BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2017

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Zim narrows quarterly loss to US$6.4 million from $56.3 million Savannah handles 10,000 TEU working 13,092-TEU Cosco Development International Chamber of Shipping seeks 50pc CO2 emission cut in 2050 DHL quarterly profit up 0.3pc to US$732 million, all business segments up Agility Q1 profit up 11.1pc to US$47.9 million as sales rise 7.3pc Hamburg port's quarterly earnings rise 34pc to US$26.67 million 'K' Line to merge ship management units into new division Adani to open new container terminal at Ennore port by mid-June DHL tries out new tech to make for a speedier, safer warehouse DHL Global Forwarding to open hub in Stuttgart to tap China rail UN consultative group backs zero-emission global warming aims Lars Jensen warns carriers of falling into One Touch ecommerce trap Air cargo operators quit Brussels after noise pollution fines hit Emirates profit falls 70pc to US$670 million as revenues rise 2pc IAG Cargo adds low cost airline LEVEL to its freighter fleet

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MAY 16, 2017
FFFAI highlights working problems with ICEGATE & related issues in representation to CBEC Chairperson Implementing international regulations to promote maritime safety, security & improved working conditions stressed NCHAA to organise GST meet in Noida after GSTC meeting in Srinagar Regional centre promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies & operations launched Ryal Logistics Pvt. Ltd - Going strong at 20 Smaller vessels will see freight rate recovery in LPG segment, says analysis Exports continue to surge, up 20 pc in April 2017 V.O. Chidambaranar Port's coal handling capacity to see four-fold increase Multimodal logistics park to come up near Kamarajar Port Economic outlook survey projects GDP growth of 7.4 pc for 2017-18 CBDT simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar

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Another world Certification - but how? TIR to boost transport along Belt and Road route New site in Romania opens for business Panama Canal sees transits soar in April 455 measures to improve rail network Honours for Air Canada's CFO today Logwin opens up near Perth Leadership change at Unilode (formerly Chep) K Line merging affiliates Funds for building Australia's inland rail Canadian North resumes regional routes "Heavy" takeover in Philadelphia Best "smart port" information systems in Marseille ECS welcomes Oman Air Cargo in Benelux region Dropping anchor in Algeciras China and Pakistan to modernise rail link

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MAY 16, 2017
Port State Control agreement to tighten check on sub-standard ships Lauritzen's outlook remains unchanged as markets show signs of recovery Shanghai's new IMO-EU centre aims to tackle regional ship emissions IRClass targets Southeast Asia with a view on quality Thoresen Thai Agencies restores profitability Avance Gas sees another year of challenge ahead after 1Q17 loss Samsung HI resumes work, except accident scene Beyond Q1 losses, ASL Marine expects weak demand ahead POSH ups claim to USD11.3 million in OSV charter dispute with Makamin NYSHEX portal to enforce shipper-liner contracts Profits for SM Group's shipping entities Cargill, Navios purchase bulk carriers amid rising prices Corporate governance scorecard: Kirby best, DryShips worst

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MAY 16, 2017
The Hanjin effect: improved first-quarter may be the turning point for HMM Smoother sailing for carriers with higher Asia-Europe contract freight rates Top passenger airport Atlanta invests heavily to boost its cargo credentials 'Trade drives progress' says IRU, with TIR crucial to Belt & Road initiative OOCL grabs the crown as its 21,413 teu behemoth takes to the seas Start-up the Airbnb of warehouses, with Amazon in its sights Another day, another disruptor. Flexe is the Airbnb of warehousing. In fewer than five years, ... Amazon's grand plan to eat the world

