BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 11, 2017

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CMA CGM ups rate US$1,500/FEU from Asia to Caribbean November 1 India's Mundra port sets new productivity record, rivalling JNPT Japan's major ports post solid growth on back of global recovery DP World expects to tap West African hinterland into Mali Shipping lanes plagued with twice the number of lightning strikes Shreyas takes its biggest containership to date New York stock watch Seeking Alpha: Tide turns for box shipping Pakistani central bank cries foul over China trade deal Amazon tests delivery services in US pose threat to FedEx, UPS Cargo loader sparks blaze near freighter at Hong Kong airport Seattle hails Air France decision to fly non-stop to Paris ADB Safegate said to enhance visual docking and speed turnarounds China Airlines to fly from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Ontario, California

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri Data & DNV GL sign partnership to leverage Big Data for safety, quality & compliance excellence CMA CGM enhancing Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to East Africa service NISAA elects its Executive Body for 2017-19 Anti-dumping duty imposed on ammonium nitrate from Russia, Indonesia, Georgia & Iran India's exports to China surge SEZs' exports up in Q1 DP World SCO hosts clean-up drive Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping visits JNPT NMPT registers impressive cargo handling growth in H1 Information regarding a recent decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) published on Sept. 12, 2017 MACCIA organising seminar on Foreign Trade Policy & GST Seafood Exporters Association of India elects office-bearers

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Ever more fruit in boxes Spain: new gateway for pan-European transport Panattoni developing large site near Karlsruhe Short line railroad reopens Yalova ro-ro terminal starts operations New HR head for Gefco Spain People / Company Cincinnati airport celebrates all-time high Leipzig/Halle logistics network seeks closer contacts in... Trophy awarded for Channel 5 West Memphis port emphasizes its multimodality Even more European airfreight in August Austria investing in tracks for autonomous trains 3 PL revenues growing to USD 1.1 trillion by 2022 Three Morocco loops for ro-ro traffic Contract to haul 7.8 million t of coal by rail Jack Bismohun to develop Kale's African business Qatar off to Pittsburgh/receives 13th B777F

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Huge overcapacity ahead for liner shipping Container sector rise despite Hanjin's demise Royal IHC takes 50% stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group North Korean risks to shipping mount Four ships banned for breaching North Korea sanctions EC deadlines to push maritime sector to meet carbon obligations Bahri in Big Data tie-up with DNV GL Vrinda, formerly known as Kanak Prem, is Mercator Limited's last dry bulk carrier. Credit: Dietmar Hasenpusch China's coal imports strong on prices and North Korea ban Transcor Energy to be renamed Northstar Fishermen in South Korea with a port in the background

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Harm or help to Malaysia's smaller forwarders as China's Alibaba moves in? ABC opts for Liege as back-up for cargo flights after losing slots at Schiphol APL offers 'money-back' guarantee on premium transpacific service Russia's Globaltruck eyes IPO to fund acquisitions and expand truck fleet Jeff Mailhiot joins Crane to head its ocean products team Emirates and Cargolux agree new air cargo codeshare deal Terry Unrein back at SEKO to boost logistics growth in the US

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
House bill seeks five-year Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Wärtsilä acquires vessel positioning specialist Ballistic protection foils pirate attack on security vessel

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bulker owners call for scrutiny of charterers and terminals Intercargo highlights 'Stone Age' conditions in sector as other stakeholders go unvetted The future is (always) bright for shipping equities If investing in stocks is about the future, shipping equities should do very well based on the supply and demand... UK government outlines customs contingency plans for Brexit UK Chamber calls papers 'somewhat disappointing reading' Intercargo sees membership surge Dry bulk association reports 48% increase in fleet since start of 2017 Weak newbuilding recovery fails to lift yard sentiment Activity in main shipping sectors still at a historically low level China's One Belt, One Road project may hit tanker demand Projects such as the Myanmar-China pipeline and Kra Isthmus canal are negative for tonne miles, Poten & Partners says Crude oil in floating storage falls as supplies tighten OPEC member nations adhering to production adjustments, strong oil demand and slower shale oil production growth attributed to floating storage... Daily Briefing Chinese yards are marking up prices amid cost pressure Boston Consulting Group spins off xChange platform Box swapping platform moves to standalone operation Singapore regulator raises concerns over Wilhelmsen takeover of Drew Marine Competition Authority of Singapore notes that both are major players in the maritime services sector Supramax owners looking for a better week despite dip in rates But pockets of positive sentiment from South America may drive up freight rates NYK starts production at Wheatstone LNG Australian project will have the combined capacity to produce 8.9m tonnes per annum Global Ship Lease aims to raise up to $400m in bond offering Container charter owner to use proceeds to repay outstanding debt Japan's Kobe Steel unveils automated welding machine and system for shipbuilders Move comes amid Japan's efforts to tackle a shortage of young skilled workers in the shipbuilding industry Bahri jumps on Big Data bandwagon with DNV GL pact Both parties developing a prototype to help all maritime industry participants make informed decisions regarding safety and quality in operations

