BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 14, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate drops 2pc to US$859/TEU, off 4.8pc to USWC OOIL ends 2016 with a net loss of US$219m with low growth in most regions CMA CGM in the red for US$325m in 2016 although Q4 profits up $45m FMC head urges better protection from shipping alliances S Korean shipbuilders feel pinch from Hanjin bankruptcy Mexico's new Tuxpan Port Terminal is officially opened CN on the road again vowing quick US access for Asians Cargolux expands in east Africa aiming to enlarge footprint on the continent Amazon start-up costs drag down ATSG's 2016 profit to US$21m Air France-KLM maintain seasonal flower shipments

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MARCH 13, 2017
Admiralty Bill, 2016 passed in Lok Sabha APL's expanded intra-Asia service network to broaden market horizons CMA CGM maintains positive core EBIT margin despite historically low freight rates in 2016 Hamburg Süd launches innovative pilot project with Electrolux in Chilean Port of Iquique Jobs scenario improves in US logistics & transportation sectors Maersk Line & Orchid Shipping team up to ship OOG consignment to Antwerp Middle East offshore supply vessel market bucks downward trend, says analysis North Europe to Asia spot rates surge OOCL combines loops to form new South-East Asia to Australia service PSA & ICTSI open terminal in Buenaventura, Colombia Hutchison Ports inks agreement with Ports of Stockholm to operate container terminal under construction Mumbai Port Trust observes World Civil Defence Day Sagarmala programme under implementation Shipping Secretary discusses Sagarmala & other port-related issues with Chief Secretary, Gujarat A total of 6,604 km National Highways constructed till Feb. 2017 Electronic tag system being implemented for toll collection on National Highways First scheduled container train ex Vadodara to Pipavav Port flagged off Kandla SEZ celebrates 53rd Foundation Day with enthusiasm Snowman Logistics completes construction of new warehouse in Kerala You ask.. We answer...

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Takeover expands express business From Russia with love: 225 rail cars for Cuba Port of Dunkirk: dock III renovation completed New ideas served up for breakfast Panel for national freight and supply chain inquiry Meeting seasonal demand Tenant wanted for intermodal terminal in Slovakia New faces at V. Group after Advent investment Safety for shippers is The Alliance's concern Co-chair for Customs Brexit Group Jacksonville short line railroad starts services Ceva's ebitda slipping slightly in 2016 Digitalization the Indian way CMA CGM wins with higher volumes and lower costs Baltic Air to Abu Dhabi, Virgin Australia opts out

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MARCH 13, 2017
How Economou bought DryShips debt at a 44% discount Added costs feared with new ballast water guidance The case for a cleaner and safer ship recycling industry HSH Nordbank mulls debt haircut to keep Rickmers Maritime going Spliethoff contracts 18,000 dwt sextet Stena Bulk takes full control of Stena Weco On-balance sheet leasing standard change to impact shipping Hyundai Samho HI sells Seadrill rig to another Fredriksen's Seatankers 'World's first' LNG-powered crane vessel ordered 'Tariff effect' to create majority of initial savings of new Japanese liner shipping entity DSME accelerates asset sales No escape from low 2016 rates as OOCL tumbles to USD273 million loss KOGAS seeks two small LNG carriers Dry bulk freight rates hit three-month high Norwegian ship tunnel gets green light

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MARCH 13, 2017
Q4 revival and NOL buy helps loss-making CMA CGM stay positive 737 NG freighter conversion market is struggling to take off OOCL blames drop in revenue and profit on 2016 freight rate havoc PODCAST - Brexit, getting the job done Emirates boss denies reports of merger with Etihad Eleven air cargo carriers face €800m bill - again Inside Washington: push to avert battery fires on aircraft stalls

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MARCH 13, 2017
Carnival adds new Fleet Operations Centers Van Oord orders LNG fueled crane vessel Reintjes makes push to expand sales in Latin America Schottel gives giant OCV added maneuverability SmartPredict aims to reduce maneuvering risks Senators to Trump Admin: Don't cut Coast Guard budget