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MAY 16, 2017
Yard Talk \| How are shipbuilders making money again? Major listed yards in China and South Korea enjoy profitability in January-March Suicide rates at sea have more than tripled in a year More than one in seven deaths on vessels were suicides - and social media may be the cause, according to UK P&I Club Results Round-up Tankers look for bright spot in a challenging first quarter as dry bulk owners see mixed fortunes GulfMark to file for Chapter 11 Offshore outfit looks to slash more than $500m of debt as noteholders agree reduction in note payments in exchange for future equity Major task ahead for lines amid new influx of ULCs Drewry highlights the risk of yet more big ships entering the major trades Absence of one-off gains cuts Pan Ocean profit South Korean dry bulk owner stays in the black and has high hopes for 2017 Equity markets take dim view of box shipping prospects Overcapacity and competition lead to bearish outlook for liner companies, conference told Fresh coal cargoes fail to stem supramax bulker slide Despite overall fall, spot deal reported at $20,000 per day from Colombia to Chile Avance Gas looks beyond losses to hopes of a better 2018 Focus is now on maintaining operational efficiency, reducing costs and preserving strong liquidity position and balance sheet Success of new alliances too early to call BIMCO analyst says meaningful judgements cannot be made until at least 2018 Cosco Shipping poised to launch investment fund As well as financing newbuildings and secondhand tonnage, venture will also focus on distressed shipping assets, restructuring and securitisation deals Distressed debt investor linked to HSH Nordbank bid Cerberus eyes German lender's non-performing loans Navios Acquisition posts lower first-quarter profits Angeliki Frangou says fleet scored 42% higher rates than tanker spot market Offen rules out boxship orders amid continued overcapacity threat Huge volume of new boxship deliveries in the coming years could make fragile recovery stillborn, say industry experts Eight-day strike to hit Spanish ports Go-slows in major ports have already begun as unions protest labour reforms Box shipping recovery relies on ordering restraint, owners told Shipyard overcapacity remains a threat to stability, says James Frew Torm posts small first-quarter profit Danish tanker operator confirmed sales of three ships built in the early 2000s J. Lauritzen's owner injects capital as loss widens Market remains challenging despite improving dry bulk rates, says chief executive Further consolidation likely if box line balance sheets not repaired Carriers cannot afford another extended period without profitability World box traffic surged 10% in first quarter Intra-regional trade was the primary driver of growth, with volumes up 17%, versus 7% for deepsea traffic, CTS preliminary data shows HMM seeks handling fees review with PSA at Hyundai Pusan Newport Terminal Shipping line says it pays higher fees compared with other carriers using terminals in the port Settlement deal reached with most of the Stellar Daisy seafarers' families Polaris Shipping says it will continue the search for the 22 missing crew members to the best of its ability Thoresen Shipping back in the black on BDI recovery Group's average TCE rate in the first quarter stood at $7,015 per day, an 87% rise from the year-ago period GasLog Partners raises $139m from unit offering Net proceeds to go toward asset buys, debt repayment, capital expenditure and working capital

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MAY 16, 2017
Two-day strike disrupts Brazilian ports KCS plans summer track maintenance LA, GE launch 'smart' terminal to better handle surges Rising market fails to lift stocks of Japanese carriers LA-LB truck turn times stable amid new alliances ILA leader sees no 'hiccup' on longshore negotiations Rickmers Maritime fleet sale court case postponed Productivity progress accelerates at India's top port Poor rolling stock hampers Russian rail utilization Spanish dockworkers to strike again over labor reforms US shipping unit weighs on Sumitomo Warehouse earnings Mexican Pacific coast competition intensifies

