BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 15, 2017

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Singapore port box volume down 3pc to 2.3m TEU in February APL launches JSX service linking Japan to Singapore and Malaysia SM Line starts 2 intra-Asia services with another 2 within a month Hutchison Ports to operate new box terminal at Stockholm port Marseilles Fos sees 2016 box throughput rise 3pc to 1.25m TEU ICTSI's net profit surges 207pc to US$180m on 7pc rise in port revenue Yachtsman rescued by NYK bulk carrier in the Strait of Magellan DHL eCommerce opens new fulfillment centre in HK, targeting e-tailers India signs new air agreement with the UK May opening of new Kenyan cargo terminal for perishables and dry cargo Oman Air partners with DHL Express on new baggage delivery service

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MARCH 14, 2017
Damco launches supply chain intelligence suite Difficulty of being an Indian principal Shreyas Relay Systems, Shreyas Shipping to expand reach internationally with acquisition of Balaji Shipping Lines FZCO Yang Ming adjusts Far East-Red Sea service ZIM introduces ECO Data Calculator JNPCT achieves record performance Mumbai Port hires higher capacity locomotive to boost Port rail operations Port capacity steadily increasing Port-based development projects under Sagarmala being implemented in Andhra Pradesh IATA urges air cargo modernisation GST Council approves some relief for services sector

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A mixed bag in 2016 Zero-emission trucks replacing diesel vehicles Dillon intermodal terminal opening in early 2018 Inttra reaches out for empty container management ECL in Italy under new guidance Azerbaijan receives new traction from Kazakhstan Logistics park opens in Hamburg Marseille sets milestones in strategic development plan Etihad to reduce Teheran service Delivering spare parts Additional rail service from Antwerp to Germany Aviation industry recuperating in "oasis" ICTSI on a rising tide in 2016 New head for Swissport in UK and Ireland

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MARCH 14, 2017
Public owners' buying spree continues with Golden Ocean deal UK operator strengthens shortsea fleet Farstad, Solstad and Deep Sea Supply to complete merger plan by month end Dae Sun wins tanker order from Shokoyu Bunkering tanker allegedly hijacked by pirates off Somalia Panoil Petroleum's bunker tankers suspended in Singapore Samra Midas Group: Maritime Korea's white knight Reduction in market players will push container shipping to 'comfortable zone', says MOL's Tanabe Scrap prices up as dry bulk market improves SM Line buys Hanjin Shipping's Gwangyang terminal

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MARCH 14, 2017
Europe-Asia capacity crunch a sign of shifting trade patterns, says Maersk INTTRA moves into intermodal hi-tech with takeover of Avantida The mood in air cargo is upbeat, but watch for pressure on profitability Internet shopping delivery ban at London offices? Pirates return and hijack a freighter off Somalian coast Luzius Wirth to head Swissport UK & Ireland as Tommy Watt retires John Good appoints Neil Flower as north-west MD IRISL eyes London IPO, but is thwarted so far

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MARCH 14, 2017
Nine arrested in Fat Leonard case include retired Admiral EU NAVFOR confirms tanker hijacking off Somalia Maersk Tankers to trial Norsepower Rotor Sails VIDEO: ABB upgrades Remote Diagnostics capabilities Brazilian yards build Robert Allan Ltd. design river fleet INTTRA acquires empty-box management leader Valmet to supply automation for Rauma RoPax Wartsila and Songa sign five year agreement Pirates hijack small tanker off Somalia Becker Marine grows presence in U.S.