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
US warehouse lease rate growth expected to decelerate US imports forecast to hit near-record in October CP service opens Vancouver rail routing to Ohio ag exporters JNPT tightens gate-in rules for direct exports program Japan exporters choosing Panama over Suez routings

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Clarksons: better outlook for Navios debt Unsecured and secured notes that traded at distressed levels now closer to par thanks to bulker markets. AP Moller Holding closes Maersk Tankers deal Transaction that takes products tanker specialist private has now been completed. BlackRock takes some money off Ardmore Largest US institutional investment manager trims stake as stock outpaces peers. Intercargo celebrates record membership numbers Squeezed by regulation, ever more drycargo owners gather forces to speak with same voice Wan Hai Lines buys office for $10.35m Taiwanese owner builds presence in the US with deal in Arizona. Ship Finance swaps $121m in note to shares Chief executive says the move is a 'cheap forward equity offering' as note holders now in the money. Cosco Shipping Holdings expects profit Chinese giant cites better conditions in the container market as the main reason for positive nine-month outlook. Zodiac buys pair as Tailwind parks car carrier sector Eyal Ofer-led owner adds to PCTC fleet as Norwegian firm continues to reduce shipping exposure. Maersk scoops Youngship award Norwegian organisation recognises Danish group's commitment to young recruits. South Korean yards chop 35,000 workers Figures from yard association reveal scale of downsizing at restructuring shipbuilders. Wartsila takes over Guidance Marine Finnish company enhances its expertise in vessel positioning and remote control operations. Stolt Tankers wish list puts M&A ahead of IPO Niels Stolt-Nielsen says consolidation trumps flotation for stand-alone tanker business. Mercator confirms penultimate bulker sale Indian owner has one dry cargoship left after Sri Prem Poorva disposal. Heuvels in shock swap from London to Hong Kong Ince & Co's international senior partner Jan Heuvels' decision leave London and head for Hong Kong was met with surprise in legal circles. But the leading London law firm says there is nothing more behind the move than a decision to target Asian growth. Ince back on growth path Heuvels' move comes amid continued speculation in that Ince & Co is seeking a merger with another London shipping law Pareto sees twin catalysts for Stolt-Nielsen upgrade Norwegian finance house has buy rating on Oslo-listed owner for the first time in over two years. Gunvor targets more joint ventures as it looks to expand in shipping Glencore's Jan Andersen brought in to revamp Clearlake Shipping arm as trader seeks more vessels. Vernicos Tugs & Salvage makes it 19 Greek tug owner completes its fourth acquisition since April with the addition of 2006-built unit. Setback for Sevan in Logitel loan row Oslo court rules against floatel owner in dispute related to Teekay Offshore takeover. Chinese SAR vessel gives cargoship a tow Rescue authority comes to aid of vessel that lost power off Shidao. Andreas Hadjiyannis: 'The big, big crisis is over' Shipowner believes the darkest hour has passed with the next one a century away. Supramax sale closes book on United Ocean clear-out US buyers said to pick off final vessel from the fleet of bankrupt Japanese owner. Gas4Sea nets second LNG bunker customer Key tanker operator signs up to supply in Rotterdam from Zeebrugge-based ship. Singapore oil storage levels plunge Volumes held on tankers have dropped to 8.1m barrels from 30m in May. Limarko snaps up H Schepers boxship Lithuanian owner boosts capacity with $5m deal for German feedership. Oman Shipping and KOTC in tanker talks Oman state owner may need extra vessels to handle shipments from Duqm refinery as it looks to cooperate with Kuwaiti company. Ships face UN port ban over North Korea ties Move against four ships described as 'unprecedented' by co-ordinator of a UN panel on sanctions. Ocean Yield extends Lewek Connector charter Lars Solbakken-led leasing outfit ties up subsea construction vessel potentially until Christmas. Aussie log exports jump 300% in four years China set to account for virtually all volumes shipped and 25% of total harvest in 2017. Borr deal to boost Sembcorp Marine balance sheet Singapore yard now positioned for growth in the new low-oil price era, say local analysts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri partners with DNV GL on 'big data' initiative Bahri Data inked a contract with classification society DNV GL to co-develop and jointly leverage their big data capabilities for safety, q... 'K' Line fleet to install new automated weather routing system A new navigation system will be installed in 120 "K" Line vessels. Ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) will install Kawasaki Hea... UPS enters contract talks with Teamsters UPS' current five-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ends after July 31, 2018. UPS has started contract talks wi... Hong Kong terminal operator adds Russian all-cargo airline Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) is now handling shipments arriving at Hong Kong International Airport from Moscow-based all-carg... MercuryGate, SMC3 partner on LTL pricing API Transportation management systems (TMS) solutions provider MercuryGate International and application programming interface (API) provider S... IATA's Cargo-XML integrated with WCO targeting system The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the integration of its Cargo-XML messaging standard with the World Custom... GM acquires LIDAR tech company General Motors Co. has acquired Strobe, Inc., a three-year-old light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology company based in Pasadena, Ca... NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities rise 5.4% in 2016 The number of fatalities involving large trucks in the United States increased 5.4 percent in 2016 compared with the prior year to 4,317 fa... CR England Chicago intermodal drivers decertify Teamsters local Nearly 70 intermodal drivers working out of the Chicago site of trucking and refrigerated transportation company CR England have voted to d...