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MAY 16, 2017
Navios Acquisition looking to take in First Ship Lease tankers New York-listed tanker arm of Navios group eyes most of takeover target's fleet. Hansson and son lift NAO stake to 7.7% Executive chairman's family has spent $2.85m on offshore vessel owner's shares this week. Euronav banks $150m from Nordic bond issue Move sees tanker owner add another 'footprint' in the capital markets, CFO says. GulfMark reveals Chapter 11 plan backers DNB provides $35m loan while key institutional investors sign on to restructuring plan. Torm watching and waiting with $265m war chest Jacob Meldgaard says products tanker owner has plenty of ammunition to go after the right deal. Avance Gas: VLGC consolidation 'not over' Christian Andersen believes more M&A is on the way between gas carrier owners. Carval tipped for panamax entry with double buy Brokers believe Cargill-linked owner is closing on a $30m transaction. Polarcus hands stock options to new CEO Duncan Eley now holds 2.65m shares worth a potential $87,000. GulfMark inks deal to head into bankruptcy Restructuring agreement will nearly wipe out existing shareholders but will reduce debt by $430m. Wintermar clinches $71m debt deal with banks Indonesian offshore player wins more time to pay off debt in slump. Navios Acquisition sees in-line profit decline Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner also reveals new loan facility of $24m. Abandoned reefer taken under tow Stricken Baltmed vessel heads away from Falkland Islands conservation zone. Hyundai Mipo workers getting paid leave Management and union agree deal to idle workforce in slump. Missing captain found alive on Spanish beach Master of car carrier taken to hospital after falling overboard in Cadiz. Lorenzo Shipping slashes quarterly loss Filipino boxship owner reduces red ink in first quarter as revenue slides. Exmar hits the road for bond finance Belgian owner floats possibility of new issue to pay off maturing $117m debt. POSH increases claim in Makamin charter row Singapore owner adds $4.7m to legal action, as counterclaims fly. Ferry owner 2Go makes less Manila-based company reports smaller net income as operational expenses rise. KLC triples operating earnings Korean bulker and LNGC owner boosted by new SM Line in first quarter. Eyal Ofer's Zodiac returns to VLCC market Second-hand deal marks tycoon's first purchase of a trading VLCC in a decade. Eidesvik Offshore facing restructuring Owner logs bigger profit but says market situation could mean refinancing needed. Torm sells two tankers and enters third leaseback deal Danish owner reveals latest deals alongside profitable first quarter performance. Bulker bounce helps Lauritzen in first quarter Gas ship division also puts in stronger operating numbers in the first three months of 2017. Neda Maritime sells older VLCC Lykiardopulo company offloads 2002-built tanker to compatriot, brokers say. ASL Marine falls into the red Singapore OSV owner hit by higher costs in its third quarter. Avance Gas crashes to first quarter loss Norwegian owner says VLGC recovery will not take place until 2018. Cosco set to unveil international fund State giant's new project will only invest in shipping and offshore assets. Interest expenses drag down Navig8 Product Surge in finance costs helped to fuel a plunge in quarterly profit at Nicolas Busch-led shipowner. Thoresen Shipping returns to the black Owner of 20-strong supramax fleet rides freight rate rally to make positive start to financial year. Hoegh Autoliners sends PCTCs for scrap Norwegian shipowner takes car carrier green recycling to 17 ships with latest disposal. Pan Ocean expands handymax footprint South Korean shipowner's move looks to be part of wider build-up of dry cargo fleet.

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MAY 16, 2017
HMM reports smaller Q1 loss Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) reported an operating loss of 131 billion South Korean won (U.S. $117 million) in the first quarter of 2017, ... Spanish unions call for more port strikes Spanish trade unions have called for another wave of port strikes in protest of the government's plan to change the existing labor system a... Evergreen earnings turn a corner in Q1 Evergreen Marine Corp. had a net profit of 168.9 million New Taiwan dollars (U.S. $5.6 million) for the first quarter of 2017, up from a lo... Industry groups push for increased freight infrastructure spending Various freight transportation groups from around the country are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to encourage more spending on inf... New USTR chief gets to work Robert Lighthizer was officially sworn in Monday as the United States' new trade representative. "President Donald Trump made a promise to... Executive Moves: VersaCold and Pilot Freight Services Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock VersaCold Logistics Services appoints chief operating officer, while Pilot Freight Services names vice pres... Port of Cleveland unveils future investments The Port of Cleveland unveiled projects to repair key bulkheads and improve efficiencies at its facilities. Over $6 million in funding wil... UPS incorporates AI in package tracking Package delivery and logistics provider UPS has integrated its chatbot platform with the "UPS My Choice" function to allow customers to tra... Milaha commences Doha-Dubai service Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics company Milaha is launching a new door-to-door shipping service between Doha and Dubai, the co...

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MAY 16, 2017
TENDER DATA: Trafigura wins Surgutneftegaz fuel oil tender; sources Traders have expressed surprise at the very high levels at which the tender concluded. Discipline in tanker orders offers chance for market stability: TORM CEO TORM's earning's presentation states a solid balance sheet with net loan-to-value of 55% and available liquidity of $405 million as of March 31. ULSD moves out of ARA storage as contango narrows The June/July spread has been trading at minus 25 cents/mt in recent days, a record high for the June/July contract and a level unlikely to prove profitable for storage. NWE LSFO cash flips to contango to front month as prompt supply rises The physical cash to front-month structure moved to a contango of $2.25/mt Monday from a $0.50/mt backwardation at the end of last week. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil ticks up amid mixed outlook on supply TRADER NOTE: Bunker Holding makes CEO changes at three subsidiaries New appointments are aligned with market requirements. Saudi Arabia ratifies IMO's Ballast Water Management treaty Saudi Arabia deposited its instrument of accession with IMO on April 27.

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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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