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BRIEFS

November 22, 2017

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Hutchison Ports signs initial pact to develop Chernomorsk port, Ukraine APM Terminals changes focus by offering more inland services to BCOs Putin wants to bar foreign ships from using Russia's Northern Sea Route Elbe River dredging 'blockade' should be removed: Hamburg port official Oakland port's container imports hit record level of 76,706 TEU in Oct Carey Island port project is still on: Malaysia Transport Minister Shorter wait times at anchorage as congestion eases at Chittagong port FedEx expects to handle record 400m packages during holiday period HKIA sees steady cargo growth handling 430,000 tonnes in October Signs emerge of slowing cargo volume growth among European airlines CEVA opens pharma facility in UK with a pharmacy to dispense prescriptions

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Express Global Logistics moves RTGCs from Nhava Sheva to Mundra Hong Kong China War Risk Syndicate launched OOCL launches another 21,413-TEU vessel DP World Mundra introduces global standards of automation at terminal Full year container volume growth forecast increased JSW Infrastructure commences trial run of country's largest river-sea vessels between its Dharamtar & Jaigarh port facilities in Maharashtra CONCOR NWR felicitates top customers at 21st annual awards Maersk Line & Damco's first block train arrives in Europe from China JBS Academy conceptualises 4-day preparatory course for Regulation 6 exam aspirants South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 this Friday in Surat

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Groupe Eurotunnel changes name to Getlink UTair - new GSA in Vnukovo, Riga and Tashkent Technology award for propeller boss cap fins Chinese studying Erdenet-Ovoot railway Bolloré and Oro launch new platform Nolinor Aviation supports Canadian mining sector Carriers: better figures, little improvement, says Seaintel Three new VPs for inland waterway association Gefco sets up shop in Greece Rail signal upgrade in Egypt Icao welcomes 192nd member state Becker Logistics acquires Savage's 3PL business MAB Kargo's 3rd relief mission for Rohingya refugees Container growth takes a break Freja - new MD in New Year Blocktrain covers 10,815 km in 20 days

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Public players pivoting toward 'active' owner-operator model US hits North Korean ship-to-ship transfers Port Houston seeks resilience after Hurricane Harvey Golden Ocean breaks even in Q317, rates continue to strengthen on firm demand India's Mercator Limited appoints additional director COSCO Shipping Energy orders seven tankers at Dalian Shipbuilding STX O&S may need further cost-cutting to survive New MEPC chair Saito aims for policy continuity Dry bulk market eyes Pan Ocean Panamax Sungdong's liquidation value reportedly exceeds going-concern worth

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Alarm bells ringing over 'ticking time-bomb' of post-Brexit customs control Damco China-Europe blocktrain offers speedier and cheaper option for shippers Omnichannel sales pushing B2B deliveries towards more costly B2C supply chains Two 747-400Fs fetch $49m at Alibaba's Taobao online auction Omar Shamsie new president of Maersk Line in North America India's logistics gets 'infrastructure status' to boost investment The making of a Chinese giant: HNA Group

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Zim completes pilot of blockchain based paperless Bills of Lading VIDEO: ABB launches new situational awareness solution Crowley ATB delivers jet fuel to Puerto Rico SPS repair to Queen Mary 2 completed during transatlantic round trip Three box ships will have Langh scrubbers, EGR water treatment Philly Shipyard delivers final ship in Kinder Morgan quartet ICS: Shipyard overcapacity threatens sustainable growth Damen wins order for twin rig fishing trawler VIDEO: Celebrity orders Galapagos cruise vessel at De Hoop