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MARCH 14, 2017
Supramax bulkers hit 10-week high Coal and grains shipments help support rates in the Pacific and Atlantic Opec crude production drops by 140,000 barrels per day Fewer fixtures out of the Middle East Gulf is turning into a new reality for big crude tankers Seanergy agrees covenant deferments and waivers with banks Proactive move will give extra flexibility to grow, says bulker owner Evergreen 80% liable after boxship hit VLCC Mr Justice Teare rejects 'colregs contradiction' defence at Admiralty Court INTTRA acquires Europe's Avantida Procurement of empty container management specialist seals INTTRA's entry into landside logistics Bunkers tanker seized in first Somalia hijacking since 2012 Attack follows Nato's departure from the region in December amid concerns of piracy resurgence Singapore's February box throughput shows 3.6% dip from Chinese New Year But city-state reports 9.6% rise in bunker sales despite earlier fears that implementation of flow meters would reduce volumes Singapore marine cargo and hull insurance premiums show 2016 rise despite competition South China Sea tensions unlikely to affect marine insurance premiums, Singapore insurance chief says, while Hanjin collapse had minimal impact on premiums and underwriting results Antwerp port increases rail service frequency to Andernach in Germany Rail operator received financial assistance from port authorities to improve connectivity US FMC to form regulatory task force Move part of broader initiative to cut red tape and control regulatory costs GasLog to launch $250m note offering Proceeds to go towards debt payment and working capital VLCC owners hope for an April shower of cargoes Owners looking to April to bring cargo and rate lift sorely lacking in March Dong-A Tankers offloads another tanker South Korean owner keen to focus on dry bulk

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MARCH 14, 2017
Maersk: 2M Alliance will forgo emergency fund NY-NJ port to reopen Wednesday THE Alliance to add trans-Pac service to Wilmington Clipper Steel adds second ship to Mobile-Tampico shuttle Half of new trans-Pac port pairs promise faster transits Vancouver truck appointment evolution shows challenges for US ports EU poised to reimpose air cargo cartel fines MOL: More consolidation needed for supply-demand balance Wan Hai adds east India loop to tap transshipment Accounting report backs PierPass pricing methodology IATA chief: Air cargo not meeting service expectation Tight Europe-Asia space driven by alliance preparation

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MARCH 14, 2017
Fredriksen in $364m move for Quintana Bulker arm Golden Ocean buys Greek owner, along with two Hemen vessels. Navios Partners plans $100m offering Angeliki Frangou-led containership and bulker owner might use capital for vessel acquisitions. Fain: 'A lot more we need to achieve' on environmental profile Royal Caribbean Cruises targeting improvement greenhouse gases, plus sustainable food production and destination tourism. Del Rio: Geopolitical risks are biggest threat Incidents that cannot be planned for, and that hit high yielding destinations, have an impact on the bottom line. DryShips pays less in fees to CEO, but related-party debt rises Data for 2016 show New York-listed shipowner made good on plans to reduce related-party management fees. Koch adds CoscoCS capesize to charter run Deal comes amid further progress in the Baltic Dry Index on Tuesday. Battle begins for Libyan oil terminals Eastern warlord launches offensive on Ras Lanuf and Sidra as east/west split deepens. ConTex sees biggest rise in a while Boxship rates keep improving and the Hamburg Shipbrokers' index gains six points in one session. Saga Shipholding finishes ballast retrofit Five-year long project makes owner first to have fleet-wide compliance. Drunk Vista cargoship master replaced Captain arrested in Sweden following sudden change of course towards shore. General cargoship adrift in Greek waters Vernicos Tugs & Salvage is deploying two tugs to tow the 1997-built vessel off Andros. Rokke's Aker Solutions a takeover target Analysts say reports linking Halliburton with move for Oslo-listed rival come as no surprise. Atlantic seals $44m charter in Middle East Singapore offshore owner strikes deal with oil company for up to three years. Former V.Ships chief Anderson joins OSM Donald Anderson is one of two industry veterans added to board of shipmanagement firm. Seanergy agrees pact for covenant waivers Greek bulker owner secures financial flexibility as banks grant postponement until mid-2018. FSL Trust pre-pays $20m to lenders Move sees MR tanker added to the company's main debt facility. UK P&I Club raises Sulu Sea alarm Protection and indemnity club warns shipowners to be aware of developing situation in the Far East. Grounded Sterno righted in Sweden Traffic to resume on Gota River on Friday as bulker salvage continues. Maersk Tankers in wind power project Danish owner teams with Shell and others to see if rotor sails can deliver fuel savings. Zim raises charity cash after artists project Owner to donate $19,000 auction proceeds to kids' literacy scheme after hosting artists on its vessels. Swiber Holdings misses another coupon Court-managed owner cannot make payment for bonds due this month. IRISL sets sights on London Stock Exchange Iranian shipping company is eyeing a UK IPO but US sanctions could make it difficult. MHI considers shipyard spin-off Weak demand spurs company into shake-up of shipbuilding operations. Cruiseship grounds on Indonesian reef Caledonian Sky estimated to have damaged 13,500 square metres of coral. Pirates hijack oil tanker off Somalia UPDATE: Two dozen assailants board UAE-owned ship in first successful attack in the area since 2012. Uljanik Plovidba slashes 2016 loss Bulker and tanker owner reduces red ink despite falling revenue. Fincantieri chief Bono confident of STX deal Italian yard's CEO believes controversial move will create value all round. Kyokuyo Shipyard building LPG carrier Japanese shipbuilder constructing gas carrier for its own account. Dae Sun wins Japanese tanker order South Korean shipbuilder set to deliver 3,500-dwt stainless steel chemical unit by late 2018. Astomos Energy agrees Ichthys LPG deal Japanese oil company to sell gas from Aussie project to compatriot VLGC owner and charterer. MVN Asset Management lifts Vard Holdings stake UK-based hedge fund looks to have taken a different tack over its investment in shipbuilder. Marinakis resumes Nottingham Forest bid Greek shipowner said to have rekindled hope of takeover deal, say UK media reports.