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Iraq planning to rebuild federal oil pipeline to Turkey Iraq's oil ministry announced Tuesday it was ordering three state oil companies to rebuild the federal government's crude oil export pipeline to Turkey, which has been out of service since early 2014. OPEC's Barkindo admits "extraordinary measures" needed to sustain rebalancing OPEC has signalled to the market that it could further broaden its OPEC/non-OPEC alliance, ramping up the rhetoric over the possibility of expanding its membership and trying to deepen its dialogue with US shale in order to rebalance the market. Bill to expand US offshore drilling, revokes safety regulations A bill that could open a vast swath of US federal waters to oil and natural gas producers, ease offshore drilling regulations and give the US president expanded powers to permit drilling will begin its legislative process Wednesday. ExxonMobil says restores output at Julia, Hadrian South fields in Gulf of Mexico ExxonMobil has restored production at its Julia and Hadrian South fields in the Gulf of Mexico after halting output last week prior to Hurricane Nate's move through the area, the company said Tuesday. Oil futures rebound on remarks by OPEC's Barkindo, Saudi exports Oil futures strengthened Tuesday, with NYMEX November crude rising $1.34 to $50.92/b, after OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said efforts underway to rebalance the global oil market were working. Durban bunkering suspended on poor weather: port authority Bunkering and loading operations at Durban, South Africa, have been suspended due to bad weather, a spokeswoman for the port authority said Tuesday. Kerch Strait closure may delay grain exports; bunkers not hit The Kerch Strait, connecting the Sea of Azov and Black Sea, will be closed for the transit of all types of vessels, apart from military and government security vessels, from Wednesday at 6:00 am local time (0300 GMT) for three days, according to a statement posted by the Kerch harbor master, Sergei Belyh. External: Wired Bunkering Fewer accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore after Uni Petroleum's exit The number of accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore has dropped to 55 this month from 56 in September and 58 in August as Uni Petroleum dropped out of the list after its bunker supplier licence expired. Fuel oil physical East-West spread at three-month high on freight rates The spike in VLCC freight rates to the East from Rotterdam has widened the discount of physical 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges to 3.5% FOB Singapore cargoes to the largest in three months. Massive destocking underway in oil market, says OPEC's Barkindo "The market structure has switched to backward, making it uneconomic to continue to keep storage," he said. FUTURES: Crude steady; Aramco announces record allocation cuts

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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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