BRIEFS

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16 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 21, 2017

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Environmental rules drive Cosco from Port of Los Angeles to Long Beach CMA CGM ups Asia-ECSA rate $500, levies Asia-Europe FAKs July 1 Shanghai May volumes increase 14.6pc to 3.54 million TEU Singapore May up 12pc to 2.9 million TEU, HK up 13.4pc to 1.8 million TEU SM Line kicks off Korea Haiphong Express (KHX) service from Busan Hapag-Lloyd names 10,500-TEUer for Europe-South America trade TT Club sneaks by with its head well above water Miami welcomes biggest ship to call with its 50 feet alongside Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering service commences in Port of Zeebrugge BIFA adds culinary touch to it 29th forwarding competition India, Afghanistan open air cargo link over Pakistan Interest in Cincinnati as air cargo hub spikes with Amazon plan Ethiopian air cargo terminal grand opening at June 27 ICAO meet MIA ties up with LAX as top US airport for global route growth

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JUNE 20, 2017
India's ex-im trade to remain strong this fiscal, says report Ministry of Shipping holds workshop to sensitise maritime fraternity on GST UK freight forwarders' body joins calls for softer Brexit GatewayRail flags off special Saturday service from its terminal at ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port Plea for road & rail to be exempted under GST regime PM welcomes the first Air Freight Corridor flight from Kabul to India; thanks President Ghani for the initiative Industry had adequate time to prepare for GST: FM Startup India Hub online platform to help entrepreneurs connect & engage with each other

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Velvet and silk Nooteboom - new partner in the Netherlands WFS to handle Qatar Airways Cargo in Stockholm Next acquisition announced by Globaltranz Major rail tie replacement task in Minnesota BIC's Box Tech database collecting more data XPO ready for next round of expansion Global transit system to boost India trade A second DHL A330 conversion for ST Aerospace Nigerian ports banking on more foreign investors Expanding automotive supplier names CEO for Russia Blimps are back above Paris New board members in 145th year of The Swedish Club ICS wants to defer IMO ballast water management Hamburg in mourning for Peter Dietrich

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JUNE 20, 2017
Hamburg Süd drags down Oetker results VARD announces management changes at Brazil, Romania operations Vallianz issues more shares under debt-for-equity swap Metrostar books two more Aframax tankers at Daehan China port sector consolidation to accelerate in 2017 Petredec orders up to four VLGCs for 2019 delivery Customer to pay DSME for newbuilding cancellation South Korean shipping bosses seek greater funding support

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JUNE 20, 2017
CEVA takeover back on the table - Geodis the main contender again Cosco is to buy OOCL - 'almost a done deal' says insider Driver killed after migrants barricade Calais approach road - hauliers demand action Container no-show and cancellation fees 'a potential nightmare' for intermediaries China Eastern Air invites private investors to logistics business Boeing forecasts 920 new freighters by 2036, but integrators opt for conversions Amazon's new customer for food: its new grocery stores Ram Menen, Stephen Dearnley and Mike Sherman join EFL

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JUNE 20, 2017
Stena Line replaces plastic shopping bags VIDEO: Vigor launches complex liquefied ammonia barge Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven keeps busy as it preps for new projects Svitzer tug becomes world's first remotely operated commercial vessel Petrobras settles suit with Vanguard Group Incat Crowther monohull plays a dual role in New Caledonia Wartsila to supply propulsion for dual fuel coastal tankers

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JUNE 20, 2017
Shipyard capacity must be cut by 50% says Claus-Peter Offen Long term overcapacity will remain in containership market unless painful steps are taken Large containerships heading for a difficult future Container shipping market will become regionalised much quicker than people expect Sentiment keeps improving in supramax bulker market From cement to iron ore, cargo demand boosts rates to three-week high Daily Briefing As one German boxship owner fights for survival, a newcomer fancies its chances at expansion and cracking America Maersk Tankers bets on scientific shipping Data-led strategy expected to improve vessel performance for Danish product tanker player Shipping commercial banks run for the door A new survey by Marine Money makes official the worst-kept secret in shipping: commercial banks are cutting their exposure to... Is this the end of the independent operator? Noatum's decision to hand over power to Chinese carrier Cosco is another sign that small box port operators cannot run... Polaris puts Stellar Unicorn into cold layup Fate of vessel yet to be determined - but may well end up in the scrapyard No-show fines are a 'potential nightmare' for freight forwarders New late-cancellation fees by lines may tackle a longstanding problem within container shipping Yard Talk \| Japan's digitalisation From eco ships to smart ships, Japanese yards seek to lead the pack in innovation again New Chinese crude import quota to support tanker demand Independent oil refiners in China rely heavily on suezmaxes and aframaxes for crude imports Qatar Petroleum starts bunkering facilities amid crisis Desperate measure is designed to provide relief to ships barred from bunkering hubs like Fujairah Smart Green Shipping Alliance gets wind in its sails The maritime industry looks to an ancient source of energy to form part of its digital future Noble gets credit facility extension from lenders The revolving credit facility will be extended by 120 days Cosco poised to take over OOCL on July 1 The arrangement would make sense from a political standpoint LNG freight rates unruffled by Qatar crisis Spot voyage charters stable at $38,000 per day even as Qatar signs LNG deal with Shell Petredec orders up to four VLGCs from Jiangnan Shipyard Deal is for two confirmed newbuildings and the option to build two more Over 90% of Ocean Rig's creditors support its debt restructuring plans Company schedules Cayman court hearing to seek approval for creditor meetings Up to 60 new LNG carriers needed to meet US export demand In US LNG we trust Bountiful natural gas and increased liquefaction capacity in the US boost growth prospects for three marquee shipping companies, despite stark... DSME gets $50m out-of-court settlement for axed order Dong Energy and Technip France each paid $25m in decommissioning expenses to DSME

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JUNE 20, 2017
Volatility drives up US dedicated trucking demand Fitch warns capacity could take wind out of ocean rate uptick 'Unsustainably' low US logistics costs forecast to rise Report: Canada port privatization wouldn't hurt shippers LA-LB drayage protest expands to target more motor carriers Artificial intelligence promises smarter container shipping Russian shippers reconsider routings amid rising ocean rates Layoffs the latest escalation of Gothenburg port dispute Industry skeptical of pace of logistics tech adoption More Chinese port consolidation on tap for 2017 Maersk sees India container growth accelerating

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JUNE 20, 2017
Thome and ETC agree to fine for 'egregious' dumping violations Owner and manager of ETC Mena agree to pay US $1.9m for pollution charges. US Gulf tropical storm halts tanker discharges Main offloading facility for very large crude carriers closed until further notice Some bad news about your relationship Morten Arntzen may help heal your wounds, but it's going to cost you. Seaways prices $600m debt refinancing Spinoff of OSG wins favourable terms on Jefferies-led institutional credit line, with eye on growing, renewing tanker fleet. Shareholder opposes Teekay's TIL buy Investment advisory says the TIL deal follows pattern of value-destroying moves at the suezmax and aframax owner. 3 Maj boosts capital by $5m Croatian shipyard issues new shares following 77% profit drop. Malone steps into WL Ross role Navig8 officer has new role in the company founded by former "King of Bankruptcy". Diana Shipping fixes out panamax Hudson hires 2004-built vessel for 12 to 15 months; gross revenue nearly $3m. Ocean Yield launches US listing Rokke-controlled owner joins BASF, BNP Paribas and others on OTCQX market. Architect of RBS Greece strength Harrington dies Former shipping banker Rex Harrington, who held board roles in major companies, has died, aged 83. Oceanteam agrees deal to relax covenants Oslo-listed owner's restrictions on equity and gearing ratios eased. Schroeder builds MPC Container Ships stake Director took 4.48m of 15m shares on offer in private placement. Palau and Vanuatu added to Paris black list Pacific Ocean islands become the latest flag states to be downgraded by the Paris MoU committee. Kirby Corp buys again in $68m deal US owner follows $710m S&S acquisition with move for tank barges and tugs. Wan Hai aims for $69m bond issue Taiwanese boxship owner to refinance with five-year notes. US enters TPP talks with Asian nations Wilbur Ross confirms that discussions with Japan and other countries are ongoing. DryShips down 32% as it splits again Economou company reduces number of shares for fourth time this year as Kalani pumps in $10m. Yang Ming CFO says there is no M&A plan Taiwanese owner dismisses merger speculation as it expects to narrow its loss in 2017. Saudi crude exports expected to fall Data bears out top Opec producer's intention to balance the market. Vallianz hands out shares to trade creditors Suppliers owed $2.25m to take stakes in Singapore owner. U-Ming confirms bulker addition Taiwanese owner says it paid less than $19.2m for Japanese post-panamax. Noble lenders extend credit facility deadline Hong Kong commodity trader wins breathing space as it secures four month extension. Qatar Petroleum launches bunkering operation Doha-based company looks to overcome sanctions imposed on vessels bunkering in Fujairah. Troim praises his old 'school' But what does John Fredriksen's former protege have to say about his erstwhile professor? Icon Offshore ties up anchor handler Malaysian offshore vessel operator continues to see a trickle of employment opportunities.