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MARCH 14, 2017
DHL eCommerce launches Hong Kong fulfillment center DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, launched a new fulfillment center in Hong Kong, adding to its global fulfillment netw... Small tanker hijacked by Somali pirates Aris 13 , a small 1,800 dwt bunkering oil tanker with eight crew members from Sri Lanka, was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia o... APL Adjusts Asia-Latin America network Singapore-based ocean carrier APL, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, will be adjusting its Latin America network later this month, the company said ... Crowley offers direct Florida-Panama loop Crowley has announced a weekly sailing between Florida and Manzanillo, Panama. The service currently employs two 1,100-TEU vessels, the To... ICTSI, PSA inaugurate joint venture terminal in Colombia International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and PSA International (PSA) said they have inaugurated the Puerto Aguadulce termina... INTTRA acquires container repositioning platform Neutral ocean freight marketplace INTTRA said Tuesday it has acquired Avantida, a European provider of empty container management solutions,... Executive Moves: MatchBack Systems, Swissport International and V.Group Trucking software as a service (SaaS) solutions provider MatchBack Systems, Inc. has announced the formation of its board of directors. Joi... Commentary: License exception 'ENC' reporting requirements As we've discussed here previously, recordkeeping is often overlooked in the midst of the operational chaos that dominates most of our day-... UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2016 UPS Inc. increased the total compensation package for its Chief Executive Officer, David Abney, by 21 percent in 2016, according to the com...

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MARCH 14, 2017
TENDER DATA: PMI buys 220,000 barrels of fuel oil from Petroperu ICE May Brent nears $50/b after OPEC says crude stocks keep rising Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Piraeus falls to three-month low Market skeptical of Iranian plans to cut fuel oil production 10% by 2021 Pirates seize bunker tanker off Somalian coast New York, Philadelphia bunkering operations shut as blizzard hits Maersk, Shell join Norsepower shipping project: Norsepower External: Wired Bunkering Crude stable amid talk of OPEC/non-OPEC cut extension The oil complex has been on a downtrend since early last week on the back of growing US production and increasing rig counts.

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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

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DATABASE

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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

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Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

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››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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