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Marenave ditches Daus-Petersen Departure marks victory for Mahnke in ongoing struggle with Offen Navios Maritime net loss creeps up to $28m Earnings from vessel employment rise, but so do interest and finance costs Diana Shipping's third-quarter results improve despite Melite impairment Rising charter rates offer cushion as Greek owner posts narrower loss Daily Briefing North P&I heads to Dublin to skirt Barnier's Brexit passporting ban LNG: Sweet mix of supply-demand fundamentals Spot rates set to soar on market tightness as tonne-miles increase UK maritime lobbies set out their stalls ahead of the government's budget Industry associations' funding demands focus on crew training, infrastructure and port connectivity ahead of Brexit Peak season port performance in Europe CargoSmart analysed the vessel arrival delays and berth times of ocean carriers at the top five European container ports Offen and Döhle downplay debt standstill claims German shipowners dispute media reports of deal with HSH Nordbank Preparation is the best defence to cyber threats Shipping companies will be held accountable if they do not ready themselves for the inevitable attacks on their systems Flex LNG secures $315m flexible financing for newbuildings Fredriksen's vehicle for liquefied natural gas tankers posts mixed results for charter market plays Baltic Dry Index to be revamped The handysize time charter average will be dropped completely from the new BDI Update: Golden Ocean may consider dividend when it has free cash flow Chief executive says growth in global gross domestic product is positive for dry bulk trades Trafigura to build another LNG terminal at Port Qasim Project to comprise a new jetty, berth and a second floating storage and regasification facility Is China a boon or curse for Hong Kong's maritime arbitration aspirations? Belt and Road will provide the impetus, but Beijing has to convince the world that Hong Kong is not just another... Cosco Shipping orders four VLCCs and three suezmaxes for $554m Deliveries are scheduled between August 2020 and March 2021 Shipowners could see operating costs grow amid higher insurance premiums Substantial losses incurred by reinsurers on natural disasters this year could push premiums on hull & machinery and P&I higher... Korea Line third-quarter profits surge 537% Operating income soars 199% for the three months to September 30 while revenue rises 42% Government aid to shipyards impedes environmental sustainability efforts Industry needs to be economically sustainable in order to be environmentally sustainable, says ICS Zim pilots electronic bills of lading on China to Canada voyage System based on blockchain technology allows all participants to issue, transfer and receive original electronic documents British Ports Association urges authorities to prioritise transport infrastructure spending Industry should also look at ramping up rail freight networks and coastal shipping, especially with Brexit looming Star Bulk's new unit in Geneva to focus on grains charters The dry bulk owner also wants to increase exposure to the freight derivatives market

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
ILWU eyes third terminal to organize superintendents Mexican rails tracking for intermodal growth acceleration Brazil customs strike heats up in fourth week Hamburg tops Europe ports in reliability through peak season Bangladesh opts to make Payra a deep-sea port Indian reform improves logistics access to credit Bolloré pact with e-commerce portal highlights B2B growth

