers with triple sale Peter Georgiopoulos points to important decisions providing significant flexibility. Kenny replaces French at BMT Group UK engineering company appoints QinetiQ director as French departs after 12 years as CEO. Alaska Tanker set to retire 2004-built ship Report claims that BP-affiliated company looks to withdraw suezmax that has faced technical problems in the past. Moody's turns more positive on Navios Maritime Holdings Ratings agency encouraged by bulker market upturn and end of dispute with Vale. Owner and staff jailed over ferry sinking Bangladesh court convicts company and nine workers after accident claimed 81 lives. Brazilian OSV phoenix to rise from flames Broker Westshore cautiously upbeat on prospects as tenders increase. Loading issues blamed for cargoship capsize Salvage plan being drawn up for Southern Phoenix in Fiji. Bugbee back for more Scorpio Bulkers shares President picks up more stock in bulker owner amid positive comments from analysts. McDermott gets 100% of Oceanteam vessel US owner buys remaining 25% stake in joint venture with restructuring Norwegian company. Lone bondholder holds up DSME Korean yard trying to persuade opponent of restructuring to drop objection. Commerzbank loan losses hit $212m First quarter provisions rise at German lender due to shipping woes - with more to come. Euronav orders suezmaxes for long-term charter New York-listed owner says Valero Energy taking duo to be built at Hyundai Heavy. Incat wins Spanish ro-pax newbuilding deal Australian fast ferry wins repeat business from Naviera Armas with third ship in as many years. Top Spanish investor buys into Teekay Corp Kenneth Hvid-led tanker and offshore company says hola to be new significant shareholder. China bauxite demand driving up ton-miles World's largest aluminum consumer having to go further afield for commodity, says Torvald Klaveness Ezion Holdings set to post first quarter loss Singapore-listed offshore vessel firm says results impacted by depreciation of US dollar. Denmark to help combat resurgent pirates Danish military to supply spy in the sky to counter renewed threat to shipping off Somalia.

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MAY 9, 2017
Trump signs H.R. 244 into law President Donald Trump signed H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 into law on Friday. The U.S. House of Representatives ap... NRF: Major U.S. retail container ports can expect imports to rise Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.53 million TEUs in March, up 6.8 percent from February ... St. George Logistics acquires Dicom's Extra Express division St. George Logistics (STG), North America's largest provider of outsourced container freight station services, has acquired the Extra Expre... Antonov Airlines sets sights on overseas expansion The Ukrainian heavy-lift air carrier Antonov Airlines is preparing its aircraft fleet and expanding cargo sales for future operations in th... LLamasoft lands new investment from TPG The supply chain modeling and design software provider LLamasoft said Tuesday it has received an investment by the global private equity gr... Puerto Rico trade outlook uncretain following debt restructuring It's too early to tell how the decision last week by Puerto Rico to restructure $123 billion in public debt and pension obligations, essenti... EC adopts measures within EU Single Market plan The European Commission (EC) adopted a package of measures last week within the "EU Single Market" to ensure European Union (EU) regulation... Werner to implement MacroPoint's visibility platform Omaha, Neb.-based transportation and logistics services provider Werner Enterprises, Inc. will implement freight tracking software provider... Port of Long Beach volumes jump 16.5% in April The Port of Long Beach handled 558,014 TEUs of containerized cargo in April 2017, a 16.5 percent increase from the same month a year ago, a...

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MAY 9, 2017
IFO 380 Buenos Aires fell to lowest level in over one month on ample supplies IFO 380 grades at Buenos Aires were assessed at $349/mt delivered, down $9, based on price indications around $350-360/mt delivered. ANALYSIS: Iran's oil exports slip in April, loses market share in Asia - Exports fall 8% to 2.16 million b/d - Chinese, Indian demand ebbs - Stiffer competition from Saudis, Iraq - Austria to emerge as new customer TANKERS: Sharp rise in inquiry provides firming pressure to freight rates All told, there were at least five cargoes working on Tuesday, with Vitol, Valero, Shell, Koch and PMI being represented. Crude decline pushes implied volatility higher NYMEX June crude settled 55 cents lower at $45.88/b. ICE July Brent settled 61 cents lower at $48.73/b. Med fuel oil blenders opt for Baltic M100 on strong finished-spec demand M100 is typically used as a blend component to produce finished grade fuel oil, especially at times when refinery produced RMG 380 is expensive. NWE set to return from shortage of low metal LSFO: market sources Northwest Europe is set to return from a shortage in low sulfur fuel oil with a low metals content as one of two refinery streams that had been offline return to operations Gothenburg fuel oil prices hit month low despite maintenance Sweden 380 CST fuel oil prices hit a month low Monday, closing at $286.00/mt. The last time levels were lower was March 31 at $285.00/mt. Istanbul bunker market sees heavy congestion following poor visibility There are delays of three days through the Bosporus, both northbound and southbound Gener8 Maritime well-positioned for growth with young fleet: CEO A young, well-positioned fleet gives Gener8 Maritime a comparative advantage over rivals, CEO Peter Georgiopoulos said Tuesday during a first-quarter 2017 earnings call. FACTBOX: Spring refinery maintenance in Europe, Russia drawing to a close External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil largely unchanged on mixed outlook on supply

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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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