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MARCH 13, 2017
Diana Containerships reactivates vessel on strength of OOCL charter 2006-built Pucon has been laid-up since last July Stranded bulker crew paid after seven months Sea Honest seafarers receive more than $150,000 in outstanding wages Handies bulker earnings rise further, but bird flu clouds outlook Mizuho forecasts Chinese imports of corn and soyabeans to plunge in the short run Gener8's fourth-quarter profits collapse but modern fleet outperforms Peter Georgiopoulos says his fleet will benefit from the 'two-tier' market while ridding itself of more old tonnage ICTSI triples profit Strong volume growth sees net income swell to $194m in 2016 Rickmers Maritime could get debt forgiveness from HSH But German bank will pull plug unless bondholders also take haircut Riding the wave towards a ballast water boom Enquiries pile up for the manufacturers of three USCG type-approved ballast water treatment systems as owners look to comply with US regulations Odfjell bolsters tanker fleet through long-term bareboat charters A capital-efficient way to achieve growth, says chief executive Clarksons posts lower profits for 2016 Shipbroker hit by growing costs but financial services and research segments lift results Sovcomflot in standoff with Venezuela's national oil company Sovcomflot dispute highlights PDVSA's inability to pay shipowners, jeopardising future oil exports DSME speeds up non-core asset sell-offs as debt repayments loom Group aims to complete sales of both Welliv and DSME Construction by April. PSA ties up with institute of higher learning to boost port technology expertise Students and PSA employees will have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the industry Indian parliament passes Admiralty Bill The planned Bill allows maritime claims and liens to be prioritised Triyards unit wins two passenger ferry newbuilding contracts Deals worth $20.6m Shipowners and managers in the age of digitalisation Traditional shipowning models could cease to exist as digitalisation enters the maritime sector Ocean Alliance has no need for bankruptcy trustee fund, says OOIL Customers are aware of members' financial stability, according to finance chief Alan Tung OOIL posts $219.2m loss amid depressed freight rates Group results also hit by rising fuel prices in the second half of 2016

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MARCH 13, 2017
Northeast US ports hunker down for blizzard OOIL: Ocean Alliance's stability doesn't require emergency fund As market heats up, Roadrunner merges refrigerated carriers Clarksons profit down, but bullish on shipping outlook Ocean7 Projects, Ikonships merge MPV fleets Spliethoff Group orders six ships Antwerp adds rail service to German hinterland HSH Nordbank refuses Rickmers Maritime restructuring UK forwarders and customs team up to monitor Brexit Merging Japanese carriers eye suppliers for cost savings DHL targets China cross-border trade with new Hong Kong facility Weak 2016 rates on main trades drag OOCL to deep loss