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
DryShips widens losses for third quarter New York-listed diversified shipowner sees higher costs compared to a year ago. Navios Holdings closes on note refinancing Dry bulk shipowner completes one note sale and wraps up early tender on other senior notes. BDI gains as mid-size bulkers bounce back Coal woes drag supramax and panamax rates to lows, but market may be near bottom. Pippard to lead Heidmar London-based Teekay veteran of 25 years to replace Ognibene at helm of Connecticut-based pools power. Carnival rebuys billions of dollars worth of shares Miami-based cruiseship owner has reacquired millions of shares through repurchase program -- and is rebuying more. Bollore Logistics partners with e-commerce firm Deal allows customers to buy goods over the internet. Golden Ocean chief executive opens up on dividend ideas Payout seriously in mind once remaining capex has been settled, Vartdal says. Seaport cuts 2017 EPS outlook on TEN Spot market weakness leads to second analyst notching 2017 lower, but 2018 may not be as bad as feared. Navios Holdings loss widens despite higher revenue Red ink is deeper than Street forecasts, though dry-bulk revenue improves from a year ago. Diana: Watch owners not yards for next bulker order wave President says rivals and not shipbuilders will be the key influence on bulker newbuilding activity. Ingar Skiaker falls on his sword at Hoegh Autoliners Executive moves to director's role at Leif Hoegh & Co following US settlement. Kalashnikov takes aim at shipping Russian arms and shipyard group to build eight bulkers for grain transport. Topaz brings seven ships out of layup Dubai OSV owner encouraged by strong tendering activity in Africa and Middle East. Greek owners tied to purchase of modern suezmax tankers Economou and Polemis mentioned as possible buyers of Dong-A pair. Diana Shipping cuts loss as rates rise Greek bulker owner adds more than $3,000 to daily TCE earnings. Baltic Dry Index shake-up planned for New Year Weightings change sees index focus on capes, panamaxes and supras. Smart shipping starts with small steps, says Martin Stopford Researcher says owners should start their digital transition by adopting simple processes that demonstrably add value. Zim completes blockchain voyage trial Israeli line claims paperless first from China to Canada. Crew rescued from stricken bulker Turkish helicopter takes crew from drifting Russian vessel. De Hoop scoops Celebrity order Dutch yard to build Galapagos cruiseship for RCCL company. Star Bulk looks for 'close to zero debt' before dividend Bulker owner wants to pay out throughout the cycles in future and is coy on expansion for now. WWL offloads Australian business Car carrier group sells stake in inland transport service to Prixcar. Pappas seeks data from the dark side after losing crystal ball Star Bulk chief sheds more light on logistics move and notes interesting twist to orderbook. Fesco pays $552m to noteholders Russian owner completes bond restructuring using VTB loan. Golden Ocean back in black as bulker recovery unfolds Shipowner logs small third quarter profit but speculation around dividend unfounded. Commerzbank cuts loan-loss provision to $198m German lender stepping up shipping portfolio reduction. Odfjell Drilling clinches Aker BP alliance Drillship company to carry out work off Norway for up to 10 years. Flex LNG fixes $315m of newbuild finance Fredriksen-backed company secures cash for DSME and Samsung ships as it redelivers two chartered-in LNG carriers. Evergreen ship was targeted by pirates Taiwanese-owned boxship named as vessel subjected to rocket propelled grenades. Wagenborg seals Shell walk-to-work charter Dutch owner says vessel will undergo 16 week conversion in advance of early 2018 start date.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
USDOT: Major challenges for 2018 include cybersecurity, highway and rail safety The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) says that various safety issues, including those in surface transportation infrastructure, hi... British ship insurer preparing for Brexit fallout British ship insurer NorthProtection and Indemnity (P&I) Club is preparing for post-Brexit fallout by setting up a new European Union (... Damco completes first block train service from China to Europe Damco, the third-party logistics subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller - Maersk, has completed its first block train servi... Smart container provider SecureSystem opening U.S. subsidiary German smart shipping container solutions provider SecureSystem GmbH has launched an Arlington, Va.-based U.S. subsidiary, SecureSystem U.S... Cass Truckload Linehaul Index hits record high Linehaul truckload shipping costs in October increased 5.5 percent year-over-year, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index. This is... Executive Moves: Höegh Autoliners and RSI Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Höegh Autoliners names chief executive officer, and the Railway Supply Institute appoints president. Norwe... Alibaba takes $2.9b stake in Sun Art Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will invest $22.4 billion Hong Kong (U.S. $2.9 billion) to obtain a 36.16 percent stake... Hapag-Lloyd orders 3,700 reefer containers from MCI German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is investing in 1,000 low-carbon refrigerant containers as part of a 3,700-unit order of Star Cool Integra... New CBP processing fees kick in Jan. 1 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement various cargo processing fee increases for importers and carriers, effective Jan. 1...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Key OPEC players back extension of production cut deal to the end of 2018: Zanganeh The clamor to extend OPEC and non-OPEC production cuts for nine months beyond March 2018 is growing louder, with Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh saying that the "main players" are lining up behind an extension. Plastics to bunkers - Recycling Technologies eyes new frontier for marine fuel Transforming discarded plastics into bunker fuel could revolutionize marine fuel supply, according to UK-based waste management and engineering company Recycling Technologies. ICE Brent/WTI spread declines further as Keystone Pipeline remains shut The ICE Brent/WTI spread narrowed 6 cents to $5.74/b Tuesday, the smallest in nearly a month, as the closure of the Keystone Pipeline continued to squeeze that differential. TRADER NOTE: Maxcom Bunker appoints new managing director after smuggling allegations Italian marine fuel trader Maxcom Bunker has appointed a new managing director after its former CEO was arrested in connection with a gasoil smuggling operation. Iraq's AISSOT makes first loading of crude oil from Basrah Milestone comes two months after launching physical bunker supply in Iraq. Ship operators bullish for Supramax freight in Northwest Europe Supramax freight rates in the UK Continent and Baltic are expected to tick higher in coming weeks, ship operator sources said, after scrap charterers were seen Monday circulating cargo requirements for mid-December dates. TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Trefoil hires Davy van den Tempel External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Former Universal Energy bunker trader joins Peninsula Petroleum Hon was previously at Australia Bunkering. CLARIFICATION NOTE: Singapore, Mideast Gasoil strip, cash differentials to reflect 500 ppm till year-end US presses China to cut off oil supplies to North Korea Trump said Monday that the US will designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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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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