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JUNE 20, 2017
China releases 'One Belt One Road' maritime initiatives The Chinese government has released a document titled "Vision for Maritime Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative," in which the ... WTO offers online view to members' origin rules The World Trade Organization has updated its website to offer shippers a clearer and updated view into its members' legislation and practic... Commerce finds dumping of Chinese plywood The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Chinese hardwood plywood is being dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value. T... iContainers: Ocean carrier cancellation fees could cause 'nightmares' for shippers The recent implementation of "no-show" fines by ocean carriers could potentially cause "nightmares" for freight forwarders, according to Ba... Bosch to construct chip facility for autonomous vehicles German multinational engineering and electronics company Bosch is set to build an $1.1 billion facility for self-driving cars, smart homes ... GE, Egypt ink agreement for 100 locomotives GE Transportation and the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) in Egypt have signed a $575 million agreement to supply the nation with 100 GE E... CMA CGM scoops up secondhand boxship CMA CGM has acquired its most recent secondhand boxship, the 6,589-TEU vessel Maule , for $20.3 million, according to Splash 24/7 . Since ... UPS unveils new peak shipping charge UPS has established a new peak shipping charge applicable during selected weeks in November and December 2017 for U.S. residential, large p... Drewry: Ocean Network Express will be sixth largest container carrier Once the Ocean Network Express (ONE), a merged containership entity between Japan's three largest ocean carriers, commences operations, it ...

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JUNE 20, 2017
US Gulf Coast bunker operations prepare for storm duo Bunkering operations in US Gulf Coast ports were extremely quiet Tuesday as attention was focused on approaching tropical storm Cindy, which according to a National Hurricane Service bulletin could be followed by another storm now forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the Venezuelan Coast. USGC, USAC high sulfur fuel oil near 7-month lows on crude weakness USGC HSFO and NYH 3%S were assessed Tuesday at $40.10/b and $40.22/b, respectively. They were last lower on November 29, when they were $38.14/b and $39.17/b, respectively. Front-month NYMEX crude settles at lowest level since Sept The oil complex fell sharply Tuesday, with NYMEX July crude settling down 97 cents at $43.23/b, a front-month low going back to September 16, as prolonged concerns about oversupply pulled futures to multi-month lows. Marine fuels sulfur cap in 2020 to have 'major impacts' beyond shipping: speakers The global sulfur emission cap from 2020 for marine fuels is marked by uncertainty and will have broad implications beyond shipping for refiners and the global economy, speakers at the S&P Global Platts Bunker and Residual Fuel Conference said Tuesday. External: Wired Bunkering ICS calls on IMO to extend Ballast Water Management Convention timeline Eyes are on the MEPC meeting in July for decision of final timeline of BWM Convention External: Global Risk Management FACTBOX: Comparison of IEA, EIA, OPEC oil market forecasts Industry players seek fresh cues from the forecasts.

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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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