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MARCH 13, 2017
Dorian LPG sees wide bid-ask on VLGCs Executives posit fleet growth at conference through second-hand or M&A deals. Carnival opens second operations centre Arnold Donald-led cruise giant opens second facility in Seattle as part of growing global network to boost safety and operational efficiencies. Offshore trio aim to seal merger this month Oslo-listed offshore vessel owners Solstad, Deep Sea Supply and Farstad set timetable. Gener8 Maritime confirms tanker sales Peter Georgiopoulos says further disposals his preferred way to raise additional cash if required. Master and crew stymie pirate attack on Knutsen LNG carrier Norwegian shipowner confirms shots fired against La Mancha Knutsen while off Nigeria. North Korean cargoship sinks off China Crew saved after collision with tanker sends multipurpose Kum San to the bottom. Diana Containerships reactivates vessel Greek boxship owner removes second ship from lay-up in less than two weeks. Vallianz refinances $163m of debt Agreement with lenders eases cash flow by $103m over two years. BSC linked to LNG carrier order Report says Bangladesh state owner has signed up for two vessels in China. Livanos joins in $250m GasLog bond sale New York-listed LNG carrier owner's planned offering follows similar fundraisers by its listed peers. Analyst: kidnappings rose 44% in 2016 Control Risks says African and Philippines incidents on the increase. Clipper Group expands with Hong Kong office Peter Norborg-led company looks to tap the Chinese market with second Asian branch. Sea Honest seafarers repatriated Vera Shipping settles the wages of 17 crew who remained stranded for seven months. Credit-Suisse raises Scorpio Bulkers rating Bank places buy tag on New York-listed owner amid jump in asset values. Suezmaxes end week 85% higher VLCCs and aframaxes lose ground but LRs strengthen. $1.5bn ABG Shipyard restructuring 'fails' Bankers say they are heading to debt recovery tribunal after two years of talks. Spliethoff grows with order in China Amsterdam-based group inks deal for six newbuildings at Zhejiang Ouhua shipyard. Gener8 profit slashed as costs increase Bigger fleet meant higher interest and depreciation charges for tanker owner. OOIL foresees better year for liner shipping CFO more optimistic for 2017 as he once again dismisses sale talk. Clarksons executives: Markets re-calibrating, no Brexit fears Andi Case sees improvements unfolding in freight markets, while Jeff Woyda is calm on impact of Brexit. Socar buys seven tankers from Palmali Shipping Azerbaijan oil company boosts capacity with suezmaxes and aframaxes from Mubariz Mansimov-owned company. Expanding Odfjell adds two more tankers Norwegian owner also buying chartered-in ship as it seeks 100-vessel fleet. GC Rieber gets its seismic fleet busy Oslo-listed company wins new contracts through its joint venture with Rasmussengrupppen. Vinalines signs coal shipping deal State producer Vinacomin wants vessels for domestic and international business. Subsea 7 completes Seaway takeover Oslo-listed owner buys remaining 50% of heavy-lift unit from K&S. Clarksons results strong despite profit fall Shipbroking giant beats City forecasts for 2016 as dividend is raised again.

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MARCH 13, 2017
SCPA breaks ground on inland port The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) broke ground on the new Inland Port Dillon, which is slated to open in early 2018. Inland Port D... Commentary: Cutting cost without a rate reduction Every supply chain executive's primary responsibility is to find ways to reduce risk and cost in their company's supply chain. Typically, ... Port of Virginia box volumes steady in February The Port of Virginia handled 220,726 TEUs in February 2017, a 0.2 percent decrease from the the previous year, according to the Virginia Po... APMT continues investments at Port of Gothenburg APM Terminals (APMT) Gothenburg signed an addendum to the original concession agreement with the Port of Gothenburg on Sweden's west coast... U.S. beef, pork exports rise in January U.S. beef and pork exports drastically increased in January from a year prior in terms of volume and value, despite a drop in lamb exports,... Port of Antwerp attracts new rail service to Germany Rail operator H&S Container Line will offer a second round trip servicebetween the Port of Antwerp and the Rhine-Ruhr-Main region in Ge... OOCL parent records $219m loss for 2016 Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (OOIL), the parent company of ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL),recorded aloss attri...

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MARCH 13, 2017
Front-month NYMEX RBOB pulls oil futures lower ahead of storm New Orleans MGO at over 3-month low as barge congestion, product tightness ease New Orleans MGO was assessed at $460/mt ex-wharf, down $35/mt from Friday, and the lowest price since November 29 when it was $443/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed. Northeast US bunkering likely to be slowed by approaching blizzard: sources The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for New York that begins Monday night and lasts until midnight Tuesday Bunkering operations recover at Malta External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Singapore February bunker sales up 10% on year Sales of 380 CST fuel oil, the key grade of bunker fuel, rose to 2,918,400 mt in February from 2,635,100 mt a year earlier. Genoa bunker fuel prices hit 2017 low, catching up with lower crude External: Wired Bunkering Quadrise postpones emulsion fuel trial restart to Q4

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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